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Learn Code The Hard Way — Books And Courses To Learn To Code
This is a mini-book that teaches you Unix or Windows command line skills. Unlike the “Learn The Hard Way” series, this crash course is designed to get you mostly capable in a few hours to a few days. It has little explanation and focuses more on doing a small set of commands until you remember them.
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Learn Code The Hard Way — Books And Courses To Learn To Code
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Baking 911 [INFOGRAPHIC] | The Feed
Tackle baking emergencies—from cookie catastrophes to cake calamities—straight on.
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A web and iPhone application for copying the ‘hidden’ characters that comes with the computer’s typefaces, to be pasted into emails, etc
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discover indie music
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ImmigrationProf Blog: Racism Alive and Well in the U.S. Military
The U.S. Army, which has struggled in recent years to combat a mounting suicide toll, took an unusual step when it announced Wednesday that it had charged eight American soldiers serving in Afghanistan in connection with the apparent suicide of one of their lower-ranking comrades.
The charges in the death of Pvt. Danny Chen, a 19-year-old infantryman from New York City, came after a vigorous, weeks-long campaign by advocacy groups and family members hoping to pressure the Pentagon to investigate allegations that Chen had been the subject of hazing within the ranks and had been repeatedly taunted with racial slurs.
. . . “We were told that he was dragged from his bed across the floor, and other soldiers threw rocks at his back,”…
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This costume comes off as understandably morbid – Poorly Dressed People of the World – Fashion Fails
This man looks far too proud of himself for a guy wearing a bunch of babies.
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Maybe you’re better off outside. — Feministe
It’s meant to be a fun, flirty little song, but listen to the lyrics and it’s wrong. “No means no” is clear and classic, and when a guy is that insistent about ignoring boundaries, it’s a sign to get the hell out of there, cold outside or not.
It’s a peppy little tune, though, so I thought I’d throw in a few new lyrics to clean it up, show a little respect, ensure her safe return home, and make a somewhat happier winter season for those of us who actually listen to song lyrics.
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How to Manipulate People to Do What You Want Without Abandoning Your Ethics
This isn’t about simply getting what you want, but creating a positive experience for the manipulator and the manipulatee.
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US Politics | AMERICAblog News: Rate of homeless children has skyrocketed since 2007
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Occupy Long Beach Stages Hospital “Die-In” in Support of Striking Nurses | AlterNet
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Staff Lists: The Worst Album Covers of 2011 | Features | Pitchfork
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How Do You Save a Dying Language? Crowdsource It – Education – GOOD
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GOP Presidential Candidate Ron Paul: His Disqualifying Racist Newsletters
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This New App Turns Your iPad Into Your Classroom – Education – GOOD
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Black History Encyclopedia: Life Upon These Shores
Images from Life Upon These Shores, Henry Louis Gates Jr.’s sweeping, photo-rich tome.
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Black History Encyclopedia: Life Upon These Shores
The Root Recommends: Life Upon These Shores, Henry Louis Gates Jr.’s sweeping, photo-rich tome.
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