Turkey's decision to take and process olives from Syria's occupied Afrin region hasn't pleased local producers
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Thursday, January 31, 2019
India well-behaved team, Kohli great ambassador: ICC CEO on Pandya row
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Some coaches lead their wards the wrong way: Mary Kom on doping
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India job data spells trouble for Narendra Modi
The unemployment rate is the highest it has been since the 1970s, according to a jobs report.
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Drones help Galapagos tackle rat infestation
Tonnes of poison was laid down by drones in a project to get rid of the invasive species.
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India well-behaved team, Kohli great ambassador: ICC CEO on Pandya row
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India Love Commandos head arrested after couples report abuse
Sanjoy Sachdev was arrested after couples in his shelter accused him of abuse and extortion.
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Inside the village destroyed by a dam
The sea of muddy sludge released by a dam that burst in Brazil devastated tiny Córrego do Feijão.
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England Lions pull off consolation win as India A clinch series 4-1
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Gilets jaunes: France to ban masks at protests amid unrest
After months of protests, France will prohibit face coverings and even specific people from rallies.
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Belgium climate protests: Children skip school to demonstrate
Thousands skip school to join a march demanding tougher action against climate change.
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Sweden-Finland link to Polish beef in EU-wide scare
Sweden and Finland investigate meat from a Polish abattoir found to have handled sick cows.
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Migrants force-fed at Texas detention centre
Six men on hunger strike are force-fed via nasal tubes after a US judge approves the move.
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Pink's seven-year-old daughter using rifle sparks debate
Pink's husband Carey Hart says their daughter has been shooting since she was three years old.
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Polar vortex: Fire used to melt ice on Chicago train tracks
Flames from gas-fed heaters stop snow and ice from clogging up the track at railway intersections.
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The Ugandan artist fighting HIV with a crown
Creating artworks from ARV bottles and old pills to encourage Ugandans to take their medicine.
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India to play New Zealand, Bangladesh in World Cup warm-up games
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Bhupathi should continue: India's Davis Cup team throws its weight behind captain
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India in no danger of losing World Cup 2023 rights: ICC
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I'm a different bowler when the ball swings, says Boult
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Italy in recession amid sluggish eurozone
Italy sees two quarters of negative growth as the eurozone expands by just 0.2% in the fourth quarter.
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Sports betting: are Ugandans hooked on it?
A Ugandan minister has warned that online sports betting is causing serious problems.
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Letter from Africa: The fashion faux pas of bullet-proof vests
Body armour, like that worn by DR Congo's new president, can save lives but presents problems if you want to be discreet.
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Blog: Crushing loss for India at Hamilton: Aberration or warning sign?
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Loss in fourth ODI is a reality check for us: Bhuvneshwar Kumar
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2nd Test: Sri Lanka look to shrug off injuries, off-field dramas against Australia
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Venezuela opposition 'has met military', says Juan Guaidó
Opposition leader Juan Guaidó says his team has held talks with the army about regime change.
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'American Dying' cooled Earth's climate
European settlement of the Americas killed so many people, it disturbed Earth's climate.
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Facebook users continue to grow despite privacy scandals
The number of people who logged into the site at least once a month rose 9% last year.
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Tom Brady 'cheater' slur costs TV producer his job
The New England Patriots quarterback was labelled a "known cheater" during a Pittsburgh broadcast.
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Sarah Sanders says 'God wanted Trump to be president'
In an interview, the White House press secretary says Donald Trump had divine support.
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Saudi Arabia ends major anti-corruption campaign
Hundreds of princes and billionaires were held and more than $100bn recouped by the state since 2017.
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Bastia attack: Gunman found dead in police raid
France's interior minister says "the fanatic committed suicide" after killing one and injuring five.
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Senator Rand Paul wins damages after neighbour attack
Senator Rand Paul was awarded more than $580,000 (£441,000) in damages after his neighbour attacked.
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Mystery illness sees Canada halve its Cuba embassy staff
A 14th employee at Canada's embassy in Havana falls ill, and the country cuts staff there by half.
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China's factory activity shrinks as slowdown worries rise
The data comes as several global firms warn China's slowing economy will hit their bottom line.
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Emiliano Sala: Missing Cardiff striker's former club Nantes pay tribute
Nantes pay tribute to missing former striker Emiliano Sala during their 1-1 draw with Saint Etienne.
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The story of a US raid on al-Qaeda in Yemen
The BBC has gained rare access to Athlan village, the site of a major US attack on al-Qaeda in Yemen.
