Jim's Little Reading Place

Here I save links to Web articles which I find interesting for two reasons I do this: 1) I don't have time to read it very much right now; 2) It is an area of interest to me and so I might wish to come back to the article quickly in the future - Feel free to browse around. And leave a comment if you wish. I'll be glad (happy) to hear your feelings about anything you see here. BE NICE! And please visit my other blogs: Jim's Little Blog; Jim's Little Photo and Poem Place; and Ask Dr. Jim (blog)

Saturday, January 31, 2015

Cost of Living Calculator: Compare the Cost of Living in Two Cities - CNNMoney

Consumer price index - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

50 cheapest countries to live in

CIA, Mossad killed senior Hezbollah figure in car bombing

22 Signs That Breaking Up Was the Right Choice

Dark day for Woods raises prospect of the 'yips'

AirAsia captain left seat before jet lost control: sources

Romney's out, Bush gets boost, but it's still a free-for-all

Pilots in helium-filled balloon land safely in Mexico

The Super Bowl's Economic Impact: Not So Super

Three U.S. House Republicans to seek Obamacare replacement

The Tea Party's 5 biggest 2016 problems

First lady defends 'American Sniper'

Texas Governor to declare 'Chris Kyle Day' in honor of sniper

Study suggests limiting alcohol intake in middle age

Amazon.com : SteriPEN Freedom Portable, Handheld UV Water Purifier for Travel : Camping Water Purifiers : Sports & Outdoors

How We Traveled the World on $40 a Day and You Can Too

3 Unusual Camping Experiences

Ultimate Guide to Paris's Trendy Canal Saint-Martin

10 things the TSA won’t tell you

How to travel alone: 10 tips for solo travelers

Taking the Kids -- to a free zoo

2015 America's Most Beautiful Roadster Contenders

1933 Ford

2015 America's Most Beautiful Roadster Contenders

"Gee, the economy must really be smoking when we have more than 15 contenders for the America’s Most Beautiful Roadster [AMBR] award. Really! Since 1950 this has been the show for roadsters and phaetons—all open cars without roll up windows from 1937 and before. In years past there have been 10-12 contenders that vie for the prestigious AMBR award. We don't know whether adding more has necessarily made the competition stronger, as there are usually only a few roadsters that really get consideration by the judges. This year is probably no exception. So without further adieu here are 16 of the contenders in no particular order:"

1932 Ford

1932 Ford (pickup)

21 Reasons Why You're Losing Your Hair

You’re 13% More Productive If You Do This…

Why it's great being single

20 Creative Hacks for Lazy Parents

Should You Prepay Your Funeral?

Saudis shelve blogger flogging again

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50 most violent cities in the world

Woods shoots career-worst 82 at Phoenix Open

After 150 years, Confederate submarine's hull again revealed

RhymeZone: own

Friday, January 30, 2015

Ousted 'Bachelor' contestant admits she had no connection with Chris Soules

Arrest lifts the veil on the secret life of Islamic State leader’s ex-wife

Fast food v. better burger: Inside the burger wars

The 14 worst things you can do for your body

10 foods to eat so you never have to diet

Texas executes man for 1996 strangling, beating death

Thursday, January 29, 2015

23219 Parsons Landing Dr, Katy, TX 77494 - HAR.com

‘American Sniper’ Fuels a War on the Home Front

Ventura won't see 'American Sniper'; says Kyle is no hero

Arrest lifts the veil on the secret life of Islamic State leader’s ex-wife

Pasquino - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Palin’s speech draws fire from the right

Palin’s speech draws fire from the right

"...ignominious pasquinade,”

10 High-Paying Jobs for College Dropouts

15 Angry-Looking Cars You Don't Want in Your Rearview

6 Reasons Why You Should Sleep Naked

6 Reasons Why You Should Sleep Naked

#health

Oklahoma worries over swarm of earthquakes and connection to oil industry

Understanding Melanoma

Understanding Melanoma

#health

Diagnosing Osteoporosis

Diagnosing Osteoporosis

#health

What is Schizophreniform?

What is Schizophreniform?

#health

Understanding Basal Cell Carcinoma

Understanding Basal Cell Carcinoma

#health

Squamous Cell Carcinoma?

Squamous Cell Carcinoma?

#health

Type 1 Diabetes Treatment

Type 1 Diabetes Treatment

#health

The Basics of Back Pain

The Basics of Back Pain

#health

Understanding Stroke

A Dangerous DIY Tattoo Trend

Coder creates smallest chess game

Wednesday, January 28, 2015

15 Cars That Should Go On A Diet

GoDaddy.com’s Super Bowl Ad Yanked After Being Blasted By Puppy Lovers

Miss USA Contestant -- My Bikini Can't Take The Pressure

Miss California USA Contestant Accidentally Whips Off Bikini Top on Stage, Bares Both Boobs!

