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Hacking the biological clock
Just as the same underlying principles of electronic circuits are used to design machines from calculators and radios to cars and cellphones, all biological clocks are governed by the same basic patterns of molecular switches. But unlike electronic ...
The musicians of the LA Phil
He raised a mallet — a customized bamboo shaft — and struck the surface for a low F note. Standing in the Pereira struck once more and walked to his dressing room, a cramped space of instruments, an alarm clock, a bag of nuts and two hanging tuxedos....
Going Fishing With The Kid: Ted Williams in the Florida Keys
By 10 o'clock it would be 85°, and Charley Trainor, the photographer, would have his freckles double-coated with a petroleum compound made for World War II aviators marooned at sea. The Kid had bacon—a good two pounds of bacon—bubbling and ...
The Lethal Legacy of the Vietnam War
Suddenly, the alarm siren went off. “Everybody groans and moans and drags out of bed because it's going to be another practice alert,” he said, “and you hate it, you have to put all your gear on, get your weapon, go out to the perimeter and wait until ...
Thailand's 'Gong Highway'
“Gongs are everyday alarm clocks for the monks,” Mr. Boonaree said. “They get up at 4:30 in the . The day ended with a concert, as Mr. Boonaree played the khaen, a bamboo wind instrument with multiple pipes like a mini organ. The sound was melodic, ...
Time For Household Safety Check, Officials Say
Check smoke alarm batteries. When turning the clocks ahead, take a few minutes to replace the smoke alarm batteries and push the test button to make sure the alarms are working. Install smoke alarms. If someone doesn't have smoke alarms, install them....
Blub Uno tells time with tubes
So if interested customers want to check one out they can pre-order a unit starting at the $299 pledge tier. The creators expect to start shipping this August. Unlike some other alarm clocks, it won't introduce you to a stranger, but at least it looks ...
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