Sheriff Launches Pedal Vision Program

classicman · 04-02-2010, 01:48 PM

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Stationary bike will be source of power for TV

PHOENIX - At Tent City Thursday, Sheriff Joe Arpaio unveiled his newest endeavor, "Pedal Vision." Inmates will be able to get TV privileges by using a bicycle to power the television.

Sheriff Arpaio says that half of his inmates are overweight, and that this is a way for them to get in shape while enjoying their favorite past-time -- TV.

The stationary bike, when pedaled, generates 12 volts of electricity, which powers the 19-inch television inside the viewing area.

One hour of pedaling powers one hour of TV viewing. If the inmate slows down while pedaling, a noise warns the exerciser that the TV is shutting down.

"We're going to do the best we can in our jail system to help the inmates lose weight, and at the same time, give them the luxury of watching whatever they want to watch on television," says Sheriff Joe.

The new bike is only available in the women's tents, but if the program goes well, it could be put in the men's tents as well.

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I kinda like this idea.

jinx · 04-02-2010, 02:01 PM

I do too. Makes huge amounts of sense... I've always though its crazy that at the gym, all the treadmills, elipticals, bikes, and stairbastards are plugged in using electricity instead of it going the other way. I bet we could heat the pools that way, not just run the tvs.

Cloud · 04-02-2010, 02:44 PM

like a spa . . . only not

Sheldonrs · 04-02-2010, 03:55 PM

I like the idea too. Even though I HATE Joe.

But I'm wondering if this will encourage pedal philia.

Cloud · 04-02-2010, 04:14 PM

SamIam · 04-03-2010, 10:23 AM

This reminds me of a story in one of Amy Tan's books where a group of natives in the jungle steal a TV and run it by riding a bicycle. Anyone remember the title of that book? I've forgotten.

Cloud · 04-03-2010, 10:30 AM

I think it'd be great for kids, too. Ya wanna watch TV? okay, then . . .

tw · 04-03-2010, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Sheldonrs

But I'm wondering if this will encourage pedal philia.

So again we cast blame on philly.

classicman · 04-03-2010, 12:52 PM

85% of all the worlds problems started in Philly.

Gravdigr · 04-03-2010, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Sheldonrs

But I'm wondering if this will encourage pedal philia.

Great, now we have to watch for 'Pedal bears'.

tw · 04-03-2010, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by classicman

85% of all the worlds problems started in Philly.

What are you talking about. 85% of all gonorrhea is directly traceable to classicman. You even admitted it in a public meltdown.

classicman · 04-03-2010, 02:13 PM

Care to link to that? Can't you take a fuckin' harmless joke?

Undertoad · 04-03-2010, 04:02 PM

STFU

monster · 04-03-2010, 07:30 PM

"past-times"? FFS! No wonder this country is going to the dogs. Someone stick that "journalist" in jail and give them a bike that powers an English 101 DVD.....

monster · 04-03-2010, 07:31 PM

(I love the idea for prisons, gyms and homes.)

04-02-2010, 02:01 PM	#2
jinx Come on, cat. Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: general vicinity of Philadelphia area Posts: 7,013	I do too. Makes huge amounts of sense... I've always though its crazy that at the gym, all the treadmills, elipticals, bikes, and stairbastards are plugged in using electricity instead of it going the other way. I bet we could heat the pools that way, not just run the tvs. __________________ Crying won't help you, praying won't do you no good.

04-02-2010, 02:44 PM	#3
Cloud ... Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 8,360	like a spa . . . only not __________________ "Guard your honor. Let your reputation fall where it will. And outlive the bastards!"

04-02-2010, 03:55 PM	#4
Sheldonrs Master Dwellar Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 4,412	I like the idea too. Even though I HATE Joe. But I'm wondering if this will encourage pedal philia. __________________ Laugh and the world laughs with you; cry and the world laughs AT you.

04-02-2010, 04:14 PM	#5
Cloud ... Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 8,360	__________________ "Guard your honor. Let your reputation fall where it will. And outlive the bastards!"

04-03-2010, 10:30 AM	#7
Cloud ... Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 8,360	I think it'd be great for kids, too. Ya wanna watch TV? okay, then . . . __________________ "Guard your honor. Let your reputation fall where it will. And outlive the bastards!"

04-03-2010, 10:23 AM	#6
SamIam Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Not here Posts: 2,655	This reminds me of a story in one of Amy Tan's books where a group of natives in the jungle steal a TV and run it by riding a bicycle. Anyone remember the title of that book? I've forgotten.

04-03-2010, 12:52 PM	#9
classicman barely disguised asshole, keeper of all that is holy. Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 23,401	85% of all the worlds problems started in Philly. __________________ "like strapping a pillow on a bull in a china shop" Bullitt

04-03-2010, 02:13 PM	#12
classicman barely disguised asshole, keeper of all that is holy. Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 23,401	Care to link to that? Can't you take a fuckin' harmless joke? __________________ "like strapping a pillow on a bull in a china shop" Bullitt

04-03-2010, 04:02 PM	#13
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	STFU

04-03-2010, 07:30 PM	#14
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	"past-times"? FFS! No wonder this country is going to the dogs. Someone stick that "journalist" in jail and give them a bike that powers an English 101 DVD..... __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

04-03-2010, 07:31 PM	#15
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	(I love the idea for prisons, gyms and homes.) __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

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