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Re:ASk HN:Please review my instant map search web app..... on Monday November 08, 2010 @10:52PM (#1885229)
I like this and can see it being useful. Kind of an interesting twist on traditional map search.

My one complaint is that the icons representing the hotels/food/bars are way too small and non characteristic.

You need to give your map some more personality and try to differentiate yourself from the same exact look as Google maps. I believe Google made some cool changes to the API recently that allow you to really customize the look and feel..

Re:Ask HN: Anyone else here struggle with the alcohol? on Thursday November 04, 2010 @01:36PM (#1869889)
If you're in a US state that allows it then get your medical card for marijuana. That would in fact be legal.

I've found weed to be a great alternative to alcohol and undeniably a lot less destructive and better for your health long term.

Re:Remind HN: Vote on Tuesday November 02, 2010 @04:05PM (#1862089)
Yes on 19 in Cali!!
Re: on Monday November 01, 2010 @10:38PM (#1859060)
It's the average number of up-votes you receive when you make a comment.
Re:Ask HN: Will the low-key investors please stand up? on Tuesday October 26, 2010 @06:03PM (#1836315)
I found this:

https://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=tNSBeVi-DEbMXw-9cWm3...

But it's underwhelming.. This list has the right idea though: simple no-bullshit access to people who could potentially fund your product/idea with out all the overhead of an incubator or VCs.

Ask HN: Will the low-key investors please stand up?

Defined Problem:Looking for funding is a bitch. Incubators/VCs/high-profile-angels, while necessary for the startup scene at large, still require a lot of work in terms of engagement, time spent courting, relocation, meetings, presentations, and more.Proposed Solution:I'm not a tech superstar and I don't have a startup, but I do have MONEY: Although we're in a recession there are no doubt many...

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Re:Ask HN: How do you tune your life? on Monday October 25, 2010 @09:53AM (#1829767)
My weekdays:

8-9: drink coffee, walk dog

9-12: code

12-1:30: hit the gym or afternoon hike with said dog.

1:30-5: code

5-7: Read HN/news/talk with friends

7-9: Smoke pot, code or watch some HBO & unwind

9-12: Bowl of cereal, fall asleep around midnight

Wash, rinse, repeat