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c0ldfusion··on Algorithms Every Programmer Should Know: Reservoir Sampling
proof is in the article http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reservoir_sampling
c0ldfusion··on Microsoft announces the Surface Pro 3
Yes, N-trig's edge performance is better. But Wacom is better supported in terms of software, has more granular pressure sensitivity and the pen does not require a battery.
c0ldfusion··on Microsoft announces the Surface Pro 3
No wonder it's cheaper - N-trig instead of Wacom. (I'm not commenting on the technical merits of either choice, just that one tends to be cheaper than the other.)
c0ldfusion··on YouTube to Acquire Videogame-Streaming Service Twitch for $1 Billion?
Moving away from the music for a second, the public streaming of gameplay doesn't constitute copyright infringement? I'm no legal expert but it seems to me a bit of a stretch to call it fair use - especially for single player games.
c0ldfusion··on Sony Digital Paper e-ink PDF tablet for notes and forms
This product is already out in Japan. So at least it's not vaporware.
c0ldfusion··on The myth of America's missing software engineers
Thanks for the clarification, I'm still curious as to what your source is. In light of the current regulatory environment, do you think there is still sizable demand for quantitative professionals on Wall St?
c0ldfusion··on The myth of America's missing software engineers
There is no way an associate in operations makes 200k and frankly that seems a bit high for engineers as well. Are you speaking in general and is your source anecdotal?

Also _most_ people do not ever make MD, let alone in 9 years.