Is it true?

[Melbosa]

If so, poor guy. LOL

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2006/07/19/hard_luck_story/

[Mr. Analog]

Ouch, that sucks.

[Darren Dirt]

Gotta be a prank story, or a prank caller:

CALLER: This is embarrassing. It's a big problem.

Yeah, right, you have a serious medical situation and you call a *radio show*?

Puh. Leez.

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Plus, look where it's reported, "Bootsauce" oops I mean "Boot Notes". Other gems:

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2004/02/26/honey_i_shrunk_the_surveillance/



http://www.theregister.co.uk/2004/03/12/us_puts_on_pair/

BLEEX will enable the future warrior to travel vast distances and effortlessly carry huge loads - all thanks to 40 sensors and motors which combine to provide the ultimate walking experience.

Naturally, BLEEX is a little more than a couple of strap-on pogo sticks. The whole device has been cunningly put together to become as one with the user. There are no buttons, joysticks or other paraphernalia which would otherwise impede the relentless march towards the future.
Click here to find out more!

BLEEX is funded by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)... exogams ... they expect the potent pins to find a role in worthy and civic-minded activities like firefighting...

Man, you gotta love the colourful way the Brits utilize their linguistic catalogue!

[Cova]

Not the first time I've caught TheRegister making up whatever news sounds interesting when there isn't enough real news to keep them busy - I don't believe anything I read on that site without additional proof from elsewhere.