Tax strategy patents? I never even knew they existed. Just how can something like that be patented? That's a bit like someone patenting their weekly shopping strategy. America really needs to get to grips with this whole IP and patents thing. It seems like there's nothing that can't be patented in the US.
Of all the cheap movies made in someone's bedroom this is the worst yet. The effects were that bad. But these guys need a story. Someone people write them a movie to make and find some half decent drama students to act in it.
As one poster here pointed out it's all about tradition and identity. People in the UK don't just identify a brand by where it's currently based. But also where it came from. And very often where you've come from in the UK is much more important than where you are right now or indeed where you're going or want to be.
This is sometimes best demonstrated by politicians. Very seldom do they talk about their ambitions when trying to garner the respect of ordinary people. Instead they will talk about their past. If they came from dirty poor working class roots then that is guaranteed to be trotted out on every TV talk show they appear on.
Another dimension to take into account is the fact that football teams in the UK aren't just businesses. They are part of the community never originally conceived as a business. The business element is very much a recent development of the later half of the 20th century in clubs that have existed since the 1800s. So as though the move it's self wasn't bad enough. Ditching the name would be like abandoning their core community fan base or dishonouring the past achievements of the club and all the people involved.
LOL we have these in the UK. Most adults never mind a child would be hard pressed to swallow the yellow capsule. This is just stupid. But then again I was watching "Half Tone Teen" the other night. A documentary following obese Americans. They seem to be able to fit just about anything into their mouths. Maybe Americans do need protecting from this menace after all?
I think we should have separate security checks for people travelling to America and travelling else where. We can indulge the Americans security demands. And make travelling everywhere else easier.
When it's easier to travel to China, Russia and Iran to do business I'm sure the Americans would start rethinking their policy.
Water Is The Most Successful International Terrorist Ever!
I would like to know what the authorities are doing about the terrorist threat from Water. In recent times it has flooded Brazil, Pakistan, eastern Sri Lanka and Australia. It has wrecked havoc with our economies and transport systems posing a fluffy harmless snow.
All year round water strikes across the planet. Some how it keeps slipping past those naked scanners and sexually arousing groping pat downs.
One of the things that stops me participating in a web site and contributing content is the need to log-in or register just to leave a simple comment. Some how I need to remember over a 100 user names and passwords. And that doesn't even include my work passwords.
This case of Microsoft and Apple Vs Google via HTC is exactly why software patents should be illegal. At the very least if a company wishes to accuse another of violating it's patents then it should be forced to produce the proof before strong arming the accused into a "secret" deal.
I remember this system. It used to be called AOL and CopuServe before the simpler ISP model became more attractive. Ya know ... company A gives you an open connection to the web for a monthly flat fee V company B telling you what to do and making you pay for the privilege.
I think there would be less trouble with speeding motorists if speed limits were more consistent and sensible. For example even organisations like the AA say it would be perfectly safe to drive faster than 70mph on a motor way. Something like 80mph to 90mph would be more realistic.
Speed limits in towns and cities need to be more consistent. The speed limit on all housing estates and near schools should be 20mph. Without exception. A two lane single carriage way main road should be 30mph. Two lane dual carriage ways should be 40mph. All motorway style dual carriage ways should be treated as motorways.
What we have now is a situation where a driver can drive a 40mph on a 2 lane dual carriage way at some parts and then 30mph on other parts. Which just happen to have a speed camera. The whole road network in the UK is a total mess.
Take yellow hatched boxes. You're not supposed to enter them unless your exit is clear. Unless of course you're turning right. Just what is the point of that?
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That sucked!
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It's All About Tradition and Identity
This is sometimes best demonstrated by politicians. Very seldom do they talk about their ambitions when trying to garner the respect of ordinary people. Instead they will talk about their past. If they came from dirty poor working class roots then that is guaranteed to be trotted out on every TV talk show they appear on.
Another dimension to take into account is the fact that football teams in the UK aren't just businesses. They are part of the community never originally conceived as a business. The business element is very much a recent development of the later half of the 20th century in clubs that have existed since the 1800s. So as though the move it's self wasn't bad enough. Ditching the name would be like abandoning their core community fan base or dishonouring the past achievements of the club and all the people involved.
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When it's easier to travel to China, Russia and Iran to do business I'm sure the Americans would start rethinking their policy.
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Water Is The Most Successful International Terrorist Ever!
All year round water strikes across the planet. Some how it keeps slipping past those naked scanners and sexually arousing groping pat downs.
Just when will we have a war on water!?!
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Sounds Like A New Labour-ish National Database
So Conservative + Liberal Democrat = New Labour? Dam! ...
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Software Patents Should Be Illegal
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I know which provider I'd choose every time.
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Speed Limits Need To Be More Consistent.
Speed limits in towns and cities need to be more consistent. The speed limit on all housing estates and near schools should be 20mph. Without exception. A two lane single carriage way main road should be 30mph. Two lane dual carriage ways should be 40mph. All motorway style dual carriage ways should be treated as motorways.
What we have now is a situation where a driver can drive a 40mph on a 2 lane dual carriage way at some parts and then 30mph on other parts. Which just happen to have a speed camera. The whole road network in the UK is a total mess.
Take yellow hatched boxes. You're not supposed to enter them unless your exit is clear. Unless of course you're turning right. Just what is the point of that?
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