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The Fountainhead Book Club

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Who's Ayn Rand? Only one of the most well-known and life-changing philosophers out there. Her philosophy is unlike any most have ever read. It's philosophy mixed in with drama and lots of great sex....

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TIL you can run a diesel engine car on used vegetable oil

editorial posted by braincrave in braincrave

Today I learned that you can run a diesel engine car on waste vegetable oil (e.g., oil that's been used to cook). It is less harmful to the environment, less toxic to people and animals, and runs abo...

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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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Science and morality

editorial posted by braincrave in braincrave

Are human values detached from science? Many, such as moral relativists, argue that morality has little, if anything, to do with reality. Science attempts to prove what reality is through an objectiv...

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How to understand people - look at their actions

editorial posted by braincrave in braincrave

Praxeology is a general theory of human action or, more specifically, purposeful behavior. Unlike unconscious behavior such as breathing or reflexes, we act in conscious, chosen ways to achieve vario...

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10 Hours of Princess Leia Walking in NYC (parody of the “10 Hours of Walking in NYC as a Woman” video)

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Lando Calrissian, Han Solo and even filthy Jawas hitting on Princess Leia in a parody of the 10 Hours of Walking in NYC as a Woman:

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Why Philosophy Precedes Physics

editorial posted by braincrave in braincrave

A few months ago, I was discussing certain aspects of quantum mechanics with somebody. I got around to saying that certain claims within the realm of physics can be rejected outright on philosophical...

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What is the meaning of life?

1.bp.blogspot.com link posted by b_independent in philosophy

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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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Ladies, you take provocative dressing to a pathetic extreme. Signed, a lady.

editorial posted by Clarisse88 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...

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Action --> Reaction

editorial posted by braincrave in braincrave

Newton's Third Law suggests that for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction. Is it morally proper for people to develop into militias to defend themselves and act in defiance of terrori...

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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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Ex-husbands as cash machines

editorial posted by braincrave in braincrave

Many women complain that they are discriminated against, yet they consider this fair. Let this sink in for a moment: "men accounted for 97 percent of the payers in alimony cases in 2008." How many wo...

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This is so me.... like, all the time. Lol.

editorial posted by Clarisse88 in funny

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The farcical war on porn

editorial posted by braincrave in braincrave

To paraphrase Pastor Martin Niemöller, "They came first for Wikileaks. But I didn't speak up because I hated politics. Then they came for pornography. But I didn't speak up because I didn't look at...

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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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I lack imagination

editorial posted by c_prompt in gaming

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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Oath Keepers

editorial posted by braincrave in braincrave

"Meet the fast-growing "patriot" group that's recruiting soldiers to resist the Obama administration." "But beyond the predictable stereotypes, "the reality is a lot of them are fairly intelligent...

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Robot chef that can cook any of 2,000 meals at tap of a button to go on sale in 2017

factor-tech.com link posted by c_prompt in cooking

I am absolutely getting this setup. THIS is what I consider food porn: Stirring, adjusting the temperature, pouring and adding ingredients are all basic skills for a chef but they’re slightly...

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The spirit of revolution

editorial posted by braincrave in braincrave

"Philosopher of revolution" Pyotr Kropotkin (aka Peter Kropotkin) once wrote: "America is just the country that shows how all the written guarantees in the world for freedom are no protection against...

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Bad sex results from bad head

editorial posted by braincrave in braincrave

Bad sex is all on your head. Either that or sugar is now an aphrodisiac. One-third of women having sexual problems experienced a placebo effect from sugar pills. Why is it that some people feel that...

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Stop feeding the homeless

editorial posted by braincrave in braincrave

Ron Paul has a sign in his office that says "Don't steal. The government hates competition." Did you know that applies to feeding the homeless as well? "Why" indeed. What do you think? FTA: "The N...

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Art and 0 < 1

editorial posted by braincrave in braincrave

Some claim that the reason music piracy is so prevalent is because the cost of music is so high (especially when the actual CD production costs are so low - a cursory look suggests it's less than $0....

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Objective truths and abortion

editorial posted by braincrave in braincrave

There's a new 5-day "morning-after" pill that's been tested for US approval (New 5-Day 'Morning-After' Pill Tested For U.S. Approval). Some people say the choice to abort is moral and use various...

