BlogHide Resteemsneutrondeflector (50)in anarchy • 6 years agoAnarchismWhat evidence is there that anarchism is workable or that it can properly internalize social costs produced by individuals or firms? What evidence is there that the non-aggression principle would…neutrondeflector (50)in technology • 7 years agoAmazon HQ2 PredictionI've had the chance to talk to a number of people about their thoughts on Amazon's HQ2 location. They agree on one thing - that Amazon's displaying some skill in the art of showmanship. This…neutrondeflector (50)in architecture • 7 years agoUgliest Buildings in the WorldI love architecture. I also like ugly architecture. I'm just interested in it. Why were patently ugly structures designed, approved, and built? In some cases, there's an easy explanation. The…neutrondeflector (50)in travel • 7 years agoCentral American VacationIt's been four years since I've had any sort of vacation. I went to Houston for a few days, and Chicago for a day, but I won't count those since they involved work or family obligations. As a side…neutrondeflector (50)in crypto • 7 years agoThoughts on Crypto DownturnGood evening, As everyone who's reading this knows, it's been a rough day for the crypto currency market cap. Very bloody. In the coming months, I predict continued downward slope (with…neutrondeflector (50)in dogs • 7 years agoMy Work With Shelter DogsHey All, I got pretty stressed out while studying for the bar exam back in 2015, so I decided to get out of my little bubble by walking dogs at my local shelter. I loved it, and I've been doing it…neutrondeflector (50)in china • 7 years agoBribes vs. Attorneys FeesHey all, I'm a lawyer and I recently spoke with a Chinese client about the differences between doing business in the U.S. and in China. His opinion surprised me a little bit. He said that in…neutrondeflector (50)in technology • 7 years agoSlaughter BotsAnybody see the slaughterbots video on youtube? If not, here's a link: It's starts out with something that looks like a TED Talk. The presenter introduces a little flying drone to the audience.…neutrondeflector (50)in science • 7 years agoNeutrinos & The Sudbury ObservatoryHey Steemers, The following is a quick description of the neutrino (an unusual subatomic particle), along with a look at the Sudbury Neutrino Observatory (one of the most interesting facilities…neutrondeflector (50)in cryptocurrency • 7 years agoLatest Thoughts on CryptoIn my opinion, there are no reliable sources on what's going to happen in the mid to long-term with crypto currencies. The crypto world is home to thousands of people who offer insights about where…neutrondeflector (50)in travel • 7 years agoNew River Rafting - West VirginiaAll, I'd like to tell you about one of my favorite vacations. In the late summer of 2017, a friend of mine asked me to coordinate his bachelor party (he gave me wide latitude, but said he wanted…neutrondeflector (50)in history • 7 years agoMy Favorite City: Kowloon Walled City (A.K.A. The City of Darkness)Ever heard of Kowloon Walled City? It was a Song Dynasty outpost, which became one of the most densely populated places in the world by the 1980s (50,000 residents occupying 7 acres). Here are a…neutrondeflector (50)in marijuana • 7 years agoLegal Insight: Contract Law & MarijuanaHey all, marijuana is being legalized for medicinal and/or recreational purposes in the U.S. (I think 29 states have legalized medicinal use). However, marijuana and most of its psychoactive…neutrondeflector (50)in cryptocurrency • 7 years agoCrypto Predictions - 12/31/2017The aggregate rise of cryptocurrency prices has been emaciated for the past several weeks. While I do not believe that cryptos are destined to stagnate or plummet in the long term, I do believe that…neutrondeflector (50)in travel • 7 years agoTropical VacationOn this frigid day (it's cold in Ohio), I figured a tropical vacation topic might hit the spot. My girlfriend and I have been meaning to take a vacation for quite a while now. In the last four…neutrondeflector (50)in serialkiller • 7 years agoTruck Stop KillerCame across this interesting article in GQ, titled "The Truck Stop Killer." In it, a woman recounts her experiences hitchhiking as a runaway teen. In particular, she focuses on one ride where the…neutrondeflector (50)in russia • 7 years agoRussia Gets a Bad Rap as a Vacation SpotMany in the US have very unfavorable opinions about Russia and Russians. I’m not talking about the recent upheaval about election meddling. I’m talking about the deep-set belief that Russia is a…neutrondeflector (50)in science • 7 years agoEnergy Density of Fuel Sources: an Interesting ComparisonI found myself wondering whether more energy is packed into a kilogram of gasoline versus a kilogram of coal. I found the following list (courtesy of Wikipedia): Note that the nuclear fuels…neutrondeflector (50)in crypto • 7 years agoLong Position Crypto Recommendation: XRPSeveral people have asked me what cryptocurrencies I'd go long on. My answer is Ripple's XRP. Here's why: First, I believe XRP is undervalued because it is currently heavily held/used in Asia -…neutrondeflector (50)in civilengineering • 7 years agoMost Expensive Buildings in the WorldHey all, being somewhat interested in civil engineering, I got to wondering what buildings cost the most money to build. Wikipedia supplies a list at the following link: I guessed that nuclear…