http://www.autoblog.com/2007/03/20/diet-driving-low-calorie-diet-produces-false-positives-for-alco/ Autoblog Comments for http://www.autoblog.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.autoblog.com en-us Copyright 2008 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/03/20/diet-driving-low-calorie-diet-produces-false-positives-for-alco/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/03/20/diet-driving-low-calorie-diet-produces-false-positives-for-alco/
-IB]]>Mar 20th 2007 7:08PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/03/20/diet-driving-low-calorie-diet-produces-false-positives-for-alco/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/03/20/diet-driving-low-calorie-diet-produces-false-positives-for-alco/Mar 20th 2007 7:29PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/03/20/diet-driving-low-calorie-diet-produces-false-positives-for-alco/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/03/20/diet-driving-low-calorie-diet-produces-false-positives-for-alco/Mar 20th 2007 7:48PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/03/20/diet-driving-low-calorie-diet-produces-false-positives-for-alco/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/03/20/diet-driving-low-calorie-diet-produces-false-positives-for-alco/Mar 20th 2007 9:23PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/03/20/diet-driving-low-calorie-diet-produces-false-positives-for-alco/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/03/20/diet-driving-low-calorie-diet-produces-false-positives-for-alco/Mar 20th 2007 9:30PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/03/20/diet-driving-low-calorie-diet-produces-false-positives-for-alco/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/03/20/diet-driving-low-calorie-diet-produces-false-positives-for-alco/ As usual...READ THE SECOND PARAGRAPH.

In the field, false positives are thrown out when a field sobriety test indicates the driver is not under the influence...of alcohol.

Different diets make a person's breathe and body odor change. And a low-calorie diet can make you light-headed...so maybe you won't pass that field sobriety test.

This story ONLY references those in-car ignition interlock devices that COULD eventually see their way into U.S. drivers cars.]]>Mar 20th 2007 9:33PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/03/20/diet-driving-low-calorie-diet-produces-false-positives-for-alco/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/03/20/diet-driving-low-calorie-diet-produces-false-positives-for-alco/
I apologise on behalf of the Australian people for those socks.]]>Mar 20th 2007 10:13PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/03/20/diet-driving-low-calorie-diet-produces-false-positives-for-alco/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/03/20/diet-driving-low-calorie-diet-produces-false-positives-for-alco/
Example: "Different diets make a person's breathe and body odor change. And a low-calorie diet can make you light-headed...so maybe you won't pass that field sobriety test"

dictionary.com says...
breathe-to take air, oxygen, etc., into the lungs and expel it; inhale and exhale; respire.

breath-the air inhaled and exhaled in respiration.

I believe the word that poster #6 was looking for was breath. The poster did try though, so you have to at least give them credit for that.
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Who doesn't do a single thing to comment about the article itself and instead whines about a simple misspelling.

Way to put that keyboard to use.

Anyway, that article points out something I never would have expected. I have to wonder if any drivers with this problem have tried to bypass the system.

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It's OK. We here in the US have the mullet and plus-size spandex outfits. Every society has its fashion warts...

-IB
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The shorts and short sleeve shirt are a Service uniform option for the summer months. The 9 Mil Glock is not optional.
As with most Service Uniforms here in Australia, be they Military, The Police Service, or other Departments that require the wearing of a uniform, and keeping in mind the heat of an Australian Summer, the wearer can elect to wear the optional shorts as long as long socks are also worn.
It's considered as looking Professional.
Tony.]]>Mar 21st 2007 4:31AMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/03/20/diet-driving-low-calorie-diet-produces-false-positives-for-alco/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/03/20/diet-driving-low-calorie-diet-produces-false-positives-for-alco/Mar 21st 2007 6:09PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/03/20/diet-driving-low-calorie-diet-produces-false-positives-for-alco/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/03/20/diet-driving-low-calorie-diet-produces-false-positives-for-alco/Apr 1st 2007 8:58PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/03/20/diet-driving-low-calorie-diet-produces-false-positives-for-alco/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/03/20/diet-driving-low-calorie-diet-produces-false-positives-for-alco/Apr 1st 2007 9:27PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/03/20/diet-driving-low-calorie-diet-produces-false-positives-for-alco/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/03/20/diet-driving-low-calorie-diet-produces-false-positives-for-alco/Apr 1st 2007 11:40PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/03/20/diet-driving-low-calorie-diet-produces-false-positives-for-alco/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/03/20/diet-driving-low-calorie-diet-produces-false-positives-for-alco/Apr 1st 2007 11:51PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/03/20/diet-driving-low-calorie-diet-produces-false-positives-for-alco/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/03/20/diet-driving-low-calorie-diet-produces-false-positives-for-alco/Apr 2nd 2007 12:56AMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/03/20/diet-driving-low-calorie-diet-produces-false-positives-for-alco/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/03/20/diet-driving-low-calorie-diet-produces-false-positives-for-alco/
Reading this article and referencing to Mr. Ker's comment quoted here, I say if these devices are true to their word, then the lawmakers should consider having them be built into all new cars. Many who drink and drive have taken the lives of several innocent people. From infants to older adults, it's on the news everyday that a life was taken by a drunk driver.

