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DMell··on U.S. stock market returns – a history from the 1870s to 2022
These backtests used to be fun when I had access to a Bloomberg terminal. But, yes.. this discussion shows the importance of dollar cost averaging.
DMell··on Ask HN: Has anyone here turned around their life in their 40s?
> after being scared by my first real suicidal ideation a few nights ago.

While there is a lot of validity to asking others about their experience, there is also validity in speaking with a professional.

DMell··on Ask HN: What are some thought-provoking essays that you have recently read?
https://courses.csail.mit.edu/6.803/pdf/hubbard1899.pdf (PDF Warning)

https://www.oldtimestrongman.com/articles/the-iron-by-henry-...

DMell··on There aren't enough remote jobs to go around
>Indeed, as reported by The Washington Post, 50% of job applications on LinkedIn last month were for remote work positions, despite the fact that from-home postings made up just 15% of the listings on the site.

This doesn't actually tell us anything nor did the source linked in the article clarify further.

DMell··on Ask HN: What's the best gift you've ever given/received for less than $50?
Foam roller! I got one for my birthday and I use it every day.
DMell··on Ask HN: Alternative ways to make money with coding and system skills?
I've always been curious about building a sports betting process / model as a hobby. Any suggested reading?
DMell··on Emergency SOS via satellite
Several hundred? It is less than $200 which is cheaper than upgrading to the iPhone 15k - that's all I'm saying. In no world is the device more expensive than an iPhone.
DMell··on Emergency SOS via satellite
You would still require a probe, shovel, and beacon. The difference comes down to whether you purchase an iPhone 14 or a device akin to Spot.
DMell··on Emergency SOS via satellite
>on a device that is also more expensive

An InReach Mini costs roughly $300 while a Spot device costs less than $200. An iPhone 14 is $800.

DMell··on Emergency SOS via satellite
I encourage people to know the laws in the state they are exploring as they are different across the board - some are at no cost to the individual while others have clauses.

Additionally, know how your device works - end to end - regardless of what it is. You gain a lot of knowledge and life saving techniques by knowing the process that is kicked off, it's timeframe, etc.

DMell··on Emergency SOS via satellite
Yes there are monthly plans that have different features - such as number of texts, custom messages, tracking intervals, etc.
DMell··on Show HN: I made an offline-ready hiking trail companion app
Thank you - I will!
DMell··on Emergency SOS via satellite
>Those folks, if they have any sense, have a dedicated device, as you state.

You'd be shocked at the number of people who carry their beacon, probe, shovel, etc but not an InReach or Spot device. With that said, most groups have at least one and are playing the odds game that it won't be them that has an issue and can't access it.

DMell··on Emergency SOS via satellite
I spend the majority of my time in the mountains here in Estes Park, Colorado where I carry the following in the winter - for both climbing and skiing:

- Probe

- Shovel

- Beacon

- InReach Mini

I also work SAR and my partner has worked dispatch for the National Park Service here and it's not uncommon for someone to be trying to climb something akin to Longs Peak late fall in a tshirt and shorts - having absolutely no idea what they are doing but hiking it because they saw it on All Trails.

DMell··on Show HN: I made an offline-ready hiking trail companion app
>My broader concern is the acquisition by Outside Magazine is not going smoothly

I'd be curious to know how this directly impacted Gaia development. It's a tool I rely on essentially every day in some pretty harsh environments so I second this concern.

DMell··on Show HN: I made an offline-ready hiking trail companion app
I personally have not but I know a couple of individuals that have.
DMell··on Show HN: I made an offline-ready hiking trail companion app
This is fantastic. I currently live in Rocky Mountain National Park where I climb, hike, and ski nearly every day - my partner also works for the Park Service. We have been using Gaia and love it but your UI looks fantastic and I'll get it installed.

It reminds me of a very simplified interface of CalTopo.

One question, are you open to PR's? If so, I'd love to see slope angle added into this in the same format for avalanche awareness along a trial.

Great work!

DMell··on My dad's resume and skills from 1980
My girlfriend is a biologist with the National Parks Service and all of their resumes are expected to be three to five pages long. It hurt my soul when she told me that.
DMell··on My dad's resume and skills from 1980
I graduated last year and one of our final classes required a resume be submitted using the professors format which was colorful, differing fonts, and used "confidence percentages". I wouldn't dare use it in the real world but I'm wondering how many of those new grad resumes are similar.
DMell··on Kanye “Ye” West Buys Parler
I imagine he expects to get exactly what you described.
DMell··on Tell HN: Slack Is Having An Outage
The _Threads_ being active is shockingly irritating to me.
DMell··on Obsidian 1.0 – Personal knowledge base app
I absolutely did - apologies.
DMell··on Obsidian 1.0 – Personal knowledge base app
This is very cool! Thanks for sharing.
DMell··on Obsidian 1.0 – Personal knowledge base app
You can use it with any cloud storage - iCloud, Dropbox, etc.
DMell··on Obsidian 1.0 – Personal knowledge base app
I'm really struggling to understand how Obsidian isn't free. Maybe I'm simply missing your point.

There is no expectation that you use sync, it's simply an option for those that want it and are likely less tech oriented.

DMell··on Obsidian 1.0 – Personal knowledge base app
I’d start with the plugins. It allows for easy integration into my current workflow.
DMell··on Obsidian 1.0 – Personal knowledge base app
Interesting - the homepage is pretty straightforward.
DMell··on Obsidian 1.0 – Personal knowledge base app
It’s a fantastic markdown editor. Have been using it daily for a year now as an organization and note tool and couldn’t be happier.
DMell··on How Brian Eno Created Ambient 1: Music for Airports
This and Untitled by Sigur Rós[0] are my go-to work albums.

[0] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/(_)_(album)

DMell··on Fastmail Down?
Yup - has been flawless for years but feel like recently there have been more and more issue.
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