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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
Posted in Books...all kinds, Occasional Commentary
Tagged book, Caesar, Catholic, Chaput, david, henry, Higgs boson, Karski, Kindle, Paperwhite, read, review, Rhode Island, RI, Rogue Island, Smolin, String Theory, Theodore Roosevelt, Thoreau
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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
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
Posted in Occasional Commentary, Radio: Amateur & Broadcast
Tagged antenna, gap, mfj, MFJ-1700C, quality, review, switch, titan, transceiver
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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
Posted in Occasional Commentary
Tagged dvd, film, Instant, movie, Netflix, recommendations, review, streaming, video
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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
Posted in Modern Technology, Occasional Commentary
Tagged Apple, apps, C-SPAN, computer, FlipBoard, iPad, review
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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 →