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1. Stuffed Cabbage

One of my fondest food memories growing up is watching my grandmother make Stuffed Cabbage ... and then, of course, eating it! She had a "secret ingredient" that made her cabbage rolls the best I've ever had! I'll let you know what that "secret ingredient" is a little later in my lens! This et...
Food & Cooking - Wed, 01 Oct 2008 23:09:23

2. Squid Angel -- Blessings to YOU

This is the first instance on Squidoo that I've actually written about my Catholic upbringing in Cleveland, Ohio, and what an impact it had on my spiritual being. You see, it was the nuns and priests that I encountered in elementary and grade school who instilled in me strong Christian beliefs, p...
Squidoo Tips - Sat, 27 Sep 2008 00:47:58

3. What is Basa? News!

Basa is a type of catfish that doesn't really taste like the catfish we grew up with in the United States. It's worthy of trying EVEN if you do NOT like catfish--it's better! Basa is a fish that my family LOVES and really can't get enough of ... One day about 6 or so years ago, I bought my firs...
Food & Cooking - Sat, 27 Sep 2008 15:01:59

4. A Primer on How-to Squidoo with Tips from a GIANT Squid News!

Are you seriously interested in creating quality and unique Squidoo lenses while bringing steady traffic to your lenses? Do you also want to earn a little cash to pay for gas, back to school supplies, or sock away for that vacation? My lens will give you tips and show you plenty of helpful pictur...
Squidoo Tips - Thu, 02 Oct 2008 23:36:47

5. Eight Layer Salad -- A Delicious Recipe

I've been refining my personal recipe for Eight Layer Salad for a few years and have finally hit on a winning recipe. My salad has an extra layer to the traditional seven layer salads that you can find on the internet. I've got a couple of 'secret' ingredients that give my salad zip and a zestier...
Food & Cooking - Mon, 29 Sep 2008 23:40:41

6. BLONDES are SEXIER and have MORE Fun!

BLONDES are SEXIER and have MORE fun! Speaking from personal experience and of course very deep humility, I offer up the premise that blondes are indeed sexier and definitely have more fun! Only my hairdresser knows for sure whether all those platinum hairs are naturally sprouting from my noggin...
Duels! - Sat, 04 Oct 2008 22:30:41

7. Hungarian Goulash

Do you remember having stew as a child? I hope you liked it! It sure seems like I used to have lots of stew when I was younger. Think of this as stew, Hungarian style--that's Hungarian Goulash. Goulash--Gulyás in Hungarian--originates from the word "gulya" meaning herd of cattle or "cowherd". ...
Food & Cooking - Sun, 05 Oct 2008 19:42:58

8. STARBUCKS vs. DUNKIN DONUTS -- Coffee WARS!

STARBUCKS vs. DUNKIN' DONUTS -- Coffee WARS! Did you hear that STARBUCKS is closing down some 600 stores affecting some 12,000 workers? And, all this after they recently closed for 3 hours for employee training to refocus on making better coffee? Well, I'm sure glad that I had my coffee fix alr...
Duels! - Sat, 04 Oct 2008 22:34:34

9. Elephant Man -- Yes, more than ONE

As the original Elephant Man, Joseph Merrick was initially diagnosed with Elephantiasis. It was some 100 years later that it was thought he actually suffered from Neurofibromatosis which has often been incorrectly labeled as "the elephant man disease" to this very day. The current medical diagno...
People - Mon, 08 Sep 2008 19:21:12

10. Jaguar Julie Lensography News!

A lensography is an organized view of a lensmaster's lenses ... This was my very first lensography, and only lens that utilizes the People Who Matter template. In an effort to become more focused in my lens-building, I've created a number of other very organized and focused lensographies. This le...
About Me - Sat, 27 Sep 2008 00:50:07

11. Expanding Your Lens Publishing Power -- How-to Squidoo News!

Hello Lensmasters! I have prepared this special Squidoo how-to lens just for you! This lens gives you step-by-step directions from a squidoo addict who has experienced over two-1/2 years on Squidoo to become a GIANT Squid 100 Club Member, Squid Angel, Squidoo Activist has 3 LOTDs [lens of the day...
Squidoo Tips - Wed, 01 Oct 2008 23:54:39

12. Maksim Chmerkovskiy

OMG! Talk about From Russia With Love!! It's Maksim Chmerkovskiy, a hunk a hunk of burning love ... Aside from being a knock-out for a guy, I knew there must be another more "intrinsic" reason for my being so drawn to this handsome man! Well, it just so happens that he has an Eastern European...
People - Thu, 25 Sep 2008 22:57:37

13. Corset Costumes for Halloween

Do you know that the corset costume has continued to be an extremely popular costume this season. Not only are they trendy, but they are so cool to wear in that they actually make your figure look better ... I love them! Keira Knightley certainly popularized the corset dress in the Pirates of the...
Shopping - Thu, 25 Sep 2008 22:33:43

14. Picking a Halloween Costume

BOO!! Hope I didn't scare you too much with my picture. YEP, that is me. That is one of the put-together Halloween Costumes that I've created over the years. It was a funny story that year when I wore this costume into work. At that time, I worked for a pretty conservative FujiFilm company. I was...
Shopping - Sat, 04 Oct 2008 17:15:02

15. Martha Stewart is Reading MY Lenses

Well, I've been watching Martha Stewart's TV Show for quite some time. And, I've noticed that several of her segments have seemed pretty familiar. Hmmm, can Martha Stewart be reading Squidoo lenses -- MY lenses? If it's not Martha Stewart herself, it's got to be her staff that are obviously read...
News & Politics - Wed, 24 Sep 2008 17:43:46

16. Meniscus Tear -- Not just a jocks injury!

A meniscus is either of two specific parts of cartilage of the knee. The knee contains a lateral meniscus and a medial meniscus. Did you know that the medial meniscus is more commonly affected than the lateral meniscus? Have you had knee pain? Do you think you have a meniscus tear? How do you...
Health & Medicine - Thu, 02 Oct 2008 00:04:37

17. Mortons Neuroma

I now have a "foot to stand on" so to speak thanks to my recent surgery to excise that painful Morton's Neuroma! It took me nearly two years since I was first diagnosed with the neuroma to finally opt for surgery. During the time that I endured the neuroma, I found myself less and less able to co...
Health & Medicine - Wed, 01 Oct 2008 23:46:42

18. Julia Nagy -- My Grandmother, Namesake and Superhero News!

Yes, thinking about the 'superheroes' in my life, the very first person that comes to mind is my grandmother! First of all, my grandmother was my namesake -- I was named in honor of my grandmother! And, I can't think of a day that goes by that I do NOT think of my grandmother for all the drive an...
People - Mon, 08 Sep 2008 15:42:46

19. Polish Pierogi -- Ethnic COMFORT Food

Growing up in Northeastern Ohio, I can tell you that we ate lots and lots of pierogi! The varieties I remember having most often included stuffings of mashed potato, kraut, dry cottage cheese [my favorite], and PRUNE! OMG, I did not like that fruit as I seem to remember always getting a pit. W...
Food & Cooking - Thu, 02 Oct 2008 15:31:12

