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Depending on the language and context, an explicit method name like "findEventsFromLast6Hours" isn't that bad. If it's just a private helper method, I'd let it pass.
Empirically, I've found that methods with ambiguous parameters (e.g. "findEvents(6)") are a much bigger problem (event amongst senior programmers).
This is very similar to my setup[1]. I picked up a geekdesk frame on craigslist and threw an Ikea countertop[2] on it. I even have a humanscale keyboard tray that I haven't gotten around to installing.
All in all, it probably set me back about $1000 (including the keyboard-tray and monitor-mount). And it was worth every penny; I'm much more comfortable after long hacking sessions.
[1] http://imgur.com/4XGYh [2] http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/60057852/#/200578...
Also, check out the DHS TRIP program: http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/customer/redress/index.shtm. It's intended for this sort of thing. If nothing else, it may force someone to commit something to paper.
If you're interested in taking things in the opposite direction, try reducing the prominence of parentheses via ParenFace (http://www.emacswiki.org/emacs-en/ParenFace). I use a very light gray face for parentheses, which is barely visible on a white background.
Details, details. All middle-management cares about is whether or not the task is done. And the associated costs of your shitty code are, at least partially, shifted on to your co-workers. This gives you an even better comparative velocity! Bonus season will be good this year.
It looks like the platform rests on the edges of the masonite. I wonder if it will leave depressions in the hardwood floors underneath? Assuming they don't own the place, their security deposit may help pay for the proper fix.
I use ++i in for loops because pre-incrementing is the semantically correct option. I've never understood why i++ came into favor; can anyone shine some light on it for me?
Generally speaking, this isn't an entirely crazy idea. I'd argue that YC is primarily a networking service too. And it takes a much larger cut from successful startups.