Image of [PROJECT] New Logo Concept for valME
[PROJECT] New Logo Concept for valME
editorial posted by 780 days ago in SuggestionBox
Hello valME funs! Don't you think it's time to change valME logo? I've think it's the right time to do this. If you like to concept logo press like  it to support it. We can't see the rainbow wit...
Image of An open letter to Bryan Johnson: philosophy - not technology - is the core operating system to improve if you want to change the world
An open letter to Bryan Johnson: philosophy - not technology - is the core operating system to improve if you want to change the world
editorial posted by 1034 days ago in philosophy Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 United States License
Bryan Johnson is an entrepreneur extraordinaire. To put it mildly, he's brilliant and an inspiration in so many ways. I recently read his Rewrite the OS, Change the World: A challenge worthy of the g...
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My abs aren't steel just yet but, maybe, could be described as 1/2-inch of solid wood
editorial posted by 1287 days ago in fitness
I've cut down significantly on my daily sugar intake (with the rare exception of a double-slice of carrot cake every so often; and I never have more than 15 Jelly Bellys a day). That, in...
Image of Ukraine Is Responsible For Its Demise… But We All May Suffer
Ukraine Is Responsible For Its Demise… But We All May Suffer
lewrockwell.com link posted by 1277 days ago in politics
Ukraine is an utter disaster. A few thousand violent rebels in a country of more than 40 million have turned Kiev into a post-apocalyptic hell, where the government is incapable of restoring order, i...
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The Cost to Connect - Internet Prices Around the World
editorial posted by 1274 days ago in technology Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 United States License
Embarrassing. Abysmal. Pathetic. These are the words that used to come to mind when I considered Internet Service Providers (ISP) in the US. To me, they seemed so slow and costly. Then I did some...
Image of An open letter to Steve Huffman, reddit's new CEO, with an offer to exchange values
An open letter to Steve Huffman, reddit's new CEO, with an offer to exchange values
editorial posted by 767 days ago in c_prompt
Steve, I'd post a comment welcoming you back to reddit if I was still a member. I'm not. My account was shadowbanned long ago (an account, by the way, which purchased $50 in ineffective reddit advert...
Ladies, you take provocative dressing to a pathetic extreme. Signed, a lady.
editorial posted by 726 days ago in Clarisse88
I notice when other women behave in inappropriate ways and with a lack of dignity. As a woman, I know why they do it: to achieve popularity or gain attention from men. The way us ladies dress reflect...
And here I am
editorial posted by 1308 days ago in digdug
Now, did someone say something about free karma? (looks around)
Image of valME.io - now with custom domains, including SSL/https support (and a bunch of other improvements while we were in the code). Take that WordPress and Tumblr!
valME.io - now with custom domains, including SSL/https support (and a bunch of other improvements while we were in the code). Take that WordPress and Tumblr!
editorial posted by 838 days ago in GettingStarted
I'm very excited to announce valME just rolled out some major enhancements. If you run a blog or forum elsewhere and pay $60 annually, check out what we can now offer: Custom domains, including...
Image of Neuroscientist Sam Harris on Drugs and the Meaning of Life
Neuroscientist Sam Harris on Drugs and the Meaning of Life
samharris.org link posted by 868 days ago in philosophy
The power of psychedelics, however, is that they often reveal, in the span of a few hours, depths of awe and understanding that can otherwise elude us for a lifetime... I believe that psychedeli...
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Train for a marathon in 18 weeks
editorial posted by 1287 days ago in running Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 United States License
I have asthma. Yet I've run in multiple marathons. If I can do it, you can do it. This is the training schedule I always use (although, instead of the cross-training Saturdays, I intersperse my n...
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Why the Myers-Briggs test is totally meaningless
vox.com link posted by 859 days ago in psychology
It's no more scientifically valid than a BuzzFeed quiz. I've taken the MB test two times. It was clear to me from the questions that they could be answered so many different ways depending on context....
