http://disqus.com/people/5cccf03cebf3487670be30b15879cbb8/enMon, 31 Aug 2009 14:11:32 -0000http://prettymuchamazing.disqus.com/everyone_go_to_the_new_hype_machine/#comment-16963844Thanks for the user/pass dude!<br><br>Love the beta!ZekeMon, 15 Oct 2007 19:15:26 -0000http://jackandjillpolitics.disqus.com/bob_kerrey_on_barack_obama_8212_a_modest_translation/#comment-1952610Hillary and Bill are fake, evil liars. <br></br><br>The Clinton administration happened, people. It was not your immagination. There really was a continuous string of scandals, wronged women, corrupt officials, bribery, associates on trial, people lying to investigators, people fleeing the country, and finally a disgusting list of pardons of low level crooks (a bunch of Arkansas used car dealers who were convicted of resetting odometers) and rich campaign contributors. </br><br></br><br>Nothing Hillary could and will do to win power should be a surprise. </br><br></br><br>I hope Obama's skin is flame-proof as well as black because that whole evil machine is going to be pointed at him soon. The lies, the private eyes, the synophants using code words. All of it is going to be used to try to bring him down. </br><br></br><br>I consider myself a conservative but see little reason to vote for another Republican after the disgusting behaviour of Bush and the Republican Congress on so many issues. </br><br></br><br>I pray for Obama every night because he looks like the only real hope to achieve some level of basic goodness and sanity in our politics. </br><br></br><br>If the Dems are foolish enough to nominate Hillary I will certainly vote for whoever the R's nominate. Evil can not be allowed to win, and Hillary is evil.</br>ZekeThu, 20 Dec 2007 02:03:00 -0000http://meshio.disqus.com/creative_resignations_raquo_meshiocom_a_malaysia_personal_finance_blog/#comment-2465170I work for job satisfaction. I left my previous job end of feb this year (n i still dont hv a job) because it just wasn't challenging enough and there wasn't enough demands to develop and improve. I hate getting stuck doing something that gets me nowhere... whether its salary wise or skill. There must always be improvement and the challenge of doing something new or better.ZekeTue, 28 Jun 2005 11:42:00 -0000http://meshio.disqus.com/dispensables_raquo_meshiocom_a_malaysia_personal_finance_blog/#comment-2465291if i were working in such a company i would do as joo said. Just leave. How m i supposed 2 do well when theres an axe constantly hanging over my head? Some work pressure is good 2 keep u going, but this is a real threat. Mayb can sue the company 4 threatening its employees :P haha.ZekeFri, 08 Jul 2005 06:20:00 -0000http://meshio.disqus.com/back_in_action8230/#comment-2465304Specs!! Specs!! IBM is a good choice. My dad had an old IBM notebook that lasted more than 5 years. I'm sure yours will last quite some time too as long as its taken care of nicely ^_^<br></br><br>Just got myself a notebook as well since I was going to start part time lectures (which was last week). Time to get a new phone as well ^_^</br>ZekeWed, 17 Aug 2005 19:11:00 -0000http://meshio.disqus.com/back_in_action8230/#comment-2465306For just 4k+ thats a good buy for a Thinkpad. May it serve u well 4 the next 5-10 years ^_^ZekeThu, 18 Aug 2005 06:55:00 -0000http://meshio.disqus.com/expected_salary_vs_previous_salary_raquo_meshiocom_a_malaysia_personal_finance_blog/#comment-2465299i think the moment I mention my current salary, my interviewer gives me a pass :P hehe. All the companies i hv applied for cant afford 2 hire me... hence, my current situation ^_^ZekeMon, 29 Aug 2005 10:58:00 -0000http://meshio.disqus.com/expected_salary_vs_previous_salary_raquo_meshiocom_a_malaysia_personal_finance_blog/#comment-2465300funny thing is... it doesn't make a difference even after i lower my expected salary or mention that i'm willing to work