Yeah, I Squidoo! Do You?
If you like research, writing, photography, and expressing an opinion, Squidoo is a great place to practice them all!
I don't even remember how I found out about Squidoo... but I remember starting my first lens in May 2007. It was a basic lens. Not much "meat" to it. Then a friendly "giant squid" pulled alongside and made some nice comments and suggestions, and bam! ... I got started on a wild ride that hasn't finished.
I now have 166 lenses (some are still "under construction") with a bunch more underwraps in the process of being developed. Squidoo IS addictive.
Each night after my regular job and/or freelance editing work (and after dinner, of course), I spend at least a few minutes, if not an hour or two, tweaking and improving on my current Squidoo lenses or coming up with a new one about something that caught my attention.
So, drop by frequently and check out my lenses... because I'll be keeping them updated and fresh with new information.
I don't even remember how I found out about Squidoo... but I remember starting my first lens in May 2007. It was a basic lens. Not much "meat" to it. Then a friendly "giant squid" pulled alongside and made some nice comments and suggestions, and bam! ... I got started on a wild ride that hasn't finished.
I now have 166 lenses (some are still "under construction") with a bunch more underwraps in the process of being developed. Squidoo IS addictive.
Each night after my regular job and/or freelance editing work (and after dinner, of course), I spend at least a few minutes, if not an hour or two, tweaking and improving on my current Squidoo lenses or coming up with a new one about something that caught my attention.
So, drop by frequently and check out my lenses... because I'll be keeping them updated and fresh with new information.
I'm Not a Two-dimensional Person--I've Got Interests All Over the Board...
So, my Squidoo lenses reflect this-- Some of which will be listed in the Link Modules below!
I create my Squidoos based on my passions--which is as it should be, right?
Even when I was in high school on the Western Pacific Island of Guam, my interests were all over the board. Yes, I enjoyed my biology classes (in particular, marine biology). But I also enjoyed being on the school newspaper and yearbook staff--where I provided cartoons (I like art--but didn't say I was good at it!), photography, and occasional writing. I liked music--played trumpet (could actually read the music), piano (sort of learned to read the music, but don't remember it now, but still "play by ear"), and guitar (sort of learned the "chord charts" but play mostly by ear). And, I liked linguistics and travel--so took classes in Spanish, Japanese, Russian, Mandarin Chinese -- and traveled to many of the places where those languages are used by the locals.
I DID manage to get a degree in biology (with a lot of coursework in marine biology--but in the meantime, I took courses in formal linguistics, international law, photography, writing, classical guitar, swimming, chemistry, educational methods, and a bunch of other courses that either applied to my major or were way off on a major side-track).
My Oceanology and Marine Biology Lenses
Oceanology, Oceanography, and Marine Biology--After getting my degree in biology (with a minor in chemistry) from the University of Guam, I continued working toward my MS in Marine Biology with the University of Guam Graduate School and was employed as a research aide at the University of Guam Marine Laboratory. This lens is a compilation of many of my marine biology interests and Squidoo lenses, some additional pictures, and links, to help with learning more about the fascinating world of marine biology. It's not all-inclusive--it's just the "starter material" to help you get started on your own adventure!
- Hurricanes, Typhoons, Cyclones--Dangerous Winds
- These immense storms form over oceans and cause havoc and destruction when they get large enough at sea and finally come ashore. I've been through a bunch of them--they aren't an experience you should take lightly. One thing I learned from my time on Guam was to keep emergency supplies fresh and ready to go for when these things come to visit. This Squidoo lens provides videos, pictures, and links to drive home the point of the need for you to be ready for this type of natural disaster.
- Earthquake! Your Need to Prepare!
- With the recent anniversary of the 1906 Great Earthquake of San Francisco and the recent 5.2 earthquake in Illinois, this Squidoo makes the point for the need to be prepared for all kinds of natural or other disasters! Earthquakes that occur in the oceans or along coastal areas can also generate tsunami--one of the nasty aftermaths of plate tectonic activity. This Squidoo has videos, pictures, and links that help you to understand and learn about this natural phenomenon. Also, there's an "RSS News Feed" that provides Up-to-Date information on earthquakes happening around the world as "real-time" news.
