Carnival of Squid: August 2009

Celes Opera - from videogame to opera house

Originally a short subgame in a Final Fantasy RPG, more...1 point

Originally a short subgame in a Final Fantasy RPG, the song from this has gone on to be one of the most recogniseable pieces of game music in the world.Converted into piano, vocals and then a full opera 'Aria di Mezzo Caraterre', in all its variations it is still commonly known as 'Celes Opera' afte...1 point

Opera for Children

Opera connotes a high brow artistic entertainment. more...1 point

Opera connotes a high brow artistic entertainment. But to put it simply, opera is a musical drama. Don't be intimidated. Plunge in and learn about an opera today!Taking children (and yourself!) to the opera is the best experience! But before you invest in expensive tickets, be sure to spend some tim...1 point

Why you ought to Purchase Kitty some kind of Cat Scratchers?

Taking care of a cat is a big responsibility. It a more...1 point

Taking care of a cat is a big responsibility. It also requires huge amounts of patience and dedication. Cats can be really annoying, messy and playful. They also have innate habits that can cause problems in your household - scratched furniture, ripped curtains and cat hair on the carpets. Modern cat scratchers and toys can solve all of these problems, and more, for you.1 point

Mustard Yellow to Spice Up Your Wardrobe

Change your wardrobe from bland to bold with this more...2 points

Change your wardrobe from bland to bold with this season's latest color sensation; mustard yellow.Mustard yellow might be just the thing to add zip to an otherwise bland style, says designer, Michael Kors. Kors says mustard yellow seamlessly transitions all seasons.'Gold, honey, mustard -- you can d...2 points

Suzie's English Mustard Talk

Phew! I like it hot.You must know the feeling, sur more...1 point

Phew! I like it hot.You must know the feeling, surely, when the warmth gradually builds and your brow starts to become quite damp. The cheeks seem to take on an independent glow and your neck tingles as droplets of moisture form. Heaven! Now French and Greek are all very well, and even American and...1 point

Donny|Marie|theOsmonds

Well, there's Donny, and Marie ... oh! and little more...2 points

Well, there's Donny, and Marie ... oh! and little Jimmy. Who were the older Osmonds? How many Osmonds are there, anyway? And what have they been doing all these years?2 points

Summer of Love Great Sounds Video Showcase

I was a teenager in the 1960's during a time of re more...1 point

I was a teenager in the 1960's during a time of revelation in the music industry and the world. The Fifth Dimension, Diana Ross and the Supremes and the Beachboys were groups that had that special something that blended into a great sound. Come relive these great sounds and pretty soon you'll feelin...1 point

My Summer of Love Virtual Concert

My Summer of Love Virtual Concert will benefit our more...1 point

My Summer of Love Virtual Concert will benefit our abandoned and mistreated animals. Many of the groups and individual musicians (like John Denver and Marvin Gaye) who will appear at this virtual concert were activists for a variety of worthy causes, so it is fitting that the proceeds from this lens...1 point

1950's Rock and Roll Hits!

I was born in 1944--the most perfect time in histo more...0 points

I was born in 1944--the most perfect time in history to be born, I think! Life was simple in those days, WWII was over, things were settling down. By 1958, when the 'bubble gum' music hit the airwaves, I was in my early teens! And oh, what a wonderful time! We danced and had parties often! I learned...0 points

Elvis Presley Christmas Duets

Elvis Presley has been dead for 31 years but that more...0 points

Elvis Presley has been dead for 31 years but that is not holding him back! He is still generating plenty of buzz!0 points

Sing With Elvis Presley and Record Your Song As A Christmas eCard!

