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    Image of Periodic Table of the Elements, in Pictures
    Periodic Table of the Elements, in Pictures
    elements.wlonk.com link posted by digdug 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.
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    Image of People often tell reporters things their employers, or their government, want to keep suppressed. But leaking can serve the public interest, fueling revelatory and important journalism. Here is how to leak to The Intercept, a publication strongly committed to publishing stories based on leaked material when that material is newsworthy and serves the public interest
    People often tell reporters things their employers, or their government, want to keep suppressed. But leaking can serve the public interest, fueling revelatory and important journalism. Here is how to leak to The Intercept, a publication strongly committed to publishing stories based on leaked material when that material is newsworthy and serves the public interest
    firstlook.org link posted by c_prompt in conspiracy
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    Me dealing with my life right now...
    facebook.com link posted by Clarisse88 in funny
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    Image of Waterboarding for dummies
    Waterboarding for dummies
    editorial posted by braincrave in braincrave
    If this doesn't make you sick, you're not human. FTA: Internal CIA documents reveal a meticulous protocol that was far more brutal than Dick Cheney's "dunk in the water" Waterboarding for dummies:...

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    Image of Why the Myers-Briggs test is totally meaningless
    Why the Myers-Briggs test is totally meaningless
    vox.com link posted by c_prompt 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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    Image of Protecting the environment
    Protecting the environment
    editorial posted by braincrave in braincrave
    Over the last week, we've had a few discussions come up around how the government protects the environment. Though I didn't know it until I did some research, I wasn't surprised… FTA: "Who's the gr...

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    Image of Good form - etiquette and manners in conversation
    Good form - etiquette and manners in conversation
    books.google.com link posted by b_independent 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...

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    Image of TIL Plato didn't believe in Platonic love and supported erotica
    TIL Plato didn't believe in Platonic love and supported erotica
    editorial posted by braincrave in braincrave
    Today I learned that Platonic love isn't what we thought it was. In fact, Plato didn't even believe in it, was pro-sex, thought erotica was a spiritual force that helps us find our true selves, and e...

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    Image of The male brain
    The male brain
    editorial posted by braincrave in braincrave
    FTA: "...the male and female brains have some profound differences… men have a sexual pursuit area that is 2.5 times larger than the one in the female brain... Men look at attractive women the way...

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    Image of What’s a sponsored account?
    What’s a sponsored account?
    editorial posted by c_prompt in FAQ
    We’re certainly glad you asked. We recognize there are companies who use blogs for marketing, individuals who run a side gig with a website, etc. Frankly Scarlet, we don’t care if you’re mar...

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    Image of Love is...
    Love is...
    editorial posted by braincrave in braincrave
    My answer is that love is... Contemplation. Many would tell you that love is something beautiful and powerful. They might tell you that it is inexplicable and entirely irrational. They would be...

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    Image of New Statue in Germany Illustrates Just How Much the Rest of the World Opposes the U.S. Police State
    New Statue in Germany Illustrates Just How Much the Rest of the World Opposes the U.S. Police State
    thefreethoughtproject.com link posted by c_prompt in politics
    “The statue pays homage to three who said no to war, to the lies that lead to war and to the intrusion into private life that helps to perpetuate war,†said Dormino, the artworks creator. Be...

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    Image of Holidays without Christmas
    Holidays without Christmas
    editorial posted by braincrave in braincrave
    In his pamphlet The Law, French economist Frederick Bastiat stated "Since the law organizes justice, the socialists ask why the law should not also organize labor, education, and religion." Bastiat c...

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    Image of Seeking sugar daddies
    Seeking sugar daddies
    editorial posted by braincrave in braincrave
    Is it self-destructive to enter into a relationship or fabricate feelings in exchange for money/gifts/privileges that you will gain in return? FTA: "Looking to give up her day job but maintain a s...

