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California Lenses 

Anaheim

Anaheim in California is home to some of the greatest entertainment venues in the state. Disneyland, Angels Baseball, Ducks Hockey, House of Blues and The Grove. There is something for everyone, a place where the whole family will find exiting experi...

Sonoma County California

Sonoma County is on the northwest coast of California, one of the northernmost parts of the greater San Francisco Bay Area. Its population at the 2000 census was 458,614. Its largest city and county seat is Santa Rosa. Sonoma is the southwestern cou...

San Diego Travel

San Diego has been my favorite city for as long as I can remember. That was when I lived halfway around the world and had never even seen it! Although I still can't afford to live there I consider myself lucky to be within driving range now. San Dieg...

Red Rock Canyon State Park California

Welcome to the land of sandstone cliffs, hidden canyons and desert sands. Red Rock Canyon State Park has plenty of such geological spectacles and is not to be confused with the many other Red Rock parks! (Scroll down or click here for a list of all 3...

Joshua Tree

The Joshua Tree is a multi-talent. First of all, it's a tree - who would have thought? But it's so much more than that. It is also a town of sorts, or more correctly, a "census-designated place". Not quite a real town, but almost. It is also the name...

More Travel and Places Lenses 

New York Tourist Info

New York, NY, is one of the hottest cities on the planet. If you know where to shop and what show to watch. Of course, there are more things to do than shopping at trendy boutiques or catching a Broadway show. New York is also a teeming hub of ethn...

Balikbayan

Balikbayan - refers to Philippine nationals who are permanently residing abroad including their spouses and children, regardless of nationality or country of birth.  It also refers to those of Filipino descent who acquired foreign citizenship an...

Air Travel Online

Flying to any destination on commercial airlines is getting less fun and more expensive as we speak. Having been a frequent air traveler for the greater part of my life I'd like to share some of my favorite sources for discounted air tickets in this...

Quebec City Today

Quebec City or Québec (French: Ville de Québec, or simply Québec) is the capital of the Canadian province of Quebec. It is the second largest city in the province, after Montreal. Quebec's Old Town (Vieux-Québec), the only...

Orange County California aka "The OC"

One of the best counties in the US to live and work - IF you can afford it. This lens is for everybody involved in, or interested in, the one and only county of the Rich and Beautiful. If you don't count yourself to this group then consider yourself...

About Squidoo Lenses 

How To Add Amazon Widgets To Your Lens

Have you wished you could add one of those cool carousel widgets on your lens? Or a contextual product cloud? How about a big preview of your Amazon aStore? Well, now you can. With a little (actually BIG!) help of Clearspring, the widget network, an...

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...

Squiddiction | A Scientific Analysis

Squiddiction is a relatively new disorder characterized by behavioral deviation such as Obsessive Compulsive Squidooing (OCS)[1]. Numerous reference can be found throughout the site with regards to the squiddictive potential of its use. This suggest...

SquidKids

Grownups have Squidoo, important people have SquidWho, eBayers have SquidBids, cineasts have SquidFlix, books have SquidLit, couch potatos have SquidVids... Isn't it about time that kids get SquidKids? I think it is, so here is my pitch lens for the...

Squidgets & Squidlets | Squidster's Squidoo Mascots

I love Squidoo, and think it's only fitting to give my lenses a little mascot to show how much I care. Squidoo gives us non-techies all these great tools to build our lenses and I just like to put a cherry on top with my squidgets and the smaller, l...

Shopping Lenses 

5 Good Reasons To Buy A Leapster Game System

I am a stay-at-home Mom of 2 little boys, so I am always on the lookout for fun games with an educational twist. One of my all time favorite educational toy is the Leapster from Leap Frog. If you have a moment to spare I will tell you why I think ev...

Plush Dogs | Realistic and Lifelike Stuffed Dogs Save Lives

Live dogs don't make sensible gifts. It's the same scenario every year. Cute puppies make children's eyes sparkle, if only for a little while. But what happens next? The pup is messy, needs to go to the vet and chews up dad's favorit...

Dog Handbags | Wear A Dog Celebrity Style

No dogs were harmed in the creation of this celebrity inspired fashion! Unlike the purse dogs of Paris Hilton & Co. no live dog has to be degraded to a fashion accessory in this hot new trend. Handbags and purses styled to look just like real dogs....

I Love Gift Cards!

I don't know about you, but I dread holidays. I used to torment myself with painstaking consideration of what could possibly make the recipient of my gifts happy and impress them with my thoughtfulness. Yet years later, useless, thoughtless...

Contact Lens | Contacts | Contact Lenses

A contact lens (also known simply as "contacts") is a corrective, cosmetic, or therapeutic lens usually placed on the cornea of the eye. Contact lenses usually serve the same corrective purpose as conventional glasses, but are lightweight a...

