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Hey MonkeyBrain! lenses are debates or duels about different subjects here on Squidoo. The debates can range from super-serious to super-silly. I enjoy the MonkeyBrain lenses because they are fun for the most part. This group was created to help people find MonkeyBrain debates that may interest them and give lensmasters an additional place to submit their MonkeyBrain debates.
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Animals and Pets
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Cats are Smarter than Dogs
I think Cats are Smarter than Dogs and here's some of my reasons why:- Cats are far more independent and can take care of themselves better.- Provide adequate food and water and a cat can be left home alone for a few days while you go on vacation. Dogs can't.- Cats can be toilet trained.- Dogs will...1 point
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Do you SLEEP with your DOG?
Do you SLEEP with your DOG? Dogs wander around outside picking up all kinds of dirt and diseases (they have even been known to eat doggy doo!).They are prime candidates for carrying fleas.When in bed they have no concept of 'sharing' and often sprawl over the whole bed.They even become possessive of...0 points
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The Corgi Debates
While almost everyone loves Welsh Corgis, who would've guessed they're so gosh-darned... debatable?Tails or bunny butts, Queen Elizabeth II or Tasha Tudor, Cardis or Pemmies-- these questions arouse strong feelings in the Corgi world! ;-)Here's your chance to sound off with your opinions! Keep it ni...0 points
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Beverages
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BUD vs. MILLER: The Battle of the BEERS!
BUD vs. MILLER: The Battle of the BEERS! BUD BUD BUD! I'm a BUDWEISER fan and much prefer BUDWEISER to MILLER beer ... and so does my hubby! Anheuser-Busch actually has a beautiful manufacturing facility on the Northside of Jacksonville which is a fantastic place to work. My friend Nancy works in th...1 point
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Tea or Coffee?
There is a big rivalry between the Coffee and Tea industries. Coffee emphasizes it's ability to energize, while Tea boasts incredible health benefits. Sometimes the fight between the companies get dirty, and they start saying things like 'coffee is a poison', or 'tea is a drink for the infirmed', wh...1 point
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The Keurig vs. The Tassimo
The Keurig vs. The Tassimo The Keuring wins hands down!I love our Keurig. My husband and I went out and bought then returned 5 coffee makers (I am not kidding) before we brought our beautiful Keurig home. Yes I am a little over-the-top about this miracle machine. Why you ask? Well my husband only dr...0 points
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Diet Soda Sucks
Diet Soda SucksBack when I was in high school my friends would choke down Tab with their lunch in an effort to stay skinny enough to fit into their Jordache Jeans. I would sit back and suck down my sugary Coke and laugh! I still drink Coke with sugar and think that artificial sweeteners are POISON!0 points
Books
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Vampires VS. Wizards - Is Twilight Better Than Harry Potter?
Which is better, Harry Potter or Twilight? If you're a fan of either writer, J.K. Rowling, Stephenie Meyer, or both, you probably have an opinion about wizards and vampires.My curiosity for this debate was inspired by a family gathering where there was a lot of discussion about sparkling vampires am...1 point
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Dragonlance vs Lord of the Rings
HERE'S WHAT I THINK J R R Tolkien is seen as being the father of fantasy and to any true fantasy fan Lord of the Rings is required reading. That being said it doesn't necessarily mean it is the best fantasy story out there. The Hobbit was a fast paced story with something new happening in every chap...0 points
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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 cousin a few years ago. I immediately fell in love with the world Mrs. Hamilton has created. I now own and have since read every book in the set at least three...0 points
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Is The Twilight Saga Appropriate for Younger Girls?
Breaking Dawn brings a lot of mature themes to the story line that you may not be expecting. Before you let your daughter read the 4th book in the Twilight vampire saga you may want to read what others are saying.My almost 13 year old daughter is absolutely addicted to the Twilight saga by Stephenie...0 points
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Breaking Dawn - A Fairy Tale Ending OR Your Worst Nightmare?
Was Breaking Dawn what you expected it would be? Better? Worse? Were you disappointed with the ending?Is Breaking Dawn appropriate for young girls?I just finished reading Breaking Dawn this morning and I am curious what you think about the 4th book in Stephenie Meyer's Twilight vampire saga?WARNING:...0 points
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The best fictional female detective is .....
Kinsey Millhone! Kinsey is the best female detective in fictionland because her books have all gotten better and thicker! She is evolving! She is living her life in a larger way! She still makes bad choices when it comes to boyfriends, but she is great choosing men friends.0 points
Careers and Education
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Having a Job vs. Working for Yourself
Having a Job vs. Working for Yourself Would you rather have a job with a company or work for yourself? This is not an easy question because there are advantages and disadvantages to both.If you have a regular job, you have a boss and company making the rules and telling you what to do, but it might...1 point
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Marketing Is Off The Rails
The Marketing profession has gone off the rails because... as a business endevour it deliberately creates partial truths about products and services that exploit the weaknesses of fellow human beings......it deliberately sets out to emphasise the gap between a persons reality and their expectations...0 points
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If you want success, ditch education!
If you want success, ditch education! We were ALL told when we were kids that education is important. 'If you don't pass your exams, you won't amount to anything.' 'How are you going to get a job if you don't get any qualifications?'Now I agree that 'the Three Rs' (reading, writing, arithmetic) are...0 points
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Are teachers underpaid?
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 in the area in which I live that requires a bachelor's degree and pays less than a teacher. One day while paying the bills, I began to rea...0 points
How many Hey Monkeybrain lenses have you created?
