What I Found While Giant Squid Hunting

The Giant Squid Organizers and Greeters are on the hunt for "Potential Giants" (PG's for short) and we need your help! With over 700,000 lenses and 250,000 lensmasters it's a daunting task to stumble across all the goodness out there. So we thought:...

There are so many models of chocolate to choose. The types and variety of chocolate is endless! You just don't need to declare a particular chocolate model a favorite, just enjoy them all! Finding the best chocolate can be a fun and rewarding experi...

The city of New Orleans is located in the state of Louisiana, in the Southern US. This largest city in the state which straddles the Mississippi River has a subtropical climate which means the winter is mild and short. New Orleans is famous for its...

I love Hello Kitty! I don't know exactly why, maybe because she's just soo cute. There's just something about her. I started loving her when I was about 15 and have been learning about her and collecting items featuring Hello Kitty since!

This lens will point to all kinds of information about San Franciso, where I've lived since 1970.  Come visit and leave your heart here, or if you already live here, howdy, neighbor. :)

Michael Phelps vs Usain Bolt Michael Phelps swam 5 individual races and 3 relays in Beijing. He won 8 golds and set 7 world records and 1 Olympic record. Usain Bolt ran 2 individual races and 1 relay in Beijing. He won 3 golds and set 3 world records...

UCLA vs USC Two schools. One city. No love lost. This debate is about more than just a cross-town rivalry. It's about Public vs. Private. Basketball vs. Football. "Beat 'SC Week" vs. "Conquest". It's about the Lexus Gauntlet, Olympic sports greatnes...

When my grandmother gave me the book "The Best Cat Ever" as a Christmas gift a few years ago, I had honestly never heard of Cleveland Amory.  I loved the humorous tone of many of the anecdotes about his cat, Polar Bear, so when I...

The African Girl... I'm Kangai. I'm from Kenya- a small country on the east coast of Africa, right by the Indian Ocean and under the big, horn-like protuberance that is Somalia. Africa is somewhere south of Europe and East of America. Kinda west of...

These are my favorite gadgets, toys, and accessories for geeks, and those who aspire to be geeks. Whether you're a fellow geek, are curious about gadgets, or are looking for a gift or toy for a geek friend or relative, you'll find something fun on th...

 Birds of Southern Africa The national bird of South Africa is the Blue Crane (see pic to left)  With so many different habitats in southern Africa, the bird life is diverse with over 950 species. South Africa ranks as one of the top bird...

Your looking for cool tattoo designs. Designs you can live with for the rest of your life. Designs you can be proud of. You may be looking for Celtic tattoos, Tribal tattoos, Japanese symbol tattoos, Star tattoos, Angel tattoos, Skull tattoos, Drago...

If you like the outdoors, Northern California is the place to be. Hiking, fishing, boating and water sports, camping we have it all! Northern California is the home to two active volcanos Mt. Shasta and Mt. Lassen. Surrounded by lakes, with two of o...

Building character in your children is probably the most important aspect of your parental life. Being the parent of a child who grows up with emotional intelligence is entirely in your power. A child whose character is developed will have a markedly...

A few cookie batches ago, I screwed up and doubled the liquid. They tasted fine, but lacked depth of flavor. In a fit of foolishness, I painted the backs of a few oatmeal cookies with Nutella (chocolate and hazelnut dessert spread). Oh so delicious....

Of all the threats Azeroth has faced, none were as deadly as the Scourge that tore apart the eastern kingdoms and put the entire realm in peril. For a while after, things had quieted down; until now. Arthas, death knight, Lich King, and ruler of Nort...

Snorkeling is a leisure activity on water where the person dons a snorkel with a mask and maybe some fins to be able to enjoy viewing the ocean. A snorkel allows an individual to breathe air and at the same time observe the ocean under him using the...

Orange Beach is a beach city in Baldwin County, Alabama, It borders Gulf Shores, Alabama and Perdido Key, Florida. Parts of the three cities make up what is commonly called Pleasure Island. Pleasure Island is accessible only by boat or three bridges....

Estes Park is surrounded by Rocky Mountain National Park and Roosevelt National Forest. Visitors enjoy the abundant wildlife, the spectacular scenery and scenery, abundant wildlife habitat, and strolling through the village. Many who visit choose to...

