skysight-inc/HackerNews huggingface dataset:
It seems most people who are curious experience the same thing.

I'm interested in all those things even though I wouldn't want to pursue a career in most of them. But I realize I spend X hours a day doing nothing, and I could spend those hours learning all kind of stuff, including for a career, even if I didn't to do it.

Instead of meaningless TV shows and movies I'll forget, and infinite amounts of Internet distractions, I could be an expert in Python or welding, for that matter. I could be making 5 times my income and change my life dramatically within 2-years, guaranteed. No more hoping, wishing, wanting, dreaming.

But I won't. I can't. I'm not.

Do I have ADHD? Do I need an amphetamine to focus me? If it doesn't work for you that well, what's the cure?

I don't believe in ADHD but I don't know anything for sure anymore. I am a pragmatist and open-minded. I'd gladly do anything to just focus on one thing.
- the Ableton Push 2 controller
- the iPod mini
Which is still pretty affordable for the capital of a rich european country: it's half the price you get in London, Paris, Bruxelles or Roma.
Willingness to ignore rules does not lead to these actions. It's nonsensical. There is no way you would tell a complainant that you were protecting a manager because they were high performing. You would be extremely secretive about that. There is no way you would tell a complainant that they should expect a negative review for reporting sexual harassment. You would placate them to make the problem go away.
My experience is different. Every HR person I have ever interacted with was either entirely clueless or immensely evil.
It's certainly possible to construe situations where it becomes very hard to tell what's harassment and what isn't. But those are really mostly hypothetical - the issues that you hear people complain about are usually absolutely crystal clear, such as the allegations in this case (there's simply no way how asking a report for sex in this way is not harassment).

"Anything could be harassment" and "nobody could live their normal life by these standards" are straw men and don't reflect reality much. It's neither particularly hard to tell, nor would treating people properly turn work life into a totally grey and amorphous existence.
Everybody I know in the military owns a few of these, normally tied to bits of gear. They're robust enough to rely on and when they do get destroyed they're cheap enough to replace. An n+1 configuration is pretty affordable.
I think they but downvote for this comment because this approach is not very sensible. There is no point to say "you should write well and without mistakes". Moreover there is no point to recommend rewriting everything in a different language - it is impossible for large projects.
Of course, that's a somewhat better idea, but I was specifically responding to a claim that banning McDonald's would have a positive effect on society.

Your idea is inevitably going to have problems as well. What about selling table sugar itself? What about fruit, which can also be around 10% sugar? What about desserts and confectionery? Are we really wanting the government to ban those completely?
That Testing Pyramid
I think OP meant physical objects, but nonetheless, I agree with you. You know a product is very well designed when people are still missing it years after its closure.
Study links warm offices to fewer typing errors and higher productivity (2004)
Time to cancel Netflix.
Tiko3D – ~$3m Kickstarter in financial trouble
Looks like the Tiko3D printer maker is in a difficult situation.

https://www.kickstarter.com/profile/tiko3d/comments

Further reading at the following links.

https://all3dp.com/tiko-in-trouble-layoffs-tight-financial-situation-shippings-delayed/

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/tiko3d/tiko-the-unibody-3d-printer/comments
I recently purchased one after a few months of research. I was also impressed at the amount of engineering that went into this bag.

Recently, I had someone notice just how well the bag hides how much stuff it is holding without looking bulky.
Nit: Aerobie, not Frisbee. Both are fun!

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frisbee

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aerobie
The Pentels have retractable tips unlike the Rotring 600.
There is a lot of Nuclear waste left from the cold war.
https://www.princeton.edu/~ota/disk1/1995/9504/950406.PDF

The US version of what can happen is documented in the movie Command and control. When a service engineer accidentally drops a wrench that rips up a fuel rift in a missile.
http://www.commandandcontrolfilm.com/

We should cooperate in trade and peace as that is a better strategy for all according to game theory.
> the fuel tank is below the front seats.

