Absolutely correct, on every point. Being a male, I have never been encouraged to embark upon any particular career path, simply due to my gender. To "suggest" to women that they take a career path, for the sake of some sort of equity, is wrong, in any capacity.
Now, showing possibilities is another path, and much more passive one at that. People have showed me what they do, the life lead by doing such, what work is involved, etc. That is the better approach, to make known what can be done. Trying to fill quotas is a poor approach to equity.
Well, no matter who you speak to, the "stigmata" is usually a painful experience, what with the holes throught the feet and hands.
The "stigma" however, can be challenging. However, trying to lure certain types of people into a particular field, just for the sake of some sort of perceived "equality/diversity/pc" or whatever is silly. I'm into computers because I like them, have friends who like them, etc. I go to college for something I think is interesting. Nothing I do is because someone convinced me that I should, just because there aren't enough men in the field, or becuase I am of a certain race/gender/cultural background.
Do we need more black firefighters, because there just aren't enough?
The article states the largest fine the Nuclear Regulatory Commission levied last year was $60,000
That doesn't mean that 60,000 is the largest fine possible, it is, perhaps a fine made for some sort of oversight. It may also be a small fine in comparison with the largest fine possible.
Of course, half a million dollars for using the F word is still idiotic. Is that how we instill "morals" in this country? I would hate to see a future similar to "Demolition Man".
Icky types, that is interesting. Perhaps we should have more tools in the US to punish unpopular speech, and get rid of those icky KKK, neo-nazis, and anyone who holds a point of view which is not tolerated by the masses.
Beware who's speech and point of view should be abridged, it may be yours one day.
Hey, way to generalize!!
All those Birkenstock blue state, Volvo driving hippies want to succuomb to those terrorists!!
All those backward ass, god loving, NASCAR watching, red state rednecks want to do is kill bagheads!!
I smoke, I will smoke when I get a job, I smoke away from people who do not smoke, and I do not litter. Actually, I pick up litter when I see it. I am, what you could call, a clean smoker.
Of couse, what are cigarette butts made from, paper and cotton, biodegradable materials? I hope that you don't negatively effect the environment in any way.
Yes, and while we're at it, make sure not to tax alcohol at a higher percentage (drunk driving accidents, liver disease, domestic abuse, etc.) red meat (cholestrol, heart attacks, circulatory and digestive difficulties), candy (similar reasons, diabetes, obesity), fast food, snack foods, and anything with a possible negative physiological effect.
Granted, these things don't hurt those within close proximity, nor do the health detriments have any societal cost, whatsoever.
While I appreciate the sentiment, the majority of drunken driving accidents do not result in fatalities, they just get the biggest response and most press.
example: you
I know my limits, and I've been proven correct in enough circumstances, unlike the people that cell phone regulations have been written for. It's not something I enjoy doing, but I'm one of the most cautious human beings (and rational) that I know.
Well, I'm not historian, but I do recall a certain regime change, something to do with the "Matrix", and something named "Rodimus Prime". Ring any bells, Megatron?
Multitasking, yes. Some people can multitask. I happen to be one of them, however, the genral populace cannot be granted the same amount of leeway. Some women can apply makeup while driving (they believe), the only problem occurs whey they find out the hard way that they, in fact, cannot.
I suppose that there are enough folks that believe they can do something until, oooops, guess they can't.
Personally, I drive after a few drinks, and in a pinch (very seldom), after a lot of drinks. I guess this makes me bad, and I'm going to hell, and people will hate me, but I realize that I must obey the same laws (governmental and physical) that I had to before I started drinking, or talking on a cell phone, as well as during these episodes. If I have to drive a bit slower to do it, so be it. 'Tis better to be safe, then sorry.
Of course, an elderly drunk driver, on a cell phone, is always bad.
I'm curious, was this a state or private school? I would think that if it was private, then the "authorities" wouldn't have had any real power to keep you in or out, especially considering the circumstances
I go to school in Albany, NY, and we know quite well the definition of cold. I even read in that student paper today that this very thing happened over the weekend, but not to the same degree (no pun intended). I don't live on campus, and I'm glad, but this being a state school, the campus security are real cops.
Well, with Intel's numbering system, Pentium(s) I, II, III, and IV, perhaps they are trademarking all the roman numerals which apply to their pentium processors
Pentium I (duh), Pentium II (also duh), Pentium IIV (well, technically it's wrong), Pentium IV (again, duh), they all use I and V. Maybe a Pentium V as well?
Yes, I was thinking of the same analogy. You are licensed to drive, when you have paid the fees associated with such licensing to the state. Just because you don't have your license with you doesn't mean you aren't allowed to drive, but you are subject (depending upon state) to a fee/fine for not possessing the physical license.
