"As an aside, I was one of the first people to use SMS messaging for my cell phone, rather than voice mail (ie an operator takes your call and transcribes it)"
You can do that?? please share! I hate voicemail and would love to get this feature for my cell!
"50 cents every year is better than 3 dollars every 10 years."
That depends, if you are GE how do you know that Joe Consumer will buy a GE bulb everytime? If you are the retailer how do you know Joe Consumer will come to your store every time. Even if he does though the net present value of the future cash flows of $0.50 per year for ten years discounted 4% (quite a modest rate by anyones standards, I get more on my ING Savings account) is $4.06. Now I agree with other people in this thread who say that they havn't really seen CFL bulbs priced too much under $5. Using that figure the NPV of $5 every 10 years is $4.81. Even using your stated figure if your NPV is $2.88. Meaning that if you miss out on around 3 sales out of 10 then your NPV is actually lower then if you took the $3 today. Remember this is with only a 4% discount rate.
That's because you [i]Think[/i] unlike the majority of people. I too have all CFL's and don't run anything aside from my fridge and computer(it's a vice) during the day or when I'm asleep(well I've got an alarmclock but you get the point). Point is by *thinking* about my energy usage I've managed to cut my usage by around 15-20%. It's good to see other people not mindlessly living their lives, but planning out their future.
"Me, I just used the common sense test and determined the movie would suck since there was no real plot or story line. The title gives away everything about the movie, so what's there to see other than some lame special effects and overhyped brand name actors? Please people, don't let this happen again. Use the internet for information, find out which movies are destined to suck, and DON'T SEE THEM!"
See I really liked it simply because of the fact that there wasn't a "real plot or story line." Most of the movies that have come out recently that have tried to have a real plot/story line have sucked (in my opinion). I kinda enjoyed the fact that it didn't:)
Hey I'm just waiting for the exchange rate to be just right so that I can order tons of canadian pennys pay for stuff with them, return the items for american dollars, then rinse and repeat:)
nobody every checks to see if it's an american or canadian penny!
"I agree that the government (federal government specifically) has way to much control and power, but at the same time I see the value in simple social government programs that can provide (relative) safety, health and human services, and help use to avoid "tragedy of commons" situations."
Don't get me wrong, I'm not arguing with you, and I agree fully. I *like* having men in missle silos protecting me. I like the police, Fire and EMS staff that could save my rear someday. I like educating the future so that someone will be around to pay *my* social security (if I have to pay into it then you can be *&^& sure that I'm going to make my kids!) I was just clarifing that point that it's kinda relative and personal belief/opinion, ya know?
"If we give up some freedoms we can have a government operated police force that can help protect the community. If we keep those freedoms then we are responsible for policing the community"
That was exactly my point. Some people view it as an encumberance, some as freedom.
"Myself, I usually vote Libertarian when I have the choice, because for some reason I, as well as a handful of other people, have the ability to see that both the Republicans and the Democrats are screwing us over."
That is exactly my stance too. It's like you took the words right out of my mouth, uncanny. Eitherway I see both parties as just tring to seperate me from my money, one party does it one way, the other party does it another way. Same crap, different method.
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"As an aside, I was one of the first people to use SMS messaging for my cell phone, rather than voice mail (ie an operator takes your call and transcribes it)"
You can do that?? please share! I hate voicemail and would love to get this feature for my cell!
Hey, I just wanted to let you know you forgot to attach the TPS cover sheet.
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Did you get that memo? I'll be sure to get you another one
http://www.google.com/search?q=TPS+report+pdf&sta
Heh, good luck with that encrypted audio cd ;) (hint they are not encrypted)
two people are not breaking into the record companies computers to get the music.
"50 cents every year is better than 3 dollars every 10 years."
