Welcome to my Squidoo collection. Every time I complete one lens, ideas emerge for several more. You know you're a Squidoo addict when every time you listen to the news or leaf through a magazine you think... Hmmmm, now that's a great idea for a lens! In addition to expressing myself creatively, Squidoo allows me to raise awareness and funds for the many causes I support. The hard-working Squidoo staff continually make things better for us, so my lenses are never quite complete. There is always something to tweak or improve. To see the best of the best on Squidoo, just take a look at the other lensographies listed on the right side of this page under More Great Lenses.
Giant Squids Headquarters
Giant Squids A group for the Giant Squids. To highlight their lensography's, plexography's, and a favorite personal lens or two.
SquidAid Responders
SquidAid Responders are the Squidoo Lensmasters who responded to the call to aid the survivors of disasters. All Squidoo Lensmasters are encouraged to become SquidAid Responders by make new lenses or modify existing lenses and choose the royalt...
In March, Squidoo HQ announced the selection of a new group of Squid Angels. I was editing a bunch of lenses one day and upon refreshing a page, the lovely yellow Angel badge popped up on my title bar. That's how I learned of my Angel status. Since t...
Being a Squid Angel is a responsibility I take very seriously. I've discovered some wonderful lenses and lensmasters, a most desirable job perk. I wish it were possible to visit every lens, but there are simply too many. The Squid Angels are constant...
When Sarah Palin bounded on the political scene, I couldn't help but notice her upswept hairdo... actually MY hairdo! At any rate, it's one of my old standbys, the updo pony tail. The former beauty queen has been accused of frumpifying herself by pil...
Have you ever wondered what you'd have looked like in another era? Thanks to a company called Yearbook Yourself, it's possible to create fabulously phony high school photos from the 1950s through the year 2000. My Class of 2000 mock yearbook photo is...
Classic TV Theme Song Lyrics
Television theme song lyrics just aren't what they used to be. Assembled for your listening pleasure are popular favorites, from Casper the Friendly Ghost in 1945 to Laverne and Shirley in 1976. Who among us does not have several of these classics co...
It started innocently enough... I'm a classic television fan, so I made a lens highlighting 20 Classic TV Theme Song Lyrics. Then I started devoting an entire lens to each of those songs, as well as a number of fun novelty songs, and a few of my pers...
Artist: The Monkees Lyrics by: Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart The Monkees Theme Song Here we come Walking down the street We get the funniest looks from Everyone we meet. Hey, hey we're the Monkees, and people say we monkey around. But we're too busy...
K is for Kitty Litter Cake
Since I have two lenses on real kitty litter boxes, it seemed fitting to choose the infamous Kitty Litter Cake for the 'K' entry in my culinary favorites alphabet series. One of my aunts emailed this recipe to me last year and apologized for months a...
Years ago, way before I was cornated as a Giant Squid, folks was always trying to illicit my good writing secrets. Heck, what was I suppose to do? Hoard them like a greedy miser in my chester drawers? Anyways, I could care less about there getting be...
Eagle Rock, California
Nestled between the communities of Pasadena and Glendale, Eagle Rock was one of the first homestead settlements in Los Angeles. Though it officially became a city in 1906 and was incorporated in 1911, Eagle Rock was settled by farmers and businessmen...
Notary Public Headquarters This group supports anyone who is commissioned as a notary public. If you're a notary, make a Squidoo lens about yourself and submit it to the group. The SquidZipper format also works great for mobile notaries. I'm s...
Serving Eagle Rock, California Kim Giancaterino is a Notary Public based in Eagle Rock, California. She is available to provide mobile notarization for clients anywhere in Los Angeles County, or other California counties by arrangement. Kim graduated...
You've undoubtedly seen notary public signs in your community, and have probably even required the services of a notary at some point. But how much do you really know about notaries? Quite simply, a notary public is an officer appointed by state gove...
Livermore Valley Wine Country
Located just an hour east of San Francisco, the Livermore Valley is home to over three dozen wineries, with lush vineyards covering more than 5,000 acres. Wineries range from small, family-owned operations to historic leaders of the California wine i...
