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New lenses are being added all the time, but only those by new member lensmasters are listed above in the "Welcome Aboard" module.

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Handy List of ALL Kaleidoscope Lenses

Most Recently "Fluffed" Lenses in the Kaleidoscope:

The Cellophane Bridge, The Beatles Songs - My Favorite Kind Of Music, Cats Just Wanna Have Fun, A Guide to The I Ching, Michelangelo's David

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How To Say "I Love You" In Different Languages!, The Hawaiian Islands, Woodchucks Under the Porch, New England Patriots, Printing With Coffee

February Features

LOVE is in the air!


2- Groundhog Day (a.k.a. Woodchuck)
3 -Super Bowl Sunday
5- Mardi Gras
7- Chinese New Year
14- St Valentine's Day
African-American History Month
Relationship Wellness Month
Birthstone: Amethyst

2008 - YEAR OF THE RAT

For those who are not familiar with Chinese astrology, the most recent "Year of the Rat", began on February 7, 2008. In western culture, (synonymous with the "rat race"), it's surprising indeed that the appearance of this redo...

The Amethyst Buying Guide: a comprehensive guide on Amethyst gems

    Amethyst While Amethyst it’s self it quite common certain varieties of Amethyst are quite rare and valuable. The color purple is traditionally the color of royalty and amethyst has been used since the dawn of history to adorn the ric...

Woodchucks Under the Porch

Woodchucks chuck wood and Groundhogs determine the coming of spring. They eat your garden, dig holes under the porch but look adorable when they are first born and start to venture out of their dens. Watching the woodchuck babies venturing out from...

The Original Mardi Gras: Mobile, AL

Most people associate Mardi Gras in the US with the city of New Orleans, Louisiana. It is true that New Orleans hosts the largest and most popular Mardi Gras, but they were not the first to celebrate the Carnival season. That honor goes to their smal...

New England Patriots

I never thought I would be able to say this one day, but here it is. The New England Patriots are a True Dynasty in every sense of the word. Especially in this day and age, with free agency and the business of football. Players change teams so often...

How To Say "I Love You" In Different Languages!

Just in time for Valentine's Day! Now you can say those romantic words we all long to hear as many ways as you like. Dazzle your lover with your cosmopolitan, jet setting vocabulary! Enrage your Rivals as you leave them dejected in the dust! Win big...

Chocolate :: The Gourmet Guide

From the moment the aroma rises to your nose, to the sensual bliss of the feel and taste, fine chocolate is a gastronomic experience like no other. The focus of this lens is on the finest chocolates available. Understanding the differences between th...

Free Love and Relationship Advice

Eros (Cupid) and Psyche - A Tale of True Love

Cupid and Psyche - a timeless tale of true love. Eros was the Greek god of Love. His name is the root of words like "erotic", "erotica", and "eroticism". He is also known as the Roman Cupid (Desire) or Amor (Love). Eros/Cu...

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Pimp My Lens: Great Lensmastering Tips & Tricks Headquarters

PIMP MY LENS: Great Lensmastering Tips & Tricks! The home for lenses & Info & tips on how to maintain or improve any lens on Squidoo! Why have an average lens when you can have a "Splendiferous" Lens? Content, Layout, Design, Resources and more. Grea...

Around the World

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RMS Titanic

We all know the story of the Titanic. What most people don't know is that The Titanic never stood a chance against that iceberg. From the time Titanic left port she was doomed! The photo to the left is the last known photo of Titanic as she was ancho...

Scotland - Land of My Heart Forever

I can't remember a time when Scotland did not have a grip on my heart, mind and imagination. I do remember, though, how and through what means it began. Way back to the time when I was a teen (that was a long time ago) I was introduced to the books o...

Currency Converting and Money Exchange Rates

Every day the U.S. Dollars value goes up or down in value when compared to other countries money systems. The exchange rates of money between currencies of different countries rise and fall depends on several factors; politics, supply and demand of p...

Ancient Greece Odyssey: A Traveler's Journal

Myth major seeks armchair travelers, art lovers, and born-again pagans for a ramble through the ruins of ancient Greece. Odyssey Latest Update: Mycenae Museum Posted 4.25.08 I visited Greece in spring 2005 for the first time, where I have been going i...

