I always wondered why the color schemes weren't uniform for Google maps. Do Brits have different anthropologized map visualization techniques than New Yorkers? See NYC vs London. Same thing for Microsoft. But it's still completely different, London compared with London. This same spot in London has yellow/orange highways while Google shows them as green.
Wikipedia does not allow "original research" - it wouldn't be a very good place to expose a conspiracy because, right or wrong, the material would be removed.
Still good for the consumer, and in the long run everyone will do better with the savings they reap, creating new and interesting markets.
Technically...
According to economic theory, salaries of people like "description editors" are sunk costs- they are costs that do not increase or decrease in relation to the sales of the books they describe.
Since presumably Amazon is already pricing the product at the optimal point where they can charge the most and still keep a decent volume of sales (see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Economic_equilibrium for more detail), economic theory says that a change in sunk costs ultimately won't make any difference for the consumer (unless the increase in costs is enough to make the company go bankrupt or exit the market - not relevant, however, in this case).
Now an investor, however, would be excited about reducing these costs. But my point is- the consumer isn't going to benefit.
Some critics say gender issues may have affected the experiments. Most of the Harvard field study researchers were young men, likely having privileged backgrounds and certainly having a well-respected education. Most of the Western Electric assembly line workers were young ladies.
Harvard scientists telling 1920's style impressionable young ladies what to do? Yes- I'm pretty sure that would grossly exaggerate any effect. Unless there is a more recent repetition of this research, I'm pretty sure what we now term "micromanagement" is unlikely to have the amazing boast in productivity that the poster claims.
Socially responsible investing is still a negligible percent. The strongest advocates claim up to 11% (but a much much smaller %, they agree, actually go beyond simple screening), even if this is true, it's in long term which doesn't move the stock- I personally believe investors ought to maximize profit (green funds don't really do so well), and then just donate more with the extra gains.
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eProvisia LCC may choose to share any information acquired in the course of providing its services with other entities, and may, at its sole discretion and based on this information, take whichever actions the company, its affiliates, subsidiaries, or representatives, consider to be appropriate. You henceforth void your reasonable expectation of privacy, and your constitutional rights to a fair and speedy trial.
Not only that, but the contract is "governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Uninhabited Sovereign Territory of Palmyra Atoll,..."
but you missed the asterisks-
* - Not all currently recognized by UN.
** - Palmyra Atoll dollars....from http://eprovisia.dione.cc/about.html
As far as I can see, the Palmyra Atoll doesn't have it's own currency... and anyone in the world can make up their own countries.
I often see them on eBay with lists of the parts recently replaced by the owners, presumably in an attempt to prove the quality of their care, but in reality, just reminding me of the endless hassle of owning a two-decade old car. Is there really so much maintenance required? Does it ever break down on you? Can you use it as an everyday car?
Bush's own energy advisor says we're peaking *now*.
Do you have a source for this? Last I heard, we were supposed to peak in 2006, but recent "changes" in Shell Oil's predicted reserves, the war in Iraq, and continued growth of SUVs may have changed things.
When I first installed Linux I flipped a coin to decide between the two:) Yes, I didn't want to make a choice, as Redhat gave no background to base my decision.
Yes, and then what happens when the old phones die? They end up as toxic waste in a third world country. That reallys gives me a warm feeling inside -- to know that nothing is "disposable." At least here we have some disposal regulations!
Of course they make REVENUE. Revenue is all the income produced (at least $3 from me!), while PROFIT is revenue after income. It looks like the reporter never took economics 101... I expected more from The Register
I would recommend looking at their annual report. Microsoft's two profitable products are the Windows OS and Office. They lose money on most everything else!
