I have never understood that stupid song. Everything she lists is unfortunate, or inconvenient, but not a single one is actually ironic. Maybe that's the irony. Or maybe that word doesn't mean what Alanis thinks it means.
Exactly. What is the point of having your CPU idle? Wouldn't the ideal be to use as much resources as you can all the time? I have never understood why people build these massive computing machines and then never do any serious computing.
Which is why socialized medicine is great for minor and/or common problems, but not so good with rare/expensive problems. It is also why the rich from countries with socialized health care usually end up coming to the USA for expensive specialized treatments. It also does happen on a smaller scale in the USA for those that belong to HMOs. It is hard to run the medical industry like a typical business - turning a profit isn't always the most desirable outcome, let alone a possible one.
So if you were going to die without a transplant, and were told that a donor had been lined up - your first response would be "How much is this going to cost? Is there a way we can do it cheaper? My life is only worth X amount of money to me."
I am pretty sure in life-threatening situations, the patients main concern is hardly the costs involved.
It is up to the advertisers to come up with a system that works, not up to the consumers to follow the advertisers' system. It is also up to the web sites to find a way to generate revenue. If throwing up ads aren't doing that, it is time for a new strategy.
As of now a very low percentage of internet users are using ad blocking software, so I doubt it will become that big of an issue. But you never know.
I agree, it is naive to think that the president has zero influence on proposing bills in Congress. Almost as naive as thinking the president has 100% influence on proposing bills to Congress. Of course there is also the fact that Obama didn't actually propose the bill.
Now that that is cleared up, how about answering my original question? Why is Obama once again getting blamed for something Congress is trying to do?
Exactly. Why is Obama once again getting blamed for something Congress is trying to do?
I strenuously warned people before the election to not make Obama into something more than he is. He is a person, and a politician. He isn't going to "save the world" or conquer evil for good. He can only do so much. I can't believe all these disenfranchised "so-called" Obama supporters who expected the world to turn from shit into gold overnight simply because the presidency changed. I got news for you people, that isn't how it works. Generally the only kind of change that happens overnight is the bad kind. Good change takes time. Have a little patience. And every time you think Obama makes a bad decision, stop and ask yourself how things would have turned out if "I can see Russia from my house" was calling the shots.
Maybe this is Hulu's "security theater" response to their content providers. Maybe Hulu knows it won't stop jack squat, but are trying to appease them by putting some "DRM protection" on the content. Maybe Hulu isn't so dumb after all.
Kevin Mitnick? So if I get caught I will be facing a sweet corporate job and get to author a few books on security? How can I get caught today?
I did get to meet Kevin at a conference a few years back. It was disappointing. It was like meeting a radio DJ - he looked/seemed nothing at all like I had imagined him in my mind.
I hated that. It meant I had to spend an extra 5 minutes at the photo copier after I copied the actual game. That's 5 more minutes I could have spent gaming!
The problem is there is no such thing as absolute "truth". Truth is a subjective thing. What one person considers "truth" another considers "utter bullshit".
Well, in theory if you don't turn any profit, you shouldn't be paying taxes on anything (or more accurately you should be getting a refund for all the taxes you have paid). Just make sure your operating costs are more than your income.
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It's a mystery, wrapped in an enigma, rolled up in a spinach tortilla. Ow, my brain hurts from thinking about the implications...
Why couldn't she just called it "Moronic" and be done with all this?
Yes Senator Quayle, immediately disconnect your potatoe from the intertubes.
You had me at US...
No, this is Slashdot. And as you proved so eloquently yourself, you don't need to add anything relevant/funny/smart to the conversation to join in.
I have never understood that stupid song. Everything she lists is unfortunate, or inconvenient, but not a single one is actually ironic. Maybe that's the irony. Or maybe that word doesn't mean what Alanis thinks it means.
Exactly. What is the point of having your CPU idle? Wouldn't the ideal be to use as much resources as you can all the time? I have never understood why people build these massive computing machines and then never do any serious computing.
I can get WiFi on the fillings in my teeth.
Oh, hang on a sec, downloading an attachment!
Which is why socialized medicine is great for minor and/or common problems, but not so good with rare/expensive problems. It is also why the rich from countries with socialized health care usually end up coming to the USA for expensive specialized treatments. It also does happen on a smaller scale in the USA for those that belong to HMOs. It is hard to run the medical industry like a typical business - turning a profit isn't always the most desirable outcome, let alone a possible one.
So if you were going to die without a transplant, and were told that a donor had been lined up - your first response would be "How much is this going to cost? Is there a way we can do it cheaper? My life is only worth X amount of money to me."
I am pretty sure in life-threatening situations, the patients main concern is hardly the costs involved.
That's just your over inflated ego talking.
It is up to the advertisers to come up with a system that works, not up to the consumers to follow the advertisers' system. It is also up to the web sites to find a way to generate revenue. If throwing up ads aren't doing that, it is time for a new strategy.
As of now a very low percentage of internet users are using ad blocking software, so I doubt it will become that big of an issue. But you never know.
Can we just stick to the valid points without all the strawman partisan B.S. when trying to talk about Fox News for a change?
(And I almost said that with a straight face!) Oh wait, it is Fox News.
I agree, it is naive to think that the president has zero influence on proposing bills in Congress. Almost as naive as thinking the president has 100% influence on proposing bills to Congress. Of course there is also the fact that Obama didn't actually propose the bill.
Now that that is cleared up, how about answering my original question? Why is Obama once again getting blamed for something Congress is trying to do?
Exactly. Why is Obama once again getting blamed for something Congress is trying to do?
I strenuously warned people before the election to not make Obama into something more than he is. He is a person, and a politician. He isn't going to "save the world" or conquer evil for good. He can only do so much. I can't believe all these disenfranchised "so-called" Obama supporters who expected the world to turn from shit into gold overnight simply because the presidency changed. I got news for you people, that isn't how it works. Generally the only kind of change that happens overnight is the bad kind. Good change takes time. Have a little patience. And every time you think Obama makes a bad decision, stop and ask yourself how things would have turned out if "I can see Russia from my house" was calling the shots.
"Have you ever watched C-SPAN? It's boring."
Fixed it for ya.
The first rule of Fight Club is never talk about Usenet.
Maybe this is Hulu's "security theater" response to their content providers. Maybe Hulu knows it won't stop jack squat, but are trying to appease them by putting some "DRM protection" on the content. Maybe Hulu isn't so dumb after all.
Digital copies are much more trivial to produce than physical copies.
"At least over here the whole channel is considered a joke."
I live in the US and most people I know that live here also consider it the same.
Kevin Mitnick? So if I get caught I will be facing a sweet corporate job and get to author a few books on security? How can I get caught today?
I did get to meet Kevin at a conference a few years back. It was disappointing. It was like meeting a radio DJ - he looked/seemed nothing at all like I had imagined him in my mind.
I hated that. It meant I had to spend an extra 5 minutes at the photo copier after I copied the actual game. That's 5 more minutes I could have spent gaming!
The problem is there is no such thing as absolute "truth". Truth is a subjective thing. What one person considers "truth" another considers "utter bullshit".
Well, in theory if you don't turn any profit, you shouldn't be paying taxes on anything (or more accurately you should be getting a refund for all the taxes you have paid). Just make sure your operating costs are more than your income.
Everyone's interest except for the biased media currently in place.
Easy. Just don't make any profit, and you are automatically a "non-profit organization".