bug zapper

From: "whyaskwhyaskwhy" <blackout@PORKinfomagic.com>
Newsgroups: alt.slack
Date: Fri, Mar 2, 2001 2:04 PM
Message-ID: <t9vphshp1mvk4e@corp.supernews.com>

http://www.nationalpost.com/home/story.html?f=/stories/20010302/489908.html

U.S. energy beam lightly scorches protesters
'Easier than an a-bomb'

The Pentagon unveiled its latest weapon yesterday, a non-lethal beam that
fires electromagnetic waves at the skin, heating it instantly to painful
levels without internal or permanent damage.

Touted by enthusiasts as the biggest military development since the atomic
bomb, the Vehicle Mounted Active Denial System (V-MADS) is easily
transportable and is considered ideal for "crowd control."

By using certain portions of the electromagnetic spectrum, it penetrates the
skin to a depth of about 1/64th of an inch.

Used properly -- that is, for less than three seconds -- it causes no
serious long-term injuries. The U.S. Marine Corps, which developed the
V-MADS over the past 10 years along with the U.S. Air Force, would not say
what happens if the weapon is misused.

"This is going to save lives," said Major Dave Anderson at a briefing in
Washington yesterday, where a model of the weapon was on display. "It gives
the commander another option that is not deadly force ... We are very
excited."

Easily mounted on a vehicle or a roof, it can be fired from up to 750 metres
away, making it especially useful in dispersing crowds.

"I can tell you we have no plans on using this on Canadians," noted one U.S.
official yesterday. "We don't see our embassy in Ottawa being besieged any
time soon."

Maj. Anderson said the waves utilized by the V-MADS fall between microwave
and infrared rays on the spectrum.

The waves, whose exact length, frequency and amplitude are classified, cause
water molecules in the skin cells to vibrate. That rapidly produces heat and
causes discomfort. The invisible waves can pass through clothing but halt
just beneath the skin's surface.

Maj. Anderson said the heat irritates nerve sensors in the skin but does not
damage internal or reproductive organs. The weapon's beam has no effect on
electrical equipment, such as pacemakers or computers.

Project officials said the human body begins to feel pain at about 113
degrees Fahrenheit. The V-MADS weapon heats the skin to about 130 degrees
Fahrenheit in less than three seconds.

"I lasted about a second before I pulled my hand away," said Maj. Anderson,
who described the sensation as similar to touching a hot light bulb. The
sensation stops, with no lingering effects, as soon as the person leaves the
beam's path.

A report this week in Marine Corps Times described the technology as
rivaling the atomic bomb.

"That's a bit of a stretch, but it's in the ball park at least," said John
Pike, director of GlobalSecurity.org, a Washington defence policy
organization.

He said it could be a very useful tool during peacekeeping missions in which
outnumbered soldiers must disperse a hostile crowd without causing any
permanent injuries.

"What they want is something that will heat people up enough that they will
run away, but not heat them up so much that they will explode," Mr. Pike
said, adding it is too early to tell whether it will be effective.

First, scientists must continue tests to guarantee V-MADS is truly
non-lethal, he said, and then convince a skeptical public.

"I think the first problem will be difficult and the second problem will be
very difficult," Mr. Pike said.

Military officials say the effective range of 750 metres means V-MADS would
allow soldiers to remain outside the reach of most small arms fire.

Scientists are developing a vehicle-mounted version, and Maj. Anderson added
they are also looking at plane-, ship-mounted and hand-held models. The
weapon will not be ready for field use until at least 2008.

Maj. Anderson maintained that people's involuntary reaction to resist pain
will force subjects to flee before the weapon can do any permanent damage.
But the V-MADS' operator will determine how long it is trained on a subject,
and when pressed, Maj. Anderson admitted it could be dangerous if used
improperly.

While military officials say its development cost -- US$40-million over 10
years so far -- and complexity will keep it out of enemy hands, Mr. Pike was
not convinced.