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    Image of Stupid in America
    Stupid in America
    editorial posted by braincrave in braincrave
    If you have children in school, or if you are a teacher, you MUST watch this video. Pass it on to anyone who has children. It is THAT important. Why are so many children not learning in America's sch...

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    Image of What are analytics?
    What are analytics?
    editorial posted by c_prompt in FAQ
    What? You don’t have access to a dictionary? But seriously, if you were to build your own blog, you’d want to gather information on who is viewing it, right? We thought so. Granted, lots...

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    Image of Free Excel, OpenOffice, and Google Templates and Spreadsheets
    Free Excel, OpenOffice, and Google Templates and Spreadsheets
    vertex42.com link posted by c_prompt in efreebies
    Great selection of free and very useful templates provided by Vertex42.com, including: Calendars & Schedules Excel Calendar Template Yearly Calendar Template Monthly Calendar...

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    Image of TIL Chris Catrambone, a 33-year-old millionaire, swapped his million-dollar yacht for a fishing trawler and is personally funding rescue missions to save migrants. He wanted to do something with his money that's more meaningful.
    TIL Chris Catrambone, a 33-year-old millionaire, swapped his million-dollar yacht for a fishing trawler and is personally funding rescue missions to save migrants. He wanted to do something with his money that's more meaningful.
    christophercatrambone.com link posted by c_prompt in todayilearned
    The stories are heart-wrenching. In addition to his blog, this is from an NPR story that discusses how Chris and his wife spent $8 million to buy and re-fit a 136-foot ship to save hundreds of th...

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    Image of TIL "auto-tune" technology transforms many terrible singers into pop stars (a music industry secret no one dares to mention) and the real voice of Britney Spears "hurts to hear"
    TIL "auto-tune" technology transforms many terrible singers into pop stars (a music industry secret no one dares to mention) and the real voice of Britney Spears "hurts to hear"
    youtube.com link posted by c_prompt in music
    I agree with the HuffPo: Britney Spears' isolated vocal track hurts to hear. I still love the music and think she's a talented performer, but this is disappointing and does take-away some of t...

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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 c_prompt 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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    Image of Traveling with style in airport lounges
    Traveling with style in airport lounges
    editorial posted by Andrew in Blog
    Me at Istanbul Airport Right Before Attacks When I have been in my travels, I have loved flights. I judge the flight on its food, movies, and airport lounges. Lounges are places to rest before your fl...

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    Image of Epix is offering a free trial of their unlimited movie/TV show streaming service. Requires free account but no credit card info is needed to sign up. (Ends 3/16/15)
    Epix is offering a free trial of their unlimited movie/TV show streaming service. Requires free account but no credit card info is needed to sign up. (Ends 3/16/15)
    epixhd.com link posted by c_prompt in efreebies
    Huge number of free movies. List of all movies is here.
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    Image of The Great Depression - Everything you've ever learned is wrong
    The Great Depression - Everything you've ever learned is wrong
    editorial posted by braincrave in braincrave
    Last night in group chat, we had a bunch of conversations (sometimes very heated) about what the Constitution does and does not allow. As part of it, we got into the US Great Depression, FDR, court ...

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    Image of [NSFW] Gorillaz - Do Ya Thing (Full 13 Minutes Explicit Version) Feat. James Murphy & Andre 3000
    [NSFW] Gorillaz - Do Ya Thing (Full 13 Minutes Explicit Version) Feat. James Murphy & Andre 3000
    youtube.com link posted by peace_on_earth in music
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    Image of Administering justice through self-injury
    Administering justice through self-injury
    editorial posted by braincrave in braincrave
    Pain is a part of life, and we all have different ways to deal with it. In what might appear to be a strange contradiction, some even go so far as to self-inflict pain in order to avoid pain. It's al...