This lens is about all the songs that hit number one on the Billboard Hot 100. Other things were happening in 1974 President Richard Nixon signs a bill lowering the maximum US speed limit to 55 mph Happy Days premiers on ABC The Altair 8800, the...

ORANGE: Our reaction to color is almost instantaneous and has a profound impact on the choices we make everyday. Below is a quick look at general responses to the color orange based on research, historical significance of color and word association...

If you live in California and you are a 4th grade student, 4th grade teacher, or a 4th grade parent, this website is your starting point for the California missions research and model project. In this lens, you will find tips for doing research and f...

Beer, what a wonderful drink it is. Perfect for any situation, whether it's a group of friends with their bottle koozies on the lake or a group of drinkers at a bar gathered around the beer taps, beer has a way of making anything just a little bit be...

John McCain is the most qualified and best choice for US President in 2008. I voted for McCain in the 2000 and 2008 primaries and voted for him again in the general election. Why? Mainly because he's the only candidate who rises above ideology and p...

Barack Obama-Presidential announcement, February 10, 2007 This lens was created to support the campaign of Barack Obama for President. I hope it will continue to be a resource and inspiration for those who want to get to know our 44th President and...

As a nearly broke college student with a busy schedule and an aptitude for learning and the arts, I was intrigued when I found a lens about how to make money by creating products on Zazzle.com, a print-on-demand retail store. I immediately began exp...

Are you new to Etsy, selling online or at craft shows? This lens is for you! I have put together many tips, tricks, books and links to help Etsy sellers market their site and their product. I will also add some tips for craft show marketing as many o...

A new breed of dogs is brewing. Dogs that can do sports like skateboard, snowboard, skimboard and surf. The funny thing is that they know what they're doing and they love it! Many of them are English bulldogs, but other breeds like to do these kind...

Take trips to the frog pond, play games and sing songs, gobble up the insect words and swat the fly verbs. This lens will give you dozens of ideas, resources, hints and tricks to create frog-themed activities for both homeschool families and classro...

The most special day to every parent is that day when their own unique little child is born into this world. It is a day of wonder and amazement, a very unique day unlike any other in their life. On this special day, to them alone, has this little pr...

Many people think of sundials as nothing more than historical curiosities. How wrong can you be? Sundials are fantastic things to have in your garden, incredibly beautiful focal points just like any urn or garden sculpture. But sundials are so much m...

I have been selling online for about 7 years now...completely "part-time" inbetween my duties as a stay at home mother; laundry, cooking dinners and raising 2 wee ones that fill my heart. Many people have asked me how I started, where I started, how...

As a fan of the Indiana Jones Trilogy since I was a young boy, the new movie has rekindled my imagination and reminded me just how much wonder the Adventures of the eminent archaeologist, Dr. Henry Jones, has brought me over the years. Keep reading a...

For eight years, I was a stay-at-home mom and an avid eBay seller.   I now work outside the home and don't have much time to spend on my eBay store, but I still have selling resources galore to share with those who want to make money sellin...

Free online patterns for two crochet poinsettia tree trims. Learning videos - how to crochet - 5 lessons. The learning videos teach all the stitches that are used in our poinsettia crochet patterns. Poinsettia gifts and jewelry Since the poinsettia is...

I fell in love with Squidoo the moment I stumbled upon it. And then, this past June, I heard Seth Godin speak about Flipping the Funnel at eBay Live in Boston. I was completely enamored with his bathtub plunger story (oh yeah...and all the other great...

May this lens bring you insights and food for thought: whether a newbie stepping for the first time into the dancing world of Dressage or whether an accomplished professional maintaining the rhythm into it, I dearly hope that what so many horses have...

I'm making a list (and checking it twice -- oops, no, that's the wrong holiday) of scary things to do and cool places to go for Halloween.  Got any suggestions?  Add your favorite Halloween Events - ghost tours, haunted houses, costume part...

Hold your fire, Alaskans! Yep, I know it's not possible see even a fraction of all Alaska has to offer in a lifetime, much less in a week or two. Unfortunately, many people's schedules and budgets only allow for a short visit, so this lens will offer...

