The World Police and Firefighters Games 2011 happened last week in New York. They came from all over the world to compete but also to celebrate the heroism of these people who save lives risking their own every single day.
After his Porsche 911′s engine died, the owner decided to donate the car to a non-profit… dedicated to protecting gun rights. Let’s find out what happens when you pump a car with 10,000 rounds of hot lead. [Jalopnik]
Police in Savannah, Georgia, took to reminding residents today that they should only use 911 for emergencies. Because apparently, calling and asking for officers to come to the Hong Kong restaurant on Largo Drive to tell those “idiots” that they shouldn’t have gotten your order wrong does not an emergency make.
Yeah, 911 is a joke in your town, so it’s nice to know about family emergencies at home when you’re away. Ooma‘s new notification service helps make that happen that, pinging you remotely when your home phone calls 911.
According to Wired’s Epicenter blog, the FCC wants to add SMS and mobile video upload support for the 911 emergency service as a way to report crimes as they happen. This would be the first time since 2001 the service has changed.
Is this the most tasteful Star Wars parody ever made? Far from it. But I’ll admit that it made me laugh. I mean, Stormtrooper truthers? Amazing. [CollegeHumor]