That depends, if you are GE how do you know that Joe Consumer will buy a GE bulb everytime? If you are the retailer how do you know Joe Consumer will come to your store every time. Even if he does though the net present value of the future cash flows of $0.50 per year for ten years discounted 4% (quite a modest rate by anyones standards, I get more on my ING Savings account) is $4.06. Now I agree with other people in this thread who say that they havn't really seen CFL bulbs priced too much under $5. Using that figure the NPV of $5 every 10 years is $4.81. Even using your stated figure if your NPV is $2.88. Meaning that if you miss out on around 3 sales out of 10 then your NPV is actually lower then if you took the $3 today. Remember this is with only a 4% discount rate.
That's because you [i]Think[/i] unlike the majority of people. I too have all CFL's and don't run anything aside from my fridge and computer(it's a vice) during the day or when I'm asleep(well I've got an alarmclock but you get the point). Point is by *thinking* about my energy usage I've managed to cut my usage by around 15-20%. It's good to see other people not mindlessly living their lives, but planning out their future.
I've seen a couple of those...the only one I could find/dig up was this. You can get it from vontage, or order direct from UT Starcom
http://www.utstar.com/Solutions/Handsets/WiFi/
I'd like to second this comment, I'm 22, don't have one yet, but I want those dang kids off my lawn!
(seriously though, I agree with you)
Your not telling me you actually believe that whole "fall of the Soviet Union" tripe are you?
*puts tinfoil hat back on
"When black people yell at a screen it is annoying and when white people yell it is somehow ironic and fun. Wonderful."
What??? Where in the world did you pull that one from? Seems like your the one who was stuck up on race here man.
"Me, I just used the common sense test and determined the movie would suck since there was no real plot or story line. The title gives away everything about the movie, so what's there to see other than some lame special effects and overhyped brand name actors? Please people, don't let this happen again. Use the internet for information, find out which movies are destined to suck, and DON'T SEE THEM!"
:)
See I really liked it simply because of the fact that there wasn't a "real plot or story line." Most of the movies that have come out recently that have tried to have a real plot/story line have sucked (in my opinion). I kinda enjoyed the fact that it didn't
I think you underestimate the environmentalists ;)
Hey I'm just waiting for the exchange rate to be just right so that I can order tons of canadian pennys pay for stuff with them, return the items for american dollars, then rinse and repeat :)
nobody every checks to see if it's an american or canadian penny!
Reminds me of an idea I had to sell to those honda boys and their civics....a "Cold air intake that uses your your A/C for even colder air"
Somebody *would* buy it
Until you adjust for inflation and find out that what we pay for gas is still less then the inflation adjusted price during the 70's oil crisis.
Does anyone know if she floats???
Dang you Ben-Gay!!
No
"I agree that the government (federal government specifically) has way to much control and power, but at the same time I see the value in simple social government programs that can provide (relative) safety, health and human services, and help use to avoid "tragedy of commons" situations."
Don't get me wrong, I'm not arguing with you, and I agree fully. I *like* having men in missle silos protecting me. I like the police, Fire and EMS staff that could save my rear someday. I like educating the future so that someone will be around to pay *my* social security (if I have to pay into it then you can be *&^& sure that I'm going to make my kids!) I was just clarifing that point that it's kinda relative and personal belief/opinion, ya know?
"If we give up some freedoms we can have a government operated police force that can help protect the community. If we keep those freedoms then we are responsible for policing the community"
That was exactly my point. Some people view it as an encumberance, some as freedom.
Thank you for making my day just a little bit brighter!
What you are suggesting is like a Saab made by an american company!
oh wait....
Seriously though, who thought the 9-2x was a good idea??
That all depends on whether you see said responsibility as an encumberance, or freedom.
"Myself, I usually vote Libertarian when I have the choice, because for some reason I, as well as a handful of other people, have the ability to see that both the Republicans and the Democrats are screwing us over."
That is exactly my stance too. It's like you took the words right out of my mouth, uncanny. Eitherway I see both parties as just tring to seperate me from my money, one party does it one way, the other party does it another way. Same crap, different method.
Sounds like those people who upgrade every part of the car except the VIN plate ;)
or the apple menu ;)
(think System 7 Era)