Bellingham Podcast

On this episode Chris and AJ have an open, and live, discussion for anyone who just feels like they need to get off the social media grid. In a world where everything is so interconnected, and everyone YELLING opinions, on this episode your two hosts give some subdued approaches to getting your digital self prepped and off the grid.

Website builders

SquareSpace
Wix
Weebly
Zoho
Wordpress


Newletters

Tiny Letter
Mailchimp

Messaging

Signal




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*AJ*: patreon.com/ajbarse (http://patreon.com/ajbarse) or follow on Twitter (https://twitter.com/ajbarse)/Instagram (http://instagram.com/ajbarse) @ajbarse.
*Chris*: bit.ly/quietchris (http://bit.ly/quietchris) or follow on Twitter (https://twitter.com/mnmltek)/Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/mnmltek/) @mnmltek.
*Twitter Hashtags*: #bhampodcast and #quietconversations

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If you're in the Bellingham area, be sure to listen to our show on KMRE 102.3 FM (http://www.kmre.org/bellingham-podcast-media-tech/) Thursdays @ 9:00 am and Saturdays @ 1:30 pm.

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On AJ's most subdued episode ever, he rejoins Chris after getting over a highly contagious virus that kept him away from the podcast last week. Chris is at the helm of this episode, as they hit on the iPhone X being X'd out? Local eats and drinks in Bellingham to help getover the last hump of winter, and bringing back Unscripted Insights to get to know a little more about Chris and AJ.

Topic

Commentary - short-lived New Shiny?

Apple reportedly plans to discontinue the first-gen iPhone X later this year (http://bgr.com/2018/01/22/iphone-x-apple-discontinued-2018-iphone-lineup/)

Bellingham - Three New-Ish NEighbors

Bellingham Cider Company (https://www.bellinghamcider.com/). Ten different ciders + Ten beers. 205 Prospect Street by the Whatcom Museum. New for the waterfront district.

The Rickshaw (https://www.facebook.com/rickshawbellingham/) - Healthy Thai/Asian/Fusion restaurant. 131 State Street. Biggest bowl of Pad Thai in Bellingham.

Blue Abode Bar (https://www.theblueabodebar.com/). “unique liquor, cocktails that feature local and international distilleries and house-made ingredients, mocktails, local beer, cider, wine, coffee, tea, light food menu, desserts, TVs, local artwork, games, group runs, and more” in Barkley Village next to Mod Pizza.


Tech that caught our eye

Chris Powell - MoviePass (https://www.moviepass.com/) - $10/month subscription. One ticket to see a movie at the Barkley Monstrosity, Pickford Cinema, and/or Pickford Limelight. “With MoviePass there are no blackout dates. See a new 2D movie every day, even on opening night” iOS/Android app, and credit card comes with account.

Chris Powell - DuckDuckGo privacy browser app for iOS and Android (https://duckduckgo.com/app) - one button clear-your-history goodness. Plus, it's free!

AJ-
New YouTube channel I'm watching “Analog Insights” https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEsIPHfiX6UpomrXTrdq67Q
Maximilian Heinrich: http://www.maxplusone.net/


Connect with us

*AJ*: patreon.com/ajbarse (http://patreon.com/ajbarse) or follow on Twitter (https://twitter.com/ajbarse)/Instagram (http://instagram.com/ajbarse) @ajbarse.
*Chris*: bit.ly/quietchris (http://bit.ly/quietchris) or follow on Twitter (https://twitter.com/mnmltek)/Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/mnmltek/) @mnmltek.
*Twitter Hashtags*: #bhampodcast and #quietconversations

Listen to us

If you're in the Bellingham area, be sure to listen to our show on KMRE 102.3 FM (http://www.kmre.org/bellingham-podcast-media-tech/) Thursdays @ 9:00 am and Saturdays @ 1:30 pm.

Talk to us

Got a question about technology or anything else about life in Bellingham? Call 201-731-8324 (tel:2017318324) (TECH) and leave us a voicemail, and ask us nicely! We may include it in one of our future shows.

Subscribe to us

iTunes, Google Play Store, Soundcloud, Spreaker, TuneIn, or wherever else you podcast. And check out our website at bellinghampodcast.com (http://bellinghampodcast.com/)

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bellinghampodcast.substack.com

This episode is dedicated to the #watchfam, as AJ and Chris go from technologists to analog explorers.

