How are females going to want to get involved in the gaming industry when there are events like E3? There are some females that are into that subculture (I used to be one), but they aren't going to go out and make female-geared games. If you want to get females in there, then start acting like it.
1. Look beyond your mind and realize that there are benefits to people who think differently.
2. Clean up your conversation. I know many females who left Computer Science because they couldn't stand how the males talked.
3. Volunteer helping Junior High & Elementary School girls get into programming (this is the age where it's most influential).
4. Don't be afraid to make friends (and nothing more) with females in computing.
5. Try to think of some original games (ooh boy, shoot-em-up number 2032, or RPG number 6983).
Bottom line, the number of females enrolled in Computer Science has dropped by almost half in the last decade (at the greatest boom). What are you doing to change the stereotype?
Theoretical models of the evolution of stars say that the sun is roughly 5 billion years old, and is is reasonable to assume that the Earth formed roughly the same time.
If they were "formed" at the same time, who is to say that they started from a point where all materials were fully there? Or that is, could they have been "formed" so that the material was at a certain age already?
but the overall picture is clear, no matter what creationist Bible-thumpers say.
Faith is what you put it on. You have placed your faith in a formed 5 billion year old earth where bacteria were here before us. I have placed my faith in a creator that created this world for us so that he could love us, and when we denied Him he sent his son Jesus to persue us.
KONala
No temptation has seized you except
what is common to man. And God is
faithful; he will not let you be
tempted beyond what you can bear.
But when you are tempted, he will
also provide a way out so that you
can stand up under it.
- 1 Corinthians 10:13
Even the most involved parents can loose touch with their child. We need to face it:
Kids are smarter than we think
They are able to hide a lot of things from their parents. They don't have to look at video games or movies to comit violence, it is just a way for them to vent their anger/angst. When you were a kid, were you ever told to beat up a pillow when you were mad? Why not go beat up a graphical representation of 0s and 1s? They are both inatimate! By everyone blaming everyone (and thing) else we leave out the real culprits -- the kids (or whatever you want to call them).
By mentioning Columbine over and over again we are only feeding kids with the idea that if you go shoot up a school it will make you popular on TV. Most kids know it's wrong, but they want a way to feel like they are popular. They want to belong.
Kids are smarter than you think, but they can fall prey to everything that humans can. Don't judge society, but give them a helping hand.
Entertainment Anywhere by X10 (http://www.x10.com/products/x10_vk57a. htm ) is awesome! You can control everything through this remote, and anywhere in your house. Want to listen to your MP3s in your living room? Watch DVD in your bathroom? This thing is IT! You can also control your lights if you get extra modules. AND it's only $69.99. I'm starting to sound like a comercial, but this is pretty sweet.
The modifications made to the UI are no different than modifications made to the UIs of web sites. All they do is make them look better, and *sometimes* navigate better. We don't need our OSes following this mold. We need OS *improvements*. Until the price for new icons is free or near free (like web sites), I won't buy it. But then again, this isn't even beta yet, so maybe they have a few more tricks up their sleves? Until then, it shouldn't be posted on Slashdot unless you post all of the graphical changes of websites too.
There are great points in this, but one important thing in lobbying is know your topic. We are geeks, nerds, or whatever you want to call us. We know a lot about what we love -- COMPUTERS. Why then should we go lobby for the environment? Let's work on the matters that effect us, and let the uninformed be informed by our voices. Sure, our problems might not seem like a big deal to other people, but they are important to us, and they should be treated as such. Get involved with areas you know about, that's where you can help the most.
I'm interested in continuing this discussion, but I don't believe that this is the proper forum. Please e-mail me at kd-NOSPAM-obrien@calpoly.edu. Just remove -NOSPAM- and it's there. I want to hear your viewpoints very much. Thanks for the wonderful discussion.
I'd like to say that I don't know everything, and I don't intend on ever thinking I do. Which then means that I don't have all the answers. I can only give you my resoning as I understand it.
Good people go to Heaven and bad people go to Hell, right?
No. It is not about good and bad people, there is no such thing. All humans are sinners. Heaven according to Christianity is for those that believe in Jesus Christ as their savior (the one who can wash away their sins) and God as the only true God. In different terms it means that I believe Jesus allowed me to be without sin because he died for me, and because my sin was removed, I can be with God.
Do YOU believe that God knows the result of actions of free will, despite the fact that he is not controlling the person during that time of freedom?
