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It's Not Just Porn: Why Ultra-Orthodox Jews Fear the Internet
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Addicted to the Internet
I'm looking for a diagnostic of internet addiction.
If there isn't one yet, someone should create one.
This should definitely be added to the DSM-V.
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Advice for Single Girls Traveling Internationally
Dedicated to a dear friend, embarking on international travel. May you enjoy your trip safely! This is the first draft of the book I said I'd give you:
How to stay safe as a single girl traveling internationally:
Introduction:
Hello, my name is Anonjune. I travel a lot. Lately I have been traveling internationally as well, twice since January. I am a ( Read more... ) -
Stress
I am under a bit of stress. This is what I like to imagine:
I am in a small, two-person canoe. We are rowing down a peaceful, quiet stream in a forest.
The leaves rustle in the trees. The sun is shining, but the foliage covers us. The sun is not too bright and the forest is not too dark.
No one can see us, and there are no threats. There are no ( Read more... ) -
To My Readers: The Highest Form Of Flattery
(It's Imitation, by the way ( Read more... ) -
Sleep
In elementary and high school, I slept very little, sometimes 2-3 hours a night. As I got older, I needed more and more sleep. Now I can't function on less then 6 hours.
My hypothesis: It has to do with activity levels. You need to use up a certain amount of energy before you need sleep.
Anecdotal evidence: I was terribly bored in school. Like ( Read more... ) -
Music
What kind of music do you like ( Read more... ) -
Kindness In Urban East Coast Americans
Are you a kind person?
I have devised a rating scale for kindness in Urban Americans on the East Coast. It is meant for your private use, to see who you rate against my concept of average kindness. No validation has been done and results may not be used as evidence in a court of law.
Answer True or False:
Part 1: Public Behavior
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When did the United States become Democratic?
Fascinating Fact:
Until the early 1800s, the US had land ownership requirements for voting.
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House Points, Competitiveness, and Expectations
If you're on Pottermore, you will know that Gryffindor and Slytherin are neck in neck in the competition for the top spot in House points ( Read more... )