"It's a heck of a lot easier than an atomic bomb. Just do the math, the
military said it spent less than $50-million developing this thing. There's
a heck of a lot of countries that have $50-million to spend."

And with that comes the threat a rogue state such as Iraq could develop a
more dangerous version and use it against American troops, he said.

"The fact that Captain Kirk says set the phasers on stun, definitely means
the phasers have another setting. Just because the Americans have them set
on stun does not mean the Iraqis would."
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Subject: Re: bug zapper
From: JokotheClown@webtv.net
Newsgroups: alt.slack
Date: Sat, Mar 3, 2001 9:11 AM
Message-ID: <8284-3AA0FB83-1@storefull-218.iap.bryant.webtv.net>

I want one of those.

Ist Temple of Joko
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Subject: Re: bug zapper
From: Hulkturds@crappagammabrick.ouch (HellPope Huey)
Newsgroups: alt.slack
Date: Sun, Mar 4, 2001 3:14 PM
Message-ID: <Hulkturds-0403011414130001@pool-209-128-154-41.hs.ipa.net>

In article <8284-3AA0FB83-1@storefull-218.iap.bryant.webtv.net>,
JokotheClown@webtv.net wrote:

> I want one of those.
>
> Ist Temple of Joko

I already do. Its called a shotgun. They work really great.

HellPope Huey, hellpopehuey@subgenius.com
*Pope *Composer *Envisonary
"Whitey Is A DumbAssed Ham Hock with Hands":
A Tragedy in 12 Inbred Generations

"If you find yourself in a fight, never strike first, but when you hit
back, hit back hard. Pick your time and place and nuke 'em. Do not worry
about making enemies. The right enemy will be a sign that you're growing
up and that God loves you."
- essayist Roger Rosenblatt

"I like the pig, from the rootie to the tootie!"
- Don King

"What about the soul?"
"So play some Gladys Knight when I die."
- "Becker"

Oh, the white folks hate the black folks and the black folks hate the
white folks, all of your folks hate all of my folks, its American as apple
pie! But during National Brotherhood Week, National Brotherhood Week, Lena
Horne and Sheriff Clark are dancing cheek-to-cheek, its fun to eulogize
the people you despise, you can tolerate them if you try!
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Subject: Re: bug zapper
From: "whyaskwhyaskwhy" <blackout@PORKinfomagic.com>
Newsgroups: alt.slack
Date: Sun, Mar 4, 2001 5:53 PM
Message-ID: <ta5el7ga289aae@corp.supernews.com>

"HellPope Huey" wrote
> I already do. Its called a shotgun. They work really great.

somehow i have the image of you with a bruised cheek and a tear in yer eye
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Subject: Re: bug zapper
From: Hulkturds@crappagammabrick.ouch (HellPope Huey)
Newsgroups: alt.slack
Date: Mon, Mar 5, 2001 4:13 PM
Message-ID: <Hulkturds-0503011513540001@pool-209-128-155-78.hs.ipa.net>

In article <ta5el7ga289aae@corp.supernews.com>, "whyaskwhyaskwhy"
<blackout@PORKinfomagic.com> wrote:

> "HellPope Huey" wrote
> > I already do. Its called a shotgun. They work really great.
>
> somehow i have the image of you with a bruised cheek and a tear in yer eye

Huh, then you should see my ASS! That's not an invitation or nuttin',
just a reminder of the economies of scale. This is not a poor Godzilla
joke. Once again, NEVER let Legume tie you to a tree. You'll think you're
just being a good SubSport and then BOOM! Its always a good joke until
your OWN spleen is flapping in the breeze.

HellPope Huey, hellpopehuey@subgenius.com
*Pope *Composer *Envisonary
"Whitey Is A DumbAssed Ham Hock with Hands":
A Tragedy in 12 Inbred Generations

"I like the pig, from the rootie to the tootie!"
- Don King

"What about the soul?"
"So play some Gladys Knight when I die."
- "Becker"

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