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Isn’t that just hilarious? Donate your face?

Actually, it’s for a good cause. As enslavedbyfaeries explains, you can Donate Your Face to Movember. Mo as in moustache. We know how left out the guys sometimes feel when we’re always talking about womens’ health, and Movember is all about them. Learn how you can support Movember – even the ladies can do this! – and support our men.

http://www.squidoo.com/mustache-movember

Enjoy FALL LOTDs this week. Hooray for fall!

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Doing something is easy. Becoming something is the challenge.

Learn from marijoyce how life was like Back When [She] Wanted To Be A Writer. Read how she decided she wanted to commit to writing and hurdled obstacles along the way. It’s just a few minutes of your day for an inspiring story that could be the catalyst for the next big thing in your life.

http://www.squidoo.com/onbecomingawriter

“Facebook LIKE” lenses right from Squidoo! Try it…

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How well do you know Paris? Take the test and find out. Paris fan and lensmaster fanfreluche is quizzing your knowledge AND following up with beautiful photos, wonderful stories, and exciting trivia about the capital of love.

We’re not the only ones captivated by this lens. Nominating lensmaster elizajane202 writes, “This is one of those that stand out and not only are there beautiful pictures that the author took but a history lesson, polls, a quiz and some scam warnings. I would like to one day visit Paris and this is a site that would definitely help me. I’m now following the lensmaster in case there are other stories.”

How’s that for a testimonial!

http://www.squidoo.com/paris-quiz

Nominate a FALL lens for LOTD.

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Pickling an onion. Simple, yes? But not boring. Flighty02 is showing us how to to complete the process from start to finish in How to Pickle an Onion. Get eight recipes that range from sweet to spicy and mild to oh-my-gosh-my-face-is-puckered.

Why do we love this lens? It’s concise, stays on track, and tells a fun story. It has all those reminders we wish we knew about BEFORE getting started (like sterilizing the jars) and has made wise use of the Amazon module. Garlic grenade, anyone?

Squidoo hearts recipes. Start your own lens today!

http://www.squidoo.com/how-to-pickle-an-onion

Did you know you can get points for Facebook likes? Look for the icon under the lens title on Squidoo.

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I’m featuring the conference lens BizTechDay 2010: New York and San Francisco as LotD today for a few reasons.

The first and most important is this: I love seeing conferences use lenses in this way. “We decided to put together this Squidoo lens as a kind of digital flyer so that we can reach even just one or two or ten more people with our event. Also because it’s such an easy way to organize videos and photos and stories for you.” That’s pretty cool. I also like to see them using the Twitter Search module, often underused, which is just right to track real time buzz happening around the conference.

Sure, this kind of lens is not evergreen. Once the conference is over and the swag bags long forgotten, this lens will probably exist only as an archive. But in this case that’s okay. In the world of promoting conferences, it’s very smart to hang tasteful virtual posters like this in communities you love. Especially when there is a generous offer attached to them (see below). I wonder what small businesses could do with lenses like these.

Another reason I chose this as today’s LotD is that the BizTechDay founder has posted a special treat for Squidoo lensmasters who are local in NYC: 5 scholarship tickets to the New York conference happening this Friday, September 24th. Just for Squidoo lensmasters. So I wanted to call your attention to that offer in case it’s of interest.

Finally, in the interest of full disclosure, Squidoo is a sponsor of the event. I spoke at the BizTechDay in Seattle last weekend, and Seth is speaking at the NYC event this Friday. But the folks at BizTechDay didn’t know I was going to make this Lens of the Day, and I didn’t know they were going to give you 5 scholarship opportunities, so there’s that. And regardless, I think many of Squidoo’s entrepreneurial and ‘home business’ lensmasters would enjoy this conference quite a bit — especially those of you who run small businesses and shops online.

So if you are an event planner, a conference organizer, someone working in the social media space, or if you’re an entrepreneur or small business in New York City, this one’s for you.

–Megan

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Fried or not, green tomatoes are not useless vegetables! The next time you come across one, don’t toss it. Mickie_G is making her LOTD debut with her tips for using underripe tomatoes in Green Tomato Recipes.

Whether you prefer them fried, sauced, or in a casserole, green tomatoes are surprisingly good for you and a tasty way to use tomatoes in a new way. Mickie also recommends some top notch kitchen utensils that will make your tomato and other cooking more simple and fun.

http://www.squidoo.com/green-tomatoes

Have you seen the Facebook LIKE button on lenses? It’s right under the right side of the title. Try it on this lens!

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Usually, trees and vehicles don’t mix, but CCGal knows a place where you can drive through a tree and you won’t even bend your bumper.

Drive THROUGH a Giant Redwood Tree is about the tree remaining sequoias in the world, all located on U. S. 101, which are big enough to drive through and have a hole to do it with. After viewing the photos and videos of truckloads of people driving through these trees as if they were tunnels, driving through a tree in California might just end up on your bucket list.

http://www.squidoo.com/drive-through-a-giant-redwood

Nominated by biggirlblue. Use the button on the lens (under the title) to Facebook “like” lenses.

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When lensmaster Gail47 wrote in to tell us she cares for her 87-year-old father AND her 3-year-old special needs grandson, my heart went out to her. I cared for my 89-year-old grandmother for four years until she had to move into a nursing home, and there’s no greater, perhaps more unexpected challenge.

Gail47, aka Edie, tells this story in Elder Care Tips and Topics which has gone beyond simple tips into daily living suggestions, adaptive device showcases, and photos that will make you smile and feel it’s all worth it.

As more and more young adults and empty-nesters are finding themselves caring for parents, or grandkids, this innovative lens is carving a solid niche for Gail as she shares her personal experiences and helps others thrive in this challenging and rewarding new task.

http://www.squidoo.com/elders

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At Squidoo HQ we’re pretty proud of the tools we’ve developed that allow readers to share delicious recipes. The one technology we haven’t yet mastered is the Taste Module. Even without it, this recipe looks pretty good.

Deep Fried Ice Cream is Laddoo‘s explanation of and tribute to the crazy and incredibly delicious dessert. If you haven’t tried it, weigh in on the poll to state whether or not you’re willing. If you have, tell us what you think. You will even learn how to make this crispy treat – yup, you can do it at home – using common ingredients.

It’s a fried, flavor fiesta!

http://www.squidoo.com/deep-fried-ice-cream-recipe

Have a tasty treat to share? Say hi to Laddoo on Facebook.

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We love getting to know our lensmasters and a wonderful lensography and “about me” lens is the perfect way to help us doing. Today’s spotlight is on AJ Godinho and his lensography.

We learn that his life has taken AJ through Goa to Dubai to his current home of Canada, and that he’s definitely a hard-worker an go-getter. But don’t let me spoil it all, learn about AJ on your own and say hi to this prolific lensmaster and future Giant Squid!

http://www.squidoo.com/ajgodinho

Do you think you’re someone special? Nominate your lensography or “about me” lens.

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