CNN.com - The price to pay for VIP status - Oct 6, 2004: "The much-hyped radio frequency identification (RFID) technology has found its way into the clubbing scene. CNN reporter Robyn Curnow had her arm micro chipped -- and then unchipped -- in the name of research.

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Hola! Welcome to the Baja VIP club.

My microchip has a barcode and it emits small radio frequency identification (RFID) signals.

The Baja Beach Club can identify me by scanning my upper left arm -- exactly the same way as you would scan a bag of frozen peas at a supermarket."

(Via Schneier on Security.)