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    Anyone know of a free or cheap source for hourly market snapshot data - stocks?

    I am looking for a free or cheap source to download market snapshot data. I don't need resolution any better than 1 hour, but would like something better than EOD data. Anyone know where I can get this, preferably through an API?
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    What was your first computer

    Win95 would not fit on a 10 MB drive. My first computer was a 486 DX2-66 w/ 8 MB of ram. I use it to run my HFT algorithms on a direct dial-up connection to the exchange.
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    free data feed?

    There are brokers that offer Zenfire (java API) Initial deposit required, but no monthly charges. Oh, and no historical data so might not be what you are looking for.
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    HARP Program Website

    http://harpprogram.org/ You'll see three titles on this main page: ARE YOU A RESPONSIBLE HOMEOWNER? NEED HELP? THERE IS A GOVERNMENT STIMULUS PROGRAM FOR YOU! Note that "NEED HELP?" and "THERE IS A GOVERNMENT STIMULUS PROGRAM FOR YOU!" are linked. But there is no link for "ARE...
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    What are common methods for pre-processing indicators for machine learning algos?

    I appreciate the advice, but my question is not as much about whether to normalize my inputs as it is about how to feed my inputs (indicators) into the machine learning algorithm. For every sample, I will have the current values from my indicators as well as my target, the result I am trying to...
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    What are common methods for pre-processing indicators for machine learning algos?

    I have a few indicators that look promising on the chart and I believe some combination of them might be the start to a good trading system. So I want to feed in a few indicators and end up with a composite indicator that will attempt to predict price direction. I have a few different ideas on...
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    94 year old gets college diploma

    Speak for yourself! My degree has been useful for me... You only get out what you put in...
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    Free Historical *fundamental* data?

    psytrade, Thanks for the link. Looks like a great resource!
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    Free Historical *fundamental* data?

    I am looking for a source of free historical fundamental data on stocks. Preferably retrievable through an API. Anyone know of such a source? I know Yahoo has an API interface that one can use to retrieve fundamental data, but don't know about history.
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    Monitor Resolution - 1680x1050 or 1920x1080?

    Get a 23" or 24" 1920x1080...I wouldn't go any bigger than 24" though otherwise you'll feel like being in the front row of a movie theater.
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    offshoring/outsourcing reduces salaries in tech sector: proof?

    I really don't see any problem with having Americans compete with other people in other countries. Competition is what drives a free and efficient market and the Americans complaining about job loss or wage loss simply need to develop a higher-paying skill set. We certainly have a lot more...
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