Woman ticketed for driving with Google Glass

An early adopter of Google's Internet-connected eyeglasses may soon become a test pilot of a different sort.

Cecilia Abadie was pulled over for speeding on Tuesday evening in San Diego, and a California Highway Patrol officer noticed she was wearing Google Glass. The officer tacked on a citation usually given to drivers who may be distracted by a video or TV screen.

Abadie plans to contest what may be a first-of-its-kind citation, and in doing so push authorities on the question of how to regulate evolving gadgetry that will one day be mainstream.

The eyeglasses, which are not yet widely available to the public, feature a hidden computer and a thumbnail-size transparent display screen above the right eye. Users can scan maps for directions as well as receive web search results, read email and engage in video chats without reaching for a smartphone.

Abadie, a software developer, told The Associated Press that she was not using her Google Glass when she was pulled over.

It's unclear whether a citation for Google Glass has been issued before.

Abadie said she is surprised that wearing the glasses would be illegal and that she's "pretty sure" she will fight the ticket.

"The law is not clear, the laws are very outdated," Abadie said, suggesting that navigating with the device could be less distracting than with a GPS device or phone.

Though Google Glass users can continue looking ahead, by glancing at the screen they still divert attention from the roadway and that can make the headgear dangerous, according to David Strayer, director of the University of Utah's Center for the Prevention of Distracted Driving.

Legislators in at least three states Delaware, New Jersey and West Virginia have introduced bills that would ban driving with Google Glass.

A spokesman for Google did not reply to a request for comment. On its website, Google says this about using the headgear while driving- "Read up and follow the law. Above all, even when you're following the law, don't hurt yourself or others by failing to pay attention to the road."

About 10,000 units of the glasses have been distributed so far in the United States to "pioneers," and this week Google announced another 30,000 would be available for $1,500 apiece.

Indian community in Pakistan celebrates Diwali

Islamabad, Nov 1 : Away from home and loved ones, members of the small Indian community in Pakistan celebrated the festival of light -- Diwali, in all its glory at the High Commission here.

The festival was celebrated last evening with cultural programmes at the auditorium within the High Commission. "We are like a small family here. Everyone in the Mission is closely-knit," Indian High Commissioner to Pakistan T C A Raghavan said, who earlier served in Pakistan as the Deputy High Commissioner.

"The Holi celebrations here is real fun too," he said. Starting with a small skit parodying life, officials' children showcased their skills who later had a blast with 'fuljhadis', 'anars' and 'chakras'. As soon as the music was switched on, the whole Mission, situated in the high-security Diplomatic Enclave, reverberated with latest film songs. For children, Diwali celebrations at the High Commission were a dream come true. "Back in India, we use to celebrate Diwali with all our friends and relatives. I am so glad that there were fuljhadis," a young boy said.

Besides, the Indian families, Hindu minority community in Pakistan also celebrate the festival of lights. Sindh Inspector General of Police (IGP) Nadeem Baloch had this week directed the police to make extra-ordinary security arrangements for Diwali falling on November 3.

According to media reports, he asked the authorities to prepare a security plan for the safety of the temples as well as the worshippers and VIPs at the provincial, districts and zone levels. He has ordered strict vigil on borders with Sindh especially tri-junction of Sindh, Punjab and Balochistan by setting up check posts and blockades.

He also appealed to the people to immediately inform the police if they spot any suspected material and objects in the proximity of the temples and other public places. Sindh is home to most of Pakistan's small Hindu community, which numbers about 2 million among a population of roughly 180 million.

PTI

Happy Birthday Aishwarya Rai Bachchan

Happy Birthday Aishwarya Rai Bachchan

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan celebrates her 40th birthday today . She came into limelight when she won the title of Miss World and then started her Bollywood journey.

 After gaining critical acclaim for her performances she married with Abhishek Bachchan ,Two of them have a daughter Aradhya Bachchan .

 Hubby dear has set up a party for his wife with close friends and afmily at home today .

We  Wish the Gorgeous lady Many Happy Returns of the day .

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