Most homeless who will get back into society are homeless for a short period of time. The chronic homeless usually have mental/drug problems and refuse to cooperate with treatment programs.
I used to think the same thing but then I tried to help a homeless person.
The sad thing is they make the decision to be homeless. There are plenty of programs to get them off the street and off drugs. Unfortanetly, alot of the homeless are not willing to go off drugs, so they get kicked out of the programs.
With all the people giving them money, they have no need for shelters. They can buy just enough food and drugs and alcohol by panhandling and collecting reclycleables.
I tried helping a homeless Vietnam Vet named Ben. He wanted to see his family, whom he has not seen in 8 years. We were unable to track down his family. Ben was addicted to alcohol, and was missing a leg, from diabetes, a few years after the war.
His family was looking for him too, a lady called the shelter looking for her father. Unfortunately, we came to the shelter about a day later, and she never called back.
Such a tracking system would probably have reunited Ben with his family.
H2 will be useful in cars because it does not pollute like an internal combustion engine. It will help effeciencies and polution which is a step in the right direction. Of course we will probably use the current gasoline infrastructure, and hopefully be weaned off it.
The small steps are necessary for change to take place. If we always go for the home run, we will strike out much more often.
It's neat that the ice caps are one of Earth's CO2 regulating systems.
I wonder if the Latent Heat absorbed by the melting process will significantly reduce the worldwide average temperature? If yes, then the ice caps are also a temperature regulating system.
Interesting question, however Bill Gates is not a drug dealer. Bill Gates is not a bank robber either. If he is "stealing" from others' business, he will be accountable for his actions.
I didn't say he is a hero either. He is just partially fulfilling his responsibility, as the world richest man, to make the world a better place.
Sad thing is, the industrialized countries, particularly the United States, do not do enough to help the other countries.
I wish more people, like Bill Gates, recognize their responsibility to help others. Note that I'm saying Bill Gates is responsible to do this, not a hero for doing this.
Yes, charity is PR. It's PR b/c it is a moral responsibility for those who are rich (95% of Americans included) to help those who are poor and unable to provide for themselves. Bill Gates is "doing his part" in something we all should be doing.
What would happen if you talk to any one of the thoundsand's of people who were saved from this donation? I bet they are very happy Bill Gates gave that money.
I think Bill Gates should use more of that money on organizations like ApproTEC, instead of focusing on handouts. The old adage "Give a man a fish, and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish, and you feed him for a lifetime." definately applies here.
First, I'm talking mostly about people on/. It has nothing to do with Larry Ellison. The issue is on us as a "community".
The issue I bring up is a side issue, that comes up every time Microsoft is implied or mentioned. People chant "Bill Gates/Microsoft is Evil".
The odd thing is that alot of Pro-Microsoft or Microsoft-biased persons are constantly screaming about how their is Linux zeal in every corner you go to.
So, since I don't think Bill Gates is evil, I am a "Pro-Microsoft or Microsoft-biased person constantly screaming against Linux zeal"? You see, this is exactly what I'm talking about.
How am I demonizing the other party. I'm making a statement that people are too judgemental.
It's oppressive when many people are judgemental. I hear alot about "judgemental" Christians, but this ire on/., and in certain advocate (protesting) circles, feels the same.
So lets just take the Bill Gates, Larry Ellison, and Joe Geeks of the world as we all really are. Humans who do both good and bad. There's no sense in typecasting somebody as evil, except to make us feel superior to others.
Here's Larry Ellison. He told us he wants to buy out People Soft and lay off a bunch of people. But, He's the hero because he likes Linux (more like he hates Microsoft and will use anything to make him top DAWG).
And then look at the "evil" Bill Gates. He donated $15 Billion to charity and has plans to employ 5000 people.
Yes, I'm happy that Linux is being widely used, but Is it fair to create such a dichotomy of Good and Evil??
Will we demonize Bill Gates and trumpet Larry Ellison as a hero? Aren't they the at least the same breed?
And then, are we any better than Bill Gates? All the "wonderful" things we "would" do if we had his money.
I hate to throw religion into this, but don't judge your neighbor for having a speck in his eye when you have a plank in your own.
Open Source, like anything other business, requires Marketing. You need to do market research, advertise your product, and most importantly, get customers.
Find out how to make money from your software. If you can't, is it a worthwhile hobby?
Finally, what is your business model? Are you going to be a consultant or sell the software or both?
If you're going to sell the software, consider moving to a different platform, like Java or.NET. PHP scripts are a hard sell. When Zend gets their act together and...
