I don't care if Al Gore gets all of his energy from solar panels... the guy uses more electricity in a month than I use in a year. He's full of shit, if he wants to be a leader in the environmental push, he needs to be an example of energy conservation as well.
He's only a "leader" because he's got lots of money to pay others to offset his excesses.
If you think you're not afraid of death, try this test: get a friend, and go to the Grand Canyon. Stand on the edge. Have your friend hold onto your shirt and push you so that your balance goes out over the edge. Don't try it too many times - your friend might slip.
Now, were you okay with it? Did you feel any fear, any adrenaline, anything like that? If not, maybe you're not afraid of death.
I'm not trying to say the two are exclusive, but one thing I've always wondered is why devoutly religous people accept treatment for illnesses. You often hear people say something to the effect "it was God's plan" when someone dies tragically or unexpectedly... Well if you get cancer, why isn't that God's plan also?
Really, this is only aimed at the people who say it was God's plan when a cared one dies. You can't pick and choose how you want to devote yourself to God.
"Why the heck does anyone buy electronics from brick and mortar stores any more?"
Sometimes it's just easier to make a decision when you can physically have both items in your hand to compare. The closest BestBuy to me is around a 35 minute drive, so if I'm down there specifically to make a decision on some electronic device I'd rather not leave empty handed. Of course I make sure I'm not getting hosed by the price.. if there is a large price difference, I'll say I can get this for $X at newegg and they're usually willing to work with me. I've also never been badgered about an extended waranty. They ask if I'd like one, I say no, and that's the end of the transaction.
You know, if your relative's computers were infested with a bunch of nasty stuff.. I'd be more worried about the type of websites his kids were visiting. I'm not going to argue with OS is better, but I've been running XP for quite a long time and have never had a virus or a worm.
Look around at the conflicts around the world and tell me with a straight face that religion doesn't play a role in these conflicts. It may not be the sole reason two groups of people are fighting, but it's usually how the lines end up being drawn out in the sand.
If it creates a bunch of jobs, then it's good. if it's just throwing money at the problem, then it's bad. The spending bill should be separate from the stimulus bill, and that's what the Republicans have been griping about. There's a lot of money going to programs that need the money, but should not be on the stimulus plan.
But karaoke bars are actually fun.. you rent out a room, get some finger foods and drinks, and have fun with your friends. IMO it's much more enjoyable than going to watch a movie, or just sitting at a bar with friends.
Well I've downloaded 3 albums because I was too lazy to go buy them.. I had the means and the intentions.. but the power of the internet overwhelmed me (I own about 100 CDs, and 3 downloads.. so I don't normally download music). Seems to me I just proved there is at the very least a slight link between lost revenue and piracy.
I wouldn't expect Mario Kart to be at #1, but looking back I realize I've owned 3 of the 4 (never had a N64). The one I didn't own, I spent my entire freshman year in college playing it. From 97-99 Mario Kart 64 and Goldeneye were THE games to play.
So I think the Mario Kart franchise deserves it's place near the top, at the very least.
It sounds like these companies plateau'd their market share using the "word of mouth" advertising campaign. So instead of forking over a few dollars to creatively gain market share they'll get the government to provide them with advertising.
There is nothing stopping anyone from using any other browser. Even if MS stopped putting IE with Windows.. people who haven't already switched (or tried something else and stuck with IE) are going to get IE. If you put every browser in Windows, people are going to use the one they are most familiar with.
Well, in defense of the Gates Foundation, they need to keep making money in order to keep helping people. When I read those articles I expected a bigger link between evil Bill and those being hurt.. the big culprit is poor pollution control in those countries. The Gates Foundation not investing in that oil company in Niger isn't going to change a thing, someone else will step up and take the profits. At least under the foundation we know at least 5% of the total worth will be uses for charity and helping people.
I think it's grasping at straws.. if the foundation wasn't actively trying to make money they wouldn't be able to keep donating as much as they do. Chances are anyone who invests a significant amount of money will probably have some sort of link to a company with a few skeletons in the closet.
