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Been learning Elixir for the past few months and it's been a fun experience learning a functional language and OTP.

This might just be the thing to cross the "native" on my language learning checklist.
Pretty sure this is a first-hand account. The author experienced the judicial system directly, as a juror. Then he wrote this first-hand account. If you told someone else about it, that would be second-hand.
In the end, does it even matter if it happened?

Yes, a man could have been sent to prison for a murder where reasonable doubt exists about whether or not he did it.
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I think I agree. PHP uses ., and I can't recall ever having a problem with that. However, I've been bitten by +.
sethammons is saying (I believe) that the defense of "the choke hold didn't literally kill the man" is not a defense in a criminal case. The action, though not the direct cause of death, directly contributed to triggering the underlying condition that precipitated the victim's death.

-> Any person that has experienced a chokehold, knows that if you can't breath, you can't move air, you can't say anything, not even "I can't breathe" 1 time.

This is also a little misleading. In a past life, I had to certify in combatives training and you most definitely can pass out from a choke hold (the kind applied in this case) and should the applier of the choke hold not release they can, exogenous of intentions, kill the person. As mentioned, all that doesn't matter though.
I looked into it a while ago (it would be fine for me if it worked) but I think the problem I came up against was if I'm using virtual hosts in apache, I'm not sure I can use two different certs for a.mydomain.com and b.mydomain.com. If I'm wrong please tell me!
Yes, I remember reading your post on Metro64 at the time:

http://www.jandrewrogers.com/2015/05/27/metrohash/

Interesting that you based your results there on SMHasher. Are there better benchmarks available?
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I really enjoyed this article, but it made me realize that I don't have a good understanding the goals of the voir dire process. It reminded me of job interviews, where certain questions are off-limits in order to hopefully limit the effects of some of the personal biases of the interviewer.

From a game design point of view, it's fascinating. The selection process attempts to give both opponents an equal chance of eliminating undesired pieces from the board. But from the system's point of view, balancing that power against the delivery of justice as innocent-until-proven-guilty/burden-of-proof/reasonable-doubt seems kinda suspect.

I'm totally going down the rabbithole reading about this over the weekend :)
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1. 'Kids considered to be “gifted” suffer from ability grouping the most because they develop the ultimate fixed mindset. They become terrified that if they struggle they’ll no longer be considered smart.'

2. 'Removing the time pressure from math is another important issue for Boaler. Neuroscience research... has shown that time pressure often blocks the brain’s working memory from functioning. This is particularly bad for kids with test anxiety. “The irony of this is mathematicians are not fast with numbers,” Boaler said. “We value speed in math classrooms, but I’ve talked with lots of mathematicians who say they’re not fast at all.” '

I have experienced the truth of both of these points during my math education, and have recently started talking with professors (I'm an undergrad stat major) about the idiocy of timed exams in math. Timed exams test for speed, which is not something that matters in real mathematics (if you can prove a theorem in one week vs. two it doesn't really matter), and this can push people out of the discipline who would otherwise stay. As people discuss retention rates in stem fields, particularly with under-represented groups, I hope they will consider getting rid of time limits as an avenue of effective policy change.
Ok I don't think you are giving it a fair summary. Users who did not like it actually very objectively pointed out that the Act 2 rehashed a lot of the same sets and characters and did not introduce much new elements in the story - in other words, it felt rushed and empty following a promising Act 1. Which it probably was.
Depends on the implementation.

You don't have to describe infinite (or very many) ever smaller layers at all times -- as with the fractal example, you can just render them when someone looks at them (which is almost always never below some point) and only at those areas and levels in which they look (make measurements) at a particular moment.

Besides, we assume a simulation that's uniformly behaving at all points. They designer of the simulation could very well hard-code the result of that experiment to be what it is.
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Isn't it second-hand for the parent though, which I think is what he means?
If you can't distinguish object from meta language, I'm afraid we can't have a reasonable discussion about computing. This distinction is crucial. Go get an education.
Hmm, no one has found out that they didn't tell us things. Clearly, that's proof that they tell us everything. Good thing we got our answer. Time to stop asking questions. Google tells us every time they find a serious vulnerability in OpenSSL, so no need to worry that they might not.
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Reading that quote was incredibly disheartening; That people could be so cavalier about sending a person to jail (possibly forever) even when there's obviously reasonable doubt. I've never served on a jury, but it seems like the state should put more effort into teaching jurors that "beyond a reasonable doubt" isn't just an abstract idea...
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> I guessed it was an acronym

If it were an acronym, it would likely be capitalized as URN, similar to ASAP or GNU.

