Now GPS Can Tell You Where the Cops Are


	Now GPS Can Tell You Where the Cops Are

bmman89

5-7-2008 4:32 PM

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speed, cops, police, web2.0

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5-7-2008 5:13 PM

deb2012

wow, how clever, thanks! POP!

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