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I've been using Colab for over a year now. I train deep learning models on NLP and medical imaging datasets.

It's a great tool and it lets you focus on the code and the models, instead of the hardware and OS. But $9.99/month is a little expensive for my taste.

You can't customize it and if they change something you have to install software by hand sometimes. It should be $1.99/month, that's the kind of price I'd pay for this basic cloud computing service.

edit: I use Colab to play with ML models. I really don't think it's possible, for instance, to train a model on Imagenet using Colab. So Colab is similar to the microwave, if you want to cook a serious recipe you should use a real kitchen.

ccarpentergon Google Sheets was down

Google Docs is having some issues too.

ccarpentergon The Modern Man Is Getting Stoicism All Wrong

"The world is a transformation, and life is mere opinion", Marcus Aurelius.

ccarpentergon Yuan falls to 11-year low

It's low in terms of the Yuan's purchase power vis a vis the US dollar.

So the Chinese need more Yuan to buy the same products/services from the US. And in contrast, Americans need less US dollars to buy the same products/services from China.

ccarpentergon Yield Curves Invert in U.S., U.K

P(recession | inverted yield curve) = P(inverted yield curve | recession) * P(recession) / P(inverted yield curve)

ccarpentergon Google Cloud Is Down

Google Colaboratory is back. At least I can access my github's notebooks and public notebooks from google drive.

ccarpentergon World Happiness Report, 2019

I took a quick look at the full report (linked in the comments), and I think the data shown in the visualization might not be 100% accurate.

ccarpentergon World Happiness Report, 2019

The visualization is good, IMHO there's a lot of room for improvement though. There's a big issue which undermines the credibility of the whole report:

- Venezuela has a Cantril Ladder value of 6.2577.

That's very strange to say the least, and it's hard to believe to be honest. Venezuelans are one of the most unhappy, miserable people in the world.

ccarpentergon Ask HN: Freelancer? Seeking freelancer? (September 2015)

SEEKING WORK – REMOTE

I've worked for 4 startups and on several projects doing web development. I was also Community TA for the Startup Engineering [1] class and for the Machine Learning [2] class at Coursera (Stanford).

I work mostly as a backend engineer and occasionally fixing and writing some Javascript on the frontend (jQuery, Backbone.js). I also can oversee backend development by doing project management and issues and tasks coordination.

I use a methodology for each project like setting up a deployment process/git branching model (development, staging, production), etc., and I'm very pragmatic about researching and using proven solutions (ie: code) to each problem. I code in Python: Django, Tornado, GAE and node.js: Express. Git for source control (Github/Bitbucket). Linux, vim.

Drop me a line: ccarpenterg@gmail.com

[1] https://www.coursera.org/course/startup

[2] https://www.coursera.org/learn/machine-learning/

ccarpentergon Ask HN: Freelancer? Seeking freelancer? (December 2014)

SEEKING WORK - Remote

Python: Django, Tornado, flask, Sqlalchemy

Node.js: express, ejs, sequelize

JS: Backbone.js, jQuery

First week for free to see if we're a good fit. ccarpenterg@gmail.com

https://github.com/ccarpenterg

http://cl.linkedin.com/in/ccarpenterg/

ccarpentergon Ask HN: Freelancer? Seeking freelancer? (November 2014)

SEEKING WORK - remote

Python, node.js developer.

I have worked for several startups designing and developing systems, using open source tools and the same methodologies that are discussed on HN. My experience inlvolves the direct collaboration with the founders via remote and on site coordination.

I was one of the Community TAs for the Coursera Machine Learning (Andrew Ng) and Startup Engineering (Balaji S. Srinivasan) classes.

Things I can do for you:

- Setting up a development cycle (ie. dev/staging/production branch model)

- Write web applications in Python and Javascript (node.js, Backbone.js, jQuery, etc)

- Write SQL code (schema design, JOINs, nested queries, recursive queries, inheritance/polymorphism, etc)

- Write front end code using Backbone.js, jQuery

- Write a webapp from scratch

- Dive into your beautiful code ;)

Python: Django, Tornado, Sqlalchemy

node.js: express, ejs, Sequelize

db: Postgresql, PostGis, MySQL

Javascript: Backbone.js, jQuery

CV and references available on your request. Looking forward to meeting you online: ccarpenterg@gmail.com

ccarpentergon Ask HN: Freelancer? Seeking freelancer? (October 2014)

SEEKING WORK – remote, from Santiago, Chile

Native Spanish speaker. Working Proficiency in English. Scored 895 out of 990 on the Test of English for International Communication (TOEIC).

I focus on your relational database schema design and SQL. All from SQL antipatterns, unique and partial indexes, JOINs, nested queries, recursive queries to how to represent SQL code on your ORM of choice.

I was the community TA for the Coursera Startup Engineering class and for the Coursera Machine Learning class. I've also worked for several startups as a remote contractor.

