One question though: If a black scholar wrote an article on how to keep the white man's hands out of your pockets, would they also get fired?
Actually...no.
Those exact types of talks are a large part of the seminars they hold annually down here in New Orleans for the Essence Festival they have here every summer.
Well, if indeed it is legal, then there's nothing wrong with it.
I see nothing wrong with playing within the rules to try to benefit yourself as much as possible.
I do it on my personal and business taxes. Nothing even close to underhanded or sneaky, but I have no qualms about trying to use every legal means to reduce my tax burden any way I can.
If they would cut all the deductions, loopholes, etc...and just do simple, flat type taxes...everyone would pay less over all...it would make some that don't pay taxes (people and companies) pay at least a little. And I don't have a problem with that either...everyone should have some skin in the game, even if it is just $1US or 1 Euro if over there.
When did that happen? I've not fired up my PS3 ever since I dropped netflix streaming (didn't want to pay the extra above my BluRay rentals)...but last time I looked Amazon wasn't available on PS3...?!?
That being said, I really don't understand why people would still subscribe to cable TV at all, with all of the alternatives available today. I haven't had a cable TV subscription for about 15 years, yet I still watch all of the "TV" programming that I want.
Because lots of us out there, with $$ paid out for high end HD tv's...aren't satisfied yet with:
The often less that optimal HD signal/compression that streaming offers.
The often dismal choices offered (looking at Netflix)
Lack of live sports on streaming....
I have a Roku...it is fun and convenient when I'm too lazy to run to RedBox or have run out of my Netflix BluRays (I prefer to watch movies and content on the highest possible quality HD which is BR at this time)....I've streamed Netflix from the PS3 in the past (dropped Netflix when they tried charging me extra for streaming)....
It is a nice addition, but it is hardly a replacement for me for my tvs in the house. I find it is still pretty niche as far as appeal, but with work..that 'can' change.
There should be one and only one joke per site on April Fool. The fun is in working out which is the April Fool story. It's not fun having the whole day lost to real news.
I dunno...at least on Slashdot...one day out of 365 for just being silly...is just fine with me.
It isn't like you're gonna miss anything major, all the 'real' stories are still in queue, and will come out after the April Fool's ones.....
If you have an inkling for reproducing or loved ones that will out live you
No...no kids that I know of....
Then again...that's another reason I'm not on Facebook.
:)
I don't want kids....they would seriously interfere with my lifestyle, and drain my bank account. I like the disposable cash I have....I don't want anchors keeping me at home when I want to go out, or travel.
Who in this day in age (and I'm talking about someone on slashdot that asks a question about telecommuting)....cannot afford more than one computer?
Have one for linux..have one for windows.
Hell, what about running VMs? Have windows running on your linux box.....hell, get a mac, and run linux and windows on vms...and have the best of all 3x worlds.
But truth be told many more women are open to being or have been bi than men.
Well, it is different for men and women. Women can experiment, they can dabble, hell, its often been said that most women are only 1 strawberry daquiri away from kissing another chick.
Women, can experiment, and still be considered on the home team.
...just put a switch to turn the gay stuff on/off.
Make it off by default, and anyone that wants it...can flip the switch, so to speak. That way you have a choice to be gay or not...
Wow...the gay community on Slashdot is out in full force I guess...quick mod down to -1...geez, where's the sense of humor?
If not taking it as humor, well, at least it might make some people more comfortable with the game, yet allow those who want more choice in how they want it to reflect 'their world'.
Sure, then we can have switches for everything. It can default to all white male, then switches to add female, black, gay, atheist, muslim, disabled whatever.
The ultimate in customization!!
I thought most people liked more choices and ability to customize here on Slashdot....you're not saying more choices are a bad thing, are you?
Which is why I think the EU and US should institute a 1-child-per-couple policy* to control population. Otherwise come 2050 Mother Nature will be downsizing our population through starvation and suffering. Better we do it ourselves.
Actually, from what I've been reading, it appears that the majority race in most western countries, has been reproducing naturally at these types of lower rates, much smaller families.
It seems to be the newer, poorer immigrants coming into these countries (legally or illegally) that are popping children out like bunnies....
If we all were to severely tighten up and halt immigration....it would alleviate the increase in population in the more established western countries, which use the majority of the worlds finite energy supplies....
Slashdot Mirror
Actually...no.
Those exact types of talks are a large part of the seminars they hold annually down here in New Orleans for the Essence Festival they have here every summer.
Well, aside from car and home purchases....what else is out there that you can negotiate price on?
