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One option could be to join something like this: https://haystacks.solargarden.org.au/

The big caveat is you have to sign up with their retail partner, the pricing structure is interesting - you aren't actually paid based on what is generated (or at least from memory).

Re:Salmon Cannon Fires 40 Fish a Minute on Wednesday August 13, 2014 @02:40AM (#8171719)
I feel like this was the highlight; http://gfycat.com/SophisticatedFarawayEthiopianwolf
Re:Apple, stop trolling me on Thursday January 31, 2013 @12:05AM (#5143559)
In a perfect world - someone working for apple, somewhere would notice your comments and think "Hey, this guy is so right. I'm fixing this!"

You could be some famous legacy device soldier. Fighting the good fight! Battle on my friend.

Re:Disappointed with Gittip on Wednesday January 30, 2013 @04:02PM (#5141744)
Well! Nice getting a direct reply from the man himself. Have you considered adding that reason to your FAQ for some comic relief?

I'd be right on this band wagon if once off's were allowed - I'd happily tip three repositories off the top of my head but don't want to commit to ongoing.

Would it be considered bad form to +1 it myself thereby technically causing a +2?

Re:Disappointed with Gittip on Wednesday January 30, 2013 @03:37PM (#5141622)
"Gittip is designed for long-term, sustainable funding, and only supports recurring gifts at this time."

Did I miss some great reason why they don't do once off tips? Sometimes you just want to throw 10 bucks at a person and not worry about recurring transaction. I imagine allowing this would increase overall tips due to cheap folk like me.

Re:Documentary about startups around SF (27min video) on Tuesday August 21, 2012 @09:07PM (#4415625)
I caught the second half of this and enjoyed what I saw. Pretty interesting getting some insight into the setups and what is going on for us Aussies. Now to catch the first half.

Ask HN: How do you meet like minded/purposeful people?

I've got a number of 'good ideas' going on the side - like most I imagine. Most skills I didn't have to start work on these ideas I've tried to learn and develop. There are just some things I can't learn or do.How do you go about meeting people who are interested in helping others develop ideas? Google+ seems to be great starting point but are there places dedicated to bringing smart people...

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Altered Carbon by Richard K. Morgan - highly. highly. Recommend. Ready Player One... meh. Much preferred MetaGame (only $2!). Otherwise - The Quantum Thief was a great mind blower. Haven't heard of Daemon, loved Snow Crash. Will look into.
Cryptonomicon? The only book I ever read to say "I beat you massive book!" and not for enjoyment. In the end it was a decent romp.
Re:Advice I Wish I Could've Given Myself 5 Years Ago on Monday August 06, 2012 @09:08PM (#4348151)
This is so timely and poignant its almost as though it was written just for me!
Re:Bork Night – A Series of Successful Failures on Wednesday February 29, 2012 @11:07PM (#3650866)
Pretty cool. Going to model a similar session next week internally to see how it rolls within a support team environment.