Word: antitheft
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...wear a pacemaker, be advised: research shows that certain kinds of antitheft systems located at store exits may interfere with your device. Though it rarely happens, electromagnetic fields from some surveillance systems may cause a pacemaker to speed up or slow down temporarily. To stay on the safe side, don't linger around exits...
...elder Dicks were home. After some dickering--they explained that they never paid more than one-fifth of list--the couple handed over $800 for five $1,200 suits and six Polo sweaters. Then, say reports, they repaired to the laundry room and deftly removed some exploding-ink antitheft devices. The Dicks put in a new order with Schrom--more crystal, more Armani and baby clothes for the pregnant Zehren--and were busted by police shortly thereafter. Judy Dick is alleged to have said, "You caught us red-handed--now what?" and "It was only a matter of time before...
...retooled Chevrolet Cavalier and Pontiac Sunfire will feature from 120 to 170 h.p. (vs. 90 or under for many older compacts). Formerly upscale-only features like dual air bags, antilock brakes and automatic mirror controls will be standard, while options include leather interiors, dashboard CD players and special antitheft devices. Prices in this group start at about $12,000 to $16,000, and can reach around $21,000 depending upon one's appetite for automotive swank...
...houses on the busy streets of North Philadelphia. Wills would pry a side window loose with a screwdriver, pull the glass back with his bare hands, unlock the door and slither inside. Next, he used the screwdriver to break the steering column and turn on the ignition. Popular antitheft devices like The Club, which locks a steering wheel in place, never deterred him. Most thieves spray The Club with Freon and crack it with a hammer. Wills would snip it in half with a ratchet-type tool. "He said he preferred GM cars," says agent Stott. "I think...
...explosion in car theft, and even more the fear of it, has inspired an army of entrepreneurs eager to cash in on what has become a $500 million to $600 million annual security business. As many as 90% of the luxury cars sold in California are equipped with antitheft devices either in the factory or at the dealership. There are glass sensors, tiny microphones that set off an alarm if they pick up the tinkling of broken glass. Motion sensors and shock sensors go off if the car is jolted or bounced. Clifford Electronics Inc. offers a remote-triggering device...