skysight-inc/HackerNews huggingface dataset:
Agreed, it took me years of being a jerk to women plus the good fortune of an ex turning into a friend and smacking me with the truth.

My solution also involved perception, but on my part. I was able to spot the potential in a quiet, wallflowery girl at a party. Now I am blessed with a a very sweet, patient, intelligent, perceptive, and demurely sexy girlfriend.

Another piece of advice -- all you nerdy guys out there who check off all the races except "African American" on dating site preferences -- do yourself a favor and stop it. There's lots of really cute nerdy gals out there who just happen to have a bit more melanin.
Hey, I just want to apologize. While I still think your title is wrong (er... it is a gratuitous editorial spin), when I woke up this morning I regretted writing in that tone while drunk. Not something that I would do face-to-face, I assure you... my bad.
From the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition (2007) 61, 575–581:

"higher intake of carbohydrates was associated with significant reduction of total mortality, whereas higher intake of protein was associated with nonsignificant increase of total mortality (per decile, mortality ratios 0.94 with 95% CI 0.89 –0.99, and 1.02 with 95% CI 0.98 –1.07 respectively). Even more predictive of higher mortality were high values of the additive low carbohydrate–high protein score (per 5 units, mortality ratio 1.22 with 95% CI 1.09 –to 1.36). Positive associations of this score were noted with respect to both cardiovascular and cancer mortality.

Conclusion:

Prolonged consumption of diets low in carbohydrates and high in protein is associated with an increase in total mortality."

http://www.nature.com/ejcn/journal/v61/n5/abs/1602557a.html
I'd imagine implanted chips are more easily removed then it is to get out of a walled prison. Prisoners have devised clever ways to hide and remove things from their body in the past.
I've never used memcache, but my understanding is that memcache stores the results of queries whereas adding ram to the database will perhaps help it store indexes, tables, and query compiles, but to the best of my knowledge, the results of queries are not stored by DBMSs -- this is why memcache is used.

If my understanding of memcache is correct, throwing more ram at the db won't provide the same performance improvements that memcache will provide.
I guess about one person in every county in the US every year to be fairly rare. Pasteurized eggs sound like they would be more expensive. I suspect my friend was buying massive chicken-house raised eggs laid by birds with red glasses taped to their heads and hacked off beaks, pumped up with antibiotics and living in their own filth.
First Direct Detections Of Biological Particles Within Ice Clouds
"an idiot like the rest of us" insults me. I am one of the rest of us but prefer not to be called an idiot.

Regarding arrogance, saying your ideas are obvious (obviously true) is arrogant. Whether you intend for the statement to be arrogant is irrelevant to whether it is arrogant.

Saying things are "out of bounds" and therefore refusing to consider them is out of bounds in rational conversation.

My guess is: none of this is you communicating poorly or me misunderstanding. Rather, it's that your statements have meanings beyond the ones you had in mind while writing them.
I see only a login screen.
Actually, you can use soy sauce and sesame oil to flavor Oatmeal, but then you are going for savory, not cinnamon/sweet. Most people wouldn't like that if you told them what it was, though. Flipping to savory from sweet or vice-versa grosses lots of people out.
agreed. but many will use more than $99 worth of their time to figure out how to use it. If you've already paid the price for learning VIM, its an easy choice.
"Everyone’s identity is socially created: it’s through your relationships that you understand yourself as a mother or a father, a teacher or an accountant, a hero or a villain."

This drew my attention in particular. Is this true for all people, truly, including devout introverts, or is it merely a generalization? Does it perhaps have varying degrees of applicability based on how intro- or extroverted someone is?
I can't believe that no one's discovered this yet. Maybe this is a manifestation of the Python paradox. The kind of people using the jar command (Java developers) are the kind of people who just accept the limitations of their systems without questioning.

Your argument is pretentious, arrogant, and ultimately clueless.

For small builds, jar is sufficiently fast as to not raise any red flags. For large builds, jar overhead is small enough as to be easily lost in the noise.

The build should have been profiled, and this is an embarrassing bug, but it's absolutely, completely ridiculous to generalize this to the fact that Java developers could be the "kind of people who just accept the limitations of their systems without questioning".
I thought Guns Germs & Steel was an excellent book.

... and yet, and yet - the wheelbarrow is an extremely useful machine.
(compiled) Clisp.
Ask HN: What Web frameworks exist around Python?
I know about Django, but what other frameworks exist to make it straightforward to process Web requests with Python? Anything non-MVC, just for the sake of argument?
No, it's not true for all people. The vast majority of people have socially-created identities, but a very small percentage of people can consciously strive to ground their identities in something else, e.g., the here and now. Devout introverts still likely have socially created identities. The applicability varies based on the degree of conscious effort applied to change identity.
My first thought upon reading your problem was, "I have friends who are smart and fun. Why doesn't he get some of those?"