20. Round Beds

Come join me in my search to find the perfect round bed. I've found several that have caught my eye. Excuse the pun, "I'm running around in circles." This is the Sercio Round Bed. I've gone gaga over this particular round bed. Why you ask? Well, to know me is to know that I LOVE color! A...
Entertainment - Tue, 30 Sep 2008 23:55:20

21. Achilles Tendon -- Torn?

Well, I sure didn't know that until I began my research into this tendon. And, you could really fool me about it being the strongest! You see, I was doing some chores around the house ... specifically standing on my tippy toes and doing a lot of reaching to wipe the huge bathroom mirror over the ...
Health & Medicine - Thu, 02 Oct 2008 15:29:20

22. Grays Anatomy

IMHO, the television series Grey's Anatomy must surely have been inspired by Gray's Anatomy, the textbook! That's my personal opinion and I'm stickin' to it until I find otherwise. What do you think? In another lens I've written, Meniscus Tear, I saw some very cool examples of anatomy drawing...
Health & Medicine - Tue, 30 Sep 2008 23:19:29

23. Chicken Red Curry -- Thai Style! News!

I've been making Thai style chicken red curry for several years that I've pretty much got it down to a science. And that's just what I need when we are talking about MY hubby. You see, he was a science teacher and has been a chemist for all his adult life. He's always analyzing chemical formula...
Food & Cooking - Thu, 02 Oct 2008 00:08:27

24. HARLEY vs. HONDA -- Battle of the VROOMS!

HARLEY vs. HONDA -- Battle of the VROOMS! The battle of the vroom-vrooms or motorcycle sounds has raged for years and years! But, having been a Harley-Davidson 'back-seat rider' for many years, there is no comparison to other imitator motorcycles and their 'sounds.' Didn't Harley actually PATENT...
Duels! - Wed, 01 Oct 2008 23:59:15

25. Beverly Feldman -- Fashion Footwear, Handbags and Accessories

No wonder I LOVE Beverly Feldman Fashion Footwear, Handbags & Accessories ... her designer items are essentially wearable art because of the often extraordinary and whimsical ornamentation! I simply adore shoes and handbags that have that extra bit of design. Yes, I have plenty of basic black p...
Shopping - Mon, 22 Sep 2008 23:12:41

26. I LOVE Brussels Sprouts -- 5 Fabulous Recipes!

Yes, it's been reported that according to a 2002 survey, the brussels sprout ranked as the most disliked vegetable in Britain. Well, according to my palate, the brussels sprout is one of my favorite vegetables as I love them, along with broccoli, cauliflower, and cucumbers! Now, if you ask my hu...
Food & Cooking - Fri, 03 Oct 2008 20:20:16

27. To Catch a Thief in under 40 Days!

This is a true story--my story! Perhaps you have been a victim of fraud or know of someone who has experienced it. Certainly the internet has opened up the opportunity of victimization to more people. In this lens, I will give you tips on what worked for me "To Catch a Thief" in a very short peri...
How-To & Education - Fri, 22 Aug 2008 14:46:33

28. Canopy Beds -- Feng Shui

Sssh, don't tell anyone, but I am deeply in love with canopy beds. Yes, others may tell you they are in love with the internet, well OK so am I and for that matter, so am I in love with Squidoo. B-U-T, canopy beds are a whole 'nother matter of love! This lens will feature my "top of the line" ...
Shopping - Wed, 30 Jul 2008 22:02:47

29. Nut Roll -- Traditional Hungarian Pastry

The Nut Roll is a Hungarian traditional pastry that is a sweet bread known as Beigli that is often prepared for the holidays such as Christmas. Beigli [pronounced BAY-glee] is a Hungarian sweet bread with special fillings -- usually chopped walnuts or poppy seeds. Growing up in Northeastern Ohio...
Food & Cooking - Wed, 30 Jul 2008 13:42:35

30. Felt Beaded Jewelry

I am truly amazed at all the fantastic felt beaded jewelry that I've seen on the internet! Who would think you could make such beautiful jewelry from wool felt? Allow me to introduce you to some beautiful felt beaded jewelry and the talented indie designers who have worked their knuckles to the b...
News & Politics - Mon, 22 Sep 2008 21:06:15

31. My Meatloaf -- A Delicious Recipe

Since I was a young child growing up in Cleveland, Ohio, meatloaf has been a favorite food of mine. It's one of those foods that I would call a COMFORT food. I learned how to make it many years ago, but have been experimenting with the recipes -- always trying a slightly different ingredient or s...
Food & Cooking - Fri, 03 Oct 2008 14:27:32

32. SLAP Tear -- What is it?

If you're one of the many who have experienced a SLAP Tear, then you know that it can be quite painful. Speaking from personal experience, I've had a SLAP Tear in which the glenoid labrum of my left shoulder was torn along with a total detachment of the bicep muscle from the shoulder bone. Having...
Health & Medicine - Mon, 28 Jul 2008 12:21:23

33. Butter Horns, Hungarian Pastry -- 5 Fabulous Recipes

Holidays were always THE time of year that my grandmother baked the most of her famous Hungarian Butter Horns. She could make hundreds of these at a time, with several different fillings -- usually nuts, apricots, and prune. It's this time of year that I love to reminesce about sitting in my gr...
Food & Cooking - Wed, 01 Oct 2008 00:00:51

34. Topicability News!

Ah, the importance of being TOPICAL! Inspired by Squidoo, I'm announcing the launch of Topicability : The Blog making its debut on April 8, 2008! Topicability : that which is relevant, of current interest, contemporary, spot-on. Being a Giant Squid, Squid Angel, and prolific lensmaster, I have l...
SEO & Affiliate Marketing - Fri, 03 Oct 2008 16:27:02

35. Jenny Craig and Me

I opted for Jenny Craig as I wanted a diet plan that offered me prepared menus, along with a variety of tasty foods, and the support of the weekly one-on-one consultations. The progress on my weight loss has been fairly typical, losing on average one pound per week. My high weeks have been 3.2,...
Health & Medicine - Mon, 28 Jul 2008 12:23:41

36. Paruolo Designer Shoes

I discovered the designer brand of Paruolo while searching on eBay for a pair of shoes. As I loved the European styling of these handcrafted shoes, I was compelled to write this lens. Researching the brand further, I discovered that Paruolo shoes are handmade using the best quality leather. Th...
Shopping - Sat, 04 Oct 2008 18:18:09

37. GOOGLE vs. YAHOO -- Which side are you on?

GOOGLE vs. YAHOO -- Which side are you on? I must confess that I am a die-hard fan of Google, despite the minor slap to Squidoo in the summer of 2007. I watched my lenses take a tremendous nose-dive in rankings, but it looks like we've kissed and made up. I've used Google so many times that I've...
Duels! - Wed, 10 Sep 2008 02:23:11

