I think this is on topic- but I have a serious question-
I have Time Warner, and every so often they run a self produced ad about the "truth about net neutrality" and how it a myth of the ginat internet corporations etc. Can anyone explain to me how that works, i.e. can the cable company run political ads without didclaimers? All the other political ads on tv have a "paid for by such and such." these ads don't... how does that work, and what does it say about cable company goodwill?
Another issue is that people know when you are on the phone, so it is kind of self regulating. (Yes there are exceptions such as private offices). People can surf the web for hours and look like they are working.... It is tougher to have 4 hour private calls w/out everyone knowing that you aren't working....
I am getting tired of all these so called "experts" writing about what these young, newly graduated kids want. In an economy like ours, it really isn't up to the employee what they get. I know a few people who just finish college- with each month that goes by, tehir demands from a potential employer grow shorter, ending with they "just want a job."
The way the employment situation is now, it isn't a situation of "I don't like your internet policy so I am going to go work somewhere else," it is more a situation of "I don't like your internet policy so I am going to , um, er, well I guess I won't work at all..."
People grow up a ton in the years after college.
Argh- As much as I wish this was true (Aside from the fact that the movie with Val Kilmer where he wears the disguises to get to the free energy source was terrific), I have been ruined by the Segway. I followed the hype for months, and got sucked in to see what the hype was for this invention that would "change the world." And then I saw it was a scooter- and man was I pissed. Oh well. At least I didn't think I had won a Toyota, but actually got a Toy Yoda, like this hooters waitress.... (Scroll down a quarter page for the article...) toy yoda
After all, two seconds of Michael Bolton is just about enough.
I admit it, I'm a Michael Bolton fan! I celebrate the guy's entire collection! For my money it doesn't get any better than when he sings "When a Man Loves a Woman"!
Vote with your dollars. It is very simple. If you don't like a store, don't shop there.
Anyhow, the parent makes a good point- Wal Mart affects other companies stock (as in inventory)- everything seems crappier. My fave example is paper towels. Wal mart demands cheap prices, so my favorite paper towel maker lessens the quality. Which I wouldn;t care about, if they had a cheaper line sold only at Wal Mart. The problem is, all their paper towels have gotten crappier/cheaper, even the ones sold elsewhere are the crappier ones.
So if Wal Mart chooses not to sell certain games, will it be worth making them, or will it be like the paper towels- i.e. one size fits all for the manufacturers to sell to retailers...
On the flip side- I like Wal Mart b/c of their hours- I would postulate that this is why they have taken over small towns, the hours. The mom and pops in my area are closed on Sundays and most of saturday, as well as after my workday. Wal Mart is open at the times I am not at work. Which was nice last night at 10 pm when I had to run out and get a plunger. (I've been eating a lot of cheese lately...)
I assume you are kidding, but "sales calls" includes in person visits. Like as in "calling on a client." It isn't just telephoning...
It is interesting how important attire can be. It reminds me of that picture of the early staffers at Microsoft with the caption "Would you have invested?" But on the flip side, even with a good idea, it is tough to make sales in sandals and shorts....
I can understand if they want to go after musicplayer companies that want to use the Pod. It would be uncool to name your new MP3 player Eye-Pod to confuse people. Trademarks are usually very specific as to the SIC code of the product, i.e. you can trademark "XXX" jeans but someone else can usually still trademark "XXX" rocking chairs... USPTO
I can see how apple may be damaged if people sell products with the name Pod in them that imply a relationship or endorsement from Apple. Like if you call your product PodCovers and they are designed to fit exactly on iPods without a license from Apple. I don't see how they could go after P.O.D.S (Portable on demand storage)however.
You are exactly right. I would be all for young kids having a cell phone w/ 2 buttons only- one for the police, and one for my cell.
Another question is how young is too young to be out alone. Until at least 4 or 5 years old, I had my eagle eyes on my kids at all times (Or my wife was watching them). If a kid is 3 years old and out wandering around alone, is the issue whether they have a cell, or whether they should be out alone at all?
