The use of GPS devices for tracking people and things is on the brink to becoming routine.
We’re teetering on the verge of a revolution that will allow us to locate and track every person and physical object regardless of where its located on the planet. This new technology can be used for both positive and negative initiatives, depending upon whose using it and their personal objectives.

For example, a positive use would be locating a lost hiker, finding a stolen vehicle, and the possibilities are virtually limitless.
Unfortunately, this opens the door for potential abuse and use for unscrupulous actions.

The reality that Big Brother will have the capability for tracking even the clothing you’re wearing is a direct flashback from “1984.”
Fortunately, the Supreme Court made a recent ruling limiting the police use of GPS tracking devices thereby precluding, at least to the time being, yet another encroachment on our personal freedom by the current administration. Given the fact that we’re now living in a time of radical encroachment on personal freedom, the feds aren’t likely to shelve their intent to spy on everything and everyone they choose. In effect, we’re moving toward a surveillance society. If the wrong Supreme Court justice is appointed, we, the people, will become nothing more than we, the spied upon.

Interestingly, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is prepared to approve operations for an arsenal of small helicopter spy drones for use by local police in a number of cities around the country. The manufacturer, AeroVironment Inc. has another device being specifically designed and built for law enforcement agencies. This miniature sized helicopter weighs a mere 5.5 pounds and fits easily into a police patrol vehicle. The estimated cost will be at least $40,000. This company is developing bird-sized spy drones that will, within a couple of years, be produced that are no larger than a common house fly.

Finally, and you may find this one hard to believe but you can check it out for confirmation, there’s “talking underwear” in the research and development stage thanks to a team of snoop-a-phoebes working in the Pentagon. I don’t even like my talkative, interactive GPS device that sits on my dashboard and helps me become reoriented toward home at times. So the last thing I need or want is a life of living in Snoopville for my remaining days.

Yeah, you’d better prepare to loosen your grip on personal freedom because if the feds have it their way, not a single person or thing on the planet will be off limits for snooping and surveillance technology. I doubt the Founding Fathers would be real cozy with this one, and you shouldn’t either. Smile and say something clever, you never know when someone from Washington might be watching and listening to the way you’re handling your Constitutionally guaranteed personal freedom…

1. You have some very close friends, but you’re the only one who doesn’t have an iPhone.

2. You called the manufacturer for assistance because you attempted to enter a password on your new kitchen cooktop and got an error message and your call was routed to India.

3. Your idea of clutter management is making sure everything you don’t use often is in the closet in your office. Getting rid of any of it would assure a need for it tomorrow.

4. A couple that you’ve been friends with for years is coming for a visit and they email you to ask if there will be “guest robes” in their room.

5. You have computer chats weekly with old high school friends, but you haven’t had an actual conversation with most of your neighbors in months.

6. Your mother-in-law sends you an email with a photo of her skydiving.

7. Most of your high school classmates have personal websites along with Twitter, Facebook and LinKedIn accounts and do all of their banking/bill paying online—you don’t do any of these things.

8. Leaving for vacation without your cell phone and discovering this glitch 50 miles away is a valid reason for returning to get it.

9. The new computer you got for Christmas is already out of date and is on sale for a fraction of what you paid for it at almost every electronics store in town.

10. Using cash instead of a credit or debit card to make a purchase would be a hassle and take significant prior planning.

11. You have a new 3G TV that only receives the only two 3D channels, but have to wear those dumb looking, multi-colored glasses to enjoy the viewing experience.

12. You’re planning an airline flight and notice the additional fees amount to about 30% of the total cost of the fare. There are also additional fees added to the hotel bill such as a “bed tax” in some states. What if you opt to sleep on the sofa, will they waive this fee?

*Happy New Year from the Mayans!

I found a palm reader today (online/website) that has done palm readings for quite a number of presidents.

His website has links to legit articles in various publications recounting his meetings/readings for them (i.e. Time Magazine).                                                                                     But the kicker is a link on his website offering palm readings BY PHONE! How the heck do you do that?! Isn’t that comparable to doing acupuncture by phone?
He also published a book that really doesn’t help bolster his credibility: The Idiot’s Guide to Palmistry.

I’ve gotta call this guy just to see if I can get him explain how it works.
I think I’ll wear gloves when I’m holding the phone just to mess with him…