In myth, Euryale was an immortal Gorgon. I'm a gardener and Giant Squid, growing things via Lenses. I have a wide range of interests including playing in the dirt, creating a more eco-friendly and sustainable lifestyle and animal welfare. http://www.squidoo.com/lensmasters/Euryale Sat, 18 Feb 2012 04:34:09 -0600 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://www.squidoo.com/perfect-hot-chocolate Hot chocolate might be anything from melted, spiced drinking chocolate to a packet of instant mix that just needs hot water.  You might call it hot cocoa or hot chocolate and it may or may not have whipped cream or tiny marshmallows on top.  Recipes and traditions for hot chocolate vary greatly, so make a mug of your fave and get ready for hot chocolate lusciousness! (And there's even some cool recipes for frozen/iced hot chocolate too!) Just like tea and coffee, when chocolate was first brought to Europe as an exotic spice, it too sparked a craze. As with those other beverages, drinking hot chocolate goes through periods of being trendy and being not so trendy. But those who love it, will drink it regardless of what anyone else thinks. food-and-cooking Tue, 14 Feb 2012 14:25:04 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/make-lemonade This lens is about how to easily make your own delicious, homemade lemonade. It's such a light and refreshing drink that you make yourself, thus eliminating the chemical-saturated or overly-sugared versions that you might buy. Lemonade in its most basic form shouldn't have anything in it but lemon juice, a touch of sugar and pure water. Lemonade is a favorite with kids that many adults still like but seem to forget about, so why not give it another taste? It's full of vitamin C and pairs up well with a wide range of foods. Swap it in instead of orange juice at breakfast, and let it substitute for the soda at lunch. Here are recipes and suggestions for flavor variations, links to more information about lemons and lemonade, and links to fun and helpful lemonade-related websites. And there are variations for both hot and cold lemonade, so you can enjoy this delicious drink year-round! food-and-cooking Mon, 30 Jan 2012 21:53:37 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/tie-a-sarong Sarongs are woven from cotton, rayon or silk, and can be tied into a wide variety of clothing very easily. One bright rectangle of cloth can be a short skirt, a long skirt, a dress, a top or a jacket! Worn by both women and men throughout the South Pacific and Indonesia, they make great summer wear and are fun for relaxing at home. For summertime wear, a sarong is one of the most versatile options. It can be a beach cover-up, or it can be the whole outfit itself. If you go to the beach, or take a vacation to a warm locale, this is one of easiest clothing items you can pack, in fact, it's often a good idea to bring two or three along so you can mix and match. fashion-and-beauty Mon, 30 Jan 2012 22:32:02 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/solar-food-dehydrator Once you start gardening, the issue becomes how to save your delicious harvest so that you can enjoy it all. One method that is very useful is dehydrating or drying your fruits and vegetables. Instead of having food drying come down to one more appliance that uses electricity, why not try making your own solar dehydrator? Drying food is one of the oldest ways of preserving the harvest, and it's a method that lets you save the food without using a constant flow of electricity (like freezing). Some dried foods can be eaten as-is after dehydrating but many are soaked in water again to improve their texture and flavor before cooking. Dehydrated veggies are great in soups and stews in the winter, allowing for summer flavors and nutrients to be kept in the diet year-round. healthy-living Mon, 23 Jan 2012 02:31:41 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/gift-wrap Japanese-style gift-wrapping, called tsutsumi, uses paper and cloth to create simple but elegant wrappings for gifts, presents and packages. Furoshiki refers to using a large piece of cloth for the wrapping. These techniques are perfect for birthdays, holidays, weddings, or even everyday marketing and shopping.  They also support and promote recycling and recycled goods. Here is some history, links and videos providing information and tips so you can create these fantastic but simple works of gift-wrapped art for yourself! Learn how to make your wrapping more eco-friendly, find a few ways to skip the tape and make the wrapping as memorable as whatever you are giving inside. home-and-garden Mon, 23 Jan 2012 02:29:29 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/cut-out-cookies Here are recipes that work best for making cut-out cookies, along with great decorating tips and tricks. You will even find variations for special dietary needs like diabetic, vegan and gluten-free cookies. What makes cut-out cookies so great is that you can use the same cookie dough recipe and then just by changing the shape, makes cookies to suit any occasion! And by changing how you frost and decorate the cookies, you can come up with even more fun variations. There are also links to many wonderful and whimsical cookie cutters, plus lots of pictures to give you inspiration for really cute cookies no matter what the holiday or time of year! food-and-cooking Tue, 14 Feb 2012 14:37:40 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/dreadlocks-hair-falls Hair falls are attachable/detachable hairpieces that can be made in almost any way you can imagine, using yarn, real or synthetic hair, plastic tubing or even strips of fabric. They can be straight, curled, dreaded, however you want! These are great for belly dancers, cosplayers or anyone who wants to have some long, funky hair for a day. Here are some great links and tutorials for making your own hair falls and dreads. Once you get the basics down, the only limit will be your budget, time and imagination. fashion-and-beauty Wed, 11 Jan 2012 18:58:45 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/dandelion-recipes Put that stubborn backyard weed to better use... on your dinner table! Dandelions can be a yummy addition to a fresh salad, or can even be used to make a coffee-like drink. They also can be used in soups and as their own side dish. There is one major thing that has to happen if you are going to turn this funky weed into a kitchen staple: you have to take care of your garden organically. Anything that gets put on your grass or soil has to be safe for human consumption if you are going to harvest dandelions from your own yard, or you risk making you and your family very sick. It's best that the yard be cared for organically for at least three years before you start to harvest your dandelion greens. food-and-cooking Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:39:22 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/aloe I wasn't all that good with house plants and hastened a few along to an early demise until I moved to this one apartment building and my upstairs neighbor gave me a piece of their aloe vera.  Their aloe plant was enormous, and looked like it was on the verge of ripping their window box off the edge of the kitchen window.  "If it shrivels, it needs water, if it gets yellow, it needs more light.  It's easy," he said. "Honey, if this took any actual effort, I'd have killed it myself." Okay, he had me convinced... That was close to twenty years ago now. And I'm still happily growing some crazy aloe vera plants. Read over this lens and see how easily you can turn that black thumb of yours to green too! home-and-garden Tue, 14 Feb 2012 14:21:30 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/anarchistcookbook THE ANARCHIST COOKBOOK is one of the most protested and banned books in the history of modern publishing.  