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Patients say keto helps with mental illness. Science is racing to understand why
The article discusses how the ketogenic diet, a high-fat and low-carb diet, is being explored as a potential treatment for mental illnesses such as bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and depression. The author shares the personal experiences of individuals who have found relief from their symptoms after adopting the diet. The article highlights the growing interest in the diet among researchers and clinicians, with several clinical trials currently underway. The potential link between metabolic problems and psychiatric conditions is also explored. The article emphasizes that while the ketogenic diet shows promise, more research is needed to fully understand its effectiveness and mechanisms of action. (Summary based on 42% of story text.)
Show HN: Disintegrate – Rust library to build event-sourced applications
Disintegrate is a Rust library that provides an alternative approach to building domain objects from an event stream. It allows developers to construct business concepts directly from an event stream, enabling decentralized and dynamic architectures that can evolve over time. The library supports traditional aggregates but also introduces a novel method that allows for more flexibility and adaptability in modeling business rules. It reduces duplication and complexity by capturing the essence of business events without the need for multiple versions of the same event within aggregates. The library also provides a TestHarness utility to encourage Test-Driven Development (TDD). (Summary based on 55% of story text.)
Show HN: Supadash – an AI-generated dashboard to visualize your database data
Supadash is a new AI-generated dashboard that allows users to visualize their database data. The dashboard provides a clear and intuitive interface for users to explore and analyze their data. Users can easily filter and sort the data based on different criteria, such as user ID, name, email, and creation date. The dashboard also includes a search function to quickly find specific data points. With Supadash, users can gain valuable insights from their database data in a visually appealing and user-friendly way. (Summary based on 14% of story text.)
Show HN: SDK/Python Client for Automatic1111's Stable Diffusion WebUI
The Auto 1111 SDK/Python Client is a Python library that provides functionalities for generating, upscaling, and editing images using diffusion models. It serves as a modular and lightweight client for the Automatic 1111 Stable Diffusion Web UI. The SDK offers core features such as text-to-image, image-to-image, inpainting, outpainting pipelines, as well as upscaling pipelines for Esrgan and Real Esrgan upscalers. It also integrates with Civit AI for model downloads. The project differentiates itself by supporting the same parameters as the Stable Diffusion Web UI, providing easy replication of creations from the UI, and offering a single pipeline for multiple operations, saving RAM.
Show HN: QnAyoutube.com – The fastest way to chat with YouTube videos
QnAyoutube.com is a revolutionary platform that allows users to chat with YouTube videos in real-time. With no affiliation to YouTube, QnAyoutube provides a unique and efficient way to engage with video content. Users can ask questions, leave comments, and have discussions while watching videos, enhancing the overall viewing experience. This innovative concept aims to bridge the gap between viewers and content creators, fostering a sense of community and interaction. QnAyoutube.com is the fastest way to connect with YouTube videos, making it a must-try for all avid video watchers.
Show HN: Tabby back end in 20 Python lines (self-hosted AI coding assistant)
The purpose of this GitHub project is to provide a simplified and self-hosted version of the Tabby AI coding assistant. The author mentions that the original TabbyML server implementation is complex and has numerous dependencies, so they created a Python version with only two dependencies and 20 lines of code. The project allows users to install and run the Tabby backend using Python, and provides instructions for downloading and configuring the desired model. The author also mentions that there may be bugs and missing features, but encourages users to contribute to the project. The project emphasizes simplicity and ease of maintenance.
Show HN: Oasis, the community tech collective building an advocacy flywheel
initiatives. Our vision is to create a sustainable ecosystem where technology and activism intersect, allowing us to tackle social issues and drive positive change. By leveraging the power of technology and the collective efforts of our community, we aim to create a flywheel effect where the success of our profit-driven products directly fuels our non-profit initiatives. This unique approach allows us to have a self-sustaining model that continuously supports and amplifies our advocacy work. Join us in building a better future through technology and activism.
