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Also known as "ninja-proof seats"

>I wonder if Bill Gates ever codes anything anymore, I emailed to him ask once but never got a reply.

He does (at least as of 2013): https://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/18bhme/im_bill_gates_...

Looks great! Is there something similar for Pinboard?

Do "official" emulators handle these details? E.g., SNES games in Nintendo Switch Online

Good luck if you're in an open office!

Retro Game Mechanics Explained is also very good. The creator is anonymous AFAIK but the quality is top-notch.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwRqWnW5ZkVaP_lZF7caZ-g

What are the arguments against calories in/calories out? Do critics believe that they will not lose weight on a caloric deficit?

Is the story about Tesla's infrastructure true? I seem to remember it was posted before, and the consensus then was that it was a great work of fiction.

What's the likelihood of getting a potato chip bag with only one chip?

HN should update its color scheme. I use a quality IPS monitor with color calibration, and those comments are still hard to read.

Sounds like he had an extremely high resting metabolic rate. Any similar modern medical examples?

Those aren't worker rushes.

NaNiwa in the 2011 GSL Blizzard Cup https://liquipedia.net/starcraft2/NaNiwa%27s_Blizzard_Cup_Co...

Worker rushing is pretty much a guaranteed losing strategy. One progamer who did it in competition was criticized for being disrespectful toward his opponent and viewers and lost his tournament seed as a result.

Is USB-IF certification any guarantee of quality?

Is your screen calibrated? I had the same issue (especially with HN) before adjusting my monitor.

This is very discouraging to hear, especially since I'm currently choosing a motherboard for a new PC build. Is there any good way to determine the quality of motherboard firmware? Are there any recommended vendors?

Are there similar stories of promising tech companies that achieved overnight fame but couldn't handle it and shut down?

I can think of at least one prominent mathematician and anime fan who might've written that anonymous proof.

>it is roughly five parts in 100 million heavier than all the working standards, which have been leaving behind a few atoms of metal every time they are put on scales

Are the working copies really only shedding such a small number of atoms per use? Just seems like it should be a higher number.

Seems like the human perceptual system is easily hacked. I wonder how close we can get to an actual Snow Crash bitmap?

I partially agree. You can achieve a decent rank solely through good mechanics (APM, mouse accuracy, etc). However, strategy is definitely important at the higher levels of competition.

I understand the value of relative times, but I wish websites that use these would show the original timestamps as well. That includes you, Hacker News!

StarCraft 2

Wow, I didn't know Paul Allen played guitar! I wonder if this is a theme among Microsoft executives? Jim Allchin is also a very good blues guitarist.

Warcraft 3 modding is what got me interested in programming in the first place. I made a handful of somewhat popular custom maps, and having a forum where players could report bugs or suggestions gave me great insight into understanding the user perspective.

I'm surprised C-section rates are higher among wealthier, education women. I would assume educated women are more likely to understand the risks associated with C-sections.

I've been receiving significantly more robocalls recently, and this data backs it up. I'm not even sure why they bother. They never leave voicemails, and on the few occasions I actually pick up, I just get silence on the other end.

Very cool! Is there anything similar for other cities?

Yikes. I'm not a prepper, but there is something to be said for older vehicles without this unnecessary computer nonsense.