What I have learned today [2015/5/7]

1. IRS has a new cybercrime team. This is good news but they may be a little late to the part? Should probably bring some programmers from the NSA.

2. Competition b/w YouTube channels is quite fierce. Something new comes out and bunch of people cover it :p

3. There is still lot of sexual harassment at the work place. Please be a decent human being....if someone feels uncomfortable than that behavior should be stopped...

4. A convenience store owner  had his assets seized by IRS for allegations of structuring making small deposits to avoid the $10,000 reporting requirement. The burden of proof is on the owner...I think IRS was overzealous and probably made a mistake rather than admitting it, well, we have an article...Note to self. Don't deposit too often...

5.  Bankruptcy trustees are suing students and college to recoup the debt. It is sad that it has come to this but I believe such trend will make students question the value of college and colleges will also question whether they are providing a quality education.

6. Scientists take  acoustic image of thunder. I guess this will help us be more prepared for thunder? Pretty cool :D

7. For some courses in Coursera, just reading the slides is more helpful :p


 


*From Snapshot Serengeti

What I have learned today [2015/4/15]

1. IRS help desk is low on people. This is quite shocking because I would expect the Uncle Sam to do everything to collect taxes but I guess not.


2. Dang....74 million dollar worth of restricted stocks granted but valued at zero.
If that was the case, then the CEO should be indifferent about receiving the restricted stock or not...This is just really bad corporate governance practice....

3. Paulson defends that banking is a noble profession. I completely agree that banking is a noble profession but it has been tainted by mercenaries and skewed incentives.

4. Wow...the US spends combined 54% of taxes on military and health?! This is disturbing. The US has already the mightiest army in the history of humanity. Is the US trying to conquer Mars? I have high respect for the military but I think we can cut down a bit on the military. Wow! Health insurance, really? Better start a new health movement. Or start taxing high caloric foods more.



5. Greatest trading mistakes of great investors. I am always humbled by the humbleness of great investors. The ability to admit that one made a mistake is critical in investing :D If not the market will humble you....



*From Snapshot Serengeti