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1. How to Write a Condolence Note or a Sympathy Note  News!
How to Write a Condolence Note or a Sympathy Note
Taking a bit of time to write a condolence note or condolence letter can be a great source of comfort and provide a gift of healing for a friend or a loved one who is grieving a loss. According to research by Hallmark, Americans send nearly 125 million sympathy cards annually. There are a variet...
How-To & Education - Mon, 18 Aug 2008 17:04:12
2. Loss, Grief and Bereavement  News!
Loss, Grief and Bereavement
Loss is the disappearance of something cherished, often the death of a person, loss of a relationship, loss of a job or loss of health. Grief is the entire response--mind, body and spirit--to the loss. Bereavement is the often term used when the loss is due to the death of a loved one. Although a...
Health & Medicine - Fri, 15 Aug 2008 03:07:33
3. Dr. Randy Pausch - A Superhero  News!
Dr. Randy Pausch - A Superhero
Dr. Randy Pausch is a living inspiration. Diagnosed with metastatic pancreatic cancer in 2006, he has gone on to show people how to continue *living* even after getting the diagnosis of a terminal illness. For his head-on, straight-forward, entertaining and motivational approach to facing the di...
People - Fri, 15 Aug 2008 02:43:57
4. How to Write a Condolence Letter  News!
How to Write a Condolence Letter
Finding the right words to write a condolence letter or sympathy note may be challenging, yet the benefits can be immeasurable. A well-written, heart-felt condolence letter is a show of your support and sympathy for the person grieving the death of a loved one. People have a better understanding...
How-To & Education - Mon, 21 Jul 2008 18:11:57
5. Do Not Stand At My Grave and Weep - A Poem, A Song and A Book to Comfort
Do Not Stand At My Grave and Weep - A Poem, A Song and A Book to Comfort
This lens is dedicated to the favorite bereavement poem, "Do Not Stand At My Grave and Weep" words of sympathy that have brought comfort to many since it was written. This beloved poem has also been put to music as a stirring song and most recently become a valuable eBook. This carefully research...
Nonprofits & Volunteering - Mon, 04 Aug 2008 16:12:25
6. How to Write a Sympathy Card
How to Write a Sympathy Card
Sending your sympathy following the death of a loved one or a major loss is still best done by sending a hand-written card, a note or a letter. It is estimated that Americans send nearly 125 million sympathy cards annually for many different types of losses from death to divorce. Sending a Sympa...
How-To & Education - Wed, 23 Jul 2008 06:12:52
7. Virtual Concert Week on Squidoo  News!
Virtual Concert Week on Squidoo
The Squidoo Activists are raising money again. The Virtual Concert Series on Squidoo is the second fundraising event for charity sponsored by the Squidoo Activists. In this week-long event, lensmasters are encourage to create a Virtual Concert lens by their favorite musicians and musical acts, f...
Nonprofits & Volunteering - Fri, 15 Aug 2008 14:09:08
8. Mamma Mia! The Movie  News!
Mamma Mia! The Movie
Mamma Mia is being described as the feel good cinema event of the summer. This highly anticipated movie musical is already generating Oscar buzz for Meryl Streep. Mamma Mia, the film, is an adaptation of the worldwide production of the smash hit musical based on many of the popular songs of the ...
Movies & TV - Mon, 18 Aug 2008 05:21:26
9. Free Hugs Campaign - The Many Benefits of Hug Therapy
Free Hugs Campaign - The Many Benefits of Hug Therapy
The Free Hugs Campaign began as one person's attempt to make a difference and reach out to others to brighten their lives. Juan Mann describes his inspiration as follows: Standing there in the arrivals terminal, watching other passengers meeting their waiting friends and family, with open arms an...
Nonprofits & Volunteering - Fri, 08 Aug 2008 01:14:47
10. Oprah Winfrey
Oprah Winfrey
Oprah Gail Winfrey is thought to be the most influential woman in the world now. She is also considered to be the most philanthropic African-American of all time and one of the most successful entrepreneurs in the United States. Oprah, as she is known to most, is a talk show host, magazine publis...
Movies & TV - Thu, 10 Jul 2008 00:34:44
11. Freddie Mercury - Queen  News!
Freddie Mercury - Queen
Freddie Mercury, lead singer for the Rock Band Queen, was once quoted as saying that he didn't want to be a rock star, he wanted to be a legend. While alive, Freddie Mercury was known as an entertaining and energetic rock star. Since his death at the fairly young age of 45, he has become a legend...
People - Thu, 31 Jul 2008 08:06:48
12. Diana Princess of Wales
Diana Princess of Wales
I was one of the thousands of people, who were stunned and in shock 10 years ago by the tragic death of Princess Diana and then a few days later the death of Mother Teresa. As I watched the enormous worldwide outpouring of grief for the deaths of these two humanitarians, I felt my own grief, saw ...
People - Fri, 15 Aug 2008 15:49:24
13. Doin the Bone Dance and Other Creative Ways to Learn Bone Anatomy
Doin the Bone Dance and Other Creative Ways to Learn Bone Anatomy
Teaching children about bone anatomy can be made a bit easier and a lot more fun for the children by using some songs, dances and available innovative educational tools. The idea for this lens came after watching a recent episode of Hannah Montana there she comes up with a song and dance, "Doin' ...
How-To & Education - Thu, 26 Jun 2008 23:23:13
14. Amy Jaffe Barzach
Amy Jaffe Barzach
Amy Jaffe Barzach is the founder of Boundless Playgrounds, an organization created to develop barrier-free, developmentally advantageous playgrounds. After the death of her son Jonathan from a rare condition, Amy found a way to cope with the grief of losing her son by creating a living memorial ...
Nonprofits & Volunteering - Mon, 04 Aug 2008 07:22:55
15. How to Use the Polaroid Module  News!
How to Use the Polaroid Module
The Polaroid Module allows lensmasters to quickly upload a single picture to create a Polaroid-like image within the lens, a photo with a white border. The benefit of the Polaroid Module is that you can upload a large image easily without needing to use or know any HTML. The Three Bears help ex...
How-To & Education - Fri, 15 Aug 2008 04:09:55
16. Smile Though Your Heart is Aching  News!
Smile Though Your Heart is Aching
A simple strategy for how to survive those most difficult of days...just smile.  This lens includes a specially selected collection of videos with different versions of the classic song "Smile" written by Charlie Chaplin, John Turner and Geoffrey Parsons. These videos are good resources to bookma...
How-To & Education - Mon, 23 Jun 2008 19:18:39
17. Host a Mamma Mia Party
Host a Mamma Mia Party
Mamma Mia the Movie is coming! For Mamma Mia and ABBA fans it is going to be the event of the summer. Here are some great ideas and themes so you can throw your own Mamma Mia the Movie Party. Host your own Mamma Mia Come as You Are Party, Mamma Mia Visit the Greek Isles Party, Mamma Mia Wedding ...
Entertainment - Mon, 14 Jul 2008 14:54:07
18. Can I Send My Condolences by Text, IM or Email?
Can I Send My Condolences by Text, IM or Email?
Even in an era of so many different ways of being in touch with people, there are some personal communications, such as condolences or sympathy, that should still be delivered in person or by snail mail. I started this lens to find an answer to the question, "Can I Text, IM or Email Condolences?...
