So the latest new "safe" thing is listed on the yahoo site's tech link. Wi-Fi blocking paint. It is supposed to help those who have unprotected wireless networks. Sound a little like the taboo of unprotected something else. . .?
http://tech.yahoo.com/blogs/hughes/10031/wi-fi-blocking-paint
If you don't have time to look at the link here is a brief clip of the "useful" product:
"wireless blocking paint. One coat of this paint 'creates an electromagnetic fortress by preventing airborne hackers from intercepting signals.' "
Just the term "electromagnetic fortress" makes me cringe. I am not one of those cancer fearing folks, but this just screams of one big cancer trap or one big government trap.(I will get to that later). What is the paint lead? Not to mention is it "GREEN" a topic I am becoming familiar with thanks to a dear friend. I fear somehow that this new paint will only lead (nice lead and lead in the same paragraph try teaching the difference to children) to more people having a false sense of security and an increase in identy theft.
The post later suggests a possible use in a movie theater to block cell phone use. Wouldn't that cause problems in our homes? I am one of those annoying/with the times (depending on how you look at it) people who doesn't use a landline. Wouldn't I be an idiot to paint my walls with something that would block my use of the all important telecommunication device. I guess you might want to keep some people from getting through. I personally have a better plan than blocking all possible calls. Just get a number that is long distance for all of your neighbors. It will really make them crazy and is good for a few laughs on your part.
Well, back to the government. I have a husband who is a little into conspiracy theories. This reeks of such. What's next fireproof houses and the burning of all books?
(The final sentence is a throwback to one of my favorite novels Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury check it out on "Wikipedia" if you are not familiar or better yet read it!)
Tuesday, April 03, 2007
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Oh come on.... there could be other benefits of the paint. Maybe it's magnetic! You could stick all of your knives to it (strategically by the door) and then run outside with one of them when some perv is outside surfing on your wireless waves. Remember - we're humans and we evolve and will find a work-around for this one too. Just like we'll find an alternate fuel source and goo that will keep lint and other particles from hiding between your toes.
AND, speaking of alternate fuel sources, I'd like to refer you to rabidrunner, February 26,2007 comments by vera (the leading authority on urination). I share the same favorite book and call my fire fighter friend "Montag".
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