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Back 20 years ago in college I emailed Chomsky with a number of questions about the global issues of the day. I received a detailed, point-by-point response from him that very evening.

For a public intellectual he was really approachable, RIP.

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3년 전discuss

I used this at work for an internal tool and the team went wild over it. "It feels like we're working in the future!"

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3년 전discuss

RIP to the Acid Queen.

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3년 전discuss

This is just a static site with a big zero isn't it?

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5년 전discuss

I was 30 years old when I got an entry level call center job in a software company. 10 years later I'm on the development team and finishing my degree. Hang in there 30 is the new 20.

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5년 전discuss

Thanks for the encouragement!

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5년 전discuss

As someone just now getting their CS degree at 41 I sure hope this is not the case.

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5년 전discuss

For those who don't remember, this is the same company that was bilked $46 million in an email spoof attack.

https://www.theregister.com/2015/08/09/ubiquiti_stung_by_ema...

They're used as a bad example in my annual corporate infosec compliance training.

potatoman2

7년 전discuss

I worked PayPal Trust & Safety in my rebellious youth, and I wouldn't use PayPal now if you paid me to do so.

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8년 전discuss

They really have to get in a dig at the president in every article don't they? Even completely unrelated ones about glitter bomb traps.

potatoman2

8년 전discuss

"[email protected]" - that's really not necessary now is it?

potatoman2

9년 전discuss

Laneway houses.