Technology on T.V.

Today's technology amazes me!! About 2 weeks ago I was watching The Doctors: "Futuristic Medicine That Can Change Your Life." The guest on the show was a woman who had lost her right arm at the age of 16 due to a rare tumour. Previously, she wore a prosthetic arm but unfortunately this was not able to handle all of her duties. Luckily for her, she was going to be given an i-LIMB, the most advanced bionic prosthetic. The i-LIMB is a great piece of technology and is more similar to a real hand because it allows a persons hand to open and close around objects more securely. She is able to perform all tasks such as typing on a keyboard or using hand gestures more efficiently and accurately because of the i-LIMB. The i-LIMB has truly changed her life! The next piece of Futuristic Medicine the "Nao Robot" is one that could change of the lives of autistic children. The Nao Robot is used to communicate with autistic children and can improve their social skills and interaction with others. It truly is amazing how much technology has come along throughout the years. With just the press of a button, life can change!
On a side note, last week I was watching Two and a Half Men and one of the lines caught my attention.
Charlie Harper: "Welcome to the Matrix"

Texting Gone Wrong

Lately, cell phones have been the "hot" topic within the discussions in our class. Over the years, the use of cell phones has changed. Today, and for myself, I know that if I need to talk to a friend, I do not dial their number but instead send them a text. To me, texting is so much simpler but I never realized how texting can be problematic and actually a bit scary. A couple years ago I had received an email about cell phones (yes I keep a lot of my emails but am sure glad I kept this one). Below is the email.

This lady has changed her habit of how she lists her names on her mobile phone after her handbag was stolen. Her handbag, which contained her cell phone, credit card, wallet... etc... was stolen. 20 minutes later when she called her hubby, from a pay phone telling him what had happened, hubby says "I received your text asking about our Pin number and I've replied a little while ago." When they rushed down to the bank, the bank staff told them all the money was already withdrawn. The thief had actually used the stolen cell phone to text "hubby" in the contact list and got hold of the pin number. Within 20 minutes he had withdrawn all the money from their bank account.
Moral of the lesson: Do not disclose the relationship between you and the people in your contact list. Avoid using names like Home, Honey, Hubby, Sweetheart, Dad, Mom, etc.... And very importantly, when sensitive info is being asked through texts, CONFIRM by calling back. Also, when you're being text by friends or family to meet them somewhere, be sure to call back to confirm that the message came from them. If you don't reach them, be very careful about going places to meet "family and friends" who text you.

This email changed the way I put names in my cell phone and how one's personal cell phone is not private at all.

Looking Through the Lens

Wow! Although I have not blogged in what seems like forever, I have not been neglecting my blog. I have been checking back but could not come up with something to write about until this past week.
I have had a chance to watch The Matrix and I must say that I would probably have not watched this movie if I had a chance to rent a movie on a Friday night. I didn't mind the movie but I will admit that I do fit the female stereotype of loving "chick flicks." I am glad because this class has exposed me to watching movies that normally I would not watch. So I have finished watching the movie but now it comes time for me to start writing my essay. ahhh !!
Next, I thoroughly enjoyed Tuesday's class especially the discussion about the hockey game!! So as we talked about the hockey game and watching the game on the screen at the game, something popped into my head. I suddenly remembered myself being at a concert last summer. Although I did have fairly good seats at the concert, I also caught myself looking up at the screen. Besides looking up at the screen, I also couldn't stop taking pictures and recording videos. I had to stop myself a few times as I realized that I was watching the concert through my camera as I snapped picture after picture and recorded the videos. Lets just say the concert was great and I have many pictures to look back on to remember the great time I had!!