Personalized Shot Glasses

When faced with the question what to give a guy who is important enough for a special gift, personalized shot glasses may be the perfect solution. Whether you are looking for an elegant gift for your best man or a fun gift that will keep on giving,...

Best Deals on Amazon | Customers Vote

I confess, I am an Amazonaholic! But don't we all love a great deal? Amazon carries millions of items which are often offered at amazing sale prices. The only problem is, their prices can fluctuate on a daily, sometimes hourly basis. Just by rese...

Kids - Family - Parenting 

Lamaze Video Showcase

The Lamaze Technique is a prepared childbirth technique used as an alternative to medical intervention during labor. Lamaze childbirth classes teach expectant couples breathing techniques and other ways to work with the labor process to reduce the p...

SquidKids

Grownups have Squidoo, important people have SquidWho, eBayers have SquidBids, cineasts have SquidFlix, books have SquidLit, couch potatos have SquidVids... Isn't it about time that kids get SquidKids? I think it is, so here is my pitch lens for the...

Sesame Street Video Showcase

The first time I watched Sesame Street was about 35 years ago! Wow, I'm old! The stars were Ernie and Bert, Kermit, Miss Piggy and I believe, Cookie Monster. Big Bird was introduced shortly afterwards but I have no recollection of Elmo. He must've sh...

5 Good Reasons To Buy A Leapster Game System

I am a stay-at-home Mom of 2 little boys, so I am always on the lookout for fun games with an educational twist. One of my all time favorite educational toy is the Leapster from Leap Frog. If you have a moment to spare I will tell you why I think ev...

Germany | German Lenses 

I am German - Jawohl!Hallo an alle Landsleute!Macht mehr Squidoo Lenses!

Bremen

This lens would like to introduce you to the City of Bremen. It is a midsized City in the northern part of Germany with a significant port and ancient history. I have spent part of my youth in Bremerhaven and Bremen, so it seems only fitting to por...

Hannover | Germany | Lower Saxony

Hannover (or Hanover in English) is a major city in northern Germany, and the capital of the federal state of Lower Saxony. It is known around the world for hosting expositions and fairs of international significance.

Oktoberfest in Munich | Bavaria | Germany | Beer | Food | Costume | 2009

Oktoberfest 2009 in Munich has one week left to go! Having lived many years in Munich myself, I found that the Oktoberfest is an inescapable reality you can either love or hate. It celebrates Bavarian tradition like no other single event. On the ot...

Squidoo auf Deutsch | Squidoo in German

Squidoo ist die derzeit populärste Gemeinschaft, in der du kostenlos einzelne Seiten (genannt "Lens", wie Linse) über ein beliebiges Thema deiner Wahl erstellen kannst. Rezensiere ein Buch, einen Film, (d)ein Blog, empfehle ein Geschäft oder Produkt...

Neuschwanstein Castle

Neuschwanstein castle opened its gates to the public in 1886, seven weeks after the death of King Ludwig II. The introverted monarch had built the castle to retreat from the public eye, and now his sanctuary would become a huge attraction for the mas...

Money & Finance Related Lenses 

FICO Score | What's my FICO Credit Score | Can I get a free FICO score

When you apply for credit – whether for a credit card, a car loan, or a mortgage – lenders want to know what risk they’d take by loaning money to you. Most lenders use a Credit Score to determine your individual credit worthiness. Th...

Personal Bankruptcy

Is it for you? What exactly does it mean, how do the new laws affect you? What are the alternatives? Can you do it yourself or do you always need a bankruptcy attorney?  Questions upon questions...

What's The Difference Between A Car Loan And Auto Leasing?

What is the difference between auto loans and auto leasing? Having worked in car sales for a dozen years, I frequently encountered confusion and misconception when it comes to financing a new or used car. With a variety of auto financing options avail...

Are Online Cash Advances | Payday Loans | Payday Advances A Good Idea?

Somebody once said: "At the end of my money there's always so much month left!" Does this sound familiar? Welcome to the Club! Seriously, it happens to most of us at least sometimes. The approaching vacation season brings additional pressure...

Paid Surveys | Make Money Taking Online Surveys | Reality Check!

Companies around the globe rely on consumer feedback to develop products that sell. Retailers need to measure customer satisfaction to improve their margins and defend or increase their market share. And they are willing to pay for it. If you have a...

My Music Lenses 

The Last Beatles Concert EVER

On January 30, 1969, The Beatles gave their final live performance on the rooftop of the Apple Records building at 3 Savile Row, London. I was born in the Sixties during the height of Beatlemania. My parents played Beatles records all day long (and...

