Unless they have figured out a way to only block the cell phone calls of Kerry supporters, this isn't "stomping all over the constitutional rights of its citizenry", nor is it outrageous behavior, but rather a reasonable safety procedure.
Verizon Wireless is not an essential liberty.
You do not get paid for how "valuable" of a human being you are, or based upon your estimation of your "worth". You get paid based on how big of a problem you fix for someone. Fix a little problem, such as "I want a burger", and you don't get paid much. Fix a big problem, such as "I don't wanna go to JAIL!", and you get paid very well.
I know it exists in some settings.
You can even get the source to Windows if you're a big enough customer (*cough* DOD *cough*).
I mean a lot more programs released that way, including user-level stuff, to every customer.
Most of the advantages of free software derive not from the lack of a pricetag, but rather because I can modify it to suit my needs, or fix it myself if it is broken, assuming I know how or have people employed who do.
The cost of a copy of Windows XP isn't really an issue for most people, nor is it the main reason for people to not use it.
The advantage to all this is flexability.
Commercial software could be done in a similar fashion, but with all of the IP rights staying with the company, no unauthorised public patches, etc.
The problem with free and open software as the only model is that it is not a self-sustaining system.
You have someone who was a major part of a very popular distribution, and he is $20,000 in the hole because of it.
Eventually he will get a wife, and then eventually they will have a kid, and then all of a sudden he can't keep on working for free on something he likes to do, but will have to go to work where he will get paid; assuming that this isn't already at least partially true, which might be why he is having to quit.
Hopefully he will have some fun wherever he ends up working, in addition to getting a paycheck for a change.
This is why free open-source software will never overtake commercial software.
I work on some free stuff myself, but I am still in college, and mostly just over the summer at that.
Eventually I will need to start bringing in a paycheck though.
What I would like to start seeing is commercial open-source software, where you get access to the code if you bought the program, even if it is in a very restricted fashion.
That way, people get access to the code, and programmers get to eat, an equitable situation for all involved.
I'm a high school student, so I have five different subjects to cater for.
If it's a public school, maybe they are trying to make up for the lack of spending on physical education.
Considering that each textbook weighs an average of 3-4 lbs that's 18-24 lbs just on textbooks alone...according to this article no student should carry more than 15 lbs so it's affecting a significant number of students.
When I used to hike a lot, my pack was around 50 lbs. Multi-day hikes either teach you how to do without, or develop a strong back; I chose the latter.
Also, as a female, it's quite possible that we are more disadvantaged as our upper bodies have to carry a larger proportion in mass than men do, generally speaking. : )
[insert random male-slashdot-reader-so-fat-he-has-tits joke here]
Seriously though, don't you get enough time to stop by your locker between classes?
Then you only need to carry one book at a time.
Either that, or convince some young gentleman to carry your books for you.
One of them would probably be willing to do so.
For the wars we are likely to fight over the next 10-20 years, we don't really need the F22. All that any of the potential enemies have for them to go against are aging Russian MiG's, and F22's are expensive. The money would be better spent on some other system, better suited for the target. That is assuming that something weird doesn't happen, like China actually getting its act together and turn in to USSR II: Return of the Pinkos (coming to a theater near you).
The stock market will return about 10-11%, but you have to shave off about 3% for inflation, and 2-3% for your own investment "miscalculations".
You can get a steady no-thought 5% return. And I also chose to obay the edict of most pleasant suprises: if he manages to pull 6-7%, he won't mind my miscalculation.
Anything could happen in 40 years, including your death...
The average lifespan in the US is in the mid-70's. I assume he intends to at least make average (I personally intend to live forever: so far, so good).
... make anyone else want to slit their wrists?
At least then you wouldn't need to be fiscally responsible.
And besides, $100 a month is not small change...
No kidding dude, thats, like, 20 lattes.
... hitting yourself in the head... increase your value to an employer.
Seriously though.
$100.00 per month.
40 years.
5% return.
You will have $152,602.02 at the end.
Really. Don't you just love compound interest?
Why the F*** did Strom Thurmond wrinkly ass get to serve for over half a century...
Because he apparently managed to represent the views of his constituents.
... but a president couldn't even think of running for a 3rd term?
This is a recent occurance, in response to FDR, who had more than 2 terms.
There were many abuses directly because of this, so a constitutional amendment was passed.
However, the President has a lot more individual power than any other politician (on purpose).
Get rid of career politicians and you get rid of the desire to do whatever it takes to stay in power.
Get rid of multiple terms in office for lower-level posts, even up to the level of senator, and you hand power over to the unelected.
With at most one term of previous history for any politician, how am I supposed to decide if I should vote for him?
I would end up being reduced to voting for the Democrat if I were a Democrat, or the Republican if I am a Republican, or actually go by their "campaign promises" to make a choice.
All of a sudden, Terry McAuliffe and Ed Gillespie are running the country. What, you say you have never heard of them? They already have too much power as it is for being people I didn't vote for, or even against!
Scripture says so, that is the reason why I was circumsised. It is one of the remnants of Judiasm in Christianity, the sign of the original covenant with Abraham. As far as practical matters are concerned, it is supposedly more cleanly.
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Unless they have figured out a way to only block the cell phone calls of Kerry supporters, this isn't "stomping all over the constitutional rights of its citizenry", nor is it outrageous behavior, but rather a reasonable safety procedure. Verizon Wireless is not an essential liberty.
You do not get paid for how "valuable" of a human being you are, or based upon your estimation of your "worth". You get paid based on how big of a problem you fix for someone. Fix a little problem, such as "I want a burger", and you don't get paid much. Fix a big problem, such as "I don't wanna go to JAIL!", and you get paid very well.
