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Now the EFF is saying don't talk to the police

reinkefj — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 23:01:42 +0000

Our friends at the Electronic Frontier Foundation have released a handy "Tips for Talking to the Police" cheatsheet intended to help you understand your rights, specifically in regards to searching your digital stuff.

New malware steals your Bitcoin

stuntmantdave — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 14:34:37 +0000

In a sure sign that the virtual currency Bitcoin has hit the mainstream, a new Trojan horse program discovered in the wild Thursday seeks out and steals victims’ Bitcoin wallets, the same way other malware goes for their banking passwords or credit card numbers.

Libertarian 101: Aren't all politicians crooks?

BLibertarian — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 03:08:15 +0000

I continue to receive defeatist attitudes about how to combat the Leviathan state. Many feel that we have a lawless political class and that there is absolutely no way to reign it in outside of complete revolution or bankruptcy. And admittedly neither are very good options, both would cause much pain to many people.

This is a dangerous meme that reflects exactly what the ruling class wants, complete disengagement from the political system by the most informed among us.

Seven Reasons Not to Send Your Kids to College

think4yourself — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 05:38:25 +0000

Imagine a retirement where you could have an extra $1million to $3 million in the bank with basically no effort. Now imagine telling your kids that you aren't going to send them to college. And, you go on, you want them to immediately start a business or get to work as soon as they finish high school.

Is College really the path to success? More experts are saying 'no'

Grey — Sat, 15 May 2010 04:25:31 +0000

This graduation season, some experts challenge whether four-year degree is path to success.

The notion that a four-year degree is essential for real success is being challenged by a growing number of economists, policy analysts and academics. They say more Americans should consider other options such as technical training or two-year schools, which have been embraced in Europe for decades.

Wealth isn't how much you earn

fingers — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 15:39:03 +0000

This article mirrors what Ian and Mark have been saying for several years.

Ever Wonder How To Use The FTL Chat Room In an IRC Client?

T0M — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 21:40:28 +0000

This is a video tutorial of how to set up the Free Talk Live chat room in Xchat. It's easy and great for anyone not happy with the present chat room look or setup.