RAS Syndrome– Documenting the misuse of acronyms

Archive for the ‘GPS System’ Category

RAS Syndrome: GPS System Edition

Posted by: rassyndrome on: September 15, 2008

New London State Attorney Michael Regan
“The GPS system (Global Positioning System System) was not functioning properly at the time [of] the reading,” Regan said. “In light of what probation has stated to me, I’m going to withdraw that warrant.”
Livingston Daily
Woman reports GPS system stolen.
Neighborhood Star
A GPS system was stolen Sept. 3 or Sept. 4 from [...]

RAS Syndrome for 08/30/08

Posted by: rassyndrome on: August 30, 2008

WOAI-NBC:
New GPS System (Global Positioning System System) Helps Drivers Avoid Red Light Cameras
CNET
Normally, the port number is implied when using the HTTP protocol (Hypertext Transfer Protocol Protocol).
During a recent installation of a new Verizon business DSL line (Digital Subscriber Line Line), the customer was not given a choice as to the equipment Verizon would provide.
Marketwatch
[Ed.- [...]