An interesting observation from your link: Every single browser has lost users each month since June 2004. On the other hand, Mozzilla's usage has increased every single month since its birth. They are directly taking users from all other broswers, which is no easy task. This is great news for open source software, as it proves to be a good, viable alternative to closed source software.
The problem is companies pay more to people with college degrees. A friend of mine worked for the TSA for a few years with her mom. She was making roughly $12 an hour. When she got her associates degree, they gave her a raise to $20 an hour. This was despite the fact those 2 years of college had nothing to do with her career. She should be paid the same wages as somebody without a degree if she works there long enough. If every company did this, people wouldn't be wasting their time in college earning skills they don't need. Eventually, everyone will be going off real-life experience anyways, instead of the text-book situations taught in school.
Read this article for some really good ideas on education reform. It hits on exactly what you were saying - that skills learned in high school often have no use in the career they seek.
I also think it should be harder to get a high school diploma, and kids that are not interested should be encouraged to drop out. They are a drain on the system, and distract kids who really want to learn. But, in many cases, kids are just too smart for their grade, and the school system actually holds them back. This happened to me, and with no options available, I simply lost interest, did the minimum and breezed through without opening the book. The most valuable things I learned from my teachers were life lessons, and had nothing to do with the school's curriculum. Its sad that these teachers were also the ones that were always in trouble with the administration.
haha. It was supposed to say "It's a good thing, because everyone was becomming dangerously overimaginative listening to radio." I edited that line a few times while reviewing my post, changing it from "it's good," to "it's a good thing," and finally changing it back incorrectly to "it's thing."
Yes, I meant broadcast media. Mostly CNN, FOX, and the other alphabet "news" stations. I think the reason the daily show is performing so well as a news station is because it educates you about current events through comedy. It doesn't give you all the facts, but it makes you interested enough to go research it on the internet. It says "here's the story, here's why its funny, you find the facts." It forces people to go read and educate themselves if they are interested in the event.
Print media is much better than television, because it forces readers to think about what they just read. It empowers readers to go at their own pace... they can go back and reread something to get a clearer picture. With television, it's just jammed down your throat, and you are not given an opportunity to think about what you just absorbed. It's force-feeding you. In Jon Stewart's book, he mentions TV comming out which destroyed America. People became to concerned about appearances, and candidates no longer had to compete on ideas, just pleasing the crowd. When TV came out and chaanged the election, he sarcastically says something like, "It's thing, because everyone was becomming dangerously overimaginative listening to radio." With television, you longer need to think.
I'm glad the media is losing its foothold. They've had their power long enough, and failed to do their job. The internet has empowered users to bypass the reporter, and get a direct source from somebody who publishes their story online. Democracy at its finest.
The problem with this system is people voting based on spur of the moment decisions. Many times, history has shown that moral issues seem correct at the time, but later turn out to be bad judgement. Examples of this include slavery, womens voting rights, civil rights, and gay marriage. All were unpopular for their time, and if we had continuous voting, all would probably still be illegal.
Personally I don't like this system, because people are way to quick to say somebody is guilty without allowing them time to prove their case. OTOH, I support recall elections to remove a candidate from office if he or she no longer deserves to be there.
Yeah thats actually the show I got it from. I couldn't remember what station it was on or what it was called though. I thought it was fairly interesting, but I've seen better.
Eternal Vigilance of Freedom is not convenient or popular. That's why we've chosen to protect our freedoms under the American Constitution. Now if you're talking about quit the pandering to soundbites and blatent lies that our representaives tell us, I'm with you.
Yes, thats exactly what I'm talking about. I think its wonderful to have debates about meaningful issues... flat vs progressive tax, domestic spending issues, healthcare reform and so on. I just hate hearing candidates talk about personal crap that has no relevance. "Where you in cambodia?" "Did you serve in the national guard?" Who gives a shit what happened 30 years ago. Talk about things that matter, and work together to protect our freedoms. Stop trying to pass all these "freedom" bills that do nothing but restrict individual liberty. What pisses me off more is the way congressmen pass these bills with a smile on their face like its in our best interest. Vote against my "freedom inititive"? Well then, you must be a pinko commie terrorist. And the media is bending over and accepting this crap. Why must I rely on a comedian to inform me of current events?