Yes, he sees everything as a line of time, we see only what we are alive for, and how things affect us. He knew that his Son was going to die, but he allowed it so that we can live. He knows we are going to make mistakes, but he allows us to have a free will because he wants us to believe in Him because we know it's the Truth, not because we were forced into believing it.
When something inspires me to wonder "is there a god-like influence in the universe" then I will examine religion.
Kinda off topic here, but I wanted to clarify something here. I have always been adverse to "religion" because of all the stigma that comes with that. What I believe for me isn't a religion. You may see it as one, but I call it a faith and belief. That is vastly different than a religion with it's ritualistic activities. I have a personal relationship with God...and I think most religions are void of that. But that is my opinion, and may not be that of other Christians.
Indeed, non-interfering Christians don't bother me a bit.
Why have the Christians been hit so hard with animocity of solicitation? I see far more solicitators that are trying to take something from you. Christians at least are trying to give you something.
Oh please... like I need a lesson in critical thinking.
I was just trying to offer a word of encouragement, because I and many people I know have fallen into this more than once.
I have learned patience, love, and peace through introspection, examples, and possibly other mundane means. I am not deprived of feeling.
Nor is any one else that doesn't believe, I'm just saying that you can feel these emotions when you least expected it. I am a born-again Christian since January. Some of the worst things in my life have happened this summer, but I am happier than I have ever been. Why? Because every time I had a problem, I went to the Lord and he brought peace of mind. It's an amazing feeling. That feeling is what all Christians try to share with the world.
Hope this cleared a few things up. Just a few cents...or maybe more.
If He "knows how each of us will react" then what is the point of testing us?
We are tested because that is how we learn. How many times have you learned from something you did right? Not many. How many times have you learned when you did something wrong? Most of the time. I'd rather make a lot of mistakes then go around thinking I'm perfect. I like being tested, it shows me what I believe is real, it shows me all of the great things in my life. I have learned patience, love, and peace all through God.
I mostly ignore it, like I dismiss the other religions that I could also try. For a true outsider, Christianity does not seem particularly attractive; there just isn't a good starting point.
If you are truely seeking the Truth you will examine all evidence. That is SCIENCE. If you want a good starting point, just ask a Christian why they believe, and then a Buddist, a Mormon, whomever you can find to do your "research". I encourage you not to make your judgements just because you don't feel right, or there are people pressuring you to think differently. If you truely feel strongly about what you believe then Christians wouldn't bother you a bit.
Why are Christians so convinced that anyone who is genuinely interested won't be able to find their church? They're not that hard to find, people! Don't come knocking on my door, don't harass me as I walk between classes, I'm not interested! The fact that I'm in my home or walking to my next class rather than standing in your church ought to be a clue!
Have you ever gone to a class that you don't know anything about and the material is far beyond what you know? Didn't you wish that there was someone there that could tutor you, or help you 1 on 1? What about someone that could introduce you to the subject before you got to class? That is what Christians try to do. Plus, for a long time I didn't even go to church. Was I still a Christian, you betcha! Why didn't I go? Because I was scared, because I wanted to make sure that the church I went to practiced exactly what I practiced. Some of my favorite Christians didn't even go to church. It's just another method to get to God, it is NOT the only means. If there are any Christians who tell you that, then they need to go back and read the bible again, because that is not what God has taught. I personally came to the Lord through people in my life. Those people showed me their beliefs, and I listened, just as I listened to every one else. I found Christianity to be the Truth. It's kinda like knowing a place that you can get a CDRW drive really cheap at, but never telling your friends. Why would you want to withold such great news? I still am open to listening to whatever belief anyone has, but they need to be firm in it, including Christians. What good is a belief if you only believe it when others don't question it?
Thanks for listening...just a few cents...or maybe more...
According to the Bible, all men are sinners, and that means the Christians as well. Most people I know that are Christians (including myself) believe that they are no better than other people. God gave all people an opportunity to choose. Those choices include committing sin. I admit that I am not flawless, but every time I have trusted in God I have been happier. And every time I have committed a sin, and realized I was wrong, the Lord has been there with open arms. He is there for me even when I don't realize my sins. That is what it's about, unfailing love. Most of my life I have spent not believing in anything, and I looked into everything (including Paganism, Atheism, Budddism, Mormanism, etc.) until I found the Truth. I believe in God because there was something missing in my life that only he could fill, and I know I am no better than anyone else. I just know for myself what is true, and like everything else, I try to show others it because I've been through a lot. I don't show others what I believe because I want to condem them, but because I want them to be as happy as I am.