Developes a stable (as in not breaking previous code with almost every release) platform
Improves performance
Makes it easier to interface your script with other applications
Have you ever lived in a neighborhood where there is a >20% dropout rate?
You see, there are many people "slipping through the cracks".
I don't care as much if some journalist snoops a politician's past, than if an underprivedleged student drop's out because the educational system does not cater to his or her needs.
If there's a better solution to this problem, then lets hear it.
It takes more than a database and an expert system with forecasting to create the 1984 situation. If that were so, we have been living in 1984 for years (Insurance Companies).
It takes centralization of power to create a 1984 situation. Things like: * Taking away freedom of speech * Ignorance of the population * Repressing human rights will create 1984.
This database can contribute to oppression if it is in the hands of a very select few for the sole purpose of "criminal profiling".
If the database is used to make a more customized learning plan, including emotional counseling for hardships, this database can actually create a more intelligent population, improve the standard of living, and provide greater opportunities for the "at risk" individuals.
Finally, the database can help the education system learn from its mistakes and successes. This will create a robust educational system that is tailored for the individual student rather than stamping out more "bricks in the wall".
The database should be open to all interested parties, including the parents and students.
Also, add a few anti-discrimination laws and then it will be very difficult to oppress somebody by profiling.
Results not suprising. Java is the incumbant.
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Java wins the "buzz word war" outright because it is an inucmbant platform with solid marketing for the past 5+ years..NET is a new platform (about 1 year after release) that has not been adopted by most of the Microsoft clientelle.
Lets revisit these results in two years. Considering M$'s deep pockets and commitment to.NET, I think an "upset" is in order.
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We already have a "family tracing program". It's the local shelter. It's social services and social security.
It didn't work, however...
Maybe you have a better idea??
Have you ever seriously tried to help a homeless person?
If not, you probably don't know what you are talking about.
If you want to be educated, talk to a social worker who has to deal with this every day.
It is their right. We don't have to support their habits either...
Most homeless who will get back into society are homeless for a short period of time. The chronic homeless usually have mental/drug problems and refuse to cooperate with treatment programs.
I used to think the same thing but then I tried to help a homeless person.
The sad thing is they make the decision to be homeless. There are plenty of programs to get them off the street and off drugs. Unfortanetly, alot of the homeless are not willing to go off drugs, so they get kicked out of the programs.
With all the people giving them money, they have no need for shelters. They can buy just enough food and drugs and alcohol by panhandling and collecting reclycleables.
I tried helping a homeless Vietnam Vet named Ben. He wanted to see his family, whom he has not seen in 8 years. We were unable to track down his family. Ben was addicted to alcohol, and was missing a leg, from diabetes, a few years after the war.
His family was looking for him too, a lady called the shelter looking for her father. Unfortunately, we came to the shelter about a day later, and she never called back.
Such a tracking system would probably have reunited Ben with his family.
H2 will be useful in cars because it does not pollute like an internal combustion engine. It will help effeciencies and polution which is a step in the right direction. Of course we will probably use the current gasoline infrastructure, and hopefully be weaned off it.
The small steps are necessary for change to take place. If we always go for the home run, we will strike out much more often.
Looks like HP is sponsoring after all.
It's neat that the ice caps are one of Earth's CO2 regulating systems.
I wonder if the Latent Heat absorbed by the melting process will significantly reduce the worldwide average temperature?
If yes, then the ice caps are also a temperature regulating system.
I thought a Copyright binds the parties to the use the IP.
If someone agrees to use GPL code, aren't they agreeing to abide by it, or do they have to sign a document?
Interesting question, however Bill Gates is not a drug dealer. Bill Gates is not a bank robber either. If he is "stealing" from others' business, he will be accountable for his actions.
I didn't say he is a hero either. He is just partially fulfilling his responsibility, as the world richest man, to make the world a better place.
Check this out...What if the world were a village of 100 people?
Sad thing is, the industrialized countries, particularly the United States, do not do enough to help the other countries.
I wish more people, like Bill Gates, recognize their responsibility to help others. Note that I'm saying Bill Gates is responsible to do this, not a hero for doing this.
Then do something that isn't government sponsored. If I were financially supporting something, I would want it to line up with my goals too.
Yes, charity is PR. It's PR b/c it is a moral responsibility for those who are rich (95% of Americans included) to help those who are poor and unable to provide for themselves. Bill Gates is "doing his part" in something we all should be doing.
What would happen if you talk to any one of the thoundsand's of people who were saved from this donation? I bet they are very happy Bill Gates gave that money.
