I don't think that they are new, by any strech of the imagination. Of course, this story falls right on the heels of the same story I saw on CNN last night (or this morning, depending on your definition).
I'll forgive you, but I'll also assume that you don't live in or around any area that could be construed or defined as urban, metropolitan, city, densly populated, landfill, sewer, sewage treatment facility or roadway, amongst other facilities which deal with large populations.
Actually, a tax on such goods is rather a "sin tax". Luxury items are usually large ticket items and can be purchased more easily by those with greater wealth. A "sin tax" is placed on items that the individual may see as necessities, and are not big ticket items. A Porche 911 Carerra is a luxury item, cigarettes are not. If you place a "luxury tax" on cigarettes, you may as well tax candy bars, soda, etc. anything which is not an absolute necessity.
Nope, no more dangerous than sucking bus exhaust, inhaling sewer gas, or hanging out near the wrong end of a fume hood. You know, the kind of stuff most people try to work into their daily schedule.
Well, better go to the medical supply store, buy a rather large 02 tank, and a face mask. Come to think of it, a biohazard suit would work well.
From what I've seen, many outspoken and staunch anti smokers are subject to several hazardous environmental variables, aside from cigarettes. It is one of the hazards of living in a densly populated and modern society.
I would assume that there will be cost/adoption barriers. Perhaps these are cool and damage proof, but will the average consumer lay down X times more the cost over that of regular CD's? No stacks of 1,000 for $0, with mail in rebate.
Perhaps this will be marketed more for small scale data recovery then burning the latest 50 cent album.
Why? Are all of your diamonds somehow coming in contact with your CD collection? Maybe "very very very very very scratch resistent" would better suit your stringent product definition requirements?
This sounds to me as thought they are trying to create a market where one will just not exist. What idealist idea makers need to realize that not every haribrined idea with buzzwords like "MP3" "internet" "wireless" and "download" should be given some sort of press release and targeted at kids/gadget hipsters with too much time and money.
From the product offering it sounds like the idea was given life from a bunch of yes men, and not things like demographic surveys and similar technologies that are currently in place.
I'm not suggesting stifiling innovation, but to me, this sounds like a sales pitch that will prove worthless in the long run, and come to think of it, in the short run. People just don't need instant gradification under every circumstance. Imagine that, Mr. marketer.
It should be further noted that I forgot to include a subject and got the "Cat got your tongue" error message. Heh.. My cat has my tounge, you insensitive clod!
And how many dupes of *quippy version of* "Isn't this a dupe" do I see? More then there are dupe articles, that's for sure. I think that some believe themselves to be quick witted (in the Fr1st p@st!!!) sort of way), that call out the dupes. Good job, you just earned yourself a worthless post. Maybe you'll get a lower slashID? I think not.
Yes, they are hiring, but for what, is the question. I'm assuming that the average slashreader is "slightly" above average intelligence/concern for the direction of their existence. I am a growing comp geek for the Navy, and in my nine years in, I have noticed a vast upward spike in the amount of people joining to be an "IT", or Information Technician. It used to be that you could be in for 4 yrs, leave making 60k/yr, because you have experience, and usually a secutiry clearance. As it stands now, every kid out of high school that can use a "puter" or thinks that they are a 1337 h@X0r is joining to be an "IT". The job market, even in the military, for computer operators, as far as I know, is becoming flooded out. The military usually does quite well in the years of a recession, but has a hard time keeping trained personnel when the economy was good.
The probability for necessarily breaking the traffic laws to avoid an accident. When the 5 ton dump truck is making a turn into your lane without looking, a sudden acceleration above the speed limit to avoid being crammed between the aforementioned truck and cement divider would be necessary. But, in this case, would be noticable on your black box. "Nope, we're not paying, you were speeding."
The term "terrorist" has been applied just as much as former terms to try and convey a sense of evil and hate from the speaker to the recipient. The words "communist" and "nazi" are older examples, and are pretty much interchangeable unless the listener is actually what I call "informed".
Actually, I would be much more concerned about the insurance coverage when it comes time to pay up, pending a win for X patent holder. I would worry that only one, or very few, insurers who offer protection against patent claims have a great deal of leeway in industry leverage and industry "standard".
If one patent holder sues X amount of companies "violating" the same patent for X$$$, how likely will the insurer be to pay up. Or will it be more like life insurance claims after 9/11, where as many companies tried to weasel out of paying up because George Dubya proclaimed that it was "this is an act of war", and insurance policies with clauses of wartime non payment would not pay.
Insurance companies are up there on my list of scum organizations, offering policies, and looking for any reason to deny claims. It's bad when you have to sue your own insurance company to pay on a claim which you have paid a great deal to insure against.
Holy crap, you mentioned Poughkeepsie. I never did know what IBM did down there. Perhaps you would have mentioned Kingston if they didn't kill the plant?