Just a few cents, or maybe more...
~KONala >^..^
P.S. Please don't flame me because I am voicing an opinion that might be unpopular on these boards. I wouldn't do the same to you. Thanks so much.
I think that hackers, and the other techno-geeks are people that look at things and wonder why and how they came to be. They are constantly questioning their reality, and thus may look into other religions to try to quench their thirst for information. For the most part these people aren't satisfied in changing their beliefs because mainstream population believes it to be true. They want to KNOW it's true for themselves. That's why I love geeks, they THINK for themselves. But just as they don't conform to what the masses say, I have found many unwilling to stick up for what they believe when confronted by another geek. I think seeking the Truth is important for everyone. The people I like the most may not be those that believe what I do, but those that are willing to stick to their guns when faced with a differing point of view.
This is a bit off topic, but still fits. In the "Pirates of the Silicon Valley" there is question made about Apple: "When did this business become a religion?" This statement not only applies to Apple, but the Open Source movement as well. People come in with their moral judgements on the population just like most religions do, and everyone is trying to find out who is right. There are people on all sides that think they are right, but there is only one truth. The truth as you see it.
Is Open Source for the masses? You might say yes, but then I might say no. We both have our reasons for supporting either cause. Just because something isn't physically tangible doesn't mean that I can't say it's mine. And if I say it's mine, then I should be able to choose who I let play with it.
If I make a painting or a sculpture, I might let my friends look at it, but maybe not my younger cousin with the greesy fingers. I may not also want a person who I might believe will steal it and call it their own -- or worse yet, copy it and call it mine (it will never look the same).
Value judgements on what's right and what's wrong are best left for the masses to deside, we were given the ability to choose since we came upon this earth.
Basically what the author is talking about is Sonicnet.com which is highly publicised by MTV. You can create what they call "Me Music. It's Mine." You choose what music you want to hear, and how much of it (raido buttons) and then rate each artist in your generated playlist. Now if only they had servers that could handle all of the demand. =P
I'm a graphical designer and a programmer (yes, it can be an odd mix). I've had two instances where people have ripped off my design (and one was content too, and direct linking to my images). Most of the people here think that a graphical image created by someone has no bearing with copyright issues because it is on a public webpage. Well, I can go to a museum and see a painting, that's public. But do I go and steal the painting, no. If I like it that much, I'll paint something that was inspired by it. So, I guess that graphical design doesn't follow the same rules as printed design because they are two different mediums? It's a horrible feeling to have all of your hard work stolen, and then for the person to feel it's something that is allright to do (even when you state in your webpage specifically against that). Just my two cents (or maybe a dime).
~KONala >^..^
What should I do fix the holes in the default installation? Can you name the things that I need to change passwords on? Thanks a bunch.
BTW. I'm not trolling, welcome to the mind of a person that is trying to use every OS at the same time. All the while finding features in one that she would like to see in another, and wanting to remove some "features" from all.
I'm just about to put Debian on a box, and I could really use some help. I thought that there wasn't much to configure outside of the install, but now all this talk is worrying me. Is there some page out there that shows you all of the security vulnerablities when first installing, and how to get rid of them? This would also be preferably without the "EVERYBODY KNOWS" and just use ssh or some little program. All this talk makes me want to continue to work on my Windows box and just skip Linux all together, at least Windows gives you updates for the security vulnerabilties and doesn't tell you "Well, everyone knows about that" I've tried to sift through the jargon, but cmon people, are you trying to make an OS that you want people to use, or only one that you can use? Sorry that it sounds a little harsh, but everytime I ask someone for help with any form of Linux, they tell me to just install and figure it out for myself. Thanks for your help!
The time it took the 'Cryptographic System' to get a patent reminds me of the time it takes to get back my tax return. Don't you love the Government? The timing for the good things is always just a little too late, and the bad things at the worst time possible.  =P
Sony's response to Napster is not trying to stop the people that know what they are doing. We all know of alternative means to Napster. This is about blocking those that don't know any better. I personally know many people who wouldn't have a clue how to get mp3s without Napster. I'm not sure if they are the minority or the majority, but there is a large percentage out there. But I think that is worse then them targeting those that do know something.
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How are females going to want to get involved in the gaming industry when there are events like E3? There are some females that are into that subculture (I used to be one), but they aren't going to go out and make female-geared games. If you want to get females in there, then start acting like it.
