BarCodE

[~Serpent~]

What are barcodes?

Barcodes, of course, are those ever-familiar "bars" and "numbers" on virtually everything. In 1973, "Mr. Barcode" (or is it Mrs. Barcode?) quietly strolled into our world. In just over 25 years, Mr. Barcode has literally taken over the world. Now there's a barcode for virtually everything. There's short barcodes, and tall barcodes. There's skinny barcodes and fat barcodes. There's postal barcodes and international barcodes. There's 2-D barcodes. And there's even barcodes for the humble "bumble-bee". From letters, to cokes, from fishes to smokes - it's "clothed" with friendly "Mr. Barcode".

As someone truthfully said, "If it exists, bar code it".

The primary barcode used in the United States is the UPC (Universal Product Code) barcode. The UPC is also the "original" barcode. The UPC was designed for the grocery industry. Because of the large number of items normally "checked-out" at the grocery store, a method was needed to speed up and eliminate "human" cashier errors. In 1973, the UPC barcode was born.

To the average person, the barcode looks confusing and complex, but to a "bar-coded" friendly computer, it's actually very simple.

Anatomy of a Barcode:

http://www.av1611.org/666/images/barcode2a.gif


3 Guard Bars: There are "3 guard bars". They are located at the beginning, middle and end. The beginning and ending guard bars are encoded as a "bar-space-bar" or 101. The middle guard bar is encoded as "space-bar-space-bar-space" or 01010. The guard bars "tell" the computer-scanner when the manufacturer and product code begin and end. For example, when the computer-scanner reads the first "101" or guard bar, the computer knows the next series of numbers is either the manufacturer or product code. And when the computer reads the "01010" or middle guard bar, the computer knows another number is coming. The 3 guard bars are also the supposedly "666" hidden in the barcode (we'll look at this in detail later). The 3 guard bars are highlighted with a green box on the "Anatomy of a Barcode".

Also, the first guard bar scanned is used by the computer to calculate the "width" of one unit.

Manufacturer Code: This is a five digit number specifically assigned to the manufacturer of the product. The manufacturer codes are maintained and assigned by the Uniform Code Council (UCC). Every product the manufacturer makes, carries the same manufacturer code. For example, the manufacturer code for Kellogg's is 38000. Every product Kellogg makes carries 38000 as the manufacturer code in the bar code. The manufacturer code is yellow on the "Anatomy of a Barcode".

Product Code: The product code is a five digit number that the manufacturer assigns for a particular product. Every different product and every different packaging or size, gets a unique product code. For instance, a 16oz bottle of coke gets a different product code than a 24 oz bottle of coke. For example: Kellogg's 13.5 oz Rice Krispies barcode is 38000 90530 ? the 38000 is the manufacturer code for Kellogg and the 90530 is the product code for 13.5oz Rice Krispies. Kellogg's 16oz Mini-Wheats is 38000 02720 ? the 38000 is the manufacturer code for Kellogg (the manufacturer never changes for Kellogg products) and the 02720 is the product code for 16oz Mini-Wheats. A manufacturer can have 99,999 unique product codes. The product code is orange on the "Anatomy of a Barcode".

Check digit: Also called the "self-check" digit. The check digit is on the outside right of the bar code. The check digit is an "old-programmer's trick" to validate the other digits (number system character, manufacturer code, and product code) were read correctly. The check digit is red on the "Anatomy of a Barcode".

Is the number 666 "hidden" in the UPC barcode?

One of the most popular and shocking accusations concerning the number "666" is that the number "666" is quietly "hidden" in every UPC barcode. Mary Stewart Relfe's book, "The New Money System 666", published in 1982, is the "pioneer" of the "666 in the UPC barcode" teaching. Relfe's book contains over 50 pages of excellant doumentation on the UPC barcodes. Relfe's discovery is repeated in many publications touching the mark of the beast, within the last fifteen years. Including tracts published by this author.