In addition, such loss of life also shatters families -- children lose their parents, parents lose their children, friends lose friends. No one is immune from the risks DUI's cause. Daily, there are roadside memorials of people who were killed by a drunk driver, mostly teenagers who never had a chance at life because of another's ignorance. It can even happen to one's own son or daughter they kill. Even if you are not over the limit with your alcohol levels, you are still impaired to some degree.

I'm sure if one was to do a survey across the U.S. they will find thousands of deaths everyday caused by DUI drivers. People who drink and drive have absolutely no consideration of the lives of others when they "think" they are okay to drive. If one wants to drink, then call someone for a ride.

To end this, Mr. Ker is 100% right. I'm sure it may not be long before word of this study is more publicized and when it is, I hope lawmakers listen and require them in all new cars. There would definitely be much less loss of lives. It would give teens and children a better chance at life.

Did anyone read the article on AOL news last week of the friends who gathered at a roadside memorial where another friend was killed earlier in the day? They gathered to remember and memorialize their lost friend in word and song. But when they all started to go home, but one teen stayed behind to play one last song on his guitar for his 14 yr. old friend. As the others walked away to head home, the lone teen, doing what he loved, was killed at that moment by a drunk driver. His friends saw it all. Two teens, friends, both killed only hours apart at the same site. Driving after drinking is dangerous, no matter how you look at it.

Am I against drinking. I don't like it, but I also believe everyone has the right to make their own decision. But in doing so, they need to think twice before getting behind the wheel. If one feels the need to drink, I just pray they call someone else to drive or they can stand up to the consequences they will have to live with the remainder of their lives.

As far as a low calorie diet giving false positives, I do not comprehend with such little information provided in this article. No where did it state the number of calories involved. That, I believe is an important factor for one to know. Since most automobiles do not have such devices, this does not even pertain to most people. But I still would like to U.S. to look into this study and possibly impliment having them installed in all new cars. It sounds like it would save many lives and give teens who are the most targeted age group killed by DUI drivers, a chance to live life to the fullest.

Oh, a final word to our spellchecker police chief, SharMalv, get a life. With technology, instant and text messaging, chat rooms, etc. it is easy to misspell at word UNintentionally. It happens, get over it.

signed by ~JS~]]>Apr 2nd 2007 1:18AMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/03/20/diet-driving-low-calorie-diet-produces-false-positives-for-alco/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/03/20/diet-driving-low-calorie-diet-produces-false-positives-for-alco/
Therefore, I owe SharMulv a most sincere apology as I made an error in the name when I spoke of the spellcheck police chief.

Sharmulv, I do sincerely apologize for my mistake in mentioning your name in that comment. It was not to be. I had written your name down to comment about the NJ police and that is how the mistake happened. All I can seem to do at this point is acknowledge my error and ask your forgiveness. I am truely sorry for my error and look forward to reading more of your postings with this article and/or others, especially other dumb things that happen in NJ (I'm from this state and they do perform some real dumb moves.)

Again I am very sorry and seek your forgiveness.

Blessings,
Joanne]]>Apr 2nd 2007 1:31AMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/03/20/diet-driving-low-calorie-diet-produces-false-positives-for-alco/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/03/20/diet-driving-low-calorie-diet-produces-false-positives-for-alco/
That offense can occur when you drive while extremely sleep-deprived, when you drive after consuming two Benadryl tablets (Diphenhydramine HCl--a popular over-the-counter antihistamine), after a killer 4-hour high-altitude workout or any number of other otherwise non-alcoholic events. DWI is STILL a crime, and if you ARE Driving While Impaired, you are very much a danger to yourself and to others.

The chemical reaction in field breathalyzer tests can't differentiate between various alcohols. So what? You would be just as much a danger (if not more) if you were driving under the influence of isopropanol (rubbing alcohol), methanol (wood alcohol) or ethylene glycol (antifreeze). The difference is that ethanol (grain alcohol) probably won't melt out your liver, leave you blind or kill you in the short term.

In most jurisdictions, you can be given or request a blood test. That test is far more accurate. Even so--if you have the crashing blood sugar levels associated with ketoacidosis, you are definitely impaired and should never have gotten behind the wheel in the first place.]]>Apr 2nd 2007 1:50AM