No problem, one of my biggest problems since I graduated isn't a lack of education, but the perceived lack of education I get from HR departments.
English department is good, and every campus has one. It tends to lean toward job skills so many of the classes involve business communications. There are a few classes like poetry or short story writing, but your not going to be a poet when you graduate. It focuses on the business aspect. The Board of Directors for DeVry consists of some CEOs from major corporations so the curriculum is geared towards what skills businesses want in candidates they hire.
Truthfully I think DeVry is the perfect school for people who are in the work force and want to move up, you can get in, learn the skills, get the degree, and get out. I like to think it is a school that specializes in Technical Fields, not a Tech School.
I don't blame you for thinking DeVry was a tech school, the commercials they have don't help to change the image. (That is one of my biggest complaints)
DeVry has an over 90% placement rate so you got to think they are doing something right.
In which case as an employer I'd probably lump you in with the DeVry Tech grads. Not someone who's earned a BS Degree. If I was hiring I'd want someone who can work out problems with a group.
Sorry but as a DeVry Grad I have to comment on this no matter what it does to my Karma.
DeVry is not a Tech school, hasn't been in years. As of this January it has even become a University (Yes the name is legally now DeVry University) I can assure you though the school is fast paced it is not easy, group work is a huge part of the schools classes. Probably even more so then some regular universities, to graduate you have to complete a project for an real company (guess what, it's group based). I can't remember the last large assignment I did that wasn't group based. We even have to take 2 classes that deal with nothing but how to work in a team. And yes my degree is a B.S. Degree not a certification like everyone seems to thing DeVry gives.
And yes DeVry does have dorms, though they are contracted to another company so they usually are not on school grounds. And I have been to more school parties then I can count. Oh Friendship, since it was mentioned, my class set up a mailing list so we can contact each other, and it gets traffic every day. Many of us also work together, after we get jobs we recommend our classmates to the company for open positions. And we still hang out.
Don't think I am saying DeVry is perfect, I was one of the first people to point out it's faults (Made me really popular with the deans) but if there is one thing it does do right it is teaching students to work as a team.
Some of the teammates I've worked with ranked right up with the fellow members of my platoon in the Marines. And you can't convince me the Marines don't use teamwork.
From Story: This effectively forced PS2 out of the show and Sony started packing their bags on Sunday.
From Article: On Sunday morning Sony started packing up its 27 PS2s.
I don't know what anyone else reads from this article, but I read Sony packed up the consoles they were letting people play, nothing about leaving the show. Maybe Sony did leave the show, but I doupt that, and the article does not say specifically. I really can't see Cebit making Sony mad by completly kicking them out, they just told them to stop breaking the rules.
I am not currently a teacher, but I do plan on being one after my Masters. I got the "teaching bug" after being a Marine Corps marksmanship instructor. Now that I am getting my masters in Telecommunications I am looking at teaching as a field. Not all teachers do it because they can't get a real job, some actually like it. At my college a lot of the professors are there because they wanted to take a break from the tech sector, and they plan on going back in a few years. Some of them actually like it so much they never go back.
I really think teaching is like any other career out there, you are going to find some people who actually like it even though they could do "better".
Yes you can get a current mobo for $100, but this includes the processor, which on a standard mobo would be another $100, putting it's total cost at $200.
I for one and looking to buy one as soon as they come out, perfect for a linux router/server if you ask me.
buy em from ebay. bought mine for 1600 bucks. make sure you get a warranty as electronic failures are commonplace especially with the LCD backlight.
Just wanted to point out your own contradiction.... If you buy it from E-bay how can you get a warrenty? Maybe a few sellers offer a small warrenty, but usually like 60-90 days tops.
It may be to much for you but I'd look at the Panasonic ToughBook series:
This is for the Model 28 DURABILITY FEATURES Designed using MIL-STD-810F test procedures Full Magnesium Alloy case with carry handle Moisture-resistant casing Dust-resistant LCD, keyboard and touchpad Sealed port and connector covers Removable HDD is mounted in shock-absorbing gel and stainless steel case Scratch-resistant coating Rugged hinges
Notes on Humidity Testing for MilSpec: The Humidity test was performed in accordance with MIL-STD-810F, Method 507.4 (Aggravated). The test items were tested for operation near the conclusion of the fifth and tenth cycles. Each cycle was one day (24 hours) and the entire test was performed over ten days.The temperature was cycled between 86 and 140F with the relative humidity at 95% constant. Results: The Toughbooks continued to boot up and operate following each test, and there were no visual anomalies.