Even the author has periodically denounced and decried his own work.  There is a lot of debate to both sides of the discussion about this book and all of it is passionate. So whether you are interesting in pursuing the path of anarchy, or just really curious, come and take a look! books-poetry-writing Mon, 02 Jan 2012 19:09:04 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/apple-recipes  "Lemme just talk to you for a second about    something that I think is good for America:    caramel apples,...    I had one last night. Delicious."   - Stephen Colbert, host of The Colbert Report  Coated with caramel or candied, an Apple-On-A-Stick is a favorite summer and fall treat!  It's great to do after apple picking with the family or for a Halloween party for kids and adults alike! Learn how to do caramel or candy apples yourself; we even offer recipes for those folks who need low-sugar options! These can make a sweet treat for parties, or tasty gifts during the fall season. food-and-cooking Sat, 31 Dec 2011 00:38:58 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/bicycle-powered As people work to develop sustainable forms of energy, one fun development has been the rise in bicycle-powered generators and appliances.  Drawing on the ready supply of human energy, these devices let the spinning wheels of bike riding produce electricity. Bicycles have been adapted to power larger batteries, lights, computers, televisions and the number one use for bicycle-power:  the bicycle-powered blender!  Seriously, with the rising costs for fuel and electricity, pedal power makes more and more sense, so please take a look! healthy-living Mon, 30 Jan 2012 21:26:55 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/cupping Cupping, or fire cupping as it is sometimes called, comes from traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and involves special glass cups called inspirators.  The air is heated inside these cups which creates a vacuum and then they are quickly applied to the skin.  The suction not only holds the cup in place, but it brings increased blood flow to the area in a form of treatment called congestion. Most often someone would get this sort of treatment if they went to see an acupuncturist, and the practitioner felt this was the appropriate treatment for the problem. However, some people just really like how it feels and get their own cups so they can do this themselves at home. Sliding the cups across the skin can feel a lot like a deep massage and is very relaxing. healthy-living Wed, 07 Dec 2011 21:07:58 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/wheres-george Have you ever seen money stamped with "wheresgeorge.com?" What started as a joke project about money circulation soon revealed fascinating truths about currency movement and more! Where's George? is even an important tool when it comes to tracking the transmission and spread of flu epidemics. If you've never encountered a Where's George bill before, this lens will show you just what to do if you find or have one! culture-and-society Mon, 30 Jan 2012 21:49:52 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/usb-flash-drive Easily backup and carry all your important data with these fun and funky USB flash drives. Why should saving your files be boring? Don't confuse your thumb drive with anyone else in the family. Now your portable data storage can be cute, cool, wacky or whatever you want! Great for school, office or travel. And if DIY is more your thing, get info on how to modify your own flash drives! What do you wish your flash drive looked like? Customizing a flash drive is easier than you think. computers-and-electronics Mon, 23 Jan 2012 02:27:41 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/aphids One of the most common garden pests is the aphid. Many fruits and vegetables can be easily damaged by this small insect. However there are a variety of natural pest control techniques that can make managing your aphid infestation much easier and lessen the impact on your summer garden. And don't forget, aphids HATE winter, so over-wintering some veggies may be your best bet! The real "trick" to dealing with aphids is to catch the problem early before they spread throughout your entire garden. Most often aphids start in one section or on a favorite plant and then as the population grows, they expand their range all over your flowers and veggie beds. Making a daily survey of the garden is key, as aphids start out on the undersides of leaves. It's easy to miss them if you aren't paying attention and they will quickly go from being on one plant to several and then from there they just keeping advancing. home-and-garden Tue, 14 Feb 2012 14:29:05 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/romance-movies I hate romantic movies that suck! Too often, romance movies are just sort of annoying and cloying, or at least that's how I tend to feel about most of the "chick-flicks."  I've been told that as a girl, I think too much, but I think it's everyone else who isn't thinking enough! Here are MY suggestions for some romantic movies that don't suck! entertainment Wed, 11 Jan 2012 18:59:13 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/gongfutea Gongfu tea is really about a shared tea drinking experience, where small pots of tea are brewed and the drinkers sip rounds of tiny cups of fresh tea. This differs from the European tradition of tea where a large pot of one tea flavor is brewed. You are supposed to enjoy the community and conversation as much as the beverage and it's quite likely that different types of tea will be explored in the one sitting.. This lens has info on Yixing teapots, how to "birth" your teapot, what brewing temperatures are best for various types of tea and much more! If this lens is helpful to you, please rate it! ~ thanks  food-and-cooking Fri, 09 Dec 2011 18:41:27 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/zorilla OMG, it's sooo cute! Is it a skunk? Nope, it's a zorilla. And before you get too enamored with the appearance of this cute, black-and-white little resident of Africa, there's something you need to know. The zorilla is considered by those in-the-know (or is that "in the nose?") to be THE smelliest animal on Earth. How could something so adorable-looking reek that badly? pets-and-animals Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:30:53 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/caesarsalad The Caesar salad is the one that moved greens from just being a side-dish to a main-course entree! The salad is named after Chef Caesar Cardini who first whisked up this romaine lettuce and egg dressing combo at a Tijuana restaurant in 1924.  