Jesus people, this is a device to listen to music on. Anyone who would pay $400 for a 'walkman' is a loser and deserves to be fleeced. Just because Apple markets and sells it does not make it the 'deal of the century' or innovative. In light of that, if the product was within the warranty guidelines so be it; if not, buy a new one.
Here goes my karma but what the hell. Kiss my ass. Don't speak for me and definately don't speak for other Americans. Speak for yourself on why you're not a proud American. That said, dial 1-888-eat-shit to lodge a complaint. Saddam's capture notwithstanding.
And when's the last time you tried to train a 55 year old in anything new? It's tough, frustrating and usually irrevelent because they don't REALLY want that 'new fangled thing'. Crap, my father wanted a new PC to do some hobby work and STILL gets pissed trying to open the damn program (double-click). The holidays are such fun.
Yes, you're right. Our economy would be much better off without managers. I vote for the toothless janitor working at the Saturn plant in TN to speak for me on my future interests and that of the company and co-workers. Who will we blame after that?
Why does everyone keep referring to programming as 'art'? Art, by definition, is abstract...even music (try to define a sound). Programming and information are tangibles that have a definite outline and structure. These structures are subject to error where 'art' is not (look at Andy W. for that one).
I believe the poster meant regardless of the area your degree is in. When individuals go that high to achieve an advanced education they generally tend to be pretty attentive to their actions and the results. I'm not saying that all PhD's have good managerial or business sense but I would also side with that person over an IT major from Penn State. Just because you graduate does not mean you're good. Being exceptional is going above and beyond. Obviously I'm speaking strictly about people who have these 'skillsets' and are willing to apply them appropriately.
Man, I love this 'brand new shitty economy' theory. Did it ever occur to you that any new economic 'laws' that get passed take anywhere from 3-5 years to have FULL economic impact on the nation? Reagan got blamed for a recession started by economic policies set forth by the Carter administration; George senior rode high because of Reagan and along comes Bill. He gets all the credit of economic policies set forth well before him and in his last 2 years of office losses interest in the job because he gets caught with an intern. Great, just what we need. A president who doesn't give a shit anymore because of scandal and the lack of re-election thoughts. Enter 2000: Dubbya is now working off the coat tails of a prez who didn't give a shit and gave his own brother-in-law a pardon on almost the last day of his elected position. Sounds responsible to me. Say what you will but the Dems are the MOST self serving, irresponsible, arrogant and self righteous people I've ever seen.
You say 'go into management' like it's opening a door. Not so. A GOOD manager not only knows his job better than his subordinates know their own but can motivate, guide and consistently train them to further their knowledge and experience in an enlightened atmosphere. As a manager, I can tell you that I EXPECT my subordinates to learn more than I do; I have my degrees and a plan to move up in the company to the vice presidency level. That said, I also need to take the responsibility to educate and train my successor. Doing anything less would be irresponsible. So, like I said before, it's not just a matter of 'going' into management and that ideology is probably the cause of half the downfalls in your industry.
And what happens when the union is no longer needed? Just like the UAW and AFL-CIO prices will rise under pressure from the union because they have to 'protect' the jobs of the lower 1/3 of their members. That's why the average new car is $15-20,000.00 and Harleys are $15k. I have personally seen union workers in action in several Harley plants and it's a fucking joke. People with no degree, no technical expertise and no teeth making upwards of $40 per hour with OT and BITCHING that the system still sucks. Meanwhile HD charges $15k for a new bike and you have to WAIT to get it! It's only my opinion, but in the grand scheme of things unions, in the long run, only turn out to be bad; at least in America. Unions had their day and were needed....but on a global basis the US cannot compete with the current wage levels from other countries. Especially unions. Harley may be the exception at the moment but they went under to AMF at one point in history and their current stock listing won't hold forever. If it does I'll re-think my position.
America never has any friends.....unless it's financial. I say kiss my ass. You're right on one front though, America should get out. Get out of the international scheme, get out of the finance scheme and definately get out of the military scheme. I sure hope the other countries of the world can get by without American support but if they can't, fuck 'em. Where's OUR support? We helped and gave our democratic injection to no avail.....so die. Live your lives under oppresion and death. So be it. If America's help isn't worthy of your praise then don't take it.
