Yes, this same type of pressure is in use in Zionistic Protestant religious cults of various ilks. Jehovah's Witnesses is one of them. It is hidden from the general populace very well. That particular cult was setup/seeded by the Zionism movement that was established or rooted in England. Its modus operandi is very much in line with this type of thinking and the management systems/hierarchy are modeled on Freemasonry. All this is a very fascinating study which leads one to realize much or our history and culture is being obscured so we do not learn our true nature and roots. These methods of operation are not limited to religious cults, they are used in government, education, and the media.
I used to support small businesses and their computer systems. What it boils down to is that you have to support their hardware in the systematic arrangement that their inexperienced and eccentric mind prefers whether the system (software) was designed to for that use or not. Basically you just do what you are told, little more than a monkey who supports their system whether it is being used properly, efficiently, or not. For myself I want to be able to design efficient systems and deploy them so that they maximize benefit to the company and help them out-maneuver or out-compete the competition. I got sick of shoe horning their mid eighties technology mindset into a modern system--basically shutting off features and ignoring functionality to keep them from having to learn anything or adapt to modern information systems. In this same way these very people fail to adapt their treatment of personnel to reflect the needs of their workers in a modern economy. I made good money but it wasn't rewarding and I got tired of being a Microsoft support bitch. As you can probably tell, I'm not one of those people satisfied to eat shit for a paycheck, and yes I have a family to support, kids and all.
"...family businesses can result in some of the most spectacular business related drama known to mankind." Having grown up in a family business that was too funny, because it is true. Depending on who you are someone will be laughing their ass off while someone else is in tears during all this drama. Oh, the memories.
As for SEO, there is a lot of advice to be consumed on the internet about these techniques but in reality people keep all the good hard-won info to themselves. I was able to work with a Russian SEO company for the paltry price of $400 and learned more working with them than I had spending hundreds of hours digging through Google searches for SEO tips. Most high priced SEO is a scam however. they want $5000 a month and use SOME of that money to buy Google Adwords. Ignorant people think they are miracle workers when all they did was spend a few minutes setting up a Google account.
I might add that statistically the old boring saying is true: "most businesses fail in the first five years," but you can't expect to fail. Also, another boring adage is true as well: "a business doesn't make money in the first five years." You have to be very frugal and very focused with always an eye to learning lessons and learning from hard nosed successful small business owners. Some of these people are quite jaded and pessimistic, but others can be a breath of fresh air. Always find out how they started and what resources were available to them.
Don't act big! If you are a small one man operation do not pretend to be a big company to others; celebrate your small, nimble, and innovative reality. Inc. Magazine is awesome for entrepreneurs! Yes, a print magazine that gets mailed to your house, get it. There is tons of valuable insight to be gained from that publication.
I have been working on a project for 8 years, a dream I have had for almost twenty years now. It is just now starting to mature (software) and my website is now enjoying enough traffic to pay for hosting (small Google ads), and other promotion and development costs. But I have sacrificed and risked my career and a lot of money to get to this far and I can still fail, but in my mind that is not an option. The things I have learned are priceless and the experience is VERY rewarding. Oh yeah, it isn't all about the money, my dream is one of helping people and being a service to mankind in the ways that I can. I think that if I do a good job at this then I will be rewarded with money as well.
I love to sit back and curl up with a good flame war. There is nothing funnier in my book. I love seeing people get all worked up and start ripping each other a new ass on a forum, there is something terribly funny about it for some reason--the seriousness in all of it and the emotion over a text based discussion.
I have a book that is comprised of transcripts from lawsuits that Tesla was involved in where he used the court proceedings to document some of his tech. He was dealing with some very powerful industrialists, people who basically owned the world as everyone knew it. I have seen documentaries where it is demonstrated that Edison was worshiped by Presidents and important people the world over where Tesla isn't even mentioned--even in passing. When I first learned of Tesla I realized that I never questioned a lot of the things I take for granted and it wasn't well known who invented or developed them, now I know.
Besides, the style has been copied well enough that if a drunk, hot 40-something divorcée at a bar asks you "is that a Harley?" you can confidently say yes and get on with your night.
Buy good stuff, document, have on-line test systems, and keep replacement hardware on-hand. No maintenance required, why mess with stuff if it is working. If you break a critical system in the midst of maintenance you have to either lie about it, or fess up and explain to management that you were dinking with it.
