July 2009
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Week 1
June 29: iPhone
It's hard to believe but two years ago today, the iPhone went on sale for the first time. Wow!! It feels like they've been around forever.
Two years is plenty of time for some great lenses on the iPhone to have been made though. Tell me about your favorite apps, great hacks or other tips. Just don't give me a crap lens with nothing but accessories, OK? Put meat on those iPhone bones!
Photo Credit: William Hook on flickr
Why I Love my iPhone
I love technological gadgets, and was so excited w more...0 points
June 30: Meteor Day
Make a wish!! Shooting stars across the sky are great sparks for the imagination. We know now they aren't angels or omens, but meteors making their way through space. Know more? Tell me!! What are meteors made of? Why can we see them? What makes for a shower? Where's the biggest meteor crater on the planet?
Meteorites, collecting a piece of heaven
I've been fascinated by meteors since I saw The Bl more...2 points
Meteor Mania: Meteors, Meteorites, Meteoroids & Meteor Showers
Here we look at Meteors, those little chunks of de more...0 points
July 1: Hong Kong
After 156 years as a British colongy, this Chinese city reverted to Chinese rule on this date in 1997. I remember what a big deal this was! Budgets being what they are, there are a lot of us who can't plan a trip to Hong Kong anytime soon, so give me some lenses that make me feel as though I'm there. Tell me about the best sights, food and experiences that make up Hong Kong.
Photo Credit: skyseeker on flickr
Kai Tak Airport, Hong Kong - Aircraft Landing Videos
The famous (or infamous) Kai Tak International Airport, Hong Kong, had one of the most challenging, exciting and hair-raising airplane landings in the...0 points
My Trip To Hong Kong
On the 24th of July, my family and I took a plane and we went to Hong Kong. It was in a short notice actually with only a couple of days planning. But...0 points
July 2: Hot Air Balloons
In 2002, Steve Fossett became the first person to fly a balloon solo around the world. What an adventure!! Have you been on a hot air balloon flight? Maybe you can tell us about it. Or how about how a balloon works? Or a great science fair experiment using hot air balloons? Can you make a miniature one? Hmmm.
Photo Credit: Axel Bührmann on flickr
The First Hot Air Balloon
Three barnyard animals claim the honor of being th more...0 points
July 3: Air Conditioning Appreciation Days
Lawdy, but it's hot!! Sure glad I can crank down the AC. But wasn't always that way and not everyone has AC. (As I discovered when I moved to NY for a few months.) So show your appreciation for glorious air conditioning with tips and ideas for staying cool. How about some lovely cool drinks? Tips to coping when the AC goes out?
Photo Credit: tinou bao on flickr
The Best-Ever Hawaiian Punch Recipe
With or without rum, no air conditioning required!1 point
Soldier's Angels Help Troops Beat The Heat With Cool Ties
As I'm writing this, it's 3 AM in Iraq and 91 degr more...1 point
Week 2
July 6: Mars
Our neighbor the red planet just fascinates us. We talk about colonizing it, we plan (untaken) trips to it, we look for life on it. Back on this date in 1997, the rover Sojourner rolled down a ramp from the Mars Pathfinder lander onto the Martian landscape to begin inspecting soil and rocks in yet another attempt to find life there. So let's talk Mars today. Maybe your favorite books are set there? (Like the series by Kim Stanley Robinson.) Give me some great lenses that help explain our fascination!
Photo Credit: Bluedharma on flickr
Lowell Observatory And Life On Mars (Hill)
The first time I heard of Lowell Observatory was w more...1 point
The Planet Mars
Mars, our rusty planetary neighbor, has always bee more...0 points
July 7: Father-Daughter Take A Walk Together Day
The relationship between father and daughter is pretty special, isn't it? And there are many special moments we share with our dads, aren't there? Maybe taking a walk was yours special time together, maybe it was trips to the bagel shop, maybe it was picking out the Christmas tree. Tell me about it.
Photo Credit: singsing_sky on flickr
Frugal Family Business
A frugal family is concerned with values as well a more...1 point
July 8: National Ice Cream Month
Do you scream for ice cream? It's a month-long celebration of our favorite frozen treat. Vanilla, strawberry, chocolate, birthday cake, banana pudding, apple pie - the flavor choices are endless these days. So what's your favorite? Lament a long-gone Ben & Jerry flavor, argue about whether gelato should count as ice cream or tell me your tricks for making my own. How about an ode to the best ice cream parlor ever? Crazy flavors, toppings and containers are fair game too!
