From the lovely people who brought you tons of emails where you can "click to save the rain forest" there's now a "click to help the relief effort" page as well.
Just visit their site, and sponsors pay.10 to the Red Cross for everyone who "clicks" and presumably sees their ads. (see, banner ads can be good for something!)
It only takes a second and is a cost-free way to help--the least that anyone can do! (The site also has info on other ways to help as well, though)
CHECK IT OUT: http://www.care2.com/relief/
Re:This is why I drive a 4 door 4 cylinder family
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There is nothing wrong with having debt in something like a house.
Going into debt for a car (which is much more easily repossesed, clearly!) Is somewhat more stupid, your house will go up in value if you take care of it, that can't be said for most cars.
Hell, I'm only 20 (almost...) and i'm already starting a life of operating in debt, but i'm trying to do it for worthwhile things...right now it's my computer:)
Sure, i want a car, but i'm not going to think about it until I really NEED it for a job and it can actually help me, instead of pouring money into some flashy thing that's only going to make my life worse.
So, while I may not be as smart *technically* as all those "millionaire" dot-commers in CA, somehow, this article makes me feel a bit brighter!
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yeah...but it can be alot of fun!:)....ummm, i mean, it was just that once...uh, nevermind.
Somehow i'm not buying that the Chinese government is really concerned with kids playing casino games and more concerned that they may become educated by non-government censored new sources. I know all governments sugar-coat their actions, but it'd be nice if they were honest when it's so obvious what they really mean.
"I'm sure this might affect the actor's union one day"
actually, it doesn't really affect SAG (that's Screen Actor's Guild for those of you still thinking it's the "actor's union") because it IS just like a cartoon. Do people really think that this is going to overtake all lead roles?
Seriously, while it may not be the norm of this particular community, i think most people still like being able to see LIVE human characters.
I'm not a guy, but i'm guessing that the Tomb Raider chick isn't quite the same as an hour worth of...i dunno, who do guys like? jennifer aniston?..something like that. And from a girl's point of view, romance movies are a big box office draw every year- and you just don't replace Robert Redford or Freddie Prinz Jr. with a drawing, i don't care how good of a drawing it is.
I remember when i was little always wanting to go into aracades because they looked like so much fun and you could win prizes, but my mom never let me. As i got older and realized how expensive they were and why mom didn't like to let me "stop in" one at the mall, i wasn't quite so fascinated by them.
Overall, i have no real problems with the industry phasing out. It's not like the concept of video games is completely dissapearing altogether, it's not even at a plateau. There are still tons of new directions for the technology and gaming concepts to expand to, as we see everyday.
The only complaint I could possibly come up with is, I won't get any more cool plastic rings (worth three tickets, or so i'm told) from my boyfriend anymore!...'course, maybe he'll go back to buying me real jewelry.... eh, best not get my hopes up.;)
Well, having grown up in a rural area and having very little choice or access to things like cable and internet access, I only hope this means that they won't be afraid to give better service to people in all parts of the country.
Perhaps even expanding cable internet access to us...mmm...cable modem....:)
You're totally right. I'm glad some people are a little more intelligent about things.;)
Further to pick apart what you began, what's with getting all inquisitive about "what sort of precedent will be set"? People have been doing things like this for years, the precedent has been set. If you're using it in a specific way to make money, other people can't. Simple as that.
To help explain it to the simpler folk, Hershey's obviously can't keep me from using the word "kisses" unless i try and sell a chocolate candy with that word, then you better believe they damn well can and will.
I wish this had been posted BEFORE valentine's day. This site makes the stuffed tux from thinkgeek that i got my boyfriend look pretty cheap now, doesn't it?
geez....
I totally agree (sorta) I've always believed that God created the world- but i'll be the first to admit i don't know how.
Who's to say God didn't use evolution to do it? He can do whatever He want's -He's God;)
I must say that i'm very impressed, personally, I had to force myself to not visit nike.com as soon as i read the "build your own sneaker" part. I know how awful their workers' conditions are, but their designs are SO MUCH BETTER than other sneaker companies, and i'm ALL ABOUT having cool shoes.