Doesn't sound like a good idea in an accident.
You're aware that rotring used to make 600 series fountain pens? No longer available retail, but they show up in used markets.
Using language like this, and equating Gab with right wing/conservative folks is not going to help anyone. As such it's just another information bubble for people who think alike.
Amazon already uses a similar term. Consider renaming yours to avoid confusion.

https://developer.amazon.com/alexa-skills-kit
> As a precaution, the German Air Force deployed its aircraft to ensure the safety of the flight and its guests.

sure, safety of the flight and guests, you mean humanely killed by rocket instead of hitting some target on ground?
"Confidence, Credibility, and why Frequentism and Science do not Mix"

http://jakevdp.github.io/blog/2014/06/12/frequentism-and-bay...
Why Should Your Business Have a Geofilter
I consider data to be a first class object. I break it into data in motion and data at rest.

Data in motion - messages - always look something like this:

message := version timesent field1 field2 ... fieldn
version := INTEGER
time-sent := INTEGER

and the parsers know to reject messages with versions greater than what they can parse; depending on the system, they can also be backwards compatible. Time-sent turns out to be a lifesaver in debugging. You might also need TZ of time-sent, depends on the domain.

Versioning data at rest tends to be a little squirrely depending on the domain. Do you migrate data or do you not? what's your uptime? streaming or batch? Sometimes I version the actual table names, sometimes I migrate.. it depends. My preference is for migration to keep a consistent system, but that is not always feasible.

I'm a huge fan of SQL - it defines the data shape and structures the transforms possible on it, along with allowing a strong separation of data and computation. Postgres is my friend; I heavily use foreign keys and constraints on the schema. That way the data is reliable. (if your data isn't reliable, your schema should reflect that too of course). If I need to have multiple versions of data running at the same time, multiple tables or migrating is cleaner than versioning the specific rows. Otherwise you wind up with nulls and driving schema logic out into your code.

Typically I tack a unix time of insert into the rows for later analysis. You might also care to insert the current application name+version into the rows to catch any bugaboos when that changes.
> Your boss stating that he wants to have sex with you is stupid, unethical, and unprofessional. It's not clear that it's sexual harassment, unless he was told to stop yet continued anyway.

Your boss by definition is in a position of power over you. If they date you (let alone ask for sex in this manner!), they can be seen as exploiting their power over you, or you being treated differently in return for sex. That just doesn't work. It's always unethical, regardless of consent of the employee (who might also be too afraid to say no).
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> You were offended by a gift?

If I give an observant Jew a kilo of bacon as a gift, why shouldn't they be offended by my being an arsehole?

Same thing.
Better than using flash, which Spotify Web player used to do.
Technical facts are much more offensive than you might think.
People are quick to point the finger at Uber's management, culture, etc.

But after reading through Susan's reflections, the core problem seems to be in the HR department.

Allowing repeat offenses like Susan describes exposes Uber (as well as individual managers) to significant legal liability (in CA and NY, and possibly elsewhere).

Any qualified HR person knows and understands these liabilities and makes a very strong case to top management that proper conduct must be enforced.

Susan, you are probably entitled to legal remedies for what you went through because the offender had already been warned. The manager in question (and his manager) will also be subject to direct penalties under California law.

If you don't do it for yourself, do it for the many other women who will suffer through the same indignities and might not be as empowered as you were to take action.
> if of the company going out of business

This is the core of this story: he paid for it 35 years ago (or still pays a subscription) and he depends on the company existing.
In the northern hemisphere these warplanes are called "Tornado".
Electrolux Twin Clean vacuum cleaner.
With a black labrador and several cats in the house, bagless vacuuming is a must. I used to own a Dyson, but it eventually died from old age, and a friend gave me an almost brand new TwinClean, which for some reason they were disappointed with at his place. And this thing beats the Dyson on every count that matters. It is far less noisy, not scaring the life out of cats and dogs, and an absolute breeze to operate. Everything snaps on and of with nice feel and reassuring clicks. And most importantly, emptying is literally a matter of seconds, not a life and death struggle as with the Dyson: You click off, you click open over a dustbin, you click back on. Just a really well thought out machine.