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    Image of Fasting triggers stem cell regeneration of damaged, old immune system
    Fasting triggers stem cell regeneration of damaged, old immune system
    news.usc.edu link posted by c_prompt in health
    In the first evidence of a natural intervention triggering stem cell-based regeneration of an organ or system, a study in the June 5 issue of the Cell Stem Cell shows that cycles of prolonged fasti...

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    Image of Living your dreams
    Living your dreams
    editorial posted by braincrave in braincrave
    As I get closer to formally launching the real-life dating website braincrave.com, I've spent a lot of time reading about how to advertise. Not having any real experience, I first turned to the maste...

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    Image of Democrats Confirm Torturer As Director Of CIA
    Democrats Confirm Torturer As Director Of CIA
    paulcraigroberts.org link posted by pot_kettle_black in pot.kettle.black
    How did a person who should be in the criminal dock both in the US and in the International Criminal Court for running a torture prison get appointed the Director of the US Central Intelligence Agenc...

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    Image of Socialism vs. Corporatism
    Socialism vs. Corporatism
    editorial posted by braincrave in braincrave
    From the only honest person in American politics - Ron Paul... FTA: "Lately many have characterized this administration as socialist, or having strong socialist leanings. I differ with this character...

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    Image of Why You're My Friend
    Why You're My Friend
    editorial posted by c_prompt 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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    Image of Pursuing the common good
    Pursuing the common good
    editorial posted by braincrave in braincrave
    Although it's impossible to define it with objective standards, the concept of the "common good" is directly linked with "society" and the "majority." Which is better for humanity and should take pre...

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    Image of Aftershocks from Edward Snowden's leaks have been rippling through the courts; some judges have signaled they're no longer willing to take the government's word when it comes to national security | NPR
    Aftershocks from Edward Snowden's leaks have been rippling through the courts; some judges have signaled they're no longer willing to take the government's word when it comes to national security | NPR
    npr.org link posted by peace_on_earth in politics
    Disclosures by former NSA contractor Edward Snowden have shaken the intelligence community and spurred Congress to try to impose new limits on electronic surveillance.
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    Image of 15 adorable relationship tips from kids
    15 adorable relationship tips from kids
    studentbeans.com link posted by peace_on_earth in dating
    What do most people do on a date?
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    ValME needs user tagging in posts and comments
    editorial posted by Clarisse88 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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    Image of Listen to my music - the philosophy of The Trees
    Listen to my music - the philosophy of The Trees
    editorial posted by braincrave in braincrave
    Make everyone equal. It is a common battle cry across the centuries. Just look at the current class warfare that Obama is pushing because we are not all equal. (Or, as Orwell famously put it in Anima...

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    A country did the impossible
    editorial posted by braincrave in braincrave
    What country reduced the Department of Transportation employees from 5,600 to 53, Forest Service employees from 17,000 to 17, Ministry of Works employees from 28,000 to 1... and, all-in-all, reduced...

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    Image of 10 Better Responses Than Just Saying “I’m Fine” | Evie Magazine
    10 Better Responses Than Just Saying “I’m Fine” | Evie Magazine
    eviemagazine.com link posted by c_prompt in funny
    You’ve had the Worst. Day. Ever. It’s hard enough just getting through it, but then everyone seems to notice. They keep asking, “Are you okay?â€Â If you’re not “fine†you don’t have to...

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    Image of 50 Things Every Girl (and Guy) Needs To Hear
    50 Things Every Girl (and Guy) Needs To Hear
    thoughtcatalog.com link posted by c_prompt in Note to Self
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    Image of Let's raise the debt ceiling to $1 quadrillion
    Let's raise the debt ceiling to $1 quadrillion
    editorial posted by braincrave in braincrave
    Remember the guy who talked about change? Where'd he go? In 2006, Obama said this: The fact that we are here today to debate raising America's debt limit is a sign of leadership failure. It is a...

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    Image of The Truth We Won’t Admit: Drinking Is Healthy
    The Truth We Won’t Admit: Drinking Is Healthy
    substance.com link posted by c_prompt in health
    The US public health establishment buries overwhelming evidence that abstinence is a cause of heart disease and early death. People deserve to know that alcohol gives most of us a higher life expecta...

