I'm confused though... I thought I was supposed to like IBM because they liked Linux and filed lots of patents but promised to never abuse them. Which big, faceless mega-corporation am I supposed to root for now?
Yes, you must extend your child's life by any means necessary. Make sure you spend on EVERY possible long-shot method of eeking out even one more precious second. No price is too steep--other wise you are a terrible parent.
I think this is the way most people think. My sister-in-law recently passed away from brain cancer. Her husband, a normally rational individual, drove six hours and spent $1800 to have some "healer" guy look at her and wave a chicken or something. I objected, not so much because I knew it wouldn't work, but because his money was perpetuating this guy's lifestyle.
His rationale? He was worried that if he didn't do it and she died, he'd spend the rest of his life working out the guilt of "if only I had done this...". Looking at it from that perspective, spending $1800 on what's essentially "mental health insurance" seems quite reasonable.
Personally, I have purchased a brand new homebrew Amiga clone within the last year, and have purchased 2 C64 clones within the last 5 years. I certainly know what it means to enjoy a hobby that the vast majority of people "don't get".
If everybody at every company had their hours and pay cut, their bills remain the same, so the workers' spendable income after covering expenses is either gone or greatly reduced - You have just created a recession.
Perhaps, but everyone will be too relaxed to care.
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punching them in the face with useless WEB 2.0 to boot
I see you're a fan of the new comment system too.
What are the security implications for giving free access to a bubblejet to anybody within a 5 meter radius?
Because then anyone in a 5 mile radius can see your tax returns (or other sensitive documents) when you print them?
Welcome to 21st Century America... get ready for a bumpy ride!
Please don't say "bumpy ride" and "prison" in the same thread...
Maybe your cook sucks?
Wait, what? Never mind, I mis-read that.
Where are your costumers coming from and when are they leaving
How did you know he works as a clown?
"if you buy this software, the price quote doesn't include the 200% additional cost for \"consultants\" to get it to actually run.".
I see you've purchased software from CA...
POOF, Itanium goes down in flames. :(
Don't you mean F00F?
Some say that the day we have combat/war in space is the last day we will enter space because the debris will block exit/entry.
No, because then they'll turn on that magnet thing in Eureka and move all the debris over Oregon.
His grammar and coherence in emails is nowhere near that good.
He said "uniform density", American women tend to be top-heavy.
never read anything longer than your finger held up to the screen.
Which finger?
My computer's not slow, it's just being careful.
Browns come out quite well.
I'm confused though... I thought I was supposed to like IBM because they liked Linux and filed lots of patents but promised to never abuse them. Which big, faceless mega-corporation am I supposed to root for now?
You think India is "third world"?
Let me guess, you're an American, right?
So what is it? Fourth? Fifth? With nearly a third of its population living in poverty, I'd hope they're still developing.
Or the $15500 you invested over 18 years could be worth $2800 as a typical stock investment.
There, fixed that for the new economy.
Yes, you must extend your child's life by any means necessary. Make sure you spend on EVERY possible long-shot method of eeking out even one more precious second. No price is too steep--other wise you are a terrible parent.
I think this is the way most people think. My sister-in-law recently passed away from brain cancer. Her husband, a normally rational individual, drove six hours and spent $1800 to have some "healer" guy look at her and wave a chicken or something. I objected, not so much because I knew it wouldn't work, but because his money was perpetuating this guy's lifestyle.
His rationale? He was worried that if he didn't do it and she died, he'd spend the rest of his life working out the guilt of "if only I had done this...". Looking at it from that perspective, spending $1800 on what's essentially "mental health insurance" seems quite reasonable.
There must be many parents (and soon-to-be parents) here at Slashdot.
You must be new here. Most pregnancies require sex, and this is Slashdot.
In the short term, yes. At great expense. You really think we'll be able to continue to produce food for 7 billion in 20 years?
Sure, I've developed a flat, green substance that can feed everyone.
-- Mr. Soylent
Personally, I have purchased a brand new homebrew Amiga clone within the last year, and have purchased 2 C64 clones within the last 5 years. I certainly know what it means to enjoy a hobby that the vast majority of people "don't get".
How fast were you able to clock the C64 clones?
I swear, Slashdot conversations get more and more solipsistic every day.
That's like putting solipsistic on a pig.
Yes, no/no, yes, yes/yes, and yes. Appliance schematics (and car schematics) are easy to get.
Under!? Over! It's closer and easier to get to!
You obviously do not own a cat.
If everybody at every company had their hours and pay cut, their bills remain the same, so the workers' spendable income after covering expenses is either gone or greatly reduced - You have just created a recession.
Perhaps, but everyone will be too relaxed to care.
Video game addiction: cause of insanity, or symptom?