SIHH in Switzerland : Bonkers watches
The A.Langr & Sohne “Triple Split” first ever and only watch to do so. https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/first-take-sihh-2018-a-lange-sohne-triple-split

Piaget (Concept) redefines “thin” and Apple got nothing on this 2mm movement. https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/piaget-altiplano-ultimate-concept-watch-hands-on


HYT H20 Fluid thinking of time https://www.deployant.com/sihh-hyt-h2o/

Ressence (Concept)Type 2 Self Setting mechanical watch ECrown. https://ressencewatches.com/watches/type-2


Topic

* Chris - FitBit Force 2 + SKX combo?
* This intersection of analog and digital has been cancelled due to fundamental showstoppers. Minimalism prevails.

* AJ - “Bellingham Bay”+ “Kraken” project = The reference PNW001

* 16 months later- THE watch that AJ's been horologically toiling over. Three prototypes later; is this the machine that will keep time on all those moment and stories he chases? http://www.ajbarse.com/blogs/category/Watchmaker/
* S/o to @ea8 (https://www.instagram.com/ea8/) @buyingontime (https://www.instagram.com/buyingontime/) on instagram
* The goal was to make a swiss powered watch made here in the PNW Bellingham Wa as a gift for my new born son.
* First proto was on wrist- but had an untimely (pun intended) demise due to a broken bit. And too Tudor homagey
* Second proto used a 3d printed movement ring. Smaller NOS skindiver case- but just didn't have the appeal I was looking for. No screwdown crown, acrylic crystal, by directional bezel.
* Third time is the charm. Taking all that I learned from the first two attempt and taking the best of them.
* Swiss movement SW200-1
* 5atm test case (but give me a closer dial and lighter case)
* Screw-down crown
* Dome crystal
* Tudor “Snowflake” hands
* German printed dial with full graduated seconds and half seconds and dual texture dial face.
* USA based leather Jeffersonville, Indiana
* Screw in Panerai style buckle
* Seiko diver spring bars
* Toolwatch app- https://toolwatch.io/ handy for checking your watch's accuracy
* 8Past10; a micro social network for watch enthusiasts https://www.8past10.com/profile/5864175634b3061858e698be

Erika's Originals MN strap

* “Mirage” Lume Centerline
* New MN straps is engineered especially for Erika's MN
* “The material is produced by a large petrochemical company in Germany. After showing the prototypes at Wind-Up watch fair last October in NYC I decided I should really produce them. The material is not a dye but the lume is part of the core material that is used for the twine. This is why you can wear and use your lumed MN Strap just like any other MN Strap and dive, swim, shower with it without it loosing its luminosity. It has an expected lume life of around 4 years when exposed to daylight on a daily basis.”
* “My Mirage MN™Straps are made from grey elastic parachute webbing and tribute the pilots of the Mirage delta wing jet fighter past and present. They are available for 20, 22 and 24mm lug width watches (24mm available in January). The MN™Strap is made from nylon wound and woven natural rubber that regulates moisture, adjusts to your wrist effortlessly and is widely considered the most comfortable all-season watch strap available. All MN™Straps are double saddle stitched by hand with the finest French linen.”
* More colors available in a few weeks (both with different centerline options) in 20, 22 and 24mm- numerous requests from Panerai lovers…)
* very dark navy blue “Trident”
* sand “Sahara", .
* And introducing MN Straps for the Apple watch soon
* “Apple Watch ...will have the same hook and micro adjustment slider as my regular MN Straps. Its will just be a two piece strap because the sensors that are located under the watch. It comes complete with premium Apple watch strap adapters. Strap size is 24mm for the 42mm Apple watch and 22mm for the 38mm (ladies) Apple watch.”


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Connect with us

**AJ**: patreon.com/ajbarse (http://patreon.com/ajbarse) or follow on Twitter (https://twitter.com/ajbarse)/Instagram (http://instagram.com/ajbarse) @ajbarse.
**Chris**: bit.ly/quietchris (http://bit.ly/quietchris) or follow on Twitter (https://twitter.com/mnmltek)/Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/mnmltek/) @mnmltek.
**Twitter Hashtags**: #bhampodcast and #quietconversations

Listen to us

If you're in the Bellingham area, be sure to listen to our show on KMRE 102.3 FM (http://www.kmre.org/bellingham-podcast-media-tech/) Thursdays @ 9:00 am and Saturdays @ 1:30 pm.