Since then it's gone on to become one of the most popular salad variations world-wide! This lens will show you a variety of ways to make this delicious dish! It's fantastic just by itself as a light meal, or a side dish. But you can easily pair this up with an entree, or top it with some strips of chicken or steak and make a whole meal out of it. food-and-cooking Mon, 02 Jan 2012 19:10:17 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/ink-not-mink As a spin-off from their "I'd Rather Go Naked" anti-fur campaign, PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) created "Ink, Not Mink." Tattooed celebrities from the worlds of music, movies, fashion and even some tattoo artists have shown their body art and voiced their support for animal rights and the promotion of the usage of fake fur for clothing. Get information about the campaign, see the poster images, watch videos from the celebrities who've participated and lend your support to this colorful but humane animal-rights cause. pets-and-animals Wed, 14 Dec 2011 14:41:24 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/about-andy-goldsworthy Andy Goldsworthy is an environmental sculptor. He uses organic materials such as rocks, sticks, leaves and ice to create temporary works of art in natural settings. His creations are photographed and then left to change or fall apart over time. Most people know his work from the books that have been made showing various installations as there are only a few, scattered, permanent pieces he's ever been commissioned to make. arts-and-design Sat, 31 Dec 2011 00:38:42 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/coolest-houseplants-ever Did you know that if you keep certain houseplants, those plants will clean pollutants, chemicals and carcinogens out of the air inside your home? There have been studies by NASA involving closed environments and a variety of urban life-quality projects where plants and air scrubbing were analyzed, and it's clear that certain plants remove toxins. So you can green up your home or office and make things healthier all in one go... How cool is that!? healthy-living Mon, 30 Jan 2012 22:33:21 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/condom Here is information about condoms, how they work, what people think of them and where you can get them. I'm someone who came of age just as AIDS was happening and I have to say the condom has been my constant sexual companion.  This image is one that I have on a magnet on my refrigerator.  I've had it since the early 1990s.  It's interesting to see how folks react to it first thing in the morning, before they've had coffee.... culture-and-society Wed, 11 Jan 2012 18:59:40 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/make-french-toast This delicious dish of bread dipped in egg and fried is a popular feature for breakfast or brunch. Learn how to prepare this international treat and get lots of yummy recipe variations! I'll even show you how to make french toast step-by-step... so, are you ready for breakfast? All you need is a slice or two of bread, at least one egg and you can make the most basic form of French toast. You can even use bread that is starting to get a little bit stale. You don't want to use your average, sliced bread or Wonder bread, that's just going to be awful. Bakery-style loaf bread is what you are after, something with a rustic crust and thick slices. food-and-cooking Mon, 02 Jan 2012 19:09:56 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/mashed-potatoes One of the most popular ways to cook potatoes is to mash them.  This lens offers information about types of potatoes, how to keep and store them, and lots of recipe variations for homestyle, low-fat and fancy mashed potatoes. Mashed potatoes are a favorite dish during the fall and winter, and they go great with all sorts of entrees. They can accompany chicken, beef, pork or fish equally as well. And they are a fantastic leftover, so don't be afraid to make a lot of them! food-and-cooking Mon, 02 Jan 2012 19:10:06 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/boutique-doughnuts Powdered sugar or glaze? Vanilla or chocolate? Filled or holed? Or more importantly: yeast or cake? The humble doughnut has come a long way from playing sidekick to a cup of coffee. This chunk of deep-fried dough has a flavorful history in a wide range of countries and cuisines. Some see it as the perfect start to the day, some think it's best served as a dessert, and some people who seem to have issues with denial will only eat them on weekends. Has the doughnut's time finally come? Or is it the Era of the Donut? Which spelling is right anyway? This lens is here to celebrate this delicious creation no matter the spelling, shape, filling or topping. Hey, buddy, this ain't your grandma's dainty donut... get it? food-and-cooking Wed, 26 Oct 2011 14:23:00 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/ibis Ibis are several varieties of long-legged coastal birds, ranging from black and white to bright scarlet. Stylized drawings of this bird can be found in the ancient artwork of the Egyptians. Sadly these birds have are becoming endangered in the Middle East. pets-and-animals Wed, 14 Dec 2011 14:37:30 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/80svideos It's a bit odd to think that the first true generation of music videos are only about 25-35 years old. In some ways, it's both not so long ago and also a very distant past. Time-wise, not so long. Technologically and broadcast-wise, you've come a long way, baby! Depending on your age, these 80s music videos will either be really funny "old" videos, or some great flashbacks! music Mon, 30 Jan 2012 22:50:23 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/yule-log This lens has links to the history of the Yule Log (the fireplace version), lots of recipes for how to bake modern Yule Log Cakes (the delicious holiday dessert version), a video Yule Log to download for your iPod (just the thing for travelers or the digerati), where to find a Yule log screensaver and much more! Here's a picture of my very own 2010 yule log. Further down the lens I tell you how you can make a yule log that burns with different colors! holidays-and-celebrations Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:31:10 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/sloths Sloths are nocturnal, South American mammals known for being especially slow-moving. It turns out that they can move really quickly, and that their slow movement is an adaptation designed to help them hide from their natural predators, which are eagles. By moving slowly, they are hard to see in the dense jungle forests where they live. pets-and-animals Wed, 14 Dec 2011 14:36:58 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/teen-sex-education Abstinence-only programs and a lack of discussion about birth control methods and prevention of disease transmission have left many teens and young adults at risk of unwanted pregnancies and various sexually-transmitted diseases. The best thing that could be done would be to provide access to technically-accurate and honest sex education. I think the education needs to come from outside the home, so that kids get more and better answers and I think our government needs to get off their religiously-blinded backsides and keep their moral opinions out of education if they really want to reduce teen pregnancies and slow the transmission of STDs. Sex education doesn't lead to more sex, it leads to safer and more responsible sex! What do you think? culture-and-society Thu, 01 Dec 2011 21:21:40 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/bushbaby A bushbaby is a small-sized, nocturnal monkey from Africa. Also known by it's name of lesser Galago, these small primates got their name either based on their tiny size or from their cries, which some feel sound like human babies. Unfortunately their small size has made them into a creature desired by some as a pet. This is considered dangerous as they can carry diseases which can cross the primate-human species barrier. pets-and-animals Mon, 02 Jan 2012 19:09:12 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/print-gocco It may look like a toy, but the Print Gocco is one of the smallest and most versatile screen printing systems in the world! Adaptable to a variety of media, the Print Gocco has fans throughout the art world. Artists use them to produce all sorts of print and paper art along with using them for textiles and fine art applications. arts-and-design Wed, 26 Oct 2011 14:40:07 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/homemade-ice-cream Ice cream is the modern descendant of chilled egg custards. Although most of us are used to ice cream as something you just go and get from the freezer section, it can be fun and delicious to make your own homemade ice cream! Many ice cream recipes are good to use for homemade popsicles too! All you need to do it put the mixture into your ice pop molds instead of into an ice cream maker and freeze, and in just a hour or two you'll have lots of single-serving size treats! food-and-cooking Sun, 25 Sep 2011 19:25:17 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/thegrinch You're A Mean One, Mr. Grinch. The Grinch is a storybook villain who learns the true meaning of Christmas, created by famed illustrator Dr. Seuss.  