On a related note- I have to get this off my chest re cell phones. I ride my bike almost everyday on the Ohio and Erie Canal towpath trail. I know everyone has stories about cell phones driving them crazy- but yesterday, not once, but TWICE, I was almost hit by people riding while on their cell phones. I am used to seeing people on their cells while walking. I have seen tons of parents out with their kids in an amazing national park ignoring their kids and the surroundings while on the phone. But seriously, it is the people riding unsteadily with one hand on a crowded (with horses, cyclists, joggers, runners and hikers)trail that make me crazy. Sorry for the rant.
My problem with the whole "flying safer than driving" thing is that with flying there are really no factors you can control with flying. It is pretty much the luck of the draw whether or not you are on a plane with mechanical or other problems. Someone else is flying it, someone else is maintaining it, someone else is securing it.(Yes you can avoid certain airlines etc...)
With driving there are many other factors. For example, wearing a safety belt, having side airbags, ABS, not using a cell phone, not living driving in certain tough to drive in cities, not eating while driving etc etc etc. A careful driver who pays attention and has a safe vehicle etc and flies may be more likely to die in a plane crash, while a road rager in an unsafe car who talks on the cell while driving may be more likely to die in a car wreck.
This is true in more situations than kayaking.
At the drag strip, I heard an obese guy talking about how dipping body parts of his car had shaved 20 pounds off the cars weight. I almost pointed out that dexitrim could have shaved even more off the cars weight.
Same thing with biking. I know a bunch of overweight people that spend thousands of dollars on components to shave a few pounds off the weight of their bike. Serously, not to be gross, but rather than spending thousands on carbon forks and stems and whatever, I spend $1 on some fiber, and bam, a couple pounds gone.
There is actually an important analogy for computers- some things seem great until you add users/people. Maybe Microsofts "People Ready" isn't tied for the worst ad campaign with Ford's "Bold Moves" or Wendy's "Do what tastes right?"
Not to burst your bubble... but- A: there is no way 500,000 people would each win a million dollars. B: It is simple law/business- if someone wins that kind of suit against you, you go bankrupt and reorganize. For example- you hit me in your car, and you have no insurance. I sue you for $1 million and win. You don't have a million $. (I am not saying you personaly, just the "you" example.) So what do you do? You go bankrupt. That way you keep most of your assets, and I am S.O.L. Businesses can do pretty much the same thing.
A. Make a big budget movie even though you are a retailer...
B. ????
-or-
A. Get rid of the whole thing where someone spends half an hour shopping on your site, filling their cart, thinking that they are getting a good deal, but when they get to the checkout they find that each item was from a different seller and all the shipping and handling is separate, so it adds like $60 to the bill.... Yeah, get rid of that, and then B may be:
B. Profit!!!!
Consider how many times you will hear "amazon.com" in reference to this movie all over the news etc... Sure it seems strange, but considering the advertising budgets that corps. the size of Amazon have, it may be a good deal. And the movie may even make some money, to boot.
I haven't shopped at Amazon in a loooooooong time (the whole multiple stores and sellers in the Amazon search, so when you go to check out you have 10 different shipping and handling fees, that drove me off...) but I have heard their name mentioned a bunch lately b/c of the movie thing....
We should ban those under 18 from every place that sex offenders may find their victims, including malls, churches, schools etc... (Heck, kids aren't even safe around teachers anymore!!!!) Anyhow, I am all for civil liberties, but the advantage of NO annoying backwards hat kids at the mall may be worth it!!!!
In all seriousness, Slashdot has matured. When I saw a headline about a "solo act" I was fairly sure that I would be greeted by a multitude of masturb*tion jokes.
There is a reason that one must take many semester long contract law classes to understand contract law. Not to be a douche, but contract law can't really be summed up in an internet posting....
Wait- is this the Dubious port deal that had every one up in arms a while back?
Seriously though,by paying the bills, you grandparents accepted the contract....
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"I think hot wheels has a strong but limited and temporary audience, they should understand that and focus on it."
