I agree that far too little is done about global hunger and poverty. The socialist in me thinks rich countries should find ways to help people so they don't suffer. However...
When was the last time you went out to eat?
Have you ever spent $20 on a good meal? $40? $100?
If so, for the price of your one meal, dozens of hungry people could have been fed. Using your logic, I'd say everyone should only eat the least expensive foods they can get their hands on, never have any entertainment expenses (you don't buy games, do you?) and give all of their non-necessity income to the poor.
Somehow, I don't think you're doing that. And you shouldn't.
There aren't many good answers for getting around the system and feeding the world's hungry, but "rich people shouldn't spend their money on things they want to buy" is at the bottom of the barrel. Unless you're willing to make the same sacrifices in your everyday life, I wouldn't expect others to - it's really just a drop in the bucket either way.
This is a total OT rant, but it amazes me when someone who claims enough knowledge of a show to say it can be used to connect ancient myth and pop culture can't spell the title of the show.
To further that, something I calculated when Enterprise went off the air:
Now that Star Trek's over, it's interesting to see exactly how much Star Trek there is (canon only, add 660 minutes/11 hours if you include The Animated Series):
Movies:
The Motion Picture: 132 minutes The Wrath of Khan: 113 minutes The Search for Spock: 105 minutes The Voyage Home: 119 minutes The Final Frontier: 107 minutes The Undiscovered Country: 113 minutes Generations: 118 minutes First Contact: 106 minutes Insurrection: 103 minutes Nemesis: 116 minutes
Episodes:
The Original Series: 79 (3713 minutes @ 47 minutes/episode) The Next Generation: 178 (8010 minutes @ 45 minutes/episode) Deep Space Nine: 176 (7920 minutes @ 45 minutes/episode) Voyager: 172 (7740 minutes @ 45 minutes/episode) Enterprise: 98 (4116 minutes @ 42 minutes/episode)
Absolutely. I work for a large media company (not NYT large, but large nonetheless), and if even a few dozen people emailed our webmaster (or editor, or even a reporter who cares) to say they'd love to be able to view video on our site, but can't due to technological limitations, the problem would get fixed very quickly.
Just about all companies exist to make money. For whatever reason the NYT (and many others) have left out non MS users here. But a few friendly emails and calls can often get that issue resolved, especially if they realize thsoe are eyeballs they're not getting to the ads.
Perhaps you're unaware of Steven Colbert's comic stylings of purposefully making gaffs like this? Taco's entire contribution is in that style. While there are plenty of people who don't know their geography, I think the most likely explanation here is that the joke went over your head.
Nice thing about the internet is that you don't have to go to any of the websites other people go to! And all the bitching in the world doesn't make you cool, it just makes me think you have nothing to do except whine about something on the internet that only affects your life as much as you choose it to.
You can't pause the game at a Sports Bar, and most of these theatres DO encourage loud behavior and sell food, which you'd know if you'd read the article.
I sit at a computer all day at work, why would I want to do more of that in my spare time?
I sit in a chair all day at work, why would I want to do more of that in my spare time? It's because you do different things at home and at work on the computer. But then again, I'm someone who uses the computer as my primary entertainment at home when I'm not with friends...others have television, board games, newspapers, etc.
Another option - people actually wanted someone they thought was "presidental". If Dean (my choice) had gotten the nomination, the DNC would probably have tried to change him to those ends too. It's a meaningless metric, but in 2004, the dems were (and still are today) facing the "hold fast to our ideals and lose for sure" or "appear as centrist as possible and most likely lose" choice.
Off-topic from a BttF fanboy: Doc didn't sent Marty a telegram, he left his hand-written note with the local Western Union office because he knew they'd still be around, and because they're in the delivery business.
Right, because that's fantastic advice for the type of people who click on unknown attachments in their emails...
Congrats, you use Linux. It's be great if more people did, perhaps. But now you're just jerking yourself off, and it doesn't seem particularly helpful.
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I agree that far too little is done about global hunger and poverty. The socialist in me thinks rich countries should find ways to help people so they don't suffer. However...
When was the last time you went out to eat?
Have you ever spent $20 on a good meal? $40? $100?
If so, for the price of your one meal, dozens of hungry people could have been fed. Using your logic, I'd say everyone should only eat the least expensive foods they can get their hands on, never have any entertainment expenses (you don't buy games, do you?) and give all of their non-necessity income to the poor.
Somehow, I don't think you're doing that. And you shouldn't.
There aren't many good answers for getting around the system and feeding the world's hungry, but "rich people shouldn't spend their money on things they want to buy" is at the bottom of the barrel. Unless you're willing to make the same sacrifices in your everyday life, I wouldn't expect others to - it's really just a drop in the bucket either way.
This is a total OT rant, but it amazes me when someone who claims enough knowledge of a show to say it can be used to connect ancient myth and pop culture can't spell the title of the show.