- Coral Reefs--How They Form, Habitats for Marine Life
- This Squidoo lens provides photos, descriptions, and links as starter for further investigation on coral reefs and the marine life they provide habitats for.
- Beaches! Sometimes More Than Sand!
- This Squidoo lens has photos, descriptions, and links for beaches. And... with a salute to the "Beach Boys"! Beaches are an important part of coastal areas and the "inter-tidal zone" is an important habitat for marine life.
- Plankton... the *Starter" for the Marine Food Chain
- This Squidoo lens has photos, descriptions, videos, and links to further explore what plankton is and how it lives and what its importance is for the whole marine life cycle.
- Algae -- The Plant Life That Sustains the Sea Life
- Algae... from the huge kelp forests to the small clumps of slimy "green stuff", this Squidoo lens provides pictures, descriptions, and links to get you started on studying this topic.
- Jellyfish!
- This Squidoo lens provides starter material for more study of these interesting and strange creatures. Links, photos, and descriptions are included in this Squidoo lens.
- Anemones--Stinging "Flowers of the Sea"
- These relatives of the jellyfish and corals have become somewhat famous from the Disney movie--"Finding Nemo"--they are usually homes for "anemone-fish" or "clownfish" (what "Nemo" in that movie is) and various shrimps. This Squidoo lens provides pictures, videos, and descriptions of some of these creatures as a starter point for further study.
- Sea Cucumbers--Not Veggies, but Animals!
- This Squidoo provides photos and illustrations and information on these interesting (and Edible!) creatures.
- Sea Urchins!
- These spiney creatures are also echinoderms--relatives of the Sea Cucumbers and Starfish (Sea Stars). And yes, some of them are edible (sort of). (Well, at least sea otters like them.. and so do parrotfish and other critters.)
- Starfish--Sea Stars!
- This Squidoo lens provides description, videos, and photos of all sorts of examples of sea stars (commonly known as "starfish").
- The Octopus--Intelligence with 8 Arms!
- Octopus are noted for being some of the most intelligent of sea creatures. They are notorious escape artists and can get into and out of tight places. They are skilled at camouflage and can deliver a nasty bite (in some cases, a venomous and fatal bite!).
- Chambered Nautilus
- These fully-shelled cephalopods are rarely seen and inhabit some of the deepest oceanic areas in the tropics. This Squidoo lens provides a glimpse into the interesting lives of these creatures with a collection of photos and video clips.
- Cone Shells--Deadly Beauty on the Beach!
- The cone shells of the Genus Conus are a tropical gastropod that has a unique venom-delivery system--darts that are shot from their probosis. Like a stealth fighter, they are easily concealed, have great speed, and deadly armament.
- Tsunami, Tidal Waves, Storm Surge - Floods from the Sea
- This Squidoo lens provides information about the nasty and devastating floods that come from the sea -- namely, "seismic sea waves" -otherwise known as "tsunami" or "tidal waves" and "storm surge" that is generated by the low-pressure areas resulting from hurricanes, typhoons, and cyclones.
My General Biology Lenses
After taking a tour through many of the courses at my college, I managed to get a degree in biology (with a minor in chemistry). I started working on a Master's Degree in biology and studying the Micronesian cousins of the Komodo Dragon--never finished the degree, but I got a lot of cool photos!
- Komodo Dragon Relatives--Micronesian Mangrove Monitors!
- This Squidoo lens is based on my experience with studying the mangrove monitors (Varanus indicus) that live on the various islands of Micronesia and other islands in the Western Pacific. If you want to see what Jurassic Park would be like if the critters were still alive, this Squidoo presents a glimpse of that in pictures, videos, links, and descriptions. Check this site out for a brush with big lizards!
- Geckos--Sticky Paws Climb Up the Walls!
