They could give Vivendi $4 billion and assume $2 billion of Vivendi's debt. I assume that the debts are Vivendi's and would not be wholloy alocated to universal music alone.
Amendment IV
The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized
Amendment V
No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service in time of War or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offence to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation.
Honest question. It seems that searches are allowed so long as their is reasonable cause, and a Warrant. And holding someone for offenses in case of conflict is allowed as well. How does that Patriot Act differ? I can't find a decent comparison between precedent based on Amend IV + V and Patriot Act. Unfortunately, much of the analysis seems to contain hyperbole without fact.
No he did not. Spending went up every year during Clinton's term. Federal outlays by year (in millions of dollars):
1992 - 1,381,655
1993 - 1,409,489
1994 - 1,461,877
1995 - 1,515,802
1996 - 1,560,535
1997 - 1,601,250
1998 - 1,652,585
1999 - 1,701,891
2000 - 1,788,773
Under Saddam:
-Disappeared Iraqi Persons - 250,000 to 290,000 people
-Campaigns against Kurds 100,000 killed
-Iraqis fleeing the country 3-4 million (many of which I am sure came to the US)
SOURCE: Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International
I had a tangerine iMac for about 3 years. Bought it for $1200 with free printer. Sold it for $600. Worked great. I mostly used for making movies, photoshop (dig photography), programming classes, internet, music, and an occasional game.
Now have a PPC 967mhz with Superdrive. It kicks ass, and I expect it to last a few years.
Not all union situations end up badly or are all unions completely corrupt, but there is evidence that many union members get screwed regularly by union management. The net effect may not be positive for union members. Unions may suggest what appear to be sound solutions to IT workers concerns, but execution is another story. Plus there is the fact that you don't make 100% of your own decisions anymore. Many decisions are made by union bosses and your peers as a group. The mob mentality can be a whole different dynamic.
Additionally, unions have helped destroy entire industries and drive those jobs overseas by not being flexible with work productivity rules. Steel comes to mind. Another example, a union crew at Southwest Airlines turns around 10 planes in a day compared to a union crew at USAirways that turns around 3. No wonder why USAirways is in Bankruptcy.
Some unions have squandered member pensions or other money through corruption, which occurs too frequently for organizations that tend to demonize everyone not on their side. Textbook Examples:
If the tech industry goes heavy union, then many jobs may go overseas. This is because unions come with too many headaches. Unions are using the visa issue only to gain members and power by preying on people's fears.
"For $1000 I can get a $200 Walmart PC that will run circles around an imac performance wise"
Where do I start? Does that $200 PC come with iDVD? That piece of software alone is extremely important to the performance of my computer. It is the best free DVD software package I have seen, and reviews back up this assertion.. I can get a quality DVD setup faster because of the better user interface in iDVD than other software. To me this is an important part of the "performance" equation iDVD is free with Superdrive Macs). Same goes for iMovie (Free), which is arguably the best consumer editing software out there. Again, I get work done fast, and produce the quality that I want. Another nice feature is that OS X is UNIX based - nice feature for travel with my laptop (yes I could load Linux, but why go through the extra trouble when it is all in one neat package). The development software (free) is really cool too.
Performance is not just chip speed, but software quality and other features. Also for certain tasks like Video, Apple supplies some of the best software there is (Final Cut Pro), and it won't run on a Wal Mart PC.
Here in Baltimore, in a small # of cases, advanced high school kids get to take programming classes at the local Community College. Can be a nice way to go.
"In fact, Thomas Edison himself was a big proponent of the use of movies in schools"
Yes, I remember being in school in the late 70's and 80's watching those woefully outdated propaganda films from the 1950's. They are the same movies that the Simpson's make fun of. My favorites were the movies that showed the use of the Civil Defense barrels stockpiled in the basement.
Computers are meaningless if you cannot read well, or are at least proficient in Algebra (I had to seriously brush up on my own because the public schools I went to did not emphasize math). For all those that say Math is useless (I used to be one), or I'll never use this stuff - they are dead wrong. Higher paying jobs do involve a solid understanding of numbers. If you lose 50% you need a 100% gain to break even.
I wonder how many schools that rely on computers even have programming classes. Plus, the computers may be sucking money away from budgets to get more updated text books.
No Mac OS X version. Plus it was not digital music lover friendly, they started to come around though. Just give me a service like eMusic with a better library. Hell I'd even wait two months after new stuff comes out before they post it for downloading.
is that math doesn't matter. I hear and see parents say it all the time. I will never use that stuff (I may have said it once or twice in high school)! I say bah. Many of the best paying jobs involve math at a level higher than simple addition and subtraction.
Nevertheless, just trying to learn and understand math/numbers helps develop the mind.
