Biometrics at the Statue of Liberty

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Statue of Liberty set to reopen

Statue of Liberty set to reopen 08/03/2004 01:46 AM
The famous New York landmark is to reopen for the first time since the 11 September 2001 attacks.

Statue of Liberty Probe to Continue (AP)

Statue of Liberty Probe to Continue (AP) 07/31/2004 07:00 AM
AP - The charity that runs the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island is being asked by Congress to explain some of its expenses, including high salaries for its executives and $45,000 a year for a dog that chases away geese.

Statue of Liberty Reopens to Public (AP)

Statue of Liberty Reopens to Public (AP) 08/03/2004 08:10 PM
AP - The Statue of Liberty, hailed once again as "a beacon of hope," welcomed tourists inside on Tuesday for the first time since the Sept. 11 attacks, with hundreds of visitors returning despite warnings of terrorist threats.

Send Back the Statue of Liberty

Send Back the Statue of Liberty 03/20/2003 09:37 AM
Don't let the door hit ya where the Lord split ya .. Lady Liberty no longer wanted? .. Send Back Liberty! .. Heh

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Statue of Liberty Reopens to the Public

Statue of Liberty Reopens to the Public 08/03/2004 08:14 PM
The Statue of Liberty welcomed tourists inside on Tuesday for the first time since the Sept. 11 attacks, with hundreds of visitors returning despite warnings of terrorist threats.

America from the Statue of Liberty to
Guantánamo

America from the Statue of Liberty to
Guantánamo 06/05/2005 11:33 PM
It still amazes me that in 4 short years, George Bush has managed to transform the symbols by which America is known overseas from the Statue of Liberty and Hollywood to Guantánamo and the hooded prisoner tortured at Abu Ghraib. Each day brings new evidence confirming the reports of American murders and atrocities committed in the name of the so-called "war on terrorism," which seems to have turned into the "war to create terrorists." For instance, Human Rights Watch reports: at least six detainees in U.S. custody in Afghanistan have been killed since 2002, including one man held by the CIA. More than two years later, no U.S. personnel have been charged with homicide in any of these deaths, although U.S. Department of Defense documents show that five of the six deaths were clear homicides. While the Bush administration denies any responsibility for the atrocities, blaming low level soldiers for having correctly understood Bush's orders condoning torture, Guantánamo has come to symbolize the United States for large parts of the world. As the NYT reports: From Mumbai, India, to Amman, Jordan, to London, Guantánamo is a continuing subject for discussion, from television talk shows to sermons to everyday conversations. In countries like Afghanistan, Britain and Pakistan, released detainees often return home and relate their experiences on television news programs. Accusations of egregious abuse sometimes prompt violence, as in last week's demonstrations in Afghanistan. Guantánamo provides rhetorical fodder for politicians seeking to bring down United States-allied rulers in their own countries, and it offers a ready rallying point against American dominance, even in countries whose own police and military have been known for severe violations of human rights. ... In Europe, accusations of abuse at Guantánamo, as much as the war in Iraq, have become a symbol of what many see as America's dangerous drift away from the ideals that made it a moral beacon in the post-World War II era. There is a persistent and uneasy sense that the United States fundamentally changed after September 11, and not for the better. What can I say to the parents of the 654 young men being held and tortured by American soldiers in Guantánamo and Bahgram, many of whom appear to be guilty only of being Islamic in the wrong place and wrong time? For a man raised with the idealism of the Civil Rights movement, the anti-war movement, and the Peace...

Statue of Liberty to Reopen Her Pedestal
(AP)

Statue of Liberty to Reopen Her Pedestal
(AP) 08/03/2004 03:32 AM
AP - The Statue of Liberty is ready to welcome the world's huddled masses for the first time since the national monument was shuttered following the 2001 terror attacks, though the statue's crown will remain out of reach for now.

Statue of Liberty Checks Fingerprints
Against FBI Watchlist

Statue of Liberty Checks Fingerprints
Against FBI Watchlist 08/12/2004 11:39 AM

Statue of Liberty Reopens, But No
Crowning View (Reuters)

Statue of Liberty Reopens, But No
Crowning View (Reuters) 08/03/2004 06:17 PM
Reuters - The Statue of Liberty reopened on Tuesday for the first time since Sept. 11, 2001, amid new threats of attack, but some visitors complained they were not allowed to climb to the crown of America's best-known symbol.