- I became familiar with Geckos only after moving to Guam and living there for 12 years. Nowadays, folks become familiar with Geckos by watching GEICO commercials and seeing the Gecko T-shirts. These lizards make noises, like living in houses (people's houses, that is), and can scamper up walls and across the ceilings with their sticky feet! They also have a tendency to drop their tails if they are handled a bit roughly. Check out more info on them here! (And see them run across walls and windows!)
- Fruit Bats--Got a Bat Rap! (uh, Bad Rap!)
- Fruitbats--the largest flying mammals (other than whales--but that's another story, right?). They taste like chicken (that's also another story). They are featured in many films such as Crocodile Dundee and Raiders of the Lost Ark and other flicks--and made out to be blood-sucking giant vampire bats. But really, all they want to suck is perhaps flower nectar and the juicy tropical fruits in their habitats. You can read more about them here!
- Water Buffalo or Carabao!
- These tropical beasts of burden are not related to the American Bison--nope, they are the real buffalo. There are descriptions and videos and other links here for you to learn more about these creatures.
- The American Wild Turkey!
- The American Wild Turkey is a magnificently large bird that lives in the wild across most of the United States. Benjamin Franklin even suggested that the Turkey be the U.S. National Bird, rather than the Bald Eagle.
- Ticks--Not Bugs, Not Insects.... Arachnids!
- This Squidoo lens provides information about the ticks--their habitat, and some of the diseases that they can transmit to humans. Methods of removing ticks are also shown in video clips.
- Venomous Snakes--The U.S. Rattlesnakes
- This Squidoo lens describes the characteristics of the U.S. venomous snakes--namely, the rattlesnakes.
- Venomous Lizards--Gila Monsters and Mexican Beaded Lizards
- The two most famous venomous lizards--the Gila Monsters and the Mexican Beaded Lizards--live in the desert Southwest of the United States and Northern Mexico. Although scientists now believe that other lizards may have venom glands, these two lizards have the most well-developed venom delivery system and are the most famous.
My Photography Lenses
- Images By Dave
- This is a Squidoo lens that showcases some of my photography interests. I've loved fooling around with photography since I was in junior high school. For a while I worked as a magazine and newspaper staff photographer--and my freelance photography has been published both here in the U.S. and Internationally.
- PHD Photography--Even With Disposable Cameras--You Can Get Good Pictures!
- In this Squidoo lens, I've tried to provide you with some of the things I've learned from my experience as a professional magazine and newspaper staff photographer. Not only have I worked as a professional freelance photographer, but I still keep photography as a fun hobby. Some tips here can help you make photography as one of your own fun hobbies.
- The Photographic Darkroom--Now Perhaps Part of the "Dark Ages"?
- This Squidoo lens describes what it was like during the days of the photography darkroom--how one was set up and how it was used. The lens provides description, photos, videos, and links to help you learn more about how a darkroom works.
- Digitizing Color Slides--Tips for Improvement!
- This Squidoo lens describes the process of digitizing color transparencies and things you should consider when getting this done. Some photos and links are provided as starting points to help you get started.
My Tropical Plants Lenses
- Bananas -- An Appealing Fruit!
- They don't grow on trees (they are herbs!) and they are considered "berries". And... they are considered the most popular fruit in the U.S. Bananas come in a great variety of "cultivars"--little red ones, long and thick green ones--and, of course, the slim, yellow ones we are used to seeing in the Supermarkets.
- Pineapples -- Bromiliads with Edible Fruit!
- Pineapples, once almost a Symbol of Hawaii, were originally from Central and northern South America, and through Portuguese, Spanish, and other European explorers, eventually found their way to the tropical islands of Hawaii, Guam, the Philippines, and eventually Southeast Asia.
- Mango Mania!
- Mangos are an interesting fruit--very sweet, delicately flavored... and yet, they come from a plant that's related to poison ivy, poison sumac, and poison oak. Folks that have a strong allergic reaction to urashiol--the active ingredient in poisonous plants as mentioned--will have a reaction to the sap and skins of the mangos.
