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Agreed, that's some serious melodrama thrown at people who are just looking for help testing their app that's not ready for general release. Big deal.

The revolving door between Government regulatory jobs and positions in the very businesses regulated is pretty well-established at this point. I'd like to see some evidence to back…

> I like the idea of password managers, but in practice they were too much hassle for me. Too much hassle in putting data in, getting it out, or both? I used to feel that way, but …

If I may ask something quite specific: how do you justify _automated_ transmission of DMCA take-down requests? Shouldn't a human being be reviewing them first to prevent this sort …

I was actually wondering the same thing, Peter, it's had me thinking I'm missing something obvious. Zed?

Oh, Google doesn't appear to be developing Nexus One any further, unfortunately. So, IIWY, I'd avoid it.

that's an interesting device. any word on the battery life?

I've been told by a friend, who's opinion on these matters I dig, that he got his hands on an HTC Legend and said it was "Android done right." I think the HTC Incredible is availab…

Another advantage to spaces like this is that you don't have to take the risk of leasing a commercial space yourself if you want an office out of your home. And I think that's valu…

Asbury Park has changed dramatically over the last few years. I don't have any stats on hand, but I'm originally from the area, and spent some time working for the city (a job that…

Permanent storage areas and desks are common at the pricier places (I'm pretty sure Cowerking is offering you your own desk space). In other spaces, like the one I work at, we have…

Yep, we've got a kitchen (and micro, and coffee pot, etc) at my co-working space in brooklyn. And, yeah, the fact that it's a work environment (to respond to further up this thread…

wow, we both got modded down for a joke. harsh.

Strooltz is the original "Situation"

I'm particularly curious to hear of any optimization suggestions the HN crew might have.

Y'know, I used to think he was a blow-hard, but his writing style has really grown on me. The guy is thorough, and thoughtful (if sometimes extremely caustic), and I think he helps…

In other words, the DOJ is basically saying they have no intention of investigating or prosecuting these crimes alleged to have been committed by the FBI as reported in the NY Time…

Well, the OLC issued the ruling as a means of ass-covering, it's a legal brief detailing the basis of why they think this is legal. The fact that they're doing such should trouble …

Agreed, title is misleading. Still, an interesting, if outrageous, article.

From the original wire article: > "AT&T's prepaid calling cards must be treated as unclaimed property under district law," the attorney general's office said in a statement. More f…

That's interesting. I have friends in Toronto who do a Rails' Pub Night that has a similar purpose (casual gathering space for Rails-oriented startups), but we're pretty quiet and …

I'd say the coworking wiki is not a bad place to start for reference and to get in touch with folks who have founded spaces themselves: http://coworking.pbworks.com/ I haven't pers…

Well said, sir! I ought to have emphasized the community aspect more in the blog post, it's really the critical part.