How about getting rid of TSA, DHS, and cutting the military spending budget by something meaningful?
Sure, but that would be real, substantial savings and not a mere token gesture.
http://www.ronpaul2012.com/the-issues/ron-paul-plan-to-restore-america/
Take a look at the plan I think you'll see he's giving you what you ask for. TSA is eliminated. DHS and Military Spending cut significantly. $1 Trillion is cut from the budget in the first year and the budget is balanced in the next three.
Putting pictures with the results is a cool touch...however they pictures are not necessarily from the page or even relevant. I looked up my website for my custom woodworking company and there were random images next to my websites results (including a picture of a ben & jerry's container) that didn't come from my site and had nothing to do with the search results either.
I find it stupid that they put a picture with the result even if they have no picture. It's confusing and misleading.
Absolutely right. Energy independence has nothing to do with whether or not you rely on "foreign oil", rather your own individual energy independence. Energy equals power and control. Period. So long as energy comes to you through a metered "pipeline" from a big company there is no such thing as energy independence.
As for the economy. I'm not sure what you are saying exactly but energy independence would truly be good for the economy. If we each had our own energy independence, then there would be more money flowing to and from individuals rather than straight into the the pockets of Big Energy companies.
So while the jury is out on how effective these curtains are, this is the direction that we need to go. I might also add that for true energy independence to occur, an open source attitude needs to be in place in the development of such technology. Otherwise, Big energy companies will still control the alternative technologies which for some coincidental reason will NEVER give whatever metered power we are using a run for it's money.
They don't have to be required to buy it from the bookstore. Odds are, most students will simply buy it from the school bookstore as a matter of convenience. But if they're not required to buy a book for the class then there's no book to buy from anyone including the school book store. So it actually makes plenty of sense.
In that case then, didn't the record company distribute the CD knowing that a percentage of purchasers would upload the content and start that chain reaction?
So, by that logic, isn't it the record company who's ultimately responsible for all the "damages" caused by this chain of illegal distribution?
With most voice activated phone menus I've dealt with you can just say "representative" at any time and it will transfer you to a live person. Only one system actually told me about it. With the others, I just gave it a shot and it worked.
$1-$2, for a rejected application. Much more for an approved one. Credit card companies make several thousand dollars per card issued on average, and 50 bucks is not at all an absurd amount to pay to gain that income. If I were a marketer and I saw that this person was smart enough not to go for the offer for her stated reasons, I would consider it fair to assume that she probably doesn't have horrible credit and would have a good chance of being approved.
It appears that someone fished this woman's application out of the garbage and submitted this anyways, without a signature
That person was most likely the person who was trying to get her to sign up in the first place. They recieve a commission for each application, sometimes up to 50$ a piece. And since the application was submitted through them without an authorized signature, it's called Fraud. That's criminal. People have filed civil suits for less though. Give it a try.
The most important lesson here is that she probably had her social security number on that form, and should have taken it home with her instead of leaving her personal information in a public place. Someone with whose agenda wasn't limited to making a few extra bucks could have used the info to steal her identity.
Or keep an eye on the old ones. You don't want to cancel older accounts, especially if they had a good history b/c that in effect shortens your credit history and lowers your credit score. Be careful not to screw your own credit record while trying to prevent other from doing the same.
...and as an entrepreneur you should have realized that once mp3's starting gaining popularity that the industry was going to face some serious changes, good or bad, and realized that you might have to make some changes too.
You were clearly smart enough to make the changes you needed to in order to grow successful in a different market in the beginning. So when did you get stupid and think that you wouldn't needto continue to change to remain successful. Or was it luck? Were you just fortunate enough to ride the coat-tails of a marketing giant (RIAA) and now follow suit to their downfall for not embracing new technology and making it work for them.
I've ridden up and down on the rollercoaster of small business in the heart of techological advancement and you have to adapt to the conditions you can't control. It's a law of survival. As a small business, the market controls you...you do not control the market. Even the RIAA, one of the biggest marketing bullies out there couldn't and can't control what the masses will spend their money. You keep a daily eye on the market and watch it's every move and adapt as quickly as it does.
You want to fight piracy as a matter of priciple? Do it. But don't whine because you were too stupid to watch out for your own family's interests in the face of the inevitable.
Tell your daughter that the pirates did not bankrupt you...daddy did.
true...but would you rather that you take the money to be used for constructive purposes as well as a military use, or the chance that it will soley be used for destructive development?
...if the scientists don't to develop technology with the Pentagon's Money for fear it will be used for destruction. If they develop the technology otherwise and the pentagon wants to use it for war they will anyway...and still take the credit. So why not take the cash and go with it?
First, because usually about 20% of the tip goes to the bussers and bartenders.
Second, your server is not handling anywhere near 10 tables per hour. There might be two or three peak hours where the majority of the tips are made. But the reality is that that server worked a 10 hour shift and once you average it out.
If you ask me, you're just a cheap, bitter bastard. I'd love to take a snapshot of what you do for a living and and make stupid assumptions as to why you should be paid half what you make now.
Maybe instead of putting the burden on the customer, waiters should organize and demand a LIVING WAGE from their employers.
Right, because unionizing is always the best way to improve the speed and quality of service for the customer.
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How about getting rid of TSA, DHS, and cutting the military spending budget by something meaningful?
Sure, but that would be real, substantial savings and not a mere token gesture.
http://www.ronpaul2012.com/the-issues/ron-paul-plan-to-restore-america/ Take a look at the plan I think you'll see he's giving you what you ask for. TSA is eliminated. DHS and Military Spending cut significantly. $1 Trillion is cut from the budget in the first year and the budget is balanced in the next three.
