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20 Life Skills Not Taught In School. - 1 views

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learning children young+adults life+skills everyday+stuff not+taught

shared by bri2209985 on 25 Jan 17 - No Cached

bri2209985 on 25 Jan 17

I found this article to be my favorite, in the article it lists 20 life skills not taught in school, from communication and thinking to learning how to build credit and get insurance. This made me really think how I didn't learn any of those skills that I use everyday now when I was in school. It even talks about how the bible, cooking, guns, and finding a job all play a big part in adult life.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">I found this article to be my favorite, in the article it lists 20 life skills not taught in school, from communication and thinking to learning how to build credit and get insurance. This made me really think how I didn't learn any of those skills that I use everyday now when I was in school. It even talks about how the bible, cooking, guns, and finding a job all play a big part in adult life.</div>

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jodibarrett on 25 Jan 17

Wow, great find! I have three children and my husband and I are always trying to teach them just about everything listed in this article. Years ago many of those things were taught in some degree. Now it seems like they don't touch much on these at all. I know there are classes when you are older you can go too, but I think all of these subject could be taught to some degree in the classroom setting. I also think that if they were maybe our economy would be better, because our future adult citizens (kids in school) will have a better understanding of what it takes and how to get a head to be a responsible citizen.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Wow, great find! I have three children and my husband and I are always trying to teach them just about everything listed in this article. Years ago many of those things were taught in some degree. Now it seems like they don't touch much on these at all. I know there are classes when you are older you can go too, but I think all of these subject could be taught to some degree in the classroom setting. I also think that if they were maybe our economy would be better, because our future adult citizens (kids in school) will have a better understanding of what it takes and how to get a head to be a responsible citizen.</div>

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ari215 on 27 Jan 17

Thanks for sharing this, you're right this is a great article! There are so many skills that the public education system is not teaching, yet they are super important and critical for everyone to acquire.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Thanks for sharing this, you're right this is a great article! There are so many skills that the public education system is not teaching, yet they are super important and critical for everyone to acquire.</div>

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sldaly on 27 Jan 17

I think this article is really cool. It shows really important skills that aren't taught in school that you don't even realize till you actually think about it. Many day to day things aren't taught in school but things that we will never use are taught.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">I think this article is really cool. It shows really important skills that aren't taught in school that you don't even realize till you actually think about it. Many day to day things aren't taught in school but things that we will never use are taught.</div>

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ABC 20/20 - Problems with Homeowners' Associations? - 0 views

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Homeowners+Associations HOA rights privacy personal+freedom

shared by kar2050145 on 07 Sep 14 - No Cached

kar2050145 on 07 Sep 14

When you buy a home you think that you own the house and property, but when you live in a homeowner's association you don't. Many HOA have strict rules and restrictions that are not printed in to the rules books. If you do not follow the rules to the boards opinion, then they can sell your home from under you.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">When you buy a home you think that you own the house and property, but when you live in a homeowner's association you don't. Many HOA have strict rules and restrictions that are not printed in to the rules books. If you do not follow the rules to the boards opinion, then they can sell your home from under you.</div>

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Suicide Statistics | Befrienders - 2 views

www.befrienders.org/suicide-statistics

Personal+Freedoms suicide

shared by jef2162142 on 04 Sep 16 - No Cached

jef2162142 on 04 Sep 16

The rising suicide rates across the globe are disturbing. Over the past 45 years, the suicide rates have risen by 60%, they have nearly doubled, and are getting worse every year. As of 2016, a person commits suicide every 40 seconds, and the CDC believes that that number will rise to one every 20 seconds by 2020, a disturbing figure. The phenomenon has had little explanation as to cause, however i believe it is the fall in the number of people of faith, or religion. Over the past 50 years, more and more people have lost faith, and crime rates, and suicide rates have skyrocketed. But that is just a theory.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The rising suicide rates across the globe are disturbing. Over the past 45 years, the suicide rates have risen by 60%, they have nearly doubled, and are getting worse every year. As of 2016, a person commits suicide every 40 seconds, and the CDC believes that that number will rise to one every 20 seconds by 2020, a disturbing figure. The phenomenon has had little explanation as to cause, however i believe it is the fall in the number of people of faith, or religion. Over the past 50 years, more and more people have lost faith, and crime rates, and suicide rates have skyrocketed. But that is just a theory.</div>

