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Funky, Chic and Cool Laptop Bags

Sun, 29 Jun 2008 17:19:12 -0600

Whether you like classic style, fashion chic or funky function, there IS a perfect laptop bag for you. Below are reviews of the laptop bags I've tested as well as links to some other laptop cases, sleeves, briefcases and totes that I like.

Featured B...

Titanium rings - not your grandma and grandpa's wedding rings!

Sun, 20 Jul 2008 21:25:16 -0600

Titanium rings....not your grandma and grandpa's wedding rings...but they should be!
Titanium is the metal for a new generation of wedding bands.
Titanium rings are not made in the same way as traditional metal rings, they are not cast. They are cut...

Parrot Taming and Training Plus Teaching a Parrot to Talk

Sat, 26 Jul 2008 01:13:25 -0600

This site is for everyone who loves Parrots or Parakeets and wants to discover the best way to tame and train them in a loving and fun manner. Included are pictures, descriptions, and videos. Find out the pros and cons of each type of bird. Our Compr...

Are You Polar Bear Aware?

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 19:31:47 -0600

Global warming, oil exploration, big game hunters, these all negatively affect the polar bear population. The purpose of this lens is to raise money to help save Polar Bears from extinction while helping more people become Polar Bear Aware.

You'll f...

Pirate Costumes

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 04:08:49 -0600

Pirates are bigger and better than ever. Even Rolling Stone Keith Richards agreed that the pirate's life was for him, when he rigged up to play Captain Jack Sparrow's father in Pirates of the Caribbean : At World's End. Johnny Depp told interviewers...

Mastering The Office Prank

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 23:19:45 -0600

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 liv...

Cute Animal Pictures

Sat, 05 Jul 2008 00:57:44 -0600

This is a lens of� Cute Animal Pictures that thrill and delight, melt my heart, inspire me, provoke my curiosity, make me smile and feel that I am glad to be alive on this planet of endless animal creature wonders.
�� Animals are mag...

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

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 20:39:30 -0600

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...

Michelangelo's David

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 07:55:38 -0600

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.

I have...

Color: Meaning, Symbolism and Psychology

Sun, 20 Apr 2008 07:51:56 -0600

Our reaction to color is almost instantaneous and has a profound impact on the choices we make everyday.

This lens is a quick look at general responses to colors based on research, historical significance of color and word association studies.

I ha...

Make Your Own Fairy Wings

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 11:21:52 -0600

The most essential part of any fairy costume or persona is a really great pair of wings!

Fairy wings are good for costume parties, conventions, gatherings, street fairs, parades, Halloween, May Day festivals, stage plays and rainy days. This lens will...

Canine CPR!

Sat, 26 Jul 2008 04:14:53 -0600

The other day I was reading about our blogging friend, Tish, and how she saved her pup Cruella from choking one day. Whew, thank dog she knew what to do!

It's so important to know information on how to perform CPR on your dog! You just never know what...

How To Make Chocolate Fudge That Will Have Your Friends & Family Begging For More!

Sat, 26 Jul 2008 08:50:21 -0600

If you really want to WOW your friends and family this Christmas, make sure you save this easy recipe for making chocolate fudge (it also makes a great Valentine's or any time� gift).� I've loved chocolate fudge ever since I can remember.&n...

Create a custom MySpace overlay

Fri, 14 Mar 2008 18:00:54 -0600

Boasting 50+ million individual users and music bands, MySpace is web force few can challenge. With millions of users interacting on a daily basis via instant message(s), private message(s), comments, and blog posts, standing out from the crowd may p...

Baby Poop 101

Sun, 02 Mar 2008 23:01:29 -0600

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Having a baby?� You're about to embark on a stinky journey into the world of baby poop!� Yes, this entire lens is devoted to infant excrement, and with good reason.�

Chances are, you have no idea that your world is about to rev...

