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5 things that make your social network monetize like crap - andrew_null
http://andrewchen.typepad.com/andrew_chens_blog/2007/09/why-your-social.html
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enonko
Either I misunderstand something (which is unlikely in this case), or his
formula for CPM is wrong.
Correct: CPM = Clickthrough Rate x Price Per Click x ... |
Ask HN: Is there an algorithm to generate coherent color palettes? - shivekkhurana
Designers come up with a collection of colors that are aesthetically pleasing.<p>Colors on electronic screens are just numbers. So by first principles, designers are in fact picking some numbers from an infinite set.<p>This selection pr... | 5 things that make your social network monetize like crap - andrew_null
http://andrewchen.typepad.com/andrew_chens_blog/2007/09/why-your-social.html
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enonko
Unless my comprehension is flawed—a scenario I find improbable here—the CPM calculation provided appears incorrect.
The accurate formula is: CPM = Clickthr... | 5 things that make your social network monetize like crap - andrew_null
http://andrewchen.typepad.com/andrew_chens_blog/2007/09/why-your-social.html
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enonko
It appears there may be a misunderstanding regarding the CPM calculation presented, as it seems incorrect. The accurate formula for CPM is derived by multip... | 5 things that make your social network monetize like crap - andrew_null
http://andrewchen.typepad.com/andrew_chens_blog/2007/09/why-your-social.html
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enonko
It seems improbable that any misunderstanding exists on my part; nevertheless, the CPM calculation formula presented appears to be inaccurate.
Correct: CPM ... | <<FACT_1>>
Unless my comprehension is flawed—a scenario I find improbable here—the CPM calculation provided appears incorrect.
The accurate formula is: CPM = Clickthrough Rate x Price Per Click x 1000.
For instance, with a <<FACT_2>> click-through rate and a <<FACT_3>> per-click price, the CPM computes as <<FACT_4>> ... | It appears there may be a misunderstanding regarding the CPM calculation presented, as it seems incorrect. The accurate formula for CPM is derived by multiplying the Clickthrough Rate by the Price Per Click, and then by <<FACT_1>>. For instance, consider a scenario with a <<FACT_2>>% Clickthrough Rate where each click ... | It seems improbable that any misunderstanding exists on my part; nevertheless, the <<FACT_1>> calculation formula presented appears to be inaccurate.
To illustrate, suppose a <<FACT_2>> stands at <<FACT_3>> with <<FACT_4>> earned per click; in that case, <<FACT_1>> computes to <<FACT_5>>.
Engagement is inversely corr... |
Mars water surprise in Curiosity rover soil samples - doublerebel
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-24287207
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startupfounder
"If you think about a cubic foot of this dirt and you just heat it a little
bit - a few hundred degrees - you'll actually get off about two pints of water
- like two water bott... |
The data is in – stop the panic and end the total isolation - mrfusion
https://thehill.com/opinion/healthcare/494034-the-data-are-in-stop-the-panic-and-end-the-total-isolation
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ecpottinger
I just noticed, your number one point boils down to who cares about the old
folks, they are going to die soon anyway. Tells ... | Mars water surprise in Curiosity rover soil samples - doublerebel
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-24287207
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startupfounder
According to Dr. Leshin, heating a cubic foot of Martian soil by a few hundred degrees would liberate roughly two pints of water, an amount comparable to two standard gym water ... | startupfounder
Dr. Leshin clarified that by slightly warming a cubic foot of this Martian soil—specifically, by a few hundred degrees—approximately two pints of water, equivalent to two gym water bottles, could be extracted.
This discovery holds immense importance for human endeavors on Mars.
1\.
Unmanned missions coul... | Mars water surprise in Curiosity rover soil samples - doublerebel
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-24287207
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startupfounder
Dr Leshin explained: "If you consider a cubic foot of this dirt and heat it just a little—a few hundred degrees—you'll actually release about two pints of water—like two water b... | According to <<FACT_1>>, heating <<FACT_<<FACT_5>>>> of Martian soil by <<FACT_3>> would liberate roughly <<FACT_4>> of water, an amount comparable to two standard gym water bottles.
This discovery carries profound implications for human missions to Mars.
<<FACT_5>>. Such a resource would enable in-situ <<FACT_6>> of... | Dr. Leshin clarified that by slightly warming <<FACT_1>> of this Martian soil—specifically, by <<FACT_2>>—approximately <<FACT_3>> of water, equivalent to <<FACT_4>> gym water bottles, could be extracted.
This discovery holds immense importance for human endeavors on Mars.
Unmanned missions could be dispatched to acc... | <<FACT_1>> explained: "If you consider a <<FACT_2>> of this dirt and heat it just a little—a <<FACT_3>>—you'll actually release about <<FACT_4>> of water—like two water bottles you'd take to the gym."
This discovery holds major implications for human missions to <<FACT_5>>.
Unmanned missions could be dispat... |
Are statecharts the next big UI paradigm? - sktrdie
https://www.slideshare.net/lmatteis/are-statecharts-the-next-big-ui-paradigm
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majormajor
My experience suggests no, because of two things:
1) Your user interface probably has more edge cases than you or your designer
anticipated, and IME the most efficient, un... |
Tips for Difficult Conversations - alrex021
http://blogs.harvardbusiness.org/dowling/2009/03/7-tips-for-difficult-conversat.html?cm_re=homepage-031909-_-body-left-r1-_-recession
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yummyfajitas
Most important: actually have the conversation.
Difficult conversation: "You are highly unlikely to ever finish your P... | Are statecharts the next big UI paradigm? - sktrdie
https://www.slideshare.net/lmatteis/are-statecharts-the-next-big-ui-paradigm
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**majormajor**
Based on my professional experience, I would argue they are not, primarily due to two considerations.
First, user interfaces invariably contain a greater number of edge... | Are statecharts the next big UI paradigm? - sktrdie
https://www.slideshare.net/lmatteis/are-statecharts-the-next-big-ui-paradigm
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majormajor
Based on my observations, the answer is negative, for two primary reasons:
Firstly, it is probable that a user interface will exhibit a greater number of edge cases than ini... | Are statecharts the next big UI paradigm? - sktrdie
https://www.slideshare.net/lmatteis/are-statecharts-the-next-big-ui-paradigm
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majormajor
From my own experience, the answer is no, due to a couple of key factors:
1) User interfaces tend to involve more edge cases than developers or designers initially foresee. ... | **<<FACT_1>>**
Based on my professional experience, I would argue they are not, primarily due to two considerations.
First, user interfaces invariably contain a greater number of edge cases than initially foreseen by designers or developers. In my experience, the most effective and maintainable method for handling the... | Based on my observations, the answer is negative, for two primary reasons:
Firstly, it is probable that a user interface will exhibit a greater number of edge cases than initially envisioned by either the developer or designer. In my experience, the most effective and comprehensible method for managing these scenarios... | From my own experience, the answer is no, due to a couple of key factors:
1) User interfaces tend to involve more edge cases than developers or designers initially foresee. In my experience (IME), the clearest and most effective approach for handling them involves straightforward if/else logic in simple, plain code. K... |
Keybase iOS Has a Backdoor? - sneak
https://sneak.berlin/20190929/keybase-backdoor/
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malgorithms
Official response here - I work for Keybase.
This article isn't just misleading; it's entirely false, and the title is both
highly damaging AND false. Someone below threw out the word "libel" here. I
don't know abou... |
Ask HN: Using mTurk to morally/legally get around a robots.txt disallow? - MechanicalTwerk
A site offers any visitor (authenticated or not) free download of documents at a certain path. This path is disallowed from being crawled by all user agents in robots.txt. What is the consensus around using something like Mech... | Keybase iOS Has a Backdoor? - sneak
https://sneak.berlin/20190929/keybase-backdoor/
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malgorithms
Official response here - I work for Keybase.
The claims in the article are not only misleading but are completely incorrect; the headline is also factually wrong and highly damaging. Another commenter mentioned the te... | Keybase iOS Has a Backdoor? - sneak
https://sneak.berlin/20190929/keybase-backdoor/
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malgorithms
This is an official response from a Keybase employee.
The content of this article is not merely misleading; it is fundamentally untrue, and its headline is both significantly harmful and factually incorrect. While the... | Keybase iOS Has a Backdoor? - sneak
https://sneak.berlin/20190929/keybase-backdoor/
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malgorithms
Official response here - I work for Keybase.
The article is not merely misleading—it is completely false, and its title is both highly damaging and untrue. A commenter below mentioned "libel," though I'm unsure on tha... | The claims in the article are not only misleading but are completely incorrect; the headline is also factually wrong and highly damaging. Another commenter mentioned the term "libel". While I cannot speak to that legal classification, seeing this headline on Hacker News at this moment is extremely aggravating.
* NO BA... | This is an official response from a <<FACT_1>> employee.
The content of this article is not merely misleading; it is fundamentally untrue, and its headline is both significantly harmful and factually incorrect. While the term "libel" has been mentioned by another commenter, it is exceedingly frustrating to see this he... | The article is not merely misleading—it is completely false, and its title is both highly damaging and untrue. A commenter below mentioned "libel," though I'm unsure on that point; still, seeing this title on <<FACT_1>> right now is extremely frustrating.
* There is no backdoor present. This holds true for n... |
Linux Socket Programming By Example - broadcast example - kruhft
http://alas.matf.bg.ac.rs/manuals/lspe/snode=116.html
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kruhft
I think it's ironic that I was meaning to post this to my own Hacker News test
site (<http://kruhft.dyndns.org>) and I posted it here by accident and it
makes it to the front page!
~~... |
The new branding of Ubuntu - mapleoin
https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Brand
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aw3c2
The GTK themes seem terrible to me. Not only did they move the top buttons to
the left (good luck explaining to mom why she won't find the X where she's
used to) but also it looks very inconsistent. Also the colours... It looks
like one o... | Linux Socket Programming By Example - broadcast example - kruhft
http://alas.matf.bg.ac.rs/manuals/lspe/snode=116.html
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kruhft
It is somewhat ironic that this link was intended for my personal test site () but was mistakenly shared here, only to subsequently gain significant visibility.
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iqster
Freudian slip?... | Linux Socket Programming By Example - broadcast example - kruhft
http://alas.matf.bg.ac.rs/manuals/lspe/snode=116.html
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kruhft
It strikes me as ironic that this content, which I intended for my personal Hacker News test site (), was inadvertently posted here and subsequently reached the front page.
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iqster
Fr... | Linux Socket Programming By Example - broadcast example - kruhft
http://alas.matf.bg.ac.rs/manuals/lspe/snode=116.html
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kruhft
I find it ironic that I intended to submit this to my personal Hacker News test site (<http://kruhft.dyndns.org>) but accidentally posted it here instead, and now it has made it to the f... | ) and I posted it here by accident and it makes it to the front page!">
It is somewhat ironic that this link was intended for my personal test site (<<<FACT_1>>>) but was mistakenly shared here, only to subsequently gain significant visibility.
This was primarily a simple misstep in selecting the correct browser tab. ... | ) and I posted it here by accident and it makes it to the front page!">
It strikes me as ironic that this content, which I intended for my personal Hacker News test site (<<<FACT_1>>>), was inadvertently posted here and subsequently reached the front page.
It was more a case of "oops, incorrect window." My intention w... | ) and I posted it here by accident and it makes it to the front page!">
I find it ironic that I intended to submit this to my personal Hacker News test site (<<<FACT_1>>>) but accidentally posted it here instead, and now it has made it to the front page.
Is that a Freudian slip? Wait a minute... are you developi... |
Show HN: MassageJoy is Exec for Massage Therapy - _lex
Hi HN,<p>The best advice to founders usually includes "Make a Painkiller, not a Vitamin" - and we took that advice to heart.<p>So we're delivering what's essentially Morphine-as-a-Service: Press a button, and get a Massage delivered to you.<p>We've painstakingly... |
Why People Become Internet Trolls - rchaudhary
https://dradambell.com/why-people-become-internet-trolls/
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WheelsAtLarge
One that was not emphasized enough is that people have learned that you can
get a lot of attention by being a troll. You speak out without regards to
other people and you'll get people to follo... | Show HN: MassageJoy is Exec for Massage Therapy - _lex
Hello HN community,
Founders are often advised to create a "Painkiller, not a Vitamin." We have embraced this principle as our foundational strategy.
Consequently, we are offering a service that operates like an on-demand analgesic: simply activate it to receive a ... | Show HN: MassageJoy is Exec for Massage Therapy - _lex
Hi HN,
A common piece of wisdom for founders suggests creating a "Painkiller, not a Vitamin," a principle we have thoroughly embraced.
Consequently, we are providing what can be described as "Morphine-as-a-Service": a massage delivered to your location with the s... | Show HN: MassageJoy is Exec for Massage Therapy - _lex
Hi HN,
Founders often receive the counsel to prioritize "Make a Painkiller, not a Vitamin," a principle our team embraced fully. In response, we offer what amounts to Morphine-as-a-Service: simply activate a button to have a massage brought directly to your locati... | The best advice to founders usually includes 'Make a Painkiller, not a Vitamin' - and we took that advice to heart.<p>So we're delivering what's essentially Morphine-as-a-Service: Press a button, and get a Massage delivered to you.<p>We've painstakingly poured over every detail of the massage industry to try to moderni... | A common piece of wisdom for founders suggests creating a "Painkiller, not a Vitamin," a principle we have thoroughly embraced.
Consequently, we are providing what can be described as "Morphine-as-a-Service": a massage delivered to your location with the simple press of a button.
We have meticulously examined every a... | So we're delivering what's essentially Morphine-as-a-Service: Press a button, and get a Massage delivered to you.<p>We've painstakingly poured over every detail of the massage industry to try to modernize how people get Massage Therapy, to perfect our customer experience, and to get the best massage therapists we coul... |
Ask HN: Why would a government have created bitcoin? - pg
I've long suspected bitcoin was created by a government. Bulletproof protocols usually require peer review, yet there have been zero leaks from the reviewers. Pools of crypto guys who don't leak stuff are usually employed by governments.<p>The part that puzzl... | Ask HN: What API do you wish you had while building your product? - afinemonkey
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onli
Product information. Things like "The mainboard named XY from producer ABC has
the manufacturer sku 1234567, the EAN-13 00123... and the UPC 01234...".
Ideally add to that the custom specs, like "it has that many usb slots and
t... | Ask HN: Why would a government have created bitcoin? - pg
A persistent theory of mine is that a state actor stands behind bitcoin's creation. The protocol's resilience suggests extensive review, but its development history lacks the typical information leaks from such scrutiny. It is worth noting that groups of cryptog... | Ask HN: Why would a government have created bitcoin? - pg
My longstanding hypothesis is that Bitcoin originated from a governmental entity. Secure protocols typically necessitate peer review, yet no information has ever leaked from any supposed reviewers. Groups of cryptocurrency experts known for their discretion are ... | Ask HN: Why would a government have created bitcoin? - pg
For many years, suspicions have lingered in my mind that a government entity developed bitcoin. Protocols of such robust security normally undergo rigorous peer review, but no disclosures whatsoever have surfaced from those involved in the process. Cryptocurrenc... | A persistent theory of mine is that a state actor stands behind bitcoin's creation. The protocol's resilience suggests extensive review, but its development history lacks the typical information leaks from such scrutiny. It is worth noting that groups of cryptographers who maintain perfect operational security are almo... | My longstanding hypothesis is that Bitcoin originated from a governmental entity. Secure protocols typically necessitate peer review, yet no information has ever leaked from any supposed reviewers. Groups of cryptocurrency experts known for their discretion are frequently government employees.
What remains perplexing ... | The part that puzzles me is why a government would do this. I can imagine several possibilities:<p>1. To finance their own black operations.<p>2. Because they thought digital currencies were inevitable, and they preferred <<FACT_1>> to some potentially more malevolent form. (Could <<FACT_1>> have been worse from a go... |
Global Catastrophic Risk - downshun
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Global_catastrophic_risk
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abacadaba
See were were worried about man made bio-weapons when it's been bats this
whole time.
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chrisco255
Should we stop worrying about man made bio-weapons now that it's been shown to
have crippling effects on the ... |
NASA Spacecraft Dives Between Saturn and Its Rings - danparsonson
https://www.nasa.gov/feature/jpl/nasa-spacecraft-dives-between-saturn-and-its-rings
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ahmeni
As someone working on what amounts to fairly trivial applications in the
enterprise, it's amazing to see engineering efforts like this take place over
near... | Global Catastrophic Risk - downshun
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Global_catastrophic_risk
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abacadaba
Observing the situation, it's clear our focus was on artificial biological threats, but the actual source has consistently been zoonotic, like bats.
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chrisco255
Given the demonstrated, severe global and econom... | Global Catastrophic Risk - downshun
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Global_catastrophic_risk
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abacadaba
It appears our concerns were focused on human-engineered bioweapons, while the actual threat originated from bats.
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chrisco255
Considering the devastating impact observed on global society and economies, is it... | Global Catastrophic Risk - downshun
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Global_catastrophic_risk
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abacadaba
People expressed concerns over engineered biological weapons, yet bats turned out to be the true source throughout the entire period.
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chrisco255
Given the demonstrated devastating impacts on global affairs a... | <<FACT_1>>
Observing the situation, it's clear our focus was on artificial biological threats, but the actual source has consistently been zoonotic, like bats.
<<FACT_2>>
Given the demonstrated, severe global and economic disruption from a natural pandemic, does this imply engineered pathogens are no longer a concern?... | It appears our concerns were focused on human-engineered bioweapons, while the actual threat originated from bats.
Considering the devastating impact observed on global society and economies, is it prudent to cease our apprehension regarding human-made bioweapons? For those aiming to incite widespread disorder, perhap... | People expressed concerns over engineered biological weapons, yet bats turned out to be the true source throughout the entire period.
Given the demonstrated devastating impacts on global affairs and economic stability, does it make sense to abandon concerns regarding artificially created bioweapons? For anyone aiming ... |
Ask HN: What do you think of a startup with cofounders with a 35 year age gap? - chromedude
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trussi
What are the roles of each person? Is the younger person the hacker and the
older person the bizdev? Or vice versa?
If the older person is the bizdev and has a lot of domain expertise, then it's
a HUGE advanta... |
Ask HN: Good blog or publication that covers startups (both tech and non-tech)? - stevenj
One(s) that primarily just cover new products, companies, etc.<p>Not general industry news, etc.
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templaedhel
<http://thinkstartups.com/> covers weekend projects, hackdays, and other
"hacker culture" such things. It is no... | Ask HN: What do you think of a startup with cofounders with a 35 year age gap? - chromedude
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The initial response, from trussi, inquires about the specific roles each cofounder would occupy, posing whether the younger individual handles technical duties while the older focuses on business development, or the re... | Ask HN: What do you think of a startup with cofounders with a 35 year age gap? - chromedude
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trussi
Consider the assigned responsibilities of each individual. Is the younger co-founder primarily responsible for technical development, while the older co-founder handles business development, or is the reverse tru... | Ask HN: What's your opinion on a startup whose cofounders have a 35-year age difference? - chromedude
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trussi
What positions do the individuals hold? Does the younger cofounder serve as the hacker while the older handles bizdev, or is it reversed? In cases where the older individual manages bizdev backed by exten... | The initial response, from <<FACT_1>>, inquires about the specific roles each cofounder would occupy, posing whether the younger individual handles technical duties while the older focuses on business development, or the reverse. It is then argued that having an older cofounder with deep domain knowledge in a business ... | Consider the assigned responsibilities of each individual. Is the younger co-founder primarily responsible for technical development, while the older co-founder handles business development, or is the reverse true? Should the more senior individual possess significant domain expertise in a business development capacity... | Ask HN: What's your opinion on a startup whose cofounders have a <<FACT_1>>? - <<FACT_2>>
What positions do the individuals hold? Does the younger cofounder serve as the hacker while the older handles bizdev, or is it reversed? In cases where the older individual manages bizdev backed by extensive domain knowledge, th... |
Ask HN: How technical does a sales rep need to be? - akulbe
I'm a freelancer doing automation programming. I need to grow my business as I have too many eggs in one basket, so to speak.<p>I know I'm going to need help to do that.<p>How technical does someone doing sales for me need to be?<p>How do I find som... |
BoA Merrill Lynch publishes target price for Bitcoin: $1300 - jackgavigan
http://cryptome.org/2013/12/boa-bitcoin.pdf
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crntaylor
Don't get too excited. The actual quotation is
"Assuming Bitcoin becomes a major player in both e-commerce
and money transfer *and* a significant store of valu... | Ask HN: How technical does a sales rep need to be? - akulbe
I work as a freelancer specializing in automation programming. To mitigate risk from over-reliance on a single client, I must expand my business operations.
Achieving this expansion will require me to bring in additional personnel.
What level of technical kn... | Ask HN: How technical does a sales rep need to be? - akulbe
As an independent automation programmer, I am seeking to expand my operations, given my current reliance on a limited client base. To achieve this growth, I recognize the necessity of external assistance. My questions are twofold: what level of technical profi... | Ask HN: How technical does a sales rep need to be? - akulbe
As an independent contractor focused on automation programming, my operations are overly dependent on limited clients, akin to placing all eggs in a single basket. Expansion of the business will necessitate external support. To what extent must a sales represe... | I work as a freelancer specializing in automation programming. To mitigate risk from over-reliance on a single client, I must expand my business operations.
Achieving this expansion will require me to bring in additional personnel.
What level of technical knowledge should a sales representative working for me possess... | I know I'm going to need help to do that.<p>How technical does someone doing sales for me need to be?<p>How do I find someone savvy enough?<p>Thanks.">
As an independent automation programmer, I am seeking to expand my operations, given my current reliance on a limited client base. To achieve this growth, I recogn... | As an independent contractor focused on automation programming, my operations are overly dependent on limited clients, akin to placing all eggs in a single basket. Expansion of the business will necessitate external support. To what extent must a sales representative possess technical knowledge? In what ways can a suff... |
Emoji and Deep Learning - wxs
http://getdango.com/emoji-and-deep-learning.html
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KennyCason
I have to say this was one of the more "fun" ML articles I have read lately.
Excellent visualizations as well. Great job!
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wxs
Thanks! I was tempted to go _way_ more technical but we decided it would be
fun to let more... |
Show HN: Hacker News as an Event Stream - todsacerdoti
https://pipedream.com/sources/new?app=hacker-news
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summitsummit
incredibly cool. im inclined to simplify a lot of my heroku services to a
couple workflows here but have the following concerns
* proven data privacy and security
* longevity of this project
... | **RETRY REQUIRED**
Your previous attempt scored **SPS = 0.288** (target >= 0.6) and **Overlap = 0.168** (target <= 0.35).
Adjust your rewrite using the following:
- Increase semantic fidelity (raise SPS): use closer synonyms; keep more of the sentence structure; do not add/remove facts.
Please rewrite the following ... | Emoji and Deep Learning - wxs
http://getdango.com/emoji-and-deep-learning.html
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KennyCason
This particular machine learning article proved to be among the more enjoyable ones I've encountered recently.
The visualizations were also outstanding. Well done!
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wxs
Thank you! My initial inclination was to delve much... | Emoji and Deep Learning - wxs
http://getdango.com/emoji-and-deep-learning.html
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KennyCason
I must admit that this stands out as one of the more "fun" ML articles I've come across recently. The visualizations are excellent too. Great job!
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wxs
Thanks! I considered diving much deeper into the technical details, ... | This ranks among the more enjoyable machine learning articles I have encountered recently. The visualizations are also excellent. Great job!
Thank you! I was very tempted to adopt a much more technical approach, but we chose to make it accessible so a broader audience could gain an intuitive understanding of these alg... | This particular machine learning article proved to be among the more enjoyable ones I've encountered recently.
The visualizations were also outstanding. Well done!
Thank you! My initial inclination was to delve much deeper into the technical aspects, but we ultimately chose to aim for broader accessibility, allowing ... | I must admit that this stands out as one of the more "fun" ML articles I've come across recently. The visualizations are excellent too. Great job!
Thanks! I considered diving much deeper into the technical details, but we opted instead to make it fun and accessible, allowing a broader audience to intuitively understan... |
Show HN: TS LiveView - aabbcc1241
https://github.com/beenotung/ts-liveview
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aabbcc1241
LiveView enables rich, real-time user experiences with server-rendered HTML.
So you can write complex realtime webapp without bloating the client side. It
responses pre-rendered HTML upon first GET request, then use websocket... |
Why CloudFlare can never satisfy Tor die-hards, and shouldn't try - jgrahamc
http://www.zdnet.com/article/cloudflare-can-never-satisfy-tor-core-and-shouldnt-try/
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jgrahamc
I posted this just so I could comment that the analysis there is wrong headed
and I disagree with this article.
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mtmail
Can you elaborate... | **RETRY REQUIRED**
Your previous attempt scored **SPS = 0.233** (target >= 0.6) and **Overlap = 0.308** (target <= 0.35).
Adjust your rewrite using the following:
- Increase semantic fidelity (raise SPS): use closer synonyms; keep more of the sentence structure; do not add/remove facts.
Please rewrite the following ... | Show HN: TS LiveView - aabbcc1241
https://github.com/beenotung/ts-liveview
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aabbcc1241
LiveView facilitates the creation of interactive, real-time user interfaces by leveraging server-side rendered HTML.
This approach allows for the development of sophisticated real-time web applications without increasing client... | Show HN: TS LiveView - aabbcc1241
https://github.com/beenotung/ts-liveview
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aabbcc1241
Server-generated HTML powers immersive, interactive user interfaces that update in real time through LiveView. Application developers thus build intricate web apps featuring live updates, sidestepping the need to burden browser... | <<FACT_1>>
The LiveView framework facilitates dynamic, real-time user interfaces using HTML rendered on the server. This approach allows for the development of sophisticated real-time web applications without increasing client-side complexity. It delivers pre-rendered HTML in response to the initial GET request, and su... | LiveView facilitates the creation of interactive, real-time user interfaces by leveraging server-side rendered HTML.
This approach allows for the development of sophisticated real-time web applications without increasing client-side overhead. Initially, it delivers pre-rendered HTML in response to the first GET reques... | Server-generated HTML powers immersive, interactive user interfaces that update in real time through <<FACT_1>>. Application developers thus build intricate web apps featuring live updates, sidestepping the need to burden browsers with heavy client-side code. Upon receiving the initial GET request, fully prepared HTML ... |
Sonomera could help diagnose future Pandemics quicker, starting with COVID-19 - mwesigwaenock
A doctor has performed ultrasound scans of his lungs as his coronavirus progresses during isolation at his home in Madrid. As a self-styled ‘ultrasound addict,’ Dr. YALE Tung Chen, a father-of-two, has been tweeting (@yaletun... |
Sisyphus Kinetic Lego Sculpture - chaosmachine
http://jkbrickworks.com/sisyphus-kinetic-sculpture/
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mattnewport
The working combination safe is very cool too:
[http://jkbrickworks.com/working-combination-
safe/](http://jkbrickworks.com/working-combination-safe/)
~~~
icebraining
I really like his version of the ... | The potential exists for Sonomera to accelerate pandemic diagnostics, with COVID-19 serving as an initial case study. - mwesigwaenock
From his residence in Madrid, Dr. YALE Tung Chen, who humorously refers to himself as an 'ultrasound addict', has been monitoring his own lung condition via daily ultrasound imaging whil... | According to mwesigwaenock, Sonomera possesses the potential to expedite the diagnosis of future pandemics, beginning with the current COVID-19 crisis.
From his home in Madrid, a physician has been conducting personal lung ultrasound scans while in isolation for coronavirus. Dr. YALE Tung Chen, a father of two and self... | Sonomera may enable faster diagnosis of future pandemics, beginning with COVID-19 - mwesigwaenock
During his home isolation in Madrid, a doctor conducted ultrasound scans of his lungs as his coronavirus infection advanced. Dr. YALE Tung Chen, a father of two who describes himself as an ‘ultrasound addict,’ has shared d... | The potential exists for <<FACT_1>> to accelerate pandemic diagnostics, with COVID-19 serving as an initial case study. - <<FACT_2>>
From his residence in <<FACT_3>>, <<FACT_4>>, who humorously refers to himself as an 'ultrasound addict', has been monitoring his own lung condition via daily ultrasound imaging while in... | According to <<FACT_1>>, <<FACT_2>> possesses the potential to expedite the diagnosis of future pandemics, beginning with the current COVID-19 crisis.
