jacob_smith

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   by jacob_smith 12y ago

   I appreciate how they had to utilize PopcornTime to get those images; are all of those movies under their ownership?
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   by jacob_smith 13y ago

   Would this stand in the US where the IRS recently declared Bitcoin a possession and not currency?
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   by jacob_smith 13y ago

   I've recently taken up backyard blacksmithing. I was able to start for around $100 and it has been a great learning experience. Also, I get to play with fire and hit metal with a hammer; it's a great stress reliever (:
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   by jacob_smith 13y ago

   Never let your schooling get in the way of your education (attributed to Mark Twain). I'm about to graduate, and it's true, there are far too many dumb, pointless requirements you have to meet to graduate. Do them, (the sooner the
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   by jacob_smith 13y ago

   I'm not a founder or co-founder, but I started to see a therapist or counselor about 2 years ago. My level of stress was mounting and I was falling into depression. I had just gone through some pretty big transitions, but I realized it
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   by jacob_smith 13y ago

   Stripe is often cited as a good one -- lots of libraries you can hook into regardless of your programming language, and no CC information is stored on your servers (helpful to meet compliance laws). I haven't used it myself, but it&#x2
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   by jacob_smith 13y ago

   Is there a reason both aren't registered at the same time? i.e., why does it matter which one I point to in a url/link/script/etc.?
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   by jacob_smith 13y ago

   Wouldn't the US Treasury backing them kind of take away from the decentralized nature? Obviously it wouldn't be printing more money, but I appreciate how it operates outside of a government.
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   HackerNewsOnion MOTD in your Terminal(github.com)

   1 points by jacob_smith 13y ago|0 comments
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    by jacob_smith 13y ago

    kiva.org -- small loans (usually around $1,000 total, crowd-sourced in $25 increments) made to people for new business ventures, farm improvements, etc. Definitely worth a look!
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    by jacob_smith 13y ago

    Okay, now I'm somewhat political, but have largely just steered clear of this whole shutdown business (as far as engaging in discussions), but this just seems ridiculous. How much can it possibly take to run the Amber Alert system? A d
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    by jacob_smith 13y ago

    I would love to see some more of the blog concerning windows/doors/electricity -- any showers or water running to the dome?