Welcome to the Kiln Goddess' Clay Pit of Teaching Clay Art and Pottery. This is another lens in the continuing series of lenses created for clay workers and clay wantabees. This lens will focus on helping clay art educators and teachers find online r...

PHP vs Rails I know it's not fair, but neither is life. PHP is a language and Rails is a framework. How can one go about comparing them? The fact that it isn't an apples to apples comparison doesn't stop people (including myself) from throwing them...

Let me tell you a story. When I first encountered my first Crocs sandals at a store, I said to my wife, "Who in their right mind would buy shoes or sandals that look like that?" And she agreed with me. Trust me they aren't that pretty to lo...

Welcome to our lens pawed by Maxxamillion to support the ASPCA. Before you go out and buy that puppy check your shelters in your local area. Over 7 million cats and dogs are killed in the U.S. each year. Most of those are in public and private non-pr...

This is THE Ultimate 80s trends lens! Fashion, trends, music, movies, politics and lots of glam! :-)  

When the weather starts to warm up in the spring in New England and Canada, and the nights remain cold, its time to collect sap from the Sugar Maple trees. Once collected, it is boiled down into "liquid gold". Maple Syrup has a unique taste and havi...

Squidbillies tells tales of a family of squids who live in the mountains of northern Georgia. It has everything we love about the stereotypical redneck lifestyle - moonshine, inbreeding, crass humor, and general stupidity. The main character is Early...

For the "get-to-the-point" folks, this lens is about how to create great lenses by mining your past creative "failures." In the process, you'll not only make a great lens, but will have freed up your creativity and energy for success, now and in the...

Anyone else remember Sesame Street's "Captain Vegetable" and his strangely catchy theme song? "Out of his secret garden, somewhere in New Jersey, comes your newest favourite super-hero!"

Welcome to Kitsune's Closet, the lens devoted entirely to my fantasy art-themed CafePress shop. Here you'll find hot new products and all the designs featured at the Closet, plus merchandise for the webcomic Strawberry Syrup.  Don't forget...

Are you so caught up in work and business that you forget to smile? Do you go home after a challenging day at the office and grumble to family members? Have you ever had those days when nothing seems to go right and the more upset you get the worse...

Dr. Timothy Evans is a dentist, but his most remarkable accomplishments go beyond merely fixing teeth. Dr. Timothy Evans is heavily involved in humanitarian aid. In fact, for over a quarter of a century, Dr. Evans has traveled, to South America and A...

Anakin is a main character from the Star Wars saga Hero in the prequel trilogy and villian (Darth Vader) from the original trilogy -Note This Is A Fan Made Profile It Is Not Official        ...

1) You will save money on kitty litter. 2) No more clearing of litter box. 3) No more unpleasant smell in your house. 4) It will be a very good idea if you intent to have a baby in future. You will be advise not to handle cat feces with your bare...

Join the hottest revolution, and plan a green wedding! Here are some tips, ideas, and links to resources on how to do just that. Creating a green wedding is easy, and fun to do. Impress your guests with your green know-how, and keep your wedding hi...

English grammar has a million confusing and contradictory rules. The language has so many words in so many forms that it can be bewildering to figure out which one to use and why. This page will help. Look below for specific tips and links on commonly...

It was about 4:30 and still dark when the alarm went off. I was on the floor before it stopped ringing. I grabbed my fly fishing gear I put together last evening, along with a quick breakfast, lunch for the day and headed to the trout stream. As usual...

Hey, moms and dads, it’s back to school time again -- that crazy time of year when you might as well just camp out in the mall parking lot rather than driving back and forth across town in some unending quest for all the back-to-school essentia...

From the moment they open their eyes for first time, babies are learning. You may think that this small newborn doesn't get anything. You are so wrong! She/he is learning from touching you, smelling you, hearing you, looking into your face, even from...

Every one of us are given many Spiritual Helpers throughout our lives to help us go through certain experiences. As we grow spiritually our Spirit Helpers change. I know that some classes I have taken taught us that during our birth we are given cert...

When you are born an artist, throughout all your life's journey, the world becomes a canvas. Whether outside or on the couch or reading a good book, I am always thinking about capturing the moment with paint. In all my pieces I try to capture the sou...

