November Carnival of Squid
The Carnival of Squid highlights the best lenses on a specific topic for the day. I'm looking for your best submissions and for you to vote for your favorites. The top vote getters will be featured on the Carnival blog each week, along with a Barker's Best. Good luck!!
How it works:
- Have a lens for a day's topic? Add it to the list.
- Like the topic but don't have a lens? Make one (a great one!) and add it.
- Check out the lenses for the day's topic and vote for the ones you like (or don't).
- Visit the Carnival of Squid every week to see which lenses made the cut.
Week 1
November 2: The Dakotas
North Dakota and South Dakota joined the union back in 1889 as the 39th and 40th states, respectively. They aren't exactly the hot tourist locations in the US, despite being home to tons of history and gigantic president heads. Let's give them their due today - tell me about great things to see, people who hail from the Dakotas or fill us in on the history of the region.
Photo Credit: geoftheref on flickr
November 3: Comedians
Think you're funny? Can you make someone laugh? A lot? If so, maybe you have something on our birthday kids today - Roseanne Barr and Dennis Miller are celebrating. Stand-up comedians have a tougher job than most people realize. And anyone who can make us laugh deserves credit for the skill. So tell me about your favorite comedian today and what make them great.
Photo Credit: rick on flickr
Morecambe and Wise - the comedy legends
Morecambe and Wise were probably the greatest come more...2 points
Jasper Carrott - the Birmingham comedian
Jasper Carrott is a Birmingham born comedian, stan more...1 point
Victoria Wood Video Showcase
British comedienne Victoria Wood could always make more...1 point
November 4: King Tut
Wow - less than 100 years ago, they found the entrance to King Tut's tomb in Egypt. (Naturally. wouldn't have been in Cambodia, now would it?) We've been enthralled with the boy king every since. So tell me about him? Did the exhibit come through your town? (Great idea for a photo lens!) Maybe you think Tut's a bit of hype and we should pay more attention to one of the other pharaohs? Or you want to share your love of Egyptology and explain that whole pharaoh system to us? Share!!!
Photo Credit: Jeff_Werner on flickr
November 5: Guy Fawkes Day
Remember, remember, the fifth of November ... .
I first heard of this holiday several years ago when my husband worked for a couple of Brits and we were invited to a bonfire. In some ways, this is like some American holidays where we celebrate but aren't quite sure just what it is anymore that we're actually celebrating. A day off of work, most of the time. So here's your chance to educate us on Guy and just why he wanted to blow up Parliament. Or maybe you want to lay off the heavy politics and just tell us you to make a Guy Fawkes effigy or the best way to celebrate the day.
Photo Credit: Sklathill on flickr
What is Guy Fawkes Night?
Who is Guy Fawkes? What was the Gunpowder Plot? Ho more...1 point
November 6: John Phillip Sousa
Seventy-six trombones lined ... oh, wait, wrong band. Ha! Patriotic marches are the theme for today for sure thanks to the lovely John Philip Sousa, whose birthday we celebrate today. Explain the history behind Sousa's songs, tell me about Sousa himself or make a case for why the sousaphone is the best of the big brass.
Photo Credit: peasap on flickr
Week 2
November 9: Guinness World Records Day
Hold a record? Trying for a record? Just like records? It's a day for celebrating the biggest ones of them all - the Guinness World Records. Tell me about the weirdest, the funniest, the hardest, the oldest, the newest - whichever of the records is the most interesting to you!
Photo Credit: geoftheref on flickr
November 10: Sesame Street
It's hard to remember there once was a world without Sesame Street, but for the past 40 years, we've had the joy of sunny days that take our cares away. At the risk of being completely innundated, give me your best Sesame Street-related lens. (Just don't bore me with things that are just product listings, OK?) Favorite characters, trips to Sesame place, music from the show - all are fair game!
Photo Credit: Nina Yasmine on flickr
We Love Elmo from Sesame Street
Here find all kinds of fun Elmo Toys, Books, Baby more...1 point
Have a Great Elmo Birthday Party!
Check out the Best Elmo Party Goods, Gifts and Ide more...1 point
Is Old School Sesame Street Appropriate for Kids Today?
Is Old School Sesame Street Appropriate for Kids T more...1 point
Elmo Turns Green
Sesame Street has come out with a terrific new DVD more...0 points
November 11: Veterans and Remembrance Day
On Nov. 11, 1918, fighting in World War I came to an end with the signing of an armistice between the Allies and Germany. In honor of that day and the soldiers who fought in the war, Veterans Day in the US and Remembrance Day in Canada was established. Share a story of your favorite vet, tell about the heroes from your hometown or explain what the day means to you. And say thank you.