Livermore Valley Wine Country Headquarters
Calling all wine tasters! This group showcases the wineries of Livermore Valley in northern California. Do your part in supporting the wine industry by visiting these wineries (tough work, but someone has to do it!) Then, share your experiences by wr...
The Livermore Valley Wineries
Welcome to the user's guide for the Livermore Valley Wine Country series on Squidoo. There are over 50 lenses in the series, so I do appreciate hearing from winery staff when information needs to be updated. Each of the wineries is promoted on every...
The Steven Kent Winery in the Livermore Valley Wine Country
The Steven Kent Winery produces small lots of premium quality wines, most notably Cabernet and Chardonnay. The family-owned operation represents six generations of winemakers who helped shape the California wine industry, beginning in 1854 when Pierr...
Big White House Winery in the Livermore Valley Wine Country
Big White House wines were first produced in the historic Livermore home for which the label is named. Wine barrels in the garage were one thing, but when they started appearing in the living room... well, it was time to find more space! Now celebrat...
el Sol Vineyard in the Livermore Valley Wine Country
The beautiful el Sol vineyard is located on the site of a former chicken ranch. Today the landscape is dominated by Zinfandel and Syrah vines, and the spaces that accommodated chickens now house wine barrels... lots of them! el Sol is known for produ...
Murrieta's Well in the Livermore Valley Wine Country
Legend meets romance at picturesque Murrieta's Well. The winery is named for the legendary outlaw, Joaquin Murieta, who was known to have camped out on the property during the Gold Rush era. A winery was built on the site in the 1880s, and was brough...
Concannon Vineyard in the Livermore Valley Wine Country
With a legacy for excellence dating back to 1883, Concannon Vineyard is known worldwide for its award-winning wines, as well as its historic role in the wine industry. Irish immigrant James Concannon was drawn to the gravelly soil of Livermore more t...
Cleavage Creek Cellars and the Fight Against Breast Cancer
Every picture tells a story, but one would never guess by looking at the vibrant woman pictured on this wine label that her past included a life-threatening battle with breast cancer. Yet she and every other woman featured on a bottle of Cleavage Cre...
Dog Adorned Wine Coolers, Cheese Serving Boards & Wine Bottle Stoppers
Your favorite breed of dog is the star of this one-of-a-kind, hand-made, terra cotta wine cooler. Prior to use, fill the inside of the cooler with cold water for several minutes. Then, pour the water out and place your 750 ml bottle of wine into the...
Vineyard Touches for Your Home
I love wine, so my house is full of things that remind me of vineyards. In order to avoid the too much of a good thing issue, we rotate our wine-themed accessories throughout the year. If you love wine, but don't want your home to resemble a gift sho...
Wine Bottle Totes, Carriers and Picnic Duffels
I've given several of these totes as gifts, and always enjoy receiving them! Most of the insulated versions keep chilled items cold for up to four hours. We often bring two totes to an event... one for wine and another filled with Pellegrino water&nb...
Fancy Up Your Naked Wine Bottle
While writing a lens on wine totes I found an assortment of beaded wine bottle covers, wine bottle fashions, wine bottle ornaments, and figurines. There were so many, I decided to devote a lens to them too. Dressed up bottles also make great place se...
Wine Bottle Gift Bags and Tubes
Add a touch of style to your next wine gift. It's easy with one of these festive wine bags or cylinders. I always keep several on hand, and even have a few back-and-forth bags that my friends and I have been using for years. Wine bags and cylinders a...
Limoncello di Capri
More than a century ago, Vincenza Canale, owner of one of the first hotels on the island of Capri, offered her guests a small glass of lemon liqueur as an after-dinner drink, or digestivo. The fame of this lemony nectar soon spread amongst travelers,...
Stay at a Working Farm in Tuscany
I discovered Fattoria Voltrona while planning my wedding, which was to take place in Siena. A friend had already recommended San Gimignano, and a rural farm experience appealed to the small group of friends and family who would accompany us. Our grou...
Italy Headquarters
Benvenuto! This is a group for all lenses Italian. Anything goes... recipes, favorite movies, artists, or musicians. If you're planning to visit Italy, be sure to check out our many travel lenses for tips on what to see and do. Ciao!