Talk to us

Got a question about technology or anything else about life in Bellingham? Call 201-731-8324 (tel:2017318324) (TECH) and leave us a voicemail, and ask us nicely! We may include it in one of our future shows.

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This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bellinghampodcast.substack.com

All the fuss is about the recent buzzwords: Cryptocurrency, Meltdown, Spectre, and the blackout letters C.E & S. Plus, AJ and Chris will unpack *what we pack* when we take a weekend getaway.

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Oh yea...CES is going on

Despite a power outage for two hours (https://www.ktnv.com/news/ces-goes-dark-as-las-vegas-convention-center-loses-power)... Thanks to heavy rainfall. In Las Vegas.

From the news ”Meltdown and Spectre”

Via Reuters
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-cyber-intel-researcher/how-a-researcher-hacked-his-own-computer-and-found-worst-chip-flaw-idUSKBN1ET1ZR

Via NYT
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/01/03/business/computer-flaws.html

And yes, Apple https://www.cultofmac.com/521595/nasty-cpu-flaw-also-present-iphone-ipad/


Topic Interview -
Another look at Crypto...but this time through a 20-something’s eyes. Interview: Nick + Cryptocurrency. What does life around it look like in the real world IRL for someone who stays in the know about all the different coins 24/7.



What do you take with you on a weekend getaway?

Chris Powell takes

* Mobile phone with TouchID disabled, all cloud-based apps deleted.
* Entering the 6-digit PIN code makes me want to access my phone less
* Tablet with pre-downloaded content
* 5-port charger
* A notebook, a pen, and a paperback book

AJ
LESS is More
* Timbuk2 Navigator (in Small) for my wife and myself https://www.timbuk2.com/navigator-duffel-bag/592.html
* Case Logic Reflection bag + Sony Alpha body + 3lens max= more shooting than hauling gear you DON'T use. https://www.caselogic.com/en-us/us/products/camera/shoulder-bags/reflexion-dslr-ipad-small-cross-body-bag-_-flxm_-_101_-_anthracite
* Wife+Baby+Me= The diaper bag.



Connect with us

**AJ**: patreon.com/ajbarse (http://patreon.com/ajbarse) or follow on Twitter (https://twitter.com/ajbarse)/Instagram (http://instagram.com/ajbarse) @ajbarse.
**Chris**: bit.ly/quietchris (http://bit.ly/quietchris) or follow on Twitter (https://twitter.com/mnmltek)/Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/mnmltek/) @mnmltek.
**Twitter Hashtags**: #bhampodcast and #quietconversations

Listen to us

If you're in the Bellingham area, be sure to listen to our show on KMRE 102.3 FM (http://www.kmre.org/bellingham-podcast-media-tech/) Thursdays @ 9:00 am and Saturdays @ 1:30 pm.

Talk to us

Got a question about technology or anything else about life in Bellingham? Call 201-731-8324 (tel:2017318324) (TECH) and leave us a voicemail, and ask us nicely! We may include it in one of our future shows.

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Resolutions! Chris and AJ go for more of the UnResolutions

- 12 physical books to read in 12 months. 12 Linux distros installed on his burner laptop. 12 months of life-logging with a Leuchtterm 1917 Bullet Journal. 12 themed months. January's theme: #Exhale.

AJ - Adding a new flaire to his journal- as he brings a little Philately (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philately) to his journaling from around the world (that word brought to you by Chris Powell's Random-Factoid-House-O-Trivia )


[Renovating your online house]

Chris Updating passwords in the new year? USE THIS TRICK TO SAVE LOADS OF TIME AND ANGST WHEN UPDATING PASSWORDS (http://chrispowell.co/use-this-trick-to-save-loads-of-time-and-angst-when-updating-passwords/)

AJ Holiday season is the PERFECT time to “Unsubscribe” from those pesky emails you forgot you signed up for throughout the year. Then, as Chris mentioned before on the show, roll up the ones that you do want to keep tabs on (the ones with those digial coupons you love to use once in a blue moon) and use Unroll.me...


