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Health warnings on iPods? EC is thinking about it

Only stays relevant if you use the stock earphonesThese kinds of volume level restrictions only work if you stick with the stock earphones provided with the MP3 player. Switch to aftermarket earphones that are more efficient and you'll get a louder default maximum volume. Switch to aftermarket earphones...

Tags: Investment, Digital media, Digital music, Vertical industries, health care, maximum volume, stock

Discussion threads 2009-09-28

Water technology sure to become more profitable. Great "Dry" Lakes study released. Our food is consuming our water.

Water technology sure to become more profitable. Great "Dry" Lakes study released. Our food is consuming our water.Where does the food come from?A million tomatoes or more a day for New York alone?Welcome to FloridaWe have been going through this problem for decades.Government does not care as the...

Tags: Food & Beverage, Government, Nanny State, lake, food

Discussion threads 2008-05-23

To fight Time Warner Cable's download pricing plans, we need a bit of "Nanny State"

To fight Time Warner Cable's download pricing plans, we need a bit of "Nanny State"i'm with you 100% on this one.Time Warner is pissing me off. I was considering changing services. Now I am doing it for sure.RE: To fight Time Warner Cable's download pricing plans, we need a bit...

Tags: Pricing, Vertical industries, Nanny State, Time Warner Inc., download pricing plan, pricing plan, pricing strategy

Discussion threads 2008-01-17

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Apple to smokers: butt out or void your warranty

Well here it is...http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/npg/npgd0446.htmlI have seen tar filled electronicsIt gets nasty. You open them up, and they can be full of tar and all this brown/black gunk. You can get a nicotine high just by touching the parts.As for second hand smoke risk, thats kind of unfounded. Is that gunk...

Tags: Apple Inc., cigarette, joint, Cannabis, tar, smoker, computer

Discussion threads 2009-11-23

California adopts tough new requirements on HDTV energy use: Visionary or draconian?

Good for themI see no downside to this. California is broke and the planet can't sustain our energy use. For both reasons, now is the time for strong limits on HDTV power consumption. Good for them.This is stupid.People pay for their energy. If people use less energy...

Tags: TVs, TV & Home Theater, HDTV

Discussion threads 2009-11-21

I'm in a nanny state state of mind

Business can help ...if employees who smoke during the workday are not allowed "smoking breaks" to do so. Alternatively, if non-smoking employees demanded equal breaks with smokers, business might get the drift.Some businesses do helpThere are businesses that offer smoking cessation programs on their own dime, knowing the money they'll...

Tags: Taxes, Financial Planning, Free trade, Vertical industries, Benefits, HEALTHCARE, insurance, TFB, agony, smoker, tax

Discussion threads 2009-11-13

I'm in a nanny state state of mind

Those places that have the strongest "nanny state" policies against smoking and smokers are still making progress, while those that don't are not. by Dana Blankenhorn

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Blog posts 2009-11-13

Parents would rather talk drugs than math/science with their kids

Well, DUH!It's always easier to talk about something that you have experience with.RE: Parents would rather talk drugs than math/science with their kidsIt would also help talking with the children about those subjects even if the parents really don't know about it! Maybe they could learn with the kids and...

Tags: Online Resource

Discussion threads 2009-10-26

Flu shot controversy illustrates compliance problem

I refuse the flu shot every year...and definately will be refusing the H1N1. As a young adult with a healthy immune system I see no point. Sure I may get the sniffles - but diet, exercise, and such take care of most of it. Who knows what is ACTUALLY in...

Tags: Government, Vertical industries, SECURITY, compliance, flu shot, flu

Discussion threads 2009-10-08

Microsoft targets cities, government agencies with carbon emissions accounting tool

Do we really want more nanny-state activities??There is something fundamentally wrong with this phrase in your post: [i]"...will help government agencies and businesses identify behavior that can be adjusted"[/i]I don't WANT government "identifying" any of my behaviors in attempts to "adjust" them. That is NOT the role of the imperial...