The Smart Cat Box Litter Box
The Smart Cat Box patented system is a new way to collect and dispose of cat waste. It's the ultimate litter box for healthy cats, and an absolute must for diabetic, chronic renal failure (CRF), and special needs cats. The Smart Cat Box utilizes long...
The Feline Pine Litter Box
How would you feel about a litter box that never has to be changed again? Too good to be true? The patented Feline Pine litter box removes used litter automatically, minimizing the odor and waste associated with conventional litter boxes. Feline Pine...
B is for Beets
Grown primarily for livestock food and sugar processing, only a small percentage of beets make it to the dinner table. Nevertheless, beets are enjoying a comeback! Easy to grow, they're completely edible from top to bottom, and packed with nutri...
C is for Cucumbers
Cucumbers originated in India and have been cultivated for more than 3,000 years, making them perhaps one of our oldest crops. The cucumber was even mentioned in the Bible! Today they are grown all over the world for pickling and the fresh produce ma...
A is for Artichokes
Growing up in northern California, we were spoiled by an abundant supply of artichokes. Castroville, in Monterey County, is the undisputed artichoke center of the world and supplies most of the crop for the entire country. Indeed, the popular Castrov...
This series of food lenses is still in progress... I've just completed my latest: K is for Kitty Litter Cake. My goal is to catch up with Sue Grafton, who has written 20 Kinsey Millhone novels in her alphabet series, most recently T is for Trespass.....
Culinary Favorites From A to Z Headquarters
Culinary Favorites from A to Z I'm working on my own series of culinary favorites from A to Z, and thought it would be fun to create a group of food-related lenses to keep my lenses company. This group is open to anything related to cooking. In addi...
Denny's Beer Barrel Pub in Clearfield, Pennsylvania is proud of its Main Event burger which costs $379, feeds up to 200 people, and takes 9 hours to prepare. The super-sized burger features an 80-pound beef patty, a 30-pound bun, 12 tomatoes and 160...
Would You Trade Your Daughter for a Cow?
The very idea seems absurd, but for desperate families in parts of rural Africa, it's an all too common answer to a present-day economic problem. Thus, when a family runs out of food and sees no other solution, they will strike a deal with a neighbor...
Help Africa Headquarters
This group supports anyone striving to improve the lives of people living in Africa. We have many hard working and dedicated members, and invite you to view our lenses, rate them, link to them, and help us spread the word.
Nicole Falzone
Nicole Falzone is a multi-talented performer, highly in demand for her incredible drum playing, but also gifted as a vocalist, songwriter and artist. She has collaborated with such artists as Bette Midler, KD Lang, Frank Zappa, Thomas Dolby, and Geor...
Jennifer Robin ~ Maker of Jazzy Folky Music
Jennifer Robin began composing music on the piano at the tender age of 10. As a teenager, she attended a Joni Mitchell concert and was inspired to play and compose music on the guitar as well. When she heard her voice amplified for the first time, sh...
Jennifer Robin is well known for her exceptional singing and songwriting talents. Now she's branching out with her own online Corner Store, sharing some of her unique and clever artwork designs. Some are inspired by her love of music, others by her l...
Lindsay Tomasic
Los Angeles-based singer/songwriter Lindsay Tomasic creates incandescent music that glows with sensitivity and soulfulness. Her latest album, What In The World, is compelling and vibrant with sonic surprises and clever metaphors. With songs that spea...
Warren Giancaterino
Warren Giancaterino is an accomplished bass player and composer. He has performed live worldwide with such artists as Sergio Mendes and Frank Sinatra, and has worked with several recording artists, including Jeffrey Osbourne and Mike Sembello. He is...
Oscar Castro-Neves
Oscar Castro-Neves developed a love of music as a young boy and had a hit record by age 16. Since that time, he has never slowed down. During an impressive career as a composer, arranger, producer, group leader and performer, he has pe...
Warren Giancaterino Video Showcase
Warren Giancaterino was a bass player with Sergio Mendes & Brasil '88 in the late 70's and early 80's. These videos capture a number of the group's television appearances and concerts.