Civil liberty group pans EU biometrics
plans

Civil liberty group pans EU biometrics
plans 04/04/2005 08:22 AM
Commerce ahead of privacy

Motorola Invests in Biometrics and
Biometrics 2000 Announces Strategic
Agreement

Motorola Invests in Biometrics and
Biometrics 2000 Announces Strategic
Agreement 05/13/2004 07:58 PM
Financial News USA May 13 2004 10:38PM GMT

Sandtrooper On Dewback Statue

Sandtrooper On Dewback Statue 07/07/2004 09:32 PM
New images of the first item in Gentle Giant's upcoming 7-inch scale statue diorama line, the Sandtrooper on Dewback, have shown up over at the Official Site. Click on the thumbnails above for complete details. One word...WOW!

Michelangelo statue clean-up ends

Michelangelo statue clean-up ends 05/24/2004 10:48 AM
Michelangelo's statue masterpiece David is unveiled after undergoing an intensive cleaning process.

Penis Hammered Off Baggage Handler
Statue (AP)

Penis Hammered Off Baggage Handler
Statue (AP) 02/01/2005 09:23 PM
AP - Trouble began as soon as Baggage Handler, a statue of a suitcase-toting naked man surrounded by luggage, was installed in a turnaround at the marina in this lakeside resort town.

Vandals damage 127 -year-old Boston
statue

Vandals damage 127 -year-old Boston
statue 05/10/2004 10:02 AM

"a Marine colonel decided to topple the
statue of Saddam "

"a Marine colonel decided to topple the
statue of Saddam " 07/05/2004 03:02 AM

Italians See Vision of Monk's Face in
Statue (Reuters)

Italians See Vision of Monk's Face in
Statue (Reuters) 06/18/2004 01:10 PM
Reuters - Thousands of faithful and curious Italians have visited a statue of Christ after a woman said she saw the face of mystic monk Padre Pio appear on the bronze figure in the northwestern city of Genoa.

Swirly-nippled grumpy statue from Easter
Island.. [Flickr]

Swirly-nippled grumpy statue from Easter
Island.. [Flickr] 02/01/2005 09:34 PM

BBC NEWS | Entertainment | Arts |
Guerrilla artist in statue stunt

BBC NEWS | Entertainment | Arts |
Guerrilla artist in statue stunt 08/06/2004 04:24 AM
not especially inspired statue depicting Justice in frilly knickers and thigh high boots .. Stealth sculpture .. have the story .. here

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Of Mice and Biometrics

Of Mice and Biometrics 09/14/2004 05:51 AM
Microsoft's new keyboard features a fingerprint reader that should have been a handy gizmo. But its price and its unfriendly attitude toward non-Microsoft browsers disappoint. Melissa Kruse reviews the Microsoft Optical Desktop with Fingerprint Reader.

Biometrics are coming .... or not?

Biometrics are coming .... or not? 04/26/2004 08:31 PM
After all the hoopla about increasing security, it seems that the requirement for biometric data to be included in passports of those entering the US from visa waiver countries will need to be extended for two years to allow other countries to catch up with the technology, as it seems most countries are unable to meet the deadline. Some countries have put on hold the new technology, while others seem committed to going ahead with it, despite doub ts about the readiness of the technology. Of course, if civil liberties groups get their way, the biometric passports may never see the light of day. Specific religious issues complicate the matter to some extent, also. Given that, if the technology to produce biometric passports is available, will it really be that hard for forged passports to be created? Unless a massive world-wide database containing the biometric details of every person was used for data-matching, it is hard to see how these new measures will really make much difference to anyone apart from the companies selling the technology.

The Biometrics Myth

The Biometrics Myth 01/22/2004 04:50 AM

EC wants biometrics on passports

EC wants biometrics on passports 02/18/2004 04:12 PM
And residence permits, and visas

Thumbs up for biometrics

Thumbs up for biometrics 04/16/2004 01:01 AM
Sunday Times South Africa Apr 16 2004 5:22AM GMT

Push for biometrics

Push for biometrics 05/19/2004 07:16 PM
USA Today May 19 2004 11:54PM GMT

Biometrics: A Security Makeover

Biometrics: A Security Makeover 09/27/2004 04:48 AM

Fingerprint biometrics: Thumbs up

Fingerprint biometrics: Thumbs up 04/21/2004 02:02 AM
iafrica.com Apr 21 2004 6:43AM GMT

USB Keychain Drive with Biometrics

USB Keychain Drive with Biometrics 03/06/2004 02:09 AM
This is pretty interesting. A co-worker just pointed out the ClipDrive Bio series of USB "drives." It claims to be: ClipDrive Bio is the most secure and advanced USB 2.0 & USB 1.1 data storage device on the market. Using leading edge biometric fingerprint technology, the scanner authenticates a user's identity & then gives the user access to the hidden secure partition on the ClipDrive Bio. All data saved on the Secure Partition portion of the ClipDrive Bio is...

