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  1. Re:Front Running on Have We Hit Peak HFT? · · Score: 1

    >> The rapid printing of money is showing up in the 17% growth of the M3 Money Supply [nowandfutures.com],

    You are reading the chart wrong (left/right axis). M3 growth includes debt which is deflating and is at about 5%, this is "money". M1 growth is double digits and this is just paper (of course, paper cash is insignificant).

    Interested skeptics read http://www.shadowstats.com/alternate_data/money-supply-charts

  2. Re:seems reasonable on Dell Special Committee Backs Michael Dell Buyout Bid · · Score: 1

    >> If that happens, i.e. a majority of non-Michael-Dell shareholders think he should be allowed to purchase and continue running the company, then there is no reason it shouldn't happen.

    Of course, assuming Michael Dell does not have undue influence on any of the other shareholders or those people are added to the "is Michael dell class". (FYI, this is a bad assumption).

  3. Re:What kind of encryption did the FBI break? on Judge Orders Child Porn Suspect To Decrypt His Hard Drives · · Score: 1

    Maybe what they found were unintentional images in the "cache" folder or items which haven't been age-verified.

    Do you have copies of age-certifications for all nude images on your computer (intentionally or unintentionally downloaded) for everyone that appears under 30 years old?

  4. Re:Talk/Hangouts/Gmail vs. Lync/Skype/Outlook on Google Drops XMPP Support · · Score: 1

    > This mostly comes down to a battle between 2x platforms: Google vs. Microsoft. I consider myself a pretty avid Microsoft supporter

    If you think Microsoft is a competitor in any battle then you are an avid Microsoft supporter.

  5. Re:So how long... on Over 100 Hours of Video Uploaded To YouTube Every Minute · · Score: 1

    Dont forget second order effects:

    http://youtube-global.blogspot.com/2010/11/great-scott-over-35-hours-of-video.html

    Unfortunately (?) d^3/dt^3 showing acceleration in upload rate videos is flat

  6. Re:Well, he's not afraid his company might fire hi on Larry Page: You Worry Too Much About Medical Privacy · · Score: 1

    >> Even better, the IRS official that was in charge of the office targeting individuals and groups for IRS harassment that politically/ideologically oppose this administration has just been put in charge of the IRS's Obamacare office. Better hope your health remains good if you speak out against the government.

    Do you have sources for this please?

  7. Re:Is Facebook a Toxic Brand? on Facebook Home Flagship Phone, HTC First, May Be Discontinued · · Score: 1

    I've worked in X industry in both union and non-union companies. I think unions are better for me and better for everyone else.

  8. Re:all about the $$$ on Rival Dell Buyout Plans Duke It Out · · Score: 1

    "I think he is trying to leverage a higher payout on his shares in the end. Cant blame him for wanting to maximize his cash but he is really acting like a dick"

    Who's more of a dick: Carl Icahn trying to maximize his cash on a per-rata basis along with everyone else that owns the company... or Michael Dell trying to maximize his cash which is in direct conflict with the interests of the other people that own the company?

  9. Re:Do Canadian credit cards for sub $10? on In Canada, a Government-Backed Electronic Currency · · Score: 1

    99 purchase, after tax is really 10x. That's two bills out of your pocket and useless change put back in. And where are you shopping that they round down?

  10. Re:Do Canadian credit cards for sub $10? on In Canada, a Government-Backed Electronic Currency · · Score: 1

    Post from Visa showing minimums are allowed. Based on Frank-Dodd act.

    http://blog.visa.com/2010/09/02/minimizing-confusion-over-minimums/

  11. Re:gittorrent on Ask Slashdot: Do You Move Legal Data With Torrents? · · Score: 1

    So the magnet url changes with each commit?

  12. Re:VPSs on Ask Slashdot: Service-Heavy FOSS Hosting? · · Score: 1

    I'm still on Dreamhost, considering the switch too. Are you using cPanel or an alternative for "sub accounts" that want to manage their sites? Any recommendations?

  13. Re:Live by the walled garden... on Why AppGratis Was Pulled From the App Store · · Score: 1

    What does paying to get "likes" from computer-generated accounts have to do with providing a list of free apps to iOS users?

  14. So... on Massive Data Leak Reveals How the Ultra Rich Hide Their Wealth · · Score: 1

    So... where's the analysis showing the list of ultimate beneficiaries that are being exposed? And specifically which ones are people in office?

  15. Re:Well, does the law force compliance? on WA State Bill Would Allow Bosses To Seek Facebook Passwords · · Score: 1

    Consider a situation where you have earned a bonus based on your performance in 2012, but in order to receive payment you need to be employed at the time of the payout, which is April 30, 2013. They want to lay you off due to a restructuring but would have to pay you the bonus ahead of time if they did. This is a VERY common situation.

    Currently, their best strategy is to pay the bonus early and lay you off ASAP.

    Their new strategy will be to "accuse you of misconduct" and then demand your Facebook password, along with dozens of other unbearable things that are designed to make you want to quit and forfeit bonus. With this law, not cooperating could be grounds for dismissal.

  16. Re:DIY Fuel Air explosive on 'Download This Gun' — 3-D Printed Gun Reliable Up To 600 Rounds · · Score: 1

    "If you don't like the "state" you live under then move or change it. It's okay to think subversive thoughts but there are lines."

    Which one of the four defenses of liberty is that, again?

  17. Re:Loose change on Bitcoin Hits New All-time High of $32 · · Score: 1

    or... just wait longer

  18. Re:Hashes not enough either on Australian Tax Office Stores Passwords In Clear Text · · Score: 1

    FYI challenge-response systems do not require storing the plaintext password

  19. Re:Too Late on PayPal Preparing To Address Frozen Funds Policy · · Score: 1

    The only reason PayPal exists is because of tie-in / lack of other choices on eBay, which I thought was basically illegal in the US.

  20. Re:Public Service Announcement on Remote Linksys 0-Day Root Exploit Uncovered · · Score: 1

    XSS?

  21. Re:Hey TSA: Fuck off on TSA 'Secured' Metrodome During Recent Football Game · · Score: 1

    >> So when you come into my town and say "this will be the norm", I can't help but wonder how long until nobody flies, goes to public events, or even leaves their fucking house-- not because of terrorists, but because of the inconvenience of having to deal with your bullshit.

    Well... look at Cuba, North Korea, etc. do they still have sports, public event, fun there? Is the US going to get worse than Cuba, North Korea, etc?

  22. Troll on Worldwide IPv6 Adoption: Where Do We Stand Today? · · Score: 1

    IPv4 is like a limited natural resource... a limited natural resource that you can divide up and each of the parts are pretty much as good as the original

  23. Re:So That's Opt In, Right? And That Goes to Chari on Facebook Test Will Let You Message Strangers For $1 · · Score: 1

    Reply. No money is charged. What's the problem?

  24. Re:Not real "leaking" on Presidential Campaigns Leak Supporters' Info To Tracking Firms · · Score: 1

    I ran into this same situation with a large investment bank:

    http://privacylog.blogspot.com/search/?q=portfolio

    If they have valuable information and are leaking it... and refuse to fix this problem then hyperbole is warranted and I call this sale of private data.

  25. Re:Not real "leaking" on Presidential Campaigns Leak Supporters' Info To Tracking Firms · · Score: 1

    ** If I was using a pay-for analytics suite and found that the people I'm paying were looking at my private information (tracking data) I would be pretty pissed off and might even consider legal action. TLDR: No "leaking" going on here. **

    In the information world, what is leaked cannot be unleaked. Whether used or not, the information got out, this is a leak.