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(Google App Engine) Accumulated lots of data - deleting is is too expensive(groups.google.com)
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Taiwan is planning its own SOPA legislation; Taiwanese people are protesting(techinasia.com)
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by svenkatesh 13y ago
I'm not invested in BTC, and I have no intention to invest in it either, but let's be real--neither bitcoin, nor nay bitcoin exchanges (as far as I am aware) actively solicited criminals to use their service. Just because BTC has some quali
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by svenkatesh 13y ago
I don't mean to be a debbie-downer, but it probably isn't worth it. To convert your car to use natural gas, you would have to buy a natural-gas engine. These cost about 8k- 10k. You could recoup some of the money by selling your old engine,
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by svenkatesh 13y ago
I don't disagree with you. I'm in favor of the tax-code placing an equal burden on everyone. I am against only corporations getting a free-pass though.
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by svenkatesh 13y ago
Actually, if you look at the video from the Senate hearing, some of the senators are clearly fawning over, and pandering to, Tim Cook. It's disgusting.
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by svenkatesh 13y ago
I agree with you about simplifying the tax code, but do not agree about reducing the tax-liability. Since these corporations benefit from society just like private individuals do, they should contribute to society (in the form of taxes) in
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by svenkatesh 13y ago
I don't understand the racist quip about mods being Chinese?
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by svenkatesh 13y ago
So would you agree that the exorbitant losses the media industries claim is excusable, since their IP is also being stolen? EDIT: I apologize for going against the popular opinion on HN.
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by svenkatesh 13y ago
I know these biohacker spaces and whatnot are just getting started up, but more often than not, it seems like they're re-inventing the wheel. DNA barcoding is old hat, and biofuel production using e.g. algae has been done before. It's great
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by svenkatesh 13y ago
Agreed. Cyclists also greatly reduce congestion, at least when compared to cars.
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by svenkatesh 13y ago
Startups need to care more about appearance, because they operate on perceptions. Established, monolithic corporations do not.
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by svenkatesh 14y ago
Science research requires funding. Even though we beat our chests about STEM education, basic sciences are woefully underfunded in relation to the number of students who graduate every year with BS, MS, and PhD degrees in life sciences.
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by svenkatesh 14y ago
What insight does this article provide other than making sweeping over-generalizations and making statements based on unfair stereotypes?
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by svenkatesh 14y ago
These were not the tax loopholes people wanted to be closed! On the other hand, this will benefit brick and mortar stores.