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New comment by nschampions2004 in "Ask HN: Any interesting niche hobbies?"

nschampions2004 — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:21:26 +0000

The hobbyist cannot replicate Franklin’s brisket because Franklin’s knowledge, ingredients, tools, and their corresponding interactions are largely not attainable to the hobbyist. Franklin has better smokers than the hobbyist and knows how to use them better. Franklin also has dibs on the premier runs of Creekstone Farms briskets that the hobbyist can hardly come by.

The hobbyist can approximate that brisket to a reasonable degree. However, that involves smoking a, hopefully not literal, ton of brisket. Given the cost of beef, time to smoke, and effort it takes to meal-plan brisket throughout the week, attaining Franklin-level quality consistently is a tough row to hoe.

New comment by nschampions2004 in "A year without caffeine (2013)"

nschampions2004 — Sun, 23 Nov 2025 03:10:54 +0000

I reduced my coffee intake gradually back in ‘21-‘22down to just green tea in the morning. I did not notice any real changes in my life aside from two points. I took longer to ramp up productivity and alertness in the mornings. I also now eased into my “go to bed” routine at night whereas on coffee it was a much more dramatic crash. We ended up having our first kid mid-‘22, and I got back on the java wagon. Of all potential vices, this one certainly feel lightweight. I just don’t drink it after Noon.

New comment by nschampions2004 in "Is “data scientist” the new “programmer”?"

nschampions2004 — Tue, 18 Sep 2018 23:34:22 +0000

As a data analyst who is pushing towards data science, do you have any resources or advice on how to steer away from these "Lovecraftian concoctions" you're speaking of?

New comment by nschampions2004 in "Developer Skills Report"

nschampions2004 — Wed, 24 Jan 2018 14:26:36 +0000

I also had issues with this graph. Reading the top, it's the percent approval of that language minus the percent disapproval of that language within that age group. Then, it's split on age group with the tabs up top.