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Tom Petty – Learning To Fly
Music video by Tom Petty performing Learning To Fly. (C) 1991 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Motion Activated Lawn Sprinkler !
This is the motion-activated animal deterrent that protects your flower beds, garden, and ponds from deer, raccoons, herons, or domesticated animals without using harmful chemicals or requiring unsightly barriers. Using infrared detection technology that is effective day or night, the device activates an integrated sprinkler when a visitor enters its 105° field-of-view, spraying a forceful yet harmless stream of water over a 1,575′ sq. area. The sudden noise and movement of the sprinkler frightens the uninvited guest, causing it to scatter while discouraging return visits. The unit stakes into the ground and attaches to a garden hose, while a dial allows for adjusting the motion detector and spray to focus on animals of a particular size, from small cats to deer. Battery lasts four to six months. Requires one 9-volt battery. 25″ L x 7.5″ W. (1 1/2 lbs.)
All the camera $55K can buy
Phase One’s camera gear is substantial. This shows the 645AF with the $3,890 75-150mm f4.5 zoom lens attached.
(Credit: Stephen Shankland/CNET)
Most folks think carefully before spending $300 on a new camera. I’m more serious about photography, but I still swallowed hard before buying an SLR costing about 10 times that.
Chrome OS ?
The Google Chrome OS
Just when the crowds were getting excited about Google’s mobile operating system, Android, there came some even more exciting news from Google. Google is developing an operating system based on the Chrome browser. Users are not just content with the free services, and many have hoped that Google would create an operating systems; and it’s finally happening!
