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Would You Rather Be Praised or Paid?

Compliment vs. Money
This question may be harder to answer than it seems.
A segment on the television program Good Morning America this mo...

Buy Gold Bullion

Here are the facts: There is no method to turn quick profits when investing in gold. If you have ever heard anything different... SCAM!! Any...

Salty or Sweet -- Which Snack do YOU Prefer?

SALTY or SWEET? Which type of snack do you prefer? Actually, I prefer salty snacks ... I really do not have a sweeth tooth! I personally thi...

Game Consoles are better for playing Video Games!

This is one debate that has been raging on for years ever since consoles started to fight for the bigger share of the gaming market.

But,...

Minivan or SUV?

Get over your insecurities and buy a minivan! Why is it so hard for people to come to terms with buying a minivan? Why does the minivan get ...

HEY BABY BRAIN! Can a Woman Tell If She's Pregnant With a Boy or a Girl?

I don't know if there are any foolproof ways to predict the gender of a baby other than ultrasound ... except one. And it won't work on th...

Sandhill Crane Pictures and Information

We photographed this sandhill crane walking in our neighborhood. The cranes were 3 to 4 feet tall and had no fear of humans. When they chose...

Condo vs. House

Some of you live in family house, some of you in condominium. Would you like to exchange? Or you think the way you live is the best?
(pictu...

Godless vs Soulless: Battle of the Blondes

In the right corner: Ann Coulter, attorney, conservative columnist and author of Godless: The Church of Liberalism. In the left corner: Susa...

Sarah Palin and The Press

The election is now over and everybody knows the Republicans John McCain and Sarah Palin lost. Has the media changed their coverage of Gover...

Jury Duty: Serve It With Honor

I was enjoying reading a collection of humorous essays by a North Carolina journalist. I was enjoying myself until I got to the one of getti...

Vampires - Romantic Heroes or Bloodsucking Monsters?

Recent popular books and movies portray vampires in a variety of new perspectives, some of them unrelated to the original legends. You may b...

Voting should be compulsory

Voting should be compulsory. To be a true democratic society, all citizens should be required to vote.

What do you think about the erotic changes to the Anita Blake series?

I have been a fan of the Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter series by Laurell K Hamilton ever since I borrowed the first book in the series from my...

Squidoo vs HubPages Debate!

I am on Squidoo and, now, I have recently registered with HubPages. However, I haven't published a Hub yet. Do you use Squidoo or HubPages ...

It's All Parents Fault?!?

Raising A Brat Today, A Social Nightmare Tomorrow? With so many bad news concerning kids shootouts at schoolyards, bullying, fights, etc., b...

Dentist Negotiation

Dentist Negotiation | How to negotiate the lowest price with your dentist. A must see!

Are teachers underpaid?

I used to be a high school teacher before becoming a stay at home mom, so I'm a bit biased on this debate. I have yet to find another job i...

Avatar vs Real Pic Debate!

I use a Real Picture for my Bios & Profile Pics. I do not use an Avatar (graphic image). Do you use an Avatar or a Real Picture or both? Wha...

Ban Paper Coffee Cups From The Face Of The Earth!

BAN PAPER COFFEE CUPS! Whilst I might agree that sometimes there is a place for paper cups and plastic lids, I truly do believe that WHENEVE...

The Corgi Debates

While almost everyone loves Welsh Corgis, who would've guessed they're so gosh-darned... debatable?

Tails or bunny butts, Queen Elizabe...

Alex Jones vs. Glenn Beck

Alex Jones and Glenn Beck are radio and television news commentators.. Glenn Beck is on the Fox network and Alex Jones is independent, on th...

Weapons of Mass Destruction WMD - Yes They Exist(ed)

WEAPONS of MASS DESTRUCTION - Yes they exist(ed) !

I firmly believe that the ongoing debate in the media about whether or not there are, ...

Nuclear Energy, Your Opinion?

In this time of dwindling energy supplies and growing energy needs, I will discuss the value of nuclear energy. I want to hear your thoughts...