How-To & Education - Fri, 01 Aug 2008 15:56:14
19. Squidoo Activists
Squidoo Activists
Squidoo Activists are a new group on Squidoo. The purpose of the Activists is a group that focuses on charity. We are Champions for Charity. The Squidoo Activists grew out of the Squidoo SuperHero Challenge brainstorm of Squidoo's Non-profit Organizer Extraordinarie, Anne Reidy. Many of the ori...
Nonprofits & Volunteering - Tue, 12 Aug 2008 04:09:45
20. The Last Lecture
The Last Lecture
My background includes caring for those those who are facing the end of life. I have been in awe of the human spirit shown by those facing their final life challenge. I was amazed when I read Randy Pausch's inspirational story. He has shown amazing courage and an uncanny spirit in facing and copi...
Arts & Literature - Wed, 30 Jul 2008 16:25:32
21. Dia de los Muertos - Day of the Dead
Dia de los Muertos - Day of the Dead
Although occurring around the same time of the year as Halloween, Dia de los Muertos or Day of the Dead, celebrated in many Latin American countries, is a very different holiday, with a very different focus.   This festival to celebrate the unity of life and death, is considered by many to be the...
How-To & Education - Sat, 07 Jun 2008 18:25:08
22. Comfortdoc - Griefdoc - Momdoc - Professordoc - Lensdoc - Blogdoc - Greendoc
Comfortdoc - Griefdoc - Momdoc - Professordoc - Lensdoc - Blogdoc - Greendoc
This is the lensography, or collection of lenses, for lensmaster Kirsti A. Dyer a.k.a. lensmaster Comfortdoc and Griefdoc. Depending on the situation and the circumstances, I wear a variety of hats, hence the various aliases... Comfortdoc, Griefdoc, Momdoc and Professordoc. With a background in m...
Health & Medicine - Mon, 11 Aug 2008 05:36:52
23. Memorial Photography - Postmortem Photography
Memorial Photography - Postmortem Photography
While many people do not think of photographing loved ones after they have died, the practice of memorial postmortem photography or photographing a loved one after their death was common practice in the 19th and 20th centuries. Memorial Photography or Postmortem Photography was an integral part o...
How-To & Education - Thu, 07 Aug 2008 00:03:37
24. My NICU Baby has Died: Now What?
My NICU Baby has Died: Now What?
Many parents consider the loss of a child to be the highest level of loss. The information on the site cannot take away the intense pain and sorrow you are feeling. Instead I offer information, resources and support that others who have been in similar situations have found to be helpful during t...
Health & Medicine - Tue, 19 Aug 2008 21:12:58
25. We Can Solve It  News!
We Can Solve It
The We Campaign is a project of The Alliance for Climate Protection -- a nonprofit, nonpartisan effort founded by Nobel laureate and former Vice President Al Gore. Our ultimate aim is to halt global warming. Specifically we are educating people in the US and around the world that the climate cri...
News & Politics - Sun, 10 Aug 2008 03:46:57
26. The Squidoo Charity Answer Deck
The Squidoo Charity Answer Deck
The Squidoo Charity Answer Deck contains hand-selected useful lenses for people interested in promoting or raising funds for charity. Inspired by the Squidoo Answer Deck, the Squidoo Charity Answer Deck was created by Squidoo Activists to be a hub for lensmasters wanting to work with Charities o...
How-To & Education - Fri, 15 Aug 2008 04:19:22
27. Who are Squidoos Charities and NonProfit Partners?
Who are Squidoos Charities and NonProfit Partners?
Squidoo.com currently supports more than 90 nonprofit organizations, from the country's most popular causes right down to tiny local animal shelters. This lens focuses on all of the Squidoo Charities and NonProfit Partners. Squidoo Lensmasters can choose to donate their royalties from lenses and...
How-To & Education - Wed, 13 Aug 2008 16:10:11
28. Josh Groban
Josh Groban
Josh Groban is an remarkable performer with a voice than can easily handle pop and rock music as well as classical. Generally classified as 'adult contemporary' Josh Groban is among a new generation of musicians and performers defining a new genre of music. What also sets Josh Groban apart from m...
People - Mon, 04 Aug 2008 20:31:58
29. Randy Pausch
Randy Pausch
It is highly likely that Dr. Randy Pausch lasting legacy may not come for his work in Computer Science, his field of expertise. His lasting legacy is likely to come from a lecture that has become know as "The Last Lecture" teaching people about "Really Achieving Your Childhood Dreams." Dr. Pausc...
People - Wed, 30 Jul 2008 17:00:39
30. Horton Hears a Who  News!
Horton Hears a Who
Horton the Elephant is featured in two Dr. Seuss books, the first "Horton Hatches an Egg" and the second, "Horton Hears a Who." "Horton Hears a Who", the new feature film produced by Blue Sky Studios and released by 20th Century Fox started March 14, 2008. Horton the Elephant is a good character ...
How-To & Education - Tue, 29 Apr 2008 17:53:28
31. Grobanites for Charity and The Josh Groban Foundation - Making a Difference in the Lives of Children
Grobanites for Charity and The Josh Groban Foundation - Making a Difference in the Lives of Children
Josh Groban is the young baritone who is defining a new genre of music. This lens supports the work of the Josh Groban Foundation and the Grobanites for Charity a group of dedicated fans working to make a difference in the lives of children around the world. The Josh Groban Foundation (JGF) is a ...
Nonprofits & Volunteering - Mon, 04 Aug 2008 20:31:43
32. Bereavement Photography for Dying Babies
Bereavement Photography for Dying Babies
There are several organizations that help to ease the grief of NICU Parents and other parents by taking professional photographs of dying newborns. Photographs create a tangible reminder of the brief moments shared between parent and child. Offering this type of a service to a parent can be inval...
Health & Medicine - Tue, 05 Aug 2008 12:55:52
33. Imagine - Remembering John Lennon 1940 - 1980
Imagine - Remembering John Lennon 1940 - 1980
John Lennon's anthem of peace and hope has been one of my favorite songs since college. This is a collection of many different versions of one of the greatest songs of peace of all times "Imagine." News of his sudden death in 1980 came during finals week for me. Starting that year and for a deca...
Music - Fri, 08 Aug 2008 15:44:11
34. Writing an Obituary
Writing an Obituary
For many people the obituary section is the first one read in the morning newspaper each day. An obituary may be the last words written about a person after they die. This lens explores different aspects of obituaries or death notices including useful information to help in writing an obituary f...
How-To & Education - Sun, 10 Aug 2008 21:01:31
35. How to Wash Your Hands
How to Wash Your Hands
Hand Washing is the single most important means of preventing the spread of infection. Every year more than 164 million school days are lost due to illness. In addition as many as 76 million Americans get a food-borne illness each year. Of these, about 5,000 die as a result of their illness. Tho...
Health & Medicine - Tue, 29 Jul 2008 15:47:25
36. Anniversary Reaction - When Remembering Isnt Always a Happy Occasion
Anniversary Reaction - When Remembering Isnt Always a Happy Occasion
Coping with the anniversary of the death of a loved one, the loss of a public figure, dealing with the aftermath of a natural disaster such as Hurricane Katrina or the national trauma of September 11, 2001 can be difficult for the family, the friends and the loved ones left behind. Whether it's t...
