We all know that Verizon likes to touch itself while poking fun at AT&T... Now they'll have even more enjoyment when the iPhone becomes available on the VZW network. "See, our network can handle pussy DDoD attempts, while AT&T's can't!"
How did they quantify the $1 million dollar amount? It seems to me that this number was pulled out of the district's ass.
Didn't know people like Pelosi were "holier-than-thou"...
Yep. Same exact problem. I'll give that a try!
Can't get the install to complete in Parallels Desktop. Have had issues with installing in Virtual Box. Went back to using 9.04 until this gets resolved.
I was able to snag one of the download mirrors URL before the site went down.
If RSS Feeds are like coke, then I've gone through an 8-ball already.
Here's a tag for this story:
"One of many ways to waste $423,500"
Negativity towards Microsoft on Slashdot?! You've got to be kidding!
Anyway...
A few business principles are in order:
Business exists to satisfy a need in the market
Businesses exist to make money for its stakeholders
People work for businesses to make money
Microsoft, as a company, is expected to make more money year after year. Balmer, is tasked by the board to make sure this happens. It his responsibility to fight for Microsoft to make sure the percentage of growth exceeds inflation. If not, Balmer has not fulfilled his responsibility to the stakeholder.
So, why is it so surprising that Microsoft would "threaten" to move jobs outside of the US? Now, a few liberal government principles are in order:
Government exists to make money. It is incapable of producing for itself, therefore it must tax to satisfy this need.
Government is providing entitlement programs, including health, social security, disability, etc. New entitlements require funding, thus more taxes.
Anti-corporate sentiment from Democrats, leads them to believe that taxing the "rich" is appropriate. Microsoft and many other large businesses gross billions per year. The US Government believes its entitled to larger tax receipts from these businesses.
Microsoft can only pass the buck so far to the consumer, before they get pissed and switch to the competition. A stakeholder is leaving Microsoft (if this is the case) and Balmer must retain the consumer base.
Balmer is making the right call.
True, taxes are part of life. But, I'm not happy about any additional taxes, especially when I already feel like I'm over-taxed.
The federal government takes a considerable share of my money when I'm paid. In addition, when I'm given a bonus, or when my risk pays off in the stock market. There are plenty more taxes to mention, but my point is this: it's never enough for the state or federal government!
Loved the movie, went and saw it last night. Abrams has a whole new timeline to follow and it's bittersweet. On one hand, you're giving up the familiar, but on the other, you're getting some new adventure. I sure hope this same crew does another movie!
As for Rick Berman, the guy needs to be banned from ever writing another Trek movie. He has the capability of taking a good thing and fucking it up for everyone...
All seems condemned in the long run to approximate a state akin to Gaussian noise. -- James Martin
