I wonder what Washington and his lot would be labeled if they did the same today as they did in the 1700's. If that happened today would we remember them in 300 years as heroes or terrorists?
No one would remember them. They would quickly be dealt with as little media coverage and violence as possible. All the while being labeled as some sort of fringe or religious cult. The very next week, nobody would even remember - let alone 300 years from now.
Regardless if he actually wins the Presidency, his nomination is helping to heal a very old wound of the US. Black folks can now look and see that maybe they're not as oppressed as they thought and that, yes, they are a part of our community and they can be President.
White folks are seeing that a Black man may be the one to give the real change they want - at least possibly head us in that direction. I don't know about you, but as a member of the "white establishment", I haven't been treated too well myself: economically, by the Government, Civil Liberties, etc....
Regardless if you agree with his policies or not, I really think that just his nomination and possible election is doing some wonderful things for this country.
As an independent, I am going to have a real hard time this November - I'm a fiscal and Government conservative and a social liberal.
Yes, Silly physicist PhDs doing unneccesary experiments. They could have been told the result of the experiment just by asking a random commenter on Slashdot.:)
If everyone in America knew what was happening there would be a hue and a cry to do something about it, just like with health care or gas prices.
Wait until their bill goes through the roof or they have to pay more for a "faster internet", then you'll start seeing an outcry. They may not notice it from a technical standpoint, but they will notice it when it hits their pocket book in some fashion. And as technology improves, there will be more competition for internet access; which will subsequently lower rates. Even if they live in a monopoly area, they will hear about lower rates somewhere else and start asking questions.
I know plenty of H1B people at MS who are probably getting *better* medical insurance than they had in Canada!
Bullshit.
So stop twisting IBM's words. It's absolutely true - there are plenty of talented students coming out of American schools - but not enough.
Define "enough".
Hi, I'm a CEO of XYZ corp, and there isn't enough great CS grads coming out of Canadian Universities or US Universities. So, I have to go overseas . Prove me wrong.
Get it now?
I know plenty of fellow graduates (Canadians) who are making $100K+ fresh out of college.
Define "plenty".
We're talking top-tier tech workers, not VB script monkeys.
Define "top tier".
I'm the CEO of XYZ corp. there are no top tier CS folks in the Western Hemisphere. I NEED someone with a Ph.D. in CS AND EE AND Physics AND an MBA. They also need to be well rounded. I don't want someone who will spend all their time in school. I want someone who played team sports along with getting those degrees. Who also has some art education too.
Do you get it now?
Just because there aren't enough MIT grads to go around doesn't mean IBM needs to start hiring community college code monkeys.
Why do they need those? IBM does almost exclusively business applications and consulting. A code monkey is mostly what they need.
BTW, you sound like a newbie beemer. Wish you luck if you are - you'll need it. Let's just say that I know - and hopefully, I didn't violate my NDA.
The CS program attendance plummeted at the same time salaries and job security in the field plummeted.
Even then, IBM can't find enough great IT folks out of the bunch left? I mean, now the folks attending are going to be the ones that really want to be there: they're not chasing the $$$. So, they'd be even better!
Note the weasel words she uses - there are not enough great computer-science graduates,...
She never defines "enough" or "great", only that IBM has to go overseas for "enough great" IT folks.
People like her really piss me off. Just wait. IBM will figure out that they need to outsource their HR folks so that they can recruit the locals.
Certain skills still are in strong demand, says Ms. Chota, adding that the company can't find enough qualified graduates with degrees in computer science and those who have knowledge of both business and IT. "In the U.S., unfortunately, there are not enough great computer-science graduates," Ms. Chota says.""
Um excuse me? So, Americans are not good enough for IBM. Even though they go to the same great American universities just like the smarter foreigners.
Unfortunately, it's the most annoying sanctimonious.05%. I don't care when they call it "The UML," so why should it be put their panties all in a wad when someone leaves off the article?
