scmoore

13 ms·

1.
by scmoore 9y ago
You might read up on http://www.appaftercare.com/ , the guy who started it is named Einar Vollset. It's a similar idea (I think) and he has published a lot of material about getting started with it.
2.
by scmoore 9y ago
I've interviewed a handful of people for junior positions, so take this with a grain of salt. I usually look for: * Basic coding ability -- maybe a couple simple whiteboard questions, or walk through some code * Able to learn things --
3.
by scmoore 10y ago
I have an art degree -- sculpture. I graduated, couldn't find good work, and went to a community college to learn programming. I wouldn't say my art background has much application to my current job.
4.
by scmoore 10y ago
You might check out the current humble bundle: https://www.humblebundle.com/books/astronomy-book-bundle
5.
by scmoore 10y ago
While flipping through channels in a hotel, I found this documentary about the Harvey Girls -- pretty decent: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z9y5mNE5q2E
6.
by scmoore 11y ago
SpotX | Denver, CO | full-time | ONSITE, INTERNS https://www.spotxchange.com/careers/ We are a video advertising monetization platform serving billions of requests a day. We're hiring for a variety of positions an
7.
by scmoore 11y ago
Quitting jobs and moving without having the next job lined up. I always figured I was a smart guy, I could land on my feet wherever I ended up. And that was true, but it took some time and effort to get a job that lined up with my career go
8.
by scmoore 11y ago
Location: Denver, CO Remote: No Willing to relocate: No Technologies: PHP, JS, HTML/CSS, MySQL, open to something different. Résumé/CV: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottchandlermoore Email: hello@scottcmoore.
9.
by scmoore 11y ago
There's a common misinterpretation of the end of that phrase -- I blame the Osmonds: "One bad apple don't spoil the whole bunch, girl / Oh, give it one more try / Before you give up on love" https://
10.
by scmoore 11y ago
Location: Denver, CO Remote: No Willing to relocate: No Technologies: PHP, JS, HTML/CSS, MySQL, open to something different. Résumé/CV: https://www.linkedin.com/pub/scott-moore/13/534/277 Email
11.
by scmoore 11y ago
I can think of a few reasons, mostly that it implies[] criticism the same way most abstinence does. But you should check out the reaction to the previous BBC coverage in my other comment to get an idea of other reasons. [] is perceived as i
12.
by scmoore 11y ago
HN comments on the previous story: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=10609524 This is why I don't talk about this decision, although I admit that's not a great solution.
13.
Robot gets rid of weeds automatically and without herbicides(spectrum.ieee.org)
193 points by scmoore 11y ago|70 comments
14.
Double your price (and no, I'm not kidding)(jacquesmattheij.com)
2 points by scmoore 11y ago|0 comments
15.
What We Owe the MythBusters(nytimes.com)
21 points by scmoore 11y ago|1 comments
16.
by scmoore 11y ago
Location: Denver, CO Remote: No Willing to relocate: No Technologies: PHP, JS, HTML/CSS, MySQL, open to something different. Résumé/CV: https://www.linkedin.com/pub/scott-moore/13/534/277 Email
17.
by scmoore 11y ago
Shoot me an email, in profile -- there's a Denver developers slack channel that has a few job listings. And it's a good place to meet other devs in town. I'd also suggest taking a look at http://www.builtincolorado
18.
by scmoore 11y ago
There's a (kind of cheesy) documentary about the construction of the tunnel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QaTN_R1b00I I skipped through some of the slower-paced sections, and mostly just gawked at the machinery.
19.
by scmoore 11y ago
Of course I had to google it, and I seem to have missed whatever's so disgusting about it (guessing an insect-infested wound or something based on reactions here). "Trypophobia is a claimed pathological fear of holes, particularly
20.
Notes on a tour of an Amazon distribution facility (2014)(docs.google.com)
145 points by scmoore 11y ago|39 comments
21.
by scmoore 11y ago
Location: Denver, CO Remote: No Willing to relocate: No Technologies: PHP, JS, HTML/CSS, MySQL, open to & prefer something different, picking up MEAN now. Résumé/CV: https://www.linkedin.com/pub/scott-moor
22.
by scmoore 11y ago
I haven't tried it, but there are services like http://letsworkshop.com/ which are similar to what you're talking about.
23.
Ask HN: Are interview prep resources appropriate for web jobs?
1 points by scmoore 11y ago|0 comments
24.
by scmoore 11y ago
3 years' experience in web application development, looking to join small or medium sized technology company. Location: Denver, CO Remote: No Willing to relocate: No Technologies: PHP, JS, HTML/CSS, MySQL, open to & prefer som
25.
by scmoore 11y ago
Not sure how "retro" it is but I played a lot of Tribes 2 and would play it again.
26.
The Numbers Behind Consulting in 2014(joshsymonds.com)
2 points by scmoore 11y ago|0 comments
27.
by scmoore 11y ago
If I can't read it in a few minutes, I use a "send to Kindle" chrome extension. I don't bookmark long reads anymore. I do most of my reading at night, in bed. My Kindle is constantly loaded with longer pieces that had sa
28.
by scmoore 11y ago
Just got my bag from Amazon -- thanks for the recommendation, it's really good!
29.
by scmoore 11y ago
Hmm, since I'm new to freelancing I don't know if I have a good answer. Maybe try searching "$US_CITY Web Development" -- most agencies seem to focus their SEO efforts on searches in their city, so that seems to be a goo
30.
by scmoore 11y ago
Thanks, I'll check it out! Did you cut out coffee for focus reasons? Or any other reason, and did it help?

More ›