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Ask HN: What's the point of Material Design You?https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=38982648One could say that I've had a bit of an interesting relationship with Google's Material Design paradigm. When it was announced in 2014, I was very excited, despite not using a Android device at that time. It felt to me like an excellent example of 'Form Follows Function' in software UX, with elements that were simultaneously aesthetically pleasing and practical. For instance, widgets would seamlessly grow and shrink as you moved through the user interface relative to their importance in each context.Only a few years after that, I became somewhat disillusioned with how Material Design was being promoted, since Google were starting to break their own design rules everywhere. That gave me the impression that applying Material Design as a software developer was playing into their monopolistic vision of a coherent 'Google ecosystem', when they weren't going to do their part in maintaining that coherency.Fast-forward to the present, and, after a long break from using Android, I have just acqJan 13, 2024 6:02 PM
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Physical Therapy vs. Occupational Therapy: What’s The Difference?http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6a893f862ebc43b18c99e707ffa2fdb4&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.forbes.com%2Fhealth%2Fwellness%2Fphysical-therapy-vs-occupational-therapy%2F&c=12363302099526399364&mkt=en-usNicole McDermott has worked in the creative content space for the last decade as a writer, editor and director. Her work has been featured on TIME Healthland, Prevention, Shape, USA Today, HuffPost, ...Jan 11, 2024 9:28 PM
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Framework Data Breachhttps://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=38958269I've just received this mail a few minutes ago:---Hello,Keating Consulting, Framework’s primary external accounting partner, brought to our attention at 8:13am PST on January 11th, 2024, that one of their accountants fell victim to a phishing email that utilized social engineering tactics to obtain customer PII (Personal Identifiable Information) associated with outstanding balances for Framework purchases.If you are receiving this email, we’ve identified that your information was impacted by this breach.What happened?On January 9th, at 4:27am PST, the attacker sent an email to the accountant impersonating our CEO asking for Accounts Receivable information pertaining to outstanding balances for Framework purchases.On January 11th at 8:13am PST, the accountant responded to the attacker and provided a spreadsheet with the following information:Full NameEmail AddressBalance OwedNote that this list was primarily of a subset of open pre-orders, but some completed past orders with pending acJan 11, 2024 8:11 PM
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Using Hubble, scientists observe weather on exoplanethttps://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2024/01/hubble-wasp-121b/Using data from NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope, an international team of astronomers has detected atmospheric variability on an exoplanet called WASP-121 b. The team analyzed observations taken with Hubble over several years and used computer simulations to demonstrate that the observed variations in the atmosphere could be explained by weather patterns.Jan 11, 2024 7:59 PM
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These dazzling architectural projects have been named the best of the yearhttp://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6a893046ddfb42f2b2e06aa8a5782996&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2024%2F01%2F11%2Fstyle%2Fbest-new-architecture-2024-ad-wow-list&c=3783114941401960440&mkt=en-usIn the city center of Tirana, Albania, residents and visitors can climb a monumental pyramid that was once the shining symbol of an oppressive dictatorship — their treading feet a triumph over the ...Jan 11, 2024 5:02 AM
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These dazzling architectural projects have been named the best of the yearhttp://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6a8b2506fb3e443db817e1be3a9a9fd5&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2024%2F01%2F11%2Fstyle%2Fbest-new-architecture-2024-ad-wow-list&c=3783114941401960440&mkt=en-usIn the city center of Tirana, Albania, residents and visitors can climb a monumental pyramid that was once the shining symbol of an oppressive dictatorship — their treading feet a triumph over the ...Jan 11, 2024 5:02 AM
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The 9 best cell phone plans for 2024http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6a898036ac45417da0fc6ab3329e8338&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.digitaltrends.com%2Fphones%2Fbest-cell-phone-plans%2F&c=15490474352024227744&mkt=en-usShopping for a new cell phone plan can be … a lot. There are numerous carriers to consider, countless plans to look at, and seemingly endless features shoved in your face. Having so much to choose ...Jan 7, 2024 4:14 AM
