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  1. sunzt

    The end of the modern GOP and their hopes of a 2016 Presidency

    The die has been cast and it doesn't look good for the GOP. If Trump gets the nomination, the traditional GOP will go 3rd party http://www.cnn.com/2016/03/17/politics/donald-trump-hill-republicans-conservatives/index.html Winner: Hillary If Trump doesn't get the nomination, there will be...
  2. sunzt

    Fight on a plane

    For some reason, i'm not surprised it happened on spirit airlines..... http://www.cnn.com/2016/03/10/travel/spirit-airlines-boom-box-brawl-feat/index.html
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    US and China make historic agreement to cut carbon emissions by 26-28%

    http://www.cnn.com/2014/11/12/world/us-china-climate-change-agreement/index.html?hpt=hp_t1 A few points: - Under the deal, the U.S. will cut carbon emissions by more than 26-28% by 2025 - China will have to cut carbon emissions by 26-28% by 2030 to reach a peak emissions level - First time a...
  4. sunzt

    Jetblue Flight Has Massive Engine Failure in Flight

    Engine blew in mid flight, and smoke filled the cabin. Flight was able to turn around and land safely. Luckily no one hurt. Scary stuffs.... http://www.cnn.com/2014/09/18/us/jetblue-emergency-landing/index.html?hpt=hp_t2 Thankfully, FAA regulations require commercial jets to be able to fly...
  5. sunzt

    EPA's sensible, market-oriented solution to reduce CO2

    Guidelines from EPA (heavily coordinated with industry) to reduce CO2 seem to be working well in areas through the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) and in California with reduced emissions, improved energy efficiency, and lower utility bills without stagnating the local economies...
  6. sunzt

    China to Set CO2 Caps

    China is planning to take significant action to fight its horrid air pollution problems (finally). Over the past year China has launched pilot carbon markets in six cities and provinces to gain experience in using emissions trading to cut pollution. They are also investing HEAVILY in...
  7. sunzt

    Stuck between cultures

    This article kinda sums up my life growing up in the US as an asian immigrant child trying to fit in between two cultures. I can relate to her experiences with family, culture, and racism. Anyone ever grew up in the US but who's parents were first generation immigrants? Are your experiences...
  8. sunzt

    PolitiFact for Pundits

    Finally, someone is holding people on TV, radio, and internet accountable for their words. Politifact is now expanding to cover pundits from all ends of the political spectrum. Their analysis of statements include thorough analysis and explanation Here's some examples...
  9. sunzt

    Crazy Teenage Girl Threatens to Nuke Dunkin Doughnuts from Mars

    For not giving her a receipt. Dunkin Doughnuts to award rep who had to endure her voice. Also she has a business degree... http://www.businessinsider.com/dunkin-donuts-worker-recognized-for-enduring-rant-2013-6
  10. sunzt

    North Korea's Latest Military Threat

    Things about to get serious now! Watch out!
  11. sunzt

    Elon Musk at TED Talk

    http://www.ted.com/talks/elon_musk_the_mind_behind_tesla_spacex_solarcity.html?utm_source=newsletter_daily&utm_campaign=daily&utm_medium=email&utm_content=button__2013-03-19 Fascinating talk about his current companies (Tesla, SolarCity, SpaceX), how they innovate, and future plans. He...
  12. sunzt

    P2P Lending (Lending Club in particular)

    So i've been reading up on P2P lending (Wikipedia, articles, loanacademy, etc) and i'm interested in trying it out. Probably spread about 1k in $25 increments. Has anyone tried Prosper or Lending Club or any experience with P2p lending in general? I'm thinking of Lending Club since it seems...
  13. sunzt

    Obama nominates former prosecutor to head SEC

    No more wall street lackeys. Maybe finally we can get some Wall Street people jailed or prosecuted for their actions rather than "fines" (slap on wrists). http://www.marketwatch.com/story/sec-pick-sends-a-message-to-wall-street-2013-01-24?link=MW_home_latest_news Wall Street as modern...
  14. sunzt

    Yearly Raises

    Anyone get a raise this year? Mine is barely on par with inflation... 2.2%
  15. sunzt

    Guns are falling from seats now

    We are lucky that these boys were smart and old enough to know what to do. Imagine what would happen if it was someone else who wasn't old enough or law abiding enough was in that position. http://news.blogs.cnn.com/2012/12/20/boys-make-the-right-move-with-loaded-gun-in-theater/?hpt=hp_t3
  16. sunzt

    401k Personal Rate of Return

    If you have a 401k, what is your personal rate of return so far YTD? This is usually given on your statement somewhere and factors in contributions and withdrawals. I know most of my funds have been performing well YTD, but i can't really tell how i'm personally doing compared to others since...
  17. sunzt

    Corsair Force Series GS 240G for $175 AR

    Uses Toggle NAND and has Sandforce controller. Hot or not? I've been holding out for a crucial M4 msata, but this is very tempting... Edit...
  18. sunzt

    W00t my 2nd Refi in a year! 3.5% no closing costs

    Going to close tonight! This is my 2nd refi in a year. My refi company called me up from last time (when i refi'd to 4% also no closing costs) and told me i can get a 3.5% no closing cost refi and i was like fk yeah lets d00 dis! Saving me about ~120 in P&I a month. It was also much faster...
  19. sunzt