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kea2154314 on 04 Sep 16

The is becoming more and more of issue as the years pass. I see it with friends, co-workers, and have even dealt with it in close family. Often times it's the ones we don't even notice that actually do it, and the ones that say they're going to are the ones crying out for help. Always be aware of the people around you, and always offer help when you see someone needs it.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The is becoming more and more of issue as the years pass. I see it with friends, co-workers, and have even dealt with it in close family. Often times it's the ones we don't even notice that actually do it, and the ones that say they're going to are the ones crying out for help. Always be aware of the people around you, and always offer help when you see someone needs it.</div>

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ste2253805 on 04 Sep 16

It's sad to read about the growing rate of suicide and difficult to know why. Many people feel lost and insecure in this world and there can be many factors involved when someone decides to take their life away. There is also much debate about physician assisted suicide and whether or not it should be legal or how the process should be carried out.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">It's sad to read about the growing rate of suicide and difficult to know why. Many people feel lost and insecure in this world and there can be many factors involved when someone decides to take their life away. There is also much debate about physician assisted suicide and whether or not it should be legal or how the process should be carried out.</div>

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Chelsea Faulkner on 04 Sep 16

The statistic that 90% of suicide cases are related to a mental health disorder stands out to me. Maybe this is a field to look into?

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The statistic that 90% of suicide cases are related to a mental health disorder stands out to me. Maybe this is a field to look into?</div>

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casbautista on 04 Sep 16

This is definitely interesting. Suicide can be quite complex. However, something to keep in mind is the manner in which suicide is reported. I know from my field of work that some families can choose not to report a family member's death as suicide. This is something important to note when looking at statistics.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This is definitely interesting. Suicide can be quite complex. However, something to keep in mind is the manner in which suicide is reported. I know from my field of work that some families can choose not to report a family member's death as suicide. This is something important to note when looking at statistics.</div>

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bri2104912 on 05 Sep 16

We all are aware and know how scary suicide can be but it is heartbreaking to know that every year the growing rate is rising. We see on the news and on social media that teens are committing suicide but we need to realize that it is not just teens, its all people. The best thing we can do for those who have thought of committing suicide is to be there and listen to them when help is needed.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">We all are aware and know how scary suicide can be but it is heartbreaking to know that every year the growing rate is rising. We see on the news and on social media that teens are committing suicide but we need to realize that it is not just teens, its all people. The best thing we can do for those who have thought of committing suicide is to be there and listen to them when help is needed.</div>

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jes2173947 on 05 Sep 16

It's sad to hear about how often suicide happens. I wasn't aware of how bad it actually was. There are many different reasons people decide to take their life away. All we can really do is to try to be there for anyone who needs help and show people that you care. Sometimes it can be from the people we least expect.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">It's sad to hear about how often suicide happens. I wasn't aware of how bad it actually was. There are many different reasons people decide to take their life away. All we can really do is to try to be there for anyone who needs help and show people that you care. Sometimes it can be from the people we least expect.</div>

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Effort to defund Planned Parenthood threatens Obamacare repeal - 0 views

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shared by sarahkeeler on 05 Feb 17 - No Cached

sarahkeeler on 05 Feb 17

Republicans attempt to defund Planned Parenthood is having an impact on Obamacare

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President Trump Has Legalized Concentration Camps | The Nation - 0 views

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immigration children trump personal+freedoms

shared by chr2131264 on 02 Sep 19 - No Cached

chr2131264 on 02 Sep 19

The Flores Decision (which protected immigrant children) could soon be overruled. Currently children of immigrants are to be held a maximum of 20 days. New regulation could change that term to indefinitly and remove many of their protections.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The Flores Decision (which protected immigrant children) could soon be overruled. Currently children of immigrants are to be held a maximum of 20 days. New regulation could change that term to indefinitly and remove many of their protections.</div>

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HOA Bans Sidewalk Chalk - 0 views

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personal+freedom HOA

shared by kelly simmons on 28 May 13 - No Cached

kelly simmons on 28 May 13

A neighborhood in Denver is upset about their HOA's proposal to ban sidewalk chalk. A grandmother complains that this new rule is unjust and she will allow her granddaughter to continue to use her sidewalk chalk.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">A neighborhood in Denver is upset about their HOA's proposal to ban sidewalk chalk. A grandmother complains that this new rule is unjust and she will allow her granddaughter to continue to use her sidewalk chalk.</div>

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Will we care about internet privacy in 20 years? - 0 views

www.cnn.com/...privacy-outdated-digital-age

Person freedom+ Online+ Privacy

shared by Whitney Morgan on 03 Jun 13 - No Cached

Whitney Morgan on 03 Jun 13

CNN describes how Facebook abuses our privacy to make money. They seem to question if people can just disregard their privacy and move on to the next big thing.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">CNN describes how Facebook abuses our privacy to make money. They seem to question if people can just disregard their privacy and move on to the next big thing.</div>