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TIL bottled water often comes from tap water and isn't typically cleaner or healthier

editorial posted by braincrave in braincrave

Today I learned that, despite the hype, bottled water typically isn't any cleaner or healthier than tap water, and often comes from the same public water supply that your tap water does. Having said...

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The solution to the war problem

editorial posted by braincrave in braincrave

I have always been very concerned about the problems of war. It makes me sick to my stomach to think about how unfair it is for the many innocent victims. So, as an amateur videographer, I have tried...

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25 Of The Most Creative Sculptures And Statues From Around The World

news.distractify.com link posted by alice in FeelGood

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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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Impossible to pay debts

editorial posted by braincrave in braincrave

Ron Paul nails it again in the simplest of terms. Is it acceptable for someone to incur debt on your behalf and in your name if you don't know about it or, even worse, are opposed to it? Does it matt...

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The rationality of alternative medicine

editorial posted by braincrave in braincrave

As many mourn the death of Apple founder Steve Jobs, they use words such as visionary, brilliant, innovative, leader, entrepreneur, capitalist, and philanthropic to describe him. Many aren't aware th...

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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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One.com is currently offering a free domain name with one year of free hosting - start your free blog/website now!

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If you've been considering starting a blog, now's a great time to do it! Additionally, if you take advantage of valME's custom domain support, we'll do all the technical setup for you for free!

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• free domain names,
• free website,
• free blog

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On the First Day

editorial posted by b_independent in politics

There are those who cannot think of a world without some form of government. I can. I do not expect to ever see such a paradise in my lifetime. But one can dream... What if, with your magic wand...

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How America is like a bad boyfriend... and the irony is she's being lectured by a Brit

youtube.com link posted by c_prompt in politics

But... I love America!

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There is more to Darwin than a bumper sticker

editorial posted by Andrew in Blog

standing next to volcano. Charles Darwin was a brilliant naturalist/biologist/geologist, and believe me, that it is about more than just his fame. Darwin’s most famous visit was on a tiny island cha...

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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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Putting kids to work

editorial posted by braincrave in braincrave

The economy is in dire straits. Many adults can't find jobs. The government is lying about employment figures. So why would some politician try to repeal an existing law that would bring more people...

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People who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones

editorial posted by braincrave in braincrave

The US government consists of a bunch of hypocrites. I know, tell you something you don't know, right? Recently, Hillary Clinton and her lackeys at the US State Department released the Country Re...

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What It’s Like To Have An Extremely High IQ?

johnsimonds.com link posted by c_prompt in Note to Self

“One of the indictments of civilizations is that happiness and intelligence are so rarely found in the same person.”

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Two Grandmothers, Two Priests and a Nun go to Prison for Peace

editorial posted by braincrave in braincrave

Two grandmothers, two priests and a nun were sentenced in federal court in Tacoma, WA Monday March 28, 2011, for confronting hundreds of US nuclear weapons stockpiled for use by the deadly Trident su...

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Why complicate life?

editorial posted by alice in alice

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TIL that the government destroys food to increase prices

editorial posted by braincrave in braincrave

Today I learned that the US government ordered a farmer to destroy his own crops in order to increase market prices. The case, Wickard v. Filburn, went to the US Supreme Court, and the court sided wi...

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NYT Flashback: "If Donald Trump Targets Journalists, Thank Obama"

zerohedge.com link posted by pot_kettle_black in pot.kettle.black

Former President Obama has come under fire for what many have viewed as a hypocritical condemnation of President Trump during a Friday acceptance speech for his Ethics in Government award at the Un...

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Socialism: Force or Fantasy? Socialism Is an Endlessly Moving Target

fee.org link posted by c_prompt in socialism

Have you ever tried to nail Jell-O to the wall? It’s easier than getting a socialist to stand pat on what socialism is, which makes socialism an endlessly moving target. Socialists are so intell...

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Society and the meaning of individual actions

editorial posted by braincrave in braincrave

Libertarians are often talking about freedom and liberty. Thomas Jefferson claimed in his magnum opus the Declaration of Independence that we all have a right to liberty. But freedom and liberty aren...

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Reliable workers banned as discriminatory

editorial posted by braincrave in braincrave

Advert for 'reliable workers' banned as discrimination by Jobcentre Plus The boss of a recruitment firm said she was told she could not place an advert for "reliable workers" because it discrimina...