To further that, something I calculated when Enterprise went off the air:
Now that Star Trek's over, it's interesting to see exactly how much Star Trek there is (canon only, add 660 minutes/11 hours if you include The Animated Series):
Movies:
The Motion Picture: 132 minutes
The Wrath of Khan: 113 minutes
The Search for Spock: 105 minutes
The Voyage Home: 119 minutes
The Final Frontier: 107 minutes
The Undiscovered Country: 113 minutes
Generations: 118 minutes
First Contact: 106 minutes
Insurrection: 103 minutes
Nemesis: 116 minutes
Episodes:
The Original Series: 79 (3713 minutes @ 47 minutes/episode)
The Next Generation: 178 (8010 minutes @ 45 minutes/episode)
Deep Space Nine: 176 (7920 minutes @ 45 minutes/episode)
Voyager: 172 (7740 minutes @ 45 minutes/episode)
Enterprise: 98 (4116 minutes @ 42 minutes/episode)
Movies Total: 1132 minutes (18 hours, 52 minutes)
Episodes Total: 31499 minutes (524 hours, 59 minutes)
Grand Total: 32631 minutes (543 hours, 51 minutes)
That's 22 days, 15 hours and 51 minutes of Star Trek. Not bad...
Absolutely. I work for a large media company (not NYT large, but large nonetheless), and if even a few dozen people emailed our webmaster (or editor, or even a reporter who cares) to say they'd love to be able to view video on our site, but can't due to technological limitations, the problem would get fixed very quickly.
Just about all companies exist to make money. For whatever reason the NYT (and many others) have left out non MS users here. But a few friendly emails and calls can often get that issue resolved, especially if they realize thsoe are eyeballs they're not getting to the ads.
Perhaps you're unaware of Steven Colbert's comic stylings of purposefully making gaffs like this? Taco's entire contribution is in that style. While there are plenty of people who don't know their geography, I think the most likely explanation here is that the joke went over your head.
I have. I want to know if it's out there anywhere on the public internet. Same reason I search for my phone number, full name, etc.
This isn't a failure of the US Army as a whole, but it was due to the indiscretionary act of one person.
If one person can do this kind of damage, then the problem is with the system, not just that person.
There's a fair deal of written pornography on the internet that's in the second person. Most of it is very, very poorly written, however.
Animal torture is legal as long as you're a large industrial meat processing plant. They only go after individuals, especially if the animal is cute.
Nice thing about the internet is that you don't have to go to any of the websites other people go to! And all the bitching in the world doesn't make you cool, it just makes me think you have nothing to do except whine about something on the internet that only affects your life as much as you choose it to.
Well of course, that goes without saying...
Doesn't it?
Flies don't live all that long.
Because in the last couple of years the quality of writing on The Simpsons has taken a noticable drop.
I remember having this conversation on Slashdot for many of the last 6 or 7 years.
You can't pause the game at a Sports Bar, and most of these theatres DO encourage loud behavior and sell food, which you'd know if you'd read the article.
Feel free to stay home...
Prison rape humor still isn't funny.
try calling 911 on a POTS line or cell phone in any major city and see for yourself.
Or take someone the parent's word for it, as calling 911 in a non-emergency situation is illegal in most locations.
I sit at a computer
all day at work, why would I want to do more of that in my spare time?
I sit in a chair all day at work, why would I want to do more of that in my spare time? It's because you do different things at home and at work on the computer. But then again, I'm someone who uses the computer as my primary entertainment at home when I'm not with friends...others have television, board games, newspapers, etc.
Another option - people actually wanted someone they thought was "presidental". If Dean (my choice) had gotten the nomination, the DNC would probably have tried to change him to those ends too. It's a meaningless metric, but in 2004, the dems were (and still are today) facing the "hold fast to our ideals and lose for sure" or "appear as centrist as possible and most likely lose" choice.
"Can I interest you in this propane-powered +5 Sword of Flame? There's nothing like cooking monsters with clean-burning propane, you know.
"you know" should read "I tell you what".
Off-topic from a BttF fanboy: Doc didn't sent Marty a telegram, he left his hand-written note with the local Western Union office because he knew they'd still be around, and because they're in the delivery business.
Your joke was still funny, though.
Right, because that's fantastic advice for the type of people who click on unknown attachments in their emails...
Congrats, you use Linux. It's be great if more people did, perhaps. But now you're just jerking yourself off, and it doesn't seem particularly helpful.
EFF Sues AT&T Over NSA Wiretapping
OMG!
Unfortunately, many also believe something that blindingly easy is relevant and possible in a country of almost 300 million.
The Taco Bell promotion was just that, a promotion. It had no sponsorship deal with the Russians or Mir.
Baseball players certainly aren't without their criminal records, but they're not the NBA or NFL, which really are known for that.
You just sound bitter about sports in general.