Oktoberfest in Munich | Bavaria | Germany | Beer | Food | Costume | 2008

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 06:05:28 -0600

Oktoberfest 2008 season is heading our way! Having lived many years in Munich myself, I found that the Oktoberfest is an inescapable reality you can either love or hate. It celebrates Bavarian tradition like no other single event.

On the other hand...

Thirteen Days in October: The Cuban Missile Crisis

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 08:54:04 -0600

In the summer of 1962, the Soviet Union dispatched a fleet of commercial cargo ships filled with nuclear missiles, launchers and anti-aircraft guns--all�under false manifests--across the Atlantic Ocean to Fidel Castro's Cuba. Forty thousand Sovi...

That's Bamboo? Wow!

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 04:20:07 -0600

Bamboo is the eco-wonder of the world. It pumps oxygen into the air faster than trees, feeds the hungry, clothes the body, soothes the ear, carries water, digs potatoes, shelters the homeless as well as the privileged, and in case all that is not eno...

Apple iPhone Review | Everything You Wanted To Know About The New Apple iPhone

Sun, 22 Jun 2008 22:02:10 -0600

The iPhone is a multimedia and Internet-enabled mobile phone by Apple, announced by company CEO Steve Jobs during the keynote at the Macworld Conference & Expo on January 9, 2007, that was released on June 29, 2007 in the U.S.

The iPhone's functi...

Book List from "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart"

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 15:59:30 -0600

Jon Stewart invites a lot of authors, moviestars and other folks to pitch their books and movies on The Daily Show.� But do you think you could find a simple list of them and links to Amazon on the Internet?�

No.�

Well I thought that w...

One Deal a Day Sites

Mon, 31 Dec 2007 09:53:51 -0600

One deal a day sites are springing up all over the internet. Why? Because they're fun! You can find out about a bargain without being overwhelmed by choices. You can check them very quickly once a day. And there's always the chance you'll find just w...

CACTUS & COYOTE ~ Handcrafted Jewelry ~ Earthtones, Southwest & More!

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 06:57:42 -0600

Welcome to Cactus and Coyote's lens!!� I hope you enjoy browsing ~ I�offer�� handcrafted jewelry with a Native American/Southwest theme.� I also offer earth-tone jewels and Swarovski�Crystals.

I'm sure you'll be able to...

Hot Dogs

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 08:47:19 -0600

Is there anything better then on a summer day eating a steamed or grilled Hot Dog? I like them with everything on them or with just mustard. And I'm pretty sure even the health gurus' on TV eat them every once in a while.

A Hot Dog that is cooked righ...

Star Wars Fan Site

Sun, 20 Jul 2008 10:09:32 -0600

I am 38 years old and can clearly remember the first time I saw Star Wars. I was hooked at the age of 7.�Luke Skywalker and Han Solo were my favorite people. Pretty geeky for a girl in the 1970's but I didn't care. The Empire Strikes Back was ev...

Only Children

Sat, 26 Jul 2008 01:17:21 -0600

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...

Music from TV commercials

Thu, 06 Sep 2007 00:43:11 -0600

TV commercials have become a source for discovering new (and not so new) artists. This lens is devoted to helping you find what those songs are and who sings them!

Acai Berry - The Fruit of Life

Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:45:00 -0600

A�AI (Pronounced AH-SAH-EE) - Its energizing value comes from the amount of fat that consists of unsaturated fatty acids. These acids have a substance that is highly active and acts in the blood circulation thus eliminating the saturated...

Beginners' Guide to Fantasy Football

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 15:02:09 -0600

Welcome to the insanely addictive world of fantasy football!

This guide is for Fantasy Football rookies and anyone looking for advice to improve their fantasy football skills.� Here you will find an explanation of the game, tips to guide you th...

Making Your Own Envelopes

Sat, 17 May 2008 09:58:25 -0600

Among paper crafters, making cards is very popular, but how often do we make our own envelopes to go with them?� Not only is making envelopes easy to do, but it's inexpensive as well, requiring only a few basic supplies.� Here are some reso...

