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Secrets of the Garden

A garden is a place to relax and forget the stresses of the day. It is not hard to make a pleasant garden even in an apartment or condo. You can grow your own vegetable, fruits, and herbs or just have a flower garden. Organic gardening is gardening l...

history of Africa

Information, essays, links, and reviews for anyone interested in African history. I earned two MAs in the subject, speak Zulu and Afrikaans, but have never been to South Africa... I used to teach world history and enjoy helping students find answers...

Soup Is Good Food

I love soup - almost all kinds.  Soup can be such a comfort food, especially when the weather is cold.  Soup can also make you feel better when you are feeling a little ill.  Most soups are easy to make, and soup recipes and variations...

The Latest Winner 

58.8% of the vote

How To Become An Internet Mogul

So you want to be what Donald Trump is to real estate to the internet. You didn't have posters of Michael Jordan and Magic Johnson on your wall when you were growing up. Instead you had posters of Seth Godin (squidoo.com, pictured left), Mark Cubin (...

The Secret World of Whippets 

Week Beginning 09/06/08 57.1% of the vote

The Secret World of Whippets!

In my opinion, Whippets are one of the best kept secrets of the dog world. Not many people are familiar with this breed; often confusing them with the Greyhound or Italian Greyhound. I became hooked on Whippets and all sighthounds when I got my first...

*Winner* Spicy Potato Salad 

Week Beginning 09/06/08 80% of the vote!

Spicy Potato Salad -- A Delicious Recipe

Here is yet another yummy recipe that I offer up for your consideration :: It's Spicy Potato Salad -- A Delicious Recipe! Trust me, while my grandmother passed down to us grandchildren her traditional Hungarian and Eastern European recipes, this is O...

*Winner* Marklin Trains  

Week Beginning 26/05/08 66.7% of the vote

Marklin Trains

Markin trains are German-made model trains of the highest quality. With superior engines and available digital control, Marklin model trains perform a lot better than some of the cheaper trains many people have experience with, and many offer realist...

*Winner* Mail Art 

Week Beginning 19/05/08 50% of the vote

Mail Art

This lens is my attempt at pulling the various strands of the mail art movement into one cohesive resource. Mail Art, or Postal Art, is many things to many people: sending art randomly to friends, swapping art covered envelopes with other artists and...

*Winner* The Mallard Duck 

Week Beginning 12/05/08 50% of the vote!

The Mallard Duck

The green head, yellow bill, and black rump of the Mallard Duck is a familiar sight for many people living in the Northern hemisphere. Nearly 10 million Mallards live in North America with millions more in Eurasia. It is thought to be the most abunda...

*Winner* Mock Apple Pie 

Week Beginning 05/05/08 75% of the vote

Mock Apple Pie

Wait. You want me to make an apple pie with no apples in it? Mock apple pie has a rich history from the settlers heading west across a young United States to the 20th-century suburban housewife. Read on to learn all about this culinary oddity.

*Winner* Natures Pharmacy 

Week Beginning 28/04/08 78.9% of the vote

Nature's Herbal Pharmacy

Nature's herbal pharmacy is so vast, do we really need all those prescription drugs? Many of nature's remedies can be found growing in waste land, pastures and along the edges of cultivated fields, just waiting for the discerning herbalist to harvest...

*Winner* Vincent Van Gogh  

Week Beginning 21/04/08 55.25% of the vote

Vincent Van Gogh

Undoubtedly you know of Vincent Van Gogh, the artist.  Did you know that there is also a line of designer handbags known as the Vincent Van Gogh brand?  These handbags are very much like wearable art definitely inspired by his beautiful pai...

*Winner* Seahorse Network 

Week Beginning 07/04/08 60% of the vote

SEAHORSE Network: seahorse facts, links, conservation, photos, books, gifts, seahorses for children

Seahorses are one of nature's most unique and intriguing forms of marine life and are regarded fondly by individuals and interest groups of many cultures. These charismatic fish are threatened by over-exploitation, accidental capture and degradation...