38. Corset Dresses -- Uber-Sexy Dresses with Bustiers or Bras!

Do you remember when Madonna caused quite a stir wearing her bra in public? Then there was Britney Spears whose bra was pulled from an auction on eBay. Celebrities have made the corset dress, and bustier dresses, a very popular fashion these days. A recent search on eBay spotted over 1,000 cor...
Shopping - Fri, 01 Aug 2008 15:38:47

39. LAILA ALI vs. NATASCHA RAGOSINA -- Battle of the Super Middleweights

LAILA ALI vs. NATASCHA RAGOSINA -- Battle of the Super Middleweights Laila Ali would win in a bout with Natascha Ragosina. This would definitely be a pairing of two 'heavyweights' in the boxing superworld of the 'super middleweights.' We've all seen the fancy footwork of Laila Ali's father Muham...
Duels! - Wed, 10 Sep 2008 22:54:43

40. Skirtini Swimsuits -- Find that Perfect Skirtini

I do believe that the feminity and flirtiness of a pretty skirtini swimsuit can not be matched by a string bikini! Yep, I'm admitting it. Yep, I sure did wear my share of bikinis and maybe one or two string bikinis when I tremendously loved my twenties. B-U-T-T, ladies can we seriously talk? The...
Shopping - Sat, 27 Sep 2008 23:53:06

41. Paprika -- Hungarian Spice

I've been using Paprika for quite some time, well before I could drive a car. In fact, I even remember as a child adding it to my oatmeal ... today I wouldn't recommend that but I have seen friends adding it to their scrambled eggs! My grandmother used lots of Paprika in her dishes ... my two fa...
Food & Cooking - Sun, 10 Aug 2008 20:52:26

42. Joey Heatherton?

Joey Heatherton reached the peak of her popularity in the 1960s. In the 1950s and 1960s, you had "sex symbols" and then you had "sex kittens" the likes of Ann-Margret and Joey Heatherton. To me, Joey was THE blonde "sex kitten" who was multi-talented in that she could sing, dance, act and entert...
People - Sun, 27 Jul 2008 21:54:34

43. Joseph Merrick -- THE Elephant Man

Known as the Elephant Man, Joseph Merrick only lived 27 years. Originally thought to suffer from Elephantiasis, in 1971 a diagnosis of Neurofibromatosis was offered and then finally a diagnosis in 1986 of Proteus Syndrome. But, could there be still another explanation? Read on to learn more as I...
People - Sat, 02 Aug 2008 16:21:41

44. Platform Beds

Seriously, if you've read my other lenses about beds, you know I already love canopy beds and round beds and the Squaring bed too! I'm also more than a bit nuts over all the beautiful platform beds you can find on the internet. I really don't know what I did before the internet, online shopping ...
Shopping - Tue, 29 Jul 2008 02:04:10

45. Praying Mantis -- Its Cannibalistic Nature

Growing up I was a bit of a tomboy and would pick up just about anything except maybe a snake or a rat. Picking up a praying mantis was something I tried many, many times despite usually being pinched each and every time. I learned to be pretty careful about how I grabbed them. What was interesti...
Animals & Nature - Tue, 23 Sep 2008 15:23:30

46. I LOVE Rhubarb -- 5 Fabulous Recipes! News!

Growing up in Northeastern Ohio, we grew quite a variety of fruits and vegetables in our backyard garden. Corn and green beans grew quite well for us, but I can't help but remember the fabulously hearty stalks of rhubarb that our garden produced! It had been quite a while since I had a rhubarb p...
Food & Cooking - Tue, 30 Sep 2008 23:33:03

47. CONSERVATIVE vs. LIBERAL: Which side are you on?

CONSERVATIVE vs. LIBERAL: Which side are you on? To a conservative, liberal is a 'dirty' word ... and to a liberal, conservative is likewise a 'dirty' word. Did you hear the slip of the tongue when John McCain recently proclaimed himself a 'conservative liberal Republican' ?? Oops, he did catch ...
Duels! - Wed, 10 Sep 2008 02:24:29

48. Made in Hungary -- Not JUST Goulash!

As you may have guessed from the title, this lens is about anything that is "made in Hungary." I personally wasn't "made in Hungary" or born there, but my grandfather was. In May 2004, I had the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity of traveling to Hungary and Romania to "trace my roots" to see my gra...
News & Politics - Sat, 27 Sep 2008 14:35:14

49. Anne Frank -- A TRUE Superhero

It is incomprehensible to imagine what Anne Frank endured in her young and short life nor is it possible to comprehend the terror that her family experienced. To me Anne Frank is without a doubt a true superhero of immeasurable proportions. On June 12, 2009, Anne Frank would have celebrated her ...
People - Wed, 23 Jul 2008 22:08:19

50. OJ definitely DID IT!

OJ definitely did it! There is no doubt in my mind that OJ did it! What is it? Well, excuse me for being rather blunt about it ... but you surely must have been either born yesterday or been living under a rock to not know about IT! Two words: Nicole Simpson. Another two words: Ron Goldman. OJ d...
Duels! - Wed, 10 Sep 2008 02:33:52

51. Squidoo Fans -- I LOVE my fans! News!

I have devoted this very special lens page to all of my Squidoo fans -- some of the very best lensmasters on the internet today as a thank you, appreciation lens! If you have joined my fan club, you will find yourself featured on this lens page! I just wanted to do something a little extra to tha...
Squidoo Tips - Sun, 28 Sep 2008 23:39:39

52. Elephantiasis -- What is it?

Did you know that there are many cases of Elephantiasis throughout the world? Probably the most "infamous" case is that of Joseph Merrick, presented in the movie on his life, The Elephant Man, with John Hurt as Merrick [as pictured here]. Merrick was originally diagnosed with Elephantiasis, but w...
Health & Medicine - Sun, 10 Aug 2008 21:05:49

53. Kifli -- Traditional Hungarian Pastry

Kifli is a traditional Hungarian pastry made by cutting sheets of soft flour dough into triangular wedges, and wrapping those wedges to create a crescent-shaped morsel, which is then baked. I think of them as a variation on the Hungarian Butter Horns. If you've been reading my other lenses, you'l...
Food & Cooking - Tue, 26 Aug 2008 16:44:49

54. Felt Jewelry

I am blown away at all the beautiful hand-felted jewelry I've seen on the internet. Have you heard of Etsy? There are so many talented indie designers there who are crafting hand-felted jewelry. In this lens you'll find a nice a cross-section of some of the best handcrafted felt jewelry that I'...
Shopping - Mon, 22 Sep 2008 21:15:11

55. Little Black Dresses -- LBDs

I'm a style fashionista and self-appointed "Queen of the Little Black Dresses!" My hubby would strongly agree with this as he's always telling me, "You need to live in New York City so that you can wear all those fancy clothes!" The little black dress was my fashion staple fashion LONG before i...
Shopping - Sat, 27 Sep 2008 15:42:04