"For some time this confused me, then I tried clicking on a link provided in an e-mail that was sent to me to confirm my order. Well, they did not tell me this on the website, but clicking that link authenticated me to listen to the tracks"
No actually I am paying. Digital costs more than the non-digital service. Why? Cause you get extras like like being able to order PPV without making a phone call. So I am paying something extra, whether just renting the box or not.
I have Comcast digital cable. I tried to order a movie last night, but it would not order. I called and got the "we will send a tech out in a week" crap. I asked the rep why I should pay $80 a month for digital cable when the movie ordering system never works. Well the woman on the other end of the line said I don't pay for the movie unless I order it. I had to explain to her that I do pay for digital cable so I have the ability to order a movie when I want.
Needless to say the attitude of many companies these days is all wrong. Making you view popup ads. Trying to blame product shortcomings on the consumer etc. Well, I am cancelling my Digital cable, and I will not visit sites with obnoxious popup strategies.
If you want to do well in business, don't piss on your cutomers or potential customers.
He should have taken a percentage of movie revenues or receipts. Can't manipulate that number as easily as profits. Indeed bad contract negotiation. He is not the only one to be screwed by this. This is a regular Hollywood practice.
There's unlimited supply
And there is no reason why
I tell you it was all a frame
They only did it 'cos of fame
Who?
E.M.I. E.M.I. E.M.I.
Too many people had the suss
Too many people support us
Un unlimited amount
Too many outlets in and out
Who?
E.M.I E.M.I E.M.I
And sir and friends are crucified
A day they wished that we had died
We are an addition
We are ruled by none
Never ever never
And you thought that we were faking
That we were all just money making
You do not believe we're for real
Or you would lose your cheap appeal?
Don't judge a book just by the cover
Unless you cover just another
And blind acceptance is a sign
Of stupid fools who stand in line
Like
E.M.I E.M.I E.M.I
Unlimted edition
With an unlimited supply
That was the only reason
We all had to say goodbye
Unlimited supply (E.M.I)
There is no reason why (E.M.I)
I tell you it was all a frame (E.M.I)
They only did it 'cos of fame (E.M.I)
I do not need the pressure (E.M.I)
I can't stand those useless fools (E.M.I)
Unlimited supply (E.M.I)
Hello E.M.I
Goodbye A & M
I use Mac OS X. The software that Comcast has is incredibly buggy for Mac OS. I refused to install it. I just signed the docs for the cable guy (as if I even needed him to come do the installation in the first place).
As least for me, I don't think labels are bad, but I do not like the labels trying to make music useless for the end user. I personally don't steal music (I buy my CD's or download them legally from label/band sites). My Mac G4 is my stereo however. I burn many songs to iTunes, which allows me to burn mix cd's, transfer stuff to a portable player, and just play stuff directly from iTunes.
I bet few have any problem with what you have described. Though all the lobbying for restrictive use laws, faulty copy protection that has a goal of preventing me from doing what I described above, is what makes me want to vomit.
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Try Ebay or other stores (e.g small dog electronics) for a used or refurbished one.
I hope somehow emusic gets on board with Apple. The emusic library better meets my tastes. Emusic + Apple makes sense.
Apple's "very small" portion of the market is still millions of people.
Apple won't buy Universal. If they tried MSFT would scoop it up and they have mucho cash to do the job.
Hopefully, a cheaper verison around $200.
They could give Vivendi $4 billion and assume $2 billion of Vivendi's debt. I assume that the debts are Vivendi's and would not be wholloy alocated to universal music alone.
The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized
Amendment V
No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service in time of War or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offence to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation.
Honest question. It seems that searches are allowed so long as their is reasonable cause, and a Warrant. And holding someone for offenses in case of conflict is allowed as well. How does that Patriot Act differ? I can't find a decent comparison between precedent based on Amend IV + V and Patriot Act. Unfortunately, much of the analysis seems to contain hyperbole without fact.
No he did not. Spending went up every year during Clinton's term. Federal outlays by year (in millions of dollars):
1992 - 1,381,655
1993 - 1,409,489
1994 - 1,461,877
1995 - 1,515,802
1996 - 1,560,535
1997 - 1,601,250
1998 - 1,652,585
1999 - 1,701,891
2000 - 1,788,773
-Disappeared Iraqi Persons - 250,000 to 290,000 people
-Campaigns against Kurds 100,000 killed
-Iraqis fleeing the country 3-4 million (many of which I am sure came to the US)
SOURCE: Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International
Frack Lucifer and frack the cylons.
I had a tangerine iMac for about 3 years. Bought it for $1200 with free printer. Sold it for $600. Worked great. I mostly used for making movies, photoshop (dig photography), programming classes, internet, music, and an occasional game. Now have a PPC 967mhz with Superdrive. It kicks ass, and I expect it to last a few years.
