I am from California, but live in New York.  When I drink soda, it is almost always Dr Pepper. If there's no Dr Pepper, there's no party. (That's not my motto, but they are words to live by.) http://www.squidoo.com/lensmasters/Einsteinium Wed, 20 Aug 2008 22:26:57 -0600 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://www.squidoo.com/reformjudaismnyc This page lists all the Reform synagogues in Manhattan. It also lists other Reform organizations and some books on Judaism that I like. Basically, it's what I wish was available when I first moved here. Welcome to New York! Leave me a message down in the guestbook if you have any suggestions. or just want to say hi.  By the way, I have no control over the ads to the left, so I apologize if any of you are seeing a jumbo shrimp. I have contacted the web host and am trying to get it changed. education Mon, 14 Jul 2008 16:49:19 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/drpepper One of the first soft drinks in the United States, Dr Pepper debuted in Waco, TX in 1885. Read on for more information. education Thu, 26 Jun 2008 12:39:34 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/reportphishing Have you been getting those emails that seem a bit off, but have you nervous anyway? The ones telling you that you have just made a payment of $455.92 to Michael Gonzales from your paypal account or that there is suspicious activity on your credit card and you need to verify a transaction immediately or they will suspend your account?  You probably already know they are scams. Those letters are the bait and you are the hunted - thieves are "phishing" for your personal information every day of the week.     There are thousands of places to tell you how to avoid 'phishing' - this isn't one of them. (In fact, virtually every company that deals with money provides a list of what to look for to identify suspicious email).  Obviously, you don't want to get caught in someone's trap, but have you ever wondered if there is something else you can do? Something that may cause those emails to cease forever?     Well, no promises here, but if we all forward the scam email we get to the appropriate authorities, we will at least be doing our part. In doing this, I have found that it is usually difficult to simply figure out where to report fraudulant emails.     What I am doing is slowly compiling a list so it won't be necessary to go to the FAQ of a different website every time someone tried to catch you - hook, line, and sinker. education Wed, 11 Jun 2008 12:14:53 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/thegiftfiver Whether it's the cost factor, the relationship factor, or plain old insecurity, a lot of people get very nervous about giving gifts, no matter the occassion. There are two main philosophies when it comes to gift giving: give something a person wants and give something a person needs. (Of course, if you can get something someone needs and wants, that's the best of both worlds). shopping Thu, 19 Jun 2008 12:41:57 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/tzedakahforisrael You know JNF and Federation.  American organizations that funnel money into Israel are good, but did you ever think it might make more sense to just give the money directly to an organization in Israel?  I'm trying to find as many Israeli organizations as I can so you have the option to give in Israel to whatever kind(s) or organization you like best. philanthropy Sat, 24 Mar 2007 07:36:57 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/IsraelFacts This lens is not done - it isn't even close, but I will add to it when I can.  Most notably, I don't have citations for anything.  That will be one of the things that I will be working on . . . . newsandpolitics Tue, 05 Dec 2006 04:53:46 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/zacharytaylor Information about Zachary Taylor, our 12th president. education Sun, 22 Jun 2008 18:50:03 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/retinoblastoma You will find links to information about Retinoblastoma for the lay person and for the person who wants a more technical definition. Also included in this lens are links to pages specifically for children, specifically for parents, and specifically who want to give money to fund research.     Photo by Ben Hammersley. health Sat, 19 May 2007 21:03:56 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/scienceprizes Here is a page of major science awards. There are general awards and then awards in biomedical research, mathematics, the environment, physics, etc. If you have one of these, you're smarter than I am and probably smarter than 97% of the people out there. Congratulations. education Wed, 02 Jul 2008 18:23:04 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/divorceshower No matter how "friendly" it may be, divorces are horrible things that take a financial and emotional toll. There aren't a lot of things you can do for a friend going through a divorce - lend an ear, mostly, but I thought of something fun and unexpected that might brighten her day (I realize that half of all people who divorce are male, but just as bridal showers are targeted to women, so are divorce showers. Of course, you can adapt this to whomever will appreciate it.) education Wed, 02 Jul 2008 18:14:33 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/mentalhealthawards This lens tries to gather all awards that have to do with Mental Health. If you know of any big ones I'm missing, let me know. Thanks and enjoy! education Fri, 20 Jun 2008 14:00:24 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/thegiftgiver Please go the the updated version of my lens at www.squidoo.com/thegiftfiver.  (Yes, it's a misspelling but it was actually there first.) Thanks, Jennifer.      Whether it's the cost factor, the relationship factor, or plain old feeling insecure about it, a lot of people get very nervous about giving gifts, no matter the occassion.   There are two main philosophies when it comes to gift giving: give something a person wants and give something a person needs.  (Of course, if you can get something someone needs and wants, that's the best of both worlds). shopping Tue, 05 Dec 2006 05:18:16 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/oncologyawards Originally, I had a lens that was just going to focus on the bigger scientific awards. With the exceptions of a handful of “biggies” that I have listed below, there is no definitive list of major scientific awards.  I didn’t realize what a massive project I had set out for myself.   Once the first lens got humongous, it occurred to me that it made more sense to create a different lens for each sub-section of science.  This is one of those lenses. education Tue, 05 Dec 2006 04:32:55 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/kentuckymuseums It's the birthplace of bluegrass music. It's home to the Kentucky Derby. It's much, much more. Kentucky has over seventy museums and historical houses.  A partial listing (to become more complete as time goes by) is below. travel Tue, 24 Jun 2008 21:05:26 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/groups..squidjew Judaism is Us Do you have a cultural, religious, or educational lens on Judaism? Lets get 'em together in one big group - Do You SquidJew? This group supports all sects of Judaism EXCEPT for "Messianic Judaism" (Jews for Jesus, etc). people Fri, 13 Jun 2008 17:30:58 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/thingstodoinjanuary Here is a lens of things to do in January. Not just places to visit, or fun activities, it is also a reminder of the little things that are time to do around this time of year. Take a look. To the left is Janus, the Roman god of doorways and arches, for whom January is named. education Thu, 12 Jun 2008 11:26:47 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/hideyonoguchi Born in 1876, Hideyo Noguchi discovered that syphilis was a viral disease and was able to culture it. He died of yellow fever while studying the disease in Africa. He is a national hero in Japan, gracing their 1,000 yen note. people Mon, 21 Jul 2008 12:49:00 -0600