Natural Language Processing with Prolog in the IBM Watson System (2011)
10 by martinlaz | 2 comments on Hacker News.
Saturday, 30 April 2022
Bamburgh named best seaside resort second year in a row
Bamburgh is voted Britain's best seaside destination for a second year in a row in consumer survey.
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Katie Kenyon: Body found in search for missing woman
Katie Kenyon, 33, was last seen getting into a Ford Transit van in Burnley more than a week ago.
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The all-male council trying to get women elected
No women were elected to Western Isles Council in 2017 - now efforts are under way to change that.
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Friday, 29 April 2022
New top story on Hacker News: Show HN: Joyride: script VSCode like Emacs but using Clojure
Show HN: Joyride: script VSCode like Emacs but using Clojure
89 by Borkdude | 24 comments on Hacker News.
Together with PEZ (Peter Strömberg) I made a VSCode extension that allows you to script VSCode using Clojure (interpreted CLJS). The repo: https://ift.tt/BtLHfWo Introductory video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1oTf-1EchU See examples directory: https://ift.tt/TwpuIZQ See animated gifs and news on Twitter: https://twitter.com/hashtag/vsjoyride?src=hashtag_click&f=live
89 by Borkdude | 24 comments on Hacker News.
Together with PEZ (Peter Strömberg) I made a VSCode extension that allows you to script VSCode using Clojure (interpreted CLJS). The repo: https://ift.tt/BtLHfWo Introductory video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1oTf-1EchU See examples directory: https://ift.tt/TwpuIZQ See animated gifs and news on Twitter: https://twitter.com/hashtag/vsjoyride?src=hashtag_click&f=live
Ralf Rangnick: Manchester United interim manager named Austria boss
Manchester United interim manager Ralf Rangnick is named Austria boss but will work for the club on a consultancy basis.
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Shanghai lockdown: Residents protest after five weeks of strict zero-Covid measures
Some residents have been under strict lockdown for five weeks, and struggled to access food supplies.
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House prices up 12% but rises expected to slow, says Nationwide
In all but one month of the past year, annual property price growth has been over 10%, the Nationwide says.
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Thursday, 28 April 2022
'Incredible' Serrano emerges from dim spotlight to seminal fight
BBC Sport profiles seven-weight world champion Amanda Serrano before her fight against Katie Taylor this weekend.
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Women's Six Nations: Emily Scarratt captains England for France Grand Slam decider
Emily Scarratt will captain England in the absence of the injured Sarah Hunter and Poppy Cleall will step in at number eight for Saturday's Women's Six Nations Grand Slam decider in France.
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RB Leipzig v Rangers: Can depleted Ibrox side spring another European shock?
Tom English asks can a Rangers side ravaged by injuries to key forwards cause yet another upset against RB Leipzig in the last four of the Europa League?
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Wednesday, 27 April 2022
Angela Rayner: Brushing aside sexism doesn't make it OK
Labour's deputy says she hopes to hear from Boris Johnson as the Mail on Sunday defends its story.
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Katie Price in court over 'restraint order breach'
The ex-model is accused of breaching a restraining order against ex-husband Kieran Hayler's fiancee.
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Rural areas held back by housing and infrastructure woes, report warns
There is a “chronic under-appreciation” of the potential of the countryside, says a new report.
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Tuesday, 26 April 2022
Ukraine war: Ukraine attacks in Russia are legitimate - UK minister
James Heappey says it is acceptable for Western weapons to be used to disrupt Russian supply lines.
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Angela Rayner: I was crestfallen after Basic Instinct claim about distracting PM
Labour deputy leader says she was overwhelmed by support after the reports in a Sunday newspaper.
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Harry Billinge: Crowds gather for funeral of D-Day veteran
Crowds of well-wishers pay tribute to Harry Billinge as his funeral cortege passes through St Austell.
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Relax law to ease HRT shortage, pharmacists say
Women are facing unacceptable delays accessing menopause treatments, the Royal Pharmaceutical Society says.