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Polar vortex: What is it and how does it happen?
The deep freeze gripping much of the US has been blamed on a polar vortex. Here's what that means.
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Actor 'tasted brutality of hatred'
Stars support Empire actor Jussie Smollet, the victim of a suspected hate crime in Chicago.
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The Afghan Invictus athletes claiming asylum in Australia
The fears of six athletes who claimed asylum in Australia after the 2018 Invictus Games.
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Zimbabwe women raped as government crackdown continues
Six women tell the BBC they were raped by security forces as part of a government crackdown.
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MP defends unmasking shot reporter
Kennedy Agyapong tells the BBC he regrets journalist Ahmed Hussein-Suale’s death, but has a clear conscious.
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Why some Japanese pensioners want to go to jail
Japan is in the grip of an elderly crime wave. Poverty and loneliness are two of the possible causes.
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New Show Hacker News story: Launch HN: DevFlight (YC W19) – Helping open-source maintainers make money
Launch HN: DevFlight (YC W19) – Helping open-source maintainers make money
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Hey HN, We’re Victor and Tony, founders of DevFlight ( https://devflight.com ). We help open-source maintainers make money. Think of us as agents for open-source maintainers. We met last year through the Indie Hackers community. It’s one of the luckiest things that’s ever happened to us. We clicked immediately. It became clear we share an obsession with building things to make developers’ lives easier. We began working on small developer-centric projects together. We started DevFlight after recognizing maintainers are the most underserved developers. They provide immense value and get little in return. We’ve spoken with many maintainers who’ve told us the current open-source development model is unsustainable for them. Their projects often end up being a second full-time job without pay. Some have to stop supporting their projects altogether due to a lack of resources. It’s time to start paying maintainers well for their work. Making open-source development sustainable will benefit everyone in the long-term. Our vision is to make it possible for maintainers to receive a stable income that accurately reflects the value they bring to companies. We’re accomplishing this by connecting maintainers with companies who will pay them. If you’re a maintainer, apply now on our website to join the waitlist. We’re currently working with a small group of maintainers from popular projects. We’ll gradually expand this group. Shoot us an email to learn more. We’d love to chat with you. We aim to make the process of hiring maintainers dead simple for companies. We communicate when maintainers are available and what types of work they can provide. If your company is interested in learning more, please reach out to us. Companies are paying for things like priority email and on-demand support from maintainers, feature request prioritization, continued development of the project, faster bug fixes, and guaranteed project stability. This is not an exhaustive list. We take 10% from every contract we negotiate. We’re aware the contract model doesn’t work for everyone. We’re exploring other revenue models based on what’s best for our maintainer network. We’d be particularly interested in hearing any ideas about this from the HN community. This is a difficult problem to solve, because it’s fundamentally more of a human problem than a software one. Companies often aren’t aware of all the open-source software they’re dependent on. Many also have complex purchasing requirements and no clear understanding of how their company can directly benefit from paying maintainers. Solving this problem requires better communication, more transparency, and new systems. We know the HN community has a wealth of experience and knowledge on this topic. We’re excited to listen to any thoughts and experiences you’re willing to share with us. We want to continue to learn and evaluate how we’re approaching this problem, so fire away! Victor and Tony
99 by vbordo | 56 comments on Hacker News.