Tags: Vertical industries, accounting, Microsoft Corp., government, federal government, carbon emission

Discussion threads 2009-10-05

Now the fun starts on health reform

Tyranny wrapped up in compassionand you're a willing advocate. News flash for you. You won't get to be one of the rulers. Your life will wind up sucking just as badly as everyone else under the new system.A move to Canada is looking better and better every day. nt:-(Health Care...

Tags: Vertical industries, Benefits, HEALTHCARE, health care, province, federal government, insurance

Discussion threads 2009-10-02

Facebook, Wrong Again!

There was a book and movieabout assassinating Bushmaybe the secret service has a pointbut both sides of the aisle should have more respect for the presidency Come on....I don't care for the guy myself, but all you need is the results to be over 50% and some whack job will...

Tags: Free-speech, Facebook, Obama

Discussion threads 2009-09-29

The problem with health care is costs and you

I think my head is going to explode.Is anyone else confused and frustrated about this topic??? Some people are crying "Social Medicine Go Away but don't touch Medicare or Medicaid" Some people are saying "Capitalism should dominate Health care" Other people are blaming the patients for being sick. Other people...

Tags: Vertical industries, HEALTHCARE, Benefits, New Taxes, Ins, Compassion, health care, insurance

Discussion threads 2009-09-23

Could One Laptop Per Child be a bad thing?

Or roadsOr how about roads so farmers can get there goods to the markets cheaper? The one laptop per kid is such a scam. Why should kids get cheap laptops overs small business owners. Who would be more productive. Um track sales, write, write e-mail, do books. I am so...

Tags: One Laptop Per Child project

Discussion threads 2009-09-10

Will the policy debate narrow or end?

here we go again!Obama is trying to destroy the best healtcare system in the world and give free care to people who don't deserve it.The solutions for the healt reform are simple and have been enumerated by conservatives like John McCain and others:1.Vouchers to buy insurance2.Tort reform3.Tax cuts in the...

Tags: Vertical industries, Benefits, HEALTHCARE, health care, Obama, car

Discussion threads 2009-09-09

New Energy Star TV spec will improve energy efficiency by 40%

Economy going down the tubes...With all of the new TAXES increasing all over I hardly see people running out and buying new TV's...Livin' in a Nanny StateWhy not just let market forces determine how much energy consumption is appropriate? If the advertising literature says I'll save $100 a year...

Tags: Quality, energy efficiency

Discussion threads 2009-09-04

Do video games really make you fat, depressed?

The headline du jour is that the average gamer is 35, depressed and fat. The reality may be a bit more nuanced. MSNBC runs with a study conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Emory University and Andrews University. That trio analyzed survey data from...

Tags: Health Care, Video Game, Video, BMI, Games, Personal Technology, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2009-08-19

Microsoft decides not to push Windows 7E on Europe, after all

Microsoft decides not to push Windows 7E on Europe, after allI have doubts"Is there anyone who still doubts that Microsoft?s 7E plan was a stroke of diabolical genius, and designed to force the Commission?s hand ? and had nothing to do with Microsoft wanting to do the ?right? thing?" ...

Tags: Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Windows, Opera Software ASA, Web browser, Web Standard, Web Standards, Windows 7E

Discussion threads 2009-08-03

Risk rating for fatties?

Risk rating for fatties?But where are the exceptions?My wife went on heavy steroids when she was treated for acute leukemia. That changes your shape pretty fast - guess you could call it a bloating side effect.Actually, I prefer the tax on "fat food", including sugar based drinks, to build...

Tags: Vertical industries, Financial Planning, Benefits, HEALTHCARE, insurance company, government, insurance, health care, fatty

Discussion threads 2009-07-29

It's official: Microsoft-Yahoo ink 10-year search pact; Regulator scrum begins

It's official: Microsoft-Yahoo ink 10-year search pact; Regulator scrum beginsPork Chop DateWe used to joke about a particular person being so ugly their parents would have to hang a pork chop around their neck to attract a date. That's kind of the same feeling I get about Bing. ...

Tags: Free trade, SEARCH, Rep, Yahoo! Inc., Microsoft Corp., Google Inc.

Discussion threads 2009-07-29