But the courthouse has since increased security, installing thick metal barriers to block traffic on the side and back of the building.

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The mere acquisition of a smooth block of metal and glass does not magically persuade people that they should start paying for news.

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Sometimes I had to walk around my house, waiting for a connection to reestablish itself. (Metal doors and thick walls can block a Bluetooth signal).

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