Don't go crying to me about their problems, if there is no food where they live, then they should do something about it. Like move to where the food is. (I hear there is a lot of food in the green parts of the world.)
Think about this. America was founded 200 years ago by a bunch of people who left their respective countries because of the situation they were in to make a better one.
They did it themselves, there was no social programs to help them out. Everything they had, they had to build/grow/cultivate, etc.
People have two legs/hands for a reason. We also have brains for a reason. It's a real shame that some people in this world can't figure that out.
By the way, your Ethiopia kid needs all the help he can get. You seem to think that I don't care about him, but he is the one that I am really trying to save. By the way, that kid also needs to understand that when (and if) he is able, then he needs to get out and work too.
Actually, I agree with you. I'm only against those social programs that are "unIntelligent." For example, I would have no problem giving your "single mother" a supplemental income to help out. I would, however, expect her to work and do her part. I would also expect that the father do his part as well. Weather he is present or not. Your single mother needs to take some responsibility, but so does the father of those children. That guy should be forced to work two jobs to make sure that his kids are fed, clothed, etc. if his single job can't. Remember, that that mother and father both have the opportunity to advance... weather they do it or not is up to them.
Also, "Intelligent Support" programs are the ones that I consider to be productive in the end. Paying someone to stay home (while there kids in school) are not productive programs. But, paying for them to let their kids go to school, or have daycare while they work is productive in two ways. One, it gets the parent working and producing for society, and, two, the children see that hard working parent and have a good role model for their own development. Something sorely lacking in a lot of society today, good roll models.
I love people like you. Your comment was just like a kid saying "Because." Without any kind of retort.
You say, I don't know what "Nothing" is. So, what's your definition?
I know that when I have no food, no home, no money or parents, that I don't have anything - which is my definition of nothing. I also knew that if I wanted somethign, that I'd have to work for it. We all (except the exeptions listed previously) have the ability to work. Some simply choose not too.
Actually, those are exactly the kinds of programs that I support. The programs that help the world (or country) as a whole. The kinds that actually contribute to the success of a society.
Again, supporting the space program is one of those "types" of programs that incourage growth in knowlege and understanding that make this world a better place. You've named several great examples of other programs that are just as valuable.
A.) You say, "My ideas about poverty are a little simplistic" without clarifying. I'm not sure what you mean by that, but I know when I have nothing. No Food, No House, No Medical Support and worst of all, no caring parent, I'd say that I know poverty pretty well. Not sure what else is required.
B.) About the person with clinical depression, please, read my list again. It says "Children, Accident Victems, SICK and elderly." By me saying Sick, that includes those with mental or physical illnesses.
First of all. $800M (for two rovers) is really inexpensive.
Secondly, the science we gain is very important... and people like you, who can't see it, should go join those poor sobs who can't seem to feed themselves, let alone contribute to the rest of society.
I would much rather pay for science (that helps everybody) than to waste my money trying to feed some poor slob who has no concept of how to even feed themselves - much less contribute.
Lastly, each one of us here on this planet were born with exactly the same thing... NOTHING. We make our own world. If there is a problem with the one we currently have, then it is up to ourselves to change it. And before you say anything else, I know... I was born to a very poor household with a drug taking single parent. Once I realized how bad it was, I got out, started working two jobs and paid my own way through a local state college. I've worked my ass off to get to where I am at right now and I am very proud of that fact. I instill every bit of that in my daughter so that she also understands what it takes. You can't just sit by and have pitty on your own situation... you must do something about it.
Science allows us to expand our knowledge and understanding of the universe around us. Which makes our world a better place to live in. Social programs that "HELP" those in need only serve to support the status quo, they don't help it grow or make it any better. I'm not saying we don't need social programs... but rather we should only have social programs for those who can not care for themselves... like children, accident victims, sick and elderly.
Frank Whittle invented the turbojet engine - which is the modern jet engine.
In 1910, Henri Coanda, displayed an airplane wich was powered by a piston engine driving a turbine blade. That is similar to todays "Ducted Fan" engine.