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Special Guest! 13 min interview of Bellingham realtor Katie Thomas of the Muljat Group. (http://www.muljatgroup.com/office/1132/agent/34666)

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Connect with us

**AJ**: patreon.com/ajbarse (http://patreon.com/ajbarse) or follow on Twitter (https://twitter.com/ajbarse)/Instagram (http://instagram.com/ajbarse) @ajbarse.
**Chris**: bit.ly/quietchris (http://bit.ly/quietchris) or follow on Twitter (https://twitter.com/mnmltek)/Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/mnmltek/) @mnmltek.
**Twitter Hashtags**: #bhampodcast and #quietconversations

Listen to us

If you're in the Bellingham area, be sure to listen to our show on KMRE 102.3 FM (http://www.kmre.org/bellingham-podcast-media-tech/) Thursdays @ 9:00 am and Saturdays @ 1:30 pm.

Talk to us

Got a question about technology or anything else about life in Bellingham? Call 201-731-8324 (tel:2017318324) (TECH) and leave us a voicemail, and ask us nicely! We may include it in one of our future shows.

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This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bellinghampodcast.substack.com

We are back from holiday! Happy 2018. On this second part of a two part episode we rejoin our conversation on the recap of 2017 topics as we see how they roll into 2018. Yes, some of these topics are political- but we unshackle the political headlines from the core topics. And what we see for this year.

Lifestyle Brands

* Rise and fall of Blue Apron
* Uber eats, Fredmyer, Amazon Fresh (and their acquisition of whole foods), et al.
* News and Social Media's love triangle with politics, fatigue & frustration
* We chatted quite a few times on the fatique of being Glued to your device- but for 2017 one last tip....how to help get out of the “echo chamber” as we call it- or Bubbles as this TED talk discusses about.
* TEDWomen2017 “Free yourself from your filter bubble (https://www.ted.com/talks/joan_blades_and_john_gable_free_yourself_from_your_filter_bubbles#t-544384)s”
* “Joan Blades and John Gable want you to make friends with people who vote differently than you do. A pair of political opposites, the two longtime pals know the value of engaging in honest conversations with people you don't immediately agree with. Join them as they explain how to bridge the gaps in understanding between people on opposite sides of the political spectrum -- and create opportunities for mutual listening and consideration (and, maybe, lasting friendships).”
* From that John Gable's AllSides engine: https://www.allsides.com/unbiased-balanced-news

Trends that wrapped up 2017

* Cord cutting to a la carte ...right in time for the net neutrality debate again.
* Unshackle the topics (see 2018)

* Cryptocurrency? What?
* Bitcoin
* Ethereum
* Litecoin
* BlockChain in 2min https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r43LhSUUGTQ
* Companies offering ICO (http://fortune.com/2017/12/13/indiegogo-initial-coin-offerings-ico-cryptocurrency/) : “Initial Coin Offering”
*Blockchain implications: TED talk "How the blockchain will radically transform the economy | Bettina Warburg" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RplnSVTzvnU

Trends we see into 2018

* Net neutrality debate to continue
* Pay for the content you want
* Depending on how things pan out- up tick in illegal acquisition
* Streaming services making content
* Unshakle the topics of Net Nutrality (by way of the communicaiton of bits and 1, 0s) being treated fairly and equally. And the topic of more accessibility in rural America.
* “The Federal Communications Commission regulates interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite, and cable in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and U.S. territories. An independent U.S. government agency overseen by Congress, the Commission is the federal agency responsible for implementing and enforcing America’s communications law and regulations” .https://www.fcc.gov/about/overview (https://www.fcc.gov/about/overview)
* The issue that has everyone on the web talking https://www.fcc.gov/restoring-internet-freedom

* Cryptocurrency
* ICO or “Tokenization” https://go.indiegogo.com/blog/2017/12/indiegogo-ico-cryptocurrency.html?referral_code=igghome
* https://www.forbes.com/sites/outofasia/2017/11/27/three-reasons-why-the-ico-market-is-cooling-down-but-crypto-and-blockchain-are-here-to-stay/#50450c2a33f4
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* Female Empowered Travel
* Conde Nast Traveler :Women who Travel: https://www.cntraveler.com/story/women-who-travel-a-podcast-by-women-for-everyone
* From a closed FB group of 30,000+ https://www.facebook.com/groups/womenwhotraveltheworld

