samiwas
Mar 4, 10:47 AM
Regarding Health Care:
Bill Maher New Rule: Not Everything in America Has to Make a Profit (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/bill-maher/new-rule-not-everything-i_b_244050.html) 23July09
Just how exaggerated is the following?:
Wow. That article pretty much sums up the way I see it all. Great read.
My problem with it isn't that businesses and people are in it for a profit (well, in certain areas). Hey, you got to make something. It's that the only thing that matters is the highest profit possible, at all costs.
If a company has made a profit of $15,000,000, but they were wanting $16,000,000 based on nothing more than their accountant's predictions, they won't settle for that $15m. They will lay off people, make others work longer, and cut salaries and benefits to achieve their "goal". It's no longer about making money...it's about making excessive money for the upper management and pleasing shareholders.
You see it in the stock market all the time. A company announces that it's profits will fall short of some astronomical assumed figure, and shareholders start selling off the stock because large profits are worse than huge profits.
While this isn't in the private market, and I'm sure someone (we know who) will find a way to say this is OK, it reminds me of a recent story I read. I think it was Texas Tech or something required all of their faculty to take a pay freeze, yet gave the football coach a half-million dollar a year raise. Not $50k, not $100k...$500k a year added to his already $1.5m a year salary. All while telling teachers there was not enough money to do anything for them. And it wasn't a contracted raise, if I recall, it was a "promise". The very fact that the coach would take that says enough to me. That's pretty sick.
Bill Maher New Rule: Not Everything in America Has to Make a Profit (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/bill-maher/new-rule-not-everything-i_b_244050.html) 23July09
Just how exaggerated is the following?:
Wow. That article pretty much sums up the way I see it all. Great read.
My problem with it isn't that businesses and people are in it for a profit (well, in certain areas). Hey, you got to make something. It's that the only thing that matters is the highest profit possible, at all costs.
If a company has made a profit of $15,000,000, but they were wanting $16,000,000 based on nothing more than their accountant's predictions, they won't settle for that $15m. They will lay off people, make others work longer, and cut salaries and benefits to achieve their "goal". It's no longer about making money...it's about making excessive money for the upper management and pleasing shareholders.
You see it in the stock market all the time. A company announces that it's profits will fall short of some astronomical assumed figure, and shareholders start selling off the stock because large profits are worse than huge profits.
While this isn't in the private market, and I'm sure someone (we know who) will find a way to say this is OK, it reminds me of a recent story I read. I think it was Texas Tech or something required all of their faculty to take a pay freeze, yet gave the football coach a half-million dollar a year raise. Not $50k, not $100k...$500k a year added to his already $1.5m a year salary. All while telling teachers there was not enough money to do anything for them. And it wasn't a contracted raise, if I recall, it was a "promise". The very fact that the coach would take that says enough to me. That's pretty sick.
RedReplicant
Aug 5, 04:04 PM
http://redreplicant.mylha.com/temp/dtop-aug5.jpg
ps. The IPs belong to people that tried to brute force my server, so I could care less about hiding them.
ps. The IPs belong to people that tried to brute force my server, so I could care less about hiding them.
nightelf
Dec 14, 06:35 PM
iMac G5.
Thedeathbear
Mar 27, 10:50 AM
It was a picture. Why didn't he put it in the picture and art section? He wanted people to think it was a iPhone. Scam. Case closed.
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tag
Oct 4, 08:29 AM
Speaking of tv shows... so excited that Chuck is back on; hence this month's background.
fel10
Dec 5, 11:38 PM
Here are my wallpapers for this month. Yes, I'm very much in the Christmas spirit, if u can't tell.
