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Ice skating! Turning 41 in a week and signed up for classes already. Curious to see how my body copes.
Re:Show HN: Domino Fit – Domino Tiling Puzzle on Sunday February 18, 2024 @11:56PM (#39426355)
Had a fun few minutes playing the game. Thanks and keep up the hard work.
Not an analogy but he said in one of his speeches that "Preaching is moral violence", he said that in respect to religion but that that kind of helped me change my attitude whenever I talk to younger kids or cousins.
Re:GameStop Gains for One Redditor on Thursday January 28, 2021 @12:35AM (#25938601)
One thing about this guy is, he's been buying gme calls since summer 2019 and people made fun of him overtime and he continued doing so. Hes been giving monthly or weekly update about his calls since then.
Things are much worse at Gannett, parent company of usatoday. Personally, being laid off on March 31! Almost every employee is effected at this time, either furloughed for few hours a week, pay cut or let go !!
First thing I do at my computer if I am groggy is to do chess tactics. Based on the results, I take a break or continue with my actual work. I should probably be looking at ELO as well, I just go by numbers at this time !
I am looking for such a list on Russia.
Re:For Two Months, I Got My News from Print Newspapers on Wednesday March 07, 2018 @12:39PM (#16538100)
I started getting WSJ April last year and read it everyday now. Saves me a lot of time and got me back into reading books, set a target of 24 for the year.
Re:9-5 Is Out. Try the 1-6 Instead on Thursday January 25, 2018 @02:06PM (#16233558)
I come in at around 11 45 every day and work until 7 with couple of 15 minute breaks for ping pong. No loss in productivity and extremely satisfied with commute(DC metro). But I make sure, I check my emails and respond at around 930 am, if some one needs me.
Re:Programming and Painting on Sunday November 12, 2017 @04:30PM (#15682721)
I just picked up Hackers and Painters by PG at local library. Hoping its a good read !
Am in same boat as you. Its effecting individuals more than the companies they are aiming for.
Re:An Irish novel that became a sensation in the USSR on Friday January 27, 2017 @01:00PM (#13501362)
For any one interested in reading, the kindle version is free on amazon as of now. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0082RG1LU/ref=docs-os-doi_0
Re:New Windows 10 Devices From Microsoft on Tuesday October 06, 2015 @02:13PM (#10341036)
Came here to say this, i was testing my work on a smaller window and page is a complete mess !
Thanks for the link though, Will start experimenting on my SO. :D
Elorant, Is there an inexpensive way to be a masseur you are aware of ? Every school seems to be expensive where I live at.
Re:Graph of Foursquare's Popularity After Removing Check-Ins on Wednesday April 15, 2015 @11:51AM (#9381773)
I am one of the users who stopped using Foursquare when the new version was released but for different reason.

When I was about to check in on my visit to a nearby mall, it said in my feed,my friend was there too. I texted him if he wanted to catch up for a beer after shopping. When we met up and ended up realizing that he never checked in but still showed up on my list, I decided to stop using Foursquare atm. I never knew if it was a bug or intended feature.

Re:Ask HN: Which book are you reading these days? on Thursday April 09, 2015 @03:14PM (#9350228)
The wisdom of crowds by James Surowiecki
Re:0h n0 – A new game from the makers of 0h h1 on Thursday February 12, 2015 @04:02PM (#9041369)
190 on size 8 and back to work :D
Re:Facebook Launches Standalone Groups App on Tuesday November 18, 2014 @01:38PM (#8625455)
Always thought facebook can challenge meetup.com, will wait to see if like minded groups will use this with referal only entry
Re:Google Timer on Friday October 10, 2014 @10:19AM (#8437795)
They might have fixed it. I just was trying it out and it let me set a reminder 40 minutes away. But threw a message for 10mins. Thank you for the information though. Really helps me.:)
Re:I No Longer Need StackOverflow on Monday February 17, 2014 @09:57AM (#7252311)
Beer !
Re:Amazon to Raise Fees as Revenue Disappoints on Friday January 31, 2014 @01:46PM (#7158358)
Video only would be really tough for them to match Netflix on price or content in near future IMO.
Re:Amazon to Raise Fees as Revenue Disappoints on Friday January 31, 2014 @01:45PM (#7158343)
I cancelled my Prime membership early this month after being 4 years as a prime member. I took advantage of the 4 year($39/year) offer for Students. Am not eligible any more now. I looked through my orders over last 4 years and its only in the last year, I have really used the Prime to its best.

I was still thinking about getting back Prime for $79 as I enjoyed Alpha house and as a member of Amazon Preview, I have a bit of knowledge about their future productions. But a $40 increase would be too much for me at least. Might consider in Summer again based on how my 6 months without prime will go.

Like the UI! Looks great.
Re:Ask HN: How to become smarter? on Monday September 23, 2013 @10:03AM (#6430940)
Read Books, Travel a lot and Meet People from various backgrounds.