skysight-inc/HackerNews huggingface dataset:
> By doing it this way they aren't acknowledging there is a demand for certain breeds of dogs unlikely to be found at a shelter.

They are attempting to reduce the abuses by increasing transaction costs by removing the main retail channel; this is not intended to prevent sales of specific breeds by breeders.

> The market is going to find a way around this, either by dealing with the dealers' directly (or through some sort of "finder") or going out of state.

Yeah, people who have an intense desire for a specific breed (or a non-rescue for some non-breed reason) will still have a number of other avenues less convenient than the pet store. That probably won't cut mills out entirely (but it will narrow the convenience advantage they offer over conventional, reputable breeders), but then a solution doesn't have to be total to be an improvement.
This has been an ongoing issue in the world of CSGO for a very long time, and CS is finally slowly beating it. It took a lot of great journalism from Richard Lewis to beat it.

If you're curious you can for example check out this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EFpwOzfXErs
LA County Sues IBM's Weather Channel for User Location Tracking
"I'm sure those workers who chopped down the wood or built the yacht would much prefer I pay them than a different worker, even if I want to buy the yacht just to watch it burn."

What the workers do or don't appreciate has nothing to do with the author's argument. A squad of mercenaries might appreciate you paying them to murder someone.
Any the best way to one-up your neighbors is to provide social value to your neighbors. As someone else said, money is just a store of social value. That act of everyone trying to one-up each other is beneficial for the tribe.
Wunderlist had/has native apps for all clients. One of the main reasons people LOVED the app. It's certainly not a guarantee, but if you want that final level of polish for a consumer app, native is the way to go.
They wouldn’t have to change much about Instagram to make it into Twitter.
"how these lies can hurt you"

True story, I had a major illness in my late 20s. And apparently I have a high tolerance for pain, so the nurses and doctors repeatedly underestimated how much pain I was in. I can be in incredible pain and still hold it together and answer questions in a calm and rational manner. This made one doctor suspicious that I was faking the whole thing. So then I tried to adjust my behavior. I started deliberately giving more outward signs of the pain I was in. And then the another doctor accused me of exaggerating or being a hypochondriac.

I was not able to find a level of external performance that kept all of my doctors happy. If I was too restrained, then they had trouble believing I was really feeling the pain that I described with my words. But if I tried to act the pain I felt, then I was accused of being a hypochondriac.

I should add that most of my doctors were great. In my whole life, I've only had 2 negative experiences with a doctor, the two that I just mentioned.
Like any parts which could cause you to sever ties with them, find insulting, or sue them.
Previous discussions:

Favorite Non-Fiction Books of 2018 - https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=18743465

Favorite Fiction Books of 2018 - https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=18746559
Guy Lives in His San Francisco Startup for Months. Locks Himself Out
No, it doesn't. On BSD sed it will produce a backup file named file-e. The portable way is to use-i.bak and then get rid of the backup file.
If you ever have a hankering for UO again, it's free in many forms now. UO: Renaissance and UO: Outlands are held on private servers and I hear are very fun.
> Anything telling me to install an app whose mobile experience is fine already is very fishy to me. I'm looking at you, Reddit.

So much this.

To add insult to injury, reddit intentionally degrades the site's experience in mobile devices with tons of dark patterns pushing users to their shady mobile app.
This is priceless:

"When I had pictured our first serious conversation about how the Internet is forever, I always thought we’d be talking about content posted by her, not me."
Hey, local knucklehead here. I don't want to live in a place where folks don't get the healthcare they need just because they can't afford it. OTOH, the idea that our individual choices don't affect those around us is naive. Freedom and responsibility go hand in hand.
I would not shed a tear over this.
Ah yeah. That makes sense. I primarily wear contacts, so I haven't really had a problem with durability. The buying experience and cost were more important to me.
at cloudflare, we mostly don't stream large files so this is probably not a big win in our case
This is so right on. Yes there are pros/cons with PWAs vs native (and with the other simpler examples listed below. Put all those into the mix with questions about your riskiest product hypothesis, access to most representative users and pick the winner. Biasing always toward PWAs sounds more like a bias toward a particular solution yourself vs what makse sense for your business.

Having said all that, I agree that for many simple apps the better user experience, in-app, isn't that much different except in one major way: discover and re-discovery later. When you install an app on your phone, there is a nice big button on your screen at all times so you can come back to it. Getting people to install is hard but once they have it is way way better discovery experience than a web app. Adding a link to your desktop still feels pretty janky (right or wrong) to most people and most people don't know how to do that.
This post by Stephen Walli is also good: https://medium.com/@stephenrwalli/there-is-still-no-open-sou...

