tomwhipple

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by tomwhipple 7mo ago
It sounds like you need a marketing agency, not a developer.
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by tomwhipple 1y ago
As a software engineer I find it cumbersome and frustrating to use. When something doesn't work it can be difficult to see the true cause of the error. That said, those who are slightly less technical like analysts or PMs are able to p
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by tomwhipple 2y ago
In Minnesota, the Office of the Revisor of Statutes does this. https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/ . I have to imagine most states have a similar function. The point being that it is a public agency and its work produc
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by tomwhipple 3y ago
I lived in Minneapolis in the late 90s/early 2000s. As I look back, I think the MPD is one of the most corrupt of all the places I've lived or worked. The sheer number of off duty "security" was surprising. As was the fa
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by tomwhipple 8y ago
Similarly, a white pickup/van with a ladder on it can be a pass to park nearly anywhere.
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by tomwhipple 8y ago
Start by voting for candidates who believe in science. It seems odd to need to say this in 2018, but disbelief in clear scientific evidence should be a disqualification from holding office.
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by tomwhipple 9y ago
And being an actuary is the "best" job. But also mind-numbingly boring. Goes to show that choice of metrics matters.
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Ask HN: Why is home contracting so horrendeous?
2 points by tomwhipple 11y ago|0 comments
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by tomwhipple 12y ago
What is art anyway?
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by tomwhipple 12y ago
It seems to me that we should be talking about sanctions & boycotts of Korean products. An obvious first place to start is the products produced by slave labor. But I think it's reasonable to extend a boycott to the rest of an econ
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by tomwhipple 12y ago
Long wave radars are fine for early warning. (e.g. HEY! There's some thing out there!) But they can't help you figure out where it is exactly. (e.g. guide an anti-aircraft missile to intercept).
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by tomwhipple 13y ago
See also http://support.apple.com/kb/TS4088?viewlocale=en_US&locale=e... I printed the article, the GPU kernel panic log and took them to the Genius bar. Apple replaced the mainboard for free, more than 3 years aft
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Where are PGP libraries for iOS?(tomwhipple.com)
2 points by tomwhipple 13y ago|0 comments
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by tomwhipple 13y ago
Root cause: Usability. It's difficult to quickly set up. But there are (at least) two components to this: 1. Portability. How do I manage keys across my computers, phones & tablets? 2. Ease of use. What do I do to set this up? Most
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by tomwhipple 13y ago
kato.im
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by tomwhipple 14y ago
This story doesn't sound too surprising, as these kind of scumbags are out there, but it would be helpful to know the names of those involved. For example, Carl Freer or Rich Jenkins of Gizmondo/GetFugu/Serge fame. see http://carlfreerscam
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by tomwhipple 14y ago
so is developer.android.com.
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by tomwhipple 14y ago
The idea that we'll be able to write apps in an interpereted language is probably a long ways off, but the second idea about more portable object models is spot on. I would argue that such a model would need to include the ability to easily