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Beagle cam part II
Caught Monty have a good howl on the home security camera.

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Heres a new idea: an alarm system that piggybacks on your existing landline-based home security system and makes it smarter. Instead of replacing it entirely, you simply retrofit your oldschool setup with a web-connected box to give it more capabilities.

Pretty novel, right? Well thats the idea behind an upcoming product from Chicago-based startup Scout. The company, which already offers a line of DIY home security devices, is currently running three separate crowdfunding campaigns to launch a trio of new products one of which is the aforementioned Takeover box.

The potential product lineup also includes a connected security camera and a smart light socket adapter.Each device has its own crowdfunding campaign on Dragoninnovation.com, and the first one to reaches its goal will ship before the other two.

Weve seen other iterations of the security camera and connected socket adapter before (i.e. Dropcam, Emberlight), but as far as we can tell, the Takeover box is a completely new idea. Theres currently nothing like it on the market right now.

Most traditional alarm systems like those youd get from a provider like Brinks or ADT are tied to wired telephone lines, and relay information using a series of tones to indicate when something happens. Therefore, if a window opens/is broken in a particular zone, for example, it sets off a fixed series of tones over the phone line that is interpreted by the alarm company. Scouts takeover system uses those same tones, buttranslates them over a cellular or IP connection so instead of getting a call from your security provider, you can get an instantaneous alert on your mobile device and can act accordingly.

Speaking with GigaOm, Scout co-founder Dan Roberts said about 90 percent of home alarm systems in North America would work with this system, so nearly anybody who has an oldschool alarm system hardwired into their walls already could easily install one. Right now, the companys planis to charge $19.99 a month for the monitoring services, plus $199 for the Takeover box itself. Sounds a bit steep at first, but it would essentially allow you to ditch your current provider and pay a considerably lower rate in exchange for a one-time 200-dollar hardware investment.

Not a bad deal if you ask us.

DT

Drew's fascination with technology began at an early age - shortly after he licked a 9-volt battery for the first time. It was this first taste of technology that sparked his interest in how electronics work, and he's been obsessed ever since. Aside from keeping up with the latest developments in tech, he enjoys shock humor, and working puns into his writing at every opportunity. You can find his work on Digital Trends and The Manual.

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Orange County, CA (PRWEB) June 26, 2014

Greenstar Home Services, a leader in environmentally conscious plumbing, HVAC maintenance, and whole home water filtration in Orange County and Las Vegas, recently began an initiative to show homeowners how to save money by utilizing green products and systems. This advice is part of a Green It Up! initiative to help homeowners realize the eco-friendly potential in their homes heating, cooling, and plumbing systems.

Greenstar provides many green options to improve a homes current air conditioning, plumbing, and water filtration systems including installing low flow showerheads and toilets, which can help a home conserve water. Using eco-friendly refrigerant in an air conditioning unit helps keep a home green, also. Our goal is to make sure homes are running efficiently.

For more tips on how to keep a home as green as possible, visit Greenstar Home Services at http://www.GreenstarHomeServices.com.

About Greenstar Home Services:

Greenstar Home Services leads the industry in providing environmentally conscious residential plumbing service, HVAC maintenance and repair, and whole home central water filtration within the areas of Orange County, California and Las Vegas, Nevada. We pride ourselves on the quality of our customer service achieved through our expansive knowledge of home maintenance.

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DEER LODGE Replacement of the historic bridge on Deer Lodges Main Street over Cottonwood Creek is scheduled to begin July 7.

Montana Department of Transportation officials and Stacey Otte, representing Bauer and Buck Construction of Helena, met with Powell County commissioners, city officials and local residents Wednesday to explain the construction schedule and plans for easing the potential impact on local businesses.

Heres the plan:

A two-way traffic/pedestrian detour route around the construction site will divert traffic west on Rainbow Avenue then south on Second Street to Missouri Avenue. However, westbound traffic on Higgins Avenue will have northbound access to Main Street. After local business people and others expressed concern, officials agreed that business access signage will be placed at the corner of Second and Cottonwood. also. No parking or access is permitted from California Avenue to just north of Higgins Avenue.

Safety first, Otte said. Cooperation from the community in avoiding the construction limits is essential to a safe and productive project. We encouragedrivers to slow down andbe aware ofincreased pedestrian traffic.

Construction work, expected to be completed by Oct. 8, includes removal of the existing bridge structure, excavation, installation of a new water main, drainage and electric utilities, installation of the new bridge structure with asphalt overlay, stream restoration, retaining wall, sidewalk, curb and gutter, signing and epoxy striping.

Main Street is state Highway 275 and is maintained by the highway department while bridges in the county are the responsibility of the commissioners. Cost of the project is $1.6 million. A FEMA grant is paying for construction of the bridge, MDOT paid for design and engineering. The city will replace an eight-inch city water main.

Monthly project status meetings are planned and will be announced.

The contractor contact number for comments, questions and/or complaints during construction is 406-565-8855. Calls will be answered 7 a.m.-7 p.m. or working hours; calls outside of working hours will be returned the next working day leave name and number on the message.

Pat Hansen may be reached via email at phansen@blackfoot.net

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Will Roger Federer grab an eighth Wimbledon, after lifting the Halle grass court trophy for the seventh time this year?

Tennis grand slam players have had only two weeks to transition from clay at the French Open to the grass surface at the ongoing Wimbledon (till July 6). This gap will be increased to three weeks from next year to help players adjust better to the surface change.