At risk of sounding like someone who's going to turn this thread into an endless tar baby thing....
A bunch of folks pulling out a few thousand at most will not have the effect of a trader losing billions at one shot, if any. That's my point, basically. Otherwise, I'm right with you.
And I promise to stop posting to this thread:) - and I'll concede, that more than likely, I'll read something in the Economist that'll back you up completely (American Laws and everything) and I'll feel like a complete moron; which has happened a few times in the past.
I would like say one thing, I don't get this kind of "conversation" in my daily life and if I'm wrong, I'll sure learn a lot!
I'm aware of bank runs and what they did in the past in the US. Those days are gone. It would have no effect - even on that particular branch. The Bank of New York is a monster mega bank. It has over 100 Billion dollars in assets. This isn't some local yocal bank that Jimmy Stewart runs. And even then, with FDIC insurance, and the current rules for cash reserves, it won't happen. Regulations have been placed here in the US to prevent such a thing happening.
Well, once 4.5 million people have sued them for breaching their privacy through negligence there really isn't much point staying open is there. Or we could have some fun and teach them a lesson the old fashioned way, run on the bank anyone?
It wouldn't work. The Fed and possibly Congress themselves would bail the banks ass out to "protect our financial stability" or some other nonsense.
When you're a big corporate entity in America, you don't have to worry about such trivial things that would put the little guy without the Government connections out of business.
2. You speak of Socialism, not Communism. Communism is a form of government with power centralized to one group or one person - not an economic system. I'd link to Wikipedia, but they're all wrong.
I was wondering about this...now that nVidia wants CPU to loose its importance _and_ they started to cooparate with Via on chipsets for Via CPUs (which perhaps aren't the fastest...but I've hard the latest Isaiah core is quite capable), will we see some kind of merge?
Wouldn't that be great! It's about time that graphics processing, IO, an other things are sent to their own processors. Anyway, wasn't that done before - Amiga?
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Go Go 2nd Amendment!
I wonder what Washington and his lot would be labeled if they did the same today as they did in the 1700's. If that happened today would we remember them in 300 years as heroes or terrorists?
No one would remember them. They would quickly be dealt with as little media coverage and violence as possible. All the while being labeled as some sort of fringe or religious cult. The very next week, nobody would even remember - let alone 300 years from now.
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I may vote for him, myself. Can't choose between Obama and McCain.
Someone needs to tell him about the rich fat cats in the Republican party who like guns and religion. Dick Cheney for one.
White folks are seeing that a Black man may be the one to give the real change they want - at least possibly head us in that direction. I don't know about you, but as a member of the "white establishment", I haven't been treated too well myself: economically, by the Government, Civil Liberties, etc....
Regardless if you agree with his policies or not, I really think that just his nomination and possible election is doing some wonderful things for this country.
As an independent, I am going to have a real hard time this November - I'm a fiscal and Government conservative and a social liberal.
What to do in November?!?!
Why not? This is where I get my IP legal advice!
Ah, the Tooth Fairy or Santa Claus keeps us on the ground.
You forgot the other half. You know, no-KY (it's Hell after all)...
Wait until their bill goes through the roof or they have to pay more for a "faster internet", then you'll start seeing an outcry. They may not notice it from a technical standpoint, but they will notice it when it hits their pocket book in some fashion. And as technology improves, there will be more competition for internet access; which will subsequently lower rates. Even if they live in a monopoly area, they will hear about lower rates somewhere else and start asking questions.
MS' ass is still bleeding from the reaming over Java.
Ooooo, aaahh, dude.....um, yeah. Uh, some folks here are a bit sensitive about that....if you know what I mean....
Baddabump - tchsh.
That was the comic stylings of Gnavpot. He'll be here all week. Be sure to tip your waitress.
Up next, Steve Balmer and his chair act.
I've wondered that myself. So I googled "MMO definition" and this is the best I got: Acronyms
How any of those apply to a television show is beyond this old fart. I guess "Massively Multiplayer Online (gaming)" is the only one that applies?
