Archive for January, 2008

Parrot Taming and Training (Plus, Teaching a Parrot to Talk)

Tuesday, January 29th, 2008

This site is for everyone who loves Parrots or Parakeets and wants to discover the best way to tame and train them in a loving and fun manner. Included are pictures, descriptions, and videos. Find out the pros and cons of each type of bird. Our Comprehensive Parrot Care Guide is entirely online for you to use and enjoy. Find out exactly how to care for you bird and the best training methods. Learn how to quickly and easily train your Parrot or Parakeet to talk, perform tricks, and delight the whole family.

The Holy Bible

Thursday, January 24th, 2008

Two things I love about today's pick...
1) It asks some pretty bold and important questions.
2) It's structured so that the core content actually comes from the readers of and voters on the lens.
Here's a preview:
Q: "Is the Holy Bible the word of God? If so, should it be interpreted literally?"
On one side: "Absolutely! [...]

The Art of Scrabble

Wednesday, January 23rd, 2008

Scrabble is much more than 'just a board game'. It's a passion. It's just such a good opportunity to revel in word geekery. Scrabble offers one of the few opportunities in life to socially indulge in anagrams, to use obscure words, argue about spelling and discuss at length the merits of using 'hoover' as a verb - I mean, come on, it's brilliant. Winning is fun, too.

This lens looks at Scrabble, its history, ways to play, tips, cheats, blog links, videos, quirky information, books, documentaries, merch and more.

Who is Eli Manning?

Tuesday, January 22nd, 2008

The New York Giants are going to the SuperBowl. And lensmaster Jeff Wendland (a "Giant" Squid himself) is right on time with his killer Eli Manning lens.
As the younger brother of Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning, and the son of NFL quarterback legend Archie Manning, Eli has some seriously big shoes to fill.
With the SuperBowl [...]

Books By Presidential Candidates

Friday, January 18th, 2008

In this lens I compiled all of the books by the 2008 presidential candidates for your convenience.

In this lens you will find books by:

Barack Obama, Mitt Romney, Hillary Clinton, Mike Huckabee, John McCain, Rudy Giuliani, Ron Paul, Dennis Kucinich, Bill Richardson, Mike Gravel.

Cloverfield

Thursday, January 17th, 2008

What do you think... will it live up to the hype?
Any bets on what the monster will be?
Do you like LOST better?
How do you feel about the first movie to completely shred NYC after September 11th?
As usual, Orthia is front and center of the conversation about of the hottest movie releases in recent [...]

Boots for Guys

Wednesday, January 16th, 2008

Todays fashion is for the tailored ankle boot which combines chic style with urban fashion. This type of boots are a must-have fashion for guys who like to keep their feet covered in stylish comfort. Wear them with your favorite tailored trousers or designer denims for a chic urban look.

Winter 2008 Fashion Trends

Tuesday, January 15th, 2008

If you could buy only one new statement piece for Winter 2008, what would you add to your wardrobe?

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