Umbra Wallflutter Wall Décor, Set of 20, Brushed Nickel
| June 19, 2010 | Posted by admin under Kids and Teens |
Brighten up a dark-colored wall with this lovely dragonfly wall art set from Umbra. The set includes twenty individual dragonflies, affording the flexibility to arrange them to personal preference, whether in one hovering mass or fluttering in small groups or alone along a hallway’s wall. Designed by Marian Lanktree and Alan Wisniewski, the dragonflies feature…
The Face on Mars
| February 9, 2013 | Posted by admin under Uncategorized |
What is that looking back up at us? Mars is prominently in the news. Pictures beamed back by Pathfinder are everywhere. Rocks with names like “Barnacle Bill” and “Yogi” are becoming celebrities. Corroboration of theories about vast amounts of water having been on Mars in the distant past and the fossil microbes found in the…
Sacajawea (Sakakawea) – Lewis and Clark Expedition
| February 8, 2013 | Posted by admin under Uncategorized |
Sacajawea was born sometime between 1784 and 1787, in the Lemhi Valley, which is present-day Idaho. Her father was a Shoshone Chief. Her name meant “Boat Pusher” in Shoshone. When Sacajawea was about ten years old, she was kidnapped by Blackfeet and taken to what is present day Bismark, North Dakota. The Blackfeet changed her…
Michael Kors Women’s Packable Down Jacket
| November 17, 2012 | Posted by admin under Fashion |
MICHAEL Michael Kors’ hooded puffer makes an ideal choice when you’re packing for a winter vacation. This lightweight (yet incredibly warm) coat comes with an accompanying travel bag! Nylon; lining: nylon; fill: down/feather; hood filler; polyester Machine washable Imported Attached hood Zip-front closure Long sleeves Zip pockets at hips Quilted puffer styling; elastic waistband at…
Captain James Cook – A Great Traveler (1728 – 1779)
| October 25, 2012 | Posted by admin under Uncategorized |
Captain Cook, oil on canvas painting by John Webber, 1776, Museum of New Zealand Tepapa Tongarewa, Wellington James Cook, the second son of James Senior and Grace Cook, was born on 27 October 1728 at Marton, north Yorkshire His father was a laborer on the land. The son was to become the most famous navigator…
Finding Nemo Sticker Book
| September 28, 2012 | Posted by admin under Kids and Teens |
Dive into Nemo’s underwater world and find out all about his adventures in this fun-packed sticker book. Features include your favorite characters, including Nemo, Marlin, Dory, Gill, Crush, Bruce, Bloat, and many more! Easy-to-peel stickers can be used more than once. Click to Enlarge
Assassin’s Creed III: Review, Gameplay and Screenshots
| September 27, 2012 | Posted by admin under Games |
The American Colonies, 1775. It’s a time of civil unrest and political upheaval in the Americas. As a Native American assassin fights to protect his land and his people, he will ignite the flames of a young nation’s revolution. Assassin’s Creed III takes you back to the American Revolutionary War, but not the one you’ve…
Weber Q 100 Portable Liquid-Propane Gas Grill: 189-Square-Inch 8500-BTU
| September 27, 2012 | Posted by admin under Food and Drink |
Weber grills are like the granddaddy of grills because they have been on the market providing quality products from the beginning of the technology and cooking trend. They offer gas and charcoal grills for everyone’s cooking preference. They manufacture grill for any need and any cooking skill level. They are made for large commercial kitchens…
Greatest Batman Graphic Novels: Best Batman Comics of All Time
| September 19, 2012 | Posted by admin under Misc |
Is he the most popular comic character ever? Recently, the Comics Buyer’s Guide conducted a major poll to determine the best of what the last hundred years of comic books has to offer. And it was the Batman who was voted the most popular comic book character of the last century, beating out the likes of Superman, Spider-Man, Archie…
Hawaiian Cuisine and Recipes
| September 9, 2012 | Posted by admin under Food and Drink |
When you think of Hawaii, a tropical paradise comes to mind, right? Hawaii – the oasis in the Pacific. Sun-drenched beaches, swaying palm trees, hula dancers wearing flowered leis. A place where Don Ho can still pack the house. Aloha. Poi, lomi-lomi and kalua pig don’t jump to mind right away, do they? These are…