So far, i've held out and stuck to Reeboks (which also use less-than-ideal conditions, but are much better than Nike) I'm glad to see articles like this, they remind me of why I haven't bought Nikes yet, and hopefully seeing this in the news every so often will help it stick with me next time i'm shopping!
Kudos to all those with the conviction to not buy from the company, and even more support goes out to those who really try and do something about it!
In addition to what everyone else has said, you're forgetting about people who CAN'T use these for reasons of physical disabilities and the like, way to be judgemental of other countries and cultures though, geez, you're almost as bad as an American...oh..uh, nevermind;)
Thanks for the clarification (i was thinking pretty poorly of the school's administration, i feel better now!) I read the article quickly on my way to class....
Part of the reason thet I imagine they're being so picky about this is that the Golden Gate Bridge has a huge draw for such things. They stopped realeasing the number of people who have killed themselved by jumping off of it years ago because they thought it was only encouraging others. Though the number is no doubt much higher than for your average bridge. (There was a special on the History Channel, sorry i don't remember more details)
It's a highly patroled area and the city/police are very concerned with anything that goes on there in general. To simply let them get away with this would no doubt be an insult to the efforts they've made and would encourage a far larger than average number of "copycat" pranks that would endanger many (being that few would be by engineers)
I really don't think that this group researched things well enough to say that they were truly concerned with "safety first". There are pranks, and then there's crimes, things you just have to suck it up and deal with the consequences for once you've done them.
The oddest thing I noticed in the article was the quote from the president of the university, "There's a little bit of a cheer that goes up when you see someone has found a way to put us on the TV and helped raise people's awareness about engineering...I think we all cheer when students do this." I don't know what James Stukel (president of the University of Illinois) would say if some of his students did something like this but I doubt he would encourage others to "cheer"...
I want one! They're adorable, i'd drive it around on my desk and race 'em against other people's!
Course, i'd have to paint them different colors and make little hats for them, too....;)
Agreed. There are just some things people just SHOULD NOT mess with. If the world is meant to be destroyed in a billion years or whatever, maybe we should just accept that, i mean, I'm all for making life better and sustaining the human race and all...but to go as far as trying to move the earth? A little over the top, perhaps...
Re:Went home early that day..
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I was four when the shuttle exploded, I was at a babysitter's (daycare, whatever) whose husband was somewhat involved in the space program. In fact, IF i've been told the story correctly since then, he had been interested in trying to be one of the astronauts on that launch.
In any event, being the responsible sitter that marilyn was, she wanted us to experience the historical moment of a shuttle being launched even at such a young age. I must say I don't remember actually seeing the launch- i think i had chicken pox or something, i was probably scratching sores or coloring a picture-
what i remember was seeing one of the adults whom I most trusted and thought was invincible break down in tears and run out of the room. That really makes an impression on a little kid, I didn't really know what had happened, but i knew it was something big.
I'm glad that i was where i was that day, i'm sure alot of people my age were taking naps or playing legos and simply have to say they aren't old enough to really remember it while I learned alot-not about the space program, exactly-but about history and people and that there are always things around us to learn about and that every day could become a historical moment that you may remember for the rest of your life, if only you're paying attention.
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Perhaps i'm wrong, but i think that's stretching it just a bit.
It seems like a decent law on the surface, but i'm sure there will be plenty of problems with it, as others have mentioned (being framed for it, actually being able to capture someone-it could happen, i suppose)
But you'd be suprised how long 6 months is. I doubt most people feel that promoting their sleazy little porn sites is worth it-and i'm sure it is meant as a deterrent, not so much a "fair" punishment.
I mean, it's not like you are actually being hurt by spam. It's a little annoying and all (and I certainly hate it!), but seriously- you'll live, right?
What i really want to do is spam everyone who sends me unwanted mail, but I haven't figured out a really good way to do that yet....any ideas?;)
Slashdot Mirror
From the lovely people who brought you tons of emails where you can "click to save the rain forest" there's now a "click to help the relief effort" page as well.
.10 to the Red Cross for everyone who "clicks" and presumably sees their ads. (see, banner ads can be good for something!)
