qwerunf's comments

On: The most accurate map for August 21’s total solar ...

[qwerunf]

It's "relatively" easily accessible for those living in the United States and covers a huge swath of the country.

Many total solar eclipses happen over the middle of the ocean, or at the poles, or in a location that is not as easily accessible.

The next eclipse (after this one) to pass through the United States is in 2024.

[ngokevin → qwerunf]

For other people's information, it will cut through Mexico, Texas (incl. Dallas), Arkansas, New York (Buffalo), Maine.

[sulam → ngokevin]

Err, what will? Partial? Totality cuts from Oregon to South Carolina and gets nowhere near Mexico or Maine.

[afterburner → sulam]

He's talking about the 2024 eclipse.

[sulam → afterburner]

Ah! Fair! I hope I get to see it. :)

On: Ask HN: What problem in your industry is a potenti...

[qwerunf]

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On: New Jersey legalizes direct Tesla sales

[qwerunf]

The Planet Money podcast did a fantastic episode answering your exact question:

http://www.npr.org/blogs/money/2013/02/12/171814201/episode-...

[scott_s → qwerunf]

I was going to post this, too. rayiner's answer in this thread is also excellent, but this episode of Planet Money gives much more historical background.

On: Portland Does Little when AirBnB Hosts Rent Multip...

[qwerunf]

Yes, but then people will just hop from one service to another. 90 days on Airbnb, 90 days on VRBO, etc...