You can record your own voice (or the voice of you more...0 points

You can record your own voice (or the voice of you and your family) singing Martina McBride's parts on the Elvis Presley Christmas Duets recording of Blue Christmas!0 points

Little Anthony and the Imperials - A Virtual Concert

I don't know about you but 'Little Anthony and The more...0 points

I don't know about you but 'Little Anthony and The Imperials' bring back some fond memories of lying in my dorm with my Anatomy book open and dreaming of my future. My dreams mostly came true but I never would have imagined that I would be reflecting back to those days at Jacksonville State Universi...0 points

The Beatles at Hollywood Bowl 1965

There is an unfinished Beatles scrapbook that is s more...0 points

There is an unfinished Beatles scrapbook that is stored in a cabinet out of sight and out of mind. I don't know if the Beatles were on American Bandstand but they were the same era.0 points

Classic Poems for Kids

Poems, with their rhythms and rhymes, can engage c more...1 point

Poems, with their rhythms and rhymes, can engage children's attention while the often vivid images conjured by the words feed their imaginations. Usually, classic poetry has a richness of language, even that written with children in mind, so enlarging a child's vocabulary and giving an appreciation...1 point

Classic Funny Poems for Kids

I can still remember some of the humorous poems th more...1 point

I can still remember some of the humorous poems that were read to us children at infants school. Some, like The Jumblies and Matilda (who told such dreadful lies), can still make me smile today.What makes them so memorable? Is it the rhythm and the rhyme or is it the amusing stories they tell? They...1 point

The Highwayman by Alfred Noyes

The Highwayman is a narrative poem by Alfred Noyes more...1 point

The Highwayman is a narrative poem by Alfred Noyes. It tells the story of a Highwayman, his true love, Bess and the jealous ostler who comes between them.A tragic poem 'The Highwayman' remains popular and is often studied in schools.Lens image from FreeClipartnow.com1 point

Poetry By Yulia Dmitrieva

This lens is about Poetry by Yulia Dmitrieva.Yulia more...1 point

This lens is about Poetry by Yulia Dmitrieva.Yulia is a Russian living in Richmond, West London, U.K.'I was interested in poetry as long as I can remember myself. My favourite children's books were poems. I have always been fascinated by languages and also by music. For me, poetry represents the bes...1 point

Poetry in Homeschool

April is National Poetry Month. Does your homescho more...1 point

April is National Poetry Month. Does your homeschool language arts curriculum include the study of poetry? Whether you're striving to incorporate more poetry into your curriculum or whether you are looking for a poetry unit study, this webpage should offer some resources.Charlotte Mason suggested th...1 point

James Dillet Freeman

I was introduced to the work of James Dillet Freem more...0 points

I was introduced to the work of James Dillet Freeman as a young wife and mother. I was reading Norman Vincent Peale's Positive Imaging - and in that book, Dr. Peale quoted 'The Prayer for Protection', which I quickly memorized.Twenty years later, I found myself in a Unity Church group, and they clos...0 points

Brunel's Atmospheric Railway

The South Devon Railway was one of Brunel's most f more...1 point

The South Devon Railway was one of Brunel's most famous innovations. The railway was powered by atmospheric pressure - drawing carriages along the rails by pnuematic pressure generated by stationary steam engines.Innovative and unusual, it was ultimately doomed by the limitations of the technology o...1 point

Brunel's Great Western Railway

Designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel, the Great Wes more...1 point

Designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel, the Great Western Railway was designed to be one of the fastest of its time.The railway was built on a wide gauge of 7 feet known as 'broad gauge', designed to increase speed and passenger comfort, and it was joked that GWR stood for God's Wonderful Railway. The...1 point

WWE Action Figures

My 9 year old grandson has 36 WWE Action Figures a more...0 points

My 9 year old grandson has 36 WWE Action Figures and has become quite the expert on them. This will be his lens so after this introduction, the work will be his. We hope you enjoy visiting here!This is a scroll down web page so just read and scroll until you can't scroll any more. He will be showing...0 points

Hawaii: A Homeschool Unit Study

The Hawaiian Islands combine incredible biological more...2 points

The Hawaiian Islands combine incredible biological diversity with spectacular natural beauty. These archipelagoes include a rich cultural history. From the mountains to the sea, Hawai'i offers diverse learning experiences. Enjoy a full range of habitats provided by the islands, from coral reefs to v...2 points

Hawaii Information - Vacation Like Barack Obama

Did you know Barack Obama is a local born son of H more...1 point

Did you know Barack Obama is a local born son of Hawaii?On this page are many Hawaiian vacation and visitor resources, including a link to a NEW Barack Obama Oahu Guide Map! See and experience the life of our 44th President!* * * Growing up in Hawaii provides a unique and tolerant multicultural envi...1 point