for less.ZekeMon, 29 Aug 2005 10:59:00 -0000http://meshio.disqus.com/expected_salary_vs_previous_salary_raquo_meshiocom_a_malaysia_personal_finance_blog/#comment-2465302oysterman: Thanks 4 the tip ;) Will keep that in mind should I decide to go back to a full time jobZekeTue, 30 Aug 2005 07:07:00 -0000http://meshio.disqus.com/credit_card_debt_free_raquo_meshiocom_a_malaysia_personal_finance_blog/#comment-2465595i only have 1 but i usually end up paying on the last day i'm supposed to pay for it. But most of the time its used for convenience (petrol, handphone bills, etc). The only thing i buy online are books ^_^ZekeTue, 22 Nov 2005 04:41:00 -0000http://treehuggerdev.disqus.com/what_does_gmaposs_bankruptcy_mean_for_the_chevy_volt/#comment-17196899<p>I also say keep the Volt. This world needs all the environmental advancement it can get. And GM will need to stay on top of things, since when governments usually take over automobile producers, the resulting products tend to turn south. </p><br><br><p><a href="http://www.newsy.com/videos/gm_refuels_with_bankruptcy" rel="nofollow">http://www.newsy.com/videos/gm_refuels_with_bankruptcy</a><br /><br></p>ZekeTue, 02 Jun 2009 19:03:44 -0000http://treehuggercomments.disqus.com/vehicle_abstinence_youths_waiting_longer_to_drive/#comment-17543994<p>i'm 24, a grad school grad in north jersey. i've long been rather anti-car. I did get my license when i was 20, but i don't own a car and so rarely use it. i'm all about walking, riding bikes, and mass transit (and all my business is in nyc or newark). i can shop, travel, be places on time, etc. with little trouble using those methods. cars are nothing but a dirty, polluting, unaffordable, unnecessary, pompous burden. it's war (with drivers) if you ride bikes in no. jersey or nyc, but its a good fiight.</p>ZekeWed, 27 Feb 2008 18:53:17 -0000http://treehuggercomments.disqus.com/what_does_gmaposs_bankruptcy_mean_for_the_chevy_volt/#comment-17619056<p>I also say keep the Volt. This world needs all the environmental advancement it can get. And GM will need to stay on top of things, since when governments usually take over automobile producers, the resulting products tend to turn south. </p><br><br><p>http://www.newsy.com/videos/gm_refuels_with_bankruptcy<br /><br></p>ZekeTue, 02 Jun 2009 16:03:44 -0000http://capitolfaxcom.disqus.com/more_negativity_in_the_8th/#comment-18050702I found a site that lists everyone's votes for the pledge at <a href="http://www.undergodprocon.org/pop/HouseA.htm" rel="nofollow">http://www.undergodprocon.org/pop/HouseA.htm</a> Gives some perspective.ZekeWed, 04 Oct 2006 19:50:56 -0000http://capitolfaxcom.disqus.com/a_great_idea_force_barack8217s_hand_8211_and_an_explanation/#comment-18177457Obama interjecting himself into the statehouse battles only offers an opportunity to sully himself with state politics. How is it a bad move for Blago to praise Palin and yet a good idea for Obama to involve himself with Sen. Nepotism Jones and Gov Press Release? Illinois has the politicians it deserves and we should leave the Democratic Presidential candidate out of this mess.ZekeFri, 12 Sep 2008 14:19:00 -0000http://capitolfaxcom.disqus.com/attention_all_illinois_editors/#comment-18179675I was excited when I saw the headline b/c I thought we would finally get to see the $400K+ staffing study the Gov's office ordered of DOC facilities years ago. But that's not this study. That staffing study was never released ... presumably b/c it would have called for greater staffing levels. DOC hasn't wasted just $400K on a study, they've wasted over $800K on studies they disagree with or refuse to release. Bad or costly news is never discussed under Gov Press Release.ZekeThu, 25 Sep 2008 19:21:45 -0000http://capitolfaxcom.disqus.com/this_just_in8230_deputy_governor_resigns_senate_convenes_monday_at_5/#comment-18192328Bob is a smart guy but not