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1. Jackie Robinson: The Story of an American Hero

On April 15th, 1947, Jack Roosevelt Robinson stepped onto a baseball diamond in Brooklyn, New York. That was a few years after African-American soldiers came home from defending America and freedom in World War II, only to discover they had to use "colored" restrooms, "colored" drinking fountains...
Culture & Society - Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:10:50

2. Free Web Graphics: Where to Get Them (Legally!) News!

With all the clip art, free web graphics, and stock photography sites out there, it's easy to make your lenses and webpages look great without breaking copyright! Some people think images posted on the web are up for grabs. They aren't, any more than beach towels on the beach. Other peopl...
Arts & Design - Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:11:39

3. Ancient Greece Odyssey: A Traveler's Journal News!

Myth major seeks armchair travelers, art lovers, and born-again pagans for a ramble through the ruins of ancient Greece. Odyssey Latest Update: Mykonos Island Posted 2/15/11 I visited Greece in spring 2005 for the first time, where I have been going in my imagination for almost 30 years. During...
Travel & Places - Tue, 31 Jan 2012 19:22:45

4. How to Align Images in CSS & HTML News!

Want to align an image on a web page? Need side-by-side graphics and text? This page should solve all your graphics and HTML questions! This Image Tutorial Covers: How to Make an Image a Clickable LinkHow to Center an Image or HeadlineHow to Align Pictures & Text Side by SideHow to Add Margins Ar...
Internet - Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:11:32

5. Funny Signs and Bizarre Billboards News!

Have you ever seen a funny sign or billboard that made you go, "What?!!" Do you remember the infamous "Cruise Ships Use Airport Exit" freeway sign outside of San Diego, or the old [ North South ↑ ] freeway sign outside Christiana Mall in Delaware? This page is my collection of unintention...
Entertainment & Media - Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:01:54

6. Easy Kitemaking: How to Build a Pyramid Kite News!

There are many kite designs, but the pyramid kite is easy to make and a fun project for kids. I made my first one in second grade (Thank you, Mrs. Mckee, wherever you are). My homemade kite lasted for almost ten years of blustery springs spent bashing into a cornfield.It's a bird! It's a plane! I...
Hobbies, Games & Toys - Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:46:06

7. How to Make an Egyptian Pyramid

I notice that many students come to my kitebuilding tutorial in search of how to make a pyramid out of straws and paper. So here are patterns you can use to make a model Egyptian pyramid for school! My first pyramid pattern creates a great-looking but small (3.8" tall) Egyptian pyramid out of pa...
Arts & Design - Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:09:47

8. Photos of Apollo Moon Landing Sites From Space! News!

Was the moon landing a hoax? If not, why don't we have photos of Apollo moon landings from space? In fact, we do! Below are photos of all the Apollo spacecraft on the moon, plus astronaut footprints, instruments, and the lunar rover and flag at Apollo 17's landing site. India's space program pho...
Culture & Society - Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:10:32

9. Egyptian Barbie: Princess of the Nile News!

While I am not a doll collector, I love Barbie's "Princess of the Nile" design as a fun example of "Egyptomania." Let's examine her costume and learn about Ancient Egypt through her retro fashion accessories! But first, let me tell you a little about the wild and wacky world of Egyptomania. Some...
Hobbies, Games & Toys - Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:10:21

10. How to Take Your Pet on a Plane! News!

Read this in-depth pet air travel guide for tips and a detailed list of pet travel policies for major U.S. airlines and some international air carriers. I've been flying with my cat in the airplane's main cabin for thirteen years. I don't have experience with shipping pets in a cargo hold or int...
Pets & Animals - Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:10:00

11. Greek Gods Crossword and Word Search Puzzles

Teachers! Homeschoolers! Students! Here are several free Greek gods puzzles I've created for classroom and home use, including Crossword and Word Search puzzles. I've added quick facts on the gods of Olympus and a Chart of Greek and Roman Names. If you'd like to use these puzzles on the web, pl...
Education - Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:17:27

12. Volcanoes Are Hot Stuff News!

A mountain roars. Rivers of molten rock race to the sea. Towers of ash and smoke billow into the sky. Volcanoes are some of the most terrifying and magnificent wonders of our restless planet. Scientists have learned a great deal about volcanoes in the last century or so, but when a volcano stirs...
Education - Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:16:54

13. Squidoo SEO: Optimize Your Page for Search Engine Traffic News!

Search Engine Optimization (SEO for short) is the best way to get visitors to your Squidoo lens. Read this free tutorial to learn how to harness Google and other search engines to get more traffic. How do most people find web pages? They type a word or three (called "keywords") into Google and c...
Internet - Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:17:09

14. CSS Codes: Easy Tutorial and Quick Reference Guide News!

SHORTCUTS! Jump to how-to section on: Margins and padding around paragraphs Indented first line Colors of text and paragraphs Squidoo color codes Borders of paragraphs Troubleshooting spacing glitches Aligning Text and Images Text formatting (bold, italics, fonts, size) CSS Rounded Corners Apply...
Internet - Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:16:47

15. Thoth: Egyptian God of Writing and Wisdom

Thoth, Tehuti or Djehuty in ancient Egyptian, is the god of wisdom, writing, speech, measurement, the moon, and magic. He serves as the vizier (prime minister) to Re, King of the gods. He's also the gods' official record-keeper. He's Mr. Science, the Answer Man, and divine Secretary-i...
Culture & Society - Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:16:37

16. Is Squidoo a Scam? An Honest Answer News!

Is Squidoo a scam? Does anyone really make money or get web traffic from Squidoo? Short answer: No, yes and yes. You won't make hundreds of dollars on Squidoo in your first week or first month. It will take work and many months to earn several hundred dollars a month, and earning $1000 a mont...
Squidoo Community - Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:16:27

17. Review: My Favorite Airline-Approved Cat Carrier News!

If you must drag us cats on the airplane, we insist that you carry us in a sturdy airline-approved cat carrier like my Sherpa Deluxe Bag. A good under-the-seat soft-sided cat carrier lets us travel close to our owner's feet in the main cabin, where we can voice our displeasure and plot vengeance....
Pets & Animals - Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:17:17

18. The Great Blizzard of 1978 News!

If you're old enough to remember Star Wars' first run in the theaters, if you lived in the Midwest, Mid-Atlantic, or New England, you remember the Blizzard of '78. People were snowed in for days. Cities were paralyzed. The National Guard was mobilized. Homes washed away. People froze ...
Hobbies, Games & Toys - Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:11:46

19. Advanced CSS: Tricks and Tips News!

This is my Advanced CSS Tricks and Tips Archive. Feel free to borrow my CSS codes to dress up your Squidoo lenses! If you use any, I'd appreciate it if you would Facebook share, Tweet, or link to one of my lenses. I'd rather build lenses than backlinks, so please help me out while I help you out...
Internet - Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:15:30

20. Sticky Notes for Mac: Freeware & Shareware

Mac Sticky Notes are one of the most useful free widgets on the Mac dashboard. They let you jot down notes and keep useful bits of information at your fingertips at all times. Macs have had Stickies going back to the 90s. Even the original Mac OS back in 1984 had the Notepad "Desk Accessory", wh...
Computers & Electronics - Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:15:13

21. The Goddess Athena Trivia Quiz News!

How much do you know about Athena, Greek goddess of wisdom and war? Try this Athena Mythology Trivia Quiz and find out! Then check out the myths, information, and pictures of Athena following the quiz. By the time you're done, you'll be an Athena expert. Other Greek Mythology Quizzes in this ser...
Culture & Society - Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:14:46

22. Convert a Prius to a Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)

(Aug. 12, 2007) As a Prius owner, I was just invited to be part of a focus group for Hymotion Hybrid Plug-in Conversion Kits. We weren't told what the focus group was for until near the end of the meeting -- I and the other Toyota Prius owners assumed it was a customer satisfaction survey. In...
Cars - Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:14:17

