December 2009
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There are three questions you have when you’re hiring a programmer (or anyone,...
– How I Hire Programmers by Aaron Swartz
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dygraphs →
Javascript library that creates gorgeous zoomable graphs of timeseries data.
via O’Reilly Radar’s Four short links
The Curious Case of a Woman Addicted to Her Brain... →
It reminds me of Larry Niven’s tasp. From the 1986 study:
“At its most frequent, the patient self-stimulated throughout the day, neglecting personal hygiene and family commitments. A chronic ulceration developed at the tip of the finger used to adjust the amplitude dial and she frequently tampered with the device in an effort to increase the stimulation amplitude.”
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NoSQL Required Reading →
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6 things I wish I knew the day I started Berklee →
Good advice for anyone who learns and uses new skills.
Amish Hackers →
“In a display of pure steam-punk nerdiness, Amish hackers try to outdo each other in building pneumatic versions of electrified contraptions. … They love to show off this air-punk geekiness.”
via: kottke
...how will this effect the plot of 30 Rock? →
LIKE A VAULT! OF TESTICLES! →
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