Harold

"Answer five simple questions about a bird you are trying to identify and Merlin will come up with a list of possible matches. Merlin offers quick identification help for beginning and intermediate bird watchers to learn about North America’s most common birds!" - Harold

That's really neat. - Stephen Mack

Already identified a couple of birds with this app. It includes recorded sounds of the birds as well. Saw the Northern Shoveler earlier. - Harold

"Yes, you're reading this right: a portable version of the Retro Duo NES/SNES system. So now you can take your 8-bit NES and 16-bit SNES games on the road! The Retro Duo Portable Game System is pretty much the dream configuration for any retro gamer. Not only can you play solo, but it also hooks up to full-sized televisions as well. Use the included port adapter to connect two SNES (or equivalent) controllers." - Harold

"Voltron.com is making the Dave's Geeky Ideas Voltron themed hockey jersey an official product available in a limited run from Rink Gear! This high quality fully-constructed jersey features an embroidered front crest and twill name and numbers plus six twill patches!" - Harold

"RahXephon (ラーゼフォン Rāzefon?) is a Japanese anime series about 17-year-old Ayato Kamina, his ability to control a mecha known as the RahXephon, and his inner journey to find a place in the world. His life as a student and artist in Tokyo is suddenly interrupted by a mysterious stalker, strange planes invading the city and strange machines fighting back. The original 26-episode anime television series was directed by Yutaka Izubuchi. It was created by Izubuchi and Bones studio and it aired on Fuji TV from January to September 2002. It was produced by Fuji TV, Bones, Media Factory and Victor Entertainment. The series received critical acclaim and was subsequently translated, released on the DVD and aired in several other countries, including the United States. A 2003 movie adaptation RahXephon: Pluralitas Concentio was directed by Tomoki Kyoda, with plot changes and new scenes. The series also spun into novels, an extra OVA episode, an audio drama, a video game, illustration books and an altered manga adaptation by Takeaki Momose." - Harold

"Children's Book Awards" - Harold

"... emphasis on looking at the birds near home-from suburbs to inner cities-this invitation to bird-watching is an engaging addition to any collection. By grouping birds by colors, shapes, behaviors, feathers, calls, habitat, migration, and more, the spreads highlight the multitude of avian features to be observed. Cate emphasizes the importance of observation and includes sketching instructions as a way to hone those skills on the individual aspects of a bird along with its species' characteristics. Each page is filled with full-color illustrations. At first glance they may appear crowded and busy, but the detailed drawings are charming, lively, and fun. Humorous dialogue bubbles feature bird "thoughts" in accessible language." - Harold

This is a nice one. It was just given a Sibert honor award. - Katy S

I really like it... got it from the library, but going to have to get my own copy... and maybe a couple extra for the nieces and nephews. - Harold

"Nature is a destination, but you don't have to travel anywhere to find it. Just open the door and step outside. A fun, hands on approach to getting involved in nature, The Kids' Outdoor Adventure Book is a year-round how-to activity guidebook for getting kids outdoors and exploring nature, be it catching fireflies in the cool summer evenings; making birdfeeders in the fall from peanut butter, pine cones, and seed; building a snowman in 3 feet of fresh winter snow; or playing duck, duck, goose with friends in a meadow on a warm spring day. The Kids' Outdoor Adventure Book includes 448 things to do in nature for kids of all ages--more than one activity for every single day of the year. Each of the year's four seasons includes fifty checklist items, fifty challenge items, three each of projects, destinations, garden recipes, and outdoor games. Throughout the book, you'll also find fascinating facts, useful tips and tricks, and plenty of additional resources to turn to. Complete with whimsical, vibrant illustrations, this book is a must for parents and their kids." - Harold

"Gas and electric companies are urging residents to avoid the use of helium-filled metallic balloons this Valentine's Day, as they can cause power outages and injuries to those that might be within reach of power lines. Metallic balloons caused more than 300 outages in just one pocket of California, affecting electric service to nearly 165,000 homes and businesses throughout Northern and Central California last year, according to a statement released by Katie Allen, corporate representative for Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E)." - Harold

Not to mention that they don't biodegrade and can harm or kill birds and wildlife. I will never understand the fascination with mylar balloons. - Hookuh Tinypants

"Once Mel Brooks' lunatic film, many call his best, gets started, logic is lost in a blizzard of gags, jokes, quips, puns, howlers, growlers and outrageous." - Harold