the absence of basic infrastructure (power, water, sewage) is a real obstacle to their goals
no kidding. You're right; maybe the UPS manufacturers can open up a niche market in Iraq.
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Each day. Around the world. The future is born.
While NextFest seems to showcase some cool stuff, it does not seem to highlight the innovative underpinnings to these gadgets, which are often created/discovered by individuals, independent groups and academics. The science behind the gadgetry (i.e. The Robotics Institute) is often more interesting, IMHO.
While I know that's not the purpose of NextFest, it's just interesting to me to think that "the future is born" of smart individuals collaborating (obvious example == F/OSS), not necessarily from "leading visionary companies".
Alaa, you are obviously quite thoughtful and I'm sure if I knew you personally we'd be friends. I ask you to consider, just for a moment, that there may be a deeply-rooted anti-Israel disposition in the Arab media that might be affecting your view of Israel. Now, I freely admit that media coverage in Israel and the US is bent in the opposite direction.
well what about a single secular democratic state where all are welcome?
Alaa, Israel is a democratic state. Do Arabs not vote? Are there not Arab members of the Knesset? You may prefer there be less Jewish representation in the vote, but that will naturally occur given enough time, Arabs and Palestinians will account for a majority of the population in Israel (projections are for around 2020 for this to occur).
Have you ever visited Israel? If you had, you would see Muslims and Jews and Christians worshipping in the same city (Jerusalem). You would understand that Israel has a larger secular demographic (e.g. non-religious Jews) than the US, and certainly much larger than Egypt. So where is the Zionism? Like Islamo-fascism in Egypt, Zionism in Israel is a very small minority.
The fact is, Egypt is less a democracy than Israel.
Perhaps we should visit each other's countries and then resume the discussion, I very much enjoy your perspective, culturally, but especially, Linux... thanks for spreading the word about Linux in Egypt brother.
Of course, you did not answer my question. Bush did not, nor has he ever, say that anyone who is not a "huge advocate of US policies" is a terrorist. If that were true, it would be hard to find a single nation that would fit that category. Now, before you spout off saying, see that's proof that nobody in the world agrees with us... just remember that in your life you'd be hard-pressed to find any individual that agrees with you 100%... right? Just something to think about.
Now, you and I both know what Bush meant by his statement, which was that the world has for too long ignored or abetted the rise of terrorism in many forms. The US position after 9/11 was simply that we are not going to reward neutrality. I hope that your seemingly narrow mind can grasp the distinction between Bush's statements and calling someone a "terrorist". But again, it's what you want to believe that's most important, isn't it?
Learn to think for yourself, it's refreshing and opens up whole new worlds. Why is the left the new home of provincialism?
when you are not a huge advocate of US policies and speak out...you aren't labeled a communist...you are labeled a terrorist
Although it's what you want to believe, your comments are patently ridiculous and based in fantasy. Name a mainstream public figure who brands anyone "not being a huge advocate of US policies" a terrorist...
The frenzied/. Bush-haters will love this story. They will not RTFA, which describes the revision as a secrecy order protecting disclosure of court-related information material to the case. Bush is not "out to shut down the ACLU" which is what the narrow-minded, maniacal, anti-Bush swarm will believe. Hell, they practically have him holding the leash.
Yeah I totally agree. I don't understand the anti-M$ sentiment, they are too busy innovating to worry about F/OSS. I love MicSCOsoft and will defend them to the very
being against the state of israel or its policies does not equate to hating jews
I'm sure you don't hate Jews. But do you realize that the logical result of disbanding the state of Israel would be a displacement and perhaps mass-killing of so many of those Jews whom you do not hate?
Multiculturalism affects negotiation, business customs, social etiquette to a much larger degree than in the US. It's not necessarily a French/English issue either; in Vancouver you should expect to do business with many Far East Asian cultures and in Calgary with Indian/Paki/Bangladeshi. The primary distinction between the US and Canada in this regard is that there is no pervading "melting pot" concept in Canada. In the US, you might think of your heritage as--for example--"an American of Italian descent", in Canada you'd probably consider yourself "an Italian who happens to live in Canada". Deference to ethnic heritage is more ubiquitous.
In my experience Canadians put much greater emphasis on personalizing business relationships than in the US, but of course that's an overgeneralization and depends largely upon the market segment and other factors.
It's what you'd expect of a North American business climate influenced more heavily by European subcultures.
I think Nicholas in danger of getting bubbles up his whoopsidaisy. What "paradigm shift"? GNOME is no more infiltrated by MicSCOsoft moles than OS/2 is perverted by secret agents from Apple.
Having used OS/2 for years...
Now doesn't that just say it all.
I do enjoy a nice stinky cheese... a ghastly, pungent, stinky piece of cheese!
Spelling issue aside, your point is well taken. However there is more than a hint of moral ascendancy in your comments. Thanks, we all needed your "cautionary message" to reinvigorate our sense of white American guilt...
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Ignorant mods. "Accoona matata" is Swahili, Accoona is the new company featured yesterday on Slashdot.
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I don't understand the mods anymore. Parent post is not especially funny. But offtopic? Sheesh people, why don't you actually read TFA's on
does this mean Vortigaunts might enter Earth through portals
HL2 is a sickness. I'm calling in sick again tomorrow.
