Why More Women Should Consider a Career in Computer Programming

Written by V. Berba Velasco Jr., Ph.D.


Everyone knows that computer programming is a heavily male-dominated field. I think this is unfortunate. Overrepparttar years, I've come to conclude that there is a great deal that women can contribute to this field.

Why is computer programming regarded as a primarily masculine discipline? I think that in part, it's because men have a reputation for being more likely to tinker around with gadgets and gizmos. In part, it's also because computer science is supposedly a very math-oriented field, and men are supposedly more inclined toward mathematical disciplines.

(Incidentally, I know that such generalizations would offend certain people. I'd like to emphasize that this is not my intent at all, nor do I wish to make excessively broad generalizations about either gender. However, a multitude of psychological studies do claim that men have-onrepparttar 130431 average-a greater aptitude for mathematics and mechanics than women do, whereas women tend to perform better at linguistics and communication. These tendencies coincide well with my own observations, so for now, I'll assume that these studies are reasonable descriptions of gender differences.)

Anyway, people often claim that men make better programmers because they are more mathematically inclined. Personally, I disagree. It is true that computer science is very much mathematical in nature; however, computer programming often is not. It's true that a software developer should understand basic concepts such as binary computations, round-off error and Boolean logic; however, for most programming tasks, there is little need for calculus, group theory or other advanced mathematical topics. For this reason, I think thatrepparttar 130432 importance of a strong mathematical aptitude is largely overblown.

How To Decorate A Room For Just $35

Written by Maria Estarellas


If you think that changingrepparttar decoration of a room is costly, think again.

Follow these simple steps and changerepparttar 130429 decoration in less than a day.

1. Paint

By painting a room, you can changerepparttar 130430 decor and atmosphere instantly and at a very low cost.

First, choose a color.

Color is an important element in our lives.

Our personalities can be reflected in our color choices. We use color to visually communicate, convey emotion, express ideas.

Here are some examples of how our personalities are expressed through color.

- Pink, emotional in character, connotes a sensitive heart. It represents caring and sharing, and indicates a strong personality.

The concerned and affectionate individual prefers pink. Gently, you offer love, attention and nurturing to those in distress.

- Red symbolizes love, rage and courage. Red isrepparttar 130431 most dynamic and passionate color. It has great emotional impact. Individuals who select red are aggressive, impulsive and strive for success.

- Orange isrepparttar 130432 color of autumn. In bright tones, orange is playful and cheerful. In deeper tones, orange is exotic and exciting. Individuals who chose orange have energy, structured and organized.

- Brown represents hearth and home. Individuals who choose brown are conscientious, steady and dependable.

- Yellow isrepparttar 130433 happiest of all colors. It represents warmth, inspiration and vitality. Yellow means communication, enlightenment, sunlight and spirituality. Individuals who choose yellow look forward torepparttar 130434 future, are idealistic, intellectual and highly imaginative.

- Green isrepparttar 130435 color of life. Green creates an atmosphere that is calm and restful. Individuals who select green seek stability, balance and persistence.

- Teal indicates stability and resistance to change. Individuals who prefer teal are sensitive, optimistic, trusting, have a high degree of faith and hope, and excellent taste.

- Blue isrepparttar 130436 color of tranquility, orderly, soothing. Those who prefer blue have a basic need for a calm, harmonious and tension-free existence. They are capable, conservative and sensitive to others.

- Violet isrepparttar 130437 color of luxury, sensuality, passion and depth of feeling. This color creates an unusual atmosphere and provides an unexpected essence. Those who choose violet are unique, highly sensitive and observant. They are also creative and artistically talented and tend to have a complex personality.

- Grey keeps it foreign, remote and distant. Those individuals who prefer this color tend to be careful and articulate, focused and dedicated to their commitments.

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