Biometrics becomes child's play

Biometrics becomes child's play 02/10/2004 10:46 PM
Sunday Times South Africa Feb 11 2004 3:21AM GMT

Biometrics Enters Third Dimension

Biometrics Enters Third Dimension 01/23/2004 02:23 PM
While biometrics experts mainly depend on features like retinas and thumbs to determine identity, another approach is gaining steam: 3-D facial scans. By Lakshmi Sandhana.

Biometrics: Prepare to be Scanned

Biometrics: Prepare to be Scanned 12/07/2003 04:06 PM
npistentis writes "From an article in the Economist: It has been a long time coming. But after years of false starts, security systems based on ...

Testing the limits of biometrics

Testing the limits of biometrics 04/05/2005 07:50 PM
TechWorld Apr 5 2005 10:53PM GMT

Cheat Sheet: Biometrics

Cheat Sheet: Biometrics 04/20/2004 11:15 AM
Silicon.com Apr 20 2004 3:53PM GMT

The Daily Star - Lebanon News - Second
attack destroys statue of Hafez Assad in
Tyre

The Daily Star - Lebanon News - Second
attack destroys statue of Hafez Assad in
Tyre 03/17/2005 02:49 AM
"Internal Security Forces and State Security personnel came to the scene to investigate the incident and prohibited the citizens from approaching the statue, covering it with a piece of cloth."

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Medical fears may hamper biometrics

Medical fears may hamper biometrics 11/02/2003 05:25 PM
CNET Asia Nov 2 2003 4:29PM ET

Microsoft pushes biometrics to consumers

Microsoft pushes biometrics to consumers 09/09/2004 02:00 AM
Silicon Republic Sep 9 2004 5:35AM GMT

Biometrics projects to link with
Microsoft

Biometrics projects to link with
Microsoft 07/08/2004 08:37 AM
Bellevue-based Saflink and Microsoft said they have partnered to deliver biometric technology to programs associated with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Saflink is expected to develop the biometric aspects of the partnership and Microsoft will provide the operating system and other tools to power the technology. The news pushed Saflink's share price up 78 cents, or nearly 29 percent, to $3.49 yesterday.

Biometrics Burgeoning To Mixed Reviews

Biometrics Burgeoning To Mixed Reviews 08/12/2004 10:19 PM
Everything from fingerprint to facial patterns to iris scanners are becoming more and more prevelent in society all over the world. Once primarily used in large corporate and military settings, biometrics are showing up in such places as airport terminals, hotels and even Piggly Wiggly grocery stores in the U.S.

Reactions to replacing locker keys with fingerprint scans were mixed at the Statue of Liberty lockers. "I think it's overly complicated. It takes too much time," said Stephen Chemsak, 26, who lives in Japan. Brad Hill, whose family business has run the concessions for the island for 73 years, stated, "Biometrics seemed the most logical choice." After all, he added with a laugh, people "don't lose their finger." In applications like the biometric lockers, the print itself is not stored or sent to authorities.

Biometrics are currently being tested in four Piggly Wiggly grocery stores in South Carolina. They're "pay-by-fingerprint" system claims to offers speed, convenience and protection against credit card theft. Such systems install in fast food restaurants weren't met with much enthusiasm, but Dean Douglas, vice president at IBM Corp., which is handling the technology for Piggly Wiggly's finger-scanning system, claims that could all change now that credit card fraud and identity theft have emerged as bigger problems.

"Within the next five to 10 years," Douglas predicted, "we're going to see biometrics play an increasingly large part of consumer transactions.

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Biometrics Bring Fingerprint ID to
Hospitals

Biometrics Bring Fingerprint ID to
Hospitals 03/24/2005 10:51 PM
A very early adopter, one health care system is integrating Ultra-Scan's fingerprint identification technology to ease its patient care, IT, administrative and compliance burdens.
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