Photo Credit: jessicafm on flickr
Home Made Vanilla Ice Cream
Most everyone loves some kind of ice cream.Just th more...2 points
Ice Cream Birthday Party Favors and Supplies
I scream, you scream, we all scream for ICE CREAM! more...1 point
Frozen Heaven
I remember the first time I attempted to make ice more...0 points
How to Reuse Popsicle Sticks?
Your kid just love to eat popsicles? Can't get out more...0 points
July 9: Tom Hanks
Happy birthday to one of America's favorite actors! Tom Hanks turns 52(!) today. I'm old enough to remember him in Bosom Buddies; fine work, that. :-) Wonder what might have happened if he had stayed in television.
So, do you prefer him in comedies or dramas? What's your favorite? Should we hold The Burbs and Joe vs. the Volcano against him?
July 10: Looney Tunes
This was a sad day back in 1989. Mel Blanc, who supplied the voices for cartoon characters including Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck and Porky Pig, died at age 81. He left a great legacy of laughter though, one that will live for generations more.
So, what's your favorite Looney Tune episode? Mine are What's Opera Doc? and Duck Season, Rabbit Season -- the real classics. So how about a video showcase of the best Looney Tunes? A debate on whether Daffy Duck never got his true due?
Let your true Looney side shine with this one!!
I Tawt I Taw a Puddy Tat
Tweety was such a cute little cartoon character. A more...1 point
Week 3
July 13: Embrace Your Geekness Day
It's the day to celebrate all things GEEK about you. And yes, there is probably some in there. (If you ooo'ed over the picture here of the caseless computer with ram coolers that blink, you are most definitely a geek.)
If you have to ask what counts as geeky, you haven't embraced tightly enough. :-)
Photo Credit: visual velocity pc on flickr
Normand Bourque: Tech Superhero
My husband saves the world every day one computer more...2 points
Geeky lenses - digital info, tips and fun
Meet the nerd in me... I've made some lenses in wh more...1 point
My favorite free software - for pc newbies
My collection of free software that I recommend to more...1 point
Stumbleupon explained for lensmasters
Stumbleupon is great fun, and a tool for self-prom more...1 point
Casio Exilim Camera Review and Tips
I love this camera. I got it for my birthday. It's more...1 point
Best Asimov Science Fiction Books
I love science fiction. Especially the works of Fr more...1 point
Good Fantasy Novels: Fantasy Book Reviews
The best fantasy books with brief reviews. I love more...1 point
Fantasy Gift Ideas
Whether it's Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter or dr more...1 point
Marion Zimmer Bradley
A review of her work and lifeHer famous 'Mists of more...1 point
Resolve a dispute through Email? with a friend, college, customer or your boss
When you are in an e-mail argument, it is very har more...1 point
Sovereign Hackers are deconstructing bureaucracies
Sovereign Hacker, Ethical Cracker, or Cyberpunk?1 point
Complicit Simplicity - an online book proposal
New technology at first confounds. With adoption, more...1 point
Lost Keys? Find Your Keys With An Electronic Key Finder Gadget!
Lost your keys AGAIN?1 point
Rare VHS Tapes ~~ A Collector's Guide to Videotapes
Long Live VHS!1 point
Promote your Squidoo Lens using FeedCat.net
FeedCat.net is an RSS boosting service that I foun more...1 point
Promote Your Squidoo Lens with MyBlogLog
MyBlogLog is a blogging community owned by Yahoo.c more...1 point
A Step-by-Step Primer on How-to Squidoo
This step-by-step primer gives you plenty of how-t more...1 point
How to Survive a Hard Drive Crash in Less Than 30 Days!