Why do you know when Brittany's tour kicks off? Hell, I didn't know she was out of the loony bin yet.
And I don't see why people are bitching about a thread about the Oscars. Plenty of nerds enjoy movies. If you do not like movies, you could simply NOT CLICK ON THE FUCKING ARTICLE. That's what I do when I come across an article that doesn't interest me, I don't read it (and therefore don't create a whiney post complaining about it either).
So I should have to pony up my tax dollars because Honda didn't diversify it's supplier base and/or because those suppliers are running on such tight margins that the loss of one customer puts them out of business? Sounds like we are still rewarding failure.
I've never understood this argument anyway -- if GM goes down the demand for cars doesn't magically cease to exist. It would seem likely that the other outfits like Honda would pick up this demand and the suppliers would be just fine in the end.
How do you diversify? The supplier base was FOUNDED by the Detroit automakers. How many car part manufacturers do you know that aren't affliated with GM, Ford or Chrysler? Honda started motorcycle production in the US in '79 and Auto in '82. Do you honestly think they'd be economically viable if they had built their own supplier base up from the ground? Good luck being competative.
You're right if GM just up and vanishes like a fart in the wind, demand doesn't magically vanish with it. But who's going to cover the excess demand? Honda's factories are flexible and have excess capacity now, but it's not as easy as flipping a switch and being ready to go.
I work for Honda, so here's my take. We're scrwed if GM goes out of business because they will take a HUGE chunk of the automotive supplier base with them. It would take 2-3 years to recover from something like that. It's bad enough as is right now with supplier closings due simply to reduced production.
Do I like them being rewarded for ignoring market trends the past few decades.. no. But I can't ignore their importance to the industry. What is saving Honda right now is that we've ALWAYS been a lean company. During economic highs we would only grow modestly which allow us to better cope with economic lows. This will be a true test because it's never been this low during our company's existance.
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I don't care if Al Gore gets all of his energy from solar panels... the guy uses more electricity in a month than I use in a year. He's full of shit, if he wants to be a leader in the environmental push, he needs to be an example of energy conservation as well.
He's only a "leader" because he's got lots of money to pay others to offset his excesses.
My heart started racing just thinking about it..
I'm not trying to say the two are exclusive, but one thing I've always wondered is why devoutly religous people accept treatment for illnesses. You often hear people say something to the effect "it was God's plan" when someone dies tragically or unexpectedly... Well if you get cancer, why isn't that God's plan also?
Really, this is only aimed at the people who say it was God's plan when a cared one dies. You can't pick and choose how you want to devote yourself to God.
"Why the heck does anyone buy electronics from brick and mortar stores any more?"
Sometimes it's just easier to make a decision when you can physically have both items in your hand to compare. The closest BestBuy to me is around a 35 minute drive, so if I'm down there specifically to make a decision on some electronic device I'd rather not leave empty handed. Of course I make sure I'm not getting hosed by the price.. if there is a large price difference, I'll say I can get this for $X at newegg and they're usually willing to work with me. I've also never been badgered about an extended waranty. They ask if I'd like one, I say no, and that's the end of the transaction.
You know, if your relative's computers were infested with a bunch of nasty stuff.. I'd be more worried about the type of websites his kids were visiting. I'm not going to argue with OS is better, but I've been running XP for quite a long time and have never had a virus or a worm.
Sometimes it's not the computer, it's the user.
Look around at the conflicts around the world and tell me with a straight face that religion doesn't play a role in these conflicts. It may not be the sole reason two groups of people are fighting, but it's usually how the lines end up being drawn out in the sand.
"Oh yeah I am Chinese. No penis jokes please."
:). Compensation?
I can't resist quoting this after seeing your user name
Talla of CCP?
Nearly free energy will help some, but as long as religion is a staple in the lives of so many people around the world, there will not be peace.
I realize the consequences would be bad.. but I just can't imagine what might happen if the US decided to default on all money owed to China.
WTO step in? China nationalizing anything with a hint of US owned assets? Global Anarchy?
