Lost_BiomedE

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by Lost_BiomedE 12y ago
It always seemed a bit easy to me without running through probabilities due to the fact that the game show host was forced to choose goat (which is different depending on where the car is). The idea of a forced non-random choice is more cle
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by Lost_BiomedE 12y ago
Also dietary magnesium and other micronutrients are an important factor here: Role of magnesium in genomic stability http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0027510701... And most in the U.S. are de
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by Lost_BiomedE 12y ago
I did by buying EXAS when the new CEO came in at about $2. The previous management didn't have what it took to get it off the ground. The availability to buy the test came out this quarter so sales numbers are not in yet (but it is ful
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by Lost_BiomedE 12y ago
Good news on the colon cancer, though. Exact Sciences released an effective screen for it recently, catching pre-cancer as well. It is a slow growth cancer that can be treated very well at early stages. My guess is that they will drop colon
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by Lost_BiomedE 12y ago
The only thing I can think of is on subsidized flights to places like las vegas. If your destination isn't actually vegas but the supposed end point is, I can see it possibly getting hairy. A bit of a stretch though.
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by Lost_BiomedE 12y ago
This was my experience as well. I left the industry when I started seeing requirements like 5+ years experience in windows 2000 when it was 2001.
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by Lost_BiomedE 12y ago
Before reading Power, Sex, and Suicide, I may have agreed. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Power,_Sex,_Suicide It is a possibility that there is a relatively small window where single celled life has the opportunity to be
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by Lost_BiomedE 12y ago
'how is the economy of Japan not in the verge of collapse?' You can make a very compelling argument that it is.
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by Lost_BiomedE 12y ago
This is how I trade currencies, usually a Yen pair on a 30min timeframe. It does work and money can be made, but it is a lot less profitable then they claim (on the Yen pairs I trade). Generally, a very outsized event can erase quite a lot
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by Lost_BiomedE 12y ago
LastPass was considered secure on HN in the past, has this changed? Or is there a reason you don't like it? Not attacking, just curious about my own security.
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by Lost_BiomedE 12y ago
Depends on the size of the company, IME. Small to mid-caps can be very transparent. To add extra protection, buy at the lower end of the market cycle or when the sector of the stock is out of favor.
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by Lost_BiomedE 12y ago
Right, but the evidence is affected by both past evidence and preconceived notions. Because of this, and outliers, it takes time.
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by Lost_BiomedE 12y ago
Yes and no, IMO. For the layman, yes, it seems like a mish-mash of failed conclusions. But, I think there is a solid direction that can be found with some knowledge. We punish those who push the boundaries too quickly. This bias really need
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by Lost_BiomedE 12y ago
It takes a while to change conclusions. The important thing is that they do change in the face of evidence. Personally, I do take some risks by changing early with what I consider sufficient evidence. Like Feynman said about the viscosity i
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by Lost_BiomedE 12y ago
Yep. For many years, I have thought the data has been pointing to potassium deficiency in normal folks. With kidney issues, just as you said. Even with a very healthy diet, the large majority miss the RDA in potassium. Good to see the medic
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by Lost_BiomedE 12y ago
It is assumed that it will be a last in first out type of process.
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by Lost_BiomedE 12y ago
"Like many other medical conditions, obesity is the result of an interplay between genetic and environmental factors. Polymorphisms in various genes controlling appetite and metabolism predispose to obesity when sufficient food energy
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by Lost_BiomedE 12y ago
If it developed a better treatment or prevention for depression, lives would be saved. Personally, I wouldn't have a problem with taking said treatment, but I know that others may have different feelings about that. The ends don't
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by Lost_BiomedE 12y ago
Likely. You have to be able to see the trade offs and cascading effects. It is similar to the ethical question where if you reroute the train track it kills someone and if you don't it kills two. Of course, it is more hairy than that.
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by Lost_BiomedE 12y ago
I agree with Carl Sagan on this one. It is more likely that you will attribute any awe or grandeur to something else than a religious construct. This is also why when surveyed a 'religious or spiritual event' is used rather loosel
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by Lost_BiomedE 12y ago
Surprising that they could not get a loan given their order backlog. Were the margins terribly small or something?
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by Lost_BiomedE 12y ago
Same here. My brain can translate it due to the tempo and inflection, but I do not hear it in the way that I see a ghost image in the common optical illusion.
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by Lost_BiomedE 12y ago
Comparables are good, but you may also want to check out Aswath Damodaran's work. The simplistic version is to do a discounted cash flow analysis and use comparables to get an idea on the discount and other variables.
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by Lost_BiomedE 12y ago
It could be as simple as a mouse being able to discriminate white from black or low tones from high tones. Sometimes I think the culture in some areas of science has become twisted. It really has to be experienced to be believed.
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by Lost_BiomedE 12y ago
When working in labs studying brain function, the oddest thing I found was the huge resistance in what or what not an animal can do. Even in the face of years of research by big and small names, even with video, even when you train an anima
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by Lost_BiomedE 12y ago
Agreed. I like the idea of disallowing pig farms, rooster farms, dog breeding, etc. But much beyond that, no thanks.
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by Lost_BiomedE 12y ago
Likely, he was just trying to fill out 7,8,9, and 10 to make it a top ten list. The first six were at least informative for someone looking for drawbacks or specific questions. Some of those may be more obvious to the tech group but not to
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by Lost_BiomedE 12y ago
One of the big reasons we have funneled money to the banks was to get them to lend. When they start, it will be welcomed with open arms.
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by Lost_BiomedE 12y ago
- What is the level of 70 for USD? US Dollar index: http://www.fxstreet.com/rates-charts/usdollar-index/ - Also, through what mechanism do you think rate will rise (real or nominal)? It'll have to be with
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by Lost_BiomedE 12y ago
If you see the USD under 70, be prepared for this time is different, for real. Banks have huge reserves right now, about 6x historical norm, and are making money in the market due to the low rate they get. When rates rise, that avenue is no

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