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johndlafayette
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About johndlafayette
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Why don't we have Star Trek translators?
There is Dragon for english to text. I think I remember something about google having voice to text at some point. Given how far our technology has advanced (with siri and all that…
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Comment #5199910
though I'm merely sharing a personal opinion.
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Comment #5199903
many view the bible as literal. some view it as a metaphor.
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RUFKM?
There is a need. There is a demand. There is a MARKET. Organizing donation data. One of you dumb college motherfuckers better build this and make some money off of it. I know that'…
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I KNOW!! Poor people can afford it!
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depends on where you are. buffalo wild wings is the fastest growing franchise (ever maybe?). red robin is cool. 5 guys. i tried to convince my mother to spend her college funds for…
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Buy MSFT
PS... buy microsoft stock (thought i haven't yet). Anyways... xbox is their way into the tv market. tv will become the new computer... xbox is what all the young kids use.. if you'…
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Comment #5149300
http://www.loc.gov/exhibits/freud/freud03a.html
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Donations Website
Is there a website that tells you where your money would best be spent if you were donating towards a specific goal/project? Every time I try to donate towards a goal, I see dozens…
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http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Tarkin_Doctrine
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How I came to understand the App Store model
I had posted a question to HN earlier to try to wrap my head around how the app store model worked/was legal. I definitely did not phrase it in the best way, and sincerely apprecia…
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Comment #2323598
Don't quit just because you have disagreements. Some studies have shown that disagreement is actually healthy and encourages learning, as long as it isn't bitter tit for tat disagr…
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Comment #2321613
Thanks. I am worried about noise, and this is definitely sound advice. I know I need to maintain focus, especially over the next few weeks, so I'll definitely do what you suggest. …
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Ask HN: Advice on sharing articles with programmers
When I see posts on HN that seem related to a project I’m working on, I always try to pass it along to someone on the team. I don’t know programming languages well, so it has to be…
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Comment #2307179
I apologize for being unclear. You are correct on the clock starting, but the clock can also be adjusted by the PTO if your patent is delayed in approval if I am understanding what…
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Comment #2300610
From my limited understanding, if you simply submit a application, you are protected until it is reviewed plus the time granted with a patent. So if you pay the new smaller amount,…