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What is Emo?

I found myself asking this question - at first I just thought it was a "phase" then when I started digging a little deeper, I found out much more. Here you will find some of the information I found useful in trying to figure out ... What is emo, anyw...

The lie about white tigers

If you said yes,then your WRONG. I'll give you all the reasons on why white tigers are not a real breed of big cats.

Concrete Slabs on Grade

This lens covers the basics of slab on grade preparation and placement, see my other lenses for more detailed information on other topics such as footings, piers, subgrade excavations and more! Because Slabs on Grade methods can vary from region to r...

Digging made easy - making the most of Digg to drive traffic to your site

You've seen the little boxes on websites, you've heard of www.digg.com, perhaps you've even already signed up for a free account. Some of you may have already dug your lens from the little Digg It! link squidoo provided on your lens. If you aren't su...

101 Reasons to NOT Quit Smoking

Quit Smoking this, Quit Smoking that, blah, blah, blah! This is NOT that site, this is a site for pro smokers, you know, the ones that are clinging to the habit, the true tobacco connoisseur's lens. The centerpiece of this lens, in keeping with the t...

Pervious Concrete 101 - The Basics

Pervious concrete, also sometimes called "no fines" concrete, is an innovation in concrete paving that is quickly taking hold as a green alternative to both traditional asphalt and concrete paving in parking lots and in sidewalks. Over the next sever...

101 Reasons to Quit Smoking

Every time I smoke a cigarette (yes, I smoke), I say to myself, "Self, why are you doing this?" Well I can only think of so many reasons to quit, but an hour or so later, I find myself huddled outside with the other smokers. Can you help me - and peo...

The Laws of Life

Here you will find the Laws of Life. No matter what you do in life, you will find these Laws to hold true. Some you may have heard before, others you can not deny. If you know of any others, please share them here!

Hey, got a Buck?

In the earlier days of the internet there was a mini-phenomenon called cyberbegging. Are you familiar with the term or has it fallen completely into the history books? I don't know why I was thinking about it, maybe it was because I was one of those...

Gary Gygax

Gary Gygax - a man, a myth, a legend. The creative force behind Chainmail, Dungeons & Dragons, Cyborg Commando, Dangerous Journeys, Legendary Adventures, and Castles & Crusades is with us no more. He leaves behind an incredible legacy that has inspir...

Financial Words of Wisdom

Money is a very personal thing. Some people are ok talking about it, but for most people it is a very private matter. Here are a number of pieces of advice, perhaps handed down over many generations, that you may find funny, insightful, or downright...

Pennies from Heaven

My Dad, Benjamin Omer Wells, Sr. died of brain cancer on October 18, 2006. He was a strong man and he fought it tooth and nail as long as he could but ultimately he was called home. Don't forget to bookmark this site and share it with friends and fa...

Whitney Wells

Welcome to my online interactive resume. This document briefly describes my qualifications and projects I have worked on. Don't forget to bookmark this page!

Best Friend's Day

Friends make life worth living. And some friends are so special that they share all our secrets, our joys, our highs and lows. For this reason every year on 8th June, we celebrate an event by naming Best Friends Day, so celebrate your friendship and...

International Women's Day

March 8th of each year, women from all over the globe celebrate a very special day. That special day is International Women's Day! Since the early 1900's women have fought to become more empowered and this day symbolizes the important contributions t...

Corporate Responsibility is NOT fiction!

Corporate Responsibility is NOT fiction! Some say that Corporate Responsibility (also called Corporate Social Responsibility) is dead in America, but I believe just the opposite is true. Every year businesses of all types give back to the communities...

International Nurses Day

International Nurses Day is celebrated around the world every May 12, the anniversary of Florence Nightingale's birth. The 2008 International Nurses Day theme for 2008 is: Delivering Quality, Serving Communities : Nurses Leading Primary Health Care....

National Teacher's Day

National Teacher's Day is May 6, 2008. It's a great time to show your favorite teacher how much she means to you!