These engines are entirely different in nature. The Turbo Jet would work well at any altitude and run on about any fuel. The Ducted Fan would only run well at low altitude and has a limited performance range.
I have to disagree with the "Strategic Defense Initiative" being a flop. In fact, it worked perfectly. The SDI Strategy (is that redundant?) was there to "force the hand" of the Soviet Union. Ronnie Ray Gun knew that the Soviet economy was in trouble and SDI was "implemented" to make them realize that they could not compete with the US on a military scale. The Soviets also knew this and so backed down. They tried real hard (think REYKJAVIK) where President Gorbachiov tried very hard to convince President Regan to "hold off." President Regan refused to pull SDI off the table, because he knew the Soviets couldn't compete... (in fact, he knew they couldn't do it because he also knew we couldn't do it. But, most importantly, he also knew the Soviets THOUGHT we could do it.)
I think it was a briliant gambit, that ended 40 years of the "Cold War."
If media companies can become Antitrust exempt... why can't software companies? Think about it... they both are media companies. Now, if they pass it, would MS still be a monolopy?
Wow! I forgot about that thing. I had one. It was called the Bone Phone. It was a soft cloth covered device, about 18" long, 3" wide and 1" thick. You simply layed it around the back of your neck, with the two ends over your collar bones. The controls were at one end and batteries at the other. It did have speakers, but it didn't vibrate your collar bones... the speakers were positioned above the unit, right under your ears so you could hear it even with the volumn turned down low. This made it hard for others to hear.
It was a cool radio, but the walkman idea was better, because you couldn't jog with the Bone Phone on, it would too easily fall off.
The Blue Box was a little piece of hardware that the Woz built to hack into Ma Bell's primative phone systems - anybody outthere old enough to remember Captain Krunch, et al??? Why someone at Apple would even try to "re-invent" that bit of history is beyond me.
I don't know what Ruby is or what a Continuation is, but based on that defination, it sure sounds like some form of Function Pointer or Delegate to me.
No... I was not referrring the aforementioned application... just the idea. It would be real nice to see an OS that efficiently used the platform it was running on... for instance, using 100% of the CPU. There's no reason why there should be idle cpu cycles... when those cycles can be used for other tasks... like making the GUI smarter and more intuitive or performing security checks, system integrety checks, etc.
I hope I'm making sense. It's analogous to using our brain... there's a lot of emtpy space (at least in mine) that could be used for other things... and if we already own it, why not use it?
Actually... I only use a 400mhz Celeron (256meg) as my daily machine. It only has the built in sound card, but no speakers, a built in 8meg video card and since the OS is only set to 1024x768 at 16m, I don't even use all the capabilites of it!
So... I am not an Asshole who runs around screaming such nonsense... and I did nothing to deserve such a response.
It's really cool and all, but don't you think this would be a slight waste of CPU or GPU power?
That's got to be the stupidest comment I've ever heard. Why the hell do you people think that we could possibly "waste" CPU or GPU power??? What the hell did we put such powerful processors in these computers if we don't write software to use them?
In my opinion, it's about time someone writes some software that looks good and uses the full capabilites of the hardware we're running it on, all the while making the meaning of the data stored on them more coherent.
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Don't go crying to me about their problems, if there is no food where they live, then they should do something about it. Like move to where the food is. (I hear there is a lot of food in the green parts of the world.)
Think about this. America was founded 200 years ago by a bunch of people who left their respective countries because of the situation they were in to make a better one.
They did it themselves, there was no social programs to help them out. Everything they had, they had to build/grow/cultivate, etc.
People have two legs/hands for a reason. We also have brains for a reason. It's a real shame that some people in this world can't figure that out.
By the way, your Ethiopia kid needs all the help he can get. You seem to think that I don't care about him, but he is the one that I am really trying to save. By the way, that kid also needs to understand that when (and if) he is able, then he needs to get out and work too.