From his home in <<FACT_3>>, a physician has been conducting personal lung ultrasound scans while in isolation for coronavirus. Dr. <<FACT_4>>, a father of two and self... | <<FACT_1>> may enable faster diagnosis of future pandemics, beginning with <<FACT_2>> - <<FACT_3>>
">
During his home isolation in <<FACT_4>>, a doctor conducted ultrasound scans of his lungs as his coronavirus infection advanced. <<FACT_5>>, a father of two who describes himself as an ‘ultrasound addict,’ has shared ... |
Show HN: Translation platform for Android, free and open-source - marco1
https://www.localize.im/
======
Xlythe
I just uploaded a project to try it out.
Suggestions:
Include the language code when uploading xml files. I always have to look up
the codes. Google does this with their service[1].
An option to default... |
Design principle: IKEA effect - jodooshi
https://uxplanet.org/design-principle-ikea-effect-2d908b2de81
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bambax
> _People had the need to be emotionally invested and get rewards from the
> process of making the cake not just the end result._
Yes! Not sure it really works with Ikea, but it works in other contexts... | Show HN: Translation platform for Android, free and open-source - marco1
https://www.localize.im/
======
Xlythe
I have tested the platform by uploading a project. Here are some feedback points for improvement:
1. During XML file uploads, the interface should present the associated language codes. Users currently nee... | Show HN: Translation platform for Android, free and open-source - marco1
https://www.localize.im/
======
Xlythe
I recently uploaded a project to test the platform.
Suggestions:
When XML files are uploaded, please incorporate the language code. I consistently need to search for these codes, a feature already present in... | Show HN: Translation platform for Android, free and open-source - marco1
https://www.localize.im/
======
Xlythe
A project was recently uploaded by me as a means to test the platform's functionality.
Suggestions:
When uploading XML files, it would be helpful to include language codes automatically. This avoids the cons... | I have tested the platform by uploading a project. Here are some feedback points for improvement:
1. During XML file uploads, the interface should present the associated language codes. Users currently need to reference these codes externally; a similar feature is implemented in Google's service, as shown in the link... | I recently uploaded a project to test the platform.
When XML files are uploaded, please incorporate the language code. I consistently need to search for these codes, a feature already present in Google's service (see [1]).
Provide an option to default to "Show All" or implement a URL parameter for this. Currently, ea... | A project was recently uploaded by me as a means to test the platform's functionality.
When uploading XML files, it would be helpful to include language codes automatically. This avoids the constant need to manually reference and verify the codes. Google's equivalent service implements this feature seamlessly<<FACT_1>... |
Ask HN: what could a startup decipher from a public companies balance sheet - bosky101
i'm thinking of picking up on how to read a balance sheet to get an understanding of how large ad-networks, and predominantly hi-tech/online companies work, margins, where they invest, where they burn, etc<p>are there any such bal... |
Show HN: PDFlower – Reflow PDF papers for small-screen reading - chengchang
https://pdflower.com
======
chengchang
The majority of scientific and technical papers are delivered by the PDF file
for portable presentation. However, it difficult to read the PDF paper on
small screen devices, such as tablets and eBook read... | Ask HN: what could a startup decipher from a public companies balance sheet - bosky101
i'm thinking of picking up on how to read a balance sheet to get an understanding of how large ad-networks, and predominantly hi-tech/online companies work, margins, where they invest, where they burn, etcare there any such balance ... | Ask HN: what could a startup decipher from a public companies balance sheet - bosky101
I am considering learning how to interpret balance sheets to comprehend the operational dynamics, profit margins, investment strategies, and expenditure patterns of major advertising networks, particularly those within the high-tech ... | Ask HN: what could a startup decipher from a public companies balance sheet - bosky101
I'm interested in learning to interpret balance sheets in order to understand the operations of major ad networks, especially high-tech and online firms—their margins, investment areas, cash burn spots, and so on. Have any balance sh... | curt
It's important to be aware that public companies often engage in balance sheet manipulation. For example, consider how <<FACT_1>> historically managed to report consistent growth percentages annually. For detailed insights rather than broad generalizations, this approach is ineffective. Your optimal strategy is to... | are there any such balance sheets that have been insightful to your startup ?<p><<FACT_1>>">
I am considering learning how to interpret balance sheets to comprehend the operational dynamics, profit margins, investment strategies, and expenditure patterns of major advertising networks, particularly those within the high... | are there any such balance sheets that have been insightful to your startup ?<p><<FACT_1>>">
I'm interested in learning to interpret balance sheets in order to understand the operations of major ad networks, especially high-tech and online firms—their margins, investment areas, cash burn spots, and so on. Have any bala... |
The Zen of HN - mcav
http://github.com/mcav/zen-of-hn/raw/df10634090b6ee024978949c18a885218f128a65/zen-of-hn.txt
======
cool-RR
I don't think downvotes should be used for disagreeing.
~~~
mcav
Right; that was intended to mean that people sometimes use them for
disagreement, despite that they probably shouldn't. Any t... |
Andreessen-backed virtual workforce MobileWorks (YCS11) does 1M tasks in year 1 - anandkulkarni
http://techcrunch.com/2012/08/14/mobileworks-seed-new-direction/
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pbreit
I really like seeing all of these companies like MobileWorks, Exec, Uber, et
al that are solving problems that are very challenging but in mor... | The Zen of HN - mcav
http://github.com/mcav/zen-of-hn/raw/df10634090b6ee024978949c18a885218f128a65/zen-of-hn.txt
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cool-RR
I don't think downvotes should be used for disagreeing.
~~~
mcav
Right; that was intended to mean that people sometimes use them for
disagreement, despite that they probably shouldn't. Any th... | The Zen of HN - mcav
http://github.com/mcav/zen-of-hn/raw/df10634090b6ee024978949c18a885218f128a65/zen-of-hn.txt
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cool-RR
I don't think downvotes should be used for disagreeing.
~~~
mcav
Precisely; my intention was to convey that individuals occasionally employ downvotes for disagreement, notwithstanding the imp... | The Zen of HN - mcav
http://github.com/mcav/zen-of-hn/raw/df10634090b6ee024978949c18a885218f128a65/zen-of-hn.txt
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cool-RR
Downvotes ought not to serve as a tool for expressing mere disagreement.
~~~
mcav
Indeed, the point was to highlight how individuals occasionally employ them to signal disagreement, even thoug... | In an ideal framework, votes and agreement levels would be entirely uncorrelated. Constructive, civil contributions that meaningfully advance the dialogue warrant upvotes. Conversely, posts characterized by empty content or aggressiveness deserve downvotes. The flagging mechanism should be reserved for content that is ... | Precisely; my intention was to convey that individuals occasionally employ downvotes for disagreement, notwithstanding the impropriety of such use. Do you have suggestions for improved phrasing?
In fact, there ought to be no correlation between voting patterns and agreement.
Upvotes should be reserved for civil contr... | Downvotes ought not to serve as a tool for expressing mere disagreement.
Indeed, the point was to highlight how individuals occasionally employ them to signal disagreement, even though that's not the appropriate use. Do you have suggestions for improved phrasing?
In reality, voting patterns should avoid any linkage t... |
Flow - simonreed
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flow_(psychology)
======
matthew-wegner
An easy flow trick is to set a 48-minute timer; commit to single-tasking for
the entire duration. 48 minutes is long enough to get something done, and
short enough that you can brute force through distractions (not checking
email, ... | Ask HN: Installing Linux on a Mac. Fedora or Ubuntu? - webmasterraj
======
LarryMade2
Ive found ubuntu to be the most painless route, usually a resolution to a
driver issue is a google search away.
The best path is to pro-actively google your model Macintosh with Ubuntu
(version number) and another with Fedora (versio... | Flow - simonreed
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flow_(psychology)
======
matthew-wegner
A straightforward method to achieve a flow state is to use a 48-minute timer and dedicate this period exclusively to a single task. This duration is sufficient to accomplish meaningful work, yet brief enough to resist temptations lik... | Flow - simonreed
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flow_(psychology)
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matthew-wegner
A straightforward method to achieve a state of flow involves initiating a 48-minute timer and dedicating oneself to a single task throughout this period. The duration of 48 minutes is sufficient for accomplishing work, yet brief enou... | Flow - simonreed
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flow_(psychology)
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matthew-wegner
One simple trick for flow is setting a 48-minute timer and committing to single-tasking throughout that period. This duration is sufficient to accomplish a task while brief enough to push past distractions like checking email, RSS, o... | A straightforward method to achieve a flow state is to use a <<FACT_1>> timer and dedicate this period exclusively to a single task. This duration is sufficient to accomplish meaningful work, yet brief enough to resist temptations like checking email, RSS feeds, or Hacker News.
If you enter a productive flow, you may ... | A straightforward method to achieve a state of flow involves initiating a <<FACT_1>> timer and dedicating oneself to a single task throughout this period. The duration of <<FACT_2>> is sufficient for accomplishing work, yet brief enough to enable one to forcefully resist various interruptions, such as checking email, R... | One simple trick for <<FACT_1>> is setting a <<FACT_2>> and committing to single-tasking throughout that period. This duration is sufficient to accomplish a task while brief enough to push past distractions like checking email, <<FACT_3>>, or <<FACT_4>>.
If you enter a strong <<FACT_1>> state, you will probably keep w... |
Face masks from China intended for France 'hijacked' by US at the last minute - Cantbekhan
http://www.rfi.fr/en/europe/20200402-china-coronavirus-face-mask-france-stolen-us
======
robocat
France hijacks masks and other PPE intended for EU:
[https://www.irishtimes.com/news/world/europe/coronavirus-
eur...](https://www.... |
Top Product Management Books? - skotzko
Recommendations for top product management books? Either "how to" books or just ones that will make me better.<p>Current favorite is "Inspired" by Marty Cagan.
======
bdickason
I've been 'product managing' for 4 years now in NYC and haven't found very
many books useful. Here are... | **RETRY REQUIRED**
The prior output failed to meet the evaluation metrics, achieving an SPS of 0.000 and an Overlap of 1.000. To correct this, modifications must be made. Enhance semantic preservation by using more precise synonyms and maintaining factual integrity. Simultaneously, lower lexical overlap by altering syn... | Cantbekhan reports that face masks procured from China, initially designated for France, were allegedly diverted by the US at the eleventh hour. A related article can be found via the following link: http://www.rfi.fr/en/europe/20200402-china-coronavirus-face-mask-france-stolen-us
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robocat
Robocat highlights that... | Face masks shipped from China for delivery to France were 'hijacked' by the US in the final moments - Cantbekhan
http://www.rfi.fr/en/europe/20200402-china-coronavirus-face-mask-france-stolen-us
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robocat
France seizes masks and other PPE meant for the EU:
[https://www.irishtimes.com/news/world/europe/coronavirus-... | = 0.6) and **Overlap = 1.000** (target <= 0.<<FACT_1>>5).
Adjust your rewrite using the following:
- Increase semantic fidelity (raise SPS): use closer synonyms; keep more of the sentence structure; do not add/remove facts.
- Reduce copying (lower overlap): aggressively change phrasing and word order; split/merge clau... | <<FACT_1>> reports that face masks procured from China, initially designated for France, were allegedly diverted by the US at the eleventh hour. A related article can be found via the following link: <<FACT_2>>
Robocat highlights that France has reportedly commandeered masks and other personal protective equipment (PP... | Face masks shipped from China for delivery to France were 'hijacked' by the US in the final moments - <<FACT_1>>
France seizes masks and other PPE meant for the EU:
On <<FACT_2>>, President <<FACT_3>> declared that he was seizing ‘all stocks and the production of protective masks’ to supply medical personnel and Fren... |
Successful people are successful - rmah
http://swombat.com/2012/3/10/successful-people
======
coffeedrinker
My immediate concern is your definitions of success, growth, and self-
sacrifice. You have narrowed your discussion to a person working a startup,
but you have chosen too broad of language.
Instead of growth, I... |
Ask HN: How to Give College Students a Taste of Real World Development? - xerophyte12932
Hi! I am arranging a sort of workshop for college students and I want to expose them to professional development. A tentative list of things I want them to learn:<p>- How to write code with long-term considerations<p>- How to ma... | Successful people are successful - rmah
http://swombat.com/2012/3/10/successful-people
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coffeedrinker
I am immediately concerned about how you define success, growth, and self-sacrifice. While your discussion is confined to startup work, the language you have selected is excessively broad.
Rather than 'growth,' t... | Successful people are successful - rmah
http://swombat.com/2012/3/10/successful-people
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coffeedrinker
My primary reservation pertains to your conceptualizations of success, growth, and self-sacrifice. While your discourse is confined to individuals engaged in startup ventures, the terminology employed is excessiv... | Successful people are successful - rmah
http://swombat.com/2012/3/10/successful-people
======
coffeedrinker
My primary issue lies with your definitions of success, growth, and self-sacrifice. While your discussion focuses narrowly on someone in a startup, the language you employ is overly broad.
Rather than growth, the... | I am immediately concerned about how you define success, growth, and self-sacrifice. While your discussion is confined to startup work, the language you have selected is excessively broad.
Rather than 'growth,' the concept of 'investment' would be more fitting. An individual decides how to allocate time, whether for l... | My primary reservation pertains to your conceptualizations of success, growth, and self-sacrifice. While your discourse is confined to individuals engaged in startup ventures, the terminology employed is excessively expansive.
I believe the concept of "investment" would be more appropriate than "growth." Individuals m... | My primary issue lies with your definitions of success, growth, and self-sacrifice. While your discussion focuses narrowly on someone in a startup, the language you employ is overly broad.
Rather than growth, the concept of investment would have been more appropriate. An individual decides how to allocate his time, wh... |
Ask HN: Architecture vs. Performance? - waffenklang
Hi,<p>as working on an interesting project, i face a recurring problem which i still struggle on at programming.<p>The problem I work on is simply an image parsing (language independed). I know _a_ solution of this problem, i've done it before, but i still have the... |
The Impact of Meditating Every Day - PascalPrecht
https://pascalprecht.github.io/posts/meditating-every-day
======
mr_overalls
This type of meditation - a secularized form of Vipassana in which one
passively observers mental events - is very popular in the West.
But it's not the only one, and shouldn't be called mere... | **RETRY REQUIRED**
Your previous attempt scored **SPS = 0.000** (target >= 0.6) and **Overlap = 1.000** (target <= 0.35).
Adjust your rewrite using the following:
- Increase semantic fidelity (raise SPS): use closer synonyms; keep more of the sentence structure; do not add/remove facts.
- Reduce copying (lower overla... | Ask HN: Architecture vs. Performance? - waffenklang
Hi,
While engaged in an intriguing project, I am confronted with a persistent programming challenge that I consistently find difficult to resolve. The task at hand involves straightforward image parsing, without reliance on a specific programming language. Although I... | **Ask HN: Architecture vs. Performance? - waffenklang
Hi,While working on an interesting project, I encounter a recurring issue in programming that I continue to struggle with.The core problem involves simple image parsing, independent of programming language. I already know one solution—I've implemented it previously—... | While engaged in a compelling development project, I keep encountering a particular coding challenge that I find difficult to resolve.
The task involves language-agnostic image parsing. I am familiar with one viable method, having implemented it previously. However, I am contemplating how to achieve a more optimal sol... | The problem I work on is simply an image parsing (language independed). I know _a_ solution of this problem, i've done it before, but i still have the feeling about, how can i solve this better.<p>The structure of this problem is:">
While engaged in an intriguing project, I am confronted with a persistent programming c... | as working on an interesting project, i face a recurring problem which i still struggle on at programming.<p>The problem I work on is simply an image parsing (language independed). I know _a_ solution of this problem, i've done it before, but i still have the feeling about, how can i solve this better.<p>">
Hi,<p>While... |
Orlando shooting discussion censored on Reddit - personjerry
https://reddit.com/r/news/comments/4nql8f/orlando_nightclub_shooting_megathread/
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personjerry
The uncensored version can be seen at
[https://r.go1dfish.me/r/news/comments/4nql8f/_](https://r.go1dfish.me/r/news/comments/4nql8f/_)
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Di... |
Countries don't own their Internet domains, ICANN says - privong
http://www.computerworld.com.au/article/551289/countries_don_t_own_their_internet_domains_icann_says/
======
tokenizerrr
So instead the US is the only country that "owns" domain names, since ICANN is
an American company? If the domains aren't property th... | Orlando shooting discussion censored on Reddit - personjerry
https://reddit.com/r/news/comments/4nql8f/orlando_nightclub_shooting_megathread/
======
personjerry
The uncensored version can be seen at
[https://r.go1dfish.me/r/news/comments/4nql8f/_](https://r.go1dfish.me/r/news/comments/4nql8f/_)
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philiphodgen
Dis... | Orlando shooting discussion censored on Reddit - personjerry
https://reddit.com/r/news/comments/4nql8f/orlando_nightclub_shooting_megathread/
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personjerry
An unedited iteration of this content is accessible via the following link: [https://r.go1dfish.me/r/news/comments/4nql8f/_](https://r.go1dfish.me/r/news/comme... | Orlando shooting discussion censored on Reddit - personjerry
https://reddit.com/r/news/comments/4nql8f/orlando_nightclub_shooting_megathread/
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personjerry
One can view the uncensored version at
[https://r.go1dfish.me/r/news/comments/4nql8f/_](https://r.go1dfish.me/r/news/comments/4nql8f/_)
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philiphodgen
Th... | That's curious. Are there any known reasons for it being flagged?
philiphodgen
The perceived rationale appears to be that the topic falls outside Hacker News' definition of relevant content. In my view, while the Orlando tragedy itself may not be suitable for the platform, the subsequent consequences within technology... | An unedited iteration of this content is accessible via the following link: [<<FACT_1>>](<<FACT_1>>)
This topic was deliberated on Hacker News (HN) and subsequently downvoted to obscurity, as documented here: [<<FACT_2>>](<<FACT_2>>)
That's quite intriguing. Do you have any insight into the reason for its flagging?
... | One can view the uncensored version at
This topic was discussed (and heavily flagged) on <<FACT_1>> at
That's interesting. Do you have any idea why it got flagged?
In my view, users flagged it because it fell outside of "what is interesting to <<FACT_1>>".
I believe the shooting incident proper should ind... |
Live as if someone you love, but don’t know who, were to die tomorrow - nate
http://n8.tumblr.com/post/15568958614/live-as-if-someone-you-love-but-dont-know-who-were
======
pavel_lishin
If I knew I was going to die tomorrow, then I certainly wouldn't be at work
today.
But if I knew someone I loved was going to die ... |
Ask HN: Comercial software protection - ukmar
As a side project I developed an application which update after update turned out quite nice.<p>Since I know it fits a niche market I would like to make it comercial ($50) per license.<p>However what bothers me is the protecion.<p>What type of protection can I use that:
1)... | **RETRY REQUIRED**
Your previous attempt scored **SPS = 0.330** (target >= 0.6) and **Overlap = 0.123** (target <= 0.35).
Adjust your rewrite using the following:
- Increase semantic fidelity (raise SPS): use closer synonyms; keep more of the sentence structure; do not add/remove facts.
Please rewrite the following ... | Live as if someone you love, but don’t know who, were to die tomorrow - nate
http://n8.tumblr.com/post/15568958614/live-as-if-someone-you-love-but-dont-know-who-were
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pavel_lishin
Should I be aware of my impending death tomorrow, my presence at work today would undeniably cease.
Conversely, if the knowledge that... | Live in such a way that assumes a person you love - though their identity remains unknown - could die tomorrow - nate
http://n8.tumblr.com/post/15568958614/live-as-if-someone-you-love-but-dont-know-who-were
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pavel_lishin
Should I learn that I myself would die tomorrow, I surely would not show up for work today.
... | Live as if someone you love, though you don't know who, were to die tomorrow. - <<FACT_1>>
<<FACT_2>>
======
<<FACT_3>>:
If I were aware I'd die tomorrow, I definitely wouldn't be working today.
Similarly, if I learned a loved one would die tomorrow, I also wouldn't be at work.
~~~
<<FACT_1>>:
That's not quite what ... | Should I be aware of my impending death tomorrow, my presence at work today would undeniably cease.
Conversely, if the knowledge that a loved one would pass away tomorrow were mine, I would similarly absent myself from work today.
My intended meaning was not precisely that. The identity of the individual whose life w... | Live in such a way that assumes a person you love - though their identity remains unknown - could die tomorrow - <<FACT_1>>
Should I learn that I myself would die tomorrow, I surely would not show up for work today.
Similarly, were I aware that someone I love faces death tomorrow, I would skip work today as well.
We... |
Fed study finds US tariffs backfired - belltaco
https://www.marketwatch.com/story/fed-study-finds-trump-tariffs-backfired-2019-12-27
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twoflower9
People with business interests reliant on cheap foreign manufacturing
desperate to have tariffs reversed. More news at 11.
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A Tax on something backfired... |
The highest ROI way to increase signups: Make a minimal homepage (Guest Post) - instakill
http://andrewchen.co/2013/07/29/the-highest-roi-way-to-increase-signups-make-a-minimal-homepage-guest-post/
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krapp
Whenever I see a minimal homepage with nothing but a glib sentence and a
signup form I just assume this is a... | Fed study finds US tariffs backfired - belltaco
https://www.marketwatch.com/story/fed-study-finds-trump-tariffs-backfired-2019-12-27
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twoflower9
Individuals whose commercial enterprises depend on inexpensive overseas production are urgently seeking the reversal of these tariffs. More on this story later.
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e... | Fed study finds US tariffs backfired - belltaco
https://www.marketwatch.com/story/fed-study-finds-trump-tariffs-backfired-2019-12-27
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twoflower9
Individuals whose commercial endeavors are dependent on inexpensive overseas production are eager for tariffs to be rescinded. Further updates will be provided later.
--... | Fed study finds US tariffs backfired - belltaco
https://www.marketwatch.com/story/fed-study-finds-trump-tariffs-backfired-2019-12-27
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twoflower9
Individuals whose businesses depend on inexpensive overseas production are eager for the tariffs to be rolled back. Tune in for more updates at 11.
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Did ... | twoflower9
Individuals whose commercial enterprises depend on inexpensive overseas production are urgently seeking the reversal of these tariffs. More on this story later.
exabrial
A tax that had unintended negative consequences?
It's deeply aggravating to observe this same cycle happening repeatedly.
ehvatum
Of cou... | twoflower9
Individuals whose commercial endeavors are dependent on inexpensive overseas production are eager for tariffs to be rescinded. Further updates will be provided later.
exabrial
Did a levy on something produce unintended negative consequences?
Witnessing this recurring phenomenon countless times is remarkabl... | Individuals whose businesses depend on inexpensive overseas production are eager for the tariffs to be rolled back. Tune in for more updates at 11.
Did a tax on imports really backfire? What is most aggravating is observing this same pattern occur repeatedly, thousands of times over.
Tariffs can indeed be challenging... |
Ask HN: How would you convince a teen to stay home during isolation - romes
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sharemywin
[https://www.cnn.com/videos/health/2020/03/03/how-viruses-
spr...](https://www.cnn.com/videos/health/2020/03/03/how-viruses-spread-lon-
md-orig.cnn)
[https://www.healthline.com/health-news/50-percent-of-
people-...](https://w... |
Ask HN: Do you listen to country music? - 0xdeadbeefbabe
Does it help?
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relaunched
I love country music. More so than other genres I've listened to, country
music has such a range. It can be upbeat and cheery, pump you up, change your
mood, sooth your soul, provide empathy, be simple & complex...It speaks to m... | **RETRY REQUIRED**
Your previous attempt scored **SPS = 0.391** (target >= 0.6) and **Overlap = 0.084** (target <= 0.35).
Adjust your rewrite using the following:
- Increase semantic fidelity (raise SPS): use closer synonyms; keep more of the sentence structure; do not add/remove facts.
Please rewrite the following ... | Ask HN: How would you convince a teen to stay home during isolation - romes
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sharemywin
[https://www.cnn.com/videos/health/2020/03/03/how-viruses-
spr...](https://www.cnn.com/videos/health/2020/03/03/how-viruses-spread-lon-
md-orig.cnn)
[https://www.healthline.com/health-news/50-percent-of-
people-...](https://w... | Ask HN: How would you convince a teen to stay home during isolation - romes
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sharemywin
[https://www.cnn.com/videos/health/2020/03/03/how-viruses-
spr...](https://www.cnn.com/videos/health/2020/03/03/how-viruses-spread-lon-
md-orig.cnn)
[https://www.healthline.com/health-news/50-percent-of-
people-...](https://w... | kleer001
The issue is that understanding this information demands attention and reasoning (and maybe respect). All of these qualities are typically lacking in teenagers.
I don't have children, certainly not a teenager. Therefore, I apologize that I cannot offer much assistance.
My primary worry is that the original p... | The primary challenge lies in the fact that assimilating such information necessitates attention, rational thought, and potentially respect. These attributes are often conspicuously lacking in teenagers.
As I do not have children, particularly not a teenager, I regret that I am unable to offer substantial assistance.
... | The sole issue lies in the fact that processing this information demands attention, reasoning, and perhaps respect—qualities that are notably lacking among teenagers.
I have no children of my own, not even a teenager. Therefore, I apologize, but I cannot offer much assistance.
My primary worry is that the original po... |
Ask HN: Who wants to be hired? (May 2020) - whoishiring
Share your information if you are looking for work. Please use this format:<p><pre><code> Location:
Remote:
Willing to relocate:
Technologies:
Résumé/CV:
Email:
</code></pre>
Readers: please only email these addresses to discuss work opportunities... |
Facebook Blocks Chinese Billionaire Who Tells Tales of Corruption - Jerry2
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/01/business/facebook-china-guo-wengui.html
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bm1362
I was at SoundCloud briefly and an interview with this guy was posted on Ming
Jing radio. We were DDOS’ed and eventually had to take his profile offline as... | Ask HN: Who wants to be hired? (May 2020) - whoishiring
Share your information if you are looking for work. Please use this format: Location:
Remote:
Willing to relocate:
Technologies:
Résumé/CV:
Email:
Readers: please only email these addresses to discuss work opportunities.
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dennybritz
Remote Only
... | Ask HN: Who wants to be hired? (May 2020) - whoishiring
Individuals seeking employment are invited to provide their details. Adherence to the specified format is requested:
Location:
Remote:
Willing to relocate:
Technologies:
Résumé/CV:
Email:
Those reviewing these listings are asked to use the provided email... | Ask HN: Who wants to be hired? (May 2020) - whoishiring
Individuals seeking employment should post their details here. Kindly adhere to the specified format below:
Location:
Remote:
Willing to relocate:
Technologies:
Résumé/CV:
Email:
Note to readers: Contact these email addresses solely for job-related discu... | Greetings. My professional background spans over 15 years in engineering, encompassing exposure to numerous technological shifts and development cycles. At present, I am primarily dedicated to research initiatives and personal projects. | Individuals seeking employment are invited to provide their details. Adherence to the specified format is requested:
Those reviewing these listings are asked to use the provided email addresses solely for the purpose of discussing potential work engagements.
Greetings! I possess over 15 years of engineering experienc... | Individuals seeking employment should post their details here. Kindly adhere to the specified format below:
Note to readers: Contact these email addresses solely for job-related discussions.
Hello! With over <<FACT_1>> in engineering, I've encountered numerous technologies and industry cycles. Currently, I'm comforta... |
Falsehoods Programmers Believe about Garbage Collection - mdip
http://paul.bone.id.au/2018/10/19/gc-falsehoods/
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ncmncm
There are still plenty of truths that make sweepy GC a terrible basis for a
general purpose programming language.