Working in government I have learned that NOTHING ever gets done right for various reasons. For all the "good" decisions that are made they are contained within an overall context that is always foobarred to hell. We are talking about entities that do not have to produce to receive their funding and for people to keep their jobs. It is enough to create illusions of success or push propaganda from the top that whatever project or effort was a success--make a stink rock the boat and you go nowhere. The money keeps coming, period. Eventually you end up with piles of crap, tons of inefficiencies that go on forever, inefficiencies that those in charge PREFER! We are seeing the fruit of this system; we are seeing it reach its end. I'm getting out of government work, but the problem and modus operandi has spread to the private sector as well. We are heading for some change.
I do not consider myself a "hardcore" libertarian but the phrase "Those who would give up Essential Liberty to purchase a little Temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety." keeps ringing through my mind, so I must default to liberty. Sorry. Debate over.
"users that can barely learn the simple tasks, and nothing better change ever or "nothing works." Had one of those recently. I built and installed an executive-level PC with dual monitors, top notch hardware, and all the upgrades for a top level employee at a small business. The next day she bitched, moaned, and raked the owner over the coals (subsequently did nothing all day) because her icons weren't in the same spot (XP to 7). So that night the business owner had me give the PC to the secretary who is reportedly "running circles" around everyone now. I was so fucking pissed by that episode, if I was the business owner I would have fired the bitch hands down on the spot no matter what needed done or what deadline was looming. Inflexibility is a symptom that you are not getting your money's worth. Can't wait till her machine dies unexpectedly. Then it's do or die.
Also, XP is a serious security hole unless completely and expertly locked down. Tons of root kits are floating around that totally pwn XP no matter what "security" software is in place. Most places are not expertly locked down, IT departments are usually running around putting out fires and ramming things in the hole to get it done.
I'm a software developer, system admin, and security specialist where I work. I give people whatever they want and pride myself on excellent customer service (yes the users in the organization are my "customers"). Of course, being a government organization, this level of service is frowned upon, but I do it anyway. I deflect a lot of gruff from my boss to give people the things they want (want-over-need translates to happy and productive people). The various users respect me for this and listen when I have to say no or talk them out of something. Be free, give em what they want, and let go.
This is perhaps ripe for a sociology study. We have let loose control of our money (our very livelihood which is now mostly out of our control, accessible by any agency the banks are beholden to), we trust computer system data more than paper documents, and now people are letting their data migrate out of their hands effectively losing control of it just like their money. For the most part nothing "goes wrong" until it does, but then you are on your own and most people don't care that it happened to you really. It won't be long before an injunction or simply a government action (mistake or not) could make your business and money disappear in an instant until you comply with their demands (tax issues, violations). I don't mind losing a bit of control if it benefits the community (socialism?) but this isn't really benefiting me or the community and resolves all my power to the state. This really is a social issue, and if it is planned this way the people who are planning this are damn good at manipulation.
This "move away from the desktop" stuff is WAY over blown. We can draw many analogies, but the ultimate reality is that people will always have a desktops as their main storage repository, home automation, and media services. I also do not want to write compositions, endure heavy website use, or build audio and video on a freakin' 10" tablet. This is just *another* hyped up thing that is being heralded as the death of everything--these come along every so often in this industry. Laptop usage is out-pacing desktop usage, but then again this is just consumers. When you speak of business use a lot of those tasks extend to home for anyone who has to do anything that is non-trivial (i.e. consume media). A lot of those who are purchasing laptops (only/single system) are not that savvy; in another generation the number of people who require desktop power and usability will increase. It is perfectly fine to own a desktop, laptop, tablet, smart phone and have them all work together making your iLife easier. There is no benefit to losing the desktop, but there certainly are drawbacks. It is not just "hardcore geeks" who require desktop systems. You people have such a small sampling which essentially maps to no sample that it is easy to draw these conclusions. Think about the shit ton of people who game on the PC, these people at the very least will require and fuel desktop power for at least the next twenty years.
I've had visions of people running old Windows software under Linux long after Windows is dead and gone. If Linux has waned in importance, then Windows has as well. I think we are witnessing the beginning of the end for Windows with version 8. Microsoft should be creating another OS not releasing another version of Windows with a new interface. They are shooting themselves in the foot. Should be fun to watch. The reality will probably bare backpedaling to the old way however.
Agreed, I tried to use the keyboard in Unity and was totally appalled. It is a total brain drain to use the mouse for everything. Hell, in Windows 7 I can burn through tasks with the keyboard--actually have to since everything is absolutely buried in the GUI anymore. We'll see how bad that is screed up with 8 though.