Torquay South Devon The English Riviera

This is Torquay, South Devon, known as The English Riviera. Best known for Fawlty Towers, Agatha Christie, Palm Trees, Boats, Beaches & Sunshine. There is always something going on in Torquay and there are many attractions such as Living Coasts, Ke...

Time & Money

Informative, well-crafted lenses!

12 Lenses here! (you know the drill...)

Paid Surveys Guide

Are you interested in earning money taking paid online surveys but tired of all the scams out there? The truth is that paid online surveys can earn you some extra spending money, but they are not intended to be a replacement for a full time job. Onli...

What To Sell On eBay

What to sell on eBay is a question every eBay beginner, and many experienced ebay sellers, ask themselve on a regular basis in their quest to make money on eBay. I've been making my living selling full-time on eBay for eight years and have always beli...

How To Set Up Your Office In A Coffee Shop

Grab your laptop and plenty of silver & ones for tipping... It's time to go to the office.

Corporate Video: Is Yours Remarkable?

No? They should be. I believe remarkable organizations deserve remarkable videos. Remarkable corporate videos create conversations, moves people to action and gets results. I also believe a meaningful video story from a company can change the worl...

Oprah's Give Green a Chance Cleaning Products

The daily household cleaning products you use have so many secrets, what do you really know about them? Let me tell you what you are actually cleaning with and what you really leave in your home even after you think you have washed the cleaner off. I...

Domestic Arts & Family Life

7 lenses here!

The Wonderful World of Sewing and Quilting

If you are an experience sewer or quilter, or just a beginner, I will give you all kinds of tips, tricks, hints, and projects just for you. Have fun. We can all learn new things from each other, so don't be afraid to leave a blurb for me and others.

Only Children

I'm an only child with an only child of my own by choice. When I close my eyes and imagine the perfect family size this is it. When I was in college I started a yahoo club (they were clubs back then) for onlies. That's been abandoned for a while but I...

ASL For Everyone

I have been interested in sign language my whole life. I am far from fluent in American Sign Language (ASL), but I have always known the basics. When I was pregnant with my daughter I looked at research discussing the benefit of teaching sign languag...

Self-confidence for children

Asked that question, of all the parents I have ever spoken to, the answer is invariably, 'I want him to be happy.' Not, 'I want him to be top of the class,' or 'I want her to get into the best school.'  So what is the magic ingredient? What makes...

How to Protect Your Child From Bullies

I truly believe that it is our responsibility to impart the skills of self-preservation to all of our children. My Book shows you how to do this. For 35 years I have taught kids in inner cities, African townships and rural England, have been the hea...

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Iowa is Purple

As the political posturing for the 2008 election accelerates, more people will start paying attention to Iowa, a state that chooses delegates using a vaguely quaint caucus system that has become known as the first real t...

Washington DC Politics: Local Edition

All politics is local, even in the nation's capitol. Here we talk about the goings on of Washington DC's City Council, mayor, ANC Commissioners and school board. For those who can't get enough of DC politics, here's your District politics fix. DC's...

Natural Wonders

Plants, Rocks, Nature, the Great Outdoors & More...

Emerald History and Buying Guide

History Emeralds have been known and loved for at least 5000 years.  From Egyptian Pharaohs to the Aztecs and Incas of pre Colombia Emeralds have dazzled the t hearts of rulers through out History.  The first know avid collector of Emeralds...

Car Camping

Hi there! I'm glad to see you want to have an adventure and go camping. When traveling with the car fully loaded in more ways than one, having a good attitude and reasonable expectations is a great way to hit the campgrounds. This can be yo...

Amber Jewelry - Always A Great Gift Idea

Amber is one of very few natural materials that are not only amazingly beautiful, but are also easily workable – just like pearls, coral, diamonds and jet. That's why all of those materials are excellent candidates for making jewelry. But isn&r...

Goals & Grease

Hey, sports fans! Let the good times roll!

7 sensational lenses!

