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by babul 18y ago
I have never met Denny, but I really like his articles. Added him to the list of people I would like to meet if I am in the U.S. and we are able to :)
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Make Money Then Make Meaning(lovemytool.com)
2 points by babul 18y ago|0 comments
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How to Turn Your VC into Your Worst Enemy(lovemytool.com)
18 points by babul 18y ago|8 comments
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by babul 18y ago
I wish there was one of these near me.
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TechShop: Where do-it-yourself inventors do R&D(latimes.com)
7 points by babul 18y ago|2 comments
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by babul 18y ago
I like the message, similar to the pg essay regarding education, that your education and CV is not everything. In a culture geared towards materialism and success defined by job status and the like, I often feel this is lost.
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by babul 18y ago
Wasn't this article here last week? (albeit on another url)
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Google's Downfall: Building a New Campus(gotads.blogspot.com)
2 points by babul 18y ago|1 comments
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by babul 18y ago
Most service based business like this have been done e.g. fininding jobs, houses, love. If you want to go that route, just do what many others are doing - use web 2.0/3.0 tools to do them better and play the niches.
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by babul 18y ago
As with most one hit wonders, it is hard to predict them or know why they work when they do (hindsight is great). If you go for one, make sure you think big!
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by babul 18y ago
I think it made the news because it was one of those rare real cases. ...good 'ole tazer ...solves everything ;)
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by babul 18y ago
After reading lurkage's post ( http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=210775 ), just thought I'd post this.
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Footage of cubicle rage aka why not to work in a cube-farm.(gizmodo.com)
6 points by babul 18y ago|10 comments
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by babul 18y ago
Sometimes it helps to have external perspective. Many of those 'armchair quarterbacks' are superstars in their own right and offer top advice for free. Free != bad.
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by babul 18y ago
...there has been much written in the blogsphere regarding solutions that can solve most of twitter's problems. They should pick one and get one with it. With ~$15M they have no excuses now.
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by babul 18y ago
...but the nice thing about having a web-based business is you can work anywhere (that has internet), even travel the world without having to stop working if you so want.
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by babul 18y ago
I too have been told this from several leading firms. Your resume is an invitation to interview. It should be used like an advert, short and to the point and highlighting your best features. My 1-page resume always impresses people much m
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by babul 18y ago
I really like the interface and way it works. Well done!
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by babul 18y ago
Agreed, but ultimately it is very difficult to educate people. Until something bad happens to them, most people will not learn.
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by babul 18y ago
We have to remember that email-based import is a service aimed at the masses to make life easier for such people. Although most people on HN and the like will usually opt out or refuse such a request, many people will not care about the pri
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by babul 18y ago
Why not set the limit to the size of a CD (~700MB) as one of the most common things being transferred, in my experience, are CD images.
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by babul 18y ago
My $0.02 of going to SV... + Networking + Networking some more! + More chance of random meetings with people who can/will help you. + Vibrant community + Continuous critique / constructive criticism from learned others (esp in startup comm
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by babul 18y ago
lol, liking your analogy :)
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by babul 18y ago
Depends on if you really enjoy what you are doing and find it stimulating enough. Being able to take a power nap at times also helps. I used to work 12-14hrs/day and be highly productive (80/20 rule) as once tasks got boring or my mind star
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by babul 18y ago
There are plenty of people/startups/companies who have never heard of TC. Seems these are people who generally just get on with things in thier own way in thier own markets, free from hype.
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by babul 18y ago
Arrington seems to have ego issues? Lots of melodrama lately.
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by babul 18y ago
Congrats Paul and Jessica. Best wishes for a long and happy marriage :D
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by babul 18y ago
You are never too old to start a startup!
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Web 2.0, cash flow, valuation and business models(padajo.wordpress.com)
1 points by babul 18y ago|0 comments
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by babul 18y ago
Plenty of people do well without TC and does getting TC have any major long term benefits par se?

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