23. The Care and Feeding of Apostrophes

I'm here today to talk to you about a terrible tragedy that's sweeping our planet. It's not the disappearance of your favorite brands from the store courtesy of those dastardly Brand Police, nor is it the scented kitty litter that makes your pet smell weird. It's apostroph...
Education - Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:13:55

24. Squid Myths: From Kraken to Cthulhu

What has ten tentacles, a beak, a googly eye, and can crack a ship or create a powerful whirlpool when it dives? The kraken, Norse terror of the deep and stock monster of sailors' yarns for centuries. In modern times, fantasy and horror writers, Hollywood filmmakers and internet hoaxsters have c...
Pets & Animals - Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:13:46

25. Why Do Things Float? News!

Why do things float? Is it true that things float better on saltwater than freshwater? And how can pumice, a kind of rock, float on water? On this page, I've created some fun videos to help you understand the answer to all these questions. By the time you're done, you'll be a flotation expert! ...
Education - Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:15:01

26. How to Align Images Side By Side

In page 1 of this tutorial, How to Align Images in HTML, I gave you the building blocks for putting graphics on webpages. Now let's make a multi-image gallery using a CSS to place the graphics side by side. This will work in Squidoo, and will work on other platforms like Wordpress that let you t...
Internet - Fri, 13 Jan 2012 07:59:56

27. Fish Grooming and Other Funny Signs

This page was originally part of my Funny Signs and Bizarre Billboards gallery, but Mom has sent me so many funny sign pictures that I've had to create a new gallery for them. There are funny church signs, unusual license plates and bumper stickers, and a lot of very strange shop signs. Some are...
Entertainment & Media - Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:14:04

28. How Google's Panda Update Impacted Squidoo and Hubpages Traffic News!

I've been following the Google Panda update since January, when the official Google blog mentioned upcoming algorithm tweaks which the blogosphere dubbed a "war on content farms." On Squidoo, most members were unaware of the pre-Panda buzz, and even those following the news may not have noticed ...
Internet - Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:15:23

29. Add 3D Frames to Your Photos: Free Online Tools

In 2007, I wrote a Photoshop tutorial for adding 3D frames to photos. Well, here's another option: free online tools that jazz up your photo with a billboard, poster, painting frame, polaroid, or other interesting background image. Even major websites are using free online tools to make their im...
Arts & Design - Fri, 13 Jan 2012 07:45:59

30. Make a Fancy Table of Contents

A clickable Table of Contents helps visitors navigate webpages. A table of contents also shows what's on a single webpage, which helps visitors decide whether your page is worth reading! A great table of contents within the first screen is a powerful way to convert visitors into explorers. Li...
Squidoo Community - Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:14:38

31. Squidoo Tips: How to Get Your Lens Found News!

So, you want to learn how to build successful Squidoo lenses (or any sort of webpage), attract web traffic, and get your Squidoo lens found by Google! This three-part tutorial covers: Part I: Ten Steps to Build an Appealing (and Effective) Lens Part II: Promote Your Lens (Backlinks and Social Me...
Squidoo Community - Fri, 13 Jan 2012 07:45:29

32. 25 Funny Things on Google Maps

Did you know there's some really funny things you can see from space? Google maps lets us explore the wacky and crazy things people have mowed into fields, painted on roofs, or added to roundabouts. NOTE: It's easier if you click each "View in Google Maps" link which opens the map to the correct...
Internet - Fri, 13 Jan 2012 07:58:32

33. Ancient Greece Odyssey: Temple of Apollo at Delphi

We journey now to the Temple of Apollo at Delphi, Greece, where the Delphic Oracle gave prophesies to commoner and king. I'll share my photos, memories and knowledge of this stunning Greek site. Delphi also features an unusual temple of Athena on the slopes of Mt. Parnassos below (Open Google...
Travel & Places - Fri, 13 Jan 2012 07:53:33

34. Photoshop Tutorial: 3D Photo Frame

Here's a Photoshop tutorial to add a 3D frame to a photograph so that it looks like a polaroid snapshot. For this 3D photo frames tutorial, you need Photoshop CS, Photoshop Elements, or a graphics program that uses layers and includes effects like drop shadows. Note: Cmd/Ctrl-D means Command...
Arts & Design - Fri, 13 Jan 2012 07:45:40

35. How-To Photoshop Tutorial: Glossy Buttons News!

Do you want to make your own glossy web 2.0 buttons? Here's a free Photoshop tutorial to get you started. It teaches you to make buttons of any shape or color with text and/or an icon on them. Once you've learned this basic technique, you'll be able to change and adapt it to make other glossy bu...
Arts & Design - Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:14:09

36. My Pictures of Greece

Here are some of the most spectacular photos from my multi-part travel diary, Ancient Greece Odyssey. On those pages, I was telling you the tale of my journey, embellishing it with information on Greek art, history, and archaeology. Perhaps it's time to pause my lecturing and just let you look. ...
Travel & Places - Fri, 13 Jan 2012 08:03:53

37. Greek Mythology Quiz: Hubris

This Mythology Trivia Quiz explores famous examples of Hubris, a common theme in Greek myths. Greek tragedies often tell of heroes felled by the fatal flaw of hubris, "overweening pride, arrogance, lawless violence." Try this trivia quiz on some of these classic tales, then browse my retelling o...
Culture & Society - Wed, 18 Jan 2012 08:00:27

38. Hard Case for Old 13" Macbook: My Review of iPearl

I love my old 13" Macbook, except for one thing: the white plastic case is brittle and has a few cracks. Rather than pay for expensive repairs, I bought a hard case for $17.50. I was looking for a tough case more than a decorative one. I settled on a Macbook cover with lots of good reviews. I w...
Computers & Electronics - Fri, 13 Jan 2012 08:03:12

39. Star Trek: Of Gods and Men - Movie Review News!

While waiting for the new Star Trek Movie to come out, I have something that Star Trek fans, both old and new, absolutely MUST see. It's a full-length fan-made movie: Star Trek: Of Gods of Men. It's not big-budget studio quality, of course, yet the special effects (if not the camera work) are go...
Entertainment & Media - Fri, 13 Jan 2012 07:58:43

40. Vin Scully News!

For 63 years, Vin Scully (b. Nov. 27, 1927) has been the broadcaster for the the Dodgers -- in Brooklyn, in Los Angeles -- for every home game, and many away games. He started his Dodger career alongside radio legend Red Barber in 1950. Players have come and gone. Legends have played out in the ...
Entertainment & Media - Fri, 13 Jan 2012 08:04:48

41. Current Volcanic Eruptions: 2011

As part of "Vocanoes Are Hot Stuff," my introduction to volcanology, here are videos, photos and info about current volcanic eruptions. Scroll down for volcano videos at the end of each section! [Last update: June 19, 2011] Note: I am not a professional geologist, but simply an armchair enthusia...
Education - Fri, 13 Jan 2012 07:53:54

42. NoDoFollow for Chrome, Firefox, Other Browsers Without Plugin!

Do you want to check a page quickly for NoFollow links? Do you miss the old Firefox NoDoFollow Plugin, no longer compatible with current versions of Firefox? Then here. This is what I use. Click it, and it'll turn nofollow links like this one pink. Click it to test and see if it works in your br...
Internet - Fri, 13 Jan 2012 08:02:44

43. Create a Zazzle Gallery on Squidoo!

How can you show off Zazzle graphics on Squidoo lenses to showcase your designs or earn commissions? Here are templates, HTML codes, and step-by-step instructions to display Zazzle designs in a variety of ways on Squidoo. This tutorial assumes you've already registered an account with Zazzle. If...
Internet - Fri, 13 Jan 2012 07:46:25

44. Squidoo Themes & Color Codes News!

Need to match the colors on a Squidoo lens? Want to borrow the header on your lens's theme for an accent further down on the page?*** Here's all the color codes you need to pimp your lens in matching colors or create graphics to complement your lens. P.S. Need more help with HTML & CSS? See my C...
Squidoo Community - Fri, 13 Jan 2012 08:03:31