Health & Medicine - Tue, 19 Aug 2008 05:20:43
37. Squidoo Charity Fund - Donate Your Squidoo Lens Royalties
Squidoo Charity Fund - Donate Your Squidoo Lens Royalties
The Squidoo Charity Fund was developed for lensmasters who want to donate their royalties to charity, but cannot make a decision where to send them. This is the default payment setting on all new lenses. A different charity (or charities) is chosen every few months month to receive these funds. ...
Nonprofits & Volunteering - Fri, 08 Aug 2008 01:00:08
38. The Gratitude Campaign - Thanking Those Who Are Serving & Others
The Gratitude Campaign - Thanking Those Who Are Serving & Others
The Gratitude Campaign is a way for people to say "thank you" quickly and easily to those who serve without even having to approach them. With a simple hand gesture in sign language, you can easily convey your "thanks" to those who are serving without stumbling around for words, feeling ackward o...
How-To & Education - Wed, 06 Aug 2008 19:44:13
39. The Health Benefits of Altruism - How Giving Back is Good For You
The Health Benefits of Altruism - How Giving Back is Good For You
Being altruistic, or reaching out to help others, not only benefits the person being helped, but practicing altruism also has many benefits for the person doing the helping.  Altruism is an unselfish concern for the welfare of others. It is a generous way of expressing gratitude for all that you ...
Health & Medicine - Mon, 31 Mar 2008 20:58:40
40. Living Life with Gratitude - Living 2008 with Gratitude
Living Life with Gratitude - Living 2008 with Gratitude
Many of the simple things in life can be reasons for being grateful. These are often things that we tend to take for granted--our health, family, friends, our livelihood--until they are brought to our attention or taken away. Remembering to be grateful daily for one's health, family, friends, a j...
How-To & Education - Tue, 01 Jul 2008 03:26:18
41. CarePages - Connect Friends and Family During Times of Challenge  News!
CarePages - Connect Friends and Family During Times of Challenge
CarePages unique service allows you to create a personal, private web page to help family and friends communicate when a loved one is facing illness whether at the beginning of life as a newborn, at the end of life, or somewhere in between. Creating a CarePage can be a way of generating support, ...
Health & Medicine - Tue, 24 Jun 2008 22:10:47
42. Who Wants To Live Forever? - A Reminder of the Fleeting Time
Who Wants To Live Forever? - A Reminder of the Fleeting Time
I always find the song "Who Wants to Live Forever?" sung by lead singer Freddie Mercury from the English Rock Band Queen to be a haunting and poignant reminder of just how fleeting our time here really is. The lyrics for this song sung by Freddie Mercury, who later died at the young age of 45, ha...
Music - Tue, 08 Jul 2008 22:29:38
43. Earth Hour 2008 - Earth Day  News!
Earth Hour 2008 - Earth Day
On March 29, 2008 at 8:00 pm millions of people, businesses and governments around the world switched off the lights for one hour during Earth Hour. Did you join them and turn off the lights? Earth Hour 2008 was a global event created to symbolize that each of us, working together, can make a p...
News & Politics - Sun, 15 Jun 2008 16:58:52
44. How to Cope with Loss and Grief - Healthy Coping Strategies
How to Cope with Loss and Grief - Healthy Coping Strategies
When faced with a loss, crisis or life-changing event, you are suddenly thrust into an unfamiliar world, one that can be frightening and unsettling. Knowing how to make it through the first few days or hours can help. This lens offers articles and resources along with helpful, healthy strategies ...
How-To & Education - Sun, 17 Feb 2008 20:52:50
45. Teach a Child to Wash their Hands
Teach a Child to Wash their Hands
Good hand-washing techniques are something that should be taught to children by Parents and reinforced by Teachers. Hand washing is a simple habit, which when done properly, it is one of the best ways to avoid getting sick. The How to Teach Children to Wash their Hands Lens includes many helpful...
How-To & Education - Mon, 18 Aug 2008 18:17:08
46. Josh Groban - Touching the Soul - Healing the Grieving Heart
Josh Groban - Touching the Soul - Healing the Grieving Heart
The first time I realized the healing effect of listening to Josh Groban sing was watching him sing 'To Where You Are' on an episode of Ally McBeal in 2001. David E. Kelly wrote the special Christmas episode as a tribute to those who had died on September 11th. In the episode Josh sang the uplift...
How-To & Education - Mon, 04 Aug 2008 20:32:50
47. Oprahs Angel Network - A Philanthropic Organization for Inspiring Others
Oprahs Angel Network - A Philanthropic Organization for Inspiring Others
Oprah's Angel Network originated in 1997, in part, as Oprah Winfrey's response to the sudden Death of Princess Diana and the Death of Mother Teresa both in the same week. It was Oprah's first major philanthropic venture. Oprah's Angel Network was established to encourage and inspire people around...
Nonprofits & Volunteering - Sat, 19 Jul 2008 00:10:47
48. Christopher Reeve - Superman, SuperHero & Super Human Being
Christopher Reeve - Superman, SuperHero & Super Human Being
Anyone around in 1978 remembers Christopher Reeve emerging on the film screen as the ultimate Superman and as a SuperHero. Yet for me, I think his true SuperHero status happened years later. I would like to introduce my SuperHeroes...Christopher Reeve and his wife Dana. The image of Christopher R...
Nonprofits & Volunteering - Tue, 01 Jul 2008 03:25:55
49. The Arlington Ladies
The Arlington Ladies
For more than 35 years, the Arlington Ladies volunteers have represented veterans of the Army, Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard at every funeral at Arlington National Cemetery. Currently 195 Arlington Ladies, volunteer time to pay tribute to nation's fallen and serve their grief-stricken families...
Nonprofits & Volunteering - Wed, 06 Aug 2008 20:34:47
50. Ever After - A Cinderella Story  News!
Ever After - A Cinderella Story
Ever After is a retelling of the Cinderella story with a bit of a twist. This 16th Century Cinderella a.k.a. Danielle, played by Drew Barrymore is beautiful as well as intelligent. She is a victim of ill-fated circumstances who still manages, despite the odds, to rise above it all, change her fat...
Movies & TV - Thu, 10 Jul 2008 21:48:01
51. Water Blessing Labels - Positive Words Inspire Your Inner Journey  News!
Water Blessing Labels - Positive Words Inspire Your Inner Journey
Water Blessing Labels can be used as positive affirmations and inspirational messages to help you focus your intentions and inspire your inner journey. These re-usable transparent static cling decals can be placed on most smooth surfaces. The labels then become reminders to focus your intentions...
Health & Medicine - Tue, 22 Jul 2008 21:31:14
52. 6 Ways to Help a Charity
6 Ways to Help a Charity
Squidoo make it easy for lensmasters to support a variety of charities, simply by making a lens or a webpage. All it takes is a little bit of your time and you can make a lens that will support your favorite charity...forever. Using the concept of Microdonations, Squidoo makes it easy for people...
How-To & Education - Fri, 15 Aug 2008 04:16:51
53. Sadako Sasaki
Sadako Sasaki
Sadako Sasaki was only two years old when the atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima, Japan. At the age of 11, she was diagnosed with Leukemia, or the "Atomic Bomb Disease." Her courage in the face of her cancer and determination to fold 1,000 paper cranes to be granted a wish had been an inspiration ...