Triumph Motorcycles

Triumph Motorcycles. The absolute best motorcycles EVER built. Triumph motorcycles have been in continuous production longer than any other motorcycle company on the planet. That includes Harley Davidson. Triumph started building motorcycles (as Triu...

San Diego Chargers News, Photos, History and More

The San Diego Chargers can trace their lineage to August 1959, when Barron Hilton met with representatives from five other cities to discuss a proposed football league, which later became known as the American Football League (AFL). The AFL began in 1...

Junior Golf...Even Kids and Teens play Golf!

Because what your daughter or son will learn on the Golf course, like courtesy, discipline, honesty and respect will stay in him and her forever! The junior golf game is growing, so make it grow in your kids' life! Visit Junior Golf Guide to get all th...

High Performance Cars

    The Largest High Performance Cars Resource. The automotive industry has always been a competitive world. Car makers continually outdo themselves and their competition in providing the best features on their vehicles. This trend is li...

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Fun Factory

Pirates

Arrrrreeeee Ye a Pirate Lover?  Well, welcome aboard!  This lens is dedicated to helping you discover the true pirate within you.  Maybe, you've always loved pirates.  Maybe, you're fascination has been awakened due to Disney's Pi...

Making Your Own Clay

Welcome to the Kiln Goddess' Clay Pit about Making Your Own Clay. There are two basic methods to making your own clays, either to buy the ingredients or dig your own indigenous clay from the ground. Lets examine the process for both. This lens as all...

How to Write Poetry

Choose which type of poem you would like to write. This is how to do it:

Build Your Own Backyard Pond with the Pondlady

Learn to build a pond with the pondlady. She shares her almost 20 years experience in designing and building ponds cheaper and easier than any other method you have read about. From building to troubleshooting, from plants to fish, we talk about what...

Looking Good, Feeling Great

How To Wear A Hat

Here I am in a 1920's style cloche (say CL-(long O)-SH - the French word for bell), in a picture taken by my good friend Mr. Zan for a photography class, circa 1986.  When I moved out on my own at the age of 19, I got my first REAL job at a...

Sjogren's Syndrome

Sjogren's (show-grins) Syndrome is an autoimmune disease characterized by dry eyes and dry mouth. Sjogren's may also cause dryness of other organs, affecting the kidneys, GI tract, blood vessels, lung, liver, pancreas, and the central nervous system....

T'ai Chi For Health

T'ai Chi Chuan has been compared to a string of pearls. A pearl is formed by an oyster out of a need to deal with an irritating object. For humans, this irritation can have a physical, mental or spiritual basis, maybe all three. T'ai Chi evolved, lik...

Kaleidoscope Kids' Corner

8 Lenses

Schoolhouse Rock

Conjunction Junction, what's your function? In the 70's and 80's, the catchy Schoolhouse Rock tunes taught millions of children the fundamentals of math, grammar, science, history, and money three minutes at a time. Schoolhouse Rock is a series of 46...

Unique & Fun Kids Theme Birthday Party Ideas & Supplies

I love throwing Original and Unique birthday parties for my children!  I would actually call it a hobby.  I really love doing it!  I feel there are only so many bowling, gymnastics and Chuck-E-Cheese parties one can go to.  N...

A Series of Unfortunate Events by Lemony Snicket

Reviews and discussions on Lemony Snicket, his books and the Baudelaire orphans.

Harry Potter Fan Art

Here are some samples and links to some of the best Harry Potter Fan-Art. This sketch of a young Harry Potter, based on Daniel Radcliffe, was made by Lisa.  Scroll down to see more of Lisa's work as well as other artists. Please let me know, in...

LOTD Hall of Fame

We've got quality and talent right here! We think ALL of our member lenses are special, but the following were chosen for recognition by Squid Team for "Lens of the Day".
Links go to the LOTD post with intro from Team Squid and a link to the Lens.

*Indicates lenses CHOSEN for LOTD AFTER JOINING the Kaleidoscope!

Click on the orange title to view the lens.