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Talk TV: Piers Morgan attracts mixed reviews after network launch
Some said the network got off to an "impressive start," but others said it was "mind-numbingly boring".
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David Oluwale: Blue bridge plaque stolen hours after unveiling
The plaque commemorated David Oluwale, who drowned in Leeds in 1969 after being chased by police.
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Monday, 25 April 2022
Everton to ask why Matip challenge on Gordon was not given as penalty in Merseyside derby
Everton will contact the Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) to query why a challenge they feel should have led to a penalty was not reviewed further in the Merseyside derby.
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P&O Ferries hits back at staff pay cut claim
The firm says it has not asked recently-employed agency workers to sign new contracts with reduced wages.
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Asda and Morrisons cut prices as supermarkets fight for customers
Morrisons and Asda launch new promotions as households face pressure from the rising cost of living.
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Sunday, 24 April 2022
Tyson Fury to retire? Profile of world heavyweight champion
A look at the colourful career of Britain's Tyson Fury after he vows to retire following his world heavyweight title win against Dillian Whyte.
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Ancoats stabbing: Man charged with murder of Neri Morse
A 23-year-old man is charged after Neri Morse, 24, died following an attack on Wednesday.
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Nigeria oil blast: Dozens die after explosion at illegal refinery
Bodies were burnt beyond recognition after the explosion at a hazardous site in Imo state.
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Saturday, 23 April 2022
Partygate: PM has not received any further fines - No 10
It follows reports that officials were fined for a garden party Boris Johnson attended in 2020.
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Ice cream firm drops 'Little England beyond Wales' tag line
A Pembrokeshire company says it will stop printing "Little England beyond Wales" on its tubs.
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New top story on Hacker News: Ask HN: Am I going insane or is there genuinely no value in blockchain tech?
Ask HN: Am I going insane or is there genuinely no value in blockchain tech?
130 by ak_111 | 165 comments on Hacker News.
I tried hard to understand the space and some of the ways in which the technology works, but after many hours of investment I am still unable to alleviate my scepticism that this entire space is vapourware, there is nothing here more than you can get with traditional database technology? At the same time, the amount of coverage and attention it is getting and for a sustained period makes me believe I am missing something. After all there are few instances of technology fads that have sustained such serious interest for a prolonged period of time (approaching a decade now) with little to show for in terms of investment returns or societal impact. I am talking committees formed in parliaments and central banks around the world to discuss its benefits, serious universities dedicating whole programs on the subject, elite investors pouring money into its potential, and the list goes on. So far the most charitable explanation I could come up with for the craze is that it is an effective rebranding for marketing purposes of database technologies, similar to how "data science" rebranded statistics and business analytics. On the other hand "data science" even if it is merely rebranding did arguably lead to significant change in tooling/workflows in how data is consumed and presented in corporates around the world, no such thing could be said of blockchain. Where am I going wrong? I am particularly keen to hear from people who underwent the journey from skeptics to believers in the space.
130 by ak_111 | 165 comments on Hacker News.
I tried hard to understand the space and some of the ways in which the technology works, but after many hours of investment I am still unable to alleviate my scepticism that this entire space is vapourware, there is nothing here more than you can get with traditional database technology? At the same time, the amount of coverage and attention it is getting and for a sustained period makes me believe I am missing something. After all there are few instances of technology fads that have sustained such serious interest for a prolonged period of time (approaching a decade now) with little to show for in terms of investment returns or societal impact. I am talking committees formed in parliaments and central banks around the world to discuss its benefits, serious universities dedicating whole programs on the subject, elite investors pouring money into its potential, and the list goes on. So far the most charitable explanation I could come up with for the craze is that it is an effective rebranding for marketing purposes of database technologies, similar to how "data science" rebranded statistics and business analytics. On the other hand "data science" even if it is merely rebranding did arguably lead to significant change in tooling/workflows in how data is consumed and presented in corporates around the world, no such thing could be said of blockchain. Where am I going wrong? I am particularly keen to hear from people who underwent the journey from skeptics to believers in the space.
