"The basic premise of the event is that hunters hunt rattlesnakes from the surrounding environment all across West Texas, and bring them into the roundup for the weekend. And during the roundup, these snakes are kept in a pit and then, one by one, beheaded and skinned in front of in front of audiences." - Elizabeth MeLampy Elizabeth MeLampy is a lawyer dedicated to animal rights and protection, and her passion for this work shines through in her latest book, Forget the Camel, the Madcap World of Animal Festivals and What They Say About Being Human . To research the book, Elizabeth traveled across the country, immersing herself in a wide range of animal festivals — from the Iditarod dog sled race to the rattlesnake roundup in Sweetwater, Texas. Elizabeth examines these festivals as revealing microcosms of our broader relationship with animals. Whether it's rattlesnake hunts, frog-jumping contests, ostrich races, or groundhog celebrations, these events reflect the ways humans use animals to express cultural identity, community pride, and historical traditions. Yet beneath the pageantry and excitement lies a deeper question: Is our fascination with these spectacles worth the toll it takes on the animals involved? With compassion and insight, Elizabeth invites readers to consider whether there’s a more ethical and empathetic way to honor our stories — one that respects both animals and the traditions they inspire. Please listen, share and read, Forget the Camel. It will be released on April 8th, 2025. https://apollopublishers.com/index.php/forget-the-camel/…
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Why Doing Multiple IoT Projects is So Hard
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24:21Ben Gibbs, who leads the Afero Customer Enablement (ACE) team, is back and this time he and Shahin Khan discuss why doing multiple IoT projects is so hard. They track how complexity increases as you go from 1) One IoT project for yourself, 2) One IoT project that you productize to be used by many, 3) Multiple IoT projects for multiple devices and d…
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Joe Britt Conversation in Stacey-on-IoT podcast
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12:24Listen to Afero co-founder and CEO Joe Britt in conversation with Stacey Higginbotham the host of Stacey-on-IoT podcast. Subscribe to that podcast at https://staceyoniot.com/category/podcast/. Afero has been a proud sponsor.Door Afero
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The "Killer Apps" of IoT, Part 2: Micro-Payments & Bank-of-Things
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29:03Ben Gibbs, who leads the Afero Customer Enablement (ACE) team, and Shahin Khan discuss processing payments in IoT. This is another IoT "Killer App" that represents a big emerging market.Door Afero
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To Build or To Buy? A cool new TCO Calculator for IoT helps you decide
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24:20https://www.machnation.com/iot-platform-build-or-buy-tco-calculator-sponsored-by-afero/ is a cool new online TCO calculator and the topic of this episode. Dima Tokar, Co-Founder and Head of Research at IoT analyst firm MachNation, joins Shahin Khan to discuss the parameters that impact initial and ongoing CapEx and OpEx, and the total cost of build…
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What can Google and Afero do for your IoT Success?
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18:42Travis Hagens of Google join Shahin Khan to discuss Google's perspective on IoT, its growing partnership with Afero in IoT, what Google customers need for their IoT projects, and why the Google-Afero combination is a winning choice for commercial, industrial, and consumer markets.Door Afero
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The "Killer Apps" of IoT, Part 1: Consumer Appliances
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19:05Ben Gibbs, who leads the Afero Customer Enablement (ACE) team, joins Shahin Khan again, this time to discuss IoT "Killer Apps" with a special emphasis on consumer appliances.Door Afero
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Practical Overview of IoT Deployments and What to Watch For
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25:46Ben Gibbs leads the Afero Customer Enablement (ACE) team. He joins Shahin Khan to discuss best practices and typical considerations for a successful IoT deployment.Door Afero
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