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Online Fantasy Relationships? Are You Kidding Me?
editorial posted by 1214 days ago in relationships Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 United States License
Odd. How else can you possibly describe romantic relationships that completely exist virtually in an online fantasy world? SecondLife (SL) is a virtual environment where people socialize a...
Image of valME.io - now with picture carousels and lightbox. Maximize your images and let them slide across the screen (subtitle: geeks are funny)
valME.io - now with picture carousels and lightbox. Maximize your images and let them slide across the screen (subtitle: geeks are funny)
editorial posted by [A] 830 days ago in GettingStarted
While working with a user who intends to take advantage of valME's latest functionality to setup your own website with a custom domain (don't forget - we'll help you convert your current website for...
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TIL that TIL is only allowed in TIL
editorial posted by 1273 days ago in todayilearned
I enjoyed writing The Cost to Connect - Internet Prices Around the World. (Doing the research? Not so much.) I posted it to /r/technology on reddit with the title "TIL the best Internet va...
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Template with blue headers, line underneath headers, div to move images right and left, blockquotes with dotted-lines and shading, footer gray
editorial posted by   1303 days ago in csstemplates
I'll be honest. I'm not sure the best way to go about putting templates up, titling them, describing their characteristics or how to use, etc. I hope someone who has ideas will post them so t...
Image of Bootstrap 3.1 is out
Bootstrap 3.1 is out
github.com link posted by 1299 days ago in css
Attention. May I have your attention please?
Image of Uhm, did you notice that there's an /alpha in your URL? What's that for?
Uhm, did you notice that there's an /alpha in your URL? What's that for?
editorial posted by 1312 days ago in FAQ
Uhm, did you know that we're currently only testing the system right now? You're going to see problems. Sometimes you're going to go to a page and get kicked out because w...
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A Tale of Two Children: The Stolen Generations, Then and Now
editorial posted by 1197 days ago in mens rights
Albert Einstein theorized that energy cannot be created or destroyed; it only changes from one form to another. In physics, this became known as the Law of the Conservation of Energy. Many a ph...
Image of Enough of this nonsense. As this molecular biologist states, cancer cells commit suicide when exposed to the primary psychoactive component of marijuana (THC). Marijuana laws must be eliminated.
Enough of this nonsense. As this molecular biologist states, cancer cells commit suicide when exposed to the primary psychoactive component of marijuana (THC). Marijuana laws must be eliminated.
vimeo.com link posted by 1249 days ago in cancer
With tears in my eyes that make it difficult to read what I type, I'm infuriated. My sister, who died of cancer at a young age, used to explain to me in confidence that she smoked marijuana bec...
Image of I'm not a scientist nor engineer nor mathematician. But I wish I was. It's so romantic.
I'm not a scientist nor engineer nor mathematician. But I wish I was. It's so romantic.
editorial posted by 1268 days ago in science
I've just watched a physics video that made me discover something important about myself. Had I better teachers growing up, I'd be a scientist now instead of a business technologist. I'...
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Lying - The Death of Happiness
editorial posted by 1259 days ago in philosophy Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 United States License
From the time of our birth, we are victims to an infamous string of lies. Our innocence was used against us as an incubator for ignorance. We took the blue pill. In the graveyard of our minds, upon...
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Rules of Success to Adopt by Age 13
garynorth.com link posted by 793 days ago in Note to Self
I don't agree with everything on his list, but included are many great principles. Here is why you should take me seriously. I was born in 1942. I have seen what works and what doesn't. I hav...
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There's Hope America: Anchor Walks Off Live TV, Refuses To Report On Kardashians
zerohedge.com link posted by 740 days ago in funny
Is the distracted citizenry beginning to wake up? We can only hope so. Giving hope to Americans everywhere, after covering the usual local news, Orlando-area news anchor John Brown was transitioning i...
