The Privacy of Auto Navigation Systems

There is a great amount of concern about the privacy aspect of GPS and auto navigation systems and devices. Many people are strict guardians of their privacy as it has become so sacred and so easily invaded. I for one, certainly understand that desire to maintain one's privacy and do not endorse on any level using these types of devices in order to invade the privacy of total strangers or bending the law and legal protections we have in place in order to protect people from actions such as this.

On the other hand, it is great to know that if I make a 911 call from my GPS enabled cell phone, I can be found even if I have no clue as to where I am actually located. The same holds true for On Star. You can be located by the GPS information that the company has access to. The really good news is that you are not completely sacrificing your privacy or your right to that privacy for the sake of security. There are very strict laws in place to protect your privacy from invasive eyes, even during a legal preceding and there is also case law and precedence to support the understanding that your GPS coordinates cannot be given out even if there is credible evidence or reasonable suspicion.

Privacy is so important in America that it has been guaranteed to our citizens. In this day and age of big brother and with the fear of the horrible things that could happen being sensationalized in Hollywood, the idea of privacy isn't as foreign of a concept as we thought it was.

The idea of privacy and invading privacy is another reason that many parents are more than a little hesitant about utilizing the GPS tracking capabilities of their children's cell phones. While we struggle with the notion of invading the privacy of our children we also know without a doubt that we want to protect our children from potential harm with every fiber of our beings. That protection includes protecting them from themselves on occasion no matter how distasteful that process may be.

Knowing where our children are at all times is one of many ways that we can help protect them from the evils of the world while also being available at a moments notice. The flip side of course is that our children can find us whenever they need us also so we are essentially sacrificing some degree of our privacy in order to be available to our children at all times and to know where they are. Be sure to remind your teen or preteen of this whenever they grumble that you are checking up on them.

The price to pay for these services is marginal when compared to the wonderful benefits they offer families with children, teens, or even elderly who may need to be monitored for whatever reason. Protecting our loved ones is one of the many benefits of auto navigation systems and GPS technology that can't be measured with a price tag or a certain weight in gold. Whether you decide to make use of this technology for you and your family you should rest assured in the knowledge that you aren't exposing your day-to-day travels to any passerby. Your privacy is still safe from strangers, while your family may be a different subject all together.

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Why Install an Auto Navigation System?

Auto navigation systems are wonderful tools to have when you need them and face it, we have all been utterly and completely lost at some point in time or another during our driving histories. Of course, some of us get lost far more often than others. I will be the first to admit that I'm one of those who are continuously lost. More than I hate the feeling of being lost, I really hate stopping to ask for directions, which nine times out of ten only result in my becoming more lost than I was to begin with.

The truth of the matter is that in today's society, being lost is more than a waste of time or a simple inconvenience; it is actually quite dangerous in many places. I know when traveling it is very easy to take a wrong turn and end up in the wrong part of town. Even for those with decent map reading and navigation skills, simple detours can still lead you astray as maps don't usually come with a 'this is the bad part of town' sort of disclaimer.

The fact that being lost can be a frightening situation is intensified in situations when women are either driving alone or with their children. Not only is there the uncertainty as to where you are or how you will get back on track, but there is also fear of anything going wrong because you do not know the area and there are no familiar landmarks. These situations and that sort of peace of mind are the very reason that auto navigation devices are a great idea for anyone who travels-period.

These devices aren't useful only to those who travel frequently but to anyone who uses a car on a regular basis. We all find ourselves at some point in time needing to take detours for road construction, traffic jams, chemical spills, parades, and countless other details. The paths that are little out of the way of our ordinary paths, often rob us of familiar landmarks and it is very easy to become completely and utterly disoriented which could result in us going in completely the opposite direction of where we intend to travel. If we have some sort of mapping system onboard that can help us find our way, we will find that we arrive much more quickly and with far less stress than trying to find our way, read maps, or asking strangers for directions, which in and of itself is taking a risk.

I know that there are a lot of people who find that personal navigation devices are quite useful as well. I seriously recommend having an auto navigation device installed in your vehicle for many reasons. First of all, you won't have to worry about the battery failing at just the right moment. I know my cell phone battery always seems to die when I actually need my cell phone. The same holds true for flashlight batteries and weather band radio batteries too. It only makes sense that this would be the case when it would come to navigation devices as well. Having one installed in your vehicle means that as long as your vehicle has power, so does your navigation device.

Another reason I recommend installation is this: how many times have you walked out of your house without your cell phone, purse, keys, drivers license, or any other document or piece of equipment you need? I do it all the time and often find that I'm halfway to my destination before I remember that I left what I needed. Finding yourself lost is the absolute worst time to realize that you left your navigation assistance device at home and is generally the one time you need it. Having it installed in the car means you never have to take it out and as a result will never have forgotten to bring it with you. As you can see there are many excellent reasons to have an auto navigation system installed in your vehicle. I hope that you will find it provides you the same safety and peace of mind it affords me.

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Kuil Payudara di Jepang

Jika Anda traveling ke Jepang, kuil bukanlah tempat yang sulit untuk dicari. Tapi dari sekian banyak kuil di Negara Sakura, ada satu yang paling menarik, yaitu Kuil Karube. Coba saja lihat, di dalamnya ada ratusan 'payudara'.

Kuil Karube berada di Soja, Prefektur Okayama, Jepang. Lokasi ini berjarak sekitar 2 jam perjalanan ke arat barat dari Prefektur Osaka. Dari depan, Kuil Karube terlihat biasa saja. Bangunannya didominasi dengan kayu, sama seperti kuil lainnya di Jepang.

Kuil ini dibangun pada tahun 1678 dan masih digunakan sebagai tempat beribadah sampai saat ini. Dilihat dari Virtual Tourist, Senin (25/2/2013), ratusan 'payudara' ini bukan tanpa alasan berada di dalam kuil. Ini adalah bentuk penghormatan untuk Chichigamisama, atau yang juga dikenal dengan Dewa Payudara. 

Banyak perempuan yang datang ke sini untuk berdoa. Mereka memanjatkan doa dan permohonan kepada sang Dewa Payudara. Konon, sang dewa bisa mengabulkan berbagai bentuk permohonan, seperti mudah diberi keturunan, mudah melahirkan anak, anak yang sehat, serta kualitas ASI yang baik. Tidak hanya itu, ada juga perempuan yang berdoa agar payudara mereka makin besar. Ada-ada saja...

Jika Anda masuk ke dalam kuil, maka akan terlihat banyak 'payudara' yang menempel di dinding. Itu tentu bukan payudara sungguhan. 2 Buah benjolan berwarna putih bertitik merah ini bernama Ema. Banyak peziarah yang menuliskan doa dan permohonan mereka di papan ini. Tentunya dengan harapan agar doa mereka terkabul. 

Tak hanya bisa menuliskan permohonan, papan Ema yang berisi sepasang 'payudara' ini juga bisa dibeli untuk buah tangan. Harga Ema sekitar 1.960 Yen (Rp 200 ribu), bisa lebih mahal jika ukurannya lebih besar. Anda tertarik membawa pulang papan 'payudara'? ( kompas )

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