Notes on Water Resestance Testing: The Water Resistance test was performed in accordance with MIL-STD-810F, Method 506.4, Procedure III (Drip). The test items were subjected to this test with the LCD open and the unit operating, but with ports closed. The Toughbooks were opened following testing to inspect for water intrusion. Results: The Toughbooks continued to operate during and following the 15-minute water drip test. There was no evidence of water intrusion.
I mean if these things can't do what you want then I don't think anything will. And they even offer features like built in GPS, Wireless (802.11b) or 3 different Cellular technologies.
A simple Pricewatch check shows them starting at $4000 for the 28 Series, this is the most water resistant model they show.
The police are not military and therefore are not bound by chemical warfare / Geneva convention and other such "international laws".
While I would be inclined to agree with you I can't. The OPCW does not ban the use of these chemicals in warfare; it bans the PRODUCTION of these chemicals. And it really makes no distinction of military vs. civil police. Being ex-military I would want to agree with you, but the wording on OPCW is not a use ban, it is a production ban. The cops are allowed to use it, but besides for an exemption for very small quantities they wouldn't be able to get any made.
Now as someone else pointed the original posters definition was flawed, OPCW is geared at chemicals the halt a person thru biological reactions not thru pure immobilization so really this all is mute.
Though slippery slime is not as bad as some of the other so-called "non lethal" weapons being developed out there, it's still in violation of the Chemical Weapons Convention [www.opcw.nl], which bans chemical agents producing temporary incapacitation.
While I skimed thrue the OPCW and was not able to find it I am sure there must be something regarding excemptions for riot control agents, the simple definition you gave would also outlaw Mace, Pepper spray, and other devices commonly used by police forces.
I did notice an excemtion for small quanities and I'm sure there is a way to get it under that, the purpose of the OPCW is warfare weapons, Non-leathel riot control is not something they want to ban, name a single country that would not be interested in a non-leathel chemical to use in case of domestic riots. Worst case an amendment is made, there are provisions for that.
How does the 3XS system work? We send you a CD ROM with your side of the program to load on your computer (a 5 minute process). At our network headquarters, we filter you through our Accelerator Server. Once you have installed our 3XS software, even on a trial basis, you can click on and off the ICON to see the difference in downloading web pages, and transferring e-mail attachments on your computer.
From this I would have to think it is a data compression by proxy server system that uncompresses on the user side, they offer a 7 day trial, if your really curious I suggest trying it.
#2 AOL already requires a credit card number for service. It wouldn't suprise me, if they just charged it to the card. Maybe a bit easier to fix, but then they lose their internet service. Assume that the credit card company is willing to reverse the charge for an unsolicited product, what do you think AOL's reaction will be?
I don't know about anyone else, but if a company was ripping me off I wouldn't be too upset if they canceled my account. What scares me the most is that all these AOL users are suing AOL to make it do what they want. Did the thought to just drop AOL and pick a difrent ISP ever cross thier minds? There are lots of great ones out there that won't flood you with ads, but these AOL users seem blisfully unaware there are other options.
"We strongly believe that the allegations are without merit, and we intend to vigorously contest the lawsuit in court,"
.... always means good customer service if your customers are mad enough to sue you and you don't see any problem... oh call them liers why you are at it too, that will keep the new customers rolling in.
This is funny, I got this E-mail in my box seconds before this story was posted.
I visited WWW.GEEK-HOUSE.ORG, and noticed that you're not listed on some search engines! I think we can offer you a service which can help you increase traffic and the number of visitors to your website.
The address I got this E-mail on is NOT shown on the site and is ONLY listed on the whois, I've managed to keep this account spam free for over a year till now.
I assume that slashdot readers are the top 1/3rd of the population in I.Q. and such simple things shouldn't need to be explained.