Oh, and the Windows 95 interface, which everyone sincerely flattered with imitation for so many years. I haven't used any later Windows versions, but my Xfce desktop i still clearly modelled on the 95 design. I find the Mac-like stuff nearly unusable, or at any rate endlessly frustrating, on the thankfully rare occasions when I'm forced to interact with it.
> There is no point to say "you should write well and without mistakes".

That's not what I'm saying. I'm showing how better-designed languages (which, to be fair to C++, have the benefit of over 20 years of hindsight) avoid some of the pitfalls you list.
While I was in college I didn't pursue Physics , math or or computer science due to bad entrance advisement and knowledge of English language. Two years ago, I decided that I want to code and pursue computer science, I loved every minute of it, from there I gained interest in physics and math. Now I am back in college pursuin computer science and taking physic and math classes. I really enjoy my classes, great stuff
> Healthy humans are sexual ones

In the appropriate context, of which the workplace is not one. There are other places where individuals make an effort to curtail sexual discussion (church, the dinner table, around small children, within earshot of their parents), so I think it is well within the capabilities of healthy young professionals to generally keep sex out of the workplace.

> when you have younger people working 60+ hours with a close group you will have people talking about sex.

Well perhaps they shouldn't. Of course, sex or topics of a sexual nature might come up, just as say, the color of your last bowel movement might come up, but I'd argue that it shouldn't be a topic of regular discussion and that a culture that aims to defer such discussions to a venue outside of the workplace is a good idea precisely because it is impossible to manage the variable spectrum of comfort in sexual discourse among individuals, especially among a diverse workforce (and not just with regard to gender, but also age, cultural and religious background, as well as sexual experience, history and maturity).

> That should be expected but the current legal standard doesn't allow for that.

The current legal standards certainly allow for it, the bar for sexual harassment in a legal sense is generally pretty clear (proving what actually transpired is sometimes a different story), but what tends to be less clear is company policy regarding the fine line between what is permissible and what is inappropriate. I think the spectrum of what is considered over the line varies so wildly that the only sensible approach is "just don't bring it up".
Good luck. I'll never join. I know what you guys want (because enough of you have stated it on HN): no more H1Bs and to make sure I never find a job again because I'm a foreigner. I'll scab that union till kingdom come.
> and it really drives home what massive amounts of exhaust these machines put out.

It just looks this massove, but that's mistly due to condensation of water vapor.
Sure, those engines have a massive throughput of air, but the visible "exhaust" is barely the result of burning kerosene.
> Why not talk about how wrong Uber was in every way and at every level - allowing a manager to attempt to proposition new direct reports for sex on their first day, not immediately firing them for this, trying to suppress this when taken to HR, rewarding the perpetrator, killing her career there for vague reasons, let alone all the other dysfunction she mentioned in passing?

Some of these things are actually violations of law in California, and the advice I would give Susan would be to pursue legal action.
The AMA _did_ lobby (I should have clarified that they no longer do this) to restrict medicare funding for residency: http://www.nytimes.com/1997/03/01/us/doctors-assert-there-ar...

http://www.nytimes.com/1986/06/29/business/curbing-the-suppl...

At one point the AMA had about 75% of American doctors as members but has declined for various reasons (growth of specialty professional associations, change of employment in which many doctors have gone from private practices to hospitals which has accompanied a change in political objectives, etc.). The AMA probably does still serve as a professional association in the interest of some segment of doctors, but I take your point that it definitely don't work for doctors writ large. This is actually a good example of why professional associations can be inadequate, because they fundamentally are limited to advocacy for a profession instead of working for gains for a workplace.
Ah.... Hahah... Hahhahahahhahahahahahahahah.

