Something to ponder about IoT

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That story is very inspirational.
She should do a cooking show.
Cast iron cooking with Margaret.

My Dad taught me how to use the Dutch Oven.
Pineapple upside down cake in the Dutch Oven was one of my favorites.
The caramelization you get is awesome.
In the summer months its so hot here you'd have to cook outside.

I would hate to have to haul water up from the creek.

In Florida and some jurisdictions if you live off-grid they go after you.
IRRC there's a woman in FL living in a tree house who has had lots of legal issues.
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I never thought about using my le creuset for that. I'll have to try it :)

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I love cast iron cookware. Pineapple Upside down cake is a favorite of mine too. I just learned making a tart tartan is very similar and even easier.

Eggs and breakfast potatoes are best by far in a cast iron skillet. It’s so humid in the Adirondacks that even if we heavily oil the pans they still rust when left unused. We’ve had to reseason all of them. Worth it though. They are good for camp but fire cooking too.
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Back to the original thread concept! <g>

I saw this link on EEVblog about resetting a GE "smart" bulb to factory default:

https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/ ... _play=true

Egads! I hate to think about the future with an IOT enabled toilet:

1.To reset your Kohler I-Shit to factory defaults, hold flush handle down for 8 seconds.

2. Raise seat for two seconds.

etc etc lol

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Lots of things for years have had really odd factory reset sequences though.

I used to have a renault with a 'smart card' ignition. In most newish cars there is a button to disable the movement sensor in case you need to lock dog/kids/granny in the car for a short period. Not good enough for renault. You had to insert and remove the smart card 3 times to activate it, at which point there was no indication this had worked. French electronics is second only to lucas prince of darkness!
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"Alexa, Eavesdrop On My House All Day Under The Guise Of Protecting Me From A Heart Attack"

https://www.zerohedge.com/news/2019-06- ... t-attack-0
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It really is 'I'm sorry Dave I can't let you do that' for real!
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billshurv wrote: Fri Jun 21, 2019 5:02 am It really is 'I'm sorry Dave I can't let you do that' for real!
:lol: :lol:

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There is some hope
https://www.theregister.co.uk/2019/06/2 ... bluetooth/
Philips has realised that having a dedicated hub just to control their products is NOT what customers want. This is the first positive step in a while!
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From that article:

The new Bluetooth-enabled Hue bulbs will cost the same as those without Bluetooth: $15 for plain white; $25 adjustable white bulbs; and $50 for full color-change bulbs.

And to think that several years ago I would buy a 4-pack of 60W incandescent bulbs for $1.00!

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