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UK to lnstall Wireless Mics on London Streets

Posted by timothy on from the no-sir-that's-not-at-all-disturbing-no-sir dept.

johnthorensen writes "Looks like parts of London may be seeing wireless microphones on the street sometime soon. At this point, they're looking to use them to monitor noise ordinance violations - if you call about a repeated disturbance, they'll mount one by your place to monitor noise levels for the next several days. The article also notes that they intend to locate them more permanently outside bars and nightclubs. The microphones apparently communicate via wireless Internet connection, although no real details are given as to the nature of said connection. Are London residents getting the boiled frog treatment?"

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  1. Re:1984 by TummyX · · Score: 0, Troll

    OMFG that was the most fucking insightful comment I've ever read!!!"L@$$

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  2. To rephrase the parent ... by ggvaidya · · Score: 1, Troll

    Ah, George Orwell was British! A coincidence? I think not!!!

    James Joyce was Irish ... a coincidence? Ah, that's what you think!