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Archive for March, 2010

Angels are a special group of Squidoo lensmasters who help us promote the best of what they find on Squidoo. They bless lenses to give them a little LensRank boost, nominate lenses for LOTD, and nominate awesome Giant lenses for purple stars. Plus, they sometimes run fun little contests, blogs, and lenses to promote special niche lenses that they’re passionate about.

If this sounds like something fun YOU would love to do, and you have not yet served as SquidAngel, you can apply to participate in the next round of 2010 SquidAngels!

Head over to the SquidAngel lens to leave a note. Include your username, email address associated with your Squidoo account, and list three…oh, well you’ll see the instructions when you get there.

Applications close April 2nd and we’ll choose up to 25 new SquidAngels shortly thereafter. We’re looking forward to seeing a new group of Angels. Good luck!

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Here’s a list of all the Squidoo Giant Squid lenses that were awarded Purple Stars during the week ending 3/26/2010.  As always, they appear in no particular order and each is worthy of a visit from you.

• Bad Hair Boutique
• Stevie Ray Vaughan Remembered
• Personalities Plus
• America’s Most Haunted Hotels
• Early Spring Nature Walk
• Easter Coloring Pages
• Folding Palm Crosses, Flowers and more for Palm Sunday
• Top 10 Horse Movies of all Time
• The Alps Mountain Range, Europe
• A Reading Group for the Book Galway Bay
• Pendleton’s Friends of the Park (FOTP)
• 13 Steps to a Healthy Lifestyle
• Midwestern Road Trip Route
• Jane Magnolia Tree
• Fifty Grand a novel of suspense by Adrian McKinty
• Clover- a nutritious edible weed
• New 2010 Prom Dresses
• Pirates Worthy of Note
• Cynthia’s Lensography: My Life in Lenses
• Silent in the Grave

Not sure if a Giant Squid lens you’ve found is Purple Star worthy?

If a lens makes you think EVERYONE should read it, or if you think the lens is really creative, or if you publish a lens you’d be proud to show your high school English teacher;  NOMINATE IT!

You’ll know it when you see it!
And when you see it,  please take a moment to send it to purplestar@squidoo.com

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“I have been working away, posting almost everyday on my new movie blog.  There is a lot of competition online in my movie niche and so I am fighting a tough battle with an occasional glimmer of hope. Spirituality suggested I promote my blog from within Squidoo and that I could send you a note for the Giant Squid Good News Blast and so here is my note for your consideration.

Brenda
Treasures By Brenda

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I just want to share how I feel at just having been awarded my latest Purple Star. 

I would love to be able to thank the people who have nominated me, but as we
normally have no idea who they are I am hoping you will include this message in
the next Giant Squid Good News Blast:

"To each and every person who has nominated my lenses for a Purple Star, thank
you so much. I can honestly say that each email I have received from Robin and
Bonnie telling me of the award has made me feel so honoured and appreciated."

Many thanks
AJ

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“When I started with Squidoo just a short seven months ago, I didn’t know what a Giant Squid was.  As I continued to learn about Squidoo and all the great offerings, I knew I wanted to become a part of this great group.  So, the quest began.

In January, 2010, I received the email telling me I was a Giant Squid.  I almost couldn’t contain myself.  I was so proud.  I had accomplished a great goal.  This meant my lenses were good.  I needed to hear that.  Since becoming a Giant, I have also been a SquidAngel.  This is another great honor for me.  Not only were my lenses good, but my opinion mattered, too.  Sharing is such a big part of Squidoo and the Giant Squid community.  I felt like I finally belonged.

I have made so many great friends in the Giant Squid Community.  There is a camaraderie like I have never experienced before.  Everyone helps everyone else. Everyone wants the others to succeed.  Whether you are a relative newbie, like me, or a veteran lensmaster, you are accepted for what you do.  It is a great place to be.  If you ask a question, you’ll get at least 4 or 5 answers.  Thank you for all you have done for me.  I so appreciate everything.” ~ Bethd821

My Giant Squid Lensography
My SquidAngel Blessings

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I had so much fun yesterday with the kids’ crafts I had to research more fun Easter lenses. This year we’re rethinking the Easter basket idea. Do the kids really need all that candy and junk? Practice what you preach about caring for our Earth with “green” Easter gifts that kids AND adults will love.

HSSchulte is helping you show off your eco-friendly side with crafts that allow you to reuse what would otherwise go in the garbage. Instead of buying new Easter baskets, make your own with strawberry baskets. Support fair trade industries by giving organic chocolate treats. If you’re truly crafty, try the organic dyes for eggs and confetti box made from an egg carton. How cute!

Did you know Squidoo is “green?” That’s right! By making money for yourself or charity using electronic publishing, you’re saving trees and making our world a better place.

http://www.squidoo.com/GreenGiftIdeasforEaster

Nominate an Easter lens at lotd@squidoo.com

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Good morning, Squids!

Since we’ve moved our TOS, FAQ, and other important data to Squidoo.com/Squidoo, we’ve also moved our bug reporting form.

You’ll now find it here.

And here’s a screenshot:

(It’s between the red arrows.)

The old pages/feedback link will now redirect to this lens, so you know you’re at the right place.

And you can report spam here.

Have fun!

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Lensmaster puzzlemaker knows how much kids love Easter crafts, and how short their attention spans can be. That’s why she’s crafted this cool lens on Easter Kids’ Crafts.

Squidoo and crafts are a match made in heaven. With such a variety of media modules, it’s hard to tell which is more fun – making the crafts or making the lens! Puzzlemaker has gone a few steps further to offer hot tips for making your kids’ crafting experience more fun and less frustrating. The sharp photos taken during multiple steps of the project assure small hands they’re on the right track, and most of these projects can be made with parts found around the house.

Make tonight family night with a selection of kids’ crafts the whole family will enjoy!

http://www.squidoo.com/Easter-Kids-Crafts

Nominate an Easter lens at lotd@squidoo.com; discuss them at LOTD on Facebook.

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Here are five hot forum topics you might be interested in:

- Can’t use Amazon in Colorado?
- Do you have a Facebook fan page?
- How do I access a favorite lens list?
- Ten Essentials for a Comfortable Flight
- Two lensmasters working together?

The discussion starts in 3, 2, 1, go!

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Very soon there will be a brand new group of  lensmasters  joining the ranks of the Giant Squids.

Will you be one of them?

Don’t miss out!  The next quarterly deadline to become a Giant Squid is March 31, 2010.

Send us a link to your bio page at: giants@squidoo.com

And if you are ready to join the 100 club send your link to 100club@squidoo.com

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