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Too many things could go wrong with a system like that. You could end up with a mullet.

Sounds like the many inappropriate applications of technology to me. I understand the system but it still doesn't answer why it's needed... and poorly designed

I like talking to and cracking jokes with my barber. In addition, he knows exactly what my style of haircut is, does an excellent job, completes the haircut with a full razor trim around the edges, from in front of my ears, to the nape of my neck. And then he holds a mirror behind me to ensure I'm happy with my appearance from the rear. And all that for just $25. I've had $15 haircuts, and they look like $15 haircuts, too. A good haircut makes a good impression on people. I know a lot of older blokes care little about haircuts because they have so little hair left. I've still got a bit of hair, but it is disappearing far too rapidly. I guess I'll have to make a decision in a few years on what to do, when there's little hair left on my head to cut and comb.

The news about the U.S. bases damage, is largely correct. The U.S. military themselves have admitted damage has been incurred at 13 U.S. bases in the Middle East, with DoW damage estimations of around US$800M. There are other reports saying the number of bases seriously damaged is actually 17, and the total repair bill for all the Iranian damage is likely to exceed US$3B - and more importantly, take years to rebuild, simply because of the complexity of the equipment in the bases, and the requirement for a lot of electronic replacements, that are still in short supply from COVID-era restrictions. Even many car manufacturers are taking shortcuts in vehicle manufacturing, and leaving out optional equipment that is electronics-heavy, due to the ongoing chip shortage. What our dopey Tangerine Toddler doesn't understand, is that Taiwan may now even make overtures to China to form an alliance, to prevent a Taiwan-China war. This is because Taiwan is starting to realise that their major ally is no longer a reliable ally - and is likely incapable of protecting/supporting Taiwan in the event of a Chinese aggressive military move on them. If that alliance happens, China will then control the majority of the worlds cutting-edge chip manufacturing, and give Trump and his sycophants another dose of heartburn, because America still hasn't got any local chip manufacturing sorted yet. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cddq7j48p35o https://defencesecurityasia.com/en/us-bases-uninhabitable-iran-missile-strikes-centcom-force-posture-2026-war/

The booth is in the middle of the mall on the upper level of Forest Hill Chase. It is operated by a number of Asian ladies, two on duty (two chairs) at a time. You choose the type of haircut you want by tapping on a screen displaying the various types and prices. You insert the notes in the slot and a docket is produced. The docket contains a sequence number. An illuminated sign displays the number of the last customer to enter. eg. My docket said 237. The sign said 232. There are a number of seats outside the booth with the customers no 233, 234, 235, and 236 seated waiting their turn. The Asian ladies don't handle any cash, and the type of haircut you want is printed on the ticket, so conversation is not required. It's quick, efficient, and $10 cheaper than any of the other hairdressers in the shopping centre.