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Our Federal Reserve - 0 views

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money federal+reserve national+debt

shared by Adam Tschetter on 03 Jun 13 - No Cached

Adam Tschetter on 03 Jun 13

Many people don't realize it, but the United States government does not control the United States currency. The Federal Reserve is a private business. The crazy part is that the way our monetary system works is the same way the English banking system worked back in the day. In fact, that was one of the reasons for the Revolution in the first place

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Many people don't realize it, but the United States government does not control the United States currency. The Federal Reserve is a private business. The crazy part is that the way our monetary system works is the same way the English banking system worked back in the day. In fact, that was one of the reasons for the Revolution in the first place</div>

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Lower Drinking Age Debate Stirs Madd-ness - 0 views

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personal+freedoms legalization drinking lower debate

shared by anonymous on 09 Jun 13 - Cached

anonymous on 09 Jun 13

This website talks about the drinking ages in different countries when you're traveling. This also presents how most college presidents are wanting to sign to lower drinking ages to 18.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This website talks about the drinking ages in different countries when you're traveling. This also presents how most college presidents are wanting to sign to lower drinking ages to 18. </div>

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Why Do We Make Athletes Role Models? - 0 views

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Athletes role models

shared by jward1989 on 11 Sep 16 - No Cached

jward1989 on 11 Sep 16

A view from both sides do athletes feel they are instant role models because of their fame? But is society or parents looking for someone else for their children to look up to rather than themselves,

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">A view from both sides do athletes feel they are instant role models because of their fame? But is society or parents looking for someone else for their children to look up to rather than themselves,</div>

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When Sex Trafficking Goes Unnoticed in America - 0 views

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rights personal privacy freedom+of+choice

shared by bri2104912 on 04 Sep 16 - No Cached

bri2104912 on 04 Sep 16

Sex trafficking has been an issue in the US for years with more than 20.9 victims worldwide. Human trafficking has been known as slavery and has gone unnoticed.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Sex trafficking has been an issue in the US for years with more than 20.9 victims worldwide. Human trafficking has been known as slavery and has gone unnoticed.</div>

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lyn2166705 on 05 Sep 16

It saddens me that this is an issue. I wish people did not do this to other people-- essentially taking away their rights and freedoms along with messing with the person emotionally, physically, mentally, and so much more. I really do not understand the mindset of the people that are condoning sex trafficking or even just looking the other way when this is such a dilemma all around the world.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">It saddens me that this is an issue. I wish people did not do this to other people-- essentially taking away their rights and freedoms along with messing with the person emotionally, physically, mentally, and so much more. I really do not understand the mindset of the people that are condoning sex trafficking or even just looking the other way when this is such a dilemma all around the world.</div>

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Teenagers, social media, and terrorism: a threat level hard to assess - 0 views

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teenagers social+media terrorism personal+freedoms surveillance facebook

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anonymous on 02 Jun 13

This article discusses the controversy between freedom of speech and preventing terrorism. A high school students Facebook comments put him in court.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This article discusses the controversy between freedom of speech and preventing terrorism. A high school students Facebook comments put him in court.</div>

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Dabriel Hand on 06 Sep 16

It's nice to see how serious our law enforcement agencies are taking this. I'm all for making an example out of this kid. However, I'm not sure if 20 years is the answer either. If anything the kid needs some help, not a third of his life behind bars. Of course I can't share a definite observation, and opinion on the matter because I haven't listen to the video. Again, either way the security of our nation and its people is and should be highest priority.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">It's nice to see how serious our law enforcement agencies are taking this. I'm all for making an example out of this kid. However, I'm not sure if 20 years is the answer either. If anything the kid needs some help, not a third of his life behind bars. Of course I can't share a definite observation, and opinion on the matter because I haven't listen to the video. Again, either way the security of our nation and its people is and should be highest priority.</div>

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Everyone in Detroit Should Have Access To Clean Water - 3 views

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personal+freedoms clean+water human+right

shared by nat2142094 on 29 Jan 17 - No Cached

nat2142094 on 29 Jan 17

Is access to clean drinking water a right, or a privilege for those who can pay their bills? Two UN experts visit Detroit, Michigan to assess the charges that water cut-offs violate the human right to water and sanitation.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Is access to clean drinking water a right, or a privilege for those who can pay their bills? Two UN experts visit Detroit, Michigan to assess the charges that water cut-offs violate the human right to water and sanitation.</div>

