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A prediction piece, but one with a couple of timeless and noteworthy gems. When journalists are called on to redirect the corporate culture of an organization, sometimes it works in a small way, but usually it doesn't; and almost never on a vast scale.

We programmers need all the help we can get, and we should never assume otherwise. Joshua Bloch of Google walks through a binary search implementation to discuss a bug that went undetected for years.

Not paying is always simple.

Masterminds are capable but not eager leaders, stepping forward only when it becomes obvious to them that they are the best for the job. Strong-willed and very self-assured, they may make this decision quickly, as they tend to make all decisions.

Former design director of the NY Times says it's still too early to tell whether the new paywall will work, but also says that The Times spent too much time and effort on it that could have gone to other innovation.

The last thing you need is some rat bastard fomenting trouble.

A community college professor provides a clearer picture by celebrating successes and acknowledging failures, while asserting unwavering optimism about the institution's unique and crucial role in America's future.

No one knows what the word “stochastic” means.

Blocking off enough alone time is an important component of a well-functioning social life. If we want to get the most out of the time we spend with people, we should make sure we’re spending enough of it away from them.

College is where we're supposed to improve our skills in critical thinking, complex reasoning, and communication. We're not doing that.