Bill
Actually, I agree with you. I'm only against those social programs that are "unIntelligent." For example, I would have no problem giving your "single mother" a supplemental income to help out. I would, however, expect her to work and do her part. I would also expect that the father do his part as well. Weather he is present or not. Your single mother needs to take some responsibility, but so does the father of those children. That guy should be forced to work two jobs to make sure that his kids are fed, clothed, etc. if his single job can't. Remember, that that mother and father both have the opportunity to advance... weather they do it or not is up to them.
Also, "Intelligent Support" programs are the ones that I consider to be productive in the end. Paying someone to stay home (while there kids in school) are not productive programs. But, paying for them to let their kids go to school, or have daycare while they work is productive in two ways. One, it gets the parent working and producing for society, and, two, the children see that hard working parent and have a good role model for their own development. Something sorely lacking in a lot of society today, good roll models.
Bill
I love people like you. Your comment was just like a kid saying "Because." Without any kind of retort.
You say, I don't know what "Nothing" is. So, what's your definition?
I know that when I have no food, no home, no money or parents, that I don't have anything - which is my definition of nothing. I also knew that if I wanted somethign, that I'd have to work for it. We all (except the exeptions listed previously) have the ability to work. Some simply choose not too.
Bill
Actually, those are exactly the kinds of programs that I support. The programs that help the world (or country) as a whole. The kinds that actually contribute to the success of a society.
Again, supporting the space program is one of those "types" of programs that incourage growth in knowlege and understanding that make this world a better place. You've named several great examples of other programs that are just as valuable.
Bill
A.) You say, "My ideas about poverty are a little simplistic" without clarifying. I'm not sure what you mean by that, but I know when I have nothing. No Food, No House, No Medical Support and worst of all, no caring parent, I'd say that I know poverty pretty well. Not sure what else is required.
B.) About the person with clinical depression, please, read my list again. It says "Children, Accident Victems, SICK and elderly." By me saying Sick, that includes those with mental or physical illnesses.
Bill
First of all. $800M (for two rovers) is really inexpensive.
Secondly, the science we gain is very important... and people like you, who can't see it, should go join those poor sobs who can't seem to feed themselves, let alone contribute to the rest of society.
I would much rather pay for science (that helps everybody) than to waste my money trying to feed some poor slob who has no concept of how to even feed themselves - much less contribute.
Lastly, each one of us here on this planet were born with exactly the same thing... NOTHING. We make our own world. If there is a problem with the one we currently have, then it is up to ourselves to change it. And before you say anything else, I know... I was born to a very poor household with a drug taking single parent. Once I realized how bad it was, I got out, started working two jobs and paid my own way through a local state college. I've worked my ass off to get to where I am at right now and I am very proud of that fact. I instill every bit of that in my daughter so that she also understands what it takes. You can't just sit by and have pitty on your own situation... you must do something about it.
Science allows us to expand our knowledge and understanding of the universe around us. Which makes our world a better place to live in. Social programs that "HELP" those in need only serve to support the status quo, they don't help it grow or make it any better. I'm not saying we don't need social programs... but rather we should only have social programs for those who can not care for themselves... like children, accident victims, sick and elderly.
Bill
Frank Whittle invented the turbojet engine - which is the modern jet engine.
In 1910, Henri Coanda, displayed an airplane wich was powered by a piston engine driving a turbine blade. That is similar to todays "Ducted Fan" engine.
These engines are entirely different in nature. The Turbo Jet would work well at any altitude and run on about any fuel. The Ducted Fan would only run well at low altitude and has a limited performance range.
Bill
Don't forget about the 2 active orbiting satellies around Mars. Mars Odyssey and the Mars Global Surveryor.
Both are still going strong. (Even though MGS has been in orbit since 1997.)
Bill
Ummm... I hate to break it to you guys, but the speed of light is approximately 186,000 Miles PER SECOND. That's the Law!
