If you're absolutely new to web programming then the first thing you must learn is HTML. Some may think thats a given, but I think it's important to point out. If you can't get your head around HTML, you're not going to be building websites.
You'd need only look as far as FEMA to see an example of what a government agency can provide. Do you really want a similar agency running your healthcare? I'd sooner sign up for Google-Health, if there were such a thing.
When will other countries understand that: the best role of government is to ensure the rights of businesses and people. If you get that right, the rest will follow. They shouldn't be using tax dollars as venture seed money. They'd be better off refunding it to the taxpayers!
If you really want to accomplish as much as possible in your life, you could start by throwing out your prejudices. Computer languages aren't religions, they're tools, get over it.
Firstly, very nice. Your color scheme reminds me of slashdot. I like the fact that the site is fairly usable without login. The only thing I can recommend is getting a widget out.
I don't mean to be harsh but the design of the site is sorely lacking. It looks like your design was trying for zen-like simplicity but instead just looks amateurish. There is much wrong with the design, and instead of posting a short novel on the subject I would recommend googling "basic design principles" or going into your local Barnes & Noble and finding the same.
Beyond that, I would also criticize your choice of domain name. It is good that you are using real words in your domain name, but the words "ourdoing" has nothing to do with photos, time or email, which I take it is the essence what you are offering. A domain like "bestphotoemail.com" would serve you better even if its not your brand name.
I do like your logo, conceptually at least. It needs work and should be more prominent.
The idea that only twenty somethings have what it takes to be entrepreneurial is downright ridiculous. Yet it is an idea that keeps on popping up (recent nytimes article for example). The reason may simply be that there are more people in that age group starting companies. A larger starting pool results in a larger pool of success. But as is the case with any statistic it seems, people mistake it for truth. So in conclusion, no, 30+ is not too old to start a company. But if you want to use it as an excuse to sit on the sidelines, by all means, do so.
First, choose the right programming language for the job. Languages are tools not religions as some would have you believe. Then, buy the best book on the language. Do your research, every language has the one "must read" text. Finally, with book in one hand, computer in front of you, and optionally a pot of coffee brewed, get hacking. A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.
Umm, you realize MySQL is free right? The real question is really why would you even consider a non-database solution? Is ALL your data static and non-relational? If not, you are really limiting your application by not using a database.
When I get lonely, all I need to think about is some of the more annoying folks I've had to work with over the years. God bless em. A few minutes remembering their antics, and I appreciate my solitude anew.
I'm not convinced users want to download and use internet apps. This seems contrary to the whole ajax/flash trend of building robust apps in the browser. The browser is the platform.
I've this story floating around for a couple of weeks now about how the world is going to run out of storage space. Am I the only one who finds this supposed crisis to be a little hard to believe? When I run out of room on one of my drives, I figure out what to delete. Usually old and unneccessary data gets the boot. Is it so hard to believe that the world at large won't simply do the same? Albeit on a grander scale. Even better, we may become more efficient in what we decide to store in the first place, imagine that.
Raises your chances of success? Don't leave your success to chance. Hardwork and perserverance. Sure, a lil luck wouldn't hurt, but don't count on it.
As for this site, its fun to read. Keep a critical mind though, because there simply is no magic formula, no hard and fast rules. As Morpheus might say "The rules can be bent, sometimes broken".
Yeah I agree. I visit the site a few times a day. Its hard to read, and hard to tell if I missed a good post too! Perhaps organizing posts by date might help.
But seriously, being lonely as an entrepreneur should be the least of your concerns. If you're looking for reasons to not quit your day job there are plenty out there. Real entrepreneurs know the risk of failure, look it in the eye, and proceed anyway!