Nicholas_C

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   by Nicholas_C 13y ago

   I'm a financial analyst that uses VBA quite frequently (and sometimes unnecessarily, admittedly, I just like to program). I first learned to program in Python and I find VBA not as enjoyable to work with. However, I don't think I
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   by Nicholas_C 13y ago

   I don't see a posting for financial analyst.
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   by Nicholas_C 13y ago

   Thanks, that's good info and relieves some of my discouragement. How would you suggest I go about learning ML?
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   by Nicholas_C 13y ago

   I love this. Thanks!
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   by Nicholas_C 13y ago

   I absolutely love that book. One of those novels where I was really emotionally attached to the characters. The social and scientific ideas Haldeman touched on were very eye opening.
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   by Nicholas_C 13y ago

   Further question for myself, can it be self taught without a degree in comp sci/math? I have a finance degree and knowledge of python/R, but I'm not sure if the concepts are attainable for me. I've had a few stats class
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   by Nicholas_C 13y ago

   >There is no cure for Down syndrome I would like to point out that it wasn't fully reversed, but some effects of down syndrome were reversed. Still very awesome.
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   by Nicholas_C 13y ago

   Who is going to be evaluating these investments?
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   by Nicholas_C 13y ago

   Not an Android user/developer so I'm completely ignorant on this topic, but is advertising revenue on Android apps not enough to make it worthwhile?
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    by Nicholas_C 13y ago

    I've been on HN for a while (lurking), never seen a downvote button but here people referencing them on occasion. Why do I not see downvote buttons? Or is this some inside joke?
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    by Nicholas_C 13y ago

    The finance subreddit is probably as close as you'll get. There are some rather intelligent people that post there, however there is not much traffic.
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    by Nicholas_C 13y ago

    >That's a ridiculous comparison, The fact of the matter is that those decisions are completely logical. I don't think shutting down an entire industry in a knee jerk reaction is logical. Gently paring down fossil fuel energy co
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    by Nicholas_C 13y ago

    >Constant reputation management. If I post anything, I need to be vigilant for a few days to make sure no stupid highschool friends post anything. Now that I've added my parents/grandparents on Facebook (Why did I do that?) I&#
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    by Nicholas_C 13y ago

    >It's frightening. Like, for instance, Mint can get to all your bank info with just username/password. Well, they also use your security questions. How is that frightening? It's not any different than logging into your ban
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    by Nicholas_C 13y ago

    Put an Otterbox on an iPhone and it will probably outlast a Nokia brickphone.
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    by Nicholas_C 13y ago

    I love this. This is the type of idea/site I aspire to create. Simple, easy, useful.
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    by Nicholas_C 13y ago

    >Come test day, though, I had programmed those formulas into a note on my TI 86. So you cheated?
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    by Nicholas_C 13y ago

    Just use myedu.com's class schedule tool. No need to over-complicate things. Just check to see which classes are full before you fall in love with the schedule. College tips: Get an internship(s), be active/involved on campus, be