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by locusm 13y ago
Yes this. With Pluralsight you just tend to follow certain authors. Tekpub was never hit and miss - majority of content was of really high quality.
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by locusm 13y ago
I guess this is cool if your into ugly concrete construction, check out rammed earth to see something beautiful. http://www.rammedearthconstructions.com.au/gallery.php?mp_id...
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by locusm 13y ago
The upgrade path for Windows 8.1 is pretty confusing - it differs depending on what edition you have.
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by locusm 13y ago
I think the DesignModo guys set the standard for paid themes with their FlatUI pack which is also Bootstrap based. http://designmodo.com/flat/
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by locusm 13y ago
From a friend that does research in fusion energy - no single country works on large fusion projects on there own as its too expensive. ITER has something like 7 or 8 member nations tipping cash in.
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by locusm 13y ago
Yes but your comparing a VW Golf with a Tesla Model S
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by locusm 13y ago
Give me that dash on my Duc! - they also mention a HUD, scant on detail though. Pricey but they are using some of the best brakes, forks and suspension the market has to offer, best of luck to these guys.
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by locusm 13y ago
OK Debbie Downer, what evidence is that based on? Even when I've shown non gamers the general impression is very positive...
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by locusm 13y ago
Maybe not... If you lean towards Linux - I've heard the guys at System76 are great to deal with. https://www.system76.com/laptops/
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by locusm 13y ago
What criteria is Stripe looking for to get in the beta? Anyone know?
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by locusm 13y ago
I heard they were still at the remote driver stage, not quite fully autonomous - is that not the case?
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by locusm 13y ago
That said, Im amazed at the volume of seemingly smart people that choose to implement that steaming pile of poo.
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by locusm 13y ago
"it’s wasted on the crappiest generation of just spoiled idiots that don’t care, because this is what people are like now" Louis CK sums it up better than I could ever articulate https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KpU
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by locusm 13y ago
Amazed any Australian company is still using imagery of Capper and Fenech - Jesus wept! This is a good video on HFCS from Robert Lustig and why you should avoid it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBnniua6-oM
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by locusm 13y ago
I found it very odd a web tools company highlighted the patent bit. I wonder how companies like this go in the javascript space given the range of choice in OSS alternatives.
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by locusm 13y ago
Whats happened to good regulatory frameworks in America? Was the breakdown of industry regulation a Bush thing or does it pre-date that? Seems to be a similar theme across Health, Food, Petroleum.
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by locusm 13y ago
Windows 8 Metro Apps on the desktop warned me off ever buying a tablet. The apps feel fisher/price, noddy apps and "good for demos" - not for getting stuff done. If you don't believe me just start with a fundamental app
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by locusm 13y ago
If the NSA cant keep a secret... This case is so profoundly sad.
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by locusm 13y ago
Who holds authority over this list? Isnt this a complete failure of the "Separation of powers" http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Separation_of_powers
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by locusm 13y ago
At least they stopped getting Chinese dissidents locked up http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Criticism_of_Yahoo !
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by locusm 13y ago
Thats quite a bit cheaper than Australia for a Tonsillectomy at least, 3k vs 5k.
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by locusm 13y ago
Its nothing to do with terrorism and everything to do with winning lucrative contracts for US companies or protecting the interests of an entire industry. The US Govt has a name for this list of domestic interests to protect, it was reveal
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by locusm 13y ago
Your comment feels very "tall poppy syndrome" and made me read the post a couple more times. Nup, nothing in it screams pissy at all really.
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by locusm 13y ago
Not trying to change your mind on what is the greatest race, but I came across this the other day and realised how little I personally knew about this race. Truth in 24 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=27F26UA1i6M
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by locusm 13y ago
I see a Kickstarter opp here - the Xbox Kinect sleep mask.
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by locusm 13y ago
When will international shipping be supported? Australia in particular.
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by locusm 13y ago
I hadn't seen that series, brave journo.
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by locusm 13y ago
The pace at which the Orwellian behaviours are coming to life is quite astounding.
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by locusm 13y ago
Why do you find it annoying? I think Colin encrypts all user data if privacy is a concern... Im using Duplicity but am looking at tarsnap.
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by locusm 13y ago
Whats interesting here in Australia is that mainstream press are largely ignoring this story. The number one story on news.com.au right now is "How the fabulously rich kids travel" - cant wait to read that! The Ed Snowden story is

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