RC -- reference-counting -- is, of course, a kind of GC, and thus another
thin... |
The Peter Principle is a joke taken seriously. Is it true? - cirrus-clouds
http://timharford.com/2018/08/the-peter-principle-is-a-joke-taken-seriously-is-it-true/
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sofon
Really interesting article!
The Peter principle states that "every employee tends to rise to his level of
incompetence". The article cites an ... | **RETRY REQUIRED**
Your previous attempt scored **SPS = 0.428** (target >= 0.6) and **Overlap = 0.122** (target <= 0.35).
Adjust your rewrite using the following:
- Increase semantic fidelity (raise SPS): use closer synonyms; keep more of the sentence structure; do not add/remove facts.
Please rewrite the following ... | Falsehoods Programmers Believe about Garbage Collection - mdip
http://paul.bone.id.au/2018/10/19/gc-falsehoods/
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ncmncm
Numerous established facts continue to demonstrate that sweepy garbage collection (GC) is an unsuitable foundation for general-purpose programming languages.
Reference counting (RC) is certainly... | Falsehoods Programmers Believe about Garbage Collection - mdip
http://paul.bone.id.au/2018/10/19/gc-falsehoods/
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ncmncm
Numerous valid concerns continue to exist, positioning sweepy GC as an inadequate foundation for any general-purpose programming language.
Reference-counting (RC), being a form of GC itself, sho... | There remain numerous reasons why sweep-style garbage collection is a poor foundation for a general-purpose programming language.
Reference-counting (RC) is itself a form of garbage collection and is similarly best avoided in performance-critical programs.
This is why constructs like C++'s `<<FACT_1>>` and its Rust e... | Numerous established facts continue to demonstrate that sweepy garbage collection (GC) is an unsuitable foundation for general-purpose programming languages.
Reference counting (RC) is certainly a form of garbage collection, and consequently, it typically should be avoided in high-performance applications. This is pre... | Numerous valid concerns continue to exist, positioning sweepy GC as an inadequate foundation for any general-purpose programming language.
Reference-counting (RC), being a form of GC itself, should generally be avoided in performance-critical applications. This explains the cautious use of C++'s "shared_ptr"... |
Facebook's next big media move: Comments - ssclafani
http://news.cnet.com/8301-13577_3-20030106-36.html
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taylorbuley
Facebook already has a "plugin" for commenting, so I'm curious as to how -- if
at all -- this will be different.
[http://developers.facebook.com/docs/reference/plugins/commen...](http://developer... |
Ask HN: How often you take Android device full file backup and store it on cloud? - gkrisub
The full file backup means the device folder structure is maintained when stored on cloud (for e.g. Google Drive).
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krishnaycombi
By full file backup are you referring to copying all the data under
/storage/emulated/0, /s... | Facebook's next big media move: Comments - ssclafani
http://news.cnet.com/8301-13577_3-20030106-36.html
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taylorbuley
Given that a commenting plugin already exists within Facebook's ecosystem, it raises the question of what novel features or differences this new iteration might introduce.
[http://developers.facebo... | Facebook's next big media move: Comments - ssclafani
http://news.cnet.com/8301-13577_3-20030106-36.html
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taylorbuley
Given that Facebook currently offers a commenting plugin, I am interested in discerning how, or if, this new development will introduce any variations.
[http://developers.facebook.com/docs/referenc... | Facebook's next big media move: Comments - ssclafani
http://news.cnet.com/8301-13577_3-20030106-36.html
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taylorbuley
Facebook already offers a commenting plugin, which makes me wonder how this new version—if it differs at all—will stand apart.
[http://developers.facebook.com/docs/reference/plugins/commen...](http... | Given that a commenting plugin already exists within Facebook's ecosystem, it raises the question of what novel features or differences this new iteration might introduce.
Additionally, a key point of consideration is whether its capabilities will surpass those offered by the <<FACT_1>> platform.
It is notable that <... | Given that <<FACT_1>> currently offers a commenting plugin, I am interested in discerning how, or if, this new development will introduce any variations.
Alternatively, one might question its potential superiority over <<FACT_2>>.
<<FACT_2>> offers the distinct advantage of not publicly displaying my profile image.
... | <<FACT_1>> already offers a commenting plugin, which makes me wonder how this new version—if it differs at all—will stand apart.
Or in what ways it might outperform <<FACT_2>>.
<<FACT_2>> has the advantage of keeping my profile picture private from public view.
Given <<FACT_3>>'s (formerly <<FACT_4>>) widespread ado... |
Students defeat new 'Barnacle' parking clamp, skip fines and get free internet - elliekelly
https://postmediadriving.wordpress.com/auto-news/news/students-defeat-new-barnacle-parking-boot-skip-fines-and-get-free-internet
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emptybits
I spent a decade in the parking technology space. (Co-founder PayByPhone --
don't... |
Japan's fertility rate is rising - MaxQuentero
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/wonkblog/wp/2015/01/07/japans-birth-rate-problem-is-way-worse-than-anyone-imagined/
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mikeyouse
Noah Smith (Econ professor at SUNY Stony Brook with a background in Japanese)
took umbrage with this article;
[http://noahpinionblog... | Students defeat new 'Barnacle' parking clamp, skip fines and get free internet - elliekelly
https://postmediadriving.wordpress.com/auto-news/news/students-defeat-new-barnacle-parking-boot-skip-fines-and-get-free-internet
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emptybits
My professional background includes ten years working in parking technology. (I wa... | Students defeat new 'Barnacle' parking clamp, skip fines and get free internet - elliekelly
https://postmediadriving.wordpress.com/auto-news/news/students-defeat-new-barnacle-parking-boot-skip-fines-and-get-free-internet
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emptybits
Having dedicated ten years to the parking technology sector (as a co-founder of Pa... | Students defeat new 'Barnacle' parking clamp, skip fines and get free internet - elliekelly
https://postmediadriving.wordpress.com/auto-news/news/students-defeat-new-barnacle-parking-boot-skip-fines-and-get-free-internet
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emptybits
Having worked a decade in parking technology (as PayByPhone co-founder—please don'... | My professional background includes ten years working in parking technology. (I was a co-founder of <<FACT_1>> -- please don't resent me, I truly aimed to improve convenience and civility in the sector!). That said, I find myself nostalgic for clever and amusing stories of people circumventing parking rules. The ingenu... | Having dedicated <<FACT_1>> years to the parking technology sector (as a co-founder of <<FACT_2>>, I genuinely aimed to enhance convenience and civility, I assure you!), I find myself missing reports of such inventive and amusing circumventions. The ingenuity demonstrated in bypassing parking enforcement rules is truly... | Having worked a decade in parking technology (as <<FACT_1>> co-founder—please don't hate, I truly aimed to make it more civilized and convenient, I promise!), I do miss stories of such hilarious and ingenious hacks and escalations. The cleverness people use to circumvent parking rules is truly impressive.
Though not e... |
Uber, Maker of Summon-a-Car App, Wins in Washington - iProject
http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/07/10/uber-vs-washington-dc/
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pfedor
This is very disappointing. I hoped that the government would treat its duty
to protect me from cheap car services more seriously.
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saurik
I realize you are joking, but the c... |
What is the best way to test mobile app across several networks and phones? - rokhayakebe
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simul
In the past I have used a combination of tools: \- Smartphne emulator
developer edition (comercial) from yospace
(<http://www.yospace.com/spede.html)>
\- Two firefox extenstions: user agent switcher, wmlbrowser.
\... | Uber, Maker of Summon-a-Car App, Wins in Washington - iProject
http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/07/10/uber-vs-washington-dc/
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pfedor
This outcome is a letdown. My expectation was that authorities would demonstrate a firmer commitment to safeguarding the public from the potential hazards of low-cost transport pr... | Uber, Maker of Summon-a-Car App, Wins in Washington - iProject
http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/07/10/uber-vs-washington-dc/
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pfedor
This outcome is quite disheartening. My expectation was that the government would more earnestly uphold its obligation to safeguard citizens from inadequately priced car services.... | Uber, Maker of Summon-a-Car App, Wins in Washington - iProject
http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/07/10/uber-vs-washington-dc/
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pfedor
This development is deeply disappointing. I had hoped the government would more seriously regard its responsibility to defend me against inexpensive car services.
~~~
saurik
I und... | This outcome is a letdown. My expectation was that authorities would demonstrate a firmer commitment to safeguarding the public from the potential hazards of low-cost transport providers.
While I acknowledge the humorous intent, a serious issue remains: passengers are placing their safety in the hands of taxi services... | This outcome is quite disheartening. My expectation was that the government would more earnestly uphold its obligation to safeguard citizens from inadequately priced car services.
I understand your comment is made in jest; however, a genuine concern exists concerning taxi services, given that consumers frequently entr... | This development is deeply disappointing. I had hoped the government would more seriously regard its responsibility to defend me against inexpensive car services.
I understand you are joking, yet the real issue is that cab companies represent entities to which consumers entrust their lives, frequently in scenarios whe... |
Ask HN: Please review my startup: flashissue.com - eranation
We launched FlashIssue, a web app for curating newsletters quickly using existing web content about two months ago and got great reviews from users, but we would like to help convert more users to the point of sending the newsletter through us (or the mail... |
Show HN: HNBuzz – daily/weekly digests, full-text search and mobile awesomeness - leandot
http://hnbuzz.com
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leandot
Initially I built HNBuzz in order to have a daily digest with the top stories
for myself. Then I added some more features and I believe someone else could
appreciate it as well. So looking forwa... | Ask HN: Could you provide feedback on my startup, flashissue.com? - eranation
Our web app, FlashIssue, which facilitates rapid newsletter creation from existing online content, launched approximately two months ago. While initial user reviews have been positive, our current objective is to improve the conversion of use... | Ask HN: Please review my startup: flashissue.com - eranation
About two months prior, we introduced FlashIssue, a web application designed for the rapid curation of newsletters via existing web-based content. While user feedback has been largely positive, our goal is to increase the conversion rate of users to actively ... | Ask HN: Please review my startup: flashissue.com - eranation
Roughly two months ago, FlashIssue was released as a web-based tool enabling swift assembly of newsletters from available online materials, earning strong praise from early adopters. Nevertheless, efforts are underway to boost user conversions toward utilizin... | Ask HN: Could you provide feedback on my startup, <<FACT_1>>? - <<FACT_2>>
Our web app, <<FACT_3>>, which facilitates rapid newsletter creation from existing online content, launched approximately two months ago. While initial user reviews have been positive, our current objective is to improve the conversion of users... | We would also like to hear any comments or suggestions on our <<FACT_1>> web clipper extension that integrates with the app (link to it in the app)<p>The app is before a professional design iteration (we are aware it doesn't look pretty), but we would like to improve usability as much as possible when we brief the desi... | We would also like to hear any comments or suggestions on our <<FACT_1>> web clipper extension that integrates with the app (link to it in the app)<p>The app is before a professional design iteration (we are aware it doesn't look pretty), but we would like to improve usability as much as possible when we brief the desi... |
Show HN: Community Events - kpasa - mixmastamyk
http://lax.kpasa.co/
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mixmastamyk
Hi, I needed a side project to teach myself Django & AWS but couldn't think of
anything Earth-shattering to work on... After searching and coming up empty I
decided instead to build the kind of events site I've been waiting for f... |
Shopify and the Power of Platforms - jonbaer
https://stratechery.com/2019/shopify-and-the-power-of-platforms/
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Townley
> Shopify is giving merchants an opportunity to differentiate themselves while
> bearing no risk if they fail.
In addition to this being a great position for Shopify, this is an amazing
thing f... | Show HN: Community Events - kpasa - mixmastamyk
http://lax.kpasa.co/
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mixmastamyk
Hello. I was looking for a personal project to learn Django and AWS, but couldn't come up with a revolutionary idea. My search didn't yield anything suitable, so I resolved to create the events website I've personally wanted to see... | Show HN: Community Events - kpasa - mixmastamyk
http://lax.kpasa.co/
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mixmastamyk
I required a personal project to gain proficiency in Django and AWS, yet was unable to conceive of any groundbreaking ideas. Following an unsuccessful search for inspiration, I opted to develop the type of event website I have pers... | Show HN: Community Events - kpasa - mixmastamyk
http://lax.kpasa.co/
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mixmastamyk
In an effort to learn Django and AWS through hands-on practice, I sought a side project but struggled to identify something truly groundbreaking. Extensive searches yielded no promising ideas, prompting me instead to develop the ty... | Hello. I was looking for a personal project to learn <<FACT_1>> and <<FACT_2>>, but couldn't come up with a revolutionary idea. My search didn't yield anything suitable, so I resolved to create the events website I've personally wanted to see for roughly a decade.
While there are countless event platforms available, I... | I required a personal project to gain proficiency in <<FACT_1>> and <<FACT_2>>, yet was unable to conceive of any groundbreaking ideas. Following an unsuccessful search for inspiration, I opted to develop the type of event website I have personally desired for approximately a decade.
Despite the abundance of event web... | In an effort to learn <<FACT_1>> and <<FACT_2>> through hands-on practice, I sought a side project but struggled to identify something truly groundbreaking. Extensive searches yielded no promising ideas, prompting me instead to develop the type of events platform I have long desired over the past decade.
It is notewor... |
Why American Eggs Would Be Illegal In A British Supermarket, And Vice Versa - memset
http://www.forbes.com/sites/nadiaarumugam/2012/10/25/why-american-eggs-would-be-illegal-in-a-british-supermarket-and-vice-versa/
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user24
> Since the late 1990’s British farmers have been vaccinating hens against
> salmonella [..... |
Why ancient Roman graffiti is so important to archaeologists - akakievich
http://www.redorbit.com/news/science/1113411831/why-ancient-roman-graffiti-is-so-important-to-archaeologists-010516/
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existencebox
At the risk of nitpicking: "Meanwhile, every female Roman voice has been lost
to time."
I bring this up les... | Why American Eggs Would Be Illegal In A British Supermarket, And Vice Versa - memset
http://www.forbes.com/sites/nadiaarumugam/2012/10/25/why-american-eggs-would-be-illegal-in-a-british-supermarket-and-vice-versa/
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user24
>
> Since the late 1990s, hen vaccination against salmonella has been standard practice amon... | Why American Eggs Would Be Illegal In A British Supermarket, And Vice Versa - memset
http://www.forbes.com/sites/nadiaarumugam/2012/10/25/why-american-eggs-would-be-illegal-in-a-british-supermarket-and-vice-versa/
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user24
> Since the late 1990’s British farmers have been vaccinating hens against
> salmonella [...... | Why American Eggs Would Be Illegal In A British Supermarket, And Vice Versa - memset
http://www.forbes.com/sites/nadiaarumugam/2012/10/25/why-american-eggs-would-be-illegal-in-a-british-supermarket-and-vice-versa/
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user24
Poultry producers in Britain initiated hen immunizations targeting salmonella starting from ... | Since the <<FACT_1>> British farmers have been vaccinating hens against
> salmonella [...] Amazingly, this measure has virtually wiped out the health
> threat in Britain.">
> Since the late 1990s, hen vaccination against salmonella has been standard practice among British farmers. This policy has effectively eliminated... | Since the <<FACT_1>> British farmers have been vaccinating hens against
> salmonella [...] Amazingly, this measure has virtually wiped out the health
> threat in Britain.
"Amazingly"? No not really! Vaccination stops disease. It's completely
expected, not amazing at all.">
> Since the <<FACT_1>> British farm... | Since the <<FACT_1>> British farmers have been vaccinating hens against
> <<FACT_2>> [...] Amazingly, this measure has virtually wiped out the health
> threat in <<FACT_3>>.">
Poultry producers in <<FACT_3>> initiated hen immunizations targeting <<FACT_2>> starting from the <<FACT_1>>. [...] That intervention has effec... |
Native Clojure with GraalVM - tosh
https://janstepien.com/native-clojure-with-graalvm/
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wink
After hearing about GraalVM first time at a PolyConf talk last year I sat down
with one of the GraalVM folks and we (well, I was just providing info) did a
few performance measurements if this could speed up the startup ... |
Boeing Fought Lion Air on Proposed Max Simulator Training Requirement - berkut
https://aviationweek.com/air-transport/boeing-fought-lion-air-proposed-max-simulator-training-requirement
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mcv
Boeing was already plenty culpable for these disasters, but this underscores
just how much they pressured they pressured th... | **RETRY REQUIRED**
Your previous attempt scored **SPS = 0.021** (target >= 0.6) and **Overlap = 0.130** (target <= 0.35).
Adjust your rewrite using the following:
- Increase semantic fidelity (raise SPS): use closer synonyms; keep more of the sentence structure; do not add/remove facts.
Please rewrite the following ... | Native Clojure with GraalVM - tosh
https://janstepien.com/native-clojure-with-graalvm/
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wink
Having initially learned about GraalVM at a PolyConf presentation last year, I subsequently engaged with a representative from the GraalVM team. Together, we conducted some performance evaluations to ascertain if its appl... | Native Clojure with GraalVM - tosh
https://janstepien.com/native-clojure-with-graalvm/
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wink
During a PolyConf presentation last year, I first learned of GraalVM. Subsequently, I collaborated with a GraalVM expert—primarily supplying details on my end—to conduct initial benchmarks assessing its potential to accel... | I first learned of <<FACT_1>> during a talk at <<FACT_2>> last year. Afterwards, I met with a <<FACT_1>> developer and we conducted some performance tests to see if it could improve startup times, particularly for <<FACT_3>> tasks. The initial results were quite promising.
Therefore, if you work with <<FACT_4>> and <<... | Having initially learned about <<FACT_1>> at a <<FACT_2>> presentation last year, I subsequently engaged with a representative from the <<FACT_1>> team. Together, we conducted some performance evaluations to ascertain if its application could reduce startup times, particularly for <<FACT_3>> tasks. The initial findings... | During a <<FACT_1>> presentation last year, I first learned of <<FACT_2>>. Subsequently, I collaborated with a <<FACT_2>> expert—primarily supplying details on my end—to conduct initial benchmarks assessing its potential to accelerate startup durations, particularly for <<FACT_3>> operations. The early findings proved ... |
Email from Elon Musk to Tesla Is a Master Class in Emotional Intelligence - DiabloD3
https://www.inc.com/justin-bariso/elon-musk-sent-an-extraordinary-email-to-employees-and-taught-a-major-lesson-in.html
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tonyarkles
Reminds me quite a bit of the Alcoa safety story, which has been covered in a
number of books as ... |
Why downloading Firefox is like getting into college - Alex3917
http://sethgodin.typepad.com/seths_blog/2008/04/why-downloading.html
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Alex3917
I don't understand why Seth is pro-college on the blog all of the sudden.
Every single one of his books takes at least a few passing swipes at college,
and some of them... | Email from Elon Musk to Tesla Is a Master Class in Emotional Intelligence - DiabloD3
https://www.inc.com/justin-bariso/elon-musk-sent-an-extraordinary-email-to-employees-and-taught-a-major-lesson-in.html
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tonyarkles
This parallels the well-documented Alcoa safety transformation, frequently cited in leadership lit... | Email from Elon Musk to Tesla Is a Master Class in Emotional Intelligence - DiabloD3
https://www.inc.com/justin-bariso/elon-musk-sent-an-extraordinary-email-to-employees-and-taught-a-major-lesson-in.html
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tonyarkles
This brings to mind the Alcoa safety narrative, which has been documented in numerous publications... | Email from Elon Musk to Tesla Is a Master Class in Emotional Intelligence - DiabloD3
https://www.inc.com/justin-bariso/elon-musk-sent-an-extraordinary-email-to-employees-and-taught-a-major-lesson-in.html
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tonyarkles
This closely evokes the renowned Alcoa safety initiative for me. Various publications extensively ... | This parallels the well-documented Alcoa safety transformation, frequently cited in leadership literature as an exemplary case of strategic cultural change that significantly boosted performance. [http://www.businessinsider.com/how-changing-one-habit-quintu...](<<FACT_1>>)
Media portrayal: The strength exhibited by <<... | This brings to mind the Alcoa safety narrative, which has been documented in numerous publications as a remarkable triumph and an illustration of exceptional leadership. [http://www.businessinsider.com/how-changing-one-habit-quintu...](<<FACT_1>>)
My impression is that the letter he composed was quite sensible. Nothin... | This closely evokes the renowned <<FACT_1>> safety initiative for me. Various publications extensively praise that effort as both an extraordinary triumph in business and a model of exceptional management. [http://www.businessinsider.com/how-changing-one-habit-quintu...](<<FACT_2>>)
Potential headline: <<FACT_3>>'s bi... |
Steven Pinker Will Be Just Fine - pseudolus
https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2020/07/steven-pinker-will-be-just-fine/614323/
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Miner49er
I guess my view is probably a devil's advocate on HN, but I actually view
cancel culture as (mostly) good. I believe that that power should always be as
decentralized a... |
Announcing TypeScript 2.2 - pingec
https://blogs.msdn.microsoft.com/typescript/2017/02/22/announcing-typescript-2-2/
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pixie_
Woo :) whenever I have to work with an old javascript code base now I always
add typings to it first. It makes it orders or magnitude easier to work with
and refactor after that.
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n... | Steven Pinker Will Be Just Fine - pseudolus
https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2020/07/steven-pinker-will-be-just-fine/614323/
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Miner49er
While my perspective might be considered a contrarian one on HN, I find cancel culture to be largely beneficial. My core belief is that power should be as decentralized ... | Steven Pinker Will Be Just Fine - pseudolus
https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2020/07/steven-pinker-will-be-just-fine/614323/
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Miner49er
My perspective, potentially a contrarian one on Hacker News, is that "cancel culture" is, for the most part, beneficial. I hold the conviction that authority should alwa... | Steven Pinker Will Be Just Fine - pseudolus
https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2020/07/steven-pinker-will-be-just-fine/614323/
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Miner49er
My perspective might play devil's advocate on HN, yet I regard cancel culture as largely positive. In my opinion, power ought to remain maximally decentralized at all ti... | While my perspective might be considered a contrarian one on HN, I find cancel culture to be largely beneficial. My core belief is that power should be as decentralized as possible. Consequently, I argue that the ability to revoke power should be a simple process. This is the phenomenon observed with cancel culture: po... | My perspective, potentially a contrarian one on Hacker News, is that "cancel culture" is, for the most part, beneficial. I hold the conviction that authority should always be as widely distributed as feasible. Consequently, I believe that power ought to be removed with considerable ease. This dynamic is evident in "can... | My perspective might play devil's advocate on <<FACT_1>>, yet I regard cancel culture as largely positive. In my opinion, power ought to remain maximally decentralized at all times. Consequently, it should be removable with utmost ease. Cancel culture exemplifies this dynamic, redistributing power—occasionally over mat... |
Dynamically generating MIDI in JavaScript - sergimansilla
http://www.sergimansilla.com/blog/dinamically-generating-midi-in-javascript/
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leviathant
Of course the HTML5 audio tag doesn't support MIDI. MIDI is (basically) a
command set for interacting with tone generators, and beyond that, has nothing
to do with ... |
The Prostate Cancer Test That Saved My Life - satysin
https://medium.com/@RedHourBen/the-prostate-cancer-test-that-saved-my-life-613feb3f7c00#.w388qoi1s
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bryanlarsen
I am not a doctor, but a Gleason score of 7 is not considered a high-
grade/aggressive tumour according to cancer.org.
It's certainly possible tha... | Dynamically generating MIDI in JavaScript - sergimansilla
http://www.sergimansilla.com/blog/dinamically-generating-midi-in-javascript/
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leviathant
Naturally, the HTML5 audio tag lacks MIDI support. This is because MIDI is essentially a command protocol for controlling tone generators; it does not directly produc... | Dynamically generating MIDI in JavaScript - sergimansilla
http://www.sergimansilla.com/blog/dinamically-generating-midi-in-javascript/
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leviathant
It is evident that the HTML5 audio element lacks native MIDI support. Fundamentally, MIDI functions as a set of instructions for engaging with sound synthesis hardwar... | Dynamically generating MIDI in JavaScript - sergimansilla
http://www.sergimansilla.com/blog/dinamically-generating-midi-in-javascript/
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leviathant
Naturally, the HTML5 audio tag lacks support for MIDI. Essentially, MIDI functions as a command set designed for interaction with tone generators, with no further inv... | <<FACT_1>>
Naturally, the HTML5 audio tag lacks MIDI support. This is because MIDI is essentially a command protocol for controlling tone generators; it does not directly produce audio. A helpful analogy is to consider it the digital counterpart to traditional musical notation.
Even so, a JavaScript-based MIDI impleme... | It is evident that the <<FACT_1>> audio element lacks native MIDI support. Fundamentally, MIDI functions as a set of instructions for engaging with sound synthesis hardware, and its purpose extends no further into direct sound generation. One might conceptualize MIDI as the digital counterpart to musical notation.
Nev... | Naturally, the HTML5 audio tag lacks support for MIDI. Essentially, MIDI functions as a command set designed for interaction with tone generators, with no further involvement in sound generation itself. It resembles an electronic version of sheet music in this regard.
That said, implementing MIDI via JavaScript could ... |
Turkish Lira Rates Blow Out to 1000% After Currency Intervention - JumpCrisscross
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-08-04/turkish-lira-rates-blow-out-to-1000-after-currency-intervention
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bkanber
The Turkish Lira experienced runaway inflation in the period 1990-2005; in
1990, one USD = 2500 TL. In 2005... |
Welcome to OpenBSD [pdf] - fcambus
http://devio.us/~bcallah/rcos2015.pdf
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MartinMond
> Random PIDs > Eliminates race conditions > Say you have a root daemon that
> forks then the child drops privileges. If you can beat the child you can
> inherit root privileges
Can someone explain this? I don't see what this h... | Turkish Lira Rates Blow Out to 1000% After Currency Intervention - JumpCrisscross
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-08-04/turkish-lira-rates-blow-out-to-1000-after-currency-intervention
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bkanber
During the fifteen-year span from 1990 to 2005, the value of the Turkish Lira deteriorated dramatically due ... | Turkish Lira Rates Blow Out to 1000% After Currency Intervention - JumpCrisscross
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-08-04/turkish-lira-rates-blow-out-to-1000-after-currency-intervention
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bkanber
Between 1990 and 2005, the Turkish Lira underwent a period of extreme inflation. For instance, in 1990, the ... | Turkish Lira Rates Blow Out to 1000% After Currency Intervention - JumpCrisscross
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-08-04/turkish-lira-rates-blow-out-to-1000-after-currency-intervention
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bkanber
From 1990 to 2005, the Turkish Lira underwent severe hyperinflation. Specifically, the exchange rate stood a... | During the fifteen-year span from <<FACT_1>>, the value of the Turkish Lira deteriorated dramatically due to hyperinflation. The exchange rate shifted from <<FACT_3>> in 1990 to <<FACT_4>> by <<FACT_2>>. At that point, the price of a simple loaf of bread was approximately <<FACT_5>>.
Assuming the premiership in <<FACT... | Between <<FACT_1>> and <<FACT_2>>, the Turkish Lira underwent a period of extreme inflation. For instance, in <<FACT_1>>, the exchange rate was <<FACT_3>> TL to one US dollar, which dramatically shifted to <<FACT_4>> TL per US dollar by <<FACT_2>>. During this time, the price of a loaf of bread was approximately <<FACT... | From <<FACT_1>> to <<FACT_2>>, the Turkish Lira underwent severe hyperinflation. Specifically, the exchange rate stood at <<FACT_3>> in <<FACT_1>>, deteriorating to <<FACT_4>> by <<FACT_2>>; meanwhile, a standard loaf of bread retailed for approximately <<FACT_5>>.
