quade 4 #1 October 6, 2010 Quote Fox News briefly fell for a fake news story Tuesday about Los Angeles looking to spend $1 billion on jetpacks for its police force, but quickly retracted the story, the Huffington Post reported Wednesday. The hosts of "Fox and Friends" seemed skeptical about the story and retracted the report within an hour, the blog said. Gawker suggested the report probably originated from a story in the Weekly World News, the tongue-in-cheek publication behind such characters as Bat Boy. As The Hollywood Reporter had exclusively reported, the Weekly World News last year signed with CAA. Check out the video. Source; http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/news/e3i0f3674b055f908bf4afe64de670d0898 YouTube Video; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YlzjwZD4lEQ Here's an idea Fox News (and everybody else), check your stories BEFORE you run them.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rhaig 0 #2 October 6, 2010 not the first time a news outlet didn't fact check. doubt it will be the last. this one is a pretty impressive fuckup though... jetpacks? nice one.-- Rob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skipbelt 0 #3 October 6, 2010 20 second flight time , but you could cover anywhere in a 10 block radius in a minute or so, just leave a couple of seconds for reserve fuel. as i write this i am listening to letters from home -john michael montgomery- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,590 #4 October 6, 2010 Quote20 second flight time , but you could cover anywhere in a 10 block radius in a minute or so, just leave a couple of seconds for reserve fuel. as i write this i am listening to letters from home -john michael montgomery- Not a jet pack. A ducted fan device the mfgr is calling a "jet" pack."There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kennedy 0 #5 October 6, 2010 QuoteHere's an idea Fox News (and everybody else), check your stories BEFORE you run them. Good luck with that. Everybody is too interested in "breaking" the story. Too bad they don't use their brakes, instead. This one was even worse. QuoteNot a jet pack. A ducted fan device the mfgr is calling a "jet" pack. An aero ENGR genius I graduated with is working on a smaller version under DARPA (or other mil research) contract. Their goal was allowing a grunt to jump ten or fifteen feet up or twenty five feet forward, or something close. They had the same problem, scale and fuel weight. Military wanted something wearable but worthwhile. I expect they shut down already. Sorry, but no jump packs this decade boys and girl. edit: spellingwitty subliminal message Guard your honor, let your reputation fall where it will, and outlast the bastards. 1* Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skipbelt 0 #6 October 6, 2010 self lifting jumpers ? ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybill 22 #7 October 8, 2010 Hi Dennis, The're all kinds out there!! One man Helicopters, air cushion devices and "jet paks!!" One thing for sure, they can all kill ya' faster than a skydive!! my favorite was the Benson B7-M "Gyrocopter." Got a late 50's Model Airplane mag with a bunch of those in it!! good fun!! Then along came "Ultralight aircraft!!" Just remember that the last thing that goes thru yer mind in an "ultra light aircraft crash" is "The Engine!!"SCR-2034, SCS-680 III%, Deli-out Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rhys 0 #8 October 8, 2010 These machines are real and were invented in my home town, the origonal model used a subaru engine. http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10670990 He has been working on it since 1981; more info "When the power of love overcomes the love of power, then the world will see peace." - 'Jimi' Hendrix Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #9 October 8, 2010 QuoteThese machines are real and were invented in my home town, the origonal model used a subaru engine. Yes, but people should probably use their brain just a wee bit more if they think the LAPD is going t spend a BILLION DOLLARS on them. FFS, the LAPD hasn't even bought new squad cars for the last two years due to budget.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rhys 0 #10 October 8, 2010 QuoteYes, but people should probably use their brain just a wee bit more if they think the LAPD is going t spend a BILLION DOLLARS on them. I was replying to the comments that said they were fake/only lasted a few seconds. QuoteFFS, the LAPD hasn't even bought new squad cars for the last two years due to budget. Good point the cars there were hunks of junk from memory. Here they drive late model suped up Holden commodores. Those mercury things that they have in america look like they handle like a double bed on castors."When the power of love overcomes the love of power, then the world will see peace." - 'Jimi' Hendrix Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yourmomma 0 #11 October 8, 2010 My 06 GTO is cooler cause it drives on the proper side of the road ;) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rhys 0 #12 October 8, 2010 QuoteMy 06 GTO is cooler cause it drives on the proper side of the road The australian highway patrol use GTO's sometimes. Our police don't. High speed chases have been outlawed for some time so no need for them anymore."When the power of love overcomes the love of power, then the world will see peace." - 'Jimi' Hendrix Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtnesbitt 0 #13 October 8, 2010 Quote Here's an idea Fox News (and everybody else), check your stories BEFORE you run them."If this post needs to be moderated I would prefer it to be completly removed and not edited and butchered into a disney movie" - DorkZone Hero Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yourmomma 0 #14 October 10, 2010 Normally I would make a snide remark, however having driven the perimeter of the south island I can honestly say letting them speed off so they can kill themselves on those roads is a reasonable tactic. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rhys 0 #15 October 10, 2010 QuoteNormally I would make a snide remark, however having driven the perimeter of the south island I can honestly say letting them speed off so they can kill themselves on those roads is a reasonable tactic. Ha ha, they are good roads, fun to drive not boring."When the power of love overcomes the love of power, then the world will see peace." - 'Jimi' Hendrix Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest #16 October 10, 2010 Quote Quote Fox News briefly fell for a fake news story Tuesday about Los Angeles looking to spend $1 billion on jetpacks for its police force, but quickly retracted the story, the Huffington Post reported Wednesday. The hosts of "Fox and Friends" seemed skeptical about the story and retracted the report within an hour, the blog said. Gawker suggested the report probably originated from a story in the Weekly World News, the tongue-in-cheek publication behind such characters as Bat Boy. As The Hollywood Reporter had exclusively reported, the Weekly World News last year signed with CAA. Check out the video. Source; http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/news/e3i0f3674b055f908bf4afe64de670d0898 YouTube Video; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YlzjwZD4lEQ Here's an idea Fox News (and everybody else), check your stories BEFORE you run them. "Sharks, with frickin' lasers." mh ."The mouse does not know life until it is in the mouth of the cat." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