First introduced in the 1957 book How The Grinch Stole Christmas!, the Grinch became a holiday regular after he was brought to life in an animated holiday special in 1966.  He came back to tv in 1977 for the Halloween-themed IT'S GRINCH NIGHT (formerly "Halloween is Grinch Night").Then in 1998, the Grinch was reimagined as a seasonal musical by the Old Globe Theatre in San Diego, where it has played every holiday season since. Response was so good, it spawned a live-action movie in 2000 directed by Ron Howard and starring Jim Carrey as the Grinch. The musical was presented on Broadway in 2006 & 2007. holidays-and-celebrations Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:26:41 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/labyrinths A labyrinth is a shaped path, a form of walking meditation that can be found in cultures throughout the world.  This lens will give you links to labyrinth sites, show you pictures of different variations and has video so you can take a virtual walk. home-and-garden Wed, 11 Jan 2012 12:00:01 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/vicunas The vicuña is related to alpacas and llamas, and is native to Chile. Its valuable but slow-growing fleece has led it to become endangered. The fleece is often felted, making a type of wool used for coats and other outerwear. pets-and-animals Sun, 28 Aug 2011 01:01:29 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/fairy-garden A fairy garden can be as small and simple as one flower pot, or as full and fancy as your whole backyard... Come learn about the magic of fairy gardens, including favorite fairy plants and flowers and what to avoid if you don't want to chase the fairies away! Building a theme garden is something which you can do slowly over time, and it lends a fun and enjoyable atmosphere to the outdoor setting. If you like to sit in your garden, just looking around and relaxing in the space, you'll love having a fairy garden! home-and-garden Wed, 02 Nov 2011 13:51:27 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/neopagan Neo-Paganism is a term that encompasses a vast variety of modern, Earth and Goddess-oriented spiritual practices, including Wiccans, Druids, Alchemists, Witches and even some New Ages groups.  Neo-Pagans generally follow a series of eight major holidays, occurring about once every six weeks and each is geared towards a season of the year and part of the overall cycle of life.  culture-and-society Wed, 26 Oct 2011 14:47:43 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/crystal-balls The crystal ball has a long and ancient mystique as a device for telling the future. This lens will help you to learn more about gazing or scrying with crystal balls. Crystal balls can either be leaded glass or actual crystal. (real quartz crystal balls of a large size are extremely expensive) In either case, they are a focus device for meditating and it's going to be up to your preference or budget when it comes to deciding which type you pick for your prognostication workings. Pictured here is my crystal ball, and if you'd like to know the story of how I came to have it, scroll down the page for the story of Sige's Crystal Ball... culture-and-society Wed, 26 Oct 2011 14:53:52 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/mashups Originally a music mashup is when the vocals from one song are laid over the music of a second song to create a mashed up version that's both but neither.  If a good job is done, it enhances the original music. As people play with mashups, the number of songs mashed together continues to be an experiment. And there's an ongoing debate over whether making mashups is fair use or a copyright violation. music Thu, 08 Dec 2011 17:20:55 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/patrick-swayze Patrick Swayze is a dancer and actor who had some of his biggest movie hits in the 80s and 90s, most notably Dirty Dancing and Ghost. Some of his action film roles, while considered a tad cheesy, nonetheless have a cult following, including Red Dawn, Point Break and Roadhouse. After many years of having a more quiet movie career, he made a great appearance as a sleazy motivational speaker in the cult movie Donnie Darko, released in 2001. Sadly he announced that he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in early 2008. However, while receiving treatment, he went on to star in the hit cable tv show The Beast. Patrick Swayze passed away on September 14, 2009 at the age of 57. entertainment Sun, 28 Aug 2011 01:35:19 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/alpine-strawberries In the spring of 2008, I planted white alpine strawberries in my garden. This lens will tell you more about this special varietal and share my experiences with this delicious fruit! These berries have some distinct differences from regular strawberries: they are non-invasive and ever-bearing! See photos of my growing berries, get gardening tips and suggestions and find where to get your own strawberry plants. 2011 Notes: I put in three new plants to replace a few that didn't survive the past couple of years and as of late April, I've got green foliage on the four plants that survived last winter along with the new starts.... home-and-garden Wed, 26 Oct 2011 14:35:23 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/loris Despite their cute appearance and small size, the tiny primates known as loris have somewhat venomous bites. They are endangered in some of their habitats due to destruction of forests and the mistaken belief by humans that they are suitable as pets. As with other primates, their human-like behaviors make them seem more interactive than they should be with people. They are best left as wild animals. pets-and-animals Wed, 26 Oct 2011 14:44:32 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/naked-lunch On July 7, 1966, the Supreme Court of the state of Massachusetts cleared William S. Burrough's novel NAKED LUNCH of obscenity charges, reversing an earlier Superior Court decision. They stated that Burroughs frank descriptions of drug use and graphic sex were protected by the First Amendment, and prevented the book from being banned in the state. The novel has also been declared non-obscene at a trial in 1965 in Los Angeles. books-poetry-writing Thu, 15 Sep 2011 23:47:24 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/ditavonteese Dita Von Teese is a fetish model and burlesque performer credited with making Bettie Page, burlesque and fashion-dressing of any flavor fashionable again.  Some of her more notable ventures include campaigns for Vivienne Westwood, MAC cosmetics, marrying and divorcing rocker Marilyn Manson, and campaigning for PETA. She also had a delightful self-referential appearance on the hit tv show CSI. entertainment Mon, 26 Sep 2011 23:28:59 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/10-cds Here are my top ten for the Squidoo Lenses We Wish Existed Group's "10 CDs You've Never Heard, But Should." I don't know whether to say I think these are the best, or greatest, but I do think that most of these are albums that have been never heard by more people than not. You might even think of this group as being ten artists you've never played, or ten albums you've never heard, or ten songs that you've never explored. I hope my suggestions help some music that you've never heard before find you! For the record, the list is in no particular order (YOU get to vote on it!).  