> until I realized that "urn" if for an actual vessel-like object

A dictionary search seems like it would have helped here instead of Wikipedia.

> Which turns out to be such a simple concept, but maybe a note could help future international readers.

I'm not sure how native speakers in any language could determine whether a given word would be problematic for international readers. There's no inherent ambiguity in the word "urn" in this case for native speakers.

Do you have any ideas, or are you recommending a change for this particular article?

Personally, I'd recommend that the author change "urn" to something more common, like "jar" or "bottle." Since the type of the container itself isn't even germane to the discussion, "box" or "container" might be clearer still.
Does it work without port 80? Many home ISPs block port 80 which would prevent homes from being able to use the service.
I'm a law student but not an expert, and I haven't researched the caselaw (yet?). Rcthompson, I apologize for taking this opportunity to go way beyond your question (see below). [This also reflects my assumption that you are coding within the US. And also this is not legal advice, merely hypothetical musing.]

Whatever you write, if copyrightable, automatically achieves copyright protection when fixed in tangible form - and you automatically obtain authorship rights. That gives you the right to grant licenses for any of the rights you've obtained (including to produce derivative works). Swift's license (https://swift.org/LICENSE.txt) allows you to modify the license of your additions (your right under federal law anyway), but not the sections you didn't author.

I mean... I can see it cutting both ways. On its face, it's a very fair system - you can use whatever you want but only own whatever you wrote. What becomes problematic is if companies (realistically) with wide distribution nets grab open-source code, modify it slightly, alter the license of the bundle and resell it. I know that's not a new phenomenon.

Another concern I see is if libraries or maybe files or something have proprietary names, then in theory you'd require an express license from the proprietor (in this case basically Apple).

I was concerned I didn't understand the basic question that prompted my response, which was from rcthompson, but he reframed it: commits 1 to n-1 have sort of Schrodinger's Cat licenses. They have copyright protection (regardless of any of this). And that grants you the right to control licensing of those rights (reproduction, public display, derivative works, etc.). But I don't see why you couldn't retroactively apply whatever you want. The Swift license applies itself, if you don't specify otherwise, upon submission of your work to the licensor (I guess per notice requirements). Until then it's unclear. However, federal copyright protections and state common and statutory laws would also apply (and would basically grant you the right to control licensing).
Congrats!

Rule #1: Never ever stop tinkering or hacking on your own interests.

Rule #2: The passion to code will come and go, but keep your mind and body razor sharp with quality food/exercise/sleep.

Don't try to reinvent the wheel[1]. Every problem you're trying to solve has probably already been solved.

Verify all of your assumptions - ask questions, and realize the context the answer was given (i.e. the same answer may literally not apply to production vs development enviros or one language/API vs another).

Learn how to debug (this is an art), write tests, formal and informal QA procedures, write documentation, and how to get your code pushed upstream (the process) without breaking the system or anyone else's code.

Even if you've mastered the problem domain, most teams limit the ability to contribute too much the first couple of weeks because you need to earn the trust of your team (usually via a combo of defect-free code, humor, and general geek knowledge). Once trust/confidence in your ability is established, you will have plenty to do, and lots of guidance if necessary. But you may not be able to implement your idea for a new foo() in the product until you have reached that point. But watch out for NIH syndrome too.

Rely on more experienced members to help you organize your code files and assets to begin with - align with whatever the team expects. There are project standards, naming conventions, etc. and most of the time it's not written down. Or self-conflicting / clear as mud.

Don't be the dev that delivers sub-sub-standard code that's full of bugs. It's OK if it happens at first, but understand why it happened (root cause analysis?)

If you get stuck, please ask for help (or pseudo code) sooner rather than later. Like an hour or less. Some team members will be better teachers than others.

Good luck and happy coding.

[1] Consult experienced wheel builders first to make sure that it's your ONLY option.
"...this essential tool is also produced from a limited resource."

Noop. Paper comes from trees. Trees are not a limited resource. They grow again. A well-managed forest will provide forever. Looking at the complexity of this machine, the plastics and metal used, and its probable energy consumption, I doubt it is any more environmentally friendly than new or traditional recycled paper.

