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buschkowitz··on Show HN: I made a Chrome extension to stop mindless browsing
Thank you for making this! I was using StayFocusd until now. The look and feel of Intention feels so much fresher and easier to use. Also, having a lot more flexibility for blocking is a great feature. And of course privacy. Much appreciated.
buschkowitz··on “This is why I use ad blockers and a pi-hole server”
It is free during beta. Then essentially a freemium model: https://nextdns.io/pricing.
buschkowitz··on Stock Option Pricing Inference
Thanks for the interesting link to Espen Haug!

For non-financial engineers, there is a subtle difference between the two option flavors. Holders of an American option can exercise their right to buy/sell the underlying asset at any time while European option holders can only exercise at expiration date.

buschkowitz··on Structuring Your Project
That is a big weakness, I agree. But the mental tax of having to remember how to use >5 cli tools vs one is definitely pro pipenv for me.
buschkowitz··on Structuring Your Project
I find myself coming back to this guide whenever I set up a new project: https://sourcery.ai/blog/python-best-practices/
buschkowitz··on Stoic, Mental Health Tracker
Yes, good apps that provide value should cost money.

Edit: actually the app is free, there are some additional features that require paying, though.

buschkowitz··on Slack Warns Investors It's a Target for Nation-State Hacking
Fear, uncertainty, doubt
buschkowitz··on The Dutch Reach: A No-Tech Way to Save Bicyclists’ Lives
Do whatever the fuck you want. But please be careful with what accusations you are throwing at people.
buschkowitz··on The Dutch Reach: A No-Tech Way to Save Bicyclists’ Lives
So now you are comparing race car drivers to the typical commuter driver, apples to apples. You can cite all the evidence you want. When shit hits the fan and you don't have protection, you can only wish for not regretting your decisions.

For me this discussion is done. I have this particular perception, you have yours. We are both happy with it. Stay safe.

buschkowitz··on The Dutch Reach: A No-Tech Way to Save Bicyclists’ Lives
Wearing a helmet in a steel cage seems kind of redundant. Wearing a helmet walking at 5 km/h pace, likewise. I am wearing a helmet commuting daily, travel speed around 30 km/h. If you don't want to destroy your haircut, fair it's your choice.

Edit: To be clear, I was riding years without a helmet until a crash made me reconsider my priorities. Also, I am not in favor of mandating helmet usage on bikes.

buschkowitz··on The Dutch Reach: A No-Tech Way to Save Bicyclists’ Lives
You want to wear a helmet. The risk-reward ratio is highly in favor of wearing one. What is the burden of wearing one vs. having some protection in case you fly?
buschkowitz··on The Dutch Reach: A No-Tech Way to Save Bicyclists’ Lives
Using the rear brake will not cause your rear wheel to lift up, unless you are using the front brake at the same time.

Ideally, for an emergency brake you want to use 70% front brake, 30% rear brake, get off the saddle and move your bum as far back as possible.

Safe riding everyone.

buschkowitz··on Wall Street’s Big Banks Are Waging a Technological Arms Race
If I were an exchange and would earn tons of cash from Goldman on trading commissions, I would bail them out too, I guess.
buschkowitz··on Ask HN: Google warned me that a state organized hacking group targeted me
Yea, it does look legit after reading the articles you posted. I am not a hacker per se, but I guess uncovering what a gov hacker did in your account is highly difficult. In terms of safety, use a password manager that creates and stores hard-to-crack passwords for you. I am pretty happy with Dashlane, 1password has a good reputation, too.
buschkowitz··on Ask HN: Google warned me that a state organized hacking group targeted me
This in itself sounds like a phishing attack. Is the mail authentic?