Presidents, Astronauts and New Writers - HubNuggets and Heroes
77The HubNuggets Krewe
All About the HubPages HubNuggets Program
- About the HubNuggets Program
Each week 18 great Hubs written by new Hubbers are nominated in the HubNuggets contest. We invite the HubNuggets community to vote for their favorites, and the winners are awarded with a special Accolade and featured in our newsletter.
The individuals that are the HubNuggets Team (or Krewe) are either HubPages Staff or volunteer writers that agreed to come together to acknowledge newer HubPages Members weekly, per their submitted high-quality Hubs. HubPages Staff include Jason Menayan, Maddie Ruud, and Simone Smith, all of whom carry a large load of responsibility at HubPages in San Francisco, but also write Hubs. Their tips for writing and using technology like film-your-own videos are very useful.
Ripplemaker is the only volunteer surviving the very first historical group of writers that produce the weekly roundup Hubs to highlight the HubNugget Wannabes (18 weekly nominees) for your reading and voting every Friday. Ripplemaker kindly agreed to visit all the Hubs of the nominees with her positive encouragement and has served us well, joyfully and spreading joy.
B.T. Evilpants and I came on board soon after and all the other volunteer writers from back then - Shirley Anderson, ProCW, and B.T. Evilpants are full-time writers outside HubPages now, but they often visit. I am still part of the Krewe and make a full-time living through participation around HubPages. We gained and lost a few other volunteers since the old times and are pleased when they visit.
Our other volunteers are currently RedElf and Enelle Lamb in Canada; Ladyjane1, our lovely and talented friend in Texas; and KoffeeKlatch Gals in Florida. The five of us writing volunteers create the weekly roundup Hubs like this one.
Presidential Heroes
This is President's Week in the USA and we celebrate the contributions of Abraham Lincoln and George Washington this week, particularly on the Monday called President's Day. Without these gentlemen in our past, we'd be a different country today. However, we also rather diminish them by using impersonators to portray them in President's Day Sales commercials, dancing and hawking mattresses and sofas like one of Eugene Levy's early skits - the plaid-clad used car salesman dancing for his Every Car Has A Story commercial. Odd but strangely entrancing, a break-dancing Abraham Lincoln in a TV ad just seems a little weird. What will Barack Obama impersonators be selling in the future, do you think?
Eugene Levy - Every Car Has A Story - click Link on screen
In any event, President Lincoln was a fan of reading and that's what we hope you'll do - read and enjoy the nominated Hubs here and vote for your favorite one in each category.
HubPages is a company founded in America, but operating in the global community. The Nominated Hubs listed below in the Topic of HubPages Tutorials and Community offer useful experiences and advice for succeeding with HubPages around the world. Please read and vote for your favorite.
Which one of this week's HubPages Tutorials and Community nominees is your favorite?
- 18% How to Hold Your Own Hub Retreat
- 9% Google Analytics: How to Use it To Your Advantage?
- 10% Calling All New Hubbers-5 Things I Have Learned As A New Hubber
- 1% Using RSS Feeds in Hub Pages
- 56% My Hubscore is 1
- 5% How to Write Multiple Hubs From a One-Hub Idea Part 1
This poll is now closed to voting.
The HubPages Tutorials and Community Nominees
- How to Hold Your Own Hub Retreat
Do you need help getting motivated to write your Hubs? Do you feel you're weak in some areas of Hub-related knowledge, but strong in others? Get together with a friend for a Hubbing retreat! - Google Analytics: How to Use it To Your Advantage?
Google Analytics is an awesome tool that is provided absolutely free of cost by Google. Despite being so outstanding and efficient, it is a sad fact that many of the users do not quite understand the various features. Lack of understanding of how G - Calling All New Hubbers-5 Things I Have Learned As A New Hubber
This is an article to all new writers at Hubpages on the 5 lessons I have learned as a new hubber. - Using RSS Feeds in Hub Pages
After viewing this hub page, you will learn the following: what an RSS Feed is, the difference between syndication and subscriber, and how to create RSS subscriptions. There are two tutorials one describes internal RSS feeds and the other external RS - My Hubscore is 1
I've written great articles, made money, and have many followers. But I have a hubscore of 1! Here's how it happened and how you can avoid it. - How to Write Multiple Hubs From a One-Hub Idea Part 1
What I've learned in 3 weeks of hubbing. How to maximize your hub repertoire.