I know it exists in some settings. You can even get the source to Windows if you're a big enough customer (*cough* DOD *cough*). I mean a lot more programs released that way, including user-level stuff, to every customer. Most of the advantages of free software derive not from the lack of a pricetag, but rather because I can modify it to suit my needs, or fix it myself if it is broken, assuming I know how or have people employed who do. The cost of a copy of Windows XP isn't really an issue for most people, nor is it the main reason for people to not use it. The advantage to all this is flexability. Commercial software could be done in a similar fashion, but with all of the IP rights staying with the company, no unauthorised public patches, etc.
The problem with free and open software as the only model is that it is not a self-sustaining system. You have someone who was a major part of a very popular distribution, and he is $20,000 in the hole because of it. Eventually he will get a wife, and then eventually they will have a kid, and then all of a sudden he can't keep on working for free on something he likes to do, but will have to go to work where he will get paid; assuming that this isn't already at least partially true, which might be why he is having to quit. Hopefully he will have some fun wherever he ends up working, in addition to getting a paycheck for a change.
This is why free open-source software will never overtake commercial software. I work on some free stuff myself, but I am still in college, and mostly just over the summer at that. Eventually I will need to start bringing in a paycheck though.
What I would like to start seeing is commercial open-source software, where you get access to the code if you bought the program, even if it is in a very restricted fashion. That way, people get access to the code, and programmers get to eat, an equitable situation for all involved.
That must be the secret to how Canada became such an economic superpower. We Americans should learn from them.
Because he is a civil "servant".
If it's a public school, maybe they are trying to make up for the lack of spending on physical education.
Considering that each textbook weighs an average of 3-4 lbs that's 18-24 lbs just on textbooks alone...according to this article no student should carry more than 15 lbs so it's affecting a significant number of students.
When I used to hike a lot, my pack was around 50 lbs. Multi-day hikes either teach you how to do without, or develop a strong back; I chose the latter.
Also, as a female, it's quite possible that we are more disadvantaged as our upper bodies have to carry a larger proportion in mass than men do, generally speaking. : )
[insert random male-slashdot-reader-so-fat-he-has-tits joke here]
Seriously though, don't you get enough time to stop by your locker between classes? Then you only need to carry one book at a time. Either that, or convince some young gentleman to carry your books for you. One of them would probably be willing to do so.
For the wars we are likely to fight over the next 10-20 years, we don't really need the F22. All that any of the potential enemies have for them to go against are aging Russian MiG's, and F22's are expensive. The money would be better spent on some other system, better suited for the target. That is assuming that something weird doesn't happen, like China actually getting its act together and turn in to USSR II: Return of the Pinkos (coming to a theater near you).
Unless one of your courses requires you to carry around the entire Encyclopedia Britainnica, you really need to start working out.
So maybe they actually are doing something new then. Have they ever said that they were not using Wine as a base?
Austria is as much not in Germany as Canada is not in the USA, that is, only nominally.
Actually, wouldn't it be an embargo?
Slow Down Cowboy!
Slashdot requires you to wait 2 minutes between each successful posting of a comment to allow everyone a fair chance at posting a comment.
DUCW (pronounced "duck") from WWII. They were mass-produced, and there are still a few laying around. I would like to get one and restore it sometime.
It is because it is better, but not better enough to warrant change. Think VHS --> BetaMax.
Many things that aren't chickens lay eggs.
To routinely split infinitives [heh-heh] is not really bad.
The stock market will return about 10-11%, but you have to shave off about 3% for inflation, and 2-3% for your own investment "miscalculations". You can get a steady no-thought 5% return. And I also chose to obay the edict of most pleasant suprises: if he manages to pull 6-7%, he won't mind my miscalculation.
Yeah, planning for the future, what a crackpot.
Anything could happen in 40 years, including your death ...
The average lifespan in the US is in the mid-70's. I assume he intends to at least make average (I personally intend to live forever: so far, so good).
At least then you wouldn't need to be fiscally responsible.
And besides, $100 a month is not small change ...
No kidding dude, thats, like, 20 lattes.
Seriously though.
$100.00 per month.
40 years.
5% return.
You will have $152,602.02 at the end.
Really. Don't you just love compound interest?
No MBA could ever come up with something that insightful.
If anybody needs to drive around in a big old Buick, it's you.
Steak takes a backseat to burgers as far as market share is concerned, not that I'm relating OSX to a fine rib eye mind you.
Because he apparently managed to represent the views of his constituents.
This is a recent occurance, in response to FDR, who had more than 2 terms. There were many abuses directly because of this, so a constitutional amendment was passed. However, the President has a lot more individual power than any other politician (on purpose).
Get rid of career politicians and you get rid of the desire to do whatever it takes to stay in power.
Get rid of multiple terms in office for lower-level posts, even up to the level of senator, and you hand power over to the unelected. With at most one term of previous history for any politician, how am I supposed to decide if I should vote for him? I would end up being reduced to voting for the Democrat if I were a Democrat, or the Republican if I am a Republican, or actually go by their "campaign promises" to make a choice. All of a sudden, Terry McAuliffe and Ed Gillespie are running the country. What, you say you have never heard of them? They already have too much power as it is for being people I didn't vote for, or even against!
Scripture says so, that is the reason why I was circumsised. It is one of the remnants of Judiasm in Christianity, the sign of the original covenant with Abraham. As far as practical matters are concerned, it is supposedly more cleanly.
I believe the classic quote everybody needs to remember here is "Fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, shame on me."