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Annals of Big Brother, part 1
http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/wireStory?id=547599 Tool Helps Seize Cars of Tax Delinquents Armed With New Tool That Photographs License Plates, Cities Seize Cars of Tax Delinquents photo caption: Outfitted with a laptop computer and the BootFinder, tow truck driver, Jay Juliano drives through downtown New Haven, Conn., Thursday, Feb 24, 2005, scanning license plates to find vehicles with overdue taxes. The BootFinder, a high speed hand-held camera that scans registrations and checks them against a database of property tax delinquents, has been in use in New Haven since September 2004 and has helped the city collect more than a million dollars in overdue taxes and parking tickets. NEW HAVEN, Conn. Mar 3, 2005 — Sam Byers heard a commotion outside his house, but by the time he got to the window his Ford Explorer was gone. City marshals, armed with a new tool that photographs auto license plates and instantly matches them against a tax scofflaw database, had towed Byers' car right out of his driveway. snip http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/wireStory?id=545978 Robots to Watch Children and Even Co-Workers Among Technology at Microsoft TechFest REDMOND, Wash. Mar 2, 2005 — The teddy bear sitting in the corner of the child's room might look normal, until his head starts following the kid around using a face recognition program, perhaps also allowing a parent talk to the child through a special phone, or monitor the child via a camera and wireless Internet connection. The plush prototype, on display at Microsoft Corp.'s annual gadget showcase Wednesday, is one of several ideas researchers have for robots. The idea is to create a virtual being that can visit the neighboring cubicle for a live telephone chat even as its owner is traveling thousands of miles away, or let the plumber into the house while its owner enjoys a pleasant afternoon in the sun. Lathe Dementia. Recognized as one of the major sub-strains of the all-consuming virus, Packratitis. Usual symptoms easily recognized and normally is contracted for life. Can be very contagious. michael |
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"Gunner" wrote in message ... http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/wireStory?id=547599 Tool Helps Seize Cars of Tax Delinquents Armed With New Tool That Photographs License Plates, Cities Seize Cars of Tax Delinquents REDMOND, Wash. Mar 2, 2005 - The teddy bear sitting in the corner of the child's room might look normal, until his head starts following the kid around using a face recognition program, perhaps also allowing a parent talk to the child through a special phone, or monitor the child via a camera and wireless Internet connection. All pretty scary when you think it'll be sold as a security device or one that will help you in your work to better your life. B |
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"Bernd" wrote in message ... "Gunner" wrote in message ... http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/wireStory?id=547599 Tool Helps Seize Cars of Tax Delinquents Armed With New Tool That Photographs License Plates, Cities Seize Cars of Tax Delinquents REDMOND, Wash. Mar 2, 2005 - The teddy bear sitting in the corner of the child's room might look normal, until his head starts following the kid around using a face recognition program, perhaps also allowing a parent talk to the child through a special phone, or monitor the child via a camera and wireless Internet connection. All pretty scary when you think it'll be sold as a security device or one that will help you in your work to better your life. B Or that by not having one you are admitting criminal/unpatriotic leanings. Something like homeland security?? Pat |
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