56. BUD vs. MILLER: The Battle of the BEERS!

BUD vs. MILLER: The Battle of the BEERS! BUD BUD BUD! I'm a BUDWEISER fan and much prefer BUDWEISER to MILLER beer ... and so does my hubby! Anheuser-Busch actually has a beautiful manufacturing facility on the Northside of Jacksonville which is a fantastic place to work. My friend Nancy works i...
Duels! - Wed, 10 Sep 2008 02:26:50

57. RIGHT vs. LEFT -- Which side are you on?

RIGHT vs. LEFT: Which side are you on? Ah, the time-honored question of RIGHT vs. LEFT. That's right-wing vs. left-wing ... In politics, left-wing refers to those who prioritize equality as a political end, in opposition to the right-wing who view this end as a threat to civil society liberties ...
Duels! - Wed, 10 Sep 2008 02:47:05

58. Lily Dale

I've been there to visit and to have a 'spiritualist reading' well over twenty years ago. It's a community that is still going strong today. If you are someone who is open-minded to spiritualism, psychics, mediums, and healers, you may just want to plan a trip there or perhaps a summer vacation? ...
Local - Fri, 22 Aug 2008 18:22:48

59. Concrete Jewelry

Well over one year ago, I became acquainted with concrete jewelry for the first time. I was browsing The Artful Home and came across the jewelry of Frances Smersh. I was honestly amazed when I saw the beautiful detail that can be achieved from using concrete. Take the item pictured here! It's ...
Shopping - Sun, 06 Jul 2008 22:41:24

60. I AM a Member of The Giant Squid 100 Club

Yes, you too can be a Giant Squid on Squidoo. When the call went out to us lensmasters here on Squidoo, the challenge was to create 100 interesting and topical lenses in order to earn the honor of being a Giant Squid. I do believe a few lensmasters, if not a lot, offered a bit of mild protest as ...
About Me - Tue, 23 Sep 2008 16:30:22

61. Jean Harlow?

Why this lens? Well, I've written other lenses on blonde "sex symbols" such as Jayne Mansfield, Mamie Van Doren, Joey Heatherton, and Carroll Baker [who played in the Harlow movie about her life]. But, you can't talk about the blonde bombshells and sex symbols of the 1950s, 1960s or today witho...
People - Fri, 04 Jul 2008 19:59:38

62. The Amazing Trench Coat

Yes, the trench coat has come into its own! I wouldn't expect to see MY grandmother in the trench coat. She's not been with us for a number of years, so I don't know, maybe I'd see her in the trench coat. Now, I'll have to ask my mother to weigh-in with her opinion; I'll let you know! The coa...
Shopping - Fri, 19 Sep 2008 23:13:57

63. ENERGIZER vs. DURACELL -- Who would win?

ENERGIZER vs. DURACELL -- Who would win? I've been a fan of the Energizer bunny for a number of years and enjoy those cute commercials. In fact, I enjoy that bunny so much that I've got a miniature replica that sits on my desk in my home office. Hey, monkeybrains ... what's that I hear??? Durace...
Duels! - Wed, 10 Sep 2008 02:14:59

64. Washi -- Wagami -- Art from Paper

If you are into crafting, you may already know about and use Washi papers. Washi or Wagami is a type of paper made in Japan. Washi is commonly made using fibers from the bark of the gampi tree, the mitsumata shrub (Edgeworthia papyrifera), or the paper mulberry, but also can be made using bamboo,...
News & Politics - Sat, 02 Aug 2008 16:24:38

65. Buy a Quality and Unique Lens created by Jaguar Julie

Well, Jaguar Julie to the rescue! Why not buy one of Jaguar Julie's developed lenses? While many are not for sale and will probably never be for sale -- no matter what the price as they are PRICELESS -- there are at the minimum 100 lenses that can be yours. Take a look at my variety of lenses an...
Squidoo Tips - Wed, 10 Sep 2008 01:35:44

66. I LOVE Cucumbers -- 5 Fabulous Recipes!

OMG ... I've been enjoying cucumbers since I was knee high to a grasshopper in Northeastern Ohio ... those grasshoppers up there sure got to be mighty big you 'all! My favorite recipe for cucumbers involved either sour cream, vinegar, or onions! My grandmother and mother always seemed to make the...
Food & Cooking - Tue, 30 Sep 2008 23:28:56

67. Natalie Wood?

Natalie Wood was a multi-talented, captivatingly beautiful child actress who made that transition into adulthood on screen. Her acting career continued to be strong until her untimely death at the age of 43. To me, she was my favorite actress of all times. As I sit here pondering wo else I woul...
People - Sat, 05 Jul 2008 15:43:59

68. My Teachers Who Mentored Me :: Mr. Duval, Ms. Hartford, Mrs. LeMasters, Ms. ...

Do you know that in the United States, each state determines the requirements for getting a license to teach in public schools? And, the Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that there are 1.4 million elementary school teachers, 600,000 middle school teachers, and 1 million secondary school teach...
People - Fri, 03 Oct 2008 13:55:13

69. Best Backpacks for Back to School

Do you want to show a little personality in what type of backpack you are carrying for back to school? Well, I'm here to tell you that I hear you and that you can look stylish. Today, you can find backpacks that are not only durable and functional, but stylish as well. Some of the backpacks are w...
Shopping - Sun, 03 Aug 2008 18:44:03

70. Yoana Baraschi Fashion

And, in a nutshell ... that's why I am a fan of Yoana Baraschi fashion! I appreciate her exquisite tailoring to produce apparel to make a woman feel and look like a woman. In her early career, she trained in Paris and later tenured with Betsey Johnson. Well, you might know that I like Betsey ... ...
Shopping - Fri, 18 Jul 2008 23:08:33

71. Coatimundi -- What exactly is it?

I've had the distinct pleasure of walking amidst a couple dozen of Coatimundi on our trip to Costa Rica. We were driving a very rough, windy road on our way to Tabacón, the hot springs resort in the northern area to see the Arenal Volcano. Ahead of us on the road, we spotted a tour bus that had...
Animals & Nature - Sun, 10 Aug 2008 21:53:20

72. The Squaring Bed by Giuseppe Vigano

Have you heard about The Squaring Bed by Giuseppe Viganň for Bonaldo Italy? This bed is part of a collection which is characterized as island or peninsula furniture when assembling the various different collection components. The Squaring is a collection of beds with removable fabric covers. T...
Home - Wed, 10 Sep 2008 03:04:16

73. SILICONE vs. SALINE -- Which side are you on?

SILICONE vs. SALINE -- Which side are you on? With all the previous press on silicone implants rupturing, is there anything to debate? Can you even get silicone these days? How about the new types of silicone implant--are they safer? Which is better or more natureal: silicone or saline? Which ty...
Duels! - Wed, 10 Sep 2008 02:38:45

74. How to Survive a Hard Drive Crash in less than 30 days!

Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to my lens on "How to Survive a Hard Drive Crash in less than 30 days!" I am speaking from personal experience as yes, my hard drive crashed at 7am on Friday, August 31st, 2007. Believe it or not, it took me over 3 weeks to regain my status quo--but I've learned so ...
How-To & Education - Fri, 01 Aug 2008 19:46:06