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At least 80% of all audio calls are recorded and stored in the US by the NSA

theguardian.com link posted by c_prompt in politics

The ultimate goal of the NSA is total population control. At least 80% of all audio calls, not just metadata, are recorded and stored in the US, says whistleblower William Binney, one of the highest-l...

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There's Hope America: Anchor Walks Off Live TV, Refuses To Report On Kardashians

zerohedge.com link posted by digdug 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...

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The Topography of Tears

rose-lynnfisher.com link posted by digdug in science

The Topography of Tears is a study of 100 tears photographed through a standard light microscope. The project began in a period of personal change, loss, and copious tears. One day I wondered if my te...

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Why Do People Trust Wikipedia? Because An Argument Is Better Than A Lecture

techdirt.com link posted by digdug in politics

Many people trust Wikipedia much more than "official" encyclopedias and traditional news sources. Well, no shit. That's because, as I've been trying to scream at you people for...

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GetNotified when something happens

getnotifiedapp.com link posted by shibuya246 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...

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Soak the rich

editorial posted by braincrave in braincrave

Many think that, if governments just tax the rich more, the country's fiscal problems will be solved. Even Warren Buffett, one of the wealthiest men in the world, thinks taxing the rich should be pub...

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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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Economics 101: Moral hazard

editorial posted by braincrave in braincrave

Have you ever heard the term moral hazard? Here's a good 3-minute video called Economics 101: Moral Hazard that discusses one of the biggest issues with ALL government policies which touch on busines...

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Too Good to Be True

editorial posted by braincrave in braincrave

For too long, our society has been tainted by this adage... this taboo of good things. Why, oh why, is this? A product of our psyche? A product of shared cultural values? Or, is it really undeniably...

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Prosecute Bush for murder

editorial posted by braincrave in braincrave

All he needs is a grand jury in one small town in America... who's going to step-up? Watch the trailer for The Prosecution of George W. Bush for Murder (10 minutes, but worth every second)....

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TIL why hair turns grey

editorial posted by braincrave in braincrave

Today I learned that hair turns grey with age because of naturally-secreted hydrogen peroxide. Guess blondes were onto something. Good to know someone is finally getting at the "root" of the problem....

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Teach a man to fish

editorial posted by braincrave in braincrave

In group chat, we recently went on a tangent to discuss the effectiveness of charity. (To quote one of our Braincravers, "teach a man to fish and he'll stay drunk on a boat.") Benjamin Franklin obser...

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Religious beliefs lead to government punishment

editorial posted by braincrave in braincrave

Let's say you're a woman and you're looking for a roommate to share the rent. Should it be illegal to ask for female candidates only? Of course not. That would be absurd. But did you know that the sa...

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Big change - short time

editorial posted by braincrave in braincrave

Assuming this is all true (which I haven't confirmed), what are the implications? Did You Know? (5-minute video) That is certainly mammoth amount of change in a short period of time. D...

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• culture,
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TIL you CAN prove a negative

editorial posted by braincrave in braincrave

Today I learned the adage "you can't prove a negative" is false because you can prove a negative. It's very easy. We need to stop saying that. A better statement to use is "he who asserts a positive...

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How to be a good person

editorial posted by braincrave in braincrave

What does it mean to be a "good" person? Is there an objective way to define good? Is there a specific procedure/method to evaluate something as good? Does defining the good in life even matter? Assu...

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They hate us for our freedom

editorial posted by braincrave in braincrave

WikiLeaks has released a classified US military video depicting the indiscriminate slaying of over a dozen people in the Iraqi suburb of New Baghdad - including two Reuters news staff. FTA: "The impo...

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Engineering the perfect human

editorial posted by braincrave in braincrave

Recently, Harvard University had a panel discussing the legacy of the Human Genome Project. Started in 1990, and with scientists from six countries and initial funding of $3 billion, the project publ...

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Mine! The never-ending fight over Palestine

editorial posted by braincrave in braincrave

Obama is currently getting criticized because of his recent speech asserting that the US government officially supports a two-state solution based on Israel's pre-1967 borders along with negotiated...

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Why is there so much hate and anger in the world?

editorial posted by braincrave in braincrave

From a WoW forum: Original post: "So many trolls be trolling....thugs be thugging....haters be hating.... I love everyone on this server Spread the love." Reply post: "Homo." Sarcasm aside,...