The 19th Century is better than the 20th Century

The 19th Century is better than the 20th Century In the 1800s you did not have to worry about income taxes, social security, Medicare, drive...

TOM CRUISE GOT RIPPED OFF!

Tom Cruise got snubbed by the Academy AGAIN. Surprise surprise. He was not nominated for best supporting actor for his brilliantly-played ro...

James Bond: Sean Connery or Roger Moore?

The character of James Bond found worldwide popularity upon the release of the first Bond movie, "Dr. No". Between 1962 and 1985, a total ...

The Great Depression Past and Present?

When the New York Stock Exchange opened on the morning of October 24, 1929, nervous traders sensed something ominous in the trading patterns...

Drew Peterson Did IT!

DREW PETERSON definitely DID IT!

Oh man ... the arrogance and sheer audacity of this guy Drew Peterson just kills me! To have the nerve t...

Anti-Valentine's Day Celebration

Are you a Valentine's Day hater?

Does cupid make you cringe?

Do hearts and flowers make you want to gag?

Is it so bad that y...

Tony Bennett Should Give It Up

Tony Bennett Should Give It Up. Tony Bennett has passed his prime to the point where he is leaving a legacy for himself as an old fart. Youn...

Top The CROC: My Favorite Shoe Versus Yours

I've had a few favorite shoes before, starting with Birkenstocks (Hey! just as ugly as Crocs, not as comfortable), Chaco's (fabulous, but ...

The Valley Voice, News From the Great Smoky Mountains and beyond!

In this Lens we will present all the most timely and interesting news from the Tennessee side of the Great Smoky Mountains. We are a news ou...

Are Kids in Restaurants Annoying?

Are Kids in Restaurants Annoying? Alright! It's time to go out to eat. You don't feel like cooking, you're tired, and you want to get awa...

Xanadu: Roller-Disco Cheese or Musical Masterpiece

Xanadu: Roller-Disco Cheese or Musical Masterpiece? I must confess that I love Xanadu, because it's a steaming pile of roller-disco cheese....

"Merry Christmas" vs. "Happy Holidays"

'Tis the season for... political correctness?

Or has it just gone too far?

Are all these secular people and followers of other religi...

BlockBuster or NetFlix -- Which is BEST?

BLOCKBUSTER or NETFLIX -- Which is BEST?

BLOCKBUSTER who knock the block off NETFLIX in the battle of the movie rentals. Sure BLOCKBUSTER...

Daniel Radcliffe (a.k.a. Harry Potter) in 'Equus' on Broadway

I saw the production of "Equus" on Broadway. I had heard reviews of his performance from various sources. I heard a lot of what I call "p...

The Fourth Estate Is Essential

The Fourth Estate Is Essential To Our Well-Being I admit I am prejudiced. I started out my career as a newspaper journalist and editor and I...

Rush Limbaugh vs. Sean Hannity

Rush Limbaugh vs. Sean Hannity While I agree with many of the issues that both Sean Hannity and Rush Limbaugh discuss and support, there is ...

Chloe, Beverly Hills Chihuahua - Disney Movie

Chihuahua is the capital city of the Mexican state of Chihuahua, but it's also a breed of dog, the smallest in the world.

This is my tri...

Kids Are Cute! (But Mine's Cutest!) What's the Cutest Thing YOUR Kid Said or Did?

You've heard the saying: Kids say (and do!) the darnedest things. Now you can share with the world the darned things your kids say and do!...

Bird Picture Gifts

Watching birds at the bird feeder or soaring through the sky always lifts my spirits. So, as a professional stock photographer, I make pictu...

Blue Clothes

Everyone has a favorite color. Mine is blue. Blue is a great color for everything from clothes to furniture, walls, ceilings, dishes, baby c...

Pop Icons Over 50 - Old And In the Way?

Three of the most famous musicians of their generation turned 50-years-old last year (2008).

Michael Jackson, Madonna and Prince all reac...