'Stable pseudonyms' create a more civil environment than real names (2021)
The ability to remain anonymous when commenting online has both benefits and drawbacks. While it allows people to speak freely without fear of discrimination, it also enables others to engage in abusive behavior without consequences. Many argue that online debate would be more civil if people used their real names, but research suggests that anonymity, under certain conditions, can actually lead to more productive and civil discussions. A study analyzed 45 million comments on the Huffington Post website and found that the use of offensive language decreased significantly when users had to authenticate their accounts, even if they could still remain anonymous to other users. The quality of comments was highest when users had "durable pseudonyms" rather than real names, suggesting that it's not anonymity itself that affects behavior, but rather the investment in one's online persona and accountability for their actions. The study challenges the assumption that people behave better when using their real names online.
Periodontal Disease Promotes Alzheimer's in Mice
The study conducted experiments on mice to investigate the relationship between periodontal disease and Alzheimer's disease. The mice were divided into different groups and ligatures were placed around their molars to induce periodontal disease. The researchers measured alveolar bone loss and mRNA expression levels of proteins involved in periodontal tissue metabolism. They also isolated brain cells from the mice and analyzed them using flow cytometry. Additionally, the researchers isolated and heat-inactivated the mouse microbiome associated with periodontal disease to study its impact on microglial cells. They identified Klebsiella variicola as a major species present in both the ligatures and brain specimens of mice with periodontal disease. This study provides insights into the potential link between periodontal disease and Alzheimer's disease. (Summary based on 65% of story text.)
US Economy Outstrips China, Adds a Korea Worth of GDP
In the final quarter of last year, the US economy exceeded expectations and experienced significant growth. The expansion rate was so impressive that it added an amount equivalent to South Korea's GDP to the world's GDP. This demonstrates the strength and resilience of the US economy.
Elon Musk's X to hire 100 content moderators in wake of Taylor Swift, AI fiasco
Elon Musk's X, formerly known as Twitter, has announced plans to hire 100 content moderators to address the issue of child sexual exploitation on the platform. The decision comes after AI-generated pornographic images of Taylor Swift went viral on the site. X will establish a "trust and safety center" in Austin, Texas, where the moderators will enforce content and safety rules. Musk has faced criticism for reducing the company's trust and safety operations, particularly in light of the proliferation of antisemitic and neo-Nazi content on the platform. The move to limit searches for Swift on the site is seen as a temporary measure to prioritize safety.
Pub400.com – Your public IBM I 7.5 server
Pub400.com is a free and public server that runs IBM i 7.5, allowing users to create their own user profiles and access 500MB of disk storage and two private libraries. Users can program in various languages such as CL, RPG, SQL, and COBOL, and even use web technologies like node.js. The site has an average of 25 new users per day and has been serving the IBM i community for almost 23 years. However, there are restrictions in place, such as a limit on the number of connections from a single IP and no regular backups. Pub400.com is primarily a learning and testing environment, not intended for commercial use.
How to do things if you're not that smart and don't have any talent
The blog post titled "How to do things if you're not that smart and don't have any talent" provides advice for individuals who want to make meaningful contributions to work but feel they lack intelligence or talent. The author suggests being audacious and taking on tasks that talented or smart people may be scared of, such as cold emailing. They also emphasize the importance of doing grunt work and boring tasks, as these can be opportunities to shine and gain appreciation from others. The author encourages asking naive questions, simplifying processes, following up on tasks, and finishing what you start. They also highlight the significance of showing up during difficult times and figuring out the first step to get momentum going. The author acknowledges that finishing tasks is crucial but doesn't provide many practical tips on how to do so.
Bob is in prison and Alice is dead
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How Not to Speak to Someone with ADHD
The article discusses common misconceptions about ADHD and provides guidance on what not to say to someone with the condition. It emphasizes that ADHD is a valid, common condition that affects both children and adults. The article highlights the importance of not minimizing or dismissing the condition, avoiding suggestions that ADHD is overdiagnosed, refraining from criticizing ADHD symptoms, not blaming parenting or discipline, avoiding discrimination, and refraining from making comparisons between genders. The article also mentions the potential risks and challenges faced by individuals with ADHD and the importance of seeking appropriate treatment and support.
Show HN: TLD Squatting
The website captnemo.in showcases the issue of TLD squatting, where owners of various top-level domains (TLDs) have held onto them for many years without making them available for registration. This includes brand TLDs like .amazon, .apple, .mango, and .orange, which are owned by corporations and not accessible to farmers or other businesses. Amazon and Google are among the companies that own a significant number of these blocked TLDs. The article expresses disappointment that corporations have chosen to squat on these TLDs instead of allowing them to be used by the general public. (Summary based on 51% of story text.)
