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RSS Reader Error: please check the RSS feed link (http://www.squidoo.com/xml/syndicate_lensmaster/jeffryv) Squidoo : Lenses by jeffryv All photos are Creative Commons commercial use, public domain or used with permission. Totally Free Images - The Ultimate Resource Guide http://www.squidoo.com/lensmasters/jeffryv Wed, 16 May 2012 17:37:42 -0600 FeedCreator 1.7.2 Learn About The Human Body http://www.squidoo.com/humans The first references about the structure of human body are encountered in ancient Egypt. In XXVII century to A.D. Egyptian doctor Imkhotep described some organs and their functions, in particular the brain, the activity of heart, the propagation of the blood on the vessels. In the Ancient Chinese book "Neytszin" mentioned the heart, the liver, light and other organs of the human body. In the Indian book "[Ayurveda]" ("the knowledge of life", contains a large volume of the anatomical data about the muscles, the nerves, the types of build and temperament, head and the brain. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The human body is very complex with a variety of body systems working inside it to keep it healthy and alive According to one scientific study, 33% of shy people suffer from hay fever, but almost no extroverts have the problem. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The brain operates on the same amount of power as 10-watt light bulb. The cartoon image of a light bulb over your head when a great thought occurs isn't too far off the mark. Your brain generates as much energy as a small light bulb even when you're sleeping. Pinky and the Brain describe the human brain The fastest growing nail is on the middle finger. And the nail on the middle finger of your dominant hand will grow the fastest of all. Why is not entirely known, but nail growth is related to the length of the finger, with the longest fingers growing nails the fastest and shortest the slowest. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The human heart creates enough pressure to squirt blood 30 feet. No wonder you can feel your heartbeat so easily. Pumping blood through your body quickly and efficiently takes quite a bit of pressure resulting in the strong contractions of the heart and the thick walls of the ventricles which push blood to the body. Women blink twice as many times as men do. That's a lot of blinking every day. The average person, man or woman, blinks about 13 times a minute. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Babies are, pound for pound, stronger than an ox. While a baby certainly couldn't pull a covered wagon at its present size, if the child were the size of an oxen it just might very well be able to. Babies have especially strong and powerful legs for such tiny creatures, so watch out for those kicks. By the age of 60, most people will have lost about half their taste buds. Perhaps you shouldn't trust your grandma's cooking as much as you do. Older individuals tend to lose their ability to taste, and many find that they need much more intense flavoring in order to be able to fully appreciate a dish. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ The strongest muscle in the human body is the tongue. While you may not be able to bench press much with your tongue, it is in fact the strongest muscle in your body in proportion to its size. If you think about it, every time you eat, swallow or talk you use your tongue, ensuring it gets quite a workout throughout the day. Powered by < Wikijunior:Human Body Public Domain Photo National Geographic - Inside the Living Body ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Más información sobre el cuerpo humano Pour en savoir sur le corps humain Erfahren Sie über den menschlichen Körper Imparare sul corpo umano education Mon, 14 May 2012 16:38:42 -0600 Totally Free Commercial Use Images â The Ultimate Photo Resource Guide http://www.squidoo.com/adobe-photoshop-lightroom-2 Do you need images for your Squidoo page, blog or web site? Below I have list 50 of the very best places to get totally free photos. I have also included links to each sites "terms of use page", so you know what is required in order to use their images All of the sites below contain photos that can be used on commercial sites, like Squidoo lenses, your blog or website squidoo-community Mon, 14 May 2012 16:39:23 -0600 Cool Star Wars Cakes - Great Ideas http://www.squidoo.com/Star-Wars-Cakes Gallery of Star War themed cakes Get some great ideas for your child's birthday Long ago in a galaxy not so far away...your child was born! STAR WARS - Darth Vader vs Luke Skywalker Dueling Cake Kit All photos are creative commons commercial use, public domain or used with permission Star Wars Darth Vader Candle Holder with Lightsaber Candle holidays-and-celebrations Mon, 14 May 2012 16:36:30 -0600 108 Ways to Transform a T-Shirt - New 120 ways! http://www.squidoo.com/generationt The scope of Nicolay's how-to book is broader than its title suggests. It's a breezy, trendy call of encouragement to a young crop of do-it-yourselfers, with enough ideas to inspire experienced crafty types, too. The T-shirt is the starting point; the 108 end results-many of which have an edgy, even punk-like feel. Generation T: 108 Ways to Transform a T-Shirt    I think I have the usual 200 T-shirts from every concert, every charity event, every "walkathon"....this book is seriously amazing. So clever, so easy to follow. I made a gore skirt out of 6 T-shirts and strangers stopped me and said "I love your skirt". My nieces love this too...very hip, very cool...and unlimited ideas. Generation T: Beyond Fashion: 120 New Ways to Transform a T-shirt [Paperback] arts-and-design Mon, 14 May 2012 16:45:36 -0600 Build Your Own Underground Root Cellar http://www.squidoo.com/build-your-own-underground-root-cellar- A root cellar is a great place to store food because of the low temperature and low humidity. This keeps food from freezing in the winter and overheating in the summer. The soil on top of the root cellar the earth acts as the temperature control. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Common construction methods are: 1. Digging down into the ground and erecting a shed or house over the cellar (access is via a trap door in the shed). 2. Digging into the side of a hill (easier to excavate and facilitates water drainage). 3. Building a structure at ground level and piling rocks, earth, and/or sod around and over it. This may be easier to build on rocky terrain where excavation is difficult. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DIY Projects for the Self-Sufficient Homeowner: 25 Ways to Build a Self-Reliant Lifestyle [Paperback] Most root cellars were built using stone, wood, mortar (cement), and sod. Newer ones may be made of concrete with sod on top Image credit - Public domain Featured Links Root Cellar Plans (North Dakota State University) SMALL ROOT CELLAR(BC Ministry of Agriculture) These are in pdf form Install a Root Cellar in your Basement food-and-cooking Mon, 14 May 2012 16:40:14 -0600 Learn About the Human Skeleton http://www.squidoo.com/skeletalsystem The human skeleton is composed of 206 bones Skeletal bones are supported by ligaments, tendons, muscles, fascias and cartilage. The body is also composed of 2 bones sésamoïdes but are not part of the human skeleton by definition. The skeleton evolves/moves with the age according to the development of the osseous structure. The fetus does not have a solid skeleton yet, this will be formed gradually during the nine months of gestation. With the birth, a baby has more bone than it will not have any at the adulthood (approximately 270). The difference comes from later fusion of small bones on the cranium, the spinal column and the basin. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The role of the skeleton is double. It constitutes at the same time the frame of the body, on which the muscles and other structures will be able to be fixed and it also provides a function of protection for certain organs, like those located in the rib cage (heart, lungs%u2026) or the brain, protected by the cranium. The weight of the "dry" skeleton, i.e. without red marrow, is from 4 to 6 kilograms on average for the man and from 3 to 4 kilograms for the woman The longest bone of the body is the femur; smallest is the clamp which is located in the middle ear. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The majority of the body is outside the skeleton except for the brain which is inside the skeleton. The skeleton belongs to the locomotion system. Powered by < Wikijunior:Human Body ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Human Anatomy Coloring Book Bones: Our Skeletal System Image credit - Public domain education Mon, 14 May 2012 16:41:43 -0600 Cars From the 1920's - Cool Photos http://www.squidoo.com/ars-from-the-1930s Automobiles have changed a lot since the 1920s. The car industry was very good in the 1920s. There were many new types of cars. In the beginning of the 1920s, a lot of soldiers who fought in World War I bought cars when they returned home from the war. People started to see that having a car would make traveling much easier. Soon almost every American family had a car. Ford was the big car maker but other companies were also big at the time. Ford cars were popular because they did not cost much money. During the 1920s, car makers made a lot of money. Monstrous American Car Spotter's Guide 1920-1980 cars Mon, 14 May 2012 16:44:08 -0600 Summer Olympics - London 2012 http://www.squidoo.com/olympics_1 The 2012 Summer Olympic Games, officially known as the Games of the XXX Olympiad, are due to take place in London, United Kingdom, from 27 July to 12 August 2012 The Paralympic Games, for athletes with disabilities, will be held August 30th to September 9th. London won the Olympic bid on July 6th, 2005 over bids from Paris, Madrid, New York, and Moscow, among others. One of the key factors in London’s success was its emphasis on an efficient, less wasteful Games. The London 2012 Olympics aims to leave the Stratford area fully revitalized. There will be green park spaces, with cycling and walking paths, and new residential buildings from the converted Olympic Village. The area will be well-connected to central London via public transport, and railway and bus improvements will remain throughout London. Certainly there are great plans and intentions for a sustainable Games The Olympic Park site is intended to be the largest urban park created in Europe in over 150 years, and should connect the existing green spaces of the Lea Valley Regional Park and the river corridors that flow to the Thames London 2012 is the first Games to put so much emphasis on arriving by public transport, walking and cycling. A brand new fast train, the "Javelin" will run from King's Cross station to Stratford International in just seven minutes carrying up to 25,000 passengers per hour from Central London to the Olympic Park. sports-and-recreation Tue, 15 May 2012 00:47:37 -0600 Locost - Build Your Own Sports Car - Photos - Links - Videos http://www.squidoo.com/locost The name 'LoCost' refers to a 2-seater sports car, based on the design outlined in the book "Build yourself a sports car for as little as £250", written by Ron Champion. This lens aims to provide a source of information to those who are contemplating or have already started such a project. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A common question people ask is if it's really possible to build a Locost for £250. Most build seems to end up at ten times the amount even if some have succeded in making very inexpensive builds. The Locost book design uses a mk1 or mk2 Ford Escort. Those are hard to find and thus expensive. The cost also does not include all the tools you need for the build. The book gives some hints and tips on how to cut the costs for the build that many builders choose to ignore, some examples are build the chassis from scrap metal instead of buying new make your own fibreglass nosecone and wheel arches instead of buying them use the rear seat from the donor or one from the junkyard instead of buying new race seats use the donor gauges, steering wheel and rims instead of buying new buy wrongly mixed paint at a discount and paint the car yourself find some aluminium sheet metal at the scrapper(for instance from the side of a van) to use for the bonnet ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Build Your Own Sports Car: On a Budget cars Sun, 13 May 2012 00:08:02 -0600 Learn About The Human Circulatory System http://www.squidoo.com/circulatorysystem Blood circulation is a circulatory type of system in closed circuit which ensures the transport of blood. The blood circulation allows the transport and the internal exchange of the resources (in particular nutrients and dioxygene) towards the cells of the organization as well as the collection of metabolic waste (like carbon dioxide and urea) which leaves the cells. The Magic School Bus Inside the Human Body education Sun, 13 May 2012 19:37:11 -0600 Easy Friendship Bracelet Wheel - All About Friendship Bracelets http://www.squidoo.com/friendship-bracelets-wheel The bracelet made out of the friendship wheel is round and very professional looking. It has four patterns, one with little hearts, one with little diamonds, one with little flowers and one with stripes. I have made the one with little flowers and it is extremely pretty. The bracelets are very easy to make, and I made the bracelets while watching TV, keeps my hands busy. But keep in mind that I am a grown-up. Friendship Wheel arts-and-design Mon, 14 May 2012 16:44:46 -0600 Tools For Squidoo Lensmasters ã http://www.squidoo.com/lensmasters I am all about saving time while making lens, so here is my collection of tools I use to assist me in making lenses. Some tools you find on this webpage Easy HTML and CSS helpers Quick Lens backup Help with Amazon products Please note: Most of these tools are just for Firefox Have you got any tools you use? Let me know in the comment section at the bottom of this lens squidoo-community Tue, 15 May 2012 01:26:19 -0600 Live LadyBugs - GOOD BUGS! - For Sale http://www.squidoo.com/Live-LadyBugs Aphids eating your tomato leaves? Got you some scale? Or mealy bugs? How about leaf hoppers? If you have a garden and you slaved and toiled over making that dirt just right, and lovingly dug holes and planted all those little baby plants, you want them safe. Right? What better way to keep a garden clean of nasty little varmints than nature's own bug eaters: Lady Bugs!! Order by the 1500's and you have plenty for the duration of your garden. Pluck out some from the container just before sundown and place at the bottom of the plants. Because ladybugs don't fly at night, they will crawl upward and stay as long as there is food. They feed on aphids, leaf hoppers, mealy bugs, and scale. As they feed, they lay eggs which will hatch and continue feeding on the bad bugs. Because lady bugs are a natural killer of bad bugs, you will not want to use insecticide on your garden while you nurture them. Live Ladybugs - Hirt's Gardens - Approximately 1500 pets-and-animals Mon, 14 May 2012 16:48:59 -0600 Interesting Harley Davidson Stuff - Cool Photos http://www.squidoo.com/neopets_pics Harley-Davidson has a storied past beginning in the days that U.S. roads were so bad that a motorcyle provided one of the best modes of transportation. A depression, the Interstate Highway Act, wars and an unsuccessful merger with AMF are all part of this story. As stated on its web page, Harley-Davidson began in a shed, went to war, became the symbol of American individualism and ended up "king of the road", all in 95 years. Buying a Harley is not acquiring a product but buying an experience and even a life style say its enthusiasts. During the 1970s Japanese competition threatened the very existance of Harley-Davidson that was at that time a subsidiary of American Machine and Foundry Company (AMF). In 1981 thirteen members of Harley-Davidson management led by Vaughn Beals purchased the company in a leveraged buy-out. In the subsequent five years the company was streamlined and it refocused its efforts to improve its market share through a major improvment in product quality. Many of the improved manufacturing techniques were learned from the Japanese. Regardless of the source, Harley-Davidson once again has a strong but not dominant position in the heavy-duty segment of the U.S. motorcycle market. Popular Links Harley Auctions Car Pages About Harley-Davidson Custom Motorcycles cars Sat, 12 May 2012 22:49:18 -0600 Learn About Seals and Sea Lions http://www.squidoo.com/sealsandsealions There are 33 species of seals, sea lions, fur seals and walrus that populate the world's oceans and lakes All pinnipeds breath air and some are capable of very deep and prolonged dives.  The northern elephant seal, for example, is capable of diving to depths over 1,500 feet and can remain under the surface of the water for 2 hours Pinnipeds, fin-footed marine mammals, are divided into two categories: earless seals (true seals) and eared seals (sea lions). Earless seals like the Northern elephant seal and harbor seal are believed to have descended from a line of terrestrial mammals similar to otters. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Eared seals like the California sea lion and the Northern fur seal are believed to have descended from a bear-like mammal. Adaptations like fins for mobility, blubber for warmth and hydrodynamic body shape help both species survive in an aquatic habitat. Powered by Marine Mammals US.gov Popular Links Steller Sea Lion Image credit - Public domain Harp Seal Astro: The Steller Sea Lion pets-and-animals Mon, 14 May 2012 16:43:18 -0600 Learn About Snails and Slugs http://www.squidoo.com/learn-about-snails Snails are animals with a soft body and no bones. Usually their body is covered with a coiled shell. Some snails are both male and female, so are called hermaphrodite. They have the sex organs of both sexes. Sea snails, however, are not hermaphrodite. Snails are divided into three groups according to where they live. The groups are land snails, freshwater snails and seawater, or marine, snails. There are about 80,000 kinds of snails Find out what the heck is a Love Dart??? The End of the Beginning: Being the Adventures of a Small Snail (and an Even Smaller Ant) pets-and-animals Sat, 12 May 2012 22:50:42 -0600 About Foals - Baby Horses - Cute Photos http://www.squidoo.com/all-groups A baby horse is called a "foal". They are remarkable little creatures. If you ever have the chance to see one up close and in person, I highly recommend it! A horse is usually not considered to be a "horse" until it is 5 years old. Before that, males are known as colts and females are known as fillies. However, it is still acceptable to call a colt or filly a horse Horse Terms Colt - A young male horse, 4 years old or younger Filly - A young female horse, 4 years old or younger Foal - A newborn or very young horse, male or female Gelding - A male horse that has been castrated, or gelded Mare - A mature female horse Stallion - A male horse that has not been castrated Dam - The term give to a mare when she becomes a mother Sire - The term given to a stallion when he becomes a father pets-and-animals Mon, 14 May 2012 17:07:53 -0600 Learning ABC - The Alphabet http://www.squidoo.com/lettersandnumbers Choose something you want to practice--letters or numbers resource Printouts coloring page and cool posters My favorite site Very cool for ABC's Another great page - Alphabet Alphabet Coloring Page Tip - Point out the letter on signs and in books. Tip - Use play dough to roll out and make the letter or a toothpick to write the letter on the play dough. Alphabet City parenting-and-kids Sat, 12 May 2012 22:52:12 -0600 All About Top Gear - Episodes Online http://www.squidoo.com/top-gear-episode-downloads Top Gear Season 18 India Special Top Gear - India Special Top Gear one of the emblematic shows of the BBC, is on television channel BBC Two. Launched in 1977, it is a success today. The show is devoted to cars and the automobile sport. The BBC also publishes a TopGear magazine in the United Kingdom. In France, the show is on the Discovery Channel chain. Top Gear also exists in the United States, in Australia and recently in Russia. Most popular links Top Gear Series 14 online America needs reality television like Top Gear. The fact that we don't air this program on a mainstream network channel baffles me. Do Americans like cars? Yes. Do we like comedy? Yes. Do we watch far worse things than this on average? Regrettably, yes. Top Gear has the laughs, has stunningly good production values, and can keep audiences of all types entertained. Season 18 of Top Gear has started Yipee cars Sat, 12 May 2012 21:34:58 -0600 Beautiful Spider Webs - Photos http://www.squidoo.com/spider-photos Webs allow a spider to catch prey without having to expend energy by running it down. Thus it is an efficient method of gathering food. However, constructing the web is in itself an energetically costly process due to the large amount of protein required, in the form of silk. In addition, after a time the silk will lose its stickiness and thus become inefficient at capturing prey. It is not uncommon for spiders to eat their own web daily to recoup some of the energy used in spinning. The silk proteins are thus recycled. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The tensile strength of spider silk is greater than the same weight of steel and has much greater elasticity. Its microstructure is under investigation for potential applications in industry, including bullet-proof vests and artificial tendons. Researchers have used genetically modified mammals to produce the proteins needed to make this material Powered by Wikipedia ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Learn about Spiders - ARACHNIDS Spiders: Learning To Love Them ... Time For Kids: Spiders! Are You a Spider? (Backyard Books) pets-and-animals Mon, 14 May 2012 16:33:36 -0600 Olympic Beach Volleyball - Sport or Peep Show? - London 2012 http://www.squidoo.com/Olympic-Beach-Volleyball Volleyball is a team sport in which teams hit an inflated ball back and forth over a high net. In the indoor game each team has six players, while in beach volleyball teams consist of two players each. Points are scored by successfully landing the ball in the court of the opponents without it being returned successfully. Beach volleyball Women sports-and-recreation Thu, 10 May 2012 03:02:31 -0600 Learn about Goats - Goats Are Great http://www.squidoo.com/goatfarm A male goat is called a ram or billy, and a female is called a doe or nanny. Young goats are known as kids until they are old enough to reproduce Goats were the first animals domesticated by man in 10,000 B.C There are approximately 450 million goats around the world. The act of giving birth is called "kidding." The Backyard Goat: An Introductory Guide to Keeping and Enjoying Pet Goats, from Feeding and Housing to Making Your Own Cheese pets-and-animals Mon, 14 May 2012 17:07:00 -0600 Hello Kitty - Auto - Car Things - Neat http://www.squidoo.com/Hello-Kitty-Auto Everything you need to make a Hello Kitty themed car interior and exterior. Hello Kitty collectors will love shopping here. Hello Kitty is popular in Japanese pop culture. She is a white bobtail cat with a red bow and has been introduced in a variety of outfits and themes. Her first appearance was on a vinyl coin purse in 1975 in Japan and debuted in the US in 1976.   by  karenchristiansen-wilson  cars Mon, 14 May 2012 16:38:00 -0600 Learn About The Human Endocrine System http://www.squidoo.com/endocrinesystem The endocrine system is made up of glands that produce and secrete hormones. These hormones regulate the body's growth, metabolism (the physical and chemical processes of the body), and sexual development and function. The hormones are released into the bloodstream and may affect one or several organs throughout the body. education Mon, 14 May 2012 17:02:00 -0600 Learn About Henry Hudson - Sea Explorer http://www.squidoo.com/henry-hudson Henry Hudson is an English explorer, probably born September 12 1570 in London and died in 1611. The first years of his life there is very known little about, but surely it passed them close to the sea. Some think that it started, of 16 years, like cabin boy and then climbed one by one the levels until becoming captain. In 1607, Hudson embarked on Hopewell to seek a passage towards Asia through the Arctic Ocean and the north pole, otherwise called Northwest Passage. The voyage was financed by the Company of Moscow, one of the English small firms profiting from royal charters. At the beginning of June, he arrived close to the east coast of Greenland and went up towards north, by establishing charts progressively of its progression. He put the course on Svalbard, which it reached July 17. At this place the ship was only with 577 marine miles of the pole, but it became obvious that the ice would prevent them from progressing more. Hudson decided to return to England On the way of the return he discovered the island which is now known under the name of Jan Mayen, and found England in September. The island Jan Mayen forms today part of the Kingdom of Norway. In 1608 he launched out in a new attempt, this time while skirting the Norwegian littoral. He again had to turn back because of the ice, after having reached Nova Zembla. This place had already been explored before, and the Moscovy Company not to finance other Arctic voyages. Half Moon: Henry Hudson and the Voyage that Redrew the Map of the New World Beyond the Sea of Ice: The Voyages of Henry Hudson (Great Explorers) culture-and-society Sat, 12 May 2012 21:33:58 -0600 All About Military Tanks http://www.squidoo.com/all-about-tanks The main weapon of all modern tanks is a single, large-calibre gun mounted in a fully traversing turret weapon mount. The typical tank gun is a smoothbore weapon capable of firing armor-piercing kinetic energy penetrators (KEP), also known as armour-piercing discarding sabot (APDS), and/or armour piercing fin stabilised discarding sabot (APFSDS) and high explosive anti-tank (HEAT) shells, and/or high explosive squash head (HESH) and/or anti-tank guided missiles (ATGM) to destroy armoured targets, as well as high explosive (HE) shells for engaging soft targets or fortifications. Canister shot may be used in close or urban combat situations where the risk of hitting friendly forces with shrapnel from HE rounds is unacceptably high USA USA 2 Great Britain Germany Germany 2 Soviet Union Japan Italy culture-and-society Sat, 12 May 2012 22:53:05 -0600 Hot Rods and Women http://www.squidoo.com/rodandcustom A production car that has been modified by the owner in the attempt to increase acceleration and top end speed. Although the term can be applied to any modified car, it is usually reserved for vehicles produced from 1930 to 1940's. Typically the engine is modified, and some body panels removed. Many were painted with a design of flames behind the front wheels to give the appearance that this vehicle was "hot" thus the name. Hot Rod Pin-ups cars Sat, 12 May 2012 21:37:37 -0600 Learn About the Planets - Our Solar System ã http://www.squidoo.com/planets-learn Our solar system consists of the sun, eight planets, moons, dwarf planets, an asteroid belt, comets, meteors, and others. The sun is the center of our solar system; the planets, their moons, the asteroids, comets, and other rocks and gas all orbit the sun. The nine planets that orbit the sun are (in order from the sun): Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto (a dwarf planet). A belt of asteroids (minor planets made of rock and metal) lies between Mars and Jupiter. These objects all orbit the sun in roughly circular orbits that lie in the same plane, the ecliptic (Pluto is an exception; it has an elliptical orbit tilted over 17° from the ecliptic). Easy ways to remember the order of the planets (and Pluto) are the mnemonics: "My Very Excellent Mother Just Sent Us Nine Pizzas" and "My Very Easy Method Just Simplifies Us Naming Planets" The first letter of each of these words represents a planet - in the correct order. education Sat, 12 May 2012 22:53:49 -0600 Learn About Cake Decorating http://www.squidoo.com/urbanliving The art of Cake Decorating is taking a plain Cake and enhancing its appearance, using icings, frosting's, and other items. Cakes can be decorated for all occasions. Both edible and non edible items can be used to decorate a cake. Learning how to decorate a cake is a worthwhile endeavour but not so easily accomplished at a first try food-and-cooking Mon, 14 May 2012 17:09:23 -0600 Who is Spongebob Squarepants? Why is he so Cool? http://www.squidoo.com/spongebob Originally the character was to be named SpongeBoy but this name was already in use.[1] This was discovered after voice acting for the original seven minute pilot was recorded in 1997. The Nickelodeon legal department discovered that the name was already in use for a mop product. Upon finding this out, Hillenburg decided that the character's given name still had to contain "Sponge" so viewers would not mistake the character for a "Cheese Man." Hillenburg decided to use the name "SpongeBob." He chose "SquarePants" as a family name as it referred to the character's square shape and it had a "nice ring to it" SpongeBob SquarePants: The First 100 Episodes entertainment Tue, 15 May 2012 18:42:22 -0600 Learn About the Respiratory System http://www.squidoo.com/Respiratory Why do you need to breathe? All the cells in your body require oxygen. Without it, they couldn't move, build, reproduce, and turn food into energy. In fact, without oxygen, they and you would die! How do you get oxygen? From breathing in air which your blood circulates to all parts of the body. The Remarkable Respiratory System: How Do My Lungs Work? Respiratory System chart: Wall Chart [Wall Chart] education Sat, 12 May 2012 21:38:13 -0600 Hot Rods - Hot Babes http://www.squidoo.com/hot-cars Did you know - Ferdinand Verbiest, a member of a Jesuit mission in China, built the first steam-powered vehicle around 1672, designed as a toy for the Chinese Emperor, it being of small scale and unable to carry a driver or passenger but, quite possibly, the first working steam-powered vehicle Hot-rod competition is largely confined to acceleration contests (see drag racing), but hot rods may also compete in various classes against time or distance in speed and endurance attempts. Many national and international records, some previously held by large manufacturers, fell to hot-rod builders and drivers in the period following World War II. A wide range of automobiles may be called hot rods cars Mon, 14 May 2012 17:02:43 -0600 Dog Coats and Non-Shedding Dogs - The Actual Facts http://www.squidoo.com/cute-animals We choose our dogs mostly based on their character and their appearance. But for some of us, our preference also accounts for the dog's type of coat. Some people prefer fluffy dogs, while others prefer short-haired dogs. But few take the time to properly research the question, "what difference does it all really make in terms of shedding?" Shedding can have a very material impact on the additional care and work required with owning a dog. Dogs that shed significantly will require hours of brushing and grooming per week in order to prevent matting and to prevent your house from becoming lined from floor to ceiling with dog hair. In addition, people who suffer from dog allergies should pay particular attention to shedding when choosing a pet. Hypoallergenic dog breeds There are two types of fur that contribute to your dog's coat - the topcoat and the undercoat. The topcoat is usually the coarser and longer of the two coats, and it is made up of guard hairs. It is generally a weather-resistant coat that protects the finer undercoat from the elements like rain and snow. The undercoat consists of finer, fluffier fur that serves to keep the dog warm as it insulates by trapping the body heat generated by the dog. This works very much like "down" in comforters. The Myth of the Hypoallergenic Dog pets-and-animals Tue, 15 May 2012 21:40:13 -0600 Text Formatting Toolbar - For Squidoo Lenses http://www.squidoo.com/jeff It supports three formats: BBcode (bulletin board) like used on SquidU, HTML, and the format used by Wikipedia. Made by Codefisher.org Not all the buttons work within a Squidoo text box, below I have examples of the ones that do work Note: This is just for FireFox Get toolbar HERE squidoo-community Mon, 14 May 2012 17:03:21 -0600 I Love Pepsi-Cola - Cool Vintage Stuff http://www.squidoo.com/Pepsi-Cola-vintage Enjoy all the 40's and 50's type ads Pepsi-Cola Cool Pepsi Vintage stuff Old Pepsi-Cola ads Vintage Style Pepsi T-Shirts A lot of neat photographs and pepsi ad videos And of course Micheal Jackson Pepsi : 100 Years. hobbies-games-toys Tue, 15 May 2012 18:34:48 -0600 Learn About Koalas - Cute Photos http://www.squidoo.com/koalas They are not placental or 'eutherian' mammals, but MARSUPIALS, which means that their young are born immature & they develop further in the safety of a pouch. (see photo to the left) It's incorrect to call them 'koala bears'. Their correct name is simply 'koalas.' Each koala's 'home' is made up of several trees called HOME TREES. They visit these same trees regularly. The area covered by these trees is called the koala's HOME RANGE. Each koala has its own home range, which overlaps those of other koalas but except for breeding purposes, they do normally not visit another koala's home trees. The size of each home range depends upon a range of factors including the quality of the habitat and the sex, age and social position in the population of the koala. Popular Website Australian Koala Foundation No Tree No Me Koala Lou pets-and-animals Tue, 15 May 2012 18:39:18 -0600 Custom Motorcycles - Photos http://www.squidoo.com/custom-motorcycles-photos A custom motorcycle is a motorcycle that is highly stylized or which treats aspects such as frame geometry or engine design in an unusual way compared to standard manufacturing. Custom motorcycles are unique or individually produced in a very limited quantity, as opposed to "stock" bikes or "stockers," which are mass produced. In the 1990s and early 2000s, very expensive customs such as those built by Orange County Choppers, Jesse James's West Coast Choppers, Roger Goldammer or Ian Barry's Falcon Motorcycles became fashionable status symbols. There are also companies that are bringing back pin striping, such as Kenny Howard (also known as Von Dutch) and Dean Jeffries from the 1950s, with a continued effort to keep pin striping alive. The choppers of the 1960s and 1970s fit into this category. Jan Bachleda (originally from Slovakia) of JBIKEZ builds highly customized Triumph choppers from the 1970s era. Powered by Wikipedia cars Mon, 14 May 2012 17:04:01 -0600 Everything Angry Birds http://www.squidoo.com/everything-angry-birds Angry Birds,t-shirts, games, stuffed angry birds and pigs, cupcake toppers, puzzles, key chains, stickers and play sets Everyone keeps telling me how fun Angry Birds is, but I've been insulting my parakeet all week and he just seems hurt. Angry Birds: Knock On Wood Game videogames Mon, 14 May 2012 17:05:31 -0600 Learn About Ocelots - Tigrillo - Margay http://www.squidoo.com/ocelots Measuring up to four feet long, ocelots are about twice the size and weight of ordinary house cats. Being nocturnal, ocelots hunt at night with varying techniques. Because they swim well, they will often hunt for fish. As occasional climbers, they will catch birds. Ocelots have been hunted since the ancient Aztec civilization. The highly prized, distinctive coat of the ocelot is an incentive to poachers. Save the Ocelot before it is to late! pets-and-animals Wed, 16 May 2012 13:15:07 -0600 Learn About The Digestive System http://www.squidoo.com/Digestive When you eat, your body digests the food so your cells can use it to make energy. Acids and enzymes eat away at the surface of food to break it down. The small intestine is where food is broken down into molecules tiny enough for the body cells to use. In the villi are tiny tubes that carry blood called VESSELS. Food molecules are taken into these blood vessels. Once the food is in the blood, it can travel all over the body. Printable Blank Outline Diagram of The Digestive System education Sat, 12 May 2012 21:36:09 -0600 Wolves - Anatomy - Behavior - Conservation - Social life http://www.squidoo.com/wolves The pack, the basic unit of wolf social life, is usually a family group. It is made up of animals related to each other by blood and family ties of affection and mutual aid. Wolf pups are born in northern climates as late as early June and in southern climates as early as late February The average litter size is 4 to 6 cubs. The cubs weigh approximately one pound at birth and cannot see or hear. Fur color varies from gray, tan and brown to pure white or black. Packs can have as little as 2 members or as many as 30 members. Average Pack size is 6 to 8. Pack Territories vary with location. In the Alaskan or Canadian Wilderness the territory for one pack ranges from 300 to 1,000 square miles while in the continental U.S. the territory is between 25 and 150 square miles. A Wolf in a hurry can go as fast as 35 miles per hour for short distances.   Fact: A wolf howl can last anywhere from 3 to 11 seconds. Source: Gray Wolf, National Wildlife Federation. Fact: When a wolf becomes separated from his pack, it howls. The other members of his pack respond, giving him a sound to guide him home. In the Shadow of a Rainbow: The True Story of a Friendship Between Man and Wolf pets-and-animals Tue, 15 May 2012 18:36:18 -0600 Fun Slot Race Car Sets - Carrera Go Series http://www.squidoo.com/fun-slot-race-car-sets-carrera-go-series The Go series is a world class starter system for kids 8 and up. All sets include "Turbo Speed" controllers for added racing boost. There is an extensive variety of accessories for thrilling action. The track system has an "Easy to Assemble" bolt system. The street curves have red and white printed shoulders. All cars are fitted with double contact brushes. The cars are high-quality original detailed and tampo printed. They are 1:43 scale. Carrera Go "Disney "Cars" Slot Race Car Set 1:43 Scale hobbies-games-toys Mon, 14 May 2012 16:58:06 -0600 Cars From the 1910's - Photos http://www.squidoo.com/cars-from-the-1910s New Year's Day 1910 saw the opening of Henry Ford's Highland Park factory, where innovations in the manufacturing process would help to make the Ford Motor Company's revolutionary Model T, introduced in 1908, the car of the decade. In 1910 458,500 motor vehicles were registered in the United States, and motor vehicle manufacturing was rapidly growing into one of the nation's major industries. Ancillary industries produced innovative technologies in rubber, glass, and petroleum refining. The decade witnessed important improvements in automotive engineering, as the all-steel automobile body was introduced and the front-mounted engine that drove the rear axle by means of a turning shaft (rather than by chain as in some early cars) became the industry standard. Perhaps the most important innovation of the early 1910s was Kettering's development in 1911 of the electric starter cars Tue, 15 May 2012 18:44:31 -0600 Best in Free BlackBerry Software http://www.squidoo.com/businessandfinance BlackBerry Unite! This free collaboration software can help you keep up with your team's progress when you're on the go. To Download Tiny Twitter OTA Click Here on your BlackBerry Browser To Download Tiny Twitter To Your PC Click Here My favorite Free games site for Blackberry Free Blackberry Games computers-and-electronics Tue, 15 May 2012 18:43:10 -0600 Animals in Love Photos - To Cute http://www.squidoo.com/hummingbird-photos Can you say AAAAWWWWW! Hugging Kissing Headbutting A very cute collection of animal photos "Love never dies a natural death. It dies because we don't know how to replenish its source. It dies of blindness and errors and betrayals. It dies of illness and wounds; it dies of weariness, of witherings, of tarnishing." -;Anais Nin Cartoon Cute Animals: How to Draw the Most Irresistible Creatures on the Planet pets-and-animals Wed, 16 May 2012 13:14:14 -0600 Portrait of Sitting Bull - Magnificent Photograph http://www.squidoo.com/Sitting-Bull This commanding portrait of Sitting Bull was made by William Not-man at his Montreal studio in 1885. Nine years earlier the charismatic chief had achieved both fame and infamy for his role in annihilating General George Custer and his entire cavalry unit at the Battle of the Little Big Horn in Montana, a battle colorfully referred to by historians as "Custer's last stand." Fleeing to refuge in Canada, Sitting Bull had declared philosophically as he crossed into Saskatchewan, "The meat of the buffalo tastes the same on both sides of the border." Notman had opened his photography gallery in 1856 to meet the growing demand for portraits by Montrealers and the international celebrities who flocked to his studio. The reverse side of his photographs, prized collector's items today, were handsomely decorated with the inscription "W. Notman -Photographer to Her Majesty." The reigning monarch, Queen Victoria-who along with her consort, Prince Albert, took an immense delight in photography - acquired numerous Notman prints for the royal collection at Buckingham Palace. The Lance and the Shield culture-and-society Tue, 15 May 2012 18:43:54 -0600 Travel to Victoria BC Canada http://www.squidoo.com/modules Victoria, BC, is also known as Canada's 'Best Blooming City'! Springtime finds streets lined with blossoming trees, and during the summer, baskets brimming with flowers are hung on the city's 19th century style street lamps. Each March, while the rest of the country is still shivering through winter, local gardeners and flower enthusiasts join the 'flower count' to tally the blossoms all over town. Four million blooms is not an unusual total. travel-and-places Tue, 15 May 2012 18:40:01 -0600 Learn About the Eiffel Tower - Facts, History and Cool Pictures http://www.squidoo.com/learn-about-the-eiffel-tower Facts about the Eiffel Tower In 1909, the Eiffel Tower almost was dismantled and sold for scrap metal. But because a telecommunications company wanted to use the tower to broadcast signals, the Eiffel Tower was saved. Below the first platform you can see names of French scientists and famous people engraved on the sides. Once you get to the top, you may be able to see about 40 miles out, if it's a clear day. A restaurant on the first platform is named because of its sea level measurement: it is called Altitude 95. There are 18,000 pieces in the tower Each year four tons of wipes, 10,000 doses of detergent, 25,000 garbage bags and 400 liters of metal cleaning solution are used to keep the tower clean. It takes 50 tons of paint to repaint it about every five years. Eiffel Tower: The Thrilling Story Behind Paris's Beloved Monument and theExtraordinary World's Fair That Introduced It travel-and-places Mon, 14 May 2012 17:08:47 -0600 Ultimate Cupcake List - Photos - Recipes - Links http://www.squidoo.com/Ultimate-Cupcake-List A cupcake is a small cake which is generally designed as a single serving. Many people enjoy making and eating cupcakes along with other miniaturized foods, and most bakeries offer a line of cupcakes in addition to their other desserts. In some parts of the world, a cupcake may be known as a fairy cake, which is probably a reference to the small and dainty size. Just like full sized cakes, cupcakes may be ornamented with an assortment of frostings, sprinkles, and other decorative elements. Many children's parties feature cupcakes instead of cake because the individual servings eliminate arguments about the sizing of slices of cake. They may also add a personal element to the party, making each attendant feel especially valued. When allergies are a concern, individual cupcakes can also be made sans ingredients like nuts, which some people may be allergic to. Adults may also enjoy cupcakes at parties, with the cupcake wedding cake being a popular item in some parts of the world. Featured Cupcakes Lasagna Cupcakes What's New, Cupcake?: Ingeniously Simple Designs for Every Occasion food-and-cooking Tue, 15 May 2012 21:31:09 -0600 I Need a Private Parts Shaver http://www.squidoo.com/myfavoritethings/fiftythousand-lens I am tired of using the wife"s pink thing   Dry: Because Bodygroom is water-resistant it is fast and easy to clean and ideal for use in the shower. It even comes with its own hanging cord so you can keep it close by while bathing. Since Bodygroom can also be used dry, you’ll be able to shave and trim anytime and anywhere you like. Safe with Less Irritation: –Bodygroom’s hypoallergenic shaving foil means a comfortable shave with less irritation, even on the most sensitive skin and in the most sensitive body zones. Bodygroom allows you to groom your body without worrying about painful nicks and cuts.  healthy-living Tue, 15 May 2012 21:42:07 -0600 The REAL Seven Wonders of the World http://www.squidoo.com/all-lenses A group of students were asked to list what they thought were the present "Seven Wonders of the World." Though there were some disagreements, the following received the most votes: Not What You Think, Keep Reading Page en français Les VRAIES sept merveilles du monde culture-and-society Mon, 14 May 2012 17:10:50 -0600 Learn About The Awesome Grizzly - Brown Bear http://www.squidoo.com/grizzly The brown bear (known as the grizzly in the Lower 48 states) is a large predator distinguished from black bears by a distinctive hump on the shoulders, a dished profile to the face, and long claws about the length of a human finger. Coloration is usually darkish brown but can vary from very light cream to black. The long guard hairs on their back and shoulders often have white tips and give the bears a "grizzled" appearance, hence the name "grizzly." The Grizzly Almanac: A Fully Illustrated Natural and Cultural History of America's Great Bear pets-and-animals Tue, 15 May 2012 18:37:48 -0600 Digital Cameras That Are Perfect For a Toddler http://www.squidoo.com/kids-digital-cameras Over the past couple years, several cameras for kids have become available. Given the photographic skill of the average preschooler, digital cameras outweigh film cameras in value not only because of their lack of film and development cost, but because of the immediate gratification of a preview screen. Anyone who's had children run over to a camera to see the preview screen immediately after the flash goes knows what I mean. More about camera HERE arts-and-design Wed, 16 May 2012 13:15:50 -0600 Useful Book Lights http://www.squidoo.com/booklight The Multi Flex Light is an all-purpose book light, task light or travel light I found this one that had some pretty decent reviews, so I bought it. I am glad I did. The lightweight body clips to the back cover of the book ( or to a bunch of pages on a soft cover book ) the flexible gooseneck is very thin, but holds its position well. The LEDs give off a bright, white light that easily covers both pages fully on even a large hardcover book. No more dark corners to contend with. The base is small ( holds three AAA batteries ) but large enough to sit flat on the base if I do not want to clip it to the book. Overall its a good book light that I am happy with. Fulcrum Multi-Flex LED Task Light, Silver computers-and-electronics Wed, 16 May 2012 13:11:20 -0600 17 Excellent Chicken Wings Recipes http://www.squidoo.com/30-chicken-recipes A yummy collection of diverse chicken wing recipes Tip for baking chicken wings without the splatter and smoke. Steam your wings on vegetable steamers for about 10 minutes before putting them in the oven. As the steaming draws alot of the fat out of the wings, you have no smoke or splatter when you bake! This doesn't deter the wings from getting crispy in the oven; in fact, it makes them crispier Chicken Wing Recipes: Hot Wings, BBQ Wings, Buffalo Wings, Spicy Wings, Teriyaki Wings and Cajun Wings food-and-cooking Tue, 15 May 2012 21:39:26 -0600 Baby Animals - Very Cute Photos http://www.squidoo.com/Pets-and-Nature The cutest of all animals are the youngest. I dare you not ooh and aah over these adorable creatures or resist their huge innocent eyes. They bring giggles of delight from all ages. Enjoy "Whoever said you can't buy happiness forgot little puppies." Gene Hill A kitten is in the animal world what a rosebud is in the garden. pets-and-animals Tue, 15 May 2012 21:43:36 -0600 Who is Alizee? - Photos - Videos http://www.squidoo.com/alizee-singer Alizée Jacotey (born August 21, 1984) is a French singer. Born in Ajaccio, Corsica, she goes by the stage name Alizée - the feminine form of alizé, the trade wind. She was discovered by Mylène Farmer, a successful Quebec-born French singer, following her winning performance in the talent show, Graines de Star. Psychedelices [Import] Alizée participe au single Des Ricochets avec plus de 44 artistes, titre présent sur l'album Paris-Africa, fondé par l'UNICEF pour lutter contre la malnutrition. Elle fait également partie des artistes ayant enregistré un duo avec Alain Chamfort, pour le best of de ce dernier, dont la sortie est prévue pour le dernier trimestre de 2011. Un nouvel album d'Alizée serait prévu pour le printemps 2012, marquant un retour aux sources musicales. music Mon, 14 May 2012 16:57:26 -0600 Grow An Interesting Herb Garden http://www.squidoo.com/grow-an-interesting-herb-garden Herb gardens can be formal, informal or even window box sized! Some suggestions for planning; consider height, width, color and hardiness and water tolerance, if you live in the North East then cold becomes the issue, herbs tend to be adaptable) of the herb. Consider a mix of annual and perennial plants. When weeding, the best way to make sure you are removing a weed and not a valuable plant is to pull on it. If it comes out of the ground easily, it is a valuable plant. Your Backyard Herb Garden: A Gardener's Guide to Growing Over 50 Herbs Plus How to Use Them in Cooking, Crafts, Companion Planting and More [Bargain Price] [Paperback] home-and-garden Tue, 15 May 2012 21:34:56 -0600 Boating Resources - Cool Photos http://www.squidoo.com/boating Which type of boat is right for me? One of the terrific things about boating is that there are boats designed for different activities. Multi-purpose boating is a common choice for many boaters. In this case, boaters wish to buy a boat which will serve as a fishing, skiing and picnic boat. Performing a boat comparison can help to narrow down your search. Do you enjoy fishing on the local waterways? Are you looking for a boat to use for waterskiing, wakeboarding and other exciting water sports? Are you looking for a craft designed for family boating? Do you want a boat for a little of everything? Consult our Boat Selector tool to choose the boat that is right for you. This boat buyer guide can help you choose the ideal boat for your specific needs. Popular link World's 100 Largest Yachts sports-and-recreation Mon, 14 May 2012 16:34:24 -0600 Maisto Radio Control Revolution - Excellent RC Cars http://www.squidoo.com/maisto-radio-control-revolution---excellent-rc-cars The designs and execution of these 1:24 scale radio control vehicles make the product look like die-cast replicas, but the fast-action full force speed brings home the radio control fun. Last year was only the beginning - Maisto has brought you brand new styles, including the pictured Lamborghini Reventon. All models include the dashboard hand controller with multiple frequencies so two cars can be driven simultaneously. All models also feature rims by premiere wheel makers. Maisto R/C Rock Crawler (Colors May Vary) hobbies-games-toys Sat, 12 May 2012 21:27:29 -0600 List of Best Anime Series http://www.squidoo.com/imagegalleries_70 Anime has many genres, with as many as traditional, live action cinema . Such genres include adventure, science fiction, children's stories, romance, medieval fantasy, occult/horror, action, and drama. Anime Avatar Creator arts-and-design Tue, 15 May 2012 21:41:29 -0600 About Sea Otters and Kelp http://www.squidoo.com/otters-kelp Kelp grows in any sea where it is covered in cool, sunlit water and fed with nutrients brought in by the waves. It grows so large and so densely, that it can form underwater forests. These kelp forests make suitable habitats for a host of sea animals, including the sea slug and the sea otter.. Popular links Saving Sea Otters - Where Sea Otters Live - KELP FORESTS Special thanks Mike and Seaworld Please visit mike Baird's photostream Some info courtesy Seaworld educational outreach program A Raft of Sea Otters La nutria marina (Enhydra lutris) es una especie de mamífero carnívoro de la familia de los mustélidos; es la única especie existente del género Enhydra. Habita en el Pacífico Norte, desde el norte de Japón hasta Baja California en México. pets-and-animals Tue, 15 May 2012 21:34:11 -0600 Lara Croft Costumes http://www.squidoo.com/lara-croft--costume Born on February 14, 1968, Lara Croft is a British video game character and Amazonian heroine in the Tomb Raider series of video games, movies, and comic books. She is the brain child of Toby Gard, and has spawned seven different incarnations in the video game series. Lara has been portrayed as a British Archeologist, who is always in the search of treasure. Her interest in archeology began at an early age; however her confinement in the upper society prevented her from actively pursing this profession. However, everything changes after her plane crashes in the Himalayas, leaving her the sole survivor. This experience alters her life completely and she starts traveling around the world, studying and understanding the ancient civilizations. As a result of this, she is disowned by her father, Lord Richard (Henshingly) Croft. Lara then starts working as an archeologist on hire, acquiring ancient and rare treasure from some of the ancient art collectors in the world. holidays-and-celebrations Wed, 16 May 2012 13:10:44 -0600 Pixar Movies - Magical, Memorable, Mesmerizing Movies http://www.squidoo.com/stargate Since the creative talent of Pixar Animation Studios teamed up with the imagineers of Disney, magical, memorable, mesmorizing movies have been the result. Who else could produce quality, classic feature films which stand the test of time like Toy Story, A Bugs Life, and Cars? To paraphrase Pixar's corporate mission, the plan is to develop computer-animated films with heartwarming characters which will appeal to audiences of all ages. With unforgettable characters like Woody, Buzz Lightyear, and Ligntning McQueen, Pixar movies have certainly succeeded. entertainment Wed, 16 May 2012 13:09:29 -0600 Apartment Living Hints And Tips http://www.squidoo.com/apartmentliving Welcome to the place to gain more information and tips that will turn your apartment into a home. Like Colored bulbs in light fixtures will splash their color on walls and or ceiling. Wall washer light fixtures (get the kind with a cord that plugs into a socket) and torcheres (up facing floor lamps) are ideal for this home-and-garden Wed, 16 May 2012 13:17:18 -0600 Pokemon Kiosk and Resource Guide http://www.squidoo.com/Pokemons The concept of the Pokémon saga stems from the hobby of insect collecting, a popular pastime in which Pokémon's creator Satoshi Tajiri had enjoyed as a child. Tajiri’s formula took off in Japan and was adapted (and translated) in 1998 for the American market, with the release of Pokémon Red and Blue Pokémon Trading Card Game HeartGold & SoulSilver Series Collector Box hobbies-games-toys Sat, 12 May 2012 22:55:21 -0600 Canada - Learn, Explore and Travel this Vast Land http://www.squidoo.com/canada_1 Geography: Northern North America, bordering the North Atlantic Ocean on the east, North Pacific Ocean on the west, and the Arctic Ocean on the north, north of the conterminous US Climate: varies from temperate in south to subarctic and arctic in north Terrain: mostly plains with mountains in west and lowlands in southeast Canadians are peaceable, friendly, unassuming, and adorable. They're also secretly in control of nearly every aspect of life in the Southernmost Canadian territory known as the United States. The U.S. of EH?: How Canada Secretly Controls the United States and Why Thats OK travel-and-places Wed, 16 May 2012 13:07:44 -0600 Auto Bucket List - Cars to Own or Drive Before You Die http://www.squidoo.com/Pontiac-Torrent I'm sure we've all heard the term "bucket list" before. It's the huge list of any number of things a person would like to accomplish before they die/turn a certain age/in x number of years/etc. It's a great way to write down your goals, and a great tool to use to make sure you're on track with living the life you want to live instead of getting suckered into what other people think you should do. I present to you my list of car goals! cars Tue, 15 May 2012 21:32:41 -0600 Simply the Best Automatic Self-cleaning Litter Box http://www.squidoo.com/kitty-litter This is a GREAT product! It requires hardly any attention, uses clumping type litter and can be left On or Off. In the On setting, it cycles approximately 7-10 minutes after the cat leaves it. If you wish to keep it in the Off setting, you can switch it On for immediate cycling or "Flushing". The cycling noise is fairly minimal, kind of a loud hum, but if you are a light sleeper, you can switch it off at night and then turn it on first thing in the morning for immediate "flushing". pets-and-animals Tue, 15 May 2012 18:40:52 -0600 Corelle Dinnerware Virtually Indestructible http://www.squidoo.com/corelle Corelle is one of the best known names in dinnerware, some of us still have the first set our parents gave us when we moved out. Corelle is still around with it's simple, no nonsense look and virtually indestructable. Now there are lots of other choices for look with the same great quality. The thermally bonded layers give Corelle its strength, allowing it to be much thinner than other dinnerware. home-and-garden Wed, 16 May 2012 13:18:05 -0600 Mr. Bento Stainless-Steel lined Lunch Jar - Nicer Than Bento Lunch Boxes http://www.squidoo.com/bento-box Most folks have fond memories of their old-school metal lunchboxes, but sometimes a lunchbox just doesn't cut it, especially when hot or cold food is involved. Enter the Zojirushi Mr. Bento lunch jar, which comes with a series of microwaveable bowls that keep food hot while you're working. The bowls come in 15.2-, 10.1-, 9.5-, and 6.8-ounce sizes, perfect for rice, soup, a main dish, and a side dish. The bowls also stack conveniently inside the washable container, which employs vacuum-insulated stainless-steel construction to preserve the temperature of its contents for hours. If the bowls aren't necessary for your meal, simply use the jar by itself to keep other foods hot or cool. The bundle even comes with an easy-to-carry bag for convenient transport. Zojirushi Mr. Bento Stainless Steel Lunch Jar food-and-cooking Sat, 12 May 2012 21:26:43 -0600 Learn About Bipolar 2 http://www.squidoo.com/bipolar2 I started researching what being Bipolar was about. Although I came up with many excellent resourse on the net, I was left unsatisfied. There were descriptions on how to determine if I was bipolar, descriptions of the medications I was taking, and suggestions on what I could do to cope with being bipolar and get on with my life. However, I came across very little on what living a bipolar life would be like The best book Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy healthy-living Sat, 12 May 2012 21:28:59 -0600 100 Things To EAT Before You Die - With Interesting Photos http://www.squidoo.com/peopleandsociety 1. Venison 2. Nettle tea 3. Huevos rancheros 4. Steak tartare 5. Crocodile 6. Black pudding 7. Cheese fondue 8. Carp 9. Borscht 10. Baba ghanoush 11. Calamari 12. Pho 13. PB&J sandwich 14. Aloo gobi 15. Hot dog from a street cart 16. Epoisses 17. Black truffle 18. Fruit wine made from something other than grapes 19. Steamed pork buns 20. Pistachio ice cream 21. Heirloom tomatoes 22. Fresh wild berries 23. Foie gras 24. Rice and beans 25. Brawn, or head cheese 26. Raw Scotch Bonnet pepper 27. Dulce de leche 28. Oysters 29. Baklava 30. Bagna cauda 31. Wasabi peas 32. Clam chowder in a sourdough bowl 33. Salted lassi 34. Sauerkraut 35. Root beer float 36. Cognac with a fat cigar 37. Clotted cream tea 38. Vodka jelly/Jell-O 39. Gumbo 40. Oxtail 41. Curried goat 42. Whole insects 43. Phaal 44. Goat's milk 45. Malt whisky from a bottle worth £60/$120 or more 46. Fugu 47. Chicken tikka masala 48. Eel 49. Krispy Kreme original glazed doughnut 50. Sea urchin 51. Prickly pear 52. Umeboshi 53. Abalone 54. Paneer 55. McDonald's Big Mac Meal 56. Spaetzle 57. Dirty gin martini 58. Beer above 8% ABV 59. Poutine 60. Carob chips 61. S'mores 62. Sweetbreads 63. Kaolin 64. Currywurst 65. Durian 66. Frogs' legs 67. Beignets, churros, elephant ears or funnel cake 68. Haggis 69. Fried plantain 70. Chitterlings, or andouillette 71. Gazpacho 72. Caviar and blini 73. Louche absinthe 74. Gjetost, or brunost 75. Roadkill 76. Baijiu 77. Hostess Fruit Pie 78. Snail 79. Lapsang souchong 80. Bellini 81. Tom yum 82. Eggs Benedict 83. Pocky 84. Tasting menu at a three-Michelin-star restaurant. 85. Kobe beef 86. Hare 87. Goulash 88. Flowers 89. Horse 90. Criollo chocolate 91. Spam 92. Soft shell crab 93. Rose harissa 94. Catfish 95. Mole poblano 96. Bagel and lox 97. Lobster Thermidor 98. Polenta 99. Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee 100. Snake food-and-cooking Sat, 12 May 2012 21:25:58 -0600 Plush Baby Emperor Penguin and Friends http://www.squidoo.com/Penguin-stuffed This is absolutely the cutest plush baby penguin ever! It will not disappoint you. The face is so adorable that you don't know whether to laugh or cry. Totally precious and highly recommended Aurora only uses lock washer or embroidered eyes and nose for safety. Plush Baby Emperor Penguin 6.5" hobbies-games-toys Wed, 16 May 2012 13:06:12 -0600 Olympic Archery - London 2012 http://www.squidoo.com/Archery-Olympic There are 4 events in the Archery competition in the Olympic Games: Ø Men's and Women's Individual events with the Recurve Bow Ø Men's and Women's Team event with the Recurve Bow There are separate team and individual competitions. The archery competition is organised in the following rounds: FITA 70m Round and the Olympic Round consisting of the Team Elimination Round, Team Finals Round, the Individual Elimination Round and Individual Finals Round for Women and for Men. London 2012 Venue: Lord's Cricket Ground Dates: Saturday 28 July - Saturday 4 August Gold medals up for grabs: 4 Athletes: 128 sports-and-recreation Sat, 14 Apr 2012 04:04:46 -0600 Best Wild Bird Feeder with Cardinal Perch Ring http://www.squidoo.com/wild-bird-feeder-with-cardinal-perch-ring This feeder is the best I've had, and I have had a bunch. It has a huge capacity so you don't have to fill it very often. It is almost impossible for squirrels to stand on and if they manage to get a foothold their weight closes the feeding ports so they can't get anything. You can adjust it to exclude large birds such as starlings and grackles. When it needs to be cleaned you just put it in the dishwasher. When an especially crafty squirrel tried to chew it's way in to my feeder I informed Brome about the damage and they sent me a replacement part for free! Squirrel busters have a lifetime warranty against squirrel damage. I have had mine for about 3 years and couldn't be happier with it. If you only have one bird feeder in your life this should be the one. R. Weybright pets-and-animals Mon, 14 May 2012 17:04:46 -0600 3 Best My Little Pony Toys http://www.squidoo.com/my-little-pony My Little Pony Princess Celestia Electronic My Little Pony Princess Celestia Figure talks and features wings that light up and move! Pony figure comes with a crown, necklace, 4 barrettes, and comb. My Little Pony Rc Vehicle Join in the fun as your PINKIE PIE pony figure drives her special car, and you decide where she goes! My Little Pony Friendship is Magic Gift Set Gift set features five fabulous characters from the FRIENDSHIP IS MAGIC television show hobbies-games-toys Sat, 12 May 2012 22:56:47 -0600 Petz Games Dogz 5 / Catz 5 - Great Fun http://www.squidoo.com/petzgames The Catz and Dogz® virtual Petz product lines have sold more than 3 million copies worldwide, while spawning a huge community of loyal Petz owners. Dogz and Catz live on your computer desktop. You raise them from little Puppyz and Kittenz as they grow, play, and learn together. When they grow up, many will start families of their own. Petz look to you for care, guidance, and training. For every Petz you adopt, you'll get to sign an Adoption Pledge promising to be a good Petz owner. Make sure your Dogz and Catz get plenty of healthy food, exercise, and playtime -- and lots of love from you! Tasty Treatz are one way to reward your Petz for good behavior -- just don't overdo it. Use the spray bottle to keep particularly naughty Petz in line. Your Petz will run away if they feel neglected. Please adopt only those Petz you're sure you want and take good care of them. Petz: Dogz 5 and Catz 5 videogames Sat, 12 May 2012 21:29:41 -0600 Garden Gnomes are Hot! - Funny and Cool http://www.squidoo.com/Garden-gnomes Who needs those boring little frogs and turtles cluttering up your garden or yard? Spice up the place with a Garden Gnome. The Roaming Gnome in all his glory! Great item and the shipper was top notch. The item was packaged to survive just about anything the postal service could throw at it. It arrived in perfect condition and ahead of the projected delivery date. He will be guarding my garden for a long time to come. home-and-garden Sat, 12 May 2012 22:56:03 -0600 Patio and Picnic Tables for Kids - Little Tikes - Step2 http://www.squidoo.com/meetmalcolm Popular in these categories: #2 in Kids' Furniture and Room Décor - Outdoor Furniture #5 in Home & Garden - Patio Furniture & Accessories #41 in Sports & Outdoor Play Little Tikes Easy Store Large Picnic Table with Umbrella hobbies-games-toys Wed, 16 May 2012 13:10:05 -0600 Cute,Cool and Funny Animal Photos, Videos and Facts â http://www.squidoo.com/ffslfjsdfslfslffljflflsfslflfkf "If toast always lands butter-side down, and cats always land on their feet, what happens if you strap toast on the back of a cat and drop it?" "If you think dogs can't count, try putting three dog biscuits in your pocket and then giving Fido only two of them." A collection of cute photos, neat posters . pets-and-animals Sat, 12 May 2012 22:57:33 -0600 Bugaboo Baby Strollers - Awesome http://www.squidoo.com/bugaboo-frog The Bugaboo Frog is perhaps the most style-conscious baby stroller on the streets today. It is also very expensive. It's no surprise that those who love this unique stroller claim it's worth every penny. The out of the box pricetag is between $700 and $800, which does make the Frog one of the pricier baby investments you may make. However, fans of this stroller cite the smooth ride as one of the major reasons--beyond style and cache--that set this model apart from others. Also, the Frog's turning radius is tight--which can come in great handy in a tight and crowded mall or amusement park. Drawbacks include the aforementioned price, of course. However, it has been criticized by some for being bulky and inconvenient to store and difficult to fold. Also, some parents may be concerned about the Bugaboo Frog not providing adequate sun protection for children; others have previously made this claim. The original bugaboo stroller that set the standard Bugaboo Frog Complete Stroller Color: Navy Blue parenting-and-kids Sat, 12 May 2012 22:58:20 -0600 Wave Skateboard and Other Alternative Skateboards http://www.squidoo.com/wave The Wave is a totally new and original concept. Two wheel system allows for quick, smooth 360 degree turns 10 inches wide by 33 1/2 inches long - about the length of a longer skateboard Total weight 8.36 pounds Durable - made from hard plastics, solid wheels, and metal parts Extremely grippy rubber footpads - the riders will never slip Originally called the Es Board, then the X-Board, the Wave has received several awards: sports-and-recreation Sat, 12 May 2012 21:30:46 -0600 Paid Focus Groups--Northeastern United States. - Just Updated. http://www.squidoo.com/nefocusgroups Paid focus groups can easily supplement your income. Here I've listed current focus groups offered in Northeastern United States cities. I keep these listings as up-to-date as possible. Most of the listings here will ask you to email or call to provide certain demographical information (age, gender, occupation, income) to see if you are part of the market the group focuses on. business-and-work Thu, 29 Mar 2012 00:50:57 -0600 Waterproof Soft-Sided Car Top Carrier http://www.squidoo.com/jericho-beach Made from durable, leak proof coated vinyl materialMounts to any roof rack for easy accessibilityAdds over 15 cubic feet of storage for extra needed cargoAll mounting hardware included So many people have bought one of these off this lens , I just had to get one myself. LOL Very handy! Fits my new Squidoo Rondo great cars Sat, 12 May 2012 19:30:36 -0600 A Safe and Portable Indoor-Outdoor Play Yard http://www.squidoo.com/kurtvonnegut For busy parents and dog-owners wishing to contain their children or pets in a safe, sturdy play area while they attend to tasks, the Superyard XT is the answer. Made of durable reinforced plastic, this gate weathers both outdoor elements and the wear-and-tear of play time, so you can look forward to years of use. Do you want to keep your dog nearby while you spend a few hours in the garden? Or finish chores in the house while keeping the little ones safe and entertained? The Superyard XT makes it all possible. Weighing less than 20 pounds, this lightweight gate folds flat and even comes with a carrying strap, making it easy to carry everywhere from the park to the babysitter's. parenting-and-kids Tue, 10 Apr 2012 04:01:46 -0600 All About Olympic Equestrian - Men and Women can Compete Together http://www.squidoo.com/Olympic-Equestrian Equestrian is the "expertise to drive or ride a horse". Horses have been trained and used for transport and other practical works since the historical days. They have also been used for sports for a long time. Various types of horse riding are included in the program of equestrian events Equestrian competitions at the London 2012 Summer Olympics are scheduled to be held between 28 July and 9 August, at the Greenwich Park venue in London. When London hosts the Summer Olympics in 2012 Greenwich Park will be the venue for the equestrian events and for the riding and running parts of the modern pentathlon events. For the Summer Paralympics in 2012 Greenwich Park will be the venue for the equestrian events. After the Games, plans are to remove the venue back to its original state. sports-and-recreation Sun, 06 May 2012 08:26:22 -0600 LeapFrog Fridge Magnetic Sets - Excellent and Fun http://www.squidoo.com/leapfrog-fridge Have you seen the entire Leapfrog lineup of fridge magnet set. Excellent learning tools for little kids, fun too. LeapFrog Fridge Phonics Magnetic Alphabet Set LeapFrog Fridge Farm Magnetic Animal Set Fridge Words Magnetic Word Builder hobbies-games-toys Sat, 12 May 2012 21:57:54 -0600 Fiskars 5-blade Push Reel Lawn Mower - THE Best Lawn Mower http://www.squidoo.com/fiskars-5-blade-push-reel-lawn-mower Is it fun to use? Yes! 10/10 So much fun that I mowed my own yard three times this week (during winter) and went over and mowed my grandfather's 1 acre yard. Then I mowed my uncle's yard, and snuck over to mow the back yard of the bank-owned house beside mine. It's probably more fun for me than it would be for most people because I work for myself, and I spend all my time in my office, so getting outside is a treat. Still, there's something strangely and endlessly satisfying about seeing the grass pour out the front and just disappear, all without much effort. Kids seem to enjoy using it too. Reviewer - Shannon Matteson Fiskars 6201 18-Inch 5-Blade Momentum/Stay Sharp Push Reel Lawn Mower home-and-garden Wed, 25 Apr 2012 07:40:52 -0600 The Ultimate Coloring Books - Very Cool http://www.squidoo.com/Roger-Burrows This is the best "coloring" book ever! It's not for little kids, like pre-school through maybe 3rd grade, but it's really fun for people over that age level. The only problem is that the designs are really complicated and it will probably take you awhile to finish one. But it's worth it!! I think that for adults it would be a good relaxer. 8.50 is a bargain and it's the perfect gift for every occasion!!  hobbies-games-toys Mon, 14 May 2012 16:35:05 -0600 Paid Focus Groups--Southeastern United States. - Just Updated http://www.squidoo.com/southernfocusgroups Paid focus groups can easily supplement your income. Here I've listed current focus groups offered in Southeastern United States cities. I keep these listings as up-to-date as possible. Research companies sometimes hold focus groups to gather information from a specific market. business-and-work Sun, 29 Apr 2012 14:29:14 -0600 Olympic Winter Games - Sochi, Russia 2014 http://www.squidoo.com/olympics2010 Olympic Winter Games -February 7 to February 23, 2014 in Sochi, Krasnodar Krai, Russia Paralympic Winter Games March 7 - 16 The Games will be organized within two clusters, a coastal cluster in Sochi and a mountain cluster in Krasnaya Polyana The XXII Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games 2014 in Sochi will be Russia's first ever Winter Games Federation» island will be built in the sea near the Lesser Akhun subdistrict of Khostinsky City District. The island will be shaped like the Russian Federation. It will hold hotels and offices Sochi 2014 Winter Games' photostream sports-and-recreation Sun, 08 Apr 2012 03:32:39 -0600 Koi - Living Jewels of the Orient http://www.squidoo.com/koi_2 Koi fish how to buy Japanese Koi and start a healthy pond. Find everything from Koi history to much more. Koi are omnivorous, meaning they will eat a variety of foods, such as insects, worms, snails and plants.   Koi fish are claimed to have reached 2 meters (6 feet) in length, and the oldest to have reached the age of 230 years, passed down from generation to generation. pets-and-animals Tue, 01 May 2012 06:31:15 -0600 All About Olympic Gymnastics - "to exercise naked." http://www.squidoo.com/Olympic-Gymnastics The word gymnastics comes from the Greek word that means "to exercise naked." In Ancient Greece, men stripped down to do tumbling exercises, vaulting and other activities in the gymnasium. In modern gymnastics, athletes perform exercises demanding strength, agility and coordination - all while fully clothed. Men and women compete in floor exercises, vault, the individual all-around competition and the team event. Men also compete in the horizontal bar (also known as the high bar), parallel bars, pommel horse and rings. Women strut their stuff on the balance beam and uneven bars FIG - Fédération Internationale de Gymnastique NBC Olympics - Gymnastics International Gymnast Online Team USA Official Olympics Site Gymnastics Australia USA Gymnastics Inside Gymnastics Magazine Gymnastics Online sports-and-recreation Fri, 20 Apr 2012 02:33:09 -0600 What a Giant Squid is REALLY! http://www.squidoo.com/giant-squid-FAQ The giant squid has appeared in numerous tales as a fierce sea creature and till this time it is mystifying, there are more stories than concrete evidences for this mammoth sea creature which makes it even more mystifying and feared creature alive today. Research is based on the carcasses of the giant squid that are washed ashore. And due to this the real life of this deep water creature is virtually unknown to us. If you came to this page looking for information about Squidoo's Giant Squid program, try HERE for more info pets-and-animals Tue, 01 May 2012 06:24:39 -0600 What Is An Anti-Coloring Book? http://www.squidoo.com/onlinecoloring "A good solution to the problem of trying to rouse the artist in children without trodding on their creative impulses."--The Atlanta Constitution Yes, I am a huge fan of these books The Anti-Coloring Book: Creative Activities for Ages 6 and Up [Paperback] parenting-and-kids Mon, 14 May 2012 16:46:46 -0600 All About Olympic Rhythmic Gymnastics - Clubs Ribbon Stick Ball Hoop - London 2012 http://www.squidoo.com/Olympic-Rhythmic-Gym During the London 2012 Olympic Games, grace and beauty will be on show throughout the four days of Rhythmic Gymnastics competition at Wembley Arena. In rhythmic gymnastics, the perfect blend of entertainment and athleticism, competitors perform to music using rope, hoop, ball, clubs and ribbon. Rhythmic gymnasts compete on a floor area that is 13 metres wide and 13 metres long. The central area is surrounded on all sides by a strip that is 50 centimetres wide. That allows extra space for group performances. The hoop is made of wood or plastic with a diameter between 80 and 90 centimeters. It weighs at least 300 grams. An athlete must include three leaps with the hoop. The ball is made of rubber or a rubber-like synthetic material. It is between 18 and 20 centimeters in diameter and weighs 400 grams. The satin ribbon is at least six metres long and four to six centimeters wide. The ribbon is attached to a stick and kept in perpetual, fluid motion through the entire routine. sports-and-recreation Tue, 10 Apr 2012 04:03:29 -0600 Amazing Toilets - Photos http://www.squidoo.com/Bathroom-Toilet This question is, by far, the most frequently asked question received by the Toilet museum. Toilet seats with a "break" in the front are called "open front" seats. The open front toilet seats afford the users more sanitary conditions and a greater sense of comfort than their residential closed-front cousins. The reason that the open front toilet seats are so widely used in the U.S. is due to section 409.2.2 of the Uniform Plumbing Code. The Uniform Plumbing Code is written and maintained by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials. The code has been adapted into law, in whole or part, by most of the United States. home-and-garden Tue, 10 Apr 2012 03:46:45 -0600 Prom, Formal and Special Occasions Dresses http://www.squidoo.com/purses-carry-all A great collection of top rated, and best selling Prom, Formal and Special Occasions dresses. Only 4 stars and above. Some great sales are on right now. Most have a full selection of colors and sizes. fashion-and-beauty Sat, 17 Mar 2012 22:32:33 -0600 Song of the Baby Crocodile - WAV File - Photos http://www.squidoo.com/crocodile If you are reckless enough to hang out at a crocodile rookery, and your timing is just right, you may hear a strange, subterranean "oom-pah" noise. If the four-meter momma croc on the sand does not scare you across the river, you'll notice that she begins digging lickety-split once she hears those murmurs. pets-and-animals Thu, 29 Mar 2012 00:45:47 -0600 All About Olympic Rowing - Stroke, Stroke, Stroke http://www.squidoo.com/Olympic-Rowing Few sports call for the combination of power and endurance like rowing. Teams and individuals alike must travel 2,000 metres - whether piloting sculls (where each rower has two hinged oars) or racing shells (one oar). The first 500m is a sprint, with rowers paddling at a top rate of around 47 strokes a minute. Then comes the grueling 1,000m middle, when the pace steadies to between 36 and 40 strokes a minute, all to prepare for the finish, when the sprinting speed is resumed. But power and endurance will only get you so far. Few sports require the kind of timing and teamwork of rowing, where one stroke out of step can finish a team's medal hopes. That unspoken teamwork is essential since - like the backstroke - a rower can't see the finish line. Only the sight of the coloured buoys on either side of the lane let the team know how close they are to the goal. sports-and-recreation Sat, 12 May 2012 19:29:57 -0600 Eritrea - Learn, Explore and Travel http://www.squidoo.com/Entrea Geography: Eastern Africa, bordering the Red Sea, between Djibouti and Sudan Climate: hot, dry desert strip along Red Sea coast; cooler and wetter in the central highlands (up to 61 cm of rainfall annually); semiarid in western hills and lowlands; rainfall heaviest during June-September except in coastal desert Terrain: dominated by extension of Ethiopian north-south trending highlands, descending on the east to a coastal desert plain, on the northwest to hilly terrain and on the southwest to flat-to-rolling plains Map of Eritrea, Africa Photographic Print Buy at AllPosters.com travel-and-places Sun, 06 May 2012 08:09:12 -0600 Learn about Spiders - ARACHNIDS http://www.squidoo.com/learn-spiders Arachnids are very adaptable so they can be found all over the world and in all land habitats. Arachnids are often confused with insects, but they are a separate animal group. They include spiders, scorpions, ticks and mites. Most arachnids have a body divided into two parts and special 'feelers' on their head called pedipalps, which are used for mating. Most spiders have poison, in glands, but few spider bites are harmful to humans. Scorpions have a nasty sting in their tail. Spiders have 'spinnerets' which they use to spin silk for webs. These are like nets and are spun to catch prey. pets-and-animals Tue, 27 Mar 2012 04:31:12 -0600 All About Olympic Sailing - London 2012 http://www.squidoo.com/Olympic-Sailing Being an Olympic-calibre sailor is a far cry from the adventures of the weekend yachtsman: it requires strength, stamina - and brains. Races can take up to two hours, so athletes also need to be able to focus, often under terrible weather conditions. In some types of boat races, sailors are even strapped into trapezes which keep their bodies from flying off the craft, but allow them to jump acrobatically around the deck to jib a sail or make a quick tack. Often, the only part of them actually in the boat is their feet. Such athleticism requires tremendous physical strength and agility, as well as sailing know-how. sports-and-recreation Sat, 12 May 2012 19:39:18 -0600 When Krakatoa Blew Up http://www.squidoo.com/when-krakatoa-blew-up The world is awed by the might of the blasts that devastated Hiroshima and Nagasaki, but there was an explosion once that was incomparably greater. Those atomic bombs flattened two cities, yet people a few dozen miles away were oblivious of the fact. When the East Indies island of Krakatoa blew up, on August 27, 1883, the whole world knew about it. The noise was heard 3000 miles away. The great waves which the explosion caused in the sea reached the shores of four continents and were recorded 8000 miles away. An air-wave generated by the blast travelled right round the world, not once but several times; and where there had been a mountain half a mile high was now a hole a thousand feet deep and miles across. education Tue, 27 Mar 2012 03:45:58 -0600 All About Olympic Shooting - Ready, aim, fire http://www.squidoo.com/Olympic-Shooting While most sports rely heavily on an athlete's fitness, size and speed, shooting is primarily a contest of precision and control. Although physical conditioning helps on the shooting range, mental preparation is the most important factor for shooters, who must remain calm and focused on their targets, often for an hour or two at a time. This year's program in Beijing will feature up to 390 athletes competing in 15 shooting events, consisting of rifle, pistol and shotgun competitions. Although the rules and scoring systems vary depending on the discipline and type of gun, the objective remains the same for all: Aim for the bullseye. sports-and-recreation Wed, 25 Apr 2012 07:49:57 -0600 Kitsilano Vancouver BC Canada http://www.squidoo.com/kitsilano Kitsilano is bounded on the north by the waters of English Bay, on the South by 16th Ave, and by Alma and Burrard Streets on the west and east. Over the last 150 years this land has evolved from dense forest to populated neighbourhoods. Popular Links Kitsilano Magazine Kitsilano Magazine is an online magazine covering the Arts, Entertainment, Food & Wine, Fashion, Sports, Travel, Music and more in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. travel-and-places Tue, 01 May 2012 06:42:46 -0600 All About Olympic Diving - Very Young Divers http://www.squidoo.com/Olympic-Diving If the dive looks spectacularly difficult, the diver is probably not at the top of his or her game. The best make the toughest dives look easy. As a rule of thumb, the simpler a dive looks when executed, the higher the score. From a technical standpoint, divers need to finish high above water so they have a lot of drop time. On a springboard, a dive must finish at the height equal to the board. sports-and-recreation Thu, 22 Mar 2012 02:40:43 -0600 All About Olympic Judo - Extreme Combat Sport http://www.squidoo.com/Olympic-Judo Judo is a traditional Japanese wrestling sport, much of which looks like wrestling, with judoka (competitors) struggling to throw or force their opponent to the mat. Points are scored in judo by executing a good throw, or by forcing an opponent to submit to a hold, such as a chokehold or armlock. Judoka will often first try to grab the lapels of their opponent's jacket in order to gain physical control of them before moving on to a throw or a holding technique. sports-and-recreation Wed, 25 Apr 2012 07:36:33 -0600 Old Maps and Globes Are Cool http://www.squidoo.com/blank Cartography, or the skill of mapmaking, is an age-old tradition with valuable appeal to antique map collectors. What makes a map an antique? An antique map is classified by its age and the process by which it was made. Generally, maps are called antiques when they are 100 years old or older. Also, they must have been created in one of three ways. The earliest maps were printed by cutting the map into a wooden block, inking the wood and pressing the relief onto paper. Renowned cartographer Munster (c. 1550) was famous for making these types of relief maps. These maps are typically monochromatic and are very rare. home-and-garden Fri, 11 May 2012 17:34:40 -0600 All About Olympic Soccer - Football - The beautiful game http://www.squidoo.com/Olympi-Soccer-Football There's a lot more to soccer than which team scores the most goals. There would have to be, since few soccer games see more than two or three goals scored in 90 minutes. Soccer is mostly about possession, passing, control and defence. A team can keep possession by reading the game, assessing the opposition's defensive strategy and maneuvering the ball in systems of play. But possession is meaningless unless you know what to do with it. Players not in possession of the ball create and move into an open space, ready to receive a ball passed by a teammate. In the best games, players use space effectively so that teammates can strategically kick or head a pass to them. A game can be won when a player, who makes it into an open space, receives the ball and moves in for a breakaway. sports-and-recreation Tue, 27 Mar 2012 03:26:55 -0600 I Love Boobies - Keep A Breast Foundation http://www.squidoo.com/i-love-boobies The Keep A Breast Foundation I Love Boobies Silicone Bracelet. 50% of the sale of this bracelet benefits Keep A Breast's prevention and education programs. Keep A Breast's "I Love Boobies" Campaign is a unique national campaign that develops a new approach and positive style of communication about breast cancer. The campaign is meant to encourage young people to target their breast health. The T-shirts and bracelets act as an awareness-raising tool, allowing young people to engage and start talking about a subject that is scary and taboo and making it positive and upbeat. Keep-A-Breast healthy-living Tue, 01 May 2012 06:27:23 -0600 Detail Your Car by Yourself http://www.squidoo.com/detail-your-car-by-yourself Car detailing is one way to make sure your vehicle stays in excellent condition, keeping up the resale value for when you decide to sell. Never use fabric softener with microfiber towels. Wash your towels with warm water and set your dryer to a low setting. If you notice your wax towels not performing well, put a cup of distilled vinegar in the washing cycle. This will help break lose any wax in the towels. A bright area NOT directly hit by the sun. Otherwise you'd be damaging your paint, and if not bright enough you could miss dirty spots. cars Sat, 12 May 2012 19:31:31 -0600 Learn About Colombia http://www.squidoo.com/colombia Located in South America, bordering the Caribbean Sea, between Panama and Venezuela, and bordering the North Pacific Ocean, between Ecuador and Panama Climate: tropical along coast and eastern plains; cooler in highlands Terrain: flat coastal lowlands, central highlands, high Andes Mountains, eastern lowland plains travel-and-places Tue, 01 May 2012 06:25:38 -0600 Learn About Google Earth ( My Passion ) http://www.squidoo.com/googleearth Google Earth is a 3D graphics application enabling the viewing of aerial photography and satellite images to show views of the Earth from above in great detail. Google has taken the features Google Maps and merged it with the capabilities of Keyhole, an application built by a company acquired by Google in 2004. Google Earth enables the user to not only view these images, but also to view many layers of data provided by Google and by the Internet community at large. Such things as parks, rivers, roads, borders of countries, locations of national monuments and many thousands of other places. education Wed, 25 Jan 2012 01:28:56 -0600 Nerf Warrior - X-Stream Air Big Salvo - 4 Shots at Once http://www.squidoo.com/nerf-warrior Nerf provides hours of family fun, wars can be waged by almost any age, believe me the young ones can be tricky. I have tried but almost always end up calling Uncle. * Load Foam Dart. Launch All Missiles At The Same Time Or One At Time * Aim It, Pump It And Shoot * 4 Pcs Foam Dart In The Set hobbies-games-toys Mon, 30 Apr 2012 20:18:39 -0600 100 Foods to Eat Before You Die - Page 2 http://www.squidoo.com/School-time 28. Oysters 29. Baklava 30. Bagna cauda 31. Wasabi peas 32. Clam chowder in a sourdough bowl 33. Salted lassi 34. Sauerkraut 35. Root beer float 36. Cognac with a fat cigar 37. Clotted cream tea 38. Vodka jelly/Jell-O 39. Gumbo 40. Oxtail 41. Curried goat 42. Whole insects 43. Phaal 44. Goat's milk 45. Malt whisky from a bottle worth £60/$120 or more 46. Fugu 47. Chicken tikka masala 48. Eel 49. Krispy Kreme original glazed doughnut 50. Sea urchin 51. Prickly pear 52. Umeboshi 53. Abalone 54. Paneer 55. McDonald's Big Mac Meal food-and-cooking Wed, 16 May 2012 13:08:30 -0600 Tots In Mind Tent new Inside Surround Net http://www.squidoo.com/totstent Designed to fit over playards and porta cribs, this portable mesh tent provides a domed cover that keeps babies in the crib and pets (especially cats) out. Rigidity is provided by two bowed top rods and two straight side rods, which come in sections and slot together. There's a large, sturdy zip for easy access. The crib lid also converts into a freestanding cabana-style tent for use on the beach or in the yard; a waterproof floor, sunshade, insect net, and two ground stakes are provided parenting-and-kids Mon, 23 Apr 2012 04:49:57 -0600 Royal Bayreuth Porcelain http://www.squidoo.com/royal-bayreuth-porcelain- Royal Bayreuth has been recognized by many collectors as one of the finest producers of porcelain pieces for more than 200 years. In the late 1800s, Royal Bayreuth introduced figural patterns, which rapidly became popular. Unlike traditional pieces such as pitchers and cups that were primarily utilitarian, their pieces combined decorative aspects fashioned after natural elements such as fruits, flowers, and animals. These figural pieces are among the most popular items sought after by antique Royal Bayreuth collectors today. In addition to the figural items, tapestry pieces are also popular collectible items. The rose tapestry collection, for example, contains baskets, creamers, vases, and dresser boxes. This collection features elegant rose designs, in one, two, and three colors. home-and-garden Sat, 12 May 2012 19:41:29 -0600 Learn About Bears - Cute Photos http://www.squidoo.com/bears The family of ursidés (Ursidae) is the family of the bears and the pandas which are placed in two distinct subfamilies. Recent genetic analysis (DNA) show that the giant panda is close to the bear, whereas the classification of the small panda remains debatable. Is an animal of great size, generally omnivorous since, in spite of its frightful set of teeth, they eat fruits, roots and insects, besides meat Nevertheless, the polar bear, due to the shortage of other food sources, has a diet almost exclusive carnivore. pets-and-animals Sun, 29 Jan 2012 20:53:42 -0600 Garden Hummingbird Feeders - Very Nice http://www.squidoo.com/hummingbird-ballet These amazing little birds will love visiting your garden if you hang a feeder for them and have bright flowers, especially red and orange. Facts About Hummingbirds -they are known for their rapid flight; their strong wing beat is so rapid that it produces a hum, which accounts for their name. -they like flowers that are bright and that open during the day. -they have unusually large hearts that make about 300 beats per minute when the bird is at rest and about 500-1200 beats per minute when the bird is active. -they are the only birds known to fly backwards. -most hummingbird's feet and legs are so small that they cannot walk or even hop; hummingbirds mostly use their legs and feet for perching, the toes and claws are very long pets-and-animals Wed, 16 May 2012 06:42:20 -0600 Joanna Cole - Science - Magic School Bus http://www.squidoo.com/joanna-cole----science Joanna Cole She is most famous as the author of The Magic School Bus series of children books. Joanna Cole has written over 250 books ranging from her first book Cockroach to her famous series Magic School Bus. Cole really writes the jokes that are included in the Magic School Bus books. education Sat, 12 May 2012 21:31:20 -0600 Chicco Toys - Play N Ride Train http://www.squidoo.com/chicco-toys-play-n-ride-train This award winning foot-powered locomotive packs powerful fun all around. Your toddler can ride on the wide sturdy seat, propelling himself happily along. He can toddle behind the train, gripping the just-right handle and pushing forward. He can honk the train's funnel to rattle the colorful jumping balls, or pull two levers to rotate a bright striped cylinder or activate the choo-choo's piston. For safety, this development toy's wheelbase is wide, the wheels are low to the ground, and the seat has a backrest. Under the seat is a storage compartment, perfect for playing hide-and-seek with treasures and for transporting cargo. Full of intriguing activities, this thoughtful toy will stimulate your toddler's senses and developing gross motor skills. Working Mother magazine's "Best Toy Award" and Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Award. Recommended for ages 12 months and above. hobbies-games-toys Tue, 24 Apr 2012 09:38:34 -0600 Very Cool Cat Toys - Happy cat http://www.squidoo.com/Noys A happy cat is an active cat A healthy cat is an active cat Toys help your cat be active and happy It is impossible to keep a straight face in the presence of one or more kittens. ~Cynthia E. Varnado pets-and-animals Sun, 06 May 2012 16:27:21 -0600 Just Quad - Triple - Double Strollers - Excellent Quality http://www.squidoo.com/death-links For larger families that have been blessed with multiple children, daycares or childcare providers these strollers are a must. High quality and convenient they will make moving around with the kids a snap. Twin Strollers Quad Stroller Triple Tandem Strollers parenting-and-kids Wed, 16 May 2012 06:45:48 -0600 Excellent Electric Fondue Maker http://www.squidoo.com/excellent-electric-fondue-maker The fun of fondue gets a sleek and convenient makeover with the Cuisinart Electric Fondue Pot. Designed for use with oil, broth, chocolate, or cheese, the set combines powerful electric heat with easy temperature control and handsome but tidy construction. If you like fondue, but find Sterno fuel a pain to use, not to mentioned potentially dangerous... you will love electric fondue pots... Just plug it in, turn the knob to the setting you desire and put in the make fondue! Couldn't be easier! home-and-garden Mon, 14 May 2012 16:59:23 -0600 Childcare In Canada http://www.squidoo.com/canada_335 Provides information and resources on child care Percentage of household income that an average family in Newfoundland must pay for regulated child care: 14% Percentage of household income that an average family in British Columbia must pay for regulated child care: 20% Amount that child care experts believe will be necessary to provide the needed early learning and child care spaces at affordable rates: $12 Billion annually Percentage of GDP that $12 billion represents: 1% Percentage of GDP the European Union suggests governments should spend on early learning and child care: 1% Estimated amount that work-life conflicts cost Canadian organizations each year in time lost due to work absences: $2.7 Billion Ratio of benefits to costs of quality child care, estimated by 1998 Canadian study: 2 to 1 Percentage of children aged 3 to 5 whose mothers work in the paid labour force: more than 70% For every 100 Canadian children, number of licensed child care spaces available: 12 Number of licensed child care spaces available for 100 Canadian children, excluding Quebec: 8 In a 2003 poll, percentage of Canadians who: agreed that Canada should have a nationally co-ordinated child care plan: 90% greed that there can be a publicly funded child care system that makes quality child care available to all Canadian children: 86% parenting-and-kids Tue, 01 May 2012 04:14:48 -0600 Reconstructing Clothes - Recycle clothing into a creative wardrobe that's uniquely you http://www.squidoo.com/reconstructing-clothes Want to create a fabulous new wardrobe without paying designer prices? Inspiring projects and savvy tips on how to salvage those tired old clothes in your closet and turn them into a one-of-a-kind wardrobe. Craftsters, DIY enthusiasts, budget-conscious fashionistas and people from all walks of life unleash their inner fashion designer and transform outdated duds into hip new clothes. arts-and-design Tue, 31 Jan 2012 02:41:31 -0600 Toys for Developmentally Delayed Kids http://www.squidoo.com/pillow Buying appropriate toys for young children with delays is frustrating at best, and heartbreaking at worst. When trying to convey to friends and relatives what is the best thing to get your child for the ever important first birthday or Christmas/Chanukuh/Yule holiday, it is especially difficult to describe what toys your child will actually enjoy. The age ranges given on most toys just don't work for kids with a variety of delays. If your child is on target cognitively, but delayed with gross motor skills, she or he will respond to different toys than a child with global delays. hobbies-games-toys Tue, 24 Apr 2012 09:35:16 -0600 Dungeons and Dragons http://www.squidoo.com/help-with-dungeons-and-dragons The D&D Roleplaying Game Starter Set introduces the complex world of D&D play to new fans in simple, easy-to-understand ways while retaining the fantastic inspiration of the full game experience. Roleplaying Game Starter Set Dungeons & Dragons Player's Handbook Dungeons and Dragons Dungeon Master's Kit hobbies-games-toys Wed, 02 May 2012 02:57:46 -0600 Hawaii - The Big Island - Photos http://www.squidoo.com/Hawaii-travel-book The island of Hawai'i comprises over half of the area of the state of Hawaii in the United States of America. To avoid confusion with the state, it is almost universally called the Big Island. It is home to the most active volcano in the world, located in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, as well as the largest mountain in the world in volume (Mauna Loa) and the tallest mountain in the world as measured from its base on the sea floor to its peak (Mauna Kea). * East Hawaii - Windward side of the island, more precipitation. * West Hawaii - Leeward side of the island, less precipitation, more ocean based attractions. * Kohala - the North Part of the Island. o Hamakua - East side of the island North of Hilo * Puna - East side of the island South of Hilo * Ka'u - the South part of the Island. Powered by Wikitravel travel-and-places Tue, 01 May 2012 06:57:28 -0600 The Series - Death Note http://www.squidoo.com/series-Death-Note The series Death Note centers around a high school student named Light Yagami who discovers a supernatural notebook that allows him to kill anyone by writing the victim's name while picturing his or her face. The plot follows his attempts to become God by creating a New World cleansed of evil, using the book; the complex conflict between himself and all those who try to stop him. entertainment Sun, 06 May 2012 08:12:15 -0600 All About Olympic Cycling http://www.squidoo.com/Olympic-Cycling 18 sets of medals will be awarded in four disciplines: Track Cycling, Road Cycling, Mountain Bike, and, new for 2008, BMX. Cycling competitions at the Beijing 2008 Summer Olympics will be held from August 9 to August 23 at the Laoshan Velodrome (track events), Laoshan Mountain Bike Course, Laoshan BMX Field and the Beijing Cycling Road Course sports-and-recreation Fri, 11 May 2012 17:39:45 -0600 Sweater Stone - No More Pilling http://www.squidoo.com/sweaterstone Getting rid of pilling and lint on certain fabrics like yarn or fleece, without doing damage is now possible. A convenient tool to remove pilling and renew the finish of sweaters naturally. Created to restore the look of knits and sweaters without exposing them to the rigors of dry cleaning, the Sweater Stone is made of a natural pumice, it quickly lifts away pilling and revitalizes knitted garments. It's versatility allows use on a wide range of fabrics , including furniture and polar fleece. Will last up to ten years under normal use. Lint Removing Sweater Stone 3-1/2" X 2-1/2" home-and-garden Sat, 12 May 2012 22:13:10 -0600 Bette Davis - She could handle a cigarette, a man, and a gun. http://www.squidoo.com/BetteDavisEyes "Bette Davis Eyes" is the name of a popular song, best known for being performed by Kim Carnes. The song was written in 1974 by Donna Weiss and Jackie DeShannon. DeShannon recorded the song that same year on her album New Arrangement. But it was not until 1981, when Kim Carnes recorded her version of the song, that it became a success. It spent nine non-consecutive weeks on top of the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 (interrupted for one week by the "Stars on 45 Medley"), and over eight million copies of the album Mistaken Identity (which includes the song) were sold. The single went on to become the highest seller of the year and won the Grammy Awards for Song of the Year and Record of the Year. Bette Davis admitted to being a fan of the song and approached Carnes and the songwriters to thank them for making her "a part of modern times." Actress Gwyneth Paltrow performed the song in the movie Duets (2000), and her single release was a hit in some parts of the world. entertainment Sun, 06 May 2012 08:19:25 -0600 The Very Funny Happy Cows Videos http://www.squidoo.com/background-colors Apparently there's a bit of competition between USA states for buyers of cheese. Hmmm will I get Vermont cheese or California cheese? To help people decide, the California Milk Advisory Board commissioned Deutsch Los Angeles to make some very expensive but very effective TV ads. The result? A series of vignettes in which we are informed that dairy cows living in California just love it there. So the milk has to be better! pets-and-animals Mon, 30 Jan 2012 04:08:55 -0600 Shark Boy and Lava Girl - Cool Movie http://www.squidoo.com/lavalife The story of Max, a 10-year-old outcast, who escapes his lonely world when his dreams magically come to life. Shunned by his classmates and forced to spend his summer vacation alone, Max and his two imaginary friends, Shark Boy, a half-breed of boy and shark who was raised by great whites, and Lava Girl, with flaming hair and hands that melt everything she touches, embark on a mission to prove to the world that all it takes is a dream to make anything a reality. entertainment Wed, 16 May 2012 06:39:18 -0600 Learn About The Hippopotamus http://www.squidoo.com/hippopotamus The Hippopotamus is the 3rd largest animal after elephants and rhinos. There are 2 species of hippo. The large or common hippo (Hippopotamus amphibius), is found in East Africa, south of the Sahara. The pygmy hippopotamus (Choeropsis liberiensis) comes from West Africa, and is rare. A common hippo's hide alone can weigh half a ton! - Male hippos will attack young hippos in the water, but not on land. - An adult hippopotamus can stay submerged for 5 to 6 minutes. - A baby hippo can eat grass in 3 weeks, but nurses for a year. - A hippopotamus can eat 100 to 150 pounds of grass in a night. - A hippo's tail is up to 22 inches long. pets-and-animals Wed, 21 Mar 2012 22:23:30 -0600 All About Olympic Athletics - Track and Field http://www.squidoo.com/Olympic-Track-Field Athletics is divided into four categories: track, field, road and combined events. Track events consist of sprints, middle and long distance races, relays, steeplechase and hurdles. Field events include long jump, triple jump, high jump, pole vault, shot put, discus, javelin, and hammer throw. Road events are marathons and race walks, while heptathlon and decathlon combine elements of track and field. Athletics accounts for some of the most high-profile events at the Games, including the 100-metre sprint, the glamour event of the Games. The men's champion will approach speeds of 43 kilometres per hour at some point during the race before finishing in a time under ten seconds. The men's world record is held by Asafa Powell, with a time of 9.74 seconds. The women's world record has been held since 1988 by Florence Griffith-Joyner at 10.49 seconds. The 200-metre race is also one of the most exciting events on the Olympic program for it pits classic sprinters against the long limbed specialists who can run tight turns with speed. London 2012 The competition will see around 2000 athletes competing in 47 events with both men and women having very similar schedule of events. Men will compete in 24 events and while women in 23, as the women's schedule lackes the 50 km race walk. In addition, both the men's 110 m hurdles and decathlon are reflected in the women's schedule by the 100 m hurdles and heptathlon, respectively. sports-and-recreation Tue, 27 Mar 2012 04:12:51 -0600 All About Airedale Terriers - Photos http://www.squidoo.com/airedale-terriers-- The Airedale Terrier, like most Terriers, has been bred to hunt independently. As a result, the dog is very intelligent, independent, strong-minded, stoic, and can sometimes be stubborn. They rank 29th in Stanley Coren's The Intelligence of Dogs, being of above average working/obedience intelligence. The Airedale is a dog with a great sense of humor. For those who can laugh along with their Airedale, the dog can provide a unique and entertaining company. pets-and-animals Wed, 02 May 2012 03:58:30 -0600 Chad - Learn, Explore and Travel http://www.squidoo.com/chad Geography: Central Africa, south of Libya Climate: tropical in south, desert in north Terrain: broad, arid plains in center Desert in north, mountains in northwest, lowlands in south. The economy is based on agriculture, forestry and fishing. However the industries also include oil, cotton textiles, beer brewing and meat packing.     travel-and-places Sat, 07 Apr 2012 16:08:12 -0600 All About Olympic Basketball - What is the Golden Box? http://www.squidoo.com/Olympic-Basketball The easiest way to score in the NBA is give the ball to big tall players and let them take a shot (or dunk) from up close. But not every team boasts a seven-foot-five centre like Yao Ming from China. And rare is the women's team with a six-foot-eight player like American Lisa Leslie. That's why many teams prefer to score away from the basket, and why most European nations have exceptional outside shooters, even among the tallest players. Those teams stacked with precision shooters will be rewarded with big points- the three-point line is about a metre closer to the hoop in international basketball than the NBA sports-and-recreation Tue, 20 Mar 2012 03:53:45 -0600 4 Best Hammocks For Camping http://www.squidoo.com/4-best-hammocks-for-camping-eagles-nest-outfitters Eagles Nest Outfitters Single Nest Hammock 1-person hammock that packs into size of softball for easy carrying Eagles Nest Outfitters Double Nest Hammock 2- to 3-person hammock that packs into size of grapefruit for easy carrying Grand Trunk Ultralight Camo Hammock Perfect alternative to a tent and sleeping pad for the light and cost-conscious traveler Texsport La Paz Hammock Durable, comfortable cotton hammock home-and-garden Thu, 23 Feb 2012 16:44:12 -0600 Learn About the Our Backbone - Spine http://www.squidoo.com/learn-about-the--our-backbone The backbone (or spine) extends from the base of the skull down to the hips. The backbone is not a single bone, but a column of drum-shaped bones called vertebrae (singular, vertebra). The human spine is composed of the spinal cord and its protective and supportive coverings, called the vertebral column or backbone. education Sat, 12 May 2012 19:35:28 -0600 Cat Toilet Training : Can It Work? http://www.squidoo.com/citikitty We've all heard of the cat that will use the toilet instead of a litterbox and thought it was a myth. Now there's a way to change the myth to reality. The Citikitty Cat Toilet Training kit can help. Now the biggest problem will be one more (or two or three) in the lineup for the bathroom. pets-and-animals Sat, 12 May 2012 19:34:44 -0600 Steamboat cruises on American and Canadian rivers. http://www.squidoo.com/northamerica_42 River Cruises are unmatched adventures in exquisitely appointed luxury, allowing an intimate connection with the land that no other cruise can equal. The River Cruise tours offer first class accommodations, gourmet dining, and world-class service. The small ship sizes on river cruises enables personal service unrivaled in the cruise industry. The opulence of luxury River Cruise travel harkens to by-gone eras with a pace and flavor long forgotten. travel-and-places Sun, 06 May 2012 16:25:14 -0600 21 Chicken Breast Recipes - Yummy http://www.squidoo.com/SPICY-CHICKEN-WINGS Bored with the same old chicken recipe? Try something new. LEMON - PARSLEY CHICKEN BREASTS BAKED CHICKEN BREASTS CHICKEN IN ORANGE SAUCE CORDON BLEU CHICKEN WALNUT CHICKEN BREASTS IN SOUR CREAM CHICKEN BREAST WITH HONEY - WINE SAUCE CHICKEN WITH NESTS MARINATED CHICKEN BREASTS POTATO CHIP CHICKEN CHICKEN ROYALE OVEN FRIED CHICKEN BREASTS PINEAPPLE CHICKEN 20-MINUTE CHICKEN PARMESAN NO PEEK CHICKEN CHICKEN IN THE GARDEN BARBECUE SAUCE FOR CHICKEN CHEESY TOMATO BASIL CHICKEN BREASTS CHICKEN CACCIATORE FAJITA - STYLE CHICKEN BREASTS CHICKEN BREAST CASSEROLE Powered by Recipes Wiki food-and-cooking Tue, 03 Jan 2012 19:05:40 -0600 Spy Net - Super Neat Toys http://www.squidoo.com/spy-net---super-neat-toys Video watch - kids can run the videos through lie detector software and video analysis. Night vision goggles - either see a monochrome picture, or pick the more common green Snake cam - connect to Video Watch to see around, above and below obstacles computers-and-electronics Thu, 12 Apr 2012 01:18:56 -0600 Excellent Microscopes For Inquisitive Young Minds http://www.squidoo.com/excellent-microscopes-for-inquisitive-young-minds Duo-Scope Microscope The Duo-Scope is a dual functioning biological microscope that incorporates modified objectives with dual cool LED illumination! My First Lab I-explore Scope Interchangeable darkfield and brightfield stage plate Educational Insights GeoSafari Jr. Talking Microscope Features a dial children can turn to listen to fun facts about what they are seeing on the 12 prepared slides of common insects hobbies-games-toys Tue, 08 May 2012 22:31:23 -0600 Beautiful and Unique Plush Animals - Very Cool Stuffies http://www.squidoo.com/Beautiful-Plush-Animals Hansa is respected the world over for its finely crafted collection of our planet's animal kingdom. Originally created for exclusive European collectors, each plush animal is meticulously handcrafted from portraits of real animals in their natural habitat. By themselves, or paired with other Hansa Animals, these marvelous creatures make wonderful best friends for children, adults, and collectors alike. In addition, interior designers the world over often turn to Hansa animals when designing unique, one-of-a-kind spaces. Display them in groups, or use their large, signature animals to set the theme of a room. hobbies-games-toys Sat, 07 Apr 2012 16:06:04 -0600 Yamaha Orthodynamic HP-1 Headphones - Superb http://www.squidoo.com/yamahaorthodynamichp-1 ;Released in 1976, the Yamaha Orthodynamic HP-1's were the first and most expensive ($200 in 1976!) in the orthodynamic series. Designed by the Italian designer Mario Bellini, the HP-1's were comfortable and also looked pretty good.  The HP-1's produced what is described as a natural sound which made them popular to many people even at their high price. computers-and-electronics Mon, 30 Jan 2012 04:14:48 -0600 Fear can hold you prisoner. Hope can set you free. - Shawshank Redemption http://www.squidoo.com/shawshank-redemption Join me in a journey through one of the best films of all time, "The Shawshank Redemption" written and directed by Frank Darabont, whether you have seen it or not I can assure you if you like prison films and want to see Morgan Freeman and Tim Robbins at their best, then this is a film you should definitely watch. entertainment Fri, 11 May 2012 17:50:55 -0600 Canadian Snowbirds http://www.squidoo.com/snowbirds The Snowbirds Demonstration Team (431 Squadron) is a Canadian icon comprised of serving members of the Canadian Forces. Their pilots and technicians work as a team to bring thrilling performances to the North American public. Serving as Canadian ambassadors, the Snowbirds demonstrate the high level of professionalism, teamwork, excellence, discipline and dedication inherent in the women and men of the Air Force and the Canadian Forces culture-and-society Wed, 16 May 2012 06:39:59 -0600 Cabbage Patch Kids http://www.squidoo.com/cabbagepatch Cabbage Patch Kids were created in 1978 and originally called "Little People". The original dolls were all cloth. The doll brand went on to become one of the most popular toy fads of the 80's and one of the longest-running doll franchises in America. Cabbage Patch Cuties Cow hobbies-games-toys Sat, 07 Apr 2012 16:08:31 -0600 3 Best Alison Krauss Albums http://www.squidoo.com/alison-krauss-100miles For Alison Krauss, musical collaboration has been a way of life. Her own story has been nothing short of amazing: signed to Rounder Records as a 14-year-old fiddler from Champaign, Illinois, she has, over two decades with the label, become the most recognized face in contemporary bluegrass, a critically acclaimed artist who has brought modern sophistication to the genre while respecting its traditions, and stretching beyond bluegrass to embrace pop, country, and rock & roll. She has also sold upwards of 10 million records and garnered 21 Grammy Awards music Tue, 08 May 2012 22:32:52 -0600 5 Great Wet/Dry Travel Shavers http://www.squidoo.com/panasonic-pro-curve-wetdry-travel-shaver-with-case My first choice The Panasonic Pro Curve Wet/Dry Travel Shaver handles all your shaving needs in a small, compact package that is easy to carry with you, so you can shave in the morning and touch up during the day whenever you need to. With a single-blade design that is durable and stays sharp, you'll get a close and comfortable shave every time. fashion-and-beauty Wed, 04 Apr 2012 05:27:13 -0600 Fisher-Price Imaginext Dragon World- Cool http://www.squidoo.com/fisher-price-imaginext-dragon-world--cool The Fisher Price Dragon World will transport your child to a fantasy realm of magic, knights, and dragons. Designed for ages 3 and up. A number of Imaginext play sets are designed to feature figure-activated buttons and switches with various functions (a pirate figure, when placed on one such site on the Pirate Raider, can be used to extend the plank or lower the sails). Several of these play sets could even be purchased fully assembled. hobbies-games-toys Thu, 26 Apr 2012 07:48:42 -0600 Hurricane Protection Tips http://www.squidoo.com/hurricane Hurricanes and other tropical cyclones are the most powerful storms on Earth, and you need to be ready for them. Humans cannot stop the tremendous power of hurricanes, but they can prepare for them and even prevent danger to themselves. If you live in hurricane prone areas, such as in New England, the Carolinas, southeastern United States, Florida, the US Gulf coast, Mexico, the Greater and Lesser Antilies, Bermuda, Nova Scotia or Newfoundland, Central America, the Bahamas, Jamaica, or other Caribbean Islands, you need to prepare yourself. Here are some protection tips: education Tue, 08 May 2012 22:33:33 -0600 Pollution Free Mowing - Push Reel Mower http://www.squidoo.com/pushmower Push Mowers are powered by you (great workout), they are quiet and have no need for cords, batteries or gas. Environmentally friendly machine because the only energy it requires is yours. Safer because you are able to hear if the kids or dog are getting close, no flying rocks or debris. Better for you, lighter to get into and out of tight spaces, easier start up, same time commitment. The best part ......it still entitles you to that beer and nap after you finish. healthy-living Mon, 30 Apr 2012 21:34:46 -0600 3 Best Inexpensive Scooters http://www.squidoo.com/3-best-inexpensive-scooters Razor A5 Lux Scooter Aircraft-grade aluminum construction supports up to 220 pounds Razor Ultra Pro Lo Scooter Freestyle rubberized grips with Cro-Mo steel handlebars Razor Spark DLX Scooter Upgraded sparking kick scooter that offers 50 percent more sparks than original hobbies-games-toys Fri, 27 Apr 2012 22:32:33 -0600 Afghanistan - Learn Explore and Travel http://www.squidoo.com/afghanistan Daoud's Republic (1973-78) and the April 1978 Coup Amid charges of corruption and malfeasance against the royal family and poor economic conditions created by the severe 1971-72 drought, former Prime Minister Daoud seized power in a military coup on July 17, 1973. Zahir Shah fled the country, eventually finding refuge in Italy. Daoud abolished the monarchy, abrogated the 1964 constitution, and declared Afghanistan a republic with himself as its first President and Prime Minister. His attempts to carry out badly needed economic and social reforms met with little success, and the new constitution promulgated in February 1977 failed to quell chronic political instability. travel-and-places Tue, 15 May 2012 21:36:25 -0600 What Is ReadyBoost? - ReadyBoost Flash Drives http://www.squidoo.com/readyboost-flash-drives  ReadyBoost is a new feature available in Windows Vista that allows users to plug any ReadyBoost capable USB flash drive into a USB 2.0 port to be used as cache or virtual memory.  The advantages of this feature is that its much faster to cache to a USB drive then to the hard drive making for improved performance.  Also for systems that do not have enough physical memory (RAM) to run Vista smoothly it is a very cheap alternative to buying more physical memory that would cost you more then twice as much over a USB flash drive.  While a USB flash drive in ReadyBoost mode will not replace the speed you would obtain from having more physical memory, ReadyBoost is an extremely cheap and easy way to boost your systems performance without breaking the bank. computers-and-electronics Mon, 30 Apr 2012 20:15:42 -0600 All About Olympic Swimming http://www.squidoo.com/Olympic-Swimming Swimming features four basic disciplines - freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly - for all events in the Olympics. The freestyle races are the most popular swimming events because they showcase raw, explosive power and speed more than any other discipline. Freestyle swimming is also a fan favourite because of its simplicity and familiarity - nearly everyone who swims learns to swim freestyle first. The backstroke is relatively slow and a little clumsy, and the swimmers themselves don't like the limitations on their peripheral vision. But despite its drawbacks, the backstroke has been an Olympic event since 1900. Of all the swimming disciplines, breaststrokers expend the most energy as their arm and leg movements require perfect synchronization. If the swimmer is out of sync, the swim is considered freestyle and the competitor is disqualified. The butterfly is the most unorthodox and youngest event of the four swimming disciplines. Where the breaststroke requires the whip-like frog kick, butterfly specialists use the dolphin kick. sports-and-recreation Sun, 25 Mar 2012 12:12:27 -0600 Babe Ruth - The King of Crash http://www.squidoo.com/Babe-Ruth   It is widely believed that George Vecsey, a sportswriter for the New York Times, wrote the first articles that explicitly mentioned in print the "curse" of Babe Ruth. The articles appeared during the 1986 World Series. Prior to Ruth leaving Boston for New York, the Red Sox had won five of the first 15 World Series. Portrayals of the "curse" have appeared everywhere: From late night television shows such as "Saturday Night Live" to Hollywood movies like "50 First Dates" and "Fever Pitch." In 2005, ESPN Classic aired a television program called "The Top 5 Reasons You Can't Blame Harry Frazee entertainment Tue, 15 May 2012 21:38:40 -0600 Aprica Stroller - Revolutionized the stroller industry http://www.squidoo.com/aprica--stroller The Aprica line of child carriers has revolutionized the stroller industry. The company was founded to institute smarter high-tech child care practices. Aprica markets a wide variety of products for child care, but the brand is particularly known for producing strollers and carriages. The tires on each Aprica stroller and other products are warrantied for life, and the company maintains a terrific reputation for customer satisfaction and aftercare. parenting-and-kids Mon, 30 Apr 2012 20:34:14 -0600 Fisher-Price Laugh and Learn Dance - Play Puppy and Friends http://www.squidoo.com/fisher-price-laugh-and-learn-dance-and-play-puppy Let your children dance and play games with their favorite new playmate, Dance and Play Puppy from Fisher-Price's Laugh and Learn toys. Dance and Play Puppy guides children through their first experiences with motions and games while simultaneously teaching them how to count and how to recognize the alphabet. hobbies-games-toys Sat, 12 May 2012 19:42:54 -0600 Liv Tyler - Arwen in Lord Of The Rings http://www.squidoo.com/liv-tyler Liv Tyler, 29, was originally born as Liv Lundgren on the 1st July 1977 at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York. Her name changed to Tyler at the age of 12. She stands at 5'10" with brown hair and blue eyes. She is most famous for her superb roles as Arwen in Lord Of The Rings and Grace Stamper in the excellent Armageddon. Her father Steve Tyler is the lead singer for the classic rock band Aerosmith and her mother is Singer and Former Model Bebe Buell. She's married to Royston Langdon who is a musician and has a son with him named Milo William Langdon and a pet dog called Neal. She has two sisters, Mia Tyler and Chelsea Tyler and a brother Taj Tyler. entertainment Sun, 08 Apr 2012 03:35:03 -0600 Disney Princess - Cinderella's Magic Lights Piano - More Disney Princess Toys http://www.squidoo.com/Disney-Princess This is a super fun toy that my daughter has had now for over a year. If you can find it ANYWHERE I would highly recommend it. It plays pre-programmed songs plus your child can also be her own musician and even record her music for playback.  The microphone is nice for aspiring American Idols (like my daughter!) and it really is pretty. We did lose the dancing Cinderella with Prince Charming, but while we had it is was beautiful to watch them dance while the piano played. It also does a pretty light show. I cannot give this toy enough stars as it is a really wonderful toy for 3-6 year old girls! Disney Princess - Cinderella's Magic Lights Piano plays pre-programmed songs, and let's your child be her own musician and record her music for playback. The piano set includes a pretty microphone and an adorable dancing Cinderella with Prince Charming. The lights are pretty to watch as the dolls dance while your child plays the piano. Disney Princess - Cinderella's Magic Lights Piano It's a beautiful piano, comes with the songs from the movie and the children can sing along with the included microphone. Amazon Price: (as of 05/02/2011) hobbies-games-toys Sat, 12 May 2012 19:26:52 -0600 Amazing Spider-Man Complete Comic Book Collection http://www.squidoo.com/spiderman-collection For the Spiderman fanatic, the ultimate in collectibles. This has everything!  