Funny Baby Onesies, Bodysuits, Baby T-Shirts, and Bibs

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 22:42:22 -0600

For cool babies (and their families) everywhere!� This is the place to find adorably funny baby onesies (baby bodysuits), funny baby t-shirts, baby clothes, big brother and sister t-shirts, and humorous baby bibs.� We have great baby clothi...

80s: The Eighties

Mon, 26 May 2008 02:26:47 -0600

This is THE Ultimate 80s trends lens! Fashion, trends, music, movies, politics and lots of glam! :-)

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Weight Watchers Points

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 23:44:33 -0600

The best tips, info, and links for the best diet.
You chose Weight Watchers... Good move!� It was recently rated the best overall diet by Consumer Reports.� Here you'll find points values for restaurants and groceries, low-point recipes, th...

Campfire Stories

Sat, 26 Jul 2008 11:51:01 -0600

Tales to put a stitch in your side or make the hair on your neck stand on end! A good story told around the campfire has got to be one of life's most unsung pleasures.

The corn in the fields is way over my head. Summer has embraced us with her heat a...

Chocolate :: The Gourmet Guide

Mon, 02 Jun 2008 18:54:23 -0600

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...

Learn free easy to do magic tricks like David Blaine and Criss Angel

Sat, 07 Oct 2006 13:51:07 -0600

Learn the Secrets of David Blaine's Magic Tricks� or Criss Angel Mindfreak and other Cool and easy magic tricks! We will reveal the secret moves behind great magic tricks that any beginner can do like slight of hand moves with regular deck of ca...

Homemaking & Housekeeping - Get Yourself Organized

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 21:40:51 -0600

Homemaking. It's a full-time job. But it's one that I love and I've found to be truly rewarding.

I know I've needed a lot of help along the way. I've created this lens in the hopes that I can help you in your daily routine, to...

Anatomy of a Nervous Breakdown

Mon, 23 Jul 2007 14:58:25 -0600

"Nervous Breakdown" is a term which is no longer used by the medical community, but it is a great way to describe how it FEELS. I know because I've been there. Your doctor may refer to it as "situational depression" or "anxiety disorder". Others may...

WoW Class: Warlock

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 21:49:12 -0600

Do you like being evil?� Stealing people's souls and having demons from your most Hellish dreams bring you lemonade?� How about the ability to stave off death and watch as your enemies fall to the ground withered and burned?

If you answered...

Is Global War Inevitable?

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 12:02:05 -0600

The Peace Movement, the AntiWar Movement, has a huge number of adherents in America and all over the world.

It seems, though, no matter what we do, the antiwar people are on the losing side. What do I mean?

Afghanistan... Iraq... Iran???

What are...

New England Fall Foliage

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 21:51:40 -0600

I've compiled this resource to answer your questions on planning a New England fall foliage trip. You'll discover when and where to go, what to see, and where to stay.

There are many places in the world that experience a magnificent and colorful fall....

Learn to be an Illustrator

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 10:50:54 -0600

This lens exists to help those who would like embark on a serious study of drawing and painting in styles both representational and exaggerated. The books, links, and videos recommended in this lens will develop an artist's ability to use line, value...

1920's Cars

Sat, 26 Jul 2008 04:48:26 -0600

1920's cars were a vast improvement over automobiles from the previous decades due to the rapid pace of major advancements in automobile design and engineering. At the start of the 1920's motor cars were still relatively basic, although a huge improv...

Hairspray Halloween Costumes

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 00:10:06 -0600

Love the 2007 film Hairspray? Looking for a Halloween costume? Check this lens out for costumes inspired by all your favorite Hairspray characters!

