WVFitzgerald

WVFitzgerald last signed in Nov 17 2009 and has been on Bukisa since Nov 05, 2009.

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"Success is to try to do something and fail as opposed to trying to do nothing and succeeding."

An Overview of Human Rights in North Korea

Published November 17, 2009 /

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To most of the world it appears that the apparent devotion of North Korean citizens to the “Deer Leader” is motivated by fear rather than genuine devotion. Under the close watch of Ministry of People's Security North Korean citizens are required to spy on each other and report any potentially

Respect the Forest

by WVFitzgerald | in Culture & Society > Environment

"We can't see the (importance of) the forest for the trees" As we bulldoze acres of timber for new malls, clear cut timber, and set forest fires through our carelessness we should take a moment to consider the importance of the forest that we are destroying.
The Benefits of Conservation Tillage

by WVFitzgerald | in Culture & Society > Environment

Conservation agriculture offers an alternative to intensive conventional farming methods in use today. This method can continue to meet demand, benefit the environment and save time, labor and fuel.
Blind Man's Legacy Continues to Teach After Almost 90 Years

by WVFitzgerald | in Education > General

A single braille lesson mailed to William A. Hadley's first student in 1920 has grown into the largest international provider of education for the blind. His legacy now teaches the blind and professionals who help the visually impaired in 100 countries.
Report Denies That Ceylan Önkol was Killed By a Mortar Blast

by WVFitzgerald | in Culture & Society > Human Interest

Ceylan Önkol died as a result of an explosion that many believe was caused by a mortar round hitting her as she tended the families sheep. The recently released official report denies this claim.
Cambodia: One Dead and Six Ill after Eating Poisonous Frogs

by WVFitzgerald | in Culture & Society > Human Interest

One person died and 6 others were treated in the hospital after eating poisonous frogs. This incident is not the first and is blamed on extreme poverty.
Ohio: Child Protective Services Face Budget cuts

by WVFitzgerald | in Culture & Society > Legal

Ohio Governor Ted Strickland's budget proposal will cut funding for child protective services by $62 million while the case reports are at an all time high. Originally published on 4-2-09