The goal of Tempest is to provide a consistent, reliable, multi-language API for generating heat-map images based on coordinate data-sets. Tempest consists of separate implementations in multiple programming languages (such as Perl, PHP, Python, et cetera) all conforming to a unified API specification. Each implementation can alternatively support any number […]

OpenOffice.org Mouse: Real Yesterday saw the announcement of, and incredulous reaction to, the OpenOffice.org mouse, specifically designed for users of that app. Many people doubt it’s real, but along with the protestations on the blog, there is other circumstantial proof that, even if it doesn’t end up as a shipping product, it seems to be an ac […]

As Dave Caolo told TUAW readers a few days ago, Fortune named Apple CEO Steve Jobs "CEO of the Decade" for his phenomenal leadership at Apple and how he has remade four industries (music, movies, mobile telephones, and computing) in the past ten years. Part of the Fortune article was a collection of rarely seen photographs of Steve Jobs. From the e […]

My last post on “Breaking Bing Cashback” seems to have gotten Microsoft’s attention.  Here’s a letter from their lawyer asking me to remove the post: They also closed my account: The purpose of my post was to show an implementation problem, not to encourage defrauding Microsoft.  I am surprised they would go through this much trouble […]

“… I thank God to save me from stress. Right now I can feel a new calm life. I am indebted to the PGLO,  …” This is an excerpt from: http://www.pglo.org/ The site belongs to Persian Gay & Lesbian Organization , and has been censored in Iran. PGLO is an NGO focusing on Iranian LGBT society Undermine censorship by publishing irrepressible fragments of cens […]

Both Sides Now After the wall was breached, people could view the two sides of Berlin at once for the first time in decades. Here, a photographer straddles the wall looking up toward the Reichstag, where the German parliament convenes, on Nov. 10, 1989, a day after the fall. Today, evidence of the Berlin Wall is embedded in the pavement of streets it once di […]

Another World (or, Out of This World) is a wonderful game developed by Eric Chahi and released in 1991. I have some kind of obsession with this game. During the years, I ported various versions of the game (3DO, PC, hires) to a handful of platforms: PSP, PS2, GBA and PC. Here is my new pure Javascript implementation. No plugins, no ActiveX, no Flash. Just ne […]

First Impressions Today I picked up the Verizon Droid that debuted in a lackluster but second to best glory of the iPhone debut(s). There was a line… but only for the preview unit, unlike the first day at the Apple Store for an iPhone where you see a line around the corner. No complaints though, it just means I got my phone earlier than expected! First […]

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It took the scientists THIS long to realize this? This has been long known to people in power and especially people who maintain and control the hyper-capitalist system in the US. The capitalists and the "Il Duce" types of this world seek to create a perfect creature: intelligent enough to produce or sell goods, or kill efficiently in foreign wars, […]

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You do it. Your mom does it. Nearly every American does it: We google, about 7 billion times a month. And each time, it’s like a trip into Marissa Mayer’s mind. That sunny logo, blessedly spare interface and perfect list of links you get in response to a query are all pure Mayer. As vice president, search and user experience (and a 10-year vetera […]

crazyscot's recent LJ post about a factor-of-20 speedup of some code reminds me that I've never written down in here the story of my first summer job, despite it being a standard anecdote I use in real life when I get into those ‘the worst code I've ever encountered’ geek war-story conversations.After my first year at university, I […]

It’s the same old story. A new Ubuntu release, a new series of pain and frustration. Canonical releases a new version of Ubuntu every 6 months, come what may. Unfortunately what most often comes is a system full of bugs, pain, anguish, wailing and gnashing of teeth - as many “early” adopters of Karmic Koala have discovered. The problem is, […]

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Why Speakers Earn $30,000 an Hour - Confessions of a Public Speaker by Scott Berkun It's 7:47 a.m. at Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco, so early the sun is just starting to rise. It's an ungodly time and place for any writer to be outside. Writers aren't the most well-adjusted people, and it's telling that our preferred means of in […]

Bank of America's Corporate Investments Group (CIG) is seeking a highly skilled Statistician/Econometrician to join our Quantitative Finance team in Atlanta. In addition to its primary function of managing the Bank's discretionary securities portfolio, CIG is charged with generating Economic Scenarios for the company's internal processes. Quan […]

DESCRIPTION Position Title: Software Engineer Location: Chicago Department: Information Technology POSITION SUMMARY You will build custom, trading applications for a leader in the industry, working with a team of top technology professionals, interacting with senior partners and traders, and maintaining the systems that you design, build, test and deploy RES […]

