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Think Again: Big Data - By Kate Crawford | Foreign Policy
Fri May 10, 2013
- In reply to: MargaretKatheryn #1 Social scientists set the perameters of a study before they even start. In this case we are talking about raw data. Critiquing the methods of collection is always legitimate but the data may only be meaningful to those with programs to collect it for their use. The …
Hezbollah: Syria to supply weapons to militia
Thu May 9, 2013
- Did they think we didn't know what Israel was bombing? They're a day late and a dollar short with the warning.
Politico Testing Paywall Model In 6 States
Thu May 9, 2013
- Another deviation from the original intent and mission of the internet. I think there is a law or something, like " entrepreneurs will eventually own everything that is free including the air that you breathe". Anyway, it's been a long time since I've gone into Politico. Other sites are scooping the …
This Video Of One Half-Second Of High Frequency Trading Is Insane, Terrifying
Thu May 9, 2013
- The Securities and Exchange Commission last year employed a high-frequency trading firm, Tradeworx, to help it keep an eye on high-speed trading, in a project it calls "Midas." So far the only ones turning things into gold are the high-speed traders.
Karzai: Afghanistan ready to let US have 9 bases
Thu May 9, 2013
- No body wants the U.S. to throw it's weight around unless it's done to protect them. Economic aid is always welcome of course. This is what " you break it, you own it..." really means. We should keep that in mind when advocating U.S. intervention in Syria.
Quantitative Easing: CNBC Explains
Thu May 9, 2013
- It's the difference between printing money to circulate it and printing money to drop interest rates which affects many of us.
Don't Let 'Dead' 401(k)s Skew Your Retirement Plan
Thu May 9, 2013
- But thanks to the Internet, it's never been easier to switch your "dead" 401(k)s from one investment firm to another, though it's usually wise to talk to a representative of both parties by phone. They may even do it for you.
BBC News - Syria conflict: Envoy Brahimi hails US-Russia accord
Wed May 8, 2013
- The communique called for an immediate cessation of violence and the establishment of a transitional government that could include officials serving under President Bashar al-Assad and members of the opposition. ROFL. Here's a non-starter if ever there was one.
Red-State Senators Defy Obama on Social Security Cuts | The Smirking Chimp
Wed May 8, 2013
- Good. Now that both sides hate it maybe this idea will finally be left to die on the vine.
Weird CNN interview sparks online controversy
Wed May 8, 2013
- It isn't how far they are from each other they are it's how far they virtually are. They are one whole big channel away from each other, jeez/s.

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