Image of 11 amazing quotes from theoretical physicist Stephen Hawking
11 amazing quotes from theoretical physicist Stephen Hawking
mentalfloss.com link posted by 991 days ago in Note to Self
1. On His Schooling: "At school, I was never more than about halfway up the class. It was a very bright class. My classwork was very untidy, and my handwriting was the despair of my teacher...
Image of I'm offering free editing services. Do you have a blog but aren't the best writer? Want to enhance your dating profile? Need a review of your turnpaper before submitting to your professor? Write something and I'll suggest edits for you.
I'm offering free editing services. Do you have a blog but aren't the best writer? Want to enhance your dating profile? Need a review of your turnpaper before submitting to your professor? Write something and I'll suggest edits for you.
editorial posted by 1066 days ago in writing
Title says it all. A sample of my writing: https://valme.io/all/user/c_prompt/only/editorials. Just post what you've written into your own /journal community (for example, this is my journal commu...
Highlight differences between private messages and posts
editorial posted by 516 days ago in SuggestionBox
 Since I'm still relatively new to ValME, a suggestion would be to make more of a distinction between private messages in the inbox and what is actually posted/visible on the actual original post. Th...
Image of Phobias may be memories passed down in genes from ancestors
Phobias may be memories passed down in genes from ancestors
telegraph.co.uk link posted by 1077 days ago in psychology
Memories may be passed down through generations in DNA in a process that may be the underlying cause of phobias
Apparently, Burning NH4Cr2O7 With HgSCN Opens A Portal To Hell.
iflscience.com link posted by 778 days ago in science
Of all the chemical reactions we've covered within the past few months, the one filmed below probaby takes the prize for coolest looking and possibly scariest. After the pile of reactants is lit, it b...
Image of Shinjuku Street Fashion Photos - April 2015
Shinjuku Street Fashion Photos - April 2015
tokyofashion.com link posted by 864 days ago in art
And here is some weird, interesting, ugly and wonderful Tokyo fashion... Of course, I love it. Enjoy! These people are creative :) 
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Dearest Daughter: My Graduation Card to You
editorial posted by 1174 days ago in c_prompt
My daughter is graduating from eighth grade today. I bought her a card and gift, both which reflect a few of my fundamental wishes for her. Despite spending $6.00 for the card (why are cards so ex...
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Absolutism vs. relativism - is truth subjective?
editorial posted by 1259 days ago in philosophy Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 United States License
Nowadays, relativism is a philosophy acclaimed by many; they defend it as a natural human truth and develop a way of living based on it. Whenever I hear or read a relativist, I feel the profound wi...
Image of Woman gives birth in the car! Amazing video
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Why is Modern Art so Bad?
youtube.com link posted by 782 days ago in art
For two millennia, great artists set the standard for beauty. Now those standards are gone. Modern Art is a competition between the ugly and the twisted; the...
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Self Reflections in Art
editorial posted by 1259 days ago in Clarisse88 Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 United States License
Art is a reflection of what we are. It is the essence of our own existence, the key that leads us to the world outside, and it returns to us a door leading inside ourselves. Creating art is to inve...
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From Bump to Buzz
youtu.be link posted by 1247 days ago in FeelGood
We took photos every day through the 9 months of our pregnancy, this is the result (plus a little song I wrote called "Something New").
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Camino
editorial posted by 1259 days ago in atheism
"Do you want me to pray for you to die as well?" (Camino) At age 17, I stopped believing in God. There wasn't any specific reason that I could identify. I just starting thinking ab...
You Should Date An Illiterate Girl vs. You Should Date A Girl Who Reads
blogs.uoregon.edu link posted by 994 days ago in dating
“You Should Date An Illiterate Girl,” by Charles Warnke Date a girl who doesn’t read. Find her in the weary squalor of a Midwestern bar. Find her in the smoke, drunken sweat, and...
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ValME needs user tagging in posts and comments
editorial posted by 861 days ago in SuggestionBox
I think it would be useful if valME would have the option of tagging people in a comment, just like FB does. For instance, if I am writing a comment and I mention a person in it (by writing down the...