I want to make my own decisions about whats best for me, and the government needs to stay the hell out of it. They mess up enough stuff on their own, they don't need to mess up my life.
Tell me about it. It must suck to live in a shell where other people deem what news is appropriate for you to here. Many people take free speech for granted, and fail to realize that in the most populated country on earth, this is how people live their day-to-day lives.
That said, I'm very grateful to live in a free country, and I think everyone needs to quit bitching about political differences and appreciate what we have.
The entire problem with this bill, just like NCLB, is they are focusing on results. College is not about focusing on what you know, its about teaching you to think critically and open your mind - to see things from another perspective. If we start forcing our colleges to prove results, then we will most definitely fail. And besides, the private sector is capable of determining the decent colleges.
Education is like science. You need to invest in it, but that doesn't guarantee results.
The earth's magma leaks into the sea in a few spots near the bottom of the ocean. This water is superheated naturally, and the pressure restricts it from evaporating. The guy that discovered it took his submarine up to it and held a temperature guage to measure the vent, and it melted.
Is it possible to take this naturally superheated water and use it to create hydrogen more efficently?
go to a different city, buy your printer with cash and never send in the warranty card. since it'll never be registered under your name; any documents you print, at best can be traced back to the original store.
You're failing to kill two birds with one stone here. Fill out the warranty card with information of a local politican you dislike, a celebrity, hell even a Xerox executive. Go crazy printing out racist, sexist, or ageist remarks. Be creative. Hilarity (and possibly Jailarity) will ensue.
How exactly is that ironic? Judge upholds precident. Wow, that's an unexpected turn!
Because this is the United States government. Things aren't supposed to make sense. In that regard, we're breaking precedent. We can only pray our legislative branch jumps into action to restore order. And, God willing, they will do just that.
They could easily take kickbacks from spyware companies in exchange for 'excluding' their programs from the scan list. Sure, it might not be happening now, but what's to stop Lavasoft suddenly to start taking kickbacks to let the less insiduous spyware through?
I agree with you spending is out of fucking control in washington. On top of that, Bush has shown he doesn't give a crap about the debt - he passed a tax cut despite the enormous deficit. Personally, I think the government should be required to pay back any money it spends within a reasonable time frame (ie: 10 years). This will let us spread out financing so it doesn't hurt our wallets so much. People will start to question whether or not they really need all this security bullshit in airports, trains, FBI agents at every corner if they see their taxes go up to 60%. Is hand checking every passengers baggage on a tour bus really beneficial for the costs involved? By allowing the government to use its charge card, a lot of the spending goes unnoticed by the public. Our future is going to have to deal with this debt, or we are going to have to sell Alaska or something.... too bad... I like Alaska:).
Here's an interesting point I once thought of that puts the debt into perspective. If you won the lottery ($300 mil), and donated all of it to the national debt, you wouldn't even make a dent. Thats just one day's deficit.
I somewhat agree with the privitization of social security. I do not know how Bush plans to go about it, but if I were in congress (I may just run someday), I think you should be required to take 10% (or 5% or whatever) of your paycheck and put it towards savings. The money would come out of your paycheck as a tax, and be deposited via direct deposit into a savings account of your choice. The bank would know this was a mandatory savings, and would not allow you to withdraw the money for use. When you reach retirement (or contract a fatal disease), the money will become available to you in incriments. This will help make sure you do not rely on society to feed you or heat your home. Asking society to do so puts an unfair strain all of us -"feel bad or pay up." No, be responsible with your own money.
As far as investing goes I have mixed emotions... if they invest and lose all their money then they will become a drain on society anyways, but on the other side its their money and if they manage it well they can be even more successful. I would probably go for a split plan, allowing them to put some money in stock and some in stable securities. Allowing the government to pick and chose the companies is an awful idea because if they pick poor choices, the only one accountable is them - good luck getting your money back. As the parent said, you also may not agree with their business practices. These choices should be left up to the person paying the money.
