Look for the Helpers

A tweet thread about Mr. Rogers - worth reading.

50 years ... I have a story to tell about this man. https://t.co/4MtEIcrdZE

— Anthony Breznican (@Breznican) May 23, 2017

Radioddity Baofeng RD-5R: Software Update

Radioddity released an update for the software for the RD-5R.

National Signing Day

Funny...

Local Ham Signs With Yaesu https://t.co/Yu9urfI3Lj #NationalSigningDay pic.twitter.com/L8EwiDNemz

— Ham Hijinks (@HamHijinks) February 7, 2018

Ham in a Can

I post a lot about Alexa and other similar devices, but I had not thought about adding one to the ham shack.

Kingkiller Chronicle

So the Kingkiller Chronicles might end up as a series on Showtime. This could be a great option for The Game of Thrones fans. Of course, the author (Patrick Rothfuss) works like George R.R. Martin - we have been waiting about 7 years for book 3 in the trilogy.

I'm re-reading the first book: The Wise Man's Fear.

I love the stories within stories. I'm reading it with a little more care as I try to come up with some theories for the last book.

Radioddity Baofeng RD-5R: $75

Radioddity posted the RD-5R on their site and you can order it for $75.

Crouching Tiger Really Hidden Dragon

How to spot a Dragon using an illusion spell. #dnd #rpg #tabletop pic.twitter.com/cw33WhcAKq

— Grand DM (@Grand_DM) January 31, 2018

Netgear Orbi

I dropped my Comcast Triple Play down to a Double Play - no more phone. This means I don't need their cable modem any more. I ordered the NETGEAR CM500-1AZNAS and it's on it s way. (I figure by the time I need something beyond DOCSIS 3.0, I'll be able to get it cheaply.)

The bigger question is what to do for wireless since I won't be using the Comcast modem/router/wireless device. I very tempted by the NETGEAR Orbi Whole Home Mesh WiFi System with Tri-band system. Lots of reviews are very positive and I like that both units have Ethernet ports on them.

S&W M&P Shield 2.0

I'm seeing lots of folks (online and in the real world) talking about the new version of the S&W M&P Shield. Lasers, flashlights, suppressors - oh my!

Smart Dumbbells

Of course they are... Bowflex SelectTech 560 Dumbbell (Pair), 5 lb - 60 lb:

"Integrated Bluetooth Smart technology syncs and records sets, reps, and weight
Free app with over 70 exercises, 6 week Challenge, journal, and more"

Unfortunately they aren't Alexa compatible, so you can't ask her to do your overhead presses.