A new segment, -wait, what?
Biometrics R&D firm Global Rainmakers Inc. (GRI) announced today that it is rolling out its iris scanning technology to create what it calls "the most secure city in the world." In a partnership with Leon -- one of the largest cities in Mexico, with a population of more than a million -- GRI will fill the city with eye-scanners. That will help law enforcement revolutionize the way we live -- not to mention marketers.
"In the future, whether it's entering your home, opening your car, entering your workspace, getting a pharmacy prescription refilled, or having your medical records pulled up, everything will come off that unique key that is your iris," says Jeff Carter, CDO of Global Rainmakers. Before coming to GRI, Carter headed a think tank partnership between Bank of America, Harvard, and MIT. "Every person, place, and thing on this planet will be connected [to the iris system] within the next 10 years," he says...
Read full article here.
I found this article recently, and thought it was really interesting, not to mention important. So now I'm asking: Do you agree with the idea of Iris Scanning for greater use in the future, or do believe that it is a breach of privacy?
Personal Opinion: I see both the advantages and disadvantages of this idea. Certain advantages such as limiting the amount of paperwork and identification that you have to carry, as well as scanners being able to detect at-risk drivers on the road, and marketing pluses, as well as (hopefully) increased safety. However, I think this invades people's privacy far too much, and the government doesn't always use technology and privileges in the way that it is supposed too. *cough* Patriot Act? *cough*
Oh, TheOtaku! You have such a way with timing.
It's always on my crappiest/worrisome days that you feature me.
Today, I've been worried because my mother is sick; so I've been making sure she's alright. <3
And so, was off the computer for a while, and then came back a saw that there were 3 private messages. Naturally my reaction was something like:
And it took me like five minutes before I realized that I was featured.
I was like, "Well, I guess my natural charm is irresistib--- oh wait."
And thank you everyone for all the kindness! <3 The comments, the favorites, and even some gifts. /sheds a tear of thankfulness
But seriously. You guys are amazing, I swear I don't think I've ever been on a website with so many wonderful people. Today is certainly a lot better now.
But wait.
This post isn't adorable enough.
Let's add this:
Yes, that's my dog looking all pitiful.
I pet her, and then she looked like she wanted a hug. ;_;
/shes addicted to love
Somethings strange happened, and I needed to share it with you.
I was sleeping, having a particularly unpleasant nightmare (considering that I never have good dreams anymore). In one part of my dream, I dreamt that people were coming over to install a new air conditioning, and had to do so by working on the electrical pole in the backyard.
Now, that doesn't make much sense because it's well... a dream.
However, I suddenly woke up, and was greeted by my dog who needed to go outside. I put the leash on her, and traveled to the backyard - and you'll never guess what I saw.
There were people were working on the electrical poles outside, exactly how I saw it.
Naturally, my reaction was something like, "WHAT IS THIS DEVILRY?", or something idiotic like that. /laughs
I asked my mother if there was any noises or indication that they were outside. Because such things would influence me to dream of something similar. However, she didn't even realize that they were outside.
Now, I'm going - "Oh. Well... I guess I'll just... go back to sleep. Am I going insane?"
So yes, that is one of the strangest things that's happened to me to date.
Despite the fact that everyone else seems to like it, I must admit:
I really don't care about Vocaloids.
I tried, there are a few songs that I admit I enjoy, but sincerely - if Vocaloids vanished tomorrow, I wouldn't really care. Though, it tends to make me feel left out whenever I see people post submissions with them in there (which is like, every second)
On a lighter note, someone called me a bitch on YouTube. ; w;
[startquote]@SolenmSerpent well relaly it dosent mayyer how you spell thinjs on youtube because its a comment on fucking youtube and no body gives a flying fuck you pompous little twit go suck your teachers dick and make a few friends:) and that sir is how we rage p.s its solemn not solenm bitch [/endquote]
Meaning, it doesn't count. And spell-check is the bitch here. And anyone catch the irony in that insult above?
It is strange that I enjoy reading people brash insults towards me on YouTube?
And shamefully, I must admit, that I really for once I'd love to come across someone who can insult me properly. I mean, I would love to come across someone who can make me go, "Well damn. That was creative!" Knowing myself, I would congratulate and thank them first, before facepalming a few times at the fact that I'm losing an IQ point every time I comment on YouTube. /laughs
Pet Peeves: "Rap is Crap!" and other percentages
"98% of teenagers surround their minds with rap music, if you're part of the 2% that stayed with rock, put this in your signature."
Translation: "Hi, let me enlighten you with bullsh*t percentages and a narrow-brained assumption that an entire genre of music is crap, simply because I heard a limited selection of music which wasn't particularly varied or talented."
See? It's all about readin' between the lines.
Most of the signature statements that you add to your collection, right off the bat you can dismiss as miscalculated. It's always either 98% and 2% or 92% and 8%. That in itself makes it nothing than a fabricated sentence that some lonely person made, because they were feeling picky about their music.
It is completely idiotic to take an entire genre of music and denounce it as 'crap'. You haven't heard every single song, and I've met people who have put that in their signature, and I've asked them to list all of the hip-hop artists they're familiar with---guess what? Their list is mediocre. Therefore, claims that any genre of music is terrible, without listening to enough from it, makes a person appear very misguided.
I'm not a fan of country music, however, despite the fact that it does not appeal to me---I don't parade around tearing it apart. I may not like country music, still I can say that there are some great classics, and it's certainly a good genre to get into.
This is a peeve of mine because posting such simple minded things signatures seems a little... unoriginal to me. It's like broadcasting the fact that you can't even maintain an open mind when it comes to something as available and 'simple' as music.
Different music genres still exist---Rock isn't just going to disappear because another type of music has suddenly become popular. So fumbling and whining over which one is better is pointless and an utter time waster.
- Next post was going to be different, however, it's such a topic I peeve over, it's going to take time to translate nicely on e-paper. /laughs