I suggest you vote the congressmen who voted for this bill out of office. Go figure, all 51 republicans voted yes.
Market Basket and Demoulas (same company) in new england do not use the cards. Neither do Wal-Mart supercenters. I used to work there when during high school, and was told their prices were good, but as an employee, their salary was slightly below average. I made friends with the managers though, so I was always given the easy odd-job tasks which made it an ok job. I remember reading an article in the newspaper about a privacy advocate that said she would only shop at market basket because they do not use those 'savings cards'.
I disagree. I think, most people, bought Tivo for its timeshifting and season pass features. Are commercials really so bad?
Ya know, back several years ago there used to be limits on how many commercials were allowed to be on tv. It was something like 2 minutes for every half hour. Then the companies lobbied the FCC and said they would behave. For the first few years they did as they promised, and slowly started to get worse and worse. It has now gotten so out of hand there are nearly 8 minutes of commercials for every 30 minutes. If they could make money out of 2 minutes of air time, they can certainly make money out of 8. I don't think media executives are worrying about putting food on their plate.
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An interesting observation from your link: Every single browser has lost users each month since June 2004. On the other hand, Mozzilla's usage has increased every single month since its birth. They are directly taking users from all other broswers, which is no easy task. This is great news for open source software, as it proves to be a good, viable alternative to closed source software.
People seem to be saying "moot" a lot more lately. Anyone else notice that?
California was looking into a bill like that. Read this article. You can google it for more info.
Read this article for some really good ideas on education reform. It hits on exactly what you were saying - that skills learned in high school often have no use in the career they seek.
I also think it should be harder to get a high school diploma, and kids that are not interested should be encouraged to drop out. They are a drain on the system, and distract kids who really want to learn. But, in many cases, kids are just too smart for their grade, and the school system actually holds them back. This happened to me, and with no options available, I simply lost interest, did the minimum and breezed through without opening the book. The most valuable things I learned from my teachers were life lessons, and had nothing to do with the school's curriculum. Its sad that these teachers were also the ones that were always in trouble with the administration.
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So yes, you are absolutely correct.
Check out frontline for some really good programs. There's a lot of stuff worth watching on that page.
Yes, I meant broadcast media. Mostly CNN, FOX, and the other alphabet "news" stations. I think the reason the daily show is performing so well as a news station is because it educates you about current events through comedy. It doesn't give you all the facts, but it makes you interested enough to go research it on the internet. It says "here's the story, here's why its funny, you find the facts." It forces people to go read and educate themselves if they are interested in the event.
I'm glad the media is losing its foothold. They've had their power long enough, and failed to do their job. The internet has empowered users to bypass the reporter, and get a direct source from somebody who publishes their story online. Democracy at its finest.
Personally I don't like this system, because people are way to quick to say somebody is guilty without allowing them time to prove their case. OTOH, I support recall elections to remove a candidate from office if he or she no longer deserves to be there.
Yeah thats actually the show I got it from. I couldn't remember what station it was on or what it was called though. I thought it was fairly interesting, but I've seen better.
Yes, thats exactly what I'm talking about. I think its wonderful to have debates about meaningful issues... flat vs progressive tax, domestic spending issues, healthcare reform and so on. I just hate hearing candidates talk about personal crap that has no relevance. "Where you in cambodia?" "Did you serve in the national guard?" Who gives a shit what happened 30 years ago. Talk about things that matter, and work together to protect our freedoms. Stop trying to pass all these "freedom" bills that do nothing but restrict individual liberty. What pisses me off more is the way congressmen pass these bills with a smile on their face like its in our best interest. Vote against my "freedom inititive"? Well then, you must be a pinko commie terrorist. And the media is bending over and accepting this crap. Why must I rely on a comedian to inform me of current events?
I want to make my own decisions about whats best for me, and the government needs to stay the hell out of it. They mess up enough stuff on their own, they don't need to mess up my life.
