Archive for May, 2008

Lensmaster makes $1 billion dollars!

Friday, May 30th, 2008

No, really! Check it out!
Um. Confused about what just happened? Meet today's Lens of the Day.
You got Rick Rolled. Well, not really. But kinda.
Read up on this one part humorous, one part wildly annoying internet meme here.
http://www.squidoo.com/rick-roll

All about Geocaching (and even how to pronounce it!)

Thursday, May 29th, 2008

What in the bananas is geocaching?
Is it something you have to do to your computer? Is this like that Cookies thing?
Maybe you already know all about it, but I've met plenty o' people who don't and were pleasantly surprised to discover what a fun outdoors sporting adventure it can be.
So here's a roundup of some [...]

Digging for buried treasure

Wednesday, May 28th, 2008

As if yesterday's Indiana Jones roundup wasn't enough... today we've got a lens all about throwing the coolest Buried Treasure birthday party ever.
http://www.squidoo.com/kids-party-game
I almost want to buy some of those old skeleton keys and crazy marbles just to have on hand.
Yet another great page from Enslavedbyfaeries.
(Okay, really, I can't resist. Have you seen her [...]

Indy Indy Indy!

Monday, May 26th, 2008

Methinks it's high time for an Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull sighting. (Online is it a siting?)
Or, at least, a fun Indy roundup.
Whether you liked the movie, hated it, or haven't seen it yet, I'm going to bet these lenses are worth the 5 minute distraction from your day. And maybe [...]

Myanmar and China

Tuesday, May 20th, 2008

It can be hard to watch the news. It can make you feel helpless.
The stories from Myanmar and China have been devastating.
Instead of feeling helpless, this lensmaster has been helpful. Check these out:
http://www.squidoo.com/MYANMARCYCLONE
http://www.squidoo.com/CHINAEARTHQUAKE
Lesson of today? Don't feel helpless. Build a lens!

Hooray for Etsy!

Thursday, May 15th, 2008

Last year, smart Etsy sellers found Squidoo.
They started making pages about their handmade goodies, their craft, their inspiration, what techniques they use, and basically turned Squidoo lenses into these great little guidebooks and indexes and spotlights for their stores.
That's when I started to get notes from sellers sharing their success stories, and, of course, [...]

Ultimate Frisbee

Tuesday, May 13th, 2008

It's official. Spring is here.
Not because the dogwoods are abloom and the birds are chirping and the pollen is attacking my allergies. No, not just because of that.
But because there are frisbees... everywhere. And Ultimate Frisbee is game on.
You want to see an awesome, comprehensive, enjoyable page all about Ultimate Frisbee (and a [...]

How to Plan a Cross Country Roadtrip

Monday, May 12th, 2008

Everything, and I mean everything, you ever wanted to know about taking a roadtrip across the U.S. All in one place.
http://www.squidoo.com/US-roadtrip
Sure, gas prices are astronomical, but that's no reason to miss out on I Spy from the back seat, is it?
Besides, this lens shares plenty of tips on saving at the pump!

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