It almost sounds like you have two very black and white social circles: dry, boring 'smart' friends, and shallow, ignorant 'fun' friends. Maybe you are too picky and elitist, I can't say, but I've also hung around genuinely empty-headed party types, and it is a little soul destroying. I feel your pain.

Any way you could find something more in the middle?

I know tons of people who know how to have a good time, but also have a geeky side, if you want to call it that. They're mostly grad students in social sciences / humanities-type subjects. I almost take it for granted most of the people I meet are going to be fairly bright.
I believe the adium team is hard at work on IRC for either the 1.4 or 1.5 release. Not helpful right now, but just a heads up.
You're right, but then I could also argue that any of these programs can be replaced by installing a linux port via fink and a combination of shell scripts.

My point was mainly comparing Coda to other GUI text editors for the mac. It has other useful features such as one-window editing, integrated terminal, ability to preview CSS/HTML changes side by side with code, etc.
That's the beauty of the whole thing. I've seen grown men who appear to be perfectly happy break down and cry like children after only three days of meditation. Isolation puts you in very close contact with yourself. You can't distract yourself any longer, so you're left with your own thoughts, repeating delirious patterns, second guessing yourself, second guessing your life, and your environment. If you do meditation wrong (succumb to these patterns instead of returning to your breath), it can drive you insane, literally inducing psychotic lapses.

Yet if you do it right, your mind become incredibly calm and alert. Concentration becomes easy, your mind snaps into gear with a tiny push. And you end up playing a game that's trivial to learn and unbelievably difficult to master. Slowly, you peal away layers of your psyche, becoming intimately familiar with it in the process, until you get to the pristine awareness your mind inherently has.

There is wisdom and strength in isolation. You just have to learn how to get through the demons in the darkest corners of your mind.
There are several kinds of human-human relations in which dumbing yourself down are good thing. For example, in employee-employer relationship employee usually act dumber than his boss. Many women 'playing dumb' when it seems useful for them, especially when a man pays, and most of sales people doing this all the time.

But in some situations, you will probably hate it and will have an urge to be yourself - not act or adapt at all, and not see other people's acting. But this type of relationships is very hard to find. Usually what we got is a compromises, especially when in the middle age.
Teams that run jar all the time probably do so in an asynchronous auto-build. It's already a process that runs 'many minutes' and you check back on later. So the delay is already mitigated, and the benefit less than the raw speedup would suggest. (And if lightning-fast builds were project-critical, even after this fix you'd switch to native zip.)

Still, I'm glad this is fixed and wouldn't mind if Sun or other big Java vendors had a few interns/students just roaming legacy code looking for cheap wins like this.
Cyberduck is a great ftp/ftp-over-ssh client.
I don't think it's a matter of introversion vs extroversion. Also, I don't think it's generally true.

Certainly, a large part of our identity is socially created. Yet, at the same time, there is a pretty large kernel that's there whether or not we're in our usual social circles, whether or not we change our career, location, etc. And, for some, that kernel is more important than the socially-dependent aspects.

I'd add that some parts of that kernel override whatever environment we're in. A gentleman is still a gentleman in the gutter, as they say. Just because you're in the company of thugs doesn't mean you're going to define yourself as a thug.

So, while we certainly do adapt our behaviour to the role that we're presenting, it is ultimately just a role - not our identity.
Using http:// and .com is madness
The JSE library has had zip support since version 1.1. http://java.sun.com/javase/6/docs/api/java/util/zip/package-...
The jar performance defect described in that article is apparently in the application, not the library.
FWIW, after reading the 40 or so comments posted so far, here are some of my thoughts, observations and things I've learned after submitting the original post (in no particular order):

1. Either there are very few people on HN who can relate to this "problem" (when I put something in quotes, it sometimes means I am doing so for the sake of brevity ie. I understand the implications and various connotations of a term but explaining that I do would take up to much time/space. Like now.), or they felt more compelled to comment on aspects of my post than post their own experiences. Both of these explanations echo what I've observed in the real world and on other sites

2. Intelligence is a very touch subject for many people. Many people chose to comment on my choice of using the phrase "dumbing down". I'm still trying to find a good choice of words that doesn't need to fill entire paragraph, and that can adequately express what I mean. I think the audience here plays a big role is choosing the correct phrasing.

3. I should spend more time thinking about the examples I cite. A few people based parts of their comments around the fact that I mentioned "strip club" (apparently sex still sells). I don't enjoy strip clubs at all. I mentioned it because a) it's true, b) I thought it would provide a good contrast.
But more importantly, instead of spending time agonizing over examples (I spent quite a bit of time considering whether or not I should use the "10% of our brain" bit), perhaps I should try to express more clearly that I'm talking about patterns of behaviour, rather than individual occurrences.

