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Broaden Your Horizons -- Learn About China A potpourri of lenses all centering on the Middle Kingdom-- China. Come learn about China! Lesmasters, appropriate lenses for this group teach something about China -- the land, the culture, the language,...

China is fast becoming a premier birding location in the world.  1,198 bird species can be found in China. During a 2 week birding trip to China it is estimated that you will see  about 230-240 species of birds.   Map of...

By Sharon Stajda,If you follow these simple rules, your rose bush will be more than happy to give you years of beautiful colorful rose's... With the exception of large climbers, most roses can be grown successfully in containers.When met wit...

Is it possible that fascism has actually been responsible for the economic problems America is now grappling with? Is it possible to hide fascistic actions in our very powerful, very intrusive government? How would you describe Fascism? Should be be...

Everyone in politics is so Serious all of the time. Every once in a while, you have to take a step back and smile at yourself. Here is a collection of funny 2008 campaing videos that will help you do just that.

First of all let just say that Barack Hussein Obama is the junior United States Senator from Illinois and a leading candidate for the Democratic nomination in the 2008 presidential election .

I've worked in many hotels and restaurants for over 10 years before I started my own specialty food company, in 2001. During those years, I came to appreciate deeply what Latin American kitchen workers contribute to our industry: a reliable kitchen s...

Lady Liberty MEANS America. America MEANS Lady Liberty. This beautiful statue is a critical symbol of the heart of what the United States of America is. Emma Lazarus provided the most famous work of literature supporting immigration in her 1883 poem,...

Calling all forward-thinking, gainfully employed, fun-loving and busy modern brides who wish to hold a tasteful yet intimate yet rollicking, generous yet economically practical wedding for your for family and friends as I wish do to for mine! This le...

What makes men tick? Why won't they open up? Weren't they all supposed to have gotten in touch with their feelings in the 1970s? What went wrong? Nothing went wrong. Men, by nature, respond differently from women, and a lot of misunderstanding coul...

The HBO Documentary, hosted and directed by James Gandolfini, Alive Day Memories: Home from Iraq, explores the physical and emotional cost of war by sharing the memories of ten soldiers and marines, Alive Day, the day they narrowl...

I have been searching for a solution to the current Iraq war. I created this lens to assemble some ideas and proposals. It is comprised of existing proposals that I've found in the public arena and some of my own ideas. You are welcome to comment, of...

I typed up this essay summarizing my experiences on a trip to India in January of 2006. It's fairly long, over 1,500 words, so be prepared. I hope you enjoy it.

indiamarks brings India to everyone with simple, crisp and relevent content and guides to everything India. Find quality information and great articles about everything India - from business, sports, bollywood to travel, food, shopping, videos and mu...

One of my fondest food memories growing up is watching my grandmother make Stuffed Cabbage ... and then, of course, eating it!  She had a "secret ingredient" that made her stuffed cabbage rolls the best I've ever had!  I'll let yo...

Alton Brown (born on July 30, 1962 in Los Angeles, California) is the creator and host of the television show Good Eats, as well as the main commentator on Iron Chef America, both airing on Food Network. Brown is also an author of several cooking how...

Having heard that my sister Natalie is taking up Korean Lessons in her Foreign Language Class arise my deep enthusiasm and curiosity on what Korean stuff is all about. Korean Wave, a.k.a. Hallyu or Hanryu, was first introduced in the late 1990's in...

Learn Korean - To learn Korean might seem like a gargantum task, but if you use the Pimsleur Korean MP3 audios, it becomes quite manageable! Learning Korean language with Pimsleur audios makes learning easy and fast. You could be speaking Korean in...

Who was the world's first woman president? Isabel Peron of Argentina earned that title more than three decades ago, but she can't claim the title of the world's first elected female head of state. That position was filled in 1960, and since then doze...

She's Hugh and Dorothy's daughter. She's Hugh Jr. and Tony's sister. She's a Yale Law School graduate. She's Bill's wife. She's Chelsea's mom. She's a former First Lady twice, wife of a governor and a president. She's the junior senator from the state of N...

I'm sure that you have heard a lot about healthy foods. And I'm sure that there different opinions about what is healthy. But we are what we eat! That's for sure. So let's figure out what is healthy, what is good for our organisms and what is bad....

The world's greatest natural medicines were used ages before there was ever such a thing as a patented drug - or an FDA. We've only been using patented synthetic medications and drugs to treat illness and disease since the time period of the Civil Wa...

What's not to love about olives? Could it be the combination of the meatiness and saltiness, maybe it's the color and texture, or perhaps it's what makes a great martini? Whatever the reason, I invite you to celebrate this ancient delicacy with me.