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The $1,000 CPM — Medium
medium.com link posted by 867 days ago in technology
Advertising is a kinda shitty model. It’s very exciting that we’re moving beyond it.
Image of Civil forfeiture - cops are legally permitted to take stuff away from anyone with near-total impunity. No crime required. Your chances to get it back are slim to none. Last Week Tonight's funny man John Oliver nails it
Civil forfeiture - cops are legally permitted to take stuff away from anyone with near-total impunity. No crime required. Your chances to get it back are slim to none. Last Week Tonight's funny man John Oliver nails it
youtube.com link posted by 997 days ago in politics
Did you know police can just take your stuff if they suspect it's involved in a crime? They can! It’s a shady process called “civil asset forfeiture,” and it would make for a wei...
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15 Things That Introverts Would Never Tell You
higherperspective.com link posted by 919 days ago in Note to Self
Very accurate. Take it from a self-proclaimed introvert.
Image of How Stanley Kubrick Faked the Apollo Moon Landings
How Stanley Kubrick Faked the Apollo Moon Landings
realitysandwich.com link posted by 1260 days ago in conspiracy
The great filmmaker Stanley Kubrick is the genius who directed the hoaxed landings.
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Creative Commons licensing template
editorial posted by 1295 days ago in csstemplates
If you support Creative Commons copyright licensing, you can use this as a footer: <style> .footer { margin: 0; text-align: left; color: #686868; font-style: italic; font-size: 85%;...
Image of Lisp: Learning to Think about Thinking | Restless Device
Lisp: Learning to Think about Thinking | Restless Device
restlessdevice.com link posted by 538 days ago in programming
Great podcast about the Lisp programming language and why it's special.
Daylight
editorial posted by 1012 days ago in glassJAw
tempting time beyond the ridge sunset glow backlit phenomenon greetings exchanged eyes met with glee roar of kinship entwined revelry tanned skin wrinkled by white teeth an...
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Free, stackable F-Secure Freedome VPN coupon codes; each voucher gives you 3 years - get many, many years for free
mysafe.f-secure.com link posted by 695 days ago in efreebies
Each My Safe account gives you three 1-year codes for a Virtual Private Network (VPN); you can stack as many as your wish or use on various devices. Make a free account at f-secure safe (https:...
First journal post!
editorial posted by 745 days ago in AdamTheDewott
This is the first journal post to my journal community!  I hope to have fun here!
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Revised css guidance
editorial posted by 925 days ago in csstemplates
valME had a major upgrade yesterday. There are a few important changes regarding .css/style sheets. In the past, we've allowed users to add <style> tags to their posts and comments even thou...
Image of Putin to Western elites: Play-time is over. Probably the most important political speech since Churchill's “Iron Curtain” 1946 speech. Russia sees the outbreak of global war as almost inevitable, is prepared for it, and is continuing to prepare for it.
Putin to Western elites: Play-time is over. Probably the most important political speech since Churchill's “Iron Curtain” 1946 speech. Russia sees the outbreak of global war as almost inevitable, is prepared for it, and is continuing to prepare for it.
cluborlov.blogspot.fi link posted by 1025 days ago in politics
Make sure to read the full transcript at the link. Most people in the English-speaking parts of the world missed Putin's speech at the Valdai conference in Sochi a few days ago, and, chances...
Image of How much $1 used to get you. Don't worry. Inflation is well-contained according to your friends at the Federal Reserve.
Image of Chipotle: Is the public willing to stay faithful after norovirus outbreak scandal?
Chipotle: Is the public willing to stay faithful after norovirus outbreak scandal?
wired.com link posted by 517 days ago in Infectious_Disease
When you promise fresh, ethically grown and sourced food to the masses, your supply chain becomes more complex. And more complexity means more risk. As a formerly faithful customer of Chipotle, I adm...