Computers and Technology
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Matte vs Glossy Screens
There are two kinds of modern LCD screens: matte (anti-glare) and glossy. Both have their pros and cons and are a subject of many discussions.Matte screens don't get glare or reflections on them; however, the same rough surface (polarizer) that reduces the intensity of reflected light, results in le...1 point
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Is Ubuntu the best Linux Distribution?
IS Ubuntu the best Linux Distribution?I love Ubuntu. It is so fast, easy to install and use. It comes with Firefox, OpenOffice, and Gimp already installed. It doesn't hurt that Ubuntu looks good as well!Do you agree?1 point
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Windows XP vs Windows Vista
Windows XP vs Windows Vista Which is the better OS: Windows XP or Windows Vista?When I got a new PC, it had Vista on it. I want to downgrade to XP because too many things don't work right on Vista. It is slow and sometimes crashes.I wish Microsoft would just pretend Vista never existed and go back t...1 point
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Wired vs Wireless Mice
The wireless vs. wired mouse debate is an old one, and especially popular among gamers. Nowadays wireless mice are getting better and better, so you don't have to worry about issues like slower response time. However, there's no getting around the fact that you still need to recharge the batteries p...0 points
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Amazon Kindle vs Sony Reader
The Kindle Wireless Reading Device is better than the Sony Reader Digital Book. I like the features of the Kindle and think it's a better choice.But I'm fair and I believe in free speech, so I want to know what you think.So, which is it, the Kindle or the Sony? Let the debate begin!0 points
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Canon vs Nikon
The Canon is lightweight, easy to use and has higher pixel counts. In comparison, Nikon is the lower-noise camera, better wide-angle zooms and some will argue that they have better flashes.In your opinion, which camera is better? Do you favour Canon or Nikon? Give us your reasons why!Which digital s...0 points
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Net Neutrality - Save the Internet!
Net Neutrality Network neutrality is the principle that Internet users should be in control of what content they view and what applications they use on the Internet.It is also about equal access to the Internet.- Everyone should have an equal share.- It should be not be decided that those (companies...0 points
Environmental
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CFLs are better than incandescents
CFLs are better than incandescents Compact Fluorescent Light bulbs are superior to traditional incandescent light bulbs in a myriad of ways.0 points
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Global warming is inevitable
Global warming is inevitable Today's global warming is a result of past carbon dioxide emissions. Tomorrow's will be a result of today's.To reverse global warming we would need to return to the emission levels we had before it all started. This is unlikely to happen...This lens is a rough outline of...0 points
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Gas Or Electric String Trimmers
Time To Go Cordless! Electric string trimmers, aka grass or line trimmers, are cleaner, lighter and quieter than gas powered trimmers.0 points
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Drilling in Alaska: Drill Baby Drill or Huge Mistake?
Alaska Drilling Drilling in Alaska has been a major issue for the 2008 Presidential election, and a huge major hurdle for environmentalists. With the recent passing of a bill to allow offshore drilling in Alaska, some it will alleviate our dependence on foreign oil. Others say that by the time the s...0 points
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Bottled Water Vs Tap Water
Bottled Water vs Tap WaterBottled water. Sounds clean, refreshing, and much better than the alternative coming from those old underground pipes, don't you think? You may want to think twice before you buy that mega economy pack of single serve Poland Springs water bottles. The facts are piling up in...0 points
Food
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Foods Without Refined Sugar - Sugar Ain't Good, Sweetie!
A sweet taste in my mouth is good for my soul - it's a comforting and satisfying experience. When I use refined sugar for this feeling I'll have a 'sugar rush' followed by a down in energy and mood. Trying to recapture my good mood with more refined sugar will lead to an even lower 'down' and, event...1 point
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LIMBURGER Cheese -- Yummy or Stinky?
LIMBURGER Cheese is Yummy! I absolutely LOVE the taste of Limburger Cheese. Yes, it is YUMMY and delicious with a slice of onion on a fresh piece of rye bread. I've been loving this pungent cheese since I was a wee one in Northeastern Ohio. It seems though that everytime I've opened a package of Lim...1 point
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Steak: Rare, Medium, or Well Done?
Steak: Rare, Medium, or Well Done? Some people want their steaks well done: Charred on the outside, thoroughly brown and chewy on the inside.Others want their steaks done medium or medium rare, with a warm, succulent, juicy pink center.And some people want their steaks so rare that it practically mo...1 point
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Peeps or Cadbury Creme Eggs?
Peeps or Cadbury Creme Eggs? Cadbury eggs: Creamy, gooey, chocolatey goodness.Peeps: Jet fuel in marshmallow form.You can't have a proper Easter without Just Born Peeps or Cadbury creme eggs. But while Peeps have that cute baby chick thing going for them, Cadbury chocolate eggs are decadent without...1 point
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M & M's : Plain or Peanut?
M & M's : Plain or Peanut?I prefer the Plain M & M's with a big glass of water. I can't eat chocolate with nothing to drink. As for the Peanut M & M's, I'll eat them if they are around but I really like the flavor of the plain ones.As for color I like the Holiday mixes like Easter Pastels! What do y...0 points
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SALTY or SWEET -- Which type of 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 think it tells a lot about the person as to which they prefer. Is it something that's in the genes? Is it a male / female or Mars / Venus thingy? Is it geographica...0 points
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COOL WHIP vs. REDDI-WIP -- Which FLUFF is your favorite?
COOL WHIP vs. REDDI-WIP -- Which FLUFF is your favorite? Ah, a sweet topic indeed. Cool Whip vs. Reddi-Wip! For years the battle has waged over these mighty contenders for the #1 spot amongst dessert toppings -- and other uses not to be mentioned in this PG-rated lens! One typically comes in a tub w...0 points
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Would you eat meat if you had to slaughter the animals yourself?
