Text Messaging or "Texting" as it is so commonly called, may soon be outlawed in Tennessee. LLet me first preface this diatribe with an aside: "texting" is not even a real word. I can;t stand the use of it. It is grammatically incorrect in any application. Noah Webster is likely rolling in his grave. The correct term is Text Messaging, OK? Enough said on this. I digress.
The Tennessee legislature is considering a law to make this activity a Class C Misdemeanor. The good news is the tickets issued by law enforcement would not become part of the driver's record. So...all is well. The tickets would be a $50.00 fine and court costs limited to $10.00.
A "study" by Nationwide Insurance Company found that 20% of all drivers read and/or send text messages while driving. Really, Nationwide? ALL drivers? While 66 percent of drivers ages 18-24 text while driving. Yes, let's pin it on the younger set. We all know they are proud to admit being "renegades" We all know that the remaining drivers wouldn't lie about dangerous activity.
Hey wait! I just did some quick math. With the numbers Nationwide gave us and the fines involved, we can make solvent the state's budget shorfall and keep our driving records clear! What a great deal. I don't know about the rest of you, but I am all for it. I will email my representatives and tell them vote YES! So when your "BFF" doesn't respond quickly from "R U OK?", while driving, they may be "FUBAR" because they wrecked the damned car! I will be "LMAO".
BFF=Best Friend Forever
FUBAR= F**ked Up Beyond All Recognition
LMAO= Laughing My Ass Off
February 20, 2008
February 19, 2008
Stop Playing Hard To Get
Keeping on top of the MicroHoo debacle is wearing me out. It is going to happen, it's just a matter of price. However, I don't think the EU will allow it to go through as they have disdain for MIcrosoft.
I only want Yahoo to stop acting like some aging Prom Queen playing hard to get. And Microsoft...they are standing outside Yahoo's apartment building holding a stereo over their head blarring Boston's "More Than A Feeling".
Seriously, the stockholders are feeling the crunch of our non-existent recession and they want to take the offer. The execs at Yahoo want to hold out for more money saying they are worth $12 billion more. I am no expert, however, is Yahoo worth over $56 billion? Those institutional stockholders who own both Yahoo and Microsoft shares would benefit both ways. They get the 61% premium over current value for the Yahoo shares and they get a bonus for Microsoft stock going up based on the takeover. Will the last vice president to leave Yahoo please turn out the lights?
Yahoo, your not getting any younger, girl. Stop looking for a better catch and take the ring already.
I only want Yahoo to stop acting like some aging Prom Queen playing hard to get. And Microsoft...they are standing outside Yahoo's apartment building holding a stereo over their head blarring Boston's "More Than A Feeling".
Seriously, the stockholders are feeling the crunch of our non-existent recession and they want to take the offer. The execs at Yahoo want to hold out for more money saying they are worth $12 billion more. I am no expert, however, is Yahoo worth over $56 billion? Those institutional stockholders who own both Yahoo and Microsoft shares would benefit both ways. They get the 61% premium over current value for the Yahoo shares and they get a bonus for Microsoft stock going up based on the takeover. Will the last vice president to leave Yahoo please turn out the lights?
Yahoo, your not getting any younger, girl. Stop looking for a better catch and take the ring already.
February 13, 2008
The UK Kicks It Up A Notch
The Government of Great Britain is considering a move to a less amicable internet experience. Users who violate the DMCA a.k. a. piracy, will be subject to losing their internet access permanently. It will work as follows:
Strike One is an email notice stating to cease the activity.
Strike Two is a suspension of your service for a period of time if not ceased.
Strike Three is a ban from access of your ISP.
But wait, there's more. There would be penalties for the ISPs for not policing and enforcing these rules. How about that? Now, I most assuredly do not oondone piracy in any form. However, why would we leave it up to providers of internet service to be responsible for monitoring the data packets and ensuring compliance?
