I'm thinking of switching jobs to a tech startup. What kinds of questions should I ask at the interview to get a sense of its viability and long-term potential? Thanks.

Good point askj113. I'll add another caveat. Since this study was based on subjective evaluations, perhaps there is something about the blocked-practicers that made the professors think they were "elite." For example, blocked-practicers are probably better organized, and may be perceived as more "professional."

I'm trying to parse your first sentence, but I'm failing to understand it. Who exactly faked the weather? I never accused phor11 of doing that. Why does the wholesale price of peanut butter inflate when farmers assume a shortage? Wouldn't they grow more peanuts since they would expect a price increase? Are you…

I consider myself pretty anti-Wall Street, and I have a low opinion of how most corporations run their business, but this comment goes too far. Perhaps you were being facetious, to which I would respond "I don't understand your point." But if you were being earnest, I think there are better, more productive, and…

I haven't read the study, but I have heard of it, so take what I say with a boulder of salt. I just wanted to address some of the general concerns you presented.

Cool. Thanks for your input.

Okay, cool. I had the feeling that they wouldn't be displayed much—-too much of a niche market—-thought I'd ask anyway. Thanks for letting me know.

Hey all,

"The pad undoubtedly works better the more horizontal you place it, but from the product images found here, it can hold a phone, coins or even glasses in an almost vertical position. The true test, however, will be if they can stay put during sharp turns."

It has actually happened to me before, but yes I just went back to the store and got it removed.

Yes, the recycle time is the time till the flash is ready to fire again. The 4s rating for the LumoPro is at full power, which you will not need very often. They don't give a range, so we don't know what the typical values are. As a comparison, the 430exII is rated 0.1 to 2s when using NiMH batteries. I usually…

Great, I think you will love the 50 f/1.8. It's a really great lens, and well you can't beat the price.

I completely understand your sentiments; I was there just a few years ago. And yes, I totally agree that the kit lens is, technologically speaking, your weakest link.

I would also vote for the 50mm 1.8, but you will have that length covered with your 18-55 zoom (BTW this is still a 3x zoom lens, 55/18 ~ 3). So instead, you might want to cover something at the higher range: 85, 100, or even 135. They will allow you to keep some distance from your subject (although on a crop frame,…

I propose that Lifehacker host a double-blind encoding test "party." People sit down and see if they really can tell the difference between bitrates. Then LH publishes the results

I have found some "white" paper has color casts. I've had better luck with coffee filters—-just don't get the brown recycled kind. ;-)

No kidding: I've killed cacti. No plant can survive me.

Many modern dishwashers have a delay feature; it will automatically start the cycle a few hours later.

Looks like you are right, it is the only one on market at the moment. Hopefully, several companies will follow suit and performance will improve. Though, as is, it's still pretty good according to AnandTech's testing. Generally speaking, it lags behind a WD 7200 VelociRaptor, but does better than a Seagate 5400 rpm…

Has anyone tried one of the hybrid drives? I know that Seagate has one: the Momentus XT. Are there any others?