Would you rather find true love or 1 million dollars?

Would you rather find true love or 1 million dollars? True Love or money? Which would you choose? Why?

The true love is the one you have ...

The Challenges Facing Generation Recession

This is Generation Recession. For those of you that graduated college around the turn of the century, you know what this term means! As a st...

President Bush...Is he evil or just clueless?

I didn't vote for him and my feelings have never risen beyond mild dislike but when I think about so many of the challenges facing our coun...

Mercedes-Benz vs. BMW -- Which ROADSTER is For You?

MERCEDES-BENZ vs. BMW -- Which ROADSTER is for YOU? I've heard the debate FOR YEARS! You're a fan of either MERCEDES-BENZ and BMW! ...

The Lost Boys vs The Tribe

The Lost Boys vs The Tribe Twenty years after the original Warner Bros decides to release a sequel to The Lost Boys. Entitled Lost Boys: The...

Made in USA -- Endangered Species!

MADE in USA -- ENDANGERED SPECIES!

Have you bothered to look these days at the labels inside the clothes you wear to see where they are m...

Home-Based Business vs Corporate Employment

Home-Based Business vs Corporate Employment People are tired of the long hours and the long commute.

Generation Y is changing the busines...

Kool-Aid Man vs. Hawaiian Punch's Punchy: Who would win in a fight?

Kool-Aid Man vs. Hawaiian Punch's Punchy: Who would win in a fight? They've been duking it out in their own separate sets of television co...

Rename 'for DUMMIES' Books -- We Are Not Dummies

This is a new grassroots effort to rename those 'for DUMMIES' books on the market today. There is such a glut of these types of books popu...

Is Trick or Treat a Form of Begging?

Is Trick or Treat begging - or is it just good old fashioned fun?

When I was a child growing up in America, I loved Halloween, the partie...

Second Life Vs. IMVU

Okay so I've tried both of these programs out and people keep saying which one is better then the other when i was talking with some peo...

What's on Your Pizza?

I've just finished reading the forum topic over at SquidU about pizza and I cannot believe no one has written a lens about it yet!

The a...

Lobbyists -- Problem or Solution?

Lobbyists -- Problem or Solution? Why don't our leaders solve the problems facing America? Everyone admits there are tremendous problems wi...

Duels, Dueling, Debates, & Arguments Headquarters

Duels, MonkeyBrains, Dueling, Debates, & Arguments

Any kind of difference of opinions in any shape or form is accepted here. Or, we'...

Do You Care Where Your Clothes Come From?

A question was asked on the xooguru.com Shopping Forum: Do you care where your clothes come from?

There are lots of links between cheap c...

President Obama - 44th President of USA

Barack Obama is the 44 th President of the United States. We begin with Inauguration and continue through his presidency. What do you think ...

Automatic Marriage by Law for Parents

Should unmarried couples with children be automatically married by law? This may seem like a ridiculous proposition at first glance, yet a...

McCain vs. Obama: The 2008 Presidential Candidates on the Issues

I have always felt strongly that we should vote based on where each candidate stands on the ISSUES.

But the mainstream media elites seem ...

Do You Think That Biden and Obama are Doing Good or Do They Suck?

The Presidential election is over. Joe Biden is now our Vice President so how do you thin he's doing? Would you prefer someone else? How...

Facebook - Business vs Personal Debate!

My Facebook account is for my Personal Use; my family & friends. I have a dilemma! Many Squidooers & Bloggers use Facebook for Business. I t...

What's Your Favorite Cuppa? Is There a Tea Flavor You Favor? Or Is It Coffee in Your Cup?

Whether it's "Earl Grey: hot," as Captain Picard likes it, coffee, or some herbal concoction you stew together yourself, a hot drink is a...

1984 25 Years Later, Who Is Spying on Who?

and now it is 25 years ago. Time flies.

I was 15 years old when I read George Orwell's 1984. I was also 15 when I figured out that Winst...