A lot of the selections are things where you'd listen to the entire album as a concept, or you could put it on in the background and then go about your business. I like a lot of this music as life soundtrack. music Wed, 26 Oct 2011 14:52:37 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/tinctures Most often tinctures are of herbs or other plant materials.  They can be made in alcoholic or non-alcoholic bases, and if made with alcohol, can last for up to two years with proper storage. It's easy to make your own tinctures and it's a great project for the DIY herbal enthusiast! healthy-living Wed, 11 Jan 2012 12:03:03 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/anniesprinkle Dr. Annie Sprinkle is a former sex worker and porn star who went on to earn her Ph.D in Human Sexuality.  She has worked for years promoting sex education and queer activism via her chosen mediums of writing, photography and performance art. entertainment Fri, 23 Sep 2011 14:20:53 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/seanbean You may not know Sean Bean's name, but chances are you'd recognize him right away from his appearances in THE LORD OF THE RINGS trilogy, his role as Bond villain 006 in GOLDENEYE, or his popular UK tv character Richard Sharpe from the Sharpe Series. If you have HBO, be sure to catch Sean in the new dramatic-fantasy series THE GAME OF THRONES! entertainment Wed, 04 May 2011 01:29:34 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/komododragon The Komodo dragon isn't really a dragon, it's a type of Indonesian lizard. These lizards are the world's largest! They have been known to attack humans on occasion. Komodo dragons are good swimmers. Their metabolisms are so slow, they might only eat a dozen times in a whole year! pets-and-animals Wed, 14 Dec 2011 14:32:47 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/ray The ray is one of a family of sea creatures that don't have a single bone in their bodies. Althought they are a type of fish, they are sometimes nicknamed "birds of the deep" which comes from the way they look when swimming. Sometimes you will see amazing film of them swimming with undersea divers, and the size difference can just be amazing. pets-and-animals Tue, 14 Feb 2012 14:32:07 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/steampunks Steampunk is a term that was coined in the late 1980s to describe a type of science fiction or fantasy writing that fused a Victorian setting and technology with later technological and mechanical developments to create a 19th century that never was.  The genre has now expanded beyond writing to include people who are creating and building modern components to reflect 19th century styles and hardware. culture-and-society Tue, 04 Oct 2011 12:59:20 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/squidtheory Some further thoughts, a bit of "squid theory" you might say. As a follow-up to the Free Squidoo Guide, here are some things I've learned about lens building and Squidoo that weren't really written down all in one place... until now! (insert your own imaginary, dramatic sound effect) squidoo-community Thu, 01 Dec 2011 21:12:44 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/growing-garlic-allium Two things made me interested in growing my own garlic. The first was trying lots of varieties at the farmer's market and realizing different types of garlic could be really different. The second thing that made me interested in growing my own garlic was learning I could overwinter it where I live, which not only made it virtually no-care, but took advantage of a time when the garden had tons of room in it. I also grow some ornamental alliums (the plant family that garlic belongs to) and am going to try a very funky variety called "hair" alliums. home-and-garden Wed, 04 May 2011 01:21:22 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/bettiepage Bettie Page was an artist's model whose all-American good looks and perky smile made her an icon.  Her image has moved into the realm of pop culture and continues to be an influence decades after her peak working years and retirement. To take a look at Bettie's "darker" modeling work, please visit The Notorious Bettie Page. (not entirely work-safe) entertainment Mon, 02 Jan 2012 19:21:46 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/tapir The tapir is a short mammal with a prehensile nose that is related to horses and rhinoceroses. In Chinese myths, it is said that tapirs can eat someone's dreams. In their native habitats, they are known for being much more docile than that. pets-and-animals Wed, 20 Jul 2011 01:09:49 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/hyrax Although the Hyrax looks like a rodent, it's actually related to elephants. This is one of those strange facts that would have remained unknown if it wasn't for the modern technology of being able to analyze DNA. It's only at that level that they relationship can be seen. pets-and-animals Wed, 20 Jul 2011 00:59:27 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/locavores Coined by a Bay Area group, the term "locavore" refers to people who try to only eat food grown, processed and produced within a 100 mile radius of where they live. Whether you call yourself a locavore or say that you are on the 100 Mile Diet, the concept of truly eating locally is starting to catch interest. Already gone organic but wish you could do more? You might want to give this concept a try! With just a few simple changes you can support local farmers and the economy near where you live, cut down on oil use and CO2 emissions, reduce the dominance of big agriculture and eat some really health and awesome food. healthy-living Wed, 26 Oct 2011 14:33:35 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/thirdparty Looking for a political affiliation that isn't Democratic or Republican?  Take a look at, and learn more about some of your Third Party options. Most democratic countries in the world have many political parties, which is more what the designers of the US Constitution had in mind when they created it. It's sort of been an accident that the US political system has come to be dominated by an "either/or" choice, and the only reason that it hasn't changed is because YOU, the voter, doesn't demand more choices. The good thing about this is that it is relatively simple to fix: make a choice that has nothing to do with either the Democratic or Republican parties! culture-and-society Tue, 20 Sep 2011 23:17:50 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/the-young-ones The Young Ones was a tv series from the UK which debuted in that country in 1982. In the later 80s it ran on MTV in the US, and later was re-run by Comedy Central. The show was about four mismatched college students in London. Many strange things happened in their filthy flat, including regular musical guests and a supporting cast that reads like a who's-who of 80s British comedy. The young ones, Darling we're the young ones, And young ones shouldn't be afraid. To live, love While the flame is strong, For we won't be the young ones very long.  - Cliff Richard entertainment Wed, 04 May 2011 01:18:04 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/emerson-lake-palmer Keith Emerson, Greg Lake and Carl Palmer joined to form the band Emerson, Lake and Palmer (ELP) in 1970 and went on to be one of the most talented and influential groups in the progressive-art rock movement. They had a run of about a half dozen albums in the 1970s before group tensions and changing music tastes ended their superstar status, but their music still has a devoted fan base. music Mon, 25 Apr 2011 22:52:52 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/playtypus The platypus is a duck-billed mammal which lays eggs and is native to Australia. They are one of many strange and unusual animals to evolve on that continent. These semi-aquatic animals are actually venomous to humans, having a spur which can sting. pets-and-animals Wed, 20 Jul 2011 23:18:32 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/squidooguide What I know about Squidoo... I learned at Squidoo!  