Oddly, 2 grandparents, a parent and 2 uncles who work in Detroit, not on the line, gives me that opinion. Hearing the way it was and what happened... Detroit dug it's own grave. No need to give them a shovel.
Seeing that they killed the rails, why would they want to build them?
Seriously, Detroit and SE MI used to have trains, cable cars, etc. But they were killed off so that everyone would buy a car.
They wanted to make a world with only cars. They can flounder in the world they made. Let some new business spring up and seize the chance to build. Let the automakers die off.
The internet does not increase taste. It may increase choice, but the tastes of people remain the same. If you appeal to the lowest common denominator you flood the market.
Case in point, warez sites. Troll them for 30 minutes and you'll be hard pressed to NOT find a flood of the same 10 movies, CDs, books etc. Even when stealing the product people do not go for the avant-garde or the art house, they go for the same 10 things that are hot.. NOW. Yes, you can find the other obscure stuff, but you have to dig long and hard for it. And in the end, it's the same very small circle of people that do that. The masses want what they want. It's called MASS APPEAL for a reason.
Dear sir or madame;
You are currently infringing upon a protected named asset; "Rocky Road" ice cream. You are hereby notified to remove any and all uses of a known name, links to it and all other references.
You may, however, re-title the article: "The RIAA's Moose Tracks Ahead" since that name is not copyrighted.
He was, ultimately, in charge. The contract for the people who administered those phones should have clearly stated they were to be cleaned. The buck has to stop with the person whose name is on the check. He didn't have to use any tech to be in charge.
This will only lead to yet another CSI spinoff, CSI: ESO. Of course Jeff Goldblum will have to be the quirky male lead that fascinates us while still making us slightly uncomfortable.
Seriously, they're people. You make it sound like you're some exotic zoo keeper and you need to know what to do when they present their glowing red ass.
Why don't you think: "How would I like to be treated?" With respect, open communication, acknowledgment of work done, incentive for above and beyond... and learn who they are.
The fact that you cared enough to ask is a big step.
Using that logic would clearly negate a bailout of GM, Chrysler and possibly Ford. Ford Execs have willingly taken huge (comparatively) pay cuts. But GM is the worst for fat cats that line their own pockets while taking public assistance. Why should the people give money to an industry that has failed... failed itself, it's employees, it's investors. The only people making money off of cars are the guys at the top.
Sucking off the Federal teat and pulling on people's heart strings does not work for a guy in the street with a sign and it sure as hell should not work for a man wearing a $1k suite and having parties in his Michigan ranch for $1million (Yes GM, YOU).
But in 10 years the Auto industry will be dead. Harvesting the moon and moving into the solar system will happen. The US can either be part of the party or ask for public assistance later on from the colonies on the moon.
Legos in general. With all the various bits out there have them make a Goldberg machine to accomplish a set goal. It's a great way to see cause/effect, logic and think outside the box.
This, again, props up the new trend to say "I/We" are not to blame... "THEY" are! Since when did a parent lose any responsibility to to do the homework and figure out what is or is not best for their child? Since when do we believe EVERYTHING we read?
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Oddly, 2 grandparents, a parent and 2 uncles who work in Detroit, not on the line, gives me that opinion. Hearing the way it was and what happened... Detroit dug it's own grave. No need to give them a shovel.
Seeing that they killed the rails, why would they want to build them?
Seriously, Detroit and SE MI used to have trains, cable cars, etc. But they were killed off so that everyone would buy a car.
They wanted to make a world with only cars. They can flounder in the world they made. Let some new business spring up and seize the chance to build. Let the automakers die off.
The internet does not increase taste. It may increase choice, but the tastes of people remain the same. If you appeal to the lowest common denominator you flood the market.
Case in point, warez sites. Troll them for 30 minutes and you'll be hard pressed to NOT find a flood of the same 10 movies, CDs, books etc. Even when stealing the product people do not go for the avant-garde or the art house, they go for the same 10 things that are hot.. NOW. Yes, you can find the other obscure stuff, but you have to dig long and hard for it. And in the end, it's the same very small circle of people that do that. The masses want what they want. It's called MASS APPEAL for a reason.
I was referring to the post that starts with: "This is why I fucking hate... ." That person has a few unresolved anger management issues.
Wow, someone's world view is being threatened and they're lashing out.
Someone is going to be busy over the holidays!
You nailed it. They'll be suing every ISP they can. '09 the year of the ratbastard!
Obligatory Take Down Notice:
Dear sir or madame;
You are currently infringing upon a protected named asset; "Rocky Road" ice cream. You are hereby notified to remove any and all uses of a known name, links to it and all other references.
You may, however, re-title the article: "The RIAA's Moose Tracks Ahead" since that name is not copyrighted.
Perhaps Google should apply for a bail out too. How hard would it be to just print some extra money?
No, it was an actual mosquito.
1. Never disclose your name.
and/or:
Sell your hack to the highest bidder.
Give your hack to a few friends.
Saturate your hack so everyone has access to it.
Now with an entirely new set of meanings.
Until it gets a duty free shop... it's just a meaningless landing strip.
You know what they say... "Unlucky with meteorites, lucky in love."
Good gross generalisation. I don't hate him, nor do I hate the Republican party. You're the one being an asshole making an assumption such as that.
If he was prepared to run a country you'd expect him to be able to run a campaign.
Please try to put words in someone else's mouth.
He was, ultimately, in charge. The contract for the people who administered those phones should have clearly stated they were to be cleaned. The buck has to stop with the person whose name is on the check. He didn't have to use any tech to be in charge.
Yes this is another fine example of why septuagenarians should not be allowed anywhere near tech.
Incredible showing of people and protest. That % of people rallying behind anything is sure to make a change!
/. doesn't support that tag, pity really.
I'd type in the sarcastic font but
This will only lead to yet another CSI spinoff, CSI: ESO. Of course Jeff Goldblum will have to be the quirky male lead that fascinates us while still making us slightly uncomfortable.
Beer, wine, whiskey and good food.
Seriously, they're people. You make it sound like you're some exotic zoo keeper and you need to know what to do when they present their glowing red ass.
Why don't you think: "How would I like to be treated?" With respect, open communication, acknowledgment of work done, incentive for above and beyond... and learn who they are.
The fact that you cared enough to ask is a big step.
Using that logic would clearly negate a bailout of GM, Chrysler and possibly Ford. Ford Execs have willingly taken huge (comparatively) pay cuts. But GM is the worst for fat cats that line their own pockets while taking public assistance. Why should the people give money to an industry that has failed... failed itself, it's employees, it's investors. The only people making money off of cars are the guys at the top.
Sucking off the Federal teat and pulling on people's heart strings does not work for a guy in the street with a sign and it sure as hell should not work for a man wearing a $1k suite and having parties in his Michigan ranch for $1million (Yes GM, YOU).
But in 10 years the Auto industry will be dead. Harvesting the moon and moving into the solar system will happen. The US can either be part of the party or ask for public assistance later on from the colonies on the moon.
Legos in general. With all the various bits out there have them make a Goldberg machine to accomplish a set goal. It's a great way to see cause/effect, logic and think outside the box.
The Earth and it's inhabitants are killed by inbreeding, living in one mass trailer park and one massive tornado sweeping it clean.
This is obviously the real ending.
This, again, props up the new trend to say "I/We" are not to blame... "THEY" are! Since when did a parent lose any responsibility to to do the homework and figure out what is or is not best for their child? Since when do we believe EVERYTHING we read?
Following that logic, google and it's info tracking is perhaps the greatest art project in history!