Spacefaring Heroes
Monday, February 20 was also John Glenn Friendship 7 Day in Ohio, commemorating the first orbital flight by an American 50 years ago this week. Without his flight and his years of advocacy, we'd not have the opportunities of space business, new jobs, and new research - not to mention a new sense of wonder at the Universe. Senator Glenn (Democrat-OH, retired) is 90 years old and still teaching in his School of Public Affairs at The Ohio State University and advocating for service, education, and science. With so many public figures entrenched in scandal or dying, John Glenn is solid and productive. Celebrations across Ohio began last Thursday and continue throughout this weekend. Drop him a line of congratulations, if you wish (address at the link embedded above).
Please enjoy the Nominated Hubs below in the Topic of Education and Science. Vote for your favorite, make a new friend, and encourage a new writer as John Glenn continues to encourages us all. We appreciate your generosity and kindness.
Useful Quotes:
The most important thing we can do is inspire young minds and to advance the kind of science, math and technology education that will help youngsters take us to the next phase of space travel. -- John H. Glenn, Jr.; American Marine, War Veteran, Astronaut, Senator and Professor; age 90.
At no time, when the astronauts were in space were they alone: there was a constant surveillance by UFOs. -- 1962, American Astronaut Scott Carpenter, still living in 2012. May 24, 2012 is the 50th Anniversary Scott Carpenter's flight in Aurora 7 of the Mercury Project. He and John Glenn are the only survivors of the original Mercury 7 Astronaut Team and are glad to be speaking on college and aerospace campuses in the 2010s.
Which one of this week's Education and Science nominees is your favorite?
- 13% Mystery Moon Flashes Explained ... Maybe
- 11% 14th Oct 1917: WW1 letter: The tedium of 'home service' in England
- 44% School teens use red worms to change dryland subsistence farming
- 7% Cantor's Theology of the Transfinite
- 20% Why Do Birds Fly South for the Winter?
- 4% Twelfth Night-An Analysis Of Feste And The Book Of The Courtier
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The Education and Science Nominees
- Mystery Moon Flashes Explained ... Maybe
For centuries, astronomers have been puzzled by mysterious bright flashes that can occasionally be seen on the surface of the moon. A new paper by a group of French astrophysicists provides some strong evidence that meteorites are indeed the cause of - 14th Oct 1917: WW1 letter: The tedium of 'home service' in England
Home service in Tidworth, new love and German air raids in London. World War One letters. - School teens use red worms to change dryland subsistence farming
Teen students and teachers belonging to a secondary school in a rural area in Central Chile, use Red Wiggler Worms and other simple projects to introduce improvements in the lifestyle of smallholders involved in dry-lands subsistence farming. These a - Cantor's Theology of the Transfinite
Georg Cantor (1845-1918) was first and foremost a mathematician, most famous for his discovery of transfinite set theory, but he was also interested in philosophy and theology. In fact he was keen to find acceptance of his theory with theologians... - Why Do Birds Fly South for the Winter?
Why do some birds fly south for the winter and others stay during the cold and snowy months? How do ducks and geese know where they are going, and what's up with that V pattern? Where do they all end up, anyway? Let's find out! - Twelfth Night-An Analysis Of Feste And The Book Of The Courtier
The character in Twelfth Night that best follows the rules of a courtier is Feste. Although Feste’s occupation as a fool make him far from being a courtier, every characters in Twelfth Night is some kind of a fool. Feste just happen to act one but...
Gender Hero
"I Need a Hero"
Considering the HubNuggets Topic this week of Gender and Relationships, we offer an additional tribute to the memory of musicians and musical advocates like Soul Train's Don Cornelius and Whitney Houston. Relationships and drugs failed them and these African-American stars are gone, ironically in Black History Month (or Black World Month). Most of us could probably use some additional insights into relationships.
I hope you find some worthwhile thoughts among the Nominated Hubs below in the Topic of Gender and Relationships.
Self doubt and loneliness can end a life, as is true for many of our stars and lots of "regular" people today, but I hope your life is a long one full of joy. Thanks for reading and voting!
Which one of this week's Gender and Relationships nominees is your favorite?