I think Stephen probably coined the "There is no open source business model" expression a couple of years back.
> then the encryption at rest has achieved nothing

That's a bit of an overreaction. It has at least guaranteed that the intruder has active keys on a relevant system that can access the data. It ups the ante with reasonable/minimal cost.

Encryption at rest is a defense-in-depth approach allowing you to be sure that e.g. some random stolen backup image (perhaps of a 3rd party system) doesn't expose your etc/shadow or user tables for subsequent rainbow-table attacks.
As the previous guy said you can check for standalone on iOS. You can also add an parameter to the URL so it opens eg. /?homescreen or something like that.
>What could also be nice is an option to eliminate the first few thousand iterations (yellow box and red start) to only show the stable orbits.

That’s a good idea, will try it.
It is not an objective fact but sampling the gmail users around me gives me an idea. Obviously is it not representative.
I just checked, and it looks like Equifax recovered to 95% of its pre-hack peak within about a year. (July 2017 peak of 145, then 137 last September, now 95.)

Sorry for the long link: https://finance.yahoo.com/chart/EFX#eyJpbnRlcnZhbCI6IndlZWsi...
Not really, but I like OcaML.
This woman has ZERO self-awareness.
"Ultra-Rich" and "Could" are going to have to be refined as ideas; bearing in mind that a) the proportion of GDP which goes to taxes has not changed in any great measure for a very long time, including since the top marginal tax rates were already that high (though the bracket was... pretty high, and other factors reduced its purpose), and b) the U.S. already has the most progressive income taxes in the developed world as far as I can tell.

I know it's fashionable these days to play on people's resentment for "the rich" (however that is conveniently defined at the time), but this is budgetary advice from somebody who didn't think far enough ahead to budget her first month of rent in DC (or find a roommate), and who once said that the reason unemployment is low is that "everyone is working two jobs".

If you want a progressive policy, this person is not likely to be able to hold that policy's basic premise in her head, let alone any important details. I'm not a progressive, but surely it's easy to see how a Tulsi Gabbard, for example, is actually likely to produce some form of meaningful policy on at least some issues, whereas AOC mostly relies on desperately clawing to relevance through cheap popularity stunts and gaffes.
Yep, sorry that was confusing. I was comparing to previous versions of Android. It's relatively new that it's added to the app drawer.
>“Unbeknownst to many users, the Weather Channel App has tracked users’ detailed geolocation data for years,” the complaint alleges, calling the Weather Channel’s actions “unfair and fraudulent.”

Is this the app that comes preinstalled on iPhones?
The iPhone app gets its information from the Weather Channel [0]

[0]: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT207492
Conditionally adding key-value pairs to objects in JavaScript
If I had my way, the application stable ABI would be libc, not SYSENTER. Windows gets this right and is able to iterate faster on kernel interfaces as a result.

A while ago, I proposed a kernel supplied libc add-on that would provide the syscall wrappers that glibc won't. Maybe we could declare that all applications must make new system calls through this interface and maintain syscall compatibility only for the current legacy set of system calls.
Get elected. Say something you know will never happen to excite your base. String them along for years. Get elected again.

They said she was an outsider but she sure is learning fast.
I think the % of it passing is close to 0 :( but it is a great thought
Why not just add the ability to list a PWA in the app store? At that point the installation is intentional and the overhead on Apple/Google is minimal... and Apple still gets their $99/year to allow making it easy to put your app's icon on a user's home screen.
The "crunchy-granola" dog whistle in another thread is telling. Psychedelics and FOSS histories are intertwined. If that doesn't register, you're in for a bummer of a trip. The article seemed to do a pretty good job of exposing C.O.M.P.A.S.S./Compass for the exploitive carpetbaggers they appear to be.
That's literally not true. Spam is unsolicited commercial advertisement. Complaints about CP are not spam, you ridiculous fool and would-be censor.
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Agree or disagree, there's a few things this article left unclear.

First, the US has a progressive tax code. So, you wouldn't be taxed 70% on your entire income, only the money over a certain amount. Plus, due to deductions and other loopholes, nobody will actually pay this full amount.

Secondly, this rate isn't a new idea. It was 94% under FDR (democrat) and 91% during the Eisenhower (republican) administration, and both resulted in times of prosperity. And it was 70% as recently as the 80s.
Martian robot will explore the Red Planet with mind of its own
Man, that article is very light on actual content.
Who does the logistics?
To put this in context, a 70% rate on the top marginal income tax bracket is not unprecedented, or even high by historical standards [1]:

> Sanders said income tax rates under Eisenhower were as high as 90 percent.

