The US Postal Service does not get any money from the federal government and has not since President Nixon made it quasi-private. In fact, they have had to pay back to the fed's billions of dollars for pensions. That's one of the reasons they keep losing money. They actually overpaid by a few hundred million and Congress refuses to return the money.
Are you referring to 'conservatives' as in the well-known political term or as in 'no changes?' Because the political conservatives have been pushing to totally privatize the postal service for many years.
(speaking from a small ent.) We're running "N" right now. If it can be rolled out in a firmware update, we may push for it. But, if worst case, we had to swap out all the AP's and possibly the controllers, then we'll have to wait a while. That wouldn't be cheap.
That's a strawman argument. He didn't write no taxes, he stated an idea that if you raise a tax, someone will find a way to not pay it. (Except for those of us who don't have access to highly paid tax attorneys or accountants.)
But Thailand is still where a huge chunk of consumer goods in the U.S. come from? How are the communists so much worse than monarchist totalitarians?
Communists had a tendency to spread their dogma to other countries whereas monarchists are perfectly happy abusing their own people. Unless, of course, they aspire to abuse everyone such as Mussolini (avoiding H so someone can't sling Godwin's law at me).
But in this case, it's (if a previous post is correct) a bunch of lawyers. I don't think (just guessing here, tho) that it would be that costly for them. Obviously, their time is free so it would appear court costs are all that's left. And I'd guess they'd only have to win one or two of their cases to get their other targets to settle.
Well, they are kind of correct in that the Korean War ended with an armistice and not a peace treaty. Armistice: temporary suspension of hostilities by agreement between the opponents.
I hope you haven't copyrighted "Holy Shit..." cause I'm going use it. That's a great line and can be applied to many companies such as EMC and Cisco. In fact, later today I'm attending a kick-off meeting for our VOIP project with Cisco gear. Now, if I can just get up the guts to use that phrase with the CFO in attendance.
Although I agree with you about the defense contractors, let's also not forget unions (and non-union) employment. Those defense contracts mean jobs for the people back home. And they're going to be mighty PO'ed if they lose their job due to the company not getting that last contract. So, remember, it's not all just money in some corporation's bottom line, there are a lot of jobs depending on those contracts.
But I do agree with the previous posters idea of getting some bucks from defense. Being a big science (and science fiction) fan for over 40 years, I've always considered NASA to be jewel among government departments and one that has paid for itself many times over.
So what did they do with their EMR software? Where I work, the EMR or hospital information system, runs on Windows. Period. Not Linux. Windows. And so we're locked in. The provider's and nurse's documentation is done in MS Word. I keep asking why are we paying $200-$300 a pop for Office when there are free versions out there? Answer - the system only works with MS Word. Swapping EMR's out is not a solution. We're talking upwards of $50M and for a small hospital.
But, I probably won't have to worry about it in a year's time or so. Thanks to Medicare\Medicaid reimbursement rates going down (in some procedures, the payment is less than the cost to provide the service) and ACO and Meaningful Use, small hospitals are finding it difficult to survive. So, when the takeover (around here it's euphemistically referred to as a 'meger') happens I'm sure IT along with a lot of the non-clinical areas will show a reduction in staff.
That's good that you mention the cost to the user. Whether a hybrid or an electric car is the way to go, the cost has got to come down. I drive a '08 Cobalt that I bought new for $14,000(US). They keep hyping the Chevy Volt but there is no way I'm paying around $40K for a new vehicle.
Perhaps in the distant future (no idea how far), all new and used cars will be electric-powered in some way so the cost is equivalent to gas-powered, but until then there is lot of people who couldn't afford a "green car" even if they wished.
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I thought it was the other way around. Bulk subsidizes 1st class. That's what they told me when I worked for them.
The US Postal Service does not get any money from the federal government and has not since President Nixon made it quasi-private. In fact, they have had to pay back to the fed's billions of dollars for pensions. That's one of the reasons they keep losing money. They actually overpaid by a few hundred million and Congress refuses to return the money.
Are you referring to 'conservatives' as in the well-known political term or as in 'no changes?' Because the political conservatives have been pushing to totally privatize the postal service for many years.
(speaking from a small ent.) We're running "N" right now. If it can be rolled out in a firmware update, we may push for it. But, if worst case, we had to swap out all the AP's and possibly the controllers, then we'll have to wait a while. That wouldn't be cheap.
