About Me

Hello world. I teach High School Math and am a big Harry Potter fan. 

All of my (good) lenses have something to do with the Harry Potter books, movies, etc.

I have linked to all of them at The Giant Squid.  Check them out, and don't forget to vote whether or not you think Harry will die in the last book.

Amazon Module Basics

Squidoo's Amazon module can be used in a lot of ways.  It can, obviously, feature books, toys, games, etc.  You can also modify the look with html, hyperlinks, and graphics.  Read on to see what features are available with examples.&nb...

Squid-Stats

Squidoo provides lensmasters with a great deal of information about people who visit your lenses.  This information includes where visitors are coming from, where they go, and what they purchase. This information can be used to increase the traff...

The Holy Bible

Whether or not you believe the Holy Bible is the word of God, you can't deny that it has shaped our society.  Over the last two thousand years, billions of people have found inspiration and solace within its pages.  Others have selectively...

JKRowling: Award Winning Author

Joanne (Jo) Rowling has won a gazillion awards for the Harry Potter novels.  Do you think she should win the Nobel Prize in Literature?  Vote in my poll below.  (And find out about some of the other awards she has won.) Update: The Swed...

Harry Potter Fan Art

Here are some samples and links to some of the best Harry Potter Fan-Art. This sketch of a young Harry Potter, based on Daniel Radcliffe, was made by Lisa.  Scroll down to see more of Lisa's work as well as other artists. Please let me know, in...

The Squid School for Small Business

See details below My goal is to help small businesses build their online presence.  I specialize in helping people with little or no experience online yet already have a business or a clear idea of a business model. If that means you, scroll dow...

Funny Math Videos

Here are some of the funniest math videos available on YouTube.  The first set are miscellanous videos which includes some classic Abbott and Costello.  The second group are all made by students, which is why they're at the bottom.  (J...

Negative Numbers

Adding or subtracting the negative numbers?  Here are a number of online resources collected by my students.  There are YouTube videos, games, and other stuff. They did this as part of their summer homework.

Slope of a Line

Finding the slope of a line?  Here are a number of online resources collected by my students.  There are YouTube videos, games, and other stuff. They did this as part of their summer homework.

Slope Intercept Form

Understanding Slope Intercept Form?  Here are a number of online resources collected by my students.  For now they include online explanations and practice problems. They did this as part of their summer homework.

Hyundai Tiburon

I just bought a new Hyundai Tiburon.  I've never been happier with a car.  This lens has videos, information and products for your Tiburon.  But first, help me decide how to paint it by voting on one of the pictures below. Be sure and c...

Global warming is inevitable

Global warming is inevitable Today's global warming is a result of past carbon dioxide emissions. Tomorrow's will be a result of today's. To reverse global warming we would need to return to the emission levels we had before it all started. This is...

Lensography

Thanks to a fellow Lensmaster for coining the term "lensography". The Lensmaster Bio page is good, but with the use of the Featured Lenses module one can highlight and categorise ones favourite lenses. This lens is a growing collection of le...

V for Vendetta

V's background and identity are unknown.   Is he A freedom fighter... or a terrorist? A victim of medical experiments or a genius? Insane or brilliant? Are we even sure he's a man? You be the judge.

300 Movie Soundtrack

The best part of the movie 300 is. . . The music. Find out more about the composer Tyler Bates and listen to samples below. Update:  You can listen to short samples of each track and vote for your favorite.  Please rate this lens if you like i...

What to Read after Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

Don't Despair! There are other great novels as well as some interesting non-fiction.  Click links or scroll down to learn more. Update:  Near the bottom, I've added a link to my new lens about JKRowling.  Be sure and vote whether you th...

Harry Potter Music

The Order of the Phoenix Soundtrack is now available!!! Listen to samples here. (And vote for your favorites.) Get the full soundtrack in stores now or scroll down to get it from Amazon. Nicholas Hooper composed the music.  Find out more about him...

Damon's Lens Library

Hi, my name is Damon. Also known as boredofeducation in the SquidU forums and Mr. Hedman by my students...  If they know what's good for them. I was one of the original Citizen Squids, am rumoured to be a Squid Angel, and am a Giant Squid.  A...

Faith is more important than religion

Faith is more important than religion. Faith leads people to treat their fellow beings with love and compassion. Religion focuses on our differences. Faith helps us see our similarities. Religion teaches us that we are right and they are wrong. F...

Hogwart's Giant Squid

THE GIANT SQUID has tentacles reaching to all of the best Harry Potter lenses and beyond.  Scroll down to get answers to all of your Harry Potter questions: Does Harry die in book 7? Is Professor Snape Good or Evil? Who are the best fan artis...

The Citizen Squids: Episode II

We actually refer to ourselves as Squidizens.  Find out more about us by looking at our profiles.  Further down you can see some of the projects we're working on and some of the blogs we read.