If your meat did not come prepackaged in clean, shiny plastic wrap and you had to actually kill the animals yourself, would you still eat meat?In my opinion, it is easy to be blind to the horrors that animals raised for food endure when you buy your meat pre-packaged at the grocery store. The truth...0 points
Government and Political
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Is the FDA corrupted?
The FDA is useless, even dangerous... The FDA, in my opinion, is a perfect-way-to-waste-your-tax-money administration.Do you believe that the FDA is really doing their job? Would place your health and more importantly, your children's health in an association with such bad track records?I'm sure you...1 point
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The Fair Tax Discussion
Fair Tax The FairTax would be the largest transfer of power from the bureaucrats and elected officials to the people in the history of this country. The FairTax is obviously not flawless. But no system is. Certainly not the system of taxation currently in place. What do you think of the FairTax? All...1 point
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McCain VS. Obama
McCain VS. ObamaWould you vote for either one? I am not going to. Now that Ron Paul is out of the running, there is no good Democrat or Republican choice for me.1 point
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The US should nix caucuses and use only primaries
The US should nix caucuses and use only primaries. The system of caucuses does not properly meet America's needs. There is not secret ballot, people can be intimidated and bribed for votes, the process takes too long for many people to realistically attend, not too mention that the whole process is...1 point
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Celebrities Should Stay Out of Politics
I think celebrities should stay out of politics unless they - themselves - are running for a public office. I think someone like the richest man or woman in America, and people like professional wrestlers, actors, musicians, descendents of past political leaders, karate champions, brand-name designe...0 points
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Sport and Politics Do Mix, Boycott the Bejing Olympics
Sport and Politics Do Mix, Boycott the Bejing Olympics Many people say that politics does not mix with sport. I think this is an easy get out for people, and they should look at examples where sport gave a platform for applying political pressure and making a political point.Whether people remember...0 points
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The Economic Stimulus Package, Horse Dookie or Happy Days?
Horse Dookie!The check is in the mail...well almost. George Dubbya signed legislation on Wednesday Feb. 13th for Americans to get a check of up to $600 for individuals and $1,200 for couples, with an additional $300 for each child provided they meet certain criteria.The idea is that people are going...0 points
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RIGHT vs. LEFT -- Which side are you on?
RIGHT vs. LEFT: Which side are you on? Ah, the time-honored question of RIGHT vs. LEFT. That's right-wing vs. left-wing ... In politics, left-wing refers to those who prioritize equality as a political end, in opposition to the right-wing who view this end as a threat to civil society liberties and/...0 points
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Do you really think that Ron Paul will go away?
True patriots want to RESTORE THE CONSTITUTION for FREEDOM, PEACE, AND PROSPERITY.Whether we can get our man into the White House or not, the fight for liberty is never ending. It requires all of us, doing everything we can to protect the fragile flame of liberty. Dr. Paul calls for a massive march...0 points
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CONSERVATIVE vs. LIBERAL: Which side are you on?
CONSERVATIVE vs. LIBERAL: Which side are you on? To a conservative, liberal is a 'dirty' word ... and to a liberal, conservative is likewise a 'dirty' word. Did you hear the slip of the tongue when John McCain recently proclaimed himself a 'conservative liberal Republican' ?? Oops, he did catch hims...0 points
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PAT PAULSEN for PRESIDENT -- My Leap Year Candidate!
PAT PAULSEN for PRESIDENT! For those of you familiar with Pat Paulsen, you're apt to remember his unsuccessful bid for the Presidency in 1968, 1972, 1980, 1988, 1992, and 1996! Yes, he tried repeatedly as a member of the STAG Party -- Self Talking American Government Party -- for the opportunity to...0 points
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Our President...Is he evil or just clueless?
and I never really got why some people liked him and respected him. Hey somebody must have (even if they don't like to admit it now) as he got voted in twice.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 country...0 points
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What if Obama were a Muslim?
What if Obama were a Muslim? B.F.D. (I think that says it all.)0 points
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Obama or Clinton - We Have a Democratic Nominee
The race is between the two leading democratic contenders--Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton--has been one not seen in recent history, nearly splitting the Democratic Party between the two presidential hopefuls.I've updated the lens to give you a chance to weight in on the split between the Democrati...0 points
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Exposing Our Secretocracy
The real intent of the First Amendment was to prevent national suicide by making it difficult for the government to operate in secret, free from the scrutiny of the press.--I.F. Stone, October 3, 1966'Reporters should be writing about the emerging 'secretocracy' that threatens to profoundly alter ou...0 points
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McCain or Obama
The race is ON! The two presidential nominees for this year's 2008 Presidential Election are: Senator Obama or Senator McCain0 points
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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 one of these two conservative talk show hosts that tends to drive me crazy. One seems egotistical, proud, and all knowing. The other, in my opinion is more down...0 points
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Voting should be compulsory
Voting should be compulsory. To be a true democratic society, all citizens should be required to vote.0 points
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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 house of cards if we don't pump money into these companies, or will we be fine if we don't approve a bailout package? Here you can debate with everyone on what...0 points
Health & Beauty
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Guyliner - Guys Who Wear Eyeliner, Love It OR Hate It?!
