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by Sukotto 13y ago
Lately I've been thinking a lot about finding remote work and have just posted an Ask HN about it. Would love to hear about people's experiences: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=6709601
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Ask HN: Remote workers, tell us how you got started
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by Sukotto 13y ago
I like this idea* It does make me wonder though... what does the "typical" startup person do to network in SF? It seems like a lot of people locate there (and accept the high cost of living) in order to cross-pollinate ideas and
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by Sukotto 13y ago
Maybe start with something that they want to see close up. For example, have each one pick something rough, something smooth, something that grows, a small toy, etc. If your kids are anything like mine, starting by forcing them to confront
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by Sukotto 13y ago
I do not know how you can be a better programmer aside from simply doing a lot of programming, thinking about programming, solving problems, and following your interests down the rabbit hole of gaining knowledge. I can, however, offer you s
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by Sukotto 13y ago
Casual sex doesn't fit most people. Many people (including most men) can't get it and many (including most women) don't want it. Only about 50-60% participate in the casual market even once, and half of those end u
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by Sukotto 13y ago
Hey guys come back for a sec. You didn't know it, but that was your y-combinator interview.... you're in the next batch. -- pg to the codecombat team
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by Sukotto 13y ago
Great. Thank you.
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by Sukotto 13y ago
I see from the initial image in the post that it contains info about Breaking Bad. So I backed out of reading it until I know if it contains spoilers. Before I go read it would someone please verify that it's spoiler-free? (beyond the
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by Sukotto 13y ago
I can't find the references to 1729 in the Futurama screencaps posted in that article. Would someone please point them out to me?
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by Sukotto 13y ago
it ought to be remembered that there is nothing more difficult to take in hand, more perilous to conduct, or more uncertain in its success, than to take the lead in the introduction of a new order of things. Because the inn
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by Sukotto 13y ago
Around The Corner Around the corner I have a friend, In this great city that has no end, Yet the days go by and weeks rush on, And before I know it, a year is gone. And I never see my old friends face, For life is a swift
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by Sukotto 13y ago
For polls, please auto-include "Number of respondents" at the bottom of the poll. This is not perfect, since users have the option to pick multiple poll choices, but it helps to know how large the sample pool is in a measurement.
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by Sukotto 13y ago
That's just more anecdotal evidence supporting John Gabriel's Greater Internet Fuckwad theory http://www.penny-arcade.com/comic/2004/03/19
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by Sukotto 13y ago
Did you use it for kana too? How did that work for you? I downloaded a nice kana set (with audio) but somehow they just didn't click. Anki eventually classed most of them as leeches and I stopped trying.
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by Sukotto 13y ago
I just came here after reading this (highly relevant) ZenPencils of Marc Maron's "Social Media Generation". Very impactful one-two punch seeing both of these back to back. http://zenpencils.com/comic/129-
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by Sukotto 13y ago
What does "response rate" mean? The percentage of times you gave the asked for information to whomever it was that asked for it? If so, how do you decide when to decline requests? How often do you get a request, decline it, then
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by Sukotto 13y ago
Since I spend most of my time in front of a computer screen and not a tv, I hope they also roll out some improvements to the steam client as well. Things like the ability to tag my games with multiple categories; To see trailers and descrip
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by Sukotto 13y ago
Most Canadians I know have fallen prey to the "I have nothing to hide" fallacy. Those who have not seem discouraged/depressed about trying to hold back the tide of governmental privacy invasion AND/OR focusing all their
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by Sukotto 13y ago
[tangent] Jon, it's cool to see what you're working on. I followed your Spyced blog for quite a while after I left the CB community but had no idea you were project chair for Cassandra (just thought you were just really intereste
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by Sukotto 13y ago
I think a guest post by your spouse would be a really interesting read. My wife and I are about 10 years behind you[1] and I have changed industries a few times now based on a similar itch. It's good to see the perspective of someone w
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by Sukotto 13y ago
I'm a longtime perl user, and I don't know where my blind spots are. Are there any particular resources you would recommend for someone like me to get going quickly with python? In particular ones that specifically address the typ
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by Sukotto 13y ago
Also "Being Poor" by John Scalzi http://whatever.scalzi.com/2005/09/03/being-poor/ I was deeply moved by that piece.
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by Sukotto 13y ago
Despite the intense competition, it is still possible to shine as a candidate, but you must be very well aware of what the funds are after, and then make sure you are providing it to them. I think this is a truism for any role
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by Sukotto 13y ago
On a side note. Can anyone recommend a good immigration lawyer I can talk to about working in the US? I'm Canadian, living in Canada, and considering a move back to the US to work. However, I have a somewhat complicated history with
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by Sukotto 13y ago
[Edit to add] Yes, you're right. When I compare their map side-by-side the same area in maps.google.com they are clearly different. I should have looked more carefully before asking my question. So I guess my question should be &qu
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by Sukotto 13y ago
Are there RV parks in SF that are on within a reasonable walk/bike of a main public transportation line? I may have the option of moving to SF for work in the next 6 months and am trying to get a feel for what options are available. Si
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by Sukotto 13y ago
What are the legalities in the US with respect to teaching people? If I'm teaching something and a student says they intend to use what I'm teaching to commit a crime am I legally required to do anything at that point? Is it dif
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by Sukotto 13y ago
I am not from/in Phoenix so I don't know... but isn't this what you're looking for? http://www.valleymetro.org/nextride The NextRide electronic service provides quick access to next bus and train s
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by Sukotto 13y ago
When pricing tools you have to consider the cost per time-unit, or cost per use. Looking at the total cost is a waste of time. How often do you input text into a computer (or sleep in a bed, or whatever ). What is the hourly (or daily) co

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