Everything Jane Austen This is a group for everything related to Jane Austen. If you have a lens about Jane, her books, fans, followers, movie adaptations or fanfiction this is a place for you!

This squidoo is all about African Comfort dolls - patterns for knitting or crocheting are further down the page, photos of the kids with their dolls, addresses for where to send your completed dolls.... everything you need to get started. What is...

Largo, Florida is located on the west coast of Florida. Nestled between the cities of Seminole, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Bel Aire, and Tampa, Largo is considered part of The Tampa Bay Area. If you've never visited Largo, you're in for a sweet tre...

'Treasures By Brenda' is a small, home-based eBay store located in central Canada in the nation's capital of Ottawa. I am Brenda and I am pleased to make your acquaintance through this Squidoo Lens. If you are reading this, I assume it is because you...

Johnny Depp,  Kate Winslet,  Kenneth Branagh, Helena Bonham Carter, Russell Crowe, Mia Farrow, Robin Williams. The list goes on and on. Read more about Freddie below. And check out the trailers to his movies. If you like this lens please giv...

  are handknit.  I LOVE to knit socks, and can safely say all of my casual socks are handknit, by me! This lens is devoted to sock knitting.  I'll showcase the best sock yarns, the best stores for online sock yarn, and will link to some...

Louise Brooks is the Sexiest Woman in Movie History Louise Brooks is the sexiest woman in movie history. There's no doubt about it. Sure she lived over 80 years ago, but the films don't lie. . . . . . if she were alive today she would blow the other...

Ezekiel bread is a bread made from four grains and four beans. Typically it contains wheat, spelt or rye, barley, millet, lentils, great northern beans, kidney beans, and pinto beans. According to the AAOOB website, the specific mixture of grains and...

Okay, so you're probably already sitting down since you're reading this lens, but if not, do, then relax because it's really hard to appreciate my humor if you're uptight and skimming this so fast that you read right over it. Next, hold on to your mo...

The nickname " The Boss " reportedly started in the 60's when Bruce ( yes,those of us from NJ just call him Bruce )took it upon himself to collect and distribute the pay when they were still doing small gigs. You will find here music video's, song ly...

Photo by Durrell Meekis and Laurie Darroch-Meekis (Assiniboine Park in the winter, near the outdoor stage) Winnipeg Guide will give you an ongoing idea of what the City of Winnipeg is all about. Winnipeg Guide has reviews, guides, news, information...

Think solitude and friends..the gentle ripples of water as the canoe glides through... The boink and ploink of water falling from raised blades... A loon wails its plaintive cry... That steady hum in your ears is made by a gazillion mos...

I just adore cameo jewelry! Whether it be pendants, lockets, rings, brooches, or bracelets. I think just about all cameos are beautiful, no matter the subject. Most cameo jewelry is the image of a woman's head, however any image can, and is, used to...

Happy Easter! Whether you need ideas for Easter crafts, festive foods, gifts or baskets, I've got it all covered on this lens. As it happens, Easter is one of my favorite holidays! Traditionally Easter is a celebration of the resurrection of Jesus t...

A Day of Hope is a program of ASI, at California State University, Stanislaus which gives hope and encouragement by delivering baskets of food and turkeys to families for Thanksgiving. Baskets are delivered to needy families in Modesto and Turlock wh...

Betta, Betta splendens, or Siamese Fighting Fish--call them what you like--hail from Southeast Asia. The water they live in is hot, stagnant, and has a low oxygen content. Because of this, bettas have a breathing organ called a labyrinth, which assi...

More and more people will tell you their favorite holiday is Halloween, or Samhain as many Pagans refer to it.  But why is that?  I think there are a lot of reasons.  Here are a few of my thoughts, and a few of the things I like best a...

Three's Company, a tremendously popular yet critically panned sitcom about a young man living with two young women, aired on the American Broadcasting Company from 1977-84. Though later considered tame television, Three's Company pushed the envelope...

Parents have 3 main kids allowance questions.  (see Answers below)  But, what parents want to know is, "Will an allowance teach my kids about respecting how money works (money makes more money), so that my kids will use...

Ever wondered what it would be like to chuck city or suburban living and move to the country? Maybe grow your own food, raise some animals, and know all your neighbors? My name is Tanya Clapshaw, and this is my blog about living on less than three ac...

