The cost of the Iraq War, along with all other DoD-related expenses (including funding the entire military) is small potatoes compared to spending on social programs. If you really want to free up money in the Federal budget, make real cuts to programs like corporate subsidies, personal welfare, Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid and other such programs.
There is always major confusion over the size of the Federal Budget. There are some major categories of spending to consider (the following figure come from the White House Web Site:
1) Mandatory Spending -- This includes things like Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid and "Other". The President has proposed spending in this category of around 1.5 Trillion for 2006. These mandatory spending amounts are NOT funded by your regular income tax. Instead, this money is supposed to be coming from the "FICA" tax lines that are listed on your regular paycheck. And, there spending amounts in Mandatory spending are increasing rather quickly, chances are high that any reduction in Medicare or Social Security Benefits would NOT result in a lessening of your FICA tax.
2) Discretionary Spending -- The largest grouping here is for day to day operations of The Department of Defense and the Department of Homeland Security (this totals about $542 Billion). This category also includes all of "other" departments (Commerce, Education, etc.) and they total about $490 Billion). This gives us about $1.1 Trillion in Discretionary spending. So, between Mandatory and Discretionary Spending, Mandatory is larger.
3) Off-Budget Items -- Of course, there are also a couple of other items that are spending, but are not listed on the official budget of the Federal Government. These include spending for the "War on Terror" (Iraq, Afghanistan) and for "Hurrican Katrina Relief". For Katrina, the President requested about $19.8 Billion in 2006 (on top of the $87 Billion in 2005). For "Terror", the President requested an additional $72.4 Billion in 2006. These off-budget items appear to total about $90 billion.
Don't forget, those Execs each have at least ONE administrative assistant (back in the day, they were called secretaries). Think of David Spade in SNL (the recurring Dick Clark Secretary sketch).
Obviously, all of you just DON'T understand. In order to properly make a recording, not only to you need musicians and a producer; you need lawyers, agents, marketing reps, and dozens of other various hangers on. Without this huge support staff, then how else could you justify charging so much for a recording?
I don't understand why everyone is spelling it "Hawai'i" instead of Hawaii.
That's how the Polynesian natives in Hawai'i spell it. I work with someone that has a "Hawai'i Pacific University" ID-Card holder strapped around their neck, so I see it that way every day (FYI-I live in Pennsylvania).
Actually, not many routes would pass near Hawai'i, unless the plane was flying to or from one of the Islands. Many Trans-Pacific routes take a much more northerly route (those to and from the US, anyway). You may see some US/Aussie routes go near Hawai'i, but those to and from Japan/China/Korea tend to stay way north.
Professor Gilmore said sites where observatories are located, such as the Canary Islands, Hawaii and South America, are also attractive holiday destinations, and likely centres for future air traffic growth.
While there may be problems with future air traffic growth around the world, Hawai'i may not necessarily be involved in those problems. According to this article at CNN Hawai'i is close to capacity. There may or may not be significant growth in air traffic to the islands.
with a climate that is somewhat separate from other continents
Yes, and a climate that happens to include a significant portion of time well below freezing. IANA Astronomer, but temperatures that cold would probably have an impact on the mechanics of a telescope.
Not yet. But, don't forget that most of the IBM folks in the PC division became Lenovo employees after the sale of the PCs. So, for the near future, chances are rather high that your experience with Lenovo won't be much different than your past experience with IBM (at least until all those ex-Big Bluers decide to move on to other employers).
Or so they can sit in class and play online games while the prof is droning on and on?
Why is this necessary?
About 15 minutes ago, I left my weekly project status meeting here at work. About 25% of the attendees are actively USING their laptop in the meeting. A couple of weeks ago, I saw a project leader playing Tetris during this meeting. So, if nothing else, playing games on the laptop in class will prepare the class of 2007 for their future life in the real world.
On the bright side, students will most likley pay less for their laptop than they will for their books.