Travel Tips: Focus on France

Sat, 12 Jul 2008 18:50:34 -0600

Whether you are a novice traveler who isn't quite sure how to go about planning a trip to France, or a seasoned jet-setter, this lens has info you can use - from how to get a U. S. passport and what to pack, to recommendations for learning the maximu...

Line Rider (FOR THE WIN!!!)

Wed, 25 Apr 2007 12:25:02 -0600

Line Rider is not a game but a toy according to the author. Basically you take a pencil and draw curves and lines on a white background. You can then press play and it launchs a guy on a sled into your line drawing. The sled slides down the lines. If...

To Catch a Thief in under 40 Days!

Sat, 26 Jul 2008 08:50:12 -0600

This is a true story--my story! Perhaps you have been a victim of fraud or know of someone who has experienced it. Certainly the internet has opened up the opportunity of victimization to more people. In this lens, I will give you tips on what worked...

Texas Wildflowers :: Lady Bird Johnson

Sat, 28 Jun 2008 17:11:17 -0600

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...

The DIY Guide to Roasting Your Own Coffee!

Mon, 07 Apr 2008 11:43:30 -0600

Dear Caffeine Seekers,

Weary of overpriced, stale coffee beans? Wanna learn something cool?� Love coffee? Curious about roasting your own coffee beans at home?

Then WELCOME! You have serendipitously arrived at exactly the right place.

This lens w...

How to Build a Cardboard Castle

Thu, 16 Mar 2006 04:03:23 -0600

Building a giant castle in your backyard is great for birthday parties or anytime you want to turn a weekend into magical childhood memories. And it's so much easier and less expensive than you ever imagined. With Mr. McGroovy's Box Rivets and FREE c...

STARLINGS IN THE FAMILY

Thu, 19 Apr 2007 23:45:02 -0600

How to survive falling in love with a supremely intelligent, breathtakingly lovely, endlessly demanding and affectionate little bird ... while rearranging your entire life to keep him safe, healthy and happy.

A pet starling captures the human heart li...

THE BIG BAD HULK?

Sun, 20 Jul 2008 01:27:30 -0600

The HULK. No one is stronger or more indestructible than our greenskin hero.Or badder. The mightiest mortal to walk the Marvel Universe! Fans of the HULK, this is your place! Even if you're not a HULK fan please feel free to write me about anything o...

HulaHoop & HoopDance Videos

Tue, 04 Mar 2008 20:38:05 -0600

There are a lot of hula hoop videos on YouTube. Thousands! I've gone through several hundred of them, picked out the good ones and organized them by category. This website will lead you to them all. Have fun watching them. Perhaps they'll inspire you...

Nick and Nora: Sock Monkeys, Cherry Pie, and Santa Claws

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 11:07:17 -0600

Flamingos on Ice, Baked Alaska, and Traveling Gnomes... What do these things have in common? They are just a few of the fun and�funky patterns found on Nick & Nora sleepwear, socks and slippers, and bedding. From knee-hi socks to plush slipp...

World Lizard Day

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 06:50:44 -0600

According to the Earth Calendar, August 14, 2008, will be World Lizard Day.� So, how shall we celebrate the lizard?� Let's start with learning a little more about them, looking at some cool lizard pictures, and buying a book about them.

Eco-trendy Shopaholic

Thu, 27 Sep 2007 10:47:42 -0600

Kiki Blitz scouts the coolest eco-products, fashion, and design, from the millions of products found on GoCarbonFree's shopping portal. A professional shopaholic and planet lover, she is helping her readers become greener consumers, one purchase at a...

Genealogy and Family History

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 13:32:42 -0600

Paul Duxbury is fast becoming one of the leading experts on researching your Family History through the internet.� He owns a wide variety of Genealogy Websites all of which aim to provide Family Historians and Genealogists with access to helpful...

What to Read after Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

Sun, 13 Jul 2008 23:24:23 -0600

Don't Despair!

There are other great novels as well as some interesting non-fiction.� Click links or scroll down to learn more.

