Show Notes #222: The Weekender VIII

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This Weekend in Amateur Radio (Segment 1)
  • Contests
  • Contests Next Weekend
  • Special Events
  • LHS Ham Radio Challenge
    • Make an Echolink contact with qtel or configure and run and Echolink node using svxlink. Try contacting one of the LHS hosts!
This Weekend in Open Source (Segment 2)
  • Distros to Try
  • Events
  • LHS Open Source Challenge
    • Play a Linux-based game on your Linux-based desktop. TuxRacer is a good choice and fun.  Or if you have a higher end machine, try Rise of the Tomb Raider which just was released on April 19th.
This Weekend in Hedonism (Segment 3)
  • Cheryl's Recipe Corner
  • Pepperoni Chips
  • Ingredients
    • 1 package of sliced pepperoni
    • Grated parmesan, onion powder, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, etc.
  • Directions
    • Place pepperoni slices on a plate covered in a few layers of paper towels.  Lay pieces of pepperoni in rows in a single layer, not touching, on the paper towel. Microwave for 1 minute (watching carefully).  If the pieces of pepperoni don't look "dry", microwave again in 15 second spurts until they look dry.  Remove from microwave and sprinkle with cheese and/or seasonings of your choice.  Allow to completely cool and enjoy the crunchy goodness!
  • Russ's Drink Corner
  • Chivas Regal 12
    • ABV: 40% (80 Proof)
    • Color: Slightly reddish deep caramel
    • Nose: Vanilla, anise, lemon, butter toffee, banana, cassis
    • Taste: Sweet cream, barley malt, banana, allspice, walnut, caramel
    • Price: $28 (750ml)
    • Rating: 88 (Blend Rating)
  • Bill's Anything Corner
  • Josh Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Paso Robles Reserve