Product Description Revisit and relive every Amazing Spider-Man comic book ever printed covering over 43 years. Including the mind-blowing 12 Milestones of Amazing Spider-Man spanning March 1963 through December 2006. A total of over 575 complete comic books including Annuals, all articles, Spider-Web column pages, Bullpen Bulletins, Pinups and every single advertisement.   Product Features Plus Spider-Web column pages, bullpen bulletins, and advertisements Over 575 original full-length digital comic books on DVD-ROM All Amazing Spider-Man comic books ever printed covering over 43 years 12 milestones of Amazing Spider-Man from March 1963 to June 2006 Complete comic book collection with annuals, all articles, and pinups Amazing Spider-Man Complete Comic Book Collection Win/Mac Amazon Price: (as of 04/30/2011) books-poetry-writing Sat, 12 May 2012 19:33:21 -0600 Very Cute Animal Photo Collection http://www.squidoo.com/cuteanimal-photos Way too cute The young of : Eels are called elvers, Swan are cynget, Fish are fry, Frogs are poliwogs and Tigers are whelps. Interesting facts: You can lead a cow up the stairs, but not down, a rat can survive longer than a camel without water and there are more dogs in Paris than there are people. pets-and-animals Sun, 06 May 2012 08:23:56 -0600 Lego Board Games - Great Creative Fun for Entire Family http://www.squidoo.com/lots-of-legos Building the Lego games is lots of fun, but playing the games is even better. The cool thing is the game board changes, so if your opponent is about to win, you can change the path and force them to re-change it. With the unique buildable LEGO Dice and changeable rules, LEGO Games is a great way of having fun together with family and friends. hobbies-games-toys Wed, 16 May 2012 13:12:03 -0600 Can Not Stop Rolling Them Bones! - Crazy Bones http://www.squidoo.com/Squidoo-Communities The collectible game that kids are crazy for Crazy Bones. Gogo's Crazy Bones were inspired by an ancient Greek game using sheep knucklebones (yuck!), also known as Tabas. Hundres of characters to collect, each with a unique look and "bounce". Each series has special rare chase characters. For ages 4 and up. Gogo's Crazy Bones by Magic Box. hobbies-games-toys Sat, 24 Mar 2012 00:53:23 -0600 Hammocks - Xchair - Portable Folding Hammock http://www.squidoo.com/hammockchair The Xchair gives the same comfort in a quarter of the space, great for inside or outside or on balconies. The frame is 69 inches high; the base is 46 inches across and 45 inches front to back. The assembled chair fits in a 4-by-4-foot space and holds up to 400 pounds. The Xchair was designed to ease back pain by providing even support while eliminating pressure points. The soft cotton hammock feels great against the skin and is easy to slide around in when it's time to adjust position. Perfect for tight quarters, apartment balconies, and outdoor use, the Xchair offers stable and comfortable hammock comfort in two different modes. Read a book in swinging-chair mode; or, adjust the Xchair to full length mode when it's time for a cozy, castaway nap. books-poetry-writing Mon, 23 Apr 2012 04:15:01 -0600 Imaginarium 75-Piece Wooden Block Set http://www.squidoo.com/imaginarium-75-piece-wooden-block-set The Imaginarium 75-Piece Wooden Block Set is a bucket of building fun. It includes 37 natural and 38 colored blocks, and kids can develop shape recognition by using the shape-sorter lid on top of the storage bin. 6 different shapes allow children to build all kinds of creations. hobbies-games-toys Mon, 30 Apr 2012 20:32:20 -0600 Fun - Cute - FAO Schwarz Plush Toy Playsets http://www.squidoo.com/fun-cute-fao-schwarz-plush-toy-playsets Coral Reef Habitat 7 Piece Plush FAO Schwarz Coral Reef Habitat features deep sea creatures that are actually stuffed animals, including a small stuffed animal octopus, stingray, dolphin, clownfish, turtle and a small stuffed animal angelfish. Dinosaurs in a Rock House Plush W/ House 7 Plush Dinosaurs 7 different dinosaurs peacefully co-exist in a soft, plush rock house with top carry handle FAO Schwarz Animal Ark Features six pairs of plush stuffed animals that fit inside the ark and can peek out of the portholes. hobbies-games-toys Sun, 06 May 2012 08:17:59 -0600 Kelsyus Water Hammock http://www.squidoo.com/Head-Lice-comb With a flexible mesh bed for ultra-cool comfort in the water, the Kelsyus Floating Hammock will rock you into a state of total relaxation. It's a breeze to inflate and deflate, with a unique design that springs open and closed instantly. Fabric covered inflation for long-lasting durability in the pool, lake or ocean. home-and-garden Tue, 01 May 2012 21:38:19 -0600 All Things Wow! Wow! Wubbzy! http://www.squidoo.com/all-things-wow-wow-wubbzy About the Show Wow! Wow! Wubbzy! is an animated preschool show on Nick Jr. Each half-hour episode promotes positive values like honesty, tolerance, fairness, and cooperation. It's from the producers of Nickelodeon's wildly popular show The Fairly OddParents, and best of all, it's abso-hula-lutely hysterically funny! hobbies-games-toys Sat, 12 May 2012 19:36:13 -0600 Folding Utility Table http://www.squidoo.com/tristan-boyer-binns----history-science-and-biography No matter where your hobbies take you, the Lifetime 4 ft Adjustable Fold-in-Half Table is the perfect companion. From crafty creations at home to painting in a natural outdoor setting, this portable craft table is ready to go where you go. The table is designed with three different height settings to accommodate your various needs and projects, and a stain-resistant surface so it's easy to clean. When you've finished your masterpiece, simply fold up your portable craft table and store it until your next burst of inspiration home-and-garden Tue, 01 May 2012 21:36:59 -0600 London 2012 Olympics Pins and Coins http://www.squidoo.com/vancouver-winter-olympics-2010 London 2012 Olympic Bus Pin Badge London 2012 Olympic Wenlock Print Pin Badge London 2012 Olympic Welcome To London Pin Badge Olympics London 2012 Triathlon Coin Olympics London 2012 Aquatics Coin sports-and-recreation Tue, 24 Apr 2012 09:35:55 -0600 Cooking with Smoke - Real Way to Barbecue http://www.squidoo.com/Mercedes-Benz-auto Smoking is a slow form of cooking that can pack in more flavour than probably any other form. It involves soaking the ingredient, whether it be fish, meat or vegetables, in the smoke of an aromatic wood. An optional method of smoking food is through the cooking of the food in a covered grill. In a sense, all grilled or barbequed food have some aspect of smoking involved, usually through drippings on hot fire causing smoke, or by the fire smoke itself. home-and-garden Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:36:36 -0600 All About Olympic Field Hockey - London 2012 http://www.squidoo.com/Olympic-Field-Hockey While field hockey is related to its counterpart on ice, the strategies and flow of the game are very similar to soccer. Defence and positioning are the most important elements of field hockey, and the game is played on a pitch nearly the size of a soccer field. Those factors conspire to make field hockey a low-scoring affair, and it doesn't help that goals can be scored only from within the goal circle. sports-and-recreation Fri, 30 Mar 2012 19:51:37 -0600 Oxford Bookworms http://www.squidoo.com/oxford-bookworms Oxford Bookworms have a worldwide reputation for providing learners with a great reading experience, with a wide range of classic and modern fiction, non-fiction, and plays. Bookworms include original and adapted texts in seven carefully graded language stages, which take learners from beginner to advanced level. Oxford Bookworms are now available in beautiful new editions designed to make choosing and reading Bookworms even more enjoyable. books-poetry-writing Sun, 29 Apr 2012 14:30:37 -0600 The Tales of Beedle the Bard - Collector's Edition http://www.squidoo.com/beedle Tucked in its own case disguised as a wizarding textbook found in the Hogwarts library, the Collector's Edition includes an exclusive reproduction of J.K. Rowling's handwritten introduction, as well as 10 additional illustrations not found in the Standard Edition or the original. Opening the case reveals a velvet bag embroidered with J.K. Rowling's signature, in which sits the piece de resistance: your very own copy of The Tales of Beedle the Bard, complete with metal skull, corners, and clasp; replica gemstones; and emerald ribbon. books-poetry-writing Sun, 06 May 2012 16:31:55 -0600 Liberia - Learn, Explore and Travel http://www.squidoo.com/liberia Geography: Western Africa, bordering the North Atlantic Ocean, between Cote d'Ivoire and Sierra Leone Climate: tropical; hot, humid; dry winters with hot days and cool to cold nights; wet, cloudy summers with frequent heavy showers Terrain: mostly flat to rolling coastal plains rising to rolling plateau and low mountains in northeast The first inhabitants of the region which is now known as Liberia may have been Pygmies, or people of small size, referred to in Liberia as 'Jinna'. No recorded history can prove their existence, but they still play an important role in the oral history and the religious life of some of Liberia's tribes. When the Golas, who are supposed to be the oldest of the Liberian tribes, travelled from the interior of Central Africa to this West African region they reportedly met these small-sized peoples,who were bushmen and who 'dwelt in caves and the hollows of large trees, and lived on fruits and roots of wild trees,' according to Liberian historian Abayomi Karnga.  Map of Liberia, Africa Photographic Print Buy at AllPosters.com Excellent! Mighty Be Our Powers: How Sisterhood, Prayer, and Sex Changed a Nation at War [Hardcover] travel-and-places Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:32:54 -0600 GM Hummer ( HumVee ) - You know you want one. http://www.squidoo.com/hummer Hummer History In 1979, AM General began preliminary design work on the M998 Series High Mobility Multi-Purpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV, pronounced Humvee®)  On January 2, 1985, AM General rolled the first HMMWV (aka. HUMMER) off the assembly line of their new South Bend facility. The first HMMWV was a standard Military vehicle. cars Sun, 06 May 2012 08:18:39 -0600 Ed Emberley's Drawing Books - Excellent http://www.squidoo.com/forafee Ed Emberley is the illustrator and author of over 80 books, including the bestselling Go Away, Big Green Monster! and his enormously popular "Drawing Book" series. Emberley believes that everyone can learn to draw. His drawing books are for children and they feature clear step-by-step instructions using numbers, letters, and shapes. He often collaborates with his wife Barbara. His first book was The Wing on a Flea in 1961. arts-and-design Sat, 14 Apr 2012 04:20:31 -0600 Dr. Seuss Books Are a Must Have http://www.squidoo.com/dr-seuss-books-are-a-mist-have Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind. Dr. Seuss Don't cry because it's over. Smile because it happened. Dr. Seuss I like nonsense, it wakes up the brain cells. Fantasy is a necessary ingredient in living, It's a way of looking at life through the wrong end of a telescope. Which is what I do, And that enables you to laugh at life's realities. Dr. Seuss books-poetry-writing Wed, 07 Mar 2012 05:09:19 -0600 4 Best Things For Your Family Picnic. http://www.squidoo.com/3-best-things-for-your-family-picnic Inflatable Salad Bar Make this a no-brainer for parties, picnics, camping, and more Giant Outdoor Tabletop Food Cover Be bug free while you dine outdoors Handy Gourmet Set Of 3 Pop Up Food Covers Pops Up Straight To Prevent Crushed Sides Of Cakes & Jello Molds Collapsible Trunk Organizer And Cooler home-and-garden Tue, 21 Feb 2012 19:56:15 -0600 3 Best Flip Books For the Little Ones - Moo, Cat, Dog http://www.squidoo.com/3-best-flip-books-for-the-little-ones-moo-cat-dog Moo This interactive board book dazzles the senses by portraying farm animals' sounds and textures. Cat This book is sure to make everyone smile...from 8 months to 80 years old! Dog This sturdy offering presents full-color photos of charismatic canines embellished with pull tabs and tactile (mostly furlike) textures. parenting-and-kids Mon, 14 May 2012 17:01:26 -0600 3 Best Portable Gas Grills - Tabletop models http://www.squidoo.com/portable-grill Weber Propane Gas Go-Anywhere Grill The porcelain enameled coating prevents rust and fading Cuisinart Tabletop Propane Gas Grill Twist-start ignition for easy start-ups Weber 386002 Q 100 Portable Propane Gas Grill Made of cast-aluminum lid and body with glass-reinforced nylon frame home-and-garden Wed, 16 May 2012 06:50:59 -0600 Learn About The Immune System http://www.squidoo.com/immunesystem The immune system is the police of the body. Almost every cell and space in the body is patrolled for intruders and abnormalities. Specialized cell types carry out certain functions: Macrophages devour bacteria, viruses, abnormal cells and debris. They warn T-cells about viruses and bacteria. T-cells patrol cells of the body and make sure they are o.k. They get signals from macrophages. T-cells coordinate a lot of the immune response. They tell B-cell to produce antibodies and they can kill abnormal cells that are then absorbed by macrophages. B-cells produce antibodies. Antibodies are small molecules that attach to certain structures at other cells like bacteria. By clotting the surface of bacteria they become inactive and can be devoured by macrophages. Each B-cell produces a specialized antibody that targets a specific bacteria or virus. Once a B-cell became active it stays on alert. This is why you suffer from a children's disease only once and why you are immune to a common cold in winter after you went through it. There three types of organs that are part of the immune system: The bone marrow is where all blood cells of the immune system are produced. The thymus is the training station of the T-cells. Here, T-cells learn to distinguish between structures that belong to the body and foreign cell structures of bacteria and viruses. Lymph nodes are communication centers of the immune cells. Here macrophages inform T-cells which in turn trigger B-cells to produce antibodies. There multiple lymph nodes in the human body such that close to every part of the body there is such a communication center. education Tue, 24 Apr 2012 09:34:02 -0600 FAO Schwarz - The Big Map http://www.squidoo.com/fao-schwarz-the-big-map Keep the world at your fingertips with The Big Map from FAO Schwarz. This huge, colorful felt map includes more than 60 removable pieces to help you learn about different continents, countries, bodies of water, animals and more! Travel the globe without leaving the comfort of your own home with this felt map hobbies-games-toys Sun, 06 May 2012 08:15:12 -0600 All About Olympic Softball - Kitten Ball or Mush Ball http://www.squidoo.com/Olympic-Softball There are three major classifications for softball: fast-pitch, slow-pitch and modified pitch. But only fast-pitch is played at the Olympics, and only women compete in that event. Softball is similar to baseball. The primary equipment consists of balls, gloves, bats and bases. Rules of play are similar in both sports. But there are differences in pitching, equipment and field size. And a really big difference in scoring. You score runs the same way in baseball, but not nearly as often. At elite levels, virtually every softball game is a pitchers' duel. sports-and-recreation Tue, 01 May 2012 04:16:20 -0600 Learn About Pandas the Giant Cat Bear http://www.squidoo.com/pandas-photos Panda Bears, cute and adorable, are on the endangered species list. Their habitat, extremely limited diet and poor reproductive and infant survival combine to extremely threaten their survival.There are two kinds of Pandas. The giant white and black Panda is the one that comes to mind for most of us. But, there is also the Red Panda which is also called the lesser Panda. There are very few Pandas left in the wild and zoologists have been largely unsuccessful in breeding them in captivity up to now. The Chinese government has taken steps to protect these endangered animals. Pandas are only found in a relatively small area in Asia. They date back two to three million years ago. Ancient chinese history and writings abound with mention of the Panda. They were kept by emperors and their hides were highly valued. They carried a mystique and were believed to be able to ward off evil spirits and natural disasters. Pandas live in and around mountainous slopes and exist on a diet largely comprised of bamboo shoots. They eat most of the day to consume the food they need for survival. There are about fifteen types of bamboo, reach with varying life cycles. Panda Bears eat primarily bamboo shoots. As die-offs in the bamboo cycle occur, the panda population also fall. Westerners, in particular Americans, have a strong fondness for these cute creatures. If you talk to a Chinese person, they do not share this same fondness and wonder why we take such a liking to them. pets-and-animals Fri, 27 Apr 2012 20:34:50 -0600 Push Lawn Mowers - Eco Friendly http://www.squidoo.com/diagnostic-imaging Light, maneuverable, economical, and environmentally friendly Push reel mowers are powered by you. They're quiet, they don't need cords or recharging, and they don't pollute. But on large lawns, you might not want the workout you get when using a push reel mower. They also tend to be less effective on grass taller than two inches. healthy-living Sat, 12 May 2012 22:07:03 -0600 Squinkies - Fun and Cool http://www.squidoo.com/squinkies---fun-and-cool The world of Squinkies fits in the palm of your hand. These soft and squishy figures are so cute you'll want to collect them all. The Squinkies come in their very own little bubble container; it's a surprize inside. Rings and things big and small. Friends and pets collect them all. hobbies-games-toys Sat, 12 May 2012 19:27:43 -0600 Spy Video Car or New ATV- Super Neat Toys http://www.squidoo.com/spy-video-car # The Spy Video Car includes a headset, screen and hand-held controller # The sleek R/C features a built-in video camera with night vision, that sends a live feed to a flip-up screen on your headset up to 75 feet away # 2006 Top 5 New Toys: NBC News, Family Fun Magazine, "What I want" - TV Show # View all the action through your own personal headset hobbies-games-toys Wed, 16 May 2012 06:40:44 -0600 The Spiderwick Chronicles - faeries, sprites, and fantastical creatures http://www.squidoo.com/Spiderwick-Books Holly Black and Tony DiTerlizzi's bestselling Spiderwick series that has enchanted readers of all ages. The Spiderwick Chronicles is in no sense of the word "adult" or "mature," so more sophisticated fantasy lovers may be a little disappointed by what it offers. There are some popular monsters - goblins, hobgoblins, trolls, and an ogre - but they more resemble deformed reptiles than their D&D counterparts. (Oddly, the goblins look similar to the Rankin-Bass interpretations of those creatures in The Hobbit.) There are no wizards but there are plenty of fairies and all fairies use magic. To humanize the characters, there's a broken home with all the attendant bitterness that children feel for separating parents. There's not much of a moral here, though, unless one considers it a lesson that, when moving into an old house, one should not rummage around in locked chests hidden away in normally inaccessible attics. books-poetry-writing Wed, 25 Apr 2012 07:41:30 -0600 Learn about Pigs - Plus Cool Pig Stuff http://www.squidoo.com/aboutpigs We all remember Miss Piggy, Porky Pig, Babe and Arnold. Do you have a favorite pig? Are you a pig collector? Learn about pigs from the excellent books featured here. Did you know that pigs are the only mammal not to have sweat glands? Thus they must have access to water or mud to cool themselves during hot weather. pets-and-animals Sun, 06 May 2012 08:07:07 -0600 Cool Red Panda Images http://www.squidoo.com/Excellent-Photos The Red Panda, Firefox, Fire Cat, or Lesser Panda , "or Ailurus fulgens ("shining cat"), is a mostly herbivorous mammal, specialized as a bamboo feeder. It is slightly larger than a domestic cat (40 - 60 cm long, 3 - 6 kg weight). The Red Panda is endemic to the Himalayas in Bhutan, southern China, India, Laos, Nepal, and Burma. Red Panda is the state animal in the Indian state of Sikkim. It is also the mascot of the Darjeeling international festivals. There is an estimated population of fewer than 2,500 mature individuals. Their population continues to decline due to habitat fragmentation. pets-and-animals Mon, 23 Apr 2012 04:47:10 -0600 Learn About The Middle Ages (Medieval times) http://www.squidoo.com/middleages In the medieval times, many knights rode out to do battle. They made sieges on other castles, headlong charges into bloody battles, and defended their own castles against sieges. But knights weren't always so good at fighting. Knights had to pass long, hard, half boring hours of practice, practice, practice. First they had to be a page. If they did good they became a squire. If squires were worthy they were dubbed and became knights. Excellent web site All About Medieval Times education Sat, 07 Apr 2012 16:05:19 -0600 About Olympic Snowboarding - Half-pipe - Cross - Parallel Slalom http://www.squidoo.com/olympic-snowboard Unlike in skiing, snowboard slalom involves racing head-to-head with a rival on parallel courses. At first sight, the Snowboard Cross event is reminiscent of the Wacky Races, but competitors are not allowed to push or bump each other out of the way. The half-pipe competition allows snowboarders to put on a real show. sports-and-recreation Sun, 06 May 2012 16:26:44 -0600 Learn About the Amazing Water Buffalo http://www.squidoo.com/learn-about-the-amazing-water-buffalo Water Buffalo (also known as Swamp Buffalo and Indian Buffalo): are found in south east Asia and were introduced to Australia in the 1800s. They produce milk from which specialty products like cheese and yoghurts are made. True wild populations still live in Bhutan, India, Nepal and Thailand, while their domesticated counterparts are very widespread. They are large animals, standing 1.5 to 1.9 meters in height at the shoulder. Wild male water buffaloes can become 3 meters in length and weigh up to 1200 kilos, while their domesticated counterparts can weigh 250 to 550 kilograms. They can become 25 years of age in the wild. pets-and-animals Fri, 11 May 2012 17:50:08 -0600 Djibouti - Learn, Explore and Travel http://www.squidoo.com/djibouti Geography: Eastern Africa, bordering the Gulf of Aden and the Red Sea, between Eritrea and Somalia During the Gulf War it was the base of operations for the French military. Religion: Muslim (94%) with Roman Catholic, Protestant and Greek Orthodox minorities. Climate: desert; torrid, dry Terrain: coastal plain and plateau separated by central mountains djibnet.com, votre portail pour Djibouti travel-and-places Tue, 27 Mar 2012 03:28:06 -0600 Tokyo Flash Men's Barcode SS Watch - cool http://www.squidoo.com/Tokyo-flash-Watch-cheap Tokyo Flash "Barcode SS" - Looking for an L.E.D. watch that is like no other? The L.E.D.s are bigger than the Pimp line of watches, making the colors really bright and super easy to see. Like the Pimp line of watches, this watch is equipped with a light up function that starts at 6 pm and goes on to 1 am every minute. fashion-and-beauty Wed, 25 Apr 2012 07:47:45 -0600 Not Your Mama's Crochet: The Cool and Creative Way to Join the Chain Gang http://www.squidoo.com/crochetting Forget ugly afghans and dainty doilies and think luxurious throws and sumptuous sweaters. You can crochet cool stuff that will make everyone envious—things to spice up your wardrobe and your pad, or gifts to amaze your "I could never do that" friends. Choose from nearly thirty projects ranging from elegant to earthy—from a chic shrug to a recycled denim rug and from fun plush toys to sweaters too good for boys. arts-and-design Wed, 25 Apr 2012 07:37:09 -0600 Cute Chipmunk Photos - Learn About http://www.squidoo.com/cute-chipmunk-photos---learn-about Chipmunks are small members of the squirrel family (of the Tamias genus), but their pudgy cheeks and glossy eyes make them look cuter and friendlier than any common squirrel. Twenty-four out of the 25 species of chipmunks live in North America. A chipmunk is about the size of a tea cup. - The cheeks of a chipmunk can expand to about three times the size of its head. - A chipmunk's burrow is about 2 inches in diameter. pets-and-animals Mon, 06 Feb 2012 18:31:16 -0600 Lá´É´s Tá´sá´ AÊá´á´ Â¿ÃÃ¯d â¥ Â¥Î©Ã âª knÃ²w â¢ yÃ³u âº Ã§Ã¦Ã± â ÏypÎµ â² Ãll ... http://www.squidoo.com/TOS A friend is someone who is there for you when he'd rather be somewhere else. Only your real friends tell you when your face is dirty Motivational Our lives are not determined by what happens to us but by how we react to what happens, not by what life brings to us, but by the attitude we bring to life. A positive attitude causes a chain reaction of positive thoughts, events, and outcomes. It is a catalyst, a spark that creates extraordinary results. squidoo-community Mon, 14 May 2012 15:33:39 -0600 Combi Savvy Strollers http://www.squidoo.com/combi-savvy-strollers Combi Savvy has, according to many, elevated the stroller to an entirely new level. The design elements of Combi Savvy pieces, along with their versatility, tend to set them apart from the average stroller. However, it is their ability to directly affect a child's experience that has drawn mothers from all over to these products. A typical Combi Savvy product such as the Crimson stroller comes with features that simply can't be found in products from most other manufactures. The Crimson has independent wheel suspension that, according to manufacturers, provides you with easy mobility and a steadier ride. It also has a large retractable canopy, a viewing window on the canopy, bottle pouches, partially reclining seats, and more. parenting-and-kids Fri, 11 May 2012 17:42:00 -0600 Classic Star Wars Posters http://www.squidoo.com/Playgirl Star Wars-based fiction predates the release of the first film, with the 1976 novelization of Star Wars (ghost-written by Alan Dean Foster and credited to Lucas). Foster's 1978 novel, Splinter of the Mind's Eye, was the first Expanded Universe work to be released. In addition to filling in the time between A New Hope and The Empire Strikes Back, this additional content greatly expanded the Star Wars timeline before and after the film series. Star Wars fiction flourished during the time of the original trilogy (1977-1983) but slowed to a trickle afterwards. hobbies-games-toys Mon, 23 Apr 2012 04:17:54 -0600 Unity, Perfection and Eternity : Engagement Rings http://www.squidoo.com/engagement-ring Many couples are interested in the tradition of the engagement ring. In many cultures, it has become the ultimate symbol of love, devotion and commitment. It's extremely common to have a diamond engagement ring, and for some this stone is the only one that they will accept. Yet, the tradition of a diamond engagement ring isn't very old and throughout much of history, diamonds didn't even enter the picture.   It's obvious that the shape of a ring is a circle. A circle has no beginning and no end. It's the shape of the sun and of the full moon. It's no wonder that ancient cultures used it as a symbol of unity, perfection and eternity. It's believed that the circle is where the tradition of the wedding ring might have gotten it's start. weddings Tue, 27 Mar 2012 04:19:06 -0600 Learn About Nudibranches - Sea Slug - Stunning Beauty http://www.squidoo.com/arts Although the term "slugs" conjures up all kinds of unpleasant ideas, nudibranchs (pronounced "noo-dee-branks"), more commonly known as sea slugs, are renowned for their boundless variety and beauty. Nudibranchs are gastropod molluscs. The undersea world contains thousands of beautiful creatures and plants. Perhaps the most stunning of all of them is the humble Nudibranch which means 'naked gill'. There are over 3,000 different kinds of nudibranchs all over the world. Nudibranchs are amongst the most ephemeral of marine creatures. Seldom will one be able to visit a location with the intention of finding a particular species and locate it successfully. Nudibranchs tend to be rare in time and space. For example, the aeolid Babakina caprinsulensis was described, on the basis of a single specimen (collected in 1965) , from Leigh, New Zealand and no further specimen has been found subsequently despite thorough searching. All nudibranchs are functional hermaphrodites, so they can mate with any other mature individuals they encounter pets-and-animals Sun, 25 Mar 2012 18:11:13 -0600 Superhero Kids Film - Zoom http://www.squidoo.com/2007 Tim Allen stars as Captain Zoom / Jack Shepherd, a former superhero who is called back to work to transform an unlikely group of rag tag kids into superheroes at an X-Men style private academy. Think Galaxy Quest crossed with Sky High with elements of Shaggy Dog and you've sort of got what this film is about. entertainment Sat, 12 May 2012 19:32:12 -0600 Excellent Aguilar Bass Gear http://www.squidoo.com/Aguilar In recent years Aguilar has also added the extremely popular AG Series of heads and the new DB series of cabinets. Their most recent product, the Tone Hammer, is their first foot pedal and is the beginning of a new line of tools for bass players. These new products have allowed the company to reach a wider demographic in both price point and aesthetic. Aguilar has grown into a well-respected manufacturer of bass gear that is enjoyed by bassists all over the world. In 2004 David Boonshoft purchased Alex Aguilar's shares and became the sole owner of Aguilar Amplification. On Mr. Aguilar's departure, Geof Lipman became Chief Technical Officer. He is known at Aguilar Amplification as an engineer who can "bring to life" the musical ambitions of David Boonshoft and his associate, Dave Avenius (Chief Operating Officer). With a team of many talented and dedicated employees, Aguilar Amplification looks forward to a future of innovation and the creation of inspiring musical tools for bass players. music Wed, 29 Feb 2012 16:15:18 -0600 Renaissance of Classic Muscle Cars http://www.squidoo.com/Muscle-Car Muscle cars are a staple part of the cultural consciousness of developed North America; even those not familiar and really not too interested in engines and power can't help but turn their heads when a Barracuda or a Mustang rolls by. The combination of power and style that these cars bring together has always appealed to North Americans, from the early years of muscle cars in the classic 1960s right up to the present day. cars Sun, 06 May 2012 08:16:42 -0600 Add style to your yard or garden http://www.squidoo.com/add-style-to-your-yard-or-garden Whether your yard/garden is a place of tranquility, a place for friends & family to gather, a place to pamper a host of plants & flowers, or simply a place to surround your home, a range of decorating possibilities will bring a great sense of joy to the garden. There can be no other occupation like gardening in which, if you were to creep up behind someone at their work, you would find them smiling. ~Mirabel Osler home-and-garden Sun, 29 Apr 2012 14:26:32 -0600 Wedding Rings and Why We Wear Them http://www.squidoo.com/diamond-platinum Wedding rings make two souls One.   A wedding band is a symbol of marriage.This potent symbol of unity sends an unmistakable message about our marital status.   In early Roman times they used iron, for its symbolic strength. But that has been replaced in the third century with silver and gold because of its beauty while iron rusts. weddings Mon, 30 Apr 2012 16:30:37 -0600 The Circle of life: Wildlife on the African Savannah http://www.squidoo.com/africananimals-photos The Brothers Shah, Kenyan-born of Indian parents, are wildlife photographers of unusual grace and depth. The African savannah is an enormous ecosystem of grasses, scattered trees, and millions of animal inhabitants. The result of that combination of elements is this stunning new collection of photographs chronicling life in the Serengeti/Maasai Mara and Ngorongoro Crater Parks of Kenya and Tanzania. Although this region has been well documented, its sheer size and the relative lack of human impact on it mean that there are always new things for photographers to discover. pets-and-animals Mon, 14 May 2012 16:35:43 -0600 Little Tikes - Cozy Coupe - Castle - Teeter Totter - Playhouse http://www.squidoo.com/little-tikes---cozy-coupe---castle---whale-teeter-totter---playhouse Without a doubt, the most popular Little Tikes toy ever created is the Cozy Coupe. First produced in 1979, the iconic pedal car celebrated its 25th Anniversary in 2004. Over six million have been manufactured since its creation, making it a legend in the toy world. A child growing up today either has one of his own, or, at the very least, knows another child with one. Other classics in Little Tikes' catalog include the Classic Castle, an outdoor play castle for children. Kids can climb inside the castle, up its lookout tower, and sneak out its secret passage way. Another popular toy with both parents and children is the Little Tikes Whale Teeter Totter. This toy is basically a scaled-down version of a larger, metal, and more dangerous teeter totter. Made of durable plastic, this product is suitable for indoor and outdoor use. Little Tikes Princess Cozy Coupe - 30th Anniversary parenting-and-kids Mon, 23 Apr 2012 04:46:33 -0600 The 5 Best Star Wars Things To Own http://www.squidoo.com/star-wars-game Do you have all 5? Who is your favorite character? Yoda, Chewbacca, Ewoks, Luke Skywalker, Darth Vader...... Which is your favorite episode/movie? Star Wars is a classic, a saga, shared by so many generations now that you would have to live under a rock not to know the story. hobbies-games-toys Sun, 06 May 2012 08:22:22 -0600 Facial Expressions: A Visual Reference for Artists http://www.squidoo.com/Arts-Photography-books All artists are tired of persuading their nearest and dearest to look sad look glad look mad madder no, even madder okay, hold it. For those artists (and their long-suffering friends), here is the best book ever. Facial Expressions includes more than 2,500 photographs of 50 faces-men and women of a variety of ages, shapes, sizes, and ethnicities-each demonstrating a wide range of emotions and shown from multiple angles. Who can use this book? Oh, only every artist on the planet, including art students, illustrators, fine artists, animators, storyboarders, and comic book artists. But wait, there's more! Additional photos focus on people wearing hats and couples kissing, while illustrations show skull anatomy and facial musculature. Still not enough? How about a one-of-a-kind series of photos of lips pronouncing the phonemes used in human speech? Animators will swoon-and artists will show a range of facial expressions from happy to happiest to ecstatic. arts-and-design Fri, 11 May 2012 17:46:19 -0600 Learn About Enzymes - Human http://www.squidoo.com/about-enzymes Enzymes are molecules - mostly protein - which alter the speed of chemical reactions in living things. There are thousands of enzymes in your body - it could not function without them. Some enzymes need an extra substance, called a coenzyme, to work. Many coenzymes are vitamins. Most enzymes have names ending in 'ase', such as lygase, protease and lipase. education Sat, 12 May 2012 21:31:54 -0600 Human Body - Atlas of the body http://www.squidoo.com/human--body Pocket-sized and heavily illustrated consumer guide to the structure, inner workings, and common disorders of the human body. Two parts include a regional atlas of the body and a description of common disorders. Also includes a glossary of medical terms This is a great little book, I have found it very useful. (Jeffryv) education Tue, 31 Jan 2012 21:12:14 -0600 Louis Jacques Mande Daguerre - Inventor of the Daguerreotype http://www.squidoo.com/Louis-Daguerre Louis Jacques Mande Daguerre was destined to achieve both fame and fortune as the man who is most widely regarded as the "inventor" of photography. Certainly he did give photography its first practical application. After the invention of the daguerreotype, the grip of photography on the public mind and imagination never lost its hold. As so often happens in new fields of endeavor, a number of talented individuals were wrestling simultaneously with the idea of capturing images from nature and rendering them permanent. And as so often happens too, one man leaves his name on a discovery or an idea which is in fact the result of cumulative effort by many -brilliant minds. The man who gave his name to a process, a product,^nd a period was Daguerre. arts-and-design Sun, 06 May 2012 16:28:35 -0600 Learn About Seals http://www.squidoo.com/learn-about-seals Seals are mammals that live some or most of the time in water. However, they must come to the surface to breathe air like other mammals. Seals are excellent swimmers, with a sleek, streamlined body, shaped like a submarine. Their legs have developed into paddle-like flippers, specially designed for swimming. Some seals migrate with the seasons to find warmer seas. pets-and-animals Sun, 06 May 2012 08:21:41 -0600 Air Swimmer Remote Control Inflatable Floating Shark and Clownfish http://www.squidoo.com/air-swimmer-remote-control-inflatable-floating-shark-and-goldfish Just when you thought it was safe to get out of the water ... Incredible remote controlled flying fish emerge from the world of awesome! One of the coolest gadgets around and great fun for family get togethers, office laughs, and kids parties. Once filled with helium, the remote controlled Air Swimmer swims through the air with incredibly smooth and lifelike motion. The infra red remote control unit provides up, down, and tail fin control for moving right and left. hobbies-games-toys Mon, 14 May 2012 17:00:43 -0600 Ghana - Learn, Explore and Travel http://www.squidoo.com/ghana Geography:Western Africa, bordering the Gulf of Guinea, between Cote d'Ivoire and Togo Climate: tropical; warm and comparatively dry along southeast coast; hot and humid in southwest; hot and dry in north Terrain: mostly low plains with dissected plateau in south-central area travel-and-places Mon, 30 Jan 2012 04:20:36 -0600 Learn About The Nervous System http://www.squidoo.com/Nervous The human brain is growing! In 1860 the average weight of a male brain was 3 lbs. Now a man's brain weighs an average of 3 1/8 lbs. There are around 30,000 million nerve cells in the body. A nerve cell can transmit 1,000 nerve impulses each second. education Fri, 13 Apr 2012 22:56:28 -0600 Panoramas of Canada http://www.squidoo.com/panoramas-of-canada At 3,855,103 square miles, Canada is the second largest country in the world, behind Russia. Alert, in Nunavut territory, is the northernmost permanent settlement in the world. Canada has the longest coastline of any country in the world at 151,600 miles. Canada contains 9% of the world's renewable water supply Alberta has 50% of the world's supply of bitumen travel-and-places Mon, 14 May 2012 17:00:04 -0600 Bruce Springsteen - Rock and Roll Hall of Famer http://www.squidoo.com/a-bathing-ape-clothing Beginning with 1973's Columbia Records release 'Greetings from Asbury Park, NJ.' By 1975, the covers of both Time and Newsweek declared Springsteen's music a national phenomenon. He has released twenty-four albums, garnered nineteen Grammy Awards, won an Oscar (for 1994's "Streets of Philadelphia") and has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Springsteen's newest album 'Working On a Dream,' debuted at number one on the Billboard chart in 16 countries, including the U.S. He is a 2009 recipient of Kennedy Center Honors. music Sun, 22 Apr 2012 14:20:32 -0600 Skuut Balance Bike - Great Fun http://www.squidoo.com/BrokebackMountain A wooden bike for children ages 2 to 5. It has no pedals and no training wheels. Children kick off the ground as if running, thus pushing or "skuuting" themselves and the bike forward. The Skuut is perfect for learning balance, steering, coordination and independence. Having mastered balance on the Skuut, the transition to a traditional two wheeler bike is easy. Easy to assemble and adjust. Dimensions: Length: 33 inches Height to handlebars: 21 inches Seat Height at lowest: 11 inches Seat Height at highest: 16.5 inches Material: Body: heat treated softwood and hardwood, coated with laquer (nontoxic) Tires: pneumatic pressurized tires 12 inches Seat: cotton (with pad) - removable and washable hobbies-games-toys Mon, 30 Apr 2012 21:33:24 -0600 Surrey , British Columbia Canada http://www.squidoo.com/surrey Incorporated in 1879, Surrey has a rich history of people with diverse ethnic backgrounds who have come together to make Surrey one of British Columbia's most unique communities. Surrey is governed by an eight-member City Council and a seven-member School Board. The current Mayor of Surrey is Doug McCallum. The last elections were held in November 2002, and conservatives won the Mayor's seat, and a majority on both the Council and School Board. In the recent 2005 provincial elections, the New Democratic Party of British Columbia won 4 of Surrey's seats, all of them in the more urbanized north and center of the city, while the BC Liberal Party won three seats in the more rural east and south. In the Canadian House of Commons (2004 elections), the Conservative Party of Canada holds 3 of Surrey's 4 seats, while one is held by conservative independent Chuck Cadman. In May 2005, Cadman gained national noteriety by casting the one vote that saved Prime Minister Paul Martin's government from collapsing. Transportation overall has played a major role in the development of Surrey. The first regular ferry service across the Fraser River was started in 1882 on the steam ferry "K de K" with the point of departure at Brownsville. The Canadian National Railway, Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway, and Southern Rail of BC rail systems are still active and stretch across Surrey to eastern provinces and southward into the United States. The Fraser Surrey Docks on the Fraser River service more than 400 deep sea vessels annually, over 2 million tons of cargo from around the world pass through the terminal. It is the largest facility of its kind on the west coast of North America. Public transport connects Surrey's centres to each other as well as to other Lower Mainland cities and municipalities. Skytrain has four stations within Surrey, and reaches Vancouver within 35 minutes. With numerous easy access and exit routes, Surrey, once branded the car theft capital of North America, saw a 20 per cent drop in 2004 in car theft thanks to the Bait Car Program. travel-and-places Tue, 08 May 2012 22:41:25 -0600 Asafa Powell - Jamaican sprinter http://www.squidoo.com/asafapowell Asafa Powell (born 23 November 1982) is a Jamaican sprinter, and is currently the 100m co-world record holder with Justin Gatlin, with a time of 9.77 seconds, a time which Powell has run three times. Powell has broken the ten-second barrier legally more times than anyone else - 71 times in total. Asafa Powell   Asafa Powell C.D (born 23 November 1982) is a Jamaican sprinter who specialises in the 100 metres. He held the 100 m world record between June 2005 and May 2008, with times of 9.77 and 9.74 seconds respectively. Powell has consistently broken the 10-second barrier in competition, with his personal best of 9.72 s being the fourth fastest time in the history of the event.100 Metres All Time. IAAF. Retrieved on 5 March 2009. As of July 2011, Powell has broken the ten-second barrier legally more times than anyone else ? 80 times in total. Powell competed in the 100 m at the 2004 Athens Olympics and the 2008 Beijing Olympics but failed to convert his success to the world stage, finishing fifth both times. However, in Beijing he won a gold medal and set the world and Olympic record in the 4 × 100 metres relay with the Jamaican team. At the 2007 Osaka World Championships he won a bronze and a silver medal in the 100 m and 4 x 100 m relay respectively and he has been successful at the Commonwealth Games, winning two gold and one silver medal. At the 2009 World Championships he won 100 m bronze and a relay gold. Powell has won five times at the IAAF World Athletics Final and is the 100 m record holder for the event. Powell also holds the record for the fastest 100 metres run to place third. In August 2009, he ran 9.84 seconds in the World Athletics Championships from Berlin, Germany. read the rest of the Wikipedia article sports-and-recreation Wed, 02 May 2012 03:56:32 -0600 Smart, Award-Winning Fun - Apples to Apples http://www.squidoo.com/smart-award-winning-fun-apples-to-apples Apples to Apples is the wild, award-winning card game that provides instant fun for 4 to 10 players. Open the box, deal the cards, and you're ready to play! Select the card from your hand that you think is best described by a card played by the judge. If the judge picks your card, you win that round. Everyone gets a chance to be the judge. hobbies-games-toys Wed, 16 May 2012 13:12:44 -0600 Hours of fun for a crafty good time http://www.squidoo.com/hours-of-fun-for-a-crafty-good-time Make your personalized bracelets for all your friends. Select favorite colors from a rainbow of hues - plus gold and silver. Use the square or round styles in eight different patterns. Set includes 4 color-coded looms (for bracelet-making parties!), floss, beads, beading needle, step-by-step instructions and a handy carrying case that's perfect for trips. arts-and-design Mon, 14 May 2012 16:58:38 -0600 Swiss Tech Key 6 in 1 Keyring Tool - Very Cool http://www.squidoo.com/Keyring-Tool Utili-Key, 6-In-1 Stainless Steel Multi Tool , Locks Easily On Any Key Ring, Looks Just Like A Key, Always With You When You Need It, 3 Screwdrivers, 2 Knife Blades, Bottle Opener, Lifetime Guarantee. The Utili-Key has to be one of the most convenient multi-tools out there. I don't go anywhere without it, and it gets a lot of use in all kinds of circumstances. It's the size of a large car key. When it is locked on the keyring, it isn't going anywhere unless and until I am ready to use it. The screwdriver heads are fully functional and sturdy, although there is a risk of getting cut on the knife blade if it is handled carelessly (not like I'd do that, but this isn't a kid's toy). The blade is sharp and stays that way very well. cars Mon, 23 Apr 2012 04:49:16 -0600 Fun Cricut Cartridges - Stretch Your Imagination http://www.squidoo.com/fun-cricut-cartridges Increase your creativity with this fun and whimsical cartridge! Stretch your Imagination contains a variety of images for themes as diverse as weddings, holidays, and seasons all in one place. With the wide range of images, this is truly a cartridge you can use all year round. Use the latest Cricut cartridges to create unique and engaging designs for every occasion. The versatility of the cartridges will surprise even the most imaginative crafters. Powered by Product Description arts-and-design Fri, 13 Apr 2012 01:55:07 -0600 Aishwarya Rai Trivia - Photos http://www.squidoo.com/Aishwarya-Rai-photos Became the first Indian and South Asian actress to be featured on The Oprah Show (April 25, 2005). Voted #9 in 'Harpers and Queen' magazine list of 100 Most Beautiful Women of Today (June 6, 2005). Won the title of "Miss Photogenic" in the 1994 Miss World Pageant. 2004 saw Aishwarya take on the leading role in her first English language film for Gurinder Chadha in "Bride & Prejudice". She also became the first Indian female to be immortalized in wax at the world famous Madame Tussaud's wax museum in London. entertainment Sun, 06 May 2012 08:20:55 -0600 What Is A Coolaroo Shade Sail? -Why Do I Need One? http://www.squidoo.com/googleearthbyjeffryv Coolaroo Triangle Shade Sail Kit shades and cools people, pets and plants, affordably and stylishly. Soaring over your patio or deck, the Coolaroo Triangle Shade Sail not only blocks 90% of UV rays but also breathes to allow cooling air circulation. That means everyone stays cool, even when it's hotter than a foundry. Hang it outdoors over courtyards, pool areas, gardens, car spaces, or any other "shade-challenged" spot. home-and-garden Wed, 25 Apr 2012 07:37:52 -0600 The Really Cool Insect Lore Toys http://www.squidoo.com/the-really-cool-insect-lore-toys Children and adults alike are fascinated by the insect world, watch the insects go through their lifecycles and see how they grow and change. Bug Catchers & Keepers Bug Lover Bundles Bug Viewers Educational Items Lifecycle Learning Living Kits hobbies-games-toys Mon, 30 Apr 2012 20:56:30 -0600 All About Olympic Trampoline - Flying high http://www.squidoo.com/Olympic-Trampoline The keys to a good trampoline routine are to show consistency of height, staying in the centre of the trampoline bed when landing, and having fluid lines during the different elements. Athletes require strength in order to propel themselves up to six metres above the trampoline, which is why they train 15-20 hours a week on the apparatus. They must possess flexibility to perform the array of aerial maneuvers. Co-ordination and agility are other key components for these high-flying gymnasts. Strength in the legs and back are essential for elite trampolinists. sports-and-recreation Sun, 06 May 2012 08:05:45 -0600 Cross Stitching a Relaxing and Challenging Hobby http://www.squidoo.com/crossstitch I am Jeff's wife and this is my first lens. Cross Stitching is a passion of mine. It is a medium of artful expression that grows with experience, from the most basic of stitching of a printed pattern to creating your own design. There are so many variations and skill levels that make it a relaxing and challenging hobby. The Chicks with Sticks Guide to Crochet: Learn to Crochet with more than 30 Cool, Easy Patterns arts-and-design Sat, 12 May 2012 19:34:04 -0600 Drinkwell Platinum Pet Fountain - Excellent http://www.squidoo.com/Pet-Fountain Designed, approved, and recommended by veterinarians Cleans the water with a new 3-layer filter Promotes urinary tract health for your pet Easy to set up Over 1 gallon capacity The cats are also fascinated by the running water, and just hanging out by the water fountain encourages them to drink more. Who knows what they gossip about.  pets-and-animals Tue, 15 May 2012 21:35:39 -0600 Cape Verde - Learn, Explore and Travel http://www.squidoo.com/capeverde Western Africa, group of islands in the North Atlantic Ocean, west of Senegal.  Cape Verde comprises 10 volcanic islands. The islands of the Cape Verde archipelago are windy, hilly, dry - almost lunar - and fairly sleepy. But there's beauty in them thar parched hills. And some of the islands are actually lush. There's good diving and hiking, lively nightlife and plenty of quiet corners to hide away in. Tourists on Quad Motorbikes, Praia De Chaves (Chaves Beach), Boa Vista, Cape Verde Islands, Africa Framed Art Print R H Productions Buy at AllPosters.com  travel-and-places Tue, 08 May 2012 22:35:03 -0600 Olympic Equestrian Sport http://www.squidoo.com/Ilove-Spring Equestrian sports in the modern Olympics was originally limited to commissioned officers who competed in chariot and riding races. Today, the Olympic Equestrian sports are dressage, three-day eventing and show jumping. Women and men compete in the same events. Sailing is the only other Olympic event where women compete with men. The Olympic Equestrian Sports are governed by the Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI).The FEI works to ensure that doping and inappropriate use of medication are not used on the horses. Besides being detrimental to the horses, drug use also violates the rules of fair play. Dressage competitions showcase the training of a horse to carry a rider with ease and grace. The horses ride in different paces at different speeds. Show jumping tests the ability of the horse and rider to jump over obstacles in a ring. Three day eventing consists of three disciplines: cross country jumping, dressage and stadium jumping. The most popular breeds used in Olympic events are the Anglo-Arabian, Belgian Warmblood, Hanoverian, Holsteiner, Irish Sport Horse, Selle Francais, Swiss Warmblood and Thoroughbred. Read more: Olympic Equestrian Sports - The Pet Wiki sports-and-recreation Sun, 06 May 2012 08:09:45 -0600 Learn About Raccoons - Procyon lotor http://www.squidoo.com/animas-nature-vote The raccoon's scientific name, Procyon lotor, means "washer dog" although it is a closer relative to the bear family. - Population densities of raccoons in urban areas can be 20 times higher than for raccoons in rural environments. - Raccoons have a large array of vocalizations. They purr, whistle, growl, hiss, scream and even whinny. - Raccoons have been kept as pets (President Coolidge and his wife had one named Rebecca), and while young, seem happy to be in human company. As they mature, especially during mating season, they can become increasingly destructive and aggressive. - A raccoon's hands are so nimble they can unlace a shoe, unlatch a cage and deftly retrieve coins as thin as dimes from your shirt pocket. pets-and-animals Sat, 12 May 2012 21:32:30 -0600 City of West Vancouver BC Canada (District ) http://www.squidoo.com/westvancouver West Vancouver, "The Waterfront Community," is nestled on the lush south-facing slopes of the Coast Mountains on the North Shore of Burrard Inlet, in British Columbia. The Municipality spans 89 square kilometres and is bordered by Howe Sound to the west, the Capilano River to the east, the Coast mountains to the north. Our picturesque community is known for its sandy beaches, seaside walks, marinas, hiking trails, ski area, and distinctive residential neighbourhoods. travel-and-places Mon, 30 Apr 2012 20:33:16 -0600 Atomic Clocks with Weather Forecast - Very Cool http://www.squidoo.com/helloall Aluminum digital atomic wall clock keeps perfect time and monitors weather conditions Displays time, day, date, weather forecast icon, indoor temperature and humidity, and outdoor temperature Requires 5 AA alkaline batteries (sold separately) for clock and wireless sensor Can be wall-mounted or placed on table or shelf; remote transmitter wall-mounted via included bracket computers-and-electronics Mon, 23 Apr 2012 04:14:23 -0600 Megan Foxs Tattoos - Photos http://www.squidoo.com/Megan-Fox-Tattoos-Photos-Videos Old English text on her right scapula reading: "We will all laugh at gilded butterflies." This is a reference, not a complete quote, from Act V, Scene III of Shakespeare's tragedy King Lear. Megan Fox is an obvious fan of Hollywood icon Marilyn Monroe. She has a popular image of Marilyn tattooed on her inner right forearm. On the inner aspect of her lower leg above her right ankle, Megan Fox has a crescent moon overlapping a five pointed star. It is the one visibly colored tattoo that she has. Megan Fox is obviously a fan of stringing words together with her own personal meaning. Like the large Old English text on her left rib cage. there once was a little girl who never knew love until a boy broke her HEART Megan Fox has been dating actor Brian Austin Green (Terminator, The Sarah Conner Chronicles) for the last four years. She has a script tattoo of his first name between her pubic bone and right hip. On the back of her neck just below the hairline Megan has a black ink tattoo of the Chinese symbol of strength in calligraphy. It's a simple tattoo with a strong meaning. On the inside of Megan's left wrist is a tattoo of two waves entwined like a yin and yang symbol. This tattoo has a bit of color but looks like black ink from a distance. There's a rumour that Megan has a tattoo of "I Love Steven Johnson" on her inner left thigh but I haven't seen it in all the pictures I've surfed through. Megan Fox also recently recieved a tribal design tatoo on her arm. Megan Fox regrets letting a stoned tattooist put a tribal design on her arm, because it turned into nothing but a messy mark. Fox is now taking steps to get the tattoo removed and insists she'll take more care when she picks skin artists in the future. The Transformers star says, "The guy was smoking weed while he tattooed me and he didn't do it correctly. Now it's nothing and I'm gonna get it removed. I was told he was a really amazing tattoo artist but he wasn't on his game that night. He was distracted." Fox had better luck with her first tattoo - an image of her heroine Marilyn Monroe: "She was one of the first people I saw on television, like, literally moments after I was born. Every time I heard her voice growing up I always would cry. I wouldn't know why when I was younger but had my own theories. I've just always empathized with her." entertainment Thu, 29 Mar 2012 00:49:00 -0600 Fisher-Price GeoTrax Disney/Pixar Cars 2 World Grand Prix RC Set http://www.squidoo.com/fisher-price-geotrax-disneypixar-cars-2-world-grand-prix-rc-set Let GeoTrax® help you recreate the excitement of the big race in the Disney/Pixar Cars 2 movie, complete with cool sounds and phrases! As everyone pulls into Porto Corsa, Italy, Acer the Pacer is ready to throw Finn McMissile off track with his flip track at the bridge! And if that doesn't work, he can catch him at the Minion Garage! Includes Minion Garage with flip track, Tokyo Pit Stop, Porto Corsa racing venue with collapsing bridge, Easy Rail track piece, Snap-Lock(tm) track, Acer push vehicle and Finn McMissile Turbo RC with forward & reverse action. Requires 6 AAA batteries (3 for RC controller and 3 for vehicle). hobbies-games-toys Fri, 16 Mar 2012 00:05:07 -0600 Aston Martin - The chosen rides for none other than Agent 007 http://www.squidoo.com/aston-martin---the-chosen-rides-for-none-other-than-agent-007 Aston Martin sport sedans and coupes remain eye-turners. Perhaps that's because they have managed to stay distinctive in the face of a world changing around them. This isn't to say they haven't adapted--in fact new Aston Martins are as luxurious and as fast as almost any car on the market. Rather their sterling reputation is due to their almost century-long dedication to style, engineering, and performance. Lionel Martin, the founder, termed it 'fast touring.' He was a fan of motor racing in the 1910s, back when automobiles were still a novelty for most of the world. He envisioned a market for other like-minded drivers, and set out to create cars that consumers could push to the limit safely. That mindset remains today in every sport car they make.Of all their vehicles, those with the highest resale values include the Aston Martin DB9, DB7, Aston Martin V8, and Aston Martin Vanquish. The DB7 and DB9 are the most famous, on account of their unmistakable power and feel. The V8 increases the engine size with impressive results. The Vanquish is available in a V12, which takes performance to a whole new level.There's something about the British engineering that makes them irresistible to the eye (and the right foot). Because of voluntary limits placed on production, Aston Martins would be considered rare by today's mass-production standards. This has only increased resale values and made used Aston Martin vehicles even more desirable. cars Tue, 24 Apr 2012 09:40:52 -0600 1-2-3 Magia Disiciplina Efectiva para NiÃ±os de 2 a 12 http://www.squidoo.com/1-2-3-Magia The gist of the plan is to enable parents to discipline children, ages 2 to 12, by instituting a system of counting and time-outs, delivered straightforwardly and unemotionally. Este libro me lo recomendo una sicologa en la Florida y ha sido excelente! En nuestro hogar hay muchos menos gritos de parte mia y de mi hijita. Estamos todos mucho mas calmados. Ella nos respeta mas, se queja mucho menos, cuestiona nuestra autoridad mucho menos etc. parenting-and-kids Sun, 22 Apr 2012 14:22:12 -0600 What Is Business speak? - Business Cliches You Love to Hate http://www.squidoo.com/million-home Business speak is full of jargon, and fairly meaningless phrases masquerading as English. Management speak - don't you just hate it? The art of using catchy business cliches and phrases is just out of control.. business-and-work Sun, 06 May 2012 08:27:13 -0600 Baby Straight Jacket - Pediatricians recommend swaddling http://www.squidoo.com/baby-straight-jacket The SwaddleMe® provides the simplest way to swaddle with soft fabric wings that hug your baby close. A leg pouch pops down for quick diaper changes while leaving baby comfortably swaddled. As baby grows, wings adjust for a customized fit for your baby. Swaddling soothes infants by recreating the comforting snugness of the womb and new research shows that swaddling may help reduce the risk of SIDS by promoting better sleep when babies are on their backs. Pediatricians recommend swaddling to soothe and comfort newborns, helping them sleep better and also to help reduce colic. A percentage of each SwaddleMe® sold is donated to First Candle / SIDS Alliance to help babies survive and thrive. parenting-and-kids Wed, 16 May 2012 06:38:33 -0600 3 Best Wedding Toasts Books - Guides http://www.squidoo.com/Ron-Jeremy Some excellent books I have found that are very useful for weddings The primary purpose of the toast is to wish the happy couple good luck and good fortune in their marriage. Unlike rehearsal dinner toasts, which allow for some good-natured roasting, wedding toasts should be more sentimental and reserved. Your toast can be as short and sweet as two or three lines, which you can write yourself or borrow from the Bible, a poetry book, literature and so on. Or you might prefer to fashion your toast into a short story several paragraphs long. In this case, try to give guests a window into your relationship with the bride and share your good feelings about her new life with the groom. It's important that you limit your toast to three to five minutes, since holding court for much longer can cause the crowd to grow restless. weddings Fri, 11 May 2012 17:49:17 -0600 Antique Dolls - Info - Photos - Magazines http://www.squidoo.com/antique--dolls Doll collecting has been a favorite American pastime for centuries, and today it's not unusual for devotees of the work to own several thousand examples. From porcelain girls' dolls through the kind of wood, ivory, gold and bone creations that evoke Eastern royalty, the world of dolls never ceases to expand or astound. Perhaps that's why collectors nowadays are creating growing online communities where they can swap wares, tips and photos. Dolls have been part of world culture for a millennium, and today archaeologists and art history buffs continue to find unexpected and dazzling creations around the globe. From the earliest African 'earth mother' figurines through later marble creations from Greek antiquity, dolls and figurines say as much about the way we see ourselves as they do about the people who love them. hobbies-games-toys Mon, 30 Apr 2012 20:35:29 -0600 Area 51 Is? http://www.squidoo.com/area51 "Area 51" is a part of an off-limits military base near Groom Dry Lake in Nevada. UFOers are sure it is used to hide aliens from us. The state of Nevada recently designated a barren 98-mile stretch of Route 375, which runs near Area 51, as the Extraterrestrial Highway. Such a move is no doubt proof of a government attempt to throw us off the track and think there is not a cover-up when there is one. This is a cover-up of the cover-up, typical of government agencies when dealing with sensitive information regarding UFOs and aliens. education Tue, 15 May 2012 18:33:15 -0600 Oddballz - One of the best and most underrated "virtual pet" programs ever made, http://www.squidoo.com/oddballz The creators of Dogz and Catz bring you Oddballz! These new hilarious computer petz are unlike anything you've seen before. Train them to do suprising tricks, discover lots of secrets, watch for weird mutations and wild reactions, and collect them all. Oddballz are digitial life at it wackiest   The 13 official breedz include Honker, Quadrapus, Norvil, Zott, Jester, Snowbo, Walret, Dynaroo, Modvark, Lips, Skorch, 102 and Grinnz. The first twlelve of the Oddball eggz are in tray 1 and then Grinnz, the thirteenth Oddball, is in tray 2. The game has a lot of toyz to play with but be careful, some of the toyz in the Toy Module are disciplinary or can be used as a discipline tool. The robo pogo, for example, has two likenesses: In its play form Norvil likes it but in its discipline form - the spiky pogo - all the Oddballz (excluding Quadrapus) dislike its painful spikes. videogames Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:20:16 -0600 Do Not Open Unless You Were a Child of the 50's 60 - 70 - 80 - 90 http://www.squidoo.com/gift-boxes-candy This a fun idea. Most of the candy is available at local stores, but it is nice to have someone else put it all together for you. The box is cute with the warning sticker on top. My parents loved it and reminisced for days. They got a kick out of how much their little grandchildren loved the candies.  