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by matrix 16y ago
I read jalopnik from time to time, and I can't say I've noticed that the comment quality has been anything special. The best comment model I've seen is the NYTimes, which combines moderation and featured comments (the user recommended comme
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by matrix 16y ago
I second this. I found his books interesting, but a sizable portion of the content is opinion rather than facts that are demonstrated via studies and the like. They're fun to look at, and there's a few important principles in them, but they
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by matrix 16y ago
I strongly agree that the normalized/aggregated results should be at the top. The first graph confused the hell out of me (like erlanger, I thought "D? Seriously?"). Think of it as putting an executive summary at the start of an article or
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by matrix 17y ago
I don't understand all the naysaying on here. I think this new plan has a pretty good chance of growing the business well. Mind you, I'm a bit unclear exactly what the sources of revenue are. I'm sure very targeted advertising would be one
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by matrix 17y ago
I should have qualified that: by "high rep" I meant in the 10 - 12 rep range, as opposed to, say 5 reps. It's true that some training protocols call for much higher reps, but those are not typical. The appropriate references supporting this
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by matrix 17y ago
Oh boy, does the first paragraph ever press one of my hot button issues. The US Treasury FBAR (foreign bank account reporting) rules represent very bad law. The rule requires that all foreign accounts be disclosed. The penalty for non-compl
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by matrix 17y ago
It is well established that higher rep workouts better promote hypertrophy, and heavier low rep workouts promote neuromuscular efficiency. However, average trainees get both effects from any workout. The effects really only start to matter
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by matrix 17y ago
Sounds interesting, but I find these very high alcohol beers to be something of an acquired taste. A Scottish beer I really enjoy and recommend is Grozet Gooseberry & Wheat ale.
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by matrix 17y ago
I'm totally willing to believe that I'm an out of touch yuppie. I've been living in the city way too long... heck, I'm one cinnamon soy latte away from getting an electric bike. (Wait, if people upvote this, does that mean I AM an out of to
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by matrix 17y ago
I wish I could understand what's behind the 5 Guys hype - has anyone seen an analysis of that? It's definitely not the food quality. I've eaten at a few of their locations and their burger patties are thin and utterly flavorless. Even facto
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by matrix 17y ago
This article misrepresents the facts a little. The basic findings of this article have been well-known to even medical students for at least a decade, if not longer. It's hardly some obscure finding that only a select few specialists know a
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by matrix 17y ago
It's quite possible to create responsive Java desktop apps. It's just that it takes an experienced Swing developer who has learned all the hard lessons about building that type of app. That said, yes, many Java developers write bad code, bu
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by matrix 17y ago
I have found that the best grounding in aesthetics and design is learning to draw. This teaches you to truly 'see' and gives you basic techniques like appreciating white space and better ability to perceive color/tone values. From there it'
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by matrix 17y ago
I think that "15 Great For Loops and Iterators" article is on Coding Horror.
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by matrix 17y ago
Great interview, filled with interesting stories - well worth checking out just for the Steve Job stories. PS: And thanks Andrew, for steering away from linkbait titles.
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by matrix 17y ago
Yes, I consider this to be a big plus of at least just getting something going. (PS: Can someone please mod keeptrying back up, I meant to click upvote but instead accidentally clicked downvote. Argh. Sorry about that.)
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by matrix 17y ago
Excellent resources, thanks! I too have been quite impressed with Utah's tech industry. There's a lot more interesting things going on than I think most people would suspect.
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by matrix 17y ago
That's an intriguing direction I hadn't thought of. Hmmm... could be some possibilities there.
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by matrix 17y ago
Thank you, these are exactly the sorts of things I need to know. It's especially helpful to hear it from someone who has "been there".
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by matrix 17y ago
My wife's employer is sponsoring us for the green card. She is in a category that used to be processed quickly, but is now taking much longer. Meanwhile, she is on H1B, which of course has no provision for allowing the spouse to work.
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by matrix 17y ago
Yes, that's correct. I agree it's an opportunity - albeit one with a few challenges. But, challenges are part of what makes it fun!
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Ask HN: Bootstrapping a Startup Alone
45 points by matrix 17y ago|33 comments
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by matrix 17y ago
For those that don't know the source of the headline: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=znxFrgql5dc (I shall never forgive Fox for canceling that show. Never.)
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by matrix 17y ago
The article describes fruit juice as being better for you, which, of course, is true when you are comparing it to Pepsi. I just wanted to warn people not be careful about taking that at face value. Fruit juice has a lot of fructose and othe
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by matrix 17y ago
This article is vapid, banal at best. The author's theories are completely without substance or merit. I doubt he's ever actually hired anyone. Save yourself some time and read something else.
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by matrix 17y ago
In terms of fruitcakes, I was thinking more of the people that bring a political agenda or talk about "toxins" or what not. Long story short: fructose is only problematic if you are consuming it without dietary fiber (e.g. as fruit) for gly
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by matrix 17y ago
The science of nutrition and biochemistry in general is anything but primitive. Unfortunately though, there is probably no single field that has a greater amount of psuedo-scientific nonsense published about it in the mainstream media (not
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by matrix 17y ago
All I can think of when I see this list is massive missed business opportunities. Quite a few of those business have absolutely no excuse for squandering their first-mover advantage (mapquest, altavista, etc). Which is great because it make
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by matrix 17y ago
An unintentionally good example of why choosing colors for choropleth maps can be tricky in terms of making sure the data you are conveying matches visual perception. UT, for example stands out (in later years), even though it has less obes
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by matrix 17y ago
Oh please. Since when is something published on the opinion pages on the WSJ -- or any newspaper for that matter -- anything other than a political hit piece? I vote we leave this stuff to the Huffington Post, and get back to what HN does b

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