Photo Credit: accent on eclectic on flickr
Remembrance Day
Remembrance Day is on the second Sunday in Novembe more...2 points
Soldiers' Angels Project Valour - IT
Project Valour-IT helps provide voice-controlled/a more...2 points
HMS Glowworm - Lieutenant Roope's Victoria Cross
HMS Glowworm was British Destroyer H-92. On patrol more...1 point
The Jervis Bay and convoy HX84
HX84 was a British navy convoy in the second world more...1 point
USS Lexington Aircraft Carrier The Blue Ghost
She's The Blue Ghost, The Ship That Couldn't Be Su more...1 point
MacRoberts Reply - The RAF Donation
When Lady Rachel Workman MacRobert lost her sons, more...1 point
Thanksgiving Dinner With Our Troops
Americans enjoy gathering with friends and family more...1 point
Any Soldier ®
Any Soldier was begun in 2003 as one family's effo more...0 points
November 12: Immigration
Back in 1954, the iconic Ellis Island closed after processing more than 20 million immigrants since opening in New York Harbor in 1892. Immigrants come to the US from all directions these days as well as other countries. This is a bit of a large topic as well as a hot bed for debate. How about a monkey brain on the pros and cons of open borders? Maybe you're from an immigrant family and want to tell the story of why you immigrated. Got some big ideas on what could be done to handle the challenges of immigration? It's all up for grabs today.
Photo Credit: Shot_by_Cam on flickr
November 13: World Kindness Day
Time to show some extra kindness to those around you. The goal of World Kindness Day is to make the world just that much nicer of a place, to remind us that we have more in common than we remember and that it just takes a little to make a difference. Share ways you've discovered to show kindness, tell of a kindness you'd like to see happen or your perspective on how the world could become a kinder place.
Random Acts of Kindness Day
Random Acts of Kindness Day is an unofficial holid more...2 points
Loving Words and Quotes for Grandma or Grandpa
Sweet Quotations, Saying and Words of Love for and more...1 point
Helping Families in Need
PAY IT FORWARD - GIVE BACK - HELP THOSE IN NEED! T more...1 point
The Death of a Pet - Sympathy and Help
This page is all about offering Support and Ideas more...1 point
Free Printable Love Notes & Valentines
On this page you will find lots of sweet, mushy, s more...1 point
How to Say I Love You and Words of Romance
Find ways to Say 'I Love You,' with Loving Quotes, more...1 point
Nickels for the Needy - Pennies for the Poor
By saving nickels and pennies, you can help change more...1 point
Virtual Charity Bake Sale Fundraiser for Animals
70% of my proceeds from this page will be directly more...1 point
Humane Society Charity Fundraising Page
Anyone can Help the Humane Society help Animals an more...1 point
Inspiring Quotes and Wonderful Words
Here is a page dedicated to the love of inspiring more...1 point
Support a Day of Hope
A Day of Hope is the charity which makes Thanksgiv more...1 point
Six-Word Memoirs on Love and Heartbreak
You are going to love Six-Word Memoirs on Love and more...0 points
Week 3
November 16: The Sound of Music
Fifty years ago tonight, the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical "The Sound of Music" opened on Broadway. Eventually there was the movie, also starring Jule Andrews, but before that, there was the book. Tell me things that are in the book or the stage version that aren't the movie. Fill me in on the real story, tell me about Hitler's youth, show me the route through the mountains the Von Trapp family took. Take the reality or the fictional route!!
November 17: Homemade Bread Day
Whether baguettes, ciabatta, whole wheat, loaf or whatever, there is nothing like the smell of homemade bread baking in the oven. Got a great recipe? Know some neat tricks to make it easier? Want to get all scientific on me explaining how the yeast and sugar work to make it rise? Lay it on me. (I'll supply the butter!)
Photo Credit: icathing on flickr
Cranberry Bread
Our senses of taste and smell are always tantalize more...1 point
The Best-Ever Country Seed Bread Recipe
The Best-Ever Country Seed Bread Recipe is a delig more...0 points
November 18: Push Button Phone Day
In 1963, Bell Telephone introduces the push button phone. And the world rejoiced!! Given how much our phones do these days, push-button technology just seems so ... lame. But the jump from rotary to push button was a big, big, big deal. Since then, we've advanced to voice dial, one-button memory dialing and way more. Tell me, what's the best piece of technological advance you have on your phone? Think it gives push buttons a run for their money?
Photo Credit: raindog808 on flickr
iPhone vs Droid
When Apple first launched their iPhone it caused a more...1 point
November 19: "Have A Bad Day" Day
In 1959, Ford stopped production of the unpopular Edsel. In 1919, the Senate rejected the Treaty of Versailles. In 1990, Milli Vanilli was stripped of its Grammy after admitting they didn't actually sing. This has been a bad day for many people over the years. So have a bad one yourself, OK? What makes for a bad day, anyway? Share your opinion, thoughts, solutions!
Photo Credit: dux_carvajal on flickr
Attack of the Giant Jellyfish in Japan
Great Giant Jellyfish!Even renowned city-smashing more...1 point
Reccession Driving You Crazy? Whine Here!