food-and-cooking Sun, 06 May 2012 16:23:02 -0600 Home Beer-Tap Systems http://www.squidoo.com/Home-Beer Home beer-tap system for use with a 5L Heineken DraughtKeg Silent cooling system allows for an adjustable temperature of 36,39 or 42 degrees F LCD display with volume and temperature indicators Maintains freshness for up to 30 days; easy-to-clean detachable parts Theres no place like home for brewing beer. food-and-cooking Tue, 01 May 2012 21:36:22 -0600 The Incredible Jet-Man - Yves Rossy http://www.squidoo.com/jetman This is the most incredible things I have ever seen. Maybe it's my fascination with flying, but just watching this guy soar through the sky is amazing. Yves Rossy is the man you see blistering through the sky and over mountain tops at more then 200km/hr. He is the first jet-powered flying man in aviation history and seeing him fly is really a sight to behold. entertainment Fri, 11 May 2012 17:41:10 -0600 âºGuide to Free and Legal TV Online http://www.squidoo.com/midwestfocusgroups There is an amazing amount of legal and offical free TV online. The challenge in enjoying is simply knowing where to look. I hope this page/guide will help you find what is available for free. My personal fav Top Gear entertainment Fri, 20 Apr 2012 18:59:17 -0600 Learn About Tsunami - Photos - Videos http://www.squidoo.com/tsunami Tsunami is large ocean waves generated by major earthquakes beneath the ocean floor. Tsunamis caused by nearby earthquakes may reach the coast within minutes Usually happen in an ocean, but can occur in large lakes. Because of the huge volumes of water and energy tsunamis can completely devastate a coastal region. education Sun, 06 May 2012 08:24:47 -0600 CSI Miami - Experience Forensic Investigation http://www.squidoo.com/csi-miami CSI: Miami is a spin-off of the popular CBS network series CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. Like the original CSI, CSI: Miami is a police procedural about a team of forensic scientists. It is set in present-day Miami and Miami Beach, Florida. Filmed in the United States, the series has been exported to over a dozen countries worldwide. The show averages 20 million viewers an episode making it Monday's #1 show, and one of the most watched shows in North America. In 2006, Reuters reported that the show is "the most-watched U.S. series around the world". The series is distributed internationally by Alliance Atlantis. The team investigates mysterious and unusual deaths to determine who killed whom and how, and also solve other serious crimes such as rape. The show frequently focuses on a single case in each episode as opposed to the two-cases-per-episode storytelling of its sister shows, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, and CSI: NY. Like the other two CSI programs, the theme song is by The Who; this time the song is "Won't Get Fooled Again entertainment Fri, 11 May 2012 17:44:14 -0600 Serious About Learning Drums? http://www.squidoo.com/Learning-Drums A great choice for those just learning to play the drums, this nicely priced Starcaster drum set from Fender is no toy. With everything you need to get started drumming in one affordable package, this professional-size kit includes a snare drum, floor tom, pair of rack toms, kick drum, high-hat cymbal and crash cymbal. Plus, it comes with all the stands, hardware and pedals you need as well as a drum throne. Heavy-duty double-braced stands are built to last, while the chain-drive kick pedal provides smooth, reliable performance. The drums feature sturdy hardwood shells in black and tough, durable heads. This package also includes a tuning key and a pair of drumstick to get you started. music Sun, 06 May 2012 08:14:30 -0600 Odd Animals - Photos http://www.squidoo.com/oddanimal-photos There are so many unique, strange, funny or downright cute animals. You would probably be hardpressed to choose the strangest.. Sun bear Axolotl Emperor Tamarin Leafy seadragon Komondor Dog Angora Rabbit Lesbian Lizards Monito del Monte pets-and-animals Tue, 27 Mar 2012 04:15:30 -0600 Fisher-Price Imaginext Dinosaurs - Great Fun For Kids http://www.squidoo.com/sxsw-awards Imaginext Dinosaurs gives pre-school boys an age-appropriate way to experience the ultimate dinosaur fantasy adventure These Dinos feature realistic head motions, tail motions and roaring Imaginext Dinosaurs takes a proven classic theme and adds a new twist Dinosaur looks realistic Fun sounds and colors hobbies-games-toys Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:33:05 -0600 Local Gas Prices For Your Zip Code http://www.squidoo.com/gas Gas Prices for your Zip Code Every night MSN Autos receives pricing data from over 90,000 gas stations across the nation. Please note that gas prices in your area may change more frequently than we can obtain them.* Current Gas Prices In Your Zip Code   Based on the positive results they achieved on the trial, the City of Little Rock has decided to retrofit their entire fleet with the LSG Halo Spark Plugs. cars Sun, 08 Apr 2012 03:33:37 -0600 Feliway Spray - Stop Cat Spraying! http://www.squidoo.com/feliway Feliway, also known as Comfort Zone New 75 mL bottle for same price! Feliway spray can help stop cat spraying. Both male and female cats, because of hormonal and behavior problems, can start spraying urine on objects or areas. Feliway contains pheromone-like substances which discourages this behavior when it is applied to the area the pet has sprayed. One depression of the Feliway pheromone spray nozzle should be applied approximately 4" from the site, 8" from the floor. Only one spray per application site is necessary. Urine marks and prominent objects should be treated one to two times daily for 30 days. Maintenance application every two to three days may be necessary in some situations. Instructions for Using Feliway® and ComfortZone with Feliway Feliway (75mL) Spray pets-and-animals Sat, 12 May 2012 23:04:03 -0600 Cool Stuff For Girls Bedroom http://www.squidoo.com/videoclips Cute things for a little girls room, as picked by my daughter. Lady Bug Wall Stickers These fun room accessories are made of a gelled vinyl that gives them a soft but substantial heft. Using modern, peel and stick technology, they can be applied to any smooth, flat surface, walls, furniture, even glass. The adhesive removes clean, leaving no sticky residue, and will not damage most wall surfaces. home-and-garden Tue, 08 May 2012 22:35:46 -0600 All About Olympic Wrestling http://www.squidoo.com/Olympic-Wrestling Whether the event is freestyle or Greco-Roman, Olympic wrestlers go into their matches with the same goal: to get their opponents on their backs and pin their shoulders to the mat. Simple as that. But most wrestlers at an elite level are too good, strong and quick to let themselves get pinned, so points are awarded for take-downs. sports-and-recreation Mon, 30 Apr 2012 11:32:48 -0600 Muybridge Created the World's First Motion Picture. http://www.squidoo.com/Muybridge Eadweard Muybridge emigrated to America in his early twenties and soon made a reputation for himself as a landscape photographer of exceptional talent and sensibility. He was working in California, concentrating his efforts on the Yosemite area, when a former governor of California, Leland Stanford, asked him to use his photographic skills to settle a dispute between Stanford and a friend. Contrary to popular belief at the time, Stanford believed that at a certain point in a full gallop, a horse lifted all four feet off the ground. Conventional wisdom held that even at full speed, a horse would have one foot touching the ground. arts-and-design Tue, 15 May 2012 21:37:07 -0600 Glaucoma - Have You Had Your Pressure Checked Lately? http://www.squidoo.com/glaucoma Glaucoma (glaw-KOH-muh). A disease of the eye marked by increased pressure within the eyeball. If left untreated, glaucoma can damage the optic nerve and cause loss of vision. HELPING PROVIDE CUBAN GLAUCOMA VICTIMS BETTER VISION BY HARNESSING NEW, AFFORDABLE OCULAR TECHNOLOGY healthy-living Tue, 15 May 2012 18:45:12 -0600 Wedding iPad Cases and Covers - Very Special http://www.squidoo.com/wedding-ipad-cases-and-covers iPads and Custom wedding themed iPad cases for the bride, groom, and wedding planner. Speck iPad cases are covered with an easy-to-grip fabric that is richly printed with your favorite design. They are lightweight and durable, and allow optimal access to all sensors, ports, and controls on your iPad, while offering superior comfort in-hand. Choose from one of these pre-made designs or customize one with your favorite photo of the bride and groom. weddings Sun, 06 May 2012 16:29:56 -0600 Olympic Curling - Event Guide - Team List http://www.squidoo.com/olympic-curling But instead of rooks or pawns, custom-made stones and mini brooms are a curler's weapons of choice. The result is enough tactical intrigue to keep all Kasparov wannabes fascinated. The game of curling is more than 500 years old. The earliest written record of curling - of groups of people sliding stones on frozen ponds and lochs (an arm of the sea that is similar to a fjord) in competition - are found at Scotland's Paisley Abbey and date back to 1541. Curling for men was played at the first Olympic Winter Games at Chamonix, France, in 1924, but curling did not appear again as an official Olympic sport until the Nagano 1998 Winter Games with both men's and women's tournaments. sports-and-recreation Tue, 01 May 2012 21:39:03 -0600 French Guiana - Learn, Explore and Travel http://www.squidoo.com/frenchguiana Geography: Northern South America, bordering the North Atlantic Ocean, between Brazil and Suriname Climate: tropical; hot, humid; little seasonal temperature variation Terrain: low-lying coastal plains rising to hills and small mountains It is the only portion of mainland South America still governed by an overseas nation. travel-and-places Sat, 12 May 2012 19:40:51 -0600 Kayaking - Information and Resources http://www.squidoo.com/kayaks As someone once said, "the only dumb question is the one not asked." Don't be afraid to ask questions, and don't go with any outfitter that is hesitant to answer them. Knowledge is a big key to comfort, so ask any questions that come to mind, whether they be about equipment, weather conditions, guide training, etc. An informed traveler is a happier traveler. Some questions you could ask are: What experience do they have in the area you'll be? Do they specialize in that area? What is their support staff like? What kind of service can you expect? What kind of equipment do they use? What is their procedure for keeping it in top condition? sports-and-recreation Tue, 24 Apr 2012 09:37:14 -0600 Retro Candy Gift Boxes Are a Blast http://www.squidoo.com/retro-candy-fun Great fun for any age Gift boxes of old fashioned retro candy are fantastic for any celebration. Retro candy is sure to bring back childhood memories. So check out these 50th birthday presents ideas or a 50th birthday gift idea of a retro candy box Candy Cigarettes food-and-cooking Tue, 20 Mar 2012 00:42:59 -0600 Teenagers - Teen Challenges http://www.squidoo.com/teenagers Teen Challenges First, teenagers need respect from adults. Second, teenagers need to take responsibility for themselves. Third, teenagers need to share beliefs and opinions and form their own values. Fourth, teenagers need to experiment and take healthy risks; but know when to intervene and be alert to warning signs that indicate your teenager has moved from healthy into harmful risk-taking. Fifth, teenagers need to interact with peers. Finally, teenagers need positive adult role models whom they like and respect. When it come to influencing teenagers, the things you say probably aren't as important as the things you do. healthy-living Mon, 23 Apr 2012 04:51:13 -0600 Duncan Phyfe 19th Century Furniture Makers http://www.squidoo.com/duncan--phyfe One of the leading 19th century furniture makers, Duncan Phyfe was born in 1768. Duncan's original spelling was Duncan Fife; he changed his spelling after he moved to New York City on 1792, before which he was a cabinetmaker's apprentice in Albany at age 16. A Scottish born American designer, Phyfe's primary design structure revolved around neoclassical design. Duncan's first retail shop was opened on Broad Street; he later moved to Fulton Street. Phyfe produced classic individual pieces for furniture with a unique over all structure. Duncan has to his credit various styles of furniture, some of which are the double pedestal banquet tables, reeded leg sofas, window benches, central pedestal drop leaf breakfast tables, and lyre back chairs. home-and-garden Wed, 16 May 2012 06:41:28 -0600 The Dog Kids Love - Learn About the Pug http://www.squidoo.com/pugs-dog- The Pug is a dog of intermediate size: approximately 30 cm with an average weight from 6 to 10 kg. There exist various colors of coat: sand and black. The origin of the black pug would be different from that of the pug sand. It is an ideal dog for young children, for whom it will always have energy The pug will never complain when you or your children cherish it or take it in your arms It is necessary to keep an eye on its muzzle to make sure that it remains clean and dry. It can be necessary to clean the eyes regularly, because the pug is sensitive to the accumulation of dust. pets-and-animals Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:38:51 -0600 Gabon - Learn, Explore and Travel http://www.squidoo.com/gabon Geography: Western Africa, bordering the Atlantic Ocean at the Equator, between Republic of the Congo and Equatorial Guinea Climate: tropical; always hot, humid Terrain: narrow coastal plain; hilly interior; savanna in east and south Natural resources: petroleum, natural gas, diamond, niobium, manganese, uranium, gold, timber, iron ore, hydropower travel-and-places Wed, 16 May 2012 06:32:22 -0600 Best Booster Seat - Fisher-Price Healthy Care Booster Seat http://www.squidoo.com/fisher-price What do parents really want in a booster seat--and did you think you’d ever have to ask? Well, besides knowing the seat is comfy and accommodating, parents want two things: safety and convenience. The Healthy Care booster, about the size of a potty seat, gets good marks there, too. In the name of convenience: the seat back folds down and the tray snaps off for easier travel, and the plastic body is easy to clean off. To ensure a safe experience, the seat fits most chairs and car seats (but double check your brand), and has a 3-point harness to secure tots while in a chair or car seat. Light assembly is required. --Diane Beall Fisher-Price Healthy Care Deluxe Booster Seat The Healthy Care Booster Seat has a feeding tray you can sanitize right in the dishwasher. With the snap-on lid in place, the tray will stay clean until you're ready to use it. So you can take it wherever you go (it folds compactly) and always be sure that your baby is eating from a dishwasher-clean tray. Three height adjustments allow for a custom fit to any table. Front and rear seat straps adjust to fit virtually any chair and three-point harness adjusts to hold your growing child securely. Folds compactly for portability, with a carry strap so you can take it anywhere. (Weight limit: 45 pounds).Fisher-Price Healthy Care Deluxe Booster Seat parenting-and-kids Mon, 16 Apr 2012 03:38:03 -0600 Alizee - New CD - Awesome Photos http://www.squidoo.com/My-Space Name: Alizee Jacotey Occupation: Singer Date of Birth: August 21, 1984 Place of Birth: Ajaccio, Corsica, France Brothers: One brother, Johann, born in 1990 Astrological sign: Lion Eyes colour: Brown Hair colour: Brown Height: 1.61 m Qualities: Volunteer, generous, simple, hard-working Defects: Curious, timid, jealous, possessive, obstinate She likes: The beach, shopping, dolphins, Corsica, the pink color, candies She does not like: The green color, the lies, hypocrisy Distinctive marks: She is very superstitious and always has on her a chain and gold pendentive that her dance teacher gave her, a New York subway ticket and many bracelets music Tue, 01 May 2012 04:13:40 -0600 Central America - Learn, Explore and Travel http://www.squidoo.com/centralamerica Central America consists of Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Panama, Nicaragua Did you know that - The Belizean shoreline water temperature averages between 79 to 83 degrees F? Did you know that - there are 850 species of birds; 1,000 species of butterflies and 1,200 varieties of orchids in Costa Rica? Did you know that - the size of El Salvador is 20,720 sq km; slightly smaller than Massachusetts? Did you know that - Guatemala is famous for the ruins of Tikal and other ancient Maya cities? Did you know that - the nickname for Honduras is the Banana Republic because it grows and exports a lot of bananas? Did you know that - Panama uses the US Dollar for bills but the coins are called Balboa? Did you know that - Lake Nicaragua houses the world's only freshwater sharks known as Nicaraguan shark? travel-and-places Fri, 27 Apr 2012 22:30:18 -0600 Stainless Steel Drinking Straws - Go Green - Save Money http://www.squidoo.com/drinking-straws Go green with The Handy House's set of 4 Stainless Steel drinking straws. Instead of rebuying and throwing away all those plastic straws for the kids, use these high quality polished stainless steel straws instead. Add a polished look to your cocktail parties with these elegant looking straws. FDA food safe materials. healthy-living Mon, 30 Apr 2012 11:23:54 -0600 Bolivia - Learn, Explore and Travel http://www.squidoo.com/bolivia Geography: Central South America, southwest of Brazil Climate: varies with altitude; humid and tropical to cold and semiarid Terrain: rugged Andes Mountains with a highland plateau (Altiplano), lowland plains of the Amazon Basin travel-and-places Tue, 24 Apr 2012 09:33:22 -0600 Yoga - Everything You Need http://www.squidoo.com/yoga-Fitness-stuff YOGA MATS: these yoga equipment provides cushioning on a hard floor, this specially needed if your yoga studio floor is made up of cement or hard wood floor. This yoga equipment is also provide traction for your hand and feet thus prevents you from slipping or sliding on a wrong position when your doing your yoga postures YOGA BOLSTERS: This yoga equipment provides support for your spine, abdomen and legs in a number of different poses. Yoga bolsters helps you achieve the utmost result of your practice. YOGA BLANKETS: this yoga equipment helps you feel relaxed and comfortable which is essential in the practice of yoga. Yoga Mats also provides added warmth and softness to your yoga mat, making you feel more relaxed and comfortable. YOGA STRAPS: this yoga equipment is either made out of cotton or nylon. This allows you to grasp your body part which you cannot. Yoga straps give you added flexibility and holds your pose a little bit much longer. Yoga equipment may not be a requirement for doing yoga but through times they have been proven to be helpful in their own simple ways. Yoga has been highly Westernized in recent years, and a majority of the result of this westernization and modernization is the heightened profile of the physical aspect yoga has to offer. This physically-exerting practice is typically hatha yoga, which combines asanas that exert the participant's physical self. sports-and-recreation Thu, 22 Mar 2012 19:25:28 -0600 All About Olympic Synchro Swimming - No boys allowed - London 2012 http://www.squidoo.com/Olympic-Sync-Swimming You see the gelled hair, theatrical face makeup and high-beam smiles and you ask yourself, "Is synchronized swimming really a sport?" It's a silly question, really. Synchronized swimming is as physically demanding and competitive as anything else at the Olympic Games. If anything, synchro's problem isn't about legitimacy, it's about perception. Few people understand what is involved and how it is judged because the sport has so little visibility outside the Olympic setting. sports-and-recreation Wed, 16 May 2012 06:37:53 -0600 Nintendo DS - Petz Games = Great Fun http://www.squidoo.com/petz Petz Nursery 2 Take care of up to 22 baby petz and help them grow. As newborns, your baby petz will need to be picked up and played with, and eventually taught to crawl. When night comes, help them fall asleep by rocking them or singing them a lullaby. Petz Dogz Pack Your Dogz develop unique personalities based on the way you raise them Petz Fantasy: Sunshine Magic Keep them secret from your parents ? Teach your fantasy Petz to morph into household objects, like toaster ovens or lamps, to keep them secret from your parents. videogames Mon, 30 Apr 2012 20:16:15 -0600 Learn About The Lymphatic System http://www.squidoo.com/Lymphatic The lymphatic system in most animal species is the most important physiological system of combating foreign bodies such as viruses, bacteria, or fungi. The lymphatic system varies from animal to animal, but in humans, it consists macroscopically of: The bone marrow, spleen, thymus gland, lymph nodes, tonsils, appendix, and a few other organs education Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:38:14 -0600 What is a Neti Pot ? - Why Do You Need One? http://www.squidoo.com/neti-pot Nasal Congestion Relief: Due to Colds, Flu's, Allergies, Sinusitis, Dry Air, and Rhinitis of Pregnancy. Allergy Relief: Relieves nasal congestion as it washes away inhaled irritants such as pollen, pet dander, dust and dirt. Post-nasal Drip Relief: Relieves post nasal drip and the constant throat clearing, coughing, along with the bad breath it can cause.  The nasal passages are lined with a thin layer of mucus that is one of our bodys first lines of defense against disease. A nasal wash keeps this layer of mucus moist, clean and healthy. And compared to other nasal wash techniques, using the Neti Pot is much easier, simpler and quicker to do. A nasal wash can be as routine as brushing your teeth. Use it anytime to: Remove excess mucus due to congestion. Rid nostrils of pollen and other allergens. Cleanse the nasal membranes of dust, smoke, or other airborne contaminants. Relieve nasal dryness due to air travel. Improve flow of breath before doing relaxation or meditation techniques. SinuCleanse Nasal Wash System, Plastic Neti Pot With Salt Packets healthy-living Mon, 07 May 2012 00:52:07 -0600 Infantino Baby Carriers - Excellent Quality http://www.squidoo.com/infantino-baby-carriers-excellent-quality Infantino Swift Classic Carrier 2 carrying positions: face-in and face-out Clever Wonder Cover 2-in-1 bib protects your clothing and carrier Infantino Breathe Vented Carrier BreatheMesh? panel keeps baby cool and allows for greater airflow. Opens from both sides to easily remove sleeping baby. hobbies-games-toys Mon, 30 Apr 2012 20:36:51 -0600 Why A Gift basket is a wonderful gift http://www.squidoo.com/baskets-gift Would you like to personalize your gift giving this year? If so, think about a gift basket. A gift basket is a wonderful gift and will make gift giving an easy and enjoyable experience. Christmas gift giving can be difficult if your family or friends live in different parts of the country or world. A Christmas gift basket can be the answer. Christmas gift giving is so much easier for those long-distance friends when you choose a Christmas gift basket. holidays-and-celebrations Mon, 30 Apr 2012 11:25:17 -0600 Ascension Island - Tristan da Cunha - St Helena - Explore and Travel http://www.squidoo.com/ascensionisland St. Helena is well known as Napoleon's second and final island exile, but the rich and fascinating history of the island goes back to its discovery in 1502 by the Portuguese navigator, João da Nova. He named the unknown and uninhabited island in honor of Saint Helena, the mother of the Roman Emperor Constantine, since it was on her feast day that the island had been discovered. On May 5, 1659, the island was permanently settled by the English East India Company. Prior to the opening of the Suez Canal in 1869, St. Helena was an important stop for water and refit for ships sailing in the South Atlantic. Ascension is primarily a site for British and American military, satellite tracking, and communication activities. It is the only island of the three (St. Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha) with an airport and regularly receives military planes from England, the United States, the Falkland Islands, and Recife, Brazil. Ascension's first residents were British soldiers posted there during the exile of Napoleon to St. Helena. Today, several hundred "Saints" live and work on Ascension with expatriates. Tristan da Cunha, often called the world's loneliest island, and one of the most popular stamp and postal history collecting areas, was brought to the world's attention as recently as 1961 when smoke began pouring out of a volcano near Edinburgh, the island's only village . Ships were diverted to the island for emergency evacuation of the 300 islanders. Later, the modern world proved to be a weak magnet to the islanders, who, after the return of geological peace to Tristan da Cunha, voted nearly unanimously to return home. travel-and-places Mon, 30 Apr 2012 20:31:45 -0600 Great American Hot Dog - Americans eat around 20 billion dogs a year http://www.squidoo.com/hotdogeatingvideoshowcase Americans eat around 20 billion dogs a year, and it's no wonder that wherever you find yourself in the country, there's a local hot dog stand, diner, deli, or restaurant with a special take on this American classic. From the Coney Island Dog of New York to the Remoulade Dog in New Orleans to the tortilla-wrapped Bacon Burrito Dog served up at Pink's in Los Angeles, The Great American Hot Dog Book takes you on a tour to reveal the inside story of how the hot dog has evolved and become even more firmly entrenched in America's culinary traditions. food-and-cooking Wed, 25 Apr 2012 07:47:00 -0600 7-Up Bread - 7-Up Drop Biscuits - Secret Famous Recipes Series http://www.squidoo.com/7-Up-Bread Secret Famous Recipes is not affiliated with any of the restaurants mentioned in these web pages and does not contain any copyrighted materials. The recipes are not exact copies of the restaurant recipes. I am sure you will find them to be very similar in taste to the original recipes . All restaurant names are trademarks of their respective owners. Secret Famous Recipes does not contain any actual restaurant recipes. food-and-cooking Fri, 11 May 2012 17:35:58 -0600 The Wild Sand Cat - Cutest Kittens Ever http://www.squidoo.com/sand-cat-cute-kittens The Sand Cat is a relatively small, stocky cat with short legs, a long tail, and large pointed ears. They range from 15 to 22 inches in length, not including a foot-long tail. Among the smallest of the wild cats, the Sand Cat adult weighs between 3 and 7-1/2 lbs. The sand cat's body is well adapted to desert life - its thick, medium length fur insulates it against the extreme cold of the desert nights and its feet and pads are covered with long hair which protects them from the heat of the desert surface and gives it extra support needed in moving across the soft, shifting sands. The large triangular ears are very sensitive to sound. They are able to survive for months on the water in their food. Some people divide this species into four sub-species: the African population, the Arabian population, the Turkmenistan population and the Pakistan population. pets-and-animals Sun, 06 May 2012 16:26:07 -0600 All About Olympic Badminton - 200 Miles an hour Shuttlecocks http://www.squidoo.com/Olympic-Badminton With the high number of sudden stops and starts in badminton, players must be quick and agile, with very fast reflexes and tremendous stamina. Training typically focuses on "explosive energy," and on endurance in a player's thigh and calf muscles. Badminton players' combination of quickness and power (both of which are needed in abundance when the shuttlecock comes off racquets at about 240 kilometres an hour) make for rapid changes in the complexion and tempo of a rally, from when the players are close to the net to playing deep in their courts. sports-and-recreation Mon, 30 Apr 2012 11:24:38 -0600 Super Fun Yookidoo Flow and Fill Spout http://www.squidoo.com/super-fun-yookidoo-flow-and-fill-spout Use the tumblers individually or stack them and watch the water run through all three at once. Swiveling arm holds the tumblers and can be placed directly under the stream or pushed off to the side. The spout swivels, too. Easy for kids to turn on and off by themselves- just press the face. parenting-and-kids Tue, 08 May 2012 22:37:59 -0600 Disney's The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Underseas Adventure. http://www.squidoo.com/Ariel-Disney Swim through 16 different levels of game play Sing into the Nintendo DS microphone to unlock treasure chests Use the DS stylus to uncover, clean and polish sunken treasures 1-5 player wireless gameplay -- play music with others in the Barnacle Band videogames Tue, 08 May 2012 21:39:36 -0600 Weber Propane Gas Barbecues - The Best http://www.squidoo.com/Weber-Propane-Gas-Barbecue Durable cast-aluminum body and lid with a glass-reinforced nylon frame; polyethylene side tables support condiments and tool hooks  Why do millions of people love their Weber® grills? It's innovative features like the cordless grill lights on the new Weber® Summit that automatically turn on when the lid is raised and turn off when the lid is lowered. Add in a commitment to building grills that will never let you down Weber 2780001 Summit S-670 Grill, Propane, Stainless Steel home-and-garden Mon, 23 Apr 2012 04:23:48 -0600 Chair Caning and Seat Weaving - How to http://www.squidoo.com/chair-caning-and-seat-weaving The chair cane used in seat weaving is the shiny, glossy skin or inner bark from the stem or trunk of the rattan palm, genus Calamus. There are hundreds of species, but only a few are suited for to produce the high quality needed for chair seat weaving. home-and-garden Tue, 24 Apr 2012 09:34:40 -0600 Lots of Cool Dog Photos http://www.squidoo.com/dog-photos "Some days you're the dog, some days you're the hydrant." - Unknown The oldest reliable age recorded for a dog is 29 years, 5 months for a Queensland 'heeler' called Bluey in Victoria, Australia. The average dog lives to around 15 years of age. The tallest dogs are the Great Dane and the Irish Wolfhound. Puppies can't control their bladders overnight until they are at least four months old. pets-and-animals Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:27:23 -0600 Lesotho - Learn, Explore and Travel http://www.squidoo.com/lesotho Geography: Southern Africa, an enclave of South Africa Climate: temperate; cool to cold, dry winters; hot, wet summers Terrain: mostly highland with plateaus, hills, and mountains Natural resources: water, agricultural and grazing land, diamonds, sand, clay, building stone Map of Lesotho, Africa Photographic Print Buy at AllPosters.com travel-and-places Wed, 16 May 2012 06:44:30 -0600 Old Friend Men's Loafer Moccasin - Very Comfy! http://www.squidoo.com/old-friend-mens-loafer-moccasin This hand-stitched, cinch-tie slipper combines the best elements of a loafer and a moccasin to deliver incredible comfort! The toe box is tapered like a shoe, allowing more wiggle room for your toes. The removable, 100% sheepskin lined insole feels super soft, plus you can replace it with your own orthotics. Slight arch support gently hugs the curve your foot, while the thermoplastic rubber outsole makes this versatile slipper a great choice for indoor or outdoor wear. fashion-and-beauty Sun, 06 May 2012 16:32:32 -0600 Heroquest - The Cool Board Game http://www.squidoo.com/heroquest HeroQuest was Milton Bradley's approach to adventure games such as the mighty Dungeons & Dragons. The game is played by a group of players with one player acting as the games master, whose role it is to reveal the maze-like dungeons and worlds room by room as the players wander around the gameboard on the quest at hand. The players who decide to take on the quest can choose as to which character  they would like to play as from a (Wizard, Elf, Dwarf or Barbarian) and they each take in turns to roll die and venture forth into the dungeons on fantasy quests, which could either be randomly generated as you went along or set to an actual quest. The  quest is laid out with detailed playing pieces, miniature plastic characters and cool furniture and creatures which sets this board game apart from all others and the rules can be as complex or as simple as needed. HeroQuest Game System hobbies-games-toys Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:45:18 -0600 Tunisia - Learn, Explore and Travel http://www.squidoo.com/tunisia Tunisie Geography: Northern Africa, bordering the Mediterranean Sea, between Algeria and Libya Climate: temperate in north with mild, rainy winters and hot, dry summers; desert in south Terrain: mountains in north; hot, dry central plain; semiarid south merges into the Sahara Tunisia is probably North Africa's most promising country. And even if the population exhibits high professional skills, Tunisia still has low wages. Through the 1990's Tunisia has had a very positive economic growth, even if low precipitation has reduced the growth some years. Tunisia benefits much from good econmical relations with both Europe and the Arab world. Tunisians working abroad contribute with approximately US$900 million (1998 figures), or about 5% of GNP. La Tunisie, le plus petit État du Maghreb, se situe au nord du continent africain. Il est séparé de l'Europe par une distance de 140 kilomètres au niveau du canal de Sicile. Disposant d'une superficie de 163 610 km travel-and-places Mon, 30 Apr 2012 20:20:08 -0600 Ian Wright - The Traveler http://www.squidoo.com/ianwright-traveler A seasoned international traveller, Wright is perhaps the most recognizable host of Globe Trekker. He is known for his witty banter and amusing interactions with locals. For the past 7 years, he has hosted over 50 episodes of the program, including more extreme locations like Arctic Canada, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan, Russia, Armenia, Nepal, and Australian Outback . To date, Wright has won three U.S. Cable Ace Awards for Best Magazine Host. Wright now also stars in the cable channel Discovery Travel & Living show VIP Weekends with Ian Wright travel-and-places Sun, 22 Apr 2012 14:23:32 -0600 Aliki - Books for Kids http://www.squidoo.com/aliki---history Aliki published many illustrated children's works, utilizing a comic book-style structure and dialogue narration, accompanying the explanatory text, along with well-researched scientific information. She has written and illustrated many books and she has also illustrated books for other authors, including her husband Franz Brandenberg. Aliki's long and prolific career as an author and illustrator led her to explore many subjects of historic and scientific interest. Her nonfiction books, either written by herself or by others, touch upon matters as varied as dinosaurs, book manufacturing, Shakespeare, evolution, and growing up. Aliki's fictional works explore such themes as family and friendship. Aliki's Greek heritage is also a recurring theme in her works, both fiction and nonfiction. books-poetry-writing Tue, 08 May 2012 22:40:46 -0600 Lark Photography Books http://www.squidoo.com/lark-photography-books Lark Photography Books are excellent and cover a broad range of subjects. With amateur and professional titles on such topics as lighting, digital photo art, nature, glamour, digital scrapbooking, wedding, and the business of photography, Lark is at the heart of digital photography publishing. arts-and-design Mon, 30 Apr 2012 20:05:18 -0600 USB Flash Drives - Useful and Now Cheaper http://www.squidoo.com/flash-drive USB flash drives are compact and easy-to-use flash memory data storage devices integrated with a USB interface. The term "USB flash drive" is a generic term used to describe these products without specifying a particular manufacturer. USB flash drives are sold by many different companies Other common names and terms are pen drive, memory stick and thumb drive. They're virtually universally compatible with all Laptop and Notebook, as well as many MAC OS systems that have a USB port. computers-and-electronics Wed, 16 May 2012 06:45:10 -0600 Best Selling Authors of All Time http://www.squidoo.com/authors Death of a man with twin souls, wrath of the gods, a new habitat and? Best selling authors such as.... Dan Brown J. D. Salinger H. Rider Haggard Agatha Christie J.. R. R. Tolkien Charles Dickens And many more books-poetry-writing Sun, 06 May 2012 08:13:47 -0600 Press Coffee - Other Cool Coffee Things http://www.squidoo.com/AeroPress-Coffee I did many hours of research into coffee makers before deciding on an Aeropress. I learned that several factors influence the coffee you end up with: the temperature of the water, the way the water mixes with the coffee, and how the coffee is extracted from the grounds. I found it difficult to find knowledgeable reviews of the various coffee machines, so I decided to take control of my coffee preparation. The aeropress allows you to control how hot the water is and how long you let it mix with the coffee. food-and-cooking Sat, 12 May 2012 22:27:07 -0600 Golden Retriever Puppies - Videos - Photos http://www.squidoo.com/golden-retriever-puppies-videoshowcase Over the years, the Golden Retriever has become one of the most popular breeds. Based on Canadian Kennel Club and American Kennel Club registrations, the Golden Retriever is the second most popular breed in Canada and the U.S., behind the Labrador Retriever. For a more detailed look at the history of the Golden Retriever, see: The History of the Golden Retriever - From the Golden Retriever Breed Council Brief History and Origin of the Golden Retriever - From the Golden Retriever Club of America pets-and-animals Fri, 11 May 2012 17:43:35 -0600 Egypt - Learn, Explore and Travel http://www.squidoo.com/egypt Each of us from childhood has heard much about distant and mysterious Egypt, about its immense pyramids and powerful pharaohs, about the stately Nile and the taciturn sphinx. Egypt - country of splendid and proud Cleopatra, powerful pharaoh Ramzes and beauty of nefertiti, the female beauty. Almost all of us have dreamed of visit this interesting country, to learn its rich history Geography: Northern Africa, bordering the Mediterranean Sea, between Libya and the Gaza Strip, and the Red Sea north of Sudan, and includes the Asian Sinai Peninsula Climate: desert; hot, dry summers with moderate winters Terrain: vast desert plateau interrupted by Nile valley and delta travel-and-places Tue, 31 Jan 2012 03:40:35 -0600 Custom iPhone 4 Cases - Unique http://www.squidoo.com/cases-for-iphone-4 Lightweight and durable customizable iPhone 4 cases that combine luxury with ultimate protection. Covered with an easy to grip fabric, the iPhone 4 case allows optimal access to all sensors, ports, and controls on your iPhone 4, while offering superior comfort in-hand. Show off your unique style with one of these pre-made fashionable designs or customize one with your favorite photos. computers-and-electronics Wed, 16 May 2012 06:34:04 -0600 The Odd Boy Out - Albert Einstein http://www.squidoo.com/alberteinstein_1 If I were to have the good fortune to pass my examinations, I would go to Zurich. I would stay there for four years in order to study mathematics and physics. I imagine myself becoming a teacher in those branches of the natural sciences, choosing the theoretical part of them. Here are the reasons which lead me to this plan. Above all, it is my disposition for abstract and mathematical thought, and my lack of imagination and practical ability. In 1910, Einstein answered a basic question: 'Why is the sky blue?' His paper on the phenomenon called critical opalescence solved the problem by examining the cumulative effect of the scattering of light by individual molecules in the atmosphere. education Wed, 16 May 2012 06:35:37 -0600 Aerobed for Kids- Highly recommended For Grandparents http://www.squidoo.com/aerobed-kids The AeroBed® for Kids is a portable sleep system for children that can easily be used for travel to grandma's house, vacation, or for overnight guests. A powerful, plug-in pump provides provides an auto-on feature for hands-free inflation in less than 60 seconds. It includes a 4-in high surround cushion that's designed to help prevent children from falling out of bed. "We bought this bed for another toddler that was staying with us for a week. My daughter insisted on sleeping in it as soon as it was filled and ready to sleep on, and she still rather sleep on it instead of her very-cool big girl bed!!" parenting-and-kids Sun, 06 May 2012 08:17:22 -0600 Alaskan Malamutes - Quite fond of people http://www.squidoo.com/alaskan-malamutes-- Malamutes are quite fond of people, a trait that makes them particularly sought-after family dogs. Malamutes are nimble around furniture and smaller items, making them ideal house dogs, provided they get plenty of time outdoors meeting their considerable exercise requirements. If they are year-round outdoor dogs, letting them play in a baby pool filled with cold water in summer keeps them cool. In the winter, they love snow. The majority of Malamutes are fairly quiet dogs, seldom barking like most other dog breeds. When a malamute does vocalize, more often than not they tend to "talk" by vocalizing a "woo woo" sound. They may howl like wolves or coyotes, and for the same reasons. They should always be under leash control or fenced in. It is in their nature to run off. pets-and-animals Sun, 22 Apr 2012 14:21:26 -0600 Roy Keane - Brutally Honest Autobiography http://www.squidoo.com/roykeane Roy Keane's riveting, brutally honest autobiography His book allows an individual to enter the mind of the talented, aggressive, and determined Keane. His intensity for life is shown as well as his desire to succeed. FIVE stars for the field general. Popular link Roy Keane is on Facebook Roy Keane sacked by Ipswich 10 classic Roy Keane rants sports-and-recreation Sat, 03 Mar 2012 23:50:47 -0600 All About Olympic Handball - Have you ever watched? http://www.squidoo.com/Olympic-Handball Handball is a team sport contested at international level. The aim of the game is to pass and bounce a ball into the opponent goal. The modern handball sport event started in the later half of the nineteenth century. However, the origin of the game can be traced back to the ancient period, when Greeks played a similar game. Handball has been regularly contested at the international level since the early twentieth century sports-and-recreation Tue, 24 Apr 2012 09:43:38 -0600 Uncover Books - A 3D Look Inside - The Human Body, Crocodile, Shark etc http://www.squidoo.com/uncover-it The Uncover series combines the best elements of a book with model elements to help readers truly "uncover" the mysteries of what makes things work. A fascinating three-dimensional presentation allows in-depth, hands-on exploration of the subject at hand. This unique "model" is easily built, deconstructed and re-built layer by layer, system by system just by turning a page, until an understanding of the topic is achieved. education Tue, 08 May 2012 22:42:06 -0600 Olympic Cross-country Skiing http://www.squidoo.com/olympic-cross-country-skiing The science says simultaneous use of the arms and legs means the body is burning more calories than a long-distance runner or a swimmer. As a result the sport requires great stamina, and cross-country events at previous Winter Olympics have been blighted by positive drugs tests. In 2002, Spain's Johann Muehlegg was stripped of two gold medals after testing positive for NESP, a substance closely related to erythropoietin (EPO). Apart from the "Roza Khutor" resort, another two downhill skiing complexes, "Laura" and "Gornaya Karusel" will actively function this season. In 2012, all three complexes will hold test competitions as part of preparations for Sochi to hold the 2014 Olympic Games. sports-and-recreation Sun, 06 May 2012 08:12:55 -0600 Everything Top Gear Related - Watch Top Gear Online http://www.squidoo.com/rodandcustom_1 Top Gear is one of the most entertaining shows on television today. Easily one of my favorite shows You can watch just about every episode for free online Top Gear the home of ambitious stunts, the world's fastest supercars, power laps, stars in a reasonably priced car and of course the challenges Most popular links Top Gear Series 14 online Bolivian Special online Videos of the Botswana special cars Mon, 30 Apr 2012 20:17:59 -0600 Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders DSM-IV-TR http://www.squidoo.com/DSM-IV-TR DSM-IV (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition), published in 1994 was the last major revision of the DSM.It was the culmination of a six-year effort that involved over 1000 individuals and numerous professional organizations . Much of the effort involved conducting a comprehensive review of the literature to establish a firm empirical basis for making modifications. Numerous changes were made to the classification (i.e., disorders were added, deleted, and reorganized), to the diagnostic criteria sets, and to the descriptive text based on a careful consideration of the available research about the various mental disorders. healthy-living Wed, 25 Apr 2012 07:40:00 -0600 What is Tole Painting? http://www.squidoo.com/what-is-tole-painting Tole painting refers to decorative floral designs applied to tinware, traditionally on trays, coffeepots, teapots, cups, mugs, canisters, document boxes, and match safes. Want to give it a try? Here are several good book about tole painting. arts-and-design Mon, 23 Apr 2012 04:15:38 -0600 Kate Beckinsale - dislikes wearing underwear http://www.squidoo.com/Kate---Beckinsale Kate Beckinsale has meaningfully represented one of highly acknowledged British actresses to survive the adversity of Hollywood's showbiz. Being bold and attractive in appearance, she is amid the process to a constant thriving career to top the chart of Hollywood's leading female actresses. entertainment Sun, 29 Apr 2012 14:31:18 -0600 Zimbabwe - Learn, Explore and Travel http://www.squidoo.com/zimbabwe Geography: Southern Africa, between South Africa and Zambia Climate: tropical; moderated by altitude; rainy season (November to March) Terrain: mostly high plateau with higher central plateau (high veld); mountains in east Natural resources: coal, chromium ore, asbestos, gold, nickel, copper, iron ore, vanadium, lithium, tin, platinum group metals Map of Zimbabwe, Africa Photographic Print Buy at AllPosters.com travel-and-places Sat, 12 May 2012 23:06:13 -0600 Wild Planet Spy Gear - Great Fun http://www.squidoo.com/wild-planet-spy-gear---great-fun A company called Wild Planet has created a series of toys known as Spy Gear. Even though these toys are designed with children in mind, one can't help but wonder how can adults resist them. These toys and products encourage kids to be imaginative, creative and to explore the world around them. hobbies-games-toys Sat, 12 May 2012 22:30:19 -0600 What Type Of Animal Is A Caracal http://www.squidoo.com/caracal Often called a desert lynx, the caracal does not have the ruff around its face like a lynx does. Caracals have short yellowish brown, grayish, or reddish brown fur. Their chin, throat and belly are white. An adult caracal weighs 35-40 pounds, is 16-20 inches high at the shoulder, and 35-39 inches long (not including tail). Male and female look alike. The pupils of a caracal's eyes contract to circles rather than slits. - The phrase "to put the cat among the pigeons" refers to the caracal, who were trained as bird hunters at one time in India and Iran. - A caracal's hind legs are noticeably longer than his front legs. - Caracals are often killed for suspected predation on small livestock. They are also hunted for their fur and meat. pets-and-animals Sat, 12 May 2012 22:25:37 -0600 PS2 Guitar Hero 2 - CRANK IT UP http://www.squidoo.com/guitar-hero2 Rock the Rhythm, Lead, and Bass Guitar tracks in the follow-up sequel to the Best Music Game of the year of 2005. Form your guitar duo and shred riffs cooperatively or go head to head in all new multiplayer modes. With over 55 tracks to rock out to, you'll go from Guitar Hero to Guitar god in one press of a fret button. Choose from multiple rock characters and jam at concert venues that grow in size as your rock career progresses! You'll start your rock career playing small clubs and bars, but if you play well you'll work your way up to stadiums and arenas. Strap on your Guitar Hero SG Controller, plug it in, and CRANK IT UP! The Guitar Hero SG Controller feels just like a real guitar, making it the ultimate way to jam on your PlayStation®2. With the Guitar Hero SG Controller, you turn into a rock star every time you play Guitar Hero! videogames Wed, 16 May 2012 06:47:14 -0600 Braun Series 7 Shaver System http://www.squidoo.com/southparkbiggerlongeranduncut New Series 7 - Braun's most advance technology for our most complete and comfortable shave. Braun's super premium shaver range provides you the perfectly thorough and comfortable shave - with the most innovative shaving technology. I 've tried several brands over the years and have been most satisfied with Braun. Good quality; well designed; reliable; close shave (especially for an electric). fashion-and-beauty Mon, 23 Apr 2012 04:50:36 -0600 Learn About Equatorial Guinea http://www.squidoo.com/equatorialguinea Equatorial Guinea is a squarish country on the Atlantic coast, situated between Cameroon and Gabon. It's got that bustling African tropics feel, has some stylish Spanish architectural influences and is pretty much overlooked by the tourist community. The mainland constitutes most of the land area, but the island of Bioko boasts some delightful attractions. The island's volcanic landscape makes for a beautiful backdrop, as well as excellent hiking opportunities. The biggest town, Malabo, affords an energetic nightlife - there's just something about the combination of tropical weather, African culture and Spanish flavours that makes for a great night. The mainland (known also as Rio Muni) has less stunning features, but has all the good beaches, as well as a large wildlife population. travel-and-places Mon, 23 Apr 2012 04:47:46 -0600 China - Learn, Explore and Travel http://www.squidoo.com/china_1 Standard Chinese or Mandarin (Putonghua, based on the Beijing dialect), Yue (Cantonese), Wu (Shanghaiese), Minbei (Fuzhou), Minnan (Hokkien-Taiwanese), Xiang, Gan, and Hakka dialects, as well as minority languages. In 1958, the First National People's Congress approved, at its Fifth Session, the adoption of the Pinyin (Scheme for the Chinese Phonetic Alphabet) for spelling Chinese names and places in Roman letters, but the Pinyin system was not popularly used until the late 1970s. Pinyin is now widely seen in China, and it replaces earlier travel-and-places Sun, 29 Apr 2012 08:01:36 -0600 The Blue Book of Grammar and Punctuation http://www.squidoo.com/Blue-Book This handy workbook is ideal for teachers, students in middle school through college, ESL students, homeschoolers, and professionals. Valuable for anyone who takes tests or writes reports, letters, Web pages, e-mails, or blogs, The Blue Book offers instant answers to everyday English usage questions. The Blue Book of Grammar and Punctuation: An Easy-to-Use Guide with Clear Rules, Real-World Examples, and Reproducible Quizzes [Paperback] books-poetry-writing Mon, 30 Apr 2012 21:34:03 -0600 Wonderworld Trucks - Great for the Little One. http://www.squidoo.com/wonderworld-trucks-great-for-the-little-one The Wonderworld vehicles collection with unique design of just the perfect size vehicles for the little hands, not easily found in any toy store. Their compatible size allows for ease of handling by children both during playtime and as carry-along toy. Comes complete with driver for realistic play function and is made from environmental friendly replant-able rubber wood. hobbies-games-toys Mon, 30 Apr 2012 16:28:26 -0600 Personal Water Purification Devices http://www.squidoo.com/lifestraw The LifeStraw is a personal water purification device designed to turn surface water into drinking water, thus providing access to safe drinking water wherever you are. It was developed by a specialist commercial company, Vestergaard-Frandsen who research, develop and manufacture disease control textiles. LifeStraws are approximately 25cm long with a diameter of 3cm, very light and of solid construction. It has a cord to place around your neck. It kills disease-causing micro organisms which spread diarrhoea, dysentery, typhoid and cholera. The LifeStraw contains a number of filters and a pharmaceutical pouch that clean the water and treat it chemically. There are no electrical or moving parts and no maintenance is required - simply blow back after use to remove the debris that has been filtered. With the Lifestraw it is possible to drink water from almost any fresh water source.  The Lifestraw is a must have device for all campers, back-packers, travellers, hikers, aid workers, volunteers, survival enthusiasts and for those planning for any eventuality. The Lifestraw is a sealed unit with no moving parts therefore making it exceedingly durable. As there are no moving parts, no servicing or maintenance is required. Like a normal drinking straw, the Lifestraw is operated purely by the user sucking on the end of the straw and so no electricity/batteries are required which means your lifestraw is always operational. As each lifestraw is only 25cm (10 inches) long and 29mm (just over 1 inch) in diameter, it is is the essential addition to any emergency survival kit be it for home, vehicle or back-pack. LifeStraw Personal Water Filter healthy-living Mon, 23 Apr 2012 04:21:31 -0600 Olympic Short Track Speed Skating http://www.squidoo.com/olympic-short-track-speed-skating While speed skaters compete in separate lanes and against the clock, in short track everyone is racing together on the same stretch of ice. The rink is smaller too, which means you can get some spectacular crashes as the skaters do all they can to finish ahead of the pack. At the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City, Steven Bradbury took gold for Australia in the men's 1,000m event after the three men ahead of him all crashed on the last lap. sports-and-recreation Tue, 08 May 2012 22:32:05 -0600 Learn About The Nervous System http://www.squidoo.com/senses The nervous system is your body;s control and communication system, made up of nerves and the brain. Nerves are your body hot-lines, carrying instant messages from the brain to every organ and muscle - and sending back an endless stream of data to the brain about what is going on both inside and outside your body. The central nervous system is divided into two parts: the brain and the spinal cord. The average adult human brain weighs 1.3 to 1.4 kg (approximately 3 pounds). The brain contains about 100 billion nerve cells (neurons) and trillons of "support cells" called glia. The spinal cord is about 43 cm long in adult women and 45 cm long in adult men and weighs about 35-40 grams. The vertebral column, the collection of bones (back bone) that houses the spinal cord, is about 70 cm long. Therefore, the spinal cord is much shorter than the vertebral column. education Fri, 11 May 2012 17:35:19 -0600 Atomic Kitten - Great Music http://www.squidoo.com/atomic-kitten Atomic Kitten are a girlband from England, who have been mighty successful everywhere in the world...except the U.S.A. It's a shame because their American debut is pretty good. They're better then some pop acts today (i.e. Justin Timberlake, "X-Tina") and their music is great from ballads to dance tracks. music Wed, 16 May 2012 06:50:00 -0600 iTouchless Trash Can - Hands Free Infrared Automated Lid http://www.squidoo.com/itouchless Get your kids to happily put their garbage in the can instead of leaving it all over the house. The Benefits of the Touchless Trashcan This trashcan creates a germ free, odor free, automated environment. It keeps your hands clean while you are cooking or playing with your children. It also helps prevent contamination, which reduces the threat of certain illnesses and infections. Because the trashcan turns an ordinary chore into something fun, your kids will have fun throwing the trash away for you. In addition, the Touchless Trashcan outlasts most of the step-on and hand-touch cans. If you can't touch it, you can't break it! These cans have been opened 100,000 times in laboratory tests, and they're still going strong. In fact, if you open your can 20 times a day, it can last over 10 years. home-and-garden Mon, 19 Mar 2012 00:42:32 -0600 Olympic Fencing - Fancy Footwork http://www.squidoo.com/Olympics-Fencing Fencing confuses most North American's, who are unfamiliar with the popular European sport. But the rules of this fast-paced, tactical pursuit are straightforward and easy to understand. Olympic fencing bouts are held on a playing area also known as a strip or piste. It's 14 metres (46 feet) long and two metres (6 feet, 7 inches) wide. A centre line divides the piste into two equal halves; two end lines indicate the rear limits of the piste; two on-guard lines run parallel to the centre line and are on either side of it, about two metres away. sports-and-recreation Mon, 30 Apr 2012 16:32:43 -0600 Best Brownie Pan Ever - More Chewy Edges http://www.squidoo.com/best-brownie-pan For corner brownie fans and chewy edge lovers, it's a dream come true -- a gourmet brownie pan that adds two chewy edges to every serving! It's the Edge Brownie Pan from Baker's Edge, and it's the first (and only) brownie pan specifically designed for chewy edge lovers.    