In <<FACT_6>>, <<FACT_7>> took office as Prime Minist... |
Pyramid 1.3 final released, official Python 3.2 compatibility - ergo14
https://groups.google.com/forum/?fromgroups#!topic/pylons-discuss/WVA9sAGwa5I
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jimmyjim
Incidentally, be sure to check out sontek's PyCon stuff (many websocket
examples, built with Pyramid+gevent-socketio):
<https://github.com/sontek/pycon2... |
Why The "Star Trek Computer" Will Be Open Source and ALv2 Licensed - mindcrime
http://fogbeam.blogspot.com/2013/05/why-star-trek-computer-will-be-open.html
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m0nastic
I don't have any kind of knack for predicting things, but I'd argue that it's
at least as likely for the "Star Trek computer" to be what things l... | Pyramid 1.3 final released, official Python 3.2 compatibility - ergo14
https://groups.google.com/forum/?fromgroups#!topic/pylons-discuss/WVA9sAGwa5I
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jimmyjim
As a related note, I would recommend reviewing the PyCon materials by sontek, which contain numerous websocket demonstrations constructed using Pyramid an... | Pyramid 1.3 final released, official Python 3.2 compatibility - ergo14
https://groups.google.com/forum/?fromgroups#!topic/pylons-discuss/WVA9sAGwa5I
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jimmyjim
It is worth noting that you should review sontek's PyCon contributions, which include numerous websocket demonstrations developed using Pyramid and gevent... | Pyramid 1.3 final released, official Python 3.2 compatibility - ergo14
https://groups.google.com/forum/?fromgroups#!topic/pylons-discuss/WVA9sAGwa5I
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jimmyjim
By the way, it is worth checking sontek's PyCon materials, which include numerous websocket examples constructed using Pyramid+gevent-socketio.
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dro... | ">
As a related note, I would recommend reviewing the PyCon materials by <<FACT_1>>, which contain numerous websocket demonstrations constructed using <<FACT_2>> and <<FACT_3>>:
<https://github.com/<<FACT_1>>/pycon2012>
I have been reading various discussions about <<FACT_2>> recently, covering both positive and negat... | It is worth noting that you should review <<FACT_1>>'s PyCon contributions, which include numerous websocket demonstrations developed using <<FACT_2>> and gevent-socketio.
I've been extensively researching <<FACT_2>>, encountering both positive feedback and critiques. How, based on your experience, does it contrast wi... | By the way, it is worth checking <<FACT_1>>'s <<FACT_2>> materials, which include numerous websocket examples constructed using <<FACT_3>>+<<FACT_4>>.
Lately, I have been reading extensively on <<FACT_3>>, encountering both positive feedback and critiques. Based on your experience, in what ways does it stack up agains... |
Kitsune: Efficient, General-Purpose Dynamic Software Updating for C [pdf] - georgeorwell
http://www.cs.umd.edu/~jfoster/papers/oopsla12.pdf
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brooksbp
Seems like more overhead than fork & execv technique.
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ybaumes
I've thought such DSU system for a while, and it came to me that using a
simple fork/exec tech... |
Ask HN: Suddenly afraid of flying, not sure why or what to do about it - throwaway713
Hi HN,<p>I thought I'd post here about a weird issue that's cropped up that maybe someone can offer advice on.<p>For some reason, I have suddenly become terrified of flying. I had a few flights this past week, and for the ... | Kitsune: Efficient, General-Purpose Dynamic Software Updating for C [pdf] - georgeorwell
http://www.cs.umd.edu/~jfoster/papers/oopsla12.pdf
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brooksbp
Seems like more overhead than fork & execv technique.
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ybaumes
Having considered dynamic software updating (DSU) systems for some time, a key limitation of the... | Kitsune: Efficient, General-Purpose Dynamic Software Updating for C [pdf] - georgeorwell
http://www.cs.umd.edu/~jfoster/papers/oopsla12.pdf
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brooksbp
This appears to involve greater overhead compared to the fork and execv approach.
~~~
ybaumes
Having considered such Dynamic Software Updating (DSU) systems for so... | Kitsune: Efficient, General-Purpose Dynamic Software Updating for C [pdf] - georgeorwell
http://www.cs.umd.edu/~jfoster/papers/oopsla12.pdf
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brooksbp
It appears to involve greater overhead compared to the fork & execv method.
~~~
ybaumes
I've been considering DSU systems like this for some time, realizing that ... | Having considered dynamic software updating (DSU) systems for some time, a key limitation of the basic fork/exec approach becomes apparent: it necessitates storing or dumping all program data prior to the exec() call. Consequently, if large datasets are written to a file, the update process loses its seamless quality.
... | This appears to involve greater overhead compared to the fork and execv approach.
Having considered such Dynamic Software Updating (DSU) systems for some time, it became apparent that employing a basic fork/exec method necessitates saving or dumping data prior to the exec() call. Should this involve writing to a file,... | It appears to involve greater overhead compared to the <<FACT_1>> method.
I've been considering <<FACT_2>> systems like this for some time, realizing that a basic <<FACT_3>> approach necessitates saving or dumping your data to some location prior to the <<FACT_4>> invocation. When using a file for this and the data vo... |
Review my Startup: SendTweet.com - travelhead
http://www.SendTweet.com
Send an automatic tweet to everyone that opts into your email list.
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brandnewlow
Thought about doing something like this before, but I'd rather not give our
competitors a public list of all our customers.
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njbrodka
I see this as a valid... |
Confessions of an Ex-Opponent of Whois Privacy - ca98am79
http://www.circleid.com/posts/20150703_confessions_of_an_ex_opponent_of_whois_privacy/
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oldmanjay
Essentially, the opposition was based on optimizing the handling of
pathological cases - how to deal with abusers was considered more important
than how to p... | **RETRY REQUIRED**
Your previous attempt scored **SPS = 0.423** (target >= 0.6) and **Overlap = 0.198** (target <= 0.35).
Adjust your rewrite using the following:
- Increase semantic fidelity (raise SPS): use closer synonyms; keep more of the sentence structure; do not add/remove facts.
Please rewrite the following ... | Review my Startup: SendTweet.com - travelhead
http://www.SendTweet.com
This service facilitates sending an automated tweet to all individuals who have subscribed to your email communications.
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brandnewlow
I previously considered a similar concept. However, I am disinclined to provide a publicly accessible roster ... | Review my Startup: SendTweet.com - travelhead
http://www.SendTweet.com
The platform facilitates the dispatch of automated tweets directed at every subscriber on your email list.
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brandnewlow
Previously, I contemplated developing a comparable feature. Nevertheless, I strongly prefer avoiding the public disclosure ... | I've considered a similar concept previously, but I'd prefer not to provide a public roster of our entire customer base to competitors.
This is a reasonable concern. However, I also believe modern companies need to use Twitter to foster user engagement, which helps build loyalty and relationships. The key is to consis... | This service facilitates sending an automated tweet to all individuals who have subscribed to your email communications.
I previously considered a similar concept. However, I am disinclined to provide a publicly accessible roster of our clientele to rival organizations.
While acknowledging the validity of this concer... | The platform facilitates the dispatch of automated tweets directed at every subscriber on your email list.
Previously, I contemplated developing a comparable feature. Nevertheless, I strongly prefer avoiding the public disclosure of our full customer roster to competitors.
While acknowledging the validity of that con... |
Swotti: a semantic-web based, opinions aggregator - tzury
http://www.swotti.com/index.php?lang=en
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klein_waffle
This is quite promising and impressive.
However, you need someone to work on the English right away. "Opinion
Analizer" is... not quite what you think it means.
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apgwoz
As a test I looked for... |
Ask HN: What are some gift ideas from an alumni to a professor? - neoplatonian
Having graduated from university a few years ago, I feel like visiting all my professors who influenced me for the better, and I'd feel awkward if I go empty-handed.
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xnyan
Just the fact that you are coming back is very nice and ... | Swotti: a semantic-web based, opinions aggregator - tzury
http://www.swotti.com/index.php?lang=en
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klein_waffle
The concept appears highly promising and impressive.
Nevertheless, immediate attention is required to correct the English language presentation. The term "Opinion Analizer" does not convey its intende... | Swotti: a semantic-web based, opinions aggregator - tzury
http://www.swotti.com/index.php?lang=en
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klein_waffle
This offering appears both promising and remarkable. Nevertheless, immediate attention to the English phrasing is required. Specifically, the term "Opinion Analizer" conveys an unintended meaning.
----... | Swotti: a semantic-web based, opinions aggregator - tzury
http://www.swotti.com/index.php?lang=en
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klein_waffle
The project looks quite promising and impressive overall. That being said, it requires immediate attention to improve the English usage. For instance, "Opinion Analizer" does not mean exactly what is i... | <<FACT_1>>
The concept appears highly promising and impressive.
Nevertheless, immediate attention is required to correct the English language presentation. The term <<FACT_2>> does not convey its intended meaning.
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<<FACT_3>>
I tested the system by searching for <<FACT_4>>, aware that similarly named products ... | This offering appears both promising and remarkable. Nevertheless, immediate attention to the English phrasing is required. Specifically, the term "Opinion Analizer" conveys an unintended meaning.
To conduct an evaluation, I searched for "lenovo x300," being aware of the existence of similarly named items. One of the ... | The project looks quite promising and impressive overall. That being said, it requires immediate attention to improve the English usage. For instance, "<<FACT_1>>" does not mean exactly what is intended.
To test it, I searched for "<<FACT_2>>", knowing there are similarly named products available. ... |
Ask HN: Best place for tech blog? - mminer
There's no lack of options for a general purpose blog — Medium and Ghost and WordPress all seem great — but it's unclear what the best choice for a tech-focused one is. In particular, I'd like to include code snippets with syntax colouring and embed D3 visual... |
Students being forced to buy online textbooks to do homework - bjd2385
I was forced to buy an online textbook for my CS course this past semester to do homework. Now I've been notified that my `subscription' to this information is ending at the start of January (specifically by ZyBooks).<p>I really liked wor... | Ask HN: Best place for tech blog? - mminer
The landscape for general-purpose blogging platforms is robust, with options like Medium, Ghost, and WordPress being strong contenders. However, the optimal platform for a blog centered on technical content remains less obvious. A key requirement is the ability to incorporate ... | Ask HN: Best place for tech blog? - mminer
While numerous platforms exist for general blogging, such as Medium, Ghost, and WordPress, the optimal selection for a technology-oriented blog remains ambiguous. Specifically, the desire is to incorporate code snippets with syntax highlighting and integrate D3 visualizations.... | Ask HN: Best place for tech blog? - mminer
Plenty of solid choices exist for general-purpose blogging, such as Medium, Ghost, and WordPress. However, selecting the optimal platform for tech-oriented content remains uncertain. Specifically, support for syntax-highlighted code snippets and embedded D3 visualizations is d... | The landscape for general-purpose blogging platforms is robust, with options like <<FACT_1>>, <<FACT_2>>, and <<FACT_3>> being strong contenders. However, the optimal platform for a blog centered on technical content remains less obvious. A key requirement is the ability to incorporate syntax-highlighted code blocks an... | While numerous platforms exist for general blogging, such as <<FACT_1>>, <<FACT_2>>, and <<FACT_3>>, the optimal selection for a technology-oriented blog remains ambiguous. Specifically, the desire is to incorporate code snippets with syntax highlighting and integrate D3 visualizations. The paramount consideration is e... | Plenty of solid choices exist for general-purpose blogging, such as <<FACT_1>>, <<FACT_2>>, and <<FACT_3>>. However, selecting the optimal platform for tech-oriented content remains uncertain. Specifically, support for syntax-highlighted code snippets and embedded <<FACT_4>> visualizations is desired. The key priority ... |
ChesSkelet: Micro Chess Game for ZX Spectrum in 365 Bytes - sohkamyung
http://chesskelet.x10host.com/
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reeagbo
Hi! the author here. I really dig your comments, including the criticisms. I
see some people even looking at the code. My current intention is to work on
it a bit more. The version online is not the fin... |
Ask HN: Can a bill be introduced to stop HFT? - mandeepj
HFT is not trading. It is gambling. It has killed stock market.
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1971genocide
Bernie Sanders has an interesting idea based on some research done by
economist.
He calls it the "Robin Hood Tax". Essentially you charge a small fee whenever
any trade happens ... | ChesSkelet: Micro Chess Game for ZX Spectrum in 365 Bytes - sohkamyung
http://chesskelet.x10host.com/
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reeagbo
Hello, I'm the creator of this project. I truly appreciate all the feedback and critiques provided, and I've noticed some users are examining the source code. My plan is to continue development, as the c... | ChesSkelet: Micro Chess Game for ZX Spectrum in 365 Bytes - sohkamyung
http://chesskelet.x10host.com/
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reeagbo
Greetings! As the author, I genuinely appreciate your feedback, even the critical observations. It's interesting to note that some individuals are even analyzing the source code. My current plan involves... | ChesSkelet: Micro Chess Game for ZX Spectrum in 365 Bytes - sohkamyung
http://chesskelet.x10host.com/
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reeagbo
Hello! This is the author speaking. I truly appreciate your comments, criticisms included. I've noticed some individuals examining the code closely. At present, I plan to refine it further, as the online... | Hello, I'm the creator of this project. I truly appreciate all the feedback and critiques provided, and I've noticed some users are examining the source code. My plan is to continue development, as the currently available version is still a work in progress.
It is essential to acknowledge the immense respect owed to p... | Greetings! As the author, I genuinely appreciate your feedback, even the critical observations. It's interesting to note that some individuals are even analyzing the source code. My current plan involves further development, as the version presently accessible online is not the definitive release.
Firstly, I hold imme... | Hello! This is the author speaking. I truly appreciate your comments, criticisms included. I've noticed some individuals examining the code closely. At present, I plan to refine it further, as the online version remains unfinished.
To start, I have the utmost respect for prior implementations, particularly those from ... |
Is Self-Employment Risky? - DizzyDoo
http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2013/01/06/is-self-employment-risky/
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bifrost
Everything is risky, but you can minimize your risk. I've been a consultant
since 1995, and I've never not worked during that time, although the amount of
income was fairly variable from month to m... |
Can Repelling Magnets Replace the Spring in a Pogo Stick? - mhb
https://www.kjmagnetics.com/blog.asp?p=pogo-stick-spring
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umvi
Seems like electromagnets could help compensate for distance by drawing more
current when far apart, and less when close together. A microcontroller could
essentially make the force line... | Is Self-Employment Risky? - DizzyDoo
http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2013/01/06/is-self-employment-risky/
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bifrost
All endeavors involve some risk, but it is possible to reduce that risk. I have worked as a consultant since 1995, and I have been continuously employed since then, even though my monthly earnings ha... | Is Self-Employment Risky? - DizzyDoo
http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2013/01/06/is-self-employment-risky/
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bifrost
While all endeavors carry inherent risks, these can be significantly mitigated. As a consultant operating since 1995, my employment has been continuous, though monthly earnings have fluctuated. Recei... | Is Self-Employment Risky? - DizzyDoo
http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2013/01/06/is-self-employment-risky/
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bifrost
While no venture is without risk, effective measures can substantially reduce exposure to it. Operating as a consultant continuously since 1995, I have maintained employment without interruption, eve... | All endeavors involve some risk, but it is possible to reduce that risk. I have worked as a consultant since <<FACT_1>>, and I have been continuously employed since then, even though my monthly earnings have been quite variable. Receiving direct payments provided more available cash to cover expenses during slower peri... | While all endeavors carry inherent risks, these can be significantly mitigated. As a consultant operating since <<FACT_1>>, my employment has been continuous, though monthly earnings have fluctuated. Receiving direct payments provided ample liquidity to manage leaner periods. Ultimately, I established a consistent reve... | While no venture is without risk, effective measures can substantially reduce exposure to it. Operating as a consultant continuously since <<FACT_1>>, I have maintained employment without interruption, even as monthly revenue fluctuated considerably. Direct compensation offered a cash reserve to weather periods of low ... |
At full speed with Python: a book for self-learners - jventura
https://github.com/joaoventura/full-speed-python
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chrsstrm
I've used Python sparingly in the past for tooling and helper apps and am now
picking it up in a more serious way as I'm working on a Flask API app. I've
been reading lots of instructional ma... |
Show HN: Julia Observer – Package Browser for the Julia Language - djsegal
http://juliaobserver.com
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ericjang
Is anyone else concerned that despite being an open-source project with
permissive licensing, the formation of the Julia Computing group has made
Julia's development a bit of a walled garden? I don't mea... | At full speed with Python: a book for self-learners - jventura
https://github.com/joaoventura/full-speed-python
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My prior experience with Python is limited to building simple tools and utility applications. Currently, I am engaging with it more deeply to develop a Flask API. A review of available learning resourc... | At full speed with Python: a book for self-learners - jventura
https://github.com/joaoventura/full-speed-python
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chrsstrm
Having previously utilized Python infrequently for utility scripts and supporting applications, I am now engaging with it more intensely, specifically for developing a Flask API application. W... | At full speed with Python: a book for self-learners - jventura
https://github.com/joaoventura/full-speed-python
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chrsstrm
In the past, I've employed Python only occasionally for tooling and helper applications, but now I'm taking it up more earnestly while developing a Flask API app. I've reviewed numerous instru... | My prior experience with Python is limited to building simple tools and utility applications. Currently, I am engaging with it more deeply to develop a <<FACT_1>>. A review of available learning resources reveals a consistent omission: insufficient detail regarding the development toolchain and its potential pitfalls. ... | Having previously utilized <<FACT_1>> infrequently for utility scripts and supporting applications, I am now engaging with it more intensely, specifically for developing a <<FACT_2>> application. While perusing various educational resources, a recurring deficiency I've observed pertains to the comprehensive treatment o... | In the past, I've employed Python only occasionally for tooling and helper applications, but now I'm taking it up more earnestly while developing a <<FACT_1>> API app. I've reviewed numerous instructional resources, yet the consistent shortfall across them is adequate discussion of the toolchain and its edge cases. As ... |
HTML to PDF converter with custom resolutions for presentations and screenshots - gfmio
https://github.com/gfmio/html2pdf
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hlidotbe
I may have missed something but isn't this just a (very small) wkhtmltopdf
wrapper?
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gfmio
It is at the moment, but it provides the right config ;) Plus, I'm planning to
expan... |
OpenID Sucks. - veritas
http://irei.wordpress.com/2007/10/19/openid-sucks/
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joeguilmette
I wish people could articulate valid points without writing like 14 year olds.
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veritas
I'll own up to it :)
It was a 5 minute rant to be honest, not a well thought out exposition on
OpenID's various shortcomings.
So... | HTML to PDF converter with custom resolutions for presentations and screenshots - gfmio
https://github.com/gfmio/html2pdf
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hlidotbe
Perhaps I am overlooking details, but isn't this essentially a minimal wrapper around wkhtmltopdf?
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gfmio
Currently, yes, though it offers a correctly configured setup. Additiona... | HTML to PDF converter with custom resolutions for presentations and screenshots - gfmio
https://github.com/gfmio/html2pdf
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hlidotbe
It appears to be a minimal wrapper for `wkhtmltopdf`; have I overlooked any additional functionalities?
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gfmio
Currently, it functions as such, yet it offers appropriate configur... | HTML to PDF converter with custom resolutions for presentations and screenshots - gfmio
https://github.com/gfmio/html2pdf
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hlidotbe
Perhaps I overlooked a detail, but does this not amount to simply a minimal wrapper around wkhtmltopdf?
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gfmio
Currently, it functions as such, yet it delivers the appropriate c... | Perhaps I am overlooking details, but isn't this essentially a minimal wrapper around <<FACT_1>>?
Currently, yes, though it offers a correctly configured setup. Additionally, there are plans to extend its functionality to support more varied document layouts. This would enable users to design various printable documen... | It appears to be a minimal wrapper for `<<FACT_1>>`; have I overlooked any additional functionalities?
Currently, it functions as such, yet it offers appropriate configuration options. Furthermore, there are intentions to broaden its capabilities to support diverse document layouts, enabling the generation and export ... | Perhaps I overlooked a detail, but does this not amount to simply a minimal wrapper around <<FACT_1>>?
Currently, it functions as such, yet it delivers the appropriate configuration options. Additionally, plans are in place to extend its capabilities for broader document layouts, enabling the creation and straightforw... |
It's a long life in the small Valley - nottombrown
http://waxman.me/its-a-long-life-in-the-small-valley
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coderdude
There's good advice in here and he makes some good points. I'll try to share
my (somewhat rambling) take on this.
>Sometimes in the chaotic trenches of a startup people make bad decisions.
Your c... |
Ask HN: No intrinisic motivation to build stuff - twink
Dear HN crowd,<p>I'm not particularly happy in my life. My main problem is lack of intrinsic motivation to create stuff, in the widest sense. For example, I don't contribute to open source projects. I don't have any own programming projects. I don't have a person... | **RETRY REQUIRED**
Your previous attempt scored **SPS = 0.492** (target >= 0.6) and **Overlap = 0.087** (target <= 0.35).
Adjust your rewrite using the following:
- Increase semantic fidelity (raise SPS): use closer synonyms; keep more of the sentence structure; do not add/remove facts.
Please rewrite the following ... | It's a long life in the small Valley - nottombrown
http://waxman.me/its-a-long-life-in-the-small-valley
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coderdude
This piece contains valuable counsel, and the author presents several insightful observations. I will endeavor to articulate my own (admittedly discursive) perspective on the matter.
>Sometimes in t... | It's a long life in the small Valley - nottombrown
http://waxman.me/its-a-long-life-in-the-small-valley
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coderdude
Solid advice appears throughout this piece, along with several strong points. I plan to offer my own perspective, which may come across as a bit rambling.
>Sometimes, amid the chaotic startup enviro... | This article contains valuable advice and the author makes several valid points. I will now attempt to share my own perspective on this topic, though my thoughts may be somewhat unstructured.
From my brief experience managing a business, I can confirm it is an extremely stressful endeavor, nearly constantly. Pressure ... | This piece contains valuable counsel, and the author presents several insightful observations. I will endeavor to articulate my own (admittedly discursive) perspective on the matter.
My limited tenure as a business operator has unequivocally demonstrated the profound stress inherent in such a role, which is persistent... | Solid advice appears throughout this piece, along with several strong points. I plan to offer my own perspective, which may come across as a bit rambling.
Sometimes in the chaotic trenches of a startup people make bad decisions. Your company seems like the only thing in the world and you’re willing to do anything to e... |
How My VP, Sales Doubled Our Sales in 90 Days - jmngomes
http://saastr.com/2013/10/23/how-my-vp-sales-doubled-our-sales-in-90-days-no-it-wasnt-magic/
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nickler
Great post. Managers are undervalued in startup culture, but so crucial in
certain instances, like sales.
I read a great study 10 years ago that talked... |
Funny Math Fact Check: de Blasio vs. Uber - simonebrunozzi
http://iquantny.tumblr.com/post/125760518214/funny-math-fact-check-de-blasio-vs-uber
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greenyoda
_" That would be a 6 month time period, where the number of cars went from
58,295 to 64,500. A total change of 6,205 new cars over 6 months amounts to
rough... | How My VP, Sales Doubled Our Sales in 90 Days - jmngomes
http://saastr.com/2013/10/23/how-my-vp-sales-doubled-our-sales-in-90-days-no-it-wasnt-magic/
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nickler
Excellent article. Management roles are often underappreciated in startup environments, yet they are vital in specific functions such as sales.
A notable... | How My VP, Sales Doubled Our Sales in 90 Days - jmngomes
http://saastr.com/2013/10/23/how-my-vp-sales-doubled-our-sales-in-90-days-no-it-wasnt-magic/
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nickler
This was an excellent article. Within the startup ecosystem, managers are often underestimated, despite their critical importance in specific areas such a... | How My VP, Sales Doubled Our Sales in 90 Days - jmngomes
http://saastr.com/2013/10/23/how-my-vp-sales-doubled-our-sales-in-90-days-no-it-wasnt-magic/
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nickler
Excellent post. In startup environments, managers often receive insufficient recognition, though they prove essential in key areas such as sales.
About 10... | Excellent article. Management roles are often underappreciated in startup environments, yet they are vital in specific functions such as sales.
A notable study I encountered a decade ago examined the proportion of entrepreneurial versus managerial thinking within organizations. A key insight was that adjusting this ra... | This was an excellent article. Within the startup ecosystem, managers are often underestimated, despite their critical importance in specific areas such as sales.
A compelling study I encountered a decade ago explored the proportion of entrepreneurial versus managerial talent within organizations. A key insight from t... | Excellent post. In startup environments, managers often receive insufficient recognition, though they prove essential in key areas such as sales.
About <<FACT_1>> back, I came across an insightful study discussing the proportion of entrepreneurial versus management-oriented minds within companies. A key takeaway was t... |
Frank Lloyd Wright Paved the Way for Bad Silicon Valley Housing Ideas - rbanffy
https://motherboard.vice.com/en_us/article/mb3w3y/frank-lloyd-wright-paved-the-way-for-bad-silicon-valley-housing-ideas?utm_source=mbtwitter
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oldmancoyote
The trouble with the command solution approach (public or private) is that
it'... |
Get Billions of Correct Digits of Pi from a Wrong Formula (1999) [pdf] - drusepth
https://academics.rowan.edu/csm/departments/math/facultystaff/faculty/osler/Billions_pi_digits.pdf
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man-and-laptop
Sketch of an alternative proof, more DSP:
Use the fact that the approximation in the paper is equal to the inner pr... | **RETRY REQUIRED**
Your previous attempt scored **SPS = 0.211** (target >= 0.6) and **Overlap = 0.166** (target <= 0.35).
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Please rewrite the following ... | Frank Lloyd Wright Paved the Way for Bad Silicon Valley Housing Ideas - rbanffy
https://motherboard.vice.com/en_us/article/mb3w3y/frank-lloyd-wright-paved-the-way-for-bad-silicon-valley-housing-ideas?utm_source=mbtwitter
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oldmancoyote
The difficulty inherent in a top-down, command-style solution, regardless of wh... | Frank Lloyd Wright Paved the Way for Bad Silicon Valley Housing Ideas - rbanffy
https://motherboard.vice.com/en_us/article/mb3w3y/frank-lloyd-wright-paved-the-way-for-bad-silicon-valley-housing-ideas?utm_source=mbtwitter
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oldmancoyote
The primary issue with command-style solution approaches, whether public or pri... | The problem with a command solution, whether public or private, is that its institutions are devoid of corrective mechanisms and become too big to fail. Whether it's <<FACT_1>>, <<FACT_2>>, or <<FACT_3>>, the resulting solutions are too inflexible to adjust to real-world conditions, but they will also be too large to a... | The difficulty inherent in a top-down, command-style solution, regardless of whether it originates from public or private entities, is that the organizations implementing it often lack self-correction mechanisms and are considered too large to be allowed to fail. Whether the originator is <<FACT_1>>, <<FACT_2>>, or <<F... | The primary issue with command-style solution approaches, whether public or private, lies in their institutions' absence of self-correcting mechanisms and their 'too big to fail' nature. Regardless of whether it involves <<FACT_1>>, <<FACT_2>>, or <<FACT_4>>, the outcomes tend to be overly rigid for adapting to actual ... |
Ask HN: How to become productive programmer? - nodivbyzero
Hey HN community. I'm wondering how did you become productive programmers?
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vincie
Break the problem/task down into independent pieces. Independent means that
the piece can be unit tested. Finish the piece and its unit test before you
stop coding.... |
GrabaGoodDomain.com - Get a Great Domain - dawie
http://www.grabagooddomain.com/
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timg
I'd pay 100$ for a really good one that describes one of my sites in a non-
limiting way, and has ALL of the good qualities that a domain name should. I
am just nearly certain that all of these that consist of any keywords tha... | Ask HN: How to become productive programmer? - nodivbyzero
Hey HN community. I'm wondering how did you become productive programmers?
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**vincie**
Start by decomposing the core problem into discrete, self-contained modules. A module's independence is validated by its capacity for unit testing. It is critical to c... | Query for Hacker News: Strategies for achieving programmer productivity - nodivbyzero
Greetings, Hacker News community. I'm interested in understanding the methods you employed to enhance your programming productivity.
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vincie
Deconstruct the primary problem or task into discrete, self-contained components. For c... | Ask HN: How to become productive programmer? - nodivbyzero
Hey HN community.