75. SCOTT PETERSON definitely DID IT!

SCOTT PETERSON definitely DID IT! Here is this arrogant guy Scott Peterson who murders his wife Laci Peterson and their unborn child! Scott Peterson definitely did it! Laci and her unborn child are no longer WITH US because of Scott. In my mind, and the minds of so many others, Scott Peterson is...
Duels! - Wed, 10 Sep 2008 02:35:07

76. Elettra Rossellini?

If you've not yet heard of this beauty, stay tuned as I predict you will be seeing and hearing a lot more of her in the not too distant future! Elettra Rossellini comes from fabulous stock, rather designer genes. There's her mother Isabella Rossellini, and then her grandmother, Ingrid Bergman, n...
People - Fri, 22 Aug 2008 14:57:47

77. What is love?

So, did you ever hear a song and find that you keep singing it over and over in your head and tapping your foot for some reason? Well, this is the song that does it for me! I was recently sitting in the imaging office waiting on my MRI and this song starts playing in my head. You know there were ...
Humor - Wed, 10 Sep 2008 01:55:27

78. Hungarian Gypsies aka Roma

For the purpose of my lens, "Hungarian Gypsies," is about the "Roma" people of Hungary/Romania. According to Wikipedia, the Roma are "an ethnic group in Southern and Eastern Europe, Western Asia and the Middle East." They are believed to have originated in the northern part of the Indian Subcont...
People - Fri, 11 Jul 2008 15:49:48

79. Funky Designs

To elaborate, something to one person may be described as a funky design, but to another person, they may perceive that same thing as a cool, hip design. Being curious as to what the accepted definition of "funky" is, I consulted two online sources. Bartleby.com presented a few good definitions...
Shopping - Tue, 29 Jul 2008 01:25:58

80. No-see-um -- You sure can feel-um

Hey ... I live in Florida, you don't need to ask me about how pesky these little creatures can be! I remember when I wore my hair very short and gelled it spiky, rather like the performer Pink. Do you know that is the worst hair style with regard to no-see-ums? They get into your hair and will ea...
Animals & Nature - Sun, 06 Jul 2008 20:09:21

81. Day-to-night beds

Have you ever sat in a sofabed to ponder just how many cool designs there are in sofabeds and daybeds? Well, I've spent many hours pondering that very question. If you had to, could you pick just one favorite? I can't. The sofabed shown here is the Orbit from Dedon. It transitions from indoo...
Home - Wed, 10 Sep 2008 03:11:44

82. Sassybax Shapewear

Yes, even Jaguar Julie is plagued by some extra bulges especially the dreaded back bulge. She's working on getting it under control by stepping up her exercise and workout regime. She's already been a Jenny Craig addict for several months ... sure that's helped to kick start the weight loss, but ...
Shopping - Sat, 04 Oct 2008 18:31:41

83. La Tour Eiffel

Hello to La Tour Eiffel -- The Eiffel Tower that you will find in Paris. I recently had some information that the La Tour Eiffel brand of designer handbags MAY not be available in the not too distant future. Well, I'm now happy to report, that is not the case as there is a new distributor of th...
News & Politics - Thu, 14 Aug 2008 16:53:16

84. Percutaneous Discectomy -- What is it?

It wasn't all that long ago that the alternative to back pain meant invasive and often dangerous back surgery with not too attractive scars. There was a family friend that played football for the Washington Redskins who had such a surgery. We've lost touch over the years, but I'd bet that he's ...
Health & Medicine - Fri, 22 Aug 2008 13:36:56

85. Kimono Fashion -- Uber-Trendy

The kimono as you may know it has become uber-trendy in its influence on Western style clothing. The most popular is the kimono dress with a wrap-style and roomy kimono sleeves. A recognizable designer today who's gotten a lot of buzz is Kara Janx from Project Runway. Her famous flirty and sexy...
Shopping - Sat, 27 Sep 2008 14:29:52

86. Christmas Fruitcake

Growing up in Northeastern Ohio, we generally received a fruitcake each Christmas. Personally, I don't mind a little bit of fruitcake during the holidays despite the fact that the fruitcake fell out of favor within the past few decades. Do you know? I heard recently on The Today Show in an epis...
Food & Cooking - Fri, 22 Aug 2008 18:58:45

87. Mamie Van Doren?

Something about Mamie Van Doren that I didn't know, is that she was often referred to as the poor man's Lana Turner! I'm not sure where that came from. This platinum-blond bombshell was of the era of Marilyn Monroe and Jayne Mansfield. A former dance-band singer, she's best remembered for a ser...
People - Wed, 02 Jul 2008 23:08:28

88. Paul Frank Watches

Yep, I identify 100% with the line of Paul Frank watches ... they are sassy and fun with a whole lot of whimsical thrown in for good measure. To me, a Paul Frank watch is rather like a potato chip ... I can't pick JUST ONE! Like a woman with her shoes, it's me with my watches ... I've got to have...
News & Politics - Sun, 20 Jul 2008 15:10:34

89. Little Red Dresses are HOT

Calling all you style-conscious mavens! It's the perfect season for The Little Red Dress! A red dress is a staple wardrobe item like the LBD--Little Black Dress. As your little shopping elf, I've hunted wide and low to find some of the best little red dresses for you! Trust me, you'll be dazzl...
Entertainment - Sun, 31 Aug 2008 19:30:52

90. First Coast No More Homeless Pets :: Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville, Florida is blessed to have First Coast No More Homeless Pets FCNMHP, a non-profit 501(c)3 corporation. This organization is now working hand-in-hand with the City of Jacksonville, Animal Care and Control, and the Jacksonville Humane Society to help with the spaying and neutering of ...
Nonprofits & Volunteering - Sat, 13 Sep 2008 14:47:07

91. Jayne Mansfield?

Definitely one of my all-time favorites, that was Jayne Mansfield! She was an American actress, Playboy centerfold and sex symbol. During the 1950s, she was a leading sex symbol. In February 1955, she was the Playmate of the Month in Playboy. She would appear in the magazine several more times...
People - Sun, 10 Aug 2008 20:49:58

92. Carroll Baker?

To me, Carroll Baker delivered many compelling performances in her prolific movie career. In the 1950s and into the 1960s, when talking about blondes and sex symbols in the movies, there was not only Marilyn Monroe, Jayne Mansfield, Mamie Van Doren, Joey Heatherton ... but there was also Carroll...
People - Wed, 02 Jul 2008 22:13:07

93. Helen Keller -- A TRUE Superhero

I don't know about you, but Helen Keller faced some incredible obstacles in her young life. Not only did she overcome these obstacles, but she went on to become an accomplished, unique, and inspiring individual. How do I know Helen Keller? Well, like many others, I was introduced to her through t...
People - Wed, 23 Jul 2008 22:10:04