food-and-cooking Sat, 12 May 2012 19:28:25 -0600 William Henry Fox Talbot - Inventor of the negative-positive technique http://www.squidoo.com/William-Talbot William Henry Fox Talbot was an inquisitive English gentleman of comfortable means with an astonishing range of interests from linguistics to science. By the age of thirty-three, he had published twelve papers on his mathematical and optical observations, had been elected a member of Parliament, and was taking the mandatory grand tour of Europe. While thus at leisure, he experimented with a camera obscura to capture "fairy pictures, creations of a moment and destined as rapidly to fade away" It was during these travels that the thought occurred to him "how charming it would be if it were possible to cause these natural images to imprint themselves durably, and remain fixed upon the paper! And why should it not be possible? I asked myself." arts-and-design Wed, 16 May 2012 06:33:18 -0600 Genealogy Columns and Articles http://www.squidoo.com/columnsandarticles Genealogy Lens with a variety of how-to articles or sites which offer a daily, weekly or monthly genealogy column (with old columns archived). The question I get asked all the time is "How do I get started with my family tree?" culture-and-society Sun, 06 May 2012 16:30:36 -0600 Learn About the White House http://www.squidoo.com/learn-about-thewhite-house There are 132 rooms, 32 bathrooms, and 6 levels to accommodate all the people who live in, work in, and visit the White House. There are also 412 doors, 147 windows, 28 fireplaces, 7 staircases, and 3 elevators In 1814, the White House was set fire and scorched by the British during the War of 1812. Construction began when the first cornerstone was laid in October of 1792. Although President Washington oversaw the construction of the house, he never lived in it. It was not until 1800, when the White House was nearly completed, that its first residents, President John Adams and his wife, Abigail, moved in. Since that time, each President has made his own changes and additions. travel-and-places Mon, 23 Apr 2012 04:16:22 -0600 Amy Smart Trivia - Photos http://www.squidoo.com/amy-smart-trivia Won the category of Best Kiss along with Owen Wilson and Carmen Electra at the 11th Annual MTV Movie Awards held in 2004 through "Starsky & Hutch" (2004). Is the best friend and former roommate of Ali Larter, who is also her co-star in "Varsity Blues" (1999). Was included in the list of Women with Organic Style compiled by Organic Style Magazine in 2004 based on her dedication to make the world a better place. entertainment Fri, 11 May 2012 17:45:38 -0600 Biscuit My Lovin Pup and the Other Way to Cute FurReal Friends http://www.squidoo.com/biscuit-pup-hasbro This oversized plush puppy has a soft coat and glossy, pleading eyes, just like a real dog. Get ready to start interpreting three different barks and a whole range of movements that are playful and affectionate. With a real collar, a bone-shaped treat to share, and a brush for smoothing out his silky fur, Biscuit is ready to settle into your house. He'll quickly start wagging his tail and making happy puppy noises. An adoption certificate is included to make kids feel like real pet owners. hobbies-games-toys Tue, 20 Mar 2012 00:36:27 -0600 Aqua - Aquarium Danish-Norwegian bubblegum dance/pop group http://www.squidoo.com/aqua Aqua was a Danish-Norwegian bubblegum dance/pop group, best known for their 1997 breakthrough single "Barbie Girl". The group formed in 1989, and achieved huge success across the globe in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Although often criticised by the media, the group managed to top the UK Singles Chart with their first three singles, a feat few artists have achieved. The group released two albums, Aquarium in 1997 and Aquarius in 2000, before splitting up in July 2001. The group sold an estimated 28 million albums and singles The group consisted of Lene Nystrøm (born October 2, 1973), René Dif (born October 17, 1967), Søren Rasted (born June 13, 1969), and Claus Norreen (born June 5, 1970). All the members were Danish except Lene, who was Norwegian. Since their 2001 split, Lene, René and Søren have all achieved solo chart success, and Claus has continued in the music industry remixing other artists' material. music Fri, 11 May 2012 17:44:51 -0600 Play and Freeze Ice Cream Maker (The Ice Cream Ball) http://www.squidoo.com/longest You don't need electricity to make great tasting ice cream, but rather just add ice and rock salt in one end and ice cream mix in the other end. Then, have a ball as you shake it, pass it, or roll it around for 10 to 15 minutes. The ice cream mix can be as simple as cream, sugar, and vanilla or you can try a more adventurous flavor from the included recipe list or make up your own concoction. Made of durable polycarbonate, the Ice Cream Ball is lightweight, portable, and easy to clean. food-and-cooking Tue, 24 Apr 2012 09:36:32 -0600 Dora the Explorer Big Sister Dora - Boots http://www.squidoo.com/dora Dora is a cute little Hispanic girl with mismatch clothes who goes on adventures with her little red boot wearing friend, conveniently named Boots. During the adventures we also get to meet her talking backpack or mochila and the map who sings an annoyingly cute song. The show plays out almost like a computer adventure showing a mouse on different scenes where the kids make a decision. Dora asks your kids questions and then waits for a response. hobbies-games-toys Fri, 27 Apr 2012 20:33:15 -0600 Christopher Columbus Called the Great Admiral http://www.squidoo.com/christophercolumbus Christopher Columbus (Genoa, Italy 1451 - May 20, 1506, Valladolid, Spain) was a navigator and colonialist who is one of several historical figures credited as the first European to discover the Americas. Though not the first to reach the Americas from Europe, it was Columbus' voyages that led to general European awareness of the hemisphere and the successful establishment of European cultures in the New World. It is generally believed that he was born in Genoa, although other theories and possibilities exist. culture-and-society Mon, 30 Apr 2012 16:31:12 -0600 All About Olympic Table Tennis - Larger Balls - Better Rubbers http://www.squidoo.com/Olympic-Table-Tennis More than most sports, there's more to table tennis than meets the eye - that is, if you can actually follow the ball. Table tennis is one of the fastest sports on earth, with balls travelling up to 100 km/h across a table less than three metres long, requiring its players to have lightning-quick reflexes and be able to assess situations and incoming shots instantly. The game is so fast that the International Table Tennis Federation opted to use a larger (40 versus 38-millimetre diameter) ball following the Sydney Games. The hope was not only that the ball would be more visible to spectators, but also that the game would be slowed and be easier to follow. The ball size is in many ways a natural reaction to improvements in racket materials and glues that have increased ball speed by as much as 30 km/h. Another change since Sydney is the score needed for victory in a game. The quicker games today play until 11 as opposed to the traditional 21 points. sports-and-recreation Mon, 30 Apr 2012 11:30:34 -0600 Scale for Babies and Toddlers http://www.squidoo.com/babyscale We all want to know if our child is growing properly. When they are young their height and weight plays a role in so many things; medication, clothing and health monitoring. Scales used to be cumbersome and awkward, but now there are some awesome developments.   Scale is a first-of-its kind consumer baby and toddler scale Converts from a tray to a platform to accommodate your growing child Large, easy-to-read 1.2-inch LCD display "Hold" function delivers an average weight for a squirming child Weighs in increments of 0.5 ounces up to 60 pounds healthy-living Mon, 30 Apr 2012 11:27:29 -0600 Morgan Freeman - The biography of a class act http://www.squidoo.com/morgan-freeman Morgan Freeman, a well recognised actor in such films as Robin Hood: Prince Of Thieves, the critically acclaimed Shawshank Redemption and the very funny Bruce Almighty as God, starring alongside the comedy giant Jim Carrey. He was born on the 1st of June 1937, making him a Gemini and grew up with his grandparents in Charleston, Missisipi, and spent his summers with his parents in Chicago. Born to a barber the late Morgan Porterfield Freeman who unfortunately died from liver cirrhosis in the year of 1961 and his mother Mayme Edna Revere Curtis who was a schoolteacher. Hailing from Memphis, Tennessee, he is the youngest out of the four siblings in the Freeman family. He stands at a massive 6'2", is married to Myrna Colley-Lee and is a proud father to two sons, one daughter and one step-daughter, Alphonso Freeman (son), Saifoulaye Freeman (son), Morgana Freeman (daughter) and their adopted stepdaughter Deena Freeman. He is also a grandfather to 10 grandchildren. entertainment Tue, 08 May 2012 22:37:19 -0600 Learn About Human Body Cells http://www.squidoo.com/human-body-cells Most are so tiny you would need 10,000 to cover a pinhead. There are over 200 different kinds of cells in your body, including nerve cells, skin cells, blood cells, bone cells, fat cells, muscle cells and many more Among the smallest cells in the body are red blood cells. These are just 0.0075 mm across and have no nucleus, since nearly their only task is ferrying oxygen. . List of distinct cell types in the adult human body education Mon, 23 Apr 2012 04:18:40 -0600 All About the Akita Inu Dog Breed - Photos http://www.squidoo.com/akita-inu-- The Akita Inu have a reputation for sometimes being aggressive towards smaller animals or other dogs, particularly those of the same sex. However they can live happily with other dogs and animals providing they are socialized well. They are excellent guard dogs and naturally protective of their home and family. The Akita Inu has a reputation for being an excellent house dog. They make great family dogs with the right training and socialization. The Akita Rescue Ranch pets-and-animals Mon, 30 Apr 2012 21:29:35 -0600 Baby Carriers - Freedom for your hands http://www.squidoo.com/babycarrier Due to recent changes in Squidoo's terms of service this page is currently under reconstruction. Thank you for your understanding. To view more of my pages please visit my profile page which can be found HERE If you are a Squidoo Lensmaster I have a lens that you might find useful called Totally Free Commercial Use Images parenting-and-kids Fri, 06 Apr 2012 20:02:53 -0600 USMLE Step 1 Preparation - Helpful Books http://www.squidoo.com/swfocusgroups First Aid for the USMLE Step 1 is the undisputed "bible" of USMLE Step 1 preparation. This annually updated student-to-student review delivers an unmatched collection of the most frequently tested high-yield facts and mnemonics. Written by medical students who took the boards in 2010, it provides a complete framework to help you prepare for the most anxiety-provoking exam of your career. business-and-work Mon, 30 Apr 2012 20:47:55 -0600 Excellent Tumi Luggage and Bags http://www.squidoo.com/tumi-luggae TUMI has a total commitment to design excellence. From the largest Wheel-A-Way packing case to the smallest accessory, Tumi products are designed to meet the needs of the most demanding traveler. Tumi Alpha Travel & Business Expandable Organizer Computer Brief travel-and-places Tue, 10 Apr 2012 03:38:29 -0600 Official SAT Study Guide - get ready for the exam http://www.squidoo.com/SAT-Guide The College Board is a national nonprofit membership association whose mission is to prepare, inspire, and connect students to college success and opportunity. The way to test your best on the SAT and PSAT is to get in lots of practice beforehand education Wed, 25 Apr 2012 07:48:27 -0600 All About Olympic Weightlifting http://www.squidoo.com/Olympic-Weightlifting It's not bodybuilding, it's not power lifting, and it's not a strongman competition. Olympic weightlifting is two lifts: a one-motion lift called the snatch and a two-motion lift called the clean-and-jerk. They test more than just muscle. sports-and-recreation Wed, 25 Apr 2012 07:44:20 -0600 All About Olympic Taekwondo - Head Shots Allowed! http://www.squidoo.com/Olympic-Taekwondo Punches have to land between the waist and neck, but when it comes to kicking, the whole body - including the head - is fair game in taekwondo. Taekwondo requires all kinds of toughness. The sport demands power, precision, balance and discipline while two combatants kick and punch each other. On top of the physical aspect, mental toughness is a key component. Athletes need tremendous mental focus. They are out on the mats by themselves without a coach or trainer. While they can prepare for a fight beforehand, strategies change on the fly and the only person who can help the athlete in the "ring" is him or herself. This is where the power of concentration developed by martial arts training comes into play. sports-and-recreation Mon, 30 Apr 2012 21:27:21 -0600 Learn About The Aardvark http://www.squidoo.com/learn-about-the-aardvark Aardvark is the first word in your English dictionary. - Aardvarks are about 2 feet tall at the shoulder and generally weigh between 110 - 170 pounds. - Another nickname for the aardvark is the "Ant Bear." - An aardvark's claws are as strong as a pick ax. - An aardvark can eat 50,000 termites in one sitting. pets-and-animals Mon, 30 Apr 2012 20:13:52 -0600 My Pillow Pets - Too Cute http://www.squidoo.com/my-pillow-pets---too-cute Extra snugly Need I say more :) Perfect for everyone 3 Machine washable fluff dry Open the velcro closure and use as a pillow. Close the velcro closure and you have the softest pet ever. Great for travel parenting-and-kids Mon, 30 Apr 2012 19:15:15 -0600 Magna-Tiles - This is the best toy ever for young kids! http://www.squidoo.com/magnetic-combination-trucks 3 years & up. For young children, taking flat objects and constructing 3-D objects is a new and exciting discovery. Magna-Tiles are constructed of bright translucent colors with magnets on all sides. The secret to construction is each piece's unique ability to attract, even when that are flipped. parenting-and-kids Mon, 30 Apr 2012 19:13:47 -0600 Percy Jackson and the Olympians http://www.squidoo.com/percy-jackson-andthe-olympians All year the half-bloods have been preparing for battle against the Titans, knowing the odds of victory are grim. Kronos's army is stronger than ever, and with every god and half-blood he recruits, the evil Titan's power only grows. The Last Olympian (Percy Jackson & the Olympians, Book 5) [Hardcover] books-poetry-writing Mon, 30 Apr 2012 21:31:52 -0600 Unique Advent Calendars - Lego -Polly Pocket - My Little Pony http://www.squidoo.com/-unique-advent-calendars-lego-polly-pocket-my-little-pony Christmas is finally here! It's warm and cozy by the fireplace and the entire family is excited about opening gifts by the Christmas tree. With a great gift for each day, the toy filled advent calendars have 24 days of great fun holidays-and-celebrations Sun, 29 Apr 2012 08:03:04 -0600 Antique Picture Frames http://www.squidoo.com/antique-picture--frames The original purpose of a picture frame was to protect the painting, and create a focus by placing it in isolation. In many cases, the history of an antique picture frame can be more fascinating than the painting itself. Archaeologists have found examples of frame making that date back to the 2nd century B.C.. The borders that were drawn around Etruscan cave paintings indicate an acceptance of the idea that the frame was an effective way to isolate and distinguish a particular painting. The first carved wooden frames did not make an appearance until the Middle Ages. These frames were the first antique picture frames that we know of to be physically united with the painted surface. The frame maker and the artist were usually the same person. This would change during the Renaissance, when frames were made by furniture makers and wood carvers. As such, the frames often reflected the furniture styles of the times. During this period, the cassetta frame was born in Italy. They were characterized by their flat center panel and raised edges. The circular tondo frame was also popular. The circular pattern of these frames, which usually depicted the Madonna and Child, represented eternity. home-and-garden Tue, 01 May 2012 21:34:09 -0600 The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air - Will Smith http://www.squidoo.com/freshprince Who didn't know the theme song to The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air?  With its catchy lyrics and beat accompanied by the great script writing of the show The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air was sure to be a hit and it was.  The Show had a strong running throughout its 6 seasons and further catapulted Will Smith's career to new heights. entertainment Sat, 12 May 2012 23:07:26 -0600 Learn About The Fishing Cats - Neat Animal http://www.squidoo.com/fishing-cats From Southern Asia comes the Fishing Cat. About double the size of a domestic cat-15 pounds for females and 25 pounds for males-these cats actually like water and are strong swimmers. When swimming, the fishing cat may use its short, flattened tail like a rudder, helping control its direction in the water. Part of the fishing cat's scientific name, viverrinus, comes from the taxonomic family Viverridae. Like the fishing cat, civets and other members of this group have long bodies and short legs, and many have stripes or spots along the body, and banded tails. pets-and-animals Sun, 06 May 2012 16:27:57 -0600 Gerard Mercator the Supreme Cartographer http://www.squidoo.com/gerard-mercator-the-supreme-cartographer For nearly sixty years, during the most important and exciting period in the story of modern map making, Gerard Mercator was the supreme cartographer, his name, second only to Ptolemy, synonymous with the form of map projection still in use today. Although not the inventor of this type of projection he was the first to apply it to navigational charts in such a form that compass bearings could be plotted on charts in straight lines, thereby providing seamen with a solution to an age-old problem of navigation at sea. His influence transformed land surveying and his researches and calculations led him to break away from Ptolemy's conception of the size and outline of the Continents, drastically reducing the longitudinal length of Europe and Asia and altering the shape of the Old World as visualized in the early sixteenth century. culture-and-society Mon, 23 Apr 2012 04:20:53 -0600 Olympic Speed Skating http://www.squidoo.com/olympic-speed-skating When it comes to generating speed without mechanical assistance, no one does it better than a speed skater. Competitors travel in excess of 60mph as they fly around the 400m oval track on blades 1mm thick. Aerodynamics is the name of the game, with skaters adopting a low position to keep air resistance to a minimum. Skaters must have power, technique and supreme endurance - a men's 10,000m race lasts about 13 minutes. Speed Skating in Sochi 2014 The Olympic Oval in Sochi will be located in the Olympic Park and will look like an iceberg or an ice fault. A crystal face theme will be supported by angular walls and triangular stained-glass windows. The gray and white color of the building will further enhance this impression. The Olympic Oval is designed to make the utmost use of local natural features. Spectators will be able to admire scenic mountain views to the north and seascapes to the south. For this reason, the walls along the sides of the skating rink will be made as transparent as possible. This 8,000 seat facility is to be commissioned in September 2012 for test competitions. After the Games, the Olympic Oval will be used as an exhibition center. sports-and-recreation Sun, 06 May 2012 08:07:43 -0600 âºEarth clay http://www.squidoo.com/earth-clay---plus---kids---equals---fun Earth clay is available at craft shops and art supply stores, but buy it in solid form as it is messy to make up from powder. One kilo packages are usually available. Pieces of clay can be sliced off this hunk easily with a string tied to two empty thread reels. arts-and-design Fri, 11 May 2012 17:46:59 -0600 What is a Pagani? Not a Sandwich but a very cool Supercar http://www.squidoo.com/Pagani Pagani is an Italian company that manufacturers carbon fiber and supercars. They started producing the Zonda in 1999, and only 10 units ship every year (at $400,000 a pop more or less) Pagani Automobili is one of the successful race car manufacturers in the world. They have been proud of their own models such as the Pagani Zonda, which was first engineered by Juan Miguel Fangio, a Formula One Champion. The first set of Pagani Zonda manufactured by the company was originally named after its creator Fangio. But soon after, it was renamed after an air current above Argentina. cars Fri, 11 May 2012 17:42:44 -0600 Learn about Chickens http://www.squidoo.com/babychickschickens You can learn to build chicken coops for a city backyard. How to raise baby chicks. A chicken can have 4 or 5 toes on each foot. Grocery store chickens are 5-8 weeks old. A chicken takes 21 days to hatch. Chickens were domesticated about 8000 years ago. Americans consume 8 billion chickens a year. All domestic chickens can be genetically traced to Gallus Gallus, The Red Jungle Fowl. It takes 4 lbs. of feed to make 1 dozen eggs pets-and-animals Mon, 19 Mar 2012 02:00:45 -0600 Salt N Pepa - Grammy Award-winning http://www.squidoo.com/salt-n-pepa- Salt-N-Pepa is a Grammy Award-winning American hip hop trio that came onto the music scene in 1986, and went on to sell over 10 million albums worldwide. The lineup consists of: Cheryl James, Sandra Denton ("Salt" and "Pepa", respectively), and Deidra "Dee Dee" Roper (DJ Spinderella). entertainment Tue, 08 May 2012 20:51:43 -0600 Senseo French Vanilla Coffee Pods - drip-free easy disposal http://www.squidoo.com/senseo-pods Pack of four 3.95-ounce packages, each containing 16 single serving vanilla-flavored coffee pods (64 total pods / 15.8 total ounces) Made from the finest gourmet coffee beans, pre-measured and sealed inside their own filter for maximum freshness Mild vanilla flavor with a hint of caramel; gives a rich, frothy coffee layer with every cup For use with Senseo coffeemakers; virtually drip-free easy disposal The coffee beans used in Senseo pods are roasted by Europe's Douwe Egberts, the world's third largest coffee roaster Senseo Medium Roast Coffee Pods - 18 Pack food-and-cooking Sun, 18 Mar 2012 00:22:07 -0600 Great Golf Ball Deals The Potty Putter Putting Mat Golf Game http://www.squidoo.com/sportsandrecreation There are a huge range of golf balls on the market at the moment and fierce competition between manufacturers. In order to slice through the hype and find the golf ball that is right for you, the first thing you should ask yourself is whether you're after distance or spin (which will give you greater control once you're closer to the green. If you are already capable of getting the distance you want then you might consider a spin ball which will provide you with essential control once you hit the golf green. If you're still working on getting the golf ball to go as far as you want it to, you're better off sticking with a distance ball. sports-and-recreation Mon, 30 Apr 2012 21:31:02 -0600 Amy Coe Famous Nursery Designer http://www.squidoo.com/amy-coe-baby Amy Coe is a famous nursery designer. She started her career in design in 1983, when she shifted to New York City from Hollywood, Florida. She designed throw pillows that were sold in various boutiques in New York. Then, she turned her focus to vintage textiles, which brought her great dividends. The 'nostalgic' fabrics that she began to use were similar to those used between the thirties and the fifties. Marriage and motherhood inspired her career and shortly after her daughter Olivia was born in 1992, she began designing baby bedding. parenting-and-kids Sat, 12 May 2012 23:06:49 -0600 World's First Aerial Photographer http://www.squidoo.com/Aerial-Photographer A man of many talents, Gaspard-Felix Tournachon - or Nadar, as he preferred to be called-was an adventurer, bohemian, balloonist, caricaturist, political activist, and exceptionally talented photographer. He mingled with the writers, artists, and intellectuals of Paris during the time of Napoleon III, and he photographed many of them with great skill and sensitivity. Edouard Manet, Jean Baptiste Camille Corot, Alexandre Dumas, Charles Pierre Baudelaire, Eugene Delacroix, Honore Daumier, George Sand, and Sarah Bernhardt were just a few of the famous individuals who sat for him. arts-and-design Fri, 27 Apr 2012 22:30:57 -0600 Need a Great Portable Gas Grill? http://www.squidoo.com/need-a-great-portable-gas-grill Offering big grilling performance in a portable package, the Cuisinart CGG-180T Petit Gourmet portable tabletop gas grill is an ideal choice for families who like to grill on the go. The Petit Gourmet grill--which includes a folding table base--offers a 145-square-inch grilling area, enough space to accommodate from four to six people at a time. At the same time, the grill saves space by eliminating extra grilling spots and burners that waste propane and rarely get used. With the Petit Gourmet grill, you can grill up a small feast everywhere you go, from the campsite to the beach to a pre-game tailgater. The grill is also perfect for small patios, unlike large gas grills that take up half the patio by themselves. food-and-cooking Tue, 01 May 2012 21:34:51 -0600 Alvin Sterling - Sterling Silver http://www.squidoo.com/alvin-sterling Sterling silver is an alloy of silver that is at least 92.5 per cent pure, while the remaining 7.5% is made up of some other metal, usually copper. This highly reflective and precious alloy is tough and durable. Pure silver (99.9%) is too soft; hence, it cannot be molded into any product. Today, silver is mixed with other metals, such as germanium, which prevent silverware from tarnishing. Alvin Hamilton is one of the well-known producers of sterling silver products. Alvin started manufacturing sterling silver products in 1910. home-and-garden Sun, 18 Mar 2012 02:01:53 -0600 Funny Seth Godin Photos With Captions http://www.squidoo.com/-funny-seth-godin-photos-captions- Seth Godin is the author of fourteen international bestsellers that have been translated into over 35 languages, and have changed the way people think about marketing and work. His Unleashing the Ideavirus was the most popular ebook ever published, and Purple Cow is the bestselling marketing book of the decade. internet Sun, 22 Apr 2012 14:19:37 -0600 Fun - Anywhere Table Tennis Set http://www.squidoo.com/sportsandhobbies Want to play table tennis but don't have the room for an official size table? Look no further than the "Anywhere Table Tennis Set" from Sportcraft. Table Tennis just became portable with this retractable table tennis net with adjustable post that can attach to any type of table: Square, Rectangle or Round. This set comes complete with two "pips out" rubber paddles, 3 38mm table tennis balls, and a mesh bag to store all the components when your not hitting it around. Perfect for home, office, picnics...anywhere you can find a table. sports-and-recreation Tue, 24 Apr 2012 09:37:54 -0600 Little Tikes Outside Toys - Keep Little One Busy This Summer http://www.squidoo.com/little-tikes Little Tikes outside toys, are just perfect for the yard this summer From grills to coupes. The pretend lawnmower is great fun and a good source of exercise for the little one. The grill Sturdy, easy to assemble, and hours or hours of fun to play with hobbies-games-toys Sun, 06 May 2012 08:11:36 -0600 FAO Schwarz Big Piano - And a Couple More http://www.squidoo.com/fao-schwarz-big-piano The FAO Schwarz Big Piano is Famous FAO fun! They'll be ready for the "big" time with this soft, 24-key, dance-on piano. Kids can dance their own tunes, play 10 prerecorded songs or record and playback original compositions in a choice of 8 instrument sounds. 70" in length. Requires (4) "AA" batteries (not included). Ages 3 hobbies-games-toys Sun, 06 May 2012 08:06:22 -0600 All About Olympic Tennis - Atmosphere can become electric http://www.squidoo.com/Olympic-Tennis Very little separates tennis on the professional tour from the game played at the Olympics. The rules and tournament format for singles and doubles are all the same. The strategy involved is no different and playing surfaces are similar. The one distinct difference is that in Olympic tennis, players compete for their countries for the opportunity to win a medal. You could say the Olympic Games are another tour stop in the busy schedule of a top star like Roger Federer. It's rare that you would find overwhelming crowd support for one player in a regular tennis tournament, but in the Olympics, fans can often play a key role in the outcome of a match. Since the crowds are very partisan, the atmosphere can become electric - similar to Davis Cup or Federation Cup matches. sports-and-recreation Mon, 23 Apr 2012 04:45:48 -0600 Charlie Bone And The Beast - Children Of The Red King http://www.squidoo.com/Squidooing Life should be perfect for Charlie now that his parents have been reunited. But mystery and adventure always find him. This time Asa, a fellow classmate who changes into a beast at dusk, and Charlie's sometime-enemy, is missing His parents seek out Charlie for help. Manfred is holding Asa captive in a forest cave and now Charlie needs the help of the Flames to rescue his classmate. Manfred has also taken the new endowed student, Dagobert Endless, under his wing and Charlie is highly suspicious of the pair. Can the Flames and Charlie rescue Asa without being caught by Manfred and Dagobert? books-poetry-writing Sun, 18 Mar 2012 00:45:42 -0600 Excellent LeapFrogÂ® Tag Reading System - Best Tag Books http://www.squidoo.com/boxing-day A unique touch and talk device that brings stories to life, the Tag Reading System works with a library of books and games from LeapFrog. Funny voice-overs and cool sound effects add to the fun of discovery, helping ensure that children four to eight love the way this interactive, educational system boosts their confidence and their reading level. Sample Review It's not often when our child thinks that a toy is as awesome as her parents do. But I can tell this one is definitely on her short list. It's the only toy that regularly travels from the car to the living room, to the kitchen table, to the bedroom, and then back to the car. That's right. She *carries* it. She doesn't ask us to carry it around for her. As far as I'm concerned, that's the highest praise you can give. parenting-and-kids Tue, 28 Feb 2012 01:54:29 -0600 Los juegos del hambre - Sinsajo - En llamas - Suzanne Collins http://www.squidoo.com/lineflyer Excelente calidad narrativa, la descripción de los eventos es sin igual, las estrategias de supervivencia se leen muy reales, aunque siendo ciencia ficción esperaba un final diferente... tal vez sea necesario leer la segunda parte. books-poetry-writing Sat, 24 Mar 2012 06:29:48 -0600 Togo - Learn, Explore and Travel http://www.squidoo.com/togo Geography: Western Africa, bordering the Bight of Benin, between Benin and Ghana Climate: tropical; hot, humid in south; semiarid in north Terrain: gently rolling savanna in north; central hills; southern plateau; low coastal plain with extensive lagoons and marshes travel-and-places Sat, 12 May 2012 23:04:46 -0600 The Poodle is One of the Most Intelligent Dogs http://www.squidoo.com/poodles-- The three types of Poodle, Standard, Miniature and Toy are all very popular dogs. There is also a teacup size. In America, height and weight is as follows: Standard - over 15 inches tall and 45-70 lbs., Miniature - 10-15 inches tall and 15-17 lbs., Toy - less than 10 inches tall and 6-9 lbs. The Poodle has no undercoat. Its thick, curly hair sheds little and is hypoallergenic. Since the Poodle's hair grows regularly, it must be clipped about every 6-8 weeks. Colors are solid black, grey, cream, apricot, brown and cafe au lait. Ears fall along the flat cheeks. The tail is usually docked and set high. Since the Poodle's hair grows regularly, it must be clipped about every 6-8 weeks.Powered by Poodle - Petwiki pets-and-animals Mon, 30 Apr 2012 20:22:54 -0600 Antique Oak Bookcases http://www.squidoo.com/antiques-oak-bookcases An antique oak bookcase does not come cheap and if you wish to buy it, you must be very prepared to part with a significant amount. It has many advantages including durability where it can last for a very long time. The timber used to make these product is usually imported and it is the best kind there is. Also, artisans behind the antique oak bookcases are very skillful. They are trained to produce some of the best intricate and unique designs there are in the market. You will certainly find the products amazingly crafted to inspire great creativity and beauty. The best antique bookcase in the market today is the Victorian oak library bookcase shelf which comes complete with the Victorian era finishing taking you back in time to enjoy great splendor. home-and-garden Mon, 30 Apr 2012 20:10:57 -0600 School Planners- How to stay Organized http://www.squidoo.com/giant-squid-organizer The original Student Planner. Nothing is better, and nobody beats our price! The Student Planner is designed specifically for students, by students. The Student Planner features full color pages, high quality construction, engaging content, study resources pages, college planning, and more! education Sun, 29 Apr 2012 14:29:50 -0600 Learn About Lions http://www.squidoo.com/learn-about-lions Male lions begin to grow their manes at about 18 months old. It continues to grow until they are 5. The Barbary lion and Cape lion, both subspecies of the African Lion, are extinct. The Swahili word for lion is simba. It also means king, strong, and aggressive. Lionesses are more agile and faster than male lions. Both male and female lions roar. Lions lie around for 21 hours a day. Lions can go 5 to 6 days without drinking water. pets-and-animals Tue, 08 May 2012 22:40:04 -0600 Michael Caine - Movies and info http://www.squidoo.com/michael-caine Born in London at St Olaves Hospital in Bermondsey, South London, UK, on the 14th March 1933, he is professionally known to us as Sir Michael Caine, having been knighted. He is the son of a porter for a fish market and a charlady. His original name is Maurice Micklewhite. Famous for his roles in, The Italian Job and Educating Rita and more recently, Get Carter and starring alongside acting greats such as Morgan Freeman in Batman Begins. entertainment Mon, 30 Apr 2012 16:34:38 -0600 Learn About The Muscular System http://www.squidoo.com/Muscular Muscles are bundles of cells and fibers. Muscles work in a very simple way. All they do is tighten up--that is, contract--and relax. You have two sets of muscles attached to many of your bones which allow them to move. There are 630 active muscles in your body and they act in groups. Muscles can only pull. They never push. Muscles make up the bulk of the body and account for about one-third of its weight. education Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:39:41 -0600 Las Fallas de Valencia ( Hallucinatory ) http://www.squidoo.com/fallas For one week every year Valencia is transformed into an hallucinatory spectacle of giant papier-mâché statues, 350 in all, often towering over thirty feet high. The figures caricature the great and the not so good, and over a million people flock to witness the fires, parades and pyromaniacs that engulf this normally quiet town in southern Spain. Las Fallas is celebrated each year beginning the first Sunday of March to commemorate St. Joseph's Day, the Patron Saint of Carpenters.   To make the festival truly confusing to foreigners they name the week long celebration Las Fallas, the floats or giant figures Fallas, the social clubs or committees that raise the money to build the floats Fallas and the young woman who represents the city during the festival is the Fallera Mayor. holidays-and-celebrations Tue, 08 May 2012 20:53:19 -0600 Learn About the Human Skull http://www.squidoo.com/learn-human-skull The skull or cranium is the hard, bone case that protects your brain. The skull looks as though it is a single bone. In fact, it is made up of 22 separate bones, cemented together along rigid joints called sutures. The skull is one of the least deformable substances found in nature with it needing the force of about 1 ton to reduce the diameter of the skull by 1 cm education Wed, 16 May 2012 06:42:59 -0600 Jessica Biel Trivia - Photos http://www.squidoo.com/jessica-biel-trivia---photos Voted the 5th on Maxim magazine's list of 100 Hot Hollywood Starlets in 2007 and 3rd in 2008. Voted 2nd on FHM's annual 100 Sexiest Women in the World poll in 2008. Was voted to have the Sexiest Lips in Victoria's Secret 2008 "What Is Sexy?" list, unveiled in January 2008. entertainment Sun, 06 May 2012 08:10:22 -0600 Oldest Intact Sternwheeler - SS Moyie British Columbia http://www.squidoo.com/moyie Just imagine this..as you step onto the Moyie, you are stepping back in time - the sights and the sounds have all been recreated to replicate the feeling you would have had travelling on Kootenay Lake over 100 years ago. This beautiful old ship, the world's oldest intact passenger sternwheeler of its kind, was the last operating sternwheeler in western North America and is now permanently berthed in Kaslo. She has so many stories to tell - just step on board and look closely. History will unfold before your eyes! travel-and-places Fri, 11 May 2012 17:38:13 -0600 Julia Margaret Cameron - women photographers http://www.squidoo.com/Julia-Margaret-Cameron-photos Julia Margaret Cameron left her indelible mark on the richly layered world of Victorian England. Born in Calcutta, she married a senior British bureaucrat, bore six children, and went to live in England in 1848. Her children had all departed the family home and she was approaching fifty -elderly for a Victorian woman - when she was given the gift of a camera by her daughter with the endearing message "It may amuse you, Mother, to try to photograph during your solitude at Fresh Water." And amuse Julia Margaret Cameron it did. Photography became the consuming passion of her life, and, by her own description, she handled her lens "with a tender ardor." She photographed her family and she photographed her friends, many of them the "eminent Victorians" of their day: Thomas Carlyle, Sir John Herschel, Charles Darwin, Robert Browning, and the poet laureate of England, Alfred Lord Tennyson. "When I have such men before my camera," she wrote, "my whole soul has endeavoured to do its duty towards them in recording faithfully the greatness of the inner as well as the features of the outer man." arts-and-design Wed, 25 Apr 2012 07:49:10 -0600 Toddlerâs âvocabulary explosion,â explained http://www.squidoo.com/toddler-vocabulary The vocabulary explosion" that occurs around 18 to 24 months of age is one of the more amazing feats of human learning. After months of sipping and snacking at language, the toddler begins to guzzle and gulp. parenting-and-kids Wed, 25 Apr 2012 07:39:25 -0600 George Foreman Indoor/Outdoor Grills - Excellent http://www.squidoo.com/george-foreman I have had 3 Foreman grills over the years, first I got the Champ for college, then I moved up to the Next Grilleration, and now its on to the 360. The 360 has really stepped it up a notch. The multiple removable plates make this grill the one to have I think. I have made a massive omelet and it turned out perfect. I made quesadillas and they turned out perfect. I made chicken and once again came out perfect and had the classic good amount of drippings. Every plate worked like a charm and cleanup was so much easier. than the previous models i think. I look forward to using this grill for years to come! home-and-garden Wed, 25 Apr 2012 07:46:18 -0600 Wine Openers - Handy Little Gadgets http://www.squidoo.com/wine-opener When gathering with friends, it's nice to be able to keep the wine flowing without having to retreat to the kitchen to open more bottles. This convenient, portable electric bottle opener can be kept close at hand, wherever the party ends up-in the living room, out on the back deck, or by the pool. The electric bottle opener offers a cordless design and enough power to effortlessly remove the cork from any bottle of wine in seconds. food-and-cooking Tue, 24 Apr 2012 09:42:07 -0600 City Of North Vancouver BC Canada http://www.squidoo.com/northvancouver The City of North Vancouver is a vibrant community where more than 48,000 citizens have chosen to make their home. Surrounded by breathtaking natural beauty, residents enjoy a quality of life comprised of safe, clean neighbourhoods and responsible municipal governance. The City boasts a diverse culture, as well as a thriving arts community and a range of recreational activities to explore travel-and-places Mon, 23 Apr 2012 04:19:18 -0600 Panasonic 3-Blade Nanotech Wet/dry Rechargeable Shaver, http://www.squidoo.com/panasonic-3-blade-nanotech-wetdry-rechargeable-shaver Panasonic 3-blade nanotech wet/dry rechargeable shaver features a flexible, piviting head that follows the contures of your face to give you a great shaver that is close and comfortable. with support for dual-voltage conversion, you can take the shaver with you when you travel internationally. fashion-and-beauty Mon, 30 Apr 2012 19:14:27 -0600 American Flyer Trains http://www.squidoo.com/american-flyer-trains-- American Flyer is a popular brand that designs and manufactures toy trains and railroad models in the United States. American Flyer trains were essentially manufactured in Chicago, Illinois. The American Flyer brand was popular, essentially in the mid twentieth century. American Flyer is best remembered for its S-gauge trains of the 1950s. American Flyer was initially an independent company that originated in the early half century. American Flyer Company is also known as the Chicago Flyer and was a budget brand. In the late 1930's, the American Flyer line was taken over and bought by the A.C. Gilbert, Co. of New Haven, Connecticut. A.C. Gilbert Co. was headed by A.C. Gilbert, who invented Erector sets and various such toys. A.C, Gilbert Co. was then acquired by the Wrather Corporation in the early sixties. American Flyer is now a registered trademark of Lionel Trains Inc. hobbies-games-toys Mon, 30 Apr 2012 11:28:16 -0600 Tigger is a tiger, and a very bouncy one at that http://www.squidoo.com/kimiraikkonen "Hallo, Pooh", said Piglet. "Hallo, Piglet. This is Tigger." "Oh, is it?" said Piglet, and he edged round to the other side of the table. "I thought Tiggers were smaller than that." "Not the big ones," said Tigger. hobbies-games-toys Sat, 12 May 2012 19:42:08 -0600 Beautiful Sunsets are an Inspiration - Great Photos http://www.squidoo.com/beautifulsunsets Ahhhhh....What is more relaxing than a beautiful sunset? Admire these photos and feel your stress melt away. It was the cooling hour, just when the rounded Red sun sinks down behind the azure hill, Which then seems as if the whole earth is bounded, Circling all nature, hush'd, and dim, and still, With the far mountain-crescent half surrounded On one side, and the deep sea calm and chill Upon the other, and the rosy sky With one star sparkling through it like an eye. (Quote by - Lord Byron) arts-and-design Fri, 11 May 2012 17:33:19 -0600 Rapidfire Chimney Starter - absolute best way to get your grill going http://www.squidoo.com/Rapidfire This is the absolute best way to get your grill going. Unlike the little chimneys sold at Lowe's, this holds a lot of charcoal, enough to fill an entire kettle grill, and the airflow through it is very efficient. Two sheets of newspaper and a match, and your briquettes will be ready to go in 10-15 minutes. home-and-garden Wed, 16 May 2012 06:52:33 -0600 Getting Started Knitting Socks -The Easy Way http://www.squidoo.com/Knitting-Socks From cast-on stitches to binding off, this handbook details the simple steps needed to turn seemingly complicated sock knitting projects into easy and enjoyable activities. Helpful photographs and instructional drawings ensure that even inexperienced knitters will be able to produce high-quality socks and handle more complicated techniques, such as the Kitchener stitch at the toe. Using instructions for five different sizes-from child through adult large-at five different gauges, knitters can produce styles ranging from delicate dress socks to thick and furry slipper socks. More adventurous knitters can add variety and flair by following one of 16 unique designs or trying one of the dozens of rib, cable, and lace patterns provided. With plenty of tips and a handy stitch dictionary, this guide unleashes the creativity and fun of sock knitting. arts-and-design Sun, 29 Apr 2012 14:28:36 -0600 Olympic Alpine Skiing - Event Guide http://www.squidoo.com/Olympic-Alpine-Skiing Skiing has been helping humans conquer the white stuff ever since Norwegian hunters started using bits of wood strapped to their feet to chase their prey. Five thousand years on, it is one of the most popular pastimes in the world. Alpine skiing has four different disciplines - downhill, super-G, giant slalom, slalom. The downhill is for speed freaks, and the slalom for master turners. The other two are somewhere in between, and a fifth event - the combined - provides an all-round test by putting downhill and slalom together. sports-and-recreation Sun, 29 Apr 2012 14:25:50 -0600 Learn About Sugar Gliders http://www.squidoo.com/learn-about-sugar-gliders These marsupials are able to glide up to 45 meters (148.5 ft.) and have been observed to leap at and catch moths in flight. Sugar gliders live in large colonies of 20-40 individuals with two alpha males fathering the majority of offspring. Young gliders usually leave around 10 months to start their own colonies. pets-and-animals Thu, 28 Jul 2011 19:38:23 -0600 LEGO Architecture Series - Very Cool http://www.squidoo.com/milliondollarmeme Architectural replicas of the real-world buildings - educational and fun I have enjoyed the entire Lego achitecture collection. It isn't just a building experience, but also an opportunity to learn. Each set comes with a beautiful book that describes the building or monument and details the structures architecture. White house is my personal favorite hobbies-games-toys Wed, 16 May 2012 06:48:05 -0600 Barbecue Sauce Recipes http://www.squidoo.com/Barbecue-Sauce-Recipes "Sometimes I eat ribs nekkid, but if company's coming, I usually put on pants." Craig "Meathead" Goldwyn The old saw is that the secret to great barbecue is the sauce. Not so. The sauce is just part of the picture. But there's no doubt that a good sauce can really make the meat taste better. And it can cover up your mistakes food-and-cooking Mon, 30 Apr 2012 20:54:58 -0600 How to Make Fun But Also Healthy Popcorn http://www.squidoo.com/how-to-make-healthy--popcorn Popcorn is a great snack for those craving something salty and crunchy, but sometimes it has too much fat, and sometimes it has too many chemicals. Learn how to make tasty, healthy popcorn from whole kernels, not a microwaveable bag. There are many techniques for popping corn. Commercial large-scale popcorn machines were invented by Charles Cretors in the late 19th century. Many types of small-scale home methods for popping corn also exist, with the most popular in the USA being prepackaged. Popcorn has both advocates and detractors. Some consider it to be a health food while others caution against it for a variety of reasons. Popcorn can also have non-food applications, ranging from holiday decorations to packaging materials. food-and-cooking Fri, 11 May 2012 17:40:30 -0600 Blokus - Mensa Select Award Winner http://www.squidoo.com/blokus   A friend, who knows we love games in our family, bought us this. Well, within a day we all were hooked. my 5 year old and 12 year old can play with my husband and me and we all are challenged and have a blast! i bought a set to bring to our family vacation home, and my sister in law and i were up until midnight every nite for a week playing this game with whomever we could snag to play it with us!! even really little kids have fun just playing with the pieces, not actually playing the game. the only caveat I have is DON'T LOSE ANY PIECES!!!!! all of the pieces are critical to the game.. that is a real challenge in our household!! Winner of over 20 prestigious awards including Mensa Select, Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum, Dr. Toy, and Parent's Choice Gold Award It takes less than a minute to learn, yet provides a lifetime of challenging fun. Set includes game board with 400 recessed squares, 84 game pieces in four bright translucent colors and an instruction guide. Includes game board, 84 playing pieces,and an instruction guide hobbies-games-toys Fri, 11 May 2012 17:36:41 -0600 Moms Are The Bestest - Mother's Day http://www.squidoo.com/mothers Carnations: where did the practice come from? Is it white for life, red for death? Or red for life, white for death? Confusion. And I brought home to my mother %u2026the wrong one. I could tell by the subtle frown beneath her smiled "Thank you" A child honoring her mother on Mother's Day with the advent, a reminder of her mortality. holidays-and-celebrations Sat, 30 Apr 2011 01:31:27 -0600 ScatMat Automatic Indoor Pet Training Mat - Actually Works http://www.squidoo.com/scatmat > This touch-sensitive mat conditions pets to avoid prohibited areas with harmless, low-power electronic pulses. Use the mat to protect furniture, keep cats off the countertop or to block doorways. When touched, the battery sends small pulses to the mat for three seconds. These surprising little "zaps" quickly repel most pets, even after the mat is removed. Veterinarian approved, the mat works when all else fails. Use in conjunction with normal training techniques and surface cleaning. The safe, low-voltage battery-operated system can be used anywhere, and it runs day and night for up to six months or 10,000 activations on a single 9-volt battery. With three intensity levels (low, medium, high), the mat is suitable for any sized cat or dog. An activity sensor blinks a count showing how many times the mat has been stepped on pets-and-animals Mon, 23 Apr 2012 04:48:25 -0600 Breakfast Pies - Good Recipes http://www.squidoo.com/breakfast-pies A breakfast pie is a pie served for breakfast whose defining ingredients include items which could be considered breakfast foods at the time the pie is made. Like love, a breakfast pie is often hard to define. We know how to express it. We know how we like to have it. But we are constantly amazed that both love and breakfast pies, if there is a way to separate the two, appear to us in so many ways.  food-and-cooking Tue, 01 May 2012 04:13:05 -0600 Learn About Canada http://www.squidoo.com/canada_294 Learn about Canada lens will be useful for students of all ages.  Whether you want to visit Canada or you are doing research for you exams "Learn About Canada" should be bookmarked and visit often. Don't forget to check out the Proud Canadian Kids web site.   travel-and-places Wed, 25 Apr 2012 07:45:01 -0600 The Modern Classic Library's 108 Best Novels. http://www.squidoo.com/modern-librarys-100-best-novels Classic novels that still make the top 108 list for many types of readers. How many have you read? Is it time to reread some? Great deals on used copies. ATLAS SHRUGGED by Ayn Rand THE LORD OF THE RINGS by J.R.R. Tolkien books-poetry-writing Wed, 16 May 2012 06:54:00 -0600 Canada and Google Earth http://www.squidoo.com/gec Giant Indian Face found on Google Earth, in Canada, over 400 meters across, great detail, Millions of years old, UFO Sighting news. Location of Face: near Medicine Hat, Canada Description: Alien Royal Prince Face 400 meters across When looking at Canada using Google Earth (free program) I found an area of land that resembles the shape of a face. Now this is not hills and mountains that formed a face, this is a face that formed the hills and mountains. The face shows a proud face of a male who looks to be in his late 20s or early 30s. There is a crown like object upon his head. Is this all just coincidence? I think not. Look for these places to confirm is made on purpose by an intelligent species, not necessarily humans. education Mon, 30 Apr 2012 21:27:57 -0600 Living in the Washington, DC Area http://www.squidoo.com/living-in-the-washington-dc-area Mastering DC is an invaluable resource for: New employees, college students, and anyone who needs to acclimate quickly; individuals on short- or long-term assignments in DC; residents; frequent visitors to the area; Corporate Recruiters and other Human Resource professionals as a recruitment tool for new employees; relocation firms on whom clients depend for local information. travel-and-places Mon, 30 Apr 2012 20:36:10 -0600 What is a Perplexus? http://www.squidoo.com/what-is-a-perplexus Perplexus is a maze game where players must maneuver a small marble around challenging barriers inside a transparent sphere Unlike traditional flat-surface mazes that are composed of one path, Perplexus houses various exhilarating tracks with 100 barriers and provides a 3D experience Perplexus Rookie Flip, twist and turn the sphere to solve the puzzle Perplexus Epic Easy to play but challenging to complete hobbies-games-toys Mon, 30 Apr 2012 20:24:10 -0600 All About Olympic Modern Pentathlon- Jacks of all trades http://www.squidoo.com/Olympic-Modern-Pent The modern pentathlon includes pistol shooting, fencing, swimming, an equestrian event and cross-country running. Participants compete in all five disciplines on the same day, and scoring follows the same basic format as the decathlon and heptathlon of track and field. Points are awarded for an individual's performance in each of the disciplines, and the pentathlete with the highest point total after all disciplines is declared the winner sports-and-recreation Mon, 30 Apr 2012 16:27:44 -0600 All About Olympic Bobsleigh http://www.squidoo.com/Olympic-Bobsleigh That should give you some idea why bobsleigh has been dubbed Formula One on ice. It is hair-raising stuff, with teams of two or four launching a sled down an icy course and trying to steer the quickest path as they hurtle towards the finish. In bobsleigh, every hundredth of a second counts, and sled designs are constantly evolving in an attempt to squeeze that extra bit of speed out of every run. sports-and-recreation Sun, 29 Apr 2012 14:27:11 -0600 Learn Spanish in Your Car http://www.squidoo.com/learn-spanish-in-your-car Nine 60-minute CDs; full text listening guide; zippered CD carrying case. Level 1: Introduction to key words, numbers, phrases, sentence structure, and basic grammar. Level 2: More challenging vocabulary, more grammar, more complex sentences generate confidence in your ability to comprehend and converse. Level 3: Expanded vocabulary, advanced grammar and complex sentences to expand your conversational skills. education Mon, 30 Apr 2012 20:55:46 -0600 Winter Olympics the Skeleton Event http://www.squidoo.com/olympic-skeleton If you think skeleton looks easy, try hurtling headfirst down an ice track at 85mph, on a piece of metal half the length of your body. The skeleton is all about a big push at the start and tactical steering after that as the slider is taken on a bone-jangling journey down the icy course. The race is over the same course as the bobsleigh and luge, but there is no team event. In skeleton, you are on your own. sports-and-recreation Sun, 29 Apr 2012 02:13:45 -0600 Gorillapod Flexible Tripods - Very Useful for all Types of Cameras http://www.squidoo.com/gorillapod Gorillapod makes taking digital photos more fun than ever. Designed with self-timer photography in mind, the Gorillapod lets you mount your camera just about anywhere you want so that you can include everyone in your automatic shots. All you need to do is use the universal 1/4-20 screw to attach your camera to the standard tripod mount, then wrap the three flexible segmented legs securely to a nearby tree branch, fence, park bench, or anything else that's convenient. Say goodbye to holding your camera at arm's length to take a photo of yourself and your friends--now you can be free to pose however you like! Gorillapod fits easily into a purse, backpack, or even a roomy jacket pocket. arts-and-design Sun, 29 Apr 2012 08:02:19 -0600 Learn About the History of Harley Davidson http://www.squidoo.com/rated-x The Harley-Davidson Motor Company is an international motorcycle manufacturer based in Wisconsin. Harleys are built for American roads. As such, they emphasize long-term staying power. They're designed for straight-aways and long barreling rides over country. Critics of the bikes contend that Harleys don't offer good suspension or decent handling on curves. Harley owners often customize their bikes extensively, souping up everything from major engine parts to handlebar touches. 'Pre-customized' Harleys are available, but bikers take pride in putting in elbow grease to make their rides top end. The traditional Harley bikes offer two-cylinder engines with a single-pin crankshaft and pistons placed at odd angles for irregular firing. cars Sun, 06 May 2012 16:33:10 -0600 All About Olympic Biathlon http://www.squidoo.com/olympic-biathlon But biathlon requires just as much skill and application as the other Winter Olympic disciplines. Competitors need technique and stamina in abundance as they cross-country ski for up to 20km. And they must also be able to lower their heart rate enough to hold the gun steady as they aim at a tiny target - with the threat of extra distance to ski or time penalties if they miss. sports-and-recreation Sun, 06 May 2012 08:10:57 -0600 InnoTab Interactive Learning Tablet - Very Cool http://www.squidoo.com/innotab-interactive-learning-tablet-very-cool Adapting the design of Mom and Dad's favorite touchpad devices, the VTech InnoTab Learning App Tablet helps your child take learning to the next level with one of today's most popular technologies. This multimedia tablet combines interactive reading, learning games, creative activities, and tools in a sleek and durable educational toy. Thanks to its 5-inch color touch screen and tilt sensor, kids ages four to nine can touch, flick, and drag their way to learning fun. hobbies-games-toys Fri, 11 May 2012 17:34:03 -0600 Chicken Avocado With Hollandaise Sauce http://www.squidoo.com/chicken-avocado It's a great combination of all kinds of textures and complimentary flavors. The pieces of rice, juicy chicken, smooth avocado and lemony hollandaise sauce make this meal an adventure for your taste buds. Plus, it's very easy to make! food-and-cooking Fri, 25 Nov 2011 23:35:19 -0600 Learn About Mammals - The Life of Mammals http://www.squidoo.com/mammals Mammals are one of the 6 main classes of animals. Animal classes are groups of animals that scientists consider to be alike in some important ways Mammals are the animal class that people belong to. There are only about 4,000 kinds of mammals This sounds like a lot, but when you consider there are 21,000 kinds of fish and a whopping 800,000 kinds of insects you'll realize mammals are a pretty small class education Wed, 25 Apr 2012 07:42:10 -0600 Winter Olympic Freestyle Skiing http://www.squidoo.com/olympic-freestyle-skiing Alpine and nordic skiing disciplines are all about who can get from start to finish as quickly as possible. But for freestyle skiers, it's what they do in between that counts. Aerials specialists are the acrobats of the slopes, performing a series of somersaults and spins as they are catapulted up to 15 metres into the air. As well as being judged on their speed, moguls specialists are assessed on how well they negotiate a course studded with tricky bumps known as moguls. And, as if that was not tough enough, there are also two spectacular jumps which must be completed along the way. Ski cross (also known as skiercross or skier-X) is a relatively new type of skiing competition. It is based on the motorbike discipline of motocross. Despite it being a timed racing event, it is often considered part of freestyle skiing because it incorporates terrain features traditionally found in freestyle. sports-and-recreation Tue, 08 May 2012 22:30:38 -0600 Best Fisher Price Toys http://www.squidoo.com/Plexotest The makers of excellent, quality, safe and fun toys Fisher-Price Rainforest Melodies & Lights Deluxe Gym Repositionable toys include a soft hanging monkey, a soft toucan with jingle, an elephant with soft ears and a spinner with beads, a parrot with a paddle spinner and a frog character mirror. Two satin butterflies fly around above baby as colored lights pulse on and off while music plays. The large mat has a quilted rainforest underside, sun ray ribbons, and a soft tiger tail Fisher-Price Little People Lil' Movers Airplane hobbies-games-toys Mon, 23 Apr 2012 04:51:52 -0600 Science Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Geography, Geology, Mathematics, Nutrition, and ... http://www.squidoo.com/science Science:  Studies that normally encompass courses based on a knowledge of facts, phenomena, laws, and proximate cause are designated Science (eg, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Geography, Geology, Mathematics, Nutrition, and Physics). education Mon, 30 Apr 2012 20:13:17 -0600 Paul McCartney http://www.squidoo.com/Paul_McCartney Paul McCartney was the first of the Beatles to work on an extracurricular recording project (the soundtrack to the 1966 film The Family Way) and also the first to release a bonafide solo album of songs (McCartney, which appeared as the entertainment Thu, 22 Mar 2012 08:16:35 -0600 Trickle Charger with a brain - Deltran Battery Tender Junior http://www.squidoo.com/Trickle-Charger Switches to float/maintenance voltage after fully charging the battery Battery voltage drops, full charger output power resumes Two color LED indicates stage of charger 12-foot output cord for better mobility Five year warranty cars Fri, 27 Apr 2012 22:31:47 -0600 Diamond Stud Earrings - Very Nice http://www.squidoo.com/Stud-Earrings A stunning pair of natural, round brilliant cut diamond stud earrings. Each pair of earrings are available in white or yellow gold with screw-back or push backing. These perfectly matched diamond stud earrings have a total carat weight (CTW.) of 0.50 Ct. or 1/2 Ct. and are D in color, I3 quality excellent cut. Total diamond weighs roughly 0.50 Ct. (1/2 ct.). Add a touch of sparkle to your wardrobe with these beautiful diamond stud earrings. fashion-and-beauty Fri, 27 Apr 2012 22:28:32 -0600 Tips to Boost Your Childâs Language Development http://www.squidoo.com/tips-to-boost-your-childs-language-development Can simply singing a song or blowing a dandelion under a toddler's nose help her mind to blossom? Can your baby count, remember events, and solve problems even before he can talk? These ideas offer ways to build your child's literacy skills, preparing her for success in school and beyond. parenting-and-kids Wed, 02 May 2012 02:59:13 -0600 Toilet Tattoos - Very Cool http://www.squidoo.com/toilet-tattoos---very-cool Toilet Tattoos is a removable, reusable, decorative appliqué for the toilet lid. Due to recent changes in Squidoo's terms of service this page is currently under reconstruction. Thank you for your understanding. To view more of my pages please visit my profile page which can be found HERE If you are a Squidoo Lensmaster I have a lens that you might find useful called Totally Free Commercial Use Images home-and-garden Sat, 07 Apr 2012 00:24:25 -0600 My Favorite Images http://www.squidoo.com/Nutrition-Bar " Beauty can be seen in all things, seeing and composing the beauty is what separates the snapshot from the photograph. - Matt Hardy " Which of my photographs is my favorite? The one I'm going to take tomorrow. - Imogen Cunningham " You've got to push yourself harder. You've got to start looking for pictures nobody else could take. You've got to take the tools you have and probe deeper. - William Albert Allard arts-and-design Sat, 14 Apr 2012 05:08:59 -0600 AAA Traveler Road Assistance Kit - Be Safe - Be Prepared http://www.squidoo.com/Squidoo-Lenses-For-Sale The best selling AAA 63 Piece Traveler Road Assistance Kit is an economical choice that gives you the all basics you need out on the road. It comes with the following items: 1 AAA double-sided carrying bag, 1 AAA emergency care guide, 1 AAA membership brochure, 1 heavy duty booster cable (8-gauge, 10-foot length), 1 heavy duty flashlight, 2 AA batteries, 1 emergency poncho, 1 roll of duct tape, 1 2-in-1 screwdriver, 1 bungee cord, 1 shop cloth, 6 cable ties, and a 45 piece first-aid kit. Compact 63 piece road assistance kit by AAA and LifeLine First AidHeavy-duty booster cableHeavy-duty flashlight with batteriesIncludes a 45 piece first-aid kitDouble-sided premium carrying bag cars Sun, 06 May 2012 16:31:14 -0600 Essential Jazz Albums http://www.squidoo.com/essential-jazz-albums It's about improvisation, attitude and emotion. Most people enjoy jazz as background music but don't necessarily know of any specific songs or jazz musicians. You will also notice that alot of albums available are live, with many different "takes" - they best capture the raw spirit and spontaneity of this music. Most of all, the music is only as good as the collaboration between the members of the band. There are so many sub genres within jazz that there is something to appeal to every ear. Here's a list of essential jazz albums to get you started into the big bad world of jazz! music Mon, 30 Apr 2012 20:16:52 -0600 Learn About Apes http://www.squidoo.com/learn-about-apes Apes are smart because of their capability to use tools and use language to communicate. Their social lives are much more complex than that of any other animal, and they are great problem solvers. The Great Apes consist of gorillas, chimpanzees, orangutans and bonobos, which live in Africa and Asia. There are also the Lesser Apes, which consist of gibbons and siamangs. The amount of identical DNA in chimpanzees and humans range from 94.6% to 99.4%. Because humans and gorillas are so closely related, diseases can be transmitted from one to another. This is the reason for glass cages at zoos and animal parks. pets-and-animals Mon, 30 Apr 2012 20:06:35 -0600 Learn About Cold Storage for Fruits and Vegetables http://www.squidoo.com/cold-storage-for-fruits--vegetables Properly and safely storing Fresh Fruits and Vegetables at home is important for many reasons including: * to maintain the integrity of the product * to further ripen some fruit * to prevent spoilage * to prevent illness * to get the best value for your purchasing dollar Improper storage of some whole fresh fruits and vegetables may cause deterioration of both their flavour and nutrition profile. home-and-garden Mon, 30 Apr 2012 16:27:02 -0600 You are a monarch, like your parents before you - Dominion Game http://www.squidoo.com/Clean-Day Unlike your parents, however, you have hopes and dreams! You want a bigger and more pleasant kingdom, with more rivers and a wider variety of trees. You want a Dominion! In all directions lie fiefs, freeholds, and feodums. All are small bits of land, controlled by petty lords and verging on anarchy. You will bring civilization to these people, uniting them under your banner. But wait! hobbies-games-toys Tue, 08 May 2012 22:38:42 -0600 Brazil - Learn Explore and Travel http://www.squidoo.com/brazil_1 Capital of Brazil is Brasilia.  