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Raised by wolves in the northern Canada, I was rescued by a team of lost Norwegian polar explorers and later adopted by the eccentric recluse and philanthropist Hieronymus Boone. On his death, Boone left me several million dollars which I subsequently squandered

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Computers & Technology > Internet Security & Safety (Other) Should Internet community sites allow complete freedom of speech or should content be regulated for inappropriate material?: 7 of 32

The problem with regulating the internet is who decides what is appropriate? Where is the line drawn between what the moderator thinks is appropriate and what I think is appropriate? And who chooses the moderator? Are moderators elected in a free democratic process, or are they appointed by those who have set themselves up a...
Arts & Humanities > Writing Jobs How to make a living as a poet: 5 of 18

Poetry is one of the most poorly paid professions in the world. Our chances of making a living entirely by writing poetry are slim indeed. Making a living as a poet is a long term goal you have to work at it and you have to want to be a professional writer, and maybe have a little bit of luck. The important thing is to keep ...
Arts & Humanities > Art History The art of interpreting art: 7 of 19

Art is always created within a context; a social, intellectual, political, economic, emotional milieu. The key to understanding art is to understand the circumstances that surrounded its creation. All art is conceptual' in that the artist had an idea that was given form in the work of art; the artist had something original t...
Arts & Humanities > Writing Tips Recommended laptops for writers: 4 of 10

Laptop tips for writers: When buying a laptop to be used primarily for writing, get the biggest screen, the most RAM, the fastest CPU, the biggest hard drive, the longest battery life and the most accessory ports you can afford. Laptops usually can't be upgraded, so what you get when you buy it is what you are stuck with. No...
Arts & Humanities > Philosophical Concepts Finding truth: 32 of 41

It's interesting that the topic title is finding' truth, not seeking' truth. What is truth? Is it an absolute? Or is it relative? Or is it both? Most of western thought follows Plato for whom Truth was an absolute ideal. Today, however, many people allow for some relativity in the truth: what is true for you may not be true ...