WHAT IS HALLOWEEN?

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BIOMETRIC SYSTEMS

BY JOSÉ CARLOS LORES , #BTO2D

The biometric system is a system based on recognition by a personal characteristic (e.g. fingerprint) that can be recognized or verified automatically.

By the end of 2014, the security company Olympia, will try to have a biometric identification system based on facial recognition and voice recognition that could be used for financial transactions or to access social networks.

To do this, the company will launch a software package that will be integrated into Microsoft operating systems so you won’t have to enter a password or user name for access. 

This wouldn’t be the only use, it could also link to security systems to eliminate the use of magnetic strips or bands. It will allow TO entry through facial scanning or voice message. For example, in the case of a financial transaction over the web, the user would just require facial recognition or voice identification to approve the purchase.

Another way a biometric system can be used is in security. With tools such as those that have been developed by Olympia already, these systems can be used at airports, sporting events or even in the streets by biometric cameras that can identify people who appear on blacklists for whatever reason.

The Biometric system is the future!!

TWITTER

BY JAIME SANTIAGO, 2BTO-D

Twitter is a type of social network in which users submit "little messages" (140 characters or less), called tweets, in which users write all kinds of things, such as news, videos, photos or simply "rubbish". These messages are public and any user could read it, but you can also privatize the acCount and your tweets will not be public, that is, only the users you want will be able to read your tweets. To read other user´s tweets, you click on "follow" and you becOme his follower, so you can read all his tweets without having to go into his profile. In my opinion, Twitter is a very useful information tool if used effeciently, but most users don't use it THAT WAY.

RIHANA

Reading, Listening, Grammar and Vocabulary activity about the famous singer Rihana:
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MOBILES & COMPUTERS: GOOD OR BAD THINGS?

BY CLAUDIA SALAGRE, 2BTO-B

Computer and mobile phone are new technologies. Many people say that they are some of the best invention of the century, but for me, they can be antisocial and addictive things.

Last summer I had my new mobile phone with Android. It was fantastic, because I could chat with my friends when I wanted and I could surf on the Internet.

At first, all was fantastic but then, I couldn´t stop using the mobile phone and I didn't do other important things, like studying or speaking with the people that ARE near me, because I was always chatting.

In conclusion, mobile phone and computer are very useful and good things if you know when you have to stop using them and you are responsible. For me, one of my intentions is to be responsible and not use the mobile phone from Monday to Friday, only AT indispensable moments.

MESSI AND THE GOLDEN BALL

BY ANA FERNÁNDEZ, 2BTO-B

Many people believe that the Golden Ball which was given by FIFA to Lionel Messi is totally fair, but is the real truth or the opinion of a few people? In my opinion, it is an opinion of small groups of people.

It is true that Lione Messi is a player who has much technique, but that doesn´t make him the best football player. People think IT DOES, because they are of Barcelona and others because of a theory.

Other people don´t say that, they think that nominees like Cristiano Ronaldo, Iniesta or others are chosen before the selection. They believe that some of them score more goals or win more competitions.

As a conclusion, only a few of people vote for this selection. To my mind, Iker Casillas is the best football player of the world and he deserved it.