What paths led you to transform into highly effective programmers?
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vincie
Decompose complex problems or tasks into self-contained modules, each amenable to standalone unit testing. Prioritize completing both the module implementation a... | **<<FACT_1>>**
Start by decomposing the core problem into discrete, self-contained modules. A module's independence is validated by its capacity for unit testing. It is critical to complete both the module's implementation and its associated unit tests in a single session. Additionally, designing a robust API, interfac... | Query for Hacker News: Strategies for achieving programmer productivity - <<FACT_1>>
Greetings, Hacker News community. I'm interested in understanding the methods you employed to enhance your programming productivity.
Deconstruct the primary problem or task into discrete, self-contained components. For clarity, "inde... | What paths led you to transform into highly effective programmers?
Decompose complex problems or tasks into self-contained modules, each amenable to standalone unit testing. Prioritize completing both the module implementation and its accompanying tests before proceeding further. Craft robust APIs, interfaces, or func... |
Foundation for Apps is Here - boynamedsue
http://zurb.com/article/1362/foundation-for-apps-is-here
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edude03
I'm happy to see that Zurb has customized Foundation for mobile apps, but it
begs the question, why are all these UI frameworks coming out for angular and
not ember?
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mos2
The angular-bootstrap and ang... |
How Driverless Cars Can Reshape Our Cities - prostoalex
http://www.curbed.com/2016/2/25/11114222/how-driverless-cars-can-reshape-our-cities
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sandworm101
>> A world where driverless cars are prevalent, and shared vehicle ownership
is the norm, offers a chance to rethink and reconsider the design of our urban
envi... | Foundation for Apps is Here - boynamedsue
http://zurb.com/article/1362/foundation-for-apps-is-here
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edude03
It's great that Zurb has adapted Foundation for mobile applications, but this raises the issue of why so many UI frameworks are being developed for Angular rather than Ember.
mos2
Projects like angular-boot... | Foundation for Apps is Here - boynamedsue
http://zurb.com/article/1362/foundation-for-apps-is-here
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edude03
It is pleasing to observe Zurb's adaptation of Foundation for mobile applications. However, this development prompts an inquiry: why are numerous UI frameworks emerging for Angular, yet seemingly fewer for ... | Foundation for Apps is Here - boynamedsue
http://zurb.com/article/1362/foundation-for-apps-is-here
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edude03
It's encouraging to observe Zurb's adaptation of Foundation specifically for mobile applications. Nevertheless, this raises a pertinent inquiry: why do so many UI frameworks target angular while neglecting ... | <<FACT_1>>
It's great that <<FACT_2>> has adapted <<FACT_3>> for mobile applications, but this raises the issue of why so many UI frameworks are being developed for <<FACT_4>> rather than <<FACT_5>>.
<<FACT_6>>
Projects like <<FACT_7>> and <<FACT_8>> have been around for a long time. Does <<FACT_5>> have a comparable ... | It is pleasing to observe <<FACT_1>>'s adaptation of <<FACT_2>> for mobile applications. However, this development prompts an inquiry: why are numerous UI frameworks emerging for <<FACT_3>>, yet seemingly fewer for <<FACT_4>>?
Projects like <<FACT_5>> and <<FACT_6>> have been available for a considerable period. One m... | It's encouraging to observe <<FACT_1>>'s adaptation of <<FACT_2>> specifically for mobile applications. Nevertheless, this raises a pertinent inquiry: why do so many UI frameworks target <<FACT_3>> while neglecting <<FACT_4>>?
Projects such as <<FACT_3>>-bootstrap and <<FACT_3>>-foundation have been available for a co... |
Learning OS programming? - iimushka
Hi Guys. I am a freshman in Computer Science and wanna specialize in OS. if i wait for university to teach me,it would take 2 or more. By now i only know about C programming at some rate. My question is what do i have to learn to understand and write my own OS(at least like sipmle... |
Ask HN: What software would you pay for right now? - tixocloud
Looking for some ideas on what to build for small-medium sized businesses/startups.
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krmmalik
1.Better automated webinar software. The existing solutions are good feature
wise but the UX's are awful. This space needs some serious innovation.
2\... | Subject: Learning OS Programming - iimushka
Hello everyone. As a first-year Computer Science student, I aim to specialize in operating systems. Relying solely on university curricula would introduce a significant delay of two years or longer. Presently, I possess a foundational understanding of the C programming langu... | Inquiring about OS programming? - iimushka
Hello everyone. As a first-year Computer Science student, I'm eager to specialize in Operating Systems. Waiting for my university curriculum would mean a delay of two or more years. Currently, I possess a foundational understanding of C programming. My primary query is: what s... | Learning OS programming? - iimushka
Hello everyone. As a first-year Computer Science student, I aim to focus on operating systems. Waiting for the university curriculum would mean at least two years or longer. At present, I possess only basic proficiency in C programming. Could you advise on the essential topics to stu... | for example,
c-->algorithms-->assembly&machine-->kernel.....etc
tnx <<FACT_1>>">
Subject: Learning OS Programming - <<FACT_1>>
Hello everyone. As a first-year Computer Science student, I aim to specialize in operating systems. Relying solely on university curricula would introduce a significant delay... | Inquiring about OS programming? - <<FACT_1>>
for example,
c-->algorithms-->assembly&machine-->kernel.....etc
tnx <<FACT_1>>">
Hello everyone. As a first-year Computer Science student, I'm eager to specialize in Operating Systems. Waiting for my university curriculum would mean a delay of two or more ... | Hello everyone. As a first-year <<FACT_1>>omputer Science student, I aim to focus on operating systems. Waiting for the university curriculum would mean at least two years or longer. At present, I possess only basic proficiency in <<FACT_1>> programming. <<FACT_1>>ould you advise on the essential topics to study, the o... |
Show HN: ShameYour.company –Report companies endangering workers during Covid-19 - shameyourco
https://ShameYour.company
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jonathanstrange
Public shaming and vigilante sites are always a bad idea.
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profunctor
Why?
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monkin
There is no authority behind them. Author will just remove the site/comment if
first... |
On sufficiently smart compilers - YAFZ
http://osa1.net/posts/2015-08-09-sufficiently-smart-compiler.html
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username223
> Unreliable optimizations and performance-critical software
This is why we will not have, and should not want, a "sufficiently smart
compiler," but instead a "sufficiently predictable compiler.... | **RETRY REQUIRED**
Your previous attempt scored **SPS = 0.009** (target >= 0.6) and **Overlap = 0.142** (target <= 0.35).
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Please rewrite the following ... | Show HN: ShameYour.company –Report companies endangering workers during Covid-19 - shameyourco
https://ShameYour.company
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jonathanstrange
Public shaming and vigilante sites are always a bad idea.
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profunctor
Why?
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monkin
There is no authority behind them. Author will just remove the site/comment if
first ... | Show HN: ShameYour.company –Report companies endangering workers during Covid-19 - shameyourco
https://ShameYour.company
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jonathanstrange
Sites involving public shaming and vigilante actions consistently represent a poor approach.
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profunctor
What is the reason?
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monkin
They lack any real authority. The a... | Sites that facilitate public shaming and vigilante actions are consistently a poor concept.
They lack any formal authority. The operator will likely delete the site or the offending comment as soon as the first legal threat arrives.
Consider this example:
<<FACT_1>>
<<FACT_2>> commands substantial industry respect, s... | A close acquaintance, with whom I communicate for several hours daily, is employed by a prominent UC institution located in <<FACT_1>>.
Despite the feasibility of remote work for their role, accountability for this option was consistently evaded when inquiries were made.
Recently, the frustration among staff members ... | Sites involving public shaming and vigilante actions consistently represent a poor approach.
What is the reason?
They lack any real authority. The author is likely to delete the site or comment as soon as the first "we will sue you" letter arrives. For example: [<<FACT_1>>](<<FACT_1>>) <<FACT_2>> commands s... |
Viral Video Hoax, or Proof of Impending Cyber Apocalypse? - ajbatac
http://www.wired.com/threatlevel/2009/05/viral-video-hoax-or-proof-of-impending-cyber-apocalypse/
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tvon
Give me a break. First the video isn't real, so saying it's proof of anything
is completely asinine. Second, the guy selling security softwar... |
Microsoft Support for Windows 7 Is Ending Next Month - eXpd8
https://expd8.com/microsoft-support-for-windows-7-is-ended-soon/
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aphextim
From the article:
>The first option is to buy the Windows 10 upgrade. The second option is to
purchase an Office 365 subscription, which comes with a Windows 10 upgrade
include... | Viral Video Hoax, or Proof of Impending Cyber Apocalypse? - ajbatac
http://www.wired.com/threatlevel/2009/05/viral-video-hoax-or-proof-of-impending-cyber-apocalypse/
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tvon
This is ridiculous. The footage is clearly fabricated, which makes any claim of it being evidence utterly nonsensical. Furthermore, an individ... | Viral Video Hoax, or Proof of Impending Cyber Apocalypse? - ajbatac
http://www.wired.com/threatlevel/2009/05/viral-video-hoax-or-proof-of-impending-cyber-apocalypse/
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tvon
Honestly, this is absurd. The video is clearly not authentic; therefore, asserting it proves anything at all is utterly foolish. Furthermore, ... | Viral Video Hoax, or Proof of Impending Cyber Apocalypse? - ajbatac
http://www.wired.com/threatlevel/2009/05/viral-video-hoax-or-proof-of-impending-cyber-apocalypse/
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tvon
That's absurd—let's be clear. Since the footage is entirely fabricated, any assertion that it validates something is downright ridiculous. Add... | <<FACT_1>>
This is ridiculous. The footage is clearly fabricated, which makes any claim of it being evidence utterly nonsensical. Furthermore, an individual whose business is marketing security software can hardly be considered a reliable or impartial authority on emerging security threats.
<<FACT_2>>
The falseness is... | Honestly, this is absurd. The video is clearly not authentic; therefore, asserting it proves anything at all is utterly foolish. Furthermore, a person who profits from selling security software is hardly a credible informant regarding potential future security breaches.
The artificiality of this is painful to observe:... | That's absurd—let's be clear. Since the footage is entirely fabricated, any assertion that it validates something is downright ridiculous. Additionally, an individual marketing security products hardly qualifies as a reliable authority on emerging cybersecurity threats.
The fakery is painfully obvious for several reas... |
Billionaire Bunkers: Inside the World's Largest Planned Doomsday Escape - eplanit
http://www.forbes.com/sites/jimdobson/2015/06/12/billionaire-bunkers-exclusive-look-inside-the-worlds-largest-planned-doomsday-escape/
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unclebucknasty
> _has planned doomsday retreats in the past including private bunkers for
> res... |
Government debt as a % of GDP for selected G20 countries, actual and est - cwan
http://paul.kedrosky.com/archives/2010/01/sovereign_debt_1.html
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po
I suppose the actual amount of government debt is an interesting concept and
you can't directly compare different G20 country debt amounts fairly so using
the debt... | **RETRY REQUIRED**
Your previous attempt scored **SPS = 0.352** (target >= 0.6) and **Overlap = 0.062** (target <= 0.35).
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Please rewrite the following ... | Billionaire Bunkers: Inside the World's Largest Planned Doomsday Escape - eplanit
http://www.forbes.com/sites/jimdobson/2015/06/12/billionaire-bunkers-exclusive-look-inside-the-worlds-largest-planned-doomsday-escape/
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> _While prior doomsday retreats, such as private residential bunkers, have been ... | Billionaire Bunkers: Inside the World's Largest Planned Doomsday Escape - eplanit
http://www.forbes.com/sites/jimdobson/2015/06/12/billionaire-bunkers-exclusive-look-inside-the-worlds-largest-planned-doomsday-escape/
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unclebucknasty
> _The company has previously designed doomsday retreats, such as private residen... | The entity has previously planned doomsday retreats, which included private bunkers for residences. However, this new location has only now been realized, offering a unique potential for those seeking the ultimate personal safety for their families.
That is essentially advertising. Yet, it appears this information wou... | _has planned doomsday retreats in the past including private bunkers for residences, but it is only now that this new location has come to fruition offering up a unique potential for those who truly want the ultimate in personal safety for their families._">
> _While prior doomsday retreats, such as private residential... | _has planned doomsday retreats in the past including private bunkers for residences, but it is only now that this new location has come to fruition offering up a unique potential for those who truly want the ultimate in personal safety for their families._">
> _The company has previously designed doomsday retreats, suc... |
Putting Apple’s iMac Pro Through the Paces - jseliger
https://digitalfilms.wordpress.com/2018/01/06/putting-apples-imac-pro-through-the-paces/
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sudhirj
It's interesting that development of the iMac Pro was already underway when
Apple and pro users (mostly developers) had that big showdown after the touch
bar cam... |
Ask HN: What online services do you use to calculate and file sales tax? - regnum
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jaz
If you're in the US or Canada, Avalara is a solid solution. They offer sales
tax calculation and filing (in some states) and integrate into the popular
shopping carts/accounting software. The agency I work at has done numer... | **RETRY REQUIRED**
Your previous attempt scored **SPS = 0.304** (target >= 0.6) and **Overlap = 0.115** (target <= 0.35).
Adjust your rewrite using the following:
- Increase semantic fidelity (raise SPS): use closer synonyms; keep more of the sentence structure; do not add/remove facts.
Please rewrite the following ... | Putting Apple’s iMac Pro Through the Paces - jseliger
https://digitalfilms.wordpress.com/2018/01/06/putting-apples-imac-pro-through-the-paces/
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sudhirj
It is noteworthy that the iMac Pro's development was already in progress during the significant disagreement between Apple and its professional user base, primari... | Putting Apple’s iMac Pro Through the Paces - jseliger
https://digitalfilms.wordpress.com/2018/01/06/putting-apples-imac-pro-through-the-paces/
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sudhirj
Notably, iMac Pro development was already progressing at the time when Apple clashed significantly with pro users—primarily developers—following the touch bar's i... | It is notable that the <<FACT_1>> was already in development during the major confrontation between <<FACT_3>> and its professional users—primarily developers—following the release of the <<FACT_4>>. While the <<FACT_4>> was perceived as a final insult to that professional audience, this particular machine was simultan... | It is noteworthy that the <<FACT_1>>'s development was already in progress during the significant disagreement between <<FACT_3>> and its professional user base, primarily developers, which emerged following the introduction of the <<FACT_4>>. The <<FACT_4>> was perceived by many professionals as a final affront, yet t... | Notably, <<FACT_1>> development was already progressing at the time when <<FACT_3>> clashed significantly with pro users—primarily developers—following the <<FACT_4>>'s introduction. Although the <<FACT_4>> felt like the ultimate insult to professionals, the <<FACT_1>> project was underway simultaneously.
All professi... |
What's inside Google's new Go app for iOS and Android - NateLawson
https://sourcedna.com/blog/20150712/golang-on-ios.html
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NateLawson
Hi, I'm the author. SourceDNA has built a platform for crawling the app stores
& indexing app code. We provide app review, helping developers improve their
code and security by fi... |
Spotify And Facebook Take Pandora Down To $10 Even If Sirius Can’t Compete - ekm
http://blogs.forbes.com/greatspeculations/2011/07/24/spotify-and-facebook-take-pandora-down-to-10-even-if-sirius-cant-compete/
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bradleyland
I have to wonder if anyone on this team has actually used any of these
services, or if thi... | What's inside Google's new Go app for iOS and Android - NateLawson
https://sourcedna.com/blog/20150712/golang-on-ios.html
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NateLawson
Hello, this is the author. Our company, SourceDNA, has developed a system for scanning app stores and analyzing the code within applications. We offer a review service aimed at hel... | What's inside Google's new Go app for iOS and Android - NateLawson
https://sourcedna.com/blog/20150712/golang-on-ios.html
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NateLawson
I am the original writer of this content. SourceDNA has developed a system that systematically scans app marketplaces and catalogs application code. Our service offers app evaluati... | What's inside Google's new Go app for iOS and Android - NateLawson
https://sourcedna.com/blog/20150712/golang-on-ios.html
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NateLawson
I am the author of this piece. At SourceDNA, we have developed a platform designed to crawl app stores and index application code. Our services assist in app reviews, enabling deve... | Hello, this is the author. Our company, <<FACT_1>>, has developed a system for scanning app stores and analyzing the code within applications. We offer a review service aimed at helping developers enhance their code quality and security by identifying software with obsolete SDKs or incorrect usage of platform APIs.
Fo... | I am the original writer of this content. <<FACT_1>> has developed a system that systematically scans app marketplaces and catalogs application code. Our service offers app evaluations, assisting developers in enhancing their code and security posture by identifying applications with outdated SDKs or improper usage of ... | I am the author of this piece. At <<FACT_1>>, we have developed a platform designed to crawl app stores and index application code. Our services assist in app reviews, enabling developers to enhance both code quality and security through detection of outdated SDKs or improper utilization of platform APIs.
For an engag... |
Trollala – Fight patent trolls by banding together confidentially - ideaphore
http://trollala.com
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rdtsc
This is great. Would like to see more of these kinds of efforts.
Just watched The Patent Scam video by Austin Meyer (developer of X-Plane
flight sim who was sued by patent trolls).
[https://www.youtube.com/... |
Ask HN: Advice for those getting started in the Web Industry? - danw
If you were starting out in the web industry again, what advice would you give yourself?<p>Or if you're just getting started, what would you like to know?
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danw
I'd have given myself three tips:
* Learn constantly. Read books... | Trollala – Fight patent trolls by banding together confidentially - ideaphore
http://trollala.com
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rdtsc
This is an excellent initiative. I strongly support expanding endeavors of this nature.
I recently viewed "The Patent Scam," a documentary by Austin Meyer, the X-Plane flight simulator creator who himself fac... | Trollala – Fight patent trolls by banding together confidentially - ideaphore
http://trollala.com
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rdtsc
This initiative is commendable; similar endeavors would be beneficial.
I recently viewed "The Patent Scam" video, created by Austin Meyer, known for developing the X-Plane flight simulator and having experienc... | Trollala – Fight patent trolls by banding together confidentially - ideaphore
http://trollala.com
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rdtsc
This initiative is excellent. I would appreciate seeing additional efforts of this nature.
I recently viewed the video 'The Patent Scam' created by Austin Meyer, the X-Plane flight simulator developer who face... | This is an excellent initiative. I strongly support expanding endeavors of this nature.
I recently viewed "The Patent Scam," a documentary by <<FACT_1>>, the <<FACT_2>> creator who himself faced litigation from patent trolls.
The content of the video is profoundly infuriating.
We appreciate that. It certainly has the... | This initiative is commendable; similar endeavors would be beneficial.
I recently viewed "The Patent Scam" video, created by <<FACT_1>>, known for developing the X-Plane flight simulator and having experienced a lawsuit from patent trolls.
Such situations are infuriating.
We appreciate that; we share the same sentim... | This initiative is excellent. I would appreciate seeing additional efforts of this nature.
I recently viewed the video <<FACT_1>> created by <<FACT_2>>, the <<FACT_3>> flight simulator developer who faced lawsuits from patent trolls.
Thank you. That kind of thing angers us as well.
Are you collaborating with <<FACT_... |
MusicKit JS - tosh
https://developer.apple.com/documentation/musickitjs
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kitsunesoba
Props to Apple for releasing this. The way Spotify has handled the deprecation
of libspotify without a proper replacement and removing streaming/playback
from their other SDKs has been extremely disappointing.
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DelightOne
I'... |
Ask HN: What tools do you use to monitor your servers? - coderholic
I recently ran into a problem where MySQL was running out of connections. For now I've upped the maximum_connections setting and I'm keeping a close eye on the server.<p>I'm sure there are lots of tools that could monitor this sort of thing for me, ... | MusicKit JS - tosh
https://developer.apple.com/documentation/musickitjs
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kitsunesoba
Apple deserves recognition for making this available. Spotify's approach to deprecating libspotify has been very frustrating, as they failed to provide a suitable substitute and also eliminated streaming and playback capabilities... | MusicKit JS - tosh
https://developer.apple.com/documentation/musickitjs
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kitsunesoba
Apple's decision to release this is commendable. Spotify's management of libspotify's deprecation, particularly the absence of a suitable successor and the removal of streaming and playback functionalities from their other SDKs, ... | MusicKit JS - tosh
https://developer.apple.com/documentation/musickitjs
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kitsunesoba
Credit goes to Apple for making this available. In contrast, Spotify's approach to phasing out libspotify—without offering a suitable alternative—and eliminating streaming and playback capabilities from their remaining SDKs has p... | kitsunesoba
<<FACT_1>> deserves recognition for making this available. <<FACT_2>>'s approach to deprecating <<FACT_3>> has been very frustrating, as they failed to provide a suitable substitute and also eliminated streaming and playback capabilities from their other software development kits.
DelightOne
I'm catching u... | <<FACT_1>>'s decision to release this is commendable. <<FACT_2>>'s management of libspotify's deprecation, particularly the absence of a suitable successor and the removal of streaming and playback functionalities from their other SDKs, has been quite unsatisfactory.
I'm a bit behind on this topic and have a question.... | <<FACT_1>>redit goes to <<FACT_2>> for making this available. In contrast, <<FACT_3>>'s approach to phasing out <<FACT_4>>—without offering a suitable alternative—and eliminating streaming and playback capabilities from their remaining SDKs has proven to be highly unsatisfactory.
Arriving somewhat belatedly to this di... |
Misinterpreting Copyright - tjr
http://www.gnu.org/philosophy/misinterpreting-copyright.html
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flipbrad
I do take slight issue with articles on copyright theory that go back into the
history of copyright but make little or no note of the atoms to bits
transition. It's possible, of course, that the author doesn'... |
Russian startup released unlimited storage device which can never be hacked - onelly
http://innmind.com/articles/250?utm_source=HN&utm_medium=repost&utm_campaign=flashsafe
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Piskvorrr
Only it's not a device, it's a cloud storage service ("forever" and
"unlimited" \- until further notice).
The device provides loc... | Misinterpreting Copyright - tjr
http://www.gnu.org/philosophy/misinterpreting-copyright.html
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flipbrad
My primary concern with certain copyright theory analyses is their tendency to focus on historical precedent while largely ignoring the profound shift from physical atoms to digital bits. It is conceivable the ... | Misinterpreting Copyright - tjr
http://www.gnu.org/philosophy/misinterpreting-copyright.html
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flipbrad
I find myself disagreeing somewhat with discussions on copyright theory that revisit its historical context without adequately addressing the paradigm shift from physical "atoms" to digital "bits." Perhaps the ... | Misinterpreting Copyright - tjr
http://www.gnu.org/philosophy/misinterpreting-copyright.html
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flipbrad
I have a minor disagreement with pieces on copyright theory that delve into copyright's history while barely mentioning the shift from atoms to bits. Naturally, the writer might believe nothing has truly altere... | flipbrad
My primary concern with certain copyright theory analyses is their tendency to focus on historical precedent while largely ignoring the profound shift from physical atoms to digital bits. It is conceivable the author believes the core principles remain unchanged. However, the modern reality is that digital wor... | I find myself disagreeing somewhat with discussions on copyright theory that revisit its historical context without adequately addressing the paradigm shift from physical "atoms" to digital "bits." Perhaps the author believes core principles remain unchanged, advocating for fundamental concepts. Nevertheless, it's unde... | I have a minor disagreement with pieces on copyright theory that delve into copyright's history while barely mentioning the shift from atoms to bits. Naturally, the writer might believe nothing has truly altered and is simply emphasizing core principles. However, consider how effortlessly digital versions of an author'... |
I'm going to interview Andrew Warner of Mixergy, what should I ask? - giangbiscan
http://asable.com/2010/05/interviewing-andrewwarner-live-fri-june-4th-12pm-pst-httpmixergy-comlive/
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pavs
Q: What was his most favorite interview and what was his least favorite
interview.
Q: Is Mixergy profitable, if not what a... |
Lily is a hybrid OO+function language I've been building for nearly five years - jesserayadkins2
http://github.com/jesserayadkins/lily
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dozzie
...and which is better/different than OCaml, because...?
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jesserayadkins2
Lily's made entirely in plain C, and thus it's easier to include as part of
your program. Ma... | I'm going to interview Andrew Warner of Mixergy, what should I ask? - giangbiscan
http://asable.com/2010/05/interviewing-andrewwarner-live-fri-june-4th-12pm-pst-httpmixergy-comlive/
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pavs
1. Could you identify your favorite and least favorite interviews you have conducted?
2. Please discuss the profitability of ... | I am preparing to conduct an interview with Andrew Warner from Mixergy; what inquiries would be most pertinent? - giangbiscan
http://asable.com/2010/05/interviewing-andrewwarner-live-fri-june-4th-12pm-pst-httpmixergy-comlive/
pavs
Q: Could you tell us about your most and least favorite interviews?
Q: Regarding Mixergy,... | I'm going to interview Andrew Warner of Mixergy, what should I ask? - giangbiscan
http://asable.com/2010/05/interviewing-andrewwarner-live-fri-june-4th-12pm-pst-httpmixergy-comlive/
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pavs
Q: Which has been his top favorite interview, and which was the one he liked least?
Q: Does Mixergy currently turn a profit,... | 1. Could you identify your favorite and least favorite interviews you have conducted?
2. Please discuss the profitability of <<FACT_1>>. If it is not currently profitable, what are your strategies to make it profitable? Also, what are your long-term plans for <<FACT_1>>?
3. Have you ever conducted interviews for which ... | I am preparing to conduct an interview with <<FACT_1>> from <<FACT_2>>; what inquiries would be most pertinent? - <<FACT_3>>
<<FACT_4>>
Q: Could you tell us about your most and least favorite interviews?
Q: Regarding <<FACT_2>>, is it currently generating profit? If not, what strategies are in place to achieve profit... | Q: Which has been his top favorite interview, and which was the one he liked least?
Q: Does <<FACT_1>> currently turn a profit, and if not, what steps does he plan to take for profitability? Alternatively, what are the upcoming plans for <<FACT_1>>?
Q: Have you conducted any interviews that were paid?
Q: Why do you ... |
Propaganda Campaign: Officials Warn That The KGB Could Infiltrate Lulzsec - nextparadigms
http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20110725/17345215248/propaganda-campaign-against-vigilante-hacking-groups-govt-officials-warn-that-kgb-could-infiltrate-lulzsec.shtml
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GHFigs
I can understand disagreeing with the premise.... |
AbstractQueryFactoryFactories and alias_method_chain: The Ruby Way - wycats
http://yehudakatz.com/2010/02/15/abstractqueryfactoryfactories-and-alias_method_chain-the-ruby-way/
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duairc
I've always thought that alias_method was a pretty silly way to solve the
problem of defining a new method in terms of an exist... | Propaganda Campaign: Officials Warn That The KGB Could Infiltrate Lulzsec - nextparadigms
http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20110725/17345215248/propaganda-campaign-against-vigilante-hacking-groups-govt-officials-warn-that-kgb-could-infiltrate-lulzsec.shtml
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GHFigs
While it is reasonable to object to the premise,... | Propaganda Campaign: Officials Warn That The KGB Could Infiltrate Lulzsec - nextparadigms
http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20110725/17345215248/propaganda-campaign-against-vigilante-hacking-groups-govt-officials-warn-that-kgb-could-infiltrate-lulzsec.shtml
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GHFigs
It is comprehensible to dispute the initial asse... | Propaganda Campaign: Officials Warn That The KGB Could Infiltrate Lulzsec - nextparadigms
http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20110725/17345215248/propaganda-campaign-against-vigilante-hacking-groups-govt-officials-warn-that-kgb-could-infiltrate-lulzsec.shtml
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GHFigs
Objections to the underlying premise make sense ... | While it is reasonable to object to the premise, I find it contradictory to point to an absence of evidence and then, using that same lack of evidence, declare something "extremely unlikely." This approach reflects a rather arbitrary conception of probability. In my view, it is more straightforward to simply accept the... | It is comprehensible to dispute the initial assertion. However, it becomes perplexing when a lack of evidence is cited, only to then declare something "extremely unlikely," again without supporting proof. Such reasoning reflects an arbitrary understanding of probability. It appears more straightforward to accept the am... | Objections to the underlying premise make sense to me. What confuses me, though, involves referencing an absence of proof yet proclaiming the matter "extremely unlikely" without supporting data of one's own. That approach treats probability quite arbitrarily. Embracing the ambiguity present proves easier, fro... |
A VC: Windows Phone 7 - bjonathan
http://www.avc.com/a_vc/2011/01/windows-phone-7.html
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TomOfTTB
Why on earth was this even submitted? To save those the time I just waisted
Fred Wilson hasn't received his phone yet. This post is him saying "I've
decided to order one and try it out". The only paragraph with actua... |
Wanted to get into RC but didn't have the money - KrisCubed
I wanted to get into the RC hobby but I didn't have $300 to drop on a Traxxas or other rig--I have a friend who had a really nice RC car and it made me want one--So I made my own!!<p>Its really cool!<p>People have been telling me none stop that PLA will ... | A VC: Windows Phone 7 - bjonathan
http://www.avc.com/a_vc/2011/01/windows-phone-7.html
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TomOfTTB
What is the purpose of this submission? To spare others the time I have wasted: Fred Wilson does not yet have his phone. This entry is simply him stating, "I've decided to order one and try it out." The sole section c... | A VC: Windows Phone 7 - bjonathan
http://www.avc.com/a_vc/2011/01/windows-phone-7.html
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TomOfTTB
I question the rationale behind this submission; it appears to be a misallocation of time.