*Winner* The Trendiest Shots In Town 

Week Beginning 31/03/08 50% of the Vote

How to Make the Trendiest Shots in Town

Hi, I have been bartending for over 15 years servin' up drinks in some of the trendiest establishments in 3 major North American cities.  Shots are always a staple in nightclubs, most having their own in house shot recipes.  Along the way,...

*Winner* Vegan Cake Recipes  

50% of the Vote Week Beginning 24/03/08

Vegan Cake Recipes

Ok, Fellow Vegan Cake Lovers...I've been searching, baking, and tasting since the beginning of my Vegan Days for "I can't believe it's Vegan" cake recipes, and what I'm about to share with you are my choices for the bestest vegan cakes so f...

*Winner* Growing Bonsai Trees 

55.25% of the Vote! Week Beginning 17/03/07

Growing Bonsai Trees

You will learn how to Grow a Bonsai Tree from scratch, starting from the supplies you need, different types of bonsai trees, bonsai seeds and the Japanese Art of Bonsai. Learn the Art of Bonsai Tree Care

*Winner* -Flip The Pancake.... 

100% of The Vote Week Beginning 10/03/08

Flip the Pancake and Sing about Waffles

You can make the best waffles and pancakes with the cast iron griddles and pure Vermont Maple Syrup. To get you in the mood you gotta check out the video "Do you like pancakes?" My daughter drew the cats that keep popping up around the Waffles. So...

*Winner* - Comfort Doll Project 

A record breaking 100% of the vote!!!! Week beginning 03/03/08

Comfort Doll Project

In spring of 2006, my partner and I came up with the wild idea to raise money for African charities using Comfort Dolls and the generosity of well-known musicians and bands. A comfort doll is a small knitted doll that Icross Canada uses ins...

*Winner* -Block Buster! 

75% of the vote -well done!

Block Buster! British Glam Rock of the 70s

At the beginning of the 1970s, I was in my early teens, an excellent age to appreciate a new phenomenon about to hit the British airwaves: Glam Rock. At the time Glam was a joke. Those of us with Sweet records were laughed at by our friends who were...

*Winner* - Vegetarian French Onion Soup 

week beginning 18/02/08 75% of the vote!

Vegetarian French Onion Soup

I love French onion soup, but it's almost always made with beef broth, and I'm a vegetarian. I have my own French onion soup recipe that is easy, vegetarian, and really yummy. Read on and learn how to make it yourself!

*Winners* - Cats and Alone on Valentines Day 

Week Beginning 11/02/08

Alone On Valentine's Day

Or should you?  Since Valentine's Day is approaching.  You're not involved with anyone.  Starting to feel a little anxious?  Stop!  You can, and will have a wonderful day. Remember you are not alone in this.  Not everyone...

Cats, Kats and the love of cats

If you love cats then this is the place for you! We feature cat tips, cat care, cat beds, cat toys, cat articles, cat pictures, cat books. If a cat is involved then it's probably here! Check out our great gifts for Cats and Cat Owners!

*Winner* - How To Make Beer 

Week beginning 04/02/08 80% vote.

*Winner* -Idiots Guide To Making Money 

Week Beginning 28/01/08 84.6% of the vote.

Idiot's Guide to Making Money Online

I hunt down legitimate low-cost easy to start Internet businesses and I list them below. Click the Links to see how they work and how you can Copy them for yourself. Why are there so many of these opportunities out there? It's because e-commerce si...

*Winner* - I Love Calendars 

I Love Calendars! The History of Calendars plus Great New Calendars, Planners and More

Wall calendars, desk calendars, pocket calendars, perpetual calendars, and even electronic calendars.  Who would have thought that something so much the same on the inside could have so much variety on the outside!  Not only do they help re...

The Runners Up 16/06/08 

Miso Soup

Miso soup can be made as a breakfast, an appetizer, a stand-alone soup course, or a full entree.  Its presence in Japanese cooking runs the gamut from home cooking to high cuisine. Learn the basics of making your own miso soup and then explore m...