I also cannot see this thing recycling forever. It adds chemicals, binders, to the new paper. Subsequent generations will be more and more binder and less and less paper. So the process will need an intake of new paper at one end, and a disposal of used paper waste at the other. And now instead of relatively harmless paper ready for recycling, that waste is toxic sludge of binders and fragrances.
It seems to want to find a `SwiftShims.swiftmodule`, fails, prints the error message and then loads the module from an alternate path but it is already too late.

https://gist.github.com/solidsnack/d902a761877b0f797835
It's hard to imagine that this machine could be cheaper to own and operate than just buying new paper. If it's not then it's just a show-off item for Epson that nobody will actually use.

However, if it is cheaper, that might be a game changer! Maybe it does it by eliminating the collection and sorting costs from traditional recycling.
> On the other hand, we're supposed to be judged by a jury of our peers so, demographics aside, it's disturbing how often a person of color is convicted by a primarily white jury.

What the hell? Are you saying that people of color are automatically peers with each other because of their race?

peer: a person of the same age, status, or ability as another specified person.
I understand the feeling when a competitor pretty much photocopies what you did and tries to claim credit... But aren't we taking the whole ripping off thing a bit more personal than we should?

After all, most businesses are copies with just a minor differentiator - that ends up making all the difference.
It doesn't say what they did instead, so this might just mean that TV and Netflix produces more happiness than Facebook.
You assume the state has the desire to reach the truth, or justice.

The State has the desire to

1. End the Trial as fast as possible

2. Hold someone, anyone, to account for a crime no matter if that person actually committed said crime

The legal system has nothing to do with justice....
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A communist government is a bit like an anarchist government, innit?
The auditorium was about 75% full. Well attended but not packed. About the same as last year IIRC.
They should have prevented special characters from being entered at the server level.

Not a lot you can do with just the latin alphabet, numerals and a space.
If it's fiction, it's meaningless, as the anecdotes about jurors' lack of care were the most devastating parts.

That said, I would absolutely without a doubt believe this story based on my limited interactions with the general public.
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If you dropped the FDA process out of it then progress wouldn't be stifled.
"I imagine what an inverse 12 Angry Men would be like, starting with 11 jurors ready to acquit and Henry Fonda as the only one willing to convict. "

There's a Japanese film, 12 Tender Japaneses, which is exactly that---at the beginning everybody casually votes to acquit except one who insists more discussion. It's of course an homage to Reginald Rose, but it also depicts very well how typical Japanese people behave when they face to make a decision. (And there's a twist in plot so it's not just a reverse of 12 Angry Men, anyway).
The positive critic reviews acknowledged these aspects of the game too, but still gave good reviews if not quite as glowing as Act 1. Eg "While I wish that Double Fine kept taking me to new and surprising settings, Act 2 makes the absolute most of each screen of its world. It’s an adventure that I loved seeing through to the end. "
That is not always true, it really does depend on the crime. Jury Nullification does still exist and is becoming more popular especially for things like Drug Laws.

Also some self defense cases are better for Jury, where as some may be better for a Bench Trial

It depends on if your guilt or innocent hangs on an emotional reaction, or a strict application of the law.
Reading how sensitive this equipment can measure short duration displacements, and the distance the laser beams travel.. I wonder if - and how - they would adjust this for the drift due to the earth rotating. (and its speed is not even constant)
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I mean, it was a well written article and at the very least, a good story. It seems kind of silly to "save time" by not reading the article and then spending time complaining about it in the comments. Maybe press the back button and go get yourself a free SSL certificate ;-)
As against unfettered socialism which actually did in the USSR.
StartSSL's offering of free domain certs were ahead of their time and LE is taking it a step further. Having said that, there's no cost attached w/ LE in cases where revoking a cert is required (ex: security vuln). If managing a sizable portfolio of doms w/ StartSSL Class 1 Certs, missed their fee structure, you're in for a surprise.
> every freaking thing is appropriate if upvoted

That's not true—HN is a constitutional democracy. But I'd have thought a desert-dwelling cat would be intellectually interesting enough to satisfy the criteria of the guidelines, and once a story crosses that bar, pretty much anything goes.

Users who disagree are welcome to flag the story, and admittedly have some evidence to back them up in this thread.
Ah, I see. I can't disagree with that :)
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First off, a reminder that Umberto Eco is an Italian author. (as I'm sure most of the commenters here are familiar with The Name of the Rose or Foucault's Pendulum in English)

Based on this (and a few other) reviews, I'm not entirely sure how this book is supposed to be different from Foucault's Pendulum.
He has an IQ of 150.