If I only had mod points... that's one of the funniest... no, *THE* funniest, FP I've ever seen. GJ!
the absence of basic infrastructure (power, water, sewage) is a real obstacle to their goals
no kidding. You're right; maybe the UPS manufacturers can open up a niche market in Iraq.
Each day. Around the world. The future is born.
While NextFest seems to showcase some cool stuff, it does not seem to highlight the innovative underpinnings to these gadgets, which are often created/discovered by individuals, independent groups and academics. The science behind the gadgetry (i.e. The Robotics Institute) is often more interesting, IMHO.
While I know that's not the purpose of NextFest, it's just interesting to me to think that "the future is born" of smart individuals collaborating (obvious example == F/OSS), not necessarily from "leading visionary companies".
Dammit I'm outta points.
\____ Mod parent funny
'This is like...nothing.'
This is like...nothing compared to what McBride is going to face when hit with RICO charges.
Go cry to your MicSCOsoft handlers, Darl.
Alaa, you are obviously quite thoughtful and I'm sure if I knew you personally we'd be friends. I ask you to consider, just for a moment, that there may be a deeply-rooted anti-Israel disposition in the Arab media that might be affecting your view of Israel. Now, I freely admit that media coverage in Israel and the US is bent in the opposite direction.
well what about a single secular democratic state where all are welcome?
Alaa, Israel is a democratic state. Do Arabs not vote? Are there not Arab members of the Knesset? You may prefer there be less Jewish representation in the vote, but that will naturally occur given enough time, Arabs and Palestinians will account for a majority of the population in Israel (projections are for around 2020 for this to occur).
Have you ever visited Israel? If you had, you would see Muslims and Jews and Christians worshipping in the same city (Jerusalem). You would understand that Israel has a larger secular demographic (e.g. non-religious Jews) than the US, and certainly much larger than Egypt. So where is the Zionism? Like Islamo-fascism in Egypt, Zionism in Israel is a very small minority.
The fact is, Egypt is less a democracy than Israel.
Perhaps we should visit each other's countries and then resume the discussion, I very much enjoy your perspective, culturally, but especially, Linux... thanks for spreading the word about Linux in Egypt brother.
Of course, you did not answer my question. Bush did not, nor has he ever, say that anyone who is not a "huge advocate of US policies" is a terrorist. If that were true, it would be hard to find a single nation that would fit that category. Now, before you spout off saying, see that's proof that nobody in the world agrees with us... just remember that in your life you'd be hard-pressed to find any individual that agrees with you 100%... right? Just something to think about.
Now, you and I both know what Bush meant by his statement, which was that the world has for too long ignored or abetted the rise of terrorism in many forms. The US position after 9/11 was simply that we are not going to reward neutrality. I hope that your seemingly narrow mind can grasp the distinction between Bush's statements and calling someone a "terrorist". But again, it's what you want to believe that's most important, isn't it?
Learn to think for yourself, it's refreshing and opens up whole new worlds. Why is the left the new home of provincialism?
when you are not a huge advocate of US policies and speak out...you aren't labeled a communist...you are labeled a terrorist
Although it's what you want to believe, your comments are patently ridiculous and based in fantasy. Name a mainstream public figure who brands anyone "not being a huge advocate of US policies" a terrorist...
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Didn't think you could.
The frenzied /. Bush-haters will love this story. They will not RTFA, which describes the revision as a secrecy order protecting disclosure of court-related information material to the case. Bush is not "out to shut down the ACLU" which is what the narrow-minded, maniacal, anti-Bush swarm will believe. Hell, they practically have him holding the leash.
Yeah I totally agree. I don't understand the anti-M$ sentiment, they are too busy innovating to worry about F/OSS. I love MicSCOsoft and will defend them to the very
being against the state of israel or its policies does not equate to hating jews
I'm sure you don't hate Jews. But do you realize that the logical result of disbanding the state of Israel would be a displacement and perhaps mass-killing of so many of those Jews whom you do not hate?
I have lived in several different countries and I currently live in New York.
Yeah, I agree, New York is a separate country.
Multiculturalism affects negotiation, business customs, social etiquette to a much larger degree than in the US. It's not necessarily a French/English issue either; in Vancouver you should expect to do business with many Far East Asian cultures and in Calgary with Indian/Paki/Bangladeshi. The primary distinction between the US and Canada in this regard is that there is no pervading "melting pot" concept in Canada. In the US, you might think of your heritage as--for example--"an American of Italian descent", in Canada you'd probably consider yourself "an Italian who happens to live in Canada". Deference to ethnic heritage is more ubiquitous.
In my experience Canadians put much greater emphasis on personalizing business relationships than in the US, but of course that's an overgeneralization and depends largely upon the market segment and other factors.
It's what you'd expect of a North American business climate influenced more heavily by European subcultures.
I think Nicholas in danger of getting bubbles up his whoopsidaisy. What "paradigm shift"? GNOME is no more infiltrated by MicSCOsoft moles than OS/2 is perverted by secret agents from Apple.
Having used OS/2 for years...
Now doesn't that just say it all.
I do enjoy a nice stinky cheese... a ghastly, pungent, stinky piece of cheese!
I used to have a life. Now I have several. I just can't tell which one is real anymore.
Spelling issue aside, your point is well taken. However there is more than a hint of moral ascendancy in your comments. Thanks, we all needed your "cautionary message" to reinvigorate our sense of white American guilt...