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Yes, this same type of pressure is in use in Zionistic Protestant religious cults of various ilks. Jehovah's Witnesses is one of them. It is hidden from the general populace very well. That particular cult was setup/seeded by the Zionism movement that was established or rooted in England. Its modus operandi is very much in line with this type of thinking and the management systems/hierarchy are modeled on Freemasonry. All this is a very fascinating study which leads one to realize much or our history and culture is being obscured so we do not learn our true nature and roots. These methods of operation are not limited to religious cults, they are used in government, education, and the media.
Who cares, we knew what he meant. "It is a poor mind that can't think of more than one way to spell something." :)
Ask them to define the word "study." I love words.
I used to support small businesses and their computer systems. What it boils down to is that you have to support their hardware in the systematic arrangement that their inexperienced and eccentric mind prefers whether the system (software) was designed to for that use or not. Basically you just do what you are told, little more than a monkey who supports their system whether it is being used properly, efficiently, or not. For myself I want to be able to design efficient systems and deploy them so that they maximize benefit to the company and help them out-maneuver or out-compete the competition. I got sick of shoe horning their mid eighties technology mindset into a modern system--basically shutting off features and ignoring functionality to keep them from having to learn anything or adapt to modern information systems. In this same way these very people fail to adapt their treatment of personnel to reflect the needs of their workers in a modern economy. I made good money but it wasn't rewarding and I got tired of being a Microsoft support bitch. As you can probably tell, I'm not one of those people satisfied to eat shit for a paycheck, and yes I have a family to support, kids and all.
"...family businesses can result in some of the most spectacular business related drama known to mankind." Having grown up in a family business that was too funny, because it is true. Depending on who you are someone will be laughing their ass off while someone else is in tears during all this drama. Oh, the memories.
As for SEO, there is a lot of advice to be consumed on the internet about these techniques but in reality people keep all the good hard-won info to themselves. I was able to work with a Russian SEO company for the paltry price of $400 and learned more working with them than I had spending hundreds of hours digging through Google searches for SEO tips. Most high priced SEO is a scam however. they want $5000 a month and use SOME of that money to buy Google Adwords. Ignorant people think they are miracle workers when all they did was spend a few minutes setting up a Google account.
I might add that statistically the old boring saying is true: "most businesses fail in the first five years," but you can't expect to fail. Also, another boring adage is true as well: "a business doesn't make money in the first five years." You have to be very frugal and very focused with always an eye to learning lessons and learning from hard nosed successful small business owners. Some of these people are quite jaded and pessimistic, but others can be a breath of fresh air. Always find out how they started and what resources were available to them. Don't act big! If you are a small one man operation do not pretend to be a big company to others; celebrate your small, nimble, and innovative reality. Inc. Magazine is awesome for entrepreneurs! Yes, a print magazine that gets mailed to your house, get it. There is tons of valuable insight to be gained from that publication. I have been working on a project for 8 years, a dream I have had for almost twenty years now. It is just now starting to mature (software) and my website is now enjoying enough traffic to pay for hosting (small Google ads), and other promotion and development costs. But I have sacrificed and risked my career and a lot of money to get to this far and I can still fail, but in my mind that is not an option. The things I have learned are priceless and the experience is VERY rewarding. Oh yeah, it isn't all about the money, my dream is one of helping people and being a service to mankind in the ways that I can. I think that if I do a good job at this then I will be rewarded with money as well.
I love to sit back and curl up with a good flame war. There is nothing funnier in my book. I love seeing people get all worked up and start ripping each other a new ass on a forum, there is something terribly funny about it for some reason--the seriousness in all of it and the emotion over a text based discussion.
Did anyone notice the gauntly children in the Ads on the CNN site? I had trouble working up a laugh.
I crack myself up all the time.
oh TANK!....I get it, LMAO
I have a book that is comprised of transcripts from lawsuits that Tesla was involved in where he used the court proceedings to document some of his tech. He was dealing with some very powerful industrialists, people who basically owned the world as everyone knew it. I have seen documentaries where it is demonstrated that Edison was worshiped by Presidents and important people the world over where Tesla isn't even mentioned--even in passing. When I first learned of Tesla I realized that I never questioned a lot of the things I take for granted and it wasn't well known who invented or developed them, now I know.
Besides, the style has been copied well enough that if a drunk, hot 40-something divorcée at a bar asks you "is that a Harley?" you can confidently say yes and get on with your night.
Buy good stuff, document, have on-line test systems, and keep replacement hardware on-hand. No maintenance required, why mess with stuff if it is working. If you break a critical system in the midst of maintenance you have to either lie about it, or fess up and explain to management that you were dinking with it.
