Have You Checked In On Your Money Lately? Recovery Money?

Originally posted by anyone
Hey, mm, your link is interesting.

First thing that caught my eye was the genome anylizer sequencer (linky about the genome sequencer job found from the OP link) affilliated with Illumina Inc.

Excerpt from the "What We Do" section:

Illumina develops and manufactures technology that allows researchers to gather, process, and analyze genetic information-LOTS of genetic information-that can be used to study the causes of disease. For instance, why is one person more likely to develop Type-2 diabetes than another? Why do some people respond favorably to certain cancer-fighting drugs, while others are unaffected? By identifying genetic similarities and differences across genders, age groups, ethnicities, and individuals, we can all gain a better understanding of how to prevent, treat, and cure illness. Illumina offers the most comprehensive "tool kit" for modern genetic analysis, which includes genotyping, gene expression and sequencing. Our products help scientists answer complex biological questions—at a revolutionary speed and cost. And we're just getting started.

That sounds pretty awesome!

I'm going to go swim around a bit...

Thanks for the interesting thread.

-anyone

[edit on 4-9-2009 by anyone]

Oh that???

I feel like Mr.Magoo cause I have no clue what that is about.

I think your post is more interesting than this whole thread, damn it!

I will jump in there with you

It was kind of like the song "One of these things are not like the others."

I could swear that SD posted a cool thread about nano technololgy that is affilliated with Illumina.

I better go check before I get everyone all riled up.

Really not trying to hyjack... this is cool s#@!!

Originally posted by jam321
To spend or not to spend?

A classic question.

I, as well as many others, constantly criticize the government for its spending. But sometimes, I have to wonder if I am talking just out of anger.

I guess what angers me the most is that most of this money goes to huge contractors or companies that are mainly ripping off the government. I mean is a hammer or toilet seat really worth 600 dollars?

On the other end, I think of what would happen if we were to reduce government spending. In my mind, I imagine the big boys still getting a substantial piece of the pie while the government closes or reduces programs that are beneficial to average Americans.

I really don't think Americans would be too pleased if government was to try to close or reduce programs. Instead of complaining about spending we would complain about them not spending.

I just wish the government was better adept at controlling the excess money they are paying for products and services.

Great thread Mental

Ya I think I "think" out of anger myself.

When my head is clear (rare) I realize it is the balance of government and business
is what makes this place free as we know it.

If it were all Government - we would be horribly stifled and bored.

All business - we would directly ruled by business which is geared to earn as much money as possible, means lower wages would serve the "rulers" objectives.

To be honest I am glad to see some of the stipulations in these contracts, "small business only", "100% disabled vet small business only"

I can also say it is better than paying unemployment in return for "nothing".

The question is will this help in the long run? I guess time will tell

Originally posted by anyone
It was kind of like the song "One of these things are not like the others."

I could swear that SD posted a cool thread about nano technology that is affilliated with Illumina.

I better go check before I get everyone all riled up.

Really not trying to hyjack... this is cool s#@!!

Are you in the right place???

I am very confused and now I am lost...

Anyhow highjack away and come back with a defibrillator would ya?

What???

The Word Illumina is cool

What the hell is going on here?

Originally posted by mental modulator

Originally posted by anyone
It was kind of like the song "One of these things are not like the others."

I could swear that SD posted a cool thread about nano technology that is affilliated with Illumina.

I better go check before I get everyone all riled up.

Really not trying to hyjack... this is cool s#@!!

Are you in the right place???

I am very confused and now I am lost...

Anyhow highjack away and come back with a defibrillator would ya?

What???

The Word Illumina is cool

What the hell is going on here?

Okay?

Anyhow, Here is a F'ed up list of many of the entities offering contract - A - D

Administrative Office of the U. S. Courts 71 Offices 90 Locations 22 Notices
African Development Foundation 1 Office 1 Location 1 Notices
Agency for International Development 3 Offices 93 Locations 582 Notices
American Battle Monuments Commission 1 Office 3 Locations 0 Notices
Architect of the Capitol 1 Office 1 Location 51 Notices
Armed Forces Retirement Home 1 Office 2 Locations 4 Notices
British Defense Staff (Washington) 1 Office 1 Location 0 Notices
Broadcasting Board of Governors 1 Office 19 Locations 27 Notices
Comm for Purchase from People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled 1 Office 1 Location 17 Notices
Commodity Futures Trading Commission 1 Office 1 Location 0 Notices
Congressional Budget Office 1 Office 1 Location 0 Notices
Consumer Product Safety Commission 1 Office 1 Location 2 Notices
Corporation for National and Community Service 1 Office 6 Locations 57 Notices
Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency 2 Offices 2 Locations 15 Notices
Defense Contract Management Agency 1 Office 55 Locations 165 Notices
Defense Information Systems Agency 2 Offices 7 Locations 887 Notices
Defense Logistics Agency 1 Office 43 Locations 13495 Notices
Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board 1 Office 1 Location 1 Notices
Delaware River Basin Commission 1 Office 1 Location 0 Notices
Delta Regional Authority

www.fbo.gov...