always pleasant and he definitely drank the Kool-Aid by the gallons. He spent years as Filan's de facto enforcer and learned from his boss well. He intimidated and threatened people to get the job done as a GOMB staff person and deputy chief of staff. It appears he just continued that method of operating as a deputy governor. I find it difficult to admire a bully for his smarts.ZekeWed, 10 Dec 2008 18:31:17 -0000http://capitolfaxcom.disqus.com/breaking_news_open_thread/#comment-18192740The $1.4B certificate sale that was to be conducted today has apparently been delayed until Tues 12/16. You can see the updated addendum to the sale at <a href="http://munios.com" rel="nofollow">munios.com</a>.<br><br>Also, Bond Buyer is reporting that S&amp;P has placed IL under negative watch. That means higher borrowing costs on the delayed certificate sale and future bond sales. This was likely coming someday, but was hastened by the charges against the Governor.ZekeThu, 11 Dec 2008 14:04:17 -0000http://capitolfaxcom.disqus.com/mrs_blagojevich_unemployed_guv_misses_deadline_feigenholtz_video_updated_x1/#comment-18202964Crazy to think a non-profit was paying her $100K. It's not my field, but a friend who is sent me several adds for positions as head of development in non-profits in Chicago and NY and not one listed a maximum salary above $60K. Many listed $30-40K as the range. I'd like to know what the next employee in that post is paid.ZekeWed, 21 Jan 2009 20:20:03 -0000http://capitolfaxcom.disqus.com/chicago_state_u_decries_politics_really/#comment-18224531I’d say politics continues to play a role in capitol allocations and CSU still gets a big chunk of cash. In addition, so does NEIU. I’d never heard of NEIU until the past couple of months. Now I wonder, is it a coincidence that the OMB Director Ostro is married to an NEIU finance dept honcho and they’re a top earner in the Gov’s capitol proposal? Take a look at this comparison of Quinn’s capitol proposal and 2007 fall enrollments I got from IBHE website:<br><br>University 07 Enroll Per Capita/Quinn Proposed <br>WIU 13,331 $7,352<br>CSU 6,810 $7,165<br>NEIU 11,644 $7,162<br>SIU 34,381 $4,872<br>GSU 5,692 $4,415<br>U of I 72,928 $3,707<br>ISU 20,274 $3,212<br>NIU 25,254 $1,472<br>EIU 12,179 $1,065<br><br><br>Analysis is quick back of the envelope, but the figures are still revealing. What this says to me is Quinn believes the most important institutions and those most in need are by far and away WIU, CSU and NEIU. NIU and EIU? Not so much. And how did he reach that conclusion? It would appear the fingerprints of Blago’s people are all over that capitol proposal and Quinn hasn’t changed a thing. Someone really needs to question how staff arrived at these recommended amounts. My guess is he’s never questioned his (Blago’s) staff on capitol.ZekeWed, 29 Apr 2009 13:37:22 -0000http://capitolfaxcom.disqus.com/chicago_state_u_decries_politics_really/#comment-18224533Sorry - data in previous post got crunched together. It's University, followed by Fall 07 IBHE listed enrollment, and then per capita capital funds proposed by Quinn for each univ.ZekeWed, 29 Apr 2009 13:47:06 -0000http://capitolfaxcom.disqus.com/question_of_the_day_267/#comment-18248870If it's an animated film, they should just draw him as Shrek. They've got the same head, absent the horns. And Blago could be the jackass Shrek pals around with.<br><br>Or do you think some talented artist could draw a talking waffle?ZekeMon, 31 Aug 2009 14:11:32 -0000http://weekinrewind.disqus.com/httpwwwweekinrewindcom200810giveaway_playstation_3_update_1021html/#comment-19391980Daily entry yo. Thanks for the chance!ZekeWed, 22 Oct 2008 18:14:00 -0000http://weekinrewind.disqus.com/httpwwwweekinrewindcom200809giveaway_playstation_3html/#comment-19398797Wow. What an awesome giveaway. Thanks for even giving us the chance!ZekeMon, 20 Oct 2008 03:10:00 -0000