1. Your opinion is not right, even if it is shared by millions of Americans.
2. This country was not founded "under God." It was founded by a group of capitalists, industrialists, farmers, and soldiers seeking political and financial freedom from England.
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof;
3) Clearly, the 1st Amendment prohibits the government from "respecting and establishment of religion"; hence, the government (including all persons acting on behalf of the government) cannot influence a person's religious choice, nor is the government allowed to promote any one religion over any other.
4) It's not "some Buddha." It's just Buddha. And we don't worship him. We are guided by his teachings and his life; in a very similar fashion that Christians are guiding by Christ's teachings and life.
You should take the time to learn about other faiths, so that when you speak of alternate beliefs you a) know more about what you're talking and b) you don't come off sounding condescending and disrespectful.
First, it's called "collection of evidence." That's what lawyers and prosecutors and detectives do for a living.
Second, Good to see that our First Amendment rights are being upheld by the FBI.
A suponea from the FBI in no way affects a person's First Amendment right to free speech. I don't see any mention that the FBI tried to keep any of the reporters' information from publication.
300 million US citizens. About 100,000 know that since 1789, the US has been a Republic, not a Democracy. I thought after the President Election debacle of 2000, more people would know this, but I was wrong.
My first child is due December 5; so you know the first 3 movies my child will enjoy!
I can't wait! Oh man... I remember my Dad and I going to the theatre and seeing Raiders. Boys day out. So much fun. We were both absolutely blown away by the film.
And now I get to enjoy the movies (as they should be seen on DVD!) with my kid(s).:)
The Bush Administration has stated over and over, VERY clearly that the Iraqi people are now "free" to build any government they want and "free" to write laws.
However, recently the Bush Administration has stated that it is unacceptable if the Iraqi people attempt to build an Islamic government (like that in Iran). And, Rosen is "writing" Iraqi law?
Does anyone see the double-standard here?
"You're free, as long as you agree with what we think is best for you."
You have to remember that the majority of Americans actually believe that they "deserve" every job in the world.
19% tariff on all processed log exports
The United States imposes tariffs in order to asure it's native industries high prices for lower quality products. The truth of the matter is the rest of the world can make anything better and cheaper.
How many Ford Explorers are sold outside the US? Not too many since they began to overturn and catch fire.
Americans have a prevailing sense that they are "owed" the American Dream. They have COMPLETELY forgotten that the American Dream is EARNED, not given.
If you want to have a 1950s comfortable standard of living regarding possessions, health care, entertainment, food, etc. you can do so by working far fewer hours than a 1950s human had to.
Did you take the time to figure the % of salary that a home, car, health care, entertainment, food, etc... was in 1950 compared to 2003? I think you'll be sadly surprised to find that a home in 1950 was affordable, as was a car. Today, homes are out of the reach of the majority of Americans, as are a good majority of cars and the ever-popular SUV.
The fact is we work harder and longer today to afford less, than our parents worked in the 50s to afford more.
Modded as Flaimbait? What the hell? Maybe Benzapp didn't use warm and fuzzy language, but he's dead on point.
If you believe that you are living in a dreamworld. Today, the average salary barely gets you an apartment anywhere in the US, save the most backwards of places. In the 1950's, the average salary easily got you a house, a car, and your wife didn't have to work. You have little knowledge of the averages of which you speak. I have no love for the 1950's, but those people had it easy. I will never be able to afford a house, two cars, and 3 kids by the time I am 32. I make well above the average salary.
Truth.
Maybe it's not a truth that is comfortable to hear, but it's reality folks.
LOL. I think there is a bit more to game testing than simply playing the game. Not to mention, playing my favorite game for 12 hours a day 5 days a week would get old, quick.:)
LOL. I like how a comment buried deep within a discussion gets modded down. Hmmm... Michael? Are you abusing your mod points again? Bad Michael. Bad, bad Michael.
Man, FK you know how to attract the negative karma.:)
Is Linux a legitimate solution to school districts facing a financial crunch?
Of course it is: it's free. The only "real" cost that a school district incurs by using Linux is either 1) hiring a Linux educated instructor or 2) training a current instructor. Both options are much less expensive than the Microsoft alternative.
In addition, students are able to install Linux at home at no cost. And with most school districts cutting costs by closing campuses immediately after the final bell, a student with Linux at home is still able to complete projects and even do "outside" projects/exploring.