Show HN: Unfetch.com – I'm working on teaching AI to make API calls
Unfetch.com is a platform that aims to teach AI to make API calls. With a custom large language model (LLM), Unfetch.com ensures that the AI makes the perfect API call based on the chat context. The platform also allows users to inject API specifications into the model, whether they are interacting with internal or public APIs. Unfetch.com offers built-in authentication, making it easy to connect APIs using OAuth or API keys. Additionally, users can run powerful workflows using scripts and access over 1 million npm packages without the need for deployment, hosting, or servers. The platform prioritizes security by allowing users to host it on their own servers and use their own large language models. Unfetch.com also offers team permission settings for better collaboration. Users can try out the platform by asking it anything or using the provided prompts to interact with APIs such as JokeAPI, TheCocktailDB API, Programming Quotes API, and Dog API.
Show HN: CodeDiagram – VSCode extension for quickly making code flow diagrams
CodeDiagram is a VSCode extension that allows users to quickly create code flow diagrams. The extension allows users to turn their code into diagrams and vice versa, all within the same platform. Users can install the extension from the marketplace or directly from their VSCode. The extension features a split-screen view that allows users to see both their code and diagrams simultaneously. Users can select portions of their code and automatically generate diagrams. The extension supports 192 languages and offers multiple color themes for diagrams. Users can easily share their diagrams with their team for code review or pair programming. CodeDiagram is currently in early access.
Show HN: LangChain abstractions for load balancing, chaos engineering, and more
The LangChain ChatAbstractions project on GitHub provides a collection of chat model abstractions that demonstrate how to add functionality to a chain without breaking existing chat model interfaces. The main purpose of this project is to showcase different use cases for wrapping chat models, with a focus on dynamic model selection. The project includes several implementations such as ChatDynamic for runtime model selection, ChatLoadBalance for load balancing between models, ChatChaos for chaotic behavior, ChatNotDiamond for optimized routing, ChatCustomRouter for custom routing logic, and ChatDynamicParams for dynamically setting model parameters. The author emphasizes that this project differentiates itself by providing practical examples and implementations of these abstractions.
Show HN: Shiny Express – Reactive web framework for data science in Python
Shiny Express is a new way to write Shiny apps in Python, making it easier to get started and write simple apps with minimal boilerplate. The framework is powered by Shiny's reactive programming framework and offers a customizable approach to UI. It is suitable for a range of applications, from prototypes to production-quality business workflow apps. Shiny Express and Shiny Core, the traditional syntax for writing Shiny apps, are complementary and both will be supported indefinitely. Shiny Express is built into the shiny package and can be installed with pip. While Shiny Express is currently only available for Python, there may be interest in a similar syntax for R in the future.
Show HN: Rainboot.css – Bootstrap with the Look of Cloudscape
Rainboot.css is a new CSS framework that aims to provide the familiar look and feel of Bootstrap, without the need for complicated build systems or the latest JavaScript frameworks. With Rainboot.css, users can simply drop the CSS file into their HTML and enjoy the simplicity of traditional web development. This framework is perfect for those who are tired of constantly learning new technologies and just want to stick with what they know and love.
Show HN: A cross-platform JavaScript editor and runtime for local-first web app
The author is introducing a new cross-platform JavaScript editor and runtime for local-first web apps. This tool allows developers to write and run JavaScript code on their local machines, without the need for an internet connection. It provides a seamless and efficient development experience, with features like code highlighting, auto-completion, and debugging tools. The author emphasizes the importance of local-first development, as it allows for faster iteration and testing, and reduces dependency on external servers. This tool is expected to be a game-changer for web developers, providing them with more control and flexibility in their development process.
Charged for X Premium, no access to it, unsubscribe link broken. What Can I do?
The author of this post on news.ycombinator.com is expressing frustration over their experience with Twitter Blue. They paid for the premium service in February 23 but were unable to access it for the two months they had it. Despite filing a ticket on July 23, the issue was never resolved. Now, they have received an email stating that their subscription will auto-renew in February 24, but the unsubscribe link provided is broken. The author is seeking advice on what they can do in this situation.