Friday, 22 April 2022
Turbulent week puts PM's leadership back in frame
Unexpected developments made the past few days more difficult than expected for Boris Johnson.
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New top story on Hacker News: Show HN: A programmer's approach to finding gifts
Show HN: A programmer's approach to finding gifts
3 by cvanvlack | 1 comments on Hacker News.
Hey Folks, I’ve been really annoyed with the search part of finding gifts. It’s hard to use keyword search for something when it’s an “I’ll know it when I see it” kind of deal. So I thought, what if we scraped/indexed TONS of products and then just focused on removing the things we don’t want and then see what’s left to see if there’s anything cool? I built it in Flutter so it's both iOS and Android but it could be web too. I’ve only just started the scraping/tagging of products and if anyone has suggestions for bulk tagging images/content I would love to hear them. That’s the current bottleneck. Any feedback would be welcome! cvanvlack AT gmail DOT com if you want to discuss 1-on-1.
3 by cvanvlack | 1 comments on Hacker News.
Hey Folks, I’ve been really annoyed with the search part of finding gifts. It’s hard to use keyword search for something when it’s an “I’ll know it when I see it” kind of deal. So I thought, what if we scraped/indexed TONS of products and then just focused on removing the things we don’t want and then see what’s left to see if there’s anything cool? I built it in Flutter so it's both iOS and Android but it could be web too. I’ve only just started the scraping/tagging of products and if anyone has suggestions for bulk tagging images/content I would love to hear them. That’s the current bottleneck. Any feedback would be welcome! cvanvlack AT gmail DOT com if you want to discuss 1-on-1.
Stowaway cat rescued from North Sea platform
The one-eyed cat gets a helicopter ride back to Aberdeen after being found in a shipping container.
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Covid: Record 16-month infection detected and PM to face MPs' probe
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Friday morning.
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Thursday, 21 April 2022
The Queen's Guard play Happy Birthday to celebrate Queen's 96th birthday
The Queen's Guard play an arrangement of Happy Birthday during the Changing of the Guard ceremony.
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Liege-Bastogne-Liege: Cycling's oldest spring classic celebrates 130 years of torture
Liege-Bastogne-Liege rarely fails to test riders. In its 130th year, a legend of the race looks back on his most remarkable win.
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KGF 2, RRR, Pushpa: The southern Indian films winning on Bollywood's turf
The recent theatrical success of movies like KGF 2 and RRR has revived a debate on the "pan-Indian" film.
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Kidderminster disabled strongman saved from life of drugs and alcohol
Disabled strongman Chris Wolf, from Kidderminster, says the sport has saved his life.
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Wednesday, 20 April 2022
Betsi Cadwaladr: Carer arrested over patient WhatsApp video claims
North Wales Police arrested a member of staff from Wrexham Maelor Hospital following allegations.
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New top story on Hacker News: Ask HN: What’s a good laptop for software development at around $2k
Ask HN: What’s a good laptop for software development at around $2k
55 by kellogs_aran | 97 comments on Hacker News.
Hi HN! I am looking to buy a laptop for software development in the 0 to $2000 (USD) range. What I am looking for: 1. Durability: battery life is important to me as well as general longevity of the hardware i.e. I would like it to last a long time. 2. Linux support: I use Linux as my OS of choice and I have no intention of using Windows/MacOS 3. Optimized for intensive computing usage. Other things of note: I looked into the Framework laptops and so far it looks like they are still a bit beta. However, I am curious about users' experiences with: * the KDE Slimbook 15: https://ift.tt/PHL34q6 * the Purism Librem 14: https://ift.tt/u4gHoBF * Kubuntu Focus: https://ift.tt/jitDSP0 * the StarBook 14-inch – Star Labs®: https://ift.tt/cFCIMDq Also tips about maintaining battery life would be appreciated. I've read too much conflicting advice about that lately :) Thanks.