That's a strawman argument. He didn't write no taxes, he stated an idea that if you raise a tax, someone will find a way to not pay it. (Except for those of us who don't have access to highly paid tax attorneys or accountants.)
A lot of people working in the US under a visa program send money home to their families. Should they have to pay that tax, too?
Good point.
Thought Crime.
Similar to Hate Crime. (i.e. we're adding a few years to the sentence because you think you're superior.)
But Thailand is still where a huge chunk of consumer goods in the U.S. come from? How are the communists so much worse than monarchist totalitarians?
Communists had a tendency to spread their dogma to other countries whereas monarchists are perfectly happy abusing their own people. Unless, of course, they aspire to abuse everyone such as Mussolini (avoiding H so someone can't sling Godwin's law at me).
I remember as a kid, Consumer's Power and Detroit Edison built the Ludington Pumped Storage facility which can generate quite a bit of power: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ludington_Pumped_Storage_Power_Plant
Perhaps but it is filed under Entertainment. And what's the matter with a little silliness now and then?
Depends on how big a 'stink' the corp. exec causes. Enron and Global Crossings come to mind.
I work in healthcare also (IT). It may not be of value (PHI) to most people but CMS will fine your company if it gets out.
Nice, 1950's management style you got there. You do realize that threats reduce productivity to the minimum necessary to keep a job?
But in this case, it's (if a previous post is correct) a bunch of lawyers. I don't think (just guessing here, tho) that it would be that costly for them. Obviously, their time is free so it would appear court costs are all that's left. And I'd guess they'd only have to win one or two of their cases to get their other targets to settle.
Well, they are kind of correct in that the Korean War ended with an armistice and not a peace treaty. Armistice: temporary suspension of hostilities by agreement between the opponents.
Was that referring to the US Army designation?
What do you mean? I am just curious and NOT trying to start a debate. I just don't know what you're referring to.
I hope you haven't copyrighted "Holy Shit..." cause I'm going use it. That's a great line and can be applied to many companies such as EMC and Cisco. In fact, later today I'm attending a kick-off meeting for our VOIP project with Cisco gear. Now, if I can just get up the guts to use that phrase with the CFO in attendance.
Love your sig.
Although I agree with you about the defense contractors, let's also not forget unions (and non-union) employment. Those defense contracts mean jobs for the people back home. And they're going to be mighty PO'ed if they lose their job due to the company not getting that last contract. So, remember, it's not all just money in some corporation's bottom line, there are a lot of jobs depending on those contracts. But I do agree with the previous posters idea of getting some bucks from defense. Being a big science (and science fiction) fan for over 40 years, I've always considered NASA to be jewel among government departments and one that has paid for itself many times over.
Not surprising considering his legacy. Of course, Harry Truman wasn't a very popular guy in the Dem party for a while after he left office.
So what did they do with their EMR software? Where I work, the EMR or hospital information system, runs on Windows. Period. Not Linux. Windows. And so we're locked in. The provider's and nurse's documentation is done in MS Word. I keep asking why are we paying $200-$300 a pop for Office when there are free versions out there? Answer - the system only works with MS Word. Swapping EMR's out is not a solution. We're talking upwards of $50M and for a small hospital. But, I probably won't have to worry about it in a year's time or so. Thanks to Medicare\Medicaid reimbursement rates going down (in some procedures, the payment is less than the cost to provide the service) and ACO and Meaningful Use, small hospitals are finding it difficult to survive. So, when the takeover (around here it's euphemistically referred to as a 'meger') happens I'm sure IT along with a lot of the non-clinical areas will show a reduction in staff.
Well, for personal consumption, we have Maple trees in NW Michigan and tap them for maple syrup, too. Some people do sell it, also.
That's good that you mention the cost to the user. Whether a hybrid or an electric car is the way to go, the cost has got to come down. I drive a '08 Cobalt that I bought new for $14,000(US). They keep hyping the Chevy Volt but there is no way I'm paying around $40K for a new vehicle. Perhaps in the distant future (no idea how far), all new and used cars will be electric-powered in some way so the cost is equivalent to gas-powered, but until then there is lot of people who couldn't afford a "green car" even if they wished.