THE CHEEKY CHEAPSKATE

While the sky may be falling and it's raining cats and dogs, thank your lucky stars that behind every dark cloud, there's bound to be a si...

Torture: Unaffective and Illegal

Dick Cheney finally admitted to war crimes.

"I supported it," he said regarding the practice known as "water-boarding," a form of sim...

Atheism

Atheist need to get together and show others that we are not bad people - we are normal - completely rational thinkers - anger is not the wa...

My Nikon Digital Camera D700FX

This is my first digital SLR camera and it is a Nikon D700FX. Nikon handling agility is fused with Nikon's 12.1-megapixel FX-format CMOS se...

IS MINERAL MAKEUP BETTER FOR YOUR SKIN?

Mineral Makeup is Better for You and Your Skin! Mineral makeup is more healthful and better for your skin, while it does as well as or bette...

Lenten Sacrifice - Will yours be a vice or a virtue

Do you sacrficie something to improve yourself, a vice, or one of the favorite things you like to do? Are you going to give up a vice like s...

Pat Paulsen for President -- Dead Serious!

PAT PAULSEN for PRESIDENT!

For those of you familiar with Pat Paulsen, you're apt to remember his unsuccessful bid for the Presidency in...

Squidoo Stats -- Public or PRIVATE ?

SQUIDOO STATS -- PUBLIC or PRIVATE ? HELLO, CAN YOU HEAR ME NOW??? There's been a bit of difference and a bit of debate happening latel...

Libertarian - The Political Center

Leading Libertarians is like herding king cobras.

Pulled from every dimension of the universal sphere of political thought, libertarian...

Gas vs. Charcoal: the War Between the Grills!

Gas vs. Charcoal: Grilling Wars I do believe that the battle of the Gas Grill vs. Charcoal Grill has been around ever since the first gas gr...

Is Offshore Oil Drilling Bad?

Is Offshore Oil Drilling Bad? Offshore oil drilling has been banned for the last 27 years. Should the United States reverse the ban and allo...

Old Spice vs Hai Karate

I'm a huge fan of the Old Spice commercials. I even made a lens with all of my favorite Old Spice commercials on it. One of the visitors to...

Pagans Have Rights Too!

Those who identify as Wiccan, Pagan or Neo-Pagan have the same rights to religious freedom as anyone else, and yet are continually discrimin...

Stock Market Mess and Wall Street Bailouts: Pick a Side and Voice your Opinion!

Why should we, the average American citizen, bailout these companies that made such bad decisions? Will the economy crumple and fall like a ...

Law of Attraction: Fact or Fiction?

The law of attraction is at work all around you whether you believe in it or not. It's much deeper than just thinking your way to success o...

Canadian Politics

If you love a great debate and enjoy voicing your opinion, this is the lens for you!

I've always been fascinated by politics. I'm even ...

Credit vs. Debit: Which SIDE Are You On?

CREDIT vs. DEBIT: Which side are you on? You're at the checkout and asked, "Will that be credit or debit?" Huh? I have an opt...

Squidoo Lens Contests

Here you will find all the latest and greatest lens contests and current happenings! Feel free to enter one or all!

Winners will receive ...

Cats or Dogs?

Are you a cat person or a dog person?
Usually people are one or the other. While someone may like both cats and dogs, they generally have a...

The Simple Painless Way To Stop Smoking

It's not easy to quit smoking. Irritation, withdrawal symptoms, and constantly craving nicotine are all common - but kicking the habit for ...

What Makes a Successful Lensmaster?

What makes a lensmaster successful?

Is it the number of lenses they create, the quality of the lenses or is it how much money they genera...

McCain or Obama

McCain or Obama
Who Should I Vote For President?

The race is ON! The two presidential nominees for this year's 2008 United States Presi...

Bigfoot - Sasquatch - Documentary - Monkey Brain Debate

I just thought to run a little debate about a sasquatch. It is the mythical creature.

Bigfoot or Sasquatch is alleged to be an ape-like c...