- Papayas!
- Papayas are a tasty fruit that have an important role--they contain the enzyme "papaine", which is used as meat tenderizer and which also is useful to aid in digestion. In addition to being sweet with a unique taste, they provide many vitamins and fiber for a good diet.
- Cycad Palms
- With ancient ancestors going back to the days of the dinosaurs, this plant is now common in "tropical gardens". It's an ornamental plant--but it also has a darker history.
- The "Cucumber Trees"--Kapok
- Once an economic asset in the areas where they are common, these trees are now pretty much a curiosity. Kapok trees have fruit pods that contain a once-valuable fiber that resembles silk-cotton. These fibers have been used for padding in clothing and bedding and cushions--and as insulation and for providing bouyancy.
- Breadfruit!
- Artocarpus altilis-- the domesticated breadfruit, is common in almost all tropical areas of the world. Originally from the Malay Peninsula and from there spreading throughout the Western Pacific Islands during early human migrations and explorations, the breadfruit was taken as botanical samples by Lieutenant William Bligh (of "Mutiny on the Bounty" fame) and was taken to other tropical areas of the British realm to be used as a cheap and fast-growing and productive food source. You can get more information about these interesting plants at this Squidoo lens!
- Morinda citrifolia - The Tahitian "Noni" Fruit
- This Squidoo lens provides photos, narrative, and links to information on the strange tropical plant better known as the Tahitian "noni" fruit.
My Interesting Technology Lenses
- Submarines
- From Jules Verne's imagination--the Nautilus of "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea" to the modern-day nuclear-submarine "Nautilus", from James Bond's car in the movie "The Spy Who Loved Me" to the new underwater car that recently was filmed cruising beneath the waves--this Squidoo lens has video clips, collections of photos, paper-cut-out models of submarines, and links for various docked historical submarine tours, tourist submarines that dive on tropical reefs, and, of course, the "Finding Nemo" Disney submarines.
- Space--The Last Frontier?
- As a kid, I grew up watching Flash Gordon and Star Trek, and was always fascinated with NASA's Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo missions. Later, I watched the Star Wars movies and then was on the runway when the Space Shuttle Columbia (STS-3) landed at White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico. The culmination of all this experience was when I worked as a technical editor-writer for the Gravitational Biology Facility for the International Space Station Project at NASA-Ames Research Center. This Squidoo lens presents some of this experience in photos, video clips, and links to many NASA and other countries' space exploration sites.
- Trains! Right on Track!
- Trains in New Mexico were interesting modes of transportation. That's how my Grandpa and Grandma came out from Pennsylvania to visit our family when we lived in New Mexico. When our family vacationed in Japan, we had a chance to travel between Tokyo and Kyoto on the Shinkansen--the "bullet-train". Later, when I returned to Japan on other trips, not only did I ride the Shinkansen again, but also took express trains into the snowey mountains of Hokkaido. I now sometimes ride to some of me editorial jobs on a commuter train. Links for these trains are included on this Squidoo lens--and also links for various train museums and the great trains of the world.
- Jets - Fast Planes - The Czech L-39 in Particular!
- This Squidoo lens provides some information on the L-39 Albatross, Czech Soviet-Era Jet. What it's like to fly on -- with narrative, photos, video clips, and links to other resources.
What Do I Read When I'm *Playing*? My Favorite Authors...
- James Rollins
- James Rollins is a veterinarian from Sacramento, California, who uses his background in science and his wild imagination to come up with novels that are exciting roller-coaster rides with plenty of action and thrills (and with exotic locations!).
- Dave Barry
- No, I'm not making this up! In addition to compiling collections of his blow-it-out-your-nose hilarious columns into books, Dave Barry has written two novels (and co-authored a third!) that provide rib-splitting humor in addition to exciting suspense and action! Check out this lens to see his creative works in more detail!