Grace Slick Video Showcase
As a powerful solo artist and lead singer for the groups Jefferson Airplane, Jefferson Starship, and Starship, Grace Slick helped blaze the trail for female artists in the largely male-dominated world of rock and roll music. Along with her friend Jan...
Jennifer Robin has been creating her unique style of jazzy, folky music ever since she learned to play the guitar at age 10. This showcase includes one of Jennifer's music videos and a few of her live performances at Kulak's Woodshed in California. D...
Sergio Mendes Video Showcase
A professional pianist since the age of sixteen, Sergio Mendes is one of the most gifted musical talents to emerge from Brazil. His group performed at parties and night clubs near the Brazilian town of Ipanema, where famed composer and musician, Anto...
Oscar Castro-Neves Video Showcase
Originally from Rio de Janeiro, Oscar Castro-Neves is a much-lauded guitarist, arranger, and composer. By the age of 16, he had a national hit called Chora Tua Tristeza. He was a major player in the Bossa Nova movement, and has worked with a long lis...
Eddie Lang
Eddie Lang introduced the guitar to a wider audience and forever changed the way that people listened to music. His versatility and musical talent made it possible for the instrument to rise to an elevated status in such genres as jazz, blues and cla...
Joe Venuti
Like many early jazz greats, Joe Venuti was classically trained, but it was his brilliant timing and ability to perform electrifying violin solos that set him apart from the crowd. On top of being naturally gifted, he devised a technique that allowed...
Leslie Caron
Director Vincent Minnelli once said of Leslie Caron that the more you saw her, the more beautiful she became. In addition to beauty, she had a gracefulness that led her to be chosen to dance with France's prestigious Ballet de Champs Elysees. Three y...
Raymond Burr
Raymond Burr had a reputation as one of the kindest and most respected actors in Hollywood. Known best for his role as Perry Mason, it was said that he totally immersed himself in the character during working hours. Even so, his penchant fo...
Bert Convy
As one of the most talented game show hosts of all time, Bert Convy enjoyed huge fame and popularity with American television audiences. Yet, due to his humble nature, few people were aware of his tremendous talents in baseball, Broadway and film. Co...
Farrah Fawcett
Farrah Fawcett was one of three actresses hand-picked by producer Aaron Spelling to portray sexy, undercover detectives on the 1976 cult hit Charlie's Angels. At the time, the big three networks comprised the major media, and she became a househ...
Kim Cattrall
Kim Cattrall is undoubtedly one of the hardest working actresses of her generation. She began her career in New York at age 16, and paid her dues for years with guest spots on dozens of television shows before landing the sexy gym teacher role in the...
What do you get for the classic television fan on your gift list? How about a Mister Ed finger puppet, a Jan Brady action figure, or a Monkees lunch pail? Finding these gems is easier than you think. The latest classic television merchandise is avail...
The Original Perry Mason Television Series
Perry Mason, the most successful and longest-running lawyer series on television debuted on September 21, 1957. The Case of the Restless Redhead was based on a 1954 novel by the show's creator, Erle Stanley Gardner, and introduced an unforgettable ca...
The legendary Earle Hagen composed music for over 3,000 television series episodes during his long career, and will surely be remembered for the theme from The Andy Griffith Show, unquestionably one of the most recognizable tunes of all time. Until H...
Hawaiian Son
Action adventure fans are eagerly anticipating an original series currently in development. In this new drama, Hawaiian Son, the story centers around the Makua family who have ruled and protected their beloved Hawaii for generations. The series is ex...
In the third of producer Hal Roach's Topper comedy films, most of the action takes place in an old, dark mansion, complete with trap doors and secret passageways. Roland Young returns as banker Cosmo Topper, and along with his chauffeur Eddie, offers...
Topper Takes a Trip
In the first of two sequels to the original film, wealthy banker Cosmo Topper's life is once again complicated by ghosts. Topper Takes a Trip opens in divorce court, where Clara Topper has accused her husband of infidelity. Topper attempts to explain...
In 1937, film producer Hal Roach was in search of a screwball comedy, and chose to adapt Thorne Smith's racy novel Topper. The resulting film was a huge success with audiences worldwide. Cary Grant and Constance Bennett were cast as George and Marion...