Additionally, unions have helped destroy entire industries and drive those jobs overseas by not being flexible with work productivity rules. Steel comes to mind. Another example, a union crew at Southwest Airlines turns around 10 planes in a day compared to a union crew at USAirways that turns around 3. No wonder why USAirways is in Bankruptcy.
Some unions have squandered member pensions or other money through corruption, which occurs too frequently for organizations that tend to demonize everyone not on their side. Textbook Examples:
- Here
- Here
- Here
If the tech industry goes heavy union, then many jobs may go overseas. This is because unions come with too many headaches. Unions are using the visa issue only to gain members and power by preying on people's fears."For $1000 I can get a $200 Walmart PC that will run circles around an imac performance wise"
Where do I start? Does that $200 PC come with iDVD? That piece of software alone is extremely important to the performance of my computer. It is the best free DVD software package I have seen, and reviews back up this assertion.. I can get a quality DVD setup faster because of the better user interface in iDVD than other software. To me this is an important part of the "performance" equation iDVD is free with Superdrive Macs). Same goes for iMovie (Free), which is arguably the best consumer editing software out there. Again, I get work done fast, and produce the quality that I want. Another nice feature is that OS X is UNIX based - nice feature for travel with my laptop (yes I could load Linux, but why go through the extra trouble when it is all in one neat package). The development software (free) is really cool too.
Performance is not just chip speed, but software quality and other features. Also for certain tasks like Video, Apple supplies some of the best software there is (Final Cut Pro), and it won't run on a Wal Mart PC.
Here in Baltimore, in a small # of cases, advanced high school kids get to take programming classes at the local Community College. Can be a nice way to go.
Yes, I remember being in school in the late 70's and 80's watching those woefully outdated propaganda films from the 1950's. They are the same movies that the Simpson's make fun of. My favorites were the movies that showed the use of the Civil Defense barrels stockpiled in the basement.
Computers are meaningless if you cannot read well, or are at least proficient in Algebra (I had to seriously brush up on my own because the public schools I went to did not emphasize math). For all those that say Math is useless (I used to be one), or I'll never use this stuff - they are dead wrong. Higher paying jobs do involve a solid understanding of numbers. If you lose 50% you need a 100% gain to break even.
I wonder how many schools that rely on computers even have programming classes. Plus, the computers may be sucking money away from budgets to get more updated text books.
No Mac OS X version. Plus it was not digital music lover friendly, they started to come around though. Just give me a service like eMusic with a better library. Hell I'd even wait two months after new stuff comes out before they post it for downloading.
Nevertheless, just trying to learn and understand math/numbers helps develop the mind.
"For some time this confused me, then I tried clicking on a link provided in an e-mail that was sent to me to confirm my order. Well, they did not tell me this on the website, but clicking that link authenticated me to listen to the tracks"
No actually I am paying. Digital costs more than the non-digital service. Why? Cause you get extras like like being able to order PPV without making a phone call. So I am paying something extra, whether just renting the box or not.
Needless to say the attitude of many companies these days is all wrong. Making you view popup ads. Trying to blame product shortcomings on the consumer etc. Well, I am cancelling my Digital cable, and I will not visit sites with obnoxious popup strategies.
If you want to do well in business, don't piss on your cutomers or potential customers.
He should have taken a percentage of movie revenues or receipts. Can't manipulate that number as easily as profits. Indeed bad contract negotiation. He is not the only one to be screwed by this. This is a regular Hollywood practice.
There's unlimited supply
And there is no reason why
I tell you it was all a frame
They only did it 'cos of fame
Who?
E.M.I. E.M.I. E.M.I.
Too many people had the suss
Too many people support us
Un unlimited amount
Too many outlets in and out
Who?
E.M.I E.M.I E.M.I
And sir and friends are crucified
A day they wished that we had died
We are an addition
We are ruled by none
Never ever never
And you thought that we were faking
That we were all just money making
You do not believe we're for real
Or you would lose your cheap appeal?
Don't judge a book just by the cover
Unless you cover just another
And blind acceptance is a sign
Of stupid fools who stand in line
Like
E.M.I E.M.I E.M.I
Unlimted edition
With an unlimited supply
That was the only reason
We all had to say goodbye
Unlimited supply (E.M.I)
There is no reason why (E.M.I)
I tell you it was all a frame (E.M.I)
They only did it 'cos of fame (E.M.I)
I do not need the pressure (E.M.I)
I can't stand those useless fools (E.M.I)
Unlimited supply (E.M.I)
Hello E.M.I
Goodbye A & M
I use Mac OS X. The software that Comcast has is incredibly buggy for Mac OS. I refused to install it. I just signed the docs for the cable guy (as if I even needed him to come do the installation in the first place).
I bet few have any problem with what you have described. Though all the lobbying for restrictive use laws, faulty copy protection that has a goal of preventing me from doing what I described above, is what makes me want to vomit.