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Re:In Rwanda, Building a “University in a Box” on Tuesday May 05, 2015 @08:56AM (#9492179)
This. I tried (and failed) to build an export business out of Uganda. I am sure that somehow, somewhere somebody will make a fortune - but it wont be easy.
Happened to my fiancé(wife) and I flying to our own wedding.
Re:The Deadliest Animal in the World on Wednesday April 30, 2014 @09:33AM (#7673139)
We did the same thing when we lived in Uganda. Most westerners staying in the country for more than a few months stop taking anti-malarials.

However most places where the expats live have access to antibiotics and to at least 1 or 2 Western (usually British) Doctors/Nurses.

Re:Why Geeks Should Care About Sports on Friday December 14, 2012 @11:33AM (#4921721)
I am the same way. I also graduated from the University of Michigan which has a great sports program, so this is usually the ice breaker in interviews, meeting with clients etc.. when they see my resume. I usually bow out and change the subject quickly.

I enjoy talking politics as well, but in many ways is just as pointless and arbitrary..."my side of the aisle is better than yours". When your presidential candidate makes a goof he is an idiot, when mine does it he is misunderstood.

They have a negative cash conversion cycle - Dell mastered this in the late 90's.
Re:Ask HN: Who is Hiring? (April 2011) on Friday April 01, 2011 @12:55PM (#2396976)
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