spcelzrd

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by spcelzrd 9y ago
No one ever wrote a book called "Java: The Good Parts" (glad I don't write Java (or JavaScript) on a regular basis anymore)
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by spcelzrd 9y ago
Selling data to the highest bidder doesn't surprise me. Users should expect this, but since it's all buried in TOS, only more savvy users are going to know or notice. Maybe it's time for some ethical standards among developer
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by spcelzrd 9y ago
I wanted to be a novelist. I still do. But I spent a lot of time on goals that weren't related to this. I wish I had put this goal higher on the list.
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by spcelzrd 9y ago
Solarized Dark But I switch frequently
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by spcelzrd 9y ago
If that's the case, then say it. We don't believe in diverse work environments. We don't care if every employee is a white male. They asked for diversity, this is how you get it. Not trying to be sarcastic, but your argument
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by spcelzrd 9y ago
Or... recruit and hire minorities. Measure the the results.
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by spcelzrd 9y ago
I'm reluctant to use new Google services because I'm afraid they will be abandoned (Buzz, Wave, Reader) or pivot into a new direction different than what I originally signed on for (Picasa). But I think social networks have a life
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by spcelzrd 9y ago
Buffett would take the other side of that bet. http://longbets.org/362/
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by spcelzrd 9y ago
Not a one thing, but I would suggest reading, or at least skimming, The Ten Day MBA. Really good overview of everything that goes into running a business. It's dated, but mostly just in the case studies.
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by spcelzrd 9y ago
Privatization only works if multiple companies are competing for customers. Privatization of prisons, for example, results in increased spending because the "customer" in this case is elected representatives.
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by spcelzrd 9y ago
A great organizer makes all the difference. Meetups were more interesting to me when there was less great content on the web. Now you can find tutorials on everything, so meetups are networking and not much else.
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by spcelzrd 9y ago
I've been running stock Mac OS for almost 10 years now. MacBook Pro at home and at work. I haven't had any viruses, malware, or ransomware. That's just my experience and doesn't mean this is a safe configuration. Mostly,
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by spcelzrd 9y ago
Because people don't show up for the flight. Arlines know a certain percentage of people will miss their connection, fly standby on an earlier flight, or reschedule. Margins are so unbelievable thin (airlines make more money selling fo
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by spcelzrd 9y ago
It's not a problem limited to our society. Ethics, regulations, and consumer pressure can all help to keep corporations in check. The thing to remember is that a corporation can never have a moral compass, so we have to give it to them
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by spcelzrd 10y ago
Contact them directly and express concern over business practices or behavior. Contact your government representatives and ask them to regulate Uber and their business practices. Share news reports with your friends so they understand the p
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by spcelzrd 10y ago
>And white doctors take home significantly more than their equally qualified peers of color, regardless of specialty.
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by spcelzrd 10y ago
It's not a binary choice. I can use Uber and still pressure them to be a less shitty corporation.
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by spcelzrd 10y ago
Uber drivers don't get to accept or reject rides based on destination or cost. All they know is the pickup location of the passenger. You really have to go through a lot of contortions to defend Uber on this one. Remember when Best Buy
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by spcelzrd 10y ago
I love this, but I would instantly want to access the info from mobile. I'm a heavy Evernote user. About once a year I look for a replacement and consider rolling my own low tech CLI interface. Then I remember all the notes I take on m
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by spcelzrd 10y ago
Spring break has made things easier. Monday will be interesting. I don't think the bridge collapse will have any lasting effect on the city, though. (Other than the DOT will stop storing flammable material under the Interstate)
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by spcelzrd 10y ago
I live in town and feel the same way. Some trips just aren't worth it. It would be easier for me to go to Chattanooga than Perimeter Mall. Most areas of Midtown are really easy though, so no change there.
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by spcelzrd 10y ago
I think we've been LA for a while.
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by spcelzrd 10y ago
Atlanta commuter here. The bridge collapse has impacted my daily drive. The first half of the trip is much quicker. The second half is much slower. Results in a slightly longer daily commute. There are certain areas of the city I just won&#
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by spcelzrd 10y ago
Not my favorite, but an underrated one: The Machine Stops by E. M. Forster. Forster is better known for writing period romances like A Room with a View. The Machine Stops, written in 1909, deals with issues of isolation and alienation that
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by spcelzrd 10y ago
Sorry if that was unclear. I do value retirement savings and understand the advantage of a pre-tax retirement contribution. What I mean to say is that salaryX + 3% 401k match is not as valuable as salaryX + 50% salaryX with no 401k match. T
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by spcelzrd 10y ago
that we know of
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by spcelzrd 10y ago
My coworker ordered some. Wore them for a few days, then just stopped. It's probably easier if you work from home or don't mind looking goofy. I wear prescription lenses, so I would need to swap out glasses while I'm working,
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by spcelzrd 10y ago
I agree that a 401k match is better than the equivalent salary. Match is often a company policy and non-negotiable. Salary is negotiated per individual and usually more than once over the lifetime of a job, so it's easier to get more s
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by spcelzrd 10y ago
There are always exceptions in tech, but in my experience companies don't care about the pedigree of the school once you've been out for a while. They do care that you have a degree. So much so that many companies don't even
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by spcelzrd 10y ago
The article attempts to define it, but he word "generous" here is a little vague. If I'm making above market rate in salary, I don't really care about 401k match. At a previous employer, I had five weeks of vacation. Sal

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