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Re: Ask HN: So HNers, whatd'ya get for Christmas?

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Post by mattyfo »

I got a cool Threadless shirt (101 cameras), a nice vest, a David Sedaris book, a nice light, 'The Ruby Programming Language', 'The Definitive JavaScript Guide' and a wonderful day with family.

I'm digging into the JS book now and loving it, very comprehensive.

Re: Ask HN: So HNers, whatd'ya get for Christmas?

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Post by PStamatiou »

jaxn wrote: post #44
PStamatiou wrote: post #12

bought myself another 80GB X25-M SSD along with MCE optibay so I can RAID-0 them in my 17-in unibody macbook pro. Also a 32GB Class 10 SDHC card for my Kodak Zi8. And a UI stencil set for making website mockups http://www.uistencils.com/ I got my family a 23andme ancestry DNA test and they LOVED it. Gave bro-in-law & sister a Flip MinoHD for baby vids

That optibay, is that the thing that replaces the DVD drive? I have been tempted to do that too.

Yup, that's the one. The only issue I ran into with install today was that in my unibody 17-inch (latest gen, got it just a few months ago), the bluetooth module does not screw into the optibay (it was originally screwed into the superdrive). There are holes in the optibay for it, but the screws don't fit. Not a big deal though, the module is very small and won't move if left by itself (attached to a larger display cable).

Re: Ask HN: So HNers, whatd'ya get for Christmas?

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Post by dmarble »

From my dad: A card that says, "This card is redeemable for cash in the amount of the cost of the Feb 2010 bar exam if you pass it." He's trying to incentivize me to study since I'm such a procrastinator. I have to admit, that's pretty creative of him.

From my two younger married sisters who each have kids: a box with a stuffed baby bunny and a handwritten sign inside urging me to "MAKE BABIES!".

FYI: I'm 30, male, single, working on a law-related software startup, and considering a New Years' resolution of flying away from the bay area to other cities on weekends to meet more women. Good idea?

Re: Ask HN: So HNers, whatd'ya get for Christmas?

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Post by dandelany »

whyme wrote: post #63
maxklein wrote: post #59

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Even if owning it may not be illegal, I think trying to make a profit by selling it will surely end up with me posting an AskYC: How do I get out of jail?

http://www.furisdead.com/donate.asp

Oh gawd. Please don't give it to PETA. I don't have any better ideas, but I wouldn't do anything to support PETA. They're reactionary, inflammatory, and probably do more harm than good for the cause they support.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2003/mar/03/advertising.mark...

http://www.activistcash.com/organization_blackeye.cfm/oid/21

http://www.consumerfreedom.com/news_detail.cfm/h/2628-hyperb...

http://www.petakillsanimals.com/

Re: Ask HN: So HNers, whatd'ya get for Christmas?

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Post by DanielBMarkham »

maxklein wrote: post #16

I got the skin of a leopard. Completely unasked for, totally illegal and now I'm feeling very guilty, but unsure what to do. It's not good to have naive family members go on safari.

This probably isn't a popular thing to say, but assuming it's legal, I'd keep it. Anything that rare and precious is worth cherishing for the rest of your life.

Re: Ask HN: So HNers, whatd'ya get for Christmas?

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Post by falsestprophet »

dandelany wrote: post #96
whyme wrote: post #63

Earlier quoted context omitted.

http://www.furisdead.com/donate.asp

Oh gawd. Please don't give it to PETA. I don't have any better ideas, but I wouldn't do anything to support PETA. They're reactionary, inflammatory, and probably do more harm than good for the cause they support. http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2003/mar/03/advertising.mark... http://www.activistcash.com/organization_blackeye.cfm/oid/21 http://www.consumerfreedom.com/news_detail.cfm/h/2628-hyperb... http://www.petakil…

"They're reactionary, inflammatory..."

In what way is PETA reactionary?

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