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[continued] a sharp word of criticism

 ... derek digger wrote:... so, if you are green, and have no first hand experience of what healthy purple, red, blue and orange is, how do you figure out what is healthy and what is not healthy in those cultures?... very. good. point.... reminds me that SD "blue" was... Read More

Kiva

 ... Kiva tries to provide assistance to people in developing countries. I like their approach, and I send money to Kiva.... Kiva is rather controversial though; last time I mentioned Kiva on the forum, there were numerous objections that it likely a bad idea!... Today I'm looking... Read More

Internet Abuse, a Pre/Trans Dilemma?

 ... Can the internet be controlled?  This question is no doubt plaguing governments around the world.  From a Western orange perspective, an uncontrollable internet affording everyone free speech is good for helping liberate people in oppressive regimes.  It has... Read More

A quick survey: are you leaving IL forums?

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The Crazy Ones

 ... "The Crazy Ones", narrated by Steve Jobs, 1955-2011....  ... http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=8rwsuXHA7RA...  ... Apple has provided an email address:... If you would like to share your thoughts, memories, and condolences, please... Read More

When The Mind Won't Shut Up

 ... He draweth out the thread of his verbosity finer... than the staple of his argument. ...  ... -- Loves Labours Lost, William Shakespeare...  ... There is something about a certain kind of speech that always irks me.  I associate it with the Green meme,... Read More

Message from Moderator: Rule 5

This is a reminder about rule 5 from the Community Guidelines ....  ...  ... 5. Before you offer your wisdom to or about others, remember that your perspective is yours, and just one of many.... This rule is especially important for personal topics, when talking about another... Read More