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Comment Re:Is there a safe amount of air to breathe? (Score 4, Insightful) 188

The more you breathe, the more the risk of age-related illnesses increases. There is, of course, no other factor other than eating the hot dog that can explain diabetes, and not, say, a poverty-based lifestyle. It's the hot dog. My dad lived to 99 on a diet of Chinese take out, frozen pizza, cold cuts, and beer. He was slim and still active.

Ah yes... The "My grandfather made it to 100 drinking a liter of whiskey smoking 3 packs a day." argument. Some people get lucky. Most don't.

Comment Re:Business works to increase profits. News at 11. (Score 1) 48

Or how would you feel if an online store would show me better prices than you, because it figures out that you are willing to pay more than me.

Amazon and Wal-Mart (and many others) already do this. They look at the specs of your PC, your address, etc and build a wealth profile on you. Then they charge you more or less based on what they think you are willing to pay. UBER is not unique here.

Comment Business works to increase profits. News at 11. (Score 3, Insightful) 48

Why does it surprise people when a business -- whose sole purpose in existing is to make profits -- figures out a way to make more profits? Maximizing profits is the primary goal of a smart business. That's what it does.

It's YOUR job as a consumer to choose to do business with them OR THEIR COMPETITOR depending on who has the best value proposition for YOU.

Making a profit, or increasing profit isn't evil or wrong. Choosing their competitor isn't either.

Comment I had watched every single episode until Gatwa.. (Score 1) 77

I watched his first two episodes and I was 1000% done. That shit was garbage. I haven't watched an episode since, and I won't unless I hear its back to its roots.

I didn't sign up to watch Gay Dr. Clown in Fantasy Land. I signed up to watch Doctor Who, a grounded Science Fiction.

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