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On this week's Stack Overflow Podcast, Jeff and I devote the episode to questions from listeners. Not loving your job? Visit the Joel on Software Job Board: Great software jobs, great people.

“A couple of years ago, I went into a big-box shoe store and bought a pair of sneakers. At the checkout counter, the cashier grabbed a can of that bogus silicone spray stores always try to up-sell you. It's supposed to make sneakers shiny and waterproof, but it doesn't seem to do anythin ...

This week's Stack Overflow Podcast features special guest star and programming blogger superhero Steve Yegge. It's a terrific conversation about working at Google, marketing your ideas, and programming languages... one of the most interesting podcasts yet.  In the spirit of Steve's ...

On August 17th, Jason, a student in our software management training program, read a post by Seth Godin, marketing guru extraordinaire: "Here's the challenge: Assemble your team (it might be just you) on Monday and focus like your hair is on fire (I have no direct experience in this area, b ...

The whole Stack Overflow team got together in person at Fog Creek's shiny new office in New York City for a roundtable discussion about the future of StackOverflow.com, which is up as this week's podcast. Shanah Tovah u-Metuka! Not loving your job? Visit the Joel on Software Job Board: Great ...

Christina Hardyment is delighted to announce the appointment of two new Literary Executors of the Arthur Ransome Estate

Last minute changes, bookings still being taken and attendee FAQ's

The TARS Stall is once more open for business and ready to take your order(s)...

The Society's first ever calendar of photographs showing Ransome locations is now available

This biennial event is being held this year in the city of Ransome's birth from 7 - 9 September