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Re:Big Data Is Dead on Tuesday February 07, 2023 @03:37PM (#34699158)
Indeed, confirmation bias happens to almost everyone.

Ask HN: Existing metrics trend alert solution?

I have been using excel + data from sql queries to spot upward or downward trends on business metrics (e.g. daily, week over week, month of month, actives, revenue, etc...) everyday.It comes to a point that it's prone error, missed oversight, or not catching it fast enough.While IT & Reporting team may eventually have an trend spotting / alert solution, I wonder whether there are quick and...

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Re:Hacking a $200 Under Desk Exercise Bike on Friday April 09, 2021 @05:15PM (#26756273)
"Free up" brain power: I turn off the radio when I need to focus driving on the road (e.g. traffic, rain, snow)

It sounds absurds. But I think some may do the same.

Re:M1 Macs have another hidden boot mode on Saturday February 20, 2021 @12:41PM (#26206081)
"requires you to press the Power button twice in rapid succession"

Reminds me of video game cheat code

Re:Ask HN: Guides to Financial Forecasting? on Monday February 10, 2020 @12:55AM (#22286722)
If B2B, one way to do it is estimate how many accounts, and what size, you may get on a yearly basis.

After you create your model, you can cross check it against similar company s-1 filing (initial ipo filing). They will usually include their P&L few years prior to the ipo.

You can reference their spent against yours to see if the model is realistic.

Feel free to reach out if you have more question.

Re:Ask HN: What Skills to Acquire in 2020? on Tuesday February 04, 2020 @06:18PM (#22242223)
Agree. Cooking works out much better when in relationships.

I am surprised BlueApron isn't doing well as they taught me how to cook, what to get, in a relatively simple instructions.