Bill
I have to disagree with the "Strategic Defense Initiative" being a flop. In fact, it worked perfectly. The SDI Strategy (is that redundant?) was there to "force the hand" of the Soviet Union. Ronnie Ray Gun knew that the Soviet economy was in trouble and SDI was "implemented" to make them realize that they could not compete with the US on a military scale. The Soviets also knew this and so backed down. They tried real hard (think REYKJAVIK) where President Gorbachiov tried very hard to convince President Regan to "hold off." President Regan refused to pull SDI off the table, because he knew the Soviets couldn't compete... (in fact, he knew they couldn't do it because he also knew we couldn't do it. But, most importantly, he also knew the Soviets THOUGHT we could do it.)
I think it was a briliant gambit, that ended 40 years of the "Cold War."
Bill
English is, after all, a second language for me. :-)
Bill
Um... 2:30am happens every day... "this morning" refers to the fact that it happened on the day of the posting.
Bill
There was also a mysterious circular bruise (approximately the size of the bottom of a beer can) on the forehead of Michael Foale's as well. Hmmm.
Bill
If media companies can become Antitrust exempt... why can't software companies? Think about it... they both are media companies. Now, if they pass it, would MS still be a monolopy?
Hmmm.
Bill
Wow! I forgot about that thing. I had one. It was called the Bone Phone. It was a soft cloth covered device, about 18" long, 3" wide and 1" thick. You simply layed it around the back of your neck, with the two ends over your collar bones. The controls were at one end and batteries at the other. It did have speakers, but it didn't vibrate your collar bones... the speakers were positioned above the unit, right under your ears so you could hear it even with the volumn turned down low. This made it hard for others to hear.
It was a cool radio, but the walkman idea was better, because you couldn't jog with the Bone Phone on, it would too easily fall off.
Ah... thanks for the memories.
Bill
The Blue Box was a little piece of hardware that the Woz built to hack into Ma Bell's primative phone systems - anybody outthere old enough to remember Captain Krunch, et al??? Why someone at Apple would even try to "re-invent" that bit of history is beyond me.
Bill
Um... the upgrade from Visual Studio.NET to Visual Studio.NET 2003 was only $29.
Bill
You can already develop in C# for Office with Visual Studio Tools for Office.
Bill
I don't know what Ruby is or what a Continuation is, but based on that defination, it sure sounds like some form of Function Pointer or Delegate to me.
C# Definetly has Delegates.
Bill
Hey... it didn't stop Bill C from being Elected, did it?
Bill
It worked for me. http://www.microsoft.com/office/preview/pricing/re tail.asp
Bill
No... I was not referrring the aforementioned application... just the idea. It would be real nice to see an OS that efficiently used the platform it was running on... for instance, using 100% of the CPU. There's no reason why there should be idle cpu cycles... when those cycles can be used for other tasks... like making the GUI smarter and more intuitive or performing security checks, system integrety checks, etc.
I hope I'm making sense. It's analogous to using our brain... there's a lot of emtpy space (at least in mine) that could be used for other things... and if we already own it, why not use it?
Bill
Perhaps you misunderstood. Extra CPU cycles are EXTRA... They are Idle... Nothing needs them. So, why not use them??? Ther're free! :-)
Bill
Actually... I only use a 400mhz Celeron (256meg) as my daily machine. It only has the built in sound card, but no speakers, a built in 8meg video card and since the OS is only set to 1024x768 at 16m, I don't even use all the capabilites of it!
So... I am not an Asshole who runs around screaming such nonsense... and I did nothing to deserve such a response.
You, sir, are truly an idiot.
Bill
It's really cool and all, but don't you think this would be a slight waste of CPU or GPU power?
That's got to be the stupidest comment I've ever heard. Why the hell do you people think that we could possibly "waste" CPU or GPU power??? What the hell did we put such powerful processors in these computers if we don't write software to use them?
In my opinion, it's about time someone writes some software that looks good and uses the full capabilites of the hardware we're running it on, all the while making the meaning of the data stored on them more coherent.
Bill