- 22% Traditional Cambodian (Khmer) Wedding Ceremonies
- 34% The Sexiness of Self-Worth
- 27% How to Know If You're a Happy Couple
- 8% Domestic Violence – Love is Not Suppose to Hurt
- 3% How to Plan a Stress Free Wedding
- 6% 24 Ways To Be Romantic Everyday
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The Gender and Relationships Nominees
- Traditional Cambodian (Khmer) Wedding Ceremonies
This is the story of my traditional Khmer (Cambodian) wedding that took place in the spring of 2008. We combined Khmer traditions with American traditions (and even some Korean ones) and had a wonderful wedding! Please read if you want to know more a - The Sexiness of Self-Worth
The biggest obstacle men and women face in the initial stages of dating is fear. Everyone has felt “not good enough” at one time or another. A man may fear rejection and a woman fears she isn’t pretty or shapely enough. It is normal to feel... - How to Know If You're a Happy Couple
Are you happy in your relationship? Looking for the recipe for a happy marriage? Here's how you know you are over-the-moon in love. - Domestic Violence – Love is Not Suppose to Hurt
Be a survivor not a victim. Domestic violence is no way to live. Read my story about domestic abuse. I got out just in time, will you? - How to Plan a Stress Free Wedding
So you’re engaged! ….Now what? As a newlywed, I understand the pressures that come even in the first week of being engaged. Everyone always asks the same questions: Did you pick a day? What’re your colors? Whose your bridesmaids? Where are you... - 24 Ways To Be Romantic Everyday
So guys, you screwed up somehow. You perhaps haven't paid her enough attention or have been busy for awhile at work. Here are some tips to bring romance back, or into, your lives.
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Ripplemaker is a dedicated person and wants to spread happiness throughout the world. I think she does it well. Thanks, FloraBreenRobison!
Thanks Patty For the introduction. I'm new at this, and will try to read them tomorrow as well. Thanks to you and Ripplemaker. I was born in 1962, so I know this History.
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Born in an historic year! We should get you the Mercury Mission Patch for the flight!
Really looking forward to reading all the Hubs tomorrow and to reading your Hub too, give it some proper attention. It looks really good too. It's a little late now. Bookmarked and voted up and interesting and useful etc.
Many thanks
I hope you enjoy all the Hubs at your leisure this weekend. Actually, I published a few hours early, since I am going out to review three films on Friday. I will be a little cross-eyed at end of day.
Patty, you are allowed to kick back, watch a comedy on the tube, then doze off. Just funning about. That is where I am headed next. Bookmarking this hub, to know where to discover the nominees, I look forward to reading, then voting, and then voting here. As Flora stated I enjoyed the history immensely. Always appreciated, the volunteers, elite, and staff have a great undertaking as both fellows and leaders. Hat off to all them and the all the nominees. Rock-on!
Another great roundup of HubNugget nominations. I've shared this hub with my followers, and will be back shortly to vote.
I think it is awesome that there are seasoned hubbers who collaborate to create a list of new hubs/authors list to read. It can be a little overwhelming trying to find new hubs as well as new great writers. Thanks to you and the other krewe for taking the time to gather, er round up some fun, informative, and awesome hubs to read. You are awesome and my hero Patty.
Oh Patty thank you so much for your kind words. This made me nostalgic and I remember being touched when Funride asked me to be part of the first Hubnuggets team. I never won a Hubnugget award but being asked to be part of the team boost my confidence too! This community is filled with lots of wonderful souls like you Patty. Thank you for saying yes to the invitation - I recalled suggesting to the group to invite you to be part of the team then! hehehe
On my way now to read and vote! Love and light... :)
Thanks for this, Patty! I am thrilled to be nominated for the second week in a row. I think you guys do a great job sorting through all the eligible hubs each week, and I'm looking forward to reading them all.
I really enjoyed reading this and feel like I have a better understand of the Hubnuggets team. I will read them all over the next few days! Enjoy watching your films!
Wow! I'm honored to be one of the nominees for The HubPages Tutorials and Community Hubnuggets. I've only been with hub pages for about three months and I'm still trying to learn all the little nooks and crannies, but I throughly enjoy it. Thanks so much for recognizing my work.
You are doing a magnificent job on hubpages and I thank you!
This is so great. You guys are terrific to do this. Not only are you promoting new hubbers but you're giving us new material to read and new people to meet. What a kind and selfless thing you do. Thanks for the hub and the intro to the new hubbers, whose hubs I will soon be reading!
YOU ALL put smiles on my face each and every morning!! Blessings to all the wonderful Krewe!! Earth Angel!
Thank you so much for the nomination! I'm honored to be included in this list of quality hubs!
I look forward to reading the hubs nominated this time around. Thanks for all your hard work and the programs that keep us motivated to write and work closely with the community.
patty inglish, I enjoyed reading the history tidbits about Hubnugget crew/Krewe. It's interesting to peruse the offerings by neophyte Hubbers on a variety of topics.
Thanks for the nomination! I've always enjoyed writing for myself, and with the wonder of hubpages, I can now share with everyone. Thank you for volunteering to help and encourage us new writers!
