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I was born at the perfect time to pursue a career in full-stack software development. I grew up programming 8-bit computers, then learned Unix in college. I entered the workforce at the emergence of Windows for Workgroups and Linux, and I'll be retiring right about the time the AI's make me redundant. Also, the year Social Security goes broke.
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Months and months of planning by lots and lots of middle management can save literally hours of programming.
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Give a man a program, and you'll frustrate him for a day. Teach a man to program, and you'll frustrate him for a lifetime.
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I have a mental illness that makes me think that people will change their minds if I present the correct arguments with the appropriate facts and data.
@xxclusionary, on Twitter -
I've put all of my skill points into arguing with blinking lights.
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But I say unto you, that whosoever looketh on a new piece of Apple gear, to lust after it, hath committed purchase of it already in his heart.
Me -
Don't say you're easy on me; you're about as easy as a nuclear war.
Duran Duran, Is There Something I Should Know -
I sold the Renoir and the TV set; don't wanna be around when this gets out.
Duran Duran, The Reflex
Author Archives: David K.
Analysis | Can Congress resurrect Roe if it’s overturned? Well, it could try.
To that end, Democrats in Congress are calling on their colleagues to “codify Roe” in federal law. The Women’s Health Protection Act (WHPA) introduced by Rep. Judy Chu (D-Calif.) in June 2021 would do just that. Here’s what you need to … Continue reading
Unpopular opinion: Social media is a great scapegoat, but it is not the source o… | Hacker News
Source: Unpopular opinion: Social media is a great scapegoat, but it is not the source o… | Hacker News I just felt this was a great post, serving to highlight the capriciousness, hypocrisy, and exploitation of kids just trying to … Continue reading
Horizon Forbidden West Exemplifies Bad Characterization | Extra Punctuation – YouTube
There’s an uncomfortably good point being made in this video. The literal entirety of the future of the human race is riding on Aloy. She knows this. Her friends know this. It should be imperative to all concerned that she should … Continue reading
Christian Hypocrisy (About Healing)
Classic Jeff Arnold. First, he hammers ministers. “We are supposed to reveal Jesus; not us. And we are supposed to reveal redemption and not perfection. And you cannot reveal Jesus (just) because you talk in tongues, and don’t smoke cigarettes.” … Continue reading
Sex Education Acts As A Wake Up Call To Parents And Teachers
Old-fashioned parents and teachers needed a wake-up call, and Netflix’s Sex Education has provided just that. The hit series, which recently blessed our screens once more for its third – and not final! – series, should act as a bible … Continue reading
Reselling gig work is TikTok’s newest side hustle
Resellers buy gig work for as cheap as $5 to resell for profit Source: Reselling gig work is TikTok’s newest side hustle Yes, you can make money by looking for opportunities to match up supply and demand, and legitimately take … Continue reading
General Contracting of My Health
As I navigate what is turning out to be a rare and poorly-understood medical problem, I am struck how much it feels like I am the general contractor of my health, managing day-workers I pick up from the local Home … Continue reading
Would I Recommend Civilization V?
Oh, God, no. Save yourselves. It’s too late for me.
Compelled Speech vs. The First Amendment
In the lawsuit, she argues that denying requests to allow her to ignore students’ preferred names and pronouns “deprived her of due process and equal protection of law” and violated her First Amendment rights to free speech and exercise of … Continue reading