When I decided to pick a fight on MonkeyBrain I wanted it to be a little bit quirky and lots of fun... I know you've got an opinion about guys who wear eyeliner so add your 2 cents to the debate! Is it hot or not?My inspiration for this lens was Jared Leto, who I adore, admire and respect, with or w...1 point
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Amika VS Chi Flat Iron
Amika Vs. Chi? Which is the better flat iron? Straightening your own hair is difficult enough especially if you have ethnic, thick, or very tight curly hair1 point
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Stem Cell Releasing Products Could Be Dangerous.
Please rate and comment on this lens.Stem Cell Releasing Products Could Be Dangerous. The body is an amazing balance of cycles and systems. When out of balance, the results are not usually good. When I first found a lens here promoting a stem cell releasing product, my first thought was 'stem cells...0 points
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Do You Think Anti-Bacterial Soaps are Creating Super Germs?
Do You Think Anti-Bacterial Soaps are Creating Super Germs? The use of these so called antibacterial cleaning products claims to kill 99% of bacteria. However what becomes of the remaining 1%. This 1% remaining becomes the super germ. The overuse of antibacterial cleaning products breeds stronger an...0 points
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CDC may plan to force Vaccinate children and Adults
The CDC may plan to force Vaccinate every child and Adults. Will you stand in line to get vaccinated?Here is an example of Ingredients of vaccine injected into a child by the time they are 18 months old. Do you think a child's DNA will be affected in anyway?There are rumors that when a child is vacc...0 points
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BLONDES are SEXIER and have MORE Fun!
BLONDES are SEXIER and have MORE fun! Speaking from personal experience and of course very deep humility, I offer up the premise that blondes are indeed sexier and definitely have more fun! Only my hairdresser knows for sure whether all those platinum hairs are naturally sprouting from my noggin or...0 points
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SILICONE vs. SALINE -- Which side are you on?
SILICONE vs. SALINE -- Which side are you on? With all the previous press on silicone implants rupturing, is there anything to debate? Can you even get silicone these days? How about the new types of silicone implant--are they safer? Which is better or more natureal: silicone or saline? Which type d...0 points
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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 that lens asked me to do a Hai Karate lens. I had never heard of Hai Karate before, so I had to do a little research.I discovered that Hai Karate was a men's fr...0 points
Holidays
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Real Christmas Trees vs Fake Christmas Trees
Real Christmas Trees vs Fake Christmas Trees Real more...0 points
Interesting Questions
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If you were a robot, and I knew but you didn't, would you want me to tell you?
If you were a robot, and I knew but you didn't, would you want me to tell you? This question was posed on The Big Bang Theory. I have spent quite a while (mostly while driving) contemplating this issue and attempting to to come up with my answer. It is not an easy question, but my answer (at least f...1 point
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Is Hello Kitty For Men a Good Idea?
Silly Marketers, Hello Kitty is for Girls!Hello Kitty is cute and a girl thing, but now they are making Hello Kitty products for men.I sure won't stop a guy from wearing a Hello Kitty shirt but it will be pretty weird because when I was growing up Hello Kitty was a girl thing. Guys saw Hello Kitty a...1 point
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Should you use LOL if you aren't really laughing out loud?
Wikipedia defines LOL as an abbreviation for 'laughing out loud' or 'laugh out loud.'I came across this site called nomorelol.com that points out so many of us use the term 'LOL' when we are not really laughing out loud. Should we then use the term 'LOI' when we are laughing on the inside?While nomo...1 point
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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 creature inhabiting remote forests, mainly in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States and Canada. Bigfoot is usually described as a large, hairy, bipedal a...1 point
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Who are you calling a Monkey Brain?
Is being called a Monkey Brain an insult? Join in the debate1 point
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Game over, man! Life was best for our parents' generation.
Game over, man! Life was best for our parents' generation. A few years ago, a friend of mine shocked me by saying that our parents' generation had it best. He said quality of life was better, society was better. There was a sense of community where people looked after each other. Life in general was...0 points
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HAVES vs. HAVE-NOTS: Who is happiest?
HAVES vs. HAVE-NOTS: Who is happiest? Ah, this HMB debate takes me back to 7th grade when our Social Studies assignment was to write about the HAVES and the HAVE-NOTS. When I came home from school, I asked my mother, who was a 'stay-at-home' mom THEN, what in the world this meant! At the time I was...0 points
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Is Imagination More Important Than Knowledge?
A debate inspired by an Albert Einstein quote..."Imagination is more important than knowledge."0 points
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Is This FREE?
One of my pet peeves at the moment is all the stuff that is offered FREE whether it is on the Internet or not. Filtering through all this stuff to find out what is really free and what isn't can be a nightmare.Buy One get One FREE! - This is a really good one, how can one of them be free if you have...0 points
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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 always wanted and waited for. The $1,000,000 is in cash after taxes with no liens or obligations on it.0 points
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Did Atlantis Really Exist?
The legend of Atlantis has long been discussed, researched, and even actively sought. It is a grand tale of a continent sinking into the ocean, wiping out a great civilization. Could it be that this happened? where? when? Many have asked those questions, and some even think they have answers.I belie...0 points
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Would You Rather Be Spooned OR Forked?
