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Laser warning
http://edition.cnn.com/2004/US/12/10/laser.warning/index.html
Friday, December 10, 2004 Posted: 2216 GMT (0616 HKT)
A recent memo sent to law enforcement agencies warns that terrorists may attempt to use laser beams to try and blind pilots during landing approaches.