Abstract: A remote site has an associated state monitoring sub-system for monitoring environmental conditions of a remote site. A local site has an associated state generating sub-system for setting environmental conditions for life forms at the local site. A communication link connects the sub-systems. In response, to monitoring the state of an environmental condition at the remote site, a corresponding environmental condition is generated at the local site which depends on the monitored state.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are various embodiments and variations of a personal grooming device extender. In one embodiment, a personal grooming device extender comprises a telescoping handle having a proximal end and a distal end, and a top side and a bottom side; and an arm pivotably coupled with the distal end of the telescoping handle, the arm configured to adjust to a plurality of positions between a first position, extended linearly from the handle and a second position perpendicular with the distal end of the handle. A receiver may be releasably coupled onto the arm, the receiver comprising a moveable holding member configured to receive and hold a grooming tool. In some embodiments, the receiver may be interchangeable to accommodate a wider variety of grooming tools.

Abstract: A remote site has an associated state monitoring sub-system for monitoring environmental conditions of a remote site. A local site has an associated state generating sub-system for setting environmental conditions for life forms at the local site. A communication link connects the sub-systems. In response, to monitoring the state of an environmental condition at the remote site, a corresponding environmental condition is generated at the local site which depends on the monitored state.