Fred Wilson has not yet obtained his device. This particular entry conveys his intention to acquire and evaluate it. The sole ... | A VC: Windows Phone 7 - bjonathan
http://www.avc.com/a_vc/2011/01/windows-phone-7.html
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TomOfTTB
What prompted the submission of this in the first place? To spare others the time I recently wasted: Fred Wilson has not yet gotten his phone. The post amounts to him stating, "I've decided to order one and try it out... | <<FACT_1>>
What is the purpose of this submission? To spare others the time I have wasted: <<FACT_2>> does not yet have his phone. This entry is simply him stating, "I've decided to order one and try it out." The sole section containing substantive information follows.
<<FACT_3>>
Fred is correct. Concerning your phone... | I question the rationale behind this submission; it appears to be a misallocation of time.
<<FACT_1>> has not yet obtained his device. This particular entry conveys his intention to acquire and evaluate it. The sole paragraph containing substantive information is presented subsequently:
"The concept that a mobile dev... | What prompted the submission of this in the first place? To spare others the time I recently wasted: <<FACT_1>> has not yet gotten his phone. The post amounts to him stating, "I've decided to order one and try it out." The sole paragraph containing substantive material appears below.
Fred is correct on this ... |
Patent Troll Lodsys Settles for Nothing to Avoid Trial - alxndr
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2013/10/patent-troll-lodsys-settles-nothing-avoid-trial
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linuxhansl
Isn't it nice to be patent troll in the US.
You can threaten 1000's of entities with legal action to extort money, since
just defending against the al... |
Hack your brain: OpenEEG - geuis
http://openeeg.sourceforge.net/doc/
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luckystrike
This brought back some good memories for me. (I mean the post only). My final
year project at engineering was (an attempt) to build an EEG machine (design).
I was not much of a hardware guy, and did it as a last chance (at least ... | **RETRY REQUIRED**
Your previous attempt scored **SPS = 0.054** (target >= 0.6) and **Overlap = 0.095** (target <= 0.35).
Adjust your rewrite using the following:
- Increase semantic fidelity (raise SPS): use closer synonyms; keep more of the sentence structure; do not add/remove facts.
Please rewrite the following ... | Patent Troll Lodsys Settles for Nothing to Avoid Trial - alxndr
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2013/10/patent-troll-lodsys-settles-nothing-avoid-trial
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linuxhansl
It appears quite advantageous to operate as a patent troll within the United States.
One can issue legal threats to thousands of entities, coercing them... | Patent Troll Lodsys Settles for Nothing to Avoid Trial - alxndr
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2013/10/patent-troll-lodsys-settles-nothing-avoid-trial
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linuxhansl
Isn't it pleasant to function as a patent troll in the US?
It allows threatening thousands of entities with lawsuits to extract money, given that defen... | Being a patent troll in the <<FACT_1>> seems to be a favorable position. The approach involves threatening thousands of entities with lawsuits to extract money, because the cost of mounting a legal defense is so high. When some of those threats fail, the troll can simply "settle for nothing" to evade a full trial. It's... | It appears quite advantageous to operate as a patent troll within the <<FACT_1>>.
One can issue legal threats to thousands of entities, coercing them into payments, largely because defending against such claims is prohibitively costly. Subsequently, should some of these threats fail to materialize, merely agreeing to ... | Isn't it pleasant to function as a patent troll in the <<FACT_1>>?
It allows threatening thousands of entities with lawsuits to extract money, given that defending against the claims alone is extremely costly. Then, should certain threats fail to hold, one merely needs to "settle for nothing" to evade a genu... |
What rss feeds do you subscribe to? - johnsocs
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ScottWhigham
It's a neat idea and all but I just have an issue with posts like this. It's a
"leech" style post, isn't it? It's a "You give me something and I'll enjoy it"
type of post. Why should I or anyone else spend 1-5 minutes writing what we
like? You haven... |
How do I find the memory usage of an application on Android? - badhairday
http://stackoverflow.com/questions/2298208/how-to-discover-memory-usage-of-my-application-in-android
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Zigurd
This is a relatively old question on Stackoverflow, and Dianne Hackborn's
answer is authoritative as usual.
To sum it up: Don't... | What rss feeds do you subscribe to? - johnsocs
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ScottWhigham
The idea itself is interesting, but I have a problem with this kind of post. It feels like a 'leech' post. Essentially, it says, 'You provide me with something, and I'll benefit from it.' What incentive do I or others have to spend 1-5 minutes listing... | Could you share your favored RSS feed subscriptions? - johnsocs
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ScottWhigham
While the concept appears sound, I find myself having a problem with submissions of this nature. It strikes me as a "leech-like" contribution, doesn't it? Such a post essentially says, "Provide me with content, and I'll consume it." Why... | What rss feeds do you subscribe to? - johnsocs
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ScottWhigham
Although it's a nice concept overall, I personally object to posts such as this one. This seems like a "leech" type of post, right? It's the kind where you expect others to provide content for your benefit alone. Why would I, or anybody else, invest 1... | The idea itself is interesting, but I have a problem with this kind of post. It feels like a 'leech' post. Essentially, it says, 'You provide me with something, and I'll benefit from it.' What incentive do I or others have to spend <<FACT_1>> listing our preferences? You've offered nothing in exchange.
My interest cou... | Could you share your favored RSS feed subscriptions? - <<FACT_1>>
While the concept appears sound, I find myself having a problem with submissions of this nature. It strikes me as a "leech-like" contribution, doesn't it? Such a post essentially says, "Provide me with content, and I'll consume it." Why should I, or any... | Although it's a nice concept overall, I personally object to posts such as this one. This seems like a "leech" type of post, right? It's the kind where you expect others to provide content for your benefit alone. Why would I, or anybody else, invest <<FACT_1>> listing our preferences? Nothing has been offered... |
Ask HN: How to get stateful behavior in a stateless distributed environment? - ishikawa
In the past I worked a lot with standalone applications that could handle events such as OnChange, in which the change of an internal variable or system state could trigger an action.
Now, with a distributed architecture I want to ... |
Hackers went undetected in Citrix’s internal network for six months - marcc
https://techcrunch.com/2019/04/30/citrix-internal-network-breach/
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benmarks
> Citrix said in a later update on April 4 that the attack was likely a result
> of password spraying, which attackers use to breach accounts by brute-
> forcing... | Ask HN: How to get stateful behavior in a stateless distributed environment? - ishikawa
Historically, my work involved standalone applications capable of responding to events like OnChange, where an action could be initiated by an alteration to an internal variable or the system's state.
Transitioning to a distributed ... | Ask HN: How to get stateful behavior in a stateless distributed environment? - ishikawa
My prior experience primarily involved standalone applications, which readily supported event handling mechanisms like `OnChange`, enabling actions to be initiated by modifications to internal variables or system states. However, tr... | Ask HN: How to get stateful behavior in a stateless distributed environment? - ishikawa
Previously, I extensively worked with standalone applications capable of managing events like OnChange, where alterations to an internal variable or system state would initiate a corresponding action.
In a distributed architecture t... | Historically, my work involved standalone applications capable of responding to events like OnChange, where an action could be initiated by an alteration to an internal variable or the system's state.
Transitioning to a distributed architecture, I am seeking established best practices for event management. I'm familia... | My prior experience primarily involved standalone applications, which readily supported event handling mechanisms like `<<FACT_1>>`, enabling actions to be initiated by modifications to internal variables or system states. However, transitioning to a distributed architecture presents challenges regarding event manageme... | Previously, I extensively worked with standalone applications capable of managing events like <<FACT_1>>, where alterations to an internal variable or system state would initiate a corresponding action.
In a distributed architecture today, I seek best practices for event handling. Although I am familiar with the <<FAC... |
Israel Systematically Hides Evidence of 1948 Expulsion of Arabs - rbecker
https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/.premium.MAGAZINE-how-israel-systematically-hides-evidence-of-1948-expulsion-of-arabs-1.7435103
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dagav
My ancestors lived in Israel since 1880, and the Arabs raided their villages,
burned their fields, a... |
Kotlin M12 is out - orangy
http://blog.jetbrains.com/kotlin/2015/05/kotlin-m12-is-out/
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tauchunfall
For those who want to try it out: There is a small web-based editor with
syntax highlighting, compile checking and code completion at
[http://try.kotlinlang.org/](http://try.kotlinlang.org/).
It currently runs ... | Israel Systematically Hides Evidence of 1948 Expulsion of Arabs - rbecker
https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/.premium.MAGAZINE-how-israel-systematically-hides-evidence-of-1948-expulsion-of-arabs-1.7435103
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dagav
My family has been present in the land of Israel since 1880, during which time they endured village r... | Israel Systematically Hides Evidence of 1948 Expulsion of Arabs - rbecker
https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/.premium.MAGAZINE-how-israel-systematically-hides-evidence-of-1948-expulsion-of-arabs-1.7435103
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dagav
Since 1880, my forebears resided in Israel, where they experienced Arab raids on their settlements, t... | Israel Systematically Hides Evidence of 1948 Expulsion of Arabs - rbecker
https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/.premium.MAGAZINE-how-israel-systematically-hides-evidence-of-1948-expulsion-of-arabs-1.7435103
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dagav
Family members trace their presence in Israel back to 1880, during which time Arabs launched attacks ... | My family has been present in the land of <<FACT_1>> since <<FACT_2>>, during which time they endured village raids, arson of their crops, and violent riots from Arab groups. Prior to that, their history in <<FACT_3>> was marked by pogroms and blood libel accusations. Western perspectives often fail to grasp the full n... | Since <<FACT_1>>, my forebears resided in <<FACT_2>>, where they experienced Arab raids on their settlements, the burning of their crops, and massacres during civil unrest. Prior to their time in <<FACT_2>>, they were inhabitants of <<FACT_3>>, enduring pogroms and accusations of blood libel. The Western perspective of... | Family members trace their presence in Israel back to <<FACT_1>>, during which time Arabs launched attacks on villages, incinerated crops, and carried out killings amid riots. Prior to the founding of Israel, residence was in Yemen amid experiences of pogroms and false blood libel charges. Western observers overlook th... |
CouchDB is now officially Apache CouchDB - mqt
http://damienkatz.net/2008/11/couchdb_is_now_officially_apac.html
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mattjaynes
From the article:
"As a special limited-time promotion,you can get free sugar and cream packets
with your coffee at participating 7-11's when you say 'I hope I don't spill
this on the Cou... |
TikTok Agreed to Buy More Than $800M in Cloud Services from Google - jmsflknr
https://www.theinformation.com/articles/tiktok-agreed-to-buy-more-than-800-million-in-cloud-services-from-google
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arvinaminpour
TikTok seemed to run off of Alibaba Cloud (from what I read which may be
wrong) so it's an interesting move... | CouchDB is now officially Apache CouchDB - mqt
http://damienkatz.net/2008/11/couchdb_is_now_officially_apac.html
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mattjaynes
From the article:
The article states: "For a special short-term offer, you can receive complimentary sugar and creamer with your coffee purchase at involved 7-11 locations by uttering the p... | CouchDB is now officially Apache CouchDB - mqt
http://damienkatz.net/2008/11/couchdb_is_now_officially_apac.html
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mattjaynes
Regarding the promotional offer mentioned in the article:
"For a limited period, patrons at participating 7-11 establishments can obtain complimentary sugar and cream packets with their co... | CouchDB is now officially Apache CouchDB - mqt
http://damienkatz.net/2008/11/couchdb_is_now_officially_apac.html
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mattjaynes
From the article:
"As part of a special limited-time offer, free sugar and cream packets come with coffee at select 7-11 locations if you say 'I hope I don't spill this on the CouchDB.' Tho... | The article states: "For a special short-term offer, you can receive complimentary sugar and creamer with your coffee purchase at involved <<FACT_1>> locations by uttering the phrase 'I hope I don't spill this on the <<FACT_2>>.' Although this promotion is scheduled to begin tomorrow, I tested it and it is already func... | Regarding the promotional offer mentioned in the article:
"For a limited period, patrons at participating <<FACT_1>> establishments can obtain complimentary sugar and cream packets with their coffee simply by uttering the phrase 'I hope I don't spill this on the CouchDB.' Although the promotion is officially slated to... | "As part of a special limited-time offer, free sugar and cream packets come with coffee at select <<FACT_1>> locations if you say 'I hope I don't spill this on the <<FACT_2>>.' Though scheduled to begin tomorrow, I tested it today and it already works."
I give a +1 to the promotion—it really works ;)
For the past few... |
Cincinnati Joins the List of Cities Saying ‘No’ to Parking Minimums - jseliger
https://nextcity.org/daily/entry/cincinnati-joins-the-list-of-cities-saying-no-to-parking-minimums
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finaliteration
I feel really mixed about things like this. I absolutely appreciate the need
for additional housing in urban centers, e... |
Update on Multi-Process Firefox - AndrewDucker
https://blog.mozilla.org/futurereleases/2016/12/21/update-on-multi-process-firefox/
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saberworks
It would be really nice if the addons/extensions page showed which addons were
listed as compatible and which weren't. I might thus make a decision to
disable/delete an a... | Cincinnati Joins the List of Cities Saying ‘No’ to Parking Minimums - jseliger
https://nextcity.org/daily/entry/cincinnati-joins-the-list-of-cities-saying-no-to-parking-minimums
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My feelings on this matter are decidedly ambivalent. On one hand, I fully acknowledge the critical demand for increased urban housing s... | My sentiments regarding such developments are quite conflicted. I fully recognize the imperative for increased housing supply in urban areas, particularly if it contributes to greater affordability. Nevertheless, I reside a considerable distance from the city core in an area devoid of dependable public transit, a choic... | Cincinnati Joins the List of Cities Saying ‘No’ to Parking Minimums - jseliger
https://nextcity.org/daily/entry/cincinnati-joins-the-list-of-cities-saying-no-to-parking-minimums
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finaliteration
I have genuinely mixed feelings on policies of this nature. I strongly value the push for more housing in city centers, ... | My feelings on this matter are decidedly ambivalent. On one hand, I fully acknowledge the critical demand for increased urban housing stock, particularly when it promises greater affordability. Conversely, my personal circumstance involves residing a considerable distance from the city core, a choice driven by the abse... | My sentiments regarding such developments are quite conflicted. I fully recognize the imperative for increased housing supply in urban areas, particularly if it contributes to greater affordability. Nevertheless, I reside a considerable distance from the city core in an area devoid of dependable public transit, a choic... | I have genuinely mixed feelings on policies of this nature. I strongly value the push for more housing in city centers, above all when it helps lower costs for residents. At the same time, I personally live a considerable distance from the urban core—without dependable public transit options—precisely to secure housing... |
Australian Alps Walking Track - pgreenwood
https://markoates.exposure.co/australian-alps-walking-track
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saiya-jin
Glad to see even down there they use modern low-tech ski touring bindings.
Never understood why people would take big heavy ones (apart from price, but
basic Dynafit low tech ones that guys have are ... |
Why we are not satisfied with the personal work - iduuck
http://write.visualcake.org/why-we-are-not-satisfied-with-the-personal-work/
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scotth
> “Hey! You can do this better than this faggot!”
Wow. Dominik, if you're reading this, you should know that this is
unacceptable language.
~~~
iduuck
Changed it. Sorr... | Australian Alps Walking Track - pgreenwood
https://markoates.exposure.co/australian-alps-walking-track
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saiya-jin
It's good to see that modern, lightweight ski touring bindings are in use there. I've never seen the appeal of heavier models (except for cost reasons). In Europe, the basic, low-tech Dynafit bindings... | Australian Alps Walking Track - pgreenwood
https://markoates.exposure.co/australian-alps-walking-track
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saiya-jin
It is pleasing to observe the adoption of contemporary low-tech ski touring bindings even in that region. The rationale for choosing bulky, heavy alternatives has always eluded me, setting aside cost ... | Australian Alps Walking Track - pgreenwood
https://markoates.exposure.co/australian-alps-walking-track
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saiya-jin
It's pleasing to note that modern low-tech ski touring bindings are in use even in that area. I have never comprehended why individuals opt for large heavy alternatives (except for cost considerations... | <<FACT_1>>
It's good to see that modern, lightweight ski touring bindings are in use there. I've never seen the appeal of heavier models (except for cost reasons). In <<FACT_2>>, the basic, low-tech <<FACT_3>> bindings these individuals have are considered among the top choices and are very common.
I visited <<FACT_4>... | It is pleasing to observe the adoption of contemporary low-tech ski touring bindings even in that region. The rationale for choosing bulky, heavy alternatives has always eluded me, setting aside cost considerations. Indeed, fundamental Dynafit low-tech options, as utilized by many individuals, are recognized as superio... | It's pleasing to note that modern <<FACT_1>> are in use even in that area. I have never comprehended why individuals opt for large heavy alternatives (except for cost considerations, since the basic <<FACT_2>> that people use rank among the finest and see broad adoption across Europe).
I visited <<FACT_3>> around <<FA... |
Was Y Combinator Worth It? - chengyinliu
http://techcrunch.com/2014/02/15/was-y-combinator-worth-it/
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birken
I think you are mixing up a correlation vs causation effect.
The first thing is there is an extremely important causation effect, the more
investors you have, the easier it is to get more people to inves... |
Former eBay CEO confirmed to be involved in cyberstalking campaign - abhi3
https://twitter.com/wired/status/1273310537720434688
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Nicksil
This post links to a Twitter.com page which then links to the page with the
story.
Link to the story: [https://www.wired.com/story/ebay-employees-charged-
cyberstal...](https:... | Was Y Combinator Worth It? - chengyinliu
http://techcrunch.com/2014/02/15/was-y-combinator-worth-it/
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Your analysis may be conflating correlation with causation.
A critical causal mechanism exists: securing more investors inherently builds social proof, which in turn facilitates attracting further investment.
C... | Was Y Combinator Worth It? - chengyinliu
http://techcrunch.com/2014/02/15/was-y-combinator-worth-it/
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birken
It appears you may be conflating correlation with causation.
Initially, it's crucial to acknowledge a significant causal relationship: an increased number of existing investors directly facilitates attract... | Was Y Combinator Worth It? - chengyinliu
http://techcrunch.com/2014/02/15/was-y-combinator-worth-it/
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birken
A confusion between correlation and causation appears to be at play here. Notably, a strong causal dynamic operates whereby greater numbers of secured investors enhance the likelihood of drawing in further... | <comment author="birken">
Your analysis may be conflating correlation with causation.
A critical causal mechanism exists: securing more investors inherently builds social proof, which in turn facilitates attracting further investment.
Considering the distinction between inbound and outbound interest:
A significant n... | It appears you may be conflating correlation with causation.
Initially, it's crucial to acknowledge a significant causal relationship: an increased number of existing investors directly facilitates attracting additional investment, largely due to social proof.
Consider the dynamic between inbound and outbound investm... | A confusion between correlation and causation appears to be at play here. Notably, a strong causal dynamic operates whereby greater numbers of secured investors enhance the likelihood of drawing in further commitments, primarily via social proof mechanisms. In distinguishing inbound from outbound strategies, consider t... |
The mystery behind who took the first full-color shot of Earth from Apollo 17 - prismatic
https://www.outsideonline.com/2265686/mystery-one-most-famous-photos-ever-taken
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Friedduck
I fully expect to see that someone’s figures it out from micro vibrations, or
preferred aperture, when comparing it to clearly credi... |
Snapjoy (YC S11) unveils Flickraft, one-click migration for Flickr users - jpren
http://www.flickraft.com
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sriramk
[disclaimer: see my profile for my involvement with Yahoo, I have no
connection with this particular incident/Flickr/etc]
This and the TC post annoy me because Snapjoy (or perhaps the tech press) i... | **RETRY REQUIRED**
Your previous attempt scored **SPS = 0.413** (target >= 0.6) and **Overlap = 0.123** (target <= 0.35).
Adjust your rewrite using the following:
- Increase semantic fidelity (raise SPS): use closer synonyms; keep more of the sentence structure; do not add/remove facts.
Please rewrite the following ... | The mystery behind who took the first full-color shot of Earth from Apollo 17 - prismatic
https://www.outsideonline.com/2265686/mystery-one-most-famous-photos-ever-taken
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Friedduck
I anticipate that someone will eventually determine the photographer by analyzing subtle details like micro vibrations or preferred a... | The mystery behind who took the first full-color shot of Earth from Apollo 17 - prismatic
https://www.outsideonline.com/2265686/mystery-one-most-famous-photos-ever-taken
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Friedduck
I fully anticipate that someone will figure it out by examining micro vibrations or preferred aperture settings, especially when comp... | I fully expect that someone will figure it out by analyzing micro-vibrations or preferred aperture settings through comparisons with photos that have clear attribution.
It's amazing what human ingenuity can accomplish in these situations.
On a related note: when I traveled with a film camera, I would inevitably remem... | I anticipate that someone will eventually determine the photographer by analyzing subtle details like micro vibrations or preferred aperture settings, especially when juxtaposed with images where the attribution is unambiguous.
The capacity for human inventiveness in such scenarios consistently astonishes me.
In a si... | I fully anticipate that someone will figure it out by examining micro vibrations or preferred aperture settings, especially when comparing to photos with clear credits. I remain amazed at what human ingenuity can achieve in such scenarios.
Related: During my travels with a film camera, I inevitably remembered taking a... |
John Carmack's account of the Lunar Challenge flights. - jws
http://www.armadilloaerospace.com/n.x/Armadillo/Home/News?news_id=367
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10ren
Wow. Every single layer is another chance for things to go wrong.
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aaronblohowiak
That sounds familiar..
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HeyLaughingBoy
Thanks for posting this. For years I used... |
The Joel Test: 12 Steps to Better Code (2000; Still relevant?) - OoTheNigerian
http://www.joelonsoftware.com/articles/fog0000000043.html
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patio11
Some parts of that have aged better than others.
You should be using source control. It might sound shocking to the Github
generation, but there was a time _not too l... | John Carmack's account of the Lunar Challenge flights. - jws
http://www.armadilloaerospace.com/n.x/Armadillo/Home/News?news_id=367
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10ren
Wow. Every single layer is another chance for things to go wrong.
~~~
aaronblohowiak
That sounds familiar..
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HeyLaughingBoy
I appreciate this post. For a long period, ... | John Carmack's account of the Lunar Challenge flights. - jws
http://www.armadilloaerospace.com/n.x/Armadillo/Home/News?news_id=367
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10ren
The complexity is striking; each successive layer introduces further opportunities for failure.
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aaronblohowiak
This resonates with prior experiences.
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HeyLaughingBoy... | http://www.armadilloaerospace.com/n.x/Armadillo/Home/News?news_id=367
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An account by John Carmack regarding the Lunar Challenge flights. - jws
10ren
Wow. Each layer represents yet another opportunity for problems to arise.
~~~
aaronblohowiak
That has a familiar ring to it..
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HeyLaughingBoy
Thanks for shar... | I appreciate this post. For a long period, I made a routine of visiting the <<FACT_1>> site every Monday for new information. However, since <<FACT_2>>'s updates have become less predictable, I stopped that habit. Consequently, I likely wouldn't have seen this update for several weeks.
It's beneficial to learn about t... | The complexity is striking; each successive layer introduces further opportunities for failure.
This resonates with prior experiences.
I appreciate you sharing this information. Previously, I consistently monitored Armadillo's site each Monday for new content. However, due to <<FACT_1>>'s less frequent updates, I had... | An account by <<FACT_1>> regarding the <<FACT_2>> flights. - <<FACT_3>>
Wow. Each layer represents yet another opportunity for problems to arise.
That has a familiar ring to it..
Thanks for sharing this post. For years, I checked <<FACT_4>> updates every Monday morning, but lately I haven't because <<FACT_5>> has be... |
Show HN: Mimicking the Bloomberg menu widget without JavaScript - dosy
https://dosyago-coder-0.github.io/mimic-bloomberg-menu-no-js
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dosy
Context: I like the Bloomberg site and their drop-down menu is cool. Purely as
a challenge, I set out to mimick the styles and behaviour of that menu without
using JavaScript ... |
Image Background Removal - Peroni
http://developers.lyst.com/data/images/2014/02/13/background-removal/
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susi22
Frankly, I'm not very impressed. This problem is a very very well known
problem in Image Processing. Usually people call it background subtraction or
the more general form is image segmentation.
There... | Show HN: Mimicking the Bloomberg menu widget without JavaScript - dosy
https://dosyago-coder-0.github.io/mimic-bloomberg-menu-no-js
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dosy
I appreciate the Bloomberg website, especially its drop-down menu. For the challenge, I aimed to replicate its visual style and interactive behavior using no JavaScript, and wi... | Show HN: Mimicking the Bloomberg menu widget without JavaScript - dosy
https://dosyago-coder-0.github.io/mimic-bloomberg-menu-no-js
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dosy
The inspiration for this project stemmed from my admiration for the Bloomberg website and its engaging drop-down menu. My objective was to replicate the visual presentation and... | Show HN: Mimicking the Bloomberg menu widget without JavaScript - dosy
https://dosyago-coder-0.github.io/mimic-bloomberg-menu-no-js
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dosy
Context: The Bloomberg website appeals to me, particularly its drop-down menu. Strictly for the challenge, I aimed to replicate that menu's styles and behavior using no JavaScr... | I appreciate the Bloomberg website, especially its drop-down menu. For the challenge, I aimed to replicate its visual style and interactive behavior using no JavaScript, and with very minimal HTML and CSS. The original widget fails without JavaScript, though that fact wasn't my primary reason for creating this.
daylig... | The inspiration for this project stemmed from my admiration for the <<FACT_1>> website and its engaging drop-down menu. My objective was to replicate the visual presentation and interactive functionality of this menu, specifically avoiding <<FACT_2>> and aiming for the most concise <<FACT_3>> implementation possible. I... | Context: The <<FACT_1>> website appeals to me, particularly its drop-down menu. Strictly for the challenge, I aimed to replicate that menu's styles and behavior using no JavaScript, while minimizing the HTML/CSS involved. Note that their menu widget fails without JS enabled, though this did not drive my effort.
Compat... |
Ask HN: Why not introduce foreign Real Estate tax in California? - goldfishcaura
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WildUtah
Why not?
The same reason everything in California is screwed up: Proposition 13
prohibits fixing it.