Yes, but in three years, the laptop will be so old and out of date, they'll have to purchase a new one.
I completed my undergraduate studies 17 years ago, and let me tell you, that Calculus 101 Textbook is STILL providing me with many nights of riveting thrills and spills. I re-read it at least as often as I re-read Lord of the Rings....
But does this indicate that Clinton "spied" on anti-abortion citizens without a warrant?
Here is the DOJ link: http://www.usdoj.gov/crt/crim/tfreppub.htm. While you may disagree with the goal of VAAPCON, the fact is, it appears they were using perfectly legal means (obtaining judicial warrants) to gain the information in order to prosecute people that were breaking the law.
And no, I dont think a dirty conversation is illegal. Period. If you're having problems with your ten year old having dirty phone conversations, then you've definitely got a problem. But a 15 year old? Thats just normal
Maybe I should clarify. I was 15 years old once. If, back when I was 15, I had phone sex with ANOTHER 15 year old, that would be considered normal (although my mother would have been upset with me). I am now 39. If I had phone sex with a teenager today, then that could be considered odd, to say the least. Admittedly, the age limits are a bit random, since some states allow 15 year olds to marry someone over the age of 18.
My point was not to get into a minor pissing match over the legality of teenage sex. My point was simply to remind people that there is a job that a parent has to perform. The parent should be responsible for being aware of what their child is doing on-line. It is not MySpace's responsibility to be the parent.
"Probably" won't cut it. Cite evidence or shut up.
OK, Troll, I'll bite. Your post made me go to the FBI web site. Here is a partial list of what the feds define as "Crimes against Children". Pay attention to Section 2425: http://www.fbi.gov/hq/cid/cac/federal.htm
Online, you're only going to find what you might call "active hunter" paedophiles, ones who go out and seek a child to attack rather than going for the one infront of them.
While the 'distance factor' of MySpace does make it less likely that a child will be assaulted by a lurker, the distance factor also doesn't make MySpace completely safe.
As I posted, the parent should be aware of what their child is doing on-line. It may not prevent them from all dangers, but, it could help the parent spot a dangerous situation.
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There is always major confusion over the size of the Federal Budget. There are some major categories of spending to consider (the following figure come from the White House Web Site:
1) Mandatory Spending -- This includes things like Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid and "Other". The President has proposed spending in this category of around 1.5 Trillion for 2006. These mandatory spending amounts are NOT funded by your regular income tax. Instead, this money is supposed to be coming from the "FICA" tax lines that are listed on your regular paycheck. And, there spending amounts in Mandatory spending are increasing rather quickly, chances are high that any reduction in Medicare or Social Security Benefits would NOT result in a lessening of your FICA tax.
2) Discretionary Spending -- The largest grouping here is for day to day operations of The Department of Defense and the Department of Homeland Security (this totals about $542 Billion). This category also includes all of "other" departments (Commerce, Education, etc.) and they total about $490 Billion). This gives us about $1.1 Trillion in Discretionary spending. So, between Mandatory and Discretionary Spending, Mandatory is larger.
3) Off-Budget Items -- Of course, there are also a couple of other items that are spending, but are not listed on the official budget of the Federal Government. These include spending for the "War on Terror" (Iraq, Afghanistan) and for "Hurrican Katrina Relief". For Katrina, the President requested about $19.8 Billion in 2006 (on top of the $87 Billion in 2005). For "Terror", the President requested an additional $72.4 Billion in 2006. These off-budget items appear to total about $90 billion.
BINGO!!!!
Come on, quit holding back. How do you really feel about her?
Why don't you apply? I hear they are looking to fill at least one position.
Don't forget, those Execs each have at least ONE administrative assistant (back in the day, they were called secretaries). Think of David Spade in SNL (the recurring Dick Clark Secretary sketch).
Obviously, all of you just DON'T understand. In order to properly make a recording, not only to you need musicians and a producer; you need lawyers, agents, marketing reps, and dozens of other various hangers on. Without this huge support staff, then how else could you justify charging so much for a recording?
