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Netflix Picks, 32 of Them!

32 of the best films on Netflix right now, January, 2017. Links to You Tube trailers provided! #BestOfNetflix Continue reading

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Have you read a book lately?

    Have you read anything lately? I have. Unfortunately my ability to complete a book has taken a dramatic hit. I’m not sure what it is. Maybe it has to do with the iPad that is always at hand … Continue reading

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A Portable AM/FM/SW/SSB That Fulfills a Need

  My need? I enjoy having a personal radio along whenever I go on vacation. Not just any radio..it has to receive AM/FM/SW and if possible SSB. A radio just makes me feel connected to the world regardless of what … Continue reading

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An Antenna Switch that works for me: MFJ-1700C

An antenna switch is a must have item for any ham who has more than one antenna. A really great antenna switch is a must have for a ham who has more than one transceiver. I needed a ‘really great’ … Continue reading

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The ZTE Valet (Z665C) Cell Phone, a Review

Cell phones became real popular about ten years ago. It seemed that everyone was getting one. Those little cell phone antennas morphed out of the back windows on cars. Many people developed a permanent crook in the left arm as … Continue reading

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Netflix Picks for October & November, 2013

  It’s been a while since I have created a list of movies and TV shows that I have found on Netflix. My wife and I have been watching lots of Netflix Instant shows just about every night and there … Continue reading

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Netflix Instant Picks for September

I once again have what I believe is an impressive batch of movies that are all offered as Instant View (streaming) selections through Netflix.  All of the featured flicks on this list rate 10/10 on my scale.  As a bonus I … Continue reading

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Apps…a whole new world in 3 years

My first exposure to computers goes back to 1970 or so.  A computer at that time was something housed in a glass room deep in the basement of a hall at Providence College.  The only communication a mere student had … Continue reading

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