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Ask HN: Review of my 1st webproject: Australian Event Lister

Hi HN,It's been a long while since i've logged on - i'm not sure what the posting etiquette is, but i'm hoping for some comments on my 1st web project. [Long story short - finished college, got a job, lost a job to the fin. crisis, go another job still there, but finally decided to follow the dream and start creating meaningful web services for the community]The site is:...

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Ask YC: Online Payment Solutions

Hi Guys, I am in the planning/feasibility stages of a startup; One of my stumbling blocks is managing online payments.Specifically, i am creating a community where users exchange goods, and the money accrues to their account on our site. They can add money to their online account via credit card, and later, they can transfer their money to out of our site to their bank account.So, in essence,...

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Re:How do you make a reputation for yourself? on Sunday June 29, 2008 @10:12PM (#231631)
Interesting post:

The lessons i seem to take away from this are: 1. Be yourself; show your true colours; Be honest 2. Build 'true' networks (not just networks of acquaintances)

This is a great technique.

I've noticed i actually do this inadvertantly on long plane trips. I can't eat on a airplane or 12 hours before a long flight. When i arrive, it is usually midnight and there is nothing to eat (since most stores are closed). In the morning i usually have a big breakfast. I've never suffered from jet lag, due to readjusting my food cycle.

I know this works for me regarding jet lag. I will use this tequnique to adjusting my sleep cycle at home.