I actively "played" with Hot Wheels and Matchbox (and the occasional Johnny Lightening and Corgi) cars until I was 10-12. I had the playsets when I was younger, but as I got older we used to take those long strips of plastic track and run them down the stairs and make big jumps at the bottom.
I am almost 30, and when my kids (a boy and a girl, 3,5) want a hot wheels car I always give in. They are only a buck and are always at the register. It is one of the only toys my kids beg for that costs less than a cup of coffee, so I am happy about that.
As far as age goes- I know a lot of older guys that collect hot wheels. We dont zoom them around (not when other people can see) but they are fun and inexpensive (new- some of the vintage ones are expensive). My wife always puts a few in my Christmas stocking. I have a couple old camaros (1:1 scale...) so people always buy me Hot Wheels, Johnny Lightening etc. Camaros.
I don't think that hot wheels has a limited/temporary audience. Maybe for the playsets, but the cars are ageless. Also, I have seen the large scale super detailed hot wheels (the 1:24 scale). Those are for older "kids...)
I apologize- sometimes I forget that some people here are dry and don't get humor or sarcasm. The idea of the song names being required to be the chorus was a joke. I am sure you are a lot of fun at parties.
I know that my unique experience does not a trend make, however, EVERY time I have ever searched for lyrics, it has been because I liked a song and was trying to find out about it, and 90% of the time when I search for a song by lyrics, I end up going straight to ITMS to buy it.
Why do they want to make it harder to find and buy music???
If I can't search for lyrics, the I propose that all songs have a CLEARLY sung chorus (Sorry Bob Dylan), and the song name be required by law to be the chorus. Then I could at least find the song I want. I haven't been in a "record" store since about 1999. And even then, I hated humming or singing a couple bars, and hoping the clerk knew what I was talking about...
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I think this is on topic- but I have a serious question-
I have Time Warner, and every so often they run a self produced ad about the "truth about net neutrality" and how it a myth of the ginat internet corporations etc. Can anyone explain to me how that works, i.e. can the cable company run political ads without didclaimers? All the other political ads on tv have a "paid for by such and such." these ads don't... how does that work, and what does it say about cable company goodwill?
Awesome! You brought up Hitler! In a post about God! Does God win? Wait... God win- Godwin.... Oh!!!! Godwin's law!!!!
Awesome....
Another issue is that people know when you are on the phone, so it is kind of self regulating. (Yes there are exceptions such as private offices). People can surf the web for hours and look like they are working.... It is tougher to have 4 hour private calls w/out everyone knowing that you aren't working....
I am getting tired of all these so called "experts" writing about what these young, newly graduated kids want. In an economy like ours, it really isn't up to the employee what they get. I know a few people who just finish college- with each month that goes by, tehir demands from a potential employer grow shorter, ending with they "just want a job."
The way the employment situation is now, it isn't a situation of "I don't like your internet policy so I am going to go work somewhere else," it is more a situation of "I don't like your internet policy so I am going to , um, er, well I guess I won't work at all..."
People grow up a ton in the years after college.
Argh- As much as I wish this was true (Aside from the fact that the movie with Val Kilmer where he wears the disguises to get to the free energy source was terrific), I have been ruined by the Segway. I followed the hype for months, and got sucked in to see what the hype was for this invention that would "change the world." And then I saw it was a scooter- and man was I pissed. Oh well. At least I didn't think I had won a Toyota, but actually got a Toy Yoda, like this hooters waitress.... (Scroll down a quarter page for the article...) toy yoda
After all, two seconds of Michael Bolton is just about enough.
I admit it, I'm a Michael Bolton fan! I celebrate the guy's entire collection! For my money it doesn't get any better than when he sings "When a Man Loves a Woman"!
Vote with your dollars. It is very simple. If you don't like a store, don't shop there.
