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jlebron2
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Comment #7140435
I haven't started a company (yet!) and can't imagine what the OP is going through but reading this made me feel better :). I will definitely save this for future reference for when…
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Comment #6960378
I have to agree that rapgenius has a great product but their "juvenile and occasionally offensive" demeanor tends to overshadow this. Would love to see them turn their image around…
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Comment #6960253
https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=6956658
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Comment #6489621
The "protect me from myself" feature would be great on a per item basis. Say, for example, I'm setting up a dripfeed for a new phone (nice-to-have) and another for winter jacket (r…
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Comment #6419595
Seems like a good idea but as mentioned no privacy policy does raise a few concerns. Also, when I tried the www.google.com example it redirected to www.google.ch
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Comment #6405410
These really don't seem like "shortcuts" per se. More like general tips to position yourself for getting hired. Maintaining an online presence, preparing for interviews (especially…
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Comment #6400993
Interesting that he mentions hackaton's as one of the keys to his success. Does anyone know of a good place/resource to find out about upcoming hackatons?
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Comment #6399917
I hate when apps ask to post to Facebook or Twitter on my behalf. It's uncomfortable and puts the user in an awkward position. Great article, hope some of these companies take note…
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Comment #6382219
Wow, that guy is something else. It's hard to believe that he was in such position. Shame.
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Comment #6377226
Don't get me wrong, I'm not bashing the stock. Simply pointing out that after IPO it tanked. But congrats on the gains!
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Comment #6377189
This is a matter of your investing preference and whether you are a buy-hold investor or a day-trader type who wants to get in at the lowest price. I simply wanted to point out I w…
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Comment #6377172
Not sure about the value, or how much money it brings in. According to Twitter "Promoted Tweets are ordinary Tweets purchased by advertisers who want to reach a wider group of user…
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Comment #6377126
Mainly through advertising, like "promoted tweets"
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Comment #6377088
Yeah it is, but you didn't make nearly as much money if you bought during the IPO than if you got in when the stock fell to $17-$20 range. It was highly over-valued at IPO
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Comment #6377059
I'm skeptical about Tech IPOs. I wonder if as many people are going to buy into the hype as they did with the Facebook IPO.
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Comment #6376466
I would suggest to continue working at your current job while still working towards your career goals. For one you can start researching companies where you see yourself working an…
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Comment #6376347
I've been taking an algorithms course on Coursera and I'm really enjoying it. It's taught by two professors from Princeton, Kevin Wayne and Robert Sedgewick. Heres the link: https:…
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Comment #6374419
I second Brainfuck
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Comment #6374309
agreed!