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augiehillon Google is FUBAR

More sensationalist BS by those who would see themselves profit from the fall of the leader. These changes are all about improving relevance of search results and thus improving the user experience!

augiehillon Larry Page to Googlers: If You Don’t Get SPYW, Work Somewhere Else

I agree! Thank you for making this comment. Google is only doing what it must to compete in the social search market. Google has all the incentive to bring Facebook and Twitter directly into their search results, but Facebook and Twitter have the incentives to create silos. The only option was for Google to do it's own thing! Now Facebook and Twitter are just bitching and moaning about having some stiff competition.

augiehillon How (not) to write Factorial in Java

I'm going to use "masturbatory" in casual conversations now.

augiehillon How (not) to write Factorial in Java

Excellent post. Knowing how and when to restrain yourself is the sign of a truly experienced developer. I certainly did the "planning for the future" thing a couple times before wising up.

augiehillon Liquid breathing

Reminds me of The Matrix http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IojqOMWTgv8&feature=playe...

augiehillon Ask HN: What is (is there something) wrong with me?

Seems like forcing yourself to fall in love with a girl/boy may possibly put you in even less of an enjoyable situation. You can't choose to fall in love when it's convenient... it's an organic process.

augiehillon I'm an introverted hacker. I want to join a frat.

I should elaborate. I think he should work on being more social, but not necessarily social like the guys in the frats. Don't do what they do... be outgoing in your own way and be true to yourself. Wear those Magic: The Gathering t-shirts if that's what you love and you're guaranteed to find people that share your interests and who you will enjoy the company of more.

augiehillon I'm an introverted hacker. I want to join a frat.

Own the geekiness.

Being comfortable and confident with who you are is the most important thing in life IMO, and other people gravitate towards people that are confident.

You can't fundamentally change who you are... it just doesn't happen, but you can grow gradually through your experiences, so I say take full ownership of who you are and don't force yourself into super uncomfortable situations. I say try it out, but be prepared to drop it if you find that it's just not for you.

augiehillon Ask HN: List everything you know that is good/bad for our brains.

Anecdotal evidence makes me believe the absolute best thing for an engineers brain is a full night of sleep every night... that means no alarm clocks.