- Barry Eisler
- Barry Eisler's novels are a combination of his skills in martial arts, his experience as a former CIA agent, his living experiences in Japan, and his mastery in story-telling. In his novels, Barry romps with this three loves: Japan, Judo, and Jazz. Check out his work here!
- Kevin J Anderson
- I first found out about Kevin J Anderson's novels when I worked with him as a technical writer at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. Many of his novels involve the science and setting of the laboratory, Stanford Linear Accelerator, NASA, the San Francisco Bay Area, White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico, and other areas. Some of his novels involve the "X-Files", "Star Wars", and the sequels to "Dune". Check out his work here!
- Tony Hillerman
- Tony Hillerman's novels are mostly crime mysteries solved by Joe Leaphorn and Jim Chee of the Navajo Tribal Police in the Four-Corners area of New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado, and Utah. He weaves his stories around Navajo and Hopi and Pueblo legends and culture and brings this area of the American Southwest alive with his suspenseful and exciting writing. Always a good read! Tony Hillerman passed away in 2008--he will be greatly missed. But you can still get many of his books here.
- Clive Cussler
- Clive Cussler's main character, Dirk Pitt, comes to life in his exciting novels with exotic locations and thrilling adventures. His novel "Sahara" has been made into a movie of the same name. His novels are always a fun romp and escape!
- J. A. Jance
- J.A. Jance's novels take place either in Seattle or in Arizona--but no matter where the setting has been established, the novels are suspenseful and exciting.
- Michael Crichton
- Michael Crichton, his novels and movies have been around for years--and thrill just as much today as much as they did when they were first published! His novels that later became movies include: Andromeda Strain, Congo, Sphere, Jurassic Park, The Lost World, The Great Train Robbery. Michael Crichton died in 2008--he will be greatly missed. Get some of his novels here.
- Arthur C. Clarke
- Arthur C. Clarke recently passed away--but before he died, he left a legacy of great science fiction and innovation. His book "2001: A Space Odyssey" was made into one of the most spectacular movies with special effects and high-technology to move the story along.
- Jules Verne
- Jules Verne wrote many science fiction novels that were "before their time"--including "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea". This story alone has been made into movies more than twice and was the inspiration for nuclear submarines.
- H.G. Wells
- H.G. Wells wrote many science fiction stories that were haunting and wildly speculative--including "Journey to the Moon" and "Island of Dr. Moreau". The "Island of Dr. Moreau" has been made into a movie at least twice.
- Rich Paloma - Novelist
- Rich Paloma has published two novels and has some more in the works. You can read about them and get some for yourself here at this Squidoo lens.
- Laura Joh Rowland - Novels Featuring Feudal Japan's Detective Sano Ichiro
- Laura Joh Rowland has some great novels that provide adventures in feudal Japan with Imperial Detective, Sano Ichiro! I enjoy these books because they are so rich with culture and imagery.
My Travel and Interesting Places Lenses
- Guam Experience
- Since living on Guam was what really gave me my start in writing and life in general, I dedicated this Squidoo to this interesting place and the great folks who live there--there are some videos, a bunch of links, and some nifty photos of the place.
- Palau--The Republic of Belau--Home of the Rock Islands!
- Twice being the location for CBS's hit "reality show"--"Survivor", this beautiful archipelago in the Western Pacific Ocean is a veritable paradise. For SCUBA divers, Palau is one of those legendary "meccas" where you have to dive before you die. For non-divers, the place is a beautiful paradise of magnificent coral reefs and beaches and a wonderful friendly people. Plenty of videos and pictures here on this Squidoo lens.
- New Mexico! Land of Enchantment!
- I've maybe spent about 15 years in New Mexico--living in Alamogordo (home of the International Space Hall of Fame) and also Albuquerque (New Mexico's largest city). New Mexico is a fascinating state--a land of many cultures and environments! Links to many of New Mexico's attractions and cities, as well as pictures and videos, on this Squidoo lens.
- Montana! The Big Sky State! Fourth Largest State in the U.S.