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    Image of Hastings’ Lessons From the Grave - Have We Learned Anything? Car Hacking is a Reality, not Theory
    Hastings’ Lessons From the Grave - Have We Learned Anything? Car Hacking is a Reality, not Theory
    whowhatwhy.org link posted by c_prompt in conspiracy
    The Cold Case of the death of a hot reporter. Was there more to it than a tragic accident? And why did the media not look into this affair, given the kinds of things Hastings was investigating, and t...

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    Image of Obama protects Cheney from war crimes
    Obama protects Cheney from war crimes
    editorial posted by braincrave in braincrave
    The so-called rule of law in the US is a big joke. You really need more proof? Dick Cheney, former vice president to George Bush, went on TV on Feb 14 to assert he is "a big supporter of waterboardin...

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    Image of How to teach computers to old people
    How to teach computers to old people
    editorial posted by braincrave in braincrave
    No significant intellectualism here in this video. Just an older couple learning how to use a computer to make you feel good. May we all be as happy as they are at this age. What's your experie...

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    Image of Net neutrality regulation and liberty
    Net neutrality regulation and liberty
    editorial posted by braincrave in braincrave
    Governments love to pander equality and anti-discrimination laws (well, granted - they were for discrimination before they were against it). Their latest villain? The Internet Service Providers (ISP)...

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    Image of Ray Kurzweil - bringing my dreams to real life in a virtual world
    Ray Kurzweil - bringing my dreams to real life in a virtual world
    editorial posted by braincrave in braincrave
    When I was much younger, I told my father I believed I would live forever. He asked how that would happen and gently reminded me that we all die sooner or later. I explained that I believed we would...

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    Image of Symbolab Math Solver - Step by Step Calculator
    Symbolab Math Solver - Step by Step Calculator
    symbolab.com link posted by c_prompt in homeworkhelp
    Equation search and math solver - solves algebra, trigonometry and calculus problems step by step (shows you actual steps how to solve). Symbolab is an advanced math education tool. It allows user...

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    Image of Don't focus on what others say, how hard it is, the fear, the pain, or the mistakes - make the effort, be brave, and keep at it. Advice from Theodore Roosevelt's speech Citizenship in a Republic
    Don't focus on what others say, how hard it is, the fear, the pain, or the mistakes - make the effort, be brave, and keep at it. Advice from Theodore Roosevelt's speech Citizenship in a Republic
    editorial posted by c_prompt in Note to Self
    The speech Citizenship in a Republic was given at the Sorbonne in Paris, France on April 23, 1910. The excerpt reads: It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the stro...

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    Image of Innocence? Courts don't care
    Innocence? Courts don't care
    editorial posted by braincrave in braincrave
    And the court jesters speak: Yes, we know your client is innocent of sexual abuse and sodomy... don't speak to us about irrelevant ideas like innocence - we don't care. I am physically sick to my sto...

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    Image of Education school destroying teachers
    Education school destroying teachers
    editorial posted by braincrave in braincrave
    A study at the University of North Carolina concludes that non-education majors who get just six weeks of education training are generally better teachers than those who get a full two years of educa...

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    TIL ostriches do NOT bury their head in the sand
    editorial posted by braincrave in braincrave
    Today I learned that ostriches do NOT bury their heads in the sand. (People are said to bury their heads in the sand when they refuse to confront or acknowledge a problem.) OSTRICHES BURY TH...

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    Image of TIL the US government infected unsuspecting blacks and Guatemalans with syphilis and gonorrhea in order to study the effects of the diseases and to experiment with cures, and a scientist is now claiming they did the same with Ebola just before the outbreak
    TIL the US government infected unsuspecting blacks and Guatemalans with syphilis and gonorrhea in order to study the effects of the diseases and to experiment with cures, and a scientist is now claiming they did the same with Ebola just before the outbreak
    globalresearch.ca link posted by c_prompt in todayilearned
    Between 1946 and 1948, the United States government under President Harry S. Truman in collaboration with Guatemalan President Juan José Arévalo and his health officials deliberately...