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Ask HN: What is your experience of tamper proof systems?https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=38878579A theme in the Post Office (Horizon) scandal is that Fujitsu could amend completed till records after the fact.From hard copy printouts (receipt rolls?) to cryptography (blockchains), there are technical means to repudiate and reduce risk of amendment.I'm curious what experiences we've had with them and which ones we should using in retail systems?I'm also curious how if a privileged user did amend a database, even with an audit log of changes; whether it is likely that a user (lawyer, accountant, manager) would also be alerted to that in their interface.In paper based accounting, I believe event logs weren't really a thing. The users (accountants) knew the audit history from the records themselves and hopefully today still do: - transaction records was having records for each stage (order, invoice, payment advice, sales receipt, journal entry, credit note, etc) - completeness of records was numbered books, pages, lines - irreversible records was ink pen and stamps - verifiable was entJan 5, 2024 12:54 PM
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Progress Made at SaxaVord, but Questions Remainhttps://europeanspaceflight.com/progress-made-at-saxavord-but-questions-remain/Last month, the UK’s Civil Aviation Authority awarded a spaceport license to SaxaVord, granting it permission to perform 30 launches per year from Unst, a small island off the Northern coast of Scotland. Construction of the spaceport is, however, yet to be completed. While SaxaVord and its management team made a victory lap towards the […] The post Progress Made at SaxaVord, but Questions Remain appeared first on European Spaceflight.Jan 4, 2024 7:13 AM
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12 Questions To Ask In A Management Job Interviewhttp://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6a88ea759ed74d7abdb4ca0e501d93af&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.forbes.com%2Fsites%2Frachelwells%2F2024%2F01%2F03%2F12-questions-to-ask-in-a-management-job-interview%2F&c=5249510546676307348&mkt=en-usForbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Rachel Wells is a writer who covers leadership, AI, and upskilling. It's the question we anticipate with dread the most: "Do you ...Jan 3, 2024 10:38 AM
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10 Wellness Trends You Have To Try In 2024http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6a88ea7a360643d0933b5d23e54843f1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.forbes.com%2Fsites%2Fjonisweet%2F2024%2F01%2F03%2F10-wellness-trends-you-have-to-try-in-2024%2F&c=8349566836706924759&mkt=en-usForbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Joni Sweet is a journalist who covers travel, wellness, and adventure. Wellness trends evolve year after year—which is pretty good ...Jan 3, 2024 7:52 AM
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A vectorized Search Visualizer written with NumPyhttps://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=38837699Hey Y Combinator community,Last semester, I delved into a Data Structures and Algorithms course with a hunger for visualizing complex algorithms and data structures.While I found some success using [grid-based search visualizers](https://i.imgur.com/4jQwRHu.png), my desire for a versatile graph search visualizer persisted.So, I decided to create one. Now, it not only supports generic graph search visualization but also tackles challenges like the traveling salesman problem and various other graph-based algorithms.The API is straightforward. The `graphViz` module provides granular access at the node and edge levels within a given `Graph` object, allowing you to dynamically alter colors while running your graph-based algorithm.For a more in-depth understanding, I've put together:- [A detailed walkthrough of recent updates](https://youtu.be/BKF-PEgd1PA) - [A concise overview of the initial version](https://youtu.be/kNGsOoWh9fM)I'd love for you to check out the [GitHub Repo](https://githubJan 2, 2024 3:20 AM
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Memorable News Events of 2023https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=38830355Jan. 7: Protests in Israel against Prime Minister Netanyahu's judicial control plans led to tensions with Hamas. Jan. 8: Far-right protests in Brazil against President Lula escalated into riots. Jan. 19: In France, protests against pension reforms significantly lowered President Macron's approval rating. Feb. 4: U.S. downed a Chinese balloon, aggravating U.S.-China relations. Feb. 6: A devastating earthquake in Turkiye and Syria resulted in massive casualties and damage. Feb. 21: Russian President Putin suspended the New START treaty, stirring nuclear race fears. Feb. 23: Harvey Weinstein received an additional 16-year sentence for rape. Mar. 10: Iran and Saudi Arabia declared a normalization of relations. Mar. 17: Taylor Swift's 'The Eras' tour made record-breaking box office history. Mar. 31: Former U.S. President Trump was indicted over a sex scandal cover-up. Apr. 4: Finland joined NATO, breaking its long-standing neutrality. Apr. 15: A failed coup in Sudan led to an ongoing brutalJan 1, 2024 8:03 AM
