...when deep-space exploitation ramps up, it will probably be the megatonic corporations that discover all the new planets and map them. The IBM Stellar Sphere. The Philip Morris Galaxy. Planet Denny's. Every planet will take on the corporate identity of whoever rapes it first. Budweiser World
Its been years since I have bought a cd at Wal-Mart, but I did manage to get Coal Chamber there unedited(though the Korn CD I bought was edited...bleh). So at least some Wal-Marts sell some unedited songs....
Amazing, they can poison our dogs and children no problem, but if somebody should utter the word "fuck" then Wal-Mart has a hissy fit.
Bush awards him a "Presidential medal of Freedom" or some other insanely high accolade that he is undeserving of as a final parting shot before he leaves in 2009? I mean come on, if Brownie is doing a "heck of job", just imagine what Bush must think of Turd Blossom.
Just FYI, Apple still releases security patches for OS 10.3 which is about 4 years old now, so you aren't "required" to buy the new updates by any means. Also, unlike Windows, the "service packs" as you derisively call them do offer new functionality.....
The safety of products sold is a prime reason to use a retailer and not buy wholesale yourself. Will Amazon or CVS or Wal-Mart sell unsafe products?
They sold Mattel products, didn't they? Made in China, found to be pretty dangerous.
Sorry, but you didn't even refute a single point I made. Not to mention that China is shutting down a lot of businesses/factories in Beijing before the 2008 Olympics and that is just the tip of the iceberg. You seem to think making knockoffs=freedom, and that is just not the case.
Oh wait, I just realized you are dadasys or some variant, the multi-billionaire who always gets first post on slashdot....yeah....pardon me for not believing a word you say.
I am inspired repeatedly by what I see in China. We are going this Christmas again, to be wowed by the explosion caused by freedom and true capitalism (uncluttered by regulations and taxes
HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!! Funniest thing I have read on slashdot EVER! You do realize that in order to be listed on any Chinese stock exchange you have to be part owned by the Chinese government, don't you? You also realize that individuals cannot "own" land in China, you "rent" it from the government for 70 years. Foreign companies also cannot set up operations in China without having to partner with government affiliated companies. The government can and does shut down companies for no apparent reason. Not to mention the "uncluttered by regulations" part tends to result in highly unsafe products. The list goes on. Somehow, I don't equate "being able to make random knockoffs but cannot do anything without governments approval" to be "true capitalism"
Yeah, uncluttered regulations indeed.
fear, how can we rationalize blowing up random Middle Eastern countries who have rulers that didn't like the President's father? Jeez what is with this Microsoft guy, some people are just SOOOOOOOOO selfish!
During a video with Adam Gadahn I almost bust a gut laughing as a Microsoft Outlook email notification box popped up in the bottom right hand corner of the screen. I mean come on guys, you expect me to take you seriously but you use Outlook? Down with America, but we love the products their mega-corporations produce!
or at least it feels like it. Why is it that everytime someone at the pirate bay sneezes it makes it on to the front page of slashdot? You download torrents from the internet, well good for you, I'm so proud! But there is more to tech than people who spend their lives watching MPAA movies while cursing out the MPAA
"Dear Slashdot, I've got this urge to kill my beloved wife. Could you please tell me how to do it, and how to simultaneously make her sister as hot as she is and have her marry me instead?"
Amazon does get wii's in on occaision at retail, but the tend to sell out within minutes. I'm not sure how many they get, but they are gone as soon as they get in.
On a somewhat tangent note, NOA's VP was an idiot for saying that Wii shortages will continue until at least next year. I'm not sure if they will or not, but after that announcement I can just imagine that tons of scalpers all of a suddenly had dollar signs in their eyes. There tend to be Wii hoarders who can easily flip them for $100 profit easy, and all it takes is maybe an hours work(ie stake out local retail establishments when they get their shipments and swoop in and grab one)
Latency would kill VOIP on an airplane, case closed. And if the latency doesn't kill you, the person in the seat next to you who has to hear you blab for hours on end just might.
Yup, I was in the middle of nowhere PA and got better broadband than in Germany. But if you are going to exclude rural areas then America's broadband percentage goes up considerably.
Germany is not "right behind us". I live in Bavaria, and my DSL sucks major ass, I got infinitely better speed through the cable I used to have in the states. There are areas here in Bavaria(never part of east germany) who don't have broadband and were pretty much told they never will.
What really spoils the story is that Harry Potter dumps a hot asian girl. I mean come on, give the audience some credit. I can believe in kids whipping up spells, but dumping a hot asian girl, now that is just the realm of fantasy!
Slashdot Mirror
I'd hate to see what they use as a pointer in the mens room if someone did have a powerpoint presentation......
Obligatory Fight Club:
...when deep-space exploitation ramps up, it will probably be the megatonic corporations that discover all the new planets and map them. The IBM Stellar Sphere. The Philip Morris Galaxy. Planet Denny's. Every planet will take on the corporate identity of whoever rapes it first. Budweiser World
if you cannot be shoved in it? I mean come on, those traumatic memories are the basis for our geekdom, or am I alone on this?