If You Could Only Have One Or The Other, Would You Rather be Spooned OR Forked?I know, I'm completely incapable of picking a serious fight, so deal with it. It's called Hey MonkeyBrain, what did you expect to find here?0 points
Issues
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Nipple Rings Are Not a Threat to National Security
It's bad enough that Transportation Security Administration officers are routinely frisking eight-year-old boys and eighty-five-year-old women with aluminum walkers. Texas resident Mandi Hamlin now claims TSA officers forced her to remove her nipple rings with a pair of pliers before she could board...1 point
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Should Pot Be Legalized
Pot Should Be Legalized Pot has been smoked for thousands of years and will continue to be smoked, whether it's legal or not. Jails should be for people who commit crimes against others - how is smoking pot a crime against others?So you may say that it's bad for your health. Ok, then lets put anyone...1 point
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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 made? Well, I make it a point to do so as I've been a seller of apparel and accessories for a number of years, but NOT on eBay as I've been boycotting them for over...1 point
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Organ Donation Should be an Opt-Out System
Organ Donation Should be an Opt-Out System Currently America uses an 'opt-in' system for organ donation, whereas a person must have declared earlier that they wished for their organs to be donated. I believe that an 'opt-out' system would better serve America's needs. This system would automatically...0 points
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Sex Education NOW!
Abstinence-only programs and a lack of discussion about birth control methods and prevention of disease transmission have left many teens and young adults at risk of unwanted pregnancies and various sexually-transmitted diseases.The best thing that could be done would be to provide access to technic...0 points
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Should Pharmaceutical Companies Use Direct-to-Consumer Advertising?
Open a magazine or turn on the TV and it won't be long before you see an advertisement for some prescription medication. These direct to consumer advertisements cut out the doctor who is the one who knows much more about prescriptions and their uses than the consumers. The claims in these commercial...0 points
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Smoking should be banned in ALL public places
Smoking should be banned in all public places. A smoker's (poor) choice should not affect the health of others.Secondhand smoke contains hundreds of toxic chemicals including arsenic ammonia, hydrogen cyanide, formaldehyde, benzene, and vinyl chloride. It is known to cause cancer, coronary heart dis...0 points
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Leaving a kid in a hot car to die IS neglect!!
Leaving a kid in a hot car to die IS neglect!! Have you heard of these cases where parents are 'accidently' leaving their kids in hot cars all day long, and they are not being charged when the kid dies? This is driving me crazy and that is why I am making this lens.I have heard of a few of these cas...0 points
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Teen Pregnancy is Rising! Abstinence has taken a Backseat.
Teen Pregnancy is Rising! Abstinence has taken a Backseat. Teen pregnancy is rising, you bet it is! Seemingly in the United States, teen pregnancy is steadily climbing up the charts. Why? Could it be teen idols are making teen pregnancy glamorous by making babies themselves? Could it be teens are bo...0 points
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What would you do if? (About talking to deaf people)
If you can picture yourself in a situation where this may happen to you.It could be anywhere,a bar,a sports club,a restaurant or anywhere you can think of.What would be your immediate reaction,especially if the deaf person made the attempt to start a conversation in the first place and having told y...0 points
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Comprehensive Sex Education Should Be Taught in Schools
There are only a few people who oppose sex education in schools, but more people oppose comprehensive sex education over abstinence-only programs. Although I understand the value of wanting kids to wait, I think it's misguided to think that having good information about sex and sexuality makes kids...0 points
Money and Finance
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Do You Owe More On Your House Then It's Worth?
Do You Owe More On Your House Then It's Worth?Sadly many American's have gotten caught up in the depreciating home market that has taken over our country. As home prices drop homeowners are finding themselves in a quandary...stay put and hope home prices increase or sell at a loss. How has the econo...1 point
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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 option these days? And, BTW, what ever happened to good old hard-earned cash ... or is that something for the parents and grandparents? I personally opt for credit and am patient...0 points
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VISA vs. MASTERCARD -- Which side are you on?
VISA vs. MASTERCARD -- Which side are you on? So, confess ... are you a VISA card user or a MASTERCARD user? I don't think deep down that a credit card user loves both, but easily prefers one or the other. I am a VISA card user and supporter since waaayyyyy back; so far back I don't want to mention...0 points
Games
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Flyff vs World of Warcraft
The battle of the MMORPGs We are now in the age of the MMORPG (massively multiplayer online role playing game). But which is the best? There are now hundreds to choose from, some free, some P2P (pay to play).For obvious reasons I prefer the free to play ones as I have the choice whether I want to pa...0 points
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The Great GTA IV Debate
I originally thought of creating a GTA4 debate when the game came out, but I thought 'What do I actually know about the game apart from my previous experience of Grand Theft Auto games and what I read about it'. How could I claim to be an expert on the game if I had never played it? So now after pla...0 points
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Metal Gear Solid 4 vs Grand Theft Auto IV
Gamespot has only ever rated six games a perfect 10/10 score, two of these have been released within two months of each other. One being Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots and the other being Grand Theft Auto IV. These games have quite a few things in common with the main being that you kill l...0 points
Internet
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Is Wordpress the Best Blogging Platform?
According to a number of surveys, Wordpress is the most popular blogging platform online - both the hosted version and the CMS you download and install on your own server. It's easy to use and neat looking; the admin panel is also very convenient, with it's drag-and-drop and AJAX technology. There's...1 point
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Google Is The Best Search Engine
Google Is The Best Search Engine Google delivers the most relevant search results. They are light years ahead of Yahoo! and MSN Live. They own two thirds of the search market and continue to gain more each day. If Yahoo and MSN live combined forces they would still be a distant number two. No one ca...1 point
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MySpace VS Facebook
MySpace VS Facebook What is the better social network - MySpace or Facebook?1 point
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IE VS FIREFOX
IE VS FIREFOXInternet Explorer and Firefox are the 2 most popular web browsers. Which one is better?I like Firefox because it is open source, seems more secure especially if you use the no script add-on, and has so many other cool add-ons like Scrapbook.Internet Explorer is the most popular web brow...1 point
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Zazzle is better than CafePress
Zazzle is better then CafePressI love Zazzle. The interface, products and customer service are awesome...and I make lots of money!0 points
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Google Auctions Vs. Ebay
Google Should Compete With Ebay Everyone and their dog knows their is only one player in the online auction world. Ebay have a very unhealthy monopoly of the market, allowing them to hike up fees, kick off buyers and sellers alike, force people to use Paypal, which incidentally is owned by ebay and...0 points
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Will you join the ebay boycott?