Famous Damons

People act like they have never heard the name Damon.  So I've started a list of famous people that share my name.

Warren Jeffs

On September 25, 2007, Warren Jeffs was found guilty of two counts of being an accomplice to rape related to a marriage he conducted in 2001 between Elissa Wall, who was 14, and Allen Steed, 19. He is the leader of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus C...

Severus Snape: The Good, the Bad and the Bizarre

Professor Snape is one of the most enigmatic characters in the Harry Potter series.  Here are links to the best essays, editorials and theories about the character we love to hate. New Feature:  You can now vote for your favorite theories a...

Knights Templar

The Vatican is going to publish documents about the heresy trial of the order the Knights Templar. The secret documents about the trial include a long-lost parchment showing that Pope Clement V initially absolved the order of heresy. The 300 pag...

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

JULY 21, 2007!!!!!!!!! The book was brilliant!!! Only Jo Rowling could introduce a new mystery to be solved and still tie up all of the loose ends! Update:  Near the bottom I've added a link to my lens about JKRowling.  Don't forget to vote wh...

Harry Potter Puppet Pals

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, the next movie in the Harry Potter series, doesn't come out until next Christmas.  While you are waiting you should check out the Harry Potter Puppet pals. They're hilarious! 

Jumper: Anywhere is Possible

They're called jumpers.  They can jump to any place where they have been, into the hardware store after it closes... or the bank.  There is a downside.  They are being hunted... Scoll down to see the official trailer, movie stills, quote...

Deal or No Deal

Howie Mandel hosts the popular game show where contestants could walk away with a million dollars.  They don't have to know any trivia.  They don't have to vote anyone off the island.  They just have to answer a simple question: Deal or...

The Spiderwick Chronicles (2008 Movie)

Find out about the adventures of the nine-year-old twins Simon and Jared, and their older sister Mallory in The Spiderwick Chronicles. After they move to the decrepit Spiderwick Estate they discover a Mysterious Field Guide.  Join them as they di...

The Funniest Commercials Ever

Many commercials are better than the shows. They have to be to keep our attention.  Some use sex to sell.  Others use humor.  Scroll down to see some of the funniest commercials available online. Caution: Some of these ads require adult...

T-Shirts for Teachers

Are you having a hard time deciding what to buy your favorite teacher? You want it to be unique and memorable but you also don't want to spend too much money. Here are some ideas...

Make Money Blogging: Tactics That Fit EVERY Niche

Blogs started out being people’s creative outlets - a way to use their personal journals and take them online to be seen by the World Wide Web. They were seen as a way to build small communities between like-minded people. As these personal blo...

Bridge to Terabithia

Scroll down for information about the book, the movie and links to teacher resources.

Squidoo Book Club Lenses

This lens includes lenses that belong in the Club organized by topic.

Damon Hedman's Tutoring

I'm a Math Tutor living here in Fullerton, CA. I specialize in helping students with Algebra II, college Algebra and beyond.

Squidizen Groups

The best part of being a Citizen Squid has been having the ability to set up Groups.  Here are some our favorites. Feel free to add your lenses to our groups.  We also hope to give you ideas to set up your own groups when they are officially...

Blogging Job Board

This lens has RSS feeds from various job boards which advertise blogging jobs. If you know of a site I have not included, please leave a comment below and I will add it as soon as possible. 

Daniel Radcliffe Beyond Hogwarts

Most people don't realize that Daniel Radcliffe was in other movies before he was ever Harry Potter.  He has also starred in other roles during his breaks from filming the boy wizard. Find out more about these other roles below. 

Harry Potter Gifts

What do you buy the Harry Potter fan who has everything? Here are some ideas.

Fantasy Football and Math

Fantasy Football is a game where players pick their teams, decide their starting lineups and compete with other players using weekly statistics from real games. Dan Flockhart has developed a way to use this game to help students learn math. Scroll down...

Squid-Cast: How to Add Modules

You've made your first lens and want to add new modules.  Here are step by step instructions with screenshots.

Utah: The Greatest Snow on Earth

People travel to Utah from all over the world to enjoy the greatest snow on earth. Moisture coming off of the Great Salt Lake forms into ice crystals as it moves up and over the Wasatch Mountains.  This combination of "lake effect" sno...

Squidoo Tutorials

by watching these tutorials posted on YouTube.  Each video was created by an expert lensmaster. If you know of anyone else creating YouTube tutorials about Squidoo, let me know in the comment section.

Albus Dumbledore

This lens is currently under construction.  Please check back later to see updates. This image of Dumbledore created by Laura Freeman

Harry Potter Forums

Looking for a Harry Potter discussion forum?  Here are links to the best ones.  I've broken them down by size.  Do you want a smaller forum where you won't get lost in the crowd?  They are listed first.  Do you want a forum w...