Listed from the most recent honoree and proceeding back in time:

LOTD 2008

JAN
11 - quippingqueen: 2008 Year of the Rat
FEB
16 - badmsm: How to "Say I Love You" in Different Languages*

LOTD 2007

JULY
26 - Christene: Only Children*
24 - Elizabeth Kibitz: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Book 7: Write Your Own Ending
24 - thefluffanutta: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Book 7*
24 - Damon: Harry potter Fan Art*
12 - Margaret Schaut: Texas Wildflowers :: Ladybird Johnson

Congratulations Lens of the Day recipients!

Lensmasters:
It's hard to keep track of it all, but I try!
If you're a past LOTD recipient for a Kaleidoscope Member Lens and I missed you, please let me know lens title & date in the feedback module below.
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Paying it Forward...

Philanthropic Lenses
Giving back to the community is good for everyone!

Having a streak of good luck?
"Pay it Forward" with a lens about of for your favorite NPO (Non-Profit Organization)!

Heart Attack & Stroke Awareness

The holidays are a time of extra stress for many. This means an increased risk and incidence of medical emergencies such as Heart Attack and Stroke. Know the warning signs and save a life! ACT QUICKLY - SECONDS COUNT From the American Heart Associ...

Sustainable Gardening Non-Profit changing the world one garden at a time.

The Food for Everyone Foundation is a Non-Profit organization that travels the world teaching people in impoverished areas how to grow gardens which will yield five to ten times more than traditional gardening methods. Perhaps the most beneficial asp...

Best Boots: These Ain't Yer Granny's Galoshes!

Looking for some serious Outdoor Footwear? How about some Winter Boots to keep your feet warm and cozy with superb traction in icy conditions?   Maybe some Gardening Boots for mucking around in the mud?  Or some Rain Boots to keep your...

Voices

Are you an Author/ Editor/ Publisher/ Writer?
If so, this group may interest you, too:
Squid Ink: Art of the Sea Pen Writers Group

10 Lenses in here - "shake it up" for a new view!

Are you Addicted to WoW?

Dr. Maressa Hecht Orzack, a clinical psychologist at McLean Hospital in Massachusetts, has come forward to claim that up to 40 percent of World of Warcraft players are addicted to the game.  Can someone really be addicted to a video game? ...

rachel: creative goddess

od·ys·sey 1 : a long wandering or voyage usually marked by many changes of fortune 2 : an intellectual or spiritual wandering or quest. this lens features the daily odyssey of a divorced gal in her 30s.

Imagination: Creativity, Success, Personal Development, Myth, Archetypes, and The Unconscious

"Imagination is more important than knowledge. For knowledge is limited to all we now know and understand, while  imagination embraces the entire world, and all there will ever be to know and understand." -- Albert Einstein Go. T...

All About Bob

Hi, I'm Bob.  Having this first name (nic) for some 53 years now and watching how my humble little name has been exploited and associated with cats, apples, hairstyles, money, male enhancement, slicing actions, fishing, surprise appearances, fen...

Happy News, Happy Stories & Happy People

Let's face it, the world is chock-full of negativity. I'm tired of it and I'm sure you are too. Why don't we change that? Seriously. I think we can. I think having tons of websites available with nothing but positive content is an incredible idea! I...

Looking for a Laugh?

10 Humorous Lenses here, but only 5 will show at a time.

Celebrate National Humor Month in April (USA)

with some Leisurely Levity

Cheese club

The first rule of cheese club is you don't talk about cheese club. Read our tasting archives here.

FUNNY PLACE NAMES

What possessed anyone to come up with these daffy, delectable, or downright distinctive town names like Black Tickle (Newfoundland & Labrador), Humptulips (Washington), and Frog Suck (Wyoming)? And quite frankly, who would want to admit that they ha...

Plumber's Butt: The Crack Epidemic

Crimes of visual "over-share". They can happen anywhere, in any climate and every part of the world. In our culture of over-share, people somehow have come to think showing a sliver of your own full moon to the world in everyday settings is...

Do You Know the "Muffin Top"?

Muffin Top, Cup Cake, Mushroom, Popover...  All right, we're not talking tasty treats from the bakery - those cute, crumbly little creations from Panera Bread Company that eliminate the less-desireable bottom portion of the muffin, though they ma...

