On 02/20/2011 08:05 AM, Mauro Lacy wrote: > On 02/19/2011 09:58 PM, Terry Blanton wrote: >> http://berkeley.intel-research.net/arahimi/helmet/ >> >> "Abstract >> >> Among a fringe community of paranoids, aluminum helmets serve as the >> protective measure of choice against invasive radio signals. We >> investigate the efficacy of three aluminum helmet designs on a sample >> group of four individuals. Using a $250,000 network analyser, we find >> that although on average all helmets attenuate invasive radio >> frequencies in either directions (either emanating from an outside >> source, or emanating from the cranium of the subject), certain >> frequencies are in fact greatly amplified. These amplified frequencies >> coincide with radio bands reserved for government use according to the >> Federal Communication Commission (FCC). Statistical evidence suggests >> the use of helmets may in fact enhance the government's invasive >> abilities. We speculate that the government may in fact have started >> the helmet craze for this reason." >> >> <more with piccys!> >> >> Jones, I don't think they were well grounded. > > I knew their work. Without proper grounding the amplification affect > makes sense: The aluminium foil probably serves as a rudimentary > antenna for signals of the right wave length, that is, of around 10-20 cm.
Being closer the the spanish and latin forms, I prefer the british spell, yes.
