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  1. Boyd

    First tick of the year

    Out for my walk at noon yesterday, temperature was about 44 degrees after a night in the 20's. Noticed an itch later and found a really tiny nymph under the waistband of my pants. Could have been prevented if my shirt had been tucked in, but I really wasn't expecting ticks yet! :confused:
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    fire on the 2012 aerials

    Have been working with the nj2012 orthophotography (new map coming soon :) ) and noticed some kind of fire in progress here, not far from Buttermilk Falls in the DWGNRA: http://maps.njpinebarrens.com/#lat=41.14252936865917&lng=-74.89365414918359&z=19&type=nj2012&gpx=
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    Fix for new vulnerability may slow your computer down a lot

    https://www.theregister.co.uk/2018/01/02/intel_cpu_design_flaw/ • A fundamental design flaw in Intel's processor chips has forced a significant redesign of the Linux and Windows kernels... • Microsoft is expected to publicly introduce the necessary changes to its Windows operating system in an...
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    609 area code is getting an "overlay"

    This is annoying if you're currently in 609 (like me). Now you'll need to dial the area code (without the 1+) to call another 609 number. https://www.verizonwireless.com/support/area-code-overlay-609-faqs/ Beginning January 20, 2018, if you have a 609 area code, you should start entering the...
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    Electric company telemarketing calls

    Starting a couple months ago, I've been getting 3 or 4 robocalls daily on my cell phone from numbers all over the place. I don't answer calls from unknown numbers and just ignore them. Sometimes they leave a recorded message saying I can lower my electric bill. Never got any of these before...
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    New LIDAR with 3x higher resolution

    While looking for something else I found that the USGS is now offering LIDAR DEM at 1 meter per pixel resolution - the LIDAR used in my maps is 3 meters per pixel so this is a big resolution increase (and files that are 9x larger!). If I understand correctly, the USGS has stopped shooting the 3...
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    Leonid meteor shower Friday night

    I may try to shoot some photos out back if the sky is clear. Was out late during the Orionid shower and saw one spectacular meteor but in about 60 time exposures I didn't catch any. http://earthsky.org/astronomy-essentials/everything-you-need-to-know-leonid-meteor-shower "The Leonids are...
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    Orionid meteor shower tonight

    Looks like we will have a nice cool clear night for this. :) http://www.nj.com/weather/index.ssf/2017/10/orionid_meteor_shower_2017_how_to_catch_the_orioni.html Kevin D. Conod, an astronomer who manages the Newark Museum’s Dreyfuss Planetarium, said people can start looking for the meteors as...
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    Major wifi vulnerability could affect all devices

    https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2017/10/severe-flaw-in-wpa2-protocol-leaves-wi-fi-traffic-open-to-eavesdropping/ Researchers have disclosed a serious weakness in the WPA2 protocol that allows attackers within range of vulnerable device or access point to intercept passwords...
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    Frost may be coming

    It's about time! :) ________________________________________ Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ 312 AM EDT Sun Oct 15 2017 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southern New Jersey. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight. Hazardous weather is not expected at this time...
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    The return of the Commodore 64

    I had an Apple ][ back in the day, but thought the Commodore 64 was pretty cool too. This might be fun, price is supposed to be about $70.... :) https://thec64.com ____________________ It’s 1982 and a new home computer graces the scene. Out goes the silent black and white experience and in...
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    "Enhanced risk of wildfires" today

    Special Weather Statement Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ 956 AM EDT Thu Sep 28 2017 NJZ009-010-012>027-PAZ070-071-101>106-290000- Hunterdon-Somerset-Middlesex-Western Monmouth-Eastern Monmouth- Mercer-Salem-Gloucester-Camden-Northwestern Burlington-Ocean-...
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    Drone hits plane..... or not?

    Have you seen this video? But things aren't always as they seem. Here's how it was done. :)
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    National Flood Insurance Program

    We have discussed this in the past and I appreciate that it's a touchy subject, but it seems like we will eventually need to face it. I'm all for helping the victims in Texas, they need to be properly compensated based on the insurance they currently have. And as a nation we also have to help...
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    Mosquitoes

    Started noticing a lot of them yesterday. Today they're terrible, after 15 minutes on the porch I'm ready to go back inside. They really haven't been bad this year until now. Anyone else seeing this?
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    Accuweather app tracks you even if location sharing is off

    https://www.macrumors.com/2017/08/22/accuweather-location-data-monetization-company/ ____________ "Popular and well-known iOS weather app AccuWeather has been caught collecting and sharing user location data even when location sharing permissions are turned off" - - - - - - - "During a testing...
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    5 amazing things green spaces can do for your health

    I would be a good case study for this theory. How about you? :) http://www.marketwatch.com/story/5-amazing-things-green-spaces-can-do-for-your-health-2017-08-08 ___________ If you want to feel better, become more active and live longer, the answer may sound similar to the familiar real estate...
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    Adobe Flash is going away

    I say good riddance! :D https://www.macrumors.com/2017/07/25/adobe-flash-end-of-life/ Adobe today announced plans to end-of-life its Flash browser plug-in, ceasing development and distribution of the software at the end of 2020. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Adobe's Flash Player has...
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    Verizon closing down its e-mail service

    Just happened to look in my spam folder today and found a notice from Verizon that my e-mail address will be discontinued later this month. No big deal, I only use it for one thing but that happens to be important so I need to make a change...
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    Frost tonight?

    More crazy weather.... they haven't posted an official warning, but it's in the text forecast: ________________ Tonight Patchy frost after 4am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Tuesday Patchy frost before 8am. Otherwise...
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