Put Your Hands Into Sock Puppets

Sock Puppets, to some, may seem very old fashioned. As long as there have been socks, there have been sock puppets. The truth is that a simple sock puppet in the hands of a creative puppeteer (or should I say "ON the hand" of a creative puppeteer) c...

The Runners Up 09/06/08 

The Ultimate Questions - religion and spirituality

These are the ultimate philosophy questions we all ask ourselves about religion and spirituality. Vote, get inspired and share. Part lensography, part hey monkeybrain lens - I hope you all enjoy.

Best Panini Sandwich Recipes

Two slices of of Italian bread stuffed with delicious goodies such as mozzarella, tomatoes, prosciutto, fresh basil, roasted red peppers, or whatever else makes you happy. Brush with extra virigin olive oil, then press between the hot plates of a pan...

The Runners Up 02/06/08 

Black Forest Cuckoo Clocks

Black Forest Cuckoos, fairy tales, foods  & nutcrackers were my very first inkling that the world was much larger than I knew as a tiny child.  From Grimm's Black Forest fairy tales, to Disney's Pinocchio, I began my learning of the gre...

Groovin' Art on ETSY!

In a word, handmade.  The imagination has no limits, and stepping into the shops of Etsy is like climbing inside an exhilarating creative funhouse.  Everything is lovingly created by talented artisans and crafters.  You can also f...

The Runners Up 26/05/08 

S Is For Sloth

Sloths are nocturnal, South American mammals known for being especially slow-moving.

Eco-Friendly Craft Ideas and Supplies

Those of us who are artsy and crafty have been enjoying the challenge of turning "trash" into "treasure" as long as we can remember. If you're like me, you want to enjoy this avenue of recycling with as many non-toxic and eco-friendly craft supplies...

The Runners Up 19/05/08 

Guyliner - Love It OR Hate It?!

It's not just punky emo boys, pirates and rock stars that are wearing guyliner these days. Wearing eyeliner and makeup is becoming more popular for common men too. What do you think of the new metrosexual makeup? Ladies, would you like to see your hu...

The Princess And The Pea

The Princess and the Pea is a Danish fairytale first published in 1835. It was told and written by by Hans Christian Andersen. It has been extremely popular over the years, especially with girls, and has been adapted many times in books, movies, tv s...

The Runners Up 12/05/08 

How to Make Super Soup - Tips to Make It Tastier

I love soup! The possibilities are endless, from simple clear soups to thick, creamy potato soups. It can make a light repast or a complete, hearty meal. Simple or exotic. Savory or sweet. Such potential! What do you do when the soup just doesn't do...

Staycation -- Everyone Should Try One

By now, no doubt, you know what a staycation is. Although this word has been around a long time, it really came into fashion in the year 2008. When I hear it, it is a word which still makes me smile. Why? Interested? Travel down the page to Part 1 of...

The Runners Up 05/05/08 

Week Beginning 05/05/08

Stamps, Ink & Paper - All About Rubber Stamping

This lens is a collection of a little bit about everything you need to know to get started with the fine art of rubber stamping! Here you will find different tips, tricks and techniques to get your going. Just add stamps, ink and paper! Enjoy--and ha...

Why NLP Works

Neurolinguistic programming (NLP) is a set of practices that allow people to communicate more effectively with themselves and with other people. If you've ever surprised yourself - or failed yourself - you understand that you are a collection of abil...

The Runners Up 28/04/08 

Are You Yodeling?

Female country singers, male country singers, Swiss yodeling, a Korean yodeler star; Germany, Bavaria, Austria, America - international vocalists with stellar talent can be found on this Squidoo.com lens. I'm not a yodeler. I can't even sing without...

Would You Rather Be Praised or Paid?

Compliment vs. Money This question may be harder to answer than it seems. A segment on the television program Good Morning America this morning prompted me to ask this question. Would you rather receive a compliment for a job well done, or a few doll...

