Get in The Know with these 5 Things 1 Kite Patch
This tiny patch makes you practically invisible to mosquitoes for up to two days without toxic chemicals. Although it's not available on the market yet, you can reserve your order and help send Kite Patches to Uganda to fight mosquito-born diseases like malaria. kitepatch.com
2 Rent A Goat
Yes, it's exactly what it sounds like. This service offers goats for rent as an eco-friendly way to help clear land of unwanted vegetation and keep lawns tidy. Companies like Google have even used the service to mow the grass around their corporate buildings. Cuteness and "natural fertilizer" included. rentagoat.com
5 KUBI
KUBI, a robotic desktop stand, seeks to change the video calling experience forever. The stand enables the caller to look around the room during video calls so they can follow the action and control what they see using their own mobile device or laptop.
3 Tile
Tile's technology helps keep track of your valuables. Simply attach a Tile piece to your most beloved items and the Tile mobile app will track its location and let you know when you are getting closer. thetileapp.com
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4 Houston Food Park
In July, Houstonites got their very own food truck park in East Downtown featuring a variety of rolling restaurants. Check their facebook page for hours and daily food truck lineups. facebook.com/ houstonfoodpark FALL 2013 JONES JOURNAL // 9