Image of Responsive videos template - make sure users can see the full screen of the video on multiple devices
Responsive videos template - make sure users can see the full screen of the video on multiple devices
editorial posted by 1235 days ago in csstemplates
Based on this excellent idea, some of us have been including style sheets (.css) in posts to make content look a whole lot nicer. However, I noticed that videos weren't showing properly on posts when...
Image of Incentives behind Judges ordering High Child Support PROOF!
Image of A No-Excuses Guide to Blogging
A No-Excuses Guide to Blogging
sachachua.com link posted by 1264 days ago in writing
I can't tell you the number of times I've spoken with people who have such amazing ideas... that they keep to themselves. I try to encourage them to write a blog. "I'm not a go...
Image of TIL marijuana wasn't illegal in the US until 1937
TIL marijuana wasn't illegal in the US until 1937
norml.org link posted by 1266 days ago in todayilearned
Today I learned that marijuana, "the most widely used illicit substance in the world," was not illegal in the United States until 1937, the law was debated only 90 seconds, the American M...
Image of Time to get classy. Rain, mood music, and a glowing fireplace makes for a perfect date night of chill and romance
Time to get classy. Rain, mood music, and a glowing fireplace makes for a perfect date night of chill and romance
reddit.com link posted by 871 days ago in dating
Submitted on reddit 4 years ago but timeless nonetheless. Get ready for the perfect evening. Good evening gentleman/ladies. Get out your drink of choice. open 3 tabs on your favorite...
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The Morality of Bitcoin (Or Why One Libertarian Has It All Wrong)
editorial posted by 1305 days ago in bitcoin
Introduction I've a bone to pick with a libertarian. Possibly more than one, but not everyone. At the moment, my focus is this one (who also penned this and this and this). Surely, Gary Nort...
Image of A controversial test for self-awareness is dividing the animal kingdom.
A controversial test for self-awareness is dividing the animal kingdom.
nautil.us link posted by 1193 days ago in psychology
“It’s not the ability to recognize yourself in a mirror that is important,” he would come to believe. “It’s what that says about your ability to conceive of yourself in t...
Image of TIL why alcohol makes you dizzy
TIL why alcohol makes you dizzy
youtu.be link posted by 1265 days ago in todayilearned
Alcohol dilutes your blood (i.e., makes it less dense) because alcohol is lighter than water. Alcohol-soaked blood builds up more quickly in your ears than elsewhere in the body, and that throws off...
Image of Last Week Tonight with John Oliver: Torture (HBO)
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver: Torture (HBO)
youtube.com link posted by 796 days ago in politics
The US Senate Torture Report revealed horrifying details of America's interrogation program. Helen Mirren will fill you in.
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The genesis of valME.io - what were you thinking?
editorial posted by 1271 days ago in FAQ
Social networking is great. Well, it's great for people who like to be social. Come to think of it, it's great even for people who don't like to be social. Social networks, from...
Image of Men won't get married anymore because of ladies argues Denigration of Men, by PETER LLOYD | Daily Mail Online
Men won't get married anymore because of ladies argues Denigration of Men, by PETER LLOYD | Daily Mail Online
dailymail.co.uk link posted by 841 days ago in relationships
George Clooney, Benedict Cumberbatch and Eddie Redmayne have all taken the plunge recently - but they are a diminishing band of brothers, writes PETER LLOYD.
Image of Father & 2 Daughters Dance to "Shake It Off" by Taylor Swift
Father & 2 Daughters Dance to "Shake It Off" by Taylor Swift
vid.me link posted by 794 days ago in aww
This is my 1 1/2 year my 4 year old daughter and I dancing to Shake it of By Taylor Swift. The first Daddy/Daughter Dance to Shake it Off was amazing so I thought We would give it a shot.
