Hacker News on 5 May 2008

• Malcolm Gladwell: Who says big ideas are rare?
• Sneaking Ruby Through Google App Engine (and Other Strictly Python Places)
• Vi implementation written entirely in Javascript
• Ask YC: I have to iron. Where can I quickly find interesting non-fiction video besides ted.com
• Killing Twitter Before It Can hurt Us
• The story of Mel, a Real Programmer
• New York Times: Xobni launches public beta
• What do hackers think of PHP?
• Why Facebook apps are focused on fun, not utility
• Ask YC: Software developers at Apple?