My school system apparently has enough money to blow over $200 Million on a *single* school which has yet to open. Until they show that they can spend money wisely, I don't believe that they need more money.
The rationale behind Prop 13 is quite sound. People were literally being taxed out of their homes by unrestrained reassesments. By capping at 2% per annum, you can plan for and save for your property tax payment. The theory is that eventually property turns over, and it will be reassessed at that time.
Case in point: my sister-in-law. Has moved 3 times in the past 10 years.
Periodically, there is a call to "revise" Prop 13. Usually by the CA Legislature. Gee, you think they want more money or something?
CMM is in fact the Capability Maturity Model, from the SEI. Here's more info.
There are 5 levels. It's damn near impossible to get a level 5. IBM Federal Systems (later Loral) was certified Level 5. They did shuttle avionics. When I worked for a major defense contractor, it was a huge success when we were certified Level 3.
Look at the source of the article... the LA Times. (Yeah, I know the Reg reported it to, and I'm sure other places did as well). The LA Times is so far up the entertainment industry's ass that they can see it's appendix.
I never trust anything that the Times writes about the entertainment industry (and I live in LA).
Actually, it's debatable if MS owns the word "Windows" in the US. It hasn't been fully tested in court (or did the Lindows case do that?), and many people think that MS may lose said trademark on "Windows" without the preceding "Microsoft", should it ever be tested.
I believe the Lindows court loss was in Europe somewhere.
1. If they cancel it, they cancel it. 2. If it's picked up, it's picked up.
I still think its stupid to waste money like that.
To be honest, I think you're right, it's stupid. But don't get all high an mighty and self-righteous because these people aren't spending money the way *you* think they should.
Peoples families and homes were just washed away in the tsunami, and here you are wasting money on bandwidth so you can post on Slashdot. I'm all for being Geeky but this is quite a sorry act.
It's *THEIR* money and they can spend it however they fucking well please.
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I've seen a sig that reads:
"I am not merely a consumer or a taxpayer. I am a citizen of the United States."
First, making a dirty bomb is very risky because the radioactive material can prove to be as harmful to the terrorist as to the people when detonated.
Hello? You're talking about people who plan suicide missions.
Were it not for /. clearing up the FUD, their stock would probably still be flying high on rampant speculation.
I suspect that GrokLaw has quite a bit to do with it, too...
They're rejected because they aren't dupes! Wait until it's already on the front page, and then submit it!
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This must be Thursday. On thursday we decide to go see MPAA fare.
The problem is that it might be unreasonably burdensome to say "I want a copy of every internal e-mail for the years 1999-2001."
See SCO v. IBM, for details of just such a burdensome fishing expedition that was granted.
Hey Reziac, didn't know you were a GripeLiner too!
My school system apparently has enough money to blow over $200 Million on a *single* school which has yet to open. Until they show that they can spend money wisely, I don't believe that they need more money.
You're full of shit.
My late stepfather was a champion target shooter. My mother-in-law owns several guns.
The rationale behind Prop 13 is quite sound. People were literally being taxed out of their homes by unrestrained reassesments. By capping at 2% per annum, you can plan for and save for your property tax payment. The theory is that eventually property turns over, and it will be reassessed at that time.
Case in point: my sister-in-law. Has moved 3 times in the past 10 years.
Periodically, there is a call to "revise" Prop 13. Usually by the CA Legislature. Gee, you think they want more money or something?
CMM is in fact the Capability Maturity Model, from the SEI.
Here's more info.
There are 5 levels. It's damn near impossible to get a level 5. IBM Federal Systems (later Loral) was certified Level 5. They did shuttle avionics. When I worked for a major defense contractor, it was a huge success when we were certified Level 3.
Look at the source of the article ... the LA Times. (Yeah, I know the Reg reported it to, and I'm sure other places did as well). The LA Times is so far up the entertainment industry's ass that they can see it's appendix.
I never trust anything that the Times writes about the entertainment industry (and I live in LA).
OhmygawdArtistShareisthenewmp3.com could not be found. Please check the name and try again.
Actually, it's debatable if MS owns the word "Windows" in the US. It hasn't been fully tested in court (or did the Lindows case do that?), and many people think that MS may lose said trademark on "Windows" without the preceding "Microsoft", should it ever be tested.
I believe the Lindows court loss was in Europe somewhere.
Its a good thing the MPAA can essentially create legislation at will now.
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You're new here, aren't you?
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Seriously, though, where have you been? There's the NET act, the DMCA, the SSSCA/CBDTPA (luckily not passed), etc...
Not to mention that strong crypto is an armament under ITAR, and therefore the Second Amendment applies.
Their first sale was to SCOX's Blepp, and that's the magic briefcase where he has all the evidence!
1. If they cancel it, they cancel it.
2. If it's picked up, it's picked up.
I still think its stupid to waste money like that.
To be honest, I think you're right, it's stupid. But don't get all high an mighty and self-righteous because these people aren't spending money the way *you* think they should.
Peoples families and homes were just washed away in the tsunami, and here you are wasting money on bandwidth so you can post on Slashdot. I'm all for being Geeky but this is quite a sorry act.
It's *THEIR* money and they can spend it however they fucking well please.
Because in L.A., you can't refer to the nodes as "master" and "slave"!
I'm surprised. I would think that FF's startup would be faster, but the rendering times would be identical -- they both use Gecko.
Actually, Darl may just shut up.
Judge Kimball took official judicial note of the difference between their press releases and their statements in court.
I can understand not RTFA, but at least RTFS (story).
Those with less capacity score low, too, but they tend not to be affected by pressure
Just like donuts.
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