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by hayes
June 20th, 2012, 3:21 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Obama to be nominated for nobel laureate in economics ?
Replies: 148
Views: 25120

Obama to be nominated for nobel laureate in economics ?

<t>QuoteOriginally posted by: farmerQuoteOriginally posted by: hayesif being "technically" better was all that mattered, we'd all have been watching betamax videos and listening to personal music on Zunes.I have a Droid 3 around here somewhere, for if I ever use CDMA (Sprint, Verizon, Virgin Mobile,...
by hayes
June 20th, 2012, 1:55 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Obama to be nominated for nobel laureate in economics ?
Replies: 148
Views: 25120

Obama to be nominated for nobel laureate in economics ?

<t>QuoteOriginally posted by: ppauperQuoteOriginally posted by: CrashedMintQuoteOriginally posted by: ppauperEconomic bummer: 6.9 million homes ditch cable TV...because it's *the* most useless thing in the world.no, because they have no moneyIt's because they have no money AND it's *the* most useles...
by hayes
June 19th, 2012, 8:52 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Need Website
Replies: 13
Views: 12892

Need Website

QuoteOriginally posted by: CactusManhayes, my partner C. e-mailed you guy. C. liked the looks of his work.Please check with him and make sure he got C.'s e-mail.Sure. NP.
by hayes
June 15th, 2012, 9:27 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Need Website
Replies: 13
Views: 12892

Need Website

<t>QuoteOriginally posted by: CuchulainnQuoteOriginally posted by: HansiSince it's serious I'd just skip posting here altogether and go for a proper agency directly.There are no web designers on Wilmott AFAIK. And you need a company, not someone in a garret.PM Sent.I'm disappointed in you guys. Whil...
by hayes
June 14th, 2012, 10:43 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: ppauper's China-bashing thread
Replies: 4947
Views: 969164

ppauper's China-bashing thread

Shock at Chinese Forced Abortion PhotoBBC News link only - For reasons of taste the photo is not shown. The story is sad enough without cheapening it for "shock value".
by hayes
June 14th, 2012, 10:40 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: ppauper's China-bashing thread
Replies: 4947
Views: 969164

ppauper's China-bashing thread

<t>QuoteOriginally posted by: ppauperthat's 35k posts for pp, and we're closing in on half a million views for this thread !And I'm certain that somewhere in that 35,000 you have something that half a million people would consider worth reading!You realise this means the Chinese authorities almost c...
by hayes
June 12th, 2012, 3:04 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: who understand what my web site does and how much will you charge to finish it?
Replies: 14
Views: 13200

who understand what my web site does and how much will you charge to finish it?

QuoteOriginally posted by: farmerWho understands what my web site does and how much will you charge to finish it?http://scalpwhore.comI can instantly think of at least 5 reasons why I shouldn't open that link at work.
by hayes
May 30th, 2012, 5:13 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Facebook
Replies: 417
Views: 52029

Facebook

<t>QuoteOriginally posted by: Traden4AlphaBlame the U.S. banking & credit card industry which still uses the magnetic-strip technology for almost all cards....... (In turn, this difference is due to cheap landline telephones in the US, but that's another story!)Do tell?...... Surely it's not to ...
by hayes
May 25th, 2012, 12:00 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: I have an awesome web 2.0 idea
Replies: 191
Views: 32455

I have an awesome web 2.0 idea

<t>QuoteOriginally posted by: Traden4AlphaQuoteOriginally posted by: outrunI keep putting my phone right next to my laptop screen so that I don't miss calls & messages while listening to music and working. It would be a lot easier if I had a virtual copy of my phone on my screen.What about liste...
by hayes
May 25th, 2012, 11:59 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: I have an awesome web 2.0 idea
Replies: 191
Views: 32455

I have an awesome web 2.0 idea

<t>My workstation uses IP Telephony (no surprises there). What IS surprising is that they've integrated it pretty well.-I can click on phone numbers/ other work people's names on the directory/ instant messenger and my phone will auto dial their number.-Names and numbers appear on screen when there'...
by hayes
May 14th, 2012, 1:36 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: what do you get on google for "no..."
Replies: 41
Views: 15837

what do you get on google for "no..."

<t>QuoteOriginally posted by: DevonFangsThis is a very fun game.If I google "Why is" the fifth suggestion is "Why is my poop green" and I'm pretty sure I've never googled this before.For me it was fourth. I'm not sure what it is about my geographical location which means I'm more likely to have gree...
by hayes
May 14th, 2012, 10:16 am
Forum: General Forum
Topic: JP Morgan- 2 billion trade loss
Replies: 121
Views: 25457

JP Morgan- 2 billion trade loss

<t>QuoteOriginally posted by: daveangelQuoteOriginally posted by: edouardis $2B that much? i was said the floor in question makes $4B/month and that the reserves of the bank are big enough to cope without any problem.if you were told that and you believed it then I have a car for you. Just one caref...
by hayes
May 14th, 2012, 10:06 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: what do you get on google for "no..."
Replies: 41
Views: 15837

what do you get on google for "no..."

<t>QuoteOriginally posted by: Traden4AlphaI get: noaanordstromnoodles and company (a locally-headquartered noodle franchise restaurant)noaa weatherLooking at the other's responses, I must nominate outrun as the uber geek of the group; now suspect farmer is potentially transgendered; and will recomme...
by hayes
May 11th, 2012, 3:37 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: kids are punks, some have to get shot to keep the rest sane
Replies: 1290
Views: 95692

kids are punks, some have to get shot to keep the rest sane

<t>QuoteOriginally posted by: farmerQuoteOriginally posted by: AnomanderisI feel it's high time black people to start getting hit with racial crimes charges.I want your advice, Anomanderis. I live out in the middle of nowhere. And there is one store on the way to where I go each day where they sell ...
by hayes
May 11th, 2012, 8:28 am
Forum: General Forum
Topic: JP Morgan- 2 billion trade loss
Replies: 121
Views: 25457

JP Morgan- 2 billion trade loss

<t>QuoteOriginally posted by: japanstarQuoteOriginally posted by: rmaxIt begs the question: why was this raised 2 weeks ago in the press? It sounds very much as though the information was seeded prior to the official release. Or there was a leak, and that kicked somone at JP to find out what was goi...
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