Why Everyone Hates the Electronic Medical Record
The article discusses the widespread dissatisfaction with electronic health records (EHRs) among healthcare workers and patients. It highlights the issues of redundancy, complexity, and wasted time that doctors experience with EHRs. The article also mentions EHR-related errors resulting in death and serious injury, as well as the lack of interoperability and accessibility of records. The rushed implementation of EHRs, driven by government stimulus and subsidies, is criticized for prioritizing speed over building a sensible and sustainable digital infrastructure. The article suggests that perverse business incentives and the profit-driven nature of healthcare contribute to the problems with EHRs. (Summary based on 38% of story text.)
On the Costs of Syscalls
The article discusses the costs of syscalls and the impact of software mitigations on their performance. The author conducted a micro-benchmark to measure the minimal costs of a syscall, specifically the costs of switching from user-mode to kernel-mode and back. The benchmark used various syscalls and controls to compare their performance on different hosts with different configurations. The results showed that the user-kernel mode switches cost a few hundred nanoseconds on all hosts, with some variations due to CPU bug mitigations and hardware differences. Surprisingly, the getpid() syscall was found to be surprisingly fast on RHEL 7 due to an optimization that cached the process ID. Additionally, the article highlights the efficiency of clockgettime(CLOCKREALTIME) syscall and the relatively cheap cost of dummy pthreadcondsignal() syscall. The nanosleep() syscall was also discussed, with the default timer slack value affecting its performance. (Summary based on 70% of story text.)
When did cold, carbonated beer become the standard, and was there pushback?
The author, an amateur homebrewer, poses an interesting question about the history of carbonated beer. They acknowledge that carbonation requires an airtight vessel, but note that canning and refrigeration were not invented until relatively recently. The author wants to know when bottling, storage, and refrigeration technology advanced enough for carbonated beer to become the standard. They also inquire about any resistance that may have been faced during this transition.
Accessing the Pinecil UART with Picoprobe
This post is part of a series on the PINE64 Pinecil soldering iron and development board. In this post, the author explains how to access the Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter (UART) hardware on the Pinecil microcontroller in order to receive serial data on a development machine. The author recommends using a Raspberry Pi Pico as a USB-UART bridge and provides instructions on how to build the picoprobe firmware using the Pico SDK. The post also mentions that the Pico is the first Raspberry Pi product to use in-house silicon and includes a link to the Pico Getting Started Guide for more information. (Summary based on 55% of story text.)
The Unique History of Japanese Plastic Food Samples
The article explores the unique history and craftsmanship behind Japanese food samples, which are often seen outside of restaurants in Japan. The origin of food samples can be traced back to Gujo Hachiman, a small town in Gifu Prefecture. The first food sample was created in 1931 by Takizo Iwasaki, who made a realistic replica of the popular omurice dish. Initially made with wax, food samples now primarily use plastic materials like polyvinyl chloride (PVC), silicon, and gelatin. The article also mentions Yamato Sample, a food sample factory in Tokyo, where visitors can try their hand at making their own food samples. Overall, the article highlights the craftsmanship and attention to detail that goes into creating these realistic food samples.
US marshals lure fugitive killer out of hiding with yoga ad on Facebook
US authorities captured Kaitlin Armstrong, a convicted killer, by using a clever ruse on social media. They placed an advertisement seeking a yoga instructor, which lured Armstrong out of hiding in Costa Rica. Armstrong had fled to Costa Rica after killing professional cyclist Anna Moriah Wilson in an act of extreme jealousy. She evaded authorities by assuming fake identities and undergoing plastic surgery. After unsuccessful search efforts, investigators posted the yoga instructor ad on Facebook. Armstrong responded to the ad, leading to her arrest and extradition back to Texas. She was later convicted of murder and sentenced to 90 years in prison.
A walk in nature restores attention
New research from the University of Utah shows that spending time in nature can enhance attentional capacity in the brain. The study, conducted at the university's Red Butte Garden, used electroencephalography (EEG) to measure participants' attentional capacity before and after a 40-minute walk. The results showed that participants who walked in nature exhibited improved executive control in their attentional capacity compared to those who walked in an urban environment. The study adds to the growing body of scientific literature on the benefits of nature on physical and mental health. The researchers hope to further refine their findings to determine what kind of natural settings and how much exposure is needed for optimal cognitive benefits.