Dental software could ID disaster victims

This article was interesting but I don't think it'll work very well in the long run. Japaneses researchers developed a new automated system that can find dental matches in seconds. Dental records can be a useful tool for identifying victims of plane crashes, earthquakes and other mass-casualty disasters, but it's a tedious process that can take months. This system makes identifying people quicker when disasters happen and could cut workload up to 95%. Identifying people can take months but this system can make it take less than a week.
I personally think this is a great idea but it won't work. If a disaster happened in a poor country the victims most likely won't have any dental records and in order for this system to work you need to have your dental record in a database and most 3rd world countries airn't as technical as more modern countries. This is a good idea for places such as the us and europe but not places like africa and india.

http://www.cnn.com/2007/HEALTH/11/28/dental.technology/index.html

New 'SatLav' system tracks toilets

This article is crazy but in a weird way it makes since It's something that I have never thought about. Basically in London they have a new system called SatLav which is a toilet finding service for cell phone users in Londons West End. All you have to do is text the word "toilet" and you'll recieve the addresses for the closest toilets. The city started this service to stop people from going to the bathroom in the streets which is a problem there. I think that this would be a good idea for the US for places like NYC and Boston. Every time I go to those places I can never find a bathroom. I bet this service will come to the US within months!!!!!


http://www.cnn.com/2007/WORLD/europe/11/29/sat.lav.ap/index.html

Google jumps into cell phone world

An Apple Phone just came out but a Google phone? This article states that the internet search leader confirmed rumors that it's developing a free cell phone software package to allow advertisers to reach mobile customers. This phone will not have the word "Google" on it but Gooogle is working with four cell phone manufacturers who have agreed to use Google's programs in their handsets. Consumers will have to buy a new phone to get the Google software because the bundle wasn't made for existing handsets.
I find this to be extremely interesting. Since Googles new software is free the cool phones will most likely be cheaper since the manufacturers won't have to pay for the software like they have to now. I'm pretty excited about this since cell phones are so expensive. Maybe this will bring the price down a bit.

http://money.cnn.com/2007/11/05/technology/bc.apfn.googlemobile.ap/index.htm

Leopard upgrade hits Mac firewall

According to an article I read on bbc.co.uk upgrading to the latest version of Apples's operating system, might make a Mac less sucure. After reading this I was suprised. Most of my friends have Macs and they all have been overly excited about the new operating system, most of them bought it the day it came out. I found this article so interesting because Macs are known for being secure. Most viruses come from Microsoft computers for Microsoft computers. The article said "A test of Leopard revealed that installing it led to the firewall on a Mac being turned off and its default setting changed to leave it disabled". My personal opinion on Leopard is if there is a problem with it then the people should be made aware of it because it gives a false since of security. I'd rather know there is risk and buying it anyway than not knowing at all since Macs are known for being secure in a way Apple is lying to its customers.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/7071017.stm

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