Just visit their site, and sponsors pay
It only takes a second and is a cost-free way to help--the least that anyone can do! (The site also has info on other ways to help as well, though)
CHECK IT OUT: http://www.care2.com/relief/
There is nothing wrong with having debt in something like a house.
:)
Going into debt for a car (which is much more easily repossesed, clearly!) Is somewhat more stupid, your house will go up in value if you take care of it, that can't be said for most cars.
Hell, I'm only 20 (almost...) and i'm already starting a life of operating in debt, but i'm trying to do it for worthwhile things...right now it's my computer
Sure, i want a car, but i'm not going to think about it until I really NEED it for a job and it can actually help me, instead of pouring money into some flashy thing that's only going to make my life worse.
So, while I may not be as smart *technically* as all those "millionaire" dot-commers in CA, somehow, this article makes me feel a bit brighter!
yeah...but it can be alot of fun! :)....ummm, i mean, it was just that once...uh, nevermind.
Shouldn't everyone get the chance to decide for themselves whether or not that want to believe "joe-six pack"? maybe not, just an idea...
oops..that was supposed to be "news sources" :)
Somehow i'm not buying that the Chinese government is really concerned with kids playing casino games and more concerned that they may become educated by non-government censored new sources. I know all governments sugar-coat their actions, but it'd be nice if they were honest when it's so obvious what they really mean.
So, i guess the vaccum reference is this guy's way of saying that macs really do suck?
...i couldn't agree more...
"and if they did end up replacing these actors and actresses, I really wouldn't care"
-that's your opinion, and while it may be a valid one, that's not the additude that keeps the bulk of the film industry running.
...ever notice how some people can write a whole lot, and yet, really not say anything....?
"I'm sure this might affect the actor's union one day"
actually, it doesn't really affect SAG (that's Screen Actor's Guild for those of you still thinking it's the "actor's union") because it IS just like a cartoon. Do people really think that this is going to overtake all lead roles?
Seriously, while it may not be the norm of this particular community, i think most people still like being able to see LIVE human characters.
I'm not a guy, but i'm guessing that the Tomb Raider chick isn't quite the same as an hour worth of...i dunno, who do guys like? jennifer aniston?..something like that. And from a girl's point of view, romance movies are a big box office draw every year- and you just don't replace Robert Redford or Freddie Prinz Jr. with a drawing, i don't care how good of a drawing it is.
But that's just my two cents worth...
I remember when i was little always wanting to go into aracades because they looked like so much fun and you could win prizes, but my mom never let me. As i got older and realized how expensive they were and why mom didn't like to let me "stop in" one at the mall, i wasn't quite so fascinated by them. ;)
Overall, i have no real problems with the industry phasing out. It's not like the concept of video games is completely dissapearing altogether, it's not even at a plateau. There are still tons of new directions for the technology and gaming concepts to expand to, as we see everyday.
The only complaint I could possibly come up with is, I won't get any more cool plastic rings (worth three tickets, or so i'm told) from my boyfriend anymore!...'course, maybe he'll go back to buying me real jewelry.... eh, best not get my hopes up.
Well, having grown up in a rural area and having very little choice or access to things like cable and internet access, I only hope this means that they won't be afraid to give better service to people in all parts of the country. :)
Perhaps even expanding cable internet access to us...mmm...cable modem....
...uh, yeah, 'cause that'll work ;)
You're totally right. I'm glad some people are a little more intelligent about things. ;)
Further to pick apart what you began, what's with getting all inquisitive about "what sort of precedent will be set"? People have been doing things like this for years, the precedent has been set. If you're using it in a specific way to make money, other people can't. Simple as that.
To help explain it to the simpler folk, Hershey's obviously can't keep me from using the word "kisses" unless i try and sell a chocolate candy with that word, then you better believe they damn well can and will.
I wish this had been posted BEFORE valentine's day. This site makes the stuffed tux from thinkgeek that i got my boyfriend look pretty cheap now, doesn't it?
geez....
I totally agree (sorta) I've always believed that God created the world- but i'll be the first to admit i don't know how. ;)
Who's to say God didn't use evolution to do it? He can do whatever He want's -He's God
I must say that i'm very impressed, personally, I had to force myself to not visit nike.com as soon as i read the "build your own sneaker" part. I know how awful their workers' conditions are, but their designs are SO MUCH BETTER than other sneaker companies, and i'm ALL ABOUT having cool shoes.