MBP
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b47/babyboy_hot2005/Screen%20Caps/Screenshot2010-11-29at83749PM.png
iMac
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b47/babyboy_hot2005/Screen%20Caps/Screenshot2010-12-06at121833AM.png
iPad
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b47/babyboy_hot2005/Screen%20Caps/55a55434.png
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b47/babyboy_hot2005/Screen%20Caps/75b8270d.png
iPod
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b47/babyboy_hot2005/Screen%20Caps/ad895d32.jpg
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b47/babyboy_hot2005/Screen%20Caps/04ba2a0d.jpg
MBP
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b47/babyboy_hot2005/Screen%20Caps/Screenshot2010-11-29at83749PM.png
iMac
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b47/babyboy_hot2005/Screen%20Caps/Screenshot2010-12-06at121833AM.png
iPad
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b47/babyboy_hot2005/Screen%20Caps/55a55434.png
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b47/babyboy_hot2005/Screen%20Caps/75b8270d.png
iPod
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b47/babyboy_hot2005/Screen%20Caps/ad895d32.jpg
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b47/babyboy_hot2005/Screen%20Caps/04ba2a0d.jpg
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.jpg "Fabulous Purple Wallpaper with")
Number 41
Apr 25, 07:36 AM
10 months later I really think people should wait a couple of months and buy the iPhone 5 in white... Maybe the improvements aren't big but it still is a new gen...
On the other hand, if you need a new phone and buy now (vs. waiting until Sept.) it gives you a 4-5 month head-start on getting your 2-year contract finished.
That's 4-5 months sooner you can get an iPhone 6, hopefully with real improvements (LTE, NFC, a durable form factor), instead of being stuck with a marginal speed bump and nothing more.
On the other hand, if you need a new phone and buy now (vs. waiting until Sept.) it gives you a 4-5 month head-start on getting your 2-year contract finished.
That's 4-5 months sooner you can get an iPhone 6, hopefully with real improvements (LTE, NFC, a durable form factor), instead of being stuck with a marginal speed bump and nothing more.
Kawaraxa
Apr 12, 08:32 AM
Hello.
I have iPad 2, 16gb 3G. As you can see in the pic, left side of display has grey shadows (these are not yellow spots). Very annoying in the white background. So what are these, is it normal?http://img155.imageshack.us/i/imageaceb.jpg/
http://img155.imageshack.us/i/imageaceb.jpg/
Thanks
I have iPad 2, 16gb 3G. As you can see in the pic, left side of display has grey shadows (these are not yellow spots). Very annoying in the white background. So what are these, is it normal?http://img155.imageshack.us/i/imageaceb.jpg/
http://img155.imageshack.us/i/imageaceb.jpg/
Thanks
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thegoldenmackid
Dec 17, 03:46 PM
Yay. I really wish that we could have Marshall/Eminem back as opposed to Slim. I do disagree with his comments:
But Encore just didn't have the caliber to match it
I guess enough time just ain't passed, yet
A couple more years, that s***'ll be ill-matic
Encore might be his best ever.
But Encore just didn't have the caliber to match it
I guess enough time just ain't passed, yet
A couple more years, that s***'ll be ill-matic
Encore might be his best ever.
kvizzel
Mar 30, 09:13 PM
in for 9
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roadbloc
May 3, 10:52 AM
Hey I'm MobileMe.
And I'm Google's Services.
Hey, Google! Hear the good news? iCloud is here. And it's not going to have any of the problems MobileMe had.
I feel I've heard this before...
:rolleyes:
And I'm Google's Services.
Hey, Google! Hear the good news? iCloud is here. And it's not going to have any of the problems MobileMe had.
I feel I've heard this before...
:rolleyes:
ment
Mar 1, 02:09 AM
so this is only unlimited "to" any mobile, what about "From"
:confused::confused::confused:
:confused::confused::confused:
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Reao
Feb 1, 12:21 PM
http://gallery.me.com/eclipsevision/100227/Screen-20shot-202011-02-01-20at-2012-19-22-20PM/web.jpg?ver=12965844510001
macnews
Sep 27, 02:46 AM
I think it does look nice. I just hope this is include in Leopard server as well. I would love to run my own mail server with this type of webmail interface.
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gwurfel
Apr 26, 03:40 AM
"flash Page Flip converter" (http://www.axmag.com) that is the most frequent answers I got for Mac OS. Look if it could help you.
.jpg "Muriva Opula Purple 108104")
sushi
Dec 25, 05:52 AM
Received a nice Ultra Micro P-15 (http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdID=PKZ3680):
265314
Fun little airplane to fly. :)
265314
Fun little airplane to fly. :)
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Mitthrawnuruodo
Dec 20, 12:57 AM
Nice! :cool:
Smoother loop than #1, too... :)
Smoother loop than #1, too... :)
stridemat
Jun 1, 03:19 PM
made me laugh :p
LightSpeed1
Mar 27, 08:55 PM
This is really funny. Hello, I would like to introduce myself. I'm the infamous seller! :) How are you guys. It's funny that most people here are laughing about the stupidity of others like myself.