The only course of action your friend can take now is to start up his own petition telling the users to pay up or quit being emo... :)
Finally we figure out the 4. ????? before 5. Profit!
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If it creates a bunch of jobs, then it's good. if it's just throwing money at the problem, then it's bad. The spending bill should be separate from the stimulus bill, and that's what the Republicans have been griping about. There's a lot of money going to programs that need the money, but should not be on the stimulus plan.
What about a pop-up like iTunes that says there's a new version?
Karaoke bars are built specifically for karaoke. You rent out a room with some friends and it's like your own private studio.
But karaoke bars are actually fun.. you rent out a room, get some finger foods and drinks, and have fun with your friends. IMO it's much more enjoyable than going to watch a movie, or just sitting at a bar with friends.
Well I've downloaded 3 albums because I was too lazy to go buy them.. I had the means and the intentions.. but the power of the internet overwhelmed me (I own about 100 CDs, and 3 downloads.. so I don't normally download music). Seems to me I just proved there is at the very least a slight link between lost revenue and piracy.
Were you a marketing major by any chance?
This was a list for CONSOLE games.
I wouldn't expect Mario Kart to be at #1, but looking back I realize I've owned 3 of the 4 (never had a N64). The one I didn't own, I spent my entire freshman year in college playing it. From 97-99 Mario Kart 64 and Goldeneye were THE games to play.
So I think the Mario Kart franchise deserves it's place near the top, at the very least.
It sounds like these companies plateau'd their market share using the "word of mouth" advertising campaign. So instead of forking over a few dollars to creatively gain market share they'll get the government to provide them with advertising.
There is nothing stopping anyone from using any other browser. Even if MS stopped putting IE with Windows.. people who haven't already switched (or tried something else and stuck with IE) are going to get IE. If you put every browser in Windows, people are going to use the one they are most familiar with.
It seems to me that Nintendo is mostly focusing on the countries that allow people to copy and sell the games for profit.
Well, in defense of the Gates Foundation, they need to keep making money in order to keep helping people. When I read those articles I expected a bigger link between evil Bill and those being hurt.. the big culprit is poor pollution control in those countries. The Gates Foundation not investing in that oil company in Niger isn't going to change a thing, someone else will step up and take the profits. At least under the foundation we know at least 5% of the total worth will be uses for charity and helping people.
I think it's grasping at straws.. if the foundation wasn't actively trying to make money they wouldn't be able to keep donating as much as they do. Chances are anyone who invests a significant amount of money will probably have some sort of link to a company with a few skeletons in the closet.
Why do you know when Brittany's tour kicks off? Hell, I didn't know she was out of the loony bin yet.
And I don't see why people are bitching about a thread about the Oscars. Plenty of nerds enjoy movies. If you do not like movies, you could simply NOT CLICK ON THE FUCKING ARTICLE. That's what I do when I come across an article that doesn't interest me, I don't read it (and therefore don't create a whiney post complaining about it either).
How do you diversify? The supplier base was FOUNDED by the Detroit automakers. How many car part manufacturers do you know that aren't affliated with GM, Ford or Chrysler? Honda started motorcycle production in the US in '79 and Auto in '82. Do you honestly think they'd be economically viable if they had built their own supplier base up from the ground? Good luck being competative.
You're right if GM just up and vanishes like a fart in the wind, demand doesn't magically vanish with it. But who's going to cover the excess demand? Honda's factories are flexible and have excess capacity now, but it's not as easy as flipping a switch and being ready to go.
I work for Honda, so here's my take. We're scrwed if GM goes out of business because they will take a HUGE chunk of the automotive supplier base with them. It would take 2-3 years to recover from something like that. It's bad enough as is right now with supplier closings due simply to reduced production.
Do I like them being rewarded for ignoring market trends the past few decades.. no. But I can't ignore their importance to the industry. What is saving Honda right now is that we've ALWAYS been a lean company. During economic highs we would only grow modestly which allow us to better cope with economic lows. This will be a true test because it's never been this low during our company's existance.