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nugget
There isn't much room for California to raise income or sales taxes, which
means property taxes are next. ... |
Elm in Production: 25K Lines Later - Albert_Camus
https://charukiewi.cz/posts/elm/
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ToJans
First:
> Elm has an incredibly powerful type system
Near the end of the article:
>Want to decode some JSON? Hard, especially if the JSON is heavily nested and
it must be decoded to custom types defined in your applicati... | **RETRY REQUIRED**
Your previous attempt scored **SPS = 0.283** (target >= 0.6) and **Overlap = 0.182** (target <= 0.35).
Adjust your rewrite using the following:
- Increase semantic fidelity (raise SPS): use closer synonyms; keep more of the sentence structure; do not add/remove facts.
Please rewrite the following ... | Ask HN: Why not introduce foreign Real Estate tax in California? - goldfishcaura
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WildUtah
Why is this not implemented? The underlying issue, mirroring many Californian problems, stems from Proposition 13, which prevents such remedies.
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nugget
California has limited options for increasing income or sales ta... | Ask HN: Why not introduce foreign Real Estate tax in California? - goldfishcaura
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WildUtah
Why not? Proposition 13 is what prevents any fixes, which explains why so many things in California are messed up.
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nugget
California has limited options left to increase income or sales taxes, leaving property taxes ... | California has limited capacity to increase income or sales taxes, so property taxes are the likely target. A public referendum will adjust <<FACT_1>>, enabling the State to gradually raise property taxes. This will be driven by a series of highly-publicized, urgent 'crises' (beginning with health care, followed by pen... | Why is this not implemented? The underlying issue, mirroring many Californian problems, stems from <<FACT_1>>, which prevents such remedies.
California has limited options for increasing income or sales taxes, making property taxes the next logical target. It is anticipated that a public referendum will lead to amendm... | Why not? <<FACT_1>> is what prevents any fixes, which explains why so many things in <<FACT_2>> are messed up.
<<FACT_2>> has limited options left to increase income or sales taxes, leaving property taxes as the obvious next target. Expect a referendum to tweak <<FACT_3>>, allowing the state to gradually raise propert... |
Google Fiber Phone - tejasm
https://fiber.google.com/phone/
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rayiner
A landline phone service seems a bit anachronistic, but there is a place for
it. The future of telephony is here, but it sucks. Many here on HN probably
don't even remember this, but phone calls actually used to be intelligible.
Before cell pho... |
Randall's Theory Increases Number of Dimensions in Physical Universe (2009) - bootload
http://www.thecrimson.com/article/2009/6/2/class-of-1984-lisa-randall-as/
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jerf
Title led me to expect a discussion of the mentioned theory; it turns out to
be a biographical piece in the "Look how awesome our alumni are!" por... | Google Fiber Phone - tejasm
https://fiber.google.com/phone/
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rayiner
While a landline phone service may appear outdated, it still has a role. Modern telephony has arrived, yet its quality is poor. Many Hacker News readers might have forgotten that phone conversations were once perfectly clear. Prior to the era of... | Google Fiber Phone - tejasm
https://fiber.google.com/phone/
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rayiner
While a landline-based telephone service might appear somewhat outdated, its utility persists. Current developments in telephony, though advanced, often fall short in terms of quality. A significant number of users, particularly those on platfor... | Google Fiber Phone - tejasm
https://fiber.google.com/phone/
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rayiner
Although a landline phone service may appear somewhat outdated, it still has its role. Telephony's future has arrived, yet it falls short. Many on HN likely do not recall that phone calls were once clear and understandable. Prior to cell phones ... | While a landline phone service may appear outdated, it still has a role. Modern telephony has arrived, yet its quality is poor. Many Hacker News readers might have forgotten that phone conversations were once perfectly clear. Prior to the era of cell phones and VOIP, before the adoption of packet-switching and intense ... | While a landline-based telephone service might appear somewhat outdated, its utility persists. Current developments in telephony, though advanced, often fall short in terms of quality. A significant number of users, particularly those on platforms like Hacker News, may not recall a time when phone conversations were co... | Although a landline phone service may appear somewhat outdated, it still has its role. Telephony's future has arrived, yet it falls short. Many on <<FACT_1>> likely do not recall that phone calls were once clear and understandable. Prior to cell phones and VOIP, and before packet-switching along with heavy digital comp... |
Is Facebook Just a Platform? A Lawyer to the Stars Says No - anarbadalov
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/05/21/world/europe/facebook-libel-paul-tweed.html
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anarbadalov
Hat tip to Adrian Chen for posting the quote below on Twitter. Surely, nothing
can go wrong.
"In a February debate over revenge porn televised on t... |
Judge in Apple Case Seen as Unfazed by Stress, Even a Plane Crash - pavornyoh
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/03/22/technology/judge-in-apple-case-seen-as-unfazed-by-stress-even-a-plane-crash.html?ref=technology&_r=0
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bonniemuffin
...yes, but does the judge understand technology? "Unfazed by stress" doesn't
seem lik... | **RETRY REQUIRED**
Your previous attempt scored **SPS = 0.321** (target >= 0.6) and **Overlap = 0.223** (target <= 0.35).
Adjust your rewrite using the following:
- Increase semantic fidelity (raise SPS): use closer synonyms; keep more of the sentence structure; do not add/remove facts.
Please rewrite the following ... | Is Facebook Just a Platform? A Lawyer to the Stars Says No - anarbadalov
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/05/21/world/europe/facebook-libel-paul-tweed.html
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anarbadalov
Acknowledgement is extended to Adrian Chen for sharing the subsequent quotation on Twitter. It is presumed that this situation will unfold without in... | Is Facebook Just a Platform? A Lawyer to the Stars Says No - anarbadalov
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/05/21/world/europe/facebook-libel-paul-tweed.html
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anarbadalov
Credit goes to Adrian Chen, who shared the upcoming quote via Twitter. One cannot help but anticipate zero potential complications.
During a televise... | Credit is due to <<FACT_1>> for sharing the following statement on Twitter. It's a development that seems entirely without potential for complications.
During a televised debate about revenge porn on <<FACT_2>>'s national broadcaster in <<FACT_3>>, <<FACT_4>> debated <<FACT_5>>, who heads <<FACT_6>>'s policy operation... | Acknowledgement is extended to <<FACT_1>> for sharing the subsequent quotation on <<FACT_2>>. It is presumed that this situation will unfold without incident. | Credit goes to <<FACT_1>>, who shared the upcoming quote via <<FACT_2>>. One cannot help but anticipate zero potential complications.
During a televised <<FACT_3>> discussion on revenge porn aired by <<FACT_4>>, <<FACT_6>> directly confronted <<FACT_7>>, who serves as <<FACT_8>>’s policy director in <<FACT_5>>. Accord... |
Show HN: Findyour.blog – Get your blog rated and reviewed by authors/readers - sgeorge96
https://www.findyour.blog/
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searchableguy
Great work on the site. It's way easier to use than mine.
After reflecting a bit from my old approach of using [0]json files in a
directory + everything on git for easy forkability.... |
Bad Times in Tech? Not If You’re a Startup Serving Other Startups - SREinSF
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/02/technology/brex-start-up.html
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nlh
I will say, for what it’s worth, that the customer experience of using Brex is
really quite outstanding (my current startup is a customer.)
They’ve figured out things... | Show HN: Findyour.blog – Get your blog rated and reviewed by authors/readers - sgeorge96
https://www.findyour.blog/
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The user 'searchableguy' commends the site's usability, comparing it favorably to their own previous system which relied on [0]json files in a git repository for easy forking. They are now explorin... | Show HN: Findyour.blog – Get your blog rated and reviewed by authors/readers - sgeorge96
https://www.findyour.blog/
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searchableguy
The site is exceptionally well-designed; it offers a significantly more user-friendly experience compared to my own.
I've reconsidered my previous method, which involved storing [0]JS... | Show HN: Findyour.blog – Get your blog rated and reviewed by authors/readers - sgeorge96
https://www.findyour.blog/
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searchableguy
Nice job building the site—it's far simpler to use compared to mine. Upon reconsidering my earlier method that relied on [0]json files stored in a directory, along with full Git integ... | The user '<<FACT_1>>' commends the site's usability, comparing it favorably to their own previous system which relied on <<FACT_2>> in a git repository for easy forking. They are now exploring decentralized protocols like <<FACT_3>> to enable cross-site content sharing. This approach, they argue, would reduce the workl... | The site is exceptionally well-designed; it offers a significantly more user-friendly experience compared to my own.
I've reconsidered my previous method, which involved storing <<FACT_1>>JSON files within a directory and managing everything via Git to facilitate easy forking.
My current efforts involve exploring Act... | Nice job building the site—it's far simpler to use compared to mine. Upon reconsidering my earlier method that relied on <<FACT_1>>json files stored in a directory, along with full Git integration for straightforward forking, I have started testing <<FACT_2>> and similar protocols. These would enable small sites to exc... |
Habits vs. Goals: Benefits of a Systematic Approach to Life - golanggeek
https://fs.blog/2017/06/habits-vs-goals/
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shardinator
You need goals to know which habits to develop, and habits so you achieve the
goals. It’s not one or the other, you need both.
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strikelaserclaw
Indeed, values determine goals, goals ... |
Traditional C "Hello World" working in NaCl - ginsweater
https://groups.google.com/forum/#!msg/native-client-discuss/lT5bsW1ZlKQ/WsXJ5y_2s54J
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calpaterson
As a side note, why is it that I have to sign in to Google in order to be able
to see this? Is registration /really/ necessary for Google Groups?
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rnadn... | Habits vs. Goals: Benefits of a Systematic Approach to Life - golanggeek
https://fs.blog/2017/06/habits-vs-goals/
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shardinator
Goals provide direction for which habits to cultivate, and habits are the mechanisms by which goals are reached. Both elements are essential; it is a symbiotic relationship, not a choice ... | To effectively identify the habits worth cultivating, one requires goals; similarly, habits are essential for the attainment of those goals. Therefore, it is not a matter of choosing between them, but rather recognizing the necessity of both.
It holds true that one's values dictate their goals, and these goals, in turn... | Habits vs. Goals: Benefits of a Systematic Approach to Life - golanggeek
https://fs.blog/2017/06/habits-vs-goals/
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shardinator
Goals help identify the habits worth developing, while habits ensure those goals get achieved. Rather than choosing one over the other, both elements are essential.
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strikelaserclaw
V... | Goals provide direction for which habits to cultivate, and habits are the mechanisms by which goals are reached. Both elements are essential; it is a symbiotic relationship, not a choice between one or the other.
Fundamentally, values shape goals, and goals in turn shape habits. The sole constants that have remained w... | To effectively identify the habits worth cultivating, one requires goals; similarly, habits are essential for the attainment of those goals. Therefore, it is not a matter of choosing between them, but rather recognizing the necessity of both.
It holds true that one's values dictate their goals, and these goals, in tur... | Goals help identify the habits worth developing, while habits ensure those goals get achieved. Rather than choosing one over the other, both elements are essential.
Values shape goals, which in turn shape habits. Throughout my life, the consistent elements have been my worldview, values, and philosophy. In a constantl... |
Free software is at risk in the EU - jasonkostempski
https://www.fsf.org/blogs/community/free-software-is-at-risk-in-the-eu-take-action-now
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jasonkostempski
"If Article 13, embedded within the proposal, becomes official policy, it will
be impossible for developers to build off of one another's code"
I'm not hap... |
Tabula PDF: Extract table data from PDFs - scrollaway
https://tabula.technology/
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scrollaway
So I started working with MCCs (Merchant Category Codes AKA ISO 18245) and I
needed some decent lookup tables for them.
I just spent several hours fighting with awful spec PDFs containing hundreds
upon hundreds of table... | Free software is at risk in the EU - jasonkostempski
https://www.fsf.org/blogs/community/free-software-is-at-risk-in-the-eu-take-action-now
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jasonkostempski
The article posits that should Article 13 of the proposal be enacted, collaborative code development between programmers would be effectively blocked.
While ... | Free software is at risk in the EU - jasonkostempski
https://www.fsf.org/blogs/community/free-software-is-at-risk-in-the-eu-take-action-now
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jasonkostempski
"Should Article 13, as it is incorporated into the proposed legislation, be formally adopted, it would render collaborative code development among programmer... | Free software is at risk in the EU - jasonkostempski
https://www.fsf.org/blogs/community/free-software-is-at-risk-in-the-eu-take-action-now
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jasonkostempski
"If Article 13, embedded within the proposal, becomes official policy, it will
be impossible for developers to build off of one another's code"
I'm unhappy w... | The article posits that should <<FACT_1>> of the proposal be enacted, collaborative code development between programmers would be effectively blocked.
While I disagree with regulations that mandate content distribution methods, the question arises whether self-hosting remains viable under such a law. In my view, the p... | "Should <<FACT_1>>, as it is incorporated into the proposed legislation, be formally adopted, it would render collaborative code development among programmers unfeasible."
While I am generally displeased by regulations that control content dissemination, I question whether self-hosting of content would remain viable i... | I'm unhappy with laws that dictate content distribution, but couldn't we continue to host our own content if this passes? All of this looks like it would mainly harm content-hosting-as-a-service businesses, which are usually not libre and often evolve into de facto monopolies. I believe that, if passed, it would prompt... |
Review: New iPod Shuffle is the first invisible MP3 player - technologizer
http://technologizer.com/2009/03/13/apple-ipod-shuffle-review-third-generation/
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noonespecial
Things like this make me think that perhaps the wearable computer is sneaking
up on us. Those goofy boxes on the belt, wires down your sleeve,... |
Google IO 2013 – Google Glass Sessions - ireadqrcodes
http://glass-apps.org/google-io-2013-google-glass-sessions
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nolok
Where is the app from a few years back, where you pointed your phone camera at
some text and it switched it with a translated version of it live in-picture ?
Not only did it look awesome, but ... | Review: New iPod Shuffle is the first invisible MP3 player - technologizer
http://technologizer.com/2009/03/13/apple-ipod-shuffle-review-third-generation/
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noonespecial
This development suggests that the era of wearable computing may be approaching gradually. The earlier, clunky prototypes—belts with odd boxes, ... | Review: New iPod Shuffle is the first invisible MP3 player - technologizer
http://technologizer.com/2009/03/13/apple-ipod-shuffle-review-third-generation/
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noonespecial
Such innovations lead me to hypothesize that the era of wearable computing may be approaching imperceptibly. It appears the more conspicuous for... | Review: New iPod Shuffle is the first invisible MP3 player - technologizer
http://technologizer.com/2009/03/13/apple-ipod-shuffle-review-third-generation/
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noonespecial
Products such as this lead me to consider that wearable computers could be gradually approaching us unnoticed. The bulky belt boxes, sleeve wire... | This development suggests that the era of wearable computing may be approaching gradually. The earlier, clunky prototypes—belts with odd boxes, sleeves with wires, and awkward glasses—could have been intentional misdirection. The true evolution is happening through small, refined increments. Eventually, a pivotal appli... | Such innovations lead me to hypothesize that the era of wearable computing may be approaching imperceptibly. It appears the more conspicuous forms, such as belt-worn devices, concealed wiring, and unusual eyewear, served merely as a diversion. Conversely, this technology is incrementally advancing, one refined step aft... | Products such as this lead me to consider that wearable computers could be gradually approaching us unnoticed. The bulky belt boxes, sleeve wires, and nerdy glasses served merely as distractions. Rather, through small, refined advancements one by one, they will emerge stealthily until a breakthrough application suddenl... |
Show HN: Remote control your digital life from Twitter - shaharsol
http://ctrltwit.com/
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wut42
This reminded me directly of some mIRC Scripts. For example, if you had to
change your nick, instead of using the private command `/nick newnick`, the
script will give you a command you can use publicly on the channe... |
Getting all your data out of Google Reader - kellegous
http://blog.persistent.info/2013/06/getting-all-your-data-out-of-google.html
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sp332
ArchiveTeam is extracting _all_ the data from Google Reader and uploading it
to the Internet Archive. Help out by submitting your OPML file:
[https://news.ycombinator.com/i... | Show HN: Remote control your digital life from Twitter - shaharsol
http://ctrltwit.com/
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wut42
This immediately brings to mind certain mIRC scripts. A common example: rather than employing the private command `/nick newnick` for a nickname change, the script would provide a public channel command, such as `!nick... | Show HN: Remote control your digital life from Twitter - shaharsol
http://ctrltwit.com/
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wut42
This immediately brought to mind certain mIRC scripts. For instance, instead of privately executing `/nick newnick` to alter one's nickname, a script would offer a public channel command such as `!nick`. This allowed e... | Show HN: Remote control your digital life from Twitter - shaharsol
http://ctrltwit.com/
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wut42
This immediately brought to mind certain mIRC scripts I recall. Take, for instance, the process of changing your nick: rather than employing the private `/nick newnick` command, those scripts provided a public channel ... | <<FACT_1>>
This immediately brings to mind certain <<FACT_2>> scripts. A common example: rather than employing the private command `<<FACT_3>>` for a nickname change, the script would provide a public channel command, such as `<<FACT_4>>`. Consequently, the entire channel is informed of the change not once, but twice. ... | This immediately brought to mind certain mIRC scripts. For instance, instead of privately executing `<<FACT_1>>` to alter one's nickname, a script would offer a public channel command such as `<<FACT_2>>`. This allowed everyone to be aware, on two separate occasions, of a nickname change. Furthermore, individuals emplo... | This immediately brought to mind certain <<FACT_1>> scripts I recall. Take, for instance, the process of changing your nick: rather than employing the private `<<FACT_3>>` command, those scripts provided a public channel command such as `<<FACT_4>>`. Consequently, everyone was informed _twice_ about the nick change. Mo... |
What happens when GitHub decides you're not a human - type0
http://www.stevenmaude.co.uk/posts/what-happens-when-github-decides-youre-not-a-human
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mekicha
It would be interesting to know how the 'harmless' bot came to that
conclusion. On a serious note, I do entertain the fear of losing my work or
files on a ser... |
The One Question to Ask Developers Before You Make a Hire Decision - DustinOfDenver
http://thinkingcollective.com/2015/07/14/the-one-question-to-ask-developers-before-you-make-a-hire-decision/
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kabouseng
What about young developers who haven't done any side projects, just trying to
skill up at their company or s... | **RETRY REQUIRED**
Your previous attempt scored **SPS = 0.345** (target >= 0.6) and **Overlap = 0.151** (target <= 0.35).
Adjust your rewrite using the following:
- Increase semantic fidelity (raise SPS): use closer synonyms; keep more of the sentence structure; do not add/remove facts.
Please rewrite the following ... | What happens when GitHub decides you're not a human - type0
http://www.stevenmaude.co.uk/posts/what-happens-when-github-decides-youre-not-a-human
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mekicha
The method by which the 'harmless' bot reached such a determination would be quite insightful. More seriously, I frequently worry about the potential loss of m... | What happens when GitHub decides you're not a human - type0
http://www.stevenmaude.co.uk/posts/what-happens-when-github-decides-youre-not-a-human
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mekicha
It would be intriguing to understand the reasoning behind the 'harmless' bot's determination. More seriously, I share the concern of potentially losing my work... | I'm curious about the process by which the 'harmless' bot arrived at that conclusion. More seriously, the idea of losing work or files due to an arbitrary decision by a service provider is a genuine fear. I recall a case where a blogger's account was terminated following a complaint that later proved to be unfounded.
... | The method by which the 'harmless' bot reached such a determination would be quite insightful. More seriously, I frequently worry about the potential loss of my work or data from a service, stemming from an arbitrary decision by an unknown entity. I recall an instance where an individual's blogger account was terminate... | It would be intriguing to understand the reasoning behind the <<FACT_1>> bot's determination. More seriously, I share the concern of potentially losing my work or files on a platform due to an arbitrary ruling by its operators. I recall an instance where a person's <<FACT_2>> account was suspended following a complaint... |
How to create a self hosted API for development and testing - objnotdefined
http://www.jeremymorgan.com/blog/programming/how-to-create-asp-self-hosted-api/
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couchand
As long as you're just working on JavaScript code for the front end, wouldn't
it make sense to write this in node? That way you can avoid context... |
Beyond Intelligent Machines: Just Do It (1993) - mr_golyadkin
http://www.cs.umd.edu/hcil/trs/93-03/93-03.html
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benbendc
Thanks Don for that mention of the old paper, which is still on the right
track. My new paper appeared on line Friday and will be temporarily freely
accessible:
> Shneiderman, Ben (2020). Huma... | How to create a self hosted API for development and testing - objnotdefined
http://www.jeremymorgan.com/blog/programming/how-to-create-asp-self-hosted-api/
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couchand
If you're only developing front-end JavaScript, wouldn't implementing this in Node be more sensible? This would eliminate the need for context swit... | How to create a self hosted API for development and testing - objnotdefined
http://www.jeremymorgan.com/blog/programming/how-to-create-asp-self-hosted-api/
couchand
If the scope of work is limited to frontend JavaScript development, then developing this in Node.js would be logical. This approach would eliminate the ne... | How to create a self hosted API for development and testing - objnotdefined
http://www.jeremymorgan.com/blog/programming/how-to-create-asp-self-hosted-api/
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If you are primarily developing JavaScript code for the frontend, would it not make sense to implement this using Node? Doing so would help avoid u... | <<FACT_1>>
If you're only developing front-end <<FACT_2>>, wouldn't implementing this in <<FACT_3>> be more sensible? This would eliminate the need for context switching. I'd suggest the <<FACT_2>> version is so straightforward that a full tutorial might be excessive.
Here's a basic implementation. It can likely be re... | If the scope of work is limited to frontend <<FACT_1>> development, then developing this in <<FACT_2>> would be logical. This approach would eliminate the need for context switching. It is arguable that implementation in <<FACT_1>> would be straightforward enough that a dedicated tutorial might not be required.
Presen... | If you are primarily developing JavaScript code for the frontend, would it not make sense to implement this using Node? Doing so would help avoid unnecessary context switching between languages. In fact, this approach would be much simpler in JavaScript, to such an extent that a dedicated tutorial might not even be req... |
Show HN: a5.gg — Using HTML5 localstorage as a quick note taking app - cooop
http://a5.gg/
Put this together this afternoon.<p>I've been after something to quickly jot down the odd piece of information that I can access later in the day when browsing the web.<p>Hopefully you find it useful.<p>Criticism/thoughts/ideas... |
Flash Exploit Shows the Dark Side of Web 2.0 - nickb
http://gigaom.com/2008/05/28/flash-exploit-shows-the-dark-side-of-web-20/
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pmjordan
The real beef here is:
<http://blogs.zdnet.com/security/?p=1189>
and the update
<http://blogs.zdnet.com/security/?p=1198>
The submitted article is just a "we're doomed"... | **RETRY REQUIRED**
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http://a5.gg/
This application was developed earlier today.
My personal need was for a tool to rapidly record miscellaneous information that could then be retrieved while browsing the internet later.
It is my hope that others will also find it... | Show HN: a5.gg — Using HTML5 localstorage as a quick note taking app - cooop
http://a5.gg/
I assembled this in just one afternoon. For quite a while, it had been on my mind to find an easy tool for capturing occasional notes or data points, retrievable later amid web browsing sessions. With any luck, it will come in ha... | I assembled this project this afternoon.
I have been looking for a way to quickly write down small bits of information that I can retrieve later during the day while browsing online.
I hope it is useful for you.
Any criticism, thoughts, or ideas are greatly appreciated.
I should also note that, since most of the he... | This application was developed earlier today.
My personal need was for a tool to rapidly record miscellaneous information that could then be retrieved while browsing the internet later.
It is my hope that others will also find it beneficial.
Any feedback, including critiques, suggestions, or new ideas, would be high... | I've been after something to quickly jot down the odd piece of information that I can access later in the day when browsing the web.<p>Hopefully you find it useful.<p>Criticism/thoughts/ideas greatly appreciated.<p>I should add, since all the hard work here lies in the work of others here — <<FACT_1>> is a great plugin... |
Want to pitch a VC while he cleans your house? - justin
http://techcrunch.com/2012/11/05/want-to-pitch-a-vc-while-he-cleans-your-house-exec-and-shervin-pishevar-thought-so/
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ramblerman
I have a hard time getting excited about this, like some others in this
thread.
We blame the financial world (the suits) for ... |
Blockchain Is Merely a Marketing Instrument - leifg
http://blog.leif.io/blockchain-is-merely-a-marketing-instrument/
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pollyannas
Your arguments don't hold. The point about blockchains in general is: it's an
interesting new technology. Do you disagree?
Since we can agree on that, what is wrong about people tryin... | Want to pitch a VC while he cleans your house? - justin
http://techcrunch.com/2012/11/05/want-to-pitch-a-vc-while-he-cleans-your-house-exec-and-shervin-pishevar-thought-so/
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User ramblerman expressed a degree of ambivalence, aligning with other commenters. The user argues that while criticism of the financial se... | Want to pitch a VC while he cleans your house? - justin
http://techcrunch.com/2012/11/05/want-to-pitch-a-vc-while-he-cleans-your-house-exec-and-shervin-pishevar-thought-so/
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ramblerman
Similar to other participants in this discussion, I find it difficult to generate enthusiasm for this concept.
The financial sec... | Want to pitch a VC while he cleans your house? - justin
http://techcrunch.com/2012/11/05/want-to-pitch-a-vc-while-he-cleans-your-house-exec-and-shervin-pishevar-thought-so/
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ramblerman
Similar to various participants in this discussion, generating enthusiasm for this concept proves challenging for me. It is enti... | User <<FACT_1>> expressed a degree of ambivalence, aligning with other commenters. The user argues that while criticism of the financial sector for lacking value creation is justified, the startup environment in <<FACT_2>> has simply substituted financial hype for superficial attention-seeking. The user questions the f... | Similar to other participants in this discussion, I find it difficult to generate enthusiasm for this concept.
The financial sector often faces criticism, deservedly, for its perceived failure to generate substantive value. However, the startup community in <<FACT_1>> appears to have merely substituted financial specu... | Similar to various participants in this discussion, generating enthusiasm for this concept proves challenging for me. It is entirely justified to hold the finance sector—often dubbed the suits—accountable for failing to produce genuine value. In the <<FACT_1>> startup ecosystem, however, finance has simply been supplan... |
Glacier Costlier Than S3 for Small Files - drue
https://therub.org/2015/11/18/glacier-costlier-than-s3-for-small-files/
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raverbashing
The real question is why are people glaciering small files?
Tar everything and send it up. And then do an incremental backup
Amazon charges per operation, reduce the number of o... |
What contextual information would best improve HN discussions understanding? - antpls
Hello! I'm from France. I find myself misinterpreting some of user's comments because of lack of context or introduction to the comments or personal experiences of authors. Comments currently have 4 pieces of information so... | **RETRY REQUIRED**
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https://therub.org/2015/11/18/glacier-costlier-than-s3-for-small-files/
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raverbashing
A key inquiry is why individuals are utilizing Glacier for modest file sizes.
Consolidate all data into a single archive, upload it, and subsequently perform incremental backups.
S... | Glacier Costlier Than S3 for Small Files - drue
https://therub.org/2015/11/18/glacier-costlier-than-s3-for-small-files/
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raverbashing
The true question concerns why individuals are storing small files in Glacier. The solution is to tar all files together before uploading them, followed by incremental backups. Sin... | <<FACT_1>>
The primary issue to consider is why users opt to archive small files directly to <<FACT_2>>.
The recommended approach is to aggregate files into a tar archive before uploading. Following this, incremental backups can be performed.
Since <<FACT_3>> applies charges per operation, minimizing the total number... | A key inquiry is why individuals are utilizing <<FACT_1>> for modest file sizes.
Consolidate all data into a single archive, upload it, and subsequently perform incremental backups.
Since <<FACT_2>> imposes fees on each operation, minimizing the quantity of operations is advisable.
It is probable they are unaware. <... | The true question concerns why individuals are storing small files in <<FACT_1>>. The solution is to tar all files together before uploading them, followed by incremental backups. Since <<FACT_2>> bills per operation, it is essential to minimize the total number of such operations.
