Doc mentioned today how much his office resembled a broadcast studio. Funny, but until he mentioned it I hadn't noticed. But in reality he's right. However Doc's missing his big clock. [Insert a snicker here] I propose he try getting this clock (left) past the interior decorating committee in his office. (Psst-- it's only $69.95 at Ham Radio Outlet in Burbank or Anaheim.)
I opted for a large 3 inch LCD atomic clock a while back. I can't find a picture, but even without my glasses I can see it.
However my favorite is my Oregon Scientific Wireless Weatherstation. (right) I'm still waiting for them to send my rain gauge and anemometer so I can write a final review of it. The 8-9" basestation hangs on the wall behind my desk. Now for those of you who want to be master of their domain both inside and out, this weatherstation is for you. The base can sit or hang on your wall and gives you time down to the hundredth of a second. The other neat thing is you never have to string a cable and it will give you instant readings from as many as 7 wireless sensors you can station a couple hundred feet from the base. The base unit and couple remote sensors, including one you could put in a bedroom or remote office to read the temperature and other information. More info when I get the final units to give it a complete workout. Amazon has it on sale for $199 w/Free Shipping. Amazon's write up sucks, but this is the same thing most places want over $399.00 for the base unit. If you want the Rain Gauge and Anemometer you can order them at major savings as well.
Twilight Zone Returns to a Radio & Television Near You
Being a long time Twilight Zone fan, the news couldn't have been better in the past couple days.
#1: A PR Release hit my email to inform me, A new radio series based on the classic "The Twilight Zone" is in production. Actor Stacy Keach will host the series, produced by Falcon Pictures and licensed to CBS. A group of stars have signed to feature in each feature. Author Dennis Etchison will adapt over 150 of Rod Serling's "Twilight Zone" TV scripts for radio. The good news is the shows will be made available for consumer sales. The programs are scheduled for syndication to commercial radio stations and The American Forces Radio & Television Service. Exec Producer is Carl Amari and Richard Wolski is series producer. Excellent!
#2: Just when you thought you'd died and gone to heaven... It has been announced that actor Forest Whitaker will be host of a new version of "The Twilight Zone" which began on Thursday night (9PM) on UPN. Whitaker said he is thrilled to be the host of the latest incarnation of the show. While Whitaker isn't going to mimic Sterling's style, he will maintain the classic flavor of the show. Cool!
ROCKET EXHAUST: Sky watchers in southern California saw something extraordinary just before sunset on Thursday: An unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile blasted off from Vandenberg AFB (on a routine test flight) and left behind this colorful wind-twisted contrail.
It was spectacular.
True Confession: Yes I admit I called Doc while driving down the freeway to tell him to get his fanny outside PDQ and drag the Son-of-Searl outside to see the rocket go off. (I'm guilty of driving while cellphoning on a LA Freeway. Forgive me.) I know that Son-of-Searl (who is a real budding astronomer,) would have never forgiven his Father is he had missed the rocket. Hopefully my call saved Doc countless thousands of dollars in shrink-time in the future. <grin>
Twilight Zone Returns to a Radio & Television Near You