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    Image of Bearing responsibility for your own existence
    Bearing responsibility for your own existence
    editorial posted by braincrave in braincrave
    The higher your self-esteem, the more confidence you have in your ability to cope with life's never-ending challenges. Strong self-esteem is based on many factors, one of which is self-responsibility...

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    Image of How to observe reality
    How to observe reality
    editorial posted by Clarisse88 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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    Image of Vacationing a human right
    Vacationing a human right
    editorial posted by braincrave in braincrave
    Is it really so hard to believe? After all, when you support the government stealing your money (though taxes) and giving it to someone else, who are you to object what they decide to spend it on? No...

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    Image of About us
    About us
    editorial posted by maker in 2gringosincaribbean
    El gringo La gringa Dooley
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    Welcome back to failing school
    editorial posted by braincrave in braincrave
    Albert Shanker, the president of the United Federation of Teachers for 20 years, and then the president of the American Federation of Teachers for another 23 years once said: "When school children st...

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    Image of Stupid questions and how to make them better
    Stupid questions and how to make them better
    faculty.gvc.edu link posted by b_independent in philosophy
    It is said that there's no such thing as a stupid question. While some of us will beg to differ (e.g., how many times do people ask questions they already know the answers to, and not in the rh...

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    Image of Jim Carrey on how his late father inspired him to follow his dreams... in 1 minute
    Jim Carrey on how his late father inspired him to follow his dreams... in 1 minute
    youtube.com link posted by c_prompt in Note to Self
    Funnyman, Jim Carrey, was on hand to give a moving commencement address to Maharishi University of Management's class of 2014 in which he revealed how his late father inspired him to follow his dream...

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    Image of Civil disobedience against the TSA
    Civil disobedience against the TSA
    editorial posted by braincrave in braincrave
    In case you haven't heard, the US Totally Stupid Administration (aka TSA) has deployed Advanced Imaging Technology (AIT) body scanners at many airports that produce radiation to scan your body for po...

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    Volunteer
    editorial posted by c_prompt in Misty River Music Makers
    Volunteer! Another wonderful way to show your love of Misty River Music Makers is to sign up for some occasional volunteer time at one of our events. People who sign up often feel like it's much...

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    Image of The lovely Corrine is now teaching prostitutes about Bitcoin - "Sexworkers guide to... Paying for advertising with bitcoin"
    The lovely Corrine is now teaching prostitutes about Bitcoin - "Sexworkers guide to... Paying for advertising with bitcoin"
    aboutcorrine.wordpress.com link posted by c_prompt in bitcoin
    Cook County (Illinois) Sheriff Tom Dart wrote in letters to Visa and MasterCard that it is “increasingly indefensible for any corporation to continue to willfully play a central role in an...

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    Life
    editorial posted by c_prompt in Note to Self
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    To the men and women of the mind - go on strike
    editorial posted by braincrave in braincrave
    Making generalizations always comes with challenges. After all, just because a claim is oftentimes true doesn't make it fact in all cases. Although intellectual dishonesty abounds, I generally catego...

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    Licensed to kill
    editorial posted by braincrave in braincrave
    Bill Clinton was impeached for lying about getting a blow job. But here we have President Obama, a constitutional lawyer and professor, who is technically now a dictator without anyone calling for im...

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    Image of Dick Cheney's "A Few Good Men" moment - Bush knew all about CIA interrogation methods... "Did you order the torture?" "You're God-damn right I did!"
    Dick Cheney's "A Few Good Men" moment - Bush knew all about CIA interrogation methods... "Did you order the torture?" "You're God-damn right I did!"
    bbc.co.uk link posted by digdug in politics
    Do you recall this memorable scene in the movie A Few Good Men? It appears Dick Cheney is now playing Jack Nicholson's character Colonel Jessep. The BBC's headline is "President George W...

