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Hello my name is Matt. I am a philosopher by major choice in college. That information right there should already tell you something about me. If you have ever taken a philosophy course that is. Currently though I am only a part to quarter time philosopher.

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Food & Drink > Coffee How to make great coffee in a drip coffee maker: 2 of 39
Dreary eyed and sluggish, he gropes his way to the kitchen to put on a pot of coffee. This is a necessity that many working citizens find they cannot live without. Out of the tin coffee can the grounds are scooped. Into a cheap bleached filter they go. Pour in some tap water, set the filter, and flip it to on. Soon the coffe... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Breaking up: 4 of 30
"A few simple words" I wake to muffled sounds coming from our bedroom. At least it used to be our bedroom, now days it was her bedroom. Last night I slept on the couch. Except that this is more of a loveseat than a couch. The morning air finds me groggy and sore from the Benadryl taken the evening before. Normally I would ha... More..
Politics, News & Issues > War in Iraq Can Iraq overcome feuding between sects to create a united country?: 4 of 27
The sectarian violence that is currently sweeping Iraq is the result of poor planning on the part of the invading party which is the United States. While it is true that a ruthless dictator no longer has control over the country, the subsequent chaos has shown that perhaps a different path should have been chosen. Religion i... More..
Computers & Technology > Operating Systems Top Linux commands for new users: 1 of 6
Linux as an operating system has come a long way in the past few years. It is quite possible to work effectively without ever having to enter commands in via the shell. However even if one is intimidated by the shell a few basic commands are still good to know. Below is a list of 10 Linux commands that will help one become l... More..
Computers & Technology > Computers & Technology (Other) Safe ways of destroying your confidential data when dumping your PC: 3 of 15
Computer users are always faced with a dilemma when they upgrade to a new computer. That dilemma is what to do with the old PC. Many choose to donate it, while others simply junk it or sell it at a garage sale. Regardless of what one does with their old computer, they need to be aware of the personal information that still r... More..
Computers & Technology > Home & Leisure Software The worst free software you've ever downloaded: 1 of 5
Free software from the Internet is a blessing and a curse all wrapped up into a nice neat little package. On the one hand free software is well free. Most free software is opensource which is good. If the source code is always available to the public then there is less chance that the software is question is malicious or bug... More..
Arts & Humanities > Ethics The challenges of morality on the Internet: 11 of 37
The Internet is a great tool. There are vast amounts of information at your fingertips. People from all over the world utilize it. People from all walks of life use it. When it comes to morality people have standards for themselves and others. Some people are more moral than others, and therefore have a higher standard for a... More..
Computers & Technology > Phone Technologies & Issues Why customers need to monitor their cell phone bills: 2 of 6
Cell phone companies can be the most frustrating businesses to work with. Many of them have practices that are less than ethical. The fine print is worse that trying to read the E.U.L.A on a Microsoft piece of software. To keep themselves protected however it is imperative that customers do one of a couple of things. First r... More..
Relationships & Family > Tips for Marital Happiness Importance of having a night out with your spouse: 6 of 17
Taking time to spend with your partner is extremely important. Life can become quite hectic. Between work, school, kids, and hobbies it can be hard to find time to spend together. This is a problem because allowing quality time allows you to continue to grow together and get to truly know each other. Love continually grows. ... More..
Arts & Humanities > Political Philosophy The problems with Communism: 12 of 30
Communism on paper would seem to be the greatest form of government ever possible. Unfortunately, Karl Marx is perhaps one of the most misunderstood writers of all time. People focus on the failed governments labeled as communism and take those examples to be what communism is. Communism does not fail because it is a flawed ... More..