I think Bill Gates should use more of that money on organizations like ApproTEC, instead of focusing on handouts. The old adage "Give a man a fish, and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish, and you feed him for a lifetime." definately applies here.
First, I'm talking mostly about people on /. It has nothing to do with Larry Ellison. The issue is on us as a "community".
The issue I bring up is a side issue, that comes up every time Microsoft is implied or mentioned. People chant "Bill Gates/Microsoft is Evil".
The odd thing is that alot of Pro-Microsoft or Microsoft-biased persons are constantly screaming about how their is Linux zeal in every corner you go to.So, since I don't think Bill Gates is evil, I am a "Pro-Microsoft or Microsoft-biased person constantly screaming against Linux zeal"? You see, this is exactly what I'm talking about.
How am I demonizing the other party. I'm making a statement that people are too judgemental. It's oppressive when many people are judgemental. I hear alot about "judgemental" Christians, but this ire on /., and in certain advocate (protesting) circles, feels the same.
So lets just take the Bill Gates, Larry Ellison, and Joe Geeks of the world as we all really are. Humans who do both good and bad. There's no sense in typecasting somebody as evil, except to make us feel superior to others.
Hmm,
Here's Larry Ellison. He told us he wants to buy out People Soft and lay off a bunch of people.
But, He's the hero because he likes Linux (more like he hates Microsoft and will use anything to make him top DAWG).
And then look at the "evil" Bill Gates.
He donated $15 Billion to charity and has plans to employ 5000 people.
Yes, I'm happy that Linux is being widely used, but Is it fair to create such a dichotomy of Good and Evil??
Will we demonize Bill Gates and trumpet Larry Ellison as a hero? Aren't they the at least the same breed?
And then, are we any better than Bill Gates? All the "wonderful" things we "would" do if we had his money.
I hate to throw religion into this, but don't judge your neighbor for having a speck in his eye when you have a plank in your own.
Open Source, like anything other business, requires Marketing. You need to do market research, advertise your product, and most importantly, get customers.
Find out how to make money from your software. If you can't, is it a worthwhile hobby?
Finally, what is your business model? Are you going to be a consultant or sell the software or both?
If you're going to sell the software, consider moving to a different platform, like Java or .NET. PHP scripts are a hard sell. When Zend gets their act together and...
- Developes a stable (as in not breaking previous code with almost every release) platform
- Improves performance
- Makes it easier to interface your script with other applications
then PHP would be a good sell.Why don't the Linux developers make a patch to replace the code?
If SCO is wrong, replacing the code will ease the mind of Linux Business users.
If SCO is right, then it means there will be a smaller royalty payout.
Teachers watch over kids.
What does that make them?
Have you ever lived in a neighborhood where there is a >20% dropout rate?
You see, there are many people "slipping through the cracks".
I don't care as much if some journalist snoops a politician's past, than if an underprivedleged student drop's out because the educational system does not cater to his or her needs.
If there's a better solution to this problem, then lets hear it.
Youre right, it does sound alot like 1984.
Hopefully our educational system switches the priority to teaching.
Maybe we should use more "self paced" and "project based" courses. After all, in the work world, we have projects, not tests.
This will help the educational system to keep better track the results.
Hopefully, designing the educational system is an iterative process, where better feedback will lead to a better design.
It takes more than a database and an expert system with forecasting to create the 1984 situation. If that were so, we have been living in 1984 for years (Insurance Companies).
It takes centralization of power to create a 1984 situation. Things like:
* Taking away freedom of speech
* Ignorance of the population
* Repressing human rights
will create 1984.
This database can contribute to oppression if it is in the hands of a very select few for the sole purpose of "criminal profiling".
If the database is used to make a more customized learning plan, including emotional counseling for hardships, this database can actually create a more intelligent population, improve the standard of living, and provide greater opportunities for the "at risk" individuals.
Finally, the database can help the education system learn from its mistakes and successes. This will create a robust educational system that is tailored for the individual student rather than stamping out more "bricks in the wall".
The database should be open to all interested parties, including the parents and students.
Also, add a few anti-discrimination laws and then it will be very difficult to oppress somebody by profiling.
Java wins the "buzz word war" outright because it is an inucmbant platform with solid marketing for the past 5+ years. .NET is a new platform (about 1 year after release) that has not been adopted by most of the Microsoft clientelle.
.NET, I think an "upset" is in order.
Lets revisit these results in two years.
Considering M$'s deep pockets and commitment to
Do Indian programmers get benefits?