Friday, June 23, 2006

SMS Alert

Read this off the news today.

"Some German professors have launched a system to warn subscribers of an impending tsunami, wherever they are, via a mobile text message. The inventors say such a system could prevent tragedies like the 2004 Asian tsunami ...

... But the tsunami alert system via mobile phones is not free. A year's subscription costs about $60 (US$40). Holidaymakers can also subscribe to a monthly subscription of $20 dollars (US$12.50). They can go online to do so at http://www.tsunami-alarm-system.com."

Apparently subscribers will receive an SMS that reads "**All Signals Clear** A Tsunami is NO longer expected according to our data and danger prognosis** Thank you very much for using the Tsunami Alarm"

Ok first things first, can somebody tell me what kind of SMS the system will send if a Tsunami is expected?

Will it read something like "**Signal NOT clear** A Tsunami IS expected within your vicinity according to our data and danger prognosis** Kindly settle your outstanding balance of US$12.50 at your nearest Self-Automated Kiosk BEFORE you go in search of higher ground. Thank you very much for using the Tsunami Alarm and we pray for your continued support"?

Or a much simpler "**Signal NOT clear** RUN! Thank you for using the Tsunami Alarm, we shall proceed to process your bill and send it to your next-of-kin, just in case"?

Pardon me while i confirm my one-way ticket to Hell...

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