Nothing too heavy, but sometimes we all just need more...1 point
Having a Bad Hair Day?
Everyone has a bad hair day from time to time, rig more...0 points
November 20: Pesticides
Back in 1969, the Nixon administration announced a halt to residential use of the pesticide DDT as part of a total phase-out. Now, as an avowed mosquito hater, I'm not always sure this was a good thing. And there's a case to be made for and against certain pesticides. Here's your chance - argue for bringing back DDT. Argue for banning all pesticides. Explain the science of pesticides - both the good they do and the harm they can cause. Debate, discuss, deliver something solid here!
Photo Credit: Ordered Chaos on flickr
Honey Bee Awareness Day
Can you imagine a world without the Honey Bee?Busy more...1 point
Week 4
November 23: Fibonacci Sequence Day
Fibonacci came out of the math closet with the Da Vinci Code, playing a key role as a solution to a puzzle. And with today's date (done like we Americans write it!) as the first four digits of the sequence, maybe it's time to learn more! The sequence is revealed in nature in all kinds of ways. How about explaining that? A picture gallery of examples? Conspiracy theories that involve Fibonacci? Hmmm ...
Photo Credit: brewbooks on flickr
The Golden Spiral Symbol
Are Spirals a Sign of a Sacred Design?The Golden S more...1 point
November 24: Win Friends
Dale Carnegie celebrates a birthday today. (Well, not really as he was born in 1888 and isn't around anymore.) As the brain behind the classic book "How to Win Friends and Influence People" lets look today at ways in which we can win more friends. (No, bribing doesn't count!) I could see lenses on how to make small talk, places to go to meet more people, tips on moving from acquaintance to friendship. In this day of "friends" on every social network, how can you tell who's really a friend and how can you make a deeper relationship with people you never see? Lots to talk about here!
Photo Credit: striatic on flickr
How to Say I Love You and Words of Romance
Find ways to Say 'I Love You,' with Loving Quotes, more...1 point
Best Words and Quotes for Women
Quotes about Women Fill this page... Sweet Words a more...1 point
Symbols and Traditions of Friendship
"What is a friend? A single soul dwelling in more...1 point
November 25: Twins
It's birthday time for the daughters of President George W. Bush. Twins Barbara and Jenna celebrate today, so let's take up the topic of twins today. My brother has a pair and it's a different kettle of fish when you start talking parenting a set rather than a single. Got tips on coping with twins or creative ideas for ... anything related to them? Want to share about famous twins or do a tribute to your own twin? Let's see it!
Photo Credit: _Nezemnaya_ on flickr
November 26: Fraternities/Sororities
Back in 1825, the first college social fraternity, Kappa Alpha, was formed at Union College in Schenectady, N.Y. Today is a salute to all college fraternities and sororities. Debate whether they have a place these days, tell us about your memories as a Greek, inform us of the history of one of the houses, create a field guide to fraternities/sororities for someone heading to college. Surprise me!
Photo Credit: rod_watson on flickr
Phi Beta Kappa Society
Phi Beta Kappa is the oldest liberal arts honor so more...0 points
November 27: Sinkie Day
So ... just how much turkey do you have left? Pie? Stuffing? While Thanksgiving tends to be a day for pigging out, it's also a day in which we often make far too much food. Which means left overs. And Sinkie Day is all about eating leftovers, typically over the sink, right? Help someone out with ideas for how to use those leftovers - maybe you have great ideas for using turkey or tips on freezing food or want to wrangle for an invite to come over and help me finish mine! Leftovers galore to close out the month!
Photo Credit: cerolene on flickr
Beauty Treatments with Thanksgiving Leftovers
Start a new tradition! After you eat all day Thurs more...1 point
Thoughts about the Carnival?
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- aj2008 aj2008 Nov 26, 2009 @ 11:13 am
- There's some good lenses on here am wondering if somehow we can get you more exposure if we link to these Carnivals via SquidLog? Perhaps you would like to drop Keemie a note and see what he thinks?
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- louiswery louiswery Nov 24, 2009 @ 7:55 pm
- Hope it's okay that I added the Beauty Treatments with Thanksgiving Leftovers lens by Ener-G for Sinkie Day! Hope that I can create a lens for the Carnival of Squid before November ends!
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- LeanneChesser LeanneChesser Nov 6, 2009 @ 7:45 am
- Wow. I can't believe that I just found out about the Carnival of Squid! Thanks so much for this lens! Fibonacci Sequence Day has me very intrigued . . .
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- ElleDeeEsse ElleDeeEsse Nov 5, 2009 @ 5:10 pm
- It's places like this that keep us inspired. When all the ideas seem to have vanished completely, here is a goldmine of them. Thank you
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- Treasures-By-Brenda Treasures-By-Brenda Nov 3, 2009 @ 3:49 pm
- Curious to see if anyone comes up with something for Sinkie Day! Leftovers can make the best meals.
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