Squid Angel Blessings from Kiwisoutback

Some Examples of Great Lenses that I've Blessed: 

A Man Called "Screamer"

Standing thirty feet away or thirty inches, he spoke in the same loud voice. That's why we called him Screamer. "We" were hikers on the Appalachian Trail. Each year, millions of people use those 2,175 miles of footpath extending from Georgia to Main...

Are You Polar Bear Aware?

Polar bears are affected by habitat loss, destruction and degradation of ecosystems, pollution, over-exploitation and climate change. These factors are among the powerful and persistent impacts on polar bear populations and health. The purpose of thi...

Michelangelo's David

The stature and prominence, the importance and influence of Michelangelo's David statue may surprise you! The David statue tells a story, yes, and that story is here.  But the statue has his OWN story to tell, one that not many people know. Here i...

The Best HDTVs for 2009

The ultimate one-page guide to LCD HDTVs: all of the "need to know" information about LCD and HDTV technology you'll need before making that final decision! See the current top 5 best HDTVs, too: a current list is added every single...

How to Reuse Popsicle Sticks?

Your kid just love to eat popsicles? Can't get out of the store without buying some? Who can blame them - I love them too! This page is a collection of possible uses for popsicle sticks and here you'll find how it can be reused in house, garden and...

My Go-To Squidoo Help Lenses 

I use these lenses all the time for my own lenses! These are some of the best tutorials on Squidoo for HTML and CSS:

Advanced HTML for Squidoo

The techniques shown here aren't much more advanced then what's in the Basic HTML tutorial. The code being used isn't any more special. But the results and presentation can appear to be more sophisticated. Hence it being the Advanced HTML tutorial. F...

Basic HTML for Squidoo

Before you start reading all this, you may want to open Advanced HTML in a new tab, because you'll be wanting to check it out as soon as you've finished this! You can use basic HTML in a few of the lens modules. Mostly used to create hyperlinks (the...

Squidoo CSS - my favorite code to spice up a lens

I've gathered my favorite Squidoo-code for later reference. I'm tired of trying to find that specific lens I used a css effect on and then having to go to edit-mode, copy paste, and then go back to the lens I was working on. This lens will he...

HTML Tips for Color

Color can be applied via HTML tags to fonts, borders and backgrounds. squidoo.com/basichtml and squidoo.com/advancedhtml show how to implement these colors. This lens however isn't going to show how the code is applied, but is a repository for the...

My Favourite CSS Tricks on Squidoo

The basic tools provided by Squidoo will do pretty much everything you need to get your content out to your audience. But sometimes you want to format it a little differently, and this is where inline CSS comes into play. Here I show some of the tric...

More SquidAngel Lenses: 

Squid Angel

SquidAngel Blessing | If you have found your way here you have probably been 'Blessed By A Squid Angel!' What just happened? Read on to find out more about Squid Blessings and more about SemperFidelis. Perhaps some randomness, as well!

Diary of a Squid Angel (2008)

In March 2008, Squidoo HQ announced a new group of Squid Angels. I was editing a bunch of lenses, and upon refreshing a page, the lovely yellow Angel badge popped up on my title bar. That's how I learned of my Squid Angel status. It wasn't hard to fi...

Margaret Schaut Squid Angel

Squidoo is a UNIQUE place. I've spent a LOT of time here. I've helped out as Citizen Squid twice, and will probably do that again in the future. I've had LOTD. I've had lenses up for awards. Because of my Squidoo pages I've been contacted by journali...

What I Look For In A Lens! by a Squid Angel

First off, it is an honor to be one of the first Squid Angels on Squidoo and I take this responsibility very seriously. There are a great many lens makers here on Squidoo that are keen on improving their lenses; to increase traffic, lens rank and pos...

Squid Angel -- Blessings to YOU!

This is the first instance on Squidoo that I've actually written about my Catholic upbringing in Cleveland, Ohio, and what an impact it had on my spiritual being. You see, it was the nuns and priests that I encountered in elementary and grade sch...

Giant Squid Lenses: 

Meet The Giant Squid Organizers

A Giant Squid Organizer is a champion, a mentor and a go between for The Giant Squids on Squidoo. The Organizers manage several Giant Squid blogs, create forum threads, write LOTD posts, organize the Giant Squid Greeters Program and decide who gets...

THE GIANT SQUIDS (and how you can become one)

No, it's not a rock group (but it might as well be). It's the core group of movers and shakers at Squidoo. It's a gathering of influentials, the most dedicated lensmakers on Squidoo. Here's how this whole thing started. One day at Sq...

Giant Squid Mentor

It's true. Squidoo is a great place to create web pages for free. But did you know that part of the magic of Squidoo also comes from the membership? Since Squidoo started in the fall of 2006, our lensmasters have continued to create great lenses and...