Languages: Portuguese, Spanish, English, French Brazil is the only Portuguese-speaking nation in the Americas. About three-quarters of all Brazilians belong to the Roman Catholic Church; most others are Protestant, members of a growing evangelical movement, or follow practices derived from African religions. travel-and-places Thu, 01 Mar 2012 05:35:07 -0600 Antique Toys - Info - Auctions - Photos http://www.squidoo.com/antique---toys Toys have been around for generations, dating back to prehistoric times. Archeologists have excavated figurines and animals made from wood or clay. Today, in the electronic age, toys have also evolved into small computer chips and video games. Still there are people who collect antique toys like those old tops, wind-up toys, figurines and train sets. The worth of an antique toy depends on how rare the toy is, what condition it is in, and the company that manufactured it. Toys made of tinplate came around in the late 19th century. One can find horse carriages, cars, planes and boats made of tinplate. Toys carved from wood came during the 18th century, at the same time when little lead soldiers were seen first made. Noah's Ark, with all the animals, is a famous wooden toy that has been made by many toy companies. The first die-cast toys were seen during the 1900s and were made initially in France. This was when Dinky cars and planes became famous. hobbies-games-toys Wed, 16 May 2012 06:36:21 -0600 Avril Lavigne - Complicated http://www.squidoo.com/Avril-Lavigne-singer Her debut Album "Let Go" and its first single "Complicated" shot the skater-punk to superstardom in a matter of weeks.  What really separates Avril Lavigne from other young pop stars is that she is completely in control of her own image, sound, and style.  In an age where pop stars are made by reality shows and producers, it's refreshing to see young talent rise above the trappings of the industry. She even updates her own web journal, typos and all, which you can read on her music Wed, 16 May 2012 06:49:04 -0600 Diana Krall - Jazz http://www.squidoo.com/Diana-Krall Diana Krall is the talented jazz singer- pianist who redefined "The Look of Love".  Jazz has been in Diana's heart ever since she was a little girl, growing up in Nanaimo, BC. It would be hard to imagine Diana Krall singing anything but Jazz, as her voice always seems to give each song an air of mystery, melancholy, and sensuality.  Her work has been lauded by fans and critics alike, which is not an easy task in the oft elitist world of Jazz.  Furthermore, Diana's talent is equaled only by her beauty, which is reminiscent of silver screen legends such as Lauren Bacall and Barbara Stanwyck. entertainment Fri, 23 Mar 2012 02:14:15 -0600 Learn About Earthquakes - Latest Earthquakes Around the World http://www.squidoo.com/earthquake An earthquake is a trembling or a shaking movement of the Earth's surface. Earthquakes typically result from the movement of faults, quasi-planar zones of deformation within its uppermost layers. The word earthquake is also widely used to indicate the source region itself. The solid earth is in slow but constant motion (see plate tectonics) and earthquakes occur where the resulting stress exceeds the capacity of Earth materials to support Top strongest Earthquakes March 11, 2011: A magnitude 8.9 quake strikes off the northeast coast of Japan, sending a tsunami across the Pacific and killing a still-undetermined number of people. December 2004: An Indian Ocean tsunami, triggered by a magnitude 9.0 earthquake, kills 230,000 in a dozen countries. March 1964: A 9.2 magnitude earthquake in Prince William Sound, Alaska, and the resulting tsunami kill 131 people. May 1960: A magnitude 9.5 earthquake in southern Chile and ensuing tsunami kill at least 1,716 people. November 1952: A magnitude 9.0 quake in Kamchatka causes damage but no reported deaths despite setting off 30-foot (9.1-meter) waves in Hawaii. education Wed, 16 May 2012 06:46:31 -0600 Art Books and Supplies - A Collection of the Best http://www.squidoo.com/url-shortening-web-sites The best art related books, and supplies Every artist dips his brush in his own soul, and paints his own nature into his pictures. ~Henry Ward Beecher Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up. ~Pablo Picasso arts-and-design Fri, 11 May 2012 17:47:43 -0600 Olympic Figure Skating http://www.squidoo.com/Olympic-figure-skating There are four events in Olympic figure skating: ladies and men's singles, pairs and ice dancing. The singles comprises of two disciplines. The short programme must include eight required elements in any sequence to music selected by the skater. The free skate gives the competitor the opportunity to express their individual style and highlight their strengths. There are a few restrictions on jumps and spins. In pairs skating, skaters compete side-by-side in unison and perform several combined elements such as lifts. It also includes a short programme with eight required elements and a longer free skate with a few restrictions. The ice dancing consists of two compulsory dances, an original dance and a free dance. Ice dancing is very different from pairs skating. Couples face more restrictions on what they can perform and must master prescribed movements. sports-and-recreation Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:05:42 -0600 Awesome Fisher-Price GeoTrax Transportation System - Railway http://www.squidoo.com/awesome-fisher-price-geotrax-transportation-system-railway It is an ideal starter railroad set for younger children, and will provide hours of imaginative play. The set is also compatible with the rest of the GeoTrax set -- buy them all to assemble the ultimate railroad play set. They are SO durable and so darn cute when the chunky remote trains run around them. Best train set for toddlers hobbies-games-toys Sun, 06 May 2012 16:29:15 -0600 Alfredo Sauce is Rich but Simple http://www.squidoo.com/artsandentertainment Fettuccine Alfredo is a dish of fettuccine pasta with a sauce made of cream, butter and cheese. In popular American cooking the cream preparation is considered to be a sauce, though this is not the Italian convention. Alfredo Sauce is rich but simple. Because it is simple you can create many variations. You can add such elements as green peas, asparagus tips, lemon zest, blanched bacon or proscuitto, shrimp, and even bite-sized pieces of smoked salmon. Pretty much anything other than beef or game can be added to this basic sauce. The tricks to making a good Alfredo are gentle cooking and a proper balance of ingredients. The sauce should be just thick enough to coat the pasta without pooling on the bottom of the plate, but it should not be so thick as to be glue-like. The sauce can be made in the time that it takes to bring a pot of water to the boil and cook the pasta. Fettuccine Alfredo should be served immediately, because as it cools the large amount of fat in the sauce will congeal too much. If it cannot be served immediately it should be made thinner in the pan than you want it when it's plated and presented. Large collection of Alfredo recipes food-and-cooking Mon, 19 Mar 2012 02:04:35 -0600 ERNIE COOMBS (Mr. Dressup) http://www.squidoo.com/erniecoombsmrdressup While the show Mr Dressup began way back in 1967 as Canada turned one hundred years old, we all watched Mr Dressup as children. I didn't have a television at home but I went to my friends' house on the street and we watched a great deal of TV. There were Sesame Street, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, an animated Peter Pan show, the Fred Penner show, Polka Dot Door, but of course there was also Mr Dressup. I am old enough to remember a time when Mr Dressup had Casey and Finnegan. I remember watching the show many times but I don't remember the disappearance of Casey and Finnigan as it happened when I was about five or six and I guess I watched the show less. If Canadian television did anything right it was children's shows entertainment Mon, 30 Apr 2012 16:37:05 -0600 Learn About Our Valves - Human Body http://www.squidoo.com/valves-human-body Valves play a crucial part in the circulation of your blood and lymph fluid (see the lymphatic system), ensuring that liquids flow only one way. The heart has four valves to make sure blood flows only one way through it. On each side of the heart there is a large valve between the atrium and the ventricle, and a smaller one where the arteries leave the ventricle. education Sun, 18 Mar 2012 23:23:48 -0600 Amish Cookbooks - Yummy and Very Good for You http://www.squidoo.com/Amish-Cookbooks Cookbooks about eating more with less. It is not all about eating hamburger but it is about saving money, eating nutritious meals that are cost effective and delicious. New, from Barbour's best-selling author of fiction, Wanda E. Brunstetter, is the must-have cookbook of the season. Her Amish Friends Cookbook collection is a treasure trove of recipes and interesting facts from the heart of Amish country. With recipes divided into sections including breads and rolls, desserts, main dishes, sides, jams and jellies-and more!-you'll find only the best of home cooking between the pages of this delightful book. As an added bonus, you'll find featured facts about Amish life preceding each section of mouth-watering recipes. Topped off by one amazing package and an even more amazing price, cooks of all ages will have a hard time passing this one up! food-and-cooking Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:17:16 -0600 Animals In Space http://www.squidoo.com/monster-trophies Two bullfrogs were launched on a one-way mission on the Orbiting Frog Otolith satellite on November 9, 1970, to better understand space motion sickness. The United States launched Bio-satellite I in 1966 and Bio satellite in 1967 with fruit flies, parasitic wasps, flour beetles and frog eggs, along with bacteria, amoebae, plants and fungi.   Animals in space originally only served to test the survivability of spaceflight, before manned space missions were attempted. Later, animals were also flown to investigate various biological processes and the effects microgravity and space flight might have on them. Six national space programs have flown animals into space: the Soviet Union, the United States, France, China, Japan and Iran. read the rest of the Wikipedia article education Fri, 27 Apr 2012 22:29:18 -0600 Barbie Pink 3-Story Dream Townhouse -- Hours of Interactive, Role-playing Fun http://www.squidoo.com/barbie-pink-3-story-dream-townhouses Barbie's Dream Townhouse is decorated throughout in classic Barbie pink, with lifelike intricate details, lights, and sounds. With over 55 pieces and accessories, the house has five fully furnished, deluxe rooms with chandeliers, tiki lights, a fireplace, and a refrigerator that all light up. Sounds include Barbie "humming" in the shower, the kitchen timer, the doorbell, the fireplace crackling, or the toilet flushing. hobbies-games-toys Fri, 27 Apr 2012 20:35:46 -0600 Paralympics Winter and Summer Games http://www.squidoo.com/paralympics The 2012 Summer Paralympic Games will be the fourteenth Paralympics and will take place between 29 August and 9 September 2012. The Games will be held in London, United Kingdom Even though 2012 will be London's third Olympic Games, it will be the first Paralympic Games to be staged there, as the event was created after the last time the city hosted in 1948 The Paralympic Games are a major international multi-sport event where athletes with a physical disability compete; this includes athletes with mobility disabilities, amputations, blindness, and Cerebral Palsy. There are Winter and Summer Paralympic Games, which are held immediately following their respective Olympic Games. All Paralympic Games are governed by the International Paralympic Committee sports-and-recreation Fri, 13 May 2011 19:48:52 -0600 Charles Lindbergh - World's best-known aviator http://www.squidoo.com/Charles-Lindbergh The first true American celebrity was neither a politician like Teddy Roosevelt, nor a movie star like Mary Pickford, nor a sportsman like Babe Ruth. While Roosevelt achieved his fame in a few arenas of life, he did so before the advent of radio, and Pickford and Ruth were famous in just one arena. Instead, the first American celebrity was a flier—Charles A. Lindbergh. After all, he was the son of a multi-term congressman; his trans-Atlantic flight was a stunning feat of technology; he married into a famous political family; his eldest son’s kidnapping and murder led to “the trial of the century”; his political fortunes rose and fell and then rose again in the 1940s and 1950s; and in his final decades he became an advocate for one of the late 20th century’s most respected causes—environmental conservation. culture-and-society Mon, 30 Apr 2012 16:29:25 -0600 Whole Family Card Game - Five Crowns http://www.squidoo.com/onestarbandits This game is a lot of fun for those of us who like both Rummy and Gin. It uses five suites (clubs, hearts, diamonds, spades, and stars) and progresses from a three card hand to an eleven card hand. The object of the game is to make sets (three or more cards of the same denomination) or runs (three or more consecutive cards of the same suite), and to lay down your sets and runs before your opponents. Any cards not played count against you. In the first hand three cards are dealt to each player, and threes are wild. In the second hand four cards are dealt to each player, and fours are wild, etc. This can get confusing, and often a player will accidentally discard a "wild card", which adds to the fun. The deck also contains some jokers as additional wild cards. A player can be behind for nearly the entire game, and catch up in the last few hands by playing all the cards in her/his hand, and forcing others to get stuck with their cards. The rules are easy and quick to learn, and the scoring is simple. hobbies-games-toys Fri, 11 May 2012 17:31:48 -0600 William Henry Jackson - outstanding photographs of the breathtaking scenery http://www.squidoo.com/William-Henry-Jackson William Henry Jackson devoted most of his long life to the pursuit of his first love, photography. When he died in 1942 at the age of ninety-nine, he was mourned as the last of the great frontier photographers. In 1870, Dr. Ferdinand V. Hayden of the U.S. Geological Survey hired Jackson as photographer for a three-month expedition in the American West. Jackson enjoyed the work, took some outstanding photographs of the breathtaking scenery, and had a dry gorge on the North Platte River named Jackson Canyon in his honor. arts-and-design Wed, 25 Apr 2012 07:42:49 -0600 Cool Calendars Store http://www.squidoo.com/store Hi This undeveloped lens is for sale $25 USD Via Paypal only Contact Jeff at jeffryvance@gmail.com 1st 25 dollars gets it Lens is special due to simple url "store" Also special is the fact it has 35 Amazon spotlight modules in it, which is now not possible to duplicate. No money pending, the value is in the url and the 35 Amazon modules books-poetry-writing Sun, 29 Apr 2012 14:27:57 -0600 Omnivore's Dilemma - Food http://www.squidoo.com/Omnivore-Dilemma His approach is steeped in honesty and self-awareness. His cause is just, his thinking is clear, and his writing is compelling.  healthy-living Sun, 02 Jan 2011 21:39:21 -0600 Plato and a Platypus Walk into a Bar - Bestseller http://www.squidoo.com/plato-Platypus Here's a lively, hilarious, not-so-reverent crash course through the great philosophical traditions, schools, concepts, and thinkers. It's Philosophy 101 for everyone who knows not to take all this heavy stuff too seriously. Some of the Big Ideas are Existentialism (what do Hegel and Bette Midler have in common?), Philosophy of Language (how to express what it's like being stranded on a desert island with Halle Berry), Feminist Philosophy (why, in the end, a man is always a man), and much more. Finally-it all makes sense! books-poetry-writing Wed, 21 Mar 2012 12:45:12 -0600 Blendy Pens - Creating A Colorful World http://www.squidoo.com/blendypens Think you've seen every color out there? Think again! With Blendy Pens, you can create your own unique and funky color combinations and make art and pictures come to life like never before!   A complete rainbow and then some! But what make Blendy Pens truly special are the fusion chambers that come with your set. The fusion chambers allow you to mix, match and create whole new colors! Simply select two colored Blendy Pens and place the tips of each pen inside the fusion chamber. Then twist the fusion chamber together and hold. The longer you hold the fusion chamber together, the more intense your new color creation! And for really wild colors, after you've mixed 2 Blendy Pens together, take your new color and repeat with another Blendy Pen to create yet another new color! With Blendy Pens, all the colors you've pictured and imagined come to life right before your eyes. hobbies-games-toys Tue, 24 Apr 2012 09:41:30 -0600 Rabbie Burns, Scotland's favourite son http://www.squidoo.com/Robert-Burns Burns' style is marked by spontaneity, directness and sincerity, and ranges from the tender intensity of some of his lyrics through the rollicking humour and blazing wit of Tam o' Shanter and the blistering satire of Holy Willie's Prayer and The Holy Fair. His themes included republicanism (he lived during the French Revolutionary period) and Radicalism which he expressed covertly in Scots Wha Hae, Scottish patriotism, anticlericalism, class inequalities, gender roles, commentary on the Scottish Kirk of his time, Scottish cultural identity, poverty, sexuality, and the beneficial aspects of popular socializing books-poetry-writing Tue, 08 May 2012 22:39:25 -0600 Kids Movies - Great Posters http://www.squidoo.com/kids_movies Before you let your child watch X-Men: The Last Stand, The Shaggy Dog or any other movie - not just those openly marketed to youngsters - read about it here first. Scorecards for each flick indicate levels of sex and nudity, violence and gore, and profanity. The detailed write-ups are not reviews, but rather in-depth accounts of a film's content - non-judgmental, they simply tell it like it is. entertainment Sun, 18 Mar 2012 23:50:06 -0600 Excellent Cordless Water Kettle http://www.squidoo.com/mafia-wars-cheats-game Attractively housed in polished stainless steel, this electric hot-water kettle makes a striking presence on any kitchen counter or buffet. Use it to quickly bring up to 1-1/2 liters of water to a rolling boil for making anything from tea, instant coffee, and hot cocoa to oatmeal, instant soup, noodles, and more. The kettle lifts off its 360-degree swivel base for easy filling at the sink or for graceful serving without the hassle of a power cord; it can also be returned to its power source from any direction--great for right- and left-handed users. For safety, the kettle shuts itself off automatically once the water has reached a boil--no need to worry about it boiling dry. Other highlights include a water-level indicator, a comfortable stay-cool handle, a nondrip pouring spout, a flip-back lid for convenient filling or cleaning, and a removable spout filter to ensure the purest results. food-and-cooking Tue, 01 May 2012 21:37:41 -0600 Egypte, Nubie, Palestine et Syrie - Travel Photos http://www.squidoo.com/Egypte-Nubie-Palestine-Syrie In the early days they were called simply "traveling men," for many of those who set out to record the wonders of the world did not consider themselves photographers only. They were first and foremost explorers of the global landscape, writers (often with an archaeological fascination), mountain climbers, or curiosity seekers. Robust health was the first prerequisite. Strong backs and even stronger nerves were paramount. Devilishly heavy loads of camera equipment and bulky camping necessities had to be hauled up mountain peaks or across desert sands. Only the most fearless succeeded: the Bisson Freres, who set out from Paris to conquer the Alps; the French-born Felice Beaton, who set off from England to photograph in India, China, and Japan; Francis Frith of London, who traveled to Egypt and the Holy Land, where he exposed his fragile sixteen- by twenty-inch glass plates amid extreme conditions of heat and dust; and the Australian Henry Beaufoy Merlin, who captured Sydney Harbor in astonishing detail on one of the largest wet-plate negatives ever made - five feet by three and a half feet. arts-and-design Wed, 16 May 2012 06:55:37 -0600 Having a Baby? - Baby Essentials http://www.squidoo.com/having-a--baby When you're about to have your first child - you "MUST HAVE EVERYTHING" thats out there..After some months, you realize that some of those "MUST HAVES" are just really taking up space in the closet, your room, the shed, etc. Here's a real list of items every expecting mother should add to her registry. Forget the fluff, get the real stuff. Here are some REAL useful items to put on your registry parenting-and-kids Sun, 22 Apr 2012 14:22:52 -0600 3 Best Nintendo Wii Accessories - Lots of fun. http://www.squidoo.com/Nintendo---Wii Wii MotionPlus Wii MotionPlus contains additional sensors that make the Wii Remote respond to the slightest movement, motion, or twist of the wrist. Wii MotionPlus must be used with a Wii Remote, which is sold separately. uDraw Gametablet with uDraw Studio The black uDraw GameTablet/uDraw Studio: Instant Artist bundle is an unique way for players of all ages to creatively interact with each other and their Wiis. Wii Fit Plus with Balance Board For the first time, users can mix and match which strength and yoga activities they prefer on a given day. The seamless exercise flows make it easier than ever for users to maintain their daily workout routines. videogames Mon, 30 Apr 2012 20:14:29 -0600 Marshmellow Gun http://www.squidoo.com/marshmellowgunvideoshowcase Marshmallow shooter: Marshmallow blow guns are absolutely safe and they help to add on to the fun in the activities of young boys and girls. Most fathers also enjoy this and a marshmallow gun or a marshmallow shooter is a wonderful gift for Christmas, a birthday or any other special occasion. This helps to enliven a party and make it all the more enjoyable. How to make a marshmallow shooter? The basic requirements for making a marshmallow gun are 2 PVC elbows, 1/2 inch PVC pipe, 2 PVC T's, 2 PVC end caps, spray paint, and marshmallows (ammo). Then these pipes are to be cut according to the length of the barrel that you that you require. The barrel needs to be cut into four pieces about a third of the barrel size. These would be used to make the handles and also for setting up the connection between the PVC pipes. Now comes the two tees, the caps and the elbows. The smallest part needs to be put in between the tees and the two PVC pipe parts on the top and the bottom end of the tee. A cap is put on the top and the bottom and also the elbow needs to be placed. Now you have the barrel put into the tee that is the PVC pipe with the cap at the end of it. Now the PVC that is half the size f the barrel needs to be put on the elbow. The last of the PVC pipes is to be placed on the tee and the last of the set of caps on the PVC pipe that had been cut to one third of the size of the barrel. Instructions: The marshmallow shooters should be allowed to dry for an entire night. There are a few materials like the PVC pipes as these come only in the length of ten feet. Moreover cutting these into pieces is also a problem so adult help is instructed. Thee are many who feel that making one is difficult and so they buy readymade ones online and that to at quite cheap prices. Here are some of the basic instructions for shooting. A marshmallow needs to be at the beginning of the nozzle but not in the barrel. Then you need to blow through it so that the marshmallow can go very far. Just go the park with all your friends and enjoy a big battle with the marshmallow guns. Patterns: Marshmallow guns can have several patterns and one can be as innovative as possible. There are several patterns that can be made. You can cut patterns on pieces of paper and then spray paint on the gun through these. Mini marshmallow shooters: The mini marshmallow shooters have a certain length. It has the same pumping action capable of rapid fire shoots. The magazines also can be easily refilled and it can hold at least twenty five marshmallows and this allows continuous action. education Mon, 30 Apr 2012 20:04:09 -0600 Munchkins - Making parenting safer, easier and more fun http://www.squidoo.com/munchkins-making-parenting-safer-easier-and-more-fun About Munchkin To rid the world of tired and mundane products by developing clever, innovative solutions that excite and delight families -- making parenting safer, easier and more fun. Munchkin knows it's the little things® that often make the biggest difference. parenting-and-kids Mon, 30 Apr 2012 16:35:51 -0600 All About Olympic Water Polo - Water warriors http://www.squidoo.com/Olympic-Water-Polo Water polo is one of the most demanding team sports and requires tremendous all-around athleticism. Players can swim up to five kilometres during a game, all without touching the sides or bottom of the pool. Athletes must also be able to handle the rigours of contact sport as constant battles for the ball mean frequent fouls and stoppages of play. The object in water polo is simple: put the ball into the opponent's net. Each team has seven players in the pool at one time, including one goalie, plus six reserves on the sidelines. The game is divided into four eight-minute periods, with a two-minute break between periods. At Athens in 2004, each quarter was seven minutes. This was changed after the 2005 world championships. There is also a five-minute break at half-time. Players advance the ball by dribbling (swimming with the ball) or passing it, and can score goals using any part of their body except a clenched fist. sports-and-recreation Mon, 30 Apr 2012 11:29:02 -0600 What is Olympic Luge? http://www.squidoo.com/olympic-luge The thought of travelling feet-first down an icy track at 85mph would be enough to fill most people with dread. But that is exactly what you have to do to if you want to become an Olympic luge gold medallist. Careful body movements and subtle steering are essential as the slider hurtles through a series of curves and stretches towards the finish. And the slightest lapse in concentration can be punished by a spectacular and bone-crunching crash. sports-and-recreation Tue, 01 May 2012 04:14:13 -0600 Elf on the Shelf - A Christmas Tradition http://www.squidoo.com/elf-on-the-shelf The Elf on the Shelf: A Christmas Tradition is an activity the entire family will enjoy. Based on the tradition Carol Aebersold began with her family in the 1970s, this cleverly rhymed children's book explains that Santa knows who is naughty and/or nice because he sends a scout elf to every home. The elf watches the children's behavior and reports it back to Santa each night. By morning the elf returns to its assigned home and hides in a different location, allowing the children to play a delightful hide-and-seek game. holidays-and-celebrations Sat, 10 Mar 2012 03:50:29 -0600 Love in the Time of Cholera - Excellent Book http://www.squidoo.com/love-Cholera The book is about love in all of its forms, and the characters in the book exist as vehicles to examine the strangest and most powerful of all human emotions. Love in the Time of Cholera is about: unrequited love (Florentino for Fermina); marital love (Fermina and Juvenal); platonic love (Florentino and Leona); angry love (Florentino and the poet who makes him so furious); jealous love (the adulterous wife killed because of her affair with Florentino); young love (Florentino and Fermina in the beginning); dangerous love (the mental patient and Florentino); adulterous love (Juvenal and his affair, Florentino and many of his women); love from afar (Florentino and Fermina); elderly love (Florentino and Fermina, Fermina and Juvenal; the cyanide suicide); May-December love (Florentino and his ward); the relationship between sex, age, society, art, death and love (pretty much the whole book). books-poetry-writing Mon, 30 Apr 2012 20:22:15 -0600 Puppy Photos - Very Cute http://www.squidoo.com/dogs-cat-hamsters Due to recent changes in Squidoo's terms of service this page is currently under reconstruction. Thank you for your understanding. To view more of my pages please visit my profile page which can be found HERE If you are a Squidoo Lensmaster I have a lens that you might find useful called Totally Free Commercial Use Images pets-and-animals Fri, 06 Apr 2012 19:04:50 -0600 Art and Fear - Excellent http://www.squidoo.com/Art-Fear Art & Fear explores the way art gets made, the reasons it often doesn't get made, and the nature of the difficulties that cause so many artists to give up along the way. The book's co-authors, David Bayles and Ted Orland, are themselves both working artists, grappling daily with the problems of making art in the real world. Their insights and observations, drawn from personal experience, provide an incisive view into the world of art as it is expeienced by artmakers themselves. arts-and-design Fri, 11 May 2012 17:48:32 -0600 Three Cups of Tea - Life and Love http://www.squidoo.com/Biographies-Memoirs Some failures lead to phenomenal successes, and this American nurse's unsuccessful attempt to climb K2, the world's second tallest mountain, is one of them. Dangerously ill when he finished his climb in 1993, Mortenson was sheltered for seven weeks by the small Pakistani village of Korphe; in return, he promised to build the impoverished town's first school, a project that grew into the Central Asia Institute, which has since constructed more than 50 schools across rural Pakistan and Afghanistan. books-poetry-writing Fri, 11 May 2012 17:31:11 -0600 Learn About Type 2 Diabetes http://www.squidoo.com/medicineandhealth Type 2 diabetes (formerly called non-insulin-dependent diabetes (NIDDM), obesity related diabetes, or adult-onset diabetes) is a metabolic disorder that is primarily characterized by insulin resistance, relative insulin deficiency, and hyperglycemia. Type 2 diabetes is often managed by engaging in exercise and following a diabetic diet. Oral medications may also be used, and in more advanced or severe cases, insulin therapy may be prescribed. The condition is rapidly increasing in the developed world, and there is some evidence that this pattern will be followed in much of the rest of the world in coming years. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has characterized the increase as an epidemic. Unlike Type 1 diabetes, there is little tendency toward ketoacidosis in Type 2 diabetics, though it is not unknown. The two have quite different origins and treatments, despite the similarity in complications. healthy-living Thu, 31 Mar 2011 01:19:56 -0600 Nature Encyclopedia - Very Useful http://www.squidoo.com/Nature-Encyclopedia The Nature Encyclopedia is a perfect reference for anyone curious about organisms, ecosystems, and the scientists who study them. It's full of amazing color photos and easy-to-understand illustrations and diagrams education Mon, 19 Mar 2012 01:24:14 -0600 Spicy Shrimp Cocktail with Tomato and Cilantro - Yummy http://www.squidoo.com/focusgroups 2 cups tomato juice 1 cup bottled clam juice ½ cup sherry wine vinegar 20 large cilantro sprigs 2 Serrano chiles or Jalapeño chiles, cut in half 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 pounds uncooked large shrimp, peeled, de-veined 1 large tomato, chopped 2 green onions, chopped 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice 1 teaspoon sugar lime wedges and/or avocado food-and-cooking Mon, 23 Apr 2012 04:40:28 -0600 FurReal Walking Pets - Fun http://www.squidoo.com/furreal-walking-pets---fun The moment this remote-controlled pup notices your child in the room, she barks to let you know she's ready for an adventure. So leash her up, take her outside on the sidewalk or driveway, and have fun. Designed for children 4 years and older, GoGo is as realistic a pet as it gets, complete with all the barks, pants, and whines that your child will thrill to. hobbies-games-toys Tue, 01 May 2012 04:12:26 -0600 Going To Dollywood http://www.squidoo.com/going-to-dollywood Owned by Dolly Parton and the Herschend Family Entertainment Corporation, Dollywood theme park and Dollywood's Splash Country are located in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. With amazing festivals, adventurous rides and unique attractions, the Dollywood theme park and Dollywood's Splash Country offer a true Smoky Mountain family adventure. travel-and-places Mon, 30 Apr 2012 20:38:22 -0600 Great Easels For Kids http://www.squidoo.com/great-easels-for-kids Easels will fuel your child's imaginative side and gives them the freedom to create with an extra-large chalkboard, dry-erase board, and easy-load paper roller . Your budding artist will be inspired by free-form expression and spend hours drawing, painting, sketching, and doodling. arts-and-design Mon, 30 Apr 2012 20:23:32 -0600 What is the Killer Bunnies Game About? http://www.squidoo.com/what-is-the-killer-bunnies-game-about Hi. My name is CJ, and I'm a Bunnyholic. I'm also an enabler, having induced Bunnyholism in at least five adults, including my boyfriend. I even succeeded in turning two children into Bunnyholics. I might succeed with you, too. By Christian P. Johnson Killer Bunnies is a fast paced, action filled card game, in which you must try to keep as many Bunnies alive as possible, while eliminating your opponents' Bunnies. The problem: Your opponents are armed with weapons and will stop at nothing to keep you from winning the game, which can get dreadfully vengeful, horribly nasty, hilariously messy, and just plain fun. hobbies-games-toys Mon, 30 Apr 2012 16:33:56 -0600 All About Olympic Baseball - Last Time as an Event? http://www.squidoo.com/Olympic-Baseball "When I think of baseball in Asia, I'm always seeing a very disciplined, team-oriented aspect to the game," says CBC baseball analyst Warren Sawkiw. "There is no one better than the Asian countries at getting the sacrifice bunt down and making sure the runner gets to second base so that he has an opportunity to score sports-and-recreation Thu, 19 Apr 2012 23:23:00 -0600 Excellent Map Related Sites - Lost and Found http://www.squidoo.com/map From maps of your neighborhood, to maps of planets in the galaxy, the Internet has millions of maps. This lens is about online atlases specializing in continent, country and state maps. Whether you are a tourist planning a vacation, a student writing a report, or a simply an armchair traveler, these are the sites you'll want to consult on Google Earth education Mon, 30 Apr 2012 20:07:09 -0600 Fun Voice Changers http://www.squidoo.com/fun-voice-changers Fun voice effects, hours of play and great for the imagination. Kids love to play make believe and now their characters can have really neat voices too. Multi voice changers are lots of fun for children and adults alike, computers-and-electronics Sat, 10 Mar 2012 03:38:28 -0600 Shania Twain - Biggest selling Country Album of all time http://www.squidoo.com/Shania-Twain Has come a long way.  The Ontario born country superstar was so poor when she was a child, that most of the meat in her school lunches were made from wild game she and her family hunted on a Native reservation.  One of the few escapes she had from her poverty was her precocious talent for music; at the age of ten, she was writing, and performing her own songs, in hopes of a better future.  At the age of 21, while living on her own, she received the terrible news that both her parents had been killed in a car accident, survived by her brothers, and sister Carrie-Ann.  Shania Twain (the Eilleen) returned home to take care of her family in a "Party of Five" type scenario.  She then moved, along with her family to Huntsville, Ontario, where she continued to perform at a local resort, until one day, some Nashville agents caught her act, and invited her to cut a demo, which was followed by a record deal with Mercury Nashville.  It wasn't until Shania Twain joined forces with husband-to-be, and gifted producer Robert John "Mutt" Lange, that she would record "Come on Over"; her breakthrough album which earned her the honors of having the biggest selling Country Album of all time, and winning several Grammy, and Country Music Awards. entertainment Thu, 21 Apr 2011 13:28:08 -0600 Owning a Classic Car a life long dream of yours? http://www.squidoo.com/classiccars Collecting the Cars for absolute Fun as well as Profit Antique as well as classic cars are also being collected more than ever before. Classic car are the collectors that learn their hobby years and years of study and browsing, attending the half dozen or else more car demonstration each year. However, there are some basic information that is available to assist anyone begin this lifelong passion of the collection of the antique automobiles. Definition of the Classic Car The classic car is one, which is more than the 15-years old, whereas an antique car is above more than the 25-years old. The vintage car dated from 1930's or much older. There are also different car eras, like the Vintage Car Era, the Classic Car Era, the Muscle Car Era, as well as so on, and this is important to appreciate. cars Mon, 19 Mar 2012 01:37:30 -0600 Learn About Whales http://www.squidoo.com/learn-about-whales The ancestors of whales were creatures that probably lived on land but which then moved into the sea. Whales are the largest living creatures ever to have existed on Earth. Unfortunately, over-hunting has reduced many whale species to near extinction. As a result, not that much is known about these wonderful animals. However, we do know that whales and dolphins, which are cetaceans, or sea mammals, are very intelligent. They are able to use echo soundings to hunt their prey. pets-and-animals Thu, 28 Jul 2011 19:47:28 -0600 Rick Steves Silk Money Belt, Natural http://www.squidoo.com/best-blogs Made from comfortable spun silk, our sturdy, ultra-light, under-the-pants money belt and neck wallet is your best guarantee against pickpocket theft. Its soft elastic strap/neck cord adjusts to your unique shape and the slim, strong buckle makes it easy to clip on and off. The main zippered compartment features a moisture barrier liner and the second zipper reveals two easy access compartments: one for your cash and one for your credit/debit cards.   KIVA's exclusive Rick Steves line of travel luggage and accessories is designed to be practical, durable and light weight - ideal for the frequent traveler, whether for Europe or cross-country. Each items' "Rick tested" features work to make every trip smoother and more enjoyable. travel-and-places Mon, 30 Apr 2012 16:33:18 -0600 Philip Ardagh - history, archaeology, mythology http://www.squidoo.com/philip-ardagh----history-archaeology-mythology In 2004 to 2005, he collaborated with rock legend Sir Paul McCartney and illustrator-animator Geoff Dunbar to create Sir Paul's first children's book 'High In the Clouds'. Published simultaneously in the UK and US and other countries around the world in October 2005, there was an initial print run of half-a-million copies in the United States. books-poetry-writing Wed, 09 May 2012 17:48:51 -0600 Learn About Geography http://www.squidoo.com/geography Most individuals define geography as a field of study that deals with maps. This definition is only partially correct. A better definition of geography may be the study of natural and human constructed phenomena relative to a spatial dimension. ========= Quiz: Did you know that there are 98 nations and other entities are islands that border no other countries?  - How many can you name? education Mon, 13 Feb 2012 21:59:32 -0600 MANGROOMER Do-It-Yourself Electric Back Hair Shaver http://www.squidoo.com/tots-tent MANGROOMER is "the essential do-it-yourself electric back hair shaver" for men. The unique patent pending design enables a man to remove unwanted back hair by himself in the privacy of his own home or while traveling. Every man should have the option to remove unwanted back hair easily by himself, privately, quickly, painlessly and inexpensively. MANGROOMER has a sleek, lightweight, compact design that folds flat for storage and travel and when needed opens easily and quickly for instant use. When the shaver is operated its unique patent pending design enables you to reach all areas of your back with ease. The handle is fully extendable and adjustable and locks into place at various lengths to reach even the most difficult middle and lower portions of the back for men of all sizes. fashion-and-beauty Thu, 01 Mar 2012 04:15:56 -0600 National Geographic - They Have Some Great Stuff http://www.squidoo.com/mentalfloss Who doesn't know National Geographic? Despite the term 'national' in the title, this is a publication that has an international reputation, and has set its sights on exploring every inch of the globe, and beyond. School children everywhere use National Geographic as a resource. It is a periodical, however, that goes far beyond the school library. Interesting, erudite, broad-ranging and fascinating (in addition to being, dare I say it, educational), National Geographic has something for everyone. books-poetry-writing Wed, 21 Mar 2012 13:19:22 -0600 Baby Jogger the three-wheeled baby stroller http://www.squidoo.com/baby--jogger The Baby Jogger Company has been the first to manufacture the three-wheeled baby stroller, and has been the market leader ever since its inception. Phil Baechler, a journalist founded this Company in 1984. Phil wanted to spend time with his infant whilst indulging in his favorite pastime ' jogging; when he realized that the carriers could not endure the stress of being rolled on various surfaces. This inspired him to design the first three wheeled stroller. Following the popularity of the Jogger, other companies too have started manufacturing three-wheeled strollers. parenting-and-kids Mon, 19 Mar 2012 01:56:21 -0600 Learn About the Seal Colony http://www.squidoo.com/seal-colony Most kinds of seal live in large groups, or colonies, that stay together even on long journeys across the ocean. The colonies return to the breeding grounds, called rookeries, * each spring. Here they find mates and have babies. Most rookeries are on islands or on large beach areas. As many as 150,000 seals may be found in a single rookery. Rare monk seal colony found in the Mediterranean pets-and-animals Mon, 19 Mar 2012 01:19:31 -0600 Special Musical Jewelery Boxes - Young Girls Love Them http://www.squidoo.com/fairybox Little girls need a place to keep those special little treasures, this is a beautiful little musical jewelry box complete with a twirling fairy. There are four drawers, one in front, one in back and one on each side. The box has a hinged top, an inside mirror and a lovely velvet-flocked paper lining. When opened, a tiny fairy revolves to wound-up music! This makes a perfect gift that will be treasured for years to come. For ages four and older. fashion-and-beauty Wed, 25 Apr 2012 07:38:41 -0600 Cod A Biography of the Fish That Changed the World http://www.squidoo.com/Cod-Biography-Fish You probably enjoy eating codfish, but reading about them? Mark Kurlansky has written a fabulous book--well worth your time--about a fish that probably has mattered more in human history than any other. pets-and-animals Sun, 06 May 2012 16:23:43 -0600 Current World News - Global Scene http://www.squidoo.com/world Interested in keeping up with events that are part of the global scene? Looking for a perspective that doesn't necessarily come from the same place you do? One of these news sources might be just what you are looking for books-poetry-writing Sat, 17 Mar 2012 03:06:57 -0600 Discover the beauty and fun of ballroom dancing http://www.squidoo.com/-learn-ballroom-dancing Are you tired of sitting at the table at weddings, family parties, or New Year's Eve parties while all your friends are dancing? Do you want to eliminate your fear of dancing on two left feet with no rhythm? Do you want to move gracefully across the dance floor? With the recent popularity of dancing television shows such as Dancing With The Stars and So You Think You Can Dance, thousands of people across the country and even the world are exploring the world of ballroom dance. entertainment Tue, 24 Apr 2012 09:44:16 -0600 All Things Related to Bicycling http://www.squidoo.com/bicycling-guides Remember to plan your bike route by first driving it Be aware of your surroundings Maintain and inspect your bike before every trip Dress suitably at night and in bad weather Carry drinking water, a mobile phone, and use a bicycle-mounted bag for storage Wear a correctly fitted bicycle helmet Use a front and rear bicycle light at night Take your place in traffic Ride predictably and visibly Know and follow all traffic laws sports-and-recreation Mon, 05 Sep 2011 19:20:04 -0600 Inu-Yasha ( InuYasha ) manga and anime series http://www.squidoo.com/inuyasha InuYasha (Japanese: dogdemon" from Japanese yasha, derived from masculine Sanskrit yaksha'') is a long-running manga and anime series by Rumiko Takahashi (creator of Urusei Yatsura, Maison Ikkoku, Ranma 1/2, and others).It is an anime popular in Japan and also popular in North America, especially in countries such as the US, Canada, and Mexico. entertainment Wed, 25 Apr 2012 07:45:40 -0600 Just Giraffes â http://www.squidoo.com/justgiraffes A male giraffe is known as a bull and a female as a cow. The baby giraffe is called a calf. Both sexes have prominent horns, formed from ossified cartilage, and known as ossicones. The appearance of horns is a reliable method of identifying the sex of giraffes, with the females displaying tufts of hair on the top of the horns, whereas males' horns are larger and tend to be bald on top - the hairs worn away due to necking in combat. Males sometimes develop calcium deposits which form bumps on their skull as they age, which can give the appearance of up to three additional horns.Powered by Wikipedia pets-and-animals Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:19:34 -0600 Cordless tool opens a bottle of wine in seconds http://www.squidoo.com/Electric-Wine-Opener At the touch of a button, the Oster Wine Opener easily opens up to 30 bottles on a single charge. The stylish and ergonomically designed soft-grip handle will fit into the palm of your hand for a firm grip. Also includes a foil cutter to remove wine seals and a recharging base for convenience. food-and-cooking Thu, 03 May 2012 04:23:58 -0600 All About Jet Li http://www.squidoo.com/war-film-with-jet-li-and-jason-statham Li was in the Maldives when a tsunami hit during the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake. Although it was widely reported at the time that he had died during the disaster, he only suffered a minor foot injury, caused by a piece of floating furniture, while he was guiding his 4-year-old daughter Jane and the nanny holding his 1-year-old daughter Jada to safety. The four of them were by the pool and slightly above the beach when the wave came ashore After a one-year hiatus from filmmaking, Jet Li returned to acting in 2009, portraying a mercenary in the film The Expendables, teaming up with action stars Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham, Dolph Lundgren, Mickey Rourke, Eric Roberts, Steve Austin, Terry Crews, and Randy Couture. It was the third time he had teamed up with Statham. entertainment Wed, 21 Sep 2011 08:00:40 -0600 Paraguay - Learn, Explore and Travel http://www.squidoo.com/paraguay California-size Paraguay is surrounded by Brazil, Bolivia, and Argentina in south-central South America. Eastern Paraguay, between the Paraná and Paraguay rivers, is upland country with the thickest population settled on the grassy slope that inclines toward the Paraguay River. The greater part of the Chaco region to the west is covered with marshes, lagoons, dense forests, and jungles. travel-and-places Sun, 18 Mar 2012 02:44:41 -0600 Explore-Travel - YUCATAN - Mexico http://www.squidoo.com/explore-travel---yucatan---mexico Set along Mexico's southeastern coast, on the peninsula of the same name, the tropical state of Yucatan boasts colonial Merida-known as the "White City"-as its capital, and quaint towns like Valladolid, where traditional Mayan dress and handicrafts still thrive, among its unique attractions. travel-and-places Mon, 30 Apr 2012 20:37:30 -0600 Award Winning Snap Circuits Products http://www.squidoo.com/award-winning-snap-circuits-products With its easy-to-follow instructions, Snap Circuits gives your child a hands-on education in how electrical circuits work to run the everyday devices that they're familiar with. They'll also gain valuable lessons in building and in following instructions. The project manual includes large color illustrations and simple directions for each project. education Mon, 30 Apr 2012 11:25:58 -0600 Think sport stacking is cool already - You've got to see this! http://www.squidoo.com/sport-stacking Comes with 12 glow in the dark Speed Stacks Competition Cups, the exclusive Stack Mat with glow in the dark details and all new light up timer, two glow in the dark wrist bands, sports carry bag and full color instructions. Wow! These super bright cups glow for over an hour. Only Speed Stacks is the official equipment of the World Sport Stacking Association. hobbies-games-toys Sat, 10 Mar 2012 03:34:39 -0600 Wedding Help and Advice http://www.squidoo.com/helpandadvice Weddings - Bridal Gowns and Wedding Dresses, Songs and Ceremony Music, Reception Halls, Photographers, Bands, DJs, Bridal Shows, and Honeymoons. Your Wedding Planning Just Got Easier. Advice on how to maintain your sanity by offering money-saving ways to simplify wedding planning and tips on invitations. weddings Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:25:33 -0600 Cute Dog Videos and Photos http://www.squidoo.com/cutedogvideoshowcase Due to recent changes in Squidoo's terms of service this page is currently under reconstruction. Thank you for your understanding. To view more of my pages please visit my profile page which can be found HERE If you are a Squidoo Lensmaster I have a lens that you might find useful called Totally Free Commercial Use Images pets-and-animals Fri, 06 Apr 2012 19:45:38 -0600 VMware Fusion - virtual machine http://www.squidoo.com/Computers-Internet Migrate your existing Windows PC to a virtual machine Migrate your existing Windows PCs into Mac-ready virtual machines with the free VMware Converter Starter. Virtual appliances Choose from over 450 3rd party virtual appliances, pre-configured virtual machines designed to meet specific needs, at the VMware Virtual Appliance Marketplace. Fully compatible with other VMware products Existing VMware customers can leverage existing VMware virtual machines created with other VMware products, including VMware Workstation, VMware Server, and VMware Infrastructure 3, which are all fully compatible with VMware Fusion computers-and-electronics Thu, 17 Nov 2011 01:56:40 -0600 Learn About Leopards http://www.squidoo.com/learn-about-leopards The Leopard is the fifth largest feline in the world behind the tiger, lion, jaguar and mountain lion. Usually solitary but males have been observed remaining with females after mating and even assisting with rearing of the young. Nocturnal, rests on tree branches, under brush and among rocks during the day. Excellent climber and can decend headfirst from trees. Known to store recently killed prey in trees for later consumption. Strong swimmer but does not possess same affinity for the water as tigers do. pets-and-animals Sat, 30 Apr 2011 01:47:29 -0600 Nigeria - Learn, Explore and Travel http://www.squidoo.com/nigeria Geography: Western Africa, bordering the Gulf of Guinea, between Benin and Cameroon Climate:varies; equatorial in south, tropical in center, arid in north Terrain: southern lowlands merge into central hills and plateaus; mountains in southeast, plains in north Natural resources: natural gas, petroleum, tin, iron ore, coal, limestone, niobium, lead, zinc, arable land travel-and-places Thu, 01 Mar 2012 06:44:59 -0600 Ethiopia - Learn, Explore and Travel http://www.squidoo.com/ethiopia_1 Geography: Eastern Africa, west of Somalia Climate: tropical monsoon with wide topographic-induced variation Terrain: high plateau with central mountain range divided by Great Rift Valley Capital of Ethiopia is Addis Ababa travel-and-places Thu, 01 Mar 2012 05:31:38 -0600 Pieces of Furniture That Every Nursery Must Have http://www.squidoo.com/furniture-nursery Every first time mother dreams of creating the perfect nursery for their new baby. But, what makes a perfect nursery? Well, to start with there are 5 pieces of furniture that are a must have in any nursery. These are the crib, dresser, changing table, lamp, and a rocking chair. parenting-and-kids Wed, 21 Sep 2011 05:22:45 -0600 Fender Stratocaster http://www.squidoo.com/fender---stratocaster The Fender Musical Instruments Corporation was the outcome of what happened in 1946, when Leo Fender designed and built the first Model26 instrument amplifier. Then in 1950, the Esquire was introduced with a single pick-up. The Stratocaster was introduced in 1954, becoming one of the most common electric guitars to be used in the world. The name was adopted from a new aircraft that was introduced by Boeing, the B-52 Stratofortress. music Sun, 02 Jan 2011 22:12:08 -0600 Romeo Dallaire - 800,000 Tutsis and Hutus http://www.squidoo.com/Romeo-Dallaire Romeo Dallaire   News Links Retired general says world needs "statesmen" CBC News UN general's Rwandan nightmares BBCi The solitary, tortured nobility of Romeo Dallaire Ottawa Citizen culture-and-society Sun, 02 Jan 2011 19:59:35 -0600 Basic Digital Camera Terms You Need to Know http://www.squidoo.com/digital Put simply, understanding the most important terms about digital cameras will allow you to make a better-informed purchase of a new digital camera, let you have more control over your digital camera's features, and help you to take the best quality photos possible. arts-and-design Fri, 31 Dec 2010 16:42:48 -0600 Principles of Macroeconomics http://www.squidoo.com/Principles-Macroeconomics PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS continues to be the most popular and widely used text in economics classrooms today. The fifth edition features a strong revision of content in all 36 chapters while maintaining the clear, accessible writing style and precise presentation that are the hallmark of this highly respected author. Dozens of new applications emphasize the real-world relevance of economics for today's students through interesting news articles, realistic case studies, and engaging problems. books-poetry-writing Tue, 08 Nov 2011 19:59:23 -0600 All About Olympic Boxing - The Sweet Science http://www.squidoo.com/Olympic-Boxing Boxing is a sport in which two participants of same weight fight each other with their fists. There are several rounds in a boxing match. The fighter, who scores the maximum after the completion of the rounds, is declared the winner. Victory may also be achieved through the knock out of the opponent in the fight. Boxing is also known as Western Boxing, prizefighting or the sweet science. sports-and-recreation Thu, 17 Mar 2011 13:27:15 -0600 Paper Shredders - Now An Office and Home Essential http://www.squidoo.com/shredders It all depends on the nature of the material you are shredding, the more sensitive the smaller the pieces need to be. Volume is another factor, if you need to shred a great deal then you would look at a machine that handles more sheets at a time. Paperclips, staples, CDs etc. there are machines for these as well. computers-and-electronics Sat, 07 Apr 2012 00:30:33 -0600 France - Learn, Explore and Travel http://www.squidoo.com/france-travel France is the most visited country in the world.  