People - Tue, 19 Aug 2008 15:39:07
54. Nature Therapy - Therapeutic Walking or Hiking - Green Therapy
Nature Therapy - Therapeutic Walking or Hiking - Green Therapy
John Muir once wrote, In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks. Walking in nature can have many therapeutic benefits for the person walking. Taking a walk or a hike to enjoy the scenery, the fresh air and the activity can help in calming and clearing the mind, managing stress...
Health & Medicine - Tue, 15 Jul 2008 19:46:55
55. Project Help Lensraiser on Squidoo
Project Help Lensraiser on Squidoo
Simply by making a lens on Squidoo, you can be helping protect the troops from traumatic brain injury and raise funds for Operation Helmet, a 100% volunteer, non-partisan, charitable organization. Operation Helmet currently provides needed helmet upgrade kits free of charge to troops in Iraq and...
Nonprofits & Volunteering - Wed, 06 Aug 2008 20:44:24
56. Mamma Mia! - The Movie, The Music, The Musical, The Song  News!
Mamma Mia! - The Movie, The Music, The Musical, The Song
Mamma Mia is the much anticipated summer film of 2008. It is based on the very popular West End and Broadway Musical, Mamma Mia. Mamma Mia originally was a song released in 1975 by the Swedish group, ABBA. The music (soundtrack) for the movie is great. I have been able to start sharing the upbea...
Movies & TV - Sat, 19 Jul 2008 00:17:02
57. Who are the Squidoo Charities?
Who are the Squidoo Charities?
Squidoo has partnered with dozens of incredible charities and nonprofits, who are leading the Org 2.0 revolution to harness the power of the Internet to raise funds for charity. Squidoo.com currently features several dozen NonProfit organizations including some of the country's most popular caus...
How-To & Education - Mon, 11 Aug 2008 22:06:14
58. Music Therapy - A Harmonious Complementary Therapy
Music Therapy - A Harmonious Complementary Therapy
According to the American Music Therapy Association, Music Therapy is an established healthcare profession that uses music to address physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs of individuals of all ages.  Music therapy improves the quality of life for persons who are well and meets the nee...
Health & Medicine - Wed, 18 Jun 2008 05:23:31
59. Maria Shriver  News!
Maria Shriver
Maria Shriver is an award winning journalist, best selling author and serves as the First Lady of California after her husband Arnold Schwarzenegger was elected and then re-elected as Governor of Calfironia. She is also a mother, wife, daughter, sister and friend. Shriver took on the role of Cali...
People - Sat, 12 Apr 2008 03:29:10
60. Freddie Mercury and Queen Video Showcase
Freddie Mercury and Queen Video Showcase
On November 24, 1991 the world lost one of the greatest musical voices of all times with the passing of Freddie Mercury, the lead singer for the group Queen.  An energetic and entertaining showman, Freddie Mercury is often referred to as "the voice," possessed a very distinctive voice. His remark...
Music - Fri, 13 Jun 2008 20:11:15
61. Imagine Peace Tower - Celebrating Peace on John Lennons Birthday
Imagine Peace Tower - Celebrating Peace on John Lennons Birthday
October 9th 2007 on would have been John Lennon's 67th birthday, Yoko Ono unveiled the Imagine Peace Tower on Videy Island in Reykjavik, Iceland as a way of encouraging global peace. The Imagine Peace Tower is dedicated to her late husband, John Lennon and their message of peace. The Imagine Peac...
News & Politics - Tue, 05 Aug 2008 12:55:50
62. We love Disneys Enchanted  News!
We love Disneys Enchanted
Disney's Enchanted takes the best of some of the Disney classics combines them with some of the updated Fairy tales to create what is destined to become a new classic. Enchanted combines elements of Cinderella, Snow White, Sleeping Beauty, Beauty and the Beast and the Little Mermaid with tributes...
Movies & TV - Thu, 10 Jul 2008 21:46:42
63. Promote Heart Health and Prevent Heart Disease  News!
Promote Heart Health and Prevent Heart Disease
February is officially American Heart Month but you can learn about promoting heart health and preventing heart disease year 'round. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States. Stroke is the third leading cause of death. There are many things you can ...
Health & Medicine - Mon, 23 Jun 2008 06:21:54
64. Healthy Bake Sales Options
Healthy Bake Sales Options
Trying to figure out healthy recipes for the bake sale can be challenging. Bake sales have traditionally been filled with high calorie, high fat and high sugar cakes, cookies, pies and other goodies. Some parents, myself included, are looking for alternatives to the traditional bake sale. Since ...
Parenting & Kids - Wed, 30 Jul 2008 17:42:48
65. My NICU Baby is Dying: Now What?
My NICU Baby is Dying: Now What?
This lens is developed to support the 1,000's of NICU Parents each year who must face the difficult realization that their NICU baby will not be discharged to home because their NICU baby is dying. Each year nearly 30,000 infants die in the United States, many of them are in the Neonatal Intensiv...
Health & Medicine - Mon, 03 Sep 2007 15:47:23
66. Willy Wonka
Willy Wonka
Willy Wonka is the amazing chocolatier, the confectionery genius, the eternal child and the dreamer of dreams first brought to life by Rohal Dahl in the book Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. He has been portrayed in two very different performances by Gene Wilder in 1971 and by Johnny Depp in 20...
People - Fri, 28 Mar 2008 06:12:54
67. Bono (Paul David Hewson)
Bono (Paul David Hewson)
For charming, bulling and morally blackmailed the leaders of the world's richest countries into forgiving $40 billion in debt owed by the poorest, Bono was named Person of the Year by Time Magazine in 2005. For his ability to make people listen and make people care about world poverty and AIDS, ...
People - Mon, 23 Jun 2008 20:42:21
68. Zorbitz - Lucky Karma Beads - Feng Shui Luck Charms
Zorbitz - Lucky Karma Beads - Feng Shui Luck Charms
These Lucky Karma Bracelets, Karmalogy, Nirvana Crystals and Feng Shui Charms are among my favorite fun gift ideas--for myself, or to give to others. I love the Zorbitz product line because they create products that can be worn or used as focusing tools or devices. Zorbitz inc. has also develope...
Health & Medicine - Sun, 18 May 2008 15:44:44
69. Florence Nightingale
Florence Nightingale
Florence Nightingale helped to mold the fields of nursing and public health. She earned the nickname "The Lady With the Lamp" for her tireless nursing care delivered to British soldiers during the Crimean War (18531856). Although most know for her early work in the Crimean War, through her public...
People - Tue, 24 Jun 2008 16:25:53
70. Save Energy - You Have the Power.
Save Energy - You Have the Power.
Simple actions can make a difference in saving energy, saving money and reducing our impact on the environment and climate change. Simple things such as Turning off Lights, Powering Down Appliances and Watching the Water You Use can make a big difference to save energy. Learn about some ways to ...
How-To & Education - Thu, 31 Jul 2008 15:49:09
71. Ignaz Semmelweis
Ignaz Semmelweis
Ignaz Semmelweis was one of the first physicians to recognize the importance of Hand Washing prior to examining patients. Having spent so much time washing hands prior to seeing patients and prior to scrubbing into surgery, it is hard for me to imagine a time when Hand washing was not required. ...
