http://breathalyzer.org Breathalizer Facts And Breath Alcohol Information Fri, 22 May 2009 22:44:27 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Glad I wasn't on this flight! LONDON, England (CNN) -- Police arrested an American Airlines pilot who failed a Breathalyzer test at London's Heathrow Airport on Wednesday, the airline and police said Thursday. The pilot was due to fly a London-to-Chicago, Illinois, route leaving Heathrow at 10:15 a.m. He was replaced, ... http://breathalyzer.org/2009/05/22/american-airlines-pilot-arrested-after-failing-breathalyzer-test/ Yikes! http://breathalyzer.org/2009/05/16/driver-registers-comatose-during-breathalyzer/ A court-ordered audit of the source code that powers a breathalyzer machine has uncovered serious bugs and technical deficiencies. The professional code reviewers contend that the software is far below industry standards for quality and that it contains programming errors. The results of this review have raised serious questions about ... http://breathalyzer.org/2009/05/15/buggy-breathalyzer-code-reflects-importance-of-source-review/ The Minnesota Supreme Court on Thursday upheld a lower court's decision to require production of the source code used by breath testing machines. This code is responsible for calculating the estimate of blood alcohol content which frequently is the only relevant piece of evidence in drunk driving (DUI) cases. When ... http://breathalyzer.org/2009/05/04/minnesota-supreme-court-orders-access-to-breathalyzer-source-code/ While I know not to believe everything I see and/or read online, these videos actually look legitimate. Police encounter the same man on two separate occasions, riding his lawnmower while under the influence. http://breathalyzer.org/2009/04/25/dui-on-a-lawnmower-twice/ While not a true breathalyzer, still quite amusing... Here’s the scenario.  It’s been a long night of partying on Chippewa or in Allentown.  You’re not quite sure how you got home, but there you sit, all alone.  Suddenly, that proverbial light bulb illuminates above your head.  (Ok, more like flickers dimly.)  ... http://breathalyzer.org/2009/04/16/google-labs-invents-e-mail-breathalyzer/ New federal legislation that virtually abolishes a "two-beer" defence to an impaired driving charge is being pulled into court for a legal spot check. Before the new legislation took effect last July 2, people accused of driving with more than .08 milligrams of alcohol in 100 millilitres of blood – particularly ... http://breathalyzer.org/2009/04/09/lawyers-defend-two-beer-defence/ A Pennsylvania lawmaker wants tougher punishment for first-time DUI offenders. A bill introduced by State Rep. Paul Clymer of Bucks County would mandate the installation of breathalyzers in the cars of first-time offenders, including those with a low blood alcohol concentration. Mothers Against Drunk Driving says the legislation is a long time ... http://breathalyzer.org/2009/03/25/bill-breathalyzer-for-first-time-dui-offenders/ It is being called a serious crack down on drunk drivers, and Governor Bobby Jindal is the one hoping to steer the change.  But some believe his plan could cost you some of your civil liberties. On Monday, Governor Jindal announced plans to slow ... http://breathalyzer.org/2009/03/14/critics-say-jindals-proposed-dwi-changes-may-be-unconstitutional/ Shia LaBeouf is adjusting to life without a Driver's License after being involved in a drunk driving accident in July 2008. Although the 22 year old Transformers star wasn't at fault in the accident that left his hands severely injured, he was charged with suspicion of DUI after he refused to ... http://breathalyzer.org/2009/03/07/shia-labeouf-adjusts-to-life-without-a-drivers-license/