That said, I'm very grateful to live in a free country, and I think everyone needs to quit bitching about political differences and appreciate what we have.
Eternal Vigilance is the Price of Liberty.
Education is like science. You need to invest in it, but that doesn't guarantee results.
Yeah... and besides, we can always de-orbit it if necessary.
Is it possible to take this naturally superheated water and use it to create hydrogen more efficently?
You're failing to kill two birds with one stone here. Fill out the warranty card with information of a local politican you dislike, a celebrity, hell even a Xerox executive. Go crazy printing out racist, sexist, or ageist remarks. Be creative. Hilarity (and possibly Jailarity) will ensue.
Because this is the United States government. Things aren't supposed to make sense. In that regard, we're breaking precedent. We can only pray our legislative branch jumps into action to restore order. And, God willing, they will do just that.
Corporate ethics and responsibility? :P
Or, as Arnold Swartzinaggerator would say... Stop being such a whiny girly mahn!
What about delicious junior mints? No, I didn't think so. Go back to the drawing board, AMA.
I agree with you spending is out of fucking control in washington. On top of that, Bush has shown he doesn't give a crap about the debt - he passed a tax cut despite the enormous deficit. Personally, I think the government should be required to pay back any money it spends within a reasonable time frame (ie: 10 years). This will let us spread out financing so it doesn't hurt our wallets so much. People will start to question whether or not they really need all this security bullshit in airports, trains, FBI agents at every corner if they see their taxes go up to 60%. Is hand checking every passengers baggage on a tour bus really beneficial for the costs involved? By allowing the government to use its charge card, a lot of the spending goes unnoticed by the public. Our future is going to have to deal with this debt, or we are going to have to sell Alaska or something.... too bad... I like Alaska :).
Here's an interesting point I once thought of that puts the debt into perspective. If you won the lottery ($300 mil), and donated all of it to the national debt, you wouldn't even make a dent. Thats just one day's deficit.
I somewhat agree with the privitization of social security. I do not know how Bush plans to go about it, but if I were in congress (I may just run someday), I think you should be required to take 10% (or 5% or whatever) of your paycheck and put it towards savings. The money would come out of your paycheck as a tax, and be deposited via direct deposit into a savings account of your choice. The bank would know this was a mandatory savings, and would not allow you to withdraw the money for use. When you reach retirement (or contract a fatal disease), the money will become available to you in incriments. This will help make sure you do not rely on society to feed you or heat your home. Asking society to do so puts an unfair strain all of us -"feel bad or pay up." No, be responsible with your own money.
As far as investing goes I have mixed emotions... if they invest and lose all their money then they will become a drain on society anyways, but on the other side its their money and if they manage it well they can be even more successful. I would probably go for a split plan, allowing them to put some money in stock and some in stable securities. Allowing the government to pick and chose the companies is an awful idea because if they pick poor choices, the only one accountable is them - good luck getting your money back. As the parent said, you also may not agree with their business practices. These choices should be left up to the person paying the money.
I suggest you vote the congressmen who voted for this bill out of office. Go figure, all 51 republicans voted yes.
Market Basket and Demoulas (same company) in new england do not use the cards. Neither do Wal-Mart supercenters. I used to work there when during high school, and was told their prices were good, but as an employee, their salary was slightly below average. I made friends with the managers though, so I was always given the easy odd-job tasks which made it an ok job. I remember reading an article in the newspaper about a privacy advocate that said she would only shop at market basket because they do not use those 'savings cards'.
Ya know, back several years ago there used to be limits on how many commercials were allowed to be on tv. It was something like 2 minutes for every half hour. Then the companies lobbied the FCC and said they would behave. For the first few years they did as they promised, and slowly started to get worse and worse. It has now gotten so out of hand there are nearly 8 minutes of commercials for every 30 minutes. If they could make money out of 2 minutes of air time, they can certainly make money out of 8. I don't think media executives are worrying about putting food on their plate.
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You can view a county-by-county breakdown of the kind of voting equipment used in each state here.