I put this lens together to start to make better sense of all the free information I've found for how to use Squidoo and how to build better lenses.  My recommendations are based on what I find easy to understand and what seems to really work for my lenses. squidoo-community Thu, 01 Dec 2011 21:21:24 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/alternativeautos Learn more about alternatives to the conventional oil-gasoline-based automobile. Explore developments in fuel-efficiency, hybrids, biodiesel, electric cars and see solar-cell experiments. With the planet's supply of oil being a finite resource, and given that oil production is slowly going to just get more and more costly, looking into alternative forms of automobile power is a necessary thing. It's either that or find a way to live without privately-owned or individual forms of transportation... healthy-living Wed, 29 Jun 2011 20:22:41 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/tildaswinton Tilda Swinton began her acting career with British filmmaker Derek Jarman.  You may recognize her as the gender-fluid title character in ORLANDO, the angel Gabriel from CONSTANTINE, or the White Witch in THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE. She won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the film Michael Clayton in February 2008. entertainment Mon, 25 Apr 2011 23:17:13 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/yes-band YES is one of the cornerstones and hallmarks of British progressive rock, a style that mixed modern rock with classical elements. Their sound was complimented by the illustration style of Roger Dean, who produce their signature logo and a stunning series of distinctive album covers for the band. music Wed, 26 Oct 2011 14:45:06 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/brianeno Starting out with Roxy Music, Brian Eno has forged far beyond playing keyboards with an art-progressive rock band.  His seminal AMBIENT 1: MUSIC FOR AIRPORTS is recognized as the birth of ambient music.  These days he composes and records as he pleases and sits on the board of The Long Now Foundation.  This is Brian as he looked in the Roxy Music days. music Mon, 25 Apr 2011 22:59:36 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/manatee The manatee is an endangered sea mammal related to the Hyrax and the elephant. Most often found in the Southeastern part of the US, they are losing their watery homes thanks to human development and injuries suffered due to interactions with recreational boaters. pets-and-animals Wed, 20 Jul 2011 00:30:07 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/renstimpy REN & STIMPY are a cartoon dog-and-cat pair of best friends, created by Canadian animator John Kricfalusi.  They first appeared in animated shorts, then there was The Ren & Stimpy Show (a kids TV series on Nickelodeon), then they were canceled.  Recently the pair have been re-claimed and re-animated into an adult-oriented show, REN AND STIMPY ADULT PARTY CARTOON, on SpikeTV. entertainment Wed, 14 Sep 2011 13:59:22 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/theunicorn The unicorn is a mythological animal, whose spiral horn resembles the one found on the narwhal, a sea creature related to whales. These myths are often based on occurrences in nature where horned animals are born with mutations that leave them with only one horn. You can find references to unicorns in many different world cultures and there have even been instances in the modern day when people purposely have worked to create them. pets-and-animals Wed, 20 Jul 2011 00:00:16 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/stupid-hair You can try moussing, you can try teasing and you can try spraying, but sometimes the best beauty efforts just wind up producing... STUPID HAIR! Look, it's not like it's never happened to me. My childhood included a genuine Dorothy Hamill 'do, a few "interesting" perms and one genuine moment that really did look just like Mr. Flock of Seagulls here. fashion-and-beauty Thu, 14 Apr 2011 16:25:08 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/emophillips If you haven't ever seen or heard comedian Emo Phillips, there's probably no way I can accurately describe him to you.  He's quirky and peculiar and strange and geeky and very, very funny.  If your stand-up comedy tastes run out on the fringes as opposed to right down the middle of the mainstream, you'll probably want to give Emo a listen. entertainment Mon, 25 Apr 2011 22:27:38 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/my-precious For Giant Squid Summer School Week #2, the lens building assignment was to write about your most prized possession. I spent nearly a week almost agonizing over this question. I wandered around my house looking at all my things, contemplating which was more valuable and trying the suggested scenario of "If you suddenly had to evacuate, what would you save?" A week of contemplation made the answer rather clear: none of this stuff is genuinely important compared to the lives of my housemates and our pets. culture-and-society Wed, 29 Jun 2011 20:15:38 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/capybara The capybara is considered the world's largest rodent and lives in South America. Interestingly, these mammals were declared as being "fish" by the Pope at some time in the past, and thus they are considered alright to eat during Lent. Sadly, this means that they are subject to poaching (illegal killing) during the springtime. pets-and-animals Fri, 22 Jul 2011 15:54:34 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/quolls The quoll is a small carnivorous marsupial found in Australia. The four types of Quolls are the the Spotted-tail Quoll, the Northern Quoll, the Eastern Quoll and the Western Quoll. Spotted-tail Quolls are also called Tiger Quolls and are 50% larger than the next largest species. pets-and-animals Wed, 20 Jul 2011 00:55:59 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/thegoddess "Oh Goddess, Source of Gods and Mortals, All-Fertile, All-Destroying Gaia, Mother of All, Who brings forth the bounteous fruits and flowers, All variety, Maiden who anchors the eternal world in our own, Immortal, Blessed, crowned with every grace, Deep bosomed Earth, sweet plains and fields fragrant grasses in the nurturing rains, Around you fly the beauteous stars, eternal and divine, Come, Blessed Goddess, and hear the prayers of Your children, And make the increase of the fruits and grains your constant care,  With the fertile seasons Your handmaidens, Draw near, and bless your supplicants." -  Orphic Hym to Gaia, Translated by Virginia Stewart.   culture-and-society Wed, 07 Dec 2011 21:05:36 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/freerun Parkour, also known as "Le Parkour" or "free running" is an international sport that originated in France.  The idea that underpins the sport of parkour is that the traceur (the runner) moves through an urban landscape, navigating whatever obstacles they encounter as directly and fluidly as possible. An apt description is that parkour can look a lot like urban skateboarding, just minus the skateboard part. Running, jumping, climbing and rolling in a fluid sequence, the traceur strives for grace, speed and economy of motion. sports-and-recreation Mon, 24 Oct 2011 22:54:13 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/b-52s The B-52s burst onto the music scene in the late 1970s, combining elements of New Wave and dance music, earning them the nickname of "The Ultimate Party Band." Their music was always upbeat, sometimes kitschy and always had a great sense of humor. Having three singers who shared primary vocal duties gave them their own sound. The band's future was in question when lead guitarist Ricky died of AIDS, having kept his diagnosis secret from all but one other band member for over two years, including his own sister, but the band ultimately decided to keep on rockin'! They now can be seen during summertime tours and play private and lucrative corporate gigs. music Mon, 25 Apr 2011 23:15:54 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/starhawk Starhawk is a writer, human-rights and eco-activist and self-identified Witch who lives in California.  