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<rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Disqus - Latest Comments for John</title><link>http://disqus.com/people/8e4825b119fc21686f7100b5b86dc847/</link><description></description><language>en</language><lastBuildDate>Fri, 06 Jun 2008 07:18:58 -0000</lastBuildDate><item><title>Re: Poll: Web Applications Versus The Desktop</title><link>http://sbspalding.disqus.com/poll_web_applications_versus_the_desktop_10/#comment-548350</link><description>I am old, and grumpy enough to prefer to resist change for changes sake. I avoid web-based programs as they tend to change without notice (or control - did I mention I am a control freak?) They are therefore unstable as a part of life that can be relied upon. My wife, however totally disagrees with me on this, and enjoys the convenience of continually improved programs etc.</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">John</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 29 May 2008 07:58:40 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: Why Funding Shouldn&amp;#8217;t Be Your First Step</title><link>http://sbspalding.disqus.com/why_funding_shouldn8217t_be_your_first_step_27/#comment-606193</link><description>On the subject of external capital as opposed to author skills, I believe that you cannot make such a blanket statement without knowing the nature of the business. &lt;br&gt;Some businesses can use capital to hammer their way into markets, but others need careful growth with attention paid to the expansion as a dynamic.&lt;br&gt;Overall, though, good point - many businesses do fail because of having too much capital (and less incentive) when starting out.</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">John</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 06 Jun 2008 07:18:58 -0000</pubDate></item></channel></rss>