- Montana is a state that is huge by comparison with most states (the only states larger than Montana are Alaska, Texas, and California). Montana has mountains in the west part of the state and rolling plains in the east part of the state. Montana also provides access to two of America's most famous parks--Glacier National Park and Yellowstone National park. You can read more about it at this Squidoo lens.
- Hawaii Tips--How To Really Enjoy a Hawaiian Vacation!
- Hawaii--the Fiftieth State of the U.S. --thus, the premise for "Hawaii 5-0". When I saw this show as a kid, it inspired me with the amazing beauty of the place. When I finally had a chance to visit Hawaii (and meet my Hawaiian cousins!), it was as a stop-over on my family's trip to Guam. Since then, we have passed through Hawaii many times as we shuttled back and forth from Guam tot he Mainland. Most recently, my wife and daughter and I finally had a vacation in Hawaii--and this lens celebrates this event as sort of a "travelogue". I'm hoping that you will find this lens helpful for planning your own trip to Hawaii!
- Niseko, Hokkaido, Japan--Land of the Snows!
- This Squidoo lens records sort of a "travelogue" of a ski trip I took to the mountain snows of Hokkaido, Japan. Although I've skiied in the U.S.--namely in New Mexico--skiing in Japan was a whole new experience. This Squidoo lens has pictures and narrative of the trip and links that may give you ideas for your own ski trip to Japan!
- Narita--The Town Beyond Japan's New Tokyo Narita International Airport
- Anyone who flies between countries in the Western Pacific may find themselves having a lengthy layover at Tokyo's Narita International Airport. If your layover is long enough, you may be able to take a break and check out the city nearest to the airport and its namesake. Narita is an interesting city that provides a wonderful experience of Japan for those who don't have time to stay longer and explore more. This lens give you a glimpse of what a "shore-leave" in Narita can provide for you--more than a chance to stretch your legs and get a bite of something better than "airline food".
- The Colorado Experience
- Colorado--Home of the Rockies--or, at least most of the famous ones! One of the highest states in the United States--there's not a single place in the state that is below about 3,150 feet above sea level. Beautiful snow-bound peaks during the winter beckon to skiiers--and during the summer, the forests are alive with wildlife and explorers.
- San Francisco Minivacation
- This Squidoo lens describes a San Francisco "Minivacation" and provides narrative, photos, resources, and and helpful links for having your own "minivacation" in the City. Check out the lens!
- Flying Tour - A Different Way to See the Sights!
- If you are looking for a different way to see sights, this Squidoo lens describes how to do it by flying over a tourist attraction. Through narrative, video clips, photos, and links to helpful resources, you can get an idea on how to do this yourself.
- Alamogordo, New Mexico - A Study in Contrasts
- Alamogordo is a small city at the south-central area of New Mexico--just North-East of Las Cruces, New Mexico and North of El Paso, Texas. Alamogordo is also the home of Holloman Air Force Base and White Sands National Monument as well as the International Space Hall of Fame. Alamogordo has also been the setting for the Hollywood types--they've used Alamogordo's surrounding scenery for the backdrop for many movies.
- Tracy, California -- Living in the Tracy Triangle
- Tracy is a small California community nestled in the triangle formed by the Interstate Highways I-5, I-205, and I-580. Formerly a major stop and transfer area for the many East-West and North-South trains serving Sacramento, San Francisco, Stockton, Los Angeles, and all points coming in and out.
Alternate Energy, Solar Energy, Energy Conservation
- Moving Electrons--Alternate Energy Ideas
- I've been interested in alternate energy techniques since being in high school and experiencing very long periods without access to regular power (typhoons on Guam were a major cause of lengthy power outages!). Also, when I was growing up (still on Guam), experts were predicting the demise of any available oil sources by the year 2000! So, in addition to taking courses in biology and chemistry, I took courses in alternate energy (from one-semester courses to week-long seminars put on by the University of Hawaii). This Squidoo lens discusses some of what I learned in those courses and also provides links to sources of information and equipment for solar and other alternate energy.