No.

During the 1 year I ran CoreOS in production, updates were turned off, because they caused all sorts of issues.

They only reliable way of doing updates in CoreOS is to replace the machine and reconfiguring it. But then you need to automate joining etcd, which itself is a major pain in the ass.
If the gift was specifically chosen for the individual, yeah, I can see being offended. In my experience, once companies reach a certain size, gifts are purchased and given in a one-size-fits-all manner. Inconsiderate, perhaps, but likely not intended to offend.
Have you tried https://feedbin.com/ ?

It came out as a response to the closure of Reader, and I actually prefer it. They've kept everything very simple.
Actually there us much they can do. First off they can verify that people are awake. Some depressurization or fire events can see everyone knocked out. They can also verify the exact location and identity of the aircraft. If bad actors are in control the transponders and other locators cannot be trusted.

If the pilot isnt responding to the radio, say if he turned to the wrong freq, then reports from passengers/crew of fighter jets will see the pilots recheck all coms gear. Them being there tells the pilots that something is very wrong, that they should start talking asap.

The fighters are trying to get the attention of passengers. Thats much safer than getting in front where the crew can see them (crew rarely look out the windows without good reason anyway).

Candian cf18s have a light mounted below the pilot to illuminate intercepted aircraft at night. Blink that a couple time and passengers will start screaming about UFOs.
You implied it very strongly, and in the absence of that implication, your comment has essentially no meaning.
I think the average software engineer is underpaid relative to the value that they deliver to a company and the economy in general. Relative to other professions, sure. But I think that if a tech company makes enough to (in one instance) pay out dividends, they have spare cash to raise wages or provide bonuses to those that generated the value in the first place.
A Conversation with David Birch, Consult Hyperion, about the Blockchain and Us
I miss Norton Commander!
Because it's telling people something that might be true and makes them uncomfortable.
A critical conversation with Steve Wilson about using blockchain beyond Bitcoin
> The nature of the "women in tech" scene is such that you can make a niche for yourself by complaining even if your complaints are later shown to be bullshit.

I was trying to put you down with a joke, but I seem to momentarily be as unimaginative as a woman who hasn't yet gotten a 6-figure settlement.

– It's false to claim that Pao's complaints were "shown to be bullshit". She simply failed to convince a jury – possibly made up of people like you.

– I'm dumbfounded how any decent person could have watched the deluge of sewage that was the Pao case and not come away with sympathy for her. There were literally millions of people posting the vilest, meanest stuff about her – everywhere.

– The current Reddit leadership has clearly expressed that Pao had to leave not because of anything she had actually done, but because of the insane hostility of users.

- It's insane to believe that people would, in any meaningful number, systematically make up such claim, enjoy the process, and repeat it. From anything I've seen (possibly including this case), victims take extraordinary measure to avoid a lawsuit.
T-72. Is great.
And water vapor from the burnt fuel. Hydrocarbon + o2 = co2+h2o. Those contrails are burnt fuel, just like car exaust on a cold day. The water is a product of burning.
There's a darker explanation than the two suggested already: that Russia actually controls people high in the administration (possibly more than one, including Trump) and intelligence agencies are fighting them.
The alternative is not watching Netflix in Chrome.
As far as I know they fly close enough to look into the cockpit if they don't get a response. Also, if it is just a pilot error fighter jets appearing should quickly get their attention, have them check radios etc, and/or follow the jets to the nearest airport.

Here is an article about US no-fly zones that describes some of the protocols in that case: https://www.wired.com/2017/02/air-force-fighters-keep-rogue-...

(After 9/11 a law was added in Germany that would permit shooting down a plane if there is no other option to prevent it being used in a sucessful attack, but said law was scrapped by the constitutional court. There has been some public debate about what to do in case such a situation happens anyways)
ADHD is a real thing. Maybe not the same as procrastination and lack of self-managment.

