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Submission + - Automated Propane Tank Monitoring?

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hrbrmstr writes: "We just moved into our new house where we have two decent-sized above ground liquid propane tanks that feed the dryer, hot water heater and backup generator. I googled for solutions for residential propane tank level monitoring (since we need to call the provider when it gets down to 20%) and really didn't find anything of use (there's a Robert Shaw device that won't work in this application). I'm looking to roll my own either with a wired or wireless, low-light camera above the gauge which I could write a program to snap an image of and determine the level. If I go that route, I'd like recommendations on good and preferably inexpensive cameras that can operate at close range to the gauges for said application, but I'm also curious as to whether other DIY slashdotters have rigged something up to do the same thing or have suggestions for replacement gauges that can be tied into a ZigBee, Insteon or X10 home automation system. I realize the very doable low-tech solution of checking the gauges a couple of times per week is not exactly a laborious task, but it would be much cooler to get it going digitally."
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Submission + - April fools jokes

Submitted by SlashDir
SlashDir writes: Have a fun!:-)))
Looser Pays intitiative is to revolutionise UK Mobile market
A group consisting of all major UK mobile operators today announced its intention to introduce a revolutionary billing scheme aimed to increase network air time usage. The founding members of this initiative are 3G Three, O2, Orange, T-Mobile and Vodafone agreed to cooperate closely on implementing the new billing technology that will be marketed as Looser Pays. The core idea is that the cost of the call will be billed to the party that hangs up first. Unlike the previously used system where the calling party i. e. the party that initiated the phone call had to be charged and as a result deterred many customers from initiating a phone call, now the party that disconnects first will be the one to bear the charges. This groundbreaking initiative is expected to increase combined total air-time of the founding networks roughly by 500%. Analysts estimate that this will increase the profits by the same value of 500%. Future administration and development of the scheme will be handled by an independent entity sponsored by all involved networks.

Virgin Pussy to hit the mobile market
As a continuation of their branded line-up of phone started by Virgin Lobster the well-known international brand Virgin releases a new mobile collection called Pussy. Virgin Pussy phones are scheduled to be released on Virgin Mobile in the UK on April 1st 2007 the US release is scheduled on the same date. The Pussy line-up consists of several models made in variety of different colours and shapes including among others Pink Pussy, Chocolate Pussy and Pussy Cat. All phones in the Pussy series are however united by the same very basic set of features but all have attractive and stylish fluffy looks, glittery appearance and enhanced Vibration alert. The latter feature is claimed to be their unique selling point by Virgin designer team.
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WiiHelms Go on Sale 100

Posted by CmdrTaco from the so-very-advanced dept.
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eldavojohn writes "ThinkGeek (Owned by same parent corporation as Slashdot) has recently started selling WiiHelms which allows the user to effortlessly play the Wii without tirelessly moving their arms around. An added foot pedal controls the A, B button pushing to minimize activity. According to the article, "After extensive scientific study it was found that manipulating muscles in your neck for 10 minutes uses 64% less energy than waving your arms about like a lunatic." Indeed, after watching the demonstration video, I myself will order four or five — I'm sick of flailing my arms around like a chump. Don't forget to check out ThinkGeek's other offerings today including inhalable caffeine sticks, the 8-bit tie and the most amazing T-shirt ever."

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