Why Astronomers Will Hate the Internet of Things

Why Astronomers Will Hate the Internet of Things
They will continue to send out radio waves that have the same frequency as your video-chat dog-treat dispenser. And the signal from your dog's sockeye-salmon biscuit video could completely swamp a signal that's been traveling valiantly across space for …
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The dynamic Texas plains
We stopped on the side of a highway to chat with a ranch family putting up a new fence. Met a woman who ran a convenience store and collected Betty Boop stuff. Introduced ourselves to half the residents of the dusty little community of Happy, where …
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How Much Food and Water do my Horses Need if I Evacuate?
And while it might be easy to pack up your dog or cat should you need to evacuate, it's considerably harder when you've got horses in your care. In many instances and for many reasons, owners choose to shelter in place with their animals or leave …
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Maui ice, portable bacon: The story behind Cleveland's newest food trucks
The mobile version of the nearby brick-and-mortar River Dog Café debuts this year with its upscale comfort foods (think duck breast BLT), and Susy's Soups & Chili Express brings out its Tower City Center fare. In addition to the Joneses, barbecue …
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Dade City farmer's XtraHand invention provides a helping hand
The winch system evolved into a hoist boom along with a pulling device — all portable and weighing only 41 pounds. Tried and tested, Lewis had created an all-in-one farmer's … it's a 180-degree come-along for wire fencing. And attach it to a brace …
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Lebanon public record: May 1 to May 5
9:30 a.m. An English-style bulldog was chasing a woman, with a baby stroller, down the street in the 300 block of Berry St. The caller who reported the incident chased the dog to its backyard, but the dog wasn't secured. An officer found the dog …
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Reporter learns about Oklahoma City's culture during walk
… crosses mostly overgrown fields crossed by barbed-wire fences. Western is two-lane road in this rural area where Edmond and Oklahoma City meet. In my backpack, I had water, a stack of empty notebooks, pens, a portable phone charger and sunscreen.
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Open Doors listings beginning May 2
2:30 p.m. "Building a Garden Fence and Tee Pees and Planting With Vines and Trailers. … Vendors will be selling stained glass, essential oils, handmade chocolates, photography, handmade candles, crafts for animal lovers, handcrafted jewelry, baked …
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