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I am Jeff, a writer, lyricist, poet, dreamer. I am a former US Marine, with a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Information Systems. I build, install, configure and maintain computers (servers and workstations), networks, firewalls and related components, including secure wireless networks.

Interesting fact about me: I worked at the Pentagon for about 18 months. I believe it still holds the distinct honor of being the world's largest office building (as far as number of employees and supporting staff).

My passion is ...

writing

I know too much about ...

my past

My parents always told me ...

nothing that stuck with me

My childhood ambition ...

was to become a choreographer

My favorite memory ...

going to my grandmother's house in Coopertown, TN

Why I write ...

because it is enjoyable; a release; a way of life

What I am reading/watching/listening to ...

Jonathan Kellerman, Rescue Me, Family Guy, Celine Dion, Seether

My first job ...

Hinkle Chair Company, Springfield, TN - furniture stainer

My best moment ...

getting my Bachelor's degree

My inspiration ...

Past loves, past lives, future hopes

Computers & Technology > Computers & Technology (Other) Should consumers or OEMs (manufacturers) be responsible for paying e-waste fees?

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The OEMs and, therefore, the 'consumers' should pay for the cost of e-waste. If the OEMs pay the e-waste fees, then the OEMs will raise the product cost that the wholesalers pay for the manufactured products. In turn, this higher wholesale cost will be passed along to the retailers. This means that, At the final point of product purchase, the 'consumer' ends up paying for e-waste, if the OEM incurs the up-front cost of that waste. Therefore, yes, the OEMs should pay for the e-waste, but then we consumers will end up paying for that e-waste through higher retail prices; and that is as it sh...

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