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One aside, I don't like how so much information is embedded into the "permalink" - why is it relevant to embed my SEARCH HISTORY into the link? Here's an example. I searched "Central Avenue, Cheyenne, WY" then "6103 State Rt 44, Canfield, OH" (which it didn't recognize). Then I searched 125 Broad St, NY, NY. Here is the resulting permalink:4 4~-74.011397&style=r&lvl=15&sp=adr.Central%20Ave%2 C%20Cheyenne%2C%20WY%2082001~adr.6103%20SR-44%2C%2 0Louisville%2C%20OH%2044641~adr.125%20Broad%20St%2 C%20New%20York%2C%20NY%2010004
http://local.live.com/default.aspx?v=2&cp=40.7027
Wikipedia does not allow "original research" - it wouldn't be a very good place to expose a conspiracy because, right or wrong, the material would be removed.
According to economic theory, salaries of people like "description editors" are sunk costs- they are costs that do not increase or decrease in relation to the sales of the books they describe.
Since presumably Amazon is already pricing the product at the optimal point where they can charge the most and still keep a decent volume of sales (see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Economic_equilibrium for more detail), economic theory says that a change in sunk costs ultimately won't make any difference for the consumer (unless the increase in costs is enough to make the company go bankrupt or exit the market - not relevant, however, in this case).
Now an investor, however, would be excited about reducing these costs. But my point is- the consumer isn't going to benefit.
Correct me if I'm wrong?
I don't know where you get your legal advice. Anonymous Lawyer?
I'm pretty sure you are evil.
Harvard scientists telling 1920's style impressionable young ladies what to do? Yes- I'm pretty sure that would grossly exaggerate any effect. Unless there is a more recent repetition of this research, I'm pretty sure what we now term "micromanagement" is unlikely to have the amazing boast in productivity that the poster claims.
Holy shit-- Google has maps of every BUILDING! The outline of every building in the area is visible.
3 9.705893&spn=0.005974,0.009652&hl=en
That's detail!
http://maps.google.ca/maps?q=tokyo&ll=35.501679,1
Use Ask Jeeves instead- they own their own search technology, and it's just as good as google- without the spammers.
While you are at it, buy up some stock. Ticker ASKJ. They just posted amazing quarterly results.
C'mon, I have a limit order at 28- help me out here ;)
Socially responsible investing is still a negligible percent. The strongest advocates claim up to 11% (but a much much smaller %, they agree, actually go beyond simple screening), even if this is true, it's in long term which doesn't move the stock- I personally believe investors ought to maximize profit (green funds don't really do so well), and then just donate more with the extra gains.
But do they have underwater shotguns?
Not only that, but the contract is "governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Uninhabited Sovereign Territory of Palmyra Atoll, ..."
but you missed the asterisks- * - Not all currently recognized by UN. ** - Palmyra Atoll dollars. ...from http://eprovisia.dione.cc/about.html
As far as I can see, the Palmyra Atoll doesn't have it's own currency... and anyone in the world can make up their own countries.
"Asset Management" at its best :)
I often see them on eBay with lists of the parts recently replaced by the owners, presumably in an attempt to prove the quality of their care, but in reality, just reminding me of the endless hassle of owning a two-decade old car. Is there really so much maintenance required? Does it ever break down on you? Can you use it as an everyday car?
http://news.bbc.co.uk/cbbcnews/hi/tv_film/newsid_3 542000/3542695.stm
I need one of these! If you know of any commercial versions, let me know :)
Does anyone here read The Onion, or any other satire? If you didn't get the joke, go read Swift's Modest Proposal.
Dielectric Constant: 1.14 (18 - 40 Ghz)
http://www.mkt-intl.com/aerogels/silica.html
When I first installed Linux I flipped a coin to decide between the two :) Yes, I didn't want to make a choice, as Redhat gave no background to base my decision.
Then perhaps you shouldn't let your schooling interfere with your education? (Now that's from Twain!)
There are three types of lies: "Lies, damn lies, and statistics" - Benjamin Disraeli
Yes, and then what happens when the old phones die? They end up as toxic waste in a third world country. That reallys gives me a warm feeling inside -- to know that nothing is "disposable." At least here we have some disposal regulations!
Of course they make REVENUE. Revenue is all the income produced (at least $3 from me!), while PROFIT is revenue after income. It looks like the reporter never took economics 101... I expected more from The Register