55 by kellogs_aran | 97 comments on Hacker News.
Hi HN! I am looking to buy a laptop for software development in the 0 to $2000 (USD) range. What I am looking for: 1. Durability: battery life is important to me as well as general longevity of the hardware i.e. I would like it to last a long time. 2. Linux support: I use Linux as my OS of choice and I have no intention of using Windows/MacOS 3. Optimized for intensive computing usage. Other things of note: I looked into the Framework laptops and so far it looks like they are still a bit beta. However, I am curious about users' experiences with: * the KDE Slimbook 15: https://ift.tt/PHL34q6 * the Purism Librem 14: https://ift.tt/u4gHoBF * Kubuntu Focus: https://ift.tt/jitDSP0 * the StarBook 14-inch – Star Labs®: https://ift.tt/cFCIMDq Also tips about maintaining battery life would be appreciated. I've read too much conflicting advice about that lately :) Thanks.
Ezra Miller: US actor arrested over assault in Hawaii
The actor reportedly threw a chair at a woman, leaving her with a cut to her head, on Tuesday.
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Tuesday, 19 April 2022
Excess weight a clear womb-cancer risk
A study of thousands of women across seven countries tries to discover why there is a strong link.
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Kabul blasts kill four and wound many at boys' school
Two blasts outside a high school in the Afghan capital killed at least four people and wounded many.
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Horse Guards Parade: Man charged after police threatened
Prashanth Kandaiah is accused of knife possession and trying to cause grievous bodily harm.
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Monday, 18 April 2022
Police disperse illegal rave in Dorset village of East Lulworth
Police thank East Lulworth residents for their patience while they moved on the last partygoers.
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Sewage: Ban water firm bonuses until discharges end, Lib Dems say
Bosses paid £27m extra since 2020 despite 1,000 sewage spills a day, according to the party's research.
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Snowdonia authority tells hikers to visit toilet before climbing
Some walkers 'caught short' are pooing on Wales' highest mountain.
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Sunday, 17 April 2022
North Korea tests new weapon 'to improve tactical nukes'
Kim Jong-un clapped as he watched the launch - a new indication of his intention to resume nuclear tests.
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Coventry fire: Two children among seven rescued from blaze
Five adults and two children are rescued from the "severe" blaze in a 15th-floor flat.
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Ukraine war: Trucks stuck at Poland-Belarus border as EU sanctions deadline passes
An 80km queue formed on the Polish border ahead of a deadline for Russian trucks to leave the EU.
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Saturday, 16 April 2022
Ukraine war: Russia bans Boris Johnson from country over Ukraine war
Boris Johnson and other senior ministers are barred over the UK's "hostile" stance on the war in Ukraine.
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Patel personally approved Rwanda plan despite concerns
A civil servants union says plans to send some asylum seekers from the UK to Rwanda are "inhumane".
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Bleed kits in memory of stabbed Essex teenager Liam Taylor
Liam Taylor, 19, was stabbed to death and his grandmother is on a mission to fund life-saving bleed kits.
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Friday, 15 April 2022
Jerusalem: Over 150 hurt in clashes at al-Aqsa Mosque compound
Violence erupted at the al-Aqsa Mosque compound amid soaring Israel-Palestinian tensions.
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Ukraine's battle for control of its skies
A Ukrainian air defence officer tells the BBC: "Whoever dominates the air wins the war."
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Larsen Roberts: 'Slideathon' in memory of boy with brain tumour
Five-year-old Larsen Roberts, who had a rare and aggressive brain tumour, died in 2019.
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Thursday, 14 April 2022
Blackpool Zoo's 'irreplaceable' giant tortoise dies aged 105
Darwin the Aldabra tortoise had been a popular attraction at Blackpool Zoo since its opening in 1972.
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Elon Musk makes offer to buy Twitter
The boss of Tesla claims he wants to unlock the social media platform's "extraordinary potential".
