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ysobellehttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/11/27/the_skinny/main3542366.shtml
"Captain, We've Got A Problem. Set Phasers To Code Orange"
I guess it really shouldn't surprise anyone that the Department of Homeland Security has a healthy appreciation for science fiction. But it is a little bit startling that they let their resident Trekies talk to the press.
USA Today reports how the DHS is developing camera systems, chemical sensors and other technologies to detect improvised explosive devices that are a growing threat to the nation's big cities. The paper quotes an official admitting the type of technology he really wants.
"What I'd really like to have is a Tricorder for evil," says Starnes Walker, research director in Homeland Security's Science and Technology division, referring ot the futuristic scanners used in "Star Trek."
His division is working with national labs, universities and private companies to develop camera systems that could identify whether someone is hiding a bomb under their clothes.
Should the program work, the paper forgot to add, it would be the fulfillment of a dream that he and the other guys from the high school AV club have had since freshman year to finally get a peek at some panties.
"Captain, We've Got A Problem. Set Phasers To Code Orange"
I guess it really shouldn't surprise anyone that the Department of Homeland Security has a healthy appreciation for science fiction. But it is a little bit startling that they let their resident Trekies talk to the press.
USA Today reports how the DHS is developing camera systems, chemical sensors and other technologies to detect improvised explosive devices that are a growing threat to the nation's big cities. The paper quotes an official admitting the type of technology he really wants.
"What I'd really like to have is a Tricorder for evil," says Starnes Walker, research director in Homeland Security's Science and Technology division, referring ot the futuristic scanners used in "Star Trek."
His division is working with national labs, universities and private companies to develop camera systems that could identify whether someone is hiding a bomb under their clothes.
Should the program work, the paper forgot to add, it would be the fulfillment of a dream that he and the other guys from the high school AV club have had since freshman year to finally get a peek at some panties.
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