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Re:Ask HN: Recommend me some silent movies on Sunday December 01, 2024 @05:45AM (#42287630)
Must watch “The General” (1926) by Buster Keaton. Silent acting class act and fun, I find myself rewatching it over the years.
Re:Skyscanner acquired by Ctrip for $1.7B on Thursday November 24, 2016 @10:11AM (#13030676)
Himpmunk uses Skyscanner's API for international flights.
Check out Competitive Programming by the Halim brothers. One of the best books on the subject, explains many algorithms and different problem types you will find in a competitive setting. The book also includes solutions to 100s of UvA problems.

http://cpbook.net/

Re:Facebook acquires Oculus VR on Tuesday March 25, 2014 @05:47PM (#7469295)
Huge mistake from Oculus. They had the potential to become a multibillion company and a true giant of the likes of facebook itself...
Anyone knows if it is legal in Europe? I've searched extensively to no result.