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PM vows to set record straight over claims he misled MPs over parties
Boris Johnson vows to "set the record straight" over claims he lied to Parliament over Partygate.
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Cuba Gooding Jr: Actor admits forcibly kissing waitress
The Oscar-winning star strikes a plea deal to bring criminal proceedings against him to an end.
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Wednesday, 13 April 2022
Time Out magazine to be axed in London from June
Time Out will stop publishing its London magazine print edition after 54 years of content.
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Fantastic Beasts 3: Gay dialogue removed from film for Chinese audiences
Warner Bros agreed to the request for changes but have said the "spirit of the film remains".
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What have England learnt in Women's World Cup qualifying?
Having played their final competitive fixtures before the home Euros, what shape are England in and what have they learnt?
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Tuesday, 12 April 2022
Ukraine war in maps: Tracking the Russian invasion
After withdrawing troops from the north of Ukraine, Russian shifts its focus to capturing more territory in the east.
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'He was a charmer' - friend of Sir David Amess pays tribute
Reverend Steve Tinning pays tribute to the Southend West MP murdered last year.
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New top story on Hacker News: EU is building an $11B tunnel connecting Scandinavia to Italy
EU is building an $11B tunnel connecting Scandinavia to Italy
15 by simonebrunozzi | 8 comments on Hacker News.
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Golf: Blind players tee up for Droitwich matchplay challenge
Players are hoping more volunteers can be found to become on-course guides.
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Monday, 11 April 2022
Priority for fresh goods at Dover not realistic, minister says
Hauliers have warned fresh produce is losing quality and value due to long queues at the port.
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Zelensky asked if he'll give Russia any part of Ukraine
Ukraine's president tells CBS' 60 Minutes he isn't ready to give away his country in return for peace.
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Sunday, 10 April 2022
New top story on Hacker News: Ask HN: Why are chess problems attack oriented?
Ask HN: Why are chess problems attack oriented?
15 by A_No_Name_Mouse | 16 comments on Hacker News.
I'm trying to get better at chess by solving chess problems on Chess.com and Lichess. All problems seem to be attack oriented, not defence. As a result in a chess match I constantly look for ways to attack my opponent, not to prevent an attack from my opponent. Why are chess puzzles not 50% about spotting and preventing attacks? Any advice to train that specifically?
15 by A_No_Name_Mouse | 16 comments on Hacker News.
I'm trying to get better at chess by solving chess problems on Chess.com and Lichess. All problems seem to be attack oriented, not defence. As a result in a chess match I constantly look for ways to attack my opponent, not to prevent an attack from my opponent. Why are chess puzzles not 50% about spotting and preventing attacks? Any advice to train that specifically?
New top story on Hacker News: Ask HN: What Happened to Evernote?
Ask HN: What Happened to Evernote?
35 by cconcepts | 34 comments on Hacker News.
I have depended on Evernote for a long time without even realizing how much of a daily utility it is. It has been so seamless that I had forgotten I was rolling with the free version, until recently. I noticed a few UI changes which seemed a little unintuitive and some of my notes didn't seem to sync as reliably between my phone and laptop. No biggie, I have gotten used to updates. Then this week I was working through a new project on a customer's site taking notes in Evernote as I normally do. I spent a good chunk of time going through the project onsite and making a comprehensive list of everything that would need to be done. I noticed the header on my note was grey but assumed it was a UI change. I had 4G reception on my phone and figured, even if something's not quite right I can sync it up back at the office like I normally do as the note would be on my phone. So I proceeded like normal. The whole note is gone as if it never existed. Is this some sort of effort to onboard me to the paid version? Have I inadvertently clicked a "yes I accept that the free version is going to become unreliable" button? I appreciate I am not a great customer - I have been using a free version for years without even thinking about it. But thats kind of the point, Evernote worked so well I never gave it a second thought. Now I am not 100% sure on the safety of my notes... What is other people's experience? Have I just been caught napping because I mindlessly clicked an updated terms of use without reading it (as I do)? If I go paid am I getting something as good as what the old Evernote was like?