Hey HN, We’re Victor and Tony, founders of DevFlight ( https://devflight.com ). We help open-source maintainers make money. Think of us as agents for open-source maintainers. We met last year through the Indie Hackers community. It’s one of the luckiest things that’s ever happened to us. We clicked immediately. It became clear we share an obsession with building things to make developers’ lives easier. We began working on small developer-centric projects together. We started DevFlight after recognizing maintainers are the most underserved developers. They provide immense value and get little in return. We’ve spoken with many maintainers who’ve told us the current open-source development model is unsustainable for them. Their projects often end up being a second full-time job without pay. Some have to stop supporting their projects altogether due to a lack of resources. It’s time to start paying maintainers well for their work. Making open-source development sustainable will benefit everyone in the long-term. Our vision is to make it possible for maintainers to receive a stable income that accurately reflects the value they bring to companies. We’re accomplishing this by connecting maintainers with companies who will pay them. If you’re a maintainer, apply now on our website to join the waitlist. We’re currently working with a small group of maintainers from popular projects. We’ll gradually expand this group. Shoot us an email to learn more. We’d love to chat with you. We aim to make the process of hiring maintainers dead simple for companies. We communicate when maintainers are available and what types of work they can provide. If your company is interested in learning more, please reach out to us. Companies are paying for things like priority email and on-demand support from maintainers, feature request prioritization, continued development of the project, faster bug fixes, and guaranteed project stability. This is not an exhaustive list. We take 10% from every contract we negotiate. We’re aware the contract model doesn’t work for everyone. We’re exploring other revenue models based on what’s best for our maintainer network. We’d be particularly interested in hearing any ideas about this from the HN community. This is a difficult problem to solve, because it’s fundamentally more of a human problem than a software one. Companies often aren’t aware of all the open-source software they’re dependent on. Many also have complex purchasing requirements and no clear understanding of how their company can directly benefit from paying maintainers. Solving this problem requires better communication, more transparency, and new systems. We know the HN community has a wealth of experience and knowledge on this topic. We’re excited to listen to any thoughts and experiences you’re willing to share with us. We want to continue to learn and evaluate how we’re approaching this problem, so fire away! Victor and Tony
One of our worst batting performances, says Rohit Sharma
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4th ODI: New Zealand demolish India for consolation win
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'Premature to compare India with WI of the past'
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Rahul Dravid bats for alternate careers for young cricketers
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Don't consider IPL form for World Cup spots: Amarnath
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Boxers sparring without doctor at national camp
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Shuttlers' Olympic preparation hits a roadblock
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Rohit Sharma pockets another 200 in ODIs
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2nd Test: Australia stick with winning combination against Sri Lanka
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Chahal and Kuldeep have been brave: VVS Laxman
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Musheer Khan's father appeals review of ban
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Davis Cup: Left-right combo a dream, says Bhupathi
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Berrettini a great talent, watch out for him: Leander Paes
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Leaders Liverpool slip up in Leicester draw
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Barcelona demolish Sevilla in Copa comeback
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Chelsea collapse to 4-0 defeat at Bournemouth
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5th ODI: De Kock assault sinks Pakistan in decider
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Umesh Yadav: Big brother in Vidarbha Ranji line-up
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Confessed as police threatened to implicate my family: Sreesanth
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Trump Calls Intelligence Officials ‘Naive’ After They Contradict Him
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‘I’m Going to Die Here,’ She Told the Guards. They Didn’t Listen.
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A Merciless Cold Lingers in the Midwest
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Cold Weather Tips From Chicagoans Who Really Know What They’re Talking About
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You Know the Lorena Bobbitt Story. But Not All of It.
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Can China Turn the Middle of Nowhere Into the Center of the World Economy?
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Apple Was Slow to Act on FaceTime Bug That Allows Spying on iPhones
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U.S. Midwest Freezes, Australia Burns: This Is the Age of Weather Extremes
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Jussie Smollett, Star of ‘Empire,’ Attacked in What Police Call a Possible Hate Crime
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How do you compost a human body - and why would you?
A US state could become one of the first places in the world to allow corpses to become fertile soil.
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The Indians sharing their villages with crocodiles
In most places, a crocodile would send people scurrying in fear. But not in this part of India.
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Maduro and Guaidó: Who is supporting whom in Venezuela?
The international community is split over who it recognises as the country's current president.
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Nastya Rybka: Model who got caught up in the Trump-Russia row
The story of Nastya Rybka, who was questioned in a Thai jail by the FBI about the Trump-Russia inquiry.
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Why Dutch fear Brexit no deal will leave onions to rot
Imagine onions - tonnes of them, rotting in a customs queue. It's a Dutch farmer's Brexit nightmare.
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Wikipedia article of the day for January 31, 2019
Wikipedia article of the day is Ambrose Rookwood. Check it out: http://bit.ly/2fohsfr Ambrose Rookwood (c. 1578 – 31 January 1606) was a member of the failed 1605 Gunpowder Plot, a conspiracy to replace the Protestant English King James I with a Catholic monarch. Born into a wealthy family of Catholic recusants, and educated by Jesuits at Flanders, Rookwood became a horse-breeder. He was enlisted into the plot in September 1605 by Robert Catesby, a religious zealot whose impatience with James's treatment of English Catholics had grown so severe that he conspired to blow up the House of Lords with gunpowder, looking to kill the king and much of the Protestant hierarchy. Rookwood's stable of fine horses was seen as essential for the uprising to succeed. The plan failed when the man left in charge of the gunpowder stored beneath the House of Lords, Guy Fawkes, was discovered there and arrested. After surviving an attack by the Sheriff of Worcestershire, Rookwood was imprisoned in the Tower of London and executed.
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