robdd1
Re:Groupon is a straight-up Ponzi scheme
on Friday June 03, 2011 @08:05PM (#2618468)
WebVan, pets.com, etc.. are totally reasonable business plans at their cores (Deliver Groceries, ship pet supplies). Eliminating 10% of perishability is also a reasonable business plan. But it is unreasaoble to think that you can charge a 40$ markup on groceries or make 30% off a 10% revenue increase. 'Social Netowrk Coupons' will continue for a long time, groupon will not
Re:Doctors and dentists tell patients, "all your review are belong to us"
on Tuesday May 24, 2011 @10:55PM (#2582665)
There should be an open way for patients to give public feedback. HIPAA makes it impossible for a Doctor to defend herself from a BS review.
For EXAMPLE:
Patient X: This Doctor is terrible, I had a broken leg and he told me to get the hell out of the hospital and walk it off.
Doctor Y: This Patient has been to the ER 30 times over the past 2 months, every time he asks for narcotics for broken bones that NEVER show up on X-rays.
Patient X's Lawyer: You are now being sued for a HIPAA violation.
Re:Was LinkedIn Scammed?
on Saturday May 21, 2011 @01:27PM (#2571209)
can someone explain why the middle man is needed? Why can't a company apply for a listing on the exchange. Then disclose how many shares they will be selling , then start accepting bids on the exchange?
Obviously you would need regulations around this but why is there a middle man at all?