Connect with us

* **AJ**: patreon.com/ajbarse (http://patreon.com/ajbarse) or follow on Twitter (https://twitter.com/ajbarse)/Instagram (http://instagram.com/ajbarse) @ajbarse.
* **Chris**: bit.ly/quietchris (http://bit.ly/quietchris) or follow on Twitter (https://twitter.com/mnmltek)/Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/mnmltek/) @mnmltek.
* **Twitter Hashtags**: #bhampodcast and #quietconversations

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Listen to us

* If you're in the Bellingham area, be sure to listen to our show on KMRE 102.3 FM (http://www.kmre.org/bellingham-podcast-media-tech/)! Thursdays @ 9:00 am and Saturdays @ 1:30 pm.

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Talk to us

* Got a question about technology or anything else about life in Bellingham? Call 201-731-8324 (tel:2017318324) (TECH) and leave us a voicemail, and ask us nicely! We may include it in one of our future shows.

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This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bellinghampodcast.substack.com

We will be on holiday until 2018. On this first part of a two part episode we recap of 2017 topics. Yes some of these topics are political- but we unshackle the politics headlines from the core topics. And what we see for next year?

Top of the show: A big shout out all of our listeners in helping grow out this show.

Part 1 Topics:
Podcast hightlight bits?

AJ- MN history (https://youtu.be/iN29nu9kI5g?t=17m46s) and Eddie Bauer History (https://youtu.be/t7_058R7I1E?t=11m30s) clips
Chris- Five Rules for Computer Techs (https://youtu.be/cmJo9hJ8upY?t=1m55s) and PNW Sandlot (https://youtu.be/hdWNEZvVqVs?t=15m21s) clips

TrunkTech

Prestone Windshield De-Icer (https://www.oreillyauto.com/detail/prestone-4666/chemicals---fluids-16461/de-icers-17307/windshield-deicer/as247/4666559) - Yellow Spray Bottle - about $5
Magnetic Windshield cover (https://www.amazon.com/Magnetic-Edges-Windshield-Snow-Cover/dp/B075QGJSPW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1513102786&sr=8-1&keywords=windshield+cover) - Save minutes of scraping in the morning - $23

The main topic

Trends from 2017

* Crowd sourcing on a high
* Kickstarter/IndiGoGo a palooza
* Patreon finds its stride
* Athletes getting hit hard.
* What is the state of the entertainment value of things like the NFL
* Fast food vs Eat at home
* BlueApron Online
* Fred Meyer Clickist
* Uber Eats Delivery
* Parity with Organic vs non-organic
* Lifestyle Brands TO BE CONTINUED

Connect with us

* **AJ**: patreon.com/ajbarse (http://patreon.com/ajbarse) or follow on Twitter (https://twitter.com/ajbarse)/Instagram (http://instagram.com/ajbarse) @ajbarse.
* **Chris**: bit.ly/quietchris (http://bit.ly/quietchris) or follow on Twitter (https://twitter.com/mnmltek)/Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/mnmltek/) @mnmltek.
* **Twitter Hashtags**: #bhampodcast and #quietconversations

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Listen to us

* If you're in the Bellingham area, be sure to listen to our show on KMRE 102.3 FM (http://www.kmre.org/bellingham-podcast-media-tech/)! Thursdays @ 9:00 am and Saturdays @ 1:30 pm.

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Have yourself a maker & giver Christmas. We'll share some ways to joyfully give back to some little Bellingham kiddos worthy of your generosity. AJ talks about #watchfast, his endeavor in leather making, and Seiko's end of year announcements. And "you're kill'n me Smalls!" AJ & Chris chat on the merits of Facebook for businesses ...and now messenger for kids? Stay healthy this holiday season!

**Wrist Check**

Remember that SNK807 AJ is #watchfasting witha leather strap- did he forget to mention that is a strap he made by hand.

* 2017 was a “makers” Thanksgiving and Black Friday.

A 2018 Powell Pivot?