Massage Chairs

Do you go to the mall just to sit in the massage chairs at the Brookstone store?  Are you tired being kicked out of the store at closing time? Do something about it and get your own. 

The Bored Room

Hello world.  My name is Damon.  I am a full time math teacher, occasional blogger, and newly obsessed lensmaster. In this lens I talk about my interests, my other lenses and my blog. So scroll down to see places I've lived and other useles...

Don't-call-her-Nymphadora Tonks

This lens is currently under construction.  Check back for updates.  While waiting you can watch YouTube videos  that have the keyword "Tonks" below.

Your Lensmaster Profile

Do you want to allow people to contact you through your lens?  Do you want to share your favorite lenses with others? Scroll down to find out how.  

Blog Mastermind

We are days away from the launch of Yaro Starak's Blog Mastermind.  It is a program which will show you how Yaro makes a full time income from a part time blog.  Yaro has written a great deal of material which he offers for free.  Sc...

Northern Lights

One thing I would like to see in this lifetime are the Northern Lights.  They are a spectacular lightshow that is only visible in Canada, Alaska and Russia.  The shimmering "curtains" of light are caused by charged solar particles...

HP and the Order of the Phoenix

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix is now in theaters!!!. Scroll down to meet some of the characters from the story and to see some of the pre-release publicity footage..  (I'll try to avoid spoilers for those who have not read the book.) B...

Room to Read - Harry Potter Lens

Room to Read - Harry Potter is a collection of lenses which donate part of their proceeds to Room to Read.  Many of the lenses are highlighted at the groups main page.  This lens has links to all of the participating lenses.  I've orga...

Harry Potter And The Half-Blood Prince

There are many surprises during Harry Potter's 6th year at Hogwarts. The Dursleys get a visit from Dumbledore... There is a new potions teacher... And the book ends with the biggest cliffhanger of the series. If you like the elements of mystery that...

Yo Yo Ma Videos

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National Treasure

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Harry Potter And The Order Of The Phoenix

Voldemort has returned.  The Ministry of Magic is trying to cover it up.  Harry is having nightmares. But he still has to go to school and worry about girls and final exams. What is your favorite scene in the movie?  What is your favorit...

Tom Riddle

This lens is still under construction.  While you''re waiting for updates you could check the YouTube videos below about Tom Riddle.

Nutty Nutcrackers like Hillary Clinton!

Oh, did you think I was talking about Hillary Clinton? Hmmm ... Have you gotten the word on the Hillary Clinton Nutcracker?  Yes, there is such a thing -- and it actually cracks N-U-T-S!!!  Well, it's been one of the hottest selling varieti...

Promoting Your Group

You've created the perfect group and want to tell the world.  It has plenty of interesting lenses with modules pointing to the best Squidoo has to offer. How do you get people to notice when hundreds of groups are being created every week? ...

Rupert Grint

This SquidWho lens is under construction.  While you're waiting for updates check out some of the YouTube videos below.

Holly Black

This lens is still underconstruction.  While you''re waiting for updates you could check the YouTube videos below tagged "Holly Black."

Search Trends

Do you ever wonder what people are searching for? Search no further. The best place to find what people are searching for by topic is Yahoo Buzz.  You can find the Top Searches for Movies, Music and TV, etc.  If you want to find out trends fo...

Robert Scoble

Robert Scoble is a popular blogger, author and former PR dude for Microsoft. He is currently the Vice President of Media Development for Podtech.net and the creator of the Scoble Show  

Neville Longbottom

This fan site is still under construction.  While you are waiting for updates, you can check out the YouTube videos tagged "Neville Longbottom."

Molly Weasley

This lens is still underconstruction.  While you''re waiting for updates you could check the YouTube videos below about Mrs. Weasley. Spoiler Warning:  This lens may contain details about the end of the Harry Potter saga.  If you have n...

2008 Calendars

Everyone needs one.  There is a wide variety to choose from.  You can get one for everyone on your shopping list and they are inexpensive... Don't procrastinate.  Start your holiday shopping today by getting a calendar. Scroll down for d...

Bellatrix Lestrange

This lens is still being constructed.  If you're bored check out the YouTube videos below or get a Bellatrix costume.

Functional Melodies

Math and Music Many math concepts can be taught with music.  Functional Melodies is a collection of lesson plans written by Scott Beall.  Right now this lens includes an outline of one of his lessons with some of my student's reviews. ...

Top Searchs: TV

Looking for a topic for a lens?  Find out what people are searching for here.  This lens show the top searches for music courtesy of Yahoo Buzz.  The top searches are the most searched terms.  The top movers are the searches with t...

Top Searches: Movies

Looking for a topic for a lens?  Find out what people are searching for here.  This lens show the top searches for actors and movies courtesy of Yahoo Buzz.  The top searches are the most searched terms.  The top movers are the sea...

