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Ben @sysctl

Aussie geek in the Bay Area. Working on software for things that fly. tucuxi.org ring 0 Joined July 2010
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@[email protected] @NewtonMark

7 years ago

The PM has described the person who egged him as "cowardly," which seems odd considering the quantity of courage that'd be required to throw an egg at someone like him with knowledge of the consequences, vs (say) the courage required to vilify brown people in concentration camps.

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Ben @sysctl

8 years ago

On a more positive note, if anyone affected by Telltale's shutdown is interested in the drone/aviation sector, we (Wing, at Google) are hiring for software engineers in the South Bay. #TelltaleJobs techrepublic.com/article/projec… careers.google.com/jobs#t=sq&q=j&…&

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Ben @sysctl

8 years ago

While the software engineering job market is buoyant in the Bay Area, I really hope that all the creative staff; the artists, storytellers, game designers are able to find other roles around. This should be a catalyst for us to rethink game monetisation and industry health.

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Ben @sysctl

8 years ago

This week's news about Telltale is really disappointing, and it speaks strongly to the weaknesses of employment law in the US and the lack of unionisation in the software industry.

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Ben @sysctl

9 years ago

@justkelly_ok So pure!

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Ben @sysctl

9 years ago

@jaqx0r Needs moar XML.

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Ben @sysctl

9 years ago

Aside from the absurdity that is US political bribery.. the subeditor really missed an opportunity here. "South Texas House candidate reaping the big bucks" "Judge draws straws to determine future of campaign" "Garza's campaign has assets frozen" thehill.com/homenews/state…

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Matthew Rothenberg @mroth

9 years ago

Finally found a use for the MacBook Touch Bar. #golang

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Justin Warren @jpwarren

9 years ago

"Computers yelling Numberwang at each other" is my absolute favourite description of blockchain.

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Ben @sysctl

9 years ago

@scanlime Not really. Remote-controlled and autonomous systems developed for warfare are pretty creepy with or without the operator visible.

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Ben @sysctl

9 years ago

@NewtonMark It's almost like the Nats are stacked with homophobes. Funny, that.

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Ben @sysctl

9 years ago

@EmilyKager Nope, proofs are rarely relevant in industry! It's helpful to understand the generic concept of algorithmic complexity, but going all formal? Not necessary for a rewarding CS career.

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Sunnyvale DPS @SunnyvaleDPS

9 years ago

It’s cold out and if you don’t have warm shelter we want to remind you that the @SCCgov North County Winter Shelter is now open at 999 Hamlin Court, Sunnyvale. The shelter provides a warm and comfortable place for homeless adults and families to stay. For info call 408-854-4670. x.com/nwsbayarea/sta…

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NWS Bay Area 🌉 @NWSBayArea

9 years ago

Is it breezy where you are? You aren't alone. Widespread breezy/gusty northwest winds are expected across the region today. Here's a look at current and peak winds from around the San Francisco and Monterey Bay areas. #cawx

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Scott Ludlam @Scottludlam

9 years ago

yup. that’s absolutely the only way to make a difference. no other way. don’t even bother. x.com/scratchmynose/…

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Ben @sysctl

9 years ago

I'm not a fan of the A-G having exclusive power over ASIO, but compared to Dutton's mega-clusterfuck of a "home affairs" department, it's definitely the lesser of two evils. No one minister should have are not as wide as that of Dutton's powergrab. x.com/gpaddymanning/…

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Paddy Manning @gpaddymanning

9 years ago

Contra Dutton: George Brandis’s secret ASIO speech thesaturdaypaper.com.au/news/politics/…

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Ben @sysctl

9 years ago

@ian @bradfitz @MikeIsaac [**] Doubly so those who are immigrants. Fuck CPAC.

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