94. Click Bags -- Must Have!

The Click Bag aka C.L.I.C.K. Bag is a sweet little bag that's part of the offerings of Moe Bags created by fashion designer Mary Rambin. This is the HOT little must have bag that oozes celebrity appeal. There is so much celebrity press on this little bag that I discovered some 2 years ago. It is ...
News & Politics - Sun, 10 Aug 2008 21:10:39

95. What is the Touhou Project?

If you are a techie, you're probably amazed at the programming behind this! Also known as Toho Project or Project Shrine Maiden, it's a series of curtain fire scrolling shooters made by Team Shanghai Alice. Don't know much about the Touhou Project? Well, this lens hopes to clear up the mystery fo...
Computers, Gadgets & Tech - Sat, 02 Aug 2008 16:28:22

96. A Spotted Trend -- Polka Dots -- Fabulous Designer Items

This lens is a spot-light on polka dots! ;-) Hopefully, you'll spot something you like! Polka dots have been a hot trend that is continuing into the next season. They're not something that's new, but have also been a HOT trend for the past season and many seasons before. I personally have been...
Shopping - Tue, 23 Sep 2008 15:15:47

97. VISA vs. MASTERCARD -- Which side are you on?

VISA vs. MASTERCARD -- Which side are you on? So, confess ... are you a VISA card user or a MASTERCARD user? I don't think deep down that a credit card user loves both, but easily prefers one or the other. I am a VISA card user and supporter since waaayyyyy back; so far back I don't want to ment...
Duels! - Wed, 10 Sep 2008 02:48:35

98. Precious the Cat

"Hello, my name is Precious the Cat and I am the most POLITE cat in Jaguar Julie's household. You may have already met Bandit who thinks he's the most discriminating cat in the house, but that's a guy for ya! He's got no manners, what with all the barfing, peeing, and pooping on the white carpet ...
Nonprofits & Volunteering - Wed, 10 Sep 2008 17:40:24

99. Neoprene Lunch Totes -- For Work and School

When looking for a lunch tote, you want that tote to be durable and capable of keeping your lunch dry and either cold or warm. The perfect solution is a neoprene lunch tote that can waterproof your lunch and provide an element of insulation. Wouldn't it be an extra benefit to be able to find suc...
Shopping - Sun, 05 Oct 2008 19:11:23

100. Ann-Margret?

Ann-Margret is truly an amazing all-around superstar! She has twice been nominated for an Academy Award, won five Golden Globe Awards, and received five Emmy nominations. She was born in Sweden Ann-Margret Olsson and came to the United States at the age of 5. In the 1960s, she was described as ...
People - Tue, 29 Jul 2008 02:07:51

101. Fashion Lensography of a Giant Squid

Welcome to Jaguar Julie's Fashion Lensography -- my lensography which is a compilation of the variety of trendy fashion and accessories lenses I've created here at Squidoo. What is immediately apparent is that I gravitate towards the trendiest fashion, footwear, handbags, and jewelry! Particula...
News & Politics - Tue, 19 Aug 2008 01:49:38

102. LOTD of a Giant Squid 100 Club Member

Well, thanks for dropping by my lens that showcases my 3 LOTDs -- lenses of the day. Yes, I've been honored on 3 separate occasions to have a lens of the day. Those have come over the past 2-1/4 years of being a member of Squidoo and authoring over 370 lenses! I love Squidoo and have loved this ...
About Me - Wed, 10 Sep 2008 23:01:59

103. Guppies -- They are not JUST fish!

For the most part, guppies are fish. Guppy, the Fish: The guppy, also known as guppie [Poecilia reticulata] is one of the most popular freshwater aquarium fish species in the world. It is a small member of the Poecilidae family (females 3 centimetres long, males 2 centimetres long) and like al...
News & Politics - Fri, 04 Jul 2008 20:26:56

104. I LOVE Balsamic Vinegar -- 8 Fabulous Recipes!

Something that I found amazing to learn when writing this lens is that Balsamic Vinegar really wasn't all that popular in North America until the 1980s! The credit for popularizing this food product is attributed to the Italian food writer, Marcella Hazan. I found several brands of Balsamic Vine...
Food & Cooking - Tue, 08 Jul 2008 18:53:52

105. Jacksonville Municipal Stadium

The Jacksonville Municipal Stadium, formerly known as ALLTEL Stadium, was built on the foundations of the former Gator Bowl Stadium, which was built in 1949. Construction began on January 3, 1994 and the new stadium opened on August 18, 1995 with an exhibition game with the San Francisco 49ers. T...
Local - Wed, 13 Aug 2008 21:28:20

106. Carol Wior -- Fashionable PATENTED Slimsuits

Carol Wiors revolutionary patented Slimsuits are designed to take an inch off your swimsuit size. So confident is designer Carol Wior of her suits aesthetics that each one comes with a measuring tape so you can believe it for yourself. Ladies, can we talk? I don't mind admitting that I have a c...
Shopping - Sat, 20 Sep 2008 21:30:56

107. I LOVE Leggings -- No ifs, ands or BUTTS about it!

Call me a fashion-forward maven who has often been ahead of the curve when it comes to what's fashionable. Perhaps I'm also a little miss-understood in the fashion department, or at least by my hubby!!! I've been setting fashion trends in my own little circle of friends for quite a few years. Leg...
News & Politics - Sat, 26 Jul 2008 19:17:11

108. Zeta Tau Alpha

What's particularly interesting about Zeta Tau Alpha, ZTA, is the fact that it's really considered a women's fraternity, not a women's sorority. I find that of particular interest in that I attended Ohio Northern University, ONU, some time in the 1970s and was a member of ZTA! I always thought ...
News & Politics - Fri, 18 Jul 2008 22:56:51

109. Spicy Potato Salad -- A Delicious Recipe News!

Here is yet another yummy recipe that I offer up for your consideration :: It's Spicy Potato Salad -- A Delicious Recipe! Trust me, while my grandmother passed down to us grandchildren her traditional Hungarian and Eastern European recipes, this is ONE that was NOT her recipe. This is my special ...
Food & Cooking - Thu, 02 Oct 2008 20:11:42

110. Runway Handbags -- Beautiful Designer Bags

You too can own one of these fantastic designer handbags and perhaps feel like a celebrity! Isn't it amazing just how many sweet designer bags there are? Maybe that explains why a typical fashion-conscious woman has so many bags in her closet! I know that I do. I've been fascinated with desig...
Shopping - Fri, 03 Oct 2008 16:46:25

111. Crochet Designs -- Not just for YOUR grandmother

Hello out there ... Have you looked around lately and seen the influence of crochet in today's designs? Well, crochet can be seen prevalently in clothing, accessories, jewelry, home decor, home furnishings and furniture, if not elsewhere. Crochet designs are extremely fashionable and trendy tod...
DIY & Hobbies - Mon, 22 Sep 2008 21:40:11

112. MADE in USA -- ENDANGERED Species!

MADE in USA -- ENDANGERED Species! Have you bothered to look these days at the labels inside the clothes you wear to see where they are made? Well, I make it a point to do so as I've been a seller of apparel and accessories for a number of years, but NOT on eBay as I've been boycotting them for ...
Duels! - Wed, 10 Sep 2008 02:44:56