You first post was well stated, articulate, and to the point. I agree with your philosophy entirely. The difficlty in being good is that there will always be those ready to put you down, as can been seen in some of the replies.
Keep it up though, kindness is infectious, as is negativity.
Hopefully, it's working quite well for him/her. That post said nothing about the "superior insight into the workings of the world", as you so aptly pointed out. It was simply stated as a simple point of view, and there is beauty in simplicity.
You know where I've heard that, and you know that it's (mostly) true. I have 10 yrs now (5 active and 5 reserves)as an IT (formerly known as RM). I knew guys that got contracting jobs straight out of the service making 50+k a year. I am a poor college student, but that's a choice I made. It's a sacrifice I have made to get the degree, then get a nice GIS job (hopefully). So, in many respects, the military is a good idea, but for those who either love their country, can't afford school, or lack direction. I was all three.
Hmmm, well I can't say why he would have thought this was a "success" particularly, but there are a few factors at work here.
#1 The Capt, Col, whoever, in charge of J6 or whatever dept heads up the IT scheme told him it was a success.
#2 CINPACFLT (or someone) told him it would be a success
#3 His C4I Dept heads or NCTAMSPAC told him it was a success, as it is always a good idea to tell the boss his idea is great
#4 NMCI was pitched to someone (Adm somebody) as the end all be all of information systems uniformity (buzzword!), as a tenet of more functional C4I, (or is it C5I now?) infrastructure
#5 Because someone used a great many cool buzzwords to confuse the old leadership
#6 Someone believes uniformity to be the hallmark to wise financial expenditure and a better computer user experience.
To summarize, whoever is making the decisions (old men who yell "just make the damn thing work!") will be impressed seeing some eagle with anchors somewhere with the word "security" thrown in there, and told (by someone who is a good salesman) that this is what is needed in a 21st century Navy. Hell, just look at this five vector crap we have now.
I hate to be in the crosshairs (no pun intended) of disabled friendly computer usage advocates, but does this really qualify? I like to play guitar, but I realize that if I had both my hands blown off (like some guys in Iraq have had), this would probably render a "hobby" of mine impossible. If the "disabled" really want to hunt, buy a motorized wheel chair with mags, drape it with camo, and go to town. You could even install drink holders and a wifi connection.
While this may sound like cheating to some people, this may be a large benefit to hunters with disabilities.
I don't agree with this statement at all. Just because the "disabled" want to do something, doesn't mean that it has to be made able for the disabled to do. I would love to be the target of attraction for many chicks on campus (like your average slashdotter), but for some reasons (like your average slashdotter), I won't be. C'est la vie, that is my lot in life. Also, just because it would give the disabled some sort of perceived benefit, does not necessarily gives it merit. It's sort of like saying "It's for the children", when trying to argue the inherent good of something.
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Absolutely correct, on every point. Being a male, I have never been encouraged to embark upon any particular career path, simply due to my gender. To "suggest" to women that they take a career path, for the sake of some sort of equity, is wrong, in any capacity.
Now, showing possibilities is another path, and much more passive one at that. People have showed me what they do, the life lead by doing such, what work is involved, etc. That is the better approach, to make known what can be done. Trying to fill quotas is a poor approach to equity.
Well, no matter who you speak to, the "stigmata" is usually a painful experience, what with the holes throught the feet and hands.
The "stigma" however, can be challenging. However, trying to lure certain types of people into a particular field, just for the sake of some sort of perceived "equality/diversity/pc" or whatever is silly. I'm into computers because I like them, have friends who like them, etc. I go to college for something I think is interesting. Nothing I do is because someone convinced me that I should, just because there aren't enough men in the field, or becuase I am of a certain race/gender/cultural background.
Do we need more black firefighters, because there just aren't enough?
Oh yea, I liked that part. I meant the part about being automatically fined for "obscene language", or whatever the charge was.
The article states the largest fine the Nuclear Regulatory Commission levied last year was $60,000
That doesn't mean that 60,000 is the largest fine possible, it is, perhaps a fine made for some sort of oversight. It may also be a small fine in comparison with the largest fine possible.
Of course, half a million dollars for using the F word is still idiotic. Is that how we instill "morals" in this country? I would hate to see a future similar to "Demolition Man".
Icky types, that is interesting. Perhaps we should have more tools in the US to punish unpopular speech, and get rid of those icky KKK, neo-nazis, and anyone who holds a point of view which is not tolerated by the masses.
Beware who's speech and point of view should be abridged, it may be yours one day.
Hey, way to generalize!!
All those Birkenstock blue state, Volvo driving hippies want to succuomb to those terrorists!!
All those backward ass, god loving, NASCAR watching, red state rednecks want to do is kill bagheads!!