Much more fun then watching the UPN linup. Ohh, I can't believe I am missing Punk'd right now, I better run out to BestBuy as quickly as possible.
I didn't say I don't watch television, there's just not enough good programming for me to want to buy one, save for Frasier, Jeopardy, Adult Swim, etc.
I guess that you are one of the "You don't have a television? How do you live?" types. The same question I had for my parents when I was 5 years old.
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So does a St. Bernard pop his head out of the bush and giggle at you when you miss three shots?
I don't think that they are new, by any strech of the imagination. Of course, this story falls right on the heels of the same story I saw on CNN last night (or this morning, depending on your definition).
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I'll forgive you, but I'll also assume that you don't live in or around any area that could be construed or defined as urban, metropolitan, city, densly populated, landfill, sewer, sewage treatment facility or roadway, amongst other facilities which deal with large populations.
Actually, a tax on such goods is rather a "sin tax". Luxury items are usually large ticket items and can be purchased more easily by those with greater wealth. A "sin tax" is placed on items that the individual may see as necessities, and are not big ticket items. A Porche 911 Carerra is a luxury item, cigarettes are not. If you place a "luxury tax" on cigarettes, you may as well tax candy bars, soda, etc. anything which is not an absolute necessity.
Well, better go to the medical supply store, buy a rather large 02 tank, and a face mask. Come to think of it, a biohazard suit would work well.
From what I've seen, many outspoken and staunch anti smokers are subject to several hazardous environmental variables, aside from cigarettes. It is one of the hazards of living in a densly populated and modern society.
Perhaps this will be marketed more for small scale data recovery then burning the latest 50 cent album.
Why? Are all of your diamonds somehow coming in contact with your CD collection? Maybe "very very very very very scratch resistent" would better suit your stringent product definition requirements?
Disaster, yes. But only if you're the fall guy. If you have little responsibility, it's great. Does anyone like the new ad at the top? Go IIS!!!
Well, more appropriately,
Is that a thumbdrive in your pocket, or are you just happy to see me?
From the product offering it sounds like the idea was given life from a bunch of yes men, and not things like demographic surveys and similar technologies that are currently in place.
I'm not suggesting stifiling innovation, but to me, this sounds like a sales pitch that will prove worthless in the long run, and come to think of it, in the short run. People just don't need instant gradification under every circumstance. Imagine that, Mr. marketer.Must be using IIS. Personally, I've got Gentoo w/ Apache running on mine.
Let's just say, for the moment, that I am a terrorist. The first thing that I would do with this informatttt#2@!@aaaaaa.........[dropped carrier]
It should be further noted that I forgot to include a subject and got the "Cat got your tongue" error message. Heh.. My cat has my tounge, you insensitive clod!
Ok, had to get those in quickly.Just one, but that's all I need. "Mr. Cuddle Buttons" doesn't like other cats.
Ha ha! I have both, and to prove it, I can show you a cooling fan and a patch of white cat fur with an odd grill shape on it.
And how many dupes of *quippy version of* "Isn't this a dupe" do I see? More then there are dupe articles, that's for sure. I think that some believe themselves to be quick witted (in the Fr1st p@st!!!) sort of way), that call out the dupes. Good job, you just earned yourself a worthless post. Maybe you'll get a lower slashID? I think not.
I was on active between 1995 and 2000.
The probability for necessarily breaking the traffic laws to avoid an accident. When the 5 ton dump truck is making a turn into your lane without looking, a sudden acceleration above the speed limit to avoid being crammed between the aforementioned truck and cement divider would be necessary. But, in this case, would be noticable on your black box. "Nope, we're not paying, you were speeding."
The term "terrorist" has been applied just as much as former terms to try and convey a sense of evil and hate from the speaker to the recipient. The words "communist" and "nazi" are older examples, and are pretty much interchangeable unless the listener is actually what I call "informed".
If one patent holder sues X amount of companies "violating" the same patent for X$$$, how likely will the insurer be to pay up. Or will it be more like life insurance claims after 9/11, where as many companies tried to weasel out of paying up because George Dubya proclaimed that it was "this is an act of war", and insurance policies with clauses of wartime non payment would not pay.
Insurance companies are up there on my list of scum organizations, offering policies, and looking for any reason to deny claims. It's bad when you have to sue your own insurance company to pay on a claim which you have paid a great deal to insure against.Holy crap, you mentioned Poughkeepsie. I never did know what IBM did down there. Perhaps you would have mentioned Kingston if they didn't kill the plant?
Jose seis paquete?
Sorry, I'm only in Spanish 102, and the free translator page only sorta trabaja.
Don't let your cat use your mobo and associated hardware as a springboard.
Anyone have an extra sock 370 lying around?
I didn't say I don't watch television, there's just not enough good programming for me to want to buy one, save for Frasier, Jeopardy, Adult Swim, etc.
I guess that you are one of the "You don't have a television? How do you live?" types. The same question I had for my parents when I was 5 years old.