> A look through the records shows that top earners in the eight years of Eisenhower’s presidency paid a top income tax rate of 91 percent. It was even a bit higher before he took office.

> We rate Sanders’ statement True.

[1] https://www.politifact.com/truth-o-meter/statements/2015/nov...
The debate about your phone secretly listening to you, explained (2018)
> Can't make up a set of rules, and breeders that don't respect them don't get to send their pets to Californian stores?

I think the weak federal rules that are referenced in the story here are preemptive, so, it's quite possible that California can't adopt stricter rules.

In any case, it's a lot easier to enforce a “sell from shelters only” rule than one that requires state enforcement of standards on out-of-state suppliers.
The problem with this model is that quite a few of these open source companies are funded by VCs. In this case, a “consortium” is just never going to cut it, revenue-wise.

The most profitable way appears to be to offer a cloud-hosted solution, and herein lies precisely the problem with AWS et al providing these services by taking the OSS software for free.
You may like it, you may not like it. I personally found that being a manager required a lot more motivation to maintain interest compared to coding, architecture, design type work that had been very intrinsically rewarding for a long time (it's what got me to where I was in retrospect, it never felt 'hard').

It may mean that you have to develop skills you are not interested in, but are essential. I've known a handful of developers who transitioned and really enjoy it, so YMMV.
So she's just not supposed to start talking about ideas?
> Office workers, sleepy truckers, hospital nurses on 10-hour shifts, cabbies, students, cops? They're not the only ones who benefit from a cup, or a few, Harkless pointed out.

Don't get me wrong, I love coffee. However, it may be more accurate to say that all of these people (including the athletes) are using caffeine to medicate their chronic sleep deprivation, which may be at least partly caused in the first place by caffeine consumption.

NBA basketball players are in a tough position because they often need to peak between approx. 7-10pm (local time), and they frequently travel between 4 time zones. Most individuals would be naturally winding down alertness during those hours, even with good sleep patterns.
70% was the highest tax rate in 1980, so this is not as insane as it might seem on the surface.

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/8c/Historic...
That would be some pretty impressive skills to fake DNA.
Diminishing returns sounds like a good idea on paper, because then the richer you get, the more you contribute. But remember that the people who are experiencing the diminishing returns aren't going to like it (besides Warren Buffett) and will probably fight against it.

It's a bit of a conundrum. The richer you get, the more power you have (via money). We want to tap into that wealth/power for the greater good. Those affected might disagree and can wield said power to prevent you from doing so. You might be able to legally force them to using the power of democracy, but this could cause all sorts of other problems (the rich fleeing to other countries, etc.)
The first point was mentioned in the article.
To have a viable business, you need to figure out what sort of scarcity you're going to take advantage of:

https://journal.dedasys.com/2007/02/03/in-thrall-to-scarcity...

If the software is open source, the software itself is not scarce, so it makes it a bit trickier to figure out.
And every human being is entitled to the same amount of wealth? Good luck with that battle.
Nolisting: Poor Man's Greylisting
Two factor authentication for all developer accounts, require TLS 1.2 to access the website and add HSTS, have some system for ensuring all SQL queries are sanitized, use bcrypt or scrypt with recommended settings to hash user passwords, add a content-security policy, enable secure and same-site attributes for cookies, as well as http-only, and add a double-submit csrf token. That should cover the basics to start with, in rough order of priority, assuming you're building a web app.

Also, in general, be conservative about what PII you collect; hackers can't steal information you don't have.
The original income tax was also promised to be only a tax on the rich. These things have a way of finding the non-rich eventually.

Also, remember in 1970, the bank secrecy act put in place a $10,000 threshold for deposits or withdrawals, that were not reported on a "suspicious activities" list. This is also where we got the $10,000 travel disclosure rule. You will note that in 50 years, that threshold has not budged, putting non-wealthy people and transactions under the microscope. These laws are not adjusted for inflation, and we all expect there to continue to be inflation at the current or even an accelerated rate.
Epic provides progress note templates:

http://ist.jefferson.edu/content/dam/ist/epic/SmartList.PNG

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-13TVMTrcPkA/UPWKAB_rTGI/AAAAAAAABD...
> Reddit lives on ad revenue. Mobile web reddit is not in fact incredibly optimal which is why a bunch of third party apps exist.