People - Mon, 30 Jun 2008 07:40:06
72. Freddie Mercury and Queen - The Virtual Concert on Squidoo
Freddie Mercury and Queen - The Virtual Concert on Squidoo
If I were going to host a Virtual Benefit Concert for one of my favorite charities, I would choose to feature the amazingly talented Freddie Mercury, lead singer for the Rock Band, Queen to raise funds for HIV / AIDS Awareness. Freddie Mercury (born Farrokh Bulsara) is considered by many to be o...
Music - Mon, 04 Aug 2008 18:50:19
73. Healthy School Fundraisers
Healthy School Fundraisers
Being a health-conscious and eco-conscious parent is hard these days when schools are pressuring us along with friends and family to buy junk food, low quality products and a variety of paper products that are not just needed. Fundraising doesn't have to be this way. In 2007 the nonprofit Center...
Parenting & Kids - Sat, 16 Aug 2008 01:36:00
74. How to Become a Squidoo NonProfit Charity
How to Become a Squidoo NonProfit Charity
Squidoo was founded by Seth Godin for one purpose, to raise a hundred million dollars for charity. To do this Squidoo would like to help NonProfits raise money, drive traffic to your website and spread your story about your charity. According to Seth and Megan, Squidoo, so far has funded schools...
How-To & Education - Sun, 10 Aug 2008 22:20:05
75. The Final Countdown to 01.20.09 - George W. Bushs Final Day  News!
The Final Countdown to 01.20.09 - George W. Bushs Final Day
We've started the Final Countdown to the last day that George W. Bush is in office, January 20, 2009. You can watch the Countdown clock on this lens, tick off the days, hours, minutes and seconds. The Final Countdown lens was inspired by my husband who saw the 2008 George W. Bush Out of Office C...
News & Politics - Wed, 30 Jul 2008 17:19:07
76. Worldwide Candle Lighting - December 14, 2008
Worldwide Candle Lighting - December 14, 2008
Every year, since 1997, on the second Sunday in December The Compassionate Friends (TCF) hold a Worldwide Candle Lighting in memory of all children who have died too soon. On this day people around the world are encouraged to light a candle to so that...Their Light May Always Shine. This year the...
Nonprofits & Volunteering - Sun, 20 Jul 2008 23:48:14
77. Imagine Peace Headquarters
Imagine Peace Headquarters
Imagine Peace Group Imagine all the people, living life in peace. These words of peace and hope were penned by John Lennon more than 30 years ago. The Imagine Peace group assembles the peace keepers, peace makers and people for peace...your friends, family, neighbors, teachers, clergy and more. L...
News & Politics - Wed, 13 Aug 2008 14:39:51
78. Take a Trip Underground to Visit The Catacombs....and the Dead
Take a Trip Underground to Visit The Catacombs....and the Dead
Far beneath the city streets of Paris lies the bone remains of more than 6 million people, in an elaborate labyrinth of passages, tunnels and corridors. It is a place of mystery, of intrigue, of history and of death. One can easily get lost or disoriented when exploring the Parisian Catacombs and...
Travel - Tue, 10 Jun 2008 17:07:44
79. My Good Deed - Change the World
My Good Deed - Change the World
How will you remember 9/11? Pledge your good deed for 9/11 in memory of those lost September 11, 2001 and turn 9/11 into a national day of service and compassion. My Good Deed is a non-profit public benefit corporation that was founded in 2002 to honor the victims, family members, and survivors o...
Nonprofits & Volunteering - Wed, 06 Aug 2008 20:49:33
80. The Phantom of The Opera
The Phantom of The Opera
The Phantom of the Opera began as a novel written by Gastron Leroux in 1909. In the novel we are introduced to the character Erik, or the Phantom of the Opera, a horribly deformed musical genius also known as the "Opera Ghost." Over the years since Phantom of the Opera novel was published, the st...
People - Tue, 15 Jul 2008 23:17:34
81. What is the Squidoo Charity Fund?
What is the Squidoo Charity Fund?
The Squidoo Charity Fund is a general charity fund on Squidoo. The fund was developed for those lensmasters who want to donate their royalties to charity but are unable to decide which one. The Squidoo Charity Fund is the default payment setting on all new lenses. A different charity (or chariti...
How-To & Education - Sun, 10 Aug 2008 19:06:57
82. Nanny McPhee
Nanny McPhee
Nanny McPhee is the mysterious, amusing and a bit scary Nanny character created by Emma Thompson from Christianna Brand's Nurse Matilda. Emma Thompson wrote the screenplay for the film and also stars as Nanny McPhee bringing the character to life. Through the use of make up and costuming that inc...
People - Thu, 03 Apr 2008 21:12:19
83. We the People - Support the Troops Headquarters
We the People - Support the Troops Headquarters
We the People - Support the Troops Group was created to show our support for those who are serving in the Armed Forces. We are also supporting the families of the Troops who serve the United States. We support the troops by making lenses that benefit organizations helping those who serve and thei...
Nonprofits & Volunteering - Sun, 17 Aug 2008 01:22:26
84. Children and Grief
Children and Grief
Children and adolescents are not immune to facing loss, death, dying and grief; they encounter loss and will experience a grief response. Much as we, as parents and teacher, might want to protect and shelter children and try to create a world for them in which no one ever dies, losses do not occu...
How-To & Education - Sun, 17 Feb 2008 19:31:26
85. 13 Ways to Cloak Your True Identity for Halloween
13 Ways to Cloak Your True Identity for Halloween
One easy way to create a simple, fun and effective Halloween costume is to start with with a mask, a cloak, a cape or a robe to hide your true identity. Halloween is a time when children and grown-ups alike get to take on a different identity for a a few hours, a night or a day and be a bit myste...
Entertainment - Sun, 28 Oct 2007 01:34:31
86. Remember September Mail Art Project
Remember September Mail Art Project
This Creative, Commemorative Mail Art Project was developed by Gail Ellspermann in 2002 as a way for people to remember those who had died on September 11, 2001. Through the use of art, participants are encouraged to express their feelings and reflect on the September 11th attacks, the heroes, th...
How-To & Education - Wed, 06 Aug 2008 18:27:58
87. Virtual Walks to Get You Through Your Day - Walking Video Clips
Virtual Walks to Get You Through Your Day - Walking Video Clips
When you need a break from work, a bit of a respite from home, or need to be re-energized, take a few minutes and click on one of these specially selected YouTube videos to go on a virtual walk. While the virtual walk is not the same as a real walk, your mind can still feel the relaxing benefits ...
Health & Medicine - Wed, 21 May 2008 19:16:37
88. Journey of Hearts - Grief, Loss & Transitions
Journey of Hearts - Grief, Loss & Transitions
  Journey of Hearts was launched in the Fall of 1997 as "a Healing Place in CyberSpace." It was the as the first and only physician sponsored website devoted to educating people about the normal grief response. In the fall of 2007 Journey of Hearts celebrated 10 years of services to the grieving ...
Health & Medicine - Wed, 28 May 2008 03:19:17
89. More Helmets for Operation Helmet
More Helmets for Operation Helmet
More Helmets for Operation Helmet looks at two more areas where helmets come in handy protecting people--when Rock Climbing and when Bicycling. This lens is another lens created to benefit Operation Helmet as part of the Project Help Lensraiser. Operation Helmet is a 100% volunteer, non-partisa...
