It is well worth an hour and a half to watch. These guys are under constant threat, aid the homeless, and only take the occasional break for a beer. Some of them even have girlfriends - metaphorically speaking.
A jack of many hobbies and a master of none - spending lots of time on amateur/ham radio, running, and technology.
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
Run and Gun
This gun stuff is pervasive. It is showing up in my runs. (And, no I did not stop my runs intentionally at these calibers. I don't think I could do it if I tried.)
Offline Callsign Database
If you need a program to look up callsigns while being offline, check out CallWin. I'm going down the rabbit hole that is HRD since I am playing with PSK31 and I am amazed at the little features it has for lookups.
Via the 470 ARG Facebook page
Via the 470 ARG Facebook page
No-Nonsense Technician Class License Study Guide - In Print
The No-Nonsense Technician Class License Study Guide is now available in print for $12. Becoming a ham doesn't have to be expensive.
Labels:
Books,
Ham Radio,
Studying,
Technician
Monday, August 8, 2011
Sunday, August 7, 2011
Authors@Google: George R.R. Martin
I missed the live streaming, so I'm watching the interview now.
Labels:
A Song of Ice and Fire,
Books,
George RR Martin,
Google,
Interviews
Coal Creek Armory II
This makes no sense to me:
Via CCA's Facebook Page
"SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT! Coal Creek Armory is opening a new location 1 mile off I-40 on Gallaher Road in Kingston TN! The new location will offer everything our Knoxville store has including an indoor A/C & Heated range!"So they are opening a store between Frontier Firearms and the interstate?
Via CCA's Facebook Page
Labels:
Business,
Coal Creek Armory,
Guns
Red State, Blue State
Business Insider's Chart of the Day shows which smartphone is getting the Electoral College votes for each state. (Sadly, there are no red states.)
If my math is correct*, then we have:
245 - Google/Android
134 - Apple/iOS
83 - RIM/Blackberry
44 - Too Close to Call
*It isn't. I missed something (besides Alaska and Hawaii.)
If my math is correct*, then we have:
245 - Google/Android
134 - Apple/iOS
83 - RIM/Blackberry
44 - Too Close to Call
*It isn't. I missed something (besides Alaska and Hawaii.)
Labels:
Smart Phone
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