If you want to visit China, West Lake in Hangzhou is a place you would not want to miss. There is a Chinese saying that goes, "Above there is heaven, below there are Suzhou and Hangzhou." This is not an exaggeration; Hangzhou is as beautiful as heave...

The Cheese Factory Restaurant is a vegetarian restaurant and a truly wonderful place to eat and have a great time. It is a family friendly breakfast and dining restaurant in Lake Delton for people of all ages. Whatever you order, you will enjoy an in...

Update: March 2009 -- This lens originally tracked my efforts on my way to become a Giant Squid. Then I used it to track my efforts toward Giant Squid 100. Thank you for visiting. My lenses largely center around my family, books and favorite places t...

You're about to discover the SECRETS that most women never know that they can Look Good & Feel Great after Mastectomy as a results of Breast Cancer... Overcoming Fear of Intimacy after Mastectomy does NOT need to be a struggle in order to have an...

Most of these old Pendleton photographs date to the early 1900's. How did I get these photos? Well, that is a good story. One day Frank Crenshaw showed me these photos and I asked him if I could get copies made. He told me that Mr. Norton Campbell h...

"I don't trust books. They're all fact, no heart." says Stephen Colbert. Now, while this may be true, Stephen has a lot of authors on his show who have written books that I want to read. So here's a list from the current season. You can also find bo...

We'll provide you with quilting tips, expertise and advice to get you started and keep you going.  Time is of the essence for most of us - stay tuned for our shortcuts, so that you can make more quilts! I've included a section called Go Ask Quilt...

Some dogs like to dress up, others absolutely refuse. Who can blame them? Somehow, I don't think dogs GET Halloween. With patience, you can get your hesitant hound to enjoy wearing a Halloween costume. Below I have outlined steps you can use to conv...

Below find info on spinning wheels, wheels made by Betty Roberts, and on spinning alpaca fiber, my favorite. Want to buy alpaca fiber to spin on your wheel? Visit my eBay store at: Buy Alpaca Fiber Here Also visit my other lens on alpaca spinning, w...

kaput, washed up, seen better days, belly-up, burned out, cooked, dead, demolished, done for, down the drain, down the tubes, finished, had it, sunk, totaled, wiped out...you get the picture.      Unlike the Pez dispenser or...

The joy of it. Hassle free travelling with your very own expert, calm map reader and font of local wisdom. Find out why Garmin Nuvi 350 could make your next journey as easy as point and go.

Crimes of visual "over-share". They can happen anywhere, in any climate and every part of the world. In our culture of over-share, people somehow have come to think showing a sliver of your own full moon to the world in everyday settings is...

Muffin Top, Cup Cake, Mushroom, Popover...  All right, we're not talking tasty treats from the bakery - those cute, crumbly little creations from Panera Bread Company that eliminate the less-desireable bottom portion of the muffin, though they ma...

Tim Russert, Irish as the daisys which bloom on the Cliffs of Moher and one of America's leading political journalists, died at 58 on Friday, June 13, 2008. I'm not sure whether Tim was superstitious, but perhaps he was, many Irish are. Russert was...

Public Speaking Training by Broadway Actors is a New York City based company of leading actors who give private training, workshops and master classes in public speaking. Among our ranks are actors who have won or been nominated for Emmy, Obie and Dr...

Hi there! I'm the individual known as "Kanga", and I must say it's lovely to meet you! I've created this lensography with a bit about myself, my lenses and pretty much anything else I may put here on a whim! After all, what's the use of having a len...

Rock Band vs. Guitar Hero I grew up on the aweseomeness that is Guitar Hero. It took what videos games had to offer and said "no, I think there's better out there" and has proven it's point solidly. However, no game will stay king forever. Rock Band...

Chickipedia is a website takeoff of Wikipedia the online encyclopedia. It is a who's who listing of "Hot Women" (Chicks - hey I didn't name it) which allows input from the general public through the wikis format. It is a community portal bringing to...

It's primarily a Chinese martial art system developed over many centuries. Tai Chi Chuan literally means ‘Supreme Ultimate Fist’, which substantiates the claim that it's a martial arts combat system. When compared to other fighting system...