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Several callers from past shows have suggested adding sensors to cars to detect when children are locked inside and in danger of suffering from heatstroke. Popular Mechanics has a story on just such a scheme being designed at GM in the September 2001 issue on page 77. GM describes the technology on its web site as well. It should be clear from reading this that the company is making a few assumptions that would make the system less than completely reliable, as Bill pointed out to the callers. In particular, note the area covered by the sensor and consider how likely people near the car are to recognize the alarm as something other than a normal car alarm, and then consider how many people ignore car alarms as it is.
The current issue of The Economist has an article that presents a more balanced viewpoint on the health of the environment than you will find in most of the media. The truth about the environment highlights evidence that “The ‘litany’ of environmental fears is not backed up by evidence”.
Many call or e-mail me for the number for Absolutely Fresh Flowers as advertised on KGO. Their toll free number is 1 (800) 999-2109.
To get a free, no-contact estimate for top of the line dual-pane windows installed: Many are asking for the website that has been advertised on KGO. It is www.newpane.com. You can phone them at 1 (530) 662-5216.
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