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wtf_is_frpon Learn React.js in a weekend

Maybe the problem is that you are assuming others have no trouble. Videos tend to pack more stuff in a shorter amount of time and new concepts require extra effort. I have heard that some "learn better by video rather than text, etc..." but doubt it is true.

wtf_is_frpon Europe's robots to become 'electronic persons' under draft plan

The fact that you know you are aware, shouldn't be even possible to begin with. What I am getting at is that I don't think there a physical explanation for it. If that is the case, then there is no reason for a robot to have rights, regardless of how human it seems.

wtf_is_frpon Even Mark Zuckerberg puts tape over his webcam

So... is it possible to turn on a webcam without the light? (referring to macs)

I used to tape it, but stopped out of fear of looking stupid.

wtf_is_frpon Ask HN: Best books on understanding recursion?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WbWb0u8bJrU

Recursion is a very simple concept and really doubt you will find a whole book dedicated to it.

Checkout Computer Systems: A programmers approach

It explains what is happening in memory when you call a function.

wtf_is_frpon Andrew Ng's New Machine Learning Book – Sign up for free draft

Sweet

wtf_is_frpon What a $347B conglomerate holding company's web site looks like

Now we need a muchbettermotherfuckingwebsite.com

wtf_is_frpon Stop Looking for a Cofounder

I am interested in your review.

wtf_is_frpon Ask HN: Is Sublime Text profitable?

There are plenty of other free editors. Why would I pay for sublime?

Sublime has a great opportunity to exploit: adding new features for a price. There are plenty of areas open for improvement and the user base is already there.

wtf_is_frpon Ask HN: What is your job role and what are the side projects you are working on?

Jobless student.

Current project: Going to HEB to buy detergent.

wtf_is_frpon Ask HN: Is Sublime Text profitable?

In that case, I would rather use a free editor.

wtf_is_frpon Coursera’s transition to a new technology platform

"There are a FEW DOZEN courses on the old platform that will not migrate to the new platform."

wtf_is_frpon LEDs Are Set to Revolutionize Greenhouse Farming (2014)

Yeah dude, you should convince them to waste the opportunity to make billions.

wtf_is_frpon Should you be scared of Unix signals?

or blocked.

wtf_is_frpon CS188 Intro to AI – Course Materials

Your thoughts on CS188 vs Udacity's Intro to AI?

wtf_is_frpon Facebook Instant Articles create a better reading experience for users

what site is a great example of good UX?

wtf_is_frpon DEA Wants Inside Medical Records to Fight the War on Drugs

Since I am not an economist, I can't argue its validity:

http://www.reuters.com/article/financial-un-drugs-idUSLP6507...

wtf_is_frpon DEA Wants Inside Medical Records to Fight the War on Drugs

It can't be all there is to it. In Afghanistan, puppies have been cultivated in open fields for decades and the US hasn't done shit - besides patrolling. I remember reading somewhere that the US banks benefited from the liquid cash of these kind of activities during the financial crisis in 2008.

wtf_is_frpon DEA Wants Inside Medical Records to Fight the War on Drugs

That's a hilarious idea.

wtf_is_frpon Coursera shuts access to old platform courses

They are available, I have doubts about OP's post.

wtf_is_frpon Coursera shuts access to old platform courses

The only thing I hate about the new platform is that you can't access the info until a week after you enrolled into self-paced courses. It is fucking stupid. Beyond retarded.