How to "discover" the "hidden 666 in the UPC barcode".

http://www.av1611.org/666/images/barc666.gif


Example of a UPC barcode containing the number 012345678901:

http://www.indexoftheweb.com/images/Barcode.bmp

Two thin lines are used at the start, middle and end. These are used as dividers so that the decoding device knows when to start and stop reading:

http://www.indexoftheweb.com/images/Barcode2.bmp

All sixes:

http://www.indexoftheweb.com/images/...6666666666.bmp

Diet Coke 24 Pack:

http://www.indexoftheweb.com/images/...4_Pack_red.bmp



source:
http://www.av1611.org/666/barcode.html


Bush announcement on 06/06/06:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=82L3qU33CwY

[Diesel66]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Universal_Product_Code


The UPC code has been cited as a symbol of the Biblical Mark of the Beast, due to the similarity of the guard bars (101 or 01010) to the right code for 6 (1010000) - hence 666.


So similarity is now equal ?

And I dont see anyone getting their heads chopped off for refusing to buy something with a barcode.

[~Serpent~]

Says the resident Christian

101 01010 101

Technically the number is still and always there.

[~Serpent~]

For those interested ( I doubt anyone here is ), 07/07/07 is coming up soon as well

[CandyStripes]

I don't understand the significance of the 666 thing.

[~Serpent~]

Originally Posted by ComputeGat

I don't understand the significance of the 666 thing.

Well from a Christian perspective, it is mentioned in Revelations. Maybe a Christian could post the exact quote. Altho its significance as a number goes much deeper.

[clovely]

You know Procter and Gamble supports the Satanist church too....this barcode stuff was circulating the same time as that urban legend. I know because I grew up in a fundamentalist church that believed this stuff and a lot of other crazy stuff that hasn't panned out either.

[CandyStripes]

Originally Posted by ~Serpent~

Well from a Christian perspective, it is mentioned in Revelations. Maybe a Christian could post the exact quote. Altho its significance as a number goes much deeper.

LOL, thanks, but I meant in relations to the barcode thing.

[Diesel66]

Originally Posted by ComputeGat

LOL, thanks, but I meant in relations to the barcode thing.

The number 6 in the bar code looks similar to the front, middle and end bars. They are different codes though.



So the ct is that the makers of the barcode secretly put in a 666 into every barcode. And then they connected it to the part in Revelation where the devil makes us take his mark. Even though that act doesnt happen for years into the End Times and the mark is on the person (tattoo, branding, impant, ???) and anyone who refuses the mark will be executed on the spot.

[~Serpent~]

Originally Posted by Diesel66

The number 6 in the bar code looks similar to the front, middle and end bars. They are different codes though.

They are different codes? As far as the description goes, the 3 double bars found in all barcodes are sixes. But since you're an expert in everything concerning the government, maybe you could elaborate your vagueness.

So the ct is that the makers of the barcode secretly put in a 666 into every barcode. And then they connected it to the part in Revelation where the devil makes us take his mark. Even though that act doesnt happen for years into the End Times and the mark is on the person (tattoo, branding, impant, ???) and anyone who refuses the mark will be executed on the spot.

Thats what Christians believe isn't it?

[~Serpent~]

Originally Posted by ComputeGat

LOL, thanks, but I meant in relations to the barcode thing.

Did you read the article?

What is the official reasoning concerning placing 3 Guard Bars of sixes on all barcodes? All permutations and code variations are within these fixed bars. As to why they chose the double bar 6, I'd also like to know the official explanation because I dont know.


(edit)

101 = 6

3 Guard Bars: There are "3 guard bars". They are located at the beginning, middle and end. The beginning and ending guard bars are encoded as a "bar-space-bar" or 101. The middle guard bar is encoded as "space-bar-space-bar-space" or 01010. The guard bars "tell" the computer-scanner when the manufacturer and product code begin and end. For example, when the computer-scanner reads the first "101" or guard bar, the computer knows the next series of numbers is either the manufacturer or product code. And when the computer reads the "01010" or middle guard bar, the computer knows another number is coming. The 3 guard bars are also the supposedly "666" hidden in the barcode (we'll look at this in detail later). The 3 guard bars are highlighted with a green box on the "Anatomy of a Barcode".


hence,

101 01010 101

[Diesel66]

Originally Posted by ~Serpent~

They are different codes?