Hawaii For Kids By A Kid

Aloha and welcome to Hawaii for kids by a kid. In more...0 points

Aloha and welcome to Hawaii for kids by a kid. In 2001, my family was privileged to go to Hawaii for a week. When we returned home, my son prepared a speech on his tropical vacation for his class at school. This lens will provide both his and my slant on our visit to Oahu, Hawaii. My son's words wil...0 points

Hawaii Souvenirs, The Best ~~ Our Top 10

Our Top 10 list of souvenirs from Hawaii!0 points

We Love Long Beach Washington for Family Fun

The Long Beach Peninsula in Washington State is a more...1 point

The Long Beach Peninsula in Washington State is a Fun, Casual, and Family-Friendly Place for a Great Vacation.This is the first of several Squidoo lenses (webpages) about Long Beach, WA and the other small towns on this charming peninsula. The Long Beach Peninsula is full of wonderful places to expore...1 point

Paul Newman's Blu-ray Movies ~~ Classic Movies On Blu-ray

Paul Newman is looking great as The Sundance Kid o more...1 point

Paul Newman is looking great as The Sundance Kid on blu-ray!1 point

Tonto Natural Bridge in Northern Arizona

The Tonto Natural Bridge is a natural wonder well more...2 points

The Tonto Natural Bridge is a natural wonder well worth seeing! Near Payson, Arizona, in the Tonto National Forest, it is the largest naturally occuring travertine bridge in the world. As we discovered on a recent family visit, a hike down the mountain and underneath the bridge has many thrilling vi...2 points

Badbury Rings - the Iron Age earth fort

A series of concentric rings surrounding a raised more...1 point

A series of concentric rings surrounding a raised centre marks the ancient fort of Badbury Rings in Dorset, England. An ancient earth fort dating back into the iron age and possibly earlier, thought to have been mentioned in the legends of King Arthur, Badbury Rings is a unique place to visit.Lens i...1 point

Tuscany, Italy: Beautiful Countryside, Art, History and Wine

Tuscany is beautiful part of Italy; a favourite de more...1 point

Tuscany is beautiful part of Italy; a favourite destination for British and American tourists. The many picturesque medieval hill towns are relatively close together, separated by beautiful countyside, rolling hills, olive groves and vineyards making the region and neighbouring Umbria ideal for a dr...1 point

Find the Magic in Salem, Massachusetts

375 years of American heritage and maritime histor more...1 point

375 years of American heritage and maritime history come alive in America's most bewitching town - Salem, Massachusetts.Salem's name means 'City of Peace'; however it's history is anything but peaceful. This city was where the Salem Witch Trials occurred over 300 years ago.In the winter of 1692, som...1 point

A day trip to Niagara Falls

Niagara Falls has to be one of the most awesome si more...1 point

Niagara Falls has to be one of the most awesome sights in the world. I have always been fascinated by waterfalls and find them very beautiful but here in the UK, indeed in Europe, there is nothing to match Niagara Falls.1 point

Seabrook Island, South Carolina

Seabrook island is located about 25 miles from Cha more...0 points

Seabrook island is located about 25 miles from Charleston, South Carolina.There is an abundance of protected wildlife at Seabrook. Watch the deer and the alligators. How many deer can you spot at sundown? Admire the many bird species. See foxes dart through the neighborhoods.I personally enjoy sitti...0 points

Stornoway Scotland - Our Sister City

My husband and I were fortunate enough to be able more...0 points

My husband and I were fortunate enough to be able to join friends in being part of the 36 member Pendleton Delegation to go to Stornoway Scotland for the official signing of the twinning charter.On March 15, 2002 we joined the delegation of 36 Pendletonians to travel to Pendleton's Sister City in th...0 points

Our Go Back Vacation Place at Convict Lake, CA

There is a locale that has a special place in our more...0 points

There is a locale that has a special place in our family's hearts. We have traveled there more than a dozen times for real and in our minds.0 points

On the Road to Omaha

Everyone has a bucket list, maybe not written down more...0 points

Everyone has a bucket list, maybe not written down on paper, but its there in their head. When the opportunity comes to check off one of the items, especially one that's near the top, you just have to grab it. For years, my husband has wanted to travel to Omaha, Nebraska to see the LSU Tigers in the...0 points