Bringing out the geek in JaguarJulie -- how she su more...1 point
My New Blue Dell Laptop
Our assignment for the second week of the Giant Sq more...1 point
http://www.squidoo.com/computermouse
Novelty computer mice for the geek in you!1 point
Celes Opera - from videogame to opera house
Originally a short subgame in a Final Fantasy RPG, more...1 point
Geeks vs Nerds
Some people may think there is no difference, but more...0 points
My experiences with the NIA
The NIA (Neural Impulse Actuator), made by OCZ, is more...0 points
Senior Geek Squids Headquarters
Senior Geek Squids-Boomer Lensmasters are the cre more...0 points
July 14: Blueberry Picking Day
Have you ever been blueberry picking? We went once when I was a kid and lived out in the country. My mom was into picking every berry around and drug us out for blueberries. I promise it's a lot better than blackberries; no thorns!
But what to do with those little blue morsels? Help us out here. Share tips for picking, preserving, freezing, baking - whatever makes the blueberry picking more rewarding!
Photo Credit: seamusiv on flickr
You-Pick Blueberries in South Louisiana
I would like to acknowledge and celebrate the smal more...3 points
Blueberry Smoothie
I love smoothies, and blueberries are one of my fa more...0 points
July 15: I Love Horses Day
Who did you love more - Flicka or the Black Stallion? Or were you a fan of Misty like me? Ah, horses - a young girl's most desired possession. What is it about the horses that just attracts us so?
So let's hear from the horse lovers today. Share your great horse stories, riding tips - anything of the equine variety.
Photo Credit: genewolf on flickr
Horse Legends and History
The Horse symbolizes success, freedom, travel, str more...2 points
Shergar - A Tribute
A racehorse of legends. Shergar was worth millions more...2 points
My Kids Birthday Parties: Horse Theme
I had a Horse Theme Birthday party for my daughter more...1 point
Dobush Farm - Sensible Horse Training
Dobush Farm is as close to heaven on earth as a ho more...0 points
BF History of the Horse Unit Study
Welcome to my curriculum review of The History of more...0 points
July 16: Ginger Rogers
It's the birthday of by far the best song and dance girl ever - Ginger Rogers. The irony for me is that my favorite Ginger Rogers movie is one in which she does neither - Stage Door. Do you have a favorite? Or do you think I'm full of it and Betty Grable was better?
Let's see some lenses on the great song and dance movies. Or maybe some tips on dancing with the same grace as Ginger. Or the history of the Charleston, which was her signature dance (she was a state champion!).
Photo Credit: danceonair1986 on flickr
July 17: Disneyland
The happiest place on earth opened today in 1955 - Cinderella's Castle, Main Street, the Electric Parade. Walt Disney's vision became a reality and children everywhere rejoiced to meet Snow White and Mickey Mouse for the first time.
Have you been there? What's your favorite memory? The best ride? Have an opinion on Disneyland vs. Walt Disney World? Let's hear it!
Photo Credit: Loren Javier on flickr
The Happiest Place on Earth
For a kid to say they grew up 30 minutes from Disn more...0 points
Week 4
July 20: Ugly Truck Day
Yeah, it's a guy thing. The whole truck thing and the ugly thing. There are people who actually make their trucks ugly. And then there are those who just have an ugly truck.
Do you have one? Do you participate in the competitions? Or do you have ideas or tips for de-uglifying a truck? Share, share!
Photo Credit: buck82 on flickr
The Pntiac Aztek: The Ugliest Motor Car Ever
Why on Earth would anyone want to be seen in this more...1 point
July 21: National Junk Food Day
Ummm, Twinkies and Ho Hos. Pizza. Doritos. Slim Jims. Oreos. French fries.
We're good at junk food - making and eating it. And despite the fact that none of it is good for us, it's hard to resist!! What's your favorite indulgence? Are peanut M&Ms better than plain? (Peanut butter ones!) And just how should you dunk an Oreo?
Photo Credit: rbatina on flickr
How to Make Brownies
If you are a chocoholic like us, then you'll love more...4 points
SALTY or SWEET -- Which Snack do YOU Prefer?
SALTY or SWEET? Which type of snack do you prefer? more...3 points
7-up Cake Recipes
7-Up Cake has been popular since the 1950's when a more...3 points
Christmas or Anytime Cookie Recipes
Some of the best times I can remember were spent i more...2 points
Krispy Kreme Burger ~~ The Cheddar Bacon Cheeseburger of Delight!