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91% of Americans fail at New Year’s resolutions – how to succeed in 2024http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6a8b0cdad3bc467386bea61ed5d44668&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.yahoo.com%2Fnews%2F91-americans-fail-resolutions-succeed-164412181.html&c=16695457139249610608&mkt=en-usAdd Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. (AP) — According to a recent Forbes Health/One Poll survey, more than half of Americans abandon their New Year's resolutions ...Dec 29, 2023 8:44 AM
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With bank-owned insurance agencies, not everyone is soldhttp://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6a8cac1c7584463c8644af419200ecf4&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.americanbanker.com%2Flist%2Fwith-bank-owned-insurance-agencies-not-everyone-is-sold&c=3690738634998566411&mkt=en-usIn the late 1990s, the Supreme Court's decision in Barnett Bank of Marion County, N.A. v. Nelson, and congressional passage of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, tore down restrictions that had blocked banks ...Dec 29, 2023 8:02 AM
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Resolutions That Resonate: Here Is How To Make Themhttp://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6a8b0cdad3bc467386bea61ed5d44668&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.forbes.com%2Fsites%2Fkathymillerperkins%2F2023%2F12%2F29%2Fmaking-new-years-resolutions-you-will-keep-base-them-on-purpose%2F&c=5379487753079676695&mkt=en-usAs we welcome a new year, many of us will set resolutions, hoping to better ourselves and the world around us. But how often do these resolutions stick? Very few times! Research following up on New ...Dec 29, 2023 5:25 AM
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12th Fail Movie Ending Explained & Spoilers: How Does Vikrant Massey’s Movie End?http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6a8cbc12423d457199c9bed77f7c0b67&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.yahoo.com%2Fentertainment%2F12th-fail-movie-ending-explained-160551937.html&c=8231131463615590586&mkt=en-us12th Fail Movie is the latest success for Vikrant Massey, portraying the real-life story of IPS officer Manoj Sharma. The film follows the thrilling and inspiring journey of Manoj as he pursues his ...Dec 28, 2023 8:05 AM
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Amazon Prime Video/TV will include advertisements as of Jan 29, 2024https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=38786415I received the following in my email this morning:Dear Prime member,We are writing to you today about an upcoming change to your Prime Video experience. Starting January 29, Prime Video movies and TV shows will include limited advertisements. This will allow us to continue investing in compelling content and keep increasing that investment over a long period of time. We aim to have meaningfully fewer ads than linear TV and other streaming TV providers. No action is required from you, and there is no change to the current price of your Prime membership. We will also offer a new ad-free option for an additional $2.99 per month* that you can sign up for here.Prime is a very compelling value. Prime members enjoy a wide range of shopping, savings, and entertainment benefits, including: More than 300 million items are available with free Prime shipping and tens of millions of the most popular items are available with free Same-Day or One-Day Delivery. Access to exclusive and broad streaming Dec 27, 2023 8:35 PM
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The 16 best cult documentaries you can stream right nowhttp://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6a89750b85b44d71a0e9c5e8eb46b1d0&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.yahoo.com%2Fentertainment%2F16-best-cult-documentaries-stream-140028259.html&c=12909837666474962774&mkt=en-usAdd Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. For those who can't get enough content about new religious movements, high-control groups and spiritual sects of all kinds, we've ...Dec 27, 2023 6:00 AM
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The 16 best cult documentaries you can stream right nowhttp://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6a8aa845f34c4ea99c1f4094ff5e0a45&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.yahoo.com%2Fentertainment%2F16-best-cult-documentaries-stream-140028259.html&c=12909837666474962774&mkt=en-usAdd Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. For those who can't get enough content about new religious movements, high-control groups and spiritual sects of all kinds, we've ...Dec 27, 2023 6:00 AM
