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c0ldfusi0nzon PayPal’s Braintree Embraces Bitcoin, One-Touch Payments

I'd say we're still somewhere in the ignore -> laugh stage.

c0ldfusi0nzon It's Time For a Hard Bitcoin Fork

This article would be decent if they ditched the hyperbole. Like it or not, this is not Armageddon for Bitcoin - the network is still functioning as intended.

c0ldfusi0nzon Fraudulent trading activity at Mt. Gox

Whether or not the run-up was "legitimate" in your eyes is inconsequential - the exchange rate ran up to the point that the market could no longer bear, then crashed back to reality. Does the run-up's legitimacy somehow make the current exchange rate illegitimate? I think not.

c0ldfusi0nzon Bitcoin Buoyant as Price Surges Past $500

Because more people have wanted to purchase bitcoins than have wanted to sell them recently.

c0ldfusi0nzon Bitcoin heading towards $200, new bubble forming

"New bubble forming" - LOL. Yes, there will be volatility, but the long term trend is UP.

c0ldfusi0nzon Poll: How many Bitcoins do you own?

The simple answer to your question is no.

c0ldfusi0nzon Airbnb vs. Hotels: A Price Comparison

Did you not report the various illegal activities being perpetrated to the police so that they could address them?

c0ldfusi0nzon No, Really, Regulate the Bullets

The author of this article seems to be under the impression that 3D printing a firearm is easy while loading your own ammunition is difficult. With the proper equipment (less than a thousand dollar investment), loading ammunition is only slightly more difficult than baking a cake.

c0ldfusi0nzon Grammar police and literary priviledge

"priviledge" - I see what you did there.

c0ldfusi0nzon Ask HN: Who Is Hiring? (July 2012)

Durham, NC (some remote positions available)

Bronto Software provides the leading marketing platform for online and multi-channel retailers to drive revenue through email, mobile and social campaigns. Over 1000 organizations including Party City, Timex, Armani Exchange, Dean & Deluca, and Trek Bikes rely on Bronto to increase revenue through interactive marketing.

Some recent Bronto Awards and Accolades:

    Bronto Software Voted Best Places to Work - 2010, 2011
    NCTA Software Company of the Year - 2011
    Customer Service of the Year - 2009, 2010
    Inc. 5000 fastest growing companies - 2009, 2010, 2011
    Triangle Business Journal Fast 50 - 2009, 2010, 2011
    CODiE Finalist - Best Marketing Solution - 2011
    Healthiest Companies - 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011

Building upon consistent growth since its founding in 2002, Bronto is now in the midst of a period of fast-paced growth as it expands its mission beyond email to become the leading platform for integrated email, mobile and social marketing.

We're seeking a number of Software Engineers:

    * Java Engineer
    * PHP Engineer
    * MySQL Performance Engineer
    * DevOps (production engineer)
    * QA Manager
    * Sales Engineer
    * Systems Administrator
    * Director of Custom Engineering (integration projects)
    * Director of Software Development
    * Vice President of Engineering

Must be eligible to work in US without sponsorship. If you're interested and want to know more, please email me at jameson@bronto.com