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Comment: Re:I disagree; Lectures are valuable (Score 1) 212

by Ben4jammin (#38578558) Attached to: When Getting Rid of College Lectures Makes Sense
Debunked may be a bit harsh, as they are mostly saying that the studies they reviewed lacked credible findings due to the methodology used. This leaves us with several possible explanations:

1) the idea of different types of learners is not valid
2) the idea is valid but we haven't figured out how to measure it scientifically
3) the idea is close to, but not the actual explanation

Being that our memories are combinations of our senses and that some people do seem to recall certain aspects easier than others I wouldn't say the idea is completely without merit. But as the article you referenced says, there isn't enough proof to justify using scant resources on something that may not help.

Comment: Re:In other words, we should give up. (Score 1) 2247

by Ben4jammin (#37781674) Attached to: Ron Paul Suggests Axing 5 U.S. Federal Departments (and Budgets)
From TFA: The biggest savings would come from ending funding for the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and holding steady spending across the entire Department of Defense.

I wonder why people can't be bothered to even read the SUMMARY of his plan contained in the article. While not a Ron Paul supporter, even I know that he generally supports ending foreign involvement that requires defense expenditures

Comment: Re:what's the difference? (Score 1) 258

by Ben4jammin (#36263320) Attached to: ATM Repairman Accused of Taking (and Faking) Cash
One was sanctioned by the Federal Reserve, the other was not.

And much like the mafia, the Federal Reserve does not take it lightly if you invade their territory.

The sad thing is that you were modded troll...apparently by someone that isn't interested in contemplating why a country that has a printing press and a sovereign right to print money ends up trillions in debt.

Comment: Re:That's Not How It Works (Score 1) 276

by Ben4jammin (#35821748) Attached to: White House To Drop Details of Cyber ID On Tax Day
This new "identity ecosystem" protects your privacy...tee hee
Credentials share only the amount of personal information necessary for the transaction...hahaha
You control what personal information is released...lolololol
and can ensure that your data is not centralized among service providers...HAHAHAHAHAHAHA
The identity ecosystem is voluntary (FOR NOW)...lolhahalolhahalol!!1!

From the article:

People and institutions could have more trust online because all participating service providers will have agreed to consistent standards for identification, authentication, security, and privacy.

I think I just passed out. I mean seriously, when does this stuff ever stop where it is supposed to? How long will it be before there are websites (govt, banking) that will REQUIRE this for you to participate...all for your "protection" I'm sure. I guess I am just getting jaded in my old age.

Comment: Re:Removed (Score 1) 144

by Ben4jammin (#35667442) Attached to: Comodo Says Two More RAs Compromised
You may not have to do anything if you are on Windows 7. I had to do this manually for firefox. But after getting an OS update yesterday now when I go into IE I don't see Comodo listed as trusted, and I do see several listings under "untrusted publishers" for login.yahoo.com, mail.google.com, and a couple that were issued to MS and another for www.google.com all listed as "untrusted".

and for the mortals out there I checked this by going to Tools-->Internet Options-->Content-->Certificates-->Untrusted Publishers

Which you will probably find easier than using the mmc to do the same thing.

Can anyone else on W7 confirm/deny this?

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