And I assumed most slashdot readers could understand humor if they saw it and such simple things shouldn't need to be explained.... quess I was wrong.
BTW, For the record, I AM unemployed, I AM NOT collecting any benifits, I AM searching nation wide for a job (world wide actually). I actually qualify for military disability too but I didn't take it either, I figure save it for someone who really needs it.
Anyone who takes who takes/. advice without a grain of salt deserves to be unemployed, I was trying to bring out the humor of following such advice word for word.
$1500.00 for rent... Holy crap.. I strongly reccomend moving to the midwest or other technical center and get your cost of living to a reasonable level
I see this working...
Welfare Social Worker: So you got laid off in California and you moved here to collect benifits? Me:Yes, A poster on slashdot told me it was cheaper to rent here. Welfare Social Worker: You know you have to live and work in THIS state for X months before you can collect benifits from our state? Me:You mean that poster didn't think seriously about it before he said it? Welfare Social Worker: Exactly! Have a nice day!
Re:Rock or something ....
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· Score: 3, Interesting
Pound cake rules!!!
I was in the Marines during the last update of the MRE, Yes the Pound Cake is good....
But if anyone remembers Nut Cakes they will tell you it was ten times better then Pound Cake you get now. The Cherry Nut Cake reached a huge zen like status and used to be featured in MC Times cartoons. (I remember one of the old gunny handing out nut cakes to Marines in a fox hole, the caption was "Here's your Marine Corps Birthday cherry nut cake") Mention the nut cakes to someone who has been in over ten years and watch a smile cross thier face.
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for the measly cost of ~$1B USD.
Is the company you work for hirring? God I wish I could call a billion dollars measly!!
Ok, this has been said like 100 times already, but since I am currently out of mod points I must say it:
WOW!
I am impressed.
My favorites are:
www.sqlcourse.com
www.sqlcourse2.com
These are good beginner sites that allow you to practice through a java app.
No problem, one of my biggest problems since I graduated isn't a lack of education, but the perceived lack of education I get from HR departments.
English department is good, and every campus has one. It tends to lean toward job skills so many of the classes involve business communications. There are a few classes like poetry or short story writing, but your not going to be a poet when you graduate. It focuses on the business aspect. The Board of Directors for DeVry consists of some CEOs from major corporations so the curriculum is geared towards what skills businesses want in candidates they hire.
Truthfully I think DeVry is the perfect school for people who are in the work force and want to move up, you can get in, learn the skills, get the degree, and get out. I like to think it is a school that specializes in Technical Fields, not a Tech School.
I don't blame you for thinking DeVry was a tech school, the commercials they have don't help to change the image. (That is one of my biggest complaints)
DeVry has an over 90% placement rate so you got to think they are doing something right.
In which case as an employer I'd probably lump you in with the DeVry Tech grads. Not someone who's earned a BS Degree. If I was hiring I'd want someone who can work out problems with a group.
Sorry but as a DeVry Grad I have to comment on this no matter what it does to my Karma.
DeVry is not a Tech school, hasn't been in years. As of this January it has even become a University (Yes the name is legally now DeVry University) I can assure you though the school is fast paced it is not easy, group work is a huge part of the schools classes. Probably even more so then some regular universities, to graduate you have to complete a project for an real company (guess what, it's group based). I can't remember the last large assignment I did that wasn't group based. We even have to take 2 classes that deal with nothing but how to work in a team. And yes my degree is a B.S. Degree not a certification like everyone seems to thing DeVry gives.
And yes DeVry does have dorms, though they are contracted to another company so they usually are not on school grounds. And I have been to more school parties then I can count. Oh Friendship, since it was mentioned, my class set up a mailing list so we can contact each other, and it gets traffic every day. Many of us also work together, after we get jobs we recommend our classmates to the company for open positions. And we still hang out.
Don't think I am saying DeVry is perfect, I was one of the first people to point out it's faults (Made me really popular with the deans) but if there is one thing it does do right it is teaching students to work as a team.
Some of the teammates I've worked with ranked right up with the fellow members of my platoon in the Marines. And you can't convince me the Marines don't use teamwork.
From Story:
This effectively forced PS2 out of the show and Sony started packing their bags on Sunday.