Manarola, Italy: A Beautiful Village On The Mediterranean

Manarola, Italy is one of five tiny towns in a sec more...0 points

Manarola, Italy is one of five tiny towns in a section of the Italian Riviera known as Cinque Terre. Although Cinque Terre translates to 'five lands,' it actually refers to five villages that are all connected by a walking path: Monterosso al Mare, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola, and Riomaggiore.My f...0 points

Ash Grove Resort Cabins and Camping - A Camper's Review

Ash Grove Resort Cabins and Camping is nestled dee more...0 points

Ash Grove Resort Cabins and Camping is nestled deep in the woods in Brevard, NC. The fourteen acres that make up Ash Grove host shady and secluded walk-to tent sites, four furnished cabins, five combination drive-to tent sites/RV sites, and a whole lot more. You see, Ash Grove is more than just a ca...0 points

Matthew Brady - Famed Civil War Photographer

Matthew Brady was the American Civil War photograp more...0 points

Matthew Brady was the American Civil War photographer who became known as the father of photojournalism. By being in the field of operations, Matthew Brady and his team of photographers were able to show Americans something that they had not witnessed before; real images of war and its sad consequen...0 points

NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day

This is an introduction for those that are not awa more...0 points

This is an introduction for those that are not aware of this fascinating picture website.I have to admit that the current Senior Squid challenge had me drawing a blank for about three days. Looked on YouTube for Blue Moon recordings but I came up with too many covers.The Astronomy Picture of the Day...0 points

Volcano Adventure - An Adventure series story by Willard Price

Written in 1956, Volcano Adventure is the fourth b more...1 point

Written in 1956, Volcano Adventure is the fourth book in the Adventure series by Willard Price.The Adventure series covers the adventures of Hal and Roger Hunt, a pair of young zoologists who capture animals alive for parks and conservation. Designed for a younger audience, Price - a naturalist who...1 point

Tonto Natural Bridge in Northern Arizona

The Tonto Natural Bridge is a natural wonder well more...2 points

The Tonto Natural Bridge is a natural wonder well worth seeing! Near Payson, Arizona, in the Tonto National Forest, it is the largest naturally occuring travertine bridge in the world. As we discovered on a recent family visit, a hike down the mountain and underneath the bridge has many thrilling vi...2 points

Adventures in Paklenica, Croatia

There are many really exquisite places in Croatia. more...1 point

There are many really exquisite places in Croatia. National Park Paklenica is one of the eight national parks in Croatia. What's even more interesting is that there are two national parks which are spreading over peaks, hills, mountains, fields and other forms of the Velebit mountain. It's combinati...1 point

Farthing Downs

Originally purchased as common land by the Corpora more...1 point

Originally purchased as common land by the Corporation of London, and now protected as a site of special scientific interest, the Farthing Downs are a small piece of tranquility on the outskirts of London.120 hectares of rural countryside within the city limits, the Farthing Downs are popular with w...1 point

Olympic National Park

Some of my favorite places in the world are locate more...1 point

Some of my favorite places in the world are located in Olympic National Park. My family used to go camping there every year.1 point

The Importance of the New Forest, Southern England

The New Forest, in Hampshire, Southern England, is more...1 point

The New Forest, in Hampshire, Southern England, is the largest tract of lowland common land in Britain making it of great importance for the environment and conservation as it covers a range of habitats from boggy valley bottoms to dry heathland.Due to its long history and in spite of its name, the...1 point

The National Parks of USA in an RV

Should you rent an RV (i.e. campervan, mobile home more...1 point

Should you rent an RV (i.e. campervan, mobile home) and explore America?This article gives travel advice for road-trips in America and details my experiences from when I took a career break and set off on a road-trip in an RV, round the national parks of the USA: Zion Park; Bryce Canyon; Canyon Land...1 point

My Favorite Places, Padre Island National Seashore

Padre Island, as we call it, is a popular travel d more...1 point

Padre Island, as we call it, is a popular travel destination for a large number of vacationers every year. Besides residents of the Corpus Christi area, Winter Texans, Spring Breakers and campers find the beautiful largely undeveloped barrier island irrestible.It was one of the first places we visit...1 point