Rhyme Time: Rhyming Poetry and Playful Puns

Welcome to Rhyme Time a place not to wine and dine, but to flip out a rhyme - maybe you could add a sprig of thyme then you’d have a heck of a time to wine and dine with the thyme while you rhyme. Whew! But I digress while looking for an egress....

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More Culture than a Cup of Yogurt

12 Lenses here...

"Refresh" to see a new selection.

Printing With Coffee

Cafegrafia, or Coffee Art, the unique process of developing photographs using coffee as a pigment was invented by Saul Bolanos. His photos are of Costa Rican Coffee processing from a century ago. Learn how coffee is now produced in Costa Rica. Pour...

The Avengers: The TV Series

T he TV series The Avengers is a blend of espionage, fantasy and sometimes science fiction that has appealed to those who enjoy witty, off-beat television. While this British programme (produced by ABC-TV in the UK) acquired a huge...

Michelangelo's David

The stature and prominence, the importance and influence of Michelangelo's David statue may surprise you! The David statue tells a story, yes, and that story is here.  But the statue has his OWN story to tell, one that not many people know. Here i...

Ten Best Vincent Price Films

This lens is devoted to reviewing what I consider to be the ten best Vincent Price movies ever made. Ten movies; Twenty hours of great movie viewing. Why not gather together your friends and family and host your own Vincent Price Movie Marathon! A gr...

Hogwart's Giant Squid

THE GIANT SQUID has tentacles reaching to all of the best Harry Potter lenses and beyond.  Scroll down to get answers to all of your Harry Potter questions: Does Harry die in book 7? Is Professor Snape Good or Evil? Who are the best fan artis...

Critter Corner

Animals, Pets & Petcare

This is where you say "Awwwwww".

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Cool Dog Ben- the coolest dog on the block

My name is Ben I am about 6 years old I am a spanish dog but I speak good english because I live with an English human  in Spain. I used to live with Spanish people but I got run over and they would not pay for me to get better so my new hu...

Sweet Monkey Love!

I love monkeys.  In case you didn't hear me the first time, I said - I LOVE MONKEYS!  What's not to love?  They have prehensile tails and opposable thumbs! They are cute, funny, smart, fascinating creatures that are our closest an...

unique products for dogs

Information on Dog Agility!

Do you love dog agility, want to get involved in the sport, need information on dog agility? Check out this lens, it's packed full of some of the best dog agility information and resources on the Internet. From training, competition venues, videos f...

The Thor-acle

I'm Thor and I'm Completely Perfect.  You don't  know me, but you will!  You don't like bulldogs, but you will! You think I'm ferocious, you think I'm too big? You'll be stuck  on me before its over!    Thor on Wikifido Cr...

New on Squidoo: The People's Choice Awards!

Pssst- LOTD isn't the ONLY game in town!
LOTD is really great, but did you know that there are other places where great Lensmastering is being recognized, too, just by us regular ol' Squidooians?

The People's Choice Awards

Nominate & Vote:
~Best Master Lensmaster Lenses!
~Most Helpful Squidizen (Citizen Squid)!
~Best Squidizen Lenses!
~Master Lensmaster of the Month/ Grandmaster Lensmaster of the Year!
~Best Humor Lens! (New category)

View:
~Popular Vote Competition Results
~Juried Competition Results

Hey, I'm an Official Jurist!
Meet:
~Meet the Lensmaster Jurists

Exciting New Contests Each Month!

People's Choice Lenses & Lensmasters Headquarters

Headquarters Of The Winning Lensmasters & Lenses!

'By Invitation Only' Great Lensmaster Monthly Contest

Add your best lens here!  Vote on the lenses here!  This is a community, grass-roots lensmaster effort to find, get to know, and support each other!  We are looking for the shining stars, the wonderful content pages, and the terrific c...

By Invitation Only Headquarters

By Invitation Only Humor

Here we have a new people's selection:  Funniest lenses  on Squidoo! We have a few  but where are the rest?  These lenses are funny IN THEMSELVES.  They will also be juried.  Add your favorite, vote for your favorite! To...

We're here, too!