Ah, English, how I miss thee.
Bullshit.
So stop twisting IBM's words. It's absolutely true - there are plenty of talented students coming out of American schools - but not enough.
Define "enough".
Hi, I'm a CEO of XYZ corp, and there isn't enough great CS grads coming out of Canadian Universities or US Universities. So, I have to go overseas . Prove me wrong.
Get it now?
I know plenty of fellow graduates (Canadians) who are making $100K+ fresh out of college.
Define "plenty".
We're talking top-tier tech workers, not VB script monkeys.
Define "top tier".
I'm the CEO of XYZ corp. there are no top tier CS folks in the Western Hemisphere. I NEED someone with a Ph.D. in CS AND EE AND Physics AND an MBA. They also need to be well rounded. I don't want someone who will spend all their time in school. I want someone who played team sports along with getting those degrees. Who also has some art education too.
Do you get it now?
Just because there aren't enough MIT grads to go around doesn't mean IBM needs to start hiring community college code monkeys.
Why do they need those? IBM does almost exclusively business applications and consulting. A code monkey is mostly what they need.
BTW, you sound like a newbie beemer. Wish you luck if you are - you'll need it. Let's just say that I know - and hopefully, I didn't violate my NDA.
Even then, IBM can't find enough great IT folks out of the bunch left? I mean, now the folks attending are going to be the ones that really want to be there: they're not chasing the $$$. So, they'd be even better!
Note the weasel words she uses - there are not enough great computer-science graduates,...
She never defines "enough" or "great", only that IBM has to go overseas for "enough great" IT folks.
People like her really piss me off. Just wait. IBM will figure out that they need to outsource their HR folks so that they can recruit the locals.
Certain skills still are in strong demand, says Ms. Chota, adding that the company can't find enough qualified graduates with degrees in computer science and those who have knowledge of both business and IT. "In the U.S., unfortunately, there are not enough great computer-science graduates," Ms. Chota says.""
Um excuse me? So, Americans are not good enough for IBM. Even though they go to the same great American universities just like the smarter foreigners.
So, which is it?!?
Already tells you something about the candidates, doesn't it?
Hilary overestimates her bra size?
He said Obmama, not Ron Paul.
BTW, Ron Paul for President!
Spinal Tap's stage background!
You must be new...never mind.
At risk of sounding like someone who's going to turn this thread into an endless tar baby thing....
A bunch of folks pulling out a few thousand at most will not have the effect of a trader losing billions at one shot, if any. That's my point, basically. Otherwise, I'm right with you.
And I promise to stop posting to this thread :) - and I'll concede, that more than likely, I'll read something in the Economist that'll back you up completely (American Laws and everything) and I'll feel like a complete moron; which has happened a few times in the past.
I would like say one thing, I don't get this kind of "conversation" in my daily life and if I'm wrong, I'll sure learn a lot!
Cheers!
This thread was about a run on the bank by the depositors. Two completely different things and I stand by original statement.
I'm aware of bank runs and what they did in the past in the US. Those days are gone. It would have no effect - even on that particular branch. The Bank of New York is a monster mega bank. It has over 100 Billion dollars in assets. This isn't some local yocal bank that Jimmy Stewart runs. And even then, with FDIC insurance, and the current rules for cash reserves, it won't happen. Regulations have been placed here in the US to prevent such a thing happening.
It wouldn't work. The Fed and possibly Congress themselves would bail the banks ass out to "protect our financial stability" or some other nonsense.
When you're a big corporate entity in America, you don't have to worry about such trivial things that would put the little guy without the Government connections out of business.
2. You speak of Socialism, not Communism. Communism is a form of government with power centralized to one group or one person - not an economic system. I'd link to Wikipedia, but they're all wrong.
Wouldn't that be great! It's about time that graphics processing, IO, an other things are sent to their own processors. Anyway, wasn't that done before - Amiga?