But anyway, this is in no way illegal. I would know, being a student of law. In addition, eBay AND PayPal have sided with me on this matter MULTIPLE times. The only time PayPal sided with the buyer was when they claimed they never got it and I had no shipping proof. The item is accurately described, end of story. Stop crying about it and be more responsible.
Just an ending note, I've made over $2,000 doing this before and used it to buy two amazing Les Pauls. ;)
Thanks!
- DanWho'd uh thunk it? Definitely explains why this thread is getting so popular.
But anyway, this is in no way illegal. I would know, being a student of law. In addition, eBay AND PayPal have sided with me on this matter MULTIPLE times. The only time PayPal sided with the buyer was when they claimed they never got it and I had no shipping proof. The item is accurately described, end of story. Stop crying about it and be more responsible.
Just an ending note, I've made over $2,000 doing this before and used it to buy two amazing Les Pauls. ;)
Thanks!
- DanWho'd uh thunk it? Definitely explains why this thread is getting so popular.
newyorksole
Apr 13, 11:05 AM
Can you guys answer 1 question for me?
When the next iPhone does come out how will iPhone 4 Verizon customers be able to upgrade? Do you think that Verizon and AT&T will work out an early upgrade for them?
Or do you think people who want the iPhone on Verizon will have already waited for the 5.
When the next iPhone does come out how will iPhone 4 Verizon customers be able to upgrade? Do you think that Verizon and AT&T will work out an early upgrade for them?
Or do you think people who want the iPhone on Verizon will have already waited for the 5.
Philalbe
Mar 20, 11:22 AM
Besides pricing yourself too low and underestimating the time needed to pull-off a project, I picked up on this (your quote).
If you're going to be a professional graphic designer, it's time you got your filing/archiving system down. As you saw on that phone call, a little fumbling around and disorganization doesn't reflect wel and gives your nightmare clients the opportunity to belittle you. Don't give them that opportunity. Be organized.
One final thing. Phone time is meeting time. Meeting time is billable. Especially when the phone calls are over 1/3 of your billable time.
And good luck with the career. :)
Hi. Thanks for the reply. I do have a pretty good archiving system. I have a folder untitled "freelance" and therein is a folder named after each client and then each project. The guy kind of threw me with the sudden weekend call. You're right about the phone time too. No more mister nice guy; there's no reason to cheat myself for billable meeting time when I'm already lowballing myself.:)
If you're going to be a professional graphic designer, it's time you got your filing/archiving system down. As you saw on that phone call, a little fumbling around and disorganization doesn't reflect wel and gives your nightmare clients the opportunity to belittle you. Don't give them that opportunity. Be organized.
One final thing. Phone time is meeting time. Meeting time is billable. Especially when the phone calls are over 1/3 of your billable time.
And good luck with the career. :)
Hi. Thanks for the reply. I do have a pretty good archiving system. I have a folder untitled "freelance" and therein is a folder named after each client and then each project. The guy kind of threw me with the sudden weekend call. You're right about the phone time too. No more mister nice guy; there's no reason to cheat myself for billable meeting time when I'm already lowballing myself.:)
vvebster
Dec 11, 01:38 PM
I just realized how much I love the Montreal Canadiens. :D Thanks for sharing.
LOLS, I'm from Montreal and I hate them with a passion. I for the Ottawa Senators, I know...i know they're not doing well right now...sadly :(
LOLS, I'm from Montreal and I hate them with a passion. I for the Ottawa Senators, I know...i know they're not doing well right now...sadly :(
soulreaver99
May 4, 10:16 PM
http://www.carsleaks.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/2011-Audi-R8-Front-Angle.jpg
One day...
One day...
MACRUS
Nov 11, 03:26 PM
He said soon, about a year ago. Early next year, coming from him, could mean anytime before june... :\
would you remember where it was said such a thing?. a link could help.
I would call him a lier for it but without proof it not my style.
would you remember where it was said such a thing?. a link could help.
I would call him a lier for it but without proof it not my style.
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