bigsassy

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   Ask HN: Review my MVP - Scenic Motorcycle Routes from Three Rides

   36 points by bigsassy 16y ago|31 comments
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   by bigsassy 16y ago

   I like this idea. It would also make it easier to see past who's hiring threads as well. Just go to: http://news.ycombinator.com/user?id=whoishiring and look at the submissions. Beats crawling through results on searchyc.com.
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   by bigsassy 16y ago

   As a black technical founder, I'm with you 100%. But the hard part is getting the word out. It won't be enough for us to become successful programmers / founders / entrepreneurs. We can't expect kids to find out about our accomplishments
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   by bigsassy 16y ago

   No, no, a hundred times no. "Am I Making Progress?" is the worst question you can ask yourself. It results in answers like: "I've decided on which web framework to use, so yes." "My tests now have 100% code coverage, so yes." "I added a n
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   by bigsassy 16y ago

   Oh, there's a TON going on here in DC. In fact, Kojo Namdi just had a great panel discussing the current startup climate here in DC. If you have time you can read the transcript here: http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2011-02-22/small-b
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   by bigsassy 16y ago

   Don't forget http://proudlymadeindc.com to see all the MANY different active startups in the DC area.
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   by bigsassy 16y ago

   Any plans for python support?
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   by bigsassy 16y ago

   There probably should be an "I don't" option. C'mon, I can't be the only person with dumbbells covered in cobwebs, right?
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   by bigsassy 16y ago

   but subscriptions are generally better for both sides if what you are providing is valuable to your users. How so? And what experience do you have with charging micropayments and subscriptions? In case it needs to be said, this is not me
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    by bigsassy 16y ago

    Washington DC (no remote): I'm sure they'll start posting soonish. Here's a tweet I saw this morning to tide you over : From @farrelley: If you are a Python/Django Developer looking for a job and live in Metro DC I have a Job for you! good
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    Recipe for the DC startup revolution(seanglass.com)

    2 points by bigsassy 16y ago|0 comments
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    by bigsassy 16y ago

    This was a good one. The conversation was from an article titled "Double Your Price (no, I'm not kidding)": http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=1639712
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    Why You Need to go to PyCon(mathematism.com)

    1 points by bigsassy 16y ago|0 comments
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    Why you should go to PyCon (Python Conference)(pydanny.blogspot.com)

    1 points by bigsassy 16y ago|0 comments
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    by bigsassy 16y ago

    The TIGER data set may have what you're looking for. It's essentially government data collected during the Census. In it's technical documentation, it has special MTFCC codes for Universities as well as Schools/Academys that you could que
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    Testing on Android Sucks.(brainflush.wordpress.com)

    1 points by bigsassy 16y ago|0 comments
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    by bigsassy 16y ago

    This article is pretty light on details. Here's a quote from the White House Cybersecurity Coordinator Howard Schmidt: Schmidt stressed today that anonymity and pseudonymity will remain possible on the Internet. "I don't have to get a cred
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    by bigsassy 16y ago

    Name Title Address Phone Number e-mail company url twitter (@blah)
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    by bigsassy 16y ago

    I was aware of a few startups in the area, but I had no idea there were this many. If you work at one of these startups I have a question. Are you guys feeling the talent shortage reported in Silicon Valley and New York, or have you had li
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    by bigsassy 16y ago

    I'm reposting my comment from here: http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=1883313 I had Lasik surgery 6-7 years ago, and I had a bad experience with it. I went to a highly recommended surgeon in my area. I had the procedure done using a ma
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    by bigsassy 16y ago

    I had Lasik surgery 6-7 years ago, and I had a bad experience with it. I went to a highly recommended surgeon in my area. I had the procedure done using a machine that didn't have eye tracking, so I had to look straight ahead and not move
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    by bigsassy 16y ago

    I'd love to come but I'll be attending an open source sprint on that Saturday: http://meetup.zpugdc.org/calendar/15036971/ But I'd definitely come to the next one. I hope it's a huge success so there will be more in the future.
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    by bigsassy 16y ago

    I don't know about Baltimore Pythonistas, but there are plenty in DC. We have a meetup the first Tuesday of every month. It's a little far from Baltimore, but we have some speakers that, IMO, is worth the trip. http://meetup.zpugdc.org/
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    by bigsassy 16y ago

    Wait, seriously? Down votes for this? I don't get you sometimes, HN.
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    by bigsassy 16y ago

    Well I wasn't going to vote up or down, so consider my up vote a fix for your down vote.
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    by bigsassy 16y ago

    Wow, this is a great bundle. I was planning on using some of these services in the next month, so the timing for me is perfect. Thanks for putting this bundle together Noah, Eric, and all the companies offering their services in the bundl
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    by bigsassy 16y ago

    As a former co-worker of Anthony, I'm so happy the charges have been dropped. You couldn't meet a nicer guy. As much as I'd like to see this case continue to higher courts so it can set a higher precedent, I hope they don't appeal and Ant
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    by bigsassy 16y ago

    For a laugh, http://lolcode.com/specs/1.2
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    by bigsassy 16y ago

    Pennsylvania
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    by bigsassy 16y ago

    I you want to add another one, New York Nighowls is a co-working club that goes from 10pm to 4am. http://nynightowls.com/