Onalytica is successfully tackling some of the biggest challenges in the world of information technology. We are transforming the online chatter of millions of voices into jaw-dropping insight that well-known brands use to develop better products and services, compete more effectively and predict future market trends. The Software Engineering role As employe […]

The FactSet Engineering team is composed of highly talented and motivated individuals, primarily selected from top-tier technical programs around the world. We believe this approach fosters the continual introduction of new technologies and ideas, which has been critical to our success. Our engineers believe that a key to their, and FactSet’s, success […]

We are seeking a talented person to fill the role of Programmer Analyst Software Developer. An ideal candidate for this position has a good mix of technical, analytical, and business skills. The key areas of responsibility include: • Ability to analyze business problems in order to develop software solutions • Excellent customer service skills, e […]

Software Maven Are you the best developer in your company? Has it been too long since you've learned something from your co-workers? Would you jump for joy if you knew that you were truly making a difference in the lives of millions of students while working with some of the best and brightest in the industry? If so, get hopping! At WGen, we're loo […]

Shmoop (www.shmoop.com) is a digital textbook publisher and every teacher and student's new BFF. Our company seeks a creative, energetic, self-starting individual who thrives in an innovative, customer-focused environment in the position of Software Engineer. Shmoop’s Software Engineer will be responsible for delivering on individual and team proj […]

Our team maintains a tight release schedule to push out a growing set of high quality tools for "equal opportunity activism" on the web. These tools are currently used by a rapidly growing user base of over 85 million people all over the world. Keeping up with such a diverse and challenging technical environment calls for deep scripting, programmin […]

Ruby on Rails Developer, Portland, OR. Do you want to be part of a fast-growing software company, one that is on the move – but really needs your unique talents? Not even two years old, New Relic has already reshaped its marketplace and is growing quickly. The company was started by a group of people who have created successful companies before, and ar […]

TeaSpiller is looking for BRILLIANT programmers to help us launch our online marketplace. Here’s our three, simple, hiring criteria: 1. A programmer who loves to execute internet applications. And then execute some more. Experience with the latest AJAX/DHTML is necessary, and at least a strong knowledge of CSS. Preference for Django. 2. A programmer wh […]

Far-distant galaxies from the beginning of time. Fiery stars born in clouds of gas and dust. You've seen the pictures; now be a part of the history. Join the team that operates and manages the Hubble Space Telescope and its successor, the James Webb Space Telescope. Experience the wonder of 21st century space exploration in a job that offers a competiti […]

As a Veson Nautical software developer, you will help improve, develop and ensure timely delivery of current and new products. You will prepare specifications, design, code, test, document, and support software that makes Veson Nautical stand out from the competition. You will collaborate with QA to develop effective test plans to assure high-quality softwar […]

PHP (Front End) Software Developer Required Skills • 3+ years of PHP (object oriented) experience (Objects, XML) • UNIX, Apache • Proficient in JavaScript/HTML/CSS • Working knowledge of Photoshop (Image manipulation) • Ability to translate project design into code, working within an existing PHP infrastructure • Good sour […]

EmSense uses neuroscience and in-house developed software to model the response of consumers to media and advertising. We are a highly specialized software team that employs only the best technical talent. Learn more at www.emsense.com. We are looking for a Code Guru to lead a new development team we are forming to create a ground-up, revolutionary, software […]

Location:TBD Salary Range:TBD Start Date:ASAP Job Description: INgrooves is looking for a devoted Computer Scientist who is familiar with and enjoys working with large relational databases. The Engineering department prefers someone who will reform the standard persona and disciplines normally associated with DBA’s. INgrooves is Engineering-centric, an […]

Jacquette Consulting, an employee-owned company based in Malvern, PA seeks software engineers with 5+ years of software development experience for a permanent, salaried position. The ideal candidate will have a history of building strong relationships with his or her colleagues and customers, has a strong software engineering background, and is looking for a […]

Jacquette Consulting, an employee-owned company based in Malvern, PA seeks software developers with 0-5 years of software development experience for a permanent, salaried position. The ideal candidate will have a history of building strong relationships with his or her colleagues and customers, enjoys learning about new technology, and is looking for an envi […]

Resource Management Associates, Inc., (RMA) has position openings for a full time programmer well versed in Java and C++. Job Description Our software development efforts include graphical user interfaces, database development, client-server systems, finite element and finite difference algorithms, scientific visualization, and Internet applications. You wil […]

Allston Trading, LLC trades hundreds of different stocks, bonds, futures and options on over thirty exchanges world-wide. Our internally-developed software decides when and where place buy and sell orders, risking our own capital while competing with the top names on Wall Street. While the monetary rewards of developing successful trading strategies can be c […]