1. Look beyond your mind and realize that there are benefits to people who think differently.
2. Clean up your conversation. I know many females who left Computer Science because they couldn't stand how the males talked.
3. Volunteer helping Junior High & Elementary School girls get into programming (this is the age where it's most influential).
4. Don't be afraid to make friends (and nothing more) with females in computing.
5. Try to think of some original games (ooh boy, shoot-em-up number 2032, or RPG number 6983).
Bottom line, the number of females enrolled in Computer Science has dropped by almost half in the last decade (at the greatest boom). What are you doing to change the stereotype?
~KONala
If they were "formed" at the same time, who is to say that they started from a point where all materials were fully there? Or that is, could they have been "formed" so that the material was at a certain age already?
but the overall picture is clear, no matter what creationist Bible-thumpers say.
Faith is what you put it on. You have placed your faith in a formed 5 billion year old earth where bacteria were here before us. I have placed my faith in a creator that created this world for us so that he could love us, and when we denied Him he sent his son Jesus to persue us.
KONala
No temptation has seized you except
what is common to man. And God is
faithful; he will not let you be
tempted beyond what you can bear.
But when you are tempted, he will
also provide a way out so that you
can stand up under it.
- 1 Corinthians 10:13
Wrote a speach about this topic after I took AI in a class. Take a look: http://www.calpoly.edu/~kdobrien/personal/truth/pl ayingg0d.htm.
Kids are smarter than we think
They are able to hide a lot of things from their parents. They don't have to look at video games or movies to comit violence, it is just a way for them to vent their anger/angst. When you were a kid, were you ever told to beat up a pillow when you were mad? Why not go beat up a graphical representation of 0s and 1s? They are both inatimate! By everyone blaming everyone (and thing) else we leave out the real culprits -- the kids (or whatever you want to call them).
By mentioning Columbine over and over again we are only feeding kids with the idea that if you go shoot up a school it will make you popular on TV. Most kids know it's wrong, but they want a way to feel like they are popular. They want to belong.
Kids are smarter than you think, but they can fall prey to everything that humans can. Don't judge society, but give them a helping hand.
Just a few cents, or maybe more...
~KONala
Just a few cents...or maybe more
~KONala
P.S. Yes, I am a UI designer and a Web designer.
Just a few cents...or maybe more
~KONala ^..^
Your sig should read:
Rafiki: Aahh. Change is good.
Simba: Yeah, but it's not easy.
Just my few cents...or maybe more
~KONala ^..^
Just my few cents...or maybe more
~KONala
Just my few cents...
~KONala
~KONala >^..^
Good people go to Heaven and bad people go to Hell, right?
No. It is not about good and bad people, there is no such thing. All humans are sinners. Heaven according to Christianity is for those that believe in Jesus Christ as their savior (the one who can wash away their sins) and God as the only true God. In different terms it means that I believe Jesus allowed me to be without sin because he died for me, and because my sin was removed, I can be with God.
Do YOU believe that God knows the result of actions of free will, despite the fact that he is not controlling the person during that time of freedom?
Yes, he sees everything as a line of time, we see only what we are alive for, and how things affect us. He knew that his Son was going to die, but he allowed it so that we can live. He knows we are going to make mistakes, but he allows us to have a free will because he wants us to believe in Him because we know it's the Truth, not because we were forced into believing it.
When something inspires me to wonder "is there a god-like influence in the universe" then I will examine religion.
Kinda off topic here, but I wanted to clarify something here. I have always been adverse to "religion" because of all the stigma that comes with that. What I believe for me isn't a religion. You may see it as one, but I call it a faith and belief. That is vastly different than a religion with it's ritualistic activities. I have a personal relationship with God...and I think most religions are void of that. But that is my opinion, and may not be that of other Christians.
Indeed, non-interfering Christians don't bother me a bit.
Why have the Christians been hit so hard with animocity of solicitation? I see far more solicitators that are trying to take something from you. Christians at least are trying to give you something.
Oh please... like I need a lesson in critical thinking. I was just trying to offer a word of encouragement, because I and many people I know have fallen into this more than once.
I have learned patience, love, and peace through introspection, examples, and possibly other mundane means. I am not deprived of feeling.