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Image of First They Came for the Anti-Vaxxers
First They Came for the Anti-Vaxxers
lewrockwell.com link posted by 851 days ago in health
The manipulation of the conversation around vaccines in the mainstream media has been nothing short of a tour de force. If you read only mainstream publications, you might come away with the impres...
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What is love's purpose?
editorial posted by 1007 days ago in relationships Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 United States License
Being young, I don't have as much experience with love as others, yet the ideas around it keep me up at night. Often, I've thought it might be productive to write some of them down. Roma...
Image of FilePizza transfers large files directly to other users for free using encrypted peer-to-peer right in your browser. Never email large files again. Because the file never touches the server, the transfer is fast, private, and secure.
FilePizza transfers large files directly to other users for free using encrypted peer-to-peer right in your browser. Never email large files again. Because the file never touches the server, the transfer is fast, private, and secure.
file.pizza link posted by 731 days ago in technology
Overview FilePizza enables fast and private peer-to-peer file transfers in your web browser. By using WebRTC, FilePizza eliminates the initial upload traditionally required when sharing files...
Suggestion for latest activity
editorial posted by 844 days ago in SuggestionBox
Would it be difficult to add an option to limit latest activity to posts? It would make it easier to see what's new.
Image of Woman Kills Husband in Car Crash, Wins Right to Sue Herself in Utah Court
Woman Kills Husband in Car Crash, Wins Right to Sue Herself in Utah Court
thelibertarianrepublic.com link posted by 913 days ago in politics
And just when you think the legal system couldn't be more stupid... A darkly absurd tale that could only happen in America.
Image of You won't find the 300 MPG Volkswagen XL1 in an American showroom; in fact it has even been denied a tour of America because it is too efficient
You won't find the 300 MPG Volkswagen XL1 in an American showroom; in fact it has even been denied a tour of America because it is too efficient
jimstonefreelance.com link posted by 1229 days ago in environment
I hesitated to post the link to REALITY: 300 mpg from a normal production car - the Volkswagen XL1 because it was difficult to verify the claim about being denied entrance into the US (especially g...
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Image of Bugaloo's Conch Crawl
Bugaloo's Conch Crawl
editorial posted by 625 days ago in 2gringosincaribbean
This post should see some more tropical-like photos uploaded for our readers in the far north. For us that's anything north of Mexico and the Bahamas. We still shudder when we remember those years of...
GetNotified when something happens
getnotifiedapp.com link posted by 1036 days ago in shibuya246
Ever wanted to get notified about an upcoming event or get timely news about something happening near you? This site does exactly that. You type in what you want to be kept up-to-date about, and the...
This Woman Can Sing Multiple Notes At Once!
io9.com link posted by 1049 days ago in music
What singer Anne-Maria Hefele is performing is a style of overtone singing, and it's one of the most otherworldly sounding things I've ever heard. The whole thing is worth a watch, but the par...
Image of Have you heard about Common Core? The chilling truth behind these new national educational "standards" will terrify you.
Have you heard about Common Core? The chilling truth behind these new national educational "standards" will terrify you.
youtu.be link posted by 1187 days ago in education
I had to pause this video a few times to allow myself to calm down. This isn't new. I started researching the genesis of "new math" and "everyday math" back in 2007 when I...
Image of Good form - etiquette and manners in conversation
Good form - etiquette and manners in conversation
books.google.com link posted by 1254 days ago in relationships
Some people make such a fuss about having good manners. But perhaps there is good reason for doing so. Proper etiquette is a way to show that you care about someone. It also helps people feel more...
css templates would help submissions
editorial posted by 1304 days ago in SuggestionBox
It's great that you allow .css to be included in posts but I've a suggestion. After writing my first (significant) post, I think people who want to make blog posts look nice will want to use...
Image of Fecal Matter On Shoes | The 'ewww!' on your shoe
Fecal Matter On Shoes | The 'ewww!' on your shoe
articles.baltimoresun.com link posted by 483 days ago in Infectious_Disease
An old article but still as relevant today as it was then. Years ago when I lived in Japan, it took a bit getting used to removing your shoes before entering homes, gyms, restaurants, etc. But it mad...