You know what? They're right. I think we should also make the Telephone companies cut off service to those persons who plan or execute criminal activities using a telephone. Oh, and let's not forget they should lose their license to do business if they don't. Or better yet, Auto Makers must inspect every driver of their vehicles to make sure they are not criminals or they cannot keep the cars. And how about those lazy Department of Transportation people for not shutting down road access to those pesky speeders*.
I am so very proud I work for AT&T. A leader, a pioneer in taking the lead in the U.S. to be the first to filter and monitor internet content at the network level. That last statment is seething with sarcasm. The beginning of the end? I think this will cause more problems than it could possibly solve. The more data there is, the less effective the filtering becomes. Not to mention the possible legal issues they will be opening themselves up to. Stay tuned for more of "As the Stomach Turns"
*Paraphrasing the Buzz Out Loud Crew
Strike One is an email notice stating to cease the activity.
Strike Two is a suspension of your service for a period of time if not ceased.
Strike Three is a ban from access of your ISP.
But wait, there's more. There would be penalties for the ISPs for not policing and enforcing these rules. How about that? Now, I most assuredly do not oondone piracy in any form. However, why would we leave it up to providers of internet service to be responsible for monitoring the data packets and ensuring compliance?
You know what? They're right. I think we should also make the Telephone companies cut off service to those persons who plan or execute criminal activities using a telephone. Oh, and let's not forget they should lose their license to do business if they don't. Or better yet, Auto Makers must inspect every driver of their vehicles to make sure they are not criminals or they cannot keep the cars. And how about those lazy Department of Transportation people for not shutting down road access to those pesky speeders*.
I am so very proud I work for AT&T. A leader, a pioneer in taking the lead in the U.S. to be the first to filter and monitor internet content at the network level. That last statment is seething with sarcasm. The beginning of the end? I think this will cause more problems than it could possibly solve. The more data there is, the less effective the filtering becomes. Not to mention the possible legal issues they will be opening themselves up to. Stay tuned for more of "As the Stomach Turns"
*Paraphrasing the Buzz Out Loud Crew
February 5, 2008
The New MicroHoo?
The latest buzz is the unsolicited bid of Yahoo! by Microsoft. It is common thought that Yahoo! has been in the shadow of Google. It is no wonder that the offer has been made. This would put Microsoft in the thick of things. It would give them the true leverage they need to be in the company of media/content providers.
Yahoo vehemently rejected their offer of over $44 billion. Of course, they may not have a choice. It could turn ugly and Microsoft may initiate a hostile takeover.
Lots of speculation at this point. They would still have to seek approval of the FTC, the SEC, and maybe even the MIB. Of course, Microsoft will probably take some time before they respond to Yahoo!'s refusal.
New subject, Super Tuesday. I am still waiting for final results. They have been delayed on my local networks due to Severe storms and Tornados in our area. We made it past the first wave of these ass kickers, however, another set is due around 1a.m. I will admit I have followed this election with more intensity than years past. It is very exciting. Thank God Frankenberry..I mean Fred Thompson dropped out as did "noun,verb,911" Rudy Tooty. Now if only John "Give War A Chance" McCain would get the nomination and then die, we would be set for a real president. in case you haven't noticed, I am pro Democrat. Let's bring back PayGo. No more robbing the Treasury blind.
Yahoo vehemently rejected their offer of over $44 billion. Of course, they may not have a choice. It could turn ugly and Microsoft may initiate a hostile takeover.
Lots of speculation at this point. They would still have to seek approval of the FTC, the SEC, and maybe even the MIB. Of course, Microsoft will probably take some time before they respond to Yahoo!'s refusal.
New subject, Super Tuesday. I am still waiting for final results. They have been delayed on my local networks due to Severe storms and Tornados in our area. We made it past the first wave of these ass kickers, however, another set is due around 1a.m. I will admit I have followed this election with more intensity than years past. It is very exciting. Thank God Frankenberry..I mean Fred Thompson dropped out as did "noun,verb,911" Rudy Tooty. Now if only John "Give War A Chance" McCain would get the nomination and then die, we would be set for a real president. in case you haven't noticed, I am pro Democrat. Let's bring back PayGo. No more robbing the Treasury blind.
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