It is impossible not to fall in love with Paris as it is one of the most beautiful cities on the planet. The Republic of France is surrounded by Germany, Luxemborg, Belgium, Italy, Monaco, Spain and Andorra. France shares it's borders with Surinam, Brazil and the Netherlands Antilles due to the overseas departments. France is the sixth largest economy in the world and is a developed country.It is the sixth largest importer and the fifth largest exporter manufactured goods. France is also the second largest receiver of foreign direct investments as compared to the other countries in the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). France is the leader of the G7 countries in terms of productivity. travel-and-places Sat, 18 Feb 2012 23:50:27 -0600 Applebee's Recipes - 8 Great Recipes http://www.squidoo.com/tea-set Applebee's International, Inc. is a United States company which develops, franchises, and operates the Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar restaurant chain. As of November 25, 2007, there were 1,965 restaurants operating system-wide in 49 states, 17 countries, and one U.S. territory. Baked French Onion Soup Bananaberry Freeze Blonde Brownies Low-Fat Asian Chicken Salad Low-Fat Blackened Chicken Salad Oriental Chicken Salad Quesadillas Tequila Lime Chicken food-and-cooking Sat, 30 Apr 2011 01:36:28 -0600 Paul Anka - Diana http://www.squidoo.com/Paul--Anka Perhaps best known for his hit single "Diana"; a song about his former babysitter, Paul Anka also penned hits for other artists including the late, great Buddy Holly. Paul also earned the distinction of being one of Billboard Magazine's "Most Successful Artists in History", and he was also inducted into the National Academy of Popular Music's "Songwriter's Hall-of-Fame". Paul is also responsible for Johnny Carson's Tonight Show Theme music Wed, 16 May 2012 06:51:47 -0600 Kiribati - Learn travel and Explore http://www.squidoo.com/Kiribati-travel The Gilbert Islands were granted self-rule by the UK in 1971 and complete independence in 1979 under the new name of Kiribati. Republic of Kiribati, is an island nation located in the central tropical Pacific Ocean. It is composed of 32 atolls and one raised coral island dispersed over 3,500,000 square kilometres (1,351,000 square miles) straddling the equator and bordering the International Date Line to the east. The name Kiribati is the local pronunciation of "Gilberts", derived from the main island chain, the Gilbert Islands. Climate: The tropical islands of Kiribati are hot and humid throughout the year. The Gilbert Islands receive the most rain, while rainfall is sparse in the Phoenix and Line islands, and extended periods of drought are common. travel-and-places Mon, 19 Mar 2012 01:11:35 -0600 Learn About Killer Whales- Orcas http://www.squidoo.com/killerwhale-photos One of the most stunning, beautiful and identifiable whales. The orca or killer whale is a toothed whale and is a member of the Dolphin family (it is the largest dolphin). There are 3 distinct species of these warm blooded, air breathing mammals Male killer whales, or bulls, begin maturing at 12 to 14 years of age and over the next few years, grow very quickly and attain physical maturity at about 20 years. Most males probably reach a length of 8 to 9 metres. Some males have been known to live well into their 40s and perhaps to 50-60 years old. Females have been known to live to 60-80 years old. pets-and-animals Sun, 25 Sep 2011 18:45:17 -0600 Learn About Mali http://www.squidoo.com/mali Geography: Western Africa, southwest of Algeria Climate: subtropical to arid; hot and dry February to June; rainy, humid, and mild June to November; cool and dry November to February Terrain: mostly flat to rolling northern plains covered by sand; savanna in south, rugged hills in northeast travel-and-places Sun, 18 Mar 2012 02:18:28 -0600 Africa 54 countries - Learn Explore and Travel http://www.squidoo.com/africa Africa is the world's second-largest continent in both area and population, after Asia. At about 30,244,050 km² (11,677,240 mi²) including its adjacent islands, it covers 20.3 percent of the total land area on Earth. With over 800 million human inhabitants in 54 countries, it accounts for about one seventh of the world human population. travel-and-places Sun, 18 Mar 2012 02:00:46 -0600 Learn About The Kangaroo http://www.squidoo.com/two-module Kangaroos (Macropodidae macropus) are the largest of Earth's marsupials and live mostly in Australia with a few being found in Tasmania and parts of Papua New Guinea. There are over 60 species of Kangaroo ranging in size from the diminutive Rat Kangaroo to the 6ft, 200lb Red Kangaroo. The Kangaroo family incorporates potoroos, tree kangaroos, walleroos and wallabies but it is only the Red, Western Gray, Eastern Gray and Antilopine that are considered Kangaroos. Kangaroos have few natural enemies, only the dingo and humans. Kangaroos can go months without drinking, and when they do need water, will dig their own water wells to find it. - Male kangaroos are known as Bucks, Boomers, or Jacks. Females are known as Does, Flyers or Jills. Baby kangaroos, regardless of sex, are called Joeys. - Joeys can frequently be seen peeking from their mothers pouch and it was this "two-headed" appearance that caused early explorers to be disbelieved when they returned to Europe with stories of the kangaroo. - The female kangaroo will give birth to a new offspring right about the time she ejects the older joey from her pouch. During this time of transition, she will simultaneously produce two different types of milk for the different needs of her young. Each joey knows which teat is theirs and will only nurse from the appropriate one. pets-and-animals Sat, 23 Apr 2011 23:27:43 -0600 Conan The Barbarian Cimmeria http://www.squidoo.com/conan-the-barbarian The heroic fantasy character Conan The Barbarian, was created by Robert E. Howard back in 1932. His character is also known as Conan The Cimmerian coming from his homeland of Cimmeria. He was first launched into the world when the American writers series of fantasy pulp stories were sold to Wierd Tales, an American fantasy and horror fiction magazine which was first published in 1923. Since the magazine launch Conan has reached worldwide branding including Marvel Comics, Books, TV Programs, Films and finally the star of a number of Computer Games. entertainment Fri, 23 Mar 2012 07:19:37 -0600 Steam Mops Are Useful and Very Environment Friendly http://www.squidoo.com/FIFAfootball The best thing about steam mops is the fact that you can eliminate harmful chemicals that you used to use when you cleaned your floors. Cleansers may contain ingredients from bleach to large doses of ethanol. Side effects can vary from nausea and vomiting to chemical pneumonia. Not only are chemicals harmful to your family but they are also bad on pets. If you are looking for a mop that takes most of the work out of mopping and is pet and child friendly, try a steam mop and prepare for a wonderful mopping experience. home-and-garden Mon, 19 Mar 2012 01:30:19 -0600 Venezuela - Learn, Explore and Travel http://www.squidoo.com/venezuela Geography: Northern South America, bordering the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, between Colombia and Guyana Climate: tropical; hot, humid; more moderate in highlands Terrain: Andes Mountains and Maracaibo Lowlands in northwest; central plains (llanos); Guiana Highlands in southeast travel-and-places Thu, 29 Sep 2011 17:41:50 -0600 Master the keys of this beautiful instrument http://www.squidoo.com/piano--lessons Are you ready to really learn the piano? Perhaps you had lessons as a child. You may have taught yourself a few songs here and there. Or maybe you've never played a single note. The point is, you've never really learned to play. Are you ready? music Sun, 18 Mar 2012 01:49:05 -0600 Cool Remote Control Helicopters http://www.squidoo.com/cool-remote-control-helicopters The Syma S107 is the best indoor micro helicopter you can buy. The Gyroscope technology is amazing. This thing is extremely easy to fly because it's so stable. And it's virtually indestructible. In my experience charging by USB takes about an hour and flight time is around 8 minutes or so. The worst part about this helicopter is waiting for it to recharge. hobbies-games-toys Sat, 10 Mar 2012 03:45:11 -0600 Learn About Sheep http://www.squidoo.com/Lamb-Photo Sheep are ruminants with a complex, 4-compartmented "stomach". Sheep were probably domesticated about 11,000 years ago in what is now northern Iraq, and they are thought to have descended primarily from the mouflon, although recent evidence suggests that species such as the Asian mouflon contributed to some of the modern breeds. Sheep bred for their fine wool are adapted to semiarid conditions and are characterized as medium in size, with the ability to produce large amounts of wool fibers 20 micrometers or less in diameter. pets-and-animals Mon, 19 Mar 2012 02:03:08 -0600 Learn About The Moon http://www.squidoo.com/moon Bye bye Moon As you read this, the Moon is moving away from us. Each year, the Moon steals some of Earth's rotational energy, and uses it to propel itself about 3.8 centimeters higher in its orbit. Researchers say that when it formed, the Moon was about 14,000 miles (22,530 kilometers) from Earth. It's now more than 280,000 miles, or 450,000 kilometers away. education Mon, 05 Sep 2011 01:52:11 -0600 Buying a Double Stroller http://www.squidoo.com/buying-double-stroller If you are the parent of twins or two children who are close in age, you may find it necessary to invest in a double stroller. Double strollers can be absolute lifesavers, but shop carefully, because they can also be a hassle. Since a double stroller will carry more weight than a traditional stroller, everything is harder. Pushing, steering, and folding the stroller are all more difficult than with a traditional stroller. Don't let this scare you away, a quality double stroller can make your life much easier. When choosing a quality double stroller, such as those manufactured by Graco, Peg Perego, or Maclaren, there are some things to keep in mind. A double stroller either allows the children to ride one in the front and one behind, or the two children beside each other. There are advantages and disadvantages to each. A side-by-side arrangement can work well if your children will not pick on each other. They can keep each other occupied, and the stroller will not be as long as a front and back stroller. parenting-and-kids Thu, 28 Jul 2011 20:00:18 -0600 The Birds in My Life - Excellent http://www.squidoo.com/Birds-in-My-Life "Supreme Master Ching Hai's relationship with birds represents an ideal to which all humans should aspire! When she encounters a bird left to languish in a small case, she rescues and rehabilitates that creature with kindness, communication and unconditional love. Supreme Master offers a profound lesson. Every creature you encounter has a heart and feelings and deserves respect. --Jane Velez-Mitchell, Vegan Emmy-winning news journalist pets-and-animals Mon, 25 Jul 2011 02:58:22 -0600 Morocco - Learn, Explore and Travel http://www.squidoo.com/morocco Geography: Northern Africa, bordering the North Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea, between Algeria and Western Sahara Climate: Mediterranean, becoming more extreme in the interior Terrain: northern coast and interior are mountainous with large areas of bordering plateaus, intermontane valleys, and rich coastal plains Natural resources: phosphates, iron ore, manganese, lead, zinc, fish, salt travel-and-places Thu, 01 Mar 2012 05:32:38 -0600 All About Olympic Triathlon - Triathletes tackle 3 disciplines http://www.squidoo.com/Olympic-Triathlon A triathlete has to be a strong swimmer, cyclist and runner, though not every Olympic triathlete can compete at a world-class level in all three disciplines. That means the complexion of a race can change from the first splash to the final sprint, with various lead changes along the way. A decisive lead in the 1.5-kilometre swimming stage can evaporate minutes into the 40-kilometre cycling leg if a strong swimmer struggles on a bike. Some competitors slog through the swimming and cycling portions, staying just close enough to allow them to take the lead in the 10-kilometre run. Typically, an elite male will finish the event in about an hour and 50 minutes (16-20 minutes for the swim; 54-60 minutes on the bike and about 30 minutes running). The top women will take about 12 minutes longer. But the combination of endurance and versatility required makes the triathlon an unpredictable event. sports-and-recreation Wed, 21 Sep 2011 05:32:12 -0600 Lenses By Jeffryv http://www.squidoo.com/promote_your_lens Google Earth Locost Catz and Dogz The Catz and Dogz® virtual Petz product lines have sold more than 3 million copies worldwide, while spawning a huge community of loyal Petz owners. Dogz and Catz live on your computer desktop.  squidoo-community Fri, 06 Apr 2012 02:19:27 -0600 Free Halloween Images for your Site, Lens or Craft Project http://www.squidoo.com/free-halloween-images-for-you-site-or-lens Do you need Halloween images for your Squidoo page, blog, web site or craft project? All of the sites below contain photos that can be used on commercial sites This page has both free to use photos and clip art Make sure you follow each sites terms and conditions Need other types of photos? Try here Totally Free Images - The Ultimate Resource Guide squidoo-community Wed, 07 Dec 2011 21:20:48 -0600 Cars From the 1940's http://www.squidoo.com/cars-from-the-1940s The new 1940s cars had a lower, longer, broader, and more massive look. Hudson offered a combination automatic clutch with a semi-automatic transmission. The driver could select either the manual or semi-automatic shift with buttons on the dash. A car showed the wealth and status of its owner. Cars like the Delahaye 135 convertible whose top speeds reached 95 mph, the Delahaye was the ultimate 1940 luxury car. Courtesy of - The 1940s Cars - History and Development cars Wed, 18 May 2011 16:42:56 -0600 Ten Tips to Attract Another. http://www.squidoo.com/10-things Be playful, light-hearted and spontaneous. Show your vulnerability. relationships-and-family Sat, 01 Jan 2011 21:48:54 -0600 Rings - Tanzanite http://www.squidoo.com/tanzanite--rings A [b]Tanzanite ring[/b] is an ideal way to show off the bluish-purple stone named after Tanzania, a country in East Africa. Tanzanites are unique and visually interesting because there may be many shades of blue within the same stone. Since blue is a color of such universal appeal, Tanzanites are easy to wear with other jewelry, from diamond earrings to tennis bracelets and pearls. When Tanzanite is viewed next to metals, the blue is highlighted, making [i]Tanzanite rings[/i] a natural choice for showing off this stone. The stone goes well with a range of metals including silver, yellow gold, white gold and platinum. fashion-and-beauty Sat, 30 Apr 2011 01:38:34 -0600 Robotic space exploration programs http://www.squidoo.com/squidoo-rockstar NASA's successful exploration of space has uncovered vast amounts of new knowledge about the Earth, the solar system and its other planets, and the stellar spaces beyond. To continue gaining new knowledge has required-and will continue to require-new capabilities in onboard processing hardware, system software, and applications such as autonomy. For example, initial robotic space exploration missions functioned, for the most part, as large flying cameras. These instruments have evolved over time to include more sophisticated imaging radar, multispectral imagers, spectrometers, gravity wave detectors, a host of prepositioned sensors and, most recently, rovers. education Sat, 30 Apr 2011 01:28:31 -0600 Things to do in Antigua http://www.squidoo.com/Antigua-travel Antigua is more or less one of the major luxury resorts of the Caribbean. To prove the point, a large number of wealthy people the world over are known to have homes on the island. Richard Branson, Oprah Winfrey, Silvio Berlusconi and Giorgio Armani are just a few of the celebrities known to have homes there travel-and-places Wed, 30 Nov 2011 00:14:05 -0600 Taiwan - Learn, Explore and Travel http://www.squidoo.com/taiwan Taiwan is a crowded island. Imagine 21 million people living on an island that's only 36,000 square km, including all the mountains and unlivable areas. If you do some serious calculations, you would find out that in some big cities like Taipei, the density of population averages over 1500 persons per square km! Therefore, if you travel on Taiwan, you will usually see people. Sometimes, even if you climb a mountain or hike far into the woods, you will still find a little farm village hidden in the jungle, or students on a picnic, or soldiers on maneuvers. travel-and-places Sat, 18 Feb 2012 20:15:22 -0600 Learn About Penguins http://www.squidoo.com/penguin-photos Brave flightless birds that survive against all odds to bring forth their offspring. These comical looking birds swim like fish and live together in great colonies. Some of the most well known are the Emperor Penguins of Antarctica, made more famous recently in March of the Penguins and Happy Feet. Major populations of penguins are found in: Antarctica, Australia, New Zealand, South America, and South Africa pets-and-animals Sun, 08 May 2011 20:27:29 -0600 Winter Olympics Nordic Combined http://www.squidoo.com/olympic-nordic-combined The Nordic combined puts together two very different skills to produce one seriously demanding event. A men-only discipline, it asks competitors to tackle the ski jump first, and ends with a race for the gold medal on the cross country ski course on day two. Scandinavians have dominated ever since the Nordic combined made its Olympic debut at the Chamonix Games in 1924. The Norwegians are the traditional giants, winning more than half of the gold medals on offer since then, but Austria are now also a force. sports-and-recreation Fri, 06 Apr 2012 19:14:13 -0600 Corn Snakes and Other Rat Snakes Pet Owner http://www.squidoo.com/snake-photos Corn snakes are the guppies of the snake world. Corn snakes are an excellent beginner´s snake, being easy to care for and maintain in captivity. They are eager feeders on prekilled or thawed mice, and do well at a median temperature range (25C to 30C). They are usually gentle and docile, and rarely bite. Some can exceed five feet in length, but as they are small and slender of body compared to the boas and pythons, they can be housed in much smaller accommodations. pets-and-animals Mon, 25 Jul 2011 03:01:51 -0600 Grow the Best Tomatoes http://www.squidoo.com/grow-the-best-tomatoes A very direct study in cultivating one of the best loved crops; tomatoes. Advice is straightforward, as are illustrations. Tomatoes are easy to grow but only after a few seasons of experience. Well, this bulletin gives you all that "experience" in a clear, straightforward manner. home-and-garden Thu, 24 Feb 2011 15:11:44 -0600 Limitless fun - Helps you exercise your imagination! - Story Cubes http://www.squidoo.com/kidsmusic Rory's Story Cubes are a fantastic toy/educational activity. Roll the dice, and create a story on your own, inspired by the images. Or create a cooperative story, with everyone adding to it. Add competitive elements, time limits, or points for using the most dice in your story. There are no limits to using these dice. The more you use them, play with them, and learn from them, the more ideas you will have for their use. The dice are also very well crafted and are a good size. You can also go to storycubes dot com to read other ideas for how to use the cubes, and to read some stories others have come up with. Kids of all ages can play! Parents, too hobbies-games-toys Sun, 28 Aug 2011 19:08:40 -0600 Chris Brown - Stomp the Yard http://www.squidoo.com/chisbrownvideoshowcase In anticipation of his self-titled debut album release on November 29, 2005, Chris Brown really has come with a loud thud into the R&B music scene for his first single, "Run It!" instantly soared to the second rank of both Billboard Hot 100 and R&B/Hip-Hop Chart. Being extremely busy going around U.S. throughout November 2005 to hold some shows, he has delightfully taken time to appear on "Live with Regis & Kelly" and Vibe Awards in the same month. Selected to host the 2005 American Music Awards' Red Carpet for Access Hollywood, this young gifted singer, without doubt, has become one of the year's sensational acts in American music industry with his genuine style and creativity. entertainment Thu, 22 Mar 2012 08:34:36 -0600 Granville Island Photos http://www.squidoo.com/Game-Party cc licensed flickr photo shared by striatic travel-and-places Sun, 02 Jan 2011 21:56:56 -0600 Golf Needs and Other Related Golf Stuff http://www.squidoo.com/glf-clubs Get the only golf magazine devoted to women and how they play. Golf for Women gives you instruction that's tailored to your needs—tips from playing editor Nancy Lopez and other top pros, plus secrets and advice that can set your handicap on a satisfying downward course! Golf for Women also covers the latest equipment, fitness, new courses and more. sports-and-recreation Sun, 02 Jan 2011 21:28:11 -0600 Fabulous Brics Luggage - Italian Design http://www.squidoo.com/bric Made in Italy, Bric's luggage represents Italian artistry, quality and craftsmanship. It will compliment your travel, business and everyday lifestyle for years to come. travel-and-places Sun, 02 Jan 2011 21:56:47 -0600 Cars From the 1900's http://www.squidoo.com/cars-from-the-1900s cars Sun, 02 Jan 2011 19:50:36 -0600 Philips HeartStart Home Defibrillator - Livesaver http://www.squidoo.com/home-defibrillator When sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) strikes, the electrical system of the heart short circuits, causing the heart to quiver rather than pump in a normal rhythm. It typically results in the abnormal heart rhythm know as ventricular fibrillation (VF). It usually happens without warning and the majority of people have no previously recognized symptoms of heart disease. And it most often happens at home. For the best chance of survival from SCA caused by VF, a defibrillator should be used within 5 minutes. Yet, less than 1 in 20 people survive largely because a defibrillator does not arrive in time. Just as seat belts or airbags do not save every life in a traffic accident, a defibrillator will not save every person who suffers a sudden cardiac arrest. Yet many lives could be saved if more people could be reached more quickly. Philips HeartStart Home Defibrillator (AED) healthy-living Wed, 21 Mar 2012 13:02:57 -0600 Official Guide for GMAT http://www.squidoo.com/official-guide-for-gmat The Official Guide for GMAT Review, is the only book on the market written by the creators of the GMAT exam. Inside you'll find more than 800 actual GMAT questions from previous tests with answers and detailed explanations. There's also a grammar review, math review, actual essay topics, sample responses, and scoring information insights into the GMAT exam that debunk test-taking myths. Plus, use the diagnostic section to pinpoint your skill level and focus on the areas where you need the most help. education Tue, 08 Nov 2011 21:52:29 -0600 EMOETRY - The world is not awake http://www.squidoo.com/EMOETRY Amber Gristak Speaks About EMOETRY: The world is not awake. Sometimes, I feel like I am the only one who can see that we are living inside a snow globe of illusions. Bound to a myth created over generations. In a place where a lifetime rests inside an hourglass. In a place that teaches you not to ask. EMOETRY is refusing to go on mute. EMOETRY is about connecting and interlacing perceptions before the hour glass is through books-poetry-writing Mon, 19 Mar 2012 00:53:08 -0600 Love - Beatles - Across the Universe http://www.squidoo.com/love-beatles It begins with a twittering of birdsong lifted from "Across the Universe." And once the triple-tracked a capella harmonies of "Because" enter, followed by snatches from "A Hard Day's Night" and "The End," leading into a fired-up "Get Back," it becomes obvious that this is far more than just another Beatles compilation. This is Love, conceived by the Fabs' former producer George Martin and son Giles as a stageshow soundtrack to Cirque de Soleil's Las Vegas spectacular of the same name, but appears to have taken on a life of its own. Whereas the Beatles' last release, 1, delivered the (over?) familiar hits in a nice, simple package, Love is a mélange of the familiar and obscure, all literally mixed together in one 78-minute audio collage which succeeds in reminding the listener just why the Beatles truly are, as Lennon put it, "toppermost of the poppermost. entertainment Tue, 20 Sep 2011 19:05:26 -0600 Learn About the Very Cool Red-Eyed Frog http://www.squidoo.com/learn-about-frogs The red-eyed tree frog has three eyelids and sticky pads on its toes. Phyllomedusid tree frogs are arboreal animals, meaning they spend a majority of their life in trees, which also makes them great jumpers. Red-eyed tree frogs inhabit areas near rivers and ponds in rainforests from southern Mexico, through Central America, to Northern Colombia. Red-eyed tree frogs are carnivorous and eat crickets, moths, flies, and other insects, and have been known to eat other small frogs. For froglets, fruit flies and pinhead crickets are the meals of choice pets-and-animals Sat, 30 Apr 2011 01:33:13 -0600 Make it Valentine's Day Everyday - Say I Love You http://www.squidoo.com/valentine-day Feb 14th 2011 A Valentine is nothing like A chocolate or a rose. For in a week these shall be gone, But Valentines remain. If love were always sweet to tongue Or fragrant to the nose, Each day would be like Valentine's, And we would go insane. A Valentine just hangs around Waiting to be kissed Long after special days have passed And every days are here. So one is wise to choose one well And chocolates to resist. For in the midst of mania It's nice to have one near. By Rory Dall O'Caghan. holidays-and-celebrations Mon, 31 Jan 2011 19:48:40 -0600 Neopets Rulez - Tips, Resources and Latest News http://www.squidoo.com/neopets Neopets is a popular online virtual pet simulation game. The site was founded on November 15, 1999 by Adam Powell and Donna Williams, but the company was bought by Doug Dohring soon after being created. Neopets started out as a site for bored college students but quickly grew into a site for 'children' of all ages (many adults play this site, some with children of their own), and is currently one of the most popular mainstream sites on the web.   The Neopets experience is extremely rich, providing hours of entertainment through its seemingly endless number of games, activities, entertainment venues, and its expansive, ever-developing content. videogames Sun, 18 Mar 2012 02:35:21 -0600 Pearl Harbor - History Travel http://www.squidoo.com/Pearl-Harbor-travel-history What you didn't know, and won't until you set foot on this beautiful island, is that Pearl Harbor has a way of pulling you back in time and wrapping its suntanned fingers around your heart like no other place in the world. travel-and-places Mon, 30 Apr 2012 21:32:39 -0600 Best Ceramic Heaters http://www.squidoo.com/best-ceramic-heaters Lasko Ceramic Heater with Adjustable Thermostat Perfect for those chilly days in the home or at the office, this ceramic heater features easy manual controls, three settings, and an adjustable thermostat for personalized comfort. Lasko Ceramic Tower Heater with Digital Display and Remote Control The unit's small footprint allows for out-of-the-way placement, and its quiet operation makes it a nice choice for in a bedroom Lasko Cyclonic Ceramic Heater If you are looking for a cost-effective way to heat small rooms, the Lasko 758000 Cyclonic Ceramic Heater is a great buy home-and-garden Mon, 30 Apr 2012 16:36:28 -0600 Philips Norelco Mens Shaving System http://www.squidoo.com/panasonic-shaver The fully washable Philips Norelco Men's Shaving System boasts of advanced, easy-to-use grooming technology. Featuring the patented reflex action system, super lift & cut technology and individually floating comfort shaving heads, the 7310 electric razor provides a precise, comfortable shave. Its sleek black grip sits easily in your grasp, and an electric on/off switch makes it simple to control power. fashion-and-beauty Tue, 20 Dec 2011 02:10:53 -0600 Ucreate Music - an easy-to-use digital music-making system http://www.squidoo.com/ucreate-music---an-easy-to-use-digital-music-making-system- Lets kids create their own jammin' beats A fun, innovative interface Lots of additional content at myucreate.com Great for ages 8 UCREATE Music: Ucreate Music is an easy-to-use digital music-making system that allows kids to mix music just like a music producer. Kids and teens can express themselves through creating their own songs, performances and re-mixes with the fun and innovative interface. They can record samples, mix and match loops, share creations with friends and update and explore new content on the music website at myucreate.com. Build from a collection of tracks, special effects and filters from the huge online library. music Sat, 10 Mar 2012 03:46:54 -0600 The Excellent MobiGoTouch Learning System http://www.squidoo.com/the-excellent-mobigotouch-learning-system Whether it's adding numbers, spelling words, solving problems, or spotting the differences between similar objects, the MobiGo encourages young users ages three to eight years to develop a variety of basic skills and foster the development of an active imagination. education Sat, 10 Mar 2012 03:46:03 -0600 IlluStory Write and illustrate your own book! http://www.squidoo.com/illustory Love it!,   My two daughters used it to make a book for my husband's birthday - "Why I love Daddy". It is a keepsake he will always treasure. My 9 year old daughter received another one for Xmas and created a book "My favorite animals". It's so nice to have something she can look back at when she is grown. The completed books are very well made, and the images are transferred perfectly. I just ordered one for my 5 year old goddaughter. I highly recommend this product!!i> books-poetry-writing Wed, 11 May 2011 21:20:11 -0600 All About Olympic Canoe Kayak - Go Canada - Ok I am Bias :) http://www.squidoo.com/Olympic-Canoe-Kayak In the canoe-kayak flatwater races paddlers race against each other in straight, marked lanes. Men compete in nine races, while women compete in three. Men's races include both the canoe and kayak, and paddlers compete in distances of either 500 metres or 1000 metres. All three women's events are 500 metres. Women compete in the kayak only. sports-and-recreation Thu, 17 Mar 2011 13:23:05 -0600 10,000 BC Movie - End of the Ice Age http://www.squidoo.com/10000-bc With the end of the Ice Age dooming the Yagahl mammoth hunters' way of life, the mountain tribe await a prophesied warrior saviour. Uncertain youth D'Leh (Strait) steps up when slave raiders capture the young men and D'Leh's beloved Evolet (Belle), embarking on a perilous journey across the world to save his people. entertainment Sun, 11 Dec 2011 22:49:29 -0600 Dual-screen handheld game console http://www.squidoo.com/Dual-screen-handheld-game-console The Nintendo DS Lite (sometimes abbreviated DSLite) is a dual-screen handheld game console developed and manufactured by Nintendo. It is a slimmer, brighter, and more lightweight redesign of the Nintendo DS, designed to be aesthetically sleeker while taking styling cues from the Game Boy Advance SP, and to appeal to broader commercial audiences. It was announced on January 26, 2006, more than a month before its first launch in Japan on March 2, 2006 due to overwhelming demand for the original model. It has been released in Japan, Australia, North America, Europe, New Zealand, Singapore, and defined regions in South America, the Middle East and Korea. As of March 31, 2008, sales of the DS Lite have reached 51.78 million units worldwide. videogames Thu, 24 Feb 2011 14:32:41 -0600 Promote Peace One School at a Time http://www.squidoo.com/promote-peace--one-school-at-a-time "The first time you share tea with a Balti, you are a stranger," a villager tells Greg Mortenson. "The second time, you are an honored guest. The third time you become family." An inspirational story of one man's efforts to address poverty, educate girls, and overcome cultural divides, books-poetry-writing Mon, 30 Apr 2012 21:30:21 -0600 Digital Photography Books http://www.squidoo.com/digital-photographybooks Eugene F. Lally of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory first evidenced how photographs may be created in a digital region, using a mosaic photo sensor. An engineer at Eastman Kodak's Steve Sasson utilized solid-state CCD chips to form a digital camera prototype with a resolution of 0.01 megapixels and recorded in black and white digital images to a magnetic tape. With the help of this prototype, Steve took the very first image in the month of December and year of 1975 taking 23 seconds to capture it. Digital photography tips are very useful for photography, but first you should know the benefits of a digital camera. arts-and-design Sun, 29 Apr 2012 14:33:14 -0600 About Olympic Hockey - Vancouver 2010 http://www.squidoo.com/olympic-hockey Ice hockey is one of the fastest and most physical sports in the world, let alone the Winter Olympics. When 12 players come together on the ice and attempt to hit a small rubber object into a small metal cage, the results can be pretty spectacular. The 2010 tournament will mark the first time since NHL players were allowed to compete, that the Olympics will be held in a city with an NHL team. For the first time, Olympic games will be played on a narrower, NHL-sized ice rink sports-and-recreation Thu, 17 Mar 2011 13:21:47 -0600 Africa - Astounding Beauty http://www.squidoo.com/africa-wildlife Africa - astounding beauty. Migration is a magnificent sight! travel-and-places Sun, 02 Jan 2011 22:02:43 -0600 Uncommon Encounters in the Wild http://www.squidoo.com/Animal-Dialogues-Uncommon Each of the forty brief, compelling narratives in THE ANIMAL DIALOGUES focuses on the author's own encounter with a particular species and is replete with astonishing facts about the species' behavior, habitat, breeding, and lifespan. But the glory of each essay lies in Childs's ability to portray the sometimes brutal beauty of the wilderness, to capture the individual essence of wild creatures, to transport the reader beyond the human realm and deep inside the animal pets-and-animals Wed, 16 Nov 2011 18:39:17 -0600 Mauritius - Learn, Explore and Travel http://www.squidoo.com/mauritius Geography: Southern Africa, island in the Indian Ocean, east of Madagascar Climate: tropical, modified by southeast trade winds; warm, dry winter (May to November); hot, wet, humid summer (November to May) Terrain: small coastal plain rising to discontinuous mountains encircling central plateau Natural resources: arable land, fish travel-and-places Thu, 01 Mar 2012 06:43:28 -0600 Major Fun Award Winner - Qwirkle Board Game http://www.squidoo.com/schooltime Quirkle is essentially an abstract game, and can best compared with Scrabble, but with colours and shapes instead of letters. If you enjoy games like Dominoes, Ingenious, Set, or Blokus, this tile-laying game will definitely appeal to you. Gameplay in Qwirkle is speedy and smooth, and the rules are very easy and quick both to teach and to learn. Despite the simple rules, Qwirkle game-play has ample room for decision making and strategy. hobbies-games-toys Sun, 28 Aug 2011 19:30:45 -0600 Hanukkah Crafts http://www.squidoo.com/Outlet Looking for something to keep the kids busy while you fry latkes ? Try one of these crafts to keep the young ones occupied throughout the holiday. Make Your Own Dreidel One of the holiday's easiest crafts is to make your own dreidel Make Your Own Menorah There are a few different ways to make a menorah this Hanukkah, some of which are really creative and different. holidays-and-celebrations Tue, 29 Nov 2011 14:39:20 -0600 Be My Valentine http://www.squidoo.com/roses-flowers "Don't be afraid of showing affection. Be warm and tender, thoughtful and affectionate. Men are more helped by sympathy than by service. Love is more than money, and a kind word will give more pleasure than a present." - By Sir John Lubbock holidays-and-celebrations Sat, 30 Apr 2011 01:20:02 -0600 Fun Stomp Rockets http://www.squidoo.com/fun-stomp-rockets Take this to the park or beach. Watch how many children and adults you get wanting to play. Great for all ages, even the grownups will have fun. Just stomp and watch them fly. Hours of fun. Great for the whole family. hobbies-games-toys Wed, 11 May 2011 21:17:32 -0600 Kamloops BC Canada http://www.squidoo.com/kamloops Kamloops: 345km (214 miles) NE of Vancouver; 218km (135 miles) W of Revelstoke At the confluence of the north and south forks of the Thompson River, Kamloops (pop. 81,000) is the province's fifth-largest city. The forest-products industry is the city's primary economic force, although Kamloops is also a major service center for ranchers and farmers. travel-and-places Sat, 30 Apr 2011 01:14:14 -0600 Mushrooms Demystified - Comprehensive Guide to the Fleshy Fungi http://www.squidoo.com/Mushrooms-book The stunning photographs of the incredible variety of fungi are fascinating and eye-opening, and while the author gives clear and factual information, the mysterious allure of mushrooms in their countless shapes, sizes and colors is only increased by this huge and delightful book food-and-cooking Sun, 25 Sep 2011 18:21:59 -0600 Chihuahuas - Photo Collection http://www.squidoo.com/chihuahuas-- Slovakia, yet another Chihuahua who measured 5.4 inches tall.) Bruiser (real name: Moonie), Elle Woods' companion in the Legally Blonde movies. Celine, Mr G's pet chihuahua from the ABC's tv series Summer Heights High. Coco, Donna Cabonna´s dog from the Disney Channel Original Series That's So Raven. Coco, featured in the television series Dog Whisperer and owned by Cesar Millan. Enrique, Hector Con Carne's pet chihuahua from Evil Con Carne. Geraldo, Max Shreck's chihuahua in Batman Returns. Lou, a chihuahua featured on the television show The Soup. Madame Shirley the Medium, an old-fortune teller chihuahua featured in a TV Show Cartoon, Courage the Cowardly Dog. Mammoth Mutt, from the cartoon series Krypto the Superdog. Mimi, Sharon Osbourne's chihuahua. Mojo, Samuel Witwicky's chihuahua from Transformers. Naughty But Nice, a champion Bramerita and the most successful show dog of any breed in history. Named Doughnut at home, this dog is a British born Chihuahua ***** of the long-coat variety and to date she has won in excess of 100 challenge certificates and championship wins internationally at both breed specialist and all breed shows including wins for seven consecutive years at Crufts dog show in England. Pepito, Xavier Cugat's chihuahua immortalized in the children's book Pepito the Little Dancing Dog: The Story of Xavier Cugat's Chihuahua. Ren Hoek, of Ren and Stimpy fame. The Spooky Chihuahua from Invader Zim. The Taco Bell chihuahua. Tinkerbell and Bambi, companions of Paris Hilton. Tinkerbell is the "author" of "Tinkerbell Hilton Diaries". Tito, from Oliver & Company. Wheely Willy, a paraplegic chihuahua from Long Beach, California who has become a celebrity as the subject of two bestselling children's books. An unnamed chihuahua dog belonging to Pedro "Bumblebee Man" from The Simpsons pets-and-animals Wed, 23 Mar 2011 17:35:41 -0600 Amazing AeroGrow Garden Kit - Healthy - Easy http://www.squidoo.com/aerogrow With AeroGrow's AeroGarden garden kit, it's easy to cultivate lettuce, cherry tomatoes, herbs, chili peppers, edible flowers, and more in an energy-efficient, organic-based environment right in the kitchen. This compact chef's tool includes everything the indoor farmer needs: a preseeded bio-dome grow pod, two daylight-spectrum bulbs, nutrients, and a helpful tending and harvesting guide complete with recipes. Just follow the simple instructions to set up, and the growing process starts immediately, with germination occurring within 24 hours and a mature plant that is ready five times faster than if grown in soil. The AeroGarden system monitors itself to create ideal growing conditions for each plant and alerts you when it's time to add more water and nutrients. No dirt or natural light is needed, so even low-light spaces are suitable. Plug kits for many kinds of plants are available from AeroGrow home-and-garden Wed, 21 Sep 2011 08:01:29 -0600 The Best Cookbook! http://www.squidoo.com/Best-Recipe You find out what works, and why, but also what didn't work, and why not. Knowledge really is power. Time after time in the past I've followed a recipe (or so I thought) and messed it up--with no idea of where I went wrong or how to fix it. Most cookbooks assume that cooks just don't make mistakes. This one tells you just about everything you could do wrong, so you won't. food-and-cooking Wed, 21 Sep 2011 05:21:43 -0600 Zingo - Great play time for young children http://www.squidoo.com/zingo This preschooler variation of the old favorite Bingo is a real winner. Zingo cards have a 3 by 3 grid that shows pictures and words. Cards have a yellow side (easier, for younger kids) and a red side for the odler ones. The plastic game piece dispenser is well-designed and fun to use. Players shout out to claim a piece, which is then placed over the appropriate square on the player's card. There are several play variations. Excellent game for the younger set, and fun for older children and adults as well. hobbies-games-toys Tue, 20 Sep 2011 19:01:55 -0600 All About Olympic Volleyball http://www.squidoo.com/Olympic-Volleyball Volleyball is a team sport in which teams hit an inflated ball back and forth over a high net. In the indoor game each team has six players, while in beach volleyball teams consist of two players each. Points are scored by successfully landing the ball in the court of the opponents without it being returned successfully. sports-and-recreation Thu, 17 Mar 2011 13:25:24 -0600 Baby Einstein http://www.squidoo.com/baby--einstein Baby Einstein products were developed by Julie Aigner-Clarke after she gave birth to her own baby. A former teacher, Aigner-Clark felt there were no age-appropriate resources available for introducing the arts, music, and nature to her infant child. Thus motivated, she made her first Baby Einstein video, Baby Einstein Language Nursery in 1997. Today, Baby Einstein works in full partnership with The Walt Disney Company. In addition to the full line of books, flashcards, videos, DVDs, CDs, tapes, and more, parents can also choose among Baby Einstein clothing and other accessories. parenting-and-kids Thu, 19 Apr 2012 17:02:33 -0600 Hey Diddle Diddle Decor Fans ( Cow Decor ) http://www.squidoo.com/summer-fun Cows are used as a source of food, milk and clothing, they are raised for these specific purposes. They are large domestic animals but not cuddly pets. They have become a much loved decor theme, with everything from stuffed cows to wall patterns, cookie jars to salt and pepper shakers. I wonder why we love cow stuff? home-and-garden Mon, 28 Feb 2011 16:04:43 -0600 Mio Fit Heart Rate Watch http://www.squidoo.com/mio It’s as easy as applying two fingers to your Mio Fit for a matter of seconds. This watch offers the functionality of a performance sports watch with time/date, stopwatch, alarm, and bright backlit display in an easy-to-read format As well as the convenience of an ECG accurate heart rate monitor. healthy-living Sun, 02 Jan 2011 21:40:50 -0600 Martin Lawrence and Will Smith star in this crowd-pleasing, energetic action comedy. http://www.squidoo.com/martin-lawrence-and-will-smith-star-in-this-crowd-pleasing-energetic-action-comedy When $100 million of seized heroin is stolen from the Miami Police lockup, Detectives Lowrey (Will Smith - Men In Black) and Burnett (Martin Lawrence), Miami's most mismatched cops, are called upon to solve the case before the FBI close their deparment. Julie (Tea Leoni) is their only lead to the case, but will only speak to Lowrey. As he is not around when she calls, Burnett impersonates his cool, slick partner. A hilarious role reversal begins in order to retain her trust. From then on, it's a race against time as the trio dodge the mob, and retain their charade while putting pressure on every low life in Miami's underworld to track down their man. entertainment Sun, 02 Jan 2011 20:47:22 -0600 Chevrolet Volt Electric Car http://www.squidoo.com/chevrolet-volt f you think that gas prices are high, and are willing to spend A LOT to get a fuel efficient car than I know a car perfect for you if you wait until 2012. The Chevrolet Volt isn't just fuel efficient, for some drivers, it will be fuel FREE! The only problem is the huge price tag for the first few years. cars Sun, 02 Jan 2011 19:50:21 -0600 Learn About Arteries http://www.squidoo.com/learn-about-arteries Blood in arteries moves quickly in a pulsing way, while blood in a vein oozes slowly. An artery is a tube-like blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart. education Fri, 31 Dec 2010 17:41:37 -0600 Sony Worldwide Battery Charger- Excellent http://www.squidoo.com/sony-battery Whether you're traveling abroad or making a domestic jaunt, Sony's BCG-34HE4 charger and battery combo is everything you'll need to keep your high-demand digital electronics juiced up and ready for action. The compact, lightweight charger handles 4 AA and 4 AAA batteries simultaneously and just happens to come with 4 high-capacity (2500 mAh) rechargeable AA Ni-MH batteries. computers-and-electronics Fri, 31 Dec 2010 17:37:40 -0600 Travel http://www.squidoo.com/travelnews travel-and-places Thu, 30 Dec 2010 20:35:35 -0600 Learn About Tigers http://www.squidoo.com/jeffry Since tigers hunt mostly at dusk and dawn their stripes help them hide in the shadows of tall grasses. They stalk and pounce because they are not able to chase prey a long distance. The largest of all wild cats, tigers once roamed in large numbers. So what has happened over time that now puts these striped hunters on a list for endangered tigers? There are a few factors that have greatly decreased the quantity of tigers in the wild; diminished habitat, poaching and pollution. pets-and-animals Thu, 28 Jul 2011 19:51:07 -0600 Learn About Paris - France http://www.squidoo.com/hiltonparis This epicenter of Europe is rich in culture, history, geographical beauty and entertainment offering its visitors numerous accommodation possibilities, from simple bed and breakfasts to five star hotels. Along the banks of the River Seine stand some of the most glorious and magnificent monuments, which are amongst Man's most amazing past accomplishments. It is a fact that this city of luxury and architectural treasures boasts some of the richest museums, art galleries and monuments. travel-and-places Sun, 02 Jan 2011 20:52:03 -0600 Complete Schedule of Events - Medals - Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics http://www.squidoo.com/Schedule-Vancouver-2010-Winter-Olympics A complete schedule of events for the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics. Check back once the games begin for a daily guide to Olympic viewing. An event in italics with ** denotes one of NBC's "10 Can't-Miss Events in Vancouver." All times Eastern. NBC for Americans CTV for Canadians EBU For Europeans sports-and-recreation Sun, 02 Jan 2011 21:48:58 -0600 Penguins Are Evil, The Dancing Is Just To Lull Us Into A False Sense Of Security http://www.squidoo.com/penquins A Proud Member  of the Humans Against Penguins Society I bet y'all didn't know that  January 13th was Penguin Awareness Day, did you? "Sure, the lion is king of the jungle but airdrop him into Antarctica, & he's just a penguin's bitch" pets-and-animals Mon, 02 Jan 2012 07:20:41 -0600 Science http://www.squidoo.com/Earth-Science Due to recent changes in Squidoo's terms of service this page is currently under reconstruction. Thank you for your understanding. To view more of my pages please visit my profile page which can be found HERE If you are a Squidoo Lensmaster I have a lens that you might find useful called Totally Free Commercial Use Images education Fri, 06 Apr 2012 18:54:44 -0600 Toys http://www.squidoo.com/4hrwork-week Due to recent changes in Squidoo's terms of service this page is currently under reconstruction. Thank you for your understanding. To view more of my pages please visit my profile page which can be found HERE If you are a Squidoo Lensmaster I have a lens that you might find useful called Totally Free Commercial Use Images hobbies-games-toys Fri, 06 Apr 2012 18:53:12 -0600 Cesar's Way: The Natural, Everyday Guide to Understanding and Correcting Common Dog Problems http://www.squidoo.com/training-dog There are at least 68 million dogs in America, and their owners lavish billions of dollars on them every year. So why do so many pampered pets have problems? In this definitive and accessible guide, Cesar Millan, star of National Geographic Channel's hit show Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan, reveals what dogs truly need to live a happy and fulfilled life. pets-and-animals Thu, 19 May 2011 12:53:24 -0600 The Encyclopedia of Shape-Shifting Beings http://www.squidoo.com/shape-shifting-beings With 250 entries, this filmography and resource is the encyclopedic guide to all things lycanthropic and a fascinating compendium of comparative mythology and folklore. Delving into the 15th century to uncover the origins of the werewolf legend, it is an eye-opening, blood-pounding tour through the ages, landing on the doorstep of creatures like hirsute mass-murderer Charles Manson and canine-directed Son of Sam. A helpful chronology of lycanthropic activities dates back 140,000 years, to the first mixing of human and lupine blood. Powered by The Werewolf Book culture-and-society Tue, 17 May 2011 14:16:44 -0600 How To Set Your Xbox 360 Apart From The Crowd http://www.squidoo.com/microsoft-xbox-360-faceplates-skins-decals You finally got a Xbox 360, but are its boring looks not reflecting your style? Make your friends jealous and your little sister cry with one of these custom faceplates, skins, cases or decals for sale on eBay! These items are update constantly so check back for new items to turn your 360 from a stocker to a custom showroom beauty. videogames Wed, 07 Dec 2011 18:05:31 -0600 Antique Persian rugs http://www.squidoo.com/antique-persian-rugs Antique Persian rugs are classified as those that were made prior to 1930 in Persia, what we know now as the country of Iran. These gorgeous treasures were hand woven using high-quality wool and dyed using all-natural vegetable dyes (synthetic dyes were used later, and would disqualify a Persian rug as 'antique'). The oldest existing rugs date back to the 16th century Safavid Dynasty in Persia and sell for $20,000 or more. home-and-garden Fri, 25 Nov 2011 22:57:53 -0600 A Fast-Paced, Kid-friendly Game with a Simple Concept http://www.squidoo.com/cloudb The Hedbanz game comes with a stack of picture cards, each featuring an animal, food, or common object. The categories are few and simple, but this allows everyone, even young children, to get in on the family fun. And because you'll be racing against the one-minute sand-clock timer, each round moves quickly, ramping up your energy and challenging your wit. hobbies-games-toys Tue, 08 Nov 2011 15:52:30 -0600 Suprisingly Fun Game - Sleeping Queens http://www.squidoo.com/web20-lists A Royalty rousing Card Game. Rise and Shine! The Pancake Queen, The Ladybug Queen and ten of their closest friends have fallen under under a sleeping spell and it's your job to wake them up. Use strategy, quick thinking and a little luck to wake these napping nobles from their royal slumbers. Play a knight to steal a queen or take a chance on a juggling jester. But watch out or wicked potions and dastardly dragon! The player who wakes the most queens wins. Ages 8 . 2-5 layers can play this game in approx.. 15 minutes. hobbies-games-toys Mon, 12 Dec 2011 07:17:30 -0600 Cables Untangled: An Exploration of Cable Knitting http://www.squidoo.com/cableknit Beautiful, intricate, flowing, mysterious, iconic—cable knit sweaters are all that and more. They are classic, stylish wardrobe staples. For many of us, cables are the main reason we were compelled to learn to knit in the first place. arts-and-design Tue, 15 Feb 2011 17:04:41 -0600 KORG TM-40 Digital Metronome and Instrument Tuner http://www.squidoo.com/digital-metronome Extremely high accuracy and superb features. Korg TM-40 combines these two functions into a single compact easy-to-use unit. A great lesson and practice tool. Both tuner and metronome functions simultaneously or independently in a handheld unit that you can carry everywhere. Large LCD-type needle - accuracy of an LCD and the excellent visibility of a needle indicator. LED indicators that show pitch deviation or blink to indicate the tempo. Calibration setting is adjustable in a range of 410~480 Hz - can be adjusted in 1 Hz steps,  Memory backup - Calibration and Sound Out settings are remembered even when the power is turned off. The metronome section offers convenient functions for practicing a variety of music. Beat mode - choose from preset patterns. Tap mode lets you specify your own tempo. music Mon, 28 Feb 2011 13:09:58 -0600 Are you troubled by more insects than you can swat? http://www.squidoo.com/keyword-phrase Are you troubled by more insects than you can swat? Sick of citronella? Driven mad by mosquitoes? The Flowtron 80-watt electronic insect killer is just what you need to remove pesky insects from the guest list at your next picnic or outdoor get-together. This device uses no fogs, sprays, or poisons and comes completely assembled and ready for use. The unit plugs into a standard electrical socket and operates for only pennies a day. It utilizes a high-intensity black light bulb to lure and eliminate light-sensitive flying insects and is designed to protect an area of up to 1-1/2 acres. home-and-garden Fri, 23 Mar 2012 02:01:08 -0600 Fat Cat - RULEZ http://www.squidoo.com/fatcat-photos My Fat Cat never runs away from home because she hasn't figured out how to take her food dish with her, besides when she does make a dash for the open door she gets 2 feet and has to stop for a rest. pets-and-animals Sun, 23 Jan 2011 17:05:13 -0600 The Grammys - Music Awards http://www.squidoo.com/grammy Grammys - 50th Anniversary The writers guild said it had not yet decided whether to picket the Feb. 10 Grammys ceremony, set to air live on CBS. music Sun, 02 Jan 2011 22:27:18 -0600 DynaTrap: Excellent and very Safe Insect Control http://www.squidoo.com/dyna-trap Effectively reduce biting insects from your outdoor and indoor living spaces without propane, repellants or toxins! The all-weather DynaTrap features patented three-way insect control to provide up to 1/2 acre coverage of relief from mosquitoes, biting flies, Asian beetles, wasps and other irritating flying insects. Instead of propane or chemical repellents, two UV bulbs and CO2 lure insects to the trap. Then, a whisper quiet fan draws them into the retaining cage where they perish naturally - no pesticides!   The DynaTrap is odor-free and safe for use in the home, around children and in pet areas. It's ideal for backyards, patio areas, gardens, swimming pools - practically anywhere a biting insect problem exists. Lightweight and easy to install, it plugs into any standard outlet. And with no expensive attractant refills or propane necessary, the DynaTrap operates economically. /www.squidoo.com/googleearth"> home-and-garden Sun, 02 Jan 2011 21:46:23 -0600 Shooter - Intelligent action film, featuring a great cast http://www.squidoo.com/shooter--intelligent-action-film-featuring-a-great-cast There are enough plot twists and turns in this adaptation of Stephen Hunter's novel Point of Impact to keep the viewer hooked, with tension and sniper action aplenty. The central character, Bobby Lee Swagger (Mark Wahlberg, The Departed), knows a thing or two about kinetics and is an incredible shot when the wind is on his side. In addition to this, he can even prepare and insert his own IV after being shot twice, clean out his wounds, get out of a submerged car and snipe a few bad guys before tea time. Oh, and he's not too bad on the eye either - Jack Bauer might just have met his match. entertainment Sun, 02 Jan 2011 21:30:09 -0600 Mel Gibson is the pony-tailed FBI informant with a new identity http://www.squidoo.com/Bird-On-A-Wire Rick Jarmin is in deep trouble. An old flame has recognised him, even though he is part of the FBI witness-relocation programme. And the man he put behind bars is out to get him. entertainment Sun, 02 Jan 2011 21:26:06 -0600 Bare Escentuals - Pure Crushed Minerals http://www.squidoo.com/bare-escentuals Begin with the right foundation! If you hate the look and feel of traditional makeup, but you want to cover imperfections, redness, or other skin conditions, join the other seven million women who swear by their bareMinerals - the makeup that performs like a skincare treatment. The Get Started Kit will get you on your way to beautiful, radiant skin. Made of pure crushed minerals from the earth, bareMinerals SPF 15 Foundation looks like a powder, feels like a cream, and buffs on like silk, giving the skin a natural luminosity. It's makeup so pure you can sleep in it. This complete kit includes all the basic products to achieve radiant skin: -Two shades of bareMinerals SPF 15 Foundation to ensure the perfect match. (Size: 0.06 oz)-bareVitamins Skin Rev-er Upper: can be applied daily before applying bareMinerals to rev up your skin-Mineral Veil: provides a translucent finishing touch to your makeup, infusing it with softness and adding a flawless finish. (Size: 0.06 oz)-Warmth All Over Face Color: add an instant sun-kissed glow to skin where the sun would naturally touch. (Size: 0.06 oz)-Flawless Application Brush-Full Coverage Kabuki Brush-Maximum Coverage Concealer Brush-Bonus! A How-to DVD for tried and true beauty tips from Leslie Blodgett, Bare Escentuals CEO. fashion-and-beauty Sun, 02 Jan 2011 21:04:50 -0600 Games - Video - PC - Games http://www.squidoo.com/online-games Some cool games videogames Sun, 02 Jan 2011 20:50:43 -0600 Nintendo DS Lite - Portable Video Game System - two screens.... http://www.squidoo.com/nintendo-ds-lite It's less than two-thirds the size of the original Nintendo DS and more than 20 percent lighter. Its two bright screens can be adjusted to four levels to adapt to different lighting conditions and to extend battery power. The microphone sits in the center of the unit, and the LED lights are clearly visible whether the unit is open or closed. The stylus is 1 centimeter longer and 1 millimeter thicker than the stylus of the original, and slides into a side storage slot. The Start and Select buttons were repositioned for easier access. videogames Sun, 02 Jan 2011 20:24:02 -0600 Nintendo DS - Brain Age - Train Your Brain. http://www.squidoo.com/brain-age Brain Age: Train Your Brain in Minutes a Day It's a fun, rewarding form of entertainment everyone can enjoy. Inspired by cutting-edge neuroscience, it's a full set of reading and mathematic exercises that stimulate the brain. At the start, you'll take a series of tests and get a score that determines how old your brain is. This is your "Brain Age" -- by performing daily exercises just minutes a day over weeks and months, the better you'll get and the lower your Brain Age will get. videogames Sun, 02 Jan 2011 20:21:51 -0600 Current USA News And Weather http://www.squidoo.com/us Keep it tuned toNews and Weather  books-poetry-writing Sun, 02 Jan 2011 20:12:26 -0600 Project Gutenberg's How to Speak and Write Correctly, by Joseph Devlin http://www.squidoo.com/fifty Project Gutenberg's How to Speak and Write Correctly, by Joseph Devlin Copyright laws are changing all over the world. Be sure to check the copyright laws for your country before downloading or redistributing this or any other Project Gutenberg eBook. This header should be the first thing seen when viewing this Project Gutenberg file. Please do not remove it. Do not change or edit the header without written permission. Please read the "legal small print," and other information about the eBook and Project Gutenberg at the bottom of this file. Included is important information about your specific rights and restrictions in how the file may be used. You can also find out about how to make a donation to Project Gutenberg, and how to get involved. books-poetry-writing Sun, 02 Jan 2011 20:07:51 -0600 Fighting Fantasy Books and Exploding Pigs http://www.squidoo.com/fighting-fantasy-books I read my first Fighting Fantasy Book back when I was a young boy at school and I soon became addicted to their quirkyness and originality. They allow you to play in a world much like you would on a computer game today, however all in the space of one book, they didnt need state of the art technology, all they required was a love for fantasy, a set of dice, and a creative imagination, where there were no pictures.My favorite book out of all had to be Deathtrap Dungeon, which was also released on the PC as a video game.  hobbies-games-toys Fri, 31 Dec 2010 17:03:29 -0600 Artist's Way - Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity http://www.squidoo.com/Spiritual-Path Conquer blocks and self-destructive tendencies arts-and-design Thu, 30 Dec 2010 22:43:45 -0600 Born Standing Up A Comic's Life http://www.squidoo.com/Steve-Martin This book is a memoir, but it is also an illuminating guidebook to stand-up from one of our two or three greatest comedians. Though Martin is reticent about his personal life, he is also stunningly deft, and manages to give readers a feeling of intimacy and candor. Illustrated throughout with black and white photographs collected by Martin, this book is instantly compelling visually and a spectacularly good read entertainment Wed, 21 Mar 2012 13:31:34 -0600 Games Kiosk http://www.squidoo.com/games-stuff Freeware Games hobbies-games-toys Sun, 02 Jan 2011 21:50:30 -0600 The Moffatts - Canadian country http://www.squidoo.com/moffats The Moffatts were a Canadian country music and subsequently pop/rock band, composed of brothers Scott, Clint, Bob and Dave Moffatt. Eldest brother Scott was born on March 30, 1983 in Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada. Less than a year later, on March 8, 1984, triplets Bob, Clint and Dave were born in Vancouver. Although born on the same date, Bob and Clint are identical twins while Dave is a fraternal triplet entertainment Sun, 02 Jan 2011 22:11:35 -0600 The Beauty Of A Saltwater Aquarium http://www.squidoo.com/Saltwater-Fish-Tank Salt water fish aquariums come in many different sizes to suit your needs. The size of your aquarium will determine not only how many fish you can have but also what varieties you can have as the difference in the size of tropical fish varies enormously from an inch or two up to a whopping 18 inches. The major beauty of a salt water fish tank aquarium is the much wider variety of tropical fish that you can add to it. Salt water tropical fish come in a wide variety of colors which will add beauty and color to virtually any home or office aquarium. Unlike freshwater fish aquariums, saltwater are more intricate to set up, require more maintenance and the aquarium itself plus the fish to go in it are more expensive so it is vital that you do your research and speak to more experienced persons as you go along. You will find though that the types of fish combined with their wonderful colors and striking tails and fins will make it well worthwhile. pets-and-animals Thu, 24 Feb 2011 13:59:04 -0600 FURminator - People love their pets but they hate the shedding. http://www.squidoo.com/little-miss-sunshine People love their pets but they hate the shedding. This tool pulls out incredible amounts of loose hair and undercoat without cutting or damaging the pet's top coat. Small is blue, Medium and Large are yellow. pets-and-animals Wed, 21 Sep 2011 05:33:40 -0600 We Are Fathers - Dads http://www.squidoo.com/fathers A lens for Fathering. Love. Determination.  Dedication.  Perserverence.  