There has never been a better (or easier) time to reach your network. Everyone is online looking for bargains, information, guidance, and social interaction. But are you in the right places, using the right tools, and doing the right things to take advantage?

This week on The Waves of Tech we discuss the Vtech data breach, Black Friday emails, San Francisco startups, and Prime Air drone. We also cover an instance where an elderly man was forced to take his written drivers test electronically which was not as simple as using a VCR for him.

An update from For Veterans Sake on the need for Service Dog Training Volunteers and RVers to transport Service Dogs. Colin Fullam of Retro Odyssey explains his business of customizing vintage motorhomes. And, Derik Michael showcases his new-to-market Happier Camper travel trailer.

It is that time of year when we begin preparing in the U.S. for the Thanksgiving Holiday. Everyone at the Modern Life Network have so much to be thankful for and primarily to all the listeners. Rick and Steve discuss Steve's trip to Phoenix International Raceway, now Jeff Gordon Raceway, for the NASCAR elimination round, his trials and event venues overall. Even if you are not a NASCAR fan we are sure you can relate to this discussion.

A Girl Scout raises money for For Veterans Sake Foundation. An RV model builder explains his craft. We begin a series on recovery of your RV with MAXTRAX, should you get stuck. Unique RV's "Care & Maintenance" discusses over filling your fresh water holding tank and why you should do a pre-check on a new RV.

As people, we are still coming to terms with the losses of the November 13 attacks in Paris. As small business owners and solopreneurs, we are often at a loss for how to respond on social media, whether or not we are personally impacted. On today's Social Solutions Show, joining me from the U.K., special guest co-host Jules Serkin and I will share the best practices with you that will not only contribute to relief efforts but keep you and your business from inadvertently causing further grief.

Three jerseys in one - Triversible. With basketball season underway, Rick has David Brown of Triversible on The Tech of Sports this week.

We discuss more drone issues arising in the news, a new Google Maps feature, household tech furnishings, travels to meet other podcasters, and recent spots on fellow podcasters’ shows. We are proud to be a tech variety show, sharing technology news from so many angles and news sources. Enjoy the podcast and continue to ride...the waves of tech.

On Friday, November 13, 2015, Paris France was rocked by coordinated strikes against its people. Mass shootings, suicide bombings, and hostage situations occurred at Stade de France, the Bataclan theatre, and in the streets of Paris. The deadliest of which occurred at a concert of the American rock and roll band Eagles of Death Metal. The numbers vary by report, but at least 129 people were killed and upwards of 350 more were injured, some seriously. Many news outlets have called this the deadliest day in Paris since World War II. In this episode of Flash Past, Dan and Lyle discuss the attack, the history of Muslims in France, and Schengen in the European Union.

There is a lot of tech in the way ships move about the great lakes. Today we will explore a bit of that tech and some history of Great Lakes Shipping. All of the 1000-footers are US vessels. The Canadian fleet needs to travel to and from its major cities along the St. Lawrence Seaway, so the largest length for the Canadian vessels is 740 feet (Seawaymax-size). The reason for this standard length is the Welland Canal, which bypasses Niagara Falls. The locks here are only about 800 feet (240 m) long, and for safety reasons, the vessels must be at most 740 feet (230 m).