Nah, but 64-bit gets work done twice as fast as 32-bit! Didn't you know? ;)

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If you look at the erstwhile libertarian ideas of today, they lead directly to aristocracy, corporatism, and plutocracy. So, I would say "L" is not a valid option either.

$0.02USD,
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Indeed. The planny bits end up on systems called ODS and EDW, Operational Data Store and Enterprise Data Warehouse, respectively. These are useless without good reporting tools to supplement them. In higher education, IBM Cognos and Evisions Argos are two biggies.

Other than that, I bet Excel, Word, and email are about the most important planning software in the world for all businesses.

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I've seen you post in random threads over the years, including in some recent ones.

Why do you still visit (and comment on) Slashdot after all these years?

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Tinky Winky: I don't always drink beer, but when I do, I choose Dos Equis.

/the most interesting toddler space alien in the galaxy

Hrm, and here I was thinking it was a marketing strategy for getting your post seen. Controversy first, then the message.

Perhaps for April Fools Day 2013, Slashdot should have a mod that prepends the phrase to every post.

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I would like to note that it is available on Netflix!

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Bulk popcorn + paper bag + microwave = done deal.

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Or clamor for tape hiss. [shudder]
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How about an entire flight simulator easter egg?

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I think most other educational systems recognize that not all students are university-bound and attempt to focus those students elsewhere. The American system forces all students into college prep. This does make a little sense because earnings with a degree far, far outpace earnings without.

However, the reality is that many of those kids will end up in positions not really requiring a degree (admin asst, service staff, low-level medical service, etc.). If they did go to college, it will take a very, very long time to pay off the debt (to creditors and/or to society).

It would make more sense to target those students early. E.g., you don't really need 4 years of high school English, social studies, etc. to draw blood, give pills, and move patients at a nursing home. Put interested 15/16-year olds into a low-level medical service track. Or hospitality. Or mechanic school. Or electrician school. Or whatever.

Our local school district does this with electives, but they are all career tracks that require university education. I think that's short-sighted and short-changes the bottom quintile.

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OK, I'll bite. WTH could you possibly do for work that requires this? :)

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Goes well with your handle, too, CreatureComfort!

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Or maybe it was the Chinese synchronized divers. I don't remember, but whoever it was, was repeatedly snubbed.

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I also find it irritating that scores for non-USA teams are often not displayed, even when they showed their event participation (e.g., Chinese women's gymnastics scores). No, I don't need to see coverage of East Elbonia, but if they're the gold medal team, they deserve to have their names and scores on TV, just like the Americans.

Fer cryin out loud.
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