Chris Powell Associates has been active for 6 years. Time for a change to better reflect my services?

**Facebook Business page?- say what, yes Chris just say that.**

Speaking of Facebook - **Where is future going with social...**

* Facebook announces a way for under 13 years olds to use Messenger (under supervision of mom/dad) https://messengerkids.com/
* COPA (because AJ forgot)
* “Child Online Protection Act (COPA) was a law in the United **States** of America, passed in 1998 with the declared purpose of restricting access by minors to any material defined as harmful to such minors on the Internet.”

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Small Fries

Play Santa this season and give generously to some worthy non-profits in Bellingham that help out the little kids.

Lydia Place (https://lydiaplace.org/) - “Every family deserves a home”
Bellingham-based non-profit serving families since 1989. Housing case management, parenting support, behavioral health counseling. Partnering with Bellingham property management and housing authorities in ending homelessness one family at a time.

Blue Skies for Children (http://www.blueskiesforchildren.org/) - “Raising hope and self-esteem in young hearts and minds”
Sponsors children in programs to enrich their lives; sports, dance, swimming, martial arts, music, art lessons. Support for school trips. Back-to-school backpack program.

Skookum Kids (http://www.skookumkids.org/) - “Caring for foster kids in Whatcom County”
Volunteer-staffed facility to care for children transitioning into foster care. They work with caseworkers to find the right long-term solution for these kids. They work with foster parents and “respite care” providers. This year they bought Perch & Play on State street and use it to host events like Foster Parents night out.

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Tech That Caught our eye

* Seiko announces “baby Turtle” (http://wornandwound.com/seiko-releases-four-jdm-mini-turtles-ref-srpc35k1-srpc37k1-srpc39k1-srpc41k1-two-new-turtle-colorways/)SRPC35K1, SRPC37K1, SRPC39K1, and SRPC41K1 divers & “Night Divers”
* The 200-meter rated case measures 42.3mm and features a crown at three o’clock,
* Seiko’s 4R35 caliber: hacking, hand-winding, 41 hours of power reserve & beat rate of 21,600
* AJ “Is this the replacement of the 20 year old SKX?

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Connect with us

* **AJ**: patreon.com/ajbarse (http://patreon.com/ajbarse) or follow on Twitter (https://twitter.com/ajbarse)/Instagram (http://instagram.com/ajbarse) @ajbarse.
* **Chris**: bit.ly/quietchris (http://bit.ly/quietchris) or follow on Twitter (https://twitter.com/mnmltek)/Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/mnmltek/) @mnmltek.
* **Twitter Hashtags**: #bhampodcast and #quietconversations

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Listen to us

* If you're in the Bellingham area, be sure to listen to our show on KMRE 102.3 FM (http://www.kmre.org/bellingham-podcast-media-tech/)! Thursdays @ 9:00 am and Saturdays @ 1:30 pm.

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Talk to us

* Got a question about technology or anything else about life in Bellingham? Call 201-731-8324 (tel:2017318324) (TECH) and leave us a voicemail, and ask us nicely! We may include it in one of our future shows.

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Technology, watches and EDC gear that's built to last, let's get this party started! This is the Bellingham Podcast! New Watch Alert! AJ with a SNK807...and a hand crafted strap? #WatchFast

Op-Ed

Chris

* **Moving to the rebel alliance that is MVNO - JUST SAY NO TO LEASING
* Rufurbished iPhones (https://www.apple.com/shop/browse/home/specialdeals/iphone) - Starting at $470
* OnePlus Android Phones (https://www.amazon.com/OnePlus-64GB-ROM-A3000-Factory-Unlocked/dp/B01MXR13TZ/ref=sr_1_2?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1512145020&sr=1-2&keywords=oneplus+3t) - Starting at $425
* Google Pixel Android Phones (https://www.amazon.com/Google-Unlocked-Smartphone-Carriers-Wireless/dp/B01M0DMG3W/ref=sr_1_1?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1512145110&sr=1-1&keywords=google+pixel+phone) - Starting at $480
* Cricket (https://www.cricketwireless.com/) Wireless. Dollars and sense.

