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scubazealous
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Comment #47666317
I searched Spotify and Apple music top 100 songs and Eddie Dalton is not on either. I think the majority of users do not buy singles on iTunes anymore so this may be an easy chart …
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Comment #46520152
This and the clickbait headlines are why I refuse to click on sfgate links now.
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Comment #44203660
Bonds are considered safer because short of the US losing WWIII there is practically no way the US bonds would not pay out or lose value. US Bonds are safe and predictable, backed …
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Comment #40247117
Today this would most likely have the same drawbacks as the inflatable kayaks we see for sale. Saves on space (and money?) and could be good as an entry into a hobby but at any int…
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Comment #40247046
It would be cool, especially with advances in plastics you could layer over the steel to protect it from corrosion like what they do with soda cans. For reference, a steel or alumi…
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Comment #38874990
A member of my family was applying for jobs about 9 years ago and they had very little adult work experience but needed the income and health insurance. One of the first "employers…
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Comment #38865327
>Yet across America, millions of dining rooms sit empty for months at a spread, screaming to be made into something that more accurately reflects the lifestyles of their owners. Ev…
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Comment #38865143
Different people have different incentive structures. Owning or having access to private property is highly appealing. Its more economical and convenient to buy than rent for some …
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Comment #37952340
I am curious what your background or specialization is, but I can confirm the skills you learn from Linux, backups, and networking will be applicable now and in the future. The onl…
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Comment #37790799
I liked the new add to playlist feature, at least on my iphone. I press it once to like the song and double press it to add to a playlist using a checkbox on a menu, and I can choo…
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Comment #34294747
This is interesting, does anyone know why eels were chosen as a form of currency for paying rent? It would be easier to sell at the market and use the money to pay any rent/debts o…
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Comment #34213302
They look like they would improve traction while moving, but when braking I could see the chains slipping out from under the tires letting the vehicle slide. Not fun on icy roads. …
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Comment #33770261
Its fun to see my favorite hobby show up on HN once in a while, I went through the trouble a long time ago to become a Divemaster while helping teach a lot of these concepts in cla…
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Comment #32022354
I know some commercial fishermen in California and noticed they like to post on social media while at sea. I asked and it turns out they for the most part can get LTE coverage a go…
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Comment #30797229
I hope you did this on purpose....
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Comment #26846999
I think its really cool they left a badge at the bottom of the site to show regular visitors the traffic through an analytics site. https://simpleanalytics.com/istheshipstillstuck.…
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Comment #26719952
I should have mentioned in the original post, my number was not disclosed in the breach.
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Comment #26719674
I received 10 spam calls in 3 hours yesterday from "Chase Bank" about verifying a purchase in Ohio. All came from my area code and matched the same 3 digits of my phone number. I s…
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Comment #26462803
I am very excited for the results of the urchin culling experiment Fish and Wildlife has allowed in Monterey. There is debate in the scientific community if allowing the public to …
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Comment #26444232
We should be considered lucky he shares his work with us at all. HN likes to hate youtube (rightfully) but there is no better platform for discovery, sharing, and analytics.
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Comment #26444194
Counterculture will never die, it always adapts. While it is hard to find there are aspects of counterculture ideas on mainstream platforms like Instagram but they are obstructed. …
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Comment #26409485
You would be surprised the unrestrained access given to sales and support employees at most small SAAS companies.
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Comment #26409464
They are careful about privacy when you are careful of your own. There are millions of users who do not change the default settings.
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Comment #26390485
This is a greater issue with the extension/app ecosystem. This morning I wanted to find a android app which would help me time exercises, specifically planking. It should be simple…
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Comment #26162021
While I agree on some of his points, I cannot get past how the author focuses on how the web functions. The mainstream internet is absolutely less "fun" but it is also more accessi…