A cheeseburger on a Krispy Kreme donut!1 point
A Care Package for a Sailor
My husband and I are having fun sending care packa more...1 point
Hershey's Kisses
Bigger than a chocolate chip...smaller than a cand more...1 point
Chocolate Rabbits - the Easter Chocolate Bunny treat
Chocolate Rabbits, Chocolate Bunnies, Easter just more...1 point
Martha Stewart's Cupcakes Book Review
I could hardly wait for June 2nd, 2009, when Marth more...1 point
The Best-Ever Lemon Cupcakes Recipe ~~ An Adventure Story
This story includes Martha Stewart and Brenda. (Fu more...1 point
Brach's Candy Corn
Those classic triangle-shaped yellow, orange, and more...0 points
July 22: Game Shows
The dean of game show hosts - Alex Trebeck - turns 69 today. So let's look at game shows in celebration! What's your favorite? Have you ever been on a show? Wished you could? Which one would you be on and why? Compare hosts - who would win in a fight, Chuck Woolery or Pat Sajak - games, whatever. (And why aren't there more female hosts for these things?)
Note: game shows, not reality competitions, OK? Need ideas for a game show to make a lens on? Check out the "Lenses I Wish Existed" area on the TV Game Shows group.
Photo Credit: Shawn M. Smith on flickr
1 vs 100: NBC Gameshow
One contestant will battle 'the mob' of 100 others more...1 point
Alex Trebek
How did Alex Trebek become Alex The Best? Our fami more...1 point
Deal or No Deal
Howie Mandel hosts the popular game show where con more...0 points
Hollywood Squares
The Hollywood Squares game show is a show I have f more...0 points
1970s TV Game Shows
Games shows were very big in the 1970's. In 1975, more...0 points
July 23: PGA Grand Slam
Back in 2000, Tiger Woods became the youngest golfer to complete a career Grand Slam when he won the British Open at age 24. So let's talk about the PGA Grand Slam events today. Lens ideas? Tell me which events count toward the Grand Slam, who has actually completed it or about the individual events themselves. Lots of room here for golf fans to make some stellar lenses!
Photo Credit: Keith Allison on flickr
July 24: Women's Motorcycle Month
Vroom, vroom! I'm getting a motorcycle soon (after I take a safety class of course!). And I know I'm not the only chick who loves them. Tell me about amazing women like Bessie Stringfield (Google her!) or tips for picking a bike that I can pick up or how on earth to pack everything you need to a saddle bag for a cross-country trip. (Can you get your lipstick in there?)
Photo Credit: No To the Bike Parking Tax on flickr
Karen Davidson
'Ever since her dad taught her how to ride when sh more...0 points
Biker Chicks are Go!
I've had an ongoing passion for anything with two more...0 points
Week 5
July 27: Take Your Houseplants for a Walk Day
This is a totally bizarre holiday. Which is why we love it, of course! Have you ever taken your houseplant for a walk? Really? Tell us about it or other weird things you do to make your houseplants flourish. Does your plant like for you to read Wadsworth to it? Maybe it prefers Sprite to plain water? Maybe you hug it every day? Share your weird houseplant stories so the rest of us can try it as well!
Photo Credit: quinn.anya on flickr
Herbie the Houseplant... The Story of My Life
With thanks to master for helping me with the gram more...2 points
July 28: National Day of the Cowboy
Roll 'em up, move 'em out, Rawhide!! Cowboys are fascinating to children and adults alike. The freedom of the trail, getting to ride horses and carry a gun, no one to make you take a bath, and don't forget the cool hats. Tell me about your favorite cowboy (or cowgirl), western TV show or movie, tips for kitting yourself out to be a cowboy or maybe great cowboy songs.
Photo Credit: longhorndave on flickr
Annie Oakley - Little Sure Shot
How many of you remember the beautiful blond hero, more...3 points
Jack Bull The Movie
This plot is so real I thought it was a true story more...1 point
How to Host a Cowboy Birthday Party
Yee-Ha! Time for a Rootin' Tootin' Country-Western more...1 point
Roy Rogers
In 1943 Republic Studios declared Roy Rogers to be more...0 points
Cowboy Birthday Party Favors and Supplies
Giddy Up! It's time for a Cowboy birthday party!If more...0 points
July 29: Royal Family
In 1981, the entire world watched as Prince Charles married Lady Diana Spencer at St. Paul's Cathedral in London. I remember getting up at 6 a.m. to see this (ah, the world before VCRs or TIVO!) and being entranced with the train on Di's dress. It was a happy day for the British people, one full of promise for the royal family. So let's gossip about the royals today - the family members, their scandals, their triumphs, their causes.