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    Image of Study: Climate Change Activists are Hypocrites. They were less likely to engage in recycling and other eco-friendly behaviors than global-warming skeptics
    Study: Climate Change Activists are Hypocrites. They were less likely to engage in recycling and other eco-friendly behaviors than global-warming skeptics
    thedailybell.com link posted by pot_kettle_black in pot.kettle.black
    A strange thing happens when you don’t trust the government. You take responsibility for your actions, instead of shirking your duty and handing off the burden to the collective. A study by Corn...

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    Image of "La Famille Express" revisted
    "La Famille Express" revisted
    editorial posted by maker in 2gringosincaribbean
    Saturday, April 3, 2010 Winter has been showing those signs of moving off to where Winter goes when it leaves here. Drifting South, on its ancient yearly mission to climatically re-polarize our fr...

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    Image of Why I won’t work for Google
    Why I won’t work for Google
    qnrq.se link posted by digdug in technology
    Brilliant response from Niklas Femerstrand to Google's attempt to recruit him.
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    How do I get to be a default community?
    editorial posted by c_prompt in FAQ
    It’s sometimes lonely to join a social network. It isn’t that you haven’t any friends (well, maybe you don’t) but, rather, you haven’t yet joined any particular communit...

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    Slut walks, rape, and hypocrisy - what's eye candy got to do with it?
    editorial posted by braincrave in braincrave
    How we do love eye-candy. And, after all, "since when is a woman dressing sexy in public a bad thing?" By now, you've probably heard about the various "slut walks" that are happening all over the...

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    If the government is doing nothing wrong, then it has nothing to fear
    politicalirony.com link posted by peace_on_earth in politics
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    Image of Consensual sex is rape
    Consensual sex is rape
    editorial posted by braincrave in braincrave
    As if Duke University's reputation for discrimination wasn't tarnished enough... if you go to school at Duke, don't expect to learn common sense. Is the following a result of the Duke lacrosse non...

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    Watch movies at Vudu for free with ads
    vudu.com link posted by c_prompt in efreebies
    Vudu now lets its customers watch a selection of digital movies for free when you watch with ads as part of its Movies On Us program
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    On Polysexuality (Revised)
    jasonstotts.com link posted by c_prompt in sex
    by Jason Stotts Summary: Our language related to sex must be expanded to capture all of the variations that we see in real life. And we need to understand this because sex is good and a valua...

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    No way not to consent
    editorial posted by braincrave in braincrave
    Many of you here have often made the claim that you consent to the "social compact" by living where you live, or receiving the benefits from the state that you do. How can you call it consent if ther...

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    Image of How Covert Agents Infiltrate the Internet to Manipulate, Deceive, and Destroy Reputations
    How Covert Agents Infiltrate the Internet to Manipulate, Deceive, and Destroy Reputations
    firstlook.org link posted by c_prompt 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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    Dad Who Beat Son's Rapist Had Just 14 Words for Him at Sentencing… And They're Chilling
    conservativetribune.com link posted by Clarisse88 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...

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    Running
    editorial posted by glassJAw in glassJAw Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 United States License
    tightened laces shoes perfectly fitting the form of his feet hood up protection from the harsh weather that awaits presses play the song that's been on repeat for days...

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    UK parking - dumb and dumber
    editorial posted by braincrave in braincrave
    London councils sue themselves for parking offences. Critics say the practise "illustrates everything that is wrong with unaccountable parking enforcement in the UK." London councils sue themselve...

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    valme.io link posted by ----- in politics
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    Ordered currency devaluation
    editorial posted by braincrave in braincrave
    Previously, Anna Victoria, who lives under the terror of socialist Hugo Chavez, facilitated a great discussion on demagoguery back on Nov 30 (http://www.braincrave.com/viewblog.php?id=17). Look now w...