Image of This massive ocean cleaning system from a 21-year-old inventor will launch next year. The Ocean Cleanup, developing technologies to extract, prevent and intercept plastic pollution
This massive ocean cleaning system from a 21-year-old inventor will launch next year. The Ocean Cleanup, developing technologies to extract, prevent and intercept plastic pollution
theoceancleanup.com link posted by 747 days ago in environment
Back in 2011, then 16-year-old Boyan Slat, together with a friend started studying oceanic plastic pollution, and the problems associated with cleaning it up, whilst doing a high school science proje...
Image of Looks like there's a new libertarian "country" to be started!
Looks like there's a new libertarian "country" to be started!
telegraph.co.uk link posted by 841 days ago in libertarian
Self-proclaimed libertarian micro-state whose founder admires Nigel Farage welcomes its first citizens on Friday, with the first 100 arrivals to be granted honorary citizenship
Image of Jello shots in orange peels - the "kids" will love them
Jello shots in orange peels - the "kids" will love them
editorial posted by 1246 days ago in food
This goes out to a favorite local watering hole. Considering one of your key segments is consumers recently out of college, no doubt these will bring back good memories... that is, if you load them wi...
Image of Study: Most women fake orgasms- but why? About 60% of women in survey report having faked orgasm during intercourse or oral sex
Study: Most women fake orgasms- but why? About 60% of women in survey report having faked orgasm during intercourse or oral sex
cbsnews.com link posted by 1265 days ago in sex
Sex therapists think that your fantasies of marathon sex romps aren't realistic. They think that "desirable" sex should last from 7 - 13 minutes. As men take about five minutes to org...
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Dad Who Beat Son's Rapist Had Just 14 Words for Him at Sentencing… And They're Chilling
conservativetribune.com link posted by 864 days ago in childcare
Child abuse does have a devastating effect on a child's mind, especially over the years. This is actually proven statistically, it's not just me claiming it. Children who have been molested, later...
Image of Periodic Table of the Elements, in Pictures
Periodic Table of the Elements, in Pictures
elements.wlonk.com link posted by 1267 days ago in teens
Inspired by this post, these colorful, fun, and informative periodic tables are great for elementary, middle, and high school students, as well as adults.
Image of [NSFW] Gorillaz - Do Ya Thing (Full 13 Minutes Explicit Version) Feat. James Murphy & Andre 3000
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Top 5 Things for Young Fencers
editorial posted by 114 days ago in Blog
When I started my favorite sport, fencing, I learned there are a lot of difficulties starting as a young kid. My fencing club, Redstar, had older kids, so it was very hard to make friends. It made...
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Top 4 life lessons I learned from fencing
editorial posted by 133 days ago in Blog
Flags at the Arnold, in Columbus, Ohio (I love seeing flags, even more so at fencing tournaments! In the London Olympics of 2012, I started to watch fencing. I liked watching it, so my mom signed...
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valme.io link posted by ----- 838 days ago in politics
Image of SOLVED: Windows 7 Media Player "play to" doesn't work with WDTV Live and McAfee firewall
SOLVED: Windows 7 Media Player "play to" doesn't work with WDTV Live and McAfee firewall
editorial posted by 1185 days ago in windows
It took me days to figure out a solution to this, so I'm posting for others who run across this issue. McAfee support (which stinks) didn't know how to solve it and I didn't find a soluti...
Image of How valME works
How valME works
editorial posted by 1315 days ago in FAQ
You post stuff. People upvote it. You make money. It's very simple. It's reddit, but with cats that make you money. We call it monetary applause. Where did we get the idea? Here. How man...
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Why You're My Friend
editorial posted by 1210 days ago in relationships Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 United States License
I enjoy writing. It helps me think and organize my thoughts. It prompts me to constantly ask why. The other day, I discussed with someone the difficulty I was having selecting a topic to write abou...
