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...high-tech, hard-to-forge driver's license could become a national E-ZPass, a way for a law-abiding citizen to move faster through the roadblocks of post-9/11 life...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Case for a National ID Card | 1/14/2002 | See Source »

...high-tech, hard-to-forge driver's license could become a national E-ZPass, a way for a law-abiding citizen to move faster through the roadblocks of post-9/11 life. It's no digitalized Supercard, but the states would have uniform standards, using bar codes and biometrics (a unique characteristic, like a palm print) and could cross-check and get information from other law-enforcement agencies. Polls show 70% of Americans support an even more stringent ID. But Japanese-American members of Congress and Transportation Secretary Norman Mineta are keenly sensitive to anything that might single...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Case for a National ID Card | 1/14/2002 | See Source »

...high-tech scooter: Sorry, folks, but unless you can use this device while carrying an armload of groceries and a squirming three-year-old, the Segway's just a guy toy. SANDIE SCARPA Fort Pierce...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Letters: Dec. 31, 2001 | 12/31/2001 | See Source »

...scenic paradise and favorite destination of honeymooners. But South Korean officials would prefer Cheju--50 miles off the tip of the Korean peninsula--to be more of a trading center, like Hong Kong. The Seoul government plans to invest some $3 billion over 10 years to attract high-tech firms. Among the enticements: any business that invests $10 million will get five years of tax breaks. Each South Korean will be allowed to spend $1,200 on duty-free purchases from Cheju each year. And perhaps most appealing to business--imports will be tariff free. "It can be an important...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Global Briefing: Dec. 24, 2001 | 12/24/2001 | See Source »

...ANITA HAMILTON likes to torture-test new technology--from the latest PCs to high-tech toasters--in her role as a columnist for TIME. This week she checks out holiday wish lists that people can e-mail to friends and family from various e-commerce sites. Chat with her on Wednesday...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: TIME.com This Week DEC. 10-DEC. 16 | 12/17/2001 | See Source »

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