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It was the gun's fault

townhall.com link posted by c_prompt in politics

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Atlas Shrugged changes lives

editorial posted by braincrave in braincrave

Noam Chomsky said Ayn Rand was "... one of the most evil figures of modern intellectual history." Yet I find Atlas Shrugged an amazing book (and so do many others, like the man who recently drove aro...

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Tu Quoque: Anatomy of an online argument

bardoloi.com link posted by pot_kettle_black in pot.kettle.black

The real goal of tu quoque (or any ad hominem attack) is to shift the focus to your opponent’s weaknesses as a way to hide your argument’s weaknesses. To create a hypocrisy meme: 1) pick a trigger...

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Economics 101

imgur.com link posted by digdug in economics

I'm into economic equality, but I'm a pragmatist.

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Saturday Morning: Family Slow Yoga Flow

buddhimat.yoga link posted by buddhimat in buddhimatyoga

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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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The Morality of Bitcoin (Or Why One Libertarian Has It All Wrong)

editorial posted by digdug 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...

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Is Jesus Christ a myth?

editorial posted by braincrave in braincrave

The central figure in all of Christianity is one man: Jesus of Nazareth. Putting aside whether or not you believe that God exists, a key component to Christianity is that Jesus did exist. But what if...

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Camino

editorial posted by Clarisse88 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...

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I Stumbled... Upon Fun

editorial posted by braincrave in braincrave

Sigmund Freud famously said that "...we men... find reality generally quite unsatisfactory." Over the years, we have become less polite and more sloppy. Now-a-days, we say reality's a bitch. Regardle...

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Supreme stupidity

editorial posted by braincrave in braincrave

From the court jester files, we find supreme stupidity in the Ohio Supreme Court. If you live in Ohio, get ready to see police pulling everyone over for "speeding." After all, police never lie, right...

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Do avatar looks matter?

editorial posted by braincrave in braincrave

I haven't been in Second Life that long (about 8 months). During that time, I've had multiple people comment to me that the way an avatar looks is important (e.g., animation overrides (AO), skin, clo...

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The lesser of two evils is still wrong

editorial posted by braincrave in braincrave

I was recently having a conversation with a friend who was getting on my case because I don't vote in political elections. She likes Ron Paul but ultimately decided to vote for Obama because she knew...

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TIL hot water freezes faster than cold water (and be careful with reigning paradigms)

editorial posted by braincrave in braincrave

Today I learned hot water sometimes freezes faster than cold water. Although there isn't one, conclusive scientific explanation for the phenomenon, one of the theories for why this occurs is that hot...

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Why Is Junk Food So Addictive? How to Eliminate Junk Food Cravings for Good

lewrockwell.com link posted by c_prompt in food

Americans’ reliance on processed foods and snacks is undoubtedly one of the primary factors driving our skyrocketing obesity and disease rates. Even many people who “know better” ha...

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This Is How We Date Now

thoughtcatalog.com link posted by c_prompt in dating

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The Man Who Mistook His Wife For A Hat: And Other Clinical Tales (Oliver Sacks) - The President's Speech

junkfoodforthought.com link posted by c_prompt in psychology

ROFL. This is not only hysterical but also incredibly insightful. tl/dr: Some people who have language disorders are unable to understand the meaning of words. Instead, they rely on facial express...

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TIL: How to increase wireless router signal

editorial posted by braincrave in braincrave

Today I learned how to increase the wireless signal of my router. Say goodbye to your wireless signal dropping! FTA: 8. Make a Reflector with Tinfoil. Note that a tinfoil router may boost you...

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TIL Communism is responsible for over 100 million deaths

editorial posted by braincrave in braincrave

Today I learned that Communism, "the greatest social engineering experiment we have ever seen," is responsible for approximately over 100 million deaths. The Communists tried to construct a "utopia.....

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Ethics in the marketplace

editorial posted by braincrave in braincrave

When people argue against capitalism (aka the free market), almost never do they argue from an efficiency perspective. Instead, the arguments typically claim capitalism exploits the working class by...

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[NSFW] Sex in The Fountainhead - The Rape of Ayn Rand

editorial posted by b_independent 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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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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Environmental suicide

editorial posted by braincrave in braincrave

Contrary to what the United Nations does, Mother Earth doesn't have a conscience. She can't tell us which of her resources she wants us to save, which to take care of, and which to use. Ergo, how we...