Are you and your family finding the cost gas taking it's toll on the money you have available for food, clothes, and everyday living expenses? Well there is a sinister reason for it and educating yourself will make a huge difference for future genera...

Shai Agassi is the founder and CEO of Project Better Place, a company focused on the early 21st century's biggest challenge - a scaleable and sustainable personal transportation system. In this role, Agassi works directly with governments, finance, a...

I had decided late the previous night that I would spend the holiday of Purim running a carnival for a high school in the city of Sderot. A few students of an Israeli Yeshiva program not so different from my own organized the program and raised money...

The first thing I'd like to make clear is that I'm not, by any means, a poster child for the eco-movement. I love to travel but I don't like airplanes and I've had a couple of really, really disasterous train trips so travel by car is my first choic...

Polar bears are affected by global warming, oil exploration, and big game hunters, all of which negatively affect their population. The purpose of this lens is to raise money to help save Polar Bears from extinction while helping more people become P...

Haifa, the third largest city in Israel and the capital of the north, is an underrated gem.  This port city on the sea boasts an abundance of visual delights, including the world famous Baha'i Gardens, an amazing view of the city and bay from th...

Everthing About Israel. Israel celebrated 60 years as a state in May 14, 2008. Join this group of everything Israel. If you make a lens related to Israel come and join this group. It will be reviewed and possibly added to the homepage. Just click he...

"We shall not grow wiser before we learn that much that we have done was very foolish." - F. A. Hayek The supposed purpose of education, as marketed by the education industry, is career advancement, higher pay, and empowering a college gra...

The very idea seems absurd, but for desperate families in parts of rural Africa, it's an all too common answer to a present-day economic problem. Thus, when a family runs out of food and sees no other solution, they will strike a deal with a neighbor...

SCRABBLE is a game the whole family can enjoy. It's mentally challenging, fun and educational. There is always a word you can learn from another player, or a word you can teach someone else. Let your imagination run wild and empty those words out of...

This lens exists to promote a fun little tool I've created over at WordSearchMaker.net to make word search puzzles.  Now you can create your own word searches and - with a quick copy and paste - put them on your very own site or Squidoo page for...

When you lose someone you care about it is very difficult to think straight and still try and find what you need to celebrate their life.  One of the things I found most comforting was specially written poems for funerals - it made speaking in p...

Funeral Obituaries - Writing An Obituary - Sample Obits. Deaths and the accompanying funerals, obituaries, eulogies all come at the worst possible time - when you are struck by grief, in tears, shaken to the core - THEN all the big decisions have to...

Sexy thongs are sometimes known as G-strings, strings, tanga, or in Brazil fio dental (dental floss). But whatever they are called sexy thongs are becoming more and more popular. As sexy lingerie, women like thongs because they do not cause pant...

ACAI berry is a relatively newcomer as a supplement, but Acai Juice has been used in beverages in Brazil for years. The acai berry grows on palm like trees in the Brazilian Amazon Rainforest growing mostly in floodplains and swamps. The dark purple...

This lens is about the 1999 Pulitzer Prize winning Columnist from the New York Times. She has been with the NYT for almost twenty-two years.

Tajiks have a long and rich musical history, shared with the other Persian-speaking peoples of Iran, Afghanistan, and Uzbekistan. This Lens is an introduction to some of the great traditional and popular music of Tajikistan.

Just as previously happened before the beginning of the war in Iraq, the United States government is talking up the possibility of a war. Previously it kept insisting war was coming in Iraq; this time it says war is likely with Iran. Under the Bush...

This lens is meant to get the word out about ways to help the victims of this terrible tragedy. The world has begun to rally around these victims and aid is slowly beginning to trickle into the country, but this effort has barely begun and in the com...

I created this lens to Raise Awareness of the situation in and around Burma and to donate any proceeds earned through this site to my friend Lise's orphanage in Mae Hong Son, Thailand. She looks after 45 children who are orphans from the war in Burma...

Gay dating online is no different from straight dating. You have tons of men who are great and tons who can be dogs. Not everyone who puts a personals ad online is a good, honest person. Gay men and women are flocking to the online dating services t...

UEFA Champions League Final took place in Moscow at Luzhniki stadium on 21 May 2008. The big winner of the 2008 Cup is Manchester United About the 2009 UEFA Champions League Final in Rome, you can find more information here. In Rome Machester United...

Taking part as an independent country for the first time in 2007, Serbia won the Eurovision Song Contest with Marija Serifovic, who performed the ballad Molitva. Her victory brought the 2008 Contest to Belgrade, where the new format of the Eurovisio...

