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by vsl2 15y ago
I don't see how Groupon is anything more than a huge bubble waiting to burst. They may be worth something, but nothing even close to the valuation that Groupon/bankers are trying to create with accounting tricks. From a merchant perspectiv
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by vsl2 15y ago
As technology progresses, it seems like only a matter of time before all photos and videos can be perfectly modified to suit whatever purpose. At some point, perhaps movie stars will do no more than lend their likeness (airbrushed of cours
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by vsl2 15y ago
Informative in a nice visual way. Bottom line #1 - the actual sale price of the startup can have very little to do with what the founders get to take home (especially after taxes). Bottom line #2 - (obviously) increase the startup value by
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by vsl2 15y ago
The laws, written in 1988 and 2003, were not designed with modern situations in mind because, back in 1988 or even 2003, many did not foresee the vast influence of social networks. The definition of "trade secret or intellectual property"
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by vsl2 15y ago
Whether Facebook can get away with this depends on (i) what the data is and (ii) applicable European legal precedent, if any.. There may not be any legal precedent with regards to this type of situation since laws (in the US and abroad) are
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by vsl2 15y ago
I couldn't finish reading the whole thing, and I'm usually thinking about maximizing everything all the time. He completely lost me when he said people could change jobs to reduce the commute. Isn't there usually a reason that people are w
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by vsl2 15y ago
Yes, but it should also be said that Blockbuster is offering its $10/month streaming service only to Dish Network customers. I don't think there are many people who are going to make the switch to Dish Network because of the ability to pay
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by vsl2 15y ago
Netflix, Spotify, Pandora, and pretty much any other digital media streaming service will likely face a problem at some point fighting with content providers about licensing costs. If you're a content provider, why would you want to take an
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by vsl2 15y ago
A man who built possibly the most successful company in the world (not to mention what I believe is the best movie studio in the world). So sad that he died so young...
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by vsl2 15y ago
Democracy I think is the least evil of the types of government that a society can have, but is still inherently terribly flawed (but less than other types of government) because of basic human failings (e.g. moral corruption, greed, "sheepl
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by vsl2 15y ago
This article spotlights two of the root causes of the crises in Europe - namely, (i) broken governments that spend beyond their means and the (ii) moral hazard that exacerbates such overspending. Greece Example: Greece spent too much money
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by vsl2 15y ago
I find I work best at the hours of 12am-4am because (i) I'm naturally a night owl and (ii) everyone else is sleeping so no one breaks my concentration. It does make for some drowsy mornings...
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by vsl2 15y ago
I guess its "anonymous" in the sense that the authorities couldn't quickly identify posters in order to disrupt gatherings immediately. However, I don't believe that there's any long-term anonymity (e.g. if you incite a deadly riot by fals
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by vsl2 15y ago
Maybe there's a market opportunity for a new business accreditation site. Though you have to wonder if anything short of a government entity or extremely well-funded nonprofit would be able to maintain its integrity. Do I smell a Y Combina
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by vsl2 15y ago
I added "comment on procrastinator article at HN" to my list of things to do and gave it low priority. If only I could convince myself all of the onerous tasks at work were low priority...
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by vsl2 15y ago
Given the past experience with the 2004 tax holiday (little economic investment effect), the current proposal should be rejected. And to allow another tax holiday only sets the expectations that additional ones can be lobbyed for in the fu
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by vsl2 15y ago
Thanks for the additional information. It sounds like really interesting opportunity, particularly for those wanting to learn about a new culture. And on second thought, the workshops and events are probably a good thing in that you're for
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by vsl2 15y ago
At least in getting your foot in the door. I'm sure Boaz Weinstein did something right afterwards to get to where he is. I think the key is to make your own luck by pursuing your passions and being good at them. Dedication and excellence
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by vsl2 15y ago
Not much information about other requirements for Startup Chile in the article. Through Startup Chile's website: Teams must also give workshops, attend events etc., which hopefully won't be too big of a hassle. Not sure if you have to keep
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by vsl2 15y ago
I've often wondered how Mozilla's status as a non-profit affects its prospects. I've heard that its tough sometimes to recruit and retain because of the lack of lucrative exit possibilities for employees (e.g. IPO). Don't know if Chrome is
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by vsl2 15y ago
There's so much mainstream consumption based not only on the quality/usefulness of a company's products, but also on the public perception of that company. Just think about Apple and its ability to turn everything it touches to gold. It b
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by vsl2 15y ago
Most people here and in the press (Amazon's PR unit included) consider this a company v company debate - "Apple vs Amazon" debate. Barnes & Noble seems to be such an afterthought that the Nook Color gets little attention though it is t