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by unohoo 17y ago
I've always liked the concept behind divvyshot. However, I wonder how well it is faring considering that the juggernaut - Facebook photos - has become one of the de facto places for folks to upload photos.
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by unohoo 17y ago
great stuff ! what the biz model ? are you going to license the engine or direct to consumer paid games ?
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by unohoo 17y ago
>> Build start-up -> Cash in on nepotism? Calling it as nepotism is quite unfair, dont you think ? Both are quite awesome products. Even if these acquisitions might be made for the talent, it might be worth it for Goog.
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by unohoo 17y ago
>>The wristband tracks the movement of your wrist through the >>night, which it can use to analyze your sleep patterns. How is wrist movement co-related to sleep patterns ? Is there any scientific study / data out there that
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by unohoo 17y ago
<i> No object you're shopping for is precious or unique. Do not get attached to specific items. There are many more just like it or better, in other places, and other times. View it as something you will someday throw away or donate
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by unohoo 17y ago
== 2. Negotiate everything == I've found this to be a very much cultural thing. Bargaining / haggling is quite common in Asian cultures. Since I'm originally from India, I initially was surprised to find that haggling is not an acceptable t
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by unohoo 17y ago
>>I prefer radio over pre-recorded music; it reminds me I'm not alone I used to keep the TV running in the background -- just to get a feeling that i'm not alone.
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by unohoo 17y ago
As someone who has worked from home for a year and half I can testify to the fact that wfh is not an easy thing to do. What I missed the most was whatever little interaction I had with colleagues. I used to get so frustrated at the end of t
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by unohoo 17y ago
zembly will be closing down - who cares ?
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by unohoo 17y ago
cool - thanks. good to know.
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by unohoo 17y ago
Taking into account the admob and gizmo acquisitions, I cant help but admire google's acquisition strategy. Yes, they have made several acquisitions (dodgeball,jaiku etc.) only to shelve them later, but a lot of their acquisitions (doublecl
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by unohoo 17y ago
great move. Most of hosts I use still are at 2.5 / 2.6 levels. This moratorium will indeed give time to catch up. Probably I missed it - but does the moratorium apply to bugs/security patches as well ?
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Ask HN: Can Friendster enforce their patents against Facebook ?
1 points by unohoo 17y ago|0 comments
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by unohoo 17y ago
You could reduce the costs by probably getting some cheap acco via AirBnb.com or hooking up with other attendees. On the flip side, think of the potential of some awesome networking that you could do. ultimately, i think no one else can mak
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by unohoo 17y ago
buzzd.com seems to do something similar - although they focus mainly on the mobile platform. They determine which place is 'buzzing' based on twitter updates, direct buzzes etc for a bar/restaurant. I think the idea has potential - A couple
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by unohoo 17y ago
Wasnt this posted a while back ? http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=848889
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by unohoo 17y ago
thanks. I'm not implementing this idea. Was more of an ouptut of a brainstorming session.
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Ask HN: Startup Idea - Dating with anonymous profiles
2 points by unohoo 17y ago|7 comments
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by unohoo 17y ago
at certain times, couldnt agree more. few weeks back was feeling so burnt out that had to unplug everything and elope on a vacation.
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by unohoo 17y ago
I really didnt see why some of the tweets were being favorited. Based on their content, i'd agree with vulpes above - it'd be pretty difficult to get ppl to pay $$. Sponsored placement sounds like a good idea. Another suggestion, although n
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by unohoo 17y ago
in fact 2 of your comments to this thread were the ones that resonated the most -- coincidence ?
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by unohoo 17y ago
I wont be surprised if thats their savings rate - savings rate is similarly pretty high in india and several other asian countries as well. however, the advent of capitalism and 'opening the economy' has seen some recent dwindling of the sa
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by unohoo 17y ago
"When he lost his job, Scott had no savings, his primary objective always having been to earn enough to cover the rent, eat an occasional steak, feed and clothe their children, ride his dirt bike, fish, golf, play poker, buy lottery tickets
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by unohoo 17y ago
isnt it only for corporations to offer to their employees ?
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by unohoo 17y ago
Train a workforce in India and provide services for say 9.99 for single destination ? 4.99 for each additional destination ? just thinking out loud !
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by unohoo 17y ago
dopplr doesnt help so much when it comes to planning. Tripadvisor is useful -- but it doesnt alleviate the problem that i still have to sift through the hundreds of posts to find the relevant info. Aside - BC was great - loved Victoria !! M
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Ask HN: Startup Idea - Outsource Travel planning ?
3 points by unohoo 17y ago|9 comments
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by unohoo 17y ago
not only is this irrelevant but this news is pretty old too..
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by unohoo 17y ago
the post would have been a more interesting read if it didnt have so much rambling
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by unohoo 17y ago
Fortunately, YC folks have you to advise them. I often find myself in the predicament where I need to discuss an idea/ get some feedback / advice from someone who's familiar with the startup scene. Friends - family are too out of touch with

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