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Thieves Use Google Earth to Steal Solar Panels

Posted By Guest on January 08, 2010

Solar panel thefts heating up in Napa Valley wine country
Solar Panel Thefts at Napa Valley Wineries

Hot on the heels of news about Google's new energy venture comes this sorrowful tale about renewable energy. NPR reports on enterprising thieves who used Google Earth to find California wineries with solar panels for the taking.Read More

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Man Arrested for Driving While Standing Up Through Sunroof

Posted By Guest on January 08, 2010

Arizona driver arrested after standing through sunroof while speeding 79 MPH in a 65 MPH zone on US 60 Freeway
Man Drives While Standing Up Through Sunroof

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Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) officers arrested Richard Anthony Flores Jr., 25, of Chandler on two counts of reckless driving and one count of criminal speed and booked him into the Maricopa County Jail in Phoenix.Read More

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Robotic Hostage Negotiator

Posted By Guest on November 14, 2009

Robot equipped with camera, microphone, and speaker allows law enforcement to safely talk down suspects
Hostage Negotiator Robot

Hostage situations are often volatile without proper communications with the suspect. Now police negotiators have a robot of their own for defusing out-of-control suspects without putting themselves at risk.Read More