a secret weapon in the War on Faux news in the public square...

dysfunctional press

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Mon Aug-03-09 11:52 PM
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a secret weapon in the War on Faux news in the public square...

http://www.wristdreams.com/archives/2005/06/midas_remote_co.html

The Midas Remote Control Watch does not look like it can control any TV out there, but it does.

The Midas watch is powered by the Universal Electronics universal remote control technology and database. The remote can be programmed, using a 4 or 5 digits code, in approximately 30 seconds. The pre-programmed database of codes covers every make/model of TV and cable receiver imaginable.
The featured controls are for Volume (+/-), Channel (+/-), Mute, and Power. The range is 15ft and 20 degree angle. The watch movement is from Seiko...

a friend of mine had one of these things a few years ago, and loved changing the channels on tv's in stores, bars, etc...

and work also continues on the shoe-phone cellphone prototype-

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Iggo

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Mon Aug-03-09 11:56 PM
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1. What an excellent and scary toy!

Nice sig line.

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