Tough Topics Some topics, even though they are hard, have stories that deserve to be told. Good lenses with comprehensive information can be excellent reference points for students, teachers, activists, politicians, journalists.
Special Problems
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Justice for Police Officer Daniel Faulkner
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Daniel Faulkner loved being a police officer and planned on a lifelong career in law enforcement. He was working toward his Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice Administration, with a long-term goal of attending law school so he could one day join t...
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CELL PHONE RAGE
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Why do people spend hundreds of dollars on a fancy cell phone and wont buy a $10 headset and then use the damn thing? Someone ran into the back of my new car and immediately I looked into the rearview mirror to see her talking on the cell phone, WITH...
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Surviving time in prison
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A review of survive jail. An ebook for those about to face time in prison. Its a guide, a bible, a textbook on how to make it out of prison alive. survive jail Okay, so I’m not here to judge you. I’m here to offer some advice; We...
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Human Rights Violations of North Korea
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North Korea is possibly the least accessible, and “the most brutal and repressive country in the world.” (Martin, 2006) Since its formation after World War II very little information has left the country. What has left are the defectors and the s...
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Lynn Hunt on Human Rights
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"Human rights have been defined as 'basic moral guarantees' that people in all countries and cultures allegedly have simply because they are people. Calling these guarantees "rights" suggests that they attach to particular individuals who can invoke...
War
Monsters SectionWhen personal ambition drags the whole world down...
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U.S. Veterans: In The Wake Of War
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One of the many results of war are the waves of disabled American Veterans. I have been in the V.A. System for over 30 years and have known vets from WWI, WWII, The Korean War, Viet Nam War and now Desert Storm and Afghanistan. Not to mention all the...
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Saddam Hussein's atrocities
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This lens is a reminder about who Saddam Husssein is and what he has done. The world seems to have a short memory when it comes to the Iraq war and it is so easy to demonize one side or another but let's not forget what happened. The world is a bette...
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Vietnam, my experiences, 1965-1975
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This blog relates the author's experiences in South Vietnam during the years 1965-75. This is accompanied by about 130 photos, most by the author. The blog may be found at: http://vnpersonalwar.blogspot.com It is thanks to learning about blogging,...
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In search of yesterdays
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The author's look back at his life. He describes his first memories during the 2nd World War in the Cotswolds, England and then at prep and boarding school. Later there is military service with the Black Watch in Scotland, Berlin and Cyprus followed...
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The Balkan Wars
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The Balkan wars were a series of conflicts that led to the disintegration of the former Republic of Yugoslavia. Occurring over a decade-long period between 1991 and 2001, these conflicts ultimately affected all six former Yugoslav republics--al...
Tough Topics to Learn!
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The Gratitude Campaign - Thanking Those Who Are Serving & Others
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The Gratitude Campaign is a way for people to say "thank you" quickly and easily to those who serve without even having to approach them. With a simple hand gesture in sign language, you can easily convey your "thanks" to those who...
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Japanese Grammar Base TE Oku - To verb for later
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Japanese Plug and Play Ghetto Grammar or JPPGG Lesson #101: Verb (base TE) Oku - To verb for later By Makurasuki Sensei, Brett McCluskey When translating from Japanese to English, whether text or spoken conversation, there are times when it is quit...
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Fundraising for Social Change
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We are all affected by the society around us. Many of us are concerned about the rapid downward spiral in the society and world. Social change can be good or bad, helpful or harmful. Either way, the effects are felt by everyon...
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Japanese Ghetto Grammar #97: verb (base TE) Shimau
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Today’s lesson: Verb (Base TE) + Shimau. – To completely verb (negative connotation) Sanseido’s Daily concise Japanese - English Dictionary defines the verb shimau as, “to finish completely, or to put an end to”. &nb...
What's On Your Mind?
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Perpetual Dilemmas
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How To Know You Are Going To Heaven
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Many people don't know that the Bible gives us a way to have assurance of our place in heaven. God loves us and has a perfect plan for us.
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Loss, Grief and Bereavement
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Loss is the disappearance of something cherished, often the death of a person, loss of a relationship, loss of a job or loss of health. Grief is the entire response--mind, body and spirit--to the loss. Bereavement is the often term used when the loss...
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How to Build Trust
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This a a guide to assist you as you navigate life and want to learn more about building trust in all aspects of life. Please share your ideas and input as well in the comments!
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Senior Care Your Elders Deserve the Best
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Nothing can prepare you for it. Suddenly you turn around and the people who cared and nurtured you through your childhood into adulthood have almost become childlike. What happened? Where did the time go? Isn't it just too doggone bad that youth is...
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The Power of Questions
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Questions have great power. One right question asked at the right time can change the direction of our lives. Hence, the quality of the questions that we ask ourselves is VERY important. It is for the same reason that we need to choose our compa...
Squidoo's Toughest Secrets Exposed!
Making Squidoo History!Be there or be square- Get your own pages lenrolled!
