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Ask HN: Windows VPS recommendations
1 points by cpher 12y ago|0 comments
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by cpher 12y ago
It also underpins the foundations of my field (GIS). It's used to describe network routing (e.g. streets, streams, utility systems) and topology (for vector datasets--points, lines, polygons).
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by cpher 12y ago
What do you do while in Guangzhou? I spent a week there while adopting my oldest child (US Consulate). We may have been in a "sheltered" part of the city, but I thought it was beautiful and the people were friendly.
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by cpher 12y ago
How do you guys differentiate between "per-hour" consultancies and product dev companies? For those who have worked in both environments with a "free vacation" policy, what is your experience? EDIT: The reason I ask is I
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by cpher 12y ago
My best description is that the "cost" of inconveniencing a customer (e.g. limiting device playback, etc.) will never really meet the goal of protecting content. This is because those who want it for free will always find a way to
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by cpher 12y ago
It's possible, especially given the research available to anyone with a smartphone. They were a big dealership, but the whole experience smelled of a shady used car salesman.
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by cpher 12y ago
Not related to Square, per se, but to give you an example from a completely different domain-- car sales. My wife and I were researching minivans in our metro area. We got calls from the dealership asking if we're still interested in t
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by cpher 12y ago
I'm thinking more of what goes on in founders' minds as they navigate the morass of SV.
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by cpher 12y ago
I've witnessed southern charm several times and it's alive and well.
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Ask HN: How much of the HBO Show "Silicon Valley" represents "reality"
18 points by cpher 12y ago|11 comments
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by cpher 12y ago
Yes, it was. I apologize.
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by cpher 12y ago
I love how I get downvoted when the entire thread has derailed.
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by cpher 12y ago
Can you assholes stop talking about how Mandarin compares to German/Russian! WE DON'T FUCKING CARE. If you don't have something productive to say about the FUCKING TOPIC then shut the FUCK UP! I'm sick of this stupid red
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by cpher 12y ago
I don't want to derail, other than to ask about teaching children Chinese/Mandarin....What are your experiences? My children have been learning Mandarin since age 4-5 (they're now 6-7) at a Chinese school (taught in English o
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Ask HN: How to communicate basic security protocols to parents, non-techs
1 points by cpher 12y ago|1 comments
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by cpher 13y ago
I was going to offer a humble suggestion: why not reach out to him with an email or comment on his blog? But then I see it's just a filler article for pandodaily. That's pathetic. And unless they amend the article's byline, t
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by cpher 13y ago
Funny to see patio11's comment percolate up, after watching this thread today. Wondered why it took so long. Just waiting for the "OMG...security hole found in snappy checkout" comments to take over. :) BTW, OP this looks awe
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by cpher 13y ago
What is your proof that he was discriminating against people, or a "known supporter of discrimination?" Donating $1000 to Prop 8 back in 2008? You do remember that Barack Obama himself was anti gay marriage/pro traditional ma
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by cpher 13y ago
What's the next civil right? Health care! It's only a matter of time before someone is berated and chastised into resigning from a top post because he/she doesn't believe that society should pay for their health care. Af
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by cpher 13y ago
Of course we can, we do it all the time. What are you defining as "morality that we can't legislate?"
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by cpher 13y ago
You do realize this kind of thing actually happens, right? The right wing of american politics is an avid user of and believer in boycotts. Let me introduce you to my neighbor down the street, the Rev. Jesse Jackson. His entire power stru
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by cpher 13y ago
I've been playing fantasy football for 17 years and the past 2 have been the worst w/r/t the schedule. We now have 2 days to "manage" our teams: Tuesday and Wednesday. Instead of the occasional Thurs game, it's
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Divvy bikes data analysis challenge(divvybikes.com)
1 points by cpher 13y ago|0 comments
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by cpher 13y ago
As someone completely inept in this niche, I'm looking forward to the results. I hope you share them. You'll probably have to dumb them down for us commoners.
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by cpher 13y ago
But what about Ray Catsweil? http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HSFWWZQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UT...
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by cpher 13y ago
I think you need to read more about Ethics. Morality. Art. History. Politics. Philosophy. I'm being snarky, but I'm sure you're a joy at parties.
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by cpher 13y ago
I'll add that there are many Christians who are "evolutionists", and understand what science (and religion) can explain about the world. Some of us even attended Christian colleges with professors who taught evolution and act
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by cpher 13y ago
I'm not convinced that blackmail is even effective today. You're assuming that politicians have a sense of shame. Maybe they did in the 1950s, but it's clear they don't today.
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by cpher 13y ago
Back before I was married, in 1999 or so, I fell for the "premium" cable ruse. I spent $150+ on some component video cables for my Sony XBR high-end, CRT TV (this was pre-HDTV). I didn't believe in the audiophile stuff (they
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by cpher 13y ago
Before the casket is closed, I'd like to throw 'spacer.gif' in there with it. I don't think even the Pope can absolve me of that sin.

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