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  1. Re:How is that a test? on Is a "Net Zero" Data Center Possible? · · Score: 1

    nope they are going to use the 27000 employees about to be fired to run the bicycles... pay should be about the same as 1 lance armstrong :)

  2. Re:Mostly just false cost savings bullshit on IT Desktop Support To Be Wiped Out Thanks To Cloud Computing · · Score: 1

    this > "however it'll cost more"
    not just from hardware but licensing. so why do it again?

  3. Re:Get a refill.. on Soda Ban May Hit the Big Apple · · Score: 1

    I still drink non diet, sugar(not HFCS) based soda. but typically that's once a month or two thing. moderation does work

  4. Re:Yet another reason.... on Soda Ban May Hit the Big Apple · · Score: 1

    yes... from that job he has?

  5. Re:Yet another reason.... on Soda Ban May Hit the Big Apple · · Score: 4, Funny

    since evolution doesn't exist... i blame god

  6. Re:Yet another reason.... on Soda Ban May Hit the Big Apple · · Score: 1

    and we can have a child bearing license that requires a income to debt ratio, job history, health history?
    o also lets not forget genetic testing ;) for the health of the baby

  7. Re:Get a refill.. on Soda Ban May Hit the Big Apple · · Score: 1

    also as inconsistent as it sounds a lot of people get zero calorie/diet drinks... along with the giant bag of popcorn with fake butter or nachos with plastic cheese.

  8. Re:Oops...forgot the source on IEEE Spectrum Digs Into the Future of Money · · Score: 1

    +1

  9. Re:Cash is making a comeback on IEEE Spectrum Digs Into the Future of Money · · Score: 1

    i am not convinced, try buying a big ticket item with a credit card vs cash...

  10. Re:Cash is making a comeback on IEEE Spectrum Digs Into the Future of Money · · Score: 1

    in CA i have noticed a lot of gas stations will actually give you a discount for using cash or debit Vs credit card. I have started to carry cash once more...

  11. Re:Freedom on IEEE Spectrum Digs Into the Future of Money · · Score: 2

    and we are not talking about actually printing anything... just a bunch of numbers in the cloud... no actual currency.

  12. Re:A new paintjob? on BT Fibre Pulls Out of Chelsea Over Ugly Equipment Cabinets · · Score: 2, Funny

    or a CCTV camera

  13. Re:Second half of the phrase.... on IT Positions Some of the Toughest Jobs To Fill In US · · Score: 1

    non resident H1b taxes are not the same as US citizens/residents (green card). Things may have changed now but when I knew H1B holders (about 10 years ago) they didn't pay... I didn't ask too many questions ( i was pissed off lol, and it didn't seem fair)

  14. Re:A week? on Who's Pirating Game of Thrones, and Why? · · Score: 1

    145 for internet/phone and all channels including hbo/sho/max from comcast

  15. Re:A week? on Who's Pirating Game of Thrones, and Why? · · Score: 1

    but are perfectly willing to steal it...

  16. Re:A week? on Who's Pirating Game of Thrones, and Why? · · Score: 1

    their shows are actually worth watching compared to the free crap on the rest of the TV and no commercials...

  17. Re:A week? on Who's Pirating Game of Thrones, and Why? · · Score: 1

    +1

  18. Re:Patenting an idea is insane on Technicolor Takes Aim At Apple, Samsung, Others for Patent Infringement · · Score: 1

    in other news... monkeys to file suite on humans copying them...

  19. Re:Why homosexualism but not incest? on 'Eco-Anarchists' Targeting Nuclear and Nanotech Workers · · Score: 1

    yes because all women only care about money... btw my wife makes WAYYYY more than me.

  20. Re:Why homosexualism but not incest? on 'Eco-Anarchists' Targeting Nuclear and Nanotech Workers · · Score: 1

    +1 funny

  21. Re:Second half of the phrase.... on IT Positions Some of the Toughest Jobs To Fill In US · · Score: 1

    H1B employees don't pay payroll tax... so take home is higher for same or even less pay. Employer doesn't have to pay payroll taxes including unemployment... it can't be that simple?

  22. Re:Or find someone to slave for low wages on IT Positions Some of the Toughest Jobs To Fill In US · · Score: 1

    not if you want the large refrigerator size cardboard box... you people and their unreasonable wants really irk me :)

  23. Re:Salaries on IT Positions Some of the Toughest Jobs To Fill In US · · Score: 1

    i am willing to pay a penny for correcting "there for" to therefore.

  24. Re:Salaries on IT Positions Some of the Toughest Jobs To Fill In US · · Score: 1

    ummm its called supply and demand.
    I love strawberries
    there for i will pay 5$/#

    in your example you would just stop using computers, and switch to typewriters/abacus whatever than pay some one to manage IT!!

  25. Re:Salaries on IT Positions Some of the Toughest Jobs To Fill In US · · Score: 1

    alcohol also has the desired effect... but that is more social engineering which works for everyone