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I want to be a sub-community of x, but the owner won’t let me. What do I do?

editorial posted by c_prompt in FAQ

Can’t we all just get along? So you have a small running group in San Francisco and want a community where you can motivate each other by posting personal running times, routes, and progress. Yo...

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Stanford scientists develop water splitter that runs on ordinary AAA battery

news.stanford.edu link posted by c_prompt in environment

Hongjie Dai and colleagues have developed a cheap, emissions-free device that uses a 1.5-volt battery to split water into hydrogen and oxygen. The hydrogen gas could be used to power fuel cells in zer...

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Love is good for you

editorial posted by braincrave in braincrave

Everyone's familiar with the expression "love at first sight." But is that really the way love works? According to a recent scientific study, the answer is yes. But what about romance? What about val...

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Sunday 5/23 Power Core Yoga

buddhimat.yoga link posted by buddhimat in buddhimatyoga

The video below will be active approximately 10 minutes before the class begins.

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Women equal to men?

editorial posted by braincrave in braincrave

FTA: "The High Court's award of a £215,000 divorce payout to the former wife of a leading barrister - 25 years after the couple split - is a terrible blow to those who rightly believe that women are...

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Rearranging the deck chairs on the Titanic economy

editorial posted by braincrave in braincrave

Economics is typically considered very dry and of little interest to most. But to paraphrase the adage typically referring to politics, just because you ignore economics doesn't mean that it will ign...

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The Horse in the Plain

editorial posted by braincrave in braincrave

Once upon a time, in a land far away which has nothing at all in common with the world we humans inhabit, a horse was running free in the plain. He longed to climb up the mountains and see the world...

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If I voted, Ron Paul is the man I would vote for

editorial posted by braincrave in braincrave

First, let me make this perfectly clear: I am an anarchist (or, more specifically, an anarcho-capitalist). I do not support any kind of government, including a president. The last election I voted in...

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FlyteNow - an online flight-sharing service that allows you to go flying with local pilots. Cool idea.

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Flytenow gets you rides in small planes with local pilots. Thousands of private pilots fly every day with empty seats in their planes. We connect you with them so you can join in their round tri...

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Shutting down the Internet

editorial posted by braincrave in braincrave

Why is the US government trying to pass a law that creates a "kill switch" to shut down the Internet at its whim? What are they preparing for? What is it that is about to happen? FTA: "A new U.S....

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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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Political correctness, sticks, and stones

editorial posted by braincrave in braincrave

It's interesting to trace the history of controversial subjects. Take political correctness for example. Political correctness, "used to describe language, ideas, policies, or behavior seen as seekin...

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BuddhitMat Yoga - A Rational Yoga Practice

editorial posted by Julie in Rational Yoga Blog

​ Are Rational and Yoga a Contradiction? Rational and Yoga.  Is that not a contradiction?  I argue it is not. You’ve heard the word “mindfulness” used to describe meditation, yog...

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TIL: The sky is black and the sun is white

editorial posted by braincrave in braincrave

Today I learned that the sky isn't blue and the sun isn't yellow. The sky is actually black and the sun is white. It's only because we have an atmosphere (which is made of gas molecules and dust) tha...

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Particle teleportation across Calgary marks 'major step' toward creation of 'quantum internet'

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In a "major step" toward practical quantum networking, researchers at the University of Calgary have successfully demonstrated the teleportation of a light particle's properties between their lab...

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Windows patch KB 3139929: When a security update is not a security update. Microsoft buried a Get Windows 10 ad generator inside this month's Internet Explorer security patch for Windows 7 and 8.1.

infoworld.com link posted by digdug in windows

If Microsoft's documentation is correct, installing Patch Tuesday's KB 3139929 security update for Internet Explorer also installs a new Windows 10 ad-generating routine called KB 3146449. Man...

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A gentle introduction to the lightning network

github.com link posted by Clemens in bitcoin

We describe the lightning network in non-technical terms. We omit some details, but try to convey the general idea of how it works.

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I Don't Care If I Suck, As Long As I'm Learning

exceptionnotfound.net link posted by c_prompt in Note to Self

I am an enormously self-critical person. If I'm going out to a party, or having dinner, or even just giving a presentation, I'm constantly playing back my speech and my actions in my head to see wher...

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