45. Top Ten Earworms: Songs That Get Stuck in Your Head

Are you CRAZY? You don't want to visit this page on earworms. It's about all those catchy tunes and songs that get stuck in your head. Go back or you're liable to hear "It's a Small World" for the rest of the day -- oops, too late! Okay, now that you've been struck by a vision of cute animatroni...
Music - Wed, 18 Jan 2012 08:02:38

46. Answers to Your Questions About Ancient Greece

Many visitors to my Ancient Greece Odyssey: A Traveller's Journal website surf in through Google, looking for answers to search queries like "What are the Roman names for Greek gods?" and "map of the Odyssey." I hope you'll find that site fun and informative to read, but sometimes you ju...
Education - Fri, 13 Jan 2012 07:55:24

47. Squidoo Squid Graphics For Your Lenses! News!

Here's some Squidoo Squid graphics to jazz up your lenses! I've dressed up Squidoo's squid logo in different ways to use as clipart. Feel free to use these or change them! All I ask is credit and a link. Other Squidoo lensmasters are doing this too: kab calls them Squidgets, while Comfortdoc has...
Squidoo Community - Wed, 18 Jan 2012 08:02:23

48. FitDesk: An Exercise Bike For Laptops

I read tons of reviews, and I finally picked this one: a FitDesk stationary bike with a laptop stand over the handlebars. I'm writing this while pedaling! So far so good. Assembly was easy, even for a 5'1" woman with arthritis. I put it together yesterday, and I've had it for a day. At left is m...
Healthy Living - Mon, 16 Jan 2012 06:58:46

49. SquidUs Lensmaster Lounge: Help for New Squids

Newbies! Need help with Squidoo? Choose "SquidU" from "Help & Tips" up top to visit Squidoo's members discussion forum, aka The Lensmaster Lounge. SquidU contains many kinds of resources to help you learn Squidoo. The Lensmaster Lounge is the heart of the Squidoo community, the forum where me...
Squidoo Community - Fri, 13 Jan 2012 08:04:52

50. Ancient Greece Odyssey: Museums of Athens

Welcome back! In this installment of my odyssey through Greece, I'll share my photos and information about Greek art in the Acropolis Museum and Athens National Museum. I've included general information to orient those who know nothing about Greek art, and details for students to help the...
Arts & Design - Fri, 13 Jan 2012 08:00:16

51. Sparta, The Mean Kitty of YouTube News!

Have you met Sparta, the Mean Kitty of YouTube? This famous feline, an Egyptian Mau, took the video meme circuit by storm in September 2007, starring in the cat music video "Hey Little Sparta" by Cory "Mr. Safety" Williams, director of SMP Films. The "Mean Kitty Song" quickly became an Internet s...
Pets & Animals - Fri, 13 Jan 2012 07:52:35

52. Best Books on Egyptian Mythology: My Picks

I've loved ancient Egypt ever since my childhood days of hanging around the Egyptian floors of the Walters Art Gallery and the University of Pennsylvania Museum. Tales of Ancient Egypt, a children's collection of Egyptian myths by Roger Lancelyn Green, was one of my favorite books at age seven. B...
Culture & Society - Wed, 18 Jan 2012 08:02:33

53. Volcano Mythology

In ancient times, when people had no instruments to measure what was happening underground, they created stories of fire gods, giants and spirits to describe the awesome power of volcanoes. Volcano myths explain events that otherwise seem terrifyingly random and cruel. It's easier to accept a vo...
Culture & Society - Fri, 13 Jan 2012 08:04:28

54. Personal Finances Excel Template: Free Download & Tutorial

I've set up an Excel spreadsheet to track my personal finances - expenses, income, bank accounts, etc. I thought it might be useful for others. So I've cleared out any personal information and created a generic Personal Finances Excel Template. Click the big link below to download it! On the re...
Business & Work - Fri, 13 Jan 2012 08:03:46

55. Review: The Best Ice Compresses (Hot/Cold Packs)

Ice compresses have come a long way since the days of ice cubes in a towel. Now we've got blue gel (what IS that stuff?), clay, even wheat bags. Heated in a microwave, these can double as heat therapy. So which is the best to use? I haven't tried every ice compress out there, but as someone with...
Healthy Living - Fri, 13 Jan 2012 07:54:26

56. Home Buying Tip: How to Tell if Smokers Are Hiding Tobacco Smell

If you're buying a previously-owned home, you need to know this! Smokers mask smoke odors with various tips taught by realtors. But you can still tell if you know what to look for... and if the smoker's agent hasn't figured out this trick, too. LEFT: You don't want to walk into your new home to ...
Business & Work - Fri, 13 Jan 2012 08:03:00

57. Take the Easy Greek Mythology Quiz! News!

Welcome to the first of my Greek Mythology Trivia Quizzes! Some of these quizzes are tough, and may stump even students and fans of Greek mythology (which makes them a fun way to study for tests). However, this quiz is for everybody, even if you've learned your Greek mythology from The Lightning...
Culture & Society - Fri, 13 Jan 2012 08:03:20

58. What Is Haitian Vodou (Voodoo)?

Haitian Vodou (Anglicized as Voodoo) is a religion brought to the island of Haiti by African slaves. It is a fusion of African traditions (primarily West African) from several different tribes, including the Fon, Yoruba, Ewe, and Kongo. The slaves also found allies in the native Caribbean tribes ...
Culture & Society - Fri, 13 Jan 2012 08:04:04

59. How to Play the Game of Rota (Roman Tic-Tac-Toe)

The ancient Roman game of Rota is easy to learn, quick to play. It makes a great kid's game that teaches planning ahead and the points of the compass. We don't actually know the Roman name for it, but scholars call it Rota, Latin for "wheel." Rota boards were painted, scratched or scribbl...
Hobbies, Games & Toys - Wed, 18 Jan 2012 07:59:40

60. Best Books on Greek Mythology: My Picks

Students of mythology may feel nostalgia for D'aulaire's Book of Greek Myths, or recall Hamilton or Bulfinch fondly. But children's books aren't sufficient for real research in Greek mythology. Of course, there are no substitutes for primary sources. You should be looking up Greek myths in liter...
Culture & Society - Wed, 18 Jan 2012 07:59:44

61. How to Get More Clicks, Sales News!

Web pros know: Success is not how much traffic you get, but how many visitors click your links, buy your products, or read your page. On the web, conversion means converting a visitor to a consumer who interacts with your page (buying, clicking, sharing, etc). Sometimes, conversion just means ge...
Squidoo Community - Wed, 18 Jan 2012 07:59:52

62. Student Bloopers: Funny Stuff Kids Write

When I was teaching, I kept a file of funny mistakes from student essays and exams. Oh, the things students say! For your entertainment, I've created this page as a showcase of malaprops, misunderstanding and muddy thinking. I've also got links to other collections made by long-suffering ...
Entertainment & Media - Fri, 13 Jan 2012 08:09:02

63. Greekgeek's Squidoo Stats News!

I've been tracking my Squidoo stats intermittently since 2008: traffic, total lenses, and tier payouts. My results may not be typical, but they'll give you an idea how one person has fared on Squidoo. From 2007 through 2010, I treated Squidoo as a hobby, disappearing completely from Squidoo for ...
Squidoo Community - Thu, 26 Jan 2012 18:27:18

64. Greek Mythology Trivia Quiz: Gods of Olympus News!

Try this Greek mythology trivia quiz on the gods of Olympus. [Left: Mt. Olympus] Don't worry if you don't know all the answers. There's some real head-scratchers in it to challenge students of Greek myth. Just enjoy the zany questions, then check out the "mini-myths" and art following the quiz t...
Culture & Society - Sat, 10 Dec 2011 07:26:37

65. Volcano Glossary

This volcano glossary includes photos and videos to help you understand the volcanology terms I'm using in my Volcanoes Are Hot Stuff! series on volcano news, history and amazing videos. Click links to learn more about...Types of Volcanoes: Shield Volcanoes, Stratovolcanoes, Cinder Cones, Calder...
Education - Fri, 13 Jan 2012 08:08:28