What an awesome history lesson! Like ripplemaker, I too have never won the prestigious HubNuggets award, but was thrilled with the invitation to be part of the 'krewe' - I always look forward to the roundup hubs each week. We have such great adventures :D
Read, voted, shared, etc. Congratulations to this weeks nominees! Get out there and promote your hubs :D
Wow! I feel privileged to be mentioned here. I didn't even know what a Hubnugget was until today. What a way to find out!
Thank you!
I've been introduced to some great writers through reading the hubs nominated for HubNuggets - thanks for letting us learn about this new crop of writers!
This is a wonderful cascading waterfall of comments! I am SOOOOO happy that people are liking the HubNuggets program and reading and voting and sharing. It's a wonderful world - Louis Armstrong. :)
aaaahhhhh ripplemaker - So it was YOU! :)
Robert Erich - People want to know how to raise that score of 1 and now they have some knowledge, all from your Hub and experience. A 1 won't be the last funny thing to happen here, I assure you!
tsmog - If I watch a movie, I probably have to review it! lol
I was so honored to receive the Hubnugget Award when I was a new Hubber and cherish it highly -- as I know future winners will -- it's a real shot of encouragement from the Hubpages community. I'm very appreciative of the work done by the Krewe and staff -- and indeed, it is a wonderful world! Best/Sis
Hi Angela - You've gone on to write a number of great Hubs since that time as well.
Enelle Lamb - Tho you did not win a HubNugget, You've written a book and have a greeat following on HP, so congratulations!
Hi Patty :)
I never won a Hubnugget award when I began here on Hubpages two years ago but I was very fortunate to make such good friends with many writers here that their encouragement meant more to me than anything in the world. I always look forward to voting new Hubnuggets as there is always a great line up of new writers each with brilliant hubs that keep you wanting more :)
Cant wait for the next instalment :)
Wow! and again Wow! I'd heard of Hubnuggets but hadn't gotten around to a thorough investigation. I've learned so much from this hub. How great of the krewe to spend so much personal time to review and help along new hubbers. Kudos to all nominees as well. I'm thrilled to pieces to be nominated and have my work even considered after being only three weeks into the program. How upligting.... Many, many thanks.
calpol25 - We appreciate your consistent voting more than you csn imagine! I hope you continue to make good friends on HP as well. You're likely encouraging aother yourself!
Spealist5 - Congratulations and don;t forget to promote your Hub by having friends come here and vote - post on Facebook Twitter, and whichever others you use - and good luck!
Congratulations to all the nominees!
Another great round-up hub, Patty - thanks for all the history. Read and voted, rated up, posted to Facebook, Google+, and Pinned. Phew! Also popped over to the John Glenn hub for the address - another great hub, btw.
Thanks for commenting, RedElf!
RedElf has composed quite a few of the graphics used in HubNuggets roundup Hubs and is more than talented in this area, as well as writing.
Wow some really awesome hubs here but I voted on some really great ones including this one Patty...very well written I liked you mentioned Whitney Houston, I didn't know about Don Cornelius however and Im sure he will be missed. Thanks for writing this for us so effortlessly but always eloquently. Cheers.
It seemed to write itself!
Very informative and great tips for me as a new hubber!
Impressive hubs and there are a few that were quite powerful! I also enjoyed your presentation of all of these new writer's. Tributes and knowledge what a great combination. :)
The Nominees should be proud of their work; many are reading them now. Thanks!
I've now voted for all three categories.
Thank you everyone for your votes!
Patty, I agree with Ripplemaker and Enelle, I love the roundup hubs and look forward to them every week. Great Hub - love all the info.
Thanks for that post, KKG. Being on the HubNuggets Team is a lot of fun.
I am so excited about the nomination and hoping to win. Thanks to the Hub team for setting up these challenges and awards.
Congratulatiojns to you and a happy writing life at HubPages!
After a decent amount of hemming and hawing, I have finally buckled down and cast my votes. Can't wait to see who ends up winning this week's coveted batch of HubNuggets Accolades!
The Hubs in Gender and Relationships are catching up!
Congratulations to the winners this week and all the nominees; and thank you to everyone who read the Hubs and left a vote!
Thank you Patty! It is truly exciting to be on the list! I certainly enjoy writing on Hubpages and the community is great. Keep up the quality posting.
This was an exciting week with a lot of good nominated Hubs. Please keep enjoying your writing, Robert!
FloraBreenRobison 3 months ago
I will have to read the nominees another day, but I want to say now thanks for the history of the Hubnugget crew/Krewe and the volunteers and staff it has had since the program started. It's great to hear that you still have one of the original volunteers.