From Article:
On Sunday morning Sony started packing up its 27 PS2s.
I don't know what anyone else reads from this article, but I read Sony packed up the consoles they were letting people play, nothing about leaving the show. Maybe Sony did leave the show, but I doupt that, and the article does not say specifically. I really can't see Cebit making Sony mad by completly kicking them out, they just told them to stop breaking the rules.
Bejeweled got you hooked too????
They need a warning label on that game!!!!
I am not currently a teacher, but I do plan on being one after my Masters. I got the "teaching bug" after being a Marine Corps marksmanship instructor. Now that I am getting my masters in Telecommunications I am looking at teaching as a field. Not all teachers do it because they can't get a real job, some actually like it. At my college a lot of the professors are there because they wanted to take a break from the tech sector, and they plan on going back in a few years. Some of them actually like it so much they never go back.
I really think teaching is like any other career out there, you are going to find some people who actually like it even though they could do "better".
You can get a lot of current mobos for under $100
Yes you can get a current mobo for $100, but this includes the processor, which on a standard mobo would be another $100, putting it's total cost at $200.
I for one and looking to buy one as soon as they come out, perfect for a linux router/server if you ask me.
buy em from ebay. bought mine for 1600 bucks. make sure you get a warranty as electronic failures are commonplace especially with the LCD backlight.
Just wanted to point out your own contradiction.... If you buy it from E-bay how can you get a warrenty? Maybe a few sellers offer a small warrenty, but usually like 60-90 days tops.
Sorry forgot to include the link:
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http://www.panasonic.com/computer/notebook/html
It may be to much for you but I'd look at the Panasonic ToughBook series:
This is for the Model 28
DURABILITY FEATURES
Designed using MIL-STD-810F test procedures
Full Magnesium Alloy case with carry handle
Moisture-resistant casing
Dust-resistant LCD, keyboard and touchpad
Sealed port and connector covers
Removable HDD is mounted in shock-absorbing gel and stainless steel case
Scratch-resistant coating
Rugged hinges
Notes on Humidity Testing for MilSpec:
The Humidity test was performed in accordance with MIL-STD-810F, Method 507.4 (Aggravated). The test items were tested for operation near the conclusion of the fifth and tenth cycles. Each cycle was one day (24 hours) and the entire test was performed over ten days.The temperature was cycled between 86 and 140F with the relative humidity at 95% constant.
Results:
The Toughbooks continued to boot up and operate following each test, and there were no visual anomalies.
Notes on Water Resestance Testing:
The Water Resistance test was performed in accordance with MIL-STD-810F, Method 506.4, Procedure III (Drip). The test items were subjected to this test with the LCD open and the unit operating, but with ports closed. The Toughbooks were opened following testing to inspect for water intrusion.
Results:
The Toughbooks continued to operate during and following the 15-minute water drip test. There was no evidence of water intrusion.
I mean if these things can't do what you want then I don't think anything will. And they even offer features like built in GPS, Wireless (802.11b) or 3 different Cellular technologies.
A simple Pricewatch check shows them starting at $4000 for the 28 Series, this is the most water resistant model they show.
Oh the Splash goes away around episode 13, makes it much nicer to view.
I'm surprised the site didn't get slashdotted, some people are saying it did, but I'm viewing another episode right now with no problem.
I have drank way to much, please mod acordingly!
Okay, I got through about five issues before I couldn't stand it anymore.
It get's much better around episode #9 or so, hang in there....
But I would kill for it all in one long movie too.
The police are not military and therefore are not bound by chemical warfare / Geneva convention and other such "international laws".
While I would be inclined to agree with you I can't. The OPCW does not ban the use of these chemicals in warfare; it bans the PRODUCTION of these chemicals. And it really makes no distinction of military vs. civil police. Being ex-military I would want to agree with you, but the wording on OPCW is not a use ban, it is a production ban. The cops are allowed to use it, but besides for an exemption for very small quantities they wouldn't be able to get any made.
Now as someone else pointed the original posters definition was flawed, OPCW is geared at chemicals the halt a person thru biological reactions not thru pure immobilization so really this all is mute.
