mapster

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by mapster 9y ago
just to think one of the big breakthru ideas on how to use a 64k home computer was recipe indexing.
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by mapster 9y ago
would like to know if the Sonoma Raceway is having an event for highway 37 too.
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by mapster 9y ago
what was the best solution for them? out of stock creates work backorder & potential log jam req. overtime and temp workers, but avoids the out-of-stock false positive. in the end, more happy kit owners.
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by mapster 9y ago
use case: Alexa walking me thru preparing a meal for 4. learning my tastes and diet - making recommendations when asked.
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by mapster 9y ago
love it. the local univ where I live rents out camping/outdoor gear, but only the outdoor crowd knows this. So many ppl choosing to blow $200 at the waterpark on summer weekend because they don't have the gear/know-how (where
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by mapster 9y ago
Do you feel motivated to learn marketing? Because you will need that too. Its ok to farm out or even team-up with people though, so build a network of potential partners.
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by mapster 9y ago
creative people create / practice a lot, and yes, you get more confident the more your practice and experiment. you stop copying and start creating.
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by mapster 9y ago
David Heinemeier Hansen
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by mapster 9y ago
tbh talk therapy has never worked for me aside from a slight bump in confidence (knowing someone / even paid / is on my side)
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Ask HN: What is your hack for social anxiety?
3 points by mapster 9y ago|4 comments
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by mapster 9y ago
pay attention to operations 100%. lyft morale. keep lowish profile publicly.
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by mapster 9y ago
outside of the tech bubble, the truth is ppl need money to live, pay off student loans, support family.
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by mapster 9y ago
can you provide a txt file of the domains in the event us here want to make an offer on one?
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by mapster 9y ago
nice. would be cool to share/email my to-do list to my kids (oops, I mean my notes)
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by mapster 9y ago
Yes cost, but if you are suggesting I should hire a sys admin to handle the vps then that is a consideration. Where does one find a reliable sys admin to do misc vps tasks etc?
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by mapster 9y ago
I would like to move from 10 shared hosting sites to a VPS but do not know anything about setting the servers, file transfer, app installs etc. Can you please recommend a resource / book for VPS newby?
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by mapster 9y ago
get a sense of people's motives and desires first. will they value friendship or $ when the time comes. Its strange that it is possible to have both, but the allure of more $ changes people.
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by mapster 9y ago
hmmm.....frame it. 3 months from now and things are status quo with startup, will you be mildly peeved you didn't accept the acqui-hire offer or maddeningly furious/depressed?
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by mapster 9y ago
..it's acceptable to be the best yourself. There is only one of you in this world ;)
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by mapster 9y ago
Did speaking often not make it easier for you? You agree with the comment, but your experience says otherwise. Curious.
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by mapster 9y ago
well described. My problem is my mind goes blank. blank. and i might stammer, esp if I psyche myself up too much. but if I just finish something physical (exercise etc), I am calm and cool as a cucumber and have no fear.
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by mapster 9y ago
the former - just the facts on hypothesis, methods, yada yada. audience may be taking notes. so a concise well rehearsed presentation is optimal.
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by mapster 9y ago
that's a tall order. And the topic requires a different approach. scientific topics require 'just the facts ma'am' with extra points for a dash of shop humor.
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by mapster 9y ago
When Franklin Computers dropped their Franklin Ace line they had a huge parking lot sale. Snagged a mess of motherboards and parts to make 5 2e compat machines.
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by mapster 9y ago
I'd like to start a similar site, but where people start a project (MVP) and we add dev steps that they can fund one step at a time (i.e. in $250-500 chunks). initial consult fee is $200 to lay out the general budget and tasks to get t
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Ask HN: Looking for a list of web-based business models
2 points by mapster 9y ago|0 comments
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by mapster 9y ago
Interesting piece on the wiki page: there appears to be confusion re: drinking blood vs transfusion.
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by mapster 9y ago
this would be a great replacement for email since most of my emails are project/team related. love the site and previews. price is great too.
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Ask HN: Parents-what extra education to you give your kids?
3 points by mapster 10y ago|4 comments
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by mapster 10y ago
well done. I use mapbox studio daily and see this is a very lightweight version of their studio. well done. easy to start styling and export json. what is your hope for this app? will you sell subscriptions to host data?

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