A touch of prepp’n

***Gear every PNW person should have during the stormy season. The power can, and usually does, go out around our holiday season. Most of us have backpacking gear waiting in the wings, but for those who are not avid outdoor enthusiasts here is some recommendations under $150***

AJ

* Camp Stove (remember do NOT use propane indoors= carbon monoxide).
* UPS (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01FWAZEIU/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1) for that entertainment center/network router- doubles as battery backup for your mobile phone
* Led flashlight
* Eneloop (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XZ1Q6QY/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1) (rechargable battery setup)
* Know a HAM radio operator in your area?
* REI - dehydrated foods #justAddWater

Chris

* Indoor oil lamp (https://www.amazon.com/Lamplight-110-Chamber-Oil-Lamp/dp/B002YHPVWO/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1512145586&sr=8-3&keywords=indoor+oil+lamp) - Burns up to 25 hours, $20
* Lamp oil (https://www.amazon.com/Lamplight-Ultra-Pure-Clear-Lamp-Oil/dp/B005CBWIMK/ref=pd_bxgy_201_2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=3CTA1S4Y1TG0TN9091HW) - $14
* LED Headlamp (https://www.amazon.com/GRDE-Zoomable-Headlamp-Rechargeable-Batteries/dp/B00NIOCZIK/ref=pd_sbs_468_2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=AY48S50DYGP3BPY9P8H4) - $24

Happy Holiday Hibernation -

AJ
WatchFinder & Co (https://www.youtube.com/user/watchfinder). on YouTube “Experts from Every Angle” series; a blend of watch history and review in a brief under 5-10min ep
California Typewriter (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l53MPBjCDpY)

Chris

* Watch This - Bombshell - The Hedy Lamarr Story (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt6752848/)
* The world's most beautiful woman was also the secret inventor of secure Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GPS communications, but her arresting looks stood in the way of her being given the credit she deserved—until now.
* Watch This - Minimalism Documentary (http://minimalismfilm.com/)
* How to How might your life be better with less?
* Hear This - Gary Hoey - Ho Ho Hoey: Complete Collection (https://www.amazon.com/Ho-Hoey-Complete-Collection/dp/B0000CD5JU/ref=tmm_acd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1512144594&sr=8-1)


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This week, AJ and Chris have some sources of happy if you are having the holiday blues...or if you are in need of cash-ola for those holiday upgrades.

Sources of Happy Around Town:
Villagebooks.com (http://villagebooks.com/) - Continuous high-quality events
Pickfordcinema.org (http://pickfordcinema.org/) - “More than movies”


Around the Internet:
WhatcomTalk.com (http://whatcomtalk.com/) - Positive stories about people and businesses around Bellingham and Whatcom County


Where do you go to convert old gadgets to new cash-ola

This came from a comment I had said to me “oh yea, I have one of those [and the rummage through a drawer - and takes it out and clearly it is dead and hasn't been used in months]”

Gazelle (https://www.gazelle.com/)
Amazon Seller (https://sellercentral.amazon.com/)
GameStop (https://www.gamestop.com/trade)
ebay (https://www.ebay.com/)
CraigsList (https://bellingham.craigslist.org/)
OfferUp (https://offerup.com/)
Apple Trade Up (iPhone) program (https://www.apple.com/iphone/trade-up/). For Mac products (https://www.apple.com/mac/trade-up/)

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Tech That Caught our eye

* Hurry Slowly (http://hurryslowly.co/) - A new podcast about how you can be more productive, creative, and resilient through the simple act of slowing down.
* OnePlus 5T (https://oneplus.net/5t) - a $500 flagship phone, 6-inch screen, virtually no “bloatware” added. If Chris had to purchase an Android phone...

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* **Chris**: bit.ly/quietchris (http://bit.ly/quietchris) or follow on Twitter (https://twitter.com/mnmltek)/Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/mnmltek/) @mnmltek.
* **Twitter Hashtags**: #bhampodcast and #quietconversations

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* If you're in the Bellingham area, be sure to listen to our show on KMRE 102.3 FM (http://www.kmre.org/bellingham-podcast-media-tech/)! Thursdays @ 9:00 am and Saturdays @ 1:30 pm.

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* Got a question about technology or anything else about life in Bellingham? Call 201-731-8324 (tel:2017318324) (TECH) and leave us a voicemail, and ask us nicely! We may include it in one of our future shows.

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