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Re:Hangouts for iOS on Wednesday May 15, 2013 @03:17PM (#5714112)
For those unable to find it in the iOS App Store: Search for a Google app (i.e. Google+) and click "Related". You'll find Hangouts in the See All list.
Re:The Humble Weekly Sale on Wednesday March 20, 2013 @09:10PM (#5412068)
Check out the trailer for Transistor, the next title by Supergiant Games (creators of Bastion)

http://youtu.be/GTik6sYT_BE

Re:30 Weeks of Game Development on Saturday March 09, 2013 @05:24PM (#5349836)
From reddit's r/gamedev post:

"We missed a checkbox one time for IAP and a restore purchases button the second time."

Link: http://www.reddit.com/r/gamedev/comments/19vli0/30_weeks_of_...

Re:Evernote hacked on Saturday March 02, 2013 @12:00PM (#5310099)
I filed a ticket this morning after I was unable to login to the Mac client. Here's their response:

"Dear Valued Customer,

We're truly sorry for the inconvenience this has caused you this morning. We are attempting to contact our entire userbase about this matter, but we feel that immediate action in these cases is the most prudent course."

The rest of the email contained the contents of their blog post.

Re:Github blocked from China on Monday January 21, 2013 @07:33AM (#5091164)
Anyone know if there's an organized HN meetup in Beijing?
First time hearing about Ludum Dare and so far the community + concept look fantastic!

Since anyone can write a post, is it hard to get your post seen? (Not sure how many new posts get written per day)

Re:Bill Gates: Books I Read this Summer on Monday September 17, 2012 @03:38PM (#4534422)
I also have poor spatial memory (especially when it comes to navigating), but the book recommends using a place you're extremely comfortable with as your memory palace. I used the second house I grew up in for the first memory task (a to-do list). After a few times walking through the house and seeing the hilarious images I've placed in each room, not only do I remember the to-do list but I've enhanced my memory of my home. I can remember how the carpet felt, what the wall textures look like, and how it even smelled.

Best of luck to you; it's been really fun so far!

Re:Bill Gates: Books I Read this Summer on Sunday September 16, 2012 @04:27AM (#4528655)
Picked up the e-book a few hours ago and read this gem:

"Monotony collapses time; novelty unfolds it. If you spend your life sitting in a cubicle and passing papers, one day is bound to blend unmemorably into the next -- and disappear. That's why it's important to change routines regularly, and take vacations to exotic locales, and have as many new experiences as possible that can serve to anchor our memories. Creating new memories stretches out psychological time, and lengthens our perception of our lives."

Really struck me personally since it reminds me of my grandmother. She's in her 70s now and she has a daily routine that consists of eating, watching the news, playing Hearts, and hygiene duties. She's in really good health but it's obvious that she is getting mentally slower and her memory is fading.

Reason I mention this is because I picked up the book expecting it to be filled with scientific data and memory improvement techniques I've read about before. But instead, it has been a really enjoyable read filled with anecdotes and passages that made me stop and think about how I can improve my personal life (beyond improving memory).

It might not be the best book for what you're looking for specifically but just wanted to share my gains in case it interests anyone.

Re:Show HN: Royalty-Free Video Game Music Library on Monday June 25, 2012 @03:38PM (#4158296)
as a developer+designer team, this resource is going to be tremendous for us! thank you :)
Re:Headphones for Hackers on Friday February 24, 2012 @05:51PM (#3631479)
general advice: be sure to give any pair of headphones a test drive before making the purchase. you should be able to find a wide range of headphones at a local sound specialty store or local distribution center.

i'm currently using the denon ah-d2000's while programming. if comfort is a high priority for you, i highly recommend you check them out.

however, even though these denons have the perfect balance of comfort, noise isolation, and sound clarity for ME, make sure you choose a pair that is right for YOU.

Re:Carl Fisher on Sunday October 30, 2011 @12:30AM (#3173634)
needs citation on 'kidnaps the president'
you're correct; if you go to bed with the sun shining on you, not only will you have uncomfortable sleep, you will also have an extremely weak immune system and will be more prone to sickness (due to the lack of melatonin). further points are discussed in the bullet lists.

the best environment to sleep in would be a dim/dark room. personally, I'm sleeping in the living room, so I make sure that the blinds are properly blocking potential sunlight to ensure uninterrupted sleep.

I suppose I can start capitalizing my "i's" :). regardless, thanks for the feedback.
i also want to note that the statement you quoted (and the entire article) should not be used as a guide for those diagnosed with sleeping disorders. in their case, they may be required to take melatonin to fall asleep.

i also recommend getting diagnosed by your physician before taking melatonin supplements; it works differently for everyone.

Re:If I were a single founder... on Tuesday August 30, 2011 @04:25PM (#2943095)
your sites look great; best of luck to you!

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