I suspect they are unaware of this. ... |
The High-Flying Physics of a Plant’s Exploding Fruits - dnetesn
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/03/09/science/hairyflower-wild-petunia-seeds.html
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gshubert17
Dwarf mistletoe, a parasite on various pine trees, use hydrostatic pressure to
expel seeds at speeds up to 60 mph. (Years ago I worked on computer models of
f... |
UX design: Tools, methods and frameworks for generalists - ndewilde
https://nickdewilde.substack.com/p/the-keyring-zac-halbert-on-ux-design
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denster
Great post!
To op, for tools like Figma, what do you think the future holds? In what
dimension will they evolve? How can they help you be more effective? Will they... | **RETRY REQUIRED**
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https://www.nytimes.com/2018/03/09/science/hairyflower-wild-petunia-seeds.html
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gshubert17
Dwarf mistletoe, a parasitic plant affecting numerous pine species, employs hydrostatic pressure to eject its seeds at velocities reaching 60 mph. (In prior ye... | The High-Flying Physics of a Plant’s Exploding Fruits - dnetesn
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/03/09/science/hairyflower-wild-petunia-seeds.html
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Parasitic Dwarf mistletoe infects numerous pine tree species by generating hydrostatic pressure, thereby launching seeds at velocities as high as 60 mph. In my... | <<FACT_1>>, which parasitizes several pine species, employs hydrostatic pressure to launch its seeds at velocities reaching <<FACT_2>>. (In the past, my work involved developing computer models to simulate forest growth, health, and diseases, including those caused by mistletoe.)
Wisteria, a plant somewhat common in t... | Dwarf mistletoe, a parasitic plant affecting numerous pine species, employs hydrostatic pressure to eject its seeds at velocities reaching <<FACT_1>>. (In prior years, I developed computer simulations for forest growth, health, and pathologies, including mistletoe.)
This brings to mind what I consider the most compell... | Parasitic <<FACT_1>> infects numerous pine tree species by generating hydrostatic pressure, thereby launching seeds at velocities as high as <<FACT_2>>. In my prior professional experience, I created simulations on computer systems to analyze forest development, vitality, and pathological conditions, including mistleto... |
Ask HN: What tools helps you try new tech business ideas quickly? - 31reasons
I think trying a lot of different ideas is probably single most important factor in stumbling on success in business as long as execution does not take lot of time/money/effort.<p>When you are not building something to scale but si... |
Show HN: WizAtHome – Work From Home Wellness Management - rog4truth
https://www.wizathome.com/
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frompdx
I saw this posted a while ago and I would like to provide some feedback.
1\. The new layout is an improvement over the previous. It looks more modern.
However, the navbar and footer are not responsive so if y... | Ask HN: What tools helps you try new tech business ideas quickly? - 31reasons
One of the most critical elements for achieving business success is the capacity to experiment with numerous concepts, provided that the implementation phase remains low-cost and does not demand excessive resources.
The selection of appropria... | Ask HN: What tools helps you try new tech business ideas quickly? - 31reasons
Exploring a multitude of concepts is likely the paramount element in achieving business success, provided that the implementation process is not overly demanding in terms of time, capital, or exertion. When the objective is not to build a sca... | Ask HN: What tools helps you try new tech business ideas quickly? - 31reasons
I believe that experimenting with numerous ideas represents the single most crucial element for discovering business success, provided that the execution demands minimal time, money, or effort.Since the goal is not to construct a scalable pro... | One of the most critical elements for achieving business success is the capacity to experiment with numerous concepts, provided that the implementation phase remains low-cost and does not demand excessive resources.
The selection of appropriate technologies and platforms can vary substantially when the primary objecti... | When you are not building something to scale but simply to test your assumptions and market the choice of tools could be very different.<p>What are the best tools/languages/platforms/techniques to try new ideas quickly? I am open to any and all ideas out there.">
Exploring a multitude of concepts is like... | When you are not building something to scale but simply to test your assumptions and market the choice of tools could be very different.<p>What are the best tools/languages/platforms/techniques to try new ideas quickly? I am open to any and all ideas out there.">
I believe that experimenting with numerou... |
Apply HN: Nuyolk – A smart curator and aggregator for digital retail - lovetteregner
What we're building:
We are building an aggregator for e-commerce products. We bring together millions of products from thousands of brands in one place. We then personalize the user’s feed and search results based on their profi... |
Square Closes $200M Series D - misiti3780
http://techcrunch.com/2012/09/17/square-closes-200m-series-d-from-starbucks-citi-rizvi-at-3-25b-valuation/
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bane
So to the stock-optioned employee what does this mean? Somebody who started
early with the company vs somebody who starts after this round? Keeping track
of... | Apply HN: Nuyolk – A smart curator and aggregator for digital retail - lovetteregner
What we're building:
Our platform aggregates e-commerce items, centralizing a vast inventory from numerous brands. It personalizes search outcomes and user feeds according to individual profiles and tastes. Upon a purchase decision, th... | Apply HN: Nuyolk – A smart curator and aggregator for digital retail - lovetteregner
What we're building:
Our enterprise is developing an e-commerce product aggregation platform, centralizing a vast array of items from numerous brands. User experience is enhanced through personalized feeds and search results, dynamical... | Apply HN: Nuyolk – A smart curator and aggregator for digital retail - lovetteregner
What we're building:
Our platform functions as an aggregator for e-commerce products, compiling millions of items from thousands of brands into a single accessible location. User feeds and search results are then customized according t... | Our platform aggregates e-commerce items, centralizing a vast inventory from numerous brands. It personalizes search outcomes and user feeds according to individual profiles and tastes. Upon a purchase decision, the consumer is sent to the retailer's website. We receive a commission of <<FACT_1>> for each sale facilita... | Our enterprise is developing an e-commerce product aggregation platform, centralizing a vast array of items from numerous brands. User experience is enhanced through personalized feeds and search results, dynamically tailored to individual profiles and expressed preferences. Should a user opt to buy an item, they are d... | Our Why:">
Our platform functions as an aggregator for e-commerce products, compiling millions of items from thousands of brands into a single accessible location. User feeds and search results are then customized according to individual profiles and preferences. Upon deciding to buy a product, the user gets redirected... |
Lessons Learned After Two Years as a Startup Founder - derekflanzraich
http://thederek.com/post/48350468025/lessons-learned-two-years-startup-founder
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alexatkeplar
Fire people who aren't 10x unicorns as fast as you can? You need a Rictus
Director, not a Smiles Director.
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derekflanzraich
Less catchy of a ti... |
What Impossible Meant to Feynman - dnetesn
http://nautil.us/issue/68/context/what-impossible-meant-to-feynman
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eigenhombre
How fortune the author was to have had these interactions with him. Feynman
was my greatest hero as an undergrad physics student (largely because of
"Surely...", and the Feynman Lectures) an... | Lessons Learned After Two Years as a Startup Founder - derekflanzraich
http://thederek.com/post/48350468025/lessons-learned-two-years-startup-founder
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alexatkeplar
Should you rapidly dismiss any employee who fails to perform at a 10x unicorn level? The role needed is a Rictus Director rather than a Smiles Direct... | Lessons Learned After Two Years as a Startup Founder - derekflanzraich
http://thederek.com/post/48350468025/lessons-learned-two-years-startup-founder
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alexatkeplar
Should individuals who are not exceptionally high-performing be dismissed promptly? It appears a "Rictus Director" might be more suitable than a "Smi... | Lessons Learned After Two Years as a Startup Founder - derekflanzraich
http://thederek.com/post/48350468025/lessons-learned-two-years-startup-founder
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alexatkeplar
Should you fire individuals who aren't 10x unicorns as quickly as possible? A Rictus Director is required, rather than a Smiles Director.
~~~
derekfl... | Should you rapidly dismiss any employee who fails to perform at a 10x unicorn level? The role needed is a Rictus Director rather than a Smiles Director.
Perhaps that phrasing is not as memorable as it could be?
It's my opinion that assembling a team comprised exclusively of unicorns is unnecessary. Managing a group o... | Should individuals who are not exceptionally high-performing be dismissed promptly? It appears a "Rictus Director" might be more suitable than a "Smiles Director" for such tasks.
Perhaps the suggested title is less appealing?
In my view, forming a team exclusively of "unicorns" is unnecessary. Successfully assembling... | <<FACT_1>>
Should you fire individuals who aren't 10x unicorns as quickly as possible? A Rictus Director is required, rather than a Smiles Director.
<<FACT_2>>
Is that a less catchy title?
<<FACT_3>>
In my opinion, a team composed solely of unicorns is not necessary. Actually, managing egos would prove extremely chal... |
Google 'discourages' users of old browsers - shazzy
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-29012038
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userbinator
_Google has started showing old versions of its search page to people using
out-of-date versions of some web browsers._
On the other hand, many of the people using older versions of browsers would
prob... |
How to be a VC without any Capital - replicatorblog
http://techcrunch.com/2015/09/19/how-to-be-a-vc-without-any-capital/
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arbuge
You would not, by definition, be much of a venture _capitalist_ without any
capital to command. Perhaps a better title might be "How to raise your chances
of some day being a professio... | **RETRY REQUIRED**
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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-29012038
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userbinator
Google has begun displaying older iterations of its search interface to individuals accessing the service via outdated versions of certain web browsers.
Conversely, it is plausible that a significant por... | Google 'discourages' users of old browsers - shazzy
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-29012038
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userbinator
_Google has begun displaying outdated versions of its search page to individuals utilizing obsolete editions of certain web browsers._
Conversely, a significant number of users sticking with older browse... | *<<FACT_1>> has begun displaying older iterations of its search page to individuals employing outdated versions of certain web browsers.*
Conversely, a significant portion of those utilizing older browsers are likely to be individuals who disapprove of the alterations <<FACT_1>> has implemented on its pages.
As a reg... | <<FACT_1>> has begun displaying older iterations of its search interface to individuals accessing the service via outdated versions of certain web browsers.
Conversely, it is plausible that a significant portion of users operating with older browser versions are precisely those who disapprove of the recent modificatio... | _<<FACT_1>> has begun displaying outdated versions of its search page to individuals utilizing obsolete editions of certain web browsers._
Conversely, a significant number of users sticking with older browser versions are likely those who disapprove of the recent modifications <<FACT_1>> has implemented on its pages.
... |
GopherCon 2015 CFP Now Open - bketelsen
http://cfp.gophercon.com/events/gc15
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rfb
And here I was hoping a gopher:// resurgence was taking place.
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welly
My hopes were also dashed. Bring back gopher!
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rakoo
As someone too young to have used gopher://, I'd like to take your comment
half-seriously: from a ... |
Stanford scientists use DNA to assemble a transistor from graphene - ArikBe
http://engineering.stanford.edu/news/stanford-scientists-use-dna-assemble-transistor-graphene
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Einherji
This does indeed look awesome, but the article doesn't fully explain what it
is that prevents us from scaling ordinary transistors fu... | GopherCon 2015 CFP Now Open - bketelsen
http://cfp.gophercon.com/events/gc15
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rfb
I had initially believed this might signal a revival of the gopher:// protocol.
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welly
I share that sense of disappointment. Let's revive the gopher protocol!
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rakoo
Being from a generation that didn't use gopher://, I'm curi... | GopherCon 2015 CFP Now Open - bketelsen
http://cfp.gophercon.com/events/gc15
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rfb
I had been anticipating a revival of the gopher:// protocol.
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welly
My expectations were similarly unfulfilled. Gopher should return!
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rakoo
Given that I am too young to have experienced gopher:// firsthand, I'm inclined to t... | GopherCon 2015 CFP Now Open - bketelsen
http://cfp.gophercon.com/events/gc15
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rfb
I had been hoping for a resurgence of gopher:// protocols.
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welly
My expectations were similarly disappointed. Bring back gopher!
~~~
rakoo
Being too young to have experienced gopher:// firsthand, I would like to consider your... | rfb
I had initially believed this might signal a revival of the gopher:// protocol.
welly
I share that sense of disappointment. Let's revive the gopher protocol!
rakoo
Being from a generation that didn't use gopher://, I'm curious about your perspective. To a user, what distinguishes it from HTTP? They seem to operat... | I had been anticipating a revival of the <<FACT_1>> protocol.
My expectations were similarly unfulfilled. Gopher should return!
Given that I am too young to have experienced <<FACT_1>> firsthand, I'm inclined to treat your remark with some seriousness: from a user's perspective, how does it differ from, for instance,... | I had been hoping for a resurgence of <<FACT_1>> protocols.
My expectations were similarly disappointed. Bring back gopher!
Being too young to have experienced <<FACT_1>> firsthand, I would like to consider your comment somewhat seriously: from a user's perspective, in what ways does it differ from <<FACT_2>>, for in... |
Why Time and Newsweek Will Never Be The Economist - winanga
http://www.vanityfair.com/online/politics/2009/04/when-will-magazines-stop-trying-to-copy-the-economist.html
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pradocchia
From 1993 to 2003 I read the Economist religiously, cover to cover, every
week, for the regular reasons. This was from high school t... |
Show HN: One link between you and the internet - attendos
https://enter.bio
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ColinWright
I don't understand what this is, or does, or could be. I can guess, but
there's no indication of what pain I'm currently experiencing that is taken
away by this.
It would be really nice to have a proper blog post that talks... | Why Time and Newsweek Will Never Be The Economist - winanga
http://www.vanityfair.com/online/politics/2009/04/when-will-magazines-stop-trying-to-copy-the-economist.html
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pradocchia
I was a devoted reader of the Economist from 1993 to 2003, consuming every issue thoroughly each week during high school, university,... | Why Time and Newsweek Will Never Be The Economist - winanga
http://www.vanityfair.com/online/politics/2009/04/when-will-magazines-stop-trying-to-copy-the-economist.html
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pradocchia
Between 1993 and 2003, I consistently engaged with The Economist, thoroughly reviewing each issue weekly, a practice that spanned my ... | **RETRY REQUIRED**
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I was a devoted reader of the <<FACT_2>> from <<FACT_3>>, consuming every issue thoroughly each week during high school, university, graduate studies, and my initial professional years. My motivation for reading it was typical.
The Iraq War and the issue of WMDs then arose. The WMD rationale was plainly a p... | Between <<FACT_1>> and <<FACT_2>>, I consistently engaged with The Economist, thoroughly reviewing each issue weekly, a practice that spanned my academic years and the start of my professional life.
The period coinciding with the Iraq conflict and the discussion around Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMDs) marked a shift... | Between <<FACT_1>> and <<FACT_2>>, I read <<FACT_3>> every week, cover to cover, quite religiously and for the usual reasons. This reading habit spanned my high school years, college, graduate school, and the start of my career.
Then Iraq and the <<FACT_4>> issue arose. The <<FACT_4>> narrative was evidently a cover s... |
Finland’s weekly news show in Latin cancelled after run of 30 years - situationista
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/jun/28/finland-latin-news-radio-bulletin-nuntii-latini-cancelled-30-years
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FabHK
The mic drop:
Nuntii Latini finiti
Nuntii Latini Radiophoniae Finnicae Generalis, qui inde ab anno millesim... |
Apple rejects order to unlock gunman's phone - rlalwani
http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-35594245
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vorotato
Of course they did because it's not possible? Topic is super misleading. The
FBI did request that apple add a security backdoor, something hackers
gleefully waiting for. It'll be like christmas, hannukah... | Finland’s weekly news show in Latin cancelled after run of 30 years - situationista
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/jun/28/finland-latin-news-radio-bulletin-nuntii-latini-cancelled-30-years
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FabHK
The mic drop:
Nuntii Latini finiti
Nuntii Latini Radiophoniae Finnicae Generalis, qui inde ab anno millesimo... | Finland’s weekly news show in Latin cancelled after run of 30 years - situationista
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/jun/28/finland-latin-news-radio-bulletin-nuntii-latini-cancelled-30-years
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FabHK
The mic drop:
Nuntii Latini finiti
Nuntii Latini Radiophoniae Finnicae Generalis, qui inde ab anno millesimo... | Finland’s weekly news show in Latin cancelled after run of 30 years - situationista
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/jun/28/finland-latin-news-radio-bulletin-nuntii-latini-cancelled-30-years
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FabHK
The mic drop:
Nuntii Latini finiti
Nuntii Latini Radiophoniae Finnicae Generalis, qui inde ab anno millesimo... | Observing the distinct Latin pronunciation patterns between speakers with Finnish and English as their first language offers a point of comparative linguistic interest. | As a speaker of a Romance language, I find this nearly comprehensible.
It appears that a similar initiative has been launched by students at <<FACT_1>>: | Here is a translation that adheres more closely to the source Latin, improving upon automated versions like Google Translate while avoiding fully idiomatic English:
The "Latin News" from <<FACT_1>>, broadcast weekly since <<FACT_2>> for a total of <<FACT_3>>, will end following this broadcast and will not resume after... |
Mr. Rogers vs. the Superheroes - axiomdata316
https://longreads.com/2018/09/19/mr-rogers-vs-the-superheroes/
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caro_douglos
I've always been fascinated by how some children's book authors are able to
bring up story lines which tap into feelings that arise at various ages (i.e
death, divorce, etc). I watched Mr Ro... |
Bigger does not mean faster - raganwald
http://daringfireball.net/linked/2008/08/13/snell
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cconstantine
I've worked in one growing small company, and one internet giant. From my
limited experience I've noticed that as companies get bigger:
\- they gain engineering throughput. Given enough time more stuff gets d... | **RETRY REQUIRED**
Your previous attempt scored **SPS = 0.476** (target >= 0.6) and **Overlap = 0.261** (target <= 0.35).
Adjust your rewrite using the following:
- Increase semantic fidelity (raise SPS): use closer synonyms; keep more of the sentence structure; do not add/remove facts.
Please rewrite the following ... | Mr. Rogers vs. the Superheroes - axiomdata316
https://longreads.com/2018/09/19/mr-rogers-vs-the-superheroes/
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caro_douglos
It has always intrigued me how certain creators of children's literature manage to craft narratives that resonate with emotions experienced across different developmental stages, touching on ... | Mr. Rogers vs. the Superheroes - axiomdata316
https://longreads.com/2018/09/19/mr-rogers-vs-the-superheroes/
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caro_douglos
I've long been intrigued by the way certain children's book authors introduce storylines that address emotions emerging at different life stages, such as death or divorce. Growing up, I watch... | I've consistently been intrigued by the ability of certain authors of children's literature to craft narratives that engage with complex emotions emerging at different developmental stages, such as those pertaining to death or divorce. While I viewed <<FACT_1>>' Neighborhood during my childhood, I was entirely unaware ... | It has always intrigued me how certain creators of children's literature manage to craft narratives that resonate with emotions experienced across different developmental stages, touching on themes such as loss or family separation. Reflecting on my own childhood, I recall watching <<FACT_1>>, though I was unaware then... | I've long been intrigued by the way certain children's book authors introduce storylines that address emotions emerging at different life stages, such as death or divorce. Growing up, I watched <<FACT_1>>, yet I had no clue that all the content was deliberately designed to foster greater empathy and analytical thinking... |
Facebook workers get remote work option–but it could come with a pay cut - duxup
https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2020/05/facebook-workers-get-remote-work-option-but-it-could-come-with-a-pay-cut/
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pwg
The interesting part here is that this is just a direct "cost savings" to FB.
These workers are already being... |
Auditable Macros in C Code - praxis23
https://www.cossacklabs.com/blog/macros-in-crypto-c-code.html
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bluetomcat
TL;DR
Let the compiler preprocess a source file by first removing #include lines
which contain definitions of macros we don't want to see expanded (expanding
only the definitions from the local file o... | Facebook workers get remote work option–but it could come with a pay cut - duxup
https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2020/05/facebook-workers-get-remote-work-option-but-it-could-come-with-a-pay-cut/
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pwg
A key observation is that this policy represents pure 'cost savings' for Facebook.
Employees currently receive... | Facebook workers get remote work option–but it could come with a pay cut - duxup
https://arstechnsa.com/tech-policy/2020/05/facebook-workers-get-remote-work-option-but-it-could-come-with-a-pay-cut/
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pwg
What stands out is that this policy primarily benefits Facebook as a direct cost-saving measure. Employees curr... | Facebook workers get remote work option–but it could come with a pay cut - duxup
https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2020/05/facebook-workers-get-remote-work-option-but-it-could-come-with-a-pay-cut/
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pwg
What stands out is that this represents a straightforward "cost savings" for FB. Workers are currently compens... | pwg
A key observation is that this policy represents pure 'cost savings' for <<FACT_1>>.
Employees currently receive a salary X based on their location. From a financial standpoint, <<FACT_1>>'s costs remain unchanged if it continues paying X after an employee relocates to a region with lower living expenses. However, ... | What stands out is that this policy primarily benefits <<FACT_1>> as a direct cost-saving measure. Employees currently receive a salary, <<FACT_2>>, based on their geographical location. From <<FACT_1>>'s financial viewpoint, there would be no additional cost to maintain salary <<FACT_2>> even if these employees reloca... | What stands out is that this represents a straightforward "cost savings" for <<FACT_1>>. Workers are currently compensated at level <<FACT_2>> based on their present location. Thus, from <<FACT_1>>'s financial standpoint, maintaining payment at <<FACT_2>> would incur no additional cost even if they relocate to an area ... |
Inside Mozilla: Firefox fights back - kiyanwang
https://www.cnet.com/special-reports/mozilla-firefox-fights-back-against-google-chrome/
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fwn
It's well written and interesting (at least for me) but I wonder: Is this an
ad?
It's not specifically declared to be sponsored but somehow its critical
paragraphs really ... |
Laura Poitras learns why she endured airport stops for years - bearcobra
https://apnews.com/d69a8e6db867477795f4152d0511bbf9/Filmmaker-learns-why-she-endured-airport-stops-for-years
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kw71
It sounds like someone knowingly fabricated false information. If so that
person should be civilly and criminally liable beca... | Inside Mozilla: Firefox fights back - kiyanwang
https://www.cnet.com/special-reports/mozilla-firefox-fights-back-against-google-chrome/
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fwn
The article is engaging and well-crafted, at least from my perspective, yet it raises the question of whether it's promotional content. While not explicitly labeled as spons... | fwn
This piece is engaging and well-crafted, in my estimation, yet it prompts the question: could this be an advertisement?
While there's no explicit declaration of sponsorship, the sections intended to be critical somehow lack genuine critical depth.
On a separate, somewhat amusing note: the article experiences perfor... | Inside Mozilla: Firefox fights back - kiyanwang
https://www.cnet.com/special-reports/mozilla-firefox-fights-back-against-google-chrome/
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fwn
The writing strikes me as engaging and skillfully crafted, though I find myself questioning if it functions as an advertisement. While sponsorship lacks any explicit disclos... | The article is engaging and well-crafted, at least from my perspective, yet it raises the question of whether it's promotional content. While not explicitly labeled as sponsored, the sections meant to be critical lack a genuine sense of critique. On a different note, it's ironically stuttering on my Firefox for Android... | This piece is engaging and well-crafted, in my estimation, yet it prompts the question: could this be an advertisement?
While there's no explicit declaration of sponsorship, the sections intended to be critical somehow lack genuine critical depth.
On a separate, somewhat amusing note: the article experiences performa... | The writing strikes me as engaging and skillfully crafted, though I find myself questioning if it functions as an advertisement. While sponsorship lacks any explicit disclosure, the sections intended as critiques come across as surprisingly mild. Incidentally and amusingly, the page exhibits stuttering issues specifica... |
Ask HN: Is Twitter being a useful tool to anyone here? - shail
I could never really use twitter much. I am just trying to find out if I am in minority or majority.
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dgunn
In my experience twitter is just a bunch of marketers trying to sell each
other stuff. More specifically, it's a bunch of marketers' tweetde... |
Mona Lisa heist of 1911 concealed a perfect—and far more lucrative—crime - sublemonic
http://www.vanityfair.com/style/features/2009/05/mona-lisa-excerpt200905?printable=true¤tPage=all
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mattm
Wow, what a great story!
I'm surprised the thief only served seven months in jail. I can't imagine it
being that ... | Ask HN: Is Twitter being a useful tool to anyone here? - shail
I could never really use twitter much. I am just trying to find out if I am in minority or majority.
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dgunn
My experience suggests Twitter is dominated by marketers promoting products to other marketers. More precisely, it's automated accounts from m... | Ask HN: Is Twitter being a useful tool to anyone here? - shail
I personally have not found Twitter to be particularly effective for my needs. My aim is to determine whether this sentiment is widely shared or if I represent a smaller segment of users.
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dgunn
Based on my observations, Twitter appears primarily to b... | Ask HN: Is Twitter being a useful tool to anyone here? - shail
I've never been able to utilize Twitter effectively. My goal here is simply to determine whether I'm in the minority or the majority on this.
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dgunn
From what I've seen, Twitter mainly consists of marketers attempting to sell products to one another. ... | My experience suggests Twitter is dominated by marketers promoting products to other marketers. More precisely, it's automated accounts from marketing platforms interacting primarily with other automated accounts.
Business adoption appears to be driven by a perceived obligation. Companies create profiles, schedule pos... | I personally have not found <<FACT_1>> to be particularly effective for my needs. My aim is to determine whether this sentiment is widely shared or if I represent a smaller segment of users.
Based on my observations, <<FACT_1>> appears primarily to be a platform where marketers engage in promotional activities amongst... | I've never been able to utilize <<FACT_1>> effectively. My goal here is simply to determine whether I'm in the minority or the majority on this.
From what I've seen, <<FACT_1>> mainly consists of marketers attempting to sell products to one another. To be more precise, it involves marketers' <<FACT_2>> accounts promot... |
The Price of Bitcoin Just Topped $1,000 - btcboss
http://fortune.com/2017/01/03/bitcoin-price-1000-three-year-high/
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brilliantcode
Unlikely to sustain as Chinese gov will announce bitcoin as illegal.
What's ironic is that the bitcoin pumpers have sold the myth that money is
being snuck out of China through Bitc... |
Big ideas from "Inspired" that helped me feel more confident as an entrepreneur - zackattack
http://www.zacharyburt.com/2011/01/big-ideas-from-marty-cagans-inspired-that-helped-me-feel-more-confident-on-how-to-proceed-with-my-business/
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keeptrying
The best part of the book is that each chapter is o Ly like 4 pag... | **RETRY REQUIRED**
Your previous attempt scored **SPS = 0.084** (target >= 0.6) and **Overlap = 0.140** (target <= 0.35).
Adjust your rewrite using the following:
- Increase semantic fidelity (raise SPS): use closer synonyms; keep more of the sentence structure; do not add/remove facts.
Please rewrite the following ... | The Price of Bitcoin Just Topped $1,000 - btcboss
http://fortune.com/2017/01/03/bitcoin-price-1000-three-year-high/
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brilliantcode
The sustainability of this price is improbable, given that the Chinese government is anticipated to declare Bitcoin illegal.
It is ironic that proponents of Bitcoin have propagated th... | The Price of Bitcoin Just Topped $1,000 - btcboss
http://fortune.com/2017/01/03/bitcoin-price-1000-three-year-high/
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brilliantcode
This surge is unlikely to last, given that the Chinese government plans to declare Bitcoin illegal. In an ironic twist, Bitcoin enthusiasts have promoted the idea that funds are being... | This price level is unlikely to hold because the <<FACT_1>> is expected to declare bitcoin illegal.
Ironically, proponents of bitcoin have promoted the narrative that capital is being covertly moved out of China via Bitcoin, even though China hosts many of the largest mining operations and trading platforms.
Now that... | The sustainability of this price is improbable, given that the Chinese government is anticipated to declare Bitcoin illegal.
It is ironic that proponents of Bitcoin have propagated the idea that funds are being illicitly transferred from China via Bitcoin, yet many of the largest mining operations and exchanges are lo... | This surge is unlikely to last, given that the <<FACT_1>> plans to declare Bitcoin illegal. In an ironic twist, Bitcoin enthusiasts have promoted the idea that funds are being smuggled out of <<FACT_2>> via Bitcoin, even though many of the largest miners and exchanges operate there. <<FACT_3>> has now taken notice, and... |
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