Putting pictures with the results is a cool touch...however they pictures are not necessarily from the page or even relevant. I looked up my website for my custom woodworking company and there were random images next to my websites results (including a picture of a ben & jerry's container) that didn't come from my site and had nothing to do with the search results either.
I find it stupid that they put a picture with the result even if they have no picture. It's confusing and misleading.
Absolutely right. Energy independence has nothing to do with whether or not you rely on "foreign oil", rather your own individual energy independence. Energy equals power and control. Period. So long as energy comes to you through a metered "pipeline" from a big company there is no such thing as energy independence.
As for the economy. I'm not sure what you are saying exactly but energy independence would truly be good for the economy. If we each had our own energy independence, then there would be more money flowing to and from individuals rather than straight into the the pockets of Big Energy companies.
So while the jury is out on how effective these curtains are, this is the direction that we need to go. I might also add that for true energy independence to occur, an open source attitude needs to be in place in the development of such technology. Otherwise, Big energy companies will still control the alternative technologies which for some coincidental reason will NEVER give whatever metered power we are using a run for it's money.
There are plenty of people on Slashdot who are more than adequately qualified to write university-grade textbooks on various subjects.
They just won't ever get written because they're wasting so much time on Sashdot!
They don't have to be required to buy it from the bookstore. Odds are, most students will simply buy it from the school bookstore as a matter of convenience. But if they're not required to buy a book for the class then there's no book to buy from anyone including the school book store. So it actually makes plenty of sense.
http://www.gnu.org/philosophy/right-to-read.html
In my neighborhood you can get even faster free trash removal by putting a sign up stating "$200 each (or best offer)"
In that case then, didn't the record company distribute the CD knowing that a percentage of purchasers would upload the content and start that chain reaction?
So, by that logic, isn't it the record company who's ultimately responsible for all the "damages" caused by this chain of illegal distribution?
Were you looking for active or passive chips? This is an active chip that is powered by a battery.
With most voice activated phone menus I've dealt with you can just say "representative" at any time and it will transfer you to a live person. Only one system actually told me about it. With the others, I just gave it a shot and it worked.
$1-$2, for a rejected application. Much more for an approved one. Credit card companies make several thousand dollars per card issued on average, and 50 bucks is not at all an absurd amount to pay to gain that income. If I were a marketer and I saw that this person was smart enough not to go for the offer for her stated reasons, I would consider it fair to assume that she probably doesn't have horrible credit and would have a good chance of being approved.
shred and burn. better flame.
It doesn't matter if it's public knowledge. The credit card marketers submitted her application contract without a legally binding signature.
That's fraud. It will only turn the focus on her and nobody will want to hear her story anymore.
It appears that someone fished this woman's application out of the garbage and submitted this anyways, without a signature
That person was most likely the person who was trying to get her to sign up in the first place. They recieve a commission for each application, sometimes up to 50$ a piece. And since the application was submitted through them without an authorized signature, it's called Fraud. That's criminal. People have filed civil suits for less though. Give it a try.
The most important lesson here is that she probably had her social security number on that form, and should have taken it home with her instead of leaving her personal information in a public place. Someone with whose agenda wasn't limited to making a few extra bucks could have used the info to steal her identity.
Or keep an eye on the old ones. You don't want to cancel older accounts, especially if they had a good history b/c that in effect shortens your credit history and lowers your credit score. Be careful not to screw your own credit record while trying to prevent other from doing the same.
written by and starring the infamouse Yahoo Serious?
...and as an entrepreneur you should have realized that once mp3's starting gaining popularity that the industry was going to face some serious changes, good or bad, and realized that you might have to make some changes too.
You were clearly smart enough to make the changes you needed to in order to grow successful in a different market in the beginning. So when did you get stupid and think that you wouldn't needto continue to change to remain successful. Or was it luck? Were you just fortunate enough to ride the coat-tails of a marketing giant (RIAA) and now follow suit to their downfall for not embracing new technology and making it work for them.
I've ridden up and down on the rollercoaster of small business in the heart of techological advancement and you have to adapt to the conditions you can't control. It's a law of survival. As a small business, the market controls you...you do not control the market. Even the RIAA, one of the biggest marketing bullies out there couldn't and can't control what the masses will spend their money. You keep a daily eye on the market and watch it's every move and adapt as quickly as it does.
You want to fight piracy as a matter of priciple? Do it. But don't whine because you were too stupid to watch out for your own family's interests in the face of the inevitable.
Tell your daughter that the pirates did not bankrupt you...daddy did.
true...but would you rather that you take the money to be used for constructive purposes as well as a military use, or the chance that it will soley be used for destructive development?
...if the scientists don't to develop technology with the Pentagon's Money for fear it will be used for destruction. If they develop the technology otherwise and the pentagon wants to use it for war they will anyway...and still take the credit. So why not take the cash and go with it?
Very Carefully.
First, because usually about 20% of the tip goes to the bussers and bartenders.
Second, your server is not handling anywhere near 10 tables per hour. There might be two or three peak hours where the majority of the tips are made. But the reality is that that server worked a 10 hour shift and once you average it out.
If you ask me, you're just a cheap, bitter bastard. I'd love to take a snapshot of what you do for a living and and make stupid assumptions as to why you should be paid half what you make now.
Maybe instead of putting the burden on the customer, waiters should organize and demand a LIVING WAGE from their employers. Right, because unionizing is always the best way to improve the speed and quality of service for the customer.