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    Good advice
    editorial posted by braincrave in braincrave
    What is the best advice you've ever received in life? DISCUSS! Original posting by Braincrave Second Life staff on Mar 11, 2010 at http://www.braincrave.com/viewblog.php?id=135
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    Image of When Social Media Gets Real - My Own Social Media
    When Social Media Gets Real - My Own Social Media
    zerohedge.com link posted by c_prompt in funny
    My own social media SIR: I haven't got a computer, but I was told about Facebook and Twitter and am trying to make friends outside Facebook and Twitter while applying the same principles. Â...

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    Image of No way to rule innocent men
    No way to rule innocent men
    editorial posted by braincrave in braincrave
    In Atlas Shrugged, Dr. Floyd Ferris states: "Did you really think that we want those laws to be observed? ...We want them broken... We're after power and we mean it... There's no way to rule innocent...

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    Image of Teaching robots to lie
    Teaching robots to lie
    editorial posted by braincrave in braincrave
    Technology is so grand. With the research from this experiment, we might finally be able to replace the lowest form of humans - politicians - with robots. After all, if you can teach robots to lie, t...

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    Image of Laura Schulz: The surprisingly logical minds of babies (TED Talk). Do I admit too much when I tell you I had tears in my eyes as she finished her presentation?
    Laura Schulz: The surprisingly logical minds of babies (TED Talk). Do I admit too much when I tell you I had tears in my eyes as she finished her presentation?
    ted.com link posted by c_prompt in science
    How do babies learn so much from so little so quickly? In a fun, experiment-filled talk, cognitive scientist Laura Schulz shows how our young ones make decisions with a surprisingly strong sense of l...

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    Image of Bootstrap 3.1 is out
    Bootstrap 3.1 is out
    github.com link posted by command_line in css
    Attention. May I have your attention please?
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    Image of Are safety and freedom opposites?
    Are safety and freedom opposites?
    editorial posted by braincrave in braincrave
    When it comes to protecting civil liberties, it just keeps getting worse. The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is now testing what it calls Future Attribute Screening Technology (FAST). It i...

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    Image of The ideology of carrots and sticks
    The ideology of carrots and sticks
    editorial posted by braincrave in braincrave
    This animation drawing alone is enough reason to watch this video, even if you have no interest in the topic. It's amazing... FTV: "As long as the task involved used only mechanical skill... the h...

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    Image of The examples adults set for children
    The examples adults set for children
    editorial posted by braincrave in braincrave
    Why are so many children familiar with the adage "do as I say, not as I do?" The answer should be obvious - because we, as adults, often do things that we don't want our children doing. Let's face it...

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    Morality and the trolley problem
    editorial posted by braincrave in braincrave
    Remember that the socialist/collectivist mantra is that the NEEDS of the many outweigh the RIGHTS of the few? As I think we've established that socialists/collectivists have no problem with stealing,...

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    Image of I’ve Been Doing Painting Videos All Wrong
    I’ve Been Doing Painting Videos All Wrong
    zedshaw.com link posted by c_prompt in painting
    For the last year or so I’ve been obsessed with watching instructional videos for painting. I probably own a few thousand dollars worth of videos, plus a subscription to Lynda.com and ArtistsNetw...

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    Image of The legal system is criminal
    The legal system is criminal
    editorial posted by braincrave in braincrave
    The Nazis and Joseph Stalin were famous for their show trials, where "guilt" was determined by the authorities before the trial. From the court jester files, we continue to find that the the American...

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    Don’t Walk Away from War - It's Not the American Way
    original.antiwar.com link posted by peace_on_earth in politics
    Amazing article by Tom Engelhardt: The United States has been at war – major boots-on-the-ground conflicts and minor interventions, firefights, air strikes, drone assassination campaigns,...

