Tuesday, 31. October 2006
Max Lyons Photography

Washington Monument and Frozen Tidal Basin
Max Lyons Photography
Inspiring, Relaxing & Impressive

Late afternoon sunlight on Gunsight Butte, Lake Powell, Colorado
The Daily Drawing
Drawing a wasp: Brush pen, acrylic, white pencil on pastel paper. |
Gardening for All
| I love gardens!!! You too? Highlights: Gardener's calendar: This calendar provides up-to-date advice on things to do in the garden each month. The timing of some jobs may vary across the UK depending on the British weather; always be guided by local conditions. Chelsea Flower Show 2006: Show Gardens, Courtyard Gardens, Chic Gardens, City Gardens Hampton Court Palace Flower Show 2007 - Also Show Gardens, Conceptual Gardens, Water Gardens, Small Gardens, Inspiring Spaces. View the gardens in their full glory and discover the latest trends. And don't miss the panoramas! Established in 1804, the Royal Horticultural Society is now the UK's leading gardening charity dedicated to advancing horticulture and promoting good gardening. Our goal is to help people share a passion for plants, to encourage excellence in horticulture and inspire all those with an interest in gardening. A huge and wondelful site: The Royal Horticultural Society Dedicated to advancing horticulture and promoting good gardening. |
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Halloween Pumpkin Carver
![]() | Use the different knives to carve your pumpkins, then click ok. Choose the background, then write a message and send it to your friends. |
Richard MacDonald Sculptures
| In the 30 years of his artistic career, Richard MacDonald has achieved international distinction for his sculpture, paintings, and drawings, and has been the recipient of many national and international awards. He has also held numerous one-man shows and exhibitions throughout the United States, Europe and the Orient. His fascination with the human figure and human emotions has led MacDonald to focus on sculpting figures of mimes, dancers and athletes, each of which conveys a sense of joy and pays tribute to the beauty of the human form. Richard MacDonald Sculptures |
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View Earth from Satellite
![]() | This is the view from SL-6 R/B(2) - 572 km above - 42°10'N 42°14'E. |
Keep A Halloween Pumpkin Fresh
| The purpose of this experiment was to test the effectiveness of various methods of preserving a carved pumpkin (jack o' lantern). We gathered some tips from various pumpkin carving resources, and also sampled a commercial spray. The results were observed over a two week period. How Do You Keep a Jack O' Lantern From Rotting |
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Monday, 30. October 2006
Random Natural Acts

Young Three-toed with excellent shell markings
Random, Natural Acts: Photography and Writings of Herschel Raney
So many things to discover,
so many beauty in the world lying before our eyes.
Well Trained Dog
Maybe a repost ... but sooo amusing ... it makes my (mon)day ... |
Turbocharged Penguins
| Use your mouse, throw and bounce your penguin as high (and as long) as you can! Get some funny moments with Turbocharged Penguins. |
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Great Architecture
The picture shows the Beijing Airport, China, 2003-2008The world?s largest and most advanced airport building - not only technologically, but also in terms of passenger experience, operational efficiency and sustainability ? Beijing Airport will be welcoming and uplifting.
![]() | A symbol of place, its soaring aerodynamic roof and dragon-like form will celebrate the thrill of flight and evoke traditional Chinese colours and symbols. |
Ludwig van Beethoven in Morse Code
| Beethoven?s name and how it correlates with Morse Code. Ludwig van Beethoven in Morse Code |
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Appon's Thai Food Recipes
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Image Mosaic Generator
| "If a picture is worth a thousand words an image mosaic is worth a billion words!" Upload any picture to create a mosaic made up of various random images. Image Mosaic Generator Click the image at the right to see the whole mosaic picture. TIP: Stand a few meters away from your computer and look at the image mosaic for maximum effect! (via The Presurfer) |
Sunday, 29. October 2006
Dolphins - Deep Thinkers
In the BBC programme Wildlife on One: Dolphins - Deep Thinkers?, one of Lou Herman's dolphins, Akeakamai, watches David Attenborough on an underwater tv screen. No one could predict how she would react, but as soon as David appeared on the screen, she responded correctly to his sign language, and even had a go at imitating him. -- Source BBC.More about Dolphins and Language by The Dolphin Institute.
Have a great Sunday everyone!

