She is best known for her work with the Reclaiming Collective, her advocation for non-violent resistance and the classes she teaches on permaculture and sustainable practices. One of her most recent accomplishments was raising the funds to see a formal Hollywood presentation pitch put together for her award-winning science fiction novel THE FIFTH SACRED THING. Starhawk has also been attending a variety of the Occupy events and writing about those experiences. culture-and-society Wed, 02 Nov 2011 13:29:13 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/westwood Vivienne Westwood got her start in the Kings Road, designing clothes for punk rockers back in the 1970s.  Over the decades she moved from streetwear to haute couture, mixing elements of club style with tradtional UK fashion however she wishes. Having once shocked and appalled the fashion world, she is now a respected and honored designer, considered by many to be the Grand Dame of British fashion. fashion-and-beauty Tue, 15 Nov 2011 23:08:43 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/wombats The wombat is a marsupial, a pouch-carrying mammal, from Australia. Although it seems small and somewhat cuddly, wombats have powerful jaws and legs, and have been known to attack humans if they feel threatened. pets-and-animals Wed, 20 Jul 2011 01:12:33 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/killyourtv On June 12th 2009, all analog tv broadcasts in the USA stopped, causing millions of television sets to no longer receive or display tv shows unless the owners has bought converter boxes or signed up for cable tv service. Instead of paying for hundreds of channels where it seems like "there's nothing ever on," why not consider the option to just stop watching television? Given the state of the economy, that money you'd spend can probably go towards something more useful to you, can't it? I found this monitor lying on the street outside a house in my neighborhood. It really sums the whole situation up pretty well, don't you think? culture-and-society Tue, 04 Oct 2011 12:54:14 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/narwhal The narwhal is a type of whale which may have something to do with the myth about unicorns. Sightings of these unusual sea creatures may also have contributed to stories of fantastical sea monsters in the 17th century. pets-and-animals Wed, 20 Jul 2011 23:12:35 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/goddess The phrase the Goddess can mean a female deity, it can refer to the concept of a singular supreme female deity, or it can refer to the concept of the Earth as a feminine creative life force. It is often heard in expression of women's spirituality, but it's not exclusive to that.  Goddess-spirituality is not anti-male.  The Horned God, as the male aspect is called, is a necessary and balancing compliment and consort to the Goddess. culture-and-society Wed, 26 Oct 2011 14:49:03 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/okapi The okapi is an unusual African animal that looks like it is related to the zebra, but really it's related to the giraffe. With all the varied colors and markings, this animal sort of looks like it was pieced together from lots of bits of other animals. pets-and-animals Wed, 20 Jul 2011 00:47:08 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/squidmaven Ready to be a Squid Maven? (... of course you are!) Welcome to the 4th in my series of lenses about Squidoo and lens building. At this point, you've gotten down the basics of how things work and have explored the community. Here we get into some of the more subtle functions and interactions of lenses. squidoo-community Sat, 28 May 2011 19:21:24 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/squidizenship The official mantra for this lens, taken from Squidoo's philosophy, is The Power of Personal Recommendation. Welcome to my third lens about lens-building! Squidoo is a community site and interacting with the community is part of how you and your lenses get the most benefits. Everything I talk about here is really about that theory in action. squidoo-community Fri, 23 Sep 2011 14:04:05 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/sisters-of-perpetual-indulgence "The Sisters devote ourselves to community service, ministry and outreach to those on the edges, and to promoting human rights, respect for diversity and spiritual enlightenment. The Sisters believe all people have a right to express their unique joy and beauty and use humor and irreverent wit to expose the forces of bigotry, complacency and guilt that chain the human spirit." - mission statement of The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence nonprofits Fri, 23 Sep 2011 14:18:29 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/williamgibson Wiliam Gibson came to widespread attention with his 1984 novel NEUROMANCER, winning both the Hugo and Nebula Awards.  The word and concept of "cyberspace" was invented by him. Over the years, Gibson's fiction has moved further from the future and closer to the present. His most recent novel, ZERO HISTORY, deals with former rock stars, private label fashions, RFID tracking, and the ever-constant flow of information. books-poetry-writing Tue, 20 Sep 2011 22:51:55 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/aplodontia The Aplodontia is a nocturnal rodent which lives in the Pacific Northwest region of North America. They aren't the sort of animal you'll find in your backyard, unless you live in a mountainous area, and then you might become all too familiar with them as they can be pests who are responsible for a lot of damage to backyard trees. pets-and-animals Wed, 20 Jul 2011 01:01:29 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/buy-a-watch This lens offers dozens of watches including classics, vintage, pocket watches, novelty timepieces, waterproof styles and more! Do you like to collect watches?  I thought it was something I was just into as a kid, but the habit has persisted into adulthood, so I might as well just confess to being a timepiece afficianado.  I've even been known to consume mass market junk food to get related collectible watches.  