That's not true at all. The dollar has value. It has government backing, it has protection for consumers, it is globally recognized, and pretty stable. That is more valuable then gold.
It's a lot easier then trying to trade sheep. And gold has it's own issue; hence we don't use it anymore.
"Bitcoin's value is lack of government involvement " is it? I can't help but to think back to how horrible people where treated prior to banking regulations. What do you do when a bank can just rake you money and you have no recourse?
It would destroy the middle class, increase the wealth gap, cripple trades, and we would take a steep hit in revenue.
What the fair tax doesn't take into account the difference in percentage basic needs to get along in society the rich have compared to everyone else. And other issues as well, but I suspect anyone who thing the fair tax is a good idea probably wouldn't understand them. Not that the are necessarily stupid, but that they haven't learned to thin about the details of things and impact.
Anythig that spreads that fast isn't likely to kill someone in a few days.
But 7 days later we are on alert and taking action. Another day and the people on slashdot are ranting about how 'they' are just being scaremonger, and how they never get the flu.
"Sure glad I don't eat any poultry products, what does that have to do with anything?
"but that Poisoned Milk thing from China showed just how global food distribution is that event happened in China, from local production. Why do you think that has anything to do with global food distribution?
25 million is not chump change to ANYONE. It will need to be reported, their stock may take a slight dip. No business owner says '25 million? we don't need it.
They may determine their efforts to get 25 million will cost more then the actually 25 million, but that's a business decision that has nothing to do with chump change.
"To me, a research scientist used to be the person that did experiments, made notes, maintained a log book, drew conclusions, and published papers." Which is what a data scientist does, by the way.
Slashdot Mirror
http://jacobfoxx.com/wp-conten...
That's not true at all.
The dollar has value. It has government backing, it has protection for consumers, it is globally recognized, and pretty stable.
That is more valuable then gold.
common means for exchange IS value.
It's a lot easier then trying to trade sheep. And gold has it's own issue; hence we don't use it anymore.
"Bitcoin's value is lack of government involvement "
is it? I can't help but to think back to how horrible people where treated prior to banking regulations.
What do you do when a bank can just rake you money and you have no recourse?
" Crypto-currencies are awesome."
No, not really. I mean, it's a neat idea, but there is no long term inherent stability in hiding money behind math.
http://gizmodo.com/the-quantum...
http://www.techspot.com/news/5...
""Off the record" means "this will get into the headline""
and you base that on...what, exactly?
yes they did. The banks in Ireland can now use this money to make more money by lending it out.
It would destroy the middle class, increase the wealth gap, cripple trades, and we would take a steep hit in revenue.
What the fair tax doesn't take into account the difference in percentage basic needs to get along in society the rich have compared to everyone else.
And other issues as well, but I suspect anyone who thing the fair tax is a good idea probably wouldn't understand them. Not that the are necessarily stupid, but that they haven't learned to thin about the details of things and impact.
Someone got caught goofing off on slashdot when they where suppose to be working...
but that doesn't mean they aren't a bad actor.
Hopefully AU will change their regulatory law to stop this sort of greedy crap.
The US as well..also, well, everywhere else.
Anythig that spreads that fast isn't likely to kill someone in a few days.
But 7 days later we are on alert and taking action.
Another day and the people on slashdot are ranting about how 'they' are just being scaremonger, and how they never get the flu.
http://www.kfc.com/
"Sure glad I don't eat any poultry products,
what does that have to do with anything?
"but that Poisoned Milk thing from China showed just how global food distribution is
that event happened in China, from local production. Why do you think that has anything to do with global food distribution?
"Too many governments deliver sub-standard public services without any risk or recourse"
such as?
25 million is not chump change to ANYONE. It will need to be reported, their stock may take a slight dip. No business owner says '25 million? we don't need it.
They may determine their efforts to get 25 million will cost more then the actually 25 million, but that's a business decision that has nothing to do with chump change.
should do this. Oracle is a nightmare to work with, never seem to deliver as promised, and always have a reason to charge for fixing their bugs.
Why? Calling your self a Doctor without one would be, but not scientist.
really? Most ?
Doubtful
"computer science degrees are simply collections of network certs."
No, they aren't
I don't think you know what a computer scientist is or does.
IN some sites it's a crime to be called engineer if you don't have a PE Cert.... or drive a train.
As it should be,
That's DBA work, not Data Scientist work.
Try again.
Astronomers due controlled experiments
Just so you know.
"To me, a research scientist used to be the person that did experiments, made notes, maintained a log book, drew conclusions, and published papers."
Which is what a data scientist does, by the way.
Me.
What kind of life define all enjoyment in eating?
Frankly, I'd eat nothing but beets the rest of my life it meant another hour with my kids, or future grand kids. Or just feeling the warm sun.
And I love to eat, but I love to breath even more.
"That has resulted in me eating foods with more carbs and sugar."
sigh. Are we talking about candy bars, or carrots?
The difference between what people need is extremely minimal.
In a perfect world people would understand what is sensible.