Author Archives: Brian

About Brian

Engineer. Aviator. Educator. Scientist.

GDAX Cryptocurrency Downside

Posted on October 23, 2017 by Brian

After trying multiple times, GDAX would not let me register because it would not accept my address.   The reply from GDAX customer support scares me.  Excerpted below.

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Was that Insurance, Policy, Coverage, or Payment ?

Posted on October 13, 2017 by Brian

Real story. October 2017. Samuel lives in Florida. He was laid off from his job, but was capable enough to start his own consulting business. That’s what he’s supposed to do in America. Strike out on his own, and make … Continue reading →

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Maybe Trump is Causing Certainty, not Chaos

Posted on June 16, 2017 by Brian

Ben Casselman wrote, “Why is Trump Causing Chaos In Washington But Not In The Stock Market?”  This exhibits offensive bias, showing no ability to understand that another view even exists.

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Subscription Services for Everything

Posted on June 2, 2017 by Brian

I read the June 2017 Nuts & Volts editorial where Bryan Bergeron explains in the Developing Perspectives column why he has avoided upgrading his computer for 8 years. I surely agree with his observations and have accumulated even more evidence … Continue reading →

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Alternative Facts – Reverse Obligation

Posted on March 1, 2017 by Brian

Issues and arguments entwined with consistency and facts can be productive. Everybody today is screaming for facts and truth, and accusing each other of alternate facts. If you ask for this from others, then it would be appropriate for you … Continue reading →

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