CHEAP METS TICKETS The New York Mets have been my favorite team since the 1986 World Series. 2007 & 2008 were huge letdowns, but all the key pieces are still in place for the 2009 season. 2009 will also be the Mets' first season at Citi Field.

The New York Mets are starting to be "Amazing" again - they've been getting better and better.... When was the last time that the Mets were a better baseball team than the Yankees? New York Mets tickets, caps, jerseys, collectibles, souveni...

The Games of the XXIX Olympiad were held in Beijing, China. The Opening Ceremony took place on August 8, 2008 and the Games finished on August 24, 2008. This site is the place to buy your Beijing Olympic Games Memorabilia. You'll find Beijing Olympi...

The 2008 Summer Olympic Games August 8, 2008 to August 24, 2008. Nine new sports will be introduced to the 2008 Summer Olympics The 2008 Beijing Olympic slogan is One World, One Dream. 

Numerous people who drink in an excessive and abusive manner realize that they have a drinking problem.  What many people don't know, however, is if their drinking problem is basically an instance of alcohol abuse or alcoholism. Clearly, the two...

If you've ever known anyone with an addiction - regardless of the substance - it's clear that addiction follows a pattern, or cycle. This cycle can seem endless and frustrating, but in reality it's possible to break. In his book, Confessions of a Cra...

Grab your girlfriends (okay, guys are welcome, too) and make a date for your Sex and the City Party. May 30th, the long awaited movie, "Sex and the City" opens. Make it memorable and do it up right! Will Carrie and Mr. Big REALLY get married? Which...

If you are among that crazy people who could not live the last four years without the favorite series - you are welcome to the bandwagon!! And here you can find some good news - Sex And The City is BACK! Already excited? So come on and find more!

Nobel Peace Prize Winner, popularizer of Buddhism and head of the Tibetan Government in Exile. The Dalai Lama's life is a unique convergence of religion, politics and an admirable stand on peace in the face of aggression. This lens focuses on his l...

In 1949, China invaded and absorbed the country of Tibet into their own. The people of Tibet have been protesting and fighting for their independence and rights ever since. This lens has links to historical background, a place to debate what's happeni...

There's nothing like taking a road trip across the USA. Going by car gives you a greater appreciation for the vastness and wide array of parks, forests, cities, museums, beaches and cultures the United States has to offer. By taking a cross country r...

In the summer of 1962, the Soviet Union dispatched a fleet of commercial cargo ships filled with nuclear missiles, launchers and anti-aircraft guns--all under false manifests--across the Atlantic Ocean to Fidel Castro's Cuba. Forty thousand Sovi...

Female country singers, male country singers, Swiss yodeling, a Korean yodeler star; Germany, Bavaria, Austria, America - international vocalists with stellar talent can be found on this Squidoo.com lens. I'm not a yodeler. I can't even sing without...

Euro 2008 will be organized by Austria and Switzerland and will start on 7 June. The final of Euro 2008 will be on Sunday 29 June at the Vienna Ernst-Happel Stadion that fits 50.000 guests. The groundwork for a European national-team competition began...

This is a lens about what YOU think. Take this unofficial but fun poll about who you think should be President!

The top brass in the Republican Party that the public blames the most for perpetual wars, the next Great Depression, and trying to give Amnesty to millions of illegal aliens that they let into the country in the first place are circling the wheel of...

A meatball sundae is the unfortunate result of mixing two good ideas. The meatballs are the foundation, the things we need (and sometimes want). These are the commodities that so many businesses are built on. The sundae toppings (hot fudge and the like...

You've already done the hard part. You've had a big idea, something you want to talk about or share on your lens, and you got started. Way to go. So, this lens is about what comes next. It's a quick, 30 second overview of just a handful of easy thin...

Ok, so you got the acceptance letter, you called your new roommate and now what? It's time to look into the food situation. Sure your parents paid for the room and board. That means that you won't starve but do you really want to eat that junk? Eati...

Join Bastiat Free University in developing a love-of-learning platform. Bureaucratic Age one-size-fits-many education belongs in the past. Support and expand its replacement, self-tailored-learning.Explore natural educational models that will change...

Hi there... I'm the "Frugal Nana" and I've got some hard earned information that I'd like to share with you. Please check out my lenses. I think I can save you a lot of money, if you heed my advice... I will be adding more information from time to tim...

Hannah Montana is a ficticious famous pop singer and the name of a television series. The main character is played by actress Miley Cyrus.

I’m sure you’ve heard of Hannah Montana by now. She is an idol of young girls in the United States and around the world. If, for some reason, you aren’t familiar with her, Hannah is a character played by the talented Miley Cyrus,...

