Saturday, April 9, 2011

All Taxes are Paid by Individuals

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Understanding of basic economics is a skill lacked by many in the United States today. If people understood who actually pays taxes in our country things would be different.

Should Our Government Leaders be Required to Live Under The Laws They Pass

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Why is that those who pass legislation for the rest of us to live under often exempt themselves? Should this be allowed?

What are Entitlements?

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If you listen to then news any at all then you have probably heard entitlements or entitlement programs mentioned. Have you ever wondered what they are?

The Truth About Why We are About to Have a Government Shutdown

The Democrats are trying to blame the Conservatives in the current Congress for the coming shutdown.

IBM's Watson Schools College Kids; FCC's Broadband Improvements Could Kill Your GPS

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IBM's Watson Schools College Kids
IBM recently hosted a symposium with Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Pittsburgh, where students got to face Watson's powerful analytical capabilities in a practice round exhibition game of "Jeopardy!" And let's just say Watson's "Jeopardy" championship title was not in danger.
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FCC's Broadband Improvements Could Kill Your GPS
News Analysis: The Obama administration's drive to approve wireless broadband could end up killing most GPS use in the United States.
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How To Use Video To Grow Your Business
In this video blog, Steve Garfield, author of â€œGetting Seen,â€ reveals the secret of growing a business by mixing video and social networks.
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Commodore 64 Is Revamped as an Intel-Based All-In-One
The Commodore 64, the first computer of geeks everywhere, is being reissued. Hiding inside the giant keyboard this time will be an Intel Atom processor and a Blu-ray drive.
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Google Goggles Facial Recognition Possible, but Not Imminent
Google is not building a separate facial recognition application, but you can expect to see it as a Google Goggles feature. How soon is anyone's guess, as privacy details need to be worked out.
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Bing for iPad Includes Voice Search, Trending Topics, Maps
Bing for iPad represents a new Microsoft attempt to expand its search engine's presence, even onto devices that threaten its business model and future tablet plans.
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How to Get Started with Cloud Computing
View this panel discussion with IBM cloud computing leaders on how enterprises can get started with cloud computing -- reviewing which workloads make sense to move first and the right type of cloud for workloads.
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Oracle Databases on VMware vSphere 4: A Guide
This document will also show that the same best practices, tuning tips and tricks, and skill sets necessary to deploy Oracle databases in physical environments can be leveraged when deploying Oracle databases in virtual environments.
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Friday, April 8, 2011

Help Prevent Charlie Sheen From Wreaking Havoc This Weekend!

By Brian Moylan

Help Prevent Charlie Sheen From Wreaking Havoc This Weekend!

The NYPD is prepared for Charlie Sheen this weekend. "We have a big police force, we're ready for him," New York Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly declared earlier today when asked about the actor who's in New York for two live shows at Radio City Music Hall this weekend. But like preventing terrorism or ending spread of syphilis, we're going to need everyone's help to ensure the situation is contained. Yes, that's right, you're expected to do your part. The police can't handle all of the dangers inherent in Charlie Sheen's visit to the Big Apple. Here are some tips on what you can do to help.

Sheen is staying at the Trump International Hotel in Midtown. If you see a woman with bleached blond hair, fake breasts, and manicured nails with some sort of airbrushing on them, she's most likely a cohort of Sheen's. If she appears to be distressed in any way, contact the authorities immediately. Actually, just call the cops no matter what. She's probably up to no good regardless.
If you accidentally inhale any white powder while Sheen is in town—or come across any suspicious packages that contain a powdery white substance—don't worry. It's not anthrax. Knowing Sheen, it's probably some really good shit.
If you own a bar, restaurant, or club in Manhattan, remove the bathroom doors. This will prevent Sheen from holing up at your establishment for hours and prevent any porn stars from locking themselves inside.
Tiger Blood is not a real substance. if you see anyone requesting it or trying to purchase it at a bodgea, please detain them until authorities arrive.
Sheen is playing at Radio City Music Hall tonight and Sunday. This will surely attract legions of suckers who paid to watch him ramble for two hours. The suckers, in turn, will attract pickpockets. If you're in Midtown this weekend, keep an eye on your wallet at all times. Or invest in a wallet chain. This will repel petty criminals, but it may also attract jeers and nasty looks from other New Yorkers.
Print out this poster and put it up in your neighborhood. The more people on alert the better.