Now THAT'S devotion, or is it obsession? fashion-and-beauty Wed, 02 Nov 2011 13:17:18 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/hurra-torpedo Have you ever had a friend email you a link to something on YouTube that just blows your mind and you wonder how they managed to stumble across it? One of my friends did that to me, and what they introduced me to was HURRA TORPEDO. Please allow me to share my experience of Norwegian appliance rock with you! music Mon, 25 Apr 2011 22:33:35 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/free-tibet In 1949, China invaded and absorbed the country of Tibet into their own. The people of Tibet have been protesting and fighting for their independence and rights ever since. This lens has links to historical background, a place to debate what's happening, the latest news and headlines and videos of the recent protests. culture-and-society Wed, 26 Oct 2011 15:01:57 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/san-francisco-restaurants Famed chef Wolfgang Puck was once asked in an interview which city he preferred to cook in, Los Angeles or San Francisco. His answer was San Francisco: he said people didn't go out to restaurants to do business, they actually went out to eat. San Francisco is a great city for eating out! There are so many cultures, styles and flavors to try. Here are a whole lot of recommendations for places to eat out, whether it's just a quick bite, or a special occasion. And all of the restaurants reviewed here are ones where I've actually dined. food-and-cooking Wed, 26 Oct 2011 14:32:46 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/buggles Best-known for their #1 and video hit VIDEO KILLED THE RADIO STAR, the Buggles were a short-lived but influential New Wave group. They went on to have a second album and briefly the entire band joined art-progressive pioneers YES. Later bassist and singer Trevor Horn went on to become one of the biggest music producers in the UK. Keyboard player Geoff Downes is best known for his massive keyboard array which he used during his tenure as part of the 80s supergroup ASIA. music Wed, 26 Oct 2011 14:45:30 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/oberonzellravenheart Oberon Zell-Ravenheart is a real modern-day Wizard. He is a master sculptor and artist, a writer, lecturer and breeder of unicorns. Oberon was one of the founders of the Church of All Worlds. He lives with his wife Morning Glory in northern California, working on his writings and presiding over the Grey School of Wizardry. culture-and-society Wed, 04 May 2011 01:21:50 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/laurie-anderson Laurie Anderson is a performance artist and musician who first captured public attention with her single "O Superman" back in 1980.  Over the years, her spoken songs have gotten more musical as she's found her voice, and Laurie's tackled such interesting topics as the Information Age and Moby Dick, along with inventing several digital instruments along the way. In April 2008, after 16 years as an unmarried couple, she wed fellow musician Lou Reed. music Mon, 25 Apr 2011 23:28:56 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/pagan-rights Those who identify as Wiccan, Pagan or Neo-Pagan have the same rights to religious freedom as anyone else, and yet are continually discriminated against, lose their livelihoods and have their children taken away due to ignorance and fear. Some very scary people have recently expressed the opinion that religious freedom in the US only belongs to those who practice a Christian-oriented faith. So even if you aren't Pagan, this sort of scenario might really be something you too have to worry about. culture-and-society Mon, 26 Sep 2011 21:25:40 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/about-ferrets The ferret is a member of the weasel family. Due to the fact that wild ferrets are endangered, some US states have bans against owning any ferrets as pets in an attempt to prevent people releasing domestic ferrets into the wild population. In the states where they are permitted as pets, they have grown in popularity over the past few decades due to their fun personalities and the fact that they are as easy to care for as cats. pets-and-animals Wed, 20 Jul 2011 01:06:23 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/fighting-fish Betta splendens is a species of fish known more commonly as Siamese Fighting fish. Native to rice paddies, these fish are extremely popular as easy-to-care-for pets. The color options are many and they are great for children or people who don't have much room but really would like a pet. pets-and-animals Wed, 20 Jul 2011 00:36:51 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/echidna The echidna is one of a small group of unique egg-laying mammals in Australia. Baby echidnas are called "puggles" for no specific reason that I could find, but it sounds super cute! Although they look like hedgehogs or porcupines, they aren't really related to either. pets-and-animals Wed, 20 Jul 2011 01:04:49 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/about-euryale Euryale is a lensmaster, swimming the sea of Squidoo. This lens is her lensography. Whether it's gardening, exploring fringe social issues or learning more about interesting women in the media, Euryale just likes to learn new things. And there's no better place to keep notes or share what you know than a lens, right? squidoo-community Wed, 02 Nov 2011 13:20:36 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/oryxandcrake Told from a present viewpoint and remembrances, Atwood's story is told by Snowman, the only human survivor of a viral devastation who finds himself mentoring and minding a tribe of engineered individuals in a post-apocalyptic, haunted paradise. If genetically-engineered food and DNA recombination disturb you, this book will show you exactly where your fears are leading. books-poetry-writing Wed, 14 Sep 2011 14:04:59 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/brucesterling Bruce Sterling is described less and less as a "science fiction writer" and more and more as a "futurist."  He first came to widespread public attention editing the seminal collection MIRRORSHADES, but now speaks and writes more on the media and open cultures. More recently he's become known for his insightful magazine and blog columns, his work as a futurist and his teaching. books-poetry-writing Tue, 20 Sep 2011 22:57:24 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/vale V. Vale is the publisher behind RE/Search Publications.  His books offer up intelligent views of non-mainstream and counter culture slices of modern society. For several decades now, Vale has hunted around on the fringes of modern culture, looked into nooks and crannies, sought out the unusual, observed the outrageous, asked the questionable and survived as an independent book publisher. books-poetry-writing Tue, 20 Sep 2011 23:10:55 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/bestofsquidoo What is the best of Squidoo? As with everything else on the site, it's pretty much decided by the community at large. So here is a guide to some of what I think is the best on Squidoo. Please come and share your opinions! squidoo-community Wed, 20 Jul 2011 00:26:23 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/draconian Dragons are mythological creatures which some people say were inspired by the reality of dinosaurs. You can find myths and stories about dragons in nearly every culture on Earth. Sometimes they are more like snakes and sometimes they are described as being like giant lizards, but overall the stories have many similarities. Do you think they were really real? pets-and-animals Wed, 20 Jul 2011 00:39:48 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/best-ipod When I first read William Gibson's book Neuromancer, one of the details I loved the most was how people had little sockets for direct interfacing behind their ears, and walked around with slivers of software sticking out. Until I can have a socket behind my ear like that, I'm going to just stay continuously hooked up to my iPod!  I've had several models over the last few years and I just don't know how I managed to carry music, quickly find contact info and remember appointments from before these were invented... computers-and-electronics Mon, 25 Apr 2011 23:00:59 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/mac-users   MAC USERS that quirky 10% and their unique user platform No matter what's been said about the Mac, it's always been an interesting machine. And now that they are known for media players (iPods), mobile phones (iPhone) and the birth of the tablet market (Hello, iPad!) it doesn't seem like Mac users are all that rare anymore... computers-and-electronics Wed, 04 May 2011 01:20:26 -0600