Stack

Web development: Python web frameworks (Tornado, Django, Flask, GAE), ORMs (Sqlalchemy, Django ORM), Javascript frameworks and tools (jQuery, Backbone.js, D3.js), node.js (Express, Sequelize)

DevOps: Heroku, Linode, Git branch models, VMs, Ansible

If you need to tackle issues like 'how to ensure we sell a concert ticket (ie. numbered seats) only to one customer given that we have multiple concurrent users trying to buy it at the same time?' or 'how to reference multiple parents for the same database model/table? 'then I might be the right guy for you.

Send me an email at ccarpenterg@gmail.com I look forward to meeting you online.

https://github.com/ccarpenterg

ccarpentergon Ask HN: Freelancer? Seeking freelancer? (April 2014)

SEEKING WORK - Remote

I've worked for 3 startups so far doing web development. I'm also a Community TA for the Startup Engineering class and for the Machine Learning class at Coursera (Stanford).

Python/Django/Tornado/GAE Framework: https://github.com/ccarpenterg/todolist https://github.com/ccarpenterg/djangotodos https://github.com/ccarpenterg/tornadotodos

node.js, express.js, ejs, Sequelize, Bookshelf: https://github.com/ccarpenterg/bitstarter

Frontend, jQuery, D3.js, Backbone.js, AngularJS, Bootstrap

Github: https://github.com/ccarpenterg

LinkedIn: http://cl.linkedin.com/in/ccarpenterg/

Drop me a line: ccarpenterg@gmail.com

ccarpentergon Lost Jet’s Path Seen as Altered via Computer

Maldives island residents report sighting of 'low flying jet'

Source: http://www.haveeru.com.mv/news/54062

ccarpentergon Did Malaysian Airlines 370 disappear using SIA68/SQ68 (another 777)?

So what do you actually believe? That this was a false flag operation and that the plane is fine and parked somewhere, perhaps it never took off?

It's hard to believe to say the least. If such scenario does exist what makes you think that you can figure it out by yourself?

ccarpentergon Did Malaysian Airlines 370 disappear using SIA68/SQ68 (another 777)?

Perhaps the plane didn't keep flying for 7 hours but it kept floating on the water for those 7 hours (at least that part/device).

ccarpentergon Did Malaysian Airlines 370 disappear using SIA68/SQ68 (another 777)?

I hope you're wrong. If a state was involved that would mean that boarding a plane is extremely dangerous from now on.

This case is really suspicious but I still think this was just an accident.

ccarpentergon Malaysia Officials, Saying Missing Jet Was Diverted, Open Criminal Inquiry

The New York Times, quoting American officials and others familiar with the investigation, said radar signals recorded by the Malaysian military appear to show the airliner climbing to 45,000 feet (about 13,700 meters), higher than a Boeing 777’s approved limit, soon after it disappeared from civilian radar, and making a sharp turn to the west.[1]

If the MH370 suddenly climbed to 45,000 feet that would indicate that either (1) there was a mechanical failure so the pilots had to struggle to take the control again or (2) there was a fight in the cockpit that resulted on the abrupt climb.

[1] http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/mar/15/mh370-search-fo...

ccarpentergon MH370: China releases satellite images of possible crash site

Oil rig worker says he saw Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 burst into flames

Source: http://www.news.com.au/world/oil-rig-worker-says-he-saw-mala...

ccarpentergon Ask HN: Freelancer? Seeking freelancer? (March 2014)

SEEKING WORK - Remote / South America / Travel Ok

I'm just putting together a team of two developers and a designer/UI guy. We'll be running a Python/node.js web development shop (Django, Flask, Tornado, express, etc). Our team is focused on MVPs, prototypes and the first cycle of your product (blog, landing page, website, call to action/sign-up/request invite, crowdfunding site, etc).

If you want to chat just drop me a line: ccarpenterg@gmail.com (Cristian / UTC -3)

ccarpentergon Why I Gave Up My Front-Row Seat in Silicon Valley

I agree but the truth/lies argument is too black and white for me. It sounds like somebody is having a dark day.

I don't think it's a good idea to overthink and start philosophizing about entrepreneurship in general.It does more harm than good.

ccarpentergon Ask HN: Freelancer? Seeking freelancer? (February 2014)

SEEKING WORK - Remote/On site

I've worked for 3 startups so far doing web development. I'm also a Community TA for the Startup Engineering class and for the Machine Learning class at Coursera (Stanford).

Python/Django/Tornado/GAE Framework: https://github.com/ccarpenterg/todolist https://github.com/ccarpenterg/djangotodos https://github.com/ccarpenterg/tornadotodos

node.js, express.js, ejs, Sequelize, Bookshelf: https://github.com/ccarpenterg/bitstarter

Frontend, jQuery, D3.js, Backbone.js, AngularJS, Bootstrap:

https://github.com/ccarpenterg/todolist/wiki

http://ccarpenterg.github.io/blog/us-census-visualization-wi...

http://ccarpenterg.github.io/blog/calendar-layout-visualisin...