66. Photoshop Masking Tutorial: Extract a Photo News!

Photoshop masks let you show or hide parts of a picture. Masks are like stencils, except that instead of hiding part of a photo, by default, they tell Photoshop which parts to show. You can keep editing the mask until it's just right. So no more trying to erase around an image to cut away the b...
Arts & Design - Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:13:31

67. Sushi Clock and Other Fun Sushi Gifts

I've seen it in almost every Japanese restaurant: a stylish sushi clock. The pieces of nigiri sushi look real, yummy and edible. They make anyone who sees it want to eat sushi! Are you buying the perfect gift for a sushi lover? Or are you opening a new sushi bar? Give friends or customers a fun ...
Food & Cooking - Fri, 13 Jan 2012 08:04:12

68. Sell Your Spouse, Siblings or Children Here!

Have you ever wanted to sell your spouse, sibling, children or in-laws? How about the family pet? Here's the place to post FREE "for sale" listings for your family members! Get those pesky relatives and chlidren taken off your hands at no cost! Act today! You'll feel so much better! All y...
Entertainment & Media - Fri, 13 Jan 2012 08:02:48

69. The BBC Lord of the Rings Radio Dramatization

Millions have been captivated by JRR Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings, the magnificent sequel to The Hobbit. Animators, movie directors, and sound studios have attempted to bring Tolkien's work to life, some more or less successfully. Peter Jackson's recent films were a smashing success, showcasin...
Books, Poetry & Writing - Fri, 13 Jan 2012 07:49:02

70. Ancient Greece Odyssey: Epidaurus News!

F ollow me now to Epidaurus, an ancient Greek spa blessed by the healing god Asclepius. Even today, Epidaurus is an idyllic retreat. The Epidaurus Theater continues to host dramas on its 2,300-year-old stage. Sightseers still flock to the ruined splendor of Epidaurus' temples, hostels, stadium a...
Travel & Places - Wed, 18 Jan 2012 07:59:04

71. Great Books on Celtic Mythology: My Reviews

There are literally hundreds of books out there on Celtic myths, Irish and Scottish legends and lore. I don't claim this list is comprehensive, but here are reviews of the best Celtic mythology books on my shelf. Some I use for research, others more for reading pleasure, but I recommend all of th...
Culture & Society - Wed, 18 Jan 2012 08:00:09

72. The California Sea Hare

This is probably the world's first fan page devoted to the California sea hare. No, seriously. When I looked up A. californica online after finding a tidepool full of them, I discovered some fascinating facts about this unassuming animal. Not only does it switch sexes every other day during a...
Pets & Animals - Wed, 18 Jan 2012 07:58:03

73. Ten Biggest Earthquakes Ever

What are the ten biggest earthquakes in recorded history? Sadly, we've just witnessed one. It's hard to wrap our minds around the scale of the devastation we're seeing. It's even harder to realize that nearly anywhere else would have had much worse devastation: Japan's architects and engineers s...
Education - Fri, 13 Jan 2012 08:09:52

74. Live Volcano Webcams

Here's my list of live webcams on volcanoes around the world. Note that equipment breakdown is frequent -- sulfuric acid clouds are common near vents, not to mention ash, rockslides, and the odd river of molten rock -- so some may be offline. This page is part of Volcanoes Are Hot Stuff!Home : C...
Education - Wed, 18 Jan 2012 08:02:49

75. Greek Mythology Trivia Quiz: Heroes

Test your knowledge in this hero's edition of the Greek mythology quiz! This quiz focuses on the classic heroes of ancient Greece. After the quiz are "mini-myths" explaining all the answers to the quiz, with Greek art and stories of derring-do! [Left: Theseus & Minotaur; Photo: Marie-Lan Nguyen,...
Culture & Society - Wed, 18 Jan 2012 08:00:18

76. AC Services / Breast Cancer Society: Before You Donate, Read This.

I decided to investigate "AC Services" after one too many telemarketing calls. They've pitched several charities to me. This week, it's The Breast Cancer Society. Are these guys scammers, or what? Technically, they're legal... barely. AC Services, the company that does the telemarketing for The ...
Nonprofits - Wed, 18 Jan 2012 07:59:25

77. Squidoo Modules List News!

This lens is the gateway to my Squidoo Modules Tour, demonstrating each Squidoo module so you can see how it looks and how to use it. There are four ways to use my Squidoo Modules List: Print out the no-frills Squidoo Modules List Download the list as an Excel Spreadsheet Browse the entire list o...
Squidoo Community - Mon, 16 Jan 2012 10:38:07

78. Aeschylus: Ancient Greek Playwright News!

Aeschylus is hailed as the father of Greek tragedy. His plays are among the oldest surviving western literature. They are gripping, stately, troubling, and raise issues that are still pertinent today. They show a stern regard for justice, civil duty and the gods, while challenging the gods themse...
Entertainment & Media - Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:47:30

79. Famous Volcanoes in History

Volcanoes have caused major disruption and destruction throughout human history. Below are images, stories and videos about some of the most famous volcanoes in recent (and prehistoric times), with photos and videos of what they look like now. To finish up, i've got some information about a few s...
Education - Wed, 18 Jan 2012 07:58:33

80. The Most Famous Movie Scream Ever!

If you've ever watched a science fiction, action, or horror movie, you've heard it. It's the most famous movie scream ever, more famous than "KHAAAAN!" or "THIS IS SPARTA!" It's The Wilhelm Scream. You probably know it as the Star Wars scream, because George Lucas' sound editor Ben Burrt is hook...
Entertainment & Media - Fri, 13 Jan 2012 07:49:15

81. Ancient Greece Odyssey: Eleusis and Demeter

M y odyssey through Greece turns next to the ancient site of Eleusis, sanctuary of the goddesses Demeter and Persephone. Before I share my photos and retrace my steps there, I would like to tell you an ancient myth about Eleusis. This story was one of the most moving tales to the ancient Greeks, ...
Travel & Places - Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:48:08

82. Jacaranda Trees in Bloom: My Photos

May Day, May Day... our magic purple trees, Jacarandas, are back! I've lived in California since 1996. I fell in love with these trees that first spring when I flew back from May Day festivities back east and looked down from the airplane to see that mad vandals had apparently spilled bright pur...
Home & Garden - Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:40:18

83. Fixing Missing Images on Amazon Listings News!

Don't you hate it when an Amazon product you want to feature is missing its picture? Sometimes it's an old book that's out of print, but available through used booksellers. Sometimes the product listing just happens not to have an image. And you know what they say: a picture is worth a thousand c...
Squidoo Community - Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:52:41

84. Yes, I Love My Hybrid Car

Yep, I am a rabid Prius owner [Update 2011: yes, I still love my car, despite misgivings about Toyota]. I got it for the environment. I love it for the mileage, especially after the gas prices here jumped over $3! When hybrid cars first came out in Japan, I thought I'd wait a few years until they...
Cars - Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:58:53

85. The Egyptian God Bes

The Egyptian god Bes, no relation to Bastet, is a puzzling, comical figure, who at first glance does not look like an Egyptian god at all. Bes lacks the majesty of state gods like Amun-Re and Horus, supreme Egyptian gods of the sun and kingship. Nor does Bes appear in the few complete myths that...
Culture & Society - Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:45:17

86. Dodger Stadium: A Fan's Salute

It's hard to believe that Dodger Stadium, founded amidst controversy in the 1950s, is now one of the three oldest ballparks in baseball. Only the Cubs' Wrigley Field and the Red Sox's Fenway Park are older. The Los Angeles Dodgers have played in Dodger Stadium longer than the Brooklyn Dodgers pla...
Sports & Recreation - Sat, 10 Dec 2011 07:21:27

87. Greek Mythology Quiz: Heroines

Try the "Greek heroines" edition of my Greek mythology trivia quizzes! This quiz may be tough: women of the ancient world, mythological or otherwise, don't get much press. So just enjoy, and don't worry if you don't know all the answers! After the quiz, I'll share "mini-myths" about these Greek ...
Culture & Society - Wed, 18 Jan 2012 07:59:11

