Hacker News: SirLJ

New comment by SirLJ in "The Gay Tech Mafia"

SirLJ — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 16:47:39 +0000

Obama says aliens are 'real, but I haven't seen them' in out-there new interview

SirLJ — Sun, 15 Feb 2026 14:38:40 +0000

Article URL: https://nypost.com/2026/02/14/us-news/obama-says-aliens-are-real-but-i-havent-seen-them-in-out-there-new-interview/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47024037

Points: 7

# Comments: 2

Researchers surprised by the brain benefits of cannabis usage in adults over 40

SirLJ — Sat, 07 Feb 2026 22:04:10 +0000

Article URL: https://nypost.com/2026/02/07/health/cannabis-may-benefit-aging-brains-study-finds/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46928598

Points: 4

# Comments: 0

Shark attack truth: Why experts won't admit population boom

SirLJ — Sat, 24 Jan 2026 03:37:24 +0000

Article URL: https://www.news.com.au/technology/science/animals/shark-attack-truth-why-experts-wont-admit-population-boom/news-story/b0573cd0a2f5636599e1d1ae65efd24e

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46740833

Points: 1

# Comments: 2

New comment by SirLJ in "Tell HN: Merry Christmas"

SirLJ — Thu, 25 Dec 2025 14:35:46 +0000

Festivus for the rest of us!

https://youtu.be/1njzgXSzA-A?si=KIQy9e39lofX0aYP

#FestivusSavesTrees

New comment by SirLJ in "Tell HN: Festivus for the Rest of Us FestivusSavesTrees"

SirLJ — Tue, 23 Dec 2025 17:42:18 +0000

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https://youtu.be/1njzgXSzA-A?si=KIQy9e39lofX0aYP

Tell HN: Festivus for the Rest of Us FestivusSavesTrees

SirLJ — Tue, 23 Dec 2025 17:35:03 +0000

Festivus for the rest of us!

https://youtu.be/1njzgXSzA-A?si=KIQy9e39lofX0aYP

#FestivusSavesTrees

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46367243

Points: 1

# Comments: 1

The Invitation-Only Stock Market for the Wealthy

SirLJ — Sat, 13 Dec 2025 13:45:56 +0000

Article URL: https://www.wsj.com/finance/investing/private-stock-market-growth-bb71bde1

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46254465

Points: 6

# Comments: 1

Small-Town Pension Fund Has a Warning for Retirement Savers

SirLJ — Mon, 10 Nov 2025 03:25:54 +0000

Article URL: https://www.wsj.com/finance/investing/this-small-town-pension-fund-has-a-warning-for-millions-of-retirement-savers-24ed0112

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45872040

Points: 4

# Comments: 0

The Milky Way is probably full of dead civilizations

SirLJ — Sat, 08 Nov 2025 02:22:48 +0000

Article URL: https://www.livescience.com/milky-way-alien-life-map.html

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45853511

Points: 49

# Comments: 59

Breakthrough blood test could spot cancers before symptoms appear

SirLJ — Wed, 22 Oct 2025 02:39:01 +0000

Article URL: https://www.foxnews.com/health/breakthrough-blood-test-could-spot-dozens-cancers-before-symptoms-appear

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45664335

Points: 3

# Comments: 0

A single exercise session may slow cancer cell growth, new study shows

SirLJ — Thu, 11 Sep 2025 12:07:09 +0000

Article URL: https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/a-single-exercise-session-may-slow-cancer-cell-growth-new-study-shows/ar-AA1Ml2oc

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45210589

Points: 1

# Comments: 0

Mark Zuckerberg's vision for humanity is terrifying

SirLJ — Fri, 15 Aug 2025 22:18:03 +0000

Article URL: https://www.sfgate.com/tech/article/mark-zuckerberg-never-more-dangerous-20819500.php

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44917922

Points: 80

# Comments: 33

Tour de France confronts a new threat: Are cyclists using tiny motors?

SirLJ — Fri, 25 Jul 2025 19:21:46 +0000

Article URL: https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/other/ar-AA1JhdUH

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44687249

Points: 2

# Comments: 0

Hulk Hogan, Hall of Fame Wrestler and Actor, Dies at 71

SirLJ — Thu, 24 Jul 2025 19:20:45 +0000

Article URL: https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/hulk-hogan-dead-wwe-wrestler-actor-1236469089/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44674911

Points: 7

# Comments: 1

New comment by SirLJ in "Gemini North telescope discovers long-predicted stellar companion of Betelgeuse"

SirLJ — Wed, 23 Jul 2025 03:50:36 +0000

Any comments from Ford Prefect about this?

RIP Ozzy

SirLJ — Tue, 22 Jul 2025 19:53:38 +0000

Article URL: https://www.the-sun.com/entertainment/14789276/ozzy-osbourne-dead-black-sabbath-parkinsons/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44652218

Points: 5

# Comments: 1

Why aren't Italians as obese as Americans? It's not what they eat

SirLJ — Tue, 01 Jul 2025 18:40:24 +0000

Article URL: https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/nutrition/ar-AA1HLnYS

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44436862

Points: 2

# Comments: 0

Musk vs. Trump is a cautionary tale for Silicon Valley

SirLJ — Mon, 09 Jun 2025 03:13:32 +0000

Article URL: https://www.msn.com/en-gb/money/topstories/musk-vs-trump-is-a-cautionary-tale-for-silicon-valley/ar-AA1GiZfR

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44221148

Points: 7

# Comments: 5

We may be able to rid the world of mosquitoes. But should we?

SirLJ — Wed, 04 Jun 2025 09:57:20 +0000

Article URL: https://www.msn.com/en-us/science/ecology/we-finally-may-be-able-to-rid-the-world-of-mosquitoes-but-should-we/ar-AA1FZD3e

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44179010

Points: 3

# Comments: 2