Let's get 2 things straight: 1) Not all Americans are rich and not all Americans are terrorists; 2) Not all Arabs are terrorists. That said, you don't generally see some 'white guy' (timothy mcveigh notwithstanding) traveling down the street with a suitcase bomb willing to sacrifice a hundred people at his whim in the name of allaha. Call it corporate if you want, but at least Americans call a spade a spade at the end of the day. We have never started a holy crusade nor have we based any of our conflicts in religion. This whole 'jihad' thing is a joke and all it does is spark tension where it's not needed. You can laugh all you want at our election system but it still remains the model for any democratic hopeful society; unless that's what you're afraid of. The only thing that leads to more fighting is rhetoric like yours sparks people's tendency to throw the first stone. Stop. You are NOT enlightened, intelligent or educated....you are just another scab on an unhealed wound that refuses to heal.
Hmmmmm....insightful. I guess I need to try pulling my head out of my ass, although I swear to God I don't know how it got up there; I guess I just wasn't paying attention.
No, it's not the French and Russian's fault...not at all. They just want a piece of the pie after someone else did the dirty work and didn't support the function because they had significant financial interests. Talk about heritage, the legacy left behind on this one will be completely financial; with the exception of US blood that's been spilled. I guess that'll be spun too to make America look like the devil and Saddam a saint. What a shame.
Thank you Mr. Insight. I wasn't aware there was an enlightened person, such as yourself, out there. Now that you've stated your opinion about an entire nation and its people, I clearly see that I'm party to a nation that is nothing but evil and plan to move myself and my family to Iraq. As a matter of fact, under my new found revelation, I don't understand why people of the world even want to be educated by Americans or why they want to live here. I now realize that America is SO evil I'm willing to renounce my citizenship because YOU said so. Thank you...I don't know how I survived this long without you.
No, thank you! Now I'll vote for GWB BECAUSE I'm a hateful moron! It's alway amazing to me how people can generalize when it suits them most. Now I have proof.
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Bull...who nowadays produces a product WITHOUT a replaceable battery? Good marketing; bad product.
Jesus people, this is a device to listen to music on. Anyone who would pay $400 for a 'walkman' is a loser and deserves to be fleeced. Just because Apple markets and sells it does not make it the 'deal of the century' or innovative. In light of that, if the product was within the warranty guidelines so be it; if not, buy a new one.
Doesn't mean it's not their responsibility.
Here goes my karma but what the hell. Kiss my ass. Don't speak for me and definately don't speak for other Americans. Speak for yourself on why you're not a proud American. That said, dial 1-888-eat-shit to lodge a complaint. Saddam's capture notwithstanding.
And when's the last time you tried to train a 55 year old in anything new? It's tough, frustrating and usually irrevelent because they don't REALLY want that 'new fangled thing'. Crap, my father wanted a new PC to do some hobby work and STILL gets pissed trying to open the damn program (double-click). The holidays are such fun.
Yes, you're right. Our economy would be much better off without managers. I vote for the toothless janitor working at the Saturn plant in TN to speak for me on my future interests and that of the company and co-workers. Who will we blame after that?
Why does everyone keep referring to programming as 'art'? Art, by definition, is abstract...even music (try to define a sound). Programming and information are tangibles that have a definite outline and structure. These structures are subject to error where 'art' is not (look at Andy W. for that one).
Was it actually 'India' back then, geographically?
I believe the poster meant regardless of the area your degree is in. When individuals go that high to achieve an advanced education they generally tend to be pretty attentive to their actions and the results. I'm not saying that all PhD's have good managerial or business sense but I would also side with that person over an IT major from Penn State. Just because you graduate does not mean you're good. Being exceptional is going above and beyond. Obviously I'm speaking strictly about people who have these 'skillsets' and are willing to apply them appropriately.
Simple question....how does having an expired visa exactly impact whether or not you're still in the US and working an IT job?
Man, I love this 'brand new shitty economy' theory. Did it ever occur to you that any new economic 'laws' that get passed take anywhere from 3-5 years to have FULL economic impact on the nation? Reagan got blamed for a recession started by economic policies set forth by the Carter administration; George senior rode high because of Reagan and along comes Bill. He gets all the credit of economic policies set forth well before him and in his last 2 years of office losses interest in the job because he gets caught with an intern. Great, just what we need. A president who doesn't give a shit anymore because of scandal and the lack of re-election thoughts. Enter 2000: Dubbya is now working off the coat tails of a prez who didn't give a shit and gave his own brother-in-law a pardon on almost the last day of his elected position. Sounds responsible to me. Say what you will but the Dems are the MOST self serving, irresponsible, arrogant and self righteous people I've ever seen.
