The geek guide to kosher machines
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Jonah Ottensoser co-ordinates with consumer electronic manufacturers to help develop a 'Sabbath mode' for the appliances that are designed for Jews to work around Sabbath restrictions. Refrigerators with this mode have features like blank displays, fans stilled, no automatic icemaker and no lights.
Publication Name: Wired
Subject: Sociology and social work
ISSN: 1059-1028
Year: 2004
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Biking the Mississippi
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Morgan Simmons set out on a 2180-mile trip which was to last four months on his hand-built pontoon. His odyssey, which soon hauled him into the limelight, though he did not wish for publicity, is narrated.
Publication Name: Wired
Subject: Sociology and social work
ISSN: 1059-1028
Year: 2005
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Get ready to live large
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A useful buyer's guide of the latest home appliances is presented. Price, availability, special features, etc. are presented for each product mentioned.
Publication Name: Wired
Subject: Sociology and social work
ISSN: 1059-1028
Year: 2005
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