113. Langos -- Traditional Hungarian Food

Lately, I've been hearing a lot of buzz about Langos which is a traditional Hungarian food that's rather like a fried bread. Thinking about langos makes for a nostalgic moment in taking me back to my grade school experiences staying with my grandmother, Julia Nagy, in Cleveland, Ohio. That one y...
Food & Cooking - Wed, 30 Jul 2008 13:46:23

114. Gloria Steinem -- A FEMINIST Superhero

Yes, I'm wondering about that? Is it too bold a statement to make that WE GIRLS have this feminist superhero Gloria Steinem to thank for being able to SQUIDOO? It's been over 40 years since her 1962 Esquire magazine article about women being forced to choose between a career and marriage precede...
People - Wed, 23 Jul 2008 22:06:13

115. Bela Lugosi?

Ah, Halloween is just around the corner. This time of year makes me think of Bela Lugosi cast as Dracula. Does he NOT scare you too? He scared me silly when I was a child and still does! Today I personally will NOT watch scary movies with the one exception -- I will watch the Dracula movies. ...
People - Fri, 03 Oct 2008 16:04:41

116. Resin Jewelry!

It truly boggles the mind just how many gorgeous designer items there are that are resin-based. Probably my first introduction to resin jewelry was about three years ago when I started selling Lalo Orna, Made in Bulgaria resin jewelry and accessories. If you're not yet familiar with resin, it's ...
Shopping - Sun, 10 Aug 2008 21:03:27

117. Lamarthe Designer Handbags

Have you heard of the wonderful luxury designer handbag brand of Lamarthe? Until recently the popular French line Lamarthe could only be found in the chic department stores of Paris. Today Lamarthe's Exception bag is named as one of Elle France's "Top Ten Must Haves." With hot French designers...
Shopping - Fri, 18 Jul 2008 13:01:42

118. Amedeo Modigliani -- The Artist, the Man, and the Myth

Amedeo Modigliani (July 12, 1884 - January 24, 1920) seemingly lived the bohemian life of an artist and painter in the early 1900s in France succumbing at the early age of 35 to tubercular meningitis after suffering from a variety of illnesses throughout his life. Art critics speculate that had ...
arts - Fri, 22 Aug 2008 15:23:47

119. Jackie Brazil -- The Coolest Resin Jewelry

If you've not heard about Jackie Brazil jewelry, you may not know what you are missing! It's a visually-stunning collection of jewelry, handcrafted of Brazilian resin by the designer Sobral. The pieces are modern with a hint of the retro, and definitely fun. Many of the pieces are like wearable...
Shopping - Sun, 06 Jul 2008 21:13:36

120. Made in Bulgaria -- Lalo Orna

If you've not yet discovered Lalo Orna's Made in Bulgaria, artisan jewelry collection, you owe it to yourself to check out her items. So who is Lalo Orna anyway? She is one of Israel's most distinctive and imaginative artists who has been designing and producing jewelry and accessories made from...
News & Politics - Sat, 26 Jul 2008 21:43:28

121. Kukuxumusu -- Koo-koo-shoe-moo-sue

Kukuxumusu, pronounced koo-koo-shoe-moo-sue, is such a cool whimsical name for this company Pamplonas, Spain. This trendy design company specializes in clothing and product design. It was founded at the Pamplonas San Fermin festival of the running of the bulls in 1989. While its name may mean fl...
News & Politics - Sat, 02 Aug 2008 14:17:44

122. Hot Toddy -- A Bit of Good CHEER!

What's a hot toddy? It's basically a mixed drink that is served hot. The ingredients can vary but usually include an alcohol to start [brandy, rum or whiskey], hot liquid [water, cider, tea, coffee, cocoa], sweetener [honey, syrup, sugar, artificial sweetener], spices [cinnamon sticks or cloves...
Food & Cooking - Wed, 16 Jul 2008 17:55:08

123. Raquel Welch?

A new reigning 60s international sex symbol took her cinematic throne as soon as Raquel Welch emerged from the sea in her purposely depleted, furry prehistoric bikini in One Million Years B.C. (1966). Remember this movie and all the publicity that followed? That movie produced THE most definitiv...
People - Fri, 22 Aug 2008 15:00:37

124. Rita Hayworth?

To me, Rita Hayworth was THE leading sex symbol of the 1940s ... although when thinking of sex symbols of the 1940s, 1950s, 1960s, one typically thought of the blonde bombshells such as Marilyn Monroe, Jayne Mansfield, Mamie Van Doren, Carroll Baker, and Joey Heatherton. She stood out from the ty...
People - Wed, 02 Jul 2008 23:15:32

125. DREW PETERSON definitely DID IT!

DREW PETERSON definitely DID IT! Oh man ... the arrogance and sheer audacity of this guy Drew Peterson just kills me! To have the nerve to accuse his wife Stacy of running off with another man and leaving her young children is just too much to stomach. Now with the latest news about the 'murder'...
Duels! - Wed, 10 Sep 2008 02:36:52

126. I LOVE Cayenne Pepper -- Do You?

Cayenne is a medicinal and nutritional herb. It is a very high source of Vitamins A and C, has the complete B complexes, and is very rich in organic calcium and potassium, which is one of the reasons it is good for the heart. Many herbalists believe that Cayenne is the most useful and valuable he...
Food & Cooking - Wed, 30 Jul 2008 21:12:19

127. Lemur -- An ENDANGERED Species

I've been a fan of the lemur and especially the ring-tailed lemur since I first saw this furry rascal profiled on the Discovery Channel. Being primates, they have a monkey-like personality about them, but are a bit cuter--in my opinion. Because I think the lemur is so adorable, I wanted to know m...
Animals & Nature - Wed, 13 Aug 2008 15:36:57

128. Embroidered -- Not just for YOUR grandmother

Throughout history, elaborately embroidered clothing, religious objects, and household items have been a mark of wealth and status in many cultures including ancient Persia, India, Byzantium, medieval England, and Baroque Europe. Hand embroidery is a traditional art form passed from generation to...
News & Politics - Fri, 18 Jul 2008 23:54:12

129. Arenal Volcano -- See it up close for yourself

We vacationed in Costa Rica, flying into San Jose and driving to Jaco for a one-week stay. From Jaco we made our way up to Tabacón, a hot springs resort in the northern area of Costa Rica. From Tabacón you could actually see the Arenal Volcano. One of our days was spent in Arenal Volcano Natio...
Local - Wed, 13 Aug 2008 15:01:13

130. I LOVE Fresh Produce :: Hawaiian-Style Clothing!

Girls, what's the first thing you think of when I say, "Fresh Produce?" Yep, that's usually what a search on Squidoo will yield -- fresh fruits and vegetables. Wrong, I'm talking about Fresh Produce, the Hawaiian-style line of clothing. Let me tell you ... next to Jams World Hawaiian-Style cloth...
Shopping - Tue, 26 Aug 2008 17:34:12