Maybe a better question is whether or not Linux offers high school students a viable introduction in the world of computer software/science?
While not as "popular" in the business industry as Windows, Linux is still a powerful alternative to Windows. In addition, the source code is OPEN and hence, can be customized, changed, etc... There exists a plethora of educational possibilities in Linux, all of which are controlled by the school, teacher, and student and not a corporation in Redmond.
For example, the DeepSight Threat Management System discovered the Slammer worm hours before it began rapidly propagating. Symantec's DeepSight Threat Management System then delivered timely alerts and procedures, enabling administrators to protect against the attack before their environment was compromised. This combination of comprehensive up-to-the-minute attack data combined with effective solutions, patches, and countermeasures enable corporations to protect information infrastructure while avoiding downtime and lost productivity.
It sounds to me like a Tech Security company trying to boost sales of their new Threat Management System and Alert Services by stretching the truth. And we all know the sales and marketing folks would not blink an eye at fudging facts to sell their products.
Does this mean Symantec had anything to do with the Slammer virus (as Michael alluded to), I don't think so (and honestly to make an accusation like that is just plain ignorant).
It isn't clear to me how Symantec could know, hours in advance, about a worm which took ten minutes to spread throughout the entire Internet, unless they had something to do with its release.
Libel - A false publication, as in writing, print, signs, or pictures, that damages a person's reputation. The act of presenting such material to the public.
Michael, I know you're pretty opinionated and think highly of yourself, but you may want to reconsider posting such statements as it could adversely affect you and your employer.
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You do know that the "original" pledge did not include the two words: under god? It was added in the mid-50s amid the great big Red Threat.
1. Your opinion is not right, even if it is shared by millions of Americans.
2. This country was not founded "under God." It was founded by a group of capitalists, industrialists, farmers, and soldiers seeking political and financial freedom from England.
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof;
3) Clearly, the 1st Amendment prohibits the government from "respecting and establishment of religion"; hence, the government (including all persons acting on behalf of the government) cannot influence a person's religious choice, nor is the government allowed to promote any one religion over any other.
4) It's not "some Buddha." It's just Buddha. And we don't worship him. We are guided by his teachings and his life; in a very similar fashion that Christians are guiding by Christ's teachings and life.
You should take the time to learn about other faiths, so that when you speak of alternate beliefs you a) know more about what you're talking and b) you don't come off sounding condescending and disrespectful.
First, it's called "collection of evidence." That's what lawyers and prosecutors and detectives do for a living.
Second,
Good to see that our First Amendment rights are being upheld by the FBI.
A suponea from the FBI in no way affects a person's First Amendment right to free speech. I don't see any mention that the FBI tried to keep any of the reporters' information from publication.
How this affects anyone outside of India? If Indians want the Yahoo groups back, then they need to takes steps, elect new leaders, etc...
Otherwise, this has little to do with anyone outside of India.
300 million US citizens. About 100,000 know that since 1789, the US has been a Republic, not a Democracy. I thought after the President Election debacle of 2000, more people would know this, but I was wrong.
Now that is a funny comment. Nice.
My first child is due December 5; so you know the first 3 movies my child will enjoy!
:)
I can't wait! Oh man... I remember my Dad and I going to the theatre and seeing Raiders. Boys day out. So much fun. We were both absolutely blown away by the film.
And now I get to enjoy the movies (as they should be seen on DVD!) with my kid(s).
Did I miss something? Did the two Koreas repair their relationship and become one? Or have we used US Tax $dollars to wire up North Korea?
Nuff said.
The Bush Administration has stated over and over, VERY clearly that the Iraqi people are now "free" to build any government they want and "free" to write laws.
However, recently the Bush Administration has stated that it is unacceptable if the Iraqi people attempt to build an Islamic government (like that in Iran). And, Rosen is "writing" Iraqi law?
Does anyone see the double-standard here?
"You're free, as long as you agree with what we think is best for you."
You have to remember that the majority of Americans actually believe that they "deserve" every job in the world.
19% tariff on all processed log exports
The United States imposes tariffs in order to asure it's native industries high prices for lower quality products. The truth of the matter is the rest of the world can make anything better and cheaper.
How many Ford Explorers are sold outside the US? Not too many since they began to overturn and catch fire.
Americans have a prevailing sense that they are "owed" the American Dream. They have COMPLETELY forgotten that the American Dream is EARNED, not given.
