Tuesday, August 9, 2011

SuperHeroes on HBO

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.

Incredible Impressions



Via Rachel Held Evans

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.)

What do I get?

Dilbert.com

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

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.

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.

Coal Creek Armory II

This makes no sense to me:
"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

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.)