Nonprofits & Volunteering - Sat, 16 Aug 2008 14:51:41
90. Ill Be Home for Christmas - A Wish of Hope and Peace for the Holidays
Ill Be Home for Christmas - A Wish of Hope and Peace for the Holidays
The classic song, "I'll Be Home for Christmas," is a song about longing to be home with the ones that you love. Listening to this beautiful melody and lyrics is one way of being home for a bit even when you're far apart...if only in your dreams.  This lens also includes some resources for coping ...
How-To & Education - Wed, 06 Aug 2008 20:53:10
91. Imagine Peace Group and Cafe Press Gift Items
Imagine Peace Group and Cafe Press Gift Items
Imagine all the people, living life in peace. These words of peace and hope were penned by John Lennon more than 30 years ago. The Imagine Peace Group and Related Imagine Peace Products, featured in the Imagine Peace Now store, carries on the legacy of John Lennon and Yoko Ono with items that hel...
News & Politics - Thu, 01 Nov 2007 18:57:13
92. Idol Gives Back - American Idol Helps Others  News!
Idol Gives Back - American Idol Helps Others
For the second year running, American Idol and fans helped those who are less fortunate in the United States and around the world through Idol Gives Back. The second special night aired Wednesday, April 9th starting at 7:30/6:30 central on your Fox network. On Wednesday April 9th, Fox, American...
Nonprofits & Volunteering - Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:06:26
93. Monterey Bay Aquarium
Monterey Bay Aquarium
Located at the Pacific ocean's edge off the Coast of California, the Monterey Bay Aquarium is a window to the wonders of the ocean. The Aquarium is home to sea otters, penguins, sharks, jellies, and thousands of other marine animals and plants. The Monterey Bay Aquarium is a learning resource. I...
Travel - Thu, 31 Jul 2008 01:12:27
94. Imagine Peace & Love Gifts for Mom, Dad, Kids and More  News!
Imagine Peace & Love Gifts for Mom, Dad, Kids and More
Looking for a special gift for your Mom, Mother or Mum? How about one for your Dad, Father or Daddy? Why not choose one that spreads the message of peace and love? Inspired by Imagine Peace and Valentine's Day, the Imagine Peace - Imagine Love Store carries items and gifts that help you to "Imagi...
News & Politics - Mon, 12 May 2008 21:46:09
95. Patricia Quigley and Susan Retik 9/11 Widows Live Beyond the 11th
Patricia Quigley and Susan Retik 9/11 Widows Live Beyond the 11th
Turning a tragedy into a tribute is one of the ways for survivors to keep going and and keep living after the traumatic loss of a loved one. Introducing my superheroes...Patricia Quigley and Susan Retik, two 9/11 widows on a heroic mission to overcome grief and loss by connecting with Afghanista...
People - Sat, 21 Jun 2008 19:53:06
96. NICU Parent Support Lens
NICU Parent Support Lens
This NICU Parent Support lens was created to organize our various lenses and provide an overview of the information, support, encouragement and resources for NICU Parents and Families, those whose newborns are hospitalized in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). This series of lenses was also...
Health & Medicine - Sat, 29 Mar 2008 18:07:23
97. Make, Manage & Promote a Squidoo Charity Group
Make, Manage & Promote a Squidoo Charity Group
Creating a Group on Squidoo is another way to help raise funds and promote your favorite charity. A Squidoo Group is a great way to organize and feature lenses made by your supporters and help spread the message of your charity. You can also set the Payment Options on your Group Page so the proc...
How-To & Education - Fri, 15 Aug 2008 01:14:51
98. My Babys in the NICU: Now What?
My Babys in the NICU: Now What?
The first lens in a series of lenses from the NICU Parent Support Site created to provide information, support, encouragement and resources for parents and Families who suddenly find that they have a NICU Baby--a newborn hospitalized in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). The focus of this l...
Health & Medicine - Sun, 09 Sep 2007 21:16:40
99. How Will I Survive the NICU? Advice for NICU Parents and NICU Families
How Will I Survive the NICU? Advice for NICU Parents and NICU Families
This lens was created to help parents survive in the NICU after they have gotten past the initial shock period, covered in the first lens My Baby's in the NICU: Now What? The focus of this lens is on the later phases of the NICU experience--the next few weeks or months--the time when most parents...
Health & Medicine - Sun, 26 Aug 2007 16:19:16
100. Steve Irwin
Steve Irwin
Steve Irwin, the Crocodile Hunter, was a bigger than life personality. Passionate and enthusiastic about everything that he did and the way that he lived. Perhaps that is why it was so hard for people to believe the news of his unexpected death.  Photo Source: Michelle. This is so sad... Creative...
People - Sat, 14 Jun 2008 14:19:39
101. Click to Give - Make a Difference
Click to Give - Make a Difference
Just by volunteering a few minutes of your time and the click of a mouse, you can support a variety of charitable causes and organizations for free. You can click to donate for hunger, women's health, children's health, literacy, rainforest and animal rescue. The causes you can supported simply b...
Nonprofits & Volunteering - Tue, 08 Jul 2008 22:30:22
102. Bindi Irwin
Bindi Irwin
The sudden, unexpected death of Crocodile Hunter, Steve Irwin, last September left some pretty big shoes to fill, but daughter Bindi Irwin has stepped in and picked up where her father left off as a passionate wildlife warrior and spunky television personality in her own right as star of the new ...
People - Tue, 24 Jun 2008 18:42:03
103. Were All Winners
Were All Winners
Were All Winners is an educational fitness activity designed to let young children have fun, learn a bit about being safe in the sun and then participate in a non-racing, solo running activity. The main goal of the event is to create an environment in which each child gets to feel special, like a...
How-To & Education - Thu, 29 May 2008 00:43:46
104. The SuperHero Project Winning Lenses
The SuperHero Project Winning Lenses
Ninety lenses were created by lensmasters for the Superhero Project. The organizers reviewed the eligible lenses* and now it is time to announce the winning lenses, the winning lensmasters and the winning charities of the SuperHero Project for Charity. This lens was created to feature the 5 winn...
Nonprofits & Volunteering - Sun, 10 Aug 2008 18:25:43
105. Mattie Stepanek
Mattie Stepanek
Mattie Stepanek wanted to be known as a poet, peacemaker and philosopher who played. Even though he had a rare form of muscular dystrophy, dysautonomic mitochondrial myopathy, Mattie was able to accomplish a lot in his short life. He was not limited by the disease. For this reason I consider he i...
People - Tue, 01 Jul 2008 04:29:06
106. Caregiver Grief
Caregiver Grief
Grief is important part of the caregiver experience that is often overlooked. According to Grief expert Kenneth Doka, PhD "Grief is a reaction to a loss, but it can be -- and with caregivers grief often is -- a multifaceted reaction." Many caregivers of the aging or the ill experience anticipator...
Health & Medicine - Mon, 07 Apr 2008 14:06:55
107. The Elders - The Global Elders
The Elders - The Global Elders
The idea for the Global elders started in 1999 with a conversation between Peter Gabriel and Richard Branson. Their idea of The Elders was to create a new gathering of world leaders who will come together to guide and support our "global village." For their model they looked to traditional villa...