So far, i've held out and stuck to Reeboks (which also use less-than-ideal conditions, but are much better than Nike) I'm glad to see articles like this, they remind me of why I haven't bought Nikes yet, and hopefully seeing this in the news every so often will help it stick with me next time i'm shopping!
Kudos to all those with the conviction to not buy from the company, and even more support goes out to those who really try and do something about it!
Pretty!! :) I want one....
;)
(though, i don't want to be crushed to death like a moron...so maybe i'll pass..)
In addition to what everyone else has said, you're forgetting about people who CAN'T use these for reasons of physical disabilities and the like, way to be judgemental of other countries and cultures though, geez, you're almost as bad as an American...oh..uh, nevermind ;)
Thanks for the clarification (i was thinking pretty poorly of the school's administration, i feel better now!) I read the article quickly on my way to class....
Part of the reason thet I imagine they're being so picky about this is that the Golden Gate Bridge has a huge draw for such things. They stopped realeasing the number of people who have killed themselved by jumping off of it years ago because they thought it was only encouraging others. Though the number is no doubt much higher than for your average bridge. (There was a special on the History Channel, sorry i don't remember more details)
It's a highly patroled area and the city/police are very concerned with anything that goes on there in general. To simply let them get away with this would no doubt be an insult to the efforts they've made and would encourage a far larger than average number of "copycat" pranks that would endanger many (being that few would be by engineers)
I really don't think that this group researched things well enough to say that they were truly concerned with "safety first". There are pranks, and then there's crimes, things you just have to suck it up and deal with the consequences for once you've done them.
The oddest thing I noticed in the article was the quote from the president of the university, "There's a little bit of a cheer that goes up when you see someone has found a way to put us on the TV and helped raise people's awareness about engineering...I think we all cheer when students do this." I don't know what James Stukel (president of the University of Illinois) would say if some of his students did something like this but I doubt he would encourage others to "cheer"...
I want one! They're adorable, i'd drive it around on my desk and race 'em against other people's!
Course, i'd have to paint them different colors and make little hats for them, too....;)
Agreed. There are just some things people just SHOULD NOT mess with. If the world is meant to be destroyed in a billion years or whatever, maybe we should just accept that, i mean, I'm all for making life better and sustaining the human race and all...but to go as far as trying to move the earth? A little over the top, perhaps...
I was four when the shuttle exploded, I was at a babysitter's (daycare, whatever) whose husband was somewhat involved in the space program. In fact, IF i've been told the story correctly since then, he had been interested in trying to be one of the astronauts on that launch.
In any event, being the responsible sitter that marilyn was, she wanted us to experience the historical moment of a shuttle being launched even at such a young age. I must say I don't remember actually seeing the launch- i think i had chicken pox or something, i was probably scratching sores or coloring a picture-
what i remember was seeing one of the adults whom I most trusted and thought was invincible break down in tears and run out of the room. That really makes an impression on a little kid, I didn't really know what had happened, but i knew it was something big.
I'm glad that i was where i was that day, i'm sure alot of people my age were taking naps or playing legos and simply have to say they aren't old enough to really remember it while I learned alot-not about the space program, exactly-but about history and people and that there are always things around us to learn about and that every day could become a historical moment that you may remember for the rest of your life, if only you're paying attention.
Get a life.
Perhaps i'm wrong, but i think that's stretching it just a bit.
;)
It seems like a decent law on the surface, but i'm sure there will be plenty of problems with it, as others have mentioned (being framed for it, actually being able to capture someone-it could happen, i suppose)
But you'd be suprised how long 6 months is. I doubt most people feel that promoting their sleazy little porn sites is worth it-and i'm sure it is meant as a deterrent, not so much a "fair" punishment.
I mean, it's not like you are actually being hurt by spam. It's a little annoying and all (and I certainly hate it!), but seriously- you'll live, right?
What i really want to do is spam everyone who sends me unwanted mail, but I haven't figured out a really good way to do that yet....any ideas?