A Theory on Development

Economics helps to explain everything from why grocery carts have gotten larger over past couple decades to why having more sex is safer sex...

Should the US Nix Caucuses and Use Only Primaries?

I believe that the system of caucuses does not properly meet America's needs. There is not secret ballot, people can be intimidated and bri...

Is Obama Spending Too Much?

When President Barack Obama was elected into office, democrats and republicans alike knew the first thing he was going to do- spend money. T...

St George's Day Should Be a National Holiday in England

St George's Day Should Be a National Holiday in England

Four countries make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland:...

Beta vs. VHS

A lot of people want to know which one is better, Betamax (often called Beta) or Video Home System (almost always called VHS).

Many peopl...

Lonely Survivalist

Any true survivalist knows to watch for and listen to the loud mouthed "SURVIVALIST". We can always make a note of their addresses and aft...

How Long Does It Take To Get Traffic?

I have found that publishing an article on a directory like www.Scribd.com takes about three months to collect 3,000 reads. Now remember I'...

Chess-4-Player-Style

Finding someone to play chess with can be hard work. I taught my son how to play chess but he grew up and left home! Of course living 48 mil...

Bearing False Witness, False Police Reports And Perjury

Bearing false witness, false police reports and perjury.

A couple of years ago a woman, who grew up in this area and still lives here, wa...

Freed From Three More Years Of Prison

I received this message this morning:

"I'm 48. My mom dropped me at my grandparents' farm when I was 3 years old. I grew up working, p...

Rubbernecking: Should it be a Criminal Offense?

Rubbernecking: Should it be a Criminal Offense? Rubbernecking is the act of slowing down your vehicle to observe something that frankly is n...

Jimmy Buffett or Warren Buffett - Who would you emulate?

Jimmy or Warren
The world's greatest entertainer or the world's greatest investor. Who would you rather be, or who would you rather your...

A Brief and Honest Look at Evangelical Christianity and Islam

I am a "born-again", evangelical Christian man that came to faith in Jesus Christ in Sept of 2004 in Al Asad, Iraq.

I am doing a lens o...

Crocs...Love 'em or Hate 'em?

Crocs...Love 'em or Hate 'em? Crocs shoes are not the most beautiful shoes in the world, but most people I have encountered either love th...

Updating Airplanes, With Gas, Fans And Solar Paint

For background on using fans to move boats look for the article 'air boats, with fans, batteries and solar panels' or go to Click Here by...

Lawyers Can Not Be Politicians

Our constitution is set up as a system of checks and balances to control government. We have three branches of government, the executive, th...

Post And Submit Urls And Descriptions

There are many places to post and submit your urls for backlinks. But most are time consuming and irritating.

It occurred to me that we n...

Lawyers Can Not Be Judges

The Supreme Court upheld the Constitutional three separate branches of government.

Lawyers, attorneys, etc, cannot serve on any jury.
La...

Air Boat With Fans Solar Panels And Batteries

Many years ago I was visiting a friend at his lake front house. He had a large, very heavy rowboat with no rudder (of course) but it had a t...

Arial vs. Times New Roman

Two font, one clear leader.

Some people prefer one font over another. Maybe they grew up reading one font and they're more comfortable w...

Success or Failure

Relationships and/or counsel? Is Online Advise and/or Counsel helpful or not. Answer here, Yes/No and/or WHY?
Do tell us your story so it c...

Cptn. H.M Murdock is better than Lt. Reginald Barclay

Cptn. H.M Murdock is better than Lt. Reginald Barclay Dwight Schultz is a great actor. The A-team and Star Trek are both cult classics in TV...

Gun Registration = Gun Confiscation

"Firearms are second only to the Constitution in importance; they are the peoples' liberty's teeth". -Gen. George Washington

The Foun...

Missing Bashere Davon Moyd, Jr.

What Went Wrong?
In January 2002, my son was born at Christ Hospital which was one of the most reputable hospital in Jersey City, NJ. I had...