I can't live without the Abe Vigoda Status extension (FYI -- he's alive as of 8:30am US Eastern Time).
That's how the Polynesian natives in Hawai'i spell it. I work with someone that has a "Hawai'i Pacific University" ID-Card holder strapped around their neck, so I see it that way every day (FYI-I live in Pennsylvania).
Actually, not many routes would pass near Hawai'i, unless the plane was flying to or from one of the Islands. Many Trans-Pacific routes take a much more northerly route (those to and from the US, anyway). You may see some US/Aussie routes go near Hawai'i, but those to and from Japan/China/Korea tend to stay way north.
While there may be problems with future air traffic growth around the world, Hawai'i may not necessarily be involved in those problems. According to this article at CNN Hawai'i is close to capacity. There may or may not be significant growth in air traffic to the islands.
But /. web pages have really cool colors!
Yes, and a climate that happens to include a significant portion of time well below freezing. IANA Astronomer, but temperatures that cold would probably have an impact on the mechanics of a telescope.
I noticed that, as well (for once, I actually READ TFA), I must say, I was impressed to see citations. Kudos to IGN.
You have learned much, young grasshopper.
But my roomate with have that new Lenovo Q46 laptop in three years, I can't be seen carrying that old POS around...
Not yet. But, don't forget that most of the IBM folks in the PC division became Lenovo employees after the sale of the PCs. So, for the near future, chances are rather high that your experience with Lenovo won't be much different than your past experience with IBM (at least until all those ex-Big Bluers decide to move on to other employers).
Why is this necessary?
About 15 minutes ago, I left my weekly project status meeting here at work. About 25% of the attendees are actively USING their laptop in the meeting. A couple of weeks ago, I saw a project leader playing Tetris during this meeting. So, if nothing else, playing games on the laptop in class will prepare the class of 2007 for their future life in the real world.
Yes, but in three years, the laptop will be so old and out of date, they'll have to purchase a new one.
I completed my undergraduate studies 17 years ago, and let me tell you, that Calculus 101 Textbook is STILL providing me with many nights of riveting thrills and spills. I re-read it at least as often as I re-read Lord of the Rings....
So, what your saying is that Vista goes from 'suck' to 'blow' just like Mega Maid?
This isn't news! Now, if it had been Krispy Kreme, THAT would be news...
But does this indicate that Clinton "spied" on anti-abortion citizens without a warrant?
Here is the DOJ link: http://www.usdoj.gov/crt/crim/tfreppub.htm. While you may disagree with the goal of VAAPCON, the fact is, it appears they were using perfectly legal means (obtaining judicial warrants) to gain the information in order to prosecute people that were breaking the law.
That was my point. It is the parent's job to monitor what the child is doing.
Maybe I should clarify. I was 15 years old once. If, back when I was 15, I had phone sex with ANOTHER 15 year old, that would be considered normal (although my mother would have been upset with me). I am now 39. If I had phone sex with a teenager today, then that could be considered odd, to say the least. Admittedly, the age limits are a bit random, since some states allow 15 year olds to marry someone over the age of 18.
My point was not to get into a minor pissing match over the legality of teenage sex. My point was simply to remind people that there is a job that a parent has to perform. The parent should be responsible for being aware of what their child is doing on-line. It is not MySpace's responsibility to be the parent.
"Probably" won't cut it. Cite evidence or shut up. OK, Troll, I'll bite. Your post made me go to the FBI web site. Here is a partial list of what the feds define as "Crimes against Children". Pay attention to Section 2425: http://www.fbi.gov/hq/cid/cac/federal.htm
While the 'distance factor' of MySpace does make it less likely that a child will be assaulted by a lurker, the distance factor also doesn't make MySpace completely safe.
As I posted, the parent should be aware of what their child is doing on-line. It may not prevent them from all dangers, but, it could help the parent spot a dangerous situation.