Will you join the ebay boycott? I already did!On Feb. 20th, 2008 ebay plans to launch their new fee schedule and sellers are mad. ebay plans to raise Final Value Fees, put holds on PayPal payments and not allow sellers to leave negative feedback for buyers.I abandoned my ebay store years ago because...0 points
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Who would be victorious -- BLOCKBUSTER vs. NETFLIX
BLOCKBUSTER vs. NETFLIX -- Who would be victorious? Is there any doubt that BLOCKBUSTER has the better service for renting movies online or at their conveniently-located stores? Yes, they had their issues early on with all those 'reminder telephone calls' that made us think they had us on SPEED DIAL...0 points
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GOOGLE vs. YAHOO -- Which side are you on?
GOOGLE vs. YAHOO -- Which side are you on? I must confess that I am a die-hard fan of Google, despite the minor slap to Squidoo in the summer of 2007. I watched my lenses take a tremendous nose-dive in rankings, but it looks like we've kissed and made up. I've used Google so many times that I've had...0 points
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eBay vs. Amazon
eBay vs. Amazon Both companies are huge. Both companies have their specialties and finer points. While eBay might be a great place to pick up a deal, Amazon might be just the right place to get a no-hassle item quick.Don't forget about the sellers! Sellers are disappointed with recent eBay changes a...0 points
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Microsoft vs. Yahoo: Should Yahoo have been sold to Microsoft?
Microsoft vs. Yahoo: Should Yahoo have been sold to Microsoft? Microsoft recently made an attempt to purchase Yahoo but their offer was rejected.Yahoo is a spent force. They have lost the search engine battle to Google.Google has become synomonous with search just as Hoover with vacuums.How many tim...0 points
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Affiliate Marketing is Better than Traditional Marketing
Affiliate marketing is better than traditional marketing for many reasons.Here are three of them:1. Affiliate Marketing enables you to sell products without having to purchase stock.2. Affiliate Marketing does not involve the ordering, storing, packing or delivery of physical products.3. Affiliate M...0 points
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Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox?
Which is better? Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox? Like most people, my first browser was Internet Explorer. Since then I've tried many other different browsers including Opera, Mozilla and Avant but nothing has come close to beating Mozilla Firefox.Until now...Or, maybe not!Google has just released...0 points
Kids and Family
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Is Old School Sesame Street Appropriate for Kids Today?
Is Old School Sesame Street Appropriate for Kids Today?The recently released Old School Sesame Street DVDs had with them a disclaimer stating that the episodes were 'intended for grown-ups, and may not suit the needs of today'. What's up with that? Is there something wrong with what generation-x was...1 point
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Bratz Dolls are Slutty and a Poor Example for Little Girls
Bratz Dolls are Slutty and a Poor Example for Little Girls Is this what we really want our little girls playing with? Fishnet Stockings, fitted leather jumpsuits, and thongs? Dolls who are marketed sitting like pinups? Oh, even their name annoys me!1 point
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Do kids really need cell phones?
Do kids really need cell phones? Cell phones have become less and less a luxury, to the point that people say they don't know what they would do without one. As an adult, that's fine. Spend your money as you'd like. However, I do not think that kids need cell phones. These kids should be playing on...0 points
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Should parents continually go on vacation and leave their children at home?
Should parents continually go on vacation and leave their children at home?Full-time working parents receive vacation benefits during the year. Even part-time parents receive a portion of money each payday - considered vacation pay - in lieu of paid vacation time at a later date.It's understandable...0 points
Legal
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SCOTT PETERSON definitely DID IT!
SCOTT PETERSON definitely DID IT! Here is this arrogant guy Scott Peterson who murders his wife Laci Peterson and their unborn child! Scott Peterson definitely did it! Laci and her unborn child are no longer WITH US because of Scott. In my mind, and the minds of so many others, Scott Peterson is ano...1 point
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DREW PETERSON definitely 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 to accuse his wife Stacy of running off with another man and leaving her young children is just too much to stomach. Now with the latest news about the 'murder' of...0 points
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OJ definitely DID IT!
OJ definitely did it! There is no doubt in my mind that OJ did it! What is it? Well, excuse me for being rather blunt about it ... but you surely must have been either born yesterday or been living under a rock to not know about IT! Two words: Nicole Simpson. Another two words: Ron Goldman. OJ defin...0 points
Movies
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Is the Juno the best movie of the year?
Is the movie Juno the best movie of the year? I watched the DVD and thought it was okay but not that great. The DVD box quotes Roger Ebert saying Juno is 'The Best Movie of the Year'As far as Oscars go, Juno was up for Best Picture but didn't win. However, it did win an Oscar for Best Original Scree...1 point
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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 of 15 Bond movies starred the two actors that were to become the most identified with James Bond.It was Scottish actor Sean Connery who became the original Bond a...1 point
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Twilight Movie Reviews by Fans & Foes
On November 21st sparkling vampires will officially take over the world. As midnight approaches on Thursday night, millions of obsessed, weeping Stephenie Meyer fans will storm theaters for the release of the highly anticipated Twilight movie. This will mark a day in history when husbands and boyfri...1 point
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Does the Twilight Movie live up to the greatness of the book?