These are the qualities you will need to be a good father. Also being silly once in awhile Today's father does much more than bring home the bacon and smoke a pipe with his feet resting on a stool while the children scream running all around him and the wife burns another casserole. Today's father is a parenting participant and, dare we say, enjoying it. We see fathers at the parks, at the mall, at the skating pond...even sometimes without Mommy holidays-and-celebrations Sun, 25 Sep 2011 19:16:52 -0600 Learn About London http://www.squidoo.com/webfeed London is the capital of the United Kingdom. It comprises 32 boroughs as well as the City of London which is where the Roman military camp Londinium was set up approximately 43AD. There are around 7.4 million people in Greater London (the City and 32 London Boroughs). The City of London is in fact one of the smallest cities in the UK at only about a square mile. The term London, as commonly used, refers in fact to Greater London, which covers an area of approximately 1584 sq km and includes the actual city, the surrounding business district and the surrounding residental neighbourhoods. travel-and-places Sun, 02 Jan 2011 20:29:06 -0600 Very Nice Diamond Earrings http://www.squidoo.com/top-forty A diamond certificate represents independent verification that the stone purchased has all the qualities of cut, color, clarity, shape, and weight expected. It is a further indication of the condition and value of that diamond as represented on our site. Such certificates are issued by several agencies employing highly trained gemologists and provide an unbiased and accurate evaluation of the diamond. These gemologists scrutinize each stone to analyze its dimensions, clarity, cut, color, finish, symmetry, and other details. Diamonds purchased from the Amazon.com Collection may be certified by the American Gem Society Laboratories (www.agslab.com), the Gemological Institute of America (www.gia.org), or the International Gemological Institute (www.igiworldwide.com). The type of certificate provided will be noted in the product specifications of your jewelry purchase; if you do not see a certificate type noted, one will not be provided. entertainment Thu, 15 Sep 2011 16:38:07 -0600 Baby Bargains ( A Real Money Saver! ) http://www.squidoo.com/babyz Congratulations, you're expecting a baby! What you may not be expecting is all of the requisite gear you "need" to look after your dear bundle. Fear not. Denise and Alan Fields,are here to tell you what's super and what's silly, and how to find it at the best price. You'll learn all about how (and where) to shop for a crib and dresser (including how to get European styling at reasonable prices), what you need in bedding and what can be skipped (a hint: no baby requires the $200 quilt!), which clothing brands are safest and least expensive, and how to shop for monitors, toys, car seats, strollers, books, videos, and more. The authors have field-tested every major brand (and several of the minor ones), and they provide star ratings and annotations at the end of every chapter. A helpful feature in each chapter called "Wastes of Money" will steer you away from $35 Baby Air Jordans and frilly diaper stackers that match your bedding. If that's not enough, they offer a money-back guarantee: If the book doesn't save you at least $250 in baby expenses, they'll refund the price of the book. Well researched and written in a witty and comfortable tone, Baby Bargains should be required reading for every safety- and money-conscious parent-to-be. --Rebecca A. Staffel parenting-and-kids Thu, 30 Dec 2010 23:02:02 -0600 Total Money Makeover http://www.squidoo.com/Money-Makeover "Pay cash." He first exhorts the reader to take "baby steps," which are designed to build on each other: first, save $1,000 as an emergency fund; then, pay off all debts from smallest to largest; save a larger three-to-six-month emergency fund; finally, start to save for college and pay off your home mortgage books-poetry-writing Thu, 29 Sep 2011 17:40:53 -0600 Miyavi ( Seikigata Koshinkyoku ) http://www.squidoo.com/miyavi In October 2004, Miyavi released his first major single "rokku no gyakushuu -suupaa sutaa no jouken" and began to credit himself in the songwriting credits in his liner notes as "MYV". His first major album, "Miyavizm", was released in June 2005. What's My Name Live in London entertainment Fri, 16 Mar 2012 20:09:30 -0600 Egyptian Cotton 6-Piece Towel Set http://www.squidoo.com/rss-part3 Egyptian cotton is used to make some of the highest quality linens in the world, including sumptuously soft bath and bed linens. Egyptian cotton is grown to produce a longer staple, or fiber, than generic cotton, and the longer and finer a cotton staple is, the better able it is to be spun into finer count yarns, which in turn can be knitted or woven into soft, fine, and luxurious fabrics. The staple length in Egyptian cotton averages 1-1/8 to 1-1/2 inches, but can reach over 2-1/4 inches, which is twice the size of a generic cotton fiber. Products which highlight construction of Egyptian cotton are usually referring to the extra-long-staple cotton produced largely in the Nile River Valley. The humidity and rich soil around the Nile delta produce especially long cotton fibers, which are fine and vary from a light cream to dark tan color. Egyptian cotton is strong, durable and, if cared for properly, will be long lasting. home-and-garden Sat, 27 Aug 2011 05:24:04 -0600 How To Board Up a Window http://www.squidoo.com/how-to-board-up-a-window- Excellent how to videos How To Board Up a Window Tips on How To Handle a Power Outage How To Prepare a Storm Shelter How To Prepare For a Storm Emergency Food Storage & Survival Handbook: Everything You Need to Know to Keep Your Family Safe in a Crisis home-and-garden Fri, 26 Aug 2011 17:23:35 -0600 Coolest Harry Potter Trains http://www.squidoo.com/coolest-harry-potter-toys Harry Potter trains are always popular Some really neat ones this year Kid-controlled features include working headlights, interior lighting, air whistle, puffing smoke and operating coupler on rear of tender. hobbies-games-toys Sat, 10 Mar 2012 03:42:10 -0600 Estes Rocket Supplies http://www.squidoo.com/estes-rocket-supplies Three...Two...One...IGNITION! If launching a model rocket sounds like your kind of fun, then you need to check out the huge selection of rockets from Estes! There are styles and sizes for everyone, from beginners to experts, and it's a hobby that offers hours of enjoyment for the entire family. As the leader in model rocketry, Estes has launched excitement and ignited imaginations for over half a century. It's easy and affordable, too: Estes Launch Sets come with almost everything you need for successful launches. Just add the igniter, wadding and engine to match your model, and you're ready. And the same launch pad can be used with many different Estes rockets. You and your friends and family members will have hours of fun at the field preparing your rockets for liftoff, sending them hundreds of feet into the sky, watching them return gently to earth...and then doing it all over again! Are you ready to release your inner astronaut? Then get an Estes model rocket today! hobbies-games-toys Sat, 10 Mar 2012 03:36:44 -0600 Lego Games - Something Different http://www.squidoo.com/lego-games---something-different Introducing LEGO Games, the world?s first collection of games that you build, play and change. With the unique buildable LEGO Dice and changeable rules, LEGO Games is a great way of having fun together with family and friends. hobbies-games-toys Sat, 10 Mar 2012 03:30:30 -0600 LeapFrog Learn - Groove Musical Table http://www.squidoo.com/leapfrog-learn---groove-musical-table I really liked the fact that you can remove the legs. When he was a baby we left the legs off so he could play on the floor with it, and then when he was cruising and walking we could put the legs back on to keep him entertained. There's music and words and things to spin and flip open - so much to keep little hands and ears busy. A good toy for a baby that will last into toddlerhood.  hobbies-games-toys Sat, 10 Mar 2012 03:29:23 -0600 Fisher-Price iXL 6-in-1 Learning System http://www.squidoo.com/fisher-price-ixl-6-in-1-learning-systems Wait 'til they get their hands on iXL, the six-in-one learning, entertainment and media center just for kids. Like them, it's small but powerful. Full of creative fun. And very, very smart. It turns from a book to a game player and so much more, like having six digital devices in one! hobbies-games-toys Sat, 10 Mar 2012 03:28:22 -0600 Fun Playskool Alphie http://www.squidoo.com/fun-playskool-alphie Educational fun on-the-go is as easy as can be, too, with this little guy's handled noggin and storage spot for his cards in his backpack. Playskool Alphie Booster Pack - Letters Playskool Alphie Booster Pack - Numbers hobbies-games-toys Sat, 10 Mar 2012 03:27:23 -0600 Learn About NASA http://www.squidoo.com/nasa On January 14, 2004, President Bush put NASA on a new course into the cosmos. The Vision for Space Exploration announced that day focused the agency on a bold new mission: landing humans on the moon before the end of the next decade, paving the way for eventual journeys to Mars and beyond. education Thu, 28 Jul 2011 20:01:04 -0600 Learn About Sea Otters http://www.squidoo.com/learn-about-sea-otters The first scientist to study the sea otter, George Steller, said it was 'by nature a beautiful, pleasant creature with a playful, flattering manner' It is indeed an attractive sea mammal, but it is in danger of dying out, or becoming extinct. People must stop destroying its habitat. The sea otter is one of the few mammals that uses a tool to help it to live in the open seas. When a sea otter finds a shellfish, it takes the shellfish up to the surface of the sea. Here, using its chest as a table, it hits the shellfish with a stone to break open the shell and eat the animal inside. pets-and-animals Thu, 28 Jul 2011 19:42:31 -0600 Learn About The Amazing Beaver http://www.squidoo.com/learn-about-the-amazing-beaver Water downstream of North American beaver dams is cleaner. - Beavers mate for life. - A beaver can remain submerged in the water for up to 15 minutes. - The beaver waterproofs its thick fur by coating it with castoreum, an oily secretion from its scent glands. - Beavers can close both their ears and nose. - Beavers were hunted to extinction in England in the 12th century. pets-and-animals Thu, 28 Jul 2011 19:39:16 -0600 Jeffryv http://www.squidoo.com/jeffryv Here is a list of most of my lenses I prefer Hostess fruit pies to pop-up toaster tarts because they don't require so much cooking As for me, except for an occasional heart attack, I feel as young as I ever did LACTOMANGULATION (lak' to man gyu lay' shun) n Manhandling the "open here" spout on a milk container so badly that one has to resort to the 'illegal' side. squidoo-community Tue, 20 Sep 2011 19:03:31 -0600 Current Computers and Technology News http://www.squidoo.com/ComputersandTechnology Technology is the set of tools both hardware (physical) and software that help us act and think better. Technology includes all the objects from pencil and paper to the latest electronic gadget. Electronic and computer technology help use share information and knowledge quickly and efficiently. What was previously slow and tedious is now easier and more realistic. internet Sun, 02 Jan 2011 20:13:48 -0600 Sharing Nature With Children - Fun http://www.squidoo.com/Nature-Children This book is an excellent resource for parents and teachers. There are some wonderful activities in here to allow your children to truly experience nature and appreciate all that it has to offer! An essential book  education Mon, 25 Jul 2011 03:04:19 -0600 CHIHUAHUA MEXICO http://www.squidoo.com/yucatan-mexico- Mexico's largest state, Chihuahua is located in the north of the country and boasts an interesting cultural mix of indigenous and European influences. The streets of its capital, Chihuahua, are lined with elegant plazas from both colonial times and the mining boom of the 19th-century. Cultural enthusiasts will enjoy Paquime, a unique pre-Hispanic city of adobe constructions travel-and-places Thu, 01 Mar 2012 05:27:11 -0600 Square Foot Gardening - Fun http://www.squidoo.com/Square-Foot-Gardening Sure, there are ten new features in this all-new, updated book. Sure, it's even simpler than it was before. Of course, you don't have to worry about fertilizer or poor soil ever again because you'll be growing above the ground. home-and-garden Sat, 24 Sep 2011 22:52:09 -0600 Truck - A Love Story http://www.squidoo.com/truck---a-love-story The author of Population: 485 returns, delivering a truckload of humor, heart, and . . . gardening tips? Think Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance, complete with stock cars, sexy vegetables, and a laugh track. cars Mon, 05 Mar 2012 20:59:09 -0600 Nick Arnold - Science, Zoology http://www.squidoo.com/nick-arnold----science-zoology Nick Arnold is the author of the award winning series, Horrible Science and Wild Lives. Arnold's first published works appeared as a result of a project he was working on at the University of North London, when he was trying to teach young children. A positive review was written about him, and he started to write the "Horrible Science" books. education Sat, 23 Jul 2011 19:06:59 -0600 Best Wii Games http://www.squidoo.com/nintendo_1 The most successful console of this generation has games for just about everyone Are you looking for more top-tier video games? Missing your favorite must-have title? This list of course will change all the time. videogames Sun, 07 Aug 2011 01:45:31 -0600 Linchpins - Seth Godin - Reviews http://www.squidoo.com/costa-book-awards As Godin writes, "Every day I meet people who have so much to give but have been bullied enough or frightened enough to hold it back. It's time to stop complying with the system and draw your own map. You have brilliance in you, your contribution is essential, and the art you create is precious. Only you can do it, and you must." books-poetry-writing Wed, 25 May 2011 16:21:49 -0600 Mercedes-Benz C-Class http://www.squidoo.com/mercedes-benz-c-class The Mercedes-Benz C-Class is a line of entry-level compact luxury sedan automobiles produced by Mercedes-Benz. The C-Class was first introduced in 1993 as a replacement for the 190 range. It was the most affordable model in the Mercedes lineup until the arrival of the A-Class in 1998. The Mercedes-Benz C-Class is built at Mercedes-Benz factories in the German towns of Sindelfingen and Bremen. The very first C-Class sedan was produced on June 1, 1993 and the second generation C-Class rolled off the assembly line on July 18, 2000. The third generation (W204) has been available for sale since early 2007 as a 2008 year model. Read more: Mercedes-Benz C-Class - Wikicars Under Creative Commons License: Attribution cars Mon, 16 May 2011 21:17:05 -0600 My 50 Favorite Movies http://www.squidoo.com/my-50-favorite-moves I know what you're thinking... Did I fire six shots or only five? To tell you the truth, I forgot it myself in all this excitement. This here's a .44 Magnum, the most powerful handgun in the world, and it can blow your head clean off. Now, you must ask yourself one question: Do I feel lucky? Well, do you, punk? entertainment Sun, 15 May 2011 17:40:17 -0600 Russia - Learn explore and Travel http://www.squidoo.com/russia Geography: Northern Asia (that part west of the Urals is included with Europe), bordering the Arctic Ocean, between Europe and the North Pacific Ocean Climate: ranges from steppes in the south through humid continental in much of European Russia; subarctic in Siberia to tundra climate in the polar north; winters vary from cool along Black Sea coast to frigid in Siberia; summers vary from warm in the steppes to cool along Arctic coast Terrain: broad plain with low hills west of Urals; vast coniferous forest and tundra in Siberia; uplands and mountains along southern border regions travel-and-places Sat, 18 Feb 2012 23:51:54 -0600 Antique Paintings http://www.squidoo.com/antique-paintings It is almost always more valuable to collect an original antique painting, but some reproductions of famous and rare works can appreciate significantly in value over the years. Thanks to high-end photo technology, it is now possible to take digital reproductions of antique art and trade them with other collectors or even hang them up in museums. These high-resolution pictures are dubbed 'giclees.' When shopping for antique paintings, check attributions and proofs of authenticity. Some paintings may also come with provenance documents, which describe the chain of ownership. While in general, marks can chip away at a painting's condition and thereby make it less valuable on the market, there have been instances where accidental injuries to particular pieces of art have increased their value. When appraising antiques, consider historical context as well as artistic merit. arts-and-design Sat, 30 Apr 2011 02:22:23 -0600 Antique Barber Chairs http://www.squidoo.com/antique-barber--chairs A barber's chair has swivels with adjusted heights that help the barber to turn the chair horizontally while cutting hair. It has footrests to raise the patron's foot off the floor, and headrest which can be reclined during washing hair. The most important furniture in the barbers shop is the chair on which his customer sits; it should make him feel comfortable and relaxed. Earnest Koken invented the first hydraulic barber chairs, which had swivel, a footrest and cushioned headrest. Antique barber chairs are usually made up of hardwood timber, such as oak, Elmwood, rosewood etc. having chrome 'plated footrest and iron-plated hand rest on both the sides of the chair, removable head rest , reclining mechanism handle , which reclines 180 degree , with a gas piston assembly. They have cushioned seats of different colors like black, maghony etc. for maximum comfort. Some of the chairs have wheels at the base for easy mobility and some stay stagnant. They are relatively heavier than the modern day barber chairs. To protect these chairs from dust, they should be cleaned with lint free cloth, and high quality wax paste can be used to give it a polished finish. home-and-garden Sat, 30 Apr 2011 02:15:07 -0600 Vintage Posters http://www.squidoo.com/vintage--posters The definition of what constitutes a 'vintage' poster is surprisingly elusive, even to so-called professional traders. A vintage poster must be relatively old, but also needs to be in good condition to sell at high auction value. A gnarly, torn up version of the original 'Casablanca' poster wouldn't be considered 'vintage' by serious collectors--it would be considered junk. At what age does a movie poster become vintage, then? Most people agree that the poster of Boris Karloff's 'The Mummy,' which recently sold for more than $400,000, setting the world price record, would be considered vintage. However, is a limited edition 'Godfather' poster vintage? Is an 'Empire Strikes Back' movie poster vintage? Can a youthful cult classic, like 'Donnie Darko,' give rise to a vintage poster, even though the film is only a few years out of the theater? arts-and-design Sat, 30 Apr 2011 01:41:30 -0600 Learn About Braiding Rugs http://www.squidoo.com/braiding-rugs I ordered this publication because I was interested in making my own area floor rug using my own materials and colors, etc. This publication tells you how to braid your material, and then how to join into a shape to make a rug. It was a surprise to me that you can actually use the rug as your are making the rug....an idea that never occurred to me, but one that makes sense, especially when it gets very large. I enjoyed the book. Glad I purchased. Denise in Montana home-and-garden Sat, 30 Apr 2011 01:37:06 -0600 Looking anew at diamonds http://www.squidoo.com/looking-anew-at-diamonds- Fascinated by diamonds? Then join marriageable singles, African guerillas, diamond merchants and smugglers, all of whom prize these clear carbon crystals for reasons related to size, color and value. Still, unless it's a rock as unusual as the Hope diamond, it's often hard to tell one natural diamond from the next. The Hope, we remind you, is a high-net-worth crystal that was mined in India during the 1600s, and now lives under lock and key at the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History. fashion-and-beauty Sat, 30 Apr 2011 01:17:31 -0600 Kittens and Cats - Cute Photos http://www.squidoo.com/kitties "You can keep a dog; but it is the cat who keeps people, because cats find humans useful domestic animals." - George Mikes "There are two means of refuge from the misery of life - music and cats." - Albert Schweitzer The heaviest cat ever recorded was 46 lbs. A new contender for the world's heaviest cat. Five year old Katy, who lives in Russia reportedly weighs 20kg (44 lbs). Guinness Book of Records is no longer accepting nominations in this category as they don't want to encourage pet owners to overfeed their animals. A tabby named "Dusty" gave birth to 420 documented kittens in her lifetime, A female tabby named "Ma" lived for 34 years, making her the oldest reliably documented housecat. the oldest cat still living is a Burmese called Kataleena Lady who lives in Melbourne, Australia. Kataleena Lady was born on March 11th, 1977. pets-and-animals Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:30:27 -0600 Melissa and Doug Kitchen Toys http://www.squidoo.com/melissa-and-doug-kitchen-toys Kids love this wooden pretend food. It's much better made than the plastic stuff and doesn't come with a bunch of worthless pieces, like cardboard cereal boxes that don't last more than a few hours. Melissa & Doug is one of the leading designers and manufacturers of educational toys and children's products. hobbies-games-toys Sat, 30 Apr 2011 01:50:35 -0600 Twitter Apps - Page 1 http://www.squidoo.com/All-Things-Twitter Twitter Applications List Twitter is one of the hottest new mediums to arrive on the Internet scene since Facebook. Although it is not exactly "new", Twitter has just recently become very high profile. If you are in business, Twitter definitely warrants your attention. Not only is it a very smart new tool to use in your marketing arsenal, but I think that the more you use it you will grow to love it and find it fun to use. The ways that you can use Twitter are endless: for teams, for family members, for business networking, to stay at the forefront of news, to promote yourself and your services, and to just have fun connecting with others online. Just remember you can't really make sense of Twitter for business without using TweetDeck or another similar aggregating and sorting application. internet Wed, 23 Mar 2011 00:51:19 -0600 Terry Deary - history - true stories http://www.squidoo.com/terry-deary----history---true-stories Most famously, he is the author of the Horrible Histories series of books popular among children for their disgusting details, gory information and humorous pictures and among adults for getting children interested in history. education Thu, 31 Mar 2011 01:55:28 -0600 Seychelles - Learn, Explore and Travel http://www.squidoo.com/seychelles Geography: archipelago in the Indian Ocean, northeast of Madagascar Climate:tropical marine; humid; cooler season during southeast monsoon (late May to September); warmer season during northwest monsoon (March to May) Terrain: Mahe Group is granitic, narrow coastal strip, rocky, hilly; others are coral, flat, elevated reefs Natural resources: fish, copra, cinnamon trees travel-and-places Tue, 15 Feb 2011 17:05:09 -0600 Learn About the Brain http://www.squidoo.com/brain-human The human brain is made up of more than 100 billion nerve cells called neurons. Each neuron is connected to as many as 25,000 other neurons - so the brain has trillions and trillions of different pathways for nerve signals.  education Tue, 15 Feb 2011 15:50:43 -0600 Learn About Memory http://www.squidoo.com/learn-about-memory When you remember something, your brain probably stores it by creating new nerve connections. You have three types of memory - sensory, short-term and long-term. The amygdala - where intense, personal, long-term memories are stored - is also the place where fear is processed. It only takes one week of learning to juggle in order for your brain structure to change. This is more evidence that the brain keeps growing. education Tue, 15 Feb 2011 14:25:43 -0600 Rolling Stones Rock http://www.squidoo.com/stones-rolling The Rolling Stones are an English band whose blues, rhythm and blues and rock and roll-infused music became popular during the "British Invasion" in the early 1960s. The band was formed in London in 1962 by original leader Brian Jones, but eventually led by the songwriting partnership of singer Mick Jagger and guitarist Keith Richards. Pianist Ian Stewart, drummer Charlie Watts and bassist Bill Wyman completed the early primary lineup. Their early image of unkempt and surly youth is one that many musicians still emulate. music Tue, 15 Feb 2011 02:09:46 -0600 Ben Kingsley - Krishna Bhanji http://www.squidoo.com/benkingsley Knighted by Queen Elizabeth II in the New Year's Eve Honors List 2001. Listed as a potential nominee on the 2005 Razzie Award nominating poll and as a suggestion in Worst Supporting Actor category for his performance in the film "Thunderbirds" (2004). Is of half Indian and half English descent. His grandfather is a spice trader in Zanzibar. Got his stage name from his grandfather's nickname "Clove King". entertainment Tue, 15 Feb 2011 16:23:06 -0600 Kenya - Learn, Explore and Travel http://www.squidoo.com/kenya Geography: Eastern Africa, bordering the Indian Ocean, between Somalia and Tanzania Climate:In Kenya the climate varies from tropical along coast to arid in interior  Terrain: low plains rise to central highlands bisected by Great Rift Valley; fertile plateau in west  Natural resources: limestone, soda ash, salt, gemstones, fluorspar, zinc, diatomite, gypsum, wildlife, hydropower travel-and-places Tue, 15 Feb 2011 17:03:48 -0600 My Favorite Places To Go With My Kids http://www.squidoo.com/myfavoritethings/playing One day a few years back I quit the rat race and decided to spend more time with my family. I am now living the dream, and yes I no longer have the big fancy house or two cars, honestly I do not miss any of that stuff.    parenting-and-kids Sun, 02 Jan 2011 21:55:53 -0600 Candle Sconces http://www.squidoo.com/candle--sconces Candle sconces have been a highlight in wall décor and lighting for centuries. From ancient times when candles were the only lighting option, to the modern day, the sconce has remained a useful and attractive light fixture. The candle sconce has transitioned from the functional to the decorative. The varied designs of candle sconces can fit with any type of décor and any room, whether it be the bathroom, hallway, foyer, or living room. Scrolled wrought iron designs are great as an accent piece either in pairs or as a single decoration. Wrought iron is long lasting and is easy to mount. There are many types of candles one can use including votive and pillar candles. However, modern lighting solutions utilizing electric light bulbs designed to resemble candle sconces are another popular option. home-and-garden Sun, 02 Jan 2011 21:53:30 -0600 Boston Whaler Boats http://www.squidoo.com/boston-whaler-boats Manufactured by the Boston whaler Inc, the Boston whalers are a series of small, compact open boats that are embedded with a range of high quality equipments and are available commercially. Boston Whalers are made of Unibond construction that makes these boats practically unsinkable. Unibond construction utilizes a layer of high-density, non-absorbent foam placed between two sheets of fiberglass; this assembly provides a sound structural support to that boat and also absorbs all sounds and vibrations. Not restricting this construction to only the lower base of the boat, this Unibond foam extends up to the side of the boat. Their cleats are made up of solid stainless steel and embedded into a 'Phenolic Whaleboard', that stronger than wood. All the electronic equipments on the boat are insulated with tinned copper wore, as it is corrosion resistant. Strategically placed support railing through out the boat, assist in easy maneuvering around it. The handle bars can support up to 400 lbs of vertical pull. Boston whaler's dual molding process ensures a solid, good fitting, and easy to clean finish surfaced hatch on each side. sports-and-recreation Sun, 02 Jan 2011 21:51:07 -0600 Inventing the Truth: The Art and Craft of Memoir - Good Book http://www.squidoo.com/Craft-Memoir This time around, Zinsser has added a rich and charming reminiscence In INVENTING THE TRUTH, several memoirists offer their viewpoints on writing about one's life. Each author talks about the process of discovering different ways to tell their own stories and then subjecting their stories to a critical analysis, understanding that it might be told differently. They consider how the author knows too much and must distill this glut of information into a dramatic, readable narrative that will hold a reader. That means using many of the techniques of fiction, but also being true to the events. The examples prompted me to buy several of the memoirs discussed. This book would be very helpful for anyone considering writing a memoir and it's a terrific cross-section of the genre for anyone wanting to read some of the best. ~Joan Mazza, author of DREAM BACK YOUR LIFE, DREAMING YOUR REAL SELF, and 3 books in The Guided Journal Series with Writer's Diges books-poetry-writing Sun, 02 Jan 2011 21:50:58 -0600 Namibia - Learn, Explore and Travel http://www.squidoo.com/namibia Geography: Southern Africa, bordering the South Atlantic Ocean, between Angola and South Africa Climate: desert; hot, dry; rainfall sparse and erratic Terrain: mostly high plateau; Namib Desert along coast; Kalahari Desert in east travel-and-places Sun, 02 Jan 2011 21:44:51 -0600 The Dangerous Book for Boys http://www.squidoo.com/dangerous-boys The bestselling book for every boy from eight to eighty, covering essential boyhood skills such as building tree houses, learning how to fish, finding true north, and even answering the age old question of what the big deal with girls is. In this digital age there is still a place for knots, skimming stones and stories of incredible courage. This book recaptures Sunday afternoons, stimulates curiosity, and makes for great father-son activities. The brothers Conn and Hal have put together a wonderful collection of all things that make being young or young at heart fun—building go-carts and electromagnets, identifying insects and spiders, and flying the world's best paper airplanes. The completely revised American Edition includes: The Greatest Paper Airplane in the World, The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, The Five Knots Every Boy Should Know, Stickball, Slingshots, Fossils, Building a Treehouse, Making a Bow and Arrow, Fishing (revised with US Fish), Timers and Tripwires, Baseball's "Most Valuable Players", Famous Battles-Including Lexington and Concord, The Alamo, and Gettysburg, Spies-Codes and Ciphers, Making a Go-Cart, Navajo Code Talkers' Dictionary,Girls, Cloud Formations, The States of the U.S., Mountains of the U.S., Navigation, The Declaration of Independence, Skimming Stones, Making a Periscope, The Ten Commandments, Common US Trees and Timeline of American History books-poetry-writing Sun, 02 Jan 2011 21:33:21 -0600 Sailing Resource Lens http://www.squidoo.com/sail Sailing Stuff sports-and-recreation Sun, 02 Jan 2011 21:28:51 -0600 Best of Saturday Night Live - LOL http://www.squidoo.com/bestsnl Over the last thirty years, "SNL" has launched the careers of many of the brightest comedy performers of a generation and as "The New York Times" noted on the occasion of the show's Emmy winning 25th Anniversary special in 1999: "In defiance of both time and show business convention, "SNL" [is] still the most pervasive influence on the art of comedy in contemporary culture." At the close of the century, "Saturday Night Live" placed seventh on Entertainment Weekly's list of the Top 100 Entertainers of the past fifty years. Thus far, the program has won 18 Emmy Awards and been nominated for more than 80. "SNL" has been honored with the prestigious George Foster Peabody Award and cited as "truly a national institution." Most recently, "Saturday Night Live" was inducted into the Broadcasting Hall of Fame by the National Association of Broadcasters. The show continues to garner the highest ratings of any late-night television program, entertaining millions each week. "SNL's" debut in 1975 was named #4 on the VH-1/Entertainment Weekly list of Greatest Rock & Roll Moments on Television. "Saturday Night Live," which premiered October 11, 1975, is broadcast live from NBC's famed Studio 8H in New York City's Rockefeller Center. entertainment Sun, 02 Jan 2011 20:53:59 -0600 King Arthur - Blood and thunder of the Medieval variety http://www.squidoo.com/king-arthur-movie Blood and thunder of the Medieval variety from Antoine Fuqua, director of Training Day and the incredible Tears of the Sun. Clive Owen straps on his armour and wades through the enemy as Arthur, ancient hero and chick magnet. A demystified take on Arthurian Legend, on moody Arthur, dishy Lancelot (Ioan Gruffudd) and foxy Guinevere (Keira Knightley, holding her own in the battle scenes), this a slick Hollywood production with all the trimmings you'd expect from producer Jerry "Pirates of the Caribbean" Bruckheimer. The movie is particularly satisfying in special edition form, coming, as it does, with an additional twenty minutes of hacking, stabbing, chopping and bashing action.  entertainment Sun, 02 Jan 2011 20:53:46 -0600 Endless Ocean Dive Discover Dream. - Wii Game http://www.squidoo.com/Endless-Ocean Swim through coral reefs, explore ancient shipwrecks, meet local wildlife, and more No set time limits and no way to fail, you're free to relax and explore however you see fit Hundreds of different types of marine life such as penguins, clownfish, dolphins, sharks, and the blue whale videogames Sun, 02 Jan 2011 20:27:27 -0600 Some of My Squidoo Lenses http://www.squidoo.com/make-lens Lenses or pages by Jeffryv Make A Comment About Any Of jeffryv's Pages HERE! squidoo-community Sun, 02 Jan 2011 20:16:02 -0600 Blue Tooth Headset http://www.squidoo.com/Sony-Ericsson Bluetooth headsets combine the latest in wireless Bluetooth technology with the freedom of mobility that comes with hands free operation. Manufactured by a variety of companies including LG, Motorola and Jabra, these functional, yet stylish devices provide a safe and convenient way to communicate with friends and loved ones. Blue tooth headsets work by using low frequency radio waves to connect your headset wirelessly to your cell phone. There's no need for cables or complicated setup routines. All you need is a Blue tooth compatible cell phone and you're all set. Most headsets are designed with sleekness and ergonomics in mind, meaning that not only will your Blue tooth headset look good on you, but it will also be comfortable enough to wear for long periods of time. computers-and-electronics Sun, 02 Jan 2011 20:14:24 -0600 The Road : Oprah's Book Club http://www.squidoo.com/theroad A searing, postapocalyptic novel destined to become Cormac McCarthy’s masterpiece. A father and his son walk alone through burned America. Nothing moves in the ravaged landscape save the ash on the wind. It is cold enough to crack stones, and when the snow falls it is gray. The sky is dark. Their destination is the coast, although they don’t know what, if anything, awaits them there. They have nothing; just a pistol to defend themselves against the lawless bands that stalk the road, the clothes they are wearing, a cart of scavenged food—and each other. The Road is the profoundly moving story of a journey. It boldly imagines a future in which no hope remains, but in which the father and his son, “each the other’s world entire,” are sustained by love. Awesome in the totality of its vision, it is an unflinching meditation on the worst and the best that we are capable of: ultimate destructiveness, desperate tenacity, and the tenderness that keeps two people alive in the face of total devastation.  books-poetry-writing Sun, 02 Jan 2011 19:54:06 -0600 Mustang 1965 http://www.squidoo.com/mustang--1965 The Mustang or the Ford Mustang was launched in the year 1965 in the New York's World Fair. The Mustang was a refreshing change from the usual large and bulky American cars. The Mustang looks compact, chic, and weighs approximately 2,550 pounds. The Ford Mustang was essentially inspired from the Ford Falcon Compact. The first white colored Mustang convertible was launched in Dearborn, Michigan on March 9, 1964. The 1965 Mustang is outfitted with a classic hood, sleek blade bumpers, and a short rear deck combined with a forward-leaning grille etc. The Mustang is also equipped with fully exposed wheel openings, a sculpted body and the controlled use of bright Trim that gives the Mustang a state-of-the-art look. The Mustang also has three optional V8 engines that offer relatively good performance, with an output of 271 horse power. The automatic transmission ensures hassle free driving. The Mustang comes with power steering and power brakes for extra safety as well as styled chrome wheels. This car also comes with a platform-type frame and a six-cylinder engine. The Mustang is also known as the 2 2 or the ponycar. The Mustang was selected as the official Pace Car and more than 418,000 Mustangs were sold. The Mustang's style and sporty design coupled with relatively simple engineering made this car an eye-candy for many Americans. cars Sun, 02 Jan 2011 19:53:36 -0600 Change a Flat Tire in Half the Time with Half the Effort! http://www.squidoo.com/flat-tire Stop straining yourself using those old tire irons to loosen lug nuts and buy yourself an impact wrench that will finish the job in half the time with half the effort. Imagine using a cordless impact wrench that could loosen and tighten all of your lug nuts in seconds with a push of a button and stores neatly anywhere. You’ll be back on the road with no time lost when using impact wrenches. Have you ever got a flat tire on your way to work and the delay made you late? When you use impact wrenches and not tire irons you can, with practice, change a flat tire in as little as five minutes and be back on the road. Your boss will never even know you got a flat. Flat tires are a common daily occurrence on the road and most of us have experienced what it is like to change a flat tire on the side of a road. It can be very dangerous and if the conditions are bad it could even be life threatening. Everyone should be prepared for next time they get a flat. Hopefully it is not on your way to work or an important meeting but it will happen to you sooner or later so please be prepared. A good idea to prepare yourself for your next flat tire is to carry some important supplies in every vehicle that you drive. I would recommend carrying the basics like safety markers, spare tire, car jack, gloves, fix-a-flat for those small holes, tow rope, etc. because you never know what will happen on the open road. Most importantly I would recommend carrying either a Cordless Impact Wrench or a 12 Volt Impact Wrench that you can plug into your cigarette lighter socket of your vehicle. Carrying either one of these will enable you to loosen and tighten all of your lug nuts in seconds so you spend less time on the side of the road changing a flat tire and less time in the danger zone. Everyone that owns their own vehicle knows what it is like to change a flat tire. Some of us have done it in the middle of a snow storm and know how dangerous the side of the road can be. Using the mechanical advantages of impact wrenches will help you finish the job in half the time with half the effort to help get you back on the road as quickly and safely as possible. About Author Written by Chris Nicholas- Owner and Webmaster of Handy Power Tools.com - Supplier of dependable, high quality Impact Wrenches cars Sun, 02 Jan 2011 19:52:06 -0600 Roger Federer - info - Photos http://www.squidoo.com/Roger-Federer Roger Federer - The Swiss Master In 1998, Roger Federer began playing on the professional tennis circuit. He won his first ATP tournament in Milan in 2001 and quickly worked his way up the men's world tennis rankings. In 2003, he won six tournments including his first Grand Slam tournament by defeating Mark Philippoussis at Wimbledon. By 2004, Federer was the number one ranked tennis player on the planet and won three of the four Grand Slam tournaments that year including Wimbledon, the US Open and the Australian Open. Federer has since gone onto win twelve more Grand Slam titles, bringing his grand total up to 13. Roger has won the US Open five times and the Aussie Open, three times. The only major tournament that he has not won is the French Open in Paris. Roger Federer - The Best Ever? Roger Federer's professional tennis career is still quite young, but some are predicting he could beat Pete Sampras ' record of 14 Grand Slam tennis titles in 2009. Federer is an extremely intelligent tennis player who's known for his dominating forehand and rarely making mistakes on the court. He has already won 13 Grand Slam titles and his smart, consistent play means he'll be a favorite to win several more before his career is over. Roger Federer - Did You Know? # Roger Federer speaks three languages - English, German and French. # Roger Federer is one of the few professional tennis players in the world that does not have a full-time coach. # Roger Federer's favorite music is anything by AC/DC or Lenny Kravitz. # In 2007, Roger Federer became the first living Swiss person to be featured on a Swiss stamp. The postage picture features Roger holding the Wimbledon trophy. # Roger Federer is dating former professional tennis player Mirka Vavrinec. The pair met at the 2000 Sydney Olympics where they were both representing Switzerland. entertainment Sun, 02 Jan 2011 19:49:52 -0600 Tear Stain Eliminator for Dogs and Cats - excellent http://www.squidoo.com/Tear-Stain 120-gram bottle of tear stain-remover for dogs and cats Effectively eliminates tear stains from the inside out Sprinkle on food daily to start; results from 3 to 5 weeks Safe during pregnancy and for puppies over 6 weeks old pets-and-animals Sat, 01 Jan 2011 21:52:13 -0600 French Cats Don't Get Fat The Secrets of La Cuisine Feline http://www.squidoo.com/French-Cats French cats are never fat-they are trim, slim, slender. In a word, they are svelte. What is their secret? The secret, mes amis, lies within your grasp, in the pages of this délicieux little book. The sensationnel French diet that will turn even the pudgiest patate de divan (couch potato) into a chic, café kitty. pets-and-animals Sat, 01 Jan 2011 18:13:12 -0600 Tex-Mex Won Tons - Yummy http://www.squidoo.com/tex-mex-won-tons 24 won ton wrappers or 6 egg roll wrappers 1 (9-ounce) can bean dip 1/4 cup finely chopped onion 1 1/2 teaspoons taco seasoning 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 cup grated Cheddar cheese Salsa Sour cream food-and-cooking Fri, 31 Dec 2010 18:00:24 -0600 Power of the Photograph to Win Votes and Influence People http://www.squidoo.com/Abraham-Lincoln-photo Abraham Lincoln is a man imprisoned in a myth. And the myth has been given substance and credibility by the many photographs made of him during his brief and turbulent political career. As the embattled Civil War president, he grappled with the painful issue of slavery and the awesome prospect of secession. When an assassin's bullet ended his life on April 15, 1865, he was elevated instantly to the rank of tragic hero. And history has subsequently conferred an enduring sainthood upon him. He is revered as the greatest American who ever lived and the quintessential folk hero. One historian went so far as to suggest it might have been a sacrilege to photograph him, since, like the gods, Abe Lincoln should merely be "perceived," not photographed. arts-and-design Fri, 31 Dec 2010 17:01:12 -0600 Weather - Images - Link - Advisories - Info http://www.squidoo.com/imagery "Why is the sky blue?" Images of current weather, severe weather, radar, and satellite This site also has current weather advisories and warnings for the United States. education Thu, 30 Dec 2010 20:14:27 -0600 The Perfect Getaway Essential - U.S. Divers Cozumel Mask http://www.squidoo.com/diver When we dream of that perfect tropical vacation images of beautiful palm trees, beaches and drifting along the top of the water exploring the gorgeous world beneath fill our thoughts. Make sure you have the equipment before that trip or you could spend alot of money and frustration trying to find the right fit.   "Outstanding Value!!!, I was pleasantly surprised at the quality of this equipment for only $29.99! I purchased this equipment to go snorkeling, but I also had the unexpected opportunity to use it for diving. It performed great for both. The mask didn't leak, the snorkel was really good for this price, and the fins worked well (they were a little long and made out of a hard material, but they were still fine). I wear a women's 6.5 shoe and the small 5 - 6.5 size was perfect. I highly recommend this set for casual and even frequent snorkelers. " sports-and-recreation Sun, 02 Jan 2011 21:27:25 -0600 Oscars 2008 ( Academy Awards ) http://www.squidoo.com/oscars Academy Awards for outstanding film achievements of 2007 will be presented on Sunday, February 24, 2008, at the Kodak Theatre at Hollywood & Highland Center®, and televised live by the ABC Television Network. entertainment Sun, 02 Jan 2011 21:20:31 -0600 Eames Furniture http://www.squidoo.com/eames--furniture In many ways, Charles and Ray Eames are responsible for the shaping of America's 20th century architecture. The Eameses embraced the concept of modern design as a powerful agent of social change. As such, they partnered with the federal government and the country's top businesses with the mutual goal of modernizing post-war America. By using prefabricated standardized parts, the Eames were able to design beautiful buildings at a minimal cost. After World War II, the Eameses joined forces with a larger group of architects and builders who were determined to supply veterans with affordable housing. They accomplished this by integrating craft and design methods with modern materials and construction technologies. Their fascination with scientific principles was also an integral part of their artistic philosophy. This is often evident in their furniture design. home-and-garden Sun, 02 Jan 2011 22:04:43 -0600 South America - Learn - Explore - Travel http://www.squidoo.com/southamerica South America, fourth largest continent (1991 est. pop. 299,150,000), c.6,880,000 sq mi (17,819,000 sq km), the southern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. It is divided politically into 12 independent countries-Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay, and Venezuela-and the overseas department of French Guiana. The continent extends c.4,750 mi (7,640 km) from Punta Gallinas, Colombia, in the north to Cape Horn, Chile, in the south. At its broadest point, near where it is crossed by the equator, the continent extends c.3,300 mi (5,300 km) from east to west. South America is connected to North America by the Isthmus of Panama; it is washed on the N by the Caribbean Sea, on the E by the Atlantic Ocean, and on the W by the Pacific Ocean travel-and-places Sun, 02 Jan 2011 21:46:55 -0600 My Horse and Me- Fun DS Game. http://www.squidoo.com/My-Horse Enjoy all the excitement of an equestrian life with this fun simulation game Take part in competitions at indoor and outdoor locations around the globe videogames Sun, 02 Jan 2011 20:23:39 -0600 Reba McEntire - fierce and powerful, clear and passionate http://www.squidoo.com/Reba- From the moment you hear the voice, you know it: fierce and powerful, clear and passionate, a voice that has sold 49 million records, a voice that could belong to no one else but the woman millions of fans the world over know only as Reba. So what do you do when you're the owner of that iconic voice -- and the embodiment of a genre-bending artistic presence that spans the worlds of music, screen and stage? If you're Reba McEntire, you find creative soul mates in 11 other amazing voices and produce a groundbreaking collection of music simply titled Reba Duets. Or, as McEntire herself might describe it, you gather up some friends old and new, and have a party - oh, and make an amazing new album at the same time. "It was like a family reunion.   It was just so much fun!" says the easygoing superstar. And the results? "Well, I'm just so tickled!" she says with her trademark Southern charm. "I can't wait for everyone to hear it." Duets was a long time coming, says McEntire. "You have to keep creating things, thinking about what's next and how to keep it fresh for your fans," she says. "I've always thought a duets album would be a great thing to get to do, and the timing was finally right to make it happen."/www.squidoo.com/googleearth"> entertainment Sun, 02 Jan 2011 22:11:20 -0600 Classic Messenger and Travel Bag - Unisex http://www.squidoo.com/Messenger-bags If you're a fan of "24" and Jack Bauer, this bag is a must have. Not only is it extremely well-priced, it is durable and surprisingly roomy inside. The side pockets are useful and the material is thick and well-made. travel-and-places Sun, 02 Jan 2011 20:30:19 -0600 Magic Lantern Guides http://www.squidoo.com/magic-lantern-guides arts-and-design Fri, 31 Dec 2010 17:06:47 -0600 Fat Joe - Me, Myself and I http://www.squidoo.com/fat-joe Me, Myself & I" features cameos from Lil' Wayne and The Game and production by Grammy Award-winning Scott Storch, DJ Khaled, LV of Grind Music and the new street single, The Runners "No Drama (Clap & Revolve)". The lead single "Make It Rain" features Lil' Wayne on the hook and was produced by Scott Storch; it is shaping up to be another smash hit single for Fat Joe. It's been over 13 years since Fat Joe released the hip-hop classic "S**t Iz Real" and mesmerized the world with one of the streets most influential rappers. He has managed to do something that proves nearly impossible for most artists today: remain relevant with the youth after a decade of making music. Fat Joe has become a hip-hop icon and household name, even Bruce Willis was "Leaning Back" at the 2004 MTV VMAs.   His musical talent and business acumen have excelled him to many new heights over the years. He has broken industry records, received awards and garnered respect and with the release of "Me, Myself & I," Joe's story isn't over yet. music Sun, 02 Jan 2011 21:52:10 -0600 Jules Archer - US history and politics http://www.squidoo.com/jules-archer----us-history-and-politics Archer served four years during World War II with the Army Air Corps in the Pacific theater. He is the author of many books on U.S. history, political events and personalities, including The Plot to Seize the White House: The Shocking True Story of the Conspiracy to Overthrow FDR, and Jungle Fighters: A G.I. War Correspondent's Experiences in the New Guinea Campaign. education Sat, 21 Jan 2012 23:17:16 -0600 Stargate Atlantis - Wraith http://www.squidoo.com/sg-atlantis Stargate Atlantis, a more than worthy successor to SG-1, Stargate is becoming a nice little cottage industry in itself. The premise, in a nutshell: The Ancients, the greatest race the universe has ever known (or something like that), abandoned Earth millions of years ago, taking Atlantis with them; they then sunk the entire city in order to escape the clutches of the dreaded Wraith, an implacable bunch of villains who nourish themselves by sucking the life from humans. Now, as the two-hour "Rising" pilot details, a new team has gained access to the legendary city. Once they arrive, Atlantis loses the power to sustain its protective shield and rises to the surface, and thus begin the team's adventures (i.e., using the stargate to travel to other planets in the Pegasus galaxy, encountering aliens both hostile and friendly, and trying to defeat the Wraith, or at least stay out of their way). entertainment Sun, 02 Jan 2011 20:44:22 -0600 Anne Hathaway Trivia - Photos http://www.squidoo.com/anne-hathaway-trivia Included in People magazine's annual list of Best Dressed Women of 2008. Tapped as the new "brand ambassador" of cosmetics giant Lancome by January 2008 for their newest fragrance to be launched September the same year. Ranked 6th in a list for the Best Dressed Ladies of 2007 compiled by InStyle Magazine. entertainment Tue, 20 Dec 2011 02:45:14 -0600 Digital Picture Frames Are HOT http://www.squidoo.com/digital-frame How many digital pictures are hidden on your PC? See, share and relive your memories with a digital photo frame. The easiest way to display your digital photos ..... Without a PC! computers-and-electronics Fri, 31 Dec 2010 17:37:26 -0600 Financial Accounting: Tools for Business Decision Making http://www.squidoo.com/Financial-Accounting-Tools new Ethics and Research cases, expanded material business-and-work Fri, 31 Dec 2010 17:16:20 -0600 Bad Boys II http://www.squidoo.com/brash-crass-bloody-and-loud-its-shameful-just-how-enjoyable-bad-boys-ii-is Brash, crass, bloody and loud, it's shameful just how enjoyable Bad Boys II is - an unapologetic, unreconstructed actioner that's as entertaining as it is politically retrograde. Will Smith and Martin Lawrence return, as suave cop Casanova Mike Lowrey and his angsty family man partner Marcus Burnett - tasked with busting an illicit Ecstasy import business run by Cuban nasty Johnny Tapia (Jordi Molla). entertainment Mon, 12 Dec 2011 07:15:39 -0600 Get the delicious flavor of a deep-fried turkey -Safely http://www.squidoo.com/get-the-delicious-flavor-of-a-deep-fried-turkey-safely Enter the Masterbuilt Butterball indoor turkey fryer, an electric fryer that's so safe it's certified to operate indoors, on your kitchen countertop, any time of year. The Butterball features a one-of-a-kind design that's engineered to keep you safe. Not only do the stainless-steel fryer and porcelain-coated inner pot keep oil safely contained, but it also uses 33 percent less oil than conventional fryers. As a result, you can cook turkeys as large as 14 pounds safely and efficiently, with little threat of oil boiling over the sides. food-and-cooking Fri, 09 Dec 2011 13:59:29 -0600 Adorable Charlie Browns Christmas Trees http://www.squidoo.com/adorable-charlie-browns-christmas-trees This replica of the tree from the classic Peanuts TV special, A Charlie Brown Christmas, reminds us that the holiday is all about love. Keep it in sight, in mind, and in memory each year to preserve the spirit of Christmas. Pictured Charlie Brown's "Lonely Tree" Christmas Tree With One Red Ornament, Also Included Is Linus's Blue Blanket. holidays-and-celebrations Tue, 22 Nov 2011 15:41:48 -0600 Top Cities of the World http://www.squidoo.com/cities A city is an urban area, differentiated from a town, village, or hamlet by size, population density, importance, or legal status. In most parts of the world cities are generally substantial and nearly always have an urban core, but in the United States many incorporated areas which have a very modest population, or a suburban or even mostly rural character, are designated as cities. City can also be a synonym for "downtown" or a "city centre travel-and-places Thu, 17 Nov 2011 01:59:37 -0600 Usher - Think of You http://www.squidoo.com/usher After being spotted by a La Face record executive at a talent show in his hometown of Atlanta, GA, it took no time for Usher Raymond's career to take off. The 14-year-old auditioned for La Face co-founder L.A. Reid, who signed the gospel choir boy to a recording contract. Raymond was introduced to the world simply as "Usher," and released his debut album of the same name in 1994, which featured co-executive producer Sean "Puffy" Combs. The first single, "Think of You," gained Usher notoriety and reached gold status music Wed, 16 Nov 2011 18:30:44 -0600 Improv Everywhere - Need a Smile? - Fantastic Videos http://www.squidoo.com/make-photo-slideshow Improv Everywhere is a New York City-based prank collective that causes scenes of chaos and joy in public places. Created in August of 2001 by Charlie Todd, Improv Everywhere has executed over 100 missions involving tens of thousands of undercover agents. Powered by Improv Everywhere My personal favorite. Frozen Grand Central entertainment Fri, 25 Nov 2011 01:55:21 -0600 Australian Shepherds http://www.squidoo.com/australian-shepherds-- The Australian Shepherd was not developed in Australia as originally thought. Just learned that this little Aussie is really American grown. It appears that although associated with Basque sheepherders who came to California through Australia, the Australian Shepherd was bred in the U.S. and exported to Australia. Read more: Australian Shepherd - The Pet Wiki pets-and-animals Tue, 08 Nov 2011 15:39:51 -0600 Omron Body Fat Monitor and Scale - data in seconds http://www.squidoo.com/fat-monitor The Omron HBF-400 Fat Loss Monitor with Scale is the perfect way to track your weight loss goals, thanks to its fast, accurate measurement of weight, body fat percentage, and body mass index (BMI). Just step on the HBF-400 and in seconds you'll have much of the information that's vital to any weight loss or  maintenence program. Simple controls and a large, easy-to-read display make fat and weight monitoring a snap. Just step on and see your data in seconds. healthy-living Thu, 17 Nov 2011 02:08:42 -0600 Peter Ackroyd - History http://www.squidoo.com/peter-ackroyd PETER ACKROYD: I began my literary career as a poet, and for many years thought of nothing else. It is the case that, when I stopped writing poetry, I began almost immediately to write prose. I believe the same sensibility simply migrated into a different medium. books-poetry-writing Thu, 17 Nov 2011 02:06:57 -0600 All About Scrabble - Tips - Stuff - Photos - Videos http://www.squidoo.com/Scrabble-Players-Dictionary The 96 words two letter words are: aa, ab, ad, ae, ag, ah, ai, al, am, an, ar, as, at, aw, ax, ay, ba, be, bi, bo, by, de, do, ed, ef, eh, el, em, en, er, es, et, ex, fa, go, ha, he hi, ho, id, if, in, is, it, jo, ka, la, li, lo, ma, me, mi, mm, mo, mu, my, na, ne, no, nu, od, oe, of, oh, om, on, op, or, os, ow, ox, oy, pa, pe, pi, re, sh, si, so, ta, ti, to, uh, um, un, up, us, ut, we, wo, xi, xu, ya, ye, yo. hobbies-games-toys Sun, 25 Sep 2011 17:50:16 -0600 Why We Do Not Fall Down http://www.squidoo.com/human-balance To stay upright, your body must send a continual stream of data about its position to your brain - and your brain must continually tell your body how to move to keep it's balance. Balance is controlled in many parts of the brain including the cerebellum. Your brain finds out about your body position from many sources, including your eyes and the semicircular canals and other chambers in the inner ear education Wed, 21 Sep 2011 08:01:05 -0600 Zoo Tycoon ( Insidiously addictive simulation game, ) http://www.squidoo.com/zoo-tycoon An insidiously addictive simulation game, Zoo Tycoon allows players to create their own zoo, but not just any zoo. It's completely free-form: Start with fences for your exhibits, then pick animals and give them toys, foliage, and anything else you want. For your customers, you can lay down paths to lead them around, then add food stands, amusement rides, even maps and trash cans. Not sure what you need? The zoo advisors will tell you how to make the animals happy, and the customers themselves will tell you what they're looking for, be it snacks, more animals, or anything else. There's also a vast amount of background information on each critter--its diet, its habitat, etc.--which can be useful when you're adding a macrauchenia or a Loch Ness Monster. In all, you can choose over 100 animals, plus countless habitat and park embellishments. hobbies-games-toys Tue, 16 Aug 2011 23:50:35 -0600 America's Cup - Louis Vuitton Cup http://www.squidoo.com/america-cup This is the America’s Cup and there is no second The America’s Cup, dating from 1851, is the oldest trophy in international sport and is considered yacht racing’s Holy Grail. Although there is no prize money awarded to the winner, racing syndicates spend tens of millions of dollars mounting campaigns to either defend or challenge for the America’s Cup and prove their technological supremacy at sea. Because of the enormous cost and preparation required, the event is held approximately every three years. sports-and-recreation Wed, 24 Aug 2011 21:10:51 -0600 The Loved Dog Playful, Nonaggressive Way to Teach Your Dog Good Behavior http://www.squidoo.com/Loved-Dog Tamar Geller's mission in life is to teach her cruelty-free method of "life coaching" for dogs and their people. Her revolutionary play-training uses mutual understanding and respect -- and puts an end to outdated methods that rely on physical exhaustion, choke chains, prong collars, dominance rollovers, or stressful aggression of any kind. pets-and-animals Thu, 28 Jul 2011 19:58:41 -0600 One Grump's Search for the Happiest Places in the World http://www.squidoo.com/Geography-Bliss "Part travelogue, part personal-discovery memoir and all sustained delight, this wise, witty ramble reads like Paul Theroux channeling David Sedaris on a particularly good day..... Fresh and beguiling." travel-and-places Mon, 05 Sep 2011 03:00:07 -0600 Raising Baby Green Earth-Friendly Guide to Pregnancy Childbirth, and Baby Care http://www.squidoo.com/Earth-Friendly-Guide "I urge parents, old and new, to read this book and to keep it on a visible bookshelf, so that these messages of simple change can be passed on until we've raised a generation of healthy children in a balanced and healthy planet." -Sara Snow, TV Host / Green Living Expert, Host of "Get Fresh with Sara Snow" on Discovery Health parenting-and-kids Sat, 23 Jul 2011 19:16:59 -0600 Shutterbug Junior Fisher Price camera http://www.squidoo.com/shutterbug-jr Here’s a real digital camera that’s tough enough–and easy enough–for kids to use. What a perfect way for kids to get creative by taking, viewing and even printing their own digital pictures! arts-and-design Sat, 23 Jul 2011 19:16:14 -0600 Teaching Your Cat Simple Tricks http://www.squidoo.com/teaching-your-cat-simple-tricks Cats enjoy the opportunity to be in the spotlight. While not every cat will take to learning tricks, most will thrive on the extra attention and love you'll shower on them during the training sessions. And whether you want to teach you cat to perform classic canine tricks like sitting up and fetching, to walk on a leash, or simply to come when called, Arden Moore's simple and encouraging instructions will show you how. You'll have your cat performing like a stage star in no time at all! pets-and-animals Sat, 23 Jul 2011 19:11:22 -0600 David A. Adler - biographies http://www.squidoo.com/david-a-adler---biographies Cam Jansen and her best friend Eric are spending three weeks at Camp Eagle Lake, and they couldn't be more excited. But mysteries seem to follow supersleuth Cam everywhere, and it isn't long before she's using her photographic memory to "Click, Click" and save the day! books-poetry-writing Sat, 23 Jul 2011 19:53:37 -0600 Jennifer Armstrong - Exploration http://www.squidoo.com/jennifer-armstrong----exploration "I always felt like a writer," she says. "I always had a good imagination, and loved making up stories. And I always loved reading. I just seemed natural to me that I would become an author." "I wanted to write books that would capture a reader's imagination and make them forget everything else while they read." education Sat, 23 Jul 2011 19:55:59 -0600 -->

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