Things that make you go "Hmmmm…"

[Xyzzy]

Originally Posted by Xyzzy

http://arstechnica.com/gaming/2014/0...ing-obsession/

Our best score thus far is attached.

This game skirts a very fine line between fun and frustration.

[firejuggler]

isn't that the goal of all those reflexion game? (candy crush, anyone?)

[kladner]

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/02/28/op...p&rref=opinion

BOISE, Idaho — TO the chief counsel of the Idaho State Legislature:
In light of the bill permitting guns on our state’s college and university campuses, which is likely to be approved by the state House of Representatives in the coming days, I have a matter of practical concern that I hope you can help with: When may I shoot a student?
I am a biology professor, not a lawyer, and I had never considered bringing a gun to work until now. But since many of my students are likely to be armed, I thought it would be a good idea to even the playing field.

[chappy]

Originally Posted by kladner

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/02/28/op...p&rref=opinion

just about perfect.

[rogue]

Originally Posted by Xyzzy

http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...asure/5817179/

Apparently they might have been stolen and would thus have to return them to their rightful owner, the US government.

[ewmayer]

Originally Posted by rogue

Apparently they might have been stolen and would thus have to return them to their rightful owner, the US government.

The problem with coins is that, unlike with bills, there are no unique serial numbers, just the date and mint mark. Thus, without actual additional evidence typing the hoard to the 1901 theft - such as remnants of cloth mint bags, which a thief would have been a complete idiot to not discard ASAP - it's all just circumstantial/coincidental/hypothetical.

Makes for a good "Hmmm..." yarn, though, which is of course the theme of the thread. :)

[Xyzzy]

http://www.cnn.com/2014/03/05/living...ege-education/

[Xyzzy]

http://promotions.newegg.com/amd/14-...ml?icid=239657

[LaurV]

Originally Posted by Xyzzy

http://promotions.newegg.com/amd/14-...ml?icid=239657

The XFX HD7970-G Edition is a beast when it comes to mining (and mfakto also, I have one which produces 630GHzD/D moving 40M from 68 to 69 bits), the only problem with that kit you linked, is that you waste money for mobo, cpu and memory (they want to get rid of those, that is why the discounts, but there seems to be no discount for GPUs efectively), and even if you decide to use that mobo, you will need to invest more money to connect those 6 beasts to the (something like only two simultaneous working from 3 or 4 available) PCI slots of the mobo. I mean, PCI extension cables, splits, or external PCI box (something like a TurboBox) or PCI raiser. Better buy the cards separate, you can get them cheaper now after r290 has hit the markets, and also get big discounts if you buy 6; then buy a good mobo and an (average) decent cpu, and there you are; most probably cheaper. A good riser you will need anyhow, to "aerate" them, those beasts produce tons of heat...

On the other hands, mining is not anymore as profitable as it was one year ago. But if you get cheap electricity, it is still a good business, you may still be able to make a (poor) living from it. Don't dream to get rich overnight, you will not.

(edit: it is the general "you", not the personal "you")

[retina]

If the deal is so great them why are they selling them instead of mining themselves? Just like during the gold rush days, the only sure way to make money was to sell the mining equipment.

[Xyzzy]

http://arstechnica.com/information-t...r-low-mileage/