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Picking Up the Pieces of No Child Left Behind(theatlantic.com)
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A Man. A Woman. Just Friends?(nytimes.com)
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by orky56 15y ago
Ditto. Business founders need to be able to pitch to investors and customers, to even garner that initial interest. Since there seems to be an inflation of technical cofounders' "unwillingness" to partner, there's no other choice than to ou
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by orky56 15y ago
Alright, let's say that business founder gets $60k in seed funding. Would a technical cofounder expect that $60k as salary or towards some specific asset for the company? I don't think that $60k of seed funding is what stands between a busi
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by orky56 15y ago
Most people seem to be unhappy with their current job situation due to culture/fit. Having a higher salary or a different position is one solution but definitely not the underlying issue. Regardless, this is one the most elegant solutions I
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by orky56 15y ago
High cost is not just tuition. It's also the time and energy required. When you look at it as opportunity cost, especially during the prime of your life, it might make more sense to spend it elsewhere, such as on the job or vocational/trade
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by orky56 15y ago
The problem is when college doesn't even provide that job training. Students put their whole effort into college and then graduate without any skills employers are looking for. With massive debt from four years of loans and no one wanting t
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by orky56 15y ago
Just curious, was this a talent acquisition? It's hard to tell with such few details right now. Only asking because they're both Chicago-based and aren't really in the exact same space.
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So You Think You Have What it Takes to Start a Business?(cranklin.wordpress.com)
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by orky56 15y ago
Funny that Plug and Play Tech Center was not mentioned. That's the setting where Saeed Amidi made those investments and gave real estate to those early companies mentioned. This was around pre-YC but never quite adapted to what entrepreneur
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by orky56 15y ago
It's pretty simple when you think about it. Apple has a certain hurdle rate for their projects that is extremely high, when compared to other companies. The only projects that can make it are ones that can draw on their existing resources.
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by orky56 15y ago
I'd be curious to find out how performance varies by the age in which someone learns that new language. It's possible that the harmful effects affecting development only happen in childhood, whereas in later years the benefits may be more p
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The Hot Spot for the Rising Tech Generation (San Francisco)(online.wsj.com)
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Ask HN: Which books would you save to restart civilization?
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by orky56 15y ago
Great point. I've found you need to have two ways to approach people. One is the short, clear message that communicates the unique value proposition ideally to someone who is already in the target market. The "a-ha!" moment should happen pr
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by orky56 15y ago
Here's a few key take-aways that I hope I'm not extrapolating. 1. Exercise without the proper "carbo-loading" can eliminate the cognitive benefits that astrocytes provide in restoring glycogen to neurons. 2. Exercising every now and then ve
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by orky56 15y ago
In the area of trademarks I believe, you need to demonstrate that you are not just "parking" the name but also actually taking actions to sell and market the product/service. A similar regulation should be applied for websites to ensure the
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The Entrepreneur State: Safety Nets for Startups, Capitalism for Corporations(theatlantic.com)
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by orky56 15y ago
You have some really great analysis here. I'd challenge you to mock up what the solution might be since that more clearly communicates your intent. Otherwise, it feels like a usability session rather than a holistic UX review. As they say,
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by orky56 15y ago
Basically in the trunk area you can have rear-facing seats which can easily fold flat. 7 is 2 in the front, 3 in the middle, and 2 in the back.
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FDA whistleblowers sue, alleging electronic spying(openchannel.msnbc.msn.com)
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by orky56 15y ago
Thanks so much for making a site like this and sharing it on HN. It was veyr informative and inspired me to sign up. I have a kit on the way!
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X-Ray Laser Turns Up the Heat to 3.6 Million Degrees(wired.com)
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by orky56 15y ago
It's just speculation but here's some sources http://androidcommunity.com/android-return-rate-30-40-on-som... & http://seekingalpha.com/article/312394-kindle-fire-returns-c...
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by orky56 15y ago
Although your argument is perfectly valid, one should not underestimate the value of the Bachelor's degree as just a piece of paper. I'm not trying to be facetious but a lot of employers filter, and sometimes hire, applicants based on their
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School Lunches To Have More Veggies, Whole Grains (npr.org)
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by orky56 15y ago
It's also worth noting the high rates of returns for Android devices versus iOS devices. Activations don't really take this into account whereas net sales probably does.
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by orky56 15y ago
I completely agree. I was told the same and was seen as mature by elders for being pensive and quiet. It's difficult to reverse it to favor our true nature, which is what we excel at. The biggest tribute you can make to someone's life, like
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Hillary Clinton On Gay Rights Abroad(huffingtonpost.com)
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Phones Get Game Power in the Cloud (OnLive)(nytimes.com)
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