Does the Twilight Movie live up to the greatness of the book? Hi Twilight Fans, do you think that the Twilight movie lived up to the book? I read all four Twilight books less than a month before the movie came out on November 21, 2008. And I really loved the books!1 point
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Louise Brooks is the Sexiest Woman in Movie History
Louise Brooks is the Sexiest Woman in Movie History Louise Brooks is the sexiest woman in movie history. There's no doubt about it. Sure she lived over 80 years ago, but the films don't lie. . .. . . if she were alive today she would blow the other female stars off the screen. Maybe with the excepti...0 points
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Indiana Jones is Better Than Han Solo!
Indiana Jones is Better Than Han Solo! Don't get me wrong, Han Solo is made of awesome, but when it comes to Indy, he doesn't stand a chance! Indiana is both scholar and adventurer. Scoundrel and do-gooder. He knows how to use a whip and a gun, but he also knows his history and his Bible verses. I a...0 points
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Daniel Craig IS James Bond
'Daniel Craig IS James Bond' There has been many a debate on who is the best James Bond with the winner usually being Sean Connery. Connery wins because he was the first James Bond so no matter how many James Bonds there are they will always be compared to Sean Connery.Our current James Bond is Dani...0 points
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The Best Batman is still Michael Keaton!
The Best Batman is still Michael Keaton! Michael Keaton played the first Batman on the big screen in 1989 and Batman Returns in 1992. Keaton's style plus Burtons directing created magic. It was another big screen series that fumbled the ball and confirms the need for multi-year contracts to assure t...0 points
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Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (Indiana Jones 3) is the best Indiana Jones movie!
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade is the best Indiana Jones movie! I just came back from Indiana Jones and the Crystal Skull. After seeing all four films, I conclude that the third one was the best!Why? Well, both the first and third movies combined adventure, humor, exotic locations, awesome music...0 points
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Dawn of the Dead: The 1978 George A. Romero Original Vs. The 2004 Zack Snyder Adaptation
Dawn of the Dead: The 1978 George A. Romero Original Vs. The 2004 Zack Snyder Remake I'm a massive fan of both the original film and the remake also. Both films are excellent and I've happily watched each directors film now on many an occasion. Both films work in different ways and I therefore find...0 points
Music
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Pop Icons At 50 - Old And In the Way?
Three of the most famous musicians of their generation turn 50-years-old this year (2008).Michael Jackson, Madonna and Prince all reach their half century during the year. So, is this a time to celebrate or commiserate? Are these aging pop icons now just old and in the way, or do they have something...0 points
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David Cook vs. David Archuleta
David Cook vs. David Archuleta This year's American Idol finale could be (UPDATE: WAS) a battle of the Davids!I like what David Cook does with his song choices. He made 'Hello' and other songs sound better than the original to me. He's going to make the best album of any Idol ever!David Archuleta is...0 points
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HELLO! David Cook vs. Lionel Richie
HELLO! David Cook vs. Lionel Richie David Cook Rocks!When Top 12 American Idol Contestant David Cook sang Lionel Richie's 'Hello' he brought the house down. With a rocked out version of Richie's 1984 hit pop song Cook managed to not only impress the judges and America but Mr. Lionel Richie himself.S...0 points
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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. Younger generations see him and some old guy, who shows up at every public event to sing one song, poorly, and receive praise that is unwarranted. I suspect he is i...0 points
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Greatest Rock Band : Beatles or Rolling Stones?
Beatles or Rolling Stones or Stones or Beatles.... We LOVE them both!Here is YOUR chance to speak your piece in this age-old debate: Who is the GREATEST ROCK BAND EVER? The Beatles or the Rolling Stones?0 points
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Metallica vs. Megadeth
The fued has raged on and off between both bands for decades, whether either band would like to admit it or not. What makes these bands so great?They're both exceptional, if not the best, thrash bands in existence. Metallica has a huge worldwide following, huge hits, radio airplay and great songs. S...0 points
Products
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Designer Toilet Seats Make You Cool
Designer Toilet Seats Make You Cool Yeah Baby!Forget sitting your tushie down on a boring white toilet seat. Welcome to Toilet Seats 2.0, the next generation of bathroom design. People will be talking about your toilet seat...so get yourself a super cool seat and you'll be the envy of all your frien...1 point
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ENERGIZER vs. DURACELL -- Who would win?
ENERGIZER vs. DURACELL -- Who would win? I've been a fan of the Energizer bunny for a number of years and enjoy those cute commercials. In fact, I enjoy that bunny so much that I've got a miniature replica that sits on my desk in my home office. Hey, monkeybrains ... what's that I hear??? Duracell h...0 points
Religious, Spiritual and Supernatural
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We DO have a soul
There is no way to describe what I experience without a soul that transcends the personality. There is something in us which is more than my habits, limitations and combined past.According to Christianity and Islam we each have an immortal soul, that may rot in hell if we don't behave. According to...1 point
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Do Ghosts Exist?
There's no such thing as a ghost. Or is there? Ghosts exist in popular culture and in ghost stories, but are there really disembodied spirits in cemeteries and haunted houses? There are many groups today that hunt ghosts, searching for evidence of life after death. They may take pictures in hopes of...1 point
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Evolution or Creation?
Hopi Elders, when shown pictures of apes that humans 'descended' from told the 'scientists' 'Those may be YOUR ancestors, but they're NOT OURS!1 point
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The Ultimate Questions - religion and spirituality
These are the ultimate philosophy questions we all ask ourselves about religion and spirituality. Vote, get inspired and share.Part lensography, part hey monkeybrain lens - I hope you all enjoy.1 point
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What is God? What's SHE like?