Anyhow, the parent makes a good point- Wal Mart affects other companies stock (as in inventory)- everything seems crappier. My fave example is paper towels. Wal mart demands cheap prices, so my favorite paper towel maker lessens the quality. Which I wouldn;t care about, if they had a cheaper line sold only at Wal Mart. The problem is, all their paper towels have gotten crappier/cheaper, even the ones sold elsewhere are the crappier ones.
So if Wal Mart chooses not to sell certain games, will it be worth making them, or will it be like the paper towels- i.e. one size fits all for the manufacturers to sell to retailers...
On the flip side- I like Wal Mart b/c of their hours- I would postulate that this is why they have taken over small towns, the hours. The mom and pops in my area are closed on Sundays and most of saturday, as well as after my workday. Wal Mart is open at the times I am not at work. Which was nice last night at 10 pm when I had to run out and get a plunger. (I've been eating a lot of cheese lately...)
I assume you are kidding, but "sales calls" includes in person visits. Like as in "calling on a client." It isn't just telephoning...
It is interesting how important attire can be. It reminds me of that picture of the early staffers at Microsoft with the caption "Would you have invested?" But on the flip side, even with a good idea, it is tough to make sales in sandals and shorts....
I can understand if they want to go after musicplayer companies that want to use the Pod. It would be uncool to name your new MP3 player Eye-Pod to confuse people. Trademarks are usually very specific as to the SIC code of the product, i.e. you can trademark "XXX" jeans but someone else can usually still trademark "XXX" rocking chairs... USPTO
I can see how apple may be damaged if people sell products with the name Pod in them that imply a relationship or endorsement from Apple. Like if you call your product PodCovers and they are designed to fit exactly on iPods without a license from Apple. I don't see how they could go after P.O.D.S (Portable on demand storage)however.
You are exactly right. I would be all for young kids having a cell phone w/ 2 buttons only- one for the police, and one for my cell.
Another question is how young is too young to be out alone. Until at least 4 or 5 years old, I had my eagle eyes on my kids at all times (Or my wife was watching them). If a kid is 3 years old and out wandering around alone, is the issue whether they have a cell, or whether they should be out alone at all?
On a related note- I have to get this off my chest re cell phones. I ride my bike almost everyday on the Ohio and Erie Canal towpath trail. I know everyone has stories about cell phones driving them crazy- but yesterday, not once, but TWICE, I was almost hit by people riding while on their cell phones. I am used to seeing people on their cells while walking. I have seen tons of parents out with their kids in an amazing national park ignoring their kids and the surroundings while on the phone. But seriously, it is the people riding unsteadily with one hand on a crowded (with horses, cyclists, joggers, runners and hikers)trail that make me crazy. Sorry for the rant.
Once it is open source, can we delete it from the internet?
My problem with the whole "flying safer than driving" thing is that with flying there are really no factors you can control with flying. It is pretty much the luck of the draw whether or not you are on a plane with mechanical or other problems. Someone else is flying it, someone else is maintaining it, someone else is securing it.(Yes you can avoid certain airlines etc...)
With driving there are many other factors. For example, wearing a safety belt, having side airbags, ABS, not using a cell phone, not living driving in certain tough to drive in cities, not eating while driving etc etc etc. A careful driver who pays attention and has a safe vehicle etc and flies may be more likely to die in a plane crash, while a road rager in an unsafe car who talks on the cell while driving may be more likely to die in a car wreck.
This is true in more situations than kayaking.
At the drag strip, I heard an obese guy talking about how dipping body parts of his car had shaved 20 pounds off the cars weight. I almost pointed out that dexitrim could have shaved even more off the cars weight.
Same thing with biking. I know a bunch of overweight people that spend thousands of dollars on components to shave a few pounds off the weight of their bike. Serously, not to be gross, but rather than spending thousands on carbon forks and stems and whatever, I spend $1 on some fiber, and bam, a couple pounds gone.
There is actually an important analogy for computers- some things seem great until you add users/people. Maybe Microsofts "People Ready" isn't tied for the worst ad campaign with Ford's "Bold Moves" or Wendy's "Do what tastes right?"