Nor is any one else that doesn't believe, I'm just saying that you can feel these emotions when you least expected it. I am a born-again Christian since January. Some of the worst things in my life have happened this summer, but I am happier than I have ever been. Why? Because every time I had a problem, I went to the Lord and he brought peace of mind. It's an amazing feeling. That feeling is what all Christians try to share with the world.
Hope this cleared a few things up. Just a few cents...or maybe more.
~KONala >^..^
We are tested because that is how we learn. How many times have you learned from something you did right? Not many. How many times have you learned when you did something wrong? Most of the time. I'd rather make a lot of mistakes then go around thinking I'm perfect. I like being tested, it shows me what I believe is real, it shows me all of the great things in my life. I have learned patience, love, and peace all through God.
I mostly ignore it, like I dismiss the other religions that I could also try. For a true outsider, Christianity does not seem particularly attractive; there just isn't a good starting point.
If you are truely seeking the Truth you will examine all evidence. That is SCIENCE. If you want a good starting point, just ask a Christian why they believe, and then a Buddist, a Mormon, whomever you can find to do your "research". I encourage you not to make your judgements just because you don't feel right, or there are people pressuring you to think differently. If you truely feel strongly about what you believe then Christians wouldn't bother you a bit.
Why are Christians so convinced that anyone who is genuinely interested won't be able to find their church? They're not that hard to find, people! Don't come knocking on my door, don't harass me as I walk between classes, I'm not interested! The fact that I'm in my home or walking to my next class rather than standing in your church ought to be a clue!
Have you ever gone to a class that you don't know anything about and the material is far beyond what you know? Didn't you wish that there was someone there that could tutor you, or help you 1 on 1? What about someone that could introduce you to the subject before you got to class? That is what Christians try to do. Plus, for a long time I didn't even go to church. Was I still a Christian, you betcha! Why didn't I go? Because I was scared, because I wanted to make sure that the church I went to practiced exactly what I practiced. Some of my favorite Christians didn't even go to church. It's just another method to get to God, it is NOT the only means. If there are any Christians who tell you that, then they need to go back and read the bible again, because that is not what God has taught. I personally came to the Lord through people in my life. Those people showed me their beliefs, and I listened, just as I listened to every one else. I found Christianity to be the Truth. It's kinda like knowing a place that you can get a CDRW drive really cheap at, but never telling your friends. Why would you want to withold such great news? I still am open to listening to whatever belief anyone has, but they need to be firm in it, including Christians. What good is a belief if you only believe it when others don't question it?
Thanks for listening...just a few cents...or maybe more...
~KONala >^..^
Just a few cents, or maybe more...
~KONala >^..^
P.S. Please don't flame me because I am voicing an opinion that might be unpopular on these boards. I wouldn't do the same to you. Thanks so much.
Just my few cents...or maybe more.
~KONala >^..^
Is Open Source for the masses? You might say yes, but then I might say no. We both have our reasons for supporting either cause. Just because something isn't physically tangible doesn't mean that I can't say it's mine. And if I say it's mine, then I should be able to choose who I let play with it.
If I make a painting or a sculpture, I might let my friends look at it, but maybe not my younger cousin with the greesy fingers. I may not also want a person who I might believe will steal it and call it their own -- or worse yet, copy it and call it mine (it will never look the same).
Value judgements on what's right and what's wrong are best left for the masses to deside, we were given the ability to choose since we came upon this earth.
Just my few cents...or maybe more.
~KONala >^..^
~KONala >^..^
I'm a graphical designer and a programmer (yes, it can be an odd mix). I've had two instances where people have ripped off my design (and one was content too, and direct linking to my images). Most of the people here think that a graphical image created by someone has no bearing with copyright issues because it is on a public webpage. Well, I can go to a museum and see a painting, that's public. But do I go and steal the painting, no. If I like it that much, I'll paint something that was inspired by it. So, I guess that graphical design doesn't follow the same rules as printed design because they are two different mediums? It's a horrible feeling to have all of your hard work stolen, and then for the person to feel it's something that is allright to do (even when you state in your webpage specifically against that). Just my two cents (or maybe a dime). ~KONala >^..^
What should I do fix the holes in the default installation? Can you name the things that I need to change passwords on? Thanks a bunch. BTW. I'm not trolling, welcome to the mind of a person that is trying to use every OS at the same time. All the while finding features in one that she would like to see in another, and wanting to remove some "features" from all.
KONala   >^..^<
KONala   >^..^<
"Remember who you are..."
>^..^<   KONala
"Remember who you are..."