THE GIANT SQUIDS 100 CLUB (and how you can become one)

The 100 Club is for Lensmasters who have created over 100 quality lenses here on Squidoo! They are the best of the best. These top notch lens masters are known for their superior lens making abilities, mentoring, charity work and all around helpfuln...

Meet The Giant Squid Greeters

Very simply, Giant Squid Greeters are here to help! A Giant Squid Greeter is a cheerleader and a go between for The Giant Squids on Squidoo. The Greeters will also be on the look out for talented lensmasters who'd like to join the ranks of Giant Squ...

More Squidoo Angel Lenses 

Ten Tips for a Bless-Worthy Squidoo Lens

Being a Squid Angel is a responsibility I take very seriously. I'm currently serving my third term as a Squid Angel, and am thrilled to have an opportunity to recognize and reward Squidoo lenses worthy of a boost. It's exciting to meet...

WHO? SquidAngels!

Get to know the SquidAngels! We are a small group of dedicated lensmasters with special powers to bless remarkable lenses for a little LensRank (and ego) boost. We also help to keep Squidoo safe from spam and other bad apples. Did you know?: Eve...

Citizen Squid Squidoo Angel - Spirituality

I was a squidangel from April till Oktober 2009. Now (starting Nov. 17th 2009) I'm a Citizen Squid: I'm the SEO mentor. This means that I regained my blessing powers. Which is great: I love finding and rewarding hidden treasures. This lens i...

Squid Angel Blessings by Chef Keem

With a Squid Angel Blessing your lenses will get a boost for your lens rank, which might improve your earnings and lead to more traffic and recognition. Not bad, huh? But what does it take to receive a Squid Angel Blessing? In general, our group of...

Is A Squid Angel Looking Over Your Shoulder?

Have you been Blessed by a Squid Angel? Did you even know that there is a group of lensmasters on Squidoo who are Squid Angels? You may never even have heard of the Squid Angels. Or perhaps you know that they exist but know little about them. Well I...

Janusz a Squid Angel

Welcome to my Angel Lens :) I thought after bieng awarded LOTD & making Giant, it just couldnīt get any better... BUT it just did :)) Yes, Iīve been awarded my wings & will be flying around the Squidoo Community bestowing Blessings where deserved...

Squidoo Angels

When I first joined Squidoo in July 2008, the Squidoo Angels were a small group of dedicated Lensmasters who volunteered for the post when a message was posted in the SquidU Forum. Things changed in April 2009 and although the Squid Angels is still a...

ThomasC Angel Blessings

There is a group of people at Squidoo who have volunteered their time to help Squidoo remove spammy lenses and promote quality lenses. Squidoo Angels use a thumbs up and thumbs down system to help good lensmasters and their lenses rank better and als...

I've Been Blessed by a Squid Angel! (or hoping to be)

Have you been blessed by a Squid Angel? Or are you wishing for an angel blessing? Are you wondering what the blessing actually DOES? This is the right place to be! I'll try to unveil the mystery of the Angels program. My time as an angel is over....

Journey of Little Croatian Squid

Welcome to my Squidoo memory lane! I'm inviting you to follow my adventures from little Cro-Squid to Cro-Giant who, as of recently, became a flying Cro-SquidAngel! :) This is also my thank you lens to all people who helped me with their advices, sug...

I Was Blessed By Treasures By Brenda, A Squid Angel!

Each Squid Angel has a different picture in their mind of a bless-worthy lens. The purpose of this lens is to share with you what I'm looking for when I bless a lens (or what I am not looking for!) I'll also share some links to more information abou...

... and a sprinkling of Angel Dust

You may have arrived at this lens because you found a link in your guestbook or you may simply have stumbled across it in your exploration of Squidoo, either way, I hope you find it informative and helpful. I don't speak for all the Angels, the...

I've Been Blessed by Squid Angels!

"You've Got Mail!" Remember the thrill those words used to give, back in the days when AOL was the only option for dialup internet? Nowadays that thrill has been replaced by another three words: "You've been BLESSED!" ... by a Squid Angel, that is....

Angel? I'm Not An Angel! I'm Your Faerie Squid Mother

It would seem that Squidoo's resident demon lover (me) has become an angel, a Squid Angel that is. As is the tradition of Squid Angels, I decided to create a lens about my time as a Squid Angel (or should I say Squid Demon?). Since there are already...

Squidoo Angel--Promoting the Squidoo Community

I have written this lens to give you a better idea of how I see my job as a Squidoo Angel. For those of you who don't know, the position of Squidoo Angel is a voluntary one, that is pursued by each volunteer in the manner that they deem best. For me...