35 by cconcepts | 34 comments on Hacker News.
I have depended on Evernote for a long time without even realizing how much of a daily utility it is. It has been so seamless that I had forgotten I was rolling with the free version, until recently. I noticed a few UI changes which seemed a little unintuitive and some of my notes didn't seem to sync as reliably between my phone and laptop. No biggie, I have gotten used to updates. Then this week I was working through a new project on a customer's site taking notes in Evernote as I normally do. I spent a good chunk of time going through the project onsite and making a comprehensive list of everything that would need to be done. I noticed the header on my note was grey but assumed it was a UI change. I had 4G reception on my phone and figured, even if something's not quite right I can sync it up back at the office like I normally do as the note would be on my phone. So I proceeded like normal. The whole note is gone as if it never existed. Is this some sort of effort to onboard me to the paid version? Have I inadvertently clicked a "yes I accept that the free version is going to become unreliable" button? I appreciate I am not a great customer - I have been using a free version for years without even thinking about it. But thats kind of the point, Evernote worked so well I never gave it a second thought. Now I am not 100% sure on the safety of my notes... What is other people's experience? Have I just been caught napping because I mindlessly clicked an updated terms of use without reading it (as I do)? If I go paid am I getting something as good as what the old Evernote was like?
Australia election: PM Scott Morrison calls poll for 21 May
Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced the date after seeing the Governor General in Canberra.
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Saturday, 9 April 2022
France election: Voters prepare to cast ballot in presidential poll
Campaigning has ended ahead of the first round of voting which takes place on Sunday.
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Friday, 8 April 2022
Sri Lanka fuel crisis: Only God can help us now
Millions are having to endure daily power cuts and queue for hours to get basics like cooking gas and diesel.
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Doctor Who: 'The monsters fired my creative brain up'
Colin Howard, who created classic Doctor Who artwork, reflects on his work and coping with MS.
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World Press Photo Contest 2022: Global winners revealed
Commemoration to children who died at an indigenous school in Canada captured in 'searing image'.
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Thursday, 7 April 2022
Experts issue warning over cannabis sweets laced with Spice
Drugs charity The Loop says it's worried the sweets could be putting buyers at risk of death.
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David McKee: Mr Benn author dies aged 87
The writer and illustrator was also known for creating Elmer the Patchwork Elephant.
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Hitachi train cracks report calls for standards review
Hitachi Class 800 and 385 series trains were temporarily taken out of service in May 2021.
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Shanghai: Residents 'running out of food' in Covid lockdown
Some living in China's biggest city say they're struggling to get supplies weeks into lockdown.
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Wednesday, 6 April 2022
New top story on Hacker News: Show HN: Bloben – self hosted web CalDAV calendar client
Show HN: Bloben – self hosted web CalDAV calendar client
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Hello all, I have been working on a self hosted CalDAV calendar client Bloben https://ift.tt/DNUmnVZ This is mostly an alternative to other web clients like great AgenDAV with some additional features I wanted to use like email invites, alarms, webcalendars, etc. You can play with demo (limited to read access) here: https://ift.tt/bMsH3Bc In the end it should provide separate clients also for CalDAV tasks and notes. One thing I would maybe like to discuss more is adding encryption, which is obviously quite problematic when using standards like CalDAV. Initially I just added non-compatible fully encrypted calendars, but realised this might not be useful for many people using different clients. Something halfway is adding an option to protect only some, say sensitive, events by encrypting fields like title, description or location. That way events will still be displayed via standard mobile apps and decrypted only in Bloben client (with link to open from description). As part of this project I published also React calendar component https://ift.tt/TB5vFHM Thank you, if you are interested and feel free to ask me anything.
13 by nibdo | 4 comments on Hacker News.
