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Re:Hacker News Redesign on Sunday April 22, 2012 @07:26PM (#3876521)
Totally agree with your critique, but maybe you can enlighten me.. whats the advantage of even having the post numbers? Seems like unnecessary information.
Re:Show HN: Listing Lookout - Snatch Incredible Deals on eBay on Thursday February 16, 2012 @08:05AM (#3598407)
Let me know what you think. Here to answer questions.
Re:Show HN: Themes for Bootstrap on Sunday February 12, 2012 @01:06PM (#3582448)
Agreed
Re:Show HN: Themes for Bootstrap on Saturday February 11, 2012 @06:15PM (#3580470)
Personally I like that Bootstrap is NOT Themed. It's minimalistic and still very flexible. I believe it should always stay as a BASELINE. I want to build amazing designs on top of it, and save time by not having to copy code again and again for round corners, shadows, forms, tables, etc.

Ask HN: SMS Payments - What's the easiest way?

I am selling a product for about $5 and they have to activate it with their phone. What I'd like to do is offer a free demo and then when they send an SMS to our number to activate, it will ask them "Do you agree to pay $5 for this product?" then I can bill their mobile provider. Similar to the ring tones service, or even the Red Cross donation.How do I do this? I understand the programming,...

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Re:Poll: How many hours do you work per week? on Saturday December 03, 2011 @10:57AM (#3307966)
Where's the option for 20-30?
Re:The Sugru story on Tuesday November 22, 2011 @12:52PM (#3266503)
Totally cool. But I am looking for a video that shows you trying to pry two items apart. I want to see how strong the bond is.

The video of the stack of items isn't enough to see how strong the bond truly is.

Re:Any good freelance websites? on Sunday November 20, 2011 @12:54PM (#3258566)
getacoder.com, elance.com
Re:Show HN: A storebuilder contained in a single text area on Wednesday October 26, 2011 @08:54AM (#3158332)
I found a glitch while creating my store.

I couldn't add more than one item, even when I copied and pasted your code from the front page (sample) directly.

http://listofthingsforsale.com/pleasereturnme

And our labels are available online for only $4.99 for a sheet of 5 different sizes.
The other companies sell their labels for $20+ and most have yearly service attachments. Their labels are also either bland or unattractive. Our labels are attractive and we offer them in many colors. We also have free replacements for life whereas the other companies will charge you for replacement labels.
Re:Need co-founder on Wednesday October 19, 2011 @07:01PM (#3132520)
Describe your project.
Re:Hacked on Tuesday October 18, 2011 @01:42AM (#3124033)
That's great until you're on the phone with customer service and you have to tell them your password. Kind of embarrassing.
Re:JustBeamIt - file sharing made easy on Thursday October 13, 2011 @06:41PM (#3109096)
Where do you make money?
Re:Show HN: Please Return Me - Recover your Lost Stuff on Wednesday October 12, 2011 @10:44PM (#3105819)
Very nice, when you can show me a prototype I'll be happy to give you some feedback.

I think AirBnB was spamming craigslist when they first started, and now their customers are doing it for them. Craigslist is free advertising. (Just a thought)

Re:Ask HN: Strategies and Tactics for Accomplishing More on Wednesday October 12, 2011 @10:40PM (#3105804)
You say, I'm only going to work on this for 3 hours, then I'm done, and you don't allow yourself a second more. If I don't finish, tough luck, try harder next time. It forces you to focus on the essentials.
Re:Ask HN: Strategies and Tactics for Accomplishing More on Wednesday October 12, 2011 @10:36PM (#3105788)
I find that routine helps quite a bit. Also sitting time limits on what you're working on.

I've read a lot of books on productivity, the one that has stuck with me is called "The 4 Hour Workweek" by Timothy Ferriss. If you haven't read it, read it now.

Maybe you could have them code a simple program that does something funny.

How well do you know <student name>?

Then do a multiple choice. Then they will probably share the quiz with their friends.

Ask HN: Where do you advertise online?

Just started a business www.pleasereturn.me which sells recovery labels for devices. Going well so far, we have roughly a 75% return rate but we want to grow our user base (Who doesn't?).I am curious to where you advertise online, if there are any niche services that have worked out well for you, or if you can recommend something for our service.Another nagging question I've had, how is...

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Re:Steve Jobs has passed away. on Wednesday October 05, 2011 @08:31PM (#3078392)
Steve Jobs embodies everything I strive to be.
Re:Show HN: Please Return Me - Recover your Lost Stuff on Wednesday October 05, 2011 @07:08PM (#3078019)
Yeah, anywhere in the World.
Re:Show HN: Please Return Me - Recover your Lost Stuff on Wednesday October 05, 2011 @07:08PM (#3078014)
Thanks for the feedback, I fixed the PHP error.

The colors don't mean anything, just personal preference- not unlike iPod nanos.

We shipped out the labels your cofounder bought earlier today.

What is your business out of curiosity?

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