You say 'go into management' like it's opening a door. Not so. A GOOD manager not only knows his job better than his subordinates know their own but can motivate, guide and consistently train them to further their knowledge and experience in an enlightened atmosphere. As a manager, I can tell you that I EXPECT my subordinates to learn more than I do; I have my degrees and a plan to move up in the company to the vice presidency level. That said, I also need to take the responsibility to educate and train my successor. Doing anything less would be irresponsible. So, like I said before, it's not just a matter of 'going' into management and that ideology is probably the cause of half the downfalls in your industry.
And what happens when the union is no longer needed? Just like the UAW and AFL-CIO prices will rise under pressure from the union because they have to 'protect' the jobs of the lower 1/3 of their members. That's why the average new car is $15-20,000.00 and Harleys are $15k. I have personally seen union workers in action in several Harley plants and it's a fucking joke. People with no degree, no technical expertise and no teeth making upwards of $40 per hour with OT and BITCHING that the system still sucks. Meanwhile HD charges $15k for a new bike and you have to WAIT to get it! It's only my opinion, but in the grand scheme of things unions, in the long run, only turn out to be bad; at least in America. Unions had their day and were needed....but on a global basis the US cannot compete with the current wage levels from other countries. Especially unions. Harley may be the exception at the moment but they went under to AMF at one point in history and their current stock listing won't hold forever. If it does I'll re-think my position.
Cost of living increase, wow....I haven't even seen one of those in 2 years. My, how I long for that 3-5%.
'Queer Eye for the Straight Sheep'.....I won't watch that one either. Sheesh.
America never has any friends.....unless it's financial. I say kiss my ass. You're right on one front though, America should get out. Get out of the international scheme, get out of the finance scheme and definately get out of the military scheme. I sure hope the other countries of the world can get by without American support but if they can't, fuck 'em. Where's OUR support? We helped and gave our democratic injection to no avail.....so die. Live your lives under oppresion and death. So be it. If America's help isn't worthy of your praise then don't take it.
Let's get 2 things straight: 1) Not all Americans are rich and not all Americans are terrorists; 2) Not all Arabs are terrorists. That said, you don't generally see some 'white guy' (timothy mcveigh notwithstanding) traveling down the street with a suitcase bomb willing to sacrifice a hundred people at his whim in the name of allaha. Call it corporate if you want, but at least Americans call a spade a spade at the end of the day. We have never started a holy crusade nor have we based any of our conflicts in religion. This whole 'jihad' thing is a joke and all it does is spark tension where it's not needed. You can laugh all you want at our election system but it still remains the model for any democratic hopeful society; unless that's what you're afraid of. The only thing that leads to more fighting is rhetoric like yours sparks people's tendency to throw the first stone. Stop. You are NOT enlightened, intelligent or educated....you are just another scab on an unhealed wound that refuses to heal.
Hmmmmm....insightful. I guess I need to try pulling my head out of my ass, although I swear to God I don't know how it got up there; I guess I just wasn't paying attention.
No, it's not the French and Russian's fault...not at all. They just want a piece of the pie after someone else did the dirty work and didn't support the function because they had significant financial interests. Talk about heritage, the legacy left behind on this one will be completely financial; with the exception of US blood that's been spilled. I guess that'll be spun too to make America look like the devil and Saddam a saint. What a shame.
Thank you Mr. Insight. I wasn't aware there was an enlightened person, such as yourself, out there. Now that you've stated your opinion about an entire nation and its people, I clearly see that I'm party to a nation that is nothing but evil and plan to move myself and my family to Iraq. As a matter of fact, under my new found revelation, I don't understand why people of the world even want to be educated by Americans or why they want to live here. I now realize that America is SO evil I'm willing to renounce my citizenship because YOU said so. Thank you...I don't know how I survived this long without you.
The US imports less than 5% of its oil from Iraq. Do some research asshole.
I hope so. And I also hope they include inceredulous quotes like yours so we don't look so 'stupid'.
A guy with a gun surprised that a 12 year old can vote? Shit, isn't that a law wherever it is you come from?
No, thank you! Now I'll vote for GWB BECAUSE I'm a hateful moron! It's alway amazing to me how people can generalize when it suits them most. Now I have proof.
No cause you say. As Austin Powers would say: Riiiigght.