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ale2164926 on 29 Jan 17

I am from Michigan, and I completely agree with this. It is ridiculous that access to clean water is being exposed as a privilege? Access to clean water is a right.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">I am from Michigan, and I completely agree with this. It is ridiculous that access to clean water is being exposed as a privilege? Access to clean water is a right.</div>

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Formal Vs. Informal Economy: Bridging the Gap - 0 views

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shared by albertskarsten on 05 Feb 17 - No Cached

albertskarsten on 05 Feb 17

The grassroots activists from the Self Employed Women's Association spoke to a panel on the informal economy at the ITUC Congress in Berlin. Founded in India out of exploitation of women works from the informal sector, the two million member coalition spoke of their hardships and interaction with their formal sector employers. Through power in numbers SEWA has gained momentum in their fight for workers' rights and pay equality. 40% of the global economy consists of the expanding members of the informal sector.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The grassroots activists from the Self Employed Women's Association spoke to a panel on the informal economy at the ITUC Congress in Berlin. Founded in India out of exploitation of women works from the informal sector, the two million member coalition spoke of their hardships and interaction with their formal sector employers. Through power in numbers SEWA has gained momentum in their fight for workers' rights and pay equality. 40% of the global economy consists of the expanding members of the informal sector.</div>

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Things your Unaware about the Gender Pay Gap - 1 views

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personal+freedoms rights unequal+pay discrimination equality

shared by monique102 on 05 Feb 17 - No Cached

monique102 on 05 Feb 17

The gender pay gap is still an on going issuse in the U.S. Women make 20% than men do in the workforce. The pay gap is worse in minoiry women and education makes no difference.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The gender pay gap is still an on going issuse in the U.S. Women make 20% than men do in the workforce. The pay gap is worse in minoiry women and education makes no difference.</div>

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eavesdropping on the internet new plan - 0 views

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personal+freedoms wiretap government

shared by Danny Dennis on 24 Jan 14 - No Cached

Danny Dennis on 24 Jan 14

Government going to issue fines for businesses unwilling to make their services wiretappable.

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Homeschool Students Fight to Play on Public School Teams | The Homeschool Den - 0 views

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assignment 3 personal+freedoms homeschoolers public school

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anonymous on 09 Sep 13

This article gives a good overlook on the issue of equal access of public school extracurricular activities to homeschoolers. It also speaks about current bills relating to this issue.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This article gives a good overlook on the issue of equal access of public school extracurricular activities to homeschoolers. It also speaks about current bills relating to this issue.</div>

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The travesty calling itself "the Bradley Manning court-martial" - 0 views

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personal+freedoms rights control privacy

shared by Paul Breen on 07 Sep 13 - No Cached

Paul Breen on 07 Sep 13

Edward Snowden is a whistle blower. Glenn Greenwald is a journalist. Both men are putting their own lives at risk to expose the truth that our Constitutional Republic has been usurped by a small elite class.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Edward Snowden is a whistle blower. Glenn Greenwald is a journalist. Both men are putting their own lives at risk to expose the truth that our Constitutional Republic has been usurped by a small elite class.</div>

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NSA Debate Experiences Sharp, Unexpected Shift - 0 views

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personal+freedoms privacy rights

shared by Amanda Fore on 27 Jan 14 - No Cached

Amanda Fore on 27 Jan 14

After the information on NSA programs were leaked people have taken a stance on the governments surveillance programs. The people are deciding that the programs should be limited and are making themselves heard.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">After the information on NSA programs were leaked people have taken a stance on the governments surveillance programs. The people are deciding that the programs should be limited and are making themselves heard.</div>

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States Weigh Lowering Drinking Age - 0 views

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personal+freedom drinking age lower

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eli2196775 on 30 Aug 14

Many states are fighting to lower the drinking age to 18. State officials contend that if you are old enough to fight in a war you are old enough to drink. Versions of the lower drinking age bill vary from state to state, some only including military personnel, some including all citizens aged 18 and up.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Many states are fighting to lower the drinking age to 18. State officials contend that if you are old enough to fight in a war you are old enough to drink. Versions of the lower drinking age bill vary from state to state, some only including military personnel, some including all citizens aged 18 and up.</div>

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eli2196775 on 30 Aug 14

Many states are fighting to lower the drinking age to 18. State officials contend that if you are old enough to fight in a war you are old enough to drink. Versions of the lower drinking age bill vary from state to state, some only including military personnel, some including all citizens aged 18 and up.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Many states are fighting to lower the drinking age to 18. State officials contend that if you are old enough to fight in a war you are old enough to drink. Versions of the lower drinking age bill vary from state to state, some only including military personnel, some including all citizens aged 18 and up.</div>

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