System Shock 2 kicks a$$! Oh wait, we already had this discussion... :)
Oh man, FK! You broke the cardinal /. rule: never, ever take M$'s side against the almighty Linus and Linux!
Ok, seriously... modded FK down for asking an honest question? What the hell?
If you want to have a 1950s comfortable standard of living regarding possessions, health care, entertainment, food, etc. you can do so by working far fewer hours than a 1950s human had to.
Did you take the time to figure the % of salary that a home, car, health care, entertainment, food, etc... was in 1950 compared to 2003? I think you'll be sadly surprised to find that a home in 1950 was affordable, as was a car. Today, homes are out of the reach of the majority of Americans, as are a good majority of cars and the ever-popular SUV.
The fact is we work harder and longer today to afford less, than our parents worked in the 50s to afford more.
Modded as Flaimbait? What the hell? Maybe Benzapp didn't use warm and fuzzy language, but he's dead on point.
If you believe that you are living in a dreamworld. Today, the average salary barely gets you an apartment anywhere in the US, save the most backwards of places. In the 1950's, the average salary easily got you a house, a car, and your wife didn't have to work. You have little knowledge of the averages of which you speak. I have no love for the 1950's, but those people had it easy. I will never be able to afford a house, two cars, and 3 kids by the time I am 32. I make well above the average salary.
Truth.
Maybe it's not a truth that is comfortable to hear, but it's reality folks.
LOL. That is just flat out WRONG! Oh man I haven't laughed that hard and that loud in a long time. Thank you.
Now that IS funny.
LOL. I think there is a bit more to game testing than simply playing the game. Not to mention, playing my favorite game for 12 hours a day 5 days a week would get old, quick. :)
my Mac SE30 is still running strong. Bought it new in 1989. Never had a single component fail, never had to repair anything on it.
LOL. Yeah... I figured after my Freshman year at college I'd need a new one, but... it's still going strong.
LOL. I like how a comment buried deep within a discussion gets modded down. Hmmm... Michael? Are you abusing your mod points again? Bad Michael. Bad, bad Michael.
:)
Man, FK you know how to attract the negative karma.
In a response to Smith published at his Website, Microsoft states it doesn't use the information at all.
If MS doesn't use the information, then why collect it in the first place? What a load of...
Is Linux a legitimate solution to school districts facing a financial crunch?
Of course it is: it's free. The only "real" cost that a school district incurs by using Linux is either 1) hiring a Linux educated instructor or 2) training a current instructor. Both options are much less expensive than the Microsoft alternative.
In addition, students are able to install Linux at home at no cost. And with most school districts cutting costs by closing campuses immediately after the final bell, a student with Linux at home is still able to complete projects and even do "outside" projects/exploring.
Maybe a better question is whether or not Linux offers high school students a viable introduction in the world of computer software/science?
While not as "popular" in the business industry as Windows, Linux is still a powerful alternative to Windows. In addition, the source code is OPEN and hence, can be customized, changed, etc... There exists a plethora of educational possibilities in Linux, all of which are controlled by the school, teacher, and student and not a corporation in Redmond.
From the Symantec Web Site:
For example, the DeepSight Threat Management System discovered the Slammer worm hours before it began rapidly propagating. Symantec's DeepSight Threat Management System then delivered timely alerts and procedures, enabling administrators to protect against the attack before their environment was compromised. This combination of comprehensive up-to-the-minute attack data combined with effective solutions, patches, and countermeasures enable corporations to protect information infrastructure while avoiding downtime and lost productivity.
It sounds to me like a Tech Security company trying to boost sales of their new Threat Management System and Alert Services by stretching the truth. And we all know the sales and marketing folks would not blink an eye at fudging facts to sell their products.
Does this mean Symantec had anything to do with the Slammer virus (as Michael alluded to), I don't think so (and honestly to make an accusation like that is just plain ignorant).
Just my take. Now let the negative modding begin.
It isn't clear to me how Symantec could know, hours in advance, about a worm which took ten minutes to spread throughout the entire Internet, unless they had something to do with its release.
Libel - A false publication, as in writing, print, signs, or pictures, that damages a person's reputation. The act of presenting such material to the public.
Michael,
I know you're pretty opinionated and think highly of yourself, but you may want to reconsider posting such statements as it could adversely affect you and your employer.