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Finally EXPOSED! Squidoo LENSRANK SECRETS!!!
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How would you feel if your creator hadn't bothered to give you a name? (S)He (It's) our All Important Squidoo mascot, and a very busy boy (girl) (thing)! It's just... outrageous! Help right the wrongs done to this poor little squid. Help us Sec...
Social Problems
Social Issues SectionA rotating listing of lenses dealing with social issues of all types
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The Real Story of Thanksgiving
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Thanksgiving day is an American holiday. Yet, many people have a miss understanding about the importance of this holiday. They also forgot who they are thanking. It is not about the Indians or the Turkey but about thanking Almighty God for our blessi...
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The Value of Attention Training For Today's Attention Deficient Society
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The #1 Most Important (Secret) Skill In Personal and Professional Development Is Revealed Here. Have You Been Left Behind? Finally, the truth is being revealed and the time is upon us when society is ready to take the next step in personal and profess...
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Points to Ponder
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There are some hard questions in life and some of them have no easy or good answers. I like to use this lens to pose some of them for your consideration. Sometimes, by asking the tough questions, it can help us put our values and beliefs in order.
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Events that show the war on Christmas is real
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Recently, there is a notion by some that Christmas is under attack. Most people dismiss this as being non-sense. How can this be? We are a Christian nation, about 80% are Christians and our nation is founded on Judeo-Christian philosophy. Here are so...
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Andrew Vachss
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Andrew Vachss is not especially well known, in the celebrity sense. Yet he is an important, influential and even heroic man in the best sense of the word. Some know him as a top-notch crime writer, others as a lawyer, others as someone who works with...
Slaughter
Slaughter of the InnocentsBecause we can...
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Vote @The Referendum on Abortion on Squidoo!
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What is abortion REALLY about? Nearly everyone has an opinion one way or another. With elections coming, how does the squidoo crowd stand? Does this issue affect how you vote? Who you vote for? Take our polls, give u...
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The Body Farm: Birthplace of Modern Forensics
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"The Body Farm", as the Anthropology Research Facility at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is more commonly referred to, was established in 1980 by Dr. William Bass as a research facility for forensic anthropology. Modern forensics ~...
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Seung Cho: Virginia Tech Massacre - Modern Day Korean-American Killer
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It went down at 7:15 AM, Monday morning - April 16, 2007. Seung-Hui Cho massacred 33 (including himself). Virginia Tech Professors and students were executed in a matter of hours. Explore this bizarre and sudden event...
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Amish School Shooting
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The horrible tragedy of the Amish school shooting is surely a defining event for that community in the modern age. It has also raised the question, "What kind of country has America become?" The massacre has sent shockwaves throughout...
American Links
Western Civilization IssuesSpecial Patriotic Links
Civilization Calls - Wake Up America!
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Health Issues
Health SectionThis lens just might save you life!
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Heart Attack & Stroke Awareness
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The holidays are a time of extra stress for many. This means an increased risk and incidence of medical emergencies such as Heart Attack and Stroke. Know the warning signs and save a life! ACT QUICKLY - SECONDS COUNT From the American Heart Associ...
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Conscious health for you and the planet
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Global warming, clearcutting, contaminated water, environmental devastation, human aggression, cancer, diabetes, heart disease... Learn about one important decision you could make to begin reversing the destruction!
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CFS or Fibromyalgia, and Exercise? You have got to be kidding!
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When my youngest baby was born, I experienced a serious flare, and was in a wheelchair for a while. I couldn't walk more than about five feet due to fatigue and dizziness. As the baby got older, I was able to put the wheelchair away, but I wasn't wel...
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Everything you ever wanted to know about HIV and more!
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Let's Talk About Sex! My name is Tyson and I have been living with HIV for fourteen years. About four years ago, I let my health slip and partied myself to a t-cell count of one (NO -- I didn't name it)! I was 110 pounds and dying.&nb...
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osteohistology
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Osteohistology is the anatomical study of the microscopic structure of bones (and, loosely, of other animal hard tissues, such as teeth, shell, horn, nail, and antler) This is a service site, leading people to material on osteohistolo...
Public Health Podcasts from University of Michigan
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WarningsAre we in trouble?
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Blues4Kali by Indi Riverflow ~ )))0((( ~ MetaMythology for the Millennium
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What will Winter Solstice bring in 2012? ...an instant of Karma?...an ethereal spiral dance of the collective soul?... cosmic judgment leveled against civilization's expanse?...destruction of the world as we know it?...a chance for a new start?...the...
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Modern Catholic Prophecies, Miracles and Apparitions
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In recent history, apparitions by the Blessed Virgin Mary have been reported in unprecedented numbers, forms, and places. Many people mock them. Others disregard them as anti-intellectual. Still others explai...
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2012 Prophecies
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Native Americans and Ancient Civilisations have stated, we are approaching a new era in the earth’s history. A time when we need to change our attitudes to each other and the planet we live on. A time when we need to accept and acknowle...
University of Michigan Science & Research Podcast
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