People - Mon, 23 Jun 2008 21:17:06
108. More Squidoodles
More Squidoodles
A collection of more Squidoodles* created for other causes, most importantly for SquidAid and the Squidoo Fire Aid Challenge. Also included are Squidoodles that I have created for the two groups that I manage, the Imagine Peace Group and the Grief & Loss Club. Squidoo Lensmasters are encourage to...
Entertainment - Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:54:33
109. Count Your Blessings
Count Your Blessings
Count your blessings, this is such a simple charge and a reminder to be grateful for what we have. Yet in the craziness and the hustle and bustle of daily living stopping to be grateful and count our blessings is often one that we fail to overlook. Counting your blessings, instead of the losses a...
How-To & Education - Wed, 09 Apr 2008 03:36:25
110. Squidoodles for the Virtual Concerts on Squidoo
Squidoodles for the Virtual Concerts on Squidoo
This collection of Musical Squids, or Squidoodles* was created for use in the Virtual Concert Week on Squidoo. Squidoo Activists and lensmasters are invited to use these Musical Squids on their lenses, in any module except the main one (We want the lenses to look different). I have several colle...
Nonprofits & Volunteering - Mon, 04 Aug 2008 07:23:59
111. Just Say No to Power Cell Energy Balls - A Consumer Health Warning
Just Say No to Power Cell Energy Balls - A Consumer Health Warning
As a physician, nutrition instructor and parent, I find several things wrong with the Power Cell Energy Ball product and marketing strategy. This company is promoting a caffeinated, vitamin-fortified gumball as a 'nutritious snack' with all the visual marketing apparently targeting children, twe...
Health & Medicine - Tue, 19 Aug 2008 20:41:28
112. Elisabeth Kübler-Ross, MD
Elisabeth Kübler-Ross, MD
Dr. Elisabeth Kubler Ross has the distinction of writing the first best selling book on a topic that no one wanted to discuss. On Death and Dying, written in 1969 is still required reading for many medical, nursing, psychology programs and college death and dying courses. I remember reading On De...
People - Sat, 20 Oct 2007 17:10:11
113. Dem Dancing Skeleton Bones
Dem Dancing Skeleton Bones
Skeletons have been a symbol of death at least since the Middle Ages when they were portrayed as the Grim Reaper. Dancing skeletons are featured as participants in La Danse Macabre* or the dance of death and as such skeletons have become objects of fear. During Halloween skeletons are among the f...
How-To & Education - Sun, 08 Jun 2008 17:18:05
114. Southern California Fires - Information, Donations, & Technology
Southern California Fires - Information, Donations, & Technology
California Fires of October 2007 have already caused untold damage, displacing more than a million people and causing over a billion in losses. You can help the survivors of the fires by donating cash to help in funding relief efforts. FEMA (The Federal Emergency Management Agency) is urging thos...
News & Politics - Wed, 06 Feb 2008 15:22:27
115. Free NICU eBook: For Those Who Hold the Littlest Hands
Free NICU eBook: For Those Who Hold the Littlest Hands
"For Those Who Hold the Littlest Hands" is freely available eBook for NICU Parents from the NICU Parent Support Site. The eBook is filled with information, encouragement and resources to support NICU parents through their Neonatal Intensive Care Unit experience. This eBook is a colorful and visua...
Health & Medicine - Sun, 09 Dec 2007 02:35:54
116. Al Gore - Superhero  News!
Al Gore - Superhero
Apparently there was a greater mission in life for Al Gore than becoming President in 2000. Now as Nobel Peace Prize winner, Academy Award winner, bestselling author, activist and political icon, Al Gore has become one of the most respected and influential leaders in America today. I'd like to i...
People - Fri, 18 Jul 2008 14:28:48
117. The Zaky A Bonding Hand from Zakeez inc.
The Zaky A Bonding Hand from Zakeez inc.
The Zaky, an ergodynamic positioning pillow, was designed by a former NICU parent after her own NICU experiences with her son Zachary. One of the most difficult things for NICU parents to do is to realize that they cannot stay with their NICU baby 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. At some time you ...
Health & Medicine - Thu, 22 May 2008 01:32:40
118. Marianne Williamson - Superhero, Spiritual Activist
Marianne Williamson - Superhero, Spiritual Activist
Marianne Williamson is a best-selling author, lecturer, a Spiritual Activist and the Founder of the Peace Alliance, a citizen action organization representing a growing constituency for peace. For spearheading the Campaign for a Department of Peace and Nonviolence, being an inspirational author ...
People - Fri, 15 Aug 2008 02:42:50
119. Keep a Child Alive
Keep a Child Alive
A single dollar can make a difference in the life of a child with HIV. Keep A Child Alive is an urgent response to the AIDS pandemic ravaging Africa. 25 million people have already dead from AIDS, the disease continues, wiping out whole societies, threatening economic infrastructure and creating...
Nonprofits & Volunteering - Wed, 06 Aug 2008 20:19:54
120. Squidoo SuperHero Project  News!
Squidoo SuperHero Project
The goal of the Squidoo SuperHero Project is to create 5 lenses for charity about heroes who have inspired you, mentored you, changed the way you see the world, or just made you smile. The SuperHero Project is the brainchild of Anne Reidy, Non-Profit Organizer at Squidoo as a way of raising mone...
Nonprofits & Volunteering - Wed, 16 Jul 2008 07:07:42
121. Caregiver Syndrome - Caregiver Stress Syndrome
Caregiver Syndrome - Caregiver Stress Syndrome
Caregiver Stress Syndrome is a way to describe the physiological and psychological changes experienced as the result of chronic stress due to ongoing caregiving activities. Caregiver Stress Syndrome are actual physiological and psychological symptoms that result from the ongoing emotional strain ...
Health & Medicine - Mon, 24 Mar 2008 15:00:17
122. Caregiver Stress - The Impact of Caregiving Too Much
Caregiver Stress - The Impact of Caregiving Too Much
Caregiver Stress is the emotional strain of caregiving for a loved one, or attending to the needs of a child or dependent adult. Caregiving can have a major impact on the caregiver's own health. Caregivers become so concerned about caring for their loved ones, that they may lose sight of their ow...
Health & Medicine - Mon, 24 Mar 2008 13:59:56
123. Squidoodles for Happythanksmasaween
Squidoodles for Happythanksmasaween
The idea for the Squidoodle* lens came from a posting on the Squidu Forum. One post lead to another...one became SquidYule Carols, another, the Squidoodle page. Here is a collection of the Happythanksmasaween* Holiday inspired Squidoodles (a.k.a Squidys, Squidgets or as I prefer Squidiis). They a...
Entertainment - Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:59:31
124. Raising Healthy Children for Life
Raising Healthy Children for Life
Health 4 Life helps put the focus on raising healthy kids by providing education and resources for schools and families to encourage healthy choices, good nutrition and daily physically activity in a fun and enjoyable manner. Health 4 Life is a simple concept that I have developed which can be us...
How-To & Education - Wed, 02 Jul 2008 19:53:01
125. Help a Child Go Back to School with Operation Blessing
Help a Child Go Back to School with Operation Blessing
You are invited to get your family, friends, clubs and church groups involved and put together Pencil Case Kits as part of Operation Blessing's Pencil Case Kit project. Building Exitement & Confidence Crossing the dirt floor, a child approached the makeshift desk and proudly showed the teacher a ...