I've known ADHD people with extreme self-control (amazing time planning), persistence and will to learn but when they tried concentrating it wouldn't happen. Either something in their brain can't click to grok the subject or they get constantly distracted by their thoughts. The time they put into the subject is huge but they get so little from it.

I've tutored several and am amazed at how well they try to avoid the problem by being better organized but their brain sometimes just can't focus on the important stuff which limits their ability to learn stuff that requires serious attention as quickly as others.
Firefox turning itself into a pale imitation of Chrome helped Google do this.

It's not fair to put all the blame on Chrome users. I don't want to use Chrome, but I really don't want to use Chrome's ugly sister Firefox. I held out on Firefox 28, faking a later version in the user agent, as long as possible. Eventually too much of the web no longer worked, so I had to abandon ship.

All major browser vendors are in a race to the bottom to remove as much flexibility and configurability as possible from their users.

We can't win no matter which browser we use, so it's only going to keep getting worse.
Safari on an iPhone 7.
Yes, that's my feeling too. It's inappropriate to even wonder if the person complaining was in fact harassed.

And that leads to a country where every manager is absolutely terrified to be accused because they know they'll be automatically guilty.

In the OP case, the manager clearly behaved completely foolishly, but i have actually met people in some offices that were into open relationships, and talked extremely freely about sex, just like any other subject ( though he did have some weird behaviors, but it didn't prevent people at the office from working with him). I wonder if that Uber guy wasn't like that.
Meh, I'd rather use https://github.com/jamesrwhite/minicron
DRM is a cancer on this industry, and any other "intellectual property" industry.
For a long time it was, "successful company x uses stack ranking, and we want to be successful, so we use stack ranking."

Microsoft were often cited. You'll note that their renaissance coincides with their elimination of stack ranking.
White beans make you fart, darker beans don't.

I remember hearing that from a documentary on south american cultures where they mostly sustain themselves with black beans and kidney beans.
Yes. It forces the costs of supporting DRM primarily onto those who want to use it, rather than primarily on the browser vendors.

As it stands, it is now legally impossible to create a fully standard-compliant web browser without paying licensing fees. That's a huge problem.
There was a huge debate back then when the government wanted to legalize shooting down a plane that is being controlled by terrorists and has innocent people on board. The German Supreme Court ruled that this is unconstitutional and illegal.
Given the message (Uber is innocent / until messages are produced to jbhatab's satisfaction), let's not pretend that was an accident.
The F91W is very hard to beat but I recommend shelling out the extra ten quid for a Casio W86:

http://zegarki.worldtrade24.pl/images/Zegarek%20meski%20Casi...

F91W owners are always jealous of my nice bright EL backlight!
There is an established procedure they have to follow to establish contact with the plane, that presumably all pilots should be aware of - https://www.faa.gov/news/safety_briefing/2015/media/Intercep...
As much as I also hate many parts of c++, to be fair, half of the examples apply to any programming language.
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A dishwasher that only had one button: start.
A dry cleaning service where they just told me to come back next day after 5p and never asked me how I want my shirts, what kind of treatment etc. For contrast most places ask several questions that I never know the answer to. The best UI is no UI.
At least one, maybe two.
I would agree, with the addition that the kettlebell training movements (swing, getup, snatches etc.) are part of the design of the thing. How you use it and how it is shaped/weighted are two equally essential halves.
Making visual contact and making sure that the passengers and the crew are not in distress.

Could've been cabin preassure loss and all of them are passed out all dead just as much as hijacking.

Shooting down can be just as achieved with surface to air missiles.

We send jets to establish contact and use short range and if needed LOS communication to figure out what is going.
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Why would you hear about it? Do all of them share each email with you, which you read daily and investigate? Do you confidentially interview their employees? Would they brag about "that harassment case"?

It is not like this reaches 50% of their time. (I would hope.)
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