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norova··on 12 Factor CLI Apps
I agree that man pages are wonderful. This point in the article really irked me.
norova··on Microsoft suspends Windows 10 update, citing data loss reports
I made the switch from Windows 10 to Manjaro w/KDE about 2 months ago. Took about a week of ironing out some things and forcing myself to stick it out, but now I love it. I will also vouch for KDE being really good right now.
norova··on Ready-made Stripe Checkout for freelancers
Just clarifying, this isn't a Stripe product.
norova··on AppImage: Linux apps that run anywhere
Just a heads up, your link is pointing to the birock.com domain instead of bitrock.com.

This is the correct URL: http://installbuilder.bitrock.com

norova··on Tesla Motors Livestream
A solar array would expedite charging, but I believe they intend to monitor energy supply rates and charge based off that as well. eg. When rates dip, it charges at a higher rate.
norova··on Inside the adult ADHD brain
Wow. I actually have a new patient/establishment doctor's appointment on June 18th to speak with a physician about my lack of ability to focus on tasks and whatnot for more than a few minutes. Reading your post describes me very, very well with the exception of the cleanliness portion.

I am constantly tapping my toes or fingers, biting my nails, clicking my teeth to the beat of a song stuck in my head, etc. My knees even get sore from tapping my foot/shaking my leg while driving in the car. I've been wondering for some time if I suffered from ADHD but didn't want to self-diagnose, and I was too lazy to look for a doctor. Finally set the appointment two months ago and I am ecstatic about finally speaking to someone about it.

One thing that really struck a chord with me was your description of alcohol consumption. Some of the the best stretches of productivity in my life have been when I was holding a buzz after two beers, or the week I was taking Vicodin for a wrist injury. It's like they calm my brain down enough to let me get things done.

I also feel like many people just shirk it off as me being lazy about doing things. Want to study for that certification you've been talking about? Just sit down and do it; turn off the distractions and get to work! It isn't that easy, yet I feel guilty when people think of it that way, even though I know there's more to it.

Thank you for sharing your experiences, it has given me some hope that I might be able to get some help with this.

norova··on Tesla Adds Titanium Underbody Shield and Aluminum Deflector Plates to Model S
Given the extremely dangerous potentials of such a mix-up, I would very much doubt an "Oops" moment would occur. Quite honestly, the way they run the company, I wouldn't be surprised if the process of pushing an OTA update to the automobiles is akin to launching a nuclear missile.
norova··on Liquidfun – 2D physics engine for games
Data. Data everywhere.
norova··on Show HN: Chui – The World's Most Intelligent Doorbell
I love the idea, liking the design so far, and wanted to back it. However, $200 for this seems way too steep. I feel the same way about the Lockitron ($179). Granted, I live in a 900 sq. ft. apartment and not a multi-level house with backyard, etc., but spending almost $200 so I don't have to get up from my couch to see who is at the door is asking too much.

Like I said, I love this idea and I want to back it, but I can't commit that much cash to it (I realize you are only charged when it ships). At that price, the market is too niche (people with physical disabilities, large houses, or just large wallets) and I can't see this succeeding for long.

norova··on Our SaaS app helped a customer make $18k
And you just won them another customer. This was so well-written, informative and entertaining that it completely hooked me. I love giving my SO random surprises, and this (JewelScent) is perfect for that!
norova··on Banking Startup Simple Acquired for $117M, Will Continue to Operate Separately
I still have some very shitty things on my credit report, from as recent as three years ago, and I was accepted no problem. Frankly, I was surprised.
norova··on The History Of The Fake "Free Public WiFi" You Always See At Airports
Loaded just fine for me, and there's no more crap on the page than many places you'd find such articles.
norova··on Slideshow.html - yet another HTML5 Presentation Assembler
Link to GitHub project: https://github.com/dmfrancisco/slideshow.html
norova··on Show HN: I love weird socks and I'm finally launching my lifestyle business
30 characters or less for the email field? Why? :( My current work email domain is lakeview-museum.org, with the @ that's 20 characters, leaving only 10 for someone's identifier. Luckily mine is only 5, but still, 30 seems way too small.
norova··on Teen solves Newton’s 300-year-old riddle
Ah, thanks tokenadult. Searched around but didn't see it posted previously.
norova··on EveOnline CEO: a letter to the followers of eve
So, it seems like "ship spinning" is the equivalent of wandering around World of Warcraft capital cities only by way of spamming jump? Thank you for the details.
norova··on Notch offered to not (tm) Scrolls etc, but Bethesda sue ahead anyway
> rolls of parchments with words on them

I truly believe that Mojang could change the name to this and it would still be a smash hit.

norova··on Show HN: We made a spam-free lyric search engine
Looks like ya fixed it. Cheers!
norova··on Show HN: We made a spam-free lyric search engine
The site is breakable by simply entering '<a href="#"></a>' in the logo text box. Just a heads up. :)
norova··on Show HN: Recently Read - The easiest way to share a good book with your friends
By investing, I'm not sure if you're referring to the amount of time, or the monetary cost. If the latter, there are legitimate free SSL certs available. I am unable to think of the one which is most highly recommended around here, but a Google search should turn up something useful.
norova··on Show HN: Recently Read - The easiest way to share a good book with your friends
When clicking the link to the app I am greeted with a Facebook page requesting to disable secure browsing:

  "We can't display this content while you're viewing Facebook over a secure connection (https)"
Unfortunately this makes it a no-go for me.
norova··on Dyslexie: A typeface for dyslexics
I appreciate the work they have done and have a great respect for the amount of research and effort behind this, but I really wish it was more affordable.

My girlfriend is dyslexic and is struggling (even with reading lessons, etc.) through college because of it. I had her read the example in the video and some of the text on their site and she was able to do so much more efficiently. I'd love to be able to purchase this font for her so she can use it when reading/writing documents for her classes, but the amount they are asking is simply too much for me.

I wonder if we'd be able to convince her health insurance to reimburse us for the cost? I can dream. :)

norova··on Show HN: Beautiful Real-Time Polling On Twitter With Analytics
It's not the fact that I care that people know which political party I choose to affiliate myself with, it's the fact that there is no apparent way to not choose. I'm not a Republican or a Democrat, don't force me to choose. A "decline" or "other" choice would solve this nicely.
norova··on Show HN: Beautiful Real-Time Polling On Twitter With Analytics
Please don't force me to choose a political view. Just the fact that this field is not optional made me decide not to use the site at all.
norova··on DIY Weapons of the Libyan Rebels
The Toyota Hilux - one amazing pickup truck. It still makes me laugh a bit to see all of the various uses people find for that vehicle and all of the ridiculous situations[1] it finds itself in. Hell, it even has a war named after it.[2]

[1]: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota_Hilux#Reputation [2]: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota_War

norova··on Ask HN: Best online business card print shop?
Toying with Moo's website at the moment and I must say, this is excellent. Thank you for the recommendation, I had never heard of them before.
norova··on Yes, You Can Run 18 Static Sites on a 64MB VPS
Those people in the market for entry-level hosting don't use a VPS, they use a shared hosting service.
norova··on CloudFlare: A website security product accidentally makes sites 60% faster
And by enabling this feature it generates affiliate revenue for the user, not for CloudFlare. (Correct me if I'm wrong, Damon.)
norova··on 3D Printed Bikini
I started picking at my LCD when I read the word "D.Dress"

I thought the period between the D's was a speck of grime. >_>

norova··on Reject the PROTECT IP Act
Could someone explain in layman's terms what exactly the PROTECT IP act proposes to do? I'm not much for politico speak and don't really have the time to rummage through the entire text myself to figure it out.
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