- Energy Independence!
- We got to wean ourselves from our dependence on oil! With advances in more efficient solar energy capture and distribution methods, techniques, and technologies, we can now get this done! This Squidoo lens discusses some other methods of solar, hydro, and wind energy collection and what we can do to reduce dependence on oil and other fossil fuels as energy sources.
- Energy Efficient and Alternate Fuel Vehicles
- This Squidoo site provides photos, narrative, video clips, and links to helpful resources that explain in further detail energy-efficient and alternate fuel vehicles.
- Alternate Energy is Blowing in the Wind
- Windmills... Don Quixote might have been "tilting" at them, but then he wasn't getting his energy from them. The Dutch have their windmills--and most other countries in Europe, including Denmark, Sweden, Germany, Spain, Greece, and Italy also have their versions of windmills to do everything from grinding grain to pumping water. Now, however, windmills are called "wind generators" and they help keep electrons moving through the wires to the power grid to keep the lights on and the juice flowing. This Squidoo lens provides video clips, narrative, photos, and links to helpful resources for more information on these interesting additions to our energy grid.
- Solar Heating, Cooking, and Hot Water
- If you've sat in a car that's been in the parking lot all day with the windows closed, you KNOW that the sun is capable of providing "solar heat"--and this Squidoo lens provides more information on this concept with video clips, photos, narrative, and links to great resources on solar heating principles.
Health and Medical Issues
- Gout! Painful and Noncurable!
- This Squidoo lens is the result of me going through a few bouts of hyperuricemia--otherwise known as "Gout". It's an extremely painful ailment--if you've never had it, you really don't want to experience it. Just take my word on it (and others who have it)--it feels like someone ripping your joints apart and jamming a knife in the socket at the same time. This lens provides some of my personal experience, some ideas on how to change your diet and habits to help avoid more frequent attacks, and also provides links, videos, and other resources for the gout sufferer.
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Hobbies, Weird Interests, and Other Miscellaneous Stuff!
Quonset Huts, Camping, Yurts, Boxes, Treehouses, Pens and Markers, and so on...
Quonset Huts--This Squidoo lens describes these interesting and unique American architectural structures.Camping in Style--This Squidoo lens provides narrative, photos, video clips, and links to helpful resources for those wanting to try or get better at Camping!
Mug Mania! Collect Your Set Now!--This Squidoo lens provides narrative, photos, and links to those who want to get a set of mugs of their own.
Fun Pens, Pencils, and Markers - Make Your Mark!--This Squidoo lens is a romp through the world of pens, markers, and pencils that make writing and drawing so much fun, and keep kids interested in learning and perfecting their drawing and writing.
Kokopelli - Character of U.S. Southwest Tribal Lore--This Squidoo lens describes the unique little character found in many of the Native American/U.S. Indian petroglyphs scattered across the Southwestern states of the U.S. Photos, narrative, and video clips are provided as well as links to additional resources on this interesting fellow.
Calendars - Keeping Track of the Days--This Squidoo lens provides information on the early calendars used by various cultures around the world as well as has photos and links to current calendar providers so you can get custom calendars that cater to your interests.
Cardboard Boxes as Activities for Kids -- Keeping them Busy!--This Squidoo lens provides narrative, photos, and links to all sorts of information and help for building cardboard box castles, forts, and spaceships to keep kids busy on those rainy days--or when they're sick and must stay in the house.
Map - And a Compass--Well, when your GPS unit fizzles on you, it would be helpful to know how to use a map and a compass. And, check out this lens to answer this question: "Why do some compasses have mirrors on them?"
Treehouse Haven (or is it Heaven?)--This Squidoo lens celebrates treehouses of all types and styles--from the fancy ones to the modest ones. Video clips, photos, narrative, and links to resources are provided.
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- spirituality spirituality Jun 29, 2009 @ 12:43 pm
- Wow - impressive lensography - blessed by a squidangel :)
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