Michael, just to drop a quick note of appreciation for your piece here on the site each evening. Its one of the few things I look forward to after the daily burnout of politics and vapid "entertainment" news on many mainstream sites.
Imagine how wonderful it would be if Hollywood, instead of imprisoning this woman, used her obvious genius at media distribution, as an administrator for a site that would finally bring the entertainment industry into the 2st century. She's obviously very savvy as to what folks want, their viewing habits, tastes as well as her social awareness.
Unfortunately this point of light will be locked away in a dungeon for 22 months, her sentence satisfying only the empty suits whose jobs became redundant years ago and who are now strangling the entertainment industry in their bid to stay relevant. Sad.
I drove several when they had first come out. I can't remember a more cheap feeling vehicle outside of the Dodge Omni/Charger 2+2 family at the time (The special edition Shelby's were high comedy....several interior trim pieces vibrated off including the rear view mirror). Compare the similar Toyota MR2 during that period and its night and day. Tight, solid, nimble and fun. Fiero was none of these things. There isn't a better example of why the American car industry ended up a sad joke that is just now starting to get its head out of its ass.
I get a kick out of how phone snobs denigrate pre-paid phone users as being "ghetto" or "white trash" but at least we aren't stuck in a 2 year contract while paying less overall for the same level of service. On top of that you are rewarded with this kind of rape they are allowed to perform on you at will.
I'll keep my Virgin Mobile and Metro PCS, thank you very much.
Re: McRib. Encore foods (catering to feed the lower-middle working class since who knows when) makes an entree that is exactly what Mac's sells.....fake "grill" marks and all. Its sits in a pool of decent BBQ sauce. 6 "rib" sections per package. So if you want something that is probably made from the most disgusting things imaginable yet you still love the tasty goodness of this miraculous meat product, you don't have to wait for Mac's seasonal offering. McRib's year 'round for ALL!
Ive been playing the Tribes: Ascend beta. Hi-Rez has done such a remarkable job of recapturing the feel and spirit of that classic game that I purchased more "classes". It feels more natural than buying a game at retail price and then paying a monthly fee for a typical MMOG.
watching the 60 minutes piece it seems that Jobs and no problem "ripping off" many of the guys who helped the company put the Apple II on the market and denied them shares when the company went public.
Its ok though since Stevie found out that Karma does sometimes come through.
A beautiful quote from Jobs:
"Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else’s life. Don’t be trapped by dogma — which is living with the results of other people’s thinking. Don’t let the noise of others' opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become. Everything else is secondary."
1.) I respect anyone that doesn't mince words and speaks directly. We seem to believe that not being "mean" is more important than being candid and up front about your intentions, opinions, etc. Ellison may be supremely hate-able but you know where he stands.
2.) he does kind of have a point in the video about WB wanting a freebie while they continue to collect cash. Of course I think Ellison should have done it but I can understand why he didn't.
I can't read through 90 posts. I'm guessing because of the lawyers wording (the plaintiffs) I take it the woman did run her mouth at one point which is why she was singled out for a search?
I'm NOT condoning it at all, just trying to get an idea of what happened.
oh, and another thought- If they are going back for a second run, doesn't that imply that they are still making a profit at the $100 price point? Half a loaf is better than no loaf etc?
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For you, that day is NOT today.
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Much will be accomplished, I'm sure.
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Carry on ;)
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About time. Let loose with some 4-letter words Mike. They deserve it.
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Unfortunately this point of light will be locked away in a dungeon for 22 months, her sentence satisfying only the empty suits whose jobs became redundant years ago and who are now strangling the entertainment industry in their bid to stay relevant. Sad.
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I drove several when they had first come out. I can't remember a more cheap feeling vehicle outside of the Dodge Omni/Charger 2+2 family at the time (The special edition Shelby's were high comedy....several interior trim pieces vibrated off including the rear view mirror). Compare the similar Toyota MR2 during that period and its night and day. Tight, solid, nimble and fun. Fiero was none of these things. There isn't a better example of why the American car industry ended up a sad joke that is just now starting to get its head out of its ass.
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I'll keep my Virgin Mobile and Metro PCS, thank you very much.
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Nothing as disgusting as biting into a chicken patty and finding a white plastic-like nugget.
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Its ok though since Stevie found out that Karma does sometimes come through.
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A beautiful quote from Jobs:
"Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else’s life. Don’t be trapped by dogma — which is living with the results of other people’s thinking. Don’t let the noise of others' opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become. Everything else is secondary."
Rest well sir.
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1.) I respect anyone that doesn't mince words and speaks directly. We seem to believe that not being "mean" is more important than being candid and up front about your intentions, opinions, etc. Ellison may be supremely hate-able but you know where he stands.
2.) he does kind of have a point in the video about WB wanting a freebie while they continue to collect cash. Of course I think Ellison should have done it but I can understand why he didn't.
3.) Most of his writing is really good shit.
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I like Jim Goads description better:
"...they are mere flippers on the same thalidomide baby..."
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I'm NOT condoning it at all, just trying to get an idea of what happened.
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