131. Givenchy

When I think of Givenchy, I think of Audrey Hepburn! I feel passionate about the Givenchy designer brand as it is my favorite designer line and I am a collector of Givenchy signature logo accessories. Naturally, I was compelled to publish this particular lens. Attention all you trend spotters: ...
Shopping - Sun, 27 Jul 2008 21:38:27

132. Rossy de Palma?

Rossy de Palma was discovered in 1986 by filmmaker Pedro Almodóvar at a café in Madrid. She was originally a singer and dancer for the band Peor Imposible. Today she lives in France with her two sons. In her first role, she was listed as Rosy Von Donna. By 1993, she was using the name of Rossy...
People - Sun, 06 Jul 2008 19:51:06

133. PTCA -- Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty

One of the most common non-surgical treatment for opening obstructed coronary arteries is Percutanueous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty aka PTCA. The name itself says a lot about the procedure: * Percutanueous means access to the blood vessel is made through the skin. * Transluminal means the p...
Health & Medicine - Sun, 10 Aug 2008 20:57:54

134. Kovacs aka Kovach -- Czechoslovakian or Hungarian?

Recently, I commenced an online research of my great grandparents with the Kovach name. I am relying on information from my maternal grandmother, who is now deceased, and from my mother. As a child, I remember my grandmother telling me that her ethnic heritage was Czechoslovakian. But, I also ...
People - Wed, 16 Jul 2008 17:52:43

135. Andreas Roland Gruentzig -- A bit of a legend

Andreas Gruentzig was a "pioneer" in the history of interventional cardiology. He is credited with "inventing" balloon angioplasty, better known today as coronary angioplasty or simply angioplasty. Back in the late 1970s and early 1980s, this procedure was referred to as PTCA, meaning Percutane...
People - Sat, 05 Jul 2008 15:16:20

136. People Say the Darndest Things -- Feel FREE to Contribute

Well, after hosting a number of Squidoo Hey Monkeybrain debates and having included guestbooks on many of my lenses, I'm happy to say that People Say the Darndest Things! This lens has been rattling around in my head for at least since Squidoo launched Hey Monkeybrain. It was not until recently ...
Humor - Wed, 10 Sep 2008 01:34:29

137. Cache Luxe Fashions -- Luxe is for Luxury

Cache has long been known for stylish fashion that you could often find on beauty pageant contestants. A step-up in the Cache line is Cache Luxe which is a luxurious line featuring an assortment of better sportswear and evening wear in rich fabrics, patterns and textures. If you've ever had the ...
News & Politics - Sat, 06 Sep 2008 17:29:37

138. Jimmy Hoffa -- is he pushing up daisies?

Growing up in Cleveland, Ohio, and having a father who worked as a foreman for 40 years for the same company, I often heard of Jimmy Hoffa in the daily news. Honestly, since his "disappearance" in 1975, I hadn't really thought too much about him over the past 30-some years until recently. The m...
People - Fri, 04 Jul 2008 20:31:21

139. Hungarian Travel -- My Story of a Trip of a Lifetime

Ah, the start of the adventure -- the start of a Hungarian story, my Hungarian story -- my trip of a lifetime! We originally flew into Venice, Italy, where we spent several days before embarking on the night train into Vienna, Austria. The train ride itself was an adventure worthy of its own le...
Travel - Sat, 06 Sep 2008 18:19:15

140. Jaguar Julie

Well, you have come to the right place for an 'organized' look at what makes Jaguar Julie tick! She's been around for more than a few years on the internet, but not long enough -- we guess -- to have a Wikipedia listing! Darn, we'll just have to fix that now won't we! In this lens, is a compilat...
About Me - Tue, 23 Sep 2008 16:38:30

141. Poppy Seed Roll -- Traditional Hungarian Pastry

The Poppy Seed Roll is a Hungarian traditional pastry that is a sweet bread known as Beigli that is often prepared for the holidays such as Christmas. Beigli [pronounced BAY-glee] is a Hungarian sweet bread with special fillings. Growing up in Northeastern Ohio, we ate a lot of European recipes t...
Food & Cooking - Wed, 30 Jul 2008 13:44:31

142. The Amazing Trench Jacket

The trench coat has evolved into a shorter, often times cropped, model to become the fashionable and uber-chic Amazing Trench Jacket! Today there are so many fashionable brands of the updated trench jacket, as well as the trench coat. The trench coat becomes a trench jacket when it rises above t...
Shopping - Sat, 20 Sep 2008 20:57:52

143. Jordi Labanda Bags -- Adorable and Iconic

Let me tell you, well before I found Squidoo and became a Giant Squid, I was an online seller of ladies accessories, fashion, shoes, jewelry and a host of other stylish trendy designer items. When I first 'discovered' the Jordi Labanda brand, it was love at first sight for me. I've always liked t...
Shopping - Sun, 05 Oct 2008 18:50:59

144. I AM a Cat Lady

The name of Jaguar Julie is explained in one of my lenses--actually my first Squidoo lens--but there is more to my catlike moniker than just the Jacksonville Jaguars and an online brand! All the women in my family have always been more than active caring for 'many' animals. One of my sisters now...
About Me - Wed, 10 Sep 2008 18:33:55

145. Itzchak Tarkay

I am an art collector / enthusiast who loves colorful paintings and adores the works of Itzchak Tarkay. A friend who is more "learned" at art collecting actually turned me on to Tarkay, along with several other artists. And, thanks to him, we attended our first Park West Gallery Live Auction. ...
arts - Wed, 13 Aug 2008 20:08:21

146. Madagascar Hissing Cockroach

The Madagascar hissing cockroach (Gromphadorhina portentosa), also known as Hissing roach or simply Hisser, is one of the largest species of cockroach, reaching 4-5 inches at maturity. They are originally from the island of Madagascar off the African coast, where they can be found in rotting logs...
Animals & Nature - Wed, 13 Aug 2008 15:45:14

147. I love YOU by Crocs!

Yep, the High Spirits Collection is simply to die for! It's from the brand new range of women's fashion shoes, YOU by Crocs. I personally BECAME a fan of Crocs when I discovered the Prima ballerina flat! Having had knee surgery, it was doctor's orders that drove me to find a fashionable and styl...
News & Politics - Tue, 08 Jul 2008 18:40:52

148. Swimdresses -- Find that Perfect Swimdress

The feminity and flirtiness of a pretty swimdress cannot be matched by a string bikini! Yep, I'm admitting it again as I mentioned in my skirtini lens ... I sure did wear my share of bikinis and maybe one or two string bikinis when I tremendously loved my twenties. B-U-T-T, ladies can we serious...
Shopping - Sat, 20 Sep 2008 21:28:05

149. Rusyns -- A People WITHOUT a Country

Rusyns are a modern ethnic group descended from the minority of Ruthenians who did not adopt a Ukrainian national identity in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. The ethnic identity of Rusyns is therefore highly controversial, with some researchers claiming a separate East Slavic ethnic...
News & Politics - Thu, 14 Aug 2008