88. Understanding Squidoo Stats: Earnings, Payouts & Royalties News!

To supplement my Getting the Most Out of Squidoo Stats tutorial, this lens explains where to find your Squidoo earnings and payout information on your Dashboard. Yeah. Squidoo earns MONEY. I can't tell you the best ways to get it, but I can at least help you track it. I discovered a few things m...
Squidoo Community - Fri, 13 Jan 2012 08:04:37

89. Polykleitos' Diadoumenos News!

The Diadoumenos, which means "[man] tying on a diadem," is a beautiful sculpture by Polykleitos of Argos in the High Classical period of of Greek art. If it looks familiar and a little clichéd, no wonder. Polykleitos was the Shakespeare of Greek sculpture, setting a trend ("contrapposto" - see be...
Arts & Design - Mon, 16 Jan 2012 04:09:54

90. How to Upload Images on Squidoo News!

Need help getting graphics onto Squidoo? Look no further! This easy Uploading Images Tutorial will help you dress up your Squidoo lenses. SHORTCUTS! Jump to... • Squidoo Modules Upload Images FOR You • Squidoo Photo Gallery Module • Or Use HTML to Place Images Manually • H...
Squidoo Community - Mon, 16 Jan 2012 10:33:53

91. Wild Parrots of Southern California: Red-Crowned Parrots News!

Meet my noisy neighbors: wild Mexican red-crowned parrots living in Orange County! In 2008, I noticed a flock of green parrots squawking in a park I visit regularly. They left in June but returned the next spring. When they returned yet again in 2010, I decided to learn more about them. It turn...
Pets & Animals - Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:47:49

92. Squidoo Categories: A Complete List News!

Squidoo Topics, often called categories, are the filing system for Squidoo. So how do you use them? Where can I find a complete list of topics/subtopics? How do SquidAds work with topics? Do categories help SEO? This unofficial guide will answer all these questions and more. On this page, I'll e...
Squidoo Community - Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:41:58

93. My Amazing Nessie Photo! News!

I've loved the Loch Ness Monster ever since I was a child. I had books about Nessie. My grandparents brought me back a Nessie sculpture and Nessie playing cards which lived on my desk for years. I studied all the Loch Ness Monster pictures that were available in the seventies, avidly waiting for ...
Culture & Society - Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:51:50

94. Greek Mythology Trivia Quiz: Monsters!

Try this monster edition of the Greek Mythology Quiz! This quiz was originally written with students of Greek mythology in mind, as a fun self-test. So don't feel bad if you don't get every question right. Just give it a try, then look below, where I've got "mini-myths" about each monster! Note...
Culture & Society - Wed, 18 Jan 2012 08:00:00

95. My Amazon Links Beat Squidoo's Amazon Links

You can earn Amazon commission on Squidoo in two ways. Easy way: use Squidoo's built-in Amazon modules, which split commissions with us 50-50. Since Amazon's commission rates are based on volume, and Squidoo makes tons of sales, that usually translates to 4.25% commissions for us. Better pay: R...
Squidoo Community - Sat, 28 Jan 2012 08:15:57

96. Ancient Greece Odyssey: The Citadel of Mycenae News!

My next stop on my Greek odyssey was the Bronze Age Citadel of Mycenae, home of legendary King Agamemnon. Read on for photos, information, and my memories of this ancient site, the Greek equivalent of Camelot! First, of course, I need to get there, so I'll retrace our scenic day's drive f...
Travel & Places - Mon, 16 Jan 2012 10:34:03

97. Rel="Author" and Your Google Profile: A Simple SEO Trick

Use the rel="author" tag to help people find your content, to boost your traffic, and to protect your content from plagiarists, scrapers, and copycats. If Google likes your content, it'll put your author icon next to your pages in search results (example, left), which makes your link stand out so...
Internet - Wed, 18 Jan 2012 07:58:47

98. Get Rid of Little Black Ants (Argentine Ants) - These Ant Baits Work

As an eco-friendly homeowner, I won't spray poison! But most ant baits don't work. Finally, I've found some that do. Ant baits are a kind of poison that ants take back to the hive. This method isn't 100% environmentally friendly, but at least it keeps the poison where it belongs: inside the bait...
Pets & Animals - Mon, 16 Jan 2012 10:38:28

99. Squidoo LensRank Factors: A Study

What REALLY goes into Squidoo lensrank? How can a lens with only 100 visits a week outrank a lens with 900 visitors a week? Why does the rank of some lenses drop just when their traffic is going up? We know part of the reason: lensrank is not just a measure of our own lenses. Rather, lensrank co...
Squidoo Community - Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:41:42

100. Squidoo Tips: Building Web Traffic News!

This tutorial focuses on building web traffic with links and social networking. If you've just surfed in from the web, this is Part II of a three-part tutorial on attracting visitors to Squidoo lenses. Part I was How to Build a Lens That's Appealing to human readers and search engines. Part I...
Squidoo Community - Sat, 10 Dec 2011 06:55:00

101. Behind 'The Sound of Music' in Antwerp Train Station

You've probably seen the popular video of the Sound of Music in the Antwerp Train Station -- if you haven't, scroll down to watch it! But what's the story behind the stunt? Unlike most people watching viral videos, I'm a compulsive researcher. I couldn't help wondering: who ar...
Internet - Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:23:13

102. Sappho

Sappho, born around 630 BCE on the Greek-settled island of Lesbos off the coast of Turkey, is one of the earliest writers in the western world. Only fragments of her poetry have survived, preserved by later writers quoting her or on badly-damaged papyri reused as padding in late Egyptian mummies....
Books, Poetry & Writing - Mon, 16 Jan 2012 10:27:55

103. Griffin and Sabine: A Love Story for Art Lovers

I can't believe that the magical trilogy of art-as-books, Griffin and Sabine, is now nearly 20 years old. Like so many, I received these books from a lover trying to share with me a profound story about love that defies trite expectations. Griffin and Sabine: An Extraordinary Correspondence is w...
Books, Poetry & Writing - Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:22:20

104. Ride Irvine's Big Orange Balloon

You're driving along the 5 and 405 in Irvine, and you see a big orange balloon. What's that? No, it's not a car dealership. It's a free balloon ride at the Orange County Great Park off of Sand Canyon, just north of the 5/405 merge and the Irvine Spectrum. Why not stop by? Orange County Great Par...
Travel & Places - Mon, 16 Jan 2012 10:24:59

105. Review: My Herman Miller Aeron Chair

One perk of working at home: I finally bought a Herman Miller Aeron chair, writing it off as a business expense. It wasn't cheap, but it was worth it. (And it's not every day one adds a genuine Museum of Modern Art piece to your home office.) Like so many of us, I spend most of my day working at...
Home & Garden - Mon, 16 Jan 2012 10:24:24

106. Greek Mythology Trivia Quiz: Apollo News!

This Greek mythology trivia quiz spotlights Apollo. How much do you know about this most Greek of Greek gods? Don't worry if you don't get every question; this quiz was originally written for students. Give it a try, then browse the "mini-myths" and Greek art following the quiz to learn more fac...
Culture & Society - Wed, 18 Jan 2012 07:58:23

107. Want Graphics? Promote Zazzle Designs News!

Do you need graphics for your webpages? Do you want more traffic? Do you want to make money? Do you have no clue about image hosting? Would you like to help a few starving artists while helping yourself? If the answer to any of these questions is YES, then here's a novel approach: Join Zazzle's ...
Internet - Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:44:26

108. Make a "Poetic License" -- Free Photoshop Template!

Here's a fun gift: a poetic license! This free, customizable Photoshop template will let you personalize a poetic license for a writer or poet. If you don't have Photoshop, you can add graphics and text to the blank poetic license below. I'll give you tips for how to print it out and laminate ...
Arts & Design - Sat, 10 Dec 2011 07:27:38

109. Make a Wooden "Oven Rack Puller"

Save your hands from burns with a wooden oven rack hook, which lets you pull out racks and push them in easily. You can buy them online, but it might be more fun to make one! It also makes a unique gift for chefs. It's actually difficult to find oven rack hooks in stores. I tried three different...
Home & Garden - Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:41:09