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American is not the greatest country in the world anymore. The most honest three and a half minutes of television, EVER...
youtube.com link posted by 1272 days ago in politics
(The full opening scene to the Pilot Episode of HBO's The Newsroom is found here.)
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Image of "My dad's story": Dream for My Child. Life insurance company MetLife produced a touching video that illustrates the great sacrifices parents make to ensure their child's well-being. Yes, you will cry.
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Mental masturbation - what is the relevance of philosophy?
exacteditions.com link posted by 1265 days ago in philosophy
How many angels can dance on the head of a pin? That's a metaphor for suggesting that someone is wasting time debating topics of no practical value. Philosophers are sometimes accused of...
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Top 10 Reasons Libertarians Aren't Nice To You
christophercantwell.com link posted by 1227 days ago in libertarian
I typically ignore top-10 lists as most are stupid. This one, however, is brilliant and wonderfully accurate.
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I lack imagination
editorial posted by 1238 days ago in gaming Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 United States License
So much brouhaha over Facebook acquiring a game manufacturer. It's a great reminder of where the revenues from your ad clicks and no-longer-private data are being spent. More fun and games. Mor...
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Ladies first - men, please say chivalry isn't dead
telegraph.co.uk link posted by 1265 days ago in relationships
In good society, there are general rules for polite behavior that facilitate relationships, and good relationships help us live better lives. Society works better when people have manners, act civi...
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How Covert Agents Infiltrate the Internet to Manipulate, Deceive, and Destroy Reputations
firstlook.org link posted by 1272 days ago in politics
The proof is now in the open: government is infiltrating websites to "deny, disrupt, degrade, deceive." Someone owes an apology to conspiracy "theorists."
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My favorite quotes
editorial posted by 1293 days ago in b_independent Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 United States License
I love quotes. The ones to which I most relate become a part of me. They inspire me. They guide me. They strengthen my resolve. They reinforce my values. They comfort me. These are mine (without a...
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How to observe reality
editorial posted by 1258 days ago in philosophy
Observing reality truthfully is an essential tool for human development. It is the tool that allows us to act in accordance with our environment, to modify it, and to enrich our lives. Observing re...
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[NSFW] Sex in The Fountainhead - The Rape of Ayn Rand
editorial posted by 1266 days ago in sex
Ayn Rand's The Fountainhead. One of the greatest books of all time. Though Atlas Shrugged is, by far, the better book (considered the second-most influential book after the Bible), it's all...
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No, you are not ‘running late’, you are rude and selfish
blog.firebrandtalent.com link posted by 809 days ago in Note to Self
This post may offend some readers. But only because it’s going to cut close to the bone for many. And I don’t care if I sound old-fashioned, because actually it’s nothing to do with ‘fas...
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A letter from Guantanamo: 'Nobody can truly understand how we suffer'
aljazeera.com link posted by 1256 days ago in politics
Al-Alwi describes the humiliating and brutal treatment he suffers at Guantanamo. Alwi is a Yemeni national who has been in US custody since 2002. He was one of the very first prisoners moved to Guanta...
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Tales from the Bizarro World
linkedin.com link posted by 806 days ago in philosophy
Back in the 1960s, DC Comics introduced a parallel Earth called Bizarro, where everything is inverted and everyone is insane. They even have their own wacky Superman, which ends up being a formidab...
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Dancers among us!
chicquero.com link posted by 999 days ago in FeelGood
"Dancers are storytellers. They’re trained to capture passion with their bodies. The often create a fantasy world or offer us a deeper look into familiar settings. They bring to life what w...
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No longer conspiracy theory: the 1% who control the world
arxiv.org link posted by 1266 days ago in conspiracy
Thank you for confirming what, intuitively and through events, we already knew: there are a small group of companies - primarily banks - that control most all of the power and wealth in the global...