The Runners Up 14/04/08 

Week Beginning 14/04/08

Limes - The Best Citrus

Okay, maybe the rest of the world thinks of oranges or lemons first when they think of citrus. Not me. For me it is limes. I love their color, their flavor, everything. They look cool and they taste even better. Want to learn more? Follow along with...

Menopause: You Need Some Laughter!

It is no fun being a cantankerous hell-on-wheels! Especially if you aren't used to it! Well I knew something was wrong when my usual charming self found it okay to flip the bird to someone that ticked me off on the highway (thank goodness I don't liv...

The Runners Up 07/04/08 

1920's Womens Fashion

1920's ladies fashions often featured brighter and more vibrant colors than fashions from the previous decades. Following on from the depressing circumstances of the Great War (Now known as World War 1) and the post-war recession, most people were h...

The StumbleUpon Gallery!

I've been stumbling around the Internet for years and have come across some great photos, video clips and travel desitinations. Since Squidoo offers me the tools to gather all of my stumbles in one place, I've created this lens as a gallery of my col...

The Runners Up 31/03/08 

Gardening With Chemicals Damages Our Earth and It's Creatures

Gardening With Chemicals Damages Our Earth's Eco-System Gardening with chemical fertilizers and pesticides is a contradiction in terms. If you want to get your hands in the dirt, and make a difference you should garden organically. If you want to cr...

bdkz's Best Squidoo Tips

Welcome! I'm Bonnie, lensmaster bdkz. I'm a Giant Squid Organizer and a Squid Angel. I have created over 400 lenses, been "Lens of the Day" twice and have had 14 of my lens in the Top 100. I have been with Squidoo for over two years and I wanted to...

The Runners Up 24/03/08 

Monarch Butterflies Are Easy To Raise

Photo credit- Paul B. Sutherland My family lives in the country. And we love raising Monarch Butterflies. It's really quite easy to raise them at home. We've got milkweed growing in our butterfly garden in our backyard. I just took some old...

The Forgotten 80's

Welcome to the realm of the forgotten 80s. A celebration of the fads that never made it to any cable TV 80's lovefest. These are the 80's trends you forgot. At times, it tends to slant towards the girly end of the spectrum but that's only because I l...

The Runners Up 17/03/08 

Week Beginning 17/03/08

Pacific Coast Irises

The Pacific Coast Irises are also known as "The Native Irises" which include its eleven species. Mostly they grow in meadows and woodlands near the Pacific Ocean characterized for having a mild climate. Its common characteristic are very colorful pet...

Rangoli - Indian Art of beautifying the floor

The original name of rangoli is Rangavali, which means- ranga=color, avali=line in Sanskrit. It is more commonly called  Rangoli. It is called Alpana in Bengali, Kolam in Tamil.  Most houses in India, especially in the Southern par...

The Runners Up 10/03/08 

Week Beginning 10/03/08

Parrot Taming and Training Plus Teaching a Parrot to Talk

This site is for everyone who loves Parrots or Parakeets and wants to discover the best way to tame and train them in a loving and fun manner. Included are pictures, descriptions, and videos. Find out the pros and cons of each type of bird. Our Compr...

Howard Hughes, Hollywood Hermit

Howard Hughes, one of the world's richest men,  died from dehydration, malnutrition and neglect. Even now, a generation after his death, he remains one of Hollywood's most intriguing and perplexing figures. Hughes lived a quite extraordinary lif...

The Runners Up 03/03/08 

Iran - news, culture, history

I've long felt a kind of odd connectedness to Iran. I've never been there. I'm not Persian, or Muslim, or connected in any known way to Iran. I felt as aggrieved as any American kid in 1979-80 when for 444 days, the Iranian revolutionary movemen...

Taiwanese Hotpot (Huo Guo / Shabu Shabu)

This lens introduces one of my wife's and my favorite choices for eating out in Taiwan: Hot Pot (huo guo in Chinese and shabu shabu in Japanese).  If you have not tried Chinese (or Japanese, Korean, Mongolian, etc.) style hot pot, I hope this le...