Topper: In Development
Comedian Steve Martin is scheduled to reteam with Bringing Down the House director Adam Shankman for a remake of the supernatural comedy Topper, based on Thorne Smith's novel. The original 1937 film starred Roland Young as Cosmo Topper, a stuffy, hen...
The Jovial Ghosts: The Misadventures of Topper
Thorne Smith was one of the most successful authors of American humor in the late 1920s, whose works brought joy to those living in the largely joyless Depression era. He is most famous for Topper, which was immortalized on the silver screen by film...
The Topper TV Series
Thorne Smith's lively characters enjoyed an international audience through a trio of popular Topper movies, and gained new fame when CBS Television produced the episodic comedy series, Topper, in 1953. Veteran character actor Leo G. Carroll was cast...
Andrew von Eschenbach
The Food and Drug Administration regulates approximately one-fourth of the U.S. economy, including every day items like food, drugs, medical devices, and cosmetics. At the helm is Andrew C. von Eschenbach, M.D., respected urologic surgeon and on...
Sue Grafton, A is for Alibi...
A bitter divorce and custody battle led Sue Grafton to fantasize about ways to eliminate her former husband. Thankfully, she found a way to constructively express her feelings through writing. A is for Alibi was released in 1982, introducing a chrono...
Patricia Cornwell: The Original Crime Scene Investigation Expert
When Patricia Cornwell introduced Postmortem in 1990, she launched one of the most eagerly anticipated series in the history of crime fiction. She is best known for creating the chief medical examiner character, Dr. Kay Scarpetta, popular well before...
About a year ago, political journalism giant Tim Russert was talking about Wisdom of Our Fathers on a radio program I happened to catch. Russert had previously written a book about his father entitled Big Russ & Me, which prompted thousands of letter...
More than twenty cities around the world, including Paris, Montreal, and Palermo, have bestowed honorary citizen status upon him. In 2006, a newly-paved road in Saint Denis, France was named in his honor. The city of Oakland, California closed its sc...
Create an Elegant Faux Finish with PaperIllusion Wallpaper
Most faux finishing projects involve paint, but with PaperIllusion wallpaper you can achieve beautiful, one-of-a-kind designer looks without the mess, fumes, and endless hours of tedious work. Faux finish wallpaper is also more durable and long-lasti...
Add a Trompe L' Oeil Window with Wallpaper Murals
Are you ready for a change of scenery? It couldn't be easier, thanks to trompe l'oeil wallpaper window murals. Choose from several designs including the rolling hills of a Tuscan countryside, a seaside beach, a mountain cabin, or a Parisian balcony,...
Add New Scenery to Your Home with Wallpaper Door Murals
Excite your decor with a wallpaper door mural. Most of these styles are designed to cover a standard door, but you can add a dash of drama nearly anywhere with minimal fuss. Choose from trompe l'oeil styles, or beautiful accent artwork. Why settle fo...
Create a Child's Dream Bedroom with Wallpaper Murals and Cutouts
Transform your child's room into a fantasyland with colorful wallpaper murals and cutouts. Vinyl-coated Wallies wallpaper cutouts are prepasted and ready to apply to walls, wood, glass, and more. Just dip murals or cutouts in water and sponge them in...
Creating a beautiful, custom-designed nursery for your baby doesn't have to be expensive. It's easy when you decorate walls and furniture with prepasted wallpaper cutouts or easy peel and stick decals. Colorful wallpaper accents are easy to apply to...
Turn your bedroom into a surfer's paradise with colorful wallpaper murals, cutouts, and wall borders. Vinyl-coated wallpaper cutouts are prepasted and ready to apply to walls, wood, glass, and practically any clean, hard surface. It's easy... just di...
During Daylight Saving Time, clocks are turned forward an hour, effectively moving an hour of daylight from the morning to the evening. In the United States, Daylight Saving Time began on Sunday, March 9 and will revert to Standard Time on Sunday, No...
Touring Car Racing Association
TCRA is a southern California-based car club for road racing enthusiasts. Events are held regularly throughout the year at professional race tracks, including Willow Springs, Buttonwillow, California Speedway, Laguna Seca, Sears Point, and Las Vegas.
