Technology is so cool...

IrishEyes · 01-05-2005

As I'm sitting here, I am a little bit happier than I was a few minutes ago. It's been one of those days, you know. And as I was typing, I got this *beep* that told me I had a new text message. I was checking my e-mail at the time and reached for my cell phone. I found the same messageon both phone and inbox. An AMBER alert... If you're not in the states, you may not be familiar with the term, but it's enough to stop a mother's heart.

Amber alert is a National alert system that indicates a child is missing, and has possibly been kidnapped. The alert flashes all over the place, on TV, on the amber highway signs, over CB, and now even over cell phones, blackberries and e-mail.

Not 10 minutes later, the alert was cancelled, as someone that received the alert on a wireless device recognized the car from the description and called 911. Child was recovered, and I'm sure the story will follow on the 6oclock news.

It's not a huge thing as far as technology, but it sure does get my vote as one of the best uses of technology ever. Just thought I'd share that with you, as I was happy for the GOOD news this afternoon.

Tormod · 01-05-2005

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Originally Posted by IrishEyes

It's not a huge thing as far as technology, but it sure does get my vote as one of the best uses of technology ever.

Agreed. This shows that it's often not the level of complexity that counts, but the way any technology is used.

And these days we need to save all the kids we can...what with the tsunami and everything.

infamous · 01-05-2005

You guys know how good a story like this makes me feel? Yes sir. the proper use of this technology we all love, and spend so much of our attention on can be the reason that a young person will now have a chance to live and enjoy the rest of their life.

alexander · 01-05-2005

lets just hope that noone will abuse this to waste precious people time for false alams...

ImZ · 01-07-2005

Yeah. Technology is developeing very fast in these days. Just imagine what will be the technology 10 yr from now.

geko · 01-09-2005

Yeah it's amazing.... i wish i was immortal

karlfreak · 06-25-2005

yes modern technoligy is cool me my self i would much prefer to have the wheel then a cell phone but that's just my opinion

UncleAl · 06-25-2005

Imagine a future in which everybody is under continuous surveillance by everyone. Crimes will then proceed with Official sanction only. Remember how the USSR staffed its gulags (forced labor camps): A sprinkling of real criminals to run the place with murderous efficiency, plus an ocean of political prisoners to labor and die.

The single most valuable asset of law enforcement is crime, as the Vatican only exists given the Devil. The idea here is treatment not cure. Why waste assets on criminals who have nothing to lose (and shoot back) when they can fine harmless you $300 for jaywalking? Those who trade liberty for security will obtain neither.

alexander · 06-25-2005

agreed, karl, I'd rather use a laser mouse with a wheel myself, rather then a ball point one without

actually talking about mice, i quite like my new logitech cordless mouse with invisible optic technology, its quite reliable, and is not that surface color dependant, not as dependant as laser mice are anyways...