Fingerprints reveal more than identity.


	Fingerprints reveal more than identity.

pokkets

12-15-2008 8:11 PM

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For tracking people who aren't using their mobile phones

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12-15-2008 9:23 PM

chedare

The last tests would be of a more humanitarian use but their motives are not I,d assume.

12-15-2008 10:41 PM

BartendingBear

"Here's my license officer. Bust me know for that dope I smoked a week ago."

12-16-2008 1:15 AM

debbyski

Damn! I'm glad they couldn't find anything about me by my filing down my fingernails to a quick and eliminating any quick nails in the process!

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