The Runners Up 25/02/08 

Week Beginning 25/02/08

Indian Vegetarian Recipes

In this lens you will find the richly varied foods from India's regional cuisine presented in a simple and easy way. In India, since time immemorial, people have prepared these naturally delicious dishes. I hope that my humble efforts will bring you...

How To Be A Love Goddess

Being sexy is more about attitude than looks or even skill. There are dozens of books out there to give you information on technique. A sense of fun is far sexier than any sex trick you could learn. A positive outlook towards sex and apositive feelin...

The Runners Up 18/02/08 

Week Beginning 18/02/08

The Super Ultimate Harajuku Style Guide

Huge pool of ideas for your harajuku look!

Wooden Spoon Craft Ideas for Kids

Wooden spoons are an excellent choice if you are seeking kids craft ideas for younger children. I am a qualified nursery nurse and regularly include wooden spoon crafts when planning fun, educational activities for the children in my care. They are l...

The Runner Up 11/02/08 

Week beginning 11/02/08

Inside The Tarot: Hidden Gifts

In my Tarot Lens, I'll be looking behind the meanings of each card. We can explore the deck with an eye on the strengths it points out for us. And it can suggest ways to stop the crazy stuff we keep doing. As the Temperance card suggests, our goal is...

The Runners Up 04/02/08 

Bette Davis - She could handle a cigarette, a man, and a gun.

"Bette Davis Eyes" is the name of a popular song, best known for being performed by Kim Carnes. The song was written in 1974 by Donna Weiss and Jackie DeShannon. DeShannon recorded the song that same year on her album New Arrangement. But it was no...

The Notorious Bettie Page

Bettie Page is considered one of the first fetish models and her fun and sexy image is so iconic, it still exists as inspiration and a visual standard nearly 50 years after she retired. To take a look at Bettie's mainstream image, please visit Betti...

The Runners Up 28/01/08 

Week Beginning 28/01/08

Robbie Burns Day

Whether you call it Robbie Burns Day or Robbie Burns Night, or just Burns night, this annual celebration of the Scottish poet's birthday is not to be missed by the Scottish and those who wish they were! Robert Burns is also known as Rabbie Burns, Sc...

The Distillers

At 16 years old when Bree Leslie Pucilowski passed a distillery while traveling by train from Geelong to Melbourne, she read their sign, “The Distillers” which was painted upon the broad face of the building. She remembers pausing to cons...

The Runners Up 21/01/08 

For week beginning 21/01/08

Easy Homemade Empanada Recipes

Sounds like a slogan, somewhere? No! I just thought to gather some unique, healthy, easy and most especially homemade empanada recipes that you can actually try at the comfort of your home. Empanada is prepared similarly to a pie cut in pieces, maki...

Glasgow Tigers Speedway

A lens about speedway in general, but principally Glasgow Tigers

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Bananas About Tomatoes

Welcome to my tribute page to the worlds greatest fruit masquerading as a vegetable -the little red beauty that is the tomato. On this lens you'll find a few of my favourite tomato recipes as well as links to more than a few I wish I'd thought of. Y...

Khaled Hosseini

Khaled Hosseini was born in Kabul Afghanistan in 1965. The son of a diplomat and a teacher, Hosseini himself is a qualified physician and worked in this field before turning his hand to novel writing. In addition to his writing he is also a UNHCR goo...

Onions

Onions are the bad boy of the vegetable world. They stink, they make make you cry but my God they're delicious. Salad Onions, scallions, spring onions, pickled onions, red onions, brown onions, shallots or white onions. I love them all. It would pr...

Extra Money Makers

There are a lot of great lenses on Squidoo giving you hints and tips to maximise your earnings. This lens has a slightly different aim, in that it aims to suggest ways you can add additional income streams to your lenses. The suggestions below won't...

Port Logan

Port Logan is the quietest most beautiful place on earth. I write as a city bird when I say it's as near as you get to heaven without dying. Lapping waves, the best pub in Scotland and an appalling bus service that you don't mind because it's a great...