I'm not personally invested in believing in a personal God. For me God is something impersonal, all encompassing and in everything. But what do YOU think?1 point
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There IS an afterlife
I think there IS an afterlifeThis lens records various religious beliefs - and gives you the option of really deciding which is best. From Ancient Egypt and Plato, to Christianity and Buddhism... most religions I know of have an afterlife of sorts - but modern science reduces us all to our most phys...1 point
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What are Miracles?
What are Miracles? Are Miracles....Things that happen, when we didn't expect them to.Things that happen that go against the laws of nature.Things that happen that go against the known laws of nature.Divine gifts to bring us spiritual growth.Spiritual experiences.?1 point
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Faith is more important than religion
Faith is more important than religion. Faith leads people to treat their fellow beings with love and compassion.Religion focuses on our differences.Faith helps us see our similarities.Religion teaches us that we are right and they are wrong.Faith leads us to seek out truths.When we find religion we...0 points
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IS THERE LIFE AFTER DEATH?|Or Are You To Scared To Consider Death?
IS THERE LIFE AFTER DEATH My view there is! I believe in reincarnation for a few reasons----The first that I have questioned is how can people most at a early stage of their life are born with amazing talents that are so natural for them to do without any teaching:Artist,Musicians,golfers etc that w...0 points
Sports
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Brett Favre will return.
Breaking: Favre has announced his retirement, hanging it up after 17 seasons. I'm shocked.Brett Favre will return. Brett Favre, quarterback of the Green Bay Packers, will return for his 18th season next year.His Packers made it all the way to the Championship game, the best finish in a decade, and l...1 point
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Olympics: Winning Bronze is Better than Silver
Olympics: Winning Bronze is Better than SilverSilver (second place) is the worst medal to win out of the three. Why? Obviously, winning gold means you're the best in the world. The athlete who wins bronze gets to go home and say, 'at least I got a medal!'But winning silver is a symbol of not being t...1 point
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Hide and Seek is a sport.
Hide and Seek is a sport. Sport: An active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition.I'd say that describes Hide-and-Seek, wouldn't you?1 point
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Does the world still need OLYMPICS?
Does the world still need Olympics? Nobody will seriously doubt the merits of sports competitions and global unity, nor do I want to criticize all dedicated athletes and their organizations. But I also see the negative impact on ecology and urban structures, super athletes on steroids sent by govern...0 points
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The Redsox vs Yankees
The Redsox vs Yankees Rivalry Is The Best In Sports This is so easy, it's like taking candy from a Yankee fan. When people talk about rivalry in sports, the very first dual that comes to mind is Redsox/Yankees or Yankees Redsox, depending which side they come down on. Everyone knows there are great...0 points
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UCLA vs USC
UCLA vs USC Two schools. One city. No love lost.This debate is about more than just a cross-town rivalry. It's about Public vs. Private. Basketball vs. Football. 'Beat 'SC Week' vs. 'Conquest'. It's about the Lexus Gauntlet, Olympic sports greatness, and invitations to the Playboy mansion. It's abou...0 points
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Roger Clemens is lying.
Trainer Brian McNamee has testified under oath before Congress that he injected Roger Clemens with HGH and steroids. Seven-time Cy Young winner Roger Clemens has testified under oath before Congress that he has never used HGH or steroids.Obviously, someone is lying.Brian McNamee is an admitted liar...0 points
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LAILA ALI vs. NATASCHA RAGOSINA -- Battle of the Super Middleweights
LAILA ALI vs. NATASCHA RAGOSINA -- Battle of the Super Middleweights Laila Ali would win in a bout with Natascha Ragosina. This would definitely be a pairing of two 'heavyweights' in the boxing superworld of the 'super middleweights.' We've all seen the fancy footwork of Laila Ali's father Muhammed...0 points
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Steroids should be legalized in sport
Performance enhancing drugs such as anabolic steroids should be legalized in competitive sports. Do you agree ?0 points
Squidoo
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Low votes in squidoo should be banned!
I think people should lighten up about the star ratings. Even a low star rating will boost your lensrank (a bit). So any rating is better than NO rating. Disagree? Tell me
Posted January 25, 2010
newbizmau wrote...
Just made my first Hey Monkey Brain lens today. I've added it for consideration http://www.squidoo.com/amika-vs-chi-which-is-the-better-flat-iron- . I'm looking forward to supporting others and making more.
Posted January 16, 2010
sandyspider wrote...
I added my Brett Favre debate lens. http://www.squidoo.com/brettfavre-divavslegend
Posted September 16, 2009
Treasures-By-Brenda wrote...
I have just submitted my two Disney Earth Monkeybrain lenses. Thanks for considering them and for a nicely done group, which is blessed today.
Posted April 30, 2009
CounselMom wrote...
Thanks for featuring my MonkeyBrain lens on Rush Limbaugh vs. Sean Hannity!
Posted April 29, 2009
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- I think my lens might fit in. I would like it to be in your group! It's about evolution: http://www.squidoo.com/evolution2
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- Great list, i did not know there were so many great debates going around! When I was asked if I wanted the kindle or my usual book voucher, I was torn, I love my books, but I am a bit of a gadget geek , so I needed some help! so I wrote this http://www.squidoo.com/will-ereaders-replace-paper-books
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- Hi, here's my Hey MonkeyBrain Duel 'Pirates vs Ninja!'
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