A Joyful Squid Angel

I was delighted to become a Squidoo angel in April of 2009. Delighted because -- I totally "in- joy" visiting lenses; I sincerely "in-joy" the Squidoo community; and I always "in-joy" any positive volunteer activity! This angel assignment is especial...

Some More of my Favorite Lenses That I've Blessed: 

Remarkable lenses you should take a look at...

Take a look at these lenses that will lend you some inspiration to make a masterpiece of your own!

Tortoiseshell Cats

Welcome to the fabulous world of tortoiseshell cats! I made this lens because I am absolutely in love with my tortoiseshell, Cooper, who's pretty much the star of this page. You can read more about her below, and also find tons of information on tort...

Vintage T-shirts

Crazydogt-shirts.com has Vintage Movie T-shirts and Funny T-shirts Our funny t shirts will blow you away. We have a vast assortment of vintage t-shirts. and we bring back the nostalgic with 1980s t shirts 80s tees. Several of our shirts are on super...

Tornadoes - Safety Tips and Tornado Videos

Tornado information that can help save your life. Below you will find tornado videos, information about the Fujita Pearson Tornado Scale used to rank a tornadoes strength and speed of the winds. Plus useful information for what you should do in case...

Funky, Chic and Cool Laptop Sleeves

Sometimes all you need is a sleeve for your laptop - whether you have your own favourite bag or just want to travel light. Below are laptop sleeve reviews as well as some other laptop sleeve links. Designers: if you would like your bag reviewed, ple...

Bird Rescue

My passion for birds has been a life long love affair. I will be sharing this passion with you. You will especially learn from this website how to care for baby birds, both wild life birds and pet babybirds (sometimes rejected by parents). The keynot...

Some more of my recent blessings...

I don't include all of the lenses I've blessed on this lens, but now and again I'll throw one up on this lens, like these...

Top Ten Metal Bands of All Time

On this hallowed page you'll find the best metal bands of all time. I toured the web with my ear to the ground, looked at total album sales, looked at the longevity of each band, read lists compiled by well known metal enthusiasts, in order to come u...

7 Layer Bars

Sometimes I like nothing better than to make complicated confectionery creations in my kitchen (of course afterward, I fantasize about someone ELSE cleaning up the mess). In reality though, I don't usually have too much time for those extravagant bak...

I Love My Cats!

When I first met my husband, he was a dog lover all the way. I mean, he hated cats...but when our first kitty showed up at our front door, he couldn't resist. From that point on, we have both been smitten with our kittens. What started with the one...

Bud vs. Miller -- The Battle of the BEERS

BUD vs. MILLER: The Battle of the BEERS! BUD BUD BUD! I'm a BUDWEISER fan and much prefer BUDWEISER to MILLER beer ... and so does my hubby! Anheuser-Busch actually has a beautiful manufacturing facility on the Northside of Jacksonville which is a f...

A quiet, quite delightful little Ring

When I consider all the trials that I and my family have been through. Albert Einstein once said, " In order to be an immaculate member of a flock of sheep, one must above all be a sheep oneself." Then again Friedrich Nietzsche said, " Talking much...

NoahsArkOrphanCare-Malawi,Africa

In the fall of 2008, as our work with Noah's Ark Orphan Care in Blantyre, Malawi, Africa continued to expand, I was asked to serve as NAOC Treasurer, USA- in addition to our treasurer in Malawi. Noah's Ark Orphan Care (or NAOC) is a Communi...

Image and Video Mentor

Welcome! I'm Linda Martin, your Image and Video Mentor here at Squidoo. I love working with images and know you will too once you have the right software and a few simple instructions. This lens lists sites where you can find free images on the web....

One Baby Boomer's Life in the Work Force

How is a baby boomer defined? First, they lived and grew up in the United States, with influencing trends from westernized nations of the world. Second, time frame in essential. 1946-1964 is the baby boom with 4 million births in the U.S. each year....

Bluebonnet Trails Festival | Texas State Flower

The 58th annual salute to the state flower, sponsored by the Ennis Garden Club, includes free maps for self-guided driving tours of about 40 miles of bluebonnet trails along country roads (good for use throughout April). At the festival, expect arts...

River Otters: Playful Friends of the Woodlands!

Learn about River Otters through games and hands-on learning centers. Decorate your classroom with a Woodlands Riverbank Theme. Learn the habits of River Otters, the food they eat and how they raise their young. You will find suggestions for both fi...

Eagle Rock, California

Nestled between the southern California communities of Pasadena and Glendale, Eagle Rock was one of the first homestead settlements in Los Angeles. Though it officially became a city in 1906 and was incorporated in 1911, Eagle Rock was settled by far...