Hello all, I have been working on a self hosted CalDAV calendar client Bloben https://ift.tt/DNUmnVZ This is mostly an alternative to other web clients like great AgenDAV with some additional features I wanted to use like email invites, alarms, webcalendars, etc. You can play with demo (limited to read access) here: https://ift.tt/bMsH3Bc In the end it should provide separate clients also for CalDAV tasks and notes. One thing I would maybe like to discuss more is adding encryption, which is obviously quite problematic when using standards like CalDAV. Initially I just added non-compatible fully encrypted calendars, but realised this might not be useful for many people using different clients. Something halfway is adding an option to protect only some, say sensitive, events by encrypting fields like title, description or location. That way events will still be displayed via standard mobile apps and decrypted only in Bloben client (with link to open from description). As part of this project I published also React calendar component https://ift.tt/TB5vFHM Thank you, if you are interested and feel free to ask me anything.
Manchester Arena: Man admits vandalising bomb victims' memorial
Anwar Hosseni caused £10,000 of damage to the memorial for those killed in the Manchester attack.
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Can Arslan: Victim's family criticises 'toothless' police response
Matthew Boorman's family say mistakes were made by the authorities that must never be repeated.
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Isle of Wight: Council's electric vehicle chargers hacked to show porn site
Isle of Wight Council say staff are covering up the "inappropriate" website showing on the screen.
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Tuesday, 5 April 2022
Rare Sumatran rhino gives birth after eight miscarriages
The critically endangered Sumatran rhino gave birth to a female calf in an Indonesian sanctuary.
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Ukrainian boy building Lego again thanks to 'non-stop' donations
Lego enthusiast Andrey Sigorov, 11, was forced to leave his collection behind when he came to Ireland.
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Ukraine war: Zelensky fears worst atrocities still to be found
Ukraine's president says Borodyanka may have suffered more than other towns abandoned by Russian troops.
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Monday, 4 April 2022
Ukraine war: Ukraine investigates alleged execution of civilians by Russians
Bucha, Irpin and more - this is where civilians' bodies have been found scattered around as Russian troops pulled out.
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Ukraine war in maps: Tracking the Russian invasion
Counter-attacks by Ukrainian forces are successfully regaining territory as Russian forces refocus efforts on the east of the country.
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North Devon first in UK to become World Surfing Reserve
North Devon is named a World Surfing Reserve alongside Malibu and Santa Cruz in California.
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Sunday, 3 April 2022
Prince Andrew returned from Falklands War 'a changed man', he says in deleted post
The prince recalled his Falklands War experience in a now deleted post on his ex-wife’s Instagram.
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Pakistan heads for early election amid move to remove PM Imran Khan
Imran Khan says the US is leading a conspiracy to remove him because of foreign policy decisions.
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Dover cross-Channel ferry disruption begins to ease
Drivers trying to reach ferries on Saturday saw delays of up to nine hours.
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'Appalling' spate of arson attacks damages up to 40 vehicles
Dozens of vehicles were set alight at separate locations around Bristol overnight.
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Search resumes for plane missing over the Channel
The aircraft was carrying two people and vanished after taking off from Wellesbourne, Warwickshire.
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Twins and their mother blinded in bombing have sight restored
The mother of five-year-old twin boys describes how she tried to protect as their house was bombed.
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Saturday, 2 April 2022
Cressida Dick: Met police chief announces leaving date
Dame Cressida says "it has been a tremendous honour to serve the people of London and the UK".
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Prince Charles gets chivalrous on Eastenders set
Eastenders' Letitia Dean, who plays Sharon, is kept warm by a chivalrous Prince Charles on Albert Square.
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Friday, 1 April 2022
Gerard Depardieu: Kremlin responds to actor's Putin criticism
The French-born actor had accused the Russian president of "crazy, unacceptable excesses" in Ukraine.
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National Lottery: Camelot launches legal challenge over licence loss
It says the decision to award the National Lottery licence to another operator is "badly wrong".
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