4. I'm under no illusions - it's very, very difficult if not impossible to generalize human behaviour. People are different and they can interpret things in very different ways. Culture also plays a very big role. That's why I don't really expect to find the answer here or anywhere else. (Maybe there isn't an answer? Maybe this is a non-problem?) I just tend to look for patterns in responses and try to improve/change my own attitude, mindset, communication and relationships with people (if I do find great advice, it's a bonus). Most of the replies I've read have misinterpreted something I've said. That could be partly my fault and/or partly the reader's.

5. One can't really quantify aspects of social relationships objectively, so you resort to using qualifiers like "tend to", "many" (instead of "any"), and "probably" etc, rather than talking about "10% of the time", or "60% of my discussions". But considering that most people seemed to ignore these qualifiers, is this really the best way to express these ideas?

6. Believe it or not, I get along with people very well. I know about adapting to different situations and can do it with great ease, and I do recognize what I'm talking about as my own shortcoming rather than blaming others.

There are many other things but I think these are the most significant for now.
Yes, its all in approach. Two examples in regards to the 10% brain thing:

Someone: "You know, you only use 10% of your brain!"

You: "Actually, that has been debunked forever now. If you had just searched on Google you'd have known this. It's totally false, you use your entire brain yada yada yada."

vs.

You: "Yeah, someone I know told me that before and I thought it sounded really weird, so I googled around and found out that it turns out it's not actually entirely true! Pretty crazy, eh? It turns out, you use your entire brain yada yada"

The former is "you are dumb, if you used the internet or was as smart as me you'd know better" The latter is "hey friend, let me tell you a story about how I found out about how that's not true. You could have found this out too, but I'll save you the time and tell you what I uncovered."

More succinctly "You're dumb, I'm smart" vs "Check this out, friend."
Most jar creation is done on automated build servers that aren't closely monitored. I can't remember the last time I ran the command line tool to create a jar file on my own workstation. So it's not surprising that no one noticed.
If all you're looking for is screen capture:

Apple-Shift-3 captures the entire screen.

Apple-Shift-4 lets you select an area to capture.

Apple-Shift-4 then Space captures a window that you select.

I don't personally use GrabUp or Skitch, so I can't comment on what they add.
The question for this millennium will be, "Why did peoples of the New World fail to get good broadband?"
I take it you didn't bother with things such as optimization and type declaration in lisp.

Also great job on comparing what is essentially an interpreter to a compiler.

edit: http://www.cliki.net/Performance%20Benchmarks
> (compiled) Clisp.

Clisp is only byte-compiled :-) So no, no way in bloody hell you beat CMUCL/SBCL by 1000 times.
If you have a better proposal on how to save journalism, I'd love to hear it.

I like the idea of helping news organizations convert into nonprofits much better than Eric Schmidt's suggestion that they abandon the journalism "product" and find a new one.
So it would've worked if the Mayans were a lot taller, axially symmetric, and stiffer under rigor mortis?
For an overview of the context of the state's research on, and use of, solitary confinement I'd recommend the book "Brainwash: The Secret History of Mind Control": http://www.amazon.com/Brainwash-Secret-History-Mind-Control/.... Despite the sensationalist title, it's a sober, wryly humorous look at the evolution of psychological coercion techniques in modern states.
Cyberduck for FTP.
Colloquy for IRC.
VLC for video.
Growl for notifications.
In mountainous, rocky terrain? Hike much? There's a reason why backpacks are used on hikes, and not wheelbarrows.
This will doubtlessly cost me Karma - but all too often it seems as if my brothers are either living under tyranny or building implements that allow others to be subject to the same humiliation.

On the bright side, Science marches on!... if it helps shore up the corrupt local monarchies.
Be the person you wish you were. Anyone who doesn't like it is not a friend you need. It is absolutely possible to have a very active social life and also have intellectually stimulating friends.

I have long tried to make a point to never dumb myself down for the sake of others. The people it scares away are the people that I want to scare away, because they offer nothing to me and I probably offer nothing to them. And the people who appreciate my kind of intelligence are the people I want to associate with.

If it feels dishonest, it probably is.

Edit: Also, move to Silicon Valley. It's full of people who like smarts.
I find the main problem with running screen over ssh is that the remote screen doesn't interact well with the local one. I tend to just have multiple local ssh sessions and not run screen remotely, but it isn't ideal.
Something that I've noticed is that this usually happens in "poorer" areas. What country are you from? I'm from South Africa, and most people down here don't even have a computer, let alone the internet.