Update:� Near the bottom, I've added a link to my new lens about JKRowling.� Be sure and vote whether you th...

Corporate Video & Remarkable Storytelling: Corporate Video Filmmaker Thomas Clifford

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 16:36:42 -0600

Customers today want authentic stories from you. My corporate videos are like having your own PBS show...on caffeine (sort of.)�

Cruise over to my "Director Tom" blog.� You can learn how authentic corporate videos play a critical r...

England National Soccer Team

Sun, 15 Jul 2007 17:13:56 -0600

Skef's lens on the England National Soccer Team. Here you can find the England team headlines, the latest news on star player Wayne Rooney, a lot of history, some entertainment and tons of goodies. All the things to get you in the mood for the next E...

Daily Healthy Cooking with your Crockpot

Sun, 20 Jul 2008 10:11:46 -0600

This lens received the prestigious "Lens of the Day" badge on Oct. 25, 2006.
NEW! A crockpot that plugs into your cigarette lighter socket when traveling!!

Very popular - NEW -�Sport designed Crockpots�! for the next big game party or Nasc...

Great Expectations Speech, Sensory & Learning Center - Livonia, MI

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 17:14:18 -0600

This lens is dedicated to helping the children, and families of the children, who face challenges caused by Autism, Sensory Integration Disorder, Speech and Lanugage Delays, Developmental Delays, Fine and Gross Motor Challenges and other mental, emot...

Library 2.0 Reading List

Sun, 25 Mar 2007 15:57:09 -0600

Welcome to the Library 2.0 Reading List originally created for the ALA Library 2.0/Library Futures online course.

Library 2.0 in Library Journal | Library 2.0 at Wikipedia

Math Tutor: Fractions

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 11:14:32 -0600

Fractions are often difficult for students. Well, help is here! Watch educational math YouTube videos and play games to learn about fractions and how to change from fractions to decimals to percents.

Tea Junkie

Sun, 20 Jul 2008 21:21:46 -0600

I grew up on Lipton iced tea with lots of sugar, aka. sweet tea if you are from the South. After a three week visit to China, I have become a tea junkie. There's green teas, white teas, oolong teas, herbal infusions, and so much more. I am constantly...

Chemistry of Daily Life

Thu, 17 May 2007 06:08:13 -0600

In this lens I'd like to talk you about the Chemistry of daily life. Chemistry is an exciting experimental science which lets us to understand our world and makes our life easier. As you will read in the following articles, chemistry is in our everyd...

Rhyme Time

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 22:19:22 -0600

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....

Car Camping

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 17:46:04 -0600

Hi there! I'm glad to see you�want to have�a camping adventure. 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 is your time...

Wedding Planning for Cool Chicks

Tue, 07 Mar 2006 10:34:51 -0600

If engraved cream heavy cardstock invitations with raised calligraphed lettering or a wedding cake in the shape of a Tiffany's box are things that get your pulse racing, you're probably not the sort of bride that will dig my suggestions.� Not th...

Easy English

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:27:16 -0600

Easy English? Is that an oxymoron? You may think so now, but not after you've spent some time looking through my lens.

I love language, grammar and etymology. I read grammar books for fun. Yes, I'm a freak that way. But my freakishness is your gain b...

A CafePress Resource

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 14:09:48 -0600

CafePress.com is perfect for artists, authors, musicians or even bloggers. With a free basic shop you can upload your artwork or logo and sell print-on-demand t-shirts, mugs, stickers and so much more with the only cost being your time. Print-on-dema...

So You Want to be a SURFER

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 08:46:22 -0600

Here is everything you need to get shreading! Your first surfing experience should be with an instructor, who can critique your technique while making sure you don't run into danger. Check the links below or with a surf shop for lessons or qualified...

Pumpkin Carving 101

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 06:28:26 -0600

Pumpkin Carving is easy once you know a few tricks.��

Find everything you need, right here,�the best pumpkin carving�tools, pumpkin carving�books,�tips�to make your pumpkin�carving job easier, how to make your o...