IAAS/PASS: Linode, Heroku, Google App Engine, AWS

Databases: Postgresql, MongoDB, Redis, mysql

Tools: vim, git, Chrome Dev tools, virtualenv, foreman, vagrant, screen, emacs, dotfiles

Machine Learning/Data Science: Octave, R, numpy, sci-kit-learn, pandas. https://github.com/ccarpenterg/ML

Visualization: D3.js, matplotlib

Github: https://github.com/ccarpenterg

Drop me a line: ccarpenterg@gmail.com

ccarpentergon Ask HN: Freelancer? Seeking freelancer? (January 2014)

SEEKING WORK - Remote/On site

I've worked for 3 startups so far doing web development. I'm also a Community TA for the Startup Engineering class and for the Machine Learning class at Coursera (Stanford).

Python/Django/Tornado/GAE Framework: https://github.com/ccarpenterg/todolist https://github.com/ccarpenterg/djangotodos https://github.com/ccarpenterg/tornadotodos

node.js, express.js, ejs, Sequelize, Bookshelf: https://github.com/ccarpenterg/bitstarter

Frontend, jQuery, D3.js, Backbone.js, AngularJS, Bootstrap:

https://github.com/ccarpenterg/todolist/wiki

http://ccarpenterg.github.io/blog/us-census-visualization-wi...

http://ccarpenterg.github.io/blog/calendar-layout-visualisin...

IAAS/PASS: Linode, Heroku, Google App Engine, AWS

Databases: Postgresql, MongoDB, Redis, mysql

Tools: vim, git, Chrome Dev tools, virtualenv, foreman, vagrant, screen, emacs, dotfiles

Machine Learning/Data Science: Octave, R, numpy, sci-kit-learn, pandas. https://github.com/ccarpenterg/ML

Visualization: D3.js, matplotlib

Github: https://github.com/ccarpenterg

Drop me a line: ccarpenterg@gmail.com

ccarpentergon Ask HN: Freelancer? Seeking freelancer? (January 2014)

OFFER TO VOLUNTEER - Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Scientific and Open Source projects

I'm an engineer with experience working for startups doing web development. Currently I'm one of the Community TAs for the Startup Engineering class and for the Machine Learning class at Coursera (Stanford).

I'm looking for opportunities to volunteer, preferably Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence or Scientific projects. Being a Community TA has been a great experience and an opporunity to get a deep understanding on these topics. I'm eager to contribute to scientific, open source projects and the like.

Drop me a line: ccarpenterg@gmail.com

Startup Engineering: https://www.coursera.org/course/startup

Machine Learning: https://www.coursera.org/course/ml

Github: https://github.com/ccarpenterg

ML code: https://github.com/ccarpenterg/ML

ccarpentergon Ask HN: Freelancer? Seeking freelancer? (December 2013)

SEEKING WORK - Remote/Onsite

I've worked for 3 startups so far doing web development. I'm also a Community TA for the Startup Engineering class and for the Machine Learning class at Coursera (Stanford).

Python: Django/Tornado/GAE Framework

node.js: express.js, ejs, Sequelize, Bookshelf

Frontend: jQuery, D3.js, Backbone.js, AngularJS, Bootstrap

IAAS/PASS: Linode, Heroku, Google App Engine, AWS

Databases: Postgresql, MongoDB, Redis, mysql

Tools: vim, git, Chrome Dev tools, virtualenv, foreman, vagrant, screen, emacs, dotfiles

Machine Learning/Data Science: Octave, R, numpy, sci-kit-learn, pandas

Visualization: D3.js, matplotlib

Github: https://github.com/ccarpenterg

Drop me a line: ccarpenterg@gmail.com

ccarpentergon Ask HN: Freelancer? Seeking freelancer? (December 2013)

OFFER TO VOLUNTEER - Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Scientific and Open Source projects

Drop me a line: ccarpenterg@gmail.com

Startup Engineering: https://www.coursera.org/course/startup

Machine Learning: https://www.coursera.org/course/ml

Github: https://github.com/ccarpenterg

ccarpentergon Ask HN: Freelancer? Seeking freelancer? (November 2013)

SEEKING WORK - Remote

I've worked for 3 startups so far doing web development. I'm also a Community TA for the Startup Engineering class and for the Machine Learning class at Coursera (Stanford).

Python: Django/Tornado/GAE Framework

node.js: express.js, ejs, Sequelize, Bookshelf

Frontend: jQuery, D3.js, Backbone.js, AngularJS, Bootstrap

IAAS/PASS: Linode, Heroku, Google App Engine, AWS

Databases: Postgresql, MongoDB, Redis, mysql

Tools: vim, git, Chrome Dev tools, virtualenv, foreman, vagrant, screen, emacs, Dotfiles

Git workflows: Feature branch, Dev/Staging/Production

ML/Statistics/Sci: Octave, R

Github: https://github.com/ccarpenterg

Drop me a line: ccarpenterg@gmail.com

ccarpentergon Ask HN: Freelancer? Seeking freelancer? (November 2013)

OFFER TO VOLUNTEER - Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Scientific and Open Source projects

I'm a Civil Industrial Engineer (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Industrial_engineering) with some experience working for startups doing web development. Currently I'm one of the Community TAs for the Startup Engineering class and for the Machine Learning class at Coursera (Stanford).

Drop me a line: ccarpenterg@gmail.com

Startup Engineering: https://www.coursera.org/course/startup

Machine Learning: https://www.coursera.org/course/ml