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Eliminating Landmines in Thailand - United Nations Disarmament and International SecurityLandmines are left over from wars and military conflicts all throughout the world. These landmines are very dangerous and as a result, 25,000 people die each year from accidents.
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New Method for Detecting LandminesScottish scientists have developed a new plastic that can be used to detect the explosive vapors emitted by buried landmines.
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Landmines - Remnants of WarLandmines are explosives lurking under the ground waiting for an enemy combatant to trigger. Technically they are designed to maim a soldier or disable a vehicle that comes near by. -
"F" Words, Landmines & Wonder WomenIf you want an inspiring story that reminds you of how powerful you are, how capable and how God will always send an angel to give you a reminder, then this is a story for you!
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Honey Bees Being Trained to Find LandminesAn interesting new way of detecting lands mines is being reported by the BBC today. The new method uses regular honeybees to search out and alert their human companions of dangerous land mines. -
Cambodia's Landmine TragedyCambodia has almost 50,000 amputees, with limbs blown off by landmines - read on for why and what you can do to help. -
Seven Social Media Landmines to Watch Out ForIn the early days of the web, cybersquatting was a concern among corporations who were late to the game in getting their domain names. I had a little battle with LedZeppelin.com that I regret, but that's another story.
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Bloody Sri Lanka News Contradicts Sanguine New York Times Travel AdvisoryNew York Times readers may have been making Sri Lanka travel plans after perusing the publication's latest 31 getaway suggestions. A reality check by way of Sri Lanka news coverage might have them change their itineraries. -
The Jersey Shore Portfolio: 6 GTL Stocks for Reality TV StarsThe Jersey Shore portfolio contains six GTL stocks: gym, tan, and laundry. The Situation, Pauly D, Snooki, and the others should avoid grenades and look for double-baggers with these stocks.
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It's Time for an International Arms Embargo Against the Burmese RegimeSoldiers entering villages and killing people on sight. Landmines blowing pregnant women to smithereens. There's no way this is really going on. The world would never tolerate this.
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Landmines and Lucky Breaks: The Pros and Cons of Working at HomeThis article discusses the difference between starting a business and working for someone else as an independent contractor. It explains how to recognize "scams," shows where routine and structure fit in, and considers practical matters as well.
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Under the Gun: A Novel by Tim OhrLenny Rothe is a young man searching for an identity when he is drafted and thrust into the bewildering chaos of war-torn Vietnam, where Lenny struggles to survive amid a world of bizarre military priorities and unspeakable brutalities.
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Top 5 Sports Movies for You, Me and IreneThese are my top five sport movies that my husband and I both enjoy - for different reasons!
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Incredible Resources for Women in Party Planning CompaniesTwo great websites that deliver incredible training for women in party planning companies.
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War Violence and the Election in AfghanistanEditorial and recap of news in Afghanistan
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A Renewed Sense of Nuclear OptimismThere is renewed sense of nuclear optimism and momentum surrounding the issue of nuclear disarmament stemming from multiple sources. Is this momentum enough to initiate concrete changes toward global nuclear disarmament?
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How Online Florists Help Make Long Distance Relationships LastRelationships are hard. It takes guts to make your love go the distance. Fortunately, when you do, online florists are there to help. -
The Perfect Suicide Device - the CigaretteWith years of experience, the tobacco industry has finally perfected the ultimate suicide device! If anyone is interested in committing suicide, this is the best device in town: the ultimate suicide stick a.k.a. The Cigarette.
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RPG Maker XP Event Triggers ExplainedAn overview of the Action Button, Player Touch, Event Touch, Autorun, and Parallel Process event triggers in RPG Maker XP.
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Chinese Business EtiquetteDon't undermine your chances of a successful business trip to China by not knowing the proper Chinese business etiquette. Here are 5 things that you need to know about business manners in China.
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How to Create Your Own Paintball MineCreating a paintball mine to put more edge in playing paintball is very easy and very cheap. All you need is a little ingenuity.
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Fishing, Diving and Lobster Hunting at Catalina Island, CaliforniaFishing, diving and lobster snaring around Catalina Island, California. -
The Worst Gift-Giving Mistakes Husbands Make and How to Correct ThemSome common mistakes that gift givers make and how to correct them so that you give the best gift every time.
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Adventures at Grandma's House, Part 2Grandma cleans out the cabinet under the sink and nearly kills me with a wooden claw.
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The Angola Imbroglio and Jonas SavimbiA brief glance at Jonas Savimbi and the support he received from the United States Government during the past 27 years of Angolan civil war.
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Zuri's Astrological Starcast for April 2009Channel Your Inner Fierceness This April as the Aries Sun Illuminates Renewal, Birth and New Beginnings in Every Enterprise. A Horoscope Awakening New Opportunities and Helping Fire Signs Break Free of Old Restrictions. -
Angola's Colonial History: Negative Legacies in a Colonialism Case StudyThis paper explores the issues attached to a colonial history in the African nation of Angola.
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Why You Must Have a "Take Charge" Attitude in Your Job SearchThis article discusses the advantages of being in charge when doing a job search.
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Older Job Seekers: Don't Let Age Be a Barrier to Finding a New JobThis article provides some helpful job search tips for older job seekers.
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Robotic Cleaners - 5 Reasons Why You Should Have One in Your HomeHousework will never be the same again! Never clean a floor again because now you can have your own little robot do it for you and you don't even have to be at home to supervise.
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Best Elephant Camps in Chiang Mai Province: Thailand's Tourist Camps Help Save the Elephant PopulationChiang Mai province has some excellent elephant camps that are fun and educational - check out these elephant camps for your next trip to Thailand. -
5 Tips for Conflict Prevention Over the HolidaysIf every Holiday season ends up in disaster because of a family conflict, argument, or problem, then these simple tips might help prevent such situations.
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Ways to Keep Dogs from Peeing on Outdoor Furniture and ToysTry the following ways to keep dogs from peeing on outdoor furniture and toys. Many of these easy methods will work to keep away strays, wayward neighbor`s pets or even your own.
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Daily Celebrity Spotlight - Paul McCartneyWhat is Paul McCartney up to today and little about his past. -
Creme De La Mer Revisited -- Worth it After AllA product review of the famous beauty cream, which I have used on and off for the past year. I detail my experience with the cream, my visit to a dermatologist and why I went back to Creme de la Mer.
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Confessions of a Wandering JewThis is a very personal story with many controversial elements. This 43rd chapter deals with my time as a chaplain in the Rhodesian Army during 1977.
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The Hippo Water RollerAn essay exploring the advantages and disadvantages of the Hippo Water Roller.
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The Afghanistan and Vietnam ParallelThis article points out policy similarities between two campaigns which occurred almost thirty years apart. The Vietnam War and the current Afghanistan campaign looks as though history is repeating itself.
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Funny One-Liners on HousecleaningInstead of cleaning week after week and day after day, consider the following funny one-liners on housecleaning. You will gain a whole new perspective on the subject!
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Detecting Explosives: Fluorescent Polymers for Peroxide AnalysisThis article discusses a new boron-containing plastic which can be used to detect various high explosives.
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