Nonprofits & Volunteering - Sun, 26 Aug 2007 06:37:29
126. Flip Video Camcorder to Inspire Creativity and Capture Family Fun
Flip Video Camcorder to Inspire Creativity and Capture Family Fun
Oprah's not the only one Flipping for this new easy to use Video Camcorder. Buyers have made the Flip Video Ultra Camcorder the Number 1 Flash Memory Camcorder on Amazon. For anyone who has had the chance to use a Flip Camcorder it is easy to see why. This new user-friendly camcorder is easy to ...
Parenting & Kids - Tue, 19 Feb 2008 04:10:06
127. Music Thanatology - Music as Therapy at the End of Life
Music Thanatology - Music as Therapy at the End of Life
Music Thanatology is the practice of using music to comfort, calm and relieve the suffering of someone in the final stages of life; it is using music to ease the passage of someone who is terminally ill or dying. Since Music has been a part of my life, I think if I was in my final stages of life,...
Health & Medicine - Wed, 13 Feb 2008 17:26:07
128. FreeRice - Donate Free Rice - Discover Some New Words  News!
FreeRice - Donate Free Rice - Discover Some New Words
At FreeRice.com you can learn new words, improve your vocabulary at the same time you are donating free rice for the United Nation's World Food Program. When you play the game for each word you get right, FreeRice donates 20 grains of rice to the United Nations World Food Programme. By playing ...
Nonprofits & Volunteering - Tue, 15 Jul 2008 19:02:08
129. Josh Groban - The Virtual Concert on Squidoo
Josh Groban - The Virtual Concert on Squidoo
If I were to pick a current artist to host a Virtual Concert for Charity, I would pick the very talented, and very giving Josh Groban to raise funds for his own remarkable charity, the Josh Groban Foundation, otherwise known as the Grobanites for Charity. The Grobanites for Charity are a dedicat...
Music - Mon, 04 Aug 2008 23:20:00
130. NICU Expo - For Parents of NICU Babies & the Providers that Care for Them
NICU Expo - For Parents of NICU Babies & the Providers that Care for Them
The NICU Expo is is an Online Event being hosted by three former NICU Parents and NICU Parenting Experts to raise awareness about parenting in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit or the NICU. The NICU Expo was to have been held during November, which is Prematurity Awareness Month for the March of D...
Parenting & Kids - Sun, 06 Apr 2008 23:44:47
131. Dr. Seuss
Dr. Seuss
There are probably few children and grown-ups who haven't read at least one of the imaginative works of Theodor Geisel. The children's books of Dr. Seuss, such as the Cat in the Hat, Horton Hears a Who and Green Eggs and Ham have become classics for teaching children how to read with fun and with...
Arts & Literature - Tue, 01 Jan 2008 19:50:58
132. Obama or Clinton - We Have a Democratic Nominee  News!
Obama or Clinton - We Have a Democratic Nominee
The race is between the two leading democratic contenders--Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton--has been one not seen in recent history, nearly splitting the Democratic Party between the two presidential hopefuls. I've updated the lens to give you a chance to weight in on the split between the Demo...
News & Politics - Sun, 08 Jun 2008 19:51:11
133. A Knock at the Door - An Inspirational Mini-Film and Book  News!
A Knock at the Door - An Inspirational Mini-Film and Book
I was so inspired the very first time that I saw "A Knock at the Door" mini-film, so much so that I searched out the publishers, ordered one copy of book and DVD for my daughters and myself and had a copy sent to a dear friend. I also created this lens to feature the film and the book. The First...
How-To & Education - Sun, 13 Jul 2008 19:56:43
134. John Muir  News!
John Muir
The United States is forever indebted to John Muir, the "Father of the National Park Service" for helping to preserve this countries greatest treasures, our National Parks. John Muir (1838-1914) was America's most famous and influential naturalist and conservationist and one of California's most ...
People - Thu, 12 Jun 2008 14:21:54
135. Healthy Year Round Resolutions by Kirsti A. Dyer MD, MS, CWS
Healthy Year Round Resolutions by Kirsti A. Dyer MD, MS, CWS
Making a New Year's Resolution for your health, may be one of the most important things that you do in 2008, but you don't have to just make a resolution for the New Year. You can decide at any time to make resolutions to live a healthier life, resolutions that will ultimately result in a Healthi...
Health & Medicine - Tue, 29 Apr 2008 16:13:59
136. Peace Ornaments - Ornaments to Remember - For Any Time
Peace Ornaments - Ornaments to Remember - For Any Time
A special selection of Ornaments Ornaments to inspire peace and remember loved ones who have died year 'round. Some of the Ornaments are designed for high quality porcelain and available through Cafe Press stores; others have been carefully selected from Amazon's collection of holiday ornaments. ...
DIY & Hobbies - Tue, 15 Jan 2008 19:28:28
137. Peace Crane - Origami Paper Cranes for Peace
Peace Crane - Origami Paper Cranes for Peace
Paper cranes have been used a symbol of peace since the second world war. In the 1950's a young girl Sadako Sasaki, a survivor of the Hiroshima bombing, but a victim of atom bomb disease (leukemia), hoped to fold 1,000 cranes to grant her wish while she was in the hospital.* Every year thousands ...
Parenting & Kids - Tue, 19 Aug 2008 15:51:32
138. Gregorian Video Showcase
Gregorian Video Showcase
Gregorian Masters of Chant is a German group, band or more appropriately a male choir who sing medieval-inspired re-interpreted pop and rock music. Gregorian has brought the plainsong* or plainchant style of singing into a modern setting, delighting audiences that span the generations. The group ...
Music - Fri, 19 Oct 2007 20:22:54
139. Favorite Squidoo SuperHero Project Lenses  News!
Favorite Squidoo SuperHero Project Lenses
The Favorite SuperHero Lenses are the lenses created for the SuperHero Project, submitted to the SuperHero group and voted for by visitors and lensmasters to the Squidoo SuperHero Project lens. There were so many great Superhero lenses submitted to the Superhero group, that the top three lenses ...
Nonprofits & Volunteering - Thu, 10 Jul 2008 03:38:46
140. Dr. Andrew Weil
Dr. Andrew Weil
Dr. Andrew Weil, physician, author, professor and wellness advocate, is changing the way that medicine may be practiced in the future by developing and teaching a blended field of study, Integrative Medicine. Since 1994 he had been the founder and director of the Program in Integrative Medicine (...
People - Tue, 18 Sep 2007 15:55:58
141. Grief & Loss Club Headquarters
Grief & Loss Club Headquarters
The Grief & Loss Club is for lenses that have information, resources and support to anyone grieving a loss. The Grief & Loss Club is one that people do not choose to join, rather it is a club that their experience of grief has given them entrance. This Group is open to lenses that provide informa...
How-To & Education - Sun, 20 Jul 2008 19:40:45
142. The Squidoo Activist Group Headquarters
The Squidoo Activist Group Headquarters
The Squidoo Activist Group is to highlight lenses made by Squidoo Activists. The Squidoo Activists are a group of Squidoo lensmasters whose focus is on charity