Good returns and easy loan terms with Prosper.com

This lens covers the basics of lending and borrowing on the popular peer-to-peer website www.prosper.com. This site has connected many borrowers who are seeking nontraditional avenues for loans to lenders seeking higher than average returns for their...

Father's Day Gift Ideas - Start Early this year!

Many people of the United States and Canada celebrate Fathers Day as a day to express gratitude and appreciation to their fathers by giving them presents or greeting cards. Father's Day comes on the third Sunday in June. If you find this lens helpful,...

Mother's Day Gift Ideas - Think ahead this year!

Wow! Mother's Day is almost here again! Are you ready? I've put together some options to give you some ideas - some are more traditional, and some are a little bit "outside" the box. If it wasn'f for our Mom's, Mother's, Madre's, or whatever you call...

World Environment Day

The World Environment Day slogan for 2008 is Kick the Habit! Towards a Low Carbon Economy. The World Environment Day will highlight resources and initiatives that promote low carbon economies and life-styles, such as improved energy efficiency, alter...

World Health Day

World Health Day, marks the founding of the World Health Organization and is an opportunity to draw worldwide attention to a subject of major importance to global health each year. In 2009, World Health Day focuses on the need to protect health from...

No Housework Day

No sweeping! No dusting! No mopping! No laundry! No Dishes! Celebrate No Housework Day on April 7th and relax a little - you deserve it!

Childcare Provider Appreciation Day

Take some time on May 9 to let your childcare provider know how much you appreciate them. With a growing need for some form of child care for more and more families, the role of childcare provider is a vital part of our lives. The person we choose to...

Human Rights Day

Poverty is a cause and a product of human rights violations. It is this double edge that makes poverty probably the gravest human rights challenge in the world. The links between human rights and poverty should be obvious : People whose rights are de...

Thanksgiving Day

Thanksgiving is that special day when we all gather around with our friends and family to show appreciation for all the good things life has given us over the past year. It truly is a time to reflect and count the many blessings in our lives.

Spring Break - Cancun!

If you enjoy white sand beaches, clear blue water, small hotels and expansive resorts - with lots of partying college students thrown in - Spring Break in Cancun is the place to be!

Naughty or Nice?

Naughty or Nice? It is one of those classic battles that has been around since the beginning of time. Even Santa Claus can't stay out of this one! Go ahead, take sides!

Gift Ideas for Christmas - Get a jump on your holiday shopping!

Christmas rolls around every year on December 25th. Don't wait until the last minute to start your Christmas shopping this year. By starting your Christmas shopping early you can save by avoiding the adrenaline rush that comes with the heavily market...

Saint Patrick's Day

Wether your idea of celebrating Saint Patrick's Day is dressing in green and having a green beer or searching for a four leaf clover with the kids, Saint Patrick is a great holiday to get ready for the onset of spring. Here are some cool and creative...

Memorial Day

Memorial Day is a day of remembrance. It is the day we remember our honored dead. The proud men and women who gave all so that we may enjoy the freedoms they fought so hard for.

National Secretaries Day

National Secretaries Day is April 23rd! Regardless of the title - wether it be Secretary, Receptionist, Administrative Assistant, or Executive Assistant don't let the opportunity to show how much you appreciate all that they do to help you throughout...

Arbor Day

Arbor Day is a nationally-celebrated observance that encourages tree planting and care. Founded by J. Sterling Morton in Nebraska in 1872, National Arbor Day is celebrated each year on the last Friday in April, however each state also celebrates Arb...

Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

Everyone loves a parade and one of the most famous parades in the United States is the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade! Heralding in the holiday season and a favorite of children of all ages! Here you will find lots of great information about the one...

Gift Ideas for Hanukkah - Start early this year!

Chanukah -- the eight-day festival of light that begins on the eve of Kislev 25 -- celebrates the triumph of light over darkness, of purity over adulteration, of spirituality over materiality. More than twenty-one centuries ago, the Holy Land was ru...