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Music Mish-Mash

Discover great music from an Artist you may not have heard before or rediscover one that you know but perhaps forgot about!
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Israel "Bruddah Iz" Kamakawiwo'ole

The growing success of Israel Kamakawiwo'ole, a Hawaiian vocalist known to many simply as "IZ," is an amazing story just waiting to be told. "Bruddah Iz" was a popular entertainer and singer in Hawai%u02BBi until his death at the...

Top 40 Radio Retrospective

And now..Ladies and Gentlemen...webcasting from the top of the Universe...It's Top 40 Radio Retrospective! I love surfing the 'net for the many tribute and aircheck sites dedicated to Classic Top 40 radio in general or to specific stations. I decided...

Rockapella

Rockapella is the biggest name in a cappella music. They are the sensational a cappella group with smooth sounds and harmonies that has taken a cappella music to another level altogether. These five guys with just five mics can do it all - pop, balla...

The Beatles Songs - My Favorite Kind Of Music

There were probably many bands that created and recorded more songs that The Beatles did. But no other pop band or solo artist has ever had greater impact on the society and culture than the famous Fab Four from Liverpool, England - John Lennon, Paul...

Harry Potter Music

The Order of the Phoenix Soundtrack is now available!!! Listen to samples here. (And vote for your favorites.) Get the full soundtrack in stores now or scroll down to get it from Amazon. Nicholas Hooper composed the music.  Find out more about him...

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Extraordinary People

Great Talents & Every Day Heroes

7 lenses here!

Eugeniusz Tytyk - An Auschwitz Survivor, My Father, My Hero

Polish Patriot, Auschwitz Survivor, Fantastic Dad - Great Role Model For Young Generation This lens is about my father - Eugeniusz (Eugene) Tytyk. I created it as my appreciation for his love and to honor his sacrifice as a young Polish patriot du...

A Victorian Scrapbook of Newspaper Articles by George Burgess (1829-1905)

George Burgess who visited America three times not only compiled his own scrapbook but he also wrote his own diary, poems, his religious thoughts and at least two books on Phrenology. In his diary he wrote about his life and his family; his children,...

Texas Wildflowers :: Lady Bird Johnson

I'm not a Texas girl. Yet one of the things that I like best about Texas are the wildflowers. With 268,000 square miles - most of it undeveloped - there is plenty of room for a riot of wildflowers! Bluebonnets, paintbrushes, phlox and salvia are...

All In Good Taste

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Cook's Nook Group

Best Kitchen Tools 1: Graters & Zesters

Ever wonder what it takes to have a great, functional Kitchen? Cooking and baking can be a pleasure with the right tools! I have hand selected my very  favorite kitchen-tested tools, utensils and gadgets and share them with you here that you mig...

Grandma's Magic Pan: Adventures in Cast Iron Cooking

This lens is dedicated to my Grandma. She could cook ANYTHING in that old iron skillet and it would be delicious! Heck, she could cook anything period and it would be delicious! Something as simple as a plain chicken breast, dredged in flour, with a...

Kansas City Unique Eats

Travelling to Kansas City and wondering where to eat? Living in Kansas City and looking for a new place to go? Tired of the McTaste, that bland sameness of Anytown USA, INC.? Here's a look at some Kansas City Metropolitan area one-of-a-kind places to...

About Coldbrew Coffee: The Versatile Elixer

I am a big fan of cold brewed coffee...but many abhor it.  It's got about 60% less acid than other brewing methods (which accounts for most of the flavor change) and more caffeine.  That's okay by me.  I like ALL KINDS of coffee: ...

Cheese club

The first rule of cheese club is you don't talk about cheese club. Read our tasting archives here.

Across the Universe...

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When is Winter Solstice

December 21, 17:47 (Universal Time), ( June 21 in the Southern Hemisphere) marks the solstice; the beginning of winter in the Northern Hemisphere and summer in the Southern Hemisphere. Are you celebrating the Solstice this year? Need some ideas? You...

Eclipses: Solar and Lunar

Photo: "Diamond Ring" Effect This rare spectacle of cosmic beauty occurs during a Total Solar Eclipse just seconds before and seconds after the moment of totality (Exact alignment at center).   2007 ECLIPSES: Times given in GMT/UT (Gree...

