bjdixon

This exactly. Really tough and often thankless job. As shown in Rialto everybody wins when the police wear cameras. Complaints down 88%, use of force down 60% http://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/nov/04/california-poli...

Because I can still make a lot of money as an employee, participate in the company stock purchase plan (shares that have an actual $ value), take advantage of the generous medical/dental benefits package and work on my own business on evenings and weekends. Mmmm. Having cake and eating it. Or maybe I'm wrong and the only way to be successful these days is to be self employed? I mean absolutely no disrespect to entrepreneurs, it certainly is an awesome path to success, but it's not the only one.

Taken in isolation this could sound scary, but as zalew says here[1] it's needed for them to operate. Seriously, think about what would happen if google suddenly started publishing your (private) content. They'd lose all trust from the wider population. For them to publish or publicly display your content in a way that would violate your privacy would be an absolutely stupid move. Google hasn't gotten to where they are now by being absolutely stupid. [1]http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=3582421

It looks pretty standard to me. Tech companies have their IP stolen and (imho) it's hard to not be inspired in your private works by the job you're doing 40+ hours per week.

If you don't like it talk with them. It's not set in stone. Sometimes people can be reasonable =) Just don't sign it if you're not certain you'll abide by it.

Sorry, just re-read your post. Did you already sign this? I don't know if anyone else has another experience, but I'd say your 2 choices are abide by it, or look for another job. Read the contracts before you sign them.

It actually sounds pretty reasonable. The article says they've been operating since 2009, have 300 programmers paying $100 per month and the city wants them to have a fire alarm, sprinklers and compliant washrooms. There are pretty good reasons for these codes to exist and for them to be enforced.

I saw this earlier and thought it was pretty cool. I like the idea of sending stuff into the atmosphere. I'm curious as to what the repercussions of something like this are though. I'd guess that there are laws or international conventions on controlling air traffic.

I'm sure you're right, but I thought it was a worthwhile lesson on being prepared. It's a quick read and gives actionable advice.

Surprised the article is so negative.

This is an awesome step. Is it perfect? No. Not all of the 3000 languages spoken in Africa are represented in the wikipedia. There are probably some challenges with the ones that are whistled or drummed. But 75% of Africans speak 12 languages.

I've never edited a wikipedia article, yet I've found enormous benefit in reading the articles. I'm glad this step is opening up access to so many people that would not have been able to afford it otherwise.

Agree, I'm sure that the stats would fully back you up on that. Even the people that achieve their first goals, how many still go on to become competent, or abandon the idea, because it's too hard? I agree with you that people don't do hard things, or at least don't commit and stick to them. But =) I still think people should try if it tickles their interest. Because some people succeed. My theory is try 10 things and fail at 9 of them. IMHO the failures were worthwhile in search of the 1 success. And you have to learn something from 9 failures, right? But, I recognise, this is just my opinion. I'm sure a lot of people would not be happy with a 9:1 ratio.

Please don't learn to speak a second language. It can be hard and even with tools like Rosetta stone, Berlitz et al, many people just don't have the passion to learn these sort of things.

Or... You could try and see if you like it. Awesome tools exist nowadays to enable us to try many different disciplines. Many of these are over-simplified and will only get you so far, but maybe you get a taste for a new hobby or a second career.

I get what the article is trying to say, in places. However, I really believe in the try it and fail approach. You can discover talents and passions you never knew you had. That is unless you don't try to learn...

On the other hand, they say ignorance is bliss.

oh yeah, awesome point. I'm totally dependent on the calendar. I share with my gf and friends... That's a tough one. Why google, why? ='(

yeah, I can deal with the jabber client, I'll try ddg, but gmail is kinda sticky =) Maybe I'll roll my own or something. I guess I know what I like, right?

I know. I'm not a hater.. really =) I just can't seem to make myself go back to MS stuff. I guess it's an old prejudice, I'm stubborn to my own detriment?

I agree with the google talk. The most replaceable item on the list. It's just so easy though with it being there next to my email... I'll give ddg a go. See what's up there.

DuckDuckGo seems to have come up a couple of times. I'll give it a trial.

So, what are people using as alternatives these days? I use gmail, google talk and google.com exclusively for email, chat and search. If (for arguments sake) I wanted to switch what is there of similar quality that still be around and relevant in 3 or 4 years?

The image links are broken for me. Anyone else? I'd like to see them...

It blows my mind that so many people don't understand that as an interviewee they are just as responsible for deciding if this relationship is a good fit as the interviewer. Otherwise you may end up jumping through the correct hoops only to get hired by a guy like this.

I find many interviewers have no idea that it's a two way street as well. I guess it shortens the interview for me though. I don't want to work for someone who only wants answers, not a conversation.