O'Connor, a security researcher, simply took a tiny Raspberry Pi
Model A'puter and a few over-the-counter sensors and placed this into a
small plastic box, one that could easily be placed anywhere throughout a
city.He could even "spy" on himself if he wasn't online, through Wi-Fi
"pings." The device, which he calls "creepyDOL," could inconspicuously
be placed in a strategic location around a city. How long before someone
would notice? The New York Times points out some frightening
implications. "You could spy on your ex-lover, by placing the sensor
boxes near the places the person frequents, or your teenage child, or
the residents of a particular neighborhood."
Two new product
lines from Gerstner & Sons Inc., the Dayton-based maker of wood
cases and chests, are propelling the'pany into an improving
economy.Gerstner, which grew and thrived with the region's metal
machining industry by supplying cabinets renowned with their ability to
protect tools from rust, is now in its fourth generation of family
ownership. Founded in 1906, Gerstner is still located in a three-story
production facility at 20 Gerstner Way alongside the Great Miami River
that was built after the 1913 Great Flood.The'pany is producing a new
line of special tool/accessory cases for firearm owners that a'modate
both long guns and hand guns, along with cleaning supplies and ammo. A
mount that's part of the Shooters Chest holds a firearm in place during
maintenance.
Phone records tool has helped save lives
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The cases have been picked up by national outdoor goods catalogs.The
other new product is a pre-cut version of a Gerstner chest that a
purchaser can assemble and finish on their own time. Both new items have
had strong sales that are are growing, said Scott Campbell, great
grandson of founder Harry Gerstner, said.It's not the first time
the'pany has broadened the product line. There are jewelry cases, a
clock with a secret'partment, and special cases for storing and
displaying collectibles.As one example of how steeped in Dayton
tradition the'pany is, Orville Wright owned one model that's still made
in prominently grained quartersawn white oak or American cherry.