Meteorites for Sale: Meteorite Buying Guides and Auctions

Meteorites for sale! Get them while they’re HOT! It won't be long before you hear this wild proclamation from street corners, well at least from your local neighborhood eBay store. That's right; meteorites continue to be the hottest trend amon...

Meteor Mania: Meteors, Meteorites, Meteoroids & Meteor Showers

Here we look at Meteors, those little chunks of debris that float around in space and sometimes graze the atmosphere and light up the sky or hit planets, moons or other solid bodies forming craters on the surface. They range in size from a speck...

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Valentines Day -- A Day To Celebrate Love

By Sharon Stajda, Every February Valentines Day rolls around... The day is celebrated widely across the world. As a rule it is customary for loved ones to exchange Greeting cards, gift’s, candy, flowers. But how did this tradition start, where d...

Best Valentine Cards

Valentines.. the day of romantic cards, images of hearts, cupid and all things that remind us of how much we love the ones close to us. Let me show you a better way to personalize your greeting cards and postcards!    1. Real Valentine's G...

YEAR OF THE PIG - 2007

Welcome to my world of wit and wonk devoted to a very special 12 month celebration -- 2007 The Year of the Boar, Hog, and Pig!  No doubt about it, higgledy-piggledy and hogwash are definitely 'de rigueur' this year.  Time to c...

Mardi Gras

The Feast before the Fast  Mardi Gras (French for "Fat Tuesday") is the day before Ash Wednesday, and is also called "Shrove Tuesday" or "Pancake Day". It is the final day of Carnival.  It is a celebration that...

St. Patrick's Day

Dedicated to the Irish around the world. Much Irish folklore surrounds St. Patrick's Day. Not much of it is actually substantiated. Some of this lore includes the belief that Patrick raised people from the dead. He also is said to have given a sermon f...

Esoterica

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From Asteroids to Zodiac and Beyond

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THE LAW OF ATTRACTION AND BEYOND

If you've visited my web page before, you might notice that I've made a few changes. I have done some bit of re-writing in each section. I have added a number of sections: links to podcasts and websites, a couple of new philosophical pieces, quotes I...

A Guide to The I Ching

Understanding The I Ching Oracle The I Ching, or Book of Changes, is an ancient classical Chinese text. In the Western world the I Ching is used as a method of divination for commenting on decision making, proposed actions, personal circumstances and...

Astrology Clarified: What it Is and What it Isn't

An apt subtitle for this lens would be "A Basic Primer on Esoteric Practices". After defining Astrology, we'll introduce in brief the many practices that are often confused with Astrology. Astrology From the Greek roots Astron for 'star' or...

Astrology: Why Don't I Seem Like My Sun Sign?

Is our Solar System just the Sun? Well, it wouldn't be a "system" at all if it weren't for all the OTHER STUFF floating and orbiting around it! A look at the illustration shows the major planets in our solar system, pretty much to scale, wi...

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Mastering The Office Prank

You spend eight hours a day with these people! Eight hours a day! Eight hours with people you don't even get to pick. Eight hours with the guy who has something to say about EVERYTHING. Eight hours with the sci-fi dork who lives in his parent's basem...

San Diego Chargers News, Photos, History and More

The San Diego Chargers can trace their lineage to August 1959, when Barron Hilton met with representatives from five other cities to discuss a proposed football league, which later became known as the American Football League (AFL). The AFL began in 1...

Eugeniusz Tytyk - An Auschwitz Survivor, My Father, My Hero

Polish Patriot, Auschwitz Survivor, Fantastic Dad - Great Role Model For Young Generation This lens is about my father - Eugeniusz (Eugene) Tytyk. I created it as my appreciation for his love and to honor his sacrifice as a young Polish patriot du...

How to Protect Your Child From Bullies

I truly believe that it is our responsibility to impart the skills of self-preservation to all of our children. My Book shows you how to do this. For 35 years I have taught kids in inner cities, African townships and rural England, have been the hea...

Harry Potter Fan Art

Here are some samples and links to some of the best Harry Potter Fan-Art. This sketch of a young Harry Potter, based on Daniel Radcliffe, was made by Lisa.  Scroll down to see more of Lisa's work as well as other artists. Please let me know, in...

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