Maybe the man was just ARRESTED by Circuit City's low low Labor Day sale prices and considered them to be a STEAL!
Feel free to pummel this post and/or me(or add your own!)
Its been years since I have bought a cd at Wal-Mart, but I did manage to get Coal Chamber there unedited(though the Korn CD I bought was edited...bleh). So at least some Wal-Marts sell some unedited songs....
Amazing, they can poison our dogs and children no problem, but if somebody should utter the word "fuck" then Wal-Mart has a hissy fit.
but I would say my sanity is worth something!
Let me guess, the bacteria eat homeless?
Bush awards him a "Presidential medal of Freedom" or some other insanely high accolade that he is undeserving of as a final parting shot before he leaves in 2009? I mean come on, if Brownie is doing a "heck of job", just imagine what Bush must think of Turd Blossom.
Just FYI, Apple still releases security patches for OS 10.3 which is about 4 years old now, so you aren't "required" to buy the new updates by any means. Also, unlike Windows, the "service packs" as you derisively call them do offer new functionality.....
Oh yeah, and all of those places also sold the recalled pet food, just to put another hole in your sinking argument.
The safety of products sold is a prime reason to use a retailer and not buy wholesale yourself. Will Amazon or CVS or Wal-Mart sell unsafe products?
They sold Mattel products, didn't they? Made in China, found to be pretty dangerous.
Sorry, but you didn't even refute a single point I made. Not to mention that China is shutting down a lot of businesses/factories in Beijing before the 2008 Olympics and that is just the tip of the iceberg. You seem to think making knockoffs=freedom, and that is just not the case.
Oh wait, I just realized you are dadasys or some variant, the multi-billionaire who always gets first post on slashdot....yeah....pardon me for not believing a word you say.
I am inspired repeatedly by what I see in China. We are going this Christmas again, to be wowed by the explosion caused by freedom and true capitalism (uncluttered by regulations and taxes
HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!! Funniest thing I have read on slashdot EVER! You do realize that in order to be listed on any Chinese stock exchange you have to be part owned by the Chinese government, don't you? You also realize that individuals cannot "own" land in China, you "rent" it from the government for 70 years. Foreign companies also cannot set up operations in China without having to partner with government affiliated companies. The government can and does shut down companies for no apparent reason. Not to mention the "uncluttered by regulations" part tends to result in highly unsafe products. The list goes on. Somehow, I don't equate "being able to make random knockoffs but cannot do anything without governments approval" to be "true capitalism"
Yeah, uncluttered regulations indeed.
fear, how can we rationalize blowing up random Middle Eastern countries who have rulers that didn't like the President's father? Jeez what is with this Microsoft guy, some people are just SOOOOOOOOO selfish!
clIToris!
During a video with Adam Gadahn I almost bust a gut laughing as a Microsoft Outlook email notification box popped up in the bottom right hand corner of the screen. I mean come on guys, you expect me to take you seriously but you use Outlook? Down with America, but we love the products their mega-corporations produce!
or at least it feels like it. Why is it that everytime someone at the pirate bay sneezes it makes it on to the front page of slashdot? You download torrents from the internet, well good for you, I'm so proud! But there is more to tech than people who spend their lives watching MPAA movies while cursing out the MPAA
Dvorak seems to have a job despite all logic.
Certainly would keep the neighboors/local dogs off your lawn......
"Dear Slashdot, I've got this urge to kill my beloved wife. Could you please tell me how to do it, and how to simultaneously make her sister as hot as she is and have her marry me instead?"
:P
Didn't Hans Reiser submit that story?
Sorry, that was in poor taste
Amazon does get wii's in on occaision at retail, but the tend to sell out within minutes. I'm not sure how many they get, but they are gone as soon as they get in.
On a somewhat tangent note, NOA's VP was an idiot for saying that Wii shortages will continue until at least next year. I'm not sure if they will or not, but after that announcement I can just imagine that tons of scalpers all of a suddenly had dollar signs in their eyes. There tend to be Wii hoarders who can easily flip them for $100 profit easy, and all it takes is maybe an hours work(ie stake out local retail establishments when they get their shipments and swoop in and grab one)
Latency would kill VOIP on an airplane, case closed. And if the latency doesn't kill you, the person in the seat next to you who has to hear you blab for hours on end just might.
Yup, I was in the middle of nowhere PA and got better broadband than in Germany. But if you are going to exclude rural areas then America's broadband percentage goes up considerably.
Not since Hooters Air went out of business.....
Germany is not "right behind us". I live in Bavaria, and my DSL sucks major ass, I got infinitely better speed through the cable I used to have in the states. There are areas here in Bavaria(never part of east germany) who don't have broadband and were pretty much told they never will.
What really spoils the story is that Harry Potter dumps a hot asian girl. I mean come on, give the audience some credit. I can believe in kids whipping up spells, but dumping a hot asian girl, now that is just the realm of fantasy!