I read an article about the rise of gas prices and the effects its having on commuters. Motorist fear that gas might go up to 4 dollars a gallon, which put a halt on any vacation plans people might have. This problem was due to the hurricane that hit New Orleans a couple years back. The U.S. is lacking of resource to produce oil and it's creating a great impact on our fellow Americans. Gasoline is now at a national average of $2.87 per gallon, about 33% higher than 11 weeks ago.
In my opinion, it is rediculous how high the gas prices are increasing. This problem will impact people who commute at a daily basis. For example, sudents that drive to school and on a budget can't afford high price gas. The only way students can save gas if they carpool, bus, or buy a hyrbid car. But all those alternates are not accessible for all the students. If the prices continues to increase I might have to start riding my bike to school, it's about 15 miles away.
Thursday, April 26, 2007
Thursday, April 12, 2007
WIRELESS
"As advances in wireless technology continue to blur professional and personal boundaries in the lives of American adults, a new Yahoo! HotJobs survey reveals that many professionals have love-hate relationships with their gadgets."
Today, many people constantly using their wireless device to their advantages. I have many friends when they are at work, they depend on their wireless to satisfy customer service. Also, at places like Starbucks people go on their computer and go on the web while sipping on their drinks. People are attach to their woreless device to where it seems like they are married to it. Businesses today rely on thier wireless connection to do business. It is a good way for communication either from e-mail, AIM, text message or cell phones.
Today, many people constantly using their wireless device to their advantages. I have many friends when they are at work, they depend on their wireless to satisfy customer service. Also, at places like Starbucks people go on their computer and go on the web while sipping on their drinks. People are attach to their woreless device to where it seems like they are married to it. Businesses today rely on thier wireless connection to do business. It is a good way for communication either from e-mail, AIM, text message or cell phones.
RFID
Brittan Elementary School required students to wear RFID tags around their neck as they attend their classes. The main purpose for this was to make roll-call much easier and reduce the time it takes in the morning. Also, teachers are able to track their students with their every move on campus. The way the RFID works is that students have chips embeded in their ID cards and as they enter the classroom they are continously scan by a device hanging by the door. The teachers, then would have a head count by receiving the information into a wireless component.
"A small-town school in California has become the latest to mandate that students wear RFID-based ID cards when on campus. According to Brittan Elementary School officials in Sutter, a rural farming community, the tags have been implemented to simplify attendance-taking and reduce vandalism. In addition to tracking students in classrooms, the school's principal wants them tracked in bathrooms and locker rooms. Parents and the ACLU have raised privacy and civil-liberties concerns. Some have also questioned the financial relationship between the school and the cards' manufacturer, which is paying the school to try out the cards and offering it commissions on future sales to other schools. However, the principal, Earnie Graham, has another explanation for student objections. "You know what it comes down to? I believe junior high students want to be stylish. This is not stylish," he said. Okay, guess they'll have to switch to implants, then."
"A small-town school in California has become the latest to mandate that students wear RFID-based ID cards when on campus. According to Brittan Elementary School officials in Sutter, a rural farming community, the tags have been implemented to simplify attendance-taking and reduce vandalism. In addition to tracking students in classrooms, the school's principal wants them tracked in bathrooms and locker rooms. Parents and the ACLU have raised privacy and civil-liberties concerns. Some have also questioned the financial relationship between the school and the cards' manufacturer, which is paying the school to try out the cards and offering it commissions on future sales to other schools. However, the principal, Earnie Graham, has another explanation for student objections. "You know what it comes down to? I believe junior high students want to be stylish. This is not stylish," he said. Okay, guess they'll have to switch to implants, then."
RFID
Brittan Elementary School required students to wear RFID tags around their neck as they attend their classes. The main purpose for this was to make roll-call much easier and reduce the time it takes in the morning. Also, teachers are able to track their students with their every move on campus. The way the RFID works is that students have chips embeded in their ID cards and as they enter the classroom they are continously scan by a device hanging by the door. The teachers, then would have a head count by receiving the information into a wireless component.
"A small-town school in California has become the latest to mandate that students wear RFID-based ID cards when on campus. According to Brittan Elementary School officials in Sutter, a rural farming community, the tags have been implemented to simplify attendance-taking and reduce vandalism. In addition to tracking students in classrooms, the school's principal wants them tracked in bathrooms and locker rooms. Parents and the ACLU have raised privacy and civil-liberties concerns. Some have also questioned the financial relationship between the school and the cards' manufacturer, which is paying the school to try out the cards and offering it commissions on future sales to other schools. However, the principal, Earnie Graham, has another explanation for student objections. "You know what it comes down to? I believe junior high students want to be stylish. This is not stylish," he said. Okay, guess they'll have to switch to implants, then."
"A small-town school in California has become the latest to mandate that students wear RFID-based ID cards when on campus. According to Brittan Elementary School officials in Sutter, a rural farming community, the tags have been implemented to simplify attendance-taking and reduce vandalism. In addition to tracking students in classrooms, the school's principal wants them tracked in bathrooms and locker rooms. Parents and the ACLU have raised privacy and civil-liberties concerns. Some have also questioned the financial relationship between the school and the cards' manufacturer, which is paying the school to try out the cards and offering it commissions on future sales to other schools. However, the principal, Earnie Graham, has another explanation for student objections. "You know what it comes down to? I believe junior high students want to be stylish. This is not stylish," he said. Okay, guess they'll have to switch to implants, then."
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