110. How to Make a Snowman News!

Stand back, this Californian is going to tell you how to make a snowman! Don't worry. I lived in snow country. I remember snow days and the blizzard of '78. I was a crazy snow sculptor back in Pennsylvania: I'd build Minoan goddesses or Egyptian sphinxes or Nessie across the lawn. Nowadays, I'm ...
Arts & Design - Mon, 16 Jan 2012 10:19:45

111. Greek Sculpture of a Siren, Athens

This beautiful marble sculpture of a siren, a figure from Greek mythology, once graced a tomb in the ancient city of Athens. I've dusted off my classical studies training to dig up some information on this statue, since I sometimes use her face as my calling card. Who is she? When she was she ca...
Arts & Design - Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:42:43

112. Children's Books Translated into Latin

Children's books translated into Latin are a fabulous educational gift. I received a copy of Winnie Ille Pu (a translation of Winnie the Pooh) while studying Latin in high school. It helped me practice because it was fun-- and very funny! There are a number of famous and beloved children's book...
Books, Poetry & Writing - Mon, 16 Jan 2012 10:21:41

113. Olympias: Reconstruction of an Ancient Greek Trireme

The trireme, trieres in ancient Greek, was the formidable warship that hamstrung the second Persian invasion of Greece and changed the course of European history. It helped Athens build an empire and the wealth needed to sustain a civilization whose arts, monuments, and institutions sowed the see...
Culture & Society - Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:40:51

114. Cast Iron Cookware

Cookware drives me nuts. Nonstick pans never are, and the teflon-coated ones always seem to scratch when I scrub vigorously. Flecks of teflon in the tummy can't be a good thing! Whereas well-seasoned cast iron cookware heats more evenly than modern pans, and can be utterly nonstick. But that's no...
Food & Cooking - Fri, 13 Jan 2012 08:07:10

115. Semantic SEO: Beyond Keywords News!

[Aug 2010] Search engines are changing, and SEO has to change to meet this new challenge. It's time to wake up and discover semantic search. Over the years, search engines have discovered and learned to track many 'factors" to help them decide which pages are relevant to a give search: Number o...
Internet - Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:30:23

116. The New Long Tail of SEO

Chris Anderson's 2004 Wired article on The Long Tail galvanized many industries, including search engine optimization. The Long Tail theory was simple, yet profound: for any product from books to web pages, there was a large number of people who liked the "hits," the most popular ones, but the v...
Internet - Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:25:13

117. My Patio Garden Photo Diary News!

"May I have a bit of earth?" That question from The Secret Garden stayed with me, and I had it in mind when house hunting. Now I've got my bit of earth to garden. I've got a terrible brown thumb, but I've had some success! My patio garden is a challenge. First, it's high-walled and shaded by nea...
Home & Garden - Mon, 16 Jan 2012 10:38:45

118. Hotlinking: What Is It, And Why Is It Bad?

So, you've found a great graphic on a clip art website, or you've found a Creative Commons graphic that's perfect for your needs. You've made sure you're allowed to use it, and in return, you've given the original artist or photographer credit and a link back. Feeling proud about being a respons...
Arts & Design - Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:27:06

119. Photos of Ancient Athens

This page is an archive of all my photos of ancient art in Athens, Greece. The photos are part of Ancient Greece Odyssey: A Traveller's Journal, my travelogue of my trip to Greece in 2005. I originally intended this to be a photo index of the whole journal, but it's gotten too big! Instead, this ...
Culture & Society - Wed, 18 Jan 2012 07:58:53

120. Daring Jumping Spider: Phidippus Audax News!

About the size of a thumbnail, this spider was climbing up my dining room wall. Based on web research, I am guessing that it is Phidippus Audax, the "Bold" or "Daring Jumping Spider." I'm putting my photos up as Creative Commons (NC-SA) in case they might be useful. (You can use 'em on Squidoo le...
Pets & Animals - Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:48:48

121. Make an "Artistic License" -- Free Photoshop Template!

Here's a fun gift: an artistic license! This free, customizable Photoshop template will let you personalize an artistic license for a painter or artist. If you don't have Photoshop, you can add graphics and text to the blank artistic license below. I'll give you tips for how to print it out an...
Arts & Design - Tue, 06 Dec 2011 08:08:29

122. Bryn Mawr College's Athena Statue

Bryn Mawr's Athena statue has stood for generations of students as a symbol of wisdom. Many leave offerings to her asking for aid with exams, papers, and the trials and tribulations of academia. But who is she? What is this statue -- now two statues, since Haverford pranksters badly damaged the ...
Education - Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:31:57

123. Build a Better Featured Lenses Module News!

The Featured Lenses module lets you showcase a rotating selecting of lenses or a list of lenses. However, it is not visible to search engines, so it is useless for Squidoo backlinks. Also, what if you need even more control? This tutorial lets you fine-tune your introductory blurb and each lens ...
Squidoo Community - Mon, 16 Jan 2012 10:29:56

124. Greekgeek's 3D Computer Art

In the 90s, I enjoyed creating fantastic landscapes with the help of a graphics program called Bryce. Computer graphics tools have improved a lot since then, but I'm still proud of what I achieved with simple tools! Want to try and make scenes like this yourself? There is now a FREE 3D graphics ...
Arts & Design - Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:46:25

125. The History of the Internet

You're online every day, but do you know the history of the internet? The internet has been around for half a century. Scientists, techies and hobbyists have used computers to send files and messages back and forth for half a century, but at first there was no standard system for doing it. On M...
Culture & Society - Fri, 09 Dec 2011 23:08:52

126. The Book of MYST: The Stranger's Journal News!

Welcome to The Book of MYST: The Stranger's Journal. In 1993 we fell into MYST and fell in love with its compelling premise: magic books could serve as gateways to other places. The journals left behind by Atrus, a scientist in the spirit of Jules Verne and Leonardo Da Vinci, helped guide us ...
Video Games - Sat, 10 Dec 2011 07:05:46

127. Samhain the Cat, Dancing Queen News!

My owner has neglected to make a shrine to the house god, so I have threatened to yark on her Dance Dance Revolution pad every day until she submits. (Could be worse-- at least it's easy to clean.) My name is Samhain, and I was adopted from a shelter on Hallowe'en 1996. My owner claims she named ...
Pets & Animals - Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:55:28

128. Squidoo Tutorials by Greekgeek: Get Traffic, Add Graphics and More!

I love Squidoo. I love teaching. What do I hate? Seeing newbies struggle and get discouraged. Also, quite frankly, there's more folks around here interested in Squidoo than in ancient Greece. So I write Squidoo Tutorials. Browse this page to find help with: CSS (make lenses look their best!)How ...
Squidoo Community - Mon, 16 Jan 2012 10:22:57

129. Ginette Paris

Dr. Ginette Paris is a French Canadian psychologist, therapist, writer, and Core Faculty member at Pacifica Graduate Institute, where she teaches Archetypal and Depth Psychology and serves as Research Coordinator for students embarking on their dissertations. She is an honorary member of the Jung...
Education - Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:23:57

130. My Five Squidoo Goals for 2012

Yes, it's time for goal-setting and Squidoo New Year's Resolutions again! The last Squidoo quest in which I participated was a Five Goals for 2011 challenge, in which we had to spell out goals for the coming year. On the one hand, I failed to achieve four of my five goals. On the other hand, I ...
Squidoo Community - Mon, 23 Jan 2012 01:47:13

131. Squidoo Image Captions: Handy Tip

One of the basic tasks of web design is adding captions to images, whether it's a photo credit or a link to show users, "hey, this image is clickable and points somewhere!" Behold, a Squidoo image caption, including a link. Maddeningly, while we can upload and store images right on Squidoo in th...
Squidoo Community - Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:47:34

132. Fun With Squidoo Keywords!

So you've used keyword research to optimize your Squidoo lens for traffic. The traffic is coming in. But you're not satisfied. You want more traffic! Once you start getting traffic, you've got a secret treasure no one else does: your lens keywords, the phrases which visitors searched that brough...
Squidoo Community - Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:27:31

133. Ancient Greece Odyssey: The Acropolis of Athens

Welcome back! Today I'll be visiting the the Acropolis and the Parthenon, the Erechtheion, and the Theater of Dionysos. Along the way I'll share my photographs and some useful resources about these fascinating ancient monuments. If you've just surfed in, you may wish to start at the b...
Travel & Places - Mon, 16 Jan 2012 10:19:29

134. 10 Ideas for Great Squidoo Lenses News!