I smoke, I will smoke when I get a job, I smoke away from people who do not smoke, and I do not litter. Actually, I pick up litter when I see it. I am, what you could call, a clean smoker.
Of couse, what are cigarette butts made from, paper and cotton, biodegradable materials? I hope that you don't negatively effect the environment in any way.
What if I smoke in private, far away from anyone else. Do I still have to be taxed?
Yes, and while we're at it, make sure not to tax alcohol at a higher percentage (drunk driving accidents, liver disease, domestic abuse, etc.) red meat (cholestrol, heart attacks, circulatory and digestive difficulties), candy (similar reasons, diabetes, obesity), fast food, snack foods, and anything with a possible negative physiological effect.
Granted, these things don't hurt those within close proximity, nor do the health detriments have any societal cost, whatsoever.
example: you
I know my limits, and I've been proven correct in enough circumstances, unlike the people that cell phone regulations have been written for. It's not something I enjoy doing, but I'm one of the most cautious human beings (and rational) that I know.
Well, I'm not historian, but I do recall a certain regime change, something to do with the "Matrix", and something named "Rodimus Prime". Ring any bells, Megatron?
I suppose that there are enough folks that believe they can do something until, oooops, guess they can't.
Personally, I drive after a few drinks, and in a pinch (very seldom), after a lot of drinks. I guess this makes me bad, and I'm going to hell, and people will hate me, but I realize that I must obey the same laws (governmental and physical) that I had to before I started drinking, or talking on a cell phone, as well as during these episodes. If I have to drive a bit slower to do it, so be it. 'Tis better to be safe, then sorry.
Of course, an elderly drunk driver, on a cell phone, is always bad.
I go to school in Albany, NY, and we know quite well the definition of cold. I even read in that student paper today that this very thing happened over the weekend, but not to the same degree (no pun intended). I don't live on campus, and I'm glad, but this being a state school, the campus security are real cops.
Pentium I (duh), Pentium II (also duh), Pentium IIV (well, technically it's wrong), Pentium IV (again, duh), they all use I and V. Maybe a Pentium V as well?
Yes, I was thinking of the same analogy. You are licensed to drive, when you have paid the fees associated with such licensing to the state. Just because you don't have your license with you doesn't mean you aren't allowed to drive, but you are subject (depending upon state) to a fee/fine for not possessing the physical license.
Did you forget a few commas per chance?
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Keep it up though, kindness is infectious, as is negativity.
Hopefully, it's working quite well for him/her. That post said nothing about the "superior insight into the workings of the world", as you so aptly pointed out. It was simply stated as a simple point of view, and there is beauty in simplicity.
"Pick your rate, pick your fate"
You know where I've heard that, and you know that it's (mostly) true. I have 10 yrs now (5 active and 5 reserves)as an IT (formerly known as RM). I knew guys that got contracting jobs straight out of the service making 50+k a year. I am a poor college student, but that's a choice I made. It's a sacrifice I have made to get the degree, then get a nice GIS job (hopefully). So, in many respects, the military is a good idea, but for those who either love their country, can't afford school, or lack direction. I was all three.
I, for one, welcome our former Jeopardy champion record setting contestant overlords.
#1 The Capt, Col, whoever, in charge of J6 or whatever dept heads up the IT scheme told him it was a success.
#2 CINPACFLT (or someone) told him it would be a success
#3 His C4I Dept heads or NCTAMSPAC told him it was a success, as it is always a good idea to tell the boss his idea is great
#4 NMCI was pitched to someone (Adm somebody) as the end all be all of information systems uniformity (buzzword!), as a tenet of more functional C4I, (or is it C5I now?) infrastructure
#5 Because someone used a great many cool buzzwords to confuse the old leadership
#6 Someone believes uniformity to be the hallmark to wise financial expenditure and a better computer user experience.
To summarize, whoever is making the decisions (old men who yell "just make the damn thing work!") will be impressed seeing some eagle with anchors somewhere with the word "security" thrown in there, and told (by someone who is a good salesman) that this is what is needed in a 21st century Navy. Hell, just look at this five vector crap we have now.
Wait, 10%? Never mind.
Well, I don't want to assume that this is true, so I will have to find out for myself. Anyone know a crackhead with connections?
Statistical evidence shows that in Democratic Florida, the vote casts you!!
While this may sound like cheating to some people, this may be a large benefit to hunters with disabilities.
I don't agree with this statement at all. Just because the "disabled" want to do something, doesn't mean that it has to be made able for the disabled to do. I would love to be the target of attraction for many chicks on campus (like your average slashdotter), but for some reasons (like your average slashdotter), I won't be. C'est la vie, that is my lot in life. Also, just because it would give the disabled some sort of perceived benefit, does not necessarily gives it merit. It's sort of like saying "It's for the children", when trying to argue the inherent good of something.