Star Trek: Of Gods and Men - Movie Review

While waiting for the new Star Trek Movie to come out, I have something that Star Trek fans, both old and new, absolutely MUST see. It's a full-length fan-made movie: Star Trek: Of Gods of Men. It's not big-budget studio quality, of course, yet the...

Aggressive Dogs

Aggressive Dogs - find the reasons and causes of aggressive behavior in dogs, plus the most common dog medicines used for an aggressive dog and their harmful side effects. Pet medicine alternatives - natural medicines - for prevention and management...

Father's Day Tribute and Gift Ideas

I never heard my father raise his voice - not once! Can you imagine such a thing? On thisFather's Day, I join you in honoring your dad and I decided to tell my favorite story about my own father. When I was in college and visiting home for a holiday...

Sand Dollars: Math on the Beach

One day at the beach in Costa Rica my daughter and I were digging in the sand making sandcastles when we ran across a live sand dollar. Finding a dead exoskeleton would have been exciting but finding a live sand dollar was unbelievable! We held it i...

Chinese Kites

A few years ago my family and I discovered the great craft of Chinese Kite making. Chinese kites have been around for over two thousand years. The art of Chinese Kite making has definitely stood the test of time. Originally, Chinese Kites were used...

Affiliate RSS Feeds for Squidoo

If you are a member of one or more affiliate programs, like Amazon, then you probably already know how put static links on your lenses. However, over time these links can become outdated or even broken, and you could be losing revenue because of this...

Karen's Thomas Kinkade Art Store

Welcome to my Thomas Kinkade Art Store Lens. I am the #1 Thomas Kinkade Artwork Collector in the World with 192 Thomas Kinkade paintings. I am the proud owner of several Kinkade originals in my private collection and can advise you from a Collector&#...

Some of My Own Lenses that are my Personal Favorites: 

Best Homemade Grilled Burger Recipes

Burgers help define outdoor American cookouts, warm weather and the lazy summer months, but if you're anything like me, you might be grilling near year-round. Burgers are just too good to pass up for a season or two. They're easy to make, they're sat...

Homemade Baked Macaroni and Cheese

Baked Macaroni and Cheese contains several different types of cheeses, milk, and some light spices. Often times it calls for breadcrumbs as this recipe does. It's easy to make a batch or two of this for a family get together or cookout. Beware: this...

Planning a US Road Trip: The Southern Route

If you love warmth and sunshine, this is the perfect US road trip for you where you'll get to see 8 different states. Some of the most unique areas of the country are all easily accessible from I-10, a highway that begins in Los Angeles and ends...

The Best and Most Effective Way to Promote your Business...FREE Advertising!

We've all grown up with advertising. TV, radio, billboards, pop ups, banners...it's everywhere, and you can't escape it. Now stop and think for a second...how many times have you clicked on an advertisement online, or heard a commercial on the radio...

How to Plan a US Road Trip

There's nothing like taking a road trip across the USA. Going by car gives you a greater appreciation for the vastness and wide array of parks, forests, cities, museums, beaches and cultures the United States has to offer. By taking a cross country r...

Make More Money With Your Ebay Auctions

It's easy to learn how to make money online with eBay! Whether you're a big time eBay store seller or only an occasional seller, the same tips still apply to see a great final bid price on your eBay auctions. EBay is a huge marketplace, where the be...

Gifts for Kiwis | Kiwi T-Shirts | New Zealand Gifts

Looking for a unique gifts for someone from New Zealand, or a tourist that's been there and loved it? Kiwi's Outback is here to the rescue! We specialize in gifts for kiwis! Find one of a kind kiwi shirts, sweatshirts, hats, bumper stickers, and othe...

Zion National Park

Zion National Park sits right at the top of my most favorite National Parks. The unbelievable canyon that has been carved by the flowing Virgin River is one of the most tranquil, serene, and visited places in the United States National Park System. R...

Royalty Free Photographs

Use these royalty free photographs anywhere on your Squidoo lenses, blogs, MySpace, Twitter, desktop, anywhere! These are completely free to use. What's the catch? Link back to this page, that's it! Please copy and paste these images and upload the...

Starbucks Coffee Drink Recipes

Ahhh, Starbucks. There's no big chain coffee store that makes a better espresso...actually, they're better than many small cafes! The quality of the espresso and coffee are excellent, especially considering the large size of the company. The only dra...

I'm a Giant Squid Mentor! 

Giant Squid Mentor Kiwisoutback

The Giant Squid Program is a prestigous honor and a completely attainable goal. With 50 lenses published under your belt, you'll be much better at crafting amazing lenses, selling products, promoting your website, and raising money for charity. Many...