Running out of ideas for Squidoo lenses? Need suggestions on what to build next? Squidoo is a great way to share your interests and expertise while making money. But you have to be smart. If you write on the same thing as everyone else, your lens won't get noticed. If you write on a topic nobody...
Squidoo Community - Sat, 10 Dec 2011 07:05:16

135. Recording Audiobooks at Home

I've always been enamored of voice acting and character actors. I still remember theatrical turns of phrase from obscure character actors on British TV episodes I saw 30 years ago. I find myself poring over voice credits in animated features to discover familiar voices or pat myself on the back f...
Computers & Electronics - Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:59:37

136. Volcanoes Documentaries & Videos

There's many volcano documentaries and videos on the web, some as long as a full-length TV special, some only a few minutes long. As a volcanology buff, I hunt for and watch most of them. Below, I'll share some of the best I've found. I've also got a few recommendations for excellent volcano docu...
Education - Mon, 16 Jan 2012 10:31:37

137. Greekgeek's Squidoo Museum News!

Welcome to the Squidoo Museum of Fascinating Lenses, wherein Curator Hypatia Squidbottom, a.k.a. Greekgeek, unearths and reviews astounding discoveries from the depths of Squidoo. Admission is free! This Virtual Museum of Science and Antiquities features exceptional Lenses on Divers subjects. Our...
Squidoo Community - Wed, 18 Jan 2012 08:01:15

138. My Favorite Photoshop Tricks for Beginners

Here's some great beginning Photoshop tutorials that will help you master some of the powerful tools for retouching photos and graphics. I've been using Photoshop to spice up webpages since 1993. It's got so many tools that I'm still discovering new parts of Photoshop to explore! Here's some of ...
Arts & Design - Mon, 16 Jan 2012 10:27:47

139. The Funniest Horse Race Ever News!

August 22, 2010, Oceanport, New Jersey: It was a fine Sunday afternoon, the seventh race at Monmouth Park Racetrack. Suddenly, announcer Larry Collmus had a tongue twister of a race and a chance for 15 minutes of fame as a viral video star. He did not disappoint. The call for this horse race so...
Pets & Animals - Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:06:32

140. "KEMVP" - Matt Kemp MVP T-Shirt

Get your own "KEMVP" t-shirt to celebrate Matt Kemp, MVP of the LA Dodgers! He's been carrying the team on his back and his bat all season long, and came closer to winning the Triple Crown than anybody since 1967 (or 1937 in the NL). Fans have been chanting "MVP" at his at bats, and they've sta...
Sports & Recreation - Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:31:41

141. Thumb's Up or Thumbs Up?

As you may know, I am a member of the Apostrophe Protection Society and have written a guide for The Care and Feeding of Apostrophes (where they go). Apostrophes are very important to me. But one question has long stymied me: how to spell thumbs up. This has nagged at me for years. So today I ha...
Education - Mon, 16 Jan 2012 10:22:06

142. If I Can Help One Fainting Robin

If I can stop one heart from breaking I shall not live in vain. If I can ease one life the aching Or cool one pain Or help one fainting robin Unto his nest again I shall not live in vain. Robin Photo By: Anita Gould, Creative Commons
Culture & Society - Mon, 16 Jan 2012 10:19:15

143. My Favorite Quotes by JRR Tolkien

J.R.R. Tolkien has always been one of my top three authors and a personal hero. He was a scholar, a poet, a lover of languages and of nature, and a writer whose magnum opus The Lord of the Rings has been the cornerstone of an entire genre of fiction. Most of all, Tolkien was a devoted husband and...
Books, Poetry & Writing - Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:47:56

144. Copyright and Fair Use Quiz: Test Yourself!

Copyright has never been more important, since we now can copy and post almost anything for millions of people to see. Unfortunately, very few people understand copyright or fair use. If you break copyright laws, you could get into real trouble: lawsuits, for example, or having your online accou...
Books, Poetry & Writing - Sat, 10 Dec 2011 07:22:51

145. "It's All Greek to Me!" Gift Shop

Welcome to the Squidoo lens for my "It's All Greek to Me" Gift Shop, selling unique gifts with an ancient Greek twist! Many of you have visited my Ancient Greece Odyssey: A Traveller's Journal travel diary with photos, stories, and all sorts of information about the art, monuments, sites -- and...
Internet - Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:07:26

146. Ancient Greece Odyssey: The Palace of Tiryns

The imposing Palace of Tiryns is a Bronze Age fortress from the time of the Trojan War. Unlike the citadel of Mycenae, there's no tour groups or paved walkways -- I and a friend had the site practically to ourselves! Below, I'll share my photos and knowledge of an archeaological site that most to...
Travel & Places - Tue, 06 Dec 2011 08:13:20

147. Photoshop Tutorial: How to Lighten a Dark Photo News!

Here's a beginner's Photoshop tutorial on how to lighten a dark photo. The simplest way to brighten a dark photo is to use Brightness/Saturation. Check out the "Brightening a Photograph" video below for a 1-minute tutorial. Try that first: sometimes it's all you need! But sooner or later, you'l...
Arts & Design - Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:23:40

148. How to Feature Lensmasters or Lenses in a Cool Gallery! News!

Have you ever browsed Squidoo's Monsterboards Pages, which often have a gallery of twenty lenses or lensmasters? As usual, the hacker side of me couldn't help asking, "Hey, how did they do that?!" Seth Godin advises us to Poke the Box, i.e. examine something until we understand how it works. I c...
Squidoo Community - Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:31:23

149. Take the Hollywood Myths Quiz: Where Cinderella Meets Darth Vader!

Myths, like history, repeat themselves. There's a story like Cinderella in almost every culture! Jung said it's because our psychology has been shaped by patterns in human life: birth, marriage, death, and the common obstacles we all face. So the same stories keep popping up everywhere, and ther...
Culture & Society - Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:14:32

150. "My Plight" - My Gmail Was Hacked, And Im Not Alone! News!

[9.17.10 8:13 AM] "My Plight": The Gmail hackers got me! They've hijacked my Gmail account, blocked me out, and sent scam emails to all my contacts. The email's subject was "My Plight." It claimed I'd been mugged and needed cash. The hackers changed my security info, password, and secondary acco...
Internet - Fri, 13 Jan 2012 07:54:45

151. Squidoo Photo Gallery Module: A Step-By-Step Tutorial

The Squidoo Photo Gallery module is a secret module that creates a slideshow of 1-10 photos or graphics. You can set it to cycle through them automatically, or let your visitors click from one image to the next. PROS: Images are stored right in your lens! Elegant presentation, looks good Optio...
Squidoo Community - Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:22:40

152. Review: Nikon Trailblazer Binoculars (8x25, 8x42 ATB)

As a birdwatcher, backyard astronomer, and nearsighted baseball fan who sits in the nosebleed section, I needed to replace my old Bushnell binocs (far left) without breaking the bank. I scoured reviews of compact, inexpensive binoculars for birding. After much research, I settled on the Nikon Tr...
Computers & Electronics - Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:12:31

153. Make a "Chalkboard" - Fun CSS Trick!

Here's a fun effect: use CSS and backgrounds to simulate a chalkboard. The chalkboard can be any height. I've created it at two different WIDTHS: one is the full width of the Squidoo column, and the second template makes a 400 pixel wide one that's centered a bit like the Polaroid Module. Thanks...
Squidoo Community - Sat, 10 Dec 2011 07:07:19