Help me make breastfeeding normal again

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 05:13:51 -0600

It sucks doesn't it! Or not, as the case may be. There's no question that breastfeeding has a shoddy image; it just ain't the done thing in Western society (writing this I as am in the UK). Why? perhaps because the formula guys have done such a great...

2008 Michigan Breast Cancer 3-Day Walk

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 19:42:47 -0600

Amanda and Carrie, a.k.a. The Pink Tigers, are at it again! This is our third year walking!

This year the Michigan Three Day Breast Cancer Walk will be held September 26-28. We don't know where the walk is going to be yet--all we know is that our li...

Jim Henson

Tue, 18 Mar 2008 01:29:04 -0600

Of course, Jim Henson did much more than children's entertainment. He changed the world of puppetry forever and made both children and adults laugh, love and their imaginations ignite with his unique characters. This is my tribute to one of the most...

Recipes with 5 or Less Ingredients

Mon, 28 May 2007 10:48:31 -0600

In today's world everyone is in a hurry. It's no wonder we stop off at the fast food places for dinner and are cooking less and less. This lens will offer places to go for quick and easy recipes that use fewer ingredients and hopefully will save you...

Winter Olympics Vancouver 2010

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 21:42:11 -0600

Olympic Winter Games - February 12 to 28, 2010
Paralympic Winter Games - March 12 to 21, 2010

For the first time, the Winter Olympics will be held by the sea and some venues, such as the Richmond Olympic Oval, are at sea level. Also, for the first t...

Everything You Wanted to Know About Zombies

Fri, 28 Mar 2008 00:10:27 -0600

A zombie is traditionally an undead person in the Caribbean spiritual belief system of voodoo. Essentially a dead body re-animated by unnatural means, the zombie creates dread among the living. Zombies have become a staple of horror fiction, where th...

Laugh Dance! Funny Video Links

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 06:13:50 -0600

I love a good laugh. Oh, it just feels so good.� And I love dancing.� Put them together and it's a heaven of high beat hysterics.� This lens is a compilation of video clips from moments that make me laugh and crack up until I feel like...

National Parks and Monuments

Sat, 12 Jul 2008 10:43:38 -0600

This lens provides links to detailed information about national park service sites to help you plan a trip, learn more about these special areas, and keep you informed about what you can do to help ensure that they will continue to be protected for f...

How to remember your dreams (and NOT waste 1/3 of your LIFE!!)

Fri, 02 May 2008 11:34:10 -0600

Do you want to learn how to remember your dreams?�

Do you want to learn how to control your dreams?�

Do you want to interpret them?�

Do you want to learn about why we dream?� Why we sleep?�

This lens is your starting block!

Horse Racing

Sun, 18 May 2008 12:02:53 -0600

Check out this weekend's Featured Races!

- Pick yourself some winners with daily Race Tips

- Stay informed with� updated Headlines.
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- Catch up with Recent Events.

- Give to the Barbaro Memorial Fund.

Want to watch Horse Racing on TV?

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best indie shops - featuring "cool indie shop of the day"

Mon, 10 Jul 2006 07:42:46 -0600

I LOVE indie!� Since starting my own jewelry business two years ago I have been captivated by the amazing, truly original, high-quality handmade goods available online from fabulous indie shops.

Each day (or so) I'll feature one of my favorite i...

KIVA: For The Love Of Kiva!

Fri, 02 May 2008 11:34:24 -0600

About an hour ago I was checking out the Philanthropy blog here on Squidoo and discovered a cool charity called Kiva. They match YOU (and your spare dollars) with people in poorer countries looking for loans to start businesses.

So I decided to lend...

