Computers taking recess (a break or interruption in the continuity of a work or action) is on the rise. Look at today’s headlines… “Facebook applications being added to profiles without users’ knowledge,” “Markets Plunge, Then Stage a Rebound,” “Google Calendar Crashes for Most Users,” all blamed on computer glitches, “fat finger entry,” or general software malfunctions. Have we become so reliant on technology that common sense gets thrown out with the bath water?
A very dear friend once told me, “you need to know how to do the transaction with pencil and paper… all that a computer does is make you ‘mess’ [cleaned up for publication] up faster!” There sure is a whole lot of truth in that statement, particularly after reviewing today’s headlines.
So who was at fault? The person who programmed the system, or the person who provided faulty data to the programmer? Personally, one of my favorite sayings… “I’ve never made a bad decision; but, I have certainly been given some BAD data in which I have made my decision!”
There is another thought… like a naughty child, these events allow corporations to push the boudaries until caught, at which time they quickly apologize and cite system malfunctions. Something to think about. 
