Computing, Propser and Payroll Tax and a dash of gaming

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An extraordinarily dull past several days. Have spent a great deal of time converting html websites pages to php, which was tiresome but necessary. In the process have learned more about sed which is a really useful and powerful tool. Sat two CCNA module tests on Tuesday; router configuration and Cisco Disovery Protocol. Having scored a seriously lacklustre 80.4% for the first test I decided to concentrate on the second and received a more acceptable 95%.

Finished my marketing and media course for Prosper Australia with very positive feedback. Tomorrow they're putting my ideas into practical action with a planning day. In all probability they'll be launching a campaign against payroll tax (which really is one of the most stupid taxes on the planet).

In an attempt to entertain myself, I'm still working my way through Icewind Dale II whilst damien_wise and I have corresponded about graphic MUD development. He knows some good programmers, so perhaps something will eventuate out of this.

Comments

[strangedave.livejournal.com]

ah yes, learning to use sed is an important point on the journey to true unix nerddom.

[shorxrore.livejournal.com]

i loooooved the first icewind dale. such great environments, and they know how to make better video game storylines than just about EVERYone. i really gotta get around to playing 2.

[zey.livejournal.com]

I have some sympathy for the idea behind Payroll Tax. Back when industry was a lot more labour intensive than capital intensive, and most people were employed full-time, the number of employees was a pretty good guide to how big a business is.

It makes sense that bigger businesses should be taxed at a higher rate than small businesses (it's essentially the same sort of progressive type tax structures that applied used to apply to workers before bracket creep essentially put everyone into the top two brackets).

All the whingeing and carrying on you hear about Payroll Tax is pretty much straight from the same people who whinge about how Australia needs to reduce tax for high income earners: it's self interested special pleading twaddle from the wealthy.

Forget the "payroll tax discourages employment" angle. Companies will put on whatever staff is needed to shift the product. Reduce the tax and the CEOs and shareholders simply pocket the difference.

[antayla.livejournal.com]

I didn't realize you ever had a dull moment, you get so much done :P.

[ehintz.livejournal.com]

Sed is good. I really must spend more time grokking it.