These things have never been 'like' the real world. In the real world, I get to use the internet, co-workers, books, notes, etc. on the 'exam'. Personally, I don't care howa student achieves an answer - i'd prefer a resourceful, mediocre programmer over an asshat prima donna master magician awesome dude programmer any day of the week.
What country do you live in? It is certainly not the USA, where, for every thing you ever do, a little mark is made on a credit report or a criminal report, and forever thereafter scrutinized by anyone you might want a loan from, a house from, a job from, etc. TANSTA protection from effective double-jeopardy here, friend. You pay, and you pay some more, and you keep paying, until you die. Then your children pay.
Yes, well then what place would pedantic pricks have in our society, if not to sit around on their perches proclaiming others inferior, using their amazing and great wit?
The condition is usually unknown to the sufferer. That's why some days, I really really wish I were such a sufferer. It is easier to live without knowing, than to know what you are missing.
How about the govt stop allowing these companies to gobble each other up, then later on get their panties in bunches and tear down what they alone have built?
While I would have a hard time killing someone in the context of a war, that same guy comes to my house in the middle of the night, and goes near my children's bedroom, there will be no ifs-, ands- or buts- only a gut reaction which will result in that man unable to walk out of my house -- if he's lucky enough to survive the hail of gun fire.
This is unfortunately how it is the the US of A. I worked somewhere once where Admin staff all got 22 vacation days + 6 personal days + unlimited sick days. We had a guy (let's call him Zippy) who *gasp* actually used all of his vacation time. Guess what? The office was all abuzz every day Zippy took off. Zippy wasn't technically doing anything wrong, but he was 'out' frequently enough that it started to bother his co-workers, and their jealousy caused all sorta problems. Zippy left after enough of this harassment.
Yes, in the United States, one of the perks is your boss often does not understand that sometimes one is more productive after a nice break. Sometimes inspiration doesn't come between 9 and 5.
Wow! This is honestly the first time I have heard someone other than BradleyAndersen say this! Good job! It is fun to point out to people that I, a Caucasian, am in fact, African American.
I think netbooks will 'eventually' be free, in the same respect we get free phones now with wireless plans. I think 'eventually' is in the next year. Comcast ran an ad in my area (Indianapolis) a couple months ago, apparently giving a netbook if one switched plans from, say, AT&T to Comcast. AT&T in my area ran ads recently giving these things for (after, *cough* rebate), something under $100.
This is not insightful. It is a proposition made by a person who clearly does not understand economic theory as well as (s)he may believe (s)he does. In fact, in economic theory, I would argue, it is IMPOSSIBLE to NOT behave rationally.
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These things have never been 'like' the real world. In the real world, I get to use the internet, co-workers, books, notes, etc. on the 'exam'. Personally, I don't care how a student achieves an answer - i'd prefer a resourceful, mediocre programmer over an asshat prima donna master magician awesome dude programmer any day of the week.
This is funny.
What country do you live in? It is certainly not the USA, where, for every thing you ever do, a little mark is made on a credit report or a criminal report, and forever thereafter scrutinized by anyone you might want a loan from, a house from, a job from, etc. TANSTA protection from effective double-jeopardy here, friend. You pay, and you pay some more, and you keep paying, until you die. Then your children pay.
Be happy healthier foods cost less than unhealthy foods anywhere. It certainly is not the case in the USA.
Hear, hear!
awesome++
What is the difference between a 'script' and an 'application'?
why was this modded 'funny'? poster has valid points.
Einstein was a fraud. Look around and see what he did after his marriage to his first wife (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mileva_Einstein) ended.
Yes, well then what place would pedantic pricks have in our society, if not to sit around on their perches proclaiming others inferior, using their amazing and great wit?
The condition is usually unknown to the sufferer. That's why some days, I really really wish I were such a sufferer. It is easier to live without knowing, than to know what you are missing.
So how about we just not allow Steve Jobs to hold any Apple stock?
http://tomayko.com/writings/that-dilbert-cartoon
Why are we all complaining? I did RTFA (shame on me!), and found absolutely zero evidence or sources to back up the author's claims.
How about the govt stop allowing these companies to gobble each other up, then later on get their panties in bunches and tear down what they alone have built?
No Sir!
While I would have a hard time killing someone in the context of a war, that same guy comes to my house in the middle of the night, and goes near my children's bedroom, there will be no ifs-, ands- or buts- only a gut reaction which will result in that man unable to walk out of my house -- if he's lucky enough to survive the hail of gun fire.
Really? Did you have to go there? I think I just vomited in my mouth a lotta bit.
joy >> happiness
wisdom >> intelligence
If you are so lucky as to be able to do in life what brings you joy, then you are living life the right way.
This is unfortunately how it is the the US of A. I worked somewhere once where Admin staff all got 22 vacation days + 6 personal days + unlimited sick days. We had a guy (let's call him Zippy) who *gasp* actually used all of his vacation time. Guess what? The office was all abuzz every day Zippy took off. Zippy wasn't technically doing anything wrong, but he was 'out' frequently enough that it started to bother his co-workers, and their jealousy caused all sorta problems. Zippy left after enough of this harassment.
Yes, in the United States, one of the perks is your boss often does not understand that sometimes one is more productive after a nice break. Sometimes inspiration doesn't come between 9 and 5.
Wow! This is honestly the first time I have heard someone other than BradleyAndersen say this! Good job! It is fun to point out to people that I, a Caucasian, am in fact, African American.
this is fantastic.
Um ... no. Do you have children? 12 year olds, while they may appear to be something they are not quite yet, should have no such access to 'porno'.
I think netbooks will 'eventually' be free, in the same respect we get free phones now with wireless plans. I think 'eventually' is in the next year. Comcast ran an ad in my area (Indianapolis) a couple months ago, apparently giving a netbook if one switched plans from, say, AT&T to Comcast. AT&T in my area ran ads recently giving these things for (after, *cough* rebate), something under $100.
This is not insightful. It is a proposition made by a person who clearly does not understand economic theory as well as (s)he may believe (s)he does. In fact, in economic theory, I would argue, it is IMPOSSIBLE to NOT behave rationally.