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    Image of Jesse Ventura, conspiracy theories, and 9/11
    Jesse Ventura, conspiracy theories, and 9/11
    editorial posted by braincrave in braincrave
    Jesse Ventura did his latest conspiracy theory show on 9/11, something that's been a passion of his since the event. I've followed his interviews over the years and know he knows substantially more t...

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    Why Salt Lake City is Not What it Seems
    editorial posted by Andrew in Blog
    People might say that Salt Lake City is a beautiful, incredible, place. I do not exactly agree with them. I went during fencing nationals a week ago. Salt Lake City itself has nothing to do with fenc...

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    They're coming for you next
    editorial posted by braincrave in braincrave
    Pastor Martin Niemöller criticized German intellectuals because they did nothing as the Nazis rose to power and eliminated anti-government groups. Please, learn from history. Please, don't ignore th...

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    Work: the anti-poverty tool
    editorial posted by braincrave in braincrave
    Which is better for a poor person - to be paid $3.00/hour for working or to be unemployed where the minimum wage law is $6.00/hour? Unions love minimum wage laws, and they spend millions lobbying for...

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    Rewarding Disobedience: 2018 - MIT Media Lab is giving out a no-strings-attached cash award of $250,000 for "disobedience" that benefits society
    media.mit.edu link posted by c_prompt in politics Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 United States License
    Nominations are now open for the second MIT Media Lab Disobedience Award, which carries a $250,000 cash prize, no strings attached. This award will go to a person or group engaged in what we...

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    You lead us to believe you’re using the Reddit algorithm, but you’re not. What gives?
    editorial posted by c_prompt in FAQ
    If we have led you astray, we apologize and we’ll come clean. Yes, the front page algorithm that is labeled reddit is a slight modification of the algorithm we understand reddit uses. The algo...

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    Thieves free - victim jailed
    editorial posted by braincrave in braincrave
    A week ago, we discussed a court ignoring the proven innocence of a convicted man because he missed a filing deadline. Here we have a case where a victim attempts to protect himself and his property....

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    The guise of liberalism
    editorial posted by braincrave in braincrave
    Norman Mattoon Thomas was a leading American socialist, pacifist, and six-time presidential candidate for the Socialist Party of America. The Socialist Party candidate for President of the U.S., he i...

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    Leonardo da Vinci's resume
    editorial posted by braincrave in braincrave
    At one time in history, even Leonardo da Vinci himself had to pen a resume to explain why he was a qualified applicant. Here's a translation of his letter to the Duke of Milan, enumerating his many t...

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    Feeding the homeless banned
    editorial posted by braincrave in braincrave
    Meanwhile, as people in Haiti continue to starve in a country "occupied" by 10,000 aid organizations under the government umbrella of the United Nations (an organization designed for war)... They're...

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    The Search for Exceptional Genomes. They walk among us. Natural experiments, living ordinary lives, unaware that their genes may hold the clue to the next superdrug.
    technologyreview.com link posted by digdug in science
    Ten years ago, scientists discovered that some people are naturally missing working copies of a gene known as PCSK9. The consequences of the mutation were extraordinary. These people, including a T...

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    Why can’t I post into the /all community?
    editorial posted by c_prompt in FAQ
    Because you can’t. /all is an amalgamation of our entire community (sans /removed). We don’t want it to become a random dumping ground primarily because it’s way too difficult to e...

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    TIL ignorance begets confidence
    editorial posted by braincrave in braincrave
    Ah, to be ignorant of your own ignorance... Today I learned that there is a psychological term for people who don't know stuff but are too incompetent to realize it and, therefore, suffer from an ill...

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    Anti-philosophy
    editorial posted by braincrave in braincrave
    Philosophy is effectively the study of the fundamental, universal principles of existence. Are we ignoring both reality and philosophy when we claim that universal principals don't exist (e.g., that...

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    • ayn rand,
    • objectivism,
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