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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'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.
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Don't say you're easy on me; you're about as easy as a nuclear war.
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I sold the Renoir and the TV set; don't wanna be around when this gets out.
Duran Duran, The Reflex
Category Archives: Politics
Statements: Office of the Provost & Executive Vice President: Indiana University Bloomington
Professor Eric Rasmusen has, for many years, used his private social media accounts to disseminate his racist, sexist, and homophobic views. When I label his views in this way, let me note that the labels are not a close call, … Continue reading
Treatment of Others Policy: Strictly Confidential
Just before the holiday break, I got 3 company-wide email missives. I didn’t know any of the people referenced, nor the people who had sent them, nor the people who they were sent on behalf of. Nothing they addressed affected … Continue reading
California Wanted to Protect Uber Drivers. Now It May Hurt Freelancers. – The New York Times
Steve Smith, a spokesman for the California Labor Federation, which advised lawmakers on A.B. 5, conceded that the law was somewhat ambiguous in this area and that the State Legislature should clarify issues like this in the coming years. “There … Continue reading
Biden on Programming
So apparently throwing coal in a furnace is the same thing as actually mining coal, and the only difference between this and programming is a little bit of training. Biden has been in Congress for FORTY-SIX years, since before the … Continue reading
Congress Spends More Time Dialing for Dollars Than on Legislative Work – U.S. Term Limits
Congress spends more time on re-election fundraising than on the legislative duties they were hired to do. Party bosses expect as many as 6 hours daily. “This problem cannot be fixed by voting incumbents out,” he continues. “This proves, what … Continue reading
Boeing CEO Dennis Muilenburg Will Walk Away With Millions – Barron’s
What’s more, upon termination Muilenburg can walk away with another $30 to $40 million. And his supplementary executive pension is worth another $11 million, according to these statements. Source: Boeing CEO Dennis Muilenburg Will Walk Away With Millions – Barron’s … Continue reading
Carl Miller on Twitter: “Here’s a fake news merchant telling me how it actually works.”
This is a clip from a report by the BBC that creating, boosting, and then selling fake content has become a real job in other countries. This particular report has an interview with a man from Kosovo, and (thanks to … Continue reading
House passes compromise defense bill, creating a Space Force
“I will sign this historic defense legislation immediately!” President Donald Trump tweeted. Source: House passes compromise defense bill, creating a Space Force “Historic.” “Compromise.” “Space Force.” $738 BILLION. I wish more people on the Right would ask, “BuT hOw WiLl … Continue reading
The Keystone Pipeline oil leak is almost 10 times worse than initially thought – CNN
The amount of land impacted by an oil spill in North Dakota is almost 10 times larger than initially reported, officials say. The disclosure comes about a month after the Keystone 1 Pipeline leaked about 383,040 gallons of oil. Source: … Continue reading
Christian comedian John Crist admits to ‘destructive and sinful’ behavior after multiple women come forward
Popular Christian comedian John Crist, who just landed a Netflix special, admitted to “destructive and sinful” behavior and canceled his upcoming tour after multiple accusations of unwanted sexting, harassment and manipulation. Source: Christian comedian John Crist admits to ‘destructive and sinful’ behavior after … Continue reading