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sdurkin

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About sdurkin

I'm interested in: Hierarchical Temporal Memories, Beowulf clusters, Windows virtualization, innovation in funding structures for startups, data flow programming, linear programming, and the intersection of public policy with computing.

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    Comment #1849794

    Actually, you'd like federally unsubsided foods. It would mean more locally grown produce and meats. Most of the big agricultural subsidies are for corn and sugar, the really bad s…

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    Ah, wow. This could not be further from the truth. This wasn't a "murky area." Its a big fat red zone. Let's look at the Florida statute: 815.06 - Offenses against computer users. …

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    Comment #1831787

    Windows|Mac|Linux http://www.technomancy.org/google-suggest-venn/#start=Why+is...

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    Comment #1828131

    If you're on the same wireless network as someone, you have the same external IP address.

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    Comment #1827531

    A claim means any dispute for which one party believes it is entitled to a remedy. Its not necessary that a suit have been filed. If you're worried about ways settlement offers can…

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    Comment #1827395

    All attempts to negotiate or compromise cannot be offered in court as proof of liability. Rule 408. Compromise and Offers to Compromise (a) Prohibited uses.—Evidence of the followi…

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    Comment #1776282

    This is one of the coolest things I've seen on HN recently. Thank you for sharing :)

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    Comment #1776268

    Excellent. Is it just me, or does JS seem like its fast becoming the new object code?

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    Comment #1773679

    "So practically then you're saying most crime should just be allowed to happen as it can't be detected without taking a proactive approach." Where any approach to law enforcement c…

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    Comment #1772006

    Sending money to a foreign country is not probable cause to investigate a federal crime. "He raised the suspicions of the FBI who investigated and found no crime. That's pretty muc…

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    Comment #1771959

    Sending money to a foreign country is not a federal crime.

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    Comment #1767031

    Economics is like gravity. It doesn't care if you believe in them. Either way you're headed for a fall.

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    Comment #1764549

    You're both right. "The real answer is the R&D costs are not worth it because Uranium is still extreamly cheap." This answers why the market won't develop the technology on its own…

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    Comment #1718346

    Ah, that explains it.

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    Comment #1718323

    Either he's sold off quite a bit in the secondary market, or this donation represents almost all of his liquid assets.

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    Comment #1718309

    I applaud the motivation, but the United States public school system is as dysfunctional as your average third world government. Pouring more money into this broken system simply d…

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    To whom much has been given, much will be expected in return, with great suit comes great responsibility, etc.