Prince William, the eldest
Prince William is the eldest son of Prince Charles more...2 points
Queen Elizabeth II
Elizabeth II became Queen of the United Kingdom of more...1 point
A Bloom Of Friendship: The Story Of The Canadian Tulip Festival
The Dutch Royal Family's special relationship with more...1 point
Princess Diana Collectibles
Princess Diana was an icon and one of the most pop more...1 point
Princess Diana
I was deeply-saddened that night in August 1997, a more...1 point
Diana Princess of Wales
I was one of the thousands of people, who were stu more...1 point
July 30: National Anthems
In 1792, the French national anthem, "La Marseillaise" by Claude Joseph Rouget de Lisle, was first sung in Paris. What's the national anthem of your country? Why was it choosen? Do you even like it? (As a singer, I wish America had a different one just because it's so darned difficult to sing well. And it's all about a fight, not the country. Sigh.) Are there special places and times in your country when they sing the national anthem? Maybe your country doesn't have one and you want to start lobbying for a favorite!!
Photo Credit: Eric Kilby on flickr
Francis Scott Key
Many things had to occur to ensure that Francis Sc more...1 point
FAMOUS PEOPLE SINGING THE AMERICAN NATIONAL ANTHEM
I am Chinese-Amercan born in NYC and everytime I h more...0 points
National Anthems of the World
National Anthems of different countries around the more...0 points
James James and the Welsh National Anthem
James James was a little known hero who created a more...0 points
July 31: Harry Potter
It's the birthday of everyone's favorite magician, Harry Potter, and his creator J.K. Rowling. (And my dad!! Happy Birthday, Dad!) I don't even have to explain this one, do I? There are tons of ideas here for lenses on the books, movies, Rowling, Harry - you name it. Let's see the best you've got!!
Photo Credit: Baddog_ on flickr
Potter Puppet Pals - Funny Videos
For those who haven't seen them before, Potter Pup more...4 points
Harry Potter - Complete Set of 7 Books
Now that J. K. Rowling has finished writing the Ha more...3 points
The Harry Potter Audio Books
The Harry Potter Books by JK Rowling have taken th more...3 points
Buy Harry Potter Books
There can be now doubt that the Harry Potter Books more...3 points
Get Your Exclusive Harry Potter Clothing, Gifts & Rare Collectibles
Are you are Potter fan looking for officially lice more...2 points
Lord of the Rings v Harry Potter
With Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince hittin more...2 points
Harry Potter - taking over the world.
Have you heard of Harry Potter? No? Then where hav more...2 points
The Tales of Beedle the Bard - Harry Potter helps charity
The Tales of Beedle the Bard, the newest book by J more...1 point
The Tales of Beedle The Bard Book Review
The Tales of Beedle The Bard is a small book compr more...1 point
Harry Potter Vs. Twilight
If you ask any teenager these days which book is t more...1 point
Harry Potter Halloween
Everything you need for a Harry Potter themed Hall more...1 point
The Harry Potter Audio Books
The Harry Potter Books by JK Rowling have taken th more...0 points
Hope You Had a Great Time at the Carnival!
Feedback on the topics chosen? Ideas for future topics (remember they're tied to the actual date!)? Leave them here.
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- pkmcr pkmcr Jul 29, 2009 @ 12:03 pm
- Sorry about the double addition of the Harry Potter Lenses :-( The form froze so I clicked again and wouldn't you know it - they got added twice!
Take care
Paul
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- SimeyC SimeyC Jul 29, 2009 @ 11:43 am
- Great idea for a Lens! 5* and added as a favorite!
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- paperfacets paperfacets Jul 27, 2009 @ 7:13 pm
- I love your carnivals.
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- Janet21 Janet21 Jul 21, 2009 @ 6:03 pm
- Fun idea! I have added a few lenses. Thanks! :)
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- tandemonimom tandemonimom Jul 7, 2009 @ 1:00 pm
- August is artist appreciation month and the 13th is National Left-Hander's Day.
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