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[SteveW]

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I hope I have this in the right section:  general subjects.

I've been exploring this site, and on the Sitemap I found two articles of great interest.  They are brilliantly written--that is to say, articulate and logical. 

One is on the Origins of Religion.  (I especially liked the insight about "intermittent reinforcement."

The other is on the Art of Life. Profound and certainly of interest to anyone bogged down by the "mass" of everyday living and its burdensome trivia and demands.

Bravo!

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[rbabi18]

Mr. Steve Whitney,

I did not know who you were yesterday,
But I will always remember your name tomorrow.

I just found, read and put into play your article about
getting rid of tracking cookies.

It worked like a charm. You are a god among men.

I truly thank you and keep up the excellent work on this site.

Very appreciative,
Randy Babi