tomwalker

What would everyone recommend as a first language for someone with a non-programming background?

I learnt BASIC at school a long time ago, and I know my way around html and very basic php.

I would want to make basic webapps that make use of databases

It seems to be based up on an extract from a plant root- it should be cheap to produce in that case.

edit: i checked the company website- they want about $1000 a month!

That is so low compared to the UK.

There is something else to through into the argument- flexibility.

The use of western toilets reduces our ability to reach the full squat position and some reckon this is why pulled hamstrings and achilles injuries are more common.

When western people squat, we tend to go up on our toes to reach full depth due to our inflexibility gained from using toilets.

This inflexibility changes the way we do things- when a western adult wants to pick up something from the floor they bend over at the hip. Watch a young child that has recently started to walk do it- they do a full squat with their heals on the ground!

I really don't know. They never gave a reason. Loneliness was common for those poor guys.

I have met quite a few patients that were undergoing palliative care for their treatments and I heard a lot of the same.

One recurring theme I found was that ministers and priests always ended up doubting or renouncing their faith. It was terribly depressing.

Whenever I think back it always reminds me to spend more time with my family- they provide the best support in these sort of situations and close families always had a happier "vibe".

Will it include a YMCA combo?

This is a particularly scary thing.

Evolution is warfare and this is going to be a huge problem over the next 20 years.

Seeing it on the front end, it is the elderly and chronically ill that are dying from these primarily but also providing the breading grounds for them in the developed countries.

As the population gets older and sicker we will need a breakthrough to stop a huge wave of death.

Spanish flu in the early 20th century killed more than the 1st world war apparently.

I also think that you have put the horse in front of the cart.

Start an idea pad- this can be a note on your phone or whatever, and whenever you have a problem with something or think "I with I could...." then write it down

If anyone wants a place to crash in London, email me

Link: http://darkpatterns.org

Nice site :)

Sorry, I was just paraphrasing a line from the article.

He has talked a lot about the slave labour and the way groups are treated unfairly.

I have a good friend that lives in Dubai and echoes the article in saying that racism is incredibly apparent- "British stick with British, Americans with Americans, Indians with Indians etc."

I will be very interested to see what the place will be like in 50 years time.

I agree with applying to BP for compensation.

Sell them at an airport- If you are able to convince someone there to let you sell them for a few weeks, Im sure you could get $5 each.

A clever idea may be to highlight that it is for charity, and ask for a "donation". Have a sign saying the recommended donation is £2 and I bet you will get plenty of $5-10 donations.

This will also raise awareness

Are you looking for people for this robot spider startup? Il join

I have been running a product based company without investment based entirely on sales.

I put in my own money to buy a small supply, sold it based on direct sales.

Used the profit to buy more supply and get basic marketing material printed, sold that next supply.

Improved my packaging/printed marketing material/got a website built etc.

It has been slower but this is my first proper business so it means that I am learning fast, maintaining control and proving myself.

I would recommend this way to anyone that isnt doing a "next big thing" project. It keeps you on the cutting edge of customer feedback.

As a medical doctor, i think its a good article

the hacker community is not thought about in the medical community overall

Can I ask another question:

Is twitter profitable yet? Has it a roadmap to profitability?

I think a powerful part of Facebook is the photosharing operation - I believe it is the biggest photosharing site on the web now. Without it I think it could die off quicker.

I myself have been using the site less and less over the last 6 months but I still log in at least daily.

I think it will be a generation gap that will end it- people in their early teens will not want to be on the same social networking site as their mothers and fathers!

To give you an idea: 100 euros per week rent to share a room in a crowded flat 50 euros per week food 30-40 euros a week for transportation

That is for a basic existence

I can vouch for the expense of London :S

This is a fantastic idea and I love disruptive companies.

I wish you all the best.

A good place to start is to remove "junk" from your diet. In the past, chocolate/candy etc was considered a treat and we should all go back to thinking that way.

Next up is hydration. If you are dehydrated, evenly slightly, it is easy to think you are hungry.

I also echo the views of those saying that sugar is worse than fat. Very refined carbs, such as white bread, are terrible due to the speed at which you metabolise it. Look into the GI of various foods and you may be surprised.

When you do have a meal, consider timing. The old saying "Breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and have a paupers dinner" is apt.

Also eat plenty of low carb, bulky foods such as onions, carrots, mushrooms etc. This will fill you up for longer, as well as giving numerous health benefits