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Carnival of Squid: November 2009

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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

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Legit Online Jobs - Real Work At Home Jobs and Opportunities For Anyone!

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Start Getting Paychecks For Easy Work That Fits Your Schedule, No Experience Required

Start Getting Paychecks For Easy Work That Fits Yo more...8 points

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.

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Morecambe and Wise - the comedy legends

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Jasper Carrott - the Birmingham comedian

Jasper Carrott is a Birmingham born comedian, stan more...1 point

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Victoria Wood Video Showcase

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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

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What is Guy Fawkes Night?

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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

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We Love Elmo from Sesame Street

Here find all kinds of fun Elmo Toys, Books, Baby more...1 point

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Have a Great Elmo Birthday Party!

Check out the Best Elmo Party Goods, Gifts and Ide more...1 point

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Is Old School Sesame Street Appropriate for Kids Today?

Is Old School Sesame Street Appropriate for Kids T more...1 point

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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.

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Remembrance Day

Remembrance Day is on the second Sunday in Novembe more...2 points

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Soldiers' Angels Project Valour - IT

Project Valour-IT helps provide voice-controlled/a more...2 points

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HMS Glowworm - Lieutenant Roope's Victoria Cross

HMS Glowworm was British Destroyer H-92. On patrol more...1 point

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The Jervis Bay and convoy HX84

HX84 was a British navy convoy in the second world more...1 point

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USS Lexington Aircraft Carrier The Blue Ghost

She's The Blue Ghost, The Ship That Couldn't Be Su more...1 point

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MacRoberts Reply - The RAF Donation

When Lady Rachel Workman MacRobert lost her sons, more...1 point

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Thanksgiving Dinner With Our Troops

Americans enjoy gathering with friends and family more...1 point

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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

Buy at Art.comTime 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.

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Random Acts of Kindness Day

Random Acts of Kindness Day is an unofficial holid more...2 points

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Loving Words and Quotes for Grandma or Grandpa

Sweet Quotations, Saying and Words of Love for and more...1 point

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Helping Families in Need

PAY IT FORWARD - GIVE BACK - HELP THOSE IN NEED! T more...1 point

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The Death of a Pet - Sympathy and Help

This page is all about offering Support and Ideas more...1 point

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Free Printable Love Notes & Valentines

On this page you will find lots of sweet, mushy, s more...1 point

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How to Say I Love You and Words of Romance

Find ways to Say 'I Love You,' with Loving Quotes, more...1 point

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Nickels for the Needy - Pennies for the Poor

By saving nickels and pennies, you can help change more...1 point

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Virtual Charity Bake Sale Fundraiser for Animals

70% of my proceeds from this page will be directly more...1 point

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Humane Society Charity Fundraising Page

Anyone can Help the Humane Society help Animals an more...1 point

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Inspiring Quotes and Wonderful Words

Here is a page dedicated to the love of inspiring more...1 point

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Support a Day of Hope

A Day of Hope is the charity which makes Thanksgiv more...1 point

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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!)

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Damper

Damper is a traditional Australian wheat flour bre more...1 point

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Cranberry Bread

Our senses of taste and smell are always tantalize more...1 point

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Discount Bread Machines

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Bread Making Machines - Why You Need One in Your Kitchen

Bread making machines are one of the common applia more...1 point

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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?

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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!

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Attack of the Giant Jellyfish in Japan

Great Giant Jellyfish!Even renowned city-smashing more...1 point

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Reccession Driving You Crazy? Whine Here!

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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!

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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 ...

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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!

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How to Say I Love You and Words of Romance

Find ways to Say 'I Love You,' with Loving Quotes, more...1 point

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Best Words and Quotes for Women

Quotes about Women Fill this page... Sweet Words a more...1 point

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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!

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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!

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Beauty Treatments with Thanksgiving Leftovers

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