Grass, once the mainstay of tennis courts everywhere but increasingly rare, is the fastest surface with the ball bouncing to knee-level. On hard courts, it could be between the knee and the shoulder, and on clay courts it is above the shoulder. This makes the play technique on grass different from that on other surfaces it is relatively more aggressive.

Slowdown on grass

Points in Wimbledon were scored quickly in the past. Champions Boris Becker and Pete Sampras, for instance, would win a point with four or five shots. Now long rallies are seen more often. TV channels flash the number of shots when a rally is long. The slowing of the games with longer rallies is meant to promote the entertainment value of the sport. Eminent commentators, once leading players themselves, have said the grass is different from how it was in the past and the balls are heavier, contributing to the slower pace. Many are calling it the homogenisation of surfaces faster courts becoming slower.

In tennis history, only six players have made a successful transition from clay to grass, winning the French Open and Wimbledon back-to-back Rene Lacoste (1925), Fred Perry (1935), Budge Patty (1950), Bjorn Borg (1978, 1979 and 1980), Rafael Nadal (2008 and 2010) and Roger Federer (2009). It is called the Channel Slam.

Warm-up to Wimbledon

In the fortnight between the two Slams, there are four grass court warm-up tournaments for men, of which the ones at Queens Club, London, and Halle in Germany are especially patronised by leading players. But the probability of these finalists winning the Wimbledon is not high as happens in the Rome Masters vis--vis the French Open. All the top players participate in the Rome Masters, played on clay.

In the warm-up to Wimbledon, however, the high-ranked players are divided between London and Halle. Since 2000 only Lleyton Hewitt and Andy Murray have won back-to-back at Queens Club (called Aegon Championship) and Wimbledon. This year, Grigor Dimitrov was the champion in London, while it was Roger Federer in Germany. Dimitrov became a sensation after beating Alexandr Dolgopolov, Stanislas Wawrinka and Feliciano Lpez Daz-Guerra.

According to the draw, and going by the seeding, the quarter-final line-up in Wimbledon is likely to be: Novak Djokovic-Tom Berdych, Murray-David Ferrer, Wawrinka-Federer, and Milos Raonic-Nadal. Till a few years ago, Djokovic, Murray, Federer and Nadal constituted the quartet in Grand Slam semifinals. That quartets grip has loosened in more recent times.

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Smoke Signals

By ALAN PERKINS Wednesday June 25, 2014 11:34 AM

Did you know that all thunderstorms produce lightning and lightning can strike as far as 10 miles away from any rainfall?

Many deaths from lightning occur ahead of the storm because people wait until the last minute before seeking shelter.

Last year, there were 23 fatalities directly attributed to lightning, according to data from the National Weather Service.

Hundreds more were struck and survived, suffering life-long injury and or permanent disability.

If you are outdoors and see lightning, move indoors to a completely enclosed building or into a hard-topped vehicle and close the windows.

Avoid being in or near high places and open fields, isolated trees, unprotected gazebos, car ports, pavilions, tents, shelters, baseball dugouts, flagpoles, light poles, metal or wood bleachers, metal fences, and water.

Don't hold on to metal items such as golf clubs, umbrellas or tools.

To determine how far a thunderstorm is from you, use the 30-30 Rule. When you see lightning, count the number of seconds that pass until you hear thunder. If you hear thunder within 30 seconds of seeing lightning, the storm is within six miles. Seek shelter immediately. Wait at least 30 minutes after the last clap of thunder before leaving shelter.

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Richmond, VA (PRWEB) June 27, 2014

For those homeowners who are pondering what an outdoor lighting design scheme would look like but dont want to spend money just to be dissatisfied, Richmond, VAs outdoor lighting experts are offering an answer. Outdoor Lighting Perspectives is now providing an on-site outdoor lighting design planat no charge whatsoever, unless, of course, the client wants to keep the lightscape.

First, the outdoor lighting professionals tour the clients home, taking note of what kind of lighting would be most attractive and beneficial as well as what the clients vision and budget allows for. After a comprehensive consultation, these experts will create an expertly designed lightscape then and there for the clients approval or rejection.

With this offer, homeowners dont have to just imagine what their home would look like with a professionally designed and installed outdoor lighting schemethey can see it with their own eyes. This deal answers many questions potential clients may have, such as: Would outdoor lighting improve my homes curb appeal? Would it help with safety and security? What lighting scheme would look best with my type of house? With assistance from the lighting experts of Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Richmond, clients can decide upon the perfect lighting design for their tastes, home, and budgetall at no cost to them.

About Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Richmond Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Richmond is the leading designer and installer of outdoor lighting for businesses and homes in the Richmond, VA region serving Midlothian, Powhatan, Henrico, Tuckahoe, Mechanicsville, Highland Springs, Bensley, Bellwood, Chester, Chesterfield, and Moseley.

Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Richmond provides only the finest in outdoor lighting options to illuminate decks, swimming pools, gazebos, patios, or entire backyards. All lighting schemes are custom-designed to fit the home or business owner's budget and style. Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Richmond provides year-round lighting options such as string lights, umbrella lights, lamp posts, pool lighting, and much more. They also provide holiday lighting and decorations for Christmas, Hanukkah, Ramadan, Halloween, and the Fourth of July including full installation, take-down, and storage services.

Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Richmond offers complimentary, no obligation, on-site demonstrations by a lighting experts.

Contact: Erin Zide http://richmond.outdoorlights.com

Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Richmond 1706 Bedwyn Ln Midlothian, VA 23112 (804) 874 - 9985

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When Others Believe Feng Shui is Nonsense
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Clark Over Fences

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Taranaki fences need you
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