Nena

Nena is a very versatile artist from Germany. She first rose to fame in the 80's with a string of new wave pop hits. Although her name may not be very familiar internationally, almost everyone remembers her Number One Hit "99 Red Balloons&qu...

Homeownership | Home Finance | Real Estate 

Home Loans - Need To Know

There comes a time for every warm blooded human being when the desire to own a home becomes too strong to ignore. Nature has given us the urge to build a nest, warm, comfortable, safe, and attractive. Unfortunately, Mother Nature forgot to give every...

Real Estate Investing

Buying and selling real estate in today's market is not for the faint of heart. Those who consistently manage to turn a profit generally know what they're doing. The time when even a newborn baby could flip a house for killer profit may be over,...

Homeownership | Buying A Home | Home Finance | Home Improvement

Homeownership is probably very near the top of most people's list of life goals. Nothing beats the warm fuzzy feeling when you come home to a place you can call your own. Whether you are deeply rooted in the community where you grew up, or are a globe...

Find Foreclosures | A Closer Look At The Home Foreclosure Process

The foreclosure process is a part of the real estate market. Finding foreclosures and buying or investing in foreclosed property is the primary concern of this lens. You will also find some basic information on the foreclosure process and the differ...

Reverse Mortgage Loan Information

A reverse mortgage is a special type of home loan that lets a homeowner convert a portion of the equity in his or her home into cash. The equity built up over years of home mortgage payments can be paid to you.

Miscellaneous Business Lenses 

Green Business | Eco-Friendly and Sustainable Business Programs | Green Certifications

In a world of growing environmental concern, it is no longer up to individual tree huggers to save the planet. In fact, the green business market is gaining momentum to the point where every business should consider long term business sustainability...

Article Hubs | Article Directory Loves Squidoo

Article Hubs is an article directory type website which is focused on article marketing, article writing, article submission, and anything that has to do with the concept of writing articles on the web. Whether you write articles for SEO, money or g...

Niche Article Directories That Love Squidoo | Adopt A Category | Get Interviewed | Get Featured

Before the cuddly one-eyed Squid infiltrated my life I was building article directories in very specific niches. Blessed with some great generic domains, it seemed a whole lot more useful than those spammy parking lot pages that add absolutely no val...

Just For Fun 

Pictures of Tattoos

Are you on a quest for pictures of tattoos? I recently started my own collection of the best images of actual tattoo pictures by people who are willing to share them with us. The tattoo pictures you come across today have evolved from simple hearts...

Happy Birthday To You!

In celebration of your birthday today I have made this lens as a special present just for you. My birthday cake may be rather small this year, so I thought I'd make us a lens where we can celebrate together. No expense was spared to make this occasi...

The Quarter Horse

All my life I've been captivated by the beauty of horses and the exhilaration of horseback riding. I spent many of my school breaks on horse farms and in riding schools, always dreaming about one day having my very own horse. Being a European, I sta...

Orange County Choppers | American Chopper | The Teutuls

Orange County Choppers (OCC) is a custom motorcycle manufacturer founded by Paul Teutul, Sr. and Paul Teutul, Jr. in 1999. The company is featured on American Chopper, a reality TV show that debuted in September 2002 on the Discovery Channel, which h...

Atlas Moth | Attacus Atlas | Portrait of A Silent Giant

As a teenager living some years in the Philippines, I remember seeing some Atlas Moths around our garden, school, and in the "province". The incredible size and intricate coloring both spiked my curiosity and freaked me out at the same time. Little...

Sports Lenses 

NFL Football Resources | Schedule | Preseason | News | Teams | Tickets | Jerseys | Videos

Get your depth charts and fantasy rosters ready ... NFL Preseason begins on Thursday, August 7 with the following games: * N.Y. Giants at Detroit @ 7:00 pm * N.Y. Jets at Cleveland @ 7:30 pm * Baltimore at New England @ 7:30 pm * Kansas City at Chic...

Anaheim Ducks

The Anaheim Ducks (formerly known as the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim and previously often referred to as the Anaheim Mighty Ducks) are a professional ice hockey team based in Anaheim, California. They play in the National Hockey League (NHL). The club an...

NBA Basketball | All NBA Teams | NBA Stats | NBA Picks

The NBA Basketball Lens on Squidoo features all current NBA teams, stats, news and more one one handy page. If you're lucky, my secret mystery expert will present his favorite picks from time to time. So feel free to bookmark this lens and check ba...

Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim MLB Baseball Team

The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are a Major League Baseball franchise based in Anaheim, California, and aligned in the Western Division of the American League. Because of the unusual length of the team's official name, most news organizations (nota...

Does the world still need OLYMPICS?

Does the world still need Olympics? Nobody will seriously doubt the merits of sports competitions and global unity, nor do I want to criticize all dedicated athletes and their organizations. But I also see the negative impact on ecology and urban str...