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vilen··on Debunking the Carnivore Code Diet, Paul Saladino and Joe Rogan
Take away: Don't follow advice of self proclaimed gurus. Listen to scientists, who spent decades studying the subject matter. Don't fall for short-term dietary tactics as a life-long health solution.
vilen··on Boosted is shutting down. Should I still buy their electric skateboard?
That is the thing. I feel like the build quality and design of the board is so good, but having no warranty or replacement parts in case something breaks is a deal-breaker.

I've been looking around on Craigslist for a few boards and they seem to still hold their value despite the announcement a month later.

vilen··on California sees one million unemployment claims in less than two weeks
According to the Governor: “We just passed the one million mark, in terms of the number of claims, just since March 13,” Newsom said.
vilen··on The Impact of Coronavirus on Global Activity
As an athlete, I'm not surprised by these results. Most people are sedentary and step counting only goes so far to improve their health. Even in Italy, as shown in the article's graph, the decline has been 25%. If the recommended goal 10,000 steps per day then 7,500 is still a good number to hit during a pandemic.
vilen··on The untold origin story of eBay that I lived (2018)
I liked the original title of the story for what it is worth.

As Chris MacAskill wrote:

In 1995 the ebola virus had its second major outbreak, 19 years from its first, and I discovered a fascinating website about it called eBay. It turns out Pierre owned it and wrote the ebola information. The traffic it drew would help his new auction site get off the ground.

vilen··on Costco shopping on the day of a Coronavirus pandemic
Disinfectants, toilet paper, and paper towels are out of stock, but, otherwise, things look normal for now...
vilen··on A time in 1994 when Steve Jobs got to use a device like an iPhone
The documentary hasn't been released yet. I was at the West Coast premiere of it in California Theatre in downtown San Jose last week. Maybe Netflix, Amazon or Hulu will get the rights for distribution soon until then I'll have to wait to watch it again.
vilen··on A time in 1994 when Steve Jobs got to use a device like an iPhone
I enjoy reading in this format since the story can be told over time and through separate posts. Each post is like a mini story of its own. Also it is nice to see a discussion referencing specific posts. It is different, but I like it.
vilen··on That time I had Steve Jobs keynote at Unix Expo
Just click on any button on Cake (like post or follow) and you'll see a pop-up so you can put your email on the list and you'll get an invite shortly.