I can think of some services, but actual things to purchase, I can't really think of anything out there....?
What all purchases do you haggle over price on (services not included)?
Simple, just put the magnet on at night...take it off during the day when at work....
I've been wanting to get some rare earth magnets to play with...hmm...now, maybe I have even more justification?
{BAEG}
Even ATT Uverse??
I see nothing wrong with playing within the rules to try to benefit yourself as much as possible.
I do it on my personal and business taxes. Nothing even close to underhanded or sneaky, but I have no qualms about trying to use every legal means to reduce my tax burden any way I can.
If they would cut all the deductions, loopholes, etc...and just do simple, flat type taxes...everyone would pay less over all...it would make some that don't pay taxes (people and companies) pay at least a little. And I don't have a problem with that either...everyone should have some skin in the game, even if it is just $1US or 1 Euro if over there.
Same thing if you're ever in New Orleans.
Too cool!!!
Hey, thank you VERY much for the info!!
Have a great weekend!
You can get Amazon on PS3 now?!?!?
When did that happen? I've not fired up my PS3 ever since I dropped netflix streaming (didn't want to pay the extra above my BluRay rentals)...but last time I looked Amazon wasn't available on PS3...?!?
Because lots of us out there, with $$ paid out for high end HD tv's...aren't satisfied yet with:
The often less that optimal HD signal/compression that streaming offers.
The often dismal choices offered (looking at Netflix)
Lack of live sports on streaming....
I have a Roku...it is fun and convenient when I'm too lazy to run to RedBox or have run out of my Netflix BluRays (I prefer to watch movies and content on the highest possible quality HD which is BR at this time)....I've streamed Netflix from the PS3 in the past (dropped Netflix when they tried charging me extra for streaming)....
It is a nice addition, but it is hardly a replacement for me for my tvs in the house. I find it is still pretty niche as far as appeal, but with work..that 'can' change.
Wow...where do you live in the US where they offer A la carte cable?
I've never seen it offered anywhere I've been in the US....
Have you listened to Howard Dean even a little lately? I mean, he's kind of the new official Democrat bulldog out there....
Dignity on that side? Really....?
I dunno...at least on Slashdot...one day out of 365 for just being silly...is just fine with me.
It isn't like you're gonna miss anything major, all the 'real' stories are still in queue, and will come out after the April Fool's ones.....
Given that I know the current one, and don't know for 100% sure on the next one...I'll at least take my chances on the next one....
Not gonna be a problem in any part of the US I live in, or want to live in.
That kinda crap won't pass at all in the south.
I really missed that this year....
OMG...no ponies....
No...no kids that I know of....
Then again...that's another reason I'm not on Facebook.
I don't want kids....they would seriously interfere with my lifestyle, and drain my bank account. I like the disposable cash I have....I don't want anchors keeping me at home when I want to go out, or travel.
I'm guessing you are gay...a real straight man...all of us, know this to be one of the true things in life you can set your reality watch by.
Trouble is, no matter how hard you wish it, the majority of people don't believe homosexuality is "normal"....
Fact of life...deal with it...
It isn't like this is something new to you, is it?
Who in this day in age (and I'm talking about someone on slashdot that asks a question about telecommuting)....cannot afford more than one computer?
Have one for linux..have one for windows.
Hell, what about running VMs? Have windows running on your linux box.....hell, get a mac, and run linux and windows on vms...and have the best of all 3x worlds.
Well, it is different for men and women. Women can experiment, they can dabble, hell, its often been said that most women are only 1 strawberry daquiri away from kissing another chick.
Women, can experiment, and still be considered on the home team.
Men? Nope....you suck one cock...and your gay.
Plain and simple.
Wow...the gay community on Slashdot is out in full force I guess...quick mod down to -1...geez, where's the sense of humor?
If not taking it as humor, well, at least it might make some people more comfortable with the game, yet allow those who want more choice in how they want it to reflect 'their world'.
The ultimate in customization!!
I thought most people liked more choices and ability to customize here on Slashdot....you're not saying more choices are a bad thing, are you?
Actually, from what I've been reading, it appears that the majority race in most western countries, has been reproducing naturally at these types of lower rates, much smaller families.
It seems to be the newer, poorer immigrants coming into these countries (legally or illegally) that are popping children out like bunnies....
If we all were to severely tighten up and halt immigration....it would alleviate the increase in population in the more established western countries, which use the majority of the worlds finite energy supplies....
Hey...as long as it happens after I'm dead and gone...what do I care?
As long as I have plenty to enjoy my life with...I'm good with it all....