Michelle Obama forgoes a headscarf and sparks a backlash in Saudi Arabia

Cars We're Saying Goodbye To

Why the Blizzard Forecast Missed Its Mark

Jury convicts 2 ex-Vanderbilt players of raping woman

Ghosts of Auschwitz

Taylor Swift reacts after Twitter hacked, nudes threatened: 'Never a dull moment'

States With the Best (and Worst) Schools

10 Jobs That Are Impossible To Explain To Your Parents

Saturn's Rings Dwarfed By Huge Circles Around A Distant Planet

Most Underrated Sports Cars

Saturn's Rings Dwarfed By Huge Circles Around A Distant Planet

Politicians Can Never Win With Weather

25 Ways To Flatten Your Belly

Government confirms one of Dr. Oz's favored diet pills is a total hoax

Photos of the great blizzard of 1888: Will it happen again?

Around-the-Clock Weight Loss: What to Do Every Hour to Drop Pounds All Day

Volusia woman accused of drowning puppy in toilet at Nebraska airport

The best of National Geographic

Man Who Crashed Drone at White House Was Drinking, Officials Say

Giant Asteroid In Earth Flyby Has Its Own Moon

Guilty as Charged! 10 Bad Habits Every Parent Should Surrender

21 Pets That Need Five More Minutes

Drew Barrymore on childhood: 'I didn't really have parents'

Tuesday, January 27, 2015

25 ways to lose 10 pounds

Monday, January 26, 2015

Do you know how the game works? - YouTube

How to Make Home Appliances Last Longer

The 25 big stocks that pay investors the most

Why you should never work more than 50 hours a week

Fear, Not Greed, Drives $18 Billion Oil Industry Megadeal

Melting, Not Meteorite, Caused East Antarctica Crater

Meet the new Miss Universe: Paulina Vega, Miss Colombia

Least Practical SUVs

12 turnoffs that kill your sex life

This wrong 'Wheel of Fortune' answer kept getting repeated and repeated

Mountain-Size Asteroid Flies By Earth Today: Watch It Online

Monster snowstorm swirls into densely populated Northeast US

15 astounding facts about the human body

Residents of Pr. George’s have seen the housing crisis erode their wealth

20 things you never knew about kissing

'Potentially historic' storm headed for Northeast

8 Things You Should Never Use Past Their Expiration Dates

Female terrorists finding their place in Islamic militants' ranks

Thursday, January 22, 2015

The IRS Tax Scam That Can Rob You Blind

Sunday, January 18, 2015

16 Billionaires Who Were Once Dirt Poor

13 College Majors In Which The Pay Goes Nowhere

They're selling what? Retailers' biggest blunders

10 States With the Scariest Death Taxes

Treasure Hunters Find Mysterious Shipwreck in Lake Michigan

Republicans Like Their 2016 Options, Assuming They Avoid Chaos

How to Ditch Arm Flab For Good

10 foods skinny people eat every day

The hottest year ever

Majority of U.S. public school students poor enough for lunch help: report

The Truth About What Turns People On

Once dominant, State of Union address has much competition

Texas Gov. Rick Perry: 'I'm ready' for White House run

Romney Offers Slimmed-Down Agenda for 2016, But Won't Say If He'll Run

11 foods that make you hungrier -#9 Sushi rolls, #10 Diet drinks

11 foods that make you hungrier

Police: Teen sweethearts blaze trail of crime across South

Friday, January 16, 2015

is the moon a planet - Google Search

Is the Moon a Planet

With flowers and fluent French, Kerry pays respects to France

'The Price Is Right' Announcer Falls Off Treadmill Mid-Segment, Recovers Spectacularly (VIDEO)

Woman sentenced to 219 years in prison in sex ring case

Duke cancels plan for Muslim call to prayer from tower

Thursday, January 15, 2015

FBI: Ohio man planned to bomb US Capitol, kill officials

Ohio bartender accused of threatening to kill John Boehner

US war vet with PTSD executed for cop murder

Colorado church refuses to hold funeral for lesbian woman after dispute over ‘affectionate’ photos

France arrests 54 for defending terror; announces crackdown

French Muslims feel torn by ‘I am Charlie’ slogan

Top 15 Places to Go in 2015

America’s Favorite Pizza Chains

Tax inversion - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

How an Obscure Tax Loophole Brought Down Obama's Treasury Nominee

The cars of the 2015 Detroit Motor Show

Wednesday, January 14, 2015

HV Codes explained -- HVIE [Archive] - QRZ Forums

HVIE [Archive] - QRZ Forums

The list:

N0IU

07-26-2007, 07:16 AM

Here is the list I found in of all places... the QRZ web site! Imagine that!

Code Meaning
HAI Ham Radio - Individual
HAB Ham Radio - Club Station
HAM Ham Radio - Military/Recreational Station
HAR Ham Radio - RACES Station
HVI Ham Radio Vanity - Individual
HVB Ham Radio Vanity - Club
HVIE Vanity code - Primary Station Preference List
HVBF Vanity code - Club Station Preference List
HVIA Vanity code - Former Primary Station Holder
HVIB Vanity code - Close Relative of Former Holder
HVBC Vanity code - Former Club Station Holder
HVBD Vanity code - Club Station with Consent of
Close Relative of Former Holder

Scott NØIU

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