    QE3 is on

    Just as expected. The never ending QE train rolls right along. Surprising thing was it was 11-1. Glad i got some OCT SLV 30c a week or two ago. http://www.marketwatch.com/story/fed-to-launch-qe3-of-40-billion-mbs-each-month-2012-09-13
  20. sunzt

    Things Boys Don't Understand

    Interesting video... especially the last thing, it made me go "oohhhhh... that's interesting" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CtuJAs7hSaA&feature=g-logo-xit
  21. sunzt

    The Ryan Budget Should Help Romney

    I actually like the Ryan budget and hence his pick as VP. Even though Romney says his budget "will be different" it's highly probable that if he would present a budget with "Ryan aspects" including cutting medicare and SS. I've been advocating for cutting SS and medicare as key parts for...
  22. sunzt

    Reliable, portable, and gameable laptop needed

    So I've been out of the laptop game for a while. My last one was a dell inspiron 1505E back from 2006. I'm mostly using my work laptop which is pretty decent, a dell latitude E6410 (which is pretty awesome), for home and day to day browsing. This motivated me to upgrade my laptop to something...
  23. sunzt

    Fingernails grow from woman's hair follicles

    Holy wowza! This is crazy! http://www.wmctv.com/story/19221580/mid-south-woman-struggles-with-unknown-disease
  24. sunzt

    Rice as Romney VP?

    Something from the rumor mill apparently. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2012/07/13/report-sparks-speculation-of-rice-as-romney-running-mate/ Don't know where exactly the rumor came from, but Drudge report is claiming she's on the top list for VP consideration. I'd vote for Romney if...
  25. sunzt

    Tip for Changing Airline Reservation with United

    Just changed I flight I have with united today for free. You can change your reservation for no charge IF you booked with miles or miles+cash. Your new reservation has to be on the same route. Not sure if it has to be on the same day, but probably has to.
  26. sunzt

    Jon Huntsman is the GOP's best candidate

    I still find it boggling that the GOP supports the likes of Newt, Romney, Bachman, and Santorum more than Huntsman even though Huntsman is the most sane candidate with the best ideas and background to win a general election. His foreign policy experience, insight and knowledge is unmatched by...
  27. sunzt

    Workplace tragedy

    Just found out my colleague's wife passed away about an hour ago in the hospital due to some liver conditions or something.... that really really sucks. Also just found out another colleague just took his father to the hospital for an emergency and was supposed to be back soon, but has been...
  28. sunzt

    HSA expense tracking?

    For those of you who have a Health Savings Account (NOT FSA), are you required to provide itemized receipts for purchases using your debit card? What about ATM withdrawals? Do you need to provide a receipt showing that the ATM withdrawal was used for a medical expense? How else would they...
  29. sunzt

    "The China Question" Documentary

    If anyone hasn't seen it yet, I highly suggest you DVR this if it comes up again on CNBC. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4bu6cSo5sXc http://thechinaquestion.com/ A very fair, balanced, and honest documentary discussing Sino-American relations and economics, current challenges facing each...
  30. sunzt

    Computer Engineer Barbie

    http://gizmodo.com/5470587/computer-engineer-barbie-has-a-phd-in-fun-and-breaking-down-stereotypes http://shop.mattel.com/product/index.jsp?productId=4032107 So hmm.. I guess this is a good way to get more women into the field... or scare them away...
  31. sunzt

    If the US defaults (doesn't raise ceiling in time) who would get the fall out?

    If the US defaults (doesn't raise ceiling in time) who would get the fall out?
  32. sunzt

    Gang of Six Banged out a Debt Deal

    4 Tril in cuts over 10 yrs. Raise 1 Tril in revenue over 10 yrs. Cuts Medicare and Medicaid. Reforms SS by lowering inflation rate Caps operating budgets on agencies TAX REFORM: Less tax brackets, lower rates, removes many deductions, taxes retirement accounts 500 Bln "down payment"...
  33. sunzt

    US vs Brazil Womens world cup

    Anyone watching on espn? I'm watching on espn3 online and us is up 1-0 near halftime.
  34. sunzt

    "teh clowd!!"

    The terminology suddenly got real popular with mainstream society and everyone is using it left and right to describe anything that they can't explain. Everyone acts as if it's suddenly the newest latest and greatest concept ever. Where the hell have all these people been? Pretty much any...
  35. sunzt

    Mantraps for homes

    Has anyone ever considered buying or building a mantrap (set of interlocking doors) for a home? Has anyone have any experience with this? I'm considering doing this to the hallway that goes into the main rooms of a house.
  36. sunzt

    iCloud vs Orb/Winamp Remote

    Is there any real benefit to having ur media on iCloud rather than on some server u or someone else hosts using Orb/Winamp Remote? Why is iCloud so impressive when the same stuff has been done before by Orb/Winamp Remote and other similar software?
  37. sunzt

    Old Anandtech Asian head avatar

    I Must havez! Anyone got it?
  38. sunzt

    Viagra Condom!!

    Now this would make me wear a condom... http://healthland.time.com/2011/05/09/could-a-new-viagra-condom-encourage-safer-sex/
  39. sunzt

    GOP presidential candidates respond to Osama death

    http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2011/05/02/potential-gop-presidential-candidates-react-to-bin-ladens-death/ After reading their statements, I can tell that there are only 3 serious contenders: Pawlenty, Romney, Gingrich. If Trump was gonna run, I'd add him there as well. Protip for...
  40. sunzt

    Work vs AT

    I have work i need to get done... but I'd rather nef on AT.... i got deadlines this week and I rather nef on AT... ugg this sucks...