Ya the list is straighter on the original page-

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Ya... I guess I am a little tired. The name Illumina struck a cord with me just like the name Proteus as in the company name in SD's thread he posted a while back. My tired brain thought they were the same company.



So disreguard that last post... talk about mental.

When I get excited about something I need to logout until I've grounded myself a bit.

Still great link; it got me to log in.

really sorry for the detraction,
-anyone

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I guess you really have to connect the invisible dots. They are jobs nonetheless... I would have to look at more details to really have a sound opinion.

side note I bought a car and hired a plumber in the last few months so I am helping the economy

Originally posted by anyone
reply to post by mental modulator

 

Ya... I guess I am a little tired. The name Illumina struck a cord with me just like the name Proteus as in the company name in SD's thread he posted a while back. My tired brain thought they were the same company.

So disreguard that last post... talk about mental.

When I get excited about something I need to logout until I've grounded myself a bit.

Still great link; it got me to log in.

really sorry for the detraction,
-anyone

are you kidding, apologizing to me for detraction? Without your fine work this thread would be in traction.

I just wish some ANGRY people would show up so I can get fired up, I am TOO calm.

Need,,,,,, con------flict

Originally posted by anyone
reply to post by mental modulator

 

I guess you really have to connect the invisible dots. They are jobs nonetheless... I would have to look at more details to really have a sound opinion.

side note I bought a car and hired a plumber in the last few months so I am helping the economy

Funny you said that, I am looking for a hitman to fire upon my car...

I swear to god the thing taunts curses at me when I walk away -

New car or used?

Boxers or Briefs? (plumber)

I was thinking about trying to bid on one of these contracts, but unfortunately I know nothing about much.

I always buy rentals that are about a year old. Had to buy Chevy of course.

-we are way off topic now

-anyone

Maybe I was onto something...

Did you get the 503?

-anyone

Originally posted by anyone
I always buy rentals that are about a year old. Had to buy Chevy of course.

-we are way off topic now

-anyone

Thats like saying we are creating a nuisance in a ghost town.

I like the idea of buying a rental, never thought of that.

This thread sucks

Originally posted by anyone
Maybe I was onto something...

Did you get the 503?

-anyone

Yes???

and

What is a 503?

I am thinking it must be a license of some sort?

I am more confused

Originally posted by mental modulator

Originally posted by anyone
Maybe I was onto something...

Did you get the 503?

-anyone

Yes???

and

What is a 503?

I am thinking it must be a license of some sort?

I am more confused

It means service unavailable. The second after I posted I couldn't get back on ATS because of a "503."

Awesome!

I am giddy with sleep deprivation now. But, mm, it's been fun.

I will seriously check out the links again when I have more of my brain to use.

-anyone

Originally posted by anyone
I am giddy with sleep deprivation now. But, mm, it's been fun.

I will seriously check out the links again when I have more of my brain to use.

-anyone

Werd

So does anyone - not you - anyone - wanna discuss some GOVERNMENT SPENDING???

How about ISLAMICAL SOCIALIST OBAMITE GOVERNMENT SPENDING???




[edit on 4-9-2009 by mental modulator]

I notice some dam projects. I think these are pretty worthwhile considering what happened in Orleans and other areas that have flooded.

Considering the requirements and number of projects, I can see why the money hasn't been flowing out that fast.

Well I was digging around some more and it got me wondering how some of this is going to impact infrastructure.? I think the dam and levee and sewer work seems I am sure long overdue and have a long term impact. But (and maybe I didn't dig around enough) I really didn't see a whole lot of big infrastructure projects -mostly fixes and inspections and small projects.

I guess as someone posted earlier the cost would be too great.

Lots of baby steps I guess will have a far more positive affect on the economy then a few big steps.

Maybe we should have a people's appointed infrastructure czar for each state... wait isn't that supposed to be the governor?

I guess what I am saying is maybe it would be prudent of us to be accountable for how we live and the ever growing population by, dare I say, making government bigger? We need to be more responsible for our infrastructure. (Obviously not TOO big -I'm not talking NWO here guys.)

I live in Minnesota where the recent 35W bridge collapsed so I have seen first hand where our infrastructure has failed us.

Is it too much for us to ask that we should feel safe to drive over our bridges and know that our dams are structurally sound?

We are heading in the right direction anyway with the projects that are in the recovery. And that includes some of health care projects that are proposed (like the one I mentioned earlier in this thread). Because part of our infrastructure consists of the health of the people, therefore, health reform is necessary as well in bettering our infrastructure.

-anyone

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What gets me is how government goes out and builds new roads, bridges, and parks yet don't have money to fix the ones we already have.

In Texas, Perry wanted to build all these fancy tollways. I say hell with tollways and making a corporation richer. He should focus on the roads we have. Roads that Texans pay taxes for.

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Without a good infrastructure (like China has now) it slows our progress and endangers people. Do you want salmonella or something in your tap water? How about no water all coming out of that faucet you take so much for granted? How about a bridge collapsing and killing people?

I for one do not want America looking like some third world country with potholes in the highway, blackouts, and dams giving way.

I am FOR investing in our own country, citizens and future.