Yes.

Left and right = 101
Middle = 01010
6=1010000
plus it changes if they are on the left or right side of the UPC, that is so the computer can read it even if you scan it upside down.

Left half of barcode
http://www.rense.com/1.imagesC/LEFT.gif
Right half of barcode
http://www.rense.com/1.imagesC/RIGHT.gif

notice the 6 on the left side looks nothing like the 6 on the right side.


Dont have to be an expert, just LOOK IT UP and I dont mean at a ct site.

Sorry but these guys arent a reference library. Funny how they were freaking out, sure that Clinton was going to lead the world into Armageddon then he didnt pass any of those laws they are talking about.
http://www.av1611.org/666.html

[~Serpent~]

Originally Posted by Diesel66

Yes.

Left and right = 101
Middle = 01010
6=1010000


Dont have to be an expert, just LOOK IT UP and I dont mean at a ct site.

Sorry but these guys arent a reference library. Funny how they were freaking out, sure that Clinton was going to lead the world into Armageddon then he didnt pass any of those laws they are talking about.
http://www.av1611.org/666.html

Well you believe in Armageddon right? It's almost amusing that you are trying to refute this concept, as it falls perfectly in your theory of End Times.

[US_Ranger]

Mark of the Beast = RFID chip implanted in your body. It's already happening (no fundamentalist) with hospitals for patients to have quicker access to medical attention. They just scan their forearm/hand and it registers all the information needed to go (blood type, allergies, etc)

[Diesel66]

Originally Posted by ~Serpent~

Well you believe in Armageddon right? It's almost amusing that you are trying to refute this concept, as it falls perfectly in your theory of End Times.

Except the mark of the beast is an implant or a tattoo/brand. And it would only take place after 3 plus years of the tribulations. And I dont see anyone who has been beheaded for refusing to buy something with a UPC symbol.


Even if this was the mark of the beast, it would be too late for pretty much anyone reading this since the Bible is clear anyone who takes the mark can not come to God.

OMG I bought a soda and she scanned it, straight to hell I go.

[~Serpent~]

lol @ referring to Rense. I thought you don't goto ct sites. I can imagine you feverently googling "666, barcode refuted". It could go either way. If you want to group the middle bar as 01010 that's fine, It still doesn't change the fact that 101 (6) is evenly spaced within all barcodes.

[~Serpent~]

Originally Posted by Diesel66

Except the mark of the beast is an implant or a tattoo/brand. And it would only take place after 3 plus years of the tribulations. And I dont see anyone who has been beheaded for refusing to buy something with a UPC symbol.

So what is your point? Are you saying the UPC can't become an implant or tattoo?

Even if this was the mark of the beast, it would be too late for pretty much anyone reading this since the Bible is clear anyone who takes the mark can not come to God.

OMG I bought a soda and she scanned it, straight to hell I go.

Hmm, first you say the Bible is clear about taking the mark, then you mock the ideal of buying products which have this "mark". You're really shining again in your logic

[~Serpent~]

Revelation 13:

16 He causes all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and slave, to receive a mark on their right hand or on their foreheads,

17 and that no one may buy or sell except one who has the mark or the name of the beast, or the number of his name.

18 Here is wisdom. Let him who has understanding calculate the number of the beast, for it is the number of a man: His number is 666.

[Diesel66]

Originally Posted by ~Serpent~

So what is your point? Are you saying the UPC can't become an implant or tattoo?



Hmm, first you say the Bible is clear about taking the mark, then you mock the ideal of buying products which have this "mark". You're really shining again in your logic

what the **** ?