Brunel - the great engineers

Isambard Kingdom Brunel is virtually a household n more...1 point

Isambard Kingdom Brunel is virtually a household name. Dubbed 'The Little Giant', his inventions shaped the modern world. Railways, bridges, ships, tunnels and more, his contribution to science and engineering cannot be overstated.His father, Marc Isambard Brunel is often overlooked in favour of his...1 point

The Battle Hymn of the Toilet

You know it's true ... the real battle of the sexe more...2 points

You know it's true ... the real battle of the sexes takes place in the loo. Up or down? Hit or miss? Over or under? Let your opinions rip here!2 points

a Fractured Fairy Tales inspired creative writing contest

Submit your own fractured writing or poetry. As a more...1 point

Submit your own fractured writing or poetry. As a diversion and tangent, I've included a few Fractured Fairy Tales from the Rocky and Bullwinkle Show.1 point

The Adventures Of Ladymermaid's Missing Gallbladder

This is the tale of Ladymermaid's missing gallblad more...1 point

This is the tale of Ladymermaid's missing gallbladder. Ladymermaid announced in the SquidU forum that the doctors could find no trace of her gallbladder, and further more she has no recollection of it being ripped out.As it turns out, there is an amazing story behind her missing gallbladder. A tale...1 point

Dragon Cave - the online hatching game

This Lens is about Dragon Cave, an online game whe more...1 point

This Lens is about Dragon Cave, an online game where you raise Dragons from eggs by getting clicks and views. Specifically, it is also a place to share, display and discuss your dragons.If you are an advanced player looking for advice on Breeding Dragons, try the dedicated lens DragonBreeding(Graphi...1 point

a Fractured Fairy Tales inspired creative writing contest

You will have a chance to submit your own fracture more...1 point

You will have a chance to submit your own fractured writing or poetry. As a diversion and tangent, I've included a few Fractured Fairy Tales from the Rocky and Bullwinkle Show.1 point

We Love Deer

Deer are so charming and enchanting. Does and fawn more...1 point

Deer are so charming and enchanting. Does and fawns are so adorable. Bucks stand so tall and noble.Some people collect deer figurines, some people take photos of animals in nature, including deer.This site is dedicated to all who love dear deer.1 point

Coolest Converse Tennis Shoes

Find the most Awesome Converse Tennis Shoes here! more...1 point

Find the most Awesome Converse Tennis Shoes here! Cool colors, great patterns, tie-dye, plaid, and more!This page has a Huge Selection of the Coolest Converse Shoes! Almost Every Size, Style, and Color!Converse are the ultimate in awesome tennis shoes. They make perfect birthday gifts for teens, kid...1 point

Rare Michael Jackson Videos

Celebrate a musical genius with a rare video.0 points

Public Collections of Gum

I have always admired gum collections. Not a perso more...0 points

I have always admired gum collections. Not a person's gum collection (that's creepy), but rather a community's gum collection. Colleges, camps, parks, city walls, a local mall. They often have one place where, for whatever reason, a community has an unwritten agreement that at this one spot it is ok...0 points

Lotus Carlton - the four-door supercar

The Lotus Carlton was a dream car. With a top spee more...2 points

The Lotus Carlton was a dream car. With a top speed of over one hundred and seventy miles an hour, a 3.6 litre engine, handling that had to be tried to be believed, and a comparatively modest price tag it remains the fastest production road car in the world to date. Strangely enough it was a fo...2 points

The Ford Mustang

The Mustang is my dream car. The first car I bough more...2 points

The Mustang is my dream car. The first car I bought was a Mustang, and I lost it in an accident. I've wanted another one ever since.2 points

Ferrari 308 - Affordable classic (Magnum's car)

The Ferrari 308 is an affordable Classic car; inex more...1 point

The Ferrari 308 is an affordable Classic car; inexpensive to run and purchase, but with looks that still turn heads. And of course you will look like Magnum star, Tom Selleck!The Ferrari 308 and the almost identical 328 that followed were mid-engined 'supercars' from the late 1970s to early 1990s; o...1 point