Jon Stewart invites a lot of authors, moviestars and other folks to pitch their books and movies on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart. But do you think you could find a simple list of them and links to Amazon on the Internet? No. Well, I thought that w...

People create Squidoo lenses to talk about things. Sometimes they talk about ideas, businesses, how-tos, Presidential candidates, favorite movies, their stores, their pets, themselves. Lots of times, people talk about books. Even more often, they r...

Ok, your first exposure to Ben Stein was likely in Ferris Bueller's Day Off, but there's much more to this man than the droll, monotone you heard there. Stein's an economist, policy wonk, cartoon character(s), game show regular, all-around braniac an...

Koi fish have been cultivated and bred for generations in Japan to produce the brilliant colors and patterns for which they are known.  With the growing interest in water gardens in the US, many people are interested in raising and keeping koi.&...

Japanese tattoos are known for their bold lines, historic patterns and imagery, and total body coverage.  The techniques for tattooing that developed in Japan used hand tools, and it wasn't until the mid 20th century that machines first came to...

Home energy conservation tips can help towards having a more energy efficient home.  An energy efficient home is something we should all strive for.  Not only can small steps be taken to lighten the "footprints" we leave behind fo...

Electricity is clean energy right? One of the greatest things ever invented, and the power behind all sorts of modern conveniences.

American Idol Season 8 is all set, and this season seems to be the most controversial of them all. Each week Millions of fans tune in to watch the performances and find out who is going home.  Find your results and updates here:  Ame...

For the second year running, American Idol and fans helped those who are less fortunate in the United States and around the world through Idol Gives Back. The second special night aired Wednesday, April 9th starting at 7:30/6:30 central on your Fox...

I like the simpler things in life. A cold brew, a big screen tv, and a Barbara Streisand live in concert DVD are all I need to get through the day. While I don't yet qualify for celebrity status, I do hope to one day be as popular as the likes of Gar...

Tips on finding that creative art fantasy woman or man inside are explored on this lens. Free coloring pages fairies and dragons, are on my official website. The first gift has mermaids, goddess art,whimsical angels drawings,etc. Later on I send out...

It is now universally agreed in aid organizations worldwide that empowering the women of a community will empower the children and the men as well. Women are caretakers and nurturers, watching over others. They tend to use practical wisdom to make de...

This popular All-American baseball team was actually known as the Highlanders during its humble beginnings, but apparently the nickname Highlanders couldn't really catch on fast with the local sportswriters. They often used the monicker Yankees or Ya...

Like millions of other baby boomer young boys, Mickey Mantle was my childhood hero. A large poster of "The Mick" was over my bed. I owe my lifelong love of the New York Yankees to my Dad, and to a lesser extent to Mickey Mantle. I remember s...

Run car on water has been the latest buzz. Can you really run a car on water? Is water-powered car a miracle or a scam? More and more smart motorists are using alternative energy and gas-saving technologies to save gas and increase gas mileage. Rece...

Cycling is a great form of exercise for many people, especially for people over 40. It can be used for weight loss or weight management. Much of it depends on how far you pedal and how vigorously you pedal, much the same as any other physical activit...

This lens shall provide small business resources and an overview of business ownerships and what it takes to run a small gourmet food company. Furthermore, I intend to chronicle past and current business events: pratfalls, successes, trials and error...

Okay, I am sure you are all thinking, "What's the catch?" Don't worry, there isn't one. I promise. I am a stay at home mom and I will show you how Squidoo is helping me earn a monthly income while still being home to take care of my children. What i...

Here is where you can find explanations to all those kitchen science mysteries, like: How does a cake go from liquid to solid when it bakes? Does baking soda really make your fridge smell better? What IS chewing gum, anyway?

In spite of the goofy trend of people practically worshipping this rock called earth, I'm still in favor of conserving our natural resources.  I'm also in favor of drinking beer - and not conserving it.  On this page, we're demonstrating...

On May 20, 2008, it was announced that Ted Kennedy has a malignant brain tumor, diagnosed after he experienced a seizure at the Kennedy compound in Hyannisport, Massachusetts the previous weekend. All proceeds for this lens will go to the Cancer Res...

Places to go and things to do in Cape Town Do you want to travel to Cape Town? Great idea! Cape Town must rank among the most scenic cities in the world! And it's one of the most beautiful cities in South Africa. Ok, so I'm biased because I live her...

Mandela's words, "The struggle is my life," are not to be taken lightly. "I have fought against white domination, and I have fought against black domination. I have cherished the ideal of a democratic and free society in which all per...