Though slippery slime is not as bad as some of the other so-called "non lethal" weapons being developed out there, it's still in violation of the Chemical Weapons Convention [www.opcw.nl], which bans chemical agents producing temporary incapacitation.
While I skimed thrue the OPCW and was not able to find it I am sure there must be something regarding excemptions for riot control agents, the simple definition you gave would also outlaw Mace, Pepper spray, and other devices commonly used by police forces.
I did notice an excemtion for small quanities and I'm sure there is a way to get it under that, the purpose of the OPCW is warfare weapons, Non-leathel riot control is not something they want to ban, name a single country that would not be interested in a non-leathel chemical to use in case of domestic riots. Worst case an amendment is made, there are provisions for that.
From The Site:
How does the 3XS system work?
We send you a CD ROM with your side of the program to load on your computer (a 5 minute process). At our network headquarters, we filter you through our Accelerator Server.
Once you have installed our 3XS software, even on a trial basis, you can click on and off the ICON to see the difference in downloading web pages, and transferring e-mail attachments on your computer.
From this I would have to think it is a data compression by proxy server system that uncompresses on the user side, they offer a 7 day trial, if your really curious I suggest trying it.
If anyone was like me and had know idea what this book is check here:
www.domesdaybook.co.uk
Sorry, I posted this once already and typoed the link.
If anyone was like me and had know idea what this book is check here: www.doomsdaybook.co.uk
#2 AOL already requires a credit card number for service. It wouldn't suprise me, if they just charged it to the card. Maybe a bit easier to fix, but then they lose their internet service. Assume that the credit card company is willing to reverse the charge for an unsolicited product, what do you think AOL's reaction will be?
I don't know about anyone else, but if a company was ripping me off I wouldn't be too upset if they canceled my account. What scares me the most is that all these AOL users are suing AOL to make it do what they want. Did the thought to just drop AOL and pick a difrent ISP ever cross thier minds? There are lots of great ones out there that won't flood you with ads, but these AOL users seem blisfully unaware there are other options.
From Article:
"We strongly believe that the allegations are without merit, and we intend to vigorously contest the lawsuit in court,"
.... always means good customer service if your customers are mad enough to sue you and you don't see any problem... oh call them liers why you are at it too, that will keep the new customers rolling in.
This is funny, I got this E-mail in my box seconds before this story was posted.
I visited WWW.GEEK-HOUSE.ORG, and noticed that you're not listed on some search engines! I think we can offer you a service which can help you increase traffic and the number of visitors to your website.
The address I got this E-mail on is NOT shown on the site and is ONLY listed on the whois, I've managed to keep this account spam free for over a year till now.
I assume that slashdot readers are the top 1/3rd of the population in I.Q. and such simple things shouldn't need to be explained.
/. advice without a grain of salt deserves to be unemployed, I was trying to bring out the humor of following such advice word for word.
And I assumed most slashdot readers could understand humor if they saw it and such simple things shouldn't need to be explained.... quess I was wrong.
BTW, For the record, I AM unemployed, I AM NOT collecting any benifits, I AM searching nation wide for a job (world wide actually). I actually qualify for military disability too but I didn't take it either, I figure save it for someone who really needs it.
Anyone who takes who takes
$1500.00 for rent... Holy crap.. I strongly reccomend moving to the midwest or other technical center and get your cost of living to a reasonable level
I see this working...
Welfare Social Worker: So you got laid off in California and you moved here to collect benifits?
Me:Yes, A poster on slashdot told me it was cheaper to rent here.
Welfare Social Worker: You know you have to live and work in THIS state for X months before you can collect benifits from our state?
Me:You mean that poster didn't think seriously about it before he said it?
Welfare Social Worker: Exactly! Have a nice day!
Pound cake rules!!!
I was in the Marines during the last update of the MRE, Yes the Pound Cake is good....
But if anyone remembers Nut Cakes they will tell you it was ten times better then Pound Cake you get now. The Cherry Nut Cake reached a huge zen like status and used to be featured in MC Times cartoons. (I remember one of the old gunny handing out nut cakes to Marines in a fox hole, the caption was "Here's your Marine Corps Birthday cherry nut cake") Mention the nut cakes to someone who has been in over ten years and watch a smile cross thier face.