There are multiple IQ scales. Stanford-Binet, Cattell etc. Isn't just the number pointless, unless the type of test is also mentioned?
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I've heard this suggestion before, and I may have even attempted to install it at one point, but this is exactly my point. To really have a good gameplay experience one must turn to community-made tools. But the game is not open source, and really, it's kind of a fundamental user experience problem with the game. Seems like it might be worth putting into the actual game.

I'm hoping that in 10-20 years, the devs have a change of heart about the importance of the user interface, or they open source the code so the community can really step in, and then I'll give it another shot :-)
I understand it more like: Go force one concurrency model on me (like Node.js or Erlang), and Swift is a general purpose language that --over time-- will allow me to use any kind of concurrency model (like C/C++/Haskell/etc.).

Oh, and syntax-wise I like both of 'm. I was not referring to syntax much, mostly to capabilities.
>peer: a person of the same age, status, or ability as another specified person.

If that is your defination of a peer then it is likely this person was not judged by their peers...

a "peer" to the government is any citizen living in the jurisdiction of the court forming the jury....
"Fascinating" is very close to the ideal quality for an HN story.
Google:

> There are no ads in these Core Services, and student data in these services is not used for advertising purposes.

This isn't in the original EFF complaint, EFF specifically says (at least in the press release [1]) that Google doesn't advertise:

EFF:

>This allows Google to track, store on its servers, and data mine for non-advertising purposes

Google then says:

>In addition, our systems compile data aggregated from millions of users of Chrome Sync and, after completely removing information about individual users, we use this data to holistically improve the services we provide. For example if data shows that millions of people are visiting a webpage that is broken, that site would be moved lower in the search results. This is not connected to any specific person nor is it used to analyze student behaviors.

Which is exactly what the EFF's complaint is about!

EFF:

>Google’s practices fly in the face of commitments made when it signed the Student Privacy Pledge, a legally enforceable document whereby companies promise to refrain from collecting, using, or sharing students’ personal information except when needed for legitimate educational purposes or if parents provide permission.

so imho Google just confirms what the EFF said

[1] https://www.eff.org/press/releases/google-deceptively-tracks...
I really appreciate the cognitive dissonance you're experiencing related to this case. Blindly accepting presumption of innocence, which I support in the justice system, is not something people typically do. This situation seems similar to the idea of jury nullification, which the article mentioned. If you choose not to help because you disagree with potentially helping the system make the wrong choice, I would support it for the same reason we choose juries. In the existing American justice system, the primary reason for juries is to have peers not ingrained in the system making judgement calls on the evidence they have.
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If you believe what is described in this article is working and healthy justice system then I am sad for you.
I have only basic knowledge of this but it feels like it should be possible to mathematically prove the correctness of bignum implementation, even if it's in C, no? And it would be very valuable work too.
It is the responsibility of the inventor to think ahead as far as possible about how an invention may do good and/or harm.
Here is EFF's full complaint: https://www.eff.org/files/2015/12/01/ftccomplaint-googlefore...

Basically, it boils down to:

- Google is violating the student privacy pledge by logging non-educational material a student user sees, by having sync turned on by default, and by allowing administrators to turn on sync if it is off

- Student Privacy Pledge is enforcable by the FTC due to previous precedent

- EFF wants FTC to open an investigation into Google's practices, and, if found in violation, to stop the offending practices and delete already-collected personal data.

It seems fairly straghtforward to me.
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Also:

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https://github.com/jsonresume/resume-cli
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Context matters;)
You don't need sockets. I used xinetd instead. Got the idea from someone else on the net. Not uncommon. And performance isn't bad either just 10% less than what it could have been, even if every request spawns a process.

Unix processes creation is lightweight and fast, unlike Windows.
This is true ("universal apps runs on both windows desktop and windows phone").

But the problem is, for most mobile apps it doesn't make any sense to 'run on a desktop'. So MS huge desktop marketshare doesn't cancel out their tiny mobile marketshare.
It is kind of the opposite. If MS lost the mobile it's due to Ballers's thinking. Satan's strategy to port the desktop apps to mobile makes more sense to keep developers on VS and other MS products.
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We detached this subthread from https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=10674462 and marked it off-topic.

This is the sort of reflexive hit-meme that people trot out at every opportunity, but it adds no information and leads to no insightful discussion. It's merely a way of being uncharitable, and like most predictable things, is utterly tedious, which means it shouldn't be here.

Those of you who disagree are invited to imagine the world repeating the most misconstruable thing you said when you were 19.
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