Working in government I have learned that NOTHING ever gets done right for various reasons. For all the "good" decisions that are made they are contained within an overall context that is always foobarred to hell. We are talking about entities that do not have to produce to receive their funding and for people to keep their jobs. It is enough to create illusions of success or push propaganda from the top that whatever project or effort was a success--make a stink rock the boat and you go nowhere. The money keeps coming, period. Eventually you end up with piles of crap, tons of inefficiencies that go on forever, inefficiencies that those in charge PREFER! We are seeing the fruit of this system; we are seeing it reach its end. I'm getting out of government work, but the problem and modus operandi has spread to the private sector as well. We are heading for some change.
I do not consider myself a "hardcore" libertarian but the phrase "Those who would give up Essential Liberty to purchase a little Temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety." keeps ringing through my mind, so I must default to liberty. Sorry. Debate over.
Yeah, I saw the 2033 and thought WTF. Couldn't see why it would take that long, then I remembered that everyone will be getting paid by the hour.
"users that can barely learn the simple tasks, and nothing better change ever or "nothing works." Had one of those recently. I built and installed an executive-level PC with dual monitors, top notch hardware, and all the upgrades for a top level employee at a small business. The next day she bitched, moaned, and raked the owner over the coals (subsequently did nothing all day) because her icons weren't in the same spot (XP to 7). So that night the business owner had me give the PC to the secretary who is reportedly "running circles" around everyone now. I was so fucking pissed by that episode, if I was the business owner I would have fired the bitch hands down on the spot no matter what needed done or what deadline was looming. Inflexibility is a symptom that you are not getting your money's worth. Can't wait till her machine dies unexpectedly. Then it's do or die.
Also, XP is a serious security hole unless completely and expertly locked down. Tons of root kits are floating around that totally pwn XP no matter what "security" software is in place. Most places are not expertly locked down, IT departments are usually running around putting out fires and ramming things in the hole to get it done.
I'm a software developer, system admin, and security specialist where I work. I give people whatever they want and pride myself on excellent customer service (yes the users in the organization are my "customers"). Of course, being a government organization, this level of service is frowned upon, but I do it anyway. I deflect a lot of gruff from my boss to give people the things they want (want-over-need translates to happy and productive people). The various users respect me for this and listen when I have to say no or talk them out of something. Be free, give em what they want, and let go.
This is perhaps ripe for a sociology study. We have let loose control of our money (our very livelihood which is now mostly out of our control, accessible by any agency the banks are beholden to), we trust computer system data more than paper documents, and now people are letting their data migrate out of their hands effectively losing control of it just like their money. For the most part nothing "goes wrong" until it does, but then you are on your own and most people don't care that it happened to you really. It won't be long before an injunction or simply a government action (mistake or not) could make your business and money disappear in an instant until you comply with their demands (tax issues, violations). I don't mind losing a bit of control if it benefits the community (socialism?) but this isn't really benefiting me or the community and resolves all my power to the state. This really is a social issue, and if it is planned this way the people who are planning this are damn good at manipulation.
clunky? You act as though people carry them around.
This "move away from the desktop" stuff is WAY over blown. We can draw many analogies, but the ultimate reality is that people will always have a desktops as their main storage repository, home automation, and media services. I also do not want to write compositions, endure heavy website use, or build audio and video on a freakin' 10" tablet. This is just *another* hyped up thing that is being heralded as the death of everything--these come along every so often in this industry. Laptop usage is out-pacing desktop usage, but then again this is just consumers. When you speak of business use a lot of those tasks extend to home for anyone who has to do anything that is non-trivial (i.e. consume media). A lot of those who are purchasing laptops (only/single system) are not that savvy; in another generation the number of people who require desktop power and usability will increase. It is perfectly fine to own a desktop, laptop, tablet, smart phone and have them all work together making your iLife easier. There is no benefit to losing the desktop, but there certainly are drawbacks. It is not just "hardcore geeks" who require desktop systems. You people have such a small sampling which essentially maps to no sample that it is easy to draw these conclusions. Think about the shit ton of people who game on the PC, these people at the very least will require and fuel desktop power for at least the next twenty years.
I've had visions of people running old Windows software under Linux long after Windows is dead and gone. If Linux has waned in importance, then Windows has as well. I think we are witnessing the beginning of the end for Windows with version 8. Microsoft should be creating another OS not releasing another version of Windows with a new interface. They are shooting themselves in the foot. Should be fun to watch. The reality will probably bare backpedaling to the old way however.
Agreed, I tried to use the keyboard in Unity and was totally appalled. It is a total brain drain to use the mouse for everything. Hell, in Windows 7 I can burn through tasks with the keyboard--actually have to since everything is absolutely buried in the GUI anymore. We'll see how bad that is screed up with 8 though.