That's a problem that reddit creates for itself as it purposedly degrades the site's experience on mobile devices with tons of dark patterns to try to push users to install the company's official mobile app.
is there a node_modules directory that didn't get ignored?
I think they meant it is a replacement for existing CI/CD pipelines. As someone who deals with them every day, I like the simplicity of Gaia pipelines. But it seems it only supports running on the host that Gaia is installed on, whereas Jenkins and Gitlab CI will have the ability to run on multiple agents/build slaves.

Edit: gRPC for events is dope too.
I'm accusing them of aiding and abetting the distribution of CP because that's EXACTLY WHAT THEY ARE DOING, that's why they have a network with tons of CP on it RIGHT NOW.

> hey you know what you should do with this CP platform? FORK IT!!!

LOL, no. I have no interest in working on the D* project, ever again, my focus has now turned towards working with law enforcement to hold them accountable for aiding and abetting distribution of CP.

If the Diaspora Foundation wants to insult and ban podmins who complain about CP, then it's only logical that the response of those podmins should be to start criminal CP complaints against them.
I openly admit I am a republican but I have never understood why there are not more tax brackets. A person making 100k per year is not even close to the same as a person making 100m per year but are taxed at the same rate.
Fundamentally being a manager is been more about building relationships than code. It's a very different role than a software developer, which generally has a tangible output.

You will likely need to beef up communication skills. Get better at writing short but punchy emails, writing actionable meeting notes, know how to build PowerPoint decks that tell a good story, and can talk confidently in front of a crowd. Communication skills will help you further your agenda by getting others, especially non-technical folks, to align with you.

You need to focus more on your reputation in the company. This means being visible to other teams, taking as many opportunities as you can to meet new people in your organization, and ensuring that you get credited for the wins you bring about. (It also helps to just be more presentable, take this as an opportunity to class up your wardrobe. "Treat every day like it's a potential first date and you'll be fine," was the advice I got with my first manager position -- it was more criticism for wearing shorts and a soccer jersey like I had when I was a dev.)

You need to figure out who your key stakeholders are (it's not always as clear as just following your org chart), and understand the priorities of your company. Actively trying to understand other departments' KPIs will go a long way.

You need to figure out how to work with the people on your team. Determine who the high performers are, what they want, and how to keep them happy. Also have a game plan for correcting behavior you don't like.

If your company offers training in negotiation, even if you can grab some time with a successful sales person, try and take them up on that. Your ability to hire talent, give performance reviews, and haggling over scope with other teams will all benefit.

As a manager you'll likely have a bit more stress as you're acting as a shit shield for your team, and are ultimately on the hook for delivering a lot more. Finding ways to de-stress are key. Make sure you have a good gym routine, set up time to regularly speak with your shrink or career coach, and make sure you're taking the time to do whatever it is you need to do to stay healthy and energized.

This is far from a complete list, but here are 3 books that I think are good books I'd recommend for anyone moving into a leadership role.

* The First 90 Days: Proven Strategies for Getting Up to Speed Faster and Smarter, Updated and Expanded: Michael D. Watkins: 8601200550153: Amazon.com: Books || https://www.amazon.com/First-90-Days-Strategies-Expanded/dp/...

* What They Teach You at Harvard Business School: My Two Years Inside the Cauldron of Capitalism: By (author) Philip Delves Broughton: 9780141046488: Amazon.com: Books || https://www.amazon.com/What-Teach-Harvard-Business-School/dp...

* How to Win Friends & Influence People: Dale Carnegie: 8937485909400: Amazon.com: Books || https://www.amazon.com/How-Win-Friends-Influence-People/dp/0...
RE the architect handwriting tutorials: do you have any recommendations? I can barely read my own scribbles, and I've struggled with poor penmanship forever. I'd looked for courses/tutorials, but hadn't found anything that resonated.
All large hospitals and clinics already have standardized note formats.

For care transitions the HL7 C-CDA 2.1 Continuity of Care Document (CCD) format works pretty well. Modern EHRs can export a summary of a patient's chart in that format. Some data may be lost in translation but usually it works fine. But there are often still technical obstacles to transporting a CCD from one provider to another.

There are existing formal code systems for notes: CPT, ICD-10-CM, RxNorm, CVX, SNOMED-CT, etc. Those are helpful for billing and analysis purposes, but they can't replace free form narrative text for most clinical use cases.
I applaud ambitious efforts and I'm open to raising taxes for the very rich (albeit easy for me to say down here in the middle class), but AOC doesn't strike be as competent in the slightest (although as her supporters are so fond of rationalizing, she's not the least competent public official). She has charisma, which is an important leadership quality, but not much else as far as I can tell. Certainly not the person I want leading the charge on climate change.