Cold And Flu --- Prevention, And Vintage Remedies

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 20:27:21 -0600

By Sharon Stajda,

Hot Toddy, anyone---

A hundred years ago herbs were not only used in cooking, but were the basic ingredient in most health remedies used to treat common aliments. The herb were planted in the spring and dried in the fall, to be handy...

Jellyfish: Beauty with a bite

Mon, 05 Nov 2007 16:06:04 -0600

The Wonder of Jellyfish

They're brainless, spineless and heartless -- and totally mesmerizing, incredibly beautiful animals. Until places like Monterey Bay Aquarium created living jellyfish exhibits, most encounters involved a blob of slime on the bea...

The Perfect Pen: How to Get Published

Fri, 14 Mar 2008 08:01:41 -0600

My real name is Constance but everyone calls me Connie. I've been a full-time published author for more than 10 years, with five novels published to date, by HarperCollins, Doubleday and Ballentine, and one novella by Harlequin. My work has hit many...

How To Set Up Your Office In A Coffee Shop

Thu, 31 Jan 2008 18:30:05 -0600

Grab your laptop and plenty of silver & ones for tipping...

It's time to go to the office.

Jurassic Park for Real? - Cloning Extinct Animals

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 22:26:24 -0600

Geneticists have cloned sheep, horses, cats and dogs. The next step it seems is to bring back the dead. Scientists are currently working on resurrecting through cloning an animal extinct since 1936. The Australian Tasmanian tiger, or thylacine, was h...

Famous Moustaches in History

Fri, 10 Nov 2006 21:49:09 -0600

Would people remember Nietzsche if he hadn't had a huge moustache? Would you recognize a picture of Hitler if he had shaved off his moustache? I'm sure it would have fooled Uruguayan immigration. Why do people wear such things on their faces? This le...

Making Your Own Clay

Sat, 26 Jul 2008 03:38:20 -0600

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...

Go Fly A Kite...For Fun!

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 08:33:58 -0600

This lens explores the hobby of kite flying with links to where to buy kites, how kites are used for teaching, science and recreation. I find flying kites to be quite relaxing and enjoyable.

Check for kite events in your area by checking the event ca...

Camping in Luxury (iPods allowed)

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 18:35:14 -0600

Where I grew up in the bustling skyscraper city of Singapore, only homeless people considered 'camping'. Even then, they were a rare find because the efficient social engineers of Singapore were quick to spot them and usher (read shove) t...

The Definitive Guide to Colognes (For Men Who Don't Wear Cologne)

Sun, 06 Apr 2008 13:11:20 -0600

Once upon a time, back in the days when men were men and women were men, each man has his own cologne of choice, his signature scent. Thanks to mass marketing and product commodification this is no longer true. Most men don't wear cologne, and of tho...

Links-N-More Photography

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 23:57:00 -0600

Welcome to Links-N-More Photography. My name is Bill McCave and I am origionally from West Virginia. Photography is one hobby that I thoroughly enjoy. My favorite photographic subjects include nature, landscapes, and architecture, although I have als...

The Swedish Chef

Fri, 13 Apr 2007 17:33:09 -0600

Bork Bork Bork! View this page in Mock Swedish
Return to english by hitting back button on browser

You can't ever possibly get tired of this muppetshow character! Muppets are meant to be crazy but this one is even more screwed up than animal. His so...

Harry Potter Music

Wed, 05 Mar 2008 21:13:16 -0600

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...

Confessions of an Internet Researcher

Tue, 24 Apr 2007 14:16:07 -0600

You don't need me to tell you that the Internet is useful in so many ways.� But do you know the easiest ways to find find and hunt for things on the Internet?

I have made it my business to know and my website http://www.researchowl.com is based o...

My Fishies

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 08:47:36 -0600

As the proud new parent of four georgous guppies - three female, and one male, and a beautiful Betta named Captain Jack, I just couldn't keep my love and excitement to myself, so I decided to share it with you!

I hope you enjoy hearing about our adven...

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

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 22:30:08 -0600

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...