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wyclif
21,978karma·5,479submissions·December 30, 2007
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DevOps leveraging Linux, Python, Docker, Kubernetes, PostgreSQL, and cloud native OSS. Infrastructure as code. Automating all the things.
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Another thing that helps is a stand-up desk (this has been discussed on HN a few times). It won't reduce calorie intake, and by itself will not prevent you from gaining weight. But I believe it does e…
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Then he "invented" RSS.
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If you do, make a list of the links, turn it into a blog post, and post it here-- I'd upvote it.
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She forgot #3: Just use one of the whitelisted shorteners she mentioned further up in the article, e.g. goo.gl.
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I thought it was possible to not allow tagging to your Wall in Settings?
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And he did it very poorly, that's the point they are making, and I agree with them. When I read one-liners like that, it makes Jon Stewart's "Appholes" piece look a lot like genuine tech journalism. D…
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Incorrect use of apostrophe as well.
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I did! I live in Northern DE. I'm a Python/LAMP person looking for projects, so if you know about anything, please pass it on. Also, even though the GM/Boxwood Road plant shut down, it was rapidly pur…
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That's the best tip of all. Ask yourself this question: "Can I walk through all the vimtutor examples without thinking too much?" If you can't, there is probably stuff in there you should learn. Make …
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The problem might be that the parent doesn't know the difference between X.org and XFree86.
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The rock music parallel to the "lean" startup, and why you shouldn't go the VC (major label) route is "The Problem With Music" by Steve Albini: http://www.negativland.com/albini.html …
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I think the App Store also prohibits "giveaway" apps (see the comment on the blog).
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Another perspective: in some states, such as Pennsylvania, employment by law is "at will" and you can be fired/sacked/relieved "without cause." So you might lose your job. You'll get a reference but n…
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...and Lifehacker had a more recent article on turning a file cabinet into a stand-up desk: http://lifehacker.com/5503957/the-file-cabinet-standing-desk …
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Here's an old post from the Make blog on how to build a stand-up desk on the cheap: http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2006/06/diy_standup_desk.ht... …
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I've done that...a lot of churches are getting WiFi, and even though the intent is to cover the church school or office, you can often find some sweet spots in the sanctuary.
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It seems strange to expend 80 MB of RAM just to play an MP3. I liked that bit a lot; iTunes is gigantic resource hog.
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Actually, John Deacon wrote one of Queen's biggest hits, "You're My Best Friend."
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Where does one obtain a standing desk these days?
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...I want motivation, and marrying someone ain't gonna give me one. Agreed. When I read that, I knew he was under 30 and not married. Personally, I find that marriage rather focuses you in a laser…
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I've been using autojump for 6 mos. now; it's one of my fave utilities.
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The Internet is also known for its series of tubes.