Not to burst your bubble... but- A: there is no way 500,000 people would each win a million dollars. B: It is simple law/business- if someone wins that kind of suit against you, you go bankrupt and reorganize. For example- you hit me in your car, and you have no insurance. I sue you for $1 million and win. You don't have a million $. (I am not saying you personaly, just the "you" example.) So what do you do? You go bankrupt. That way you keep most of your assets, and I am S.O.L. Businesses can do pretty much the same thing.
A. Make a big budget movie even though you are a retailer...
B. ????
-or-
A. Get rid of the whole thing where someone spends half an hour shopping on your site, filling their cart, thinking that they are getting a good deal, but when they get to the checkout they find that each item was from a different seller and all the shipping and handling is separate, so it adds like $60 to the bill.... Yeah, get rid of that, and then B may be:
B. Profit!!!!
Consider how many times you will hear "amazon.com" in reference to this movie all over the news etc... Sure it seems strange, but considering the advertising budgets that corps. the size of Amazon have, it may be a good deal. And the movie may even make some money, to boot.
I haven't shopped at Amazon in a loooooooong time (the whole multiple stores and sellers in the Amazon search, so when you go to check out you have 10 different shipping and handling fees, that drove me off...) but I have heard their name mentioned a bunch lately b/c of the movie thing....
We should ban those under 18 from every place that sex offenders may find their victims, including malls, churches, schools etc... (Heck, kids aren't even safe around teachers anymore!!!!) Anyhow, I am all for civil liberties, but the advantage of NO annoying backwards hat kids at the mall may be worth it!!!!
In all seriousness, Slashdot has matured. When I saw a headline about a "solo act" I was fairly sure that I would be greeted by a multitude of masturb*tion jokes.
There is a reason that one must take many semester long contract law classes to understand contract law. Not to be a douche, but contract law can't really be summed up in an internet posting....
Wait- is this the Dubious port deal that had every one up in arms a while back?
Seriously though,by paying the bills, you grandparents accepted the contract....
"I think hot wheels has a strong but limited and temporary audience, they should understand that and focus on it." I actively "played" with Hot Wheels and Matchbox (and the occasional Johnny Lightening and Corgi) cars until I was 10-12. I had the playsets when I was younger, but as I got older we used to take those long strips of plastic track and run them down the stairs and make big jumps at the bottom.
I am almost 30, and when my kids (a boy and a girl, 3,5) want a hot wheels car I always give in. They are only a buck and are always at the register. It is one of the only toys my kids beg for that costs less than a cup of coffee, so I am happy about that.
As far as age goes- I know a lot of older guys that collect hot wheels. We dont zoom them around (not when other people can see) but they are fun and inexpensive (new- some of the vintage ones are expensive). My wife always puts a few in my Christmas stocking. I have a couple old camaros (1:1 scale...) so people always buy me Hot Wheels, Johnny Lightening etc. Camaros.
I don't think that hot wheels has a limited/temporary audience. Maybe for the playsets, but the cars are ageless. Also, I have seen the large scale super detailed hot wheels (the 1:24 scale). Those are for older "kids...)
I apologize- sometimes I forget that some people here are dry and don't get humor or sarcasm. The idea of the song names being required to be the chorus was a joke. I am sure you are a lot of fun at parties.
I know that my unique experience does not a trend make, however, EVERY time I have ever searched for lyrics, it has been because I liked a song and was trying to find out about it, and 90% of the time when I search for a song by lyrics, I end up going straight to ITMS to buy it.
Why do they want to make it harder to find and buy music???
If I can't search for lyrics, the I propose that all songs have a CLEARLY sung chorus (Sorry Bob Dylan), and the song name be required by law to be the chorus. Then I could at least find the song I want. I haven't been in a "record" store since about 1999. And even then, I hated humming or singing a couple bars, and hoping the clerk knew what I was talking about...
What is this "Women's Studies" you speak of, you sexist!?! I know only of "Womyn's studies"
I'll be there to make a documentary. It will be rated Arrrrrrgh!!!!