The Best Fire-Retardant Plants Ever
As an electronic graphics operator working on live news in the Los Angeles market for more than a decade, I can tell you that the most heartbreaking events to cover are brush fires. Yet, on occasion there are miraculous accounts o...
New Year's Eve: The Coolest Birthday Ever
Babies born on January 1 seem to be the ones lavished with prizes, but I guess my mom couldn't wait. Despite missing out on a month's supply of free diapers, my parents were pretty excited to have an instant family during their first year of marriage...
It's bad enough that Transportation Security Administration officers are routinely frisking eight-year-old boys and eighty-five-year-old women with aluminum walkers. Texas resident Mandi Hamlin now claims TSA officers forced her to remove her nipple...
In the right corner: Ann Coulter, attorney, conservative columnist and author of Godless: The Church of Liberalism. In the left corner: Susan Estrich, law professor, political commentator and author of Soulless: Ann Coulter and the Right-Wing Church...
In her explosive #1 New York Times bestseller, Godless: The Church of Liberalism, constitutional lawyer, best-selling author and conservative columnist Ann Coulter exposes the Church of Liberalism: its sacraments (abortion), its holy writ (Roe v. Wad...
"I have nothing against Ann Coulter personally. Quite the contrary, we get along just fine," claims political commentator Susan Estrich. Nevertheless, the attorney and author has taken on the high priestess of the conservative right with Soulless: An...
She's sexy... she's sultry... she's scandalous. She's the Queen of the Macabre. It's not hard to understand why the Mistress of the Dark has inspired the most popular Halloween costume of all time. Women ~ and a not-so-surprising number of men ~ have...
Why sure... it couldn't be easier, thanks to life-sized cardboard cutouts. Who better to greet your Halloween party guests than the Mistress of the Dark? I've used standups at several parties, and they're always a hit. Everyone loves having their pho...

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Time For Travel Lensography
I decided to create a separate lensography for my Time For Travel lenses. My online travel agency offers millions of dollars in travel services including flights, hotels, golf courses, cruise lines, and just about anything related to travel. You can...
If the term Lensography were in the dictionary (which I think it should be) this would be the definition: 1. A lens created about a Lensmaster. 2. A compilation of ones lenses. 3. A definitive guide to who a Lensmaster is, the ultimate "Who of Squid...
A lensography is very simply defined as a lens created by a Squidoo Lensmaster about their lenses. Now, if you are new to Squidoo, the logic behind creating such a lens may not be obvious to you. But if you've been using Squidoo long enough to become...
Best Lensographies Ever?
Think of your lensography as your Squidoo home page. It can be the single URL that you direct people to, and they will have access to ALL of your lenses. Wait, what's a lensography you ask? It's a collection of all of your hard work here on Squidoo....
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J_ben
Have a nice day :) Posted October 07, 2008 |
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chefkeem
A hearty SquidAngel Blessing for your incredible collection of lenses, Kim! Posted October 04, 2008 |
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JJNW
Hi Kim! Congrats on being awarded Courteous Commenter award among the Giant Squids! I agree 100% You have visited many of my lenses and you are so kind. I LOVE your photo. Awesome picture. Posted October 04, 2008 |
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AndyPo
Thanks for visiting all of my travel lenses. This is a great lensography too. (5*) Posted September 30, 2008 |
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Marinadxb
Great lens. Having an Italian husband who has worked in wine, it's especially interesting! Posted September 19, 2008 |
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KimGiancaterino
LOL... I felt the same way. Just keep plugging away and it will happen. Posted September 18, 2008 |
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surfchicky23
Congratulations on making it into the Giant Squid group. Ill get there in 10 years. Posted September 18, 2008 |
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beachbum_gabby
Hi Kim, I just wonder, what is your relation to Warren Giancaterino? I'm a big fan of CSI:'s and never thought he's part of the show. :) Posted September 11, 2008 |
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Lien
Hi Kim, I saw the word Lensography after editing one of my lenses and had no idea what it was. After searching came across Best Lensographies Ever then to yours. Posted September 05, 2008 |
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Blessed by a Squid Angel :) Posted September 04, 2008 |
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