My friends are different though, but they don't spend as much time on the internet as I do. There aren't any other software programmers in my group either.
Let's just keep in mind that young women and hackers are not mutually exclusive.
komodo edit

http://www.activestate.com/komodo_edit/

free and open source.
DoubleCommand can cause kernel panics.

KeyRemap4MacBook will give you a lot more options.

http://www.pqrs.org/tekezo/macosx/keyremap4macbook/
Fear of violating contracts isn't a valid reason for not pursuing great ideas. This is what Silicon Valley was built on. If you have investor backing, you'll have help in handling the legal issues.

A much better reason to try to sell your idea within the company is the fantastic support you'll have. You're surrounded by people with deep knowledge of their domain, and it would be nearly impossible to find a co-founder with that level of experience.

That being said, it's quite likely that the company leadership won't want to pursue your idea, even if they like it. Maybe they're in a profit making mode, and don't want to invest and grow. Maybe it would be difficult to get customers to adopt a totally new product (think of Coke or WordStar in the 1980s).

It's also quite possible that some people love your idea, and others don't. If you demonstrate the value of your ideas, and people who agree with you see that you're not being taken seriously, you've just found some potential co-founders.

Who knows, there may be some guy in sales who's figured out a better way to market the product, and is also thinking of striking out on his own.
There were at least two films which featured remote-controlled "bomb collars" for prisoners.
Around women: No, but I should, because even smart women find intelligence above IQ 130 to be sexually unattractive.

Around men: No, I don't care enough to do so, but I don't make a point of being smart either.

Regarding urban myths like "You only use 10% of your brain", everyone has heard those and believes some of them. I'm sure I have some wrong folklore in my knowledge base, and you probably do as well.
Seems you have a few competing opinions here, but I think there are a few key themes that you need to consider
1) Ethical
2) Legal
3) Financial
4) Processes
5) I'm sure their are others

From the sounds of the sounds of things, your boss is still in development. Has the product you have been working on been released into the wild yet?

It is unethical to be working on a competing product while working for your employer. However, remember that Woz approached HP with his idea, and they said no so he went and built Apple.

Legal commitments from non-compete are not always binding. You didn't say what country or state you are in, but you can check that out yourself. If you are happy ethically with leaving the company to start a competitor.
Note that this happens all the time. Lots of ad agencies are started by former ad execs who jump ship and go out on their own, often stealing clients from their former employer.

Do you really want to start your own business? if so, is this the business you want to start? or is it just that you like this product? A product does not make a business. So I'd consider that very carefully as well. Is your 'planned' product so much better than what your current employer that you can truly build a business around it?

This might be an opportunity for you to learn a TON and get lots of experience and move up in the company you are working for. If the change is significant enough, you may be able to put yourself in a position where you are leading significant parts of the initiative.

In the end, I don't think you can get very far without at least discussing some things with your current employer, so if the relationship is solid enough, maybe sit down with them and talk about it. You don't have to give them your entire product ideas, but let them know that you think they are going in the wrong direction and see how they take it.

Their reaction could/should be a big eye-opener into what direction you want to take.
Non-issue, pointless to discuss.
A good .com domain is already very hard to get. Let's not overvalue them any more than they already are by giving them even more advantages over the other tlds.
No need to be hostile, I was just detailing my own experience, relevant to the article.
Everyone is linking to Quicksilver. I am a former Quicksilver user, but I find it unbearably slow and bloated. Instead, I use Google Quick Search box, which does most of what Quicksilver does with much less bloat.

http://code.google.com/p/qsb-mac/
Like you, I've put it into words many times with my family. I have my cool friends, but they're turned off and intimidated by intellectual conversations and they don't have anything useful to contribute anyway. On the other hand, my geeky friends consider some of my interests superficial.

In my dream world, I'd have friends I could go lift weights with, have a BBQ, get dressed up, go clubbing, and talk continuation/passing style and credit default swaps while we do it.

I don't think you should communicate these issues to other people. Which group wouldn't be offended? It certainly won't help anything.
Actually, the one main benefit is that they can be parsed as URLs, both visually and by things like email programs. Compare:

"For the latest blog post, just head to elliottkember."

"For the latest blog post, just head to http://elliottkember.com

The first one makes no sense, while the second is obviously talking about a web URL. I'm sure there are other ways to make this work, but this author's post feels like a solution in search of a problem. At the very least, it's hardly "madness".
If you take it a step further, there's always things that people are better at than you. Accordingly, you are constantly learning from everyone around you.

Unless you're always the smartest person in the room.
That would make a wonderful desktop background.
People who advertise their company (for example, on the side of one of their trucks) sometimes start it with a www. which would fail one of those OS-detected http:// tests which only look for http:// and not www.
Break the syntactic rules of a URL by having, essentially, an optional TLD and it'll just make things harder for people who are online, but don't quite get it (eg, my dad, etc)