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johndlafayette

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About johndlafayette

A human hacker that can read.

Sort of.

I want everyone to be able to read.

Recent public activity

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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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    Comment #5149466

    I KNOW!! Poor people can afford it!

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    Comment #5149456

    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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    Comment #2450493

    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,…