The Uber Group

Are you looking for a group that's not, necessarily, in the Top 100?  You have come to the right place. This lens features the best groups on Squidoo by various categories.  If you would like to suggest a group please do so in the comment mo...

Disneyland

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Zions National Park

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Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows

Jo Rowling certainly saved the best for last. She introduces new mysteries and still ties up all of the loose ends in the seven book series.

My Five Favorite Fantasy Authors

This lens is part of Seth Godin's one day challenge to build a lens which donates the proceeds to Room to Read. Here are my five favorite fantasy authors for philanthropy. . .  At least they're the first five I remembered.

Ron Weasley

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Emma Watson

This SquidWho lens is under construction.  While you're waiting for updates check out some of the YouTube videos below.

Damon Wayans

There are very few fan pages about Damon Wayans.  So I decided to create one.  Why?  Anyone with a first name of Damon must be cool... (This lens is under construction.  Please check back for updates.) 

Tony DiTerlizzi

This lens is still underconstruction.  Watch for updates.

The Best Fake-News-Anchor Ever

Jon Stewart invented the fake news genre. Now more young adults get their news from the daily show than from any other single source...

Squid Blogs

Here are the RSS feeds from the best blogs which talk about Squidoo.

Remus Lupin

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Lord Voldemort

This lens is still underconstruction.  While you''re waiting for updates you could check the YouTube videos below about you-know-who.

Top Searches: Music

Looking for a topic for a lens?  Find out what people are searching for here.  This lens show the top searches for music courtesy of Yahoo Buzz.  The top searches are the most searched terms.  The top movers are the searches with t...

Bible Fan Fiction

Some of the world greatest literature has been inspired by Biblical themes and characters. Scroll down to see some of the classics. I'm also on the lookout for work being written today. So if you know of anyone writing "Bible Fan Fiction" please let...

Funny Cat Videos

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Abraham Lincoln

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The Squid Awards of 2006

Do you have a favorite movie from 2006?  Do you think it will win an Academy Award?  Nominate or vote for your favorite movie here.  If you really like a movie, create a lens for it and add it to the Cine Files.  Then we'll have t...

C. S. Lewis

This lens is still underconstruction.  While you''re waiting for updates you could check the YouTube videos below tagged "C. S. Lewis."

Charles Dickens

This lens is still underconstruction.  While you''re waiting for updates you could check the YouTube videos below tagged Charles Dickens.

David Eddings

This lens is still underconstruction.  While you''re waiting for updates you could check the YouTube videos below tagged David Eddings.

Susan Cooper

This lens is still underconstruction.  While you''re waiting for updates you could check the YouTube videos below tagged "Susan Cooper."

Presidential Debates

Here are highlights from the various presidential debates.

Elf Maiden Creations

Each bobbin is hand painted.  Bobbins are designated by a name and number.  Each design is available on light wood, dark wood and ebony. Shipping is $2.50 per bobbin.  If you order $50 or more the shipping cost includes insurance. Bobbi...

Golden Compass Video Showcase

Watch the official trailers and behind the scenes footage for the upcoming movie, The Golden Compass.

Jo Rowling's Favorite Charities

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Paranormal Video Showcase

Do not watch these videos if you are easily frightened. If you don't believe in ghosts then go ahead and watch.  But you have been warned! Parental guidance strongly suggested. 

Tai Chi Videos

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John Williams Movie Music

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Rollercoaster Videos

Here are the most popular rollercoaster videos on YouTube.

Orson Scott Card

This lens is still underconstruction.  While you''re waiting for updates you could check the YouTube videos below tagged "Orson Scott Card."

Bill Maher Video Showcase

Here are the most popular Bill Maher videos on YouTube.  Most of thesse are clips from his cable show, Real Time. Caution:  Since this is a cable show there is some swearing.   

Republican Debates

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Philip Pullman

This lens is still underconstruction.  While you''re waiting for updates you could check the YouTube videos below tagged Philip Pullman.

Rubeus Hagrid

This lens is still under construction.  While you're waiting for updates you can check out the YouTube videos tagged Hagrid...

Fred And George Weasley

This fan page is still under construction.  While you're waiting for updates you can check out some YouTube videos below.

Arthur Weasley

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Nature Calendars

Everyone needs one.  There is a wide variety to choose from.  You can get one for everyone on your shopping list and they are inexpensive... Don't procrastinate.  Start your holiday shopping today by getting a calendar. Scroll down to se...

Ursula K. Le Guin

This lens is still underconstruction.  While you''re waiting for updates you could check the YouTube videos below tagged "Ursula K. Le Guin."

Raymond Feist

This lens is still underconstruction.  While you''re waiting for updates you could check the YouTube videos below tagged Raymond Feist.

Sirius Black

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