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Old 08-10-2006, 03:35 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Angry UK Goes Too Far - Shut You Down by Satellite

I saw this on another forum. A new system in the UK allows your ride to be shut down if you're speeding. A bit too far in my book. Read more at:

http://www.thesun.co.uk/article/0,,2-2006360764,00.html

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Old 08-10-2006, 11:36 AM   #2 (permalink)
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As long as it includes a high-powered laser to disinigrate those driving while using cell phones....

Big brother is watching you.....
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Old 08-10-2006, 05:38 PM   #3 (permalink)
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As long as it includes a high-powered laser to disinigrate those driving while using cell phones....
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Old 08-24-2006, 02:08 PM   #4 (permalink)
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hey we can make money off this,,,design a lead sheild for the antenna...lol...
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Old 08-25-2006, 11:34 AM   #5 (permalink)
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NO! You should know that only aluminum foil, wrapped counter clockwise around the head, and finished in a "hershey kiss" fashion can truely block satellite death rays.

I seen it on Mythbusters...
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Old 08-25-2006, 11:37 AM   #6 (permalink)
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NO! You should know that only aluminum foil, wrapped counter clockwise around the head, and finished in a "hershey kiss" fashion can truely block satellite death rays.

I seen it on Mythbusters...
Yes, but for this application, it must be DOT approved aluminum foil
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Old 10-15-2006, 05:23 AM   #7 (permalink)
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Old 10-15-2006, 05:52 AM   #8 (permalink)
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Yes, but for this application, it must be DOT approved aluminum foil
Sorry, British standards only. DOT approval only protects Americans.

For the informaiton of American members Articles in the Sun newspaper are only slightly more believable than articles in Marvel comics.
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Old 10-15-2006, 06:17 AM   #9 (permalink)
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