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whoback | 2 years ago | on: Early Europeans ate seaweed for thousands of years

Might be referring to the Venus of Willendorf: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Venus_of_Willendorf

whoback | 3 years ago | on: Ask HN: What is the best and easiest setup to start podcasting?

Generally, I recommend Reaper reaper.fm for any audio related tasks. I've used it for personal and professional projects for years now. If you can be more specific about what doesn't seem to be "that good" about the software you've been testing maybe I can give some more targeted recommendations.

whoback | 6 years ago | on: Ask HN: I have $1000 growth fund that expires on Feb. 2nd. What do I buy?

Splurge (and read) TAOCP box set + the newer titles. https://www.amazon.com/Computer-Programming-Volumes-1-4A-Box...

whoback | 6 years ago | on: Merry Christmas HN

Happy Christmas. Thanks for all the wonderful stories and discussion. I hope you and yours are safe and satisfied.

whoback | 6 years ago | on: Crafting Interpreters: Closures

Any more gems like this you would recommend?

whoback | 6 years ago | on: Ask HN: Any good online CS / CE / etc. bachelors that's arent scams?

Hey Bob I'm local. Not going through the grad program (undergrad) but would still be down to grab a coffee and chat. Shoot me an email: whoback [at] g.harvard.edu

whoback | 6 years ago | on: Ask HN: Any good online CS / CE / etc. bachelors that's arent scams?

I'm in the undergrad program. I 100% agree with you re: it is what you make of it. I think I'm in a much better place in my life to take advantage of the offerings at Harvard and the education. Good luck with the PhD!

whoback | 6 years ago | on: Ask HN: Any good online CS / CE / etc. bachelors that's arent scams?

I'm a current student in the Harvard Extension School concentrating in CS and can answer any questions you have.

Edit: Should say for the record the Harvard program is not a scam, highly reputable (Harvard), classes / professors are the best I've ever encountered, students range from duds to awe inspiring as most places do.