154. Virtual Online Haunted Castle - Free Tour!

Annie's Attic is my Mom's educational website where she creates and shares free e-books, clipart, and other resources. This year's Hallowe'en activity is a haunted house-- or rather, a haunted castle for kids to explore! It combines a simple story for reading aloud and point-and-click navigation...
Holidays & Celebrations - Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:19:22

155. Do You Have Itchy Red Eyelids?

For about a year, I've had dry, red, itchy skin on my eyelids and right under my eyes. My eye doctor identified the problem: blepharitis, literally "inflammation of the eyelids." The cause is excess oil secreted around the eyes, which then builds up on the eyelids, irritating them and providing ...
Healthy Living - Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:48:31

156. The Bagpipe Didn't Say No News!

"The Bagpipe Who Didn't Say No" is a poem by Shel Silverstein from his first published book of children's poetry, Where the Sidewalk Ends. He has an amazing knack for rhyme that's original, eccentric, and witty; he's like Rudyard Kipling crossed with Doctor Seuss! When I was in college, a friend...
Music - Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:57:43

157. The Golden Key by George MacDonald

You have stumbled upon a free e-book of a children's short story from the Victorian Age: George MacDonald's The Golden Key, an original fairy-tale full of magic, wonder, and great beauty. George MacDonald, friend of Lewis Carroll, was a gifted author of Victorian fairy tales who had a profound in...
Books, Poetry & Writing - Sat, 10 Dec 2011 07:27:00

158. Best Web Page Editor For Mac OSX

"Everything I need to know about the web I learned from my HTML editor." It's almost the truth! I've been building web pages since '93. I quickly discovered a cheap shareware HTML editor that helped me learn HTML even as I created pages with it. It taught me most of what I know about CSS, too. I...
Internet - Sat, 10 Dec 2011 07:28:34

159. Henry The Hexapus: A Unique Cephalopod News!

(3/09 Update! See Henry the Hexapus news below!) It's not every day an invertebrate steals the headlines on the BBC and CNN! Henry the Hexapus is a six-legged octopus rescued from a lobster pot off the coast of Wales and given a happy home in the Blackpool Sea Life Centre in northwest England. ...
Pets & Animals - Mon, 16 Jan 2012 10:25:12

160. Greece Odyssey: Mykonos Island

The next leg of Ancient Greece Odyssey is not ancient at all: we drove back to Athens and flew to Mykonos, an island in the Cyclades famed for its beaches, resort hotels and nightlife. Mykonos is also a popular honeymoon destination for mainland Greeks. What? Are these mythology lovers and class...
Travel & Places - Mon, 16 Jan 2012 10:38:21

161. Make a Bay Leaf Christmas Wreath!

Wow, it worked! I had a California Bay Leaf shrub that was getting too bushy, so a friend suggested I trim it for the holidays and make a Christmas wreath! A relative of the bay laurel, California Laurel (aka Oregon Myrtle) is available in a lot of garden centers on the West coast. Its leaves ma...
Holidays & Celebrations - Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:39:18

162. Getting the Most Out of Squidoo's Traffic Stats News!

At the end of August 2010, Giltotherescue and his posse of programmers released updates to Squidoo's traffic stats. Squidoo's dashboard stats are vital data which help us figure out what is bringing traffic to our lens and how our lenses are performing. Lens stats can give us clues about how to ...
Squidoo Community - Mon, 16 Jan 2012 10:29:40

163. Greekgeek's Five Goals for 2011 News!

Like many Squidoo members, my primary goals are financial. This was not always the case. Until August last year, I treated Squidoo as a hobby, a place to write about my passions. Then it became a job. My 2010 goal was to earn $500/mo by year's end. Update: Success! My Nov payout was $538. I will...
Squidoo Community - Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:18:52

164. Five Steps to Fight Sinus Infections

Sinus infections are no joke. If you've got one, consult your doctor. But here's my five steps for fighting sinus infections, with both natural remedies and a few mild, old-fashioned OTC medications. They may help you cut down on the severity and length of sinus infections. Disclaimer: I am NOT ...
Healthy Living - Mon, 16 Jan 2012 10:35:24

165. Greekgeek's Top Ten Squidoo Tips

Psst! Want some free Squidoo secrets? At the risk of losing some footholds in the top ranks on Squidoo, here are my Top Ten Squidoo Tips! I've already taught you How to Get Your Lens Found using proven techniques such as SEO. I've given you How to Align Images on Webpages, Uploading Image...
Squidoo Community - Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:31:10

166. The Secret to Getting Squidoo Points

That's right, Squids. There's a game that's been sweeping Squidoo since September: racking up points on Squidoo, leveling up and getting Monster Trophies! But how? Dozens of lenses have cropped up, teaching you cheats and tricks. Some lensmasters have made a career on Squidoo of creating random ...
Squidoo Community - Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:08:28

167. War in the 21st Century: A New (and costly) Paradigm

After 9/11, the atmosphere of America -- indeed, our whole lives, and that of many other nations drawn into the mess -- changed forever. We now live in a society where leaders speak the language of Terror instead of Progress, shifting the emphasis in national dialogue from the economy, crime, mak...
Culture & Society - Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:06:00

168. WindFire Cursor Kite: Best Kite Ever

The Cursor Kite is cleverly designed to look exactly like a mouse pointer! I've seen and flown some beautiful kites, but if I could get my hands on this baby, even my two-masted full-rigged ship kite would never leave the house. No, these images aren't Photoshopped! The Cursor Kite (Mouse Point...
Hobbies, Games & Toys - Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:58:22

169. Russell Martin of the LA Dodgers News!

[March 2011] What happened to Russell Martin? Tim Brown of Yahoo Sport has a spot-on analysis of Russell Martin's downhill slide with the Dodgers. I hope he can get himself back together with the Yankees. It's too painful to recount the last year or so of watching a favorite player go south, so I...
Sports & Recreation - Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:49:15

170. Squidoo Modules: Writing News!

This lens is part of my Squidoo Modules Tour. Click links to view demos of each Squidoo module. Big Arrow Link Link List Poll Module StickyNote Talk Bubble Text List Voting (Plexo) Text with BIG Picture Twitter Storm BlackBox Links Voting (Plexo) RSS: Add your blog Table of Contents Text List Tex...
Squidoo Community - Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:06:48

171. Kirk Gibson ~ Star Of The Greatest Moment In Baseball History

Kirk Gibson was the central character in the fairy tale known as the greatest moment in baseball history. Los Angeles California, Thursday the fifteenth of October, 1988. Dodger Stadium is hosting game one of the World Series. The monstrous Oakland Athletics have invaded the scene to battle the ...
Sports & Recreation - Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:53:41

172. Secret Squidoo Modules! News!

This lens is part of my Squidoo Modules Tour. Click links to view demos of each Squidoo module. About Me Caption Contest Craigslist DandyID Doc Searls Did You Know? Heroes Videos Homer Simpson Quotes iGoGreen Widget iTunes Lyrics Libs! MadMoney MAKE Blog Mood Module Motor Trend Photo Gallery My ...
Squidoo Community - Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:02:39

173. My Cousins' Amazing Trip Around the World in One Year

Have you ever wanted to take a trip around the world? Well, my cousins are doing it, and you can follow along in their Capitol Creek Blog! My uncle James impressed me when I was a kid. He was the sound guy on many NOVA specials, always away in Tibet or Anatarctica or other faraway places. In 199...
Internet - Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:46:34

174. Build a "Shameless Plug" Widget News!

A lot of people have asked for the HTML/CSS Codes for my "Shameless Plug Widget": a bit of CSS code and small buttons for Facebook, Twitter, etc. Recently, I created a new, simpler social media buttons strip that includes different services. (See example below the "Shameless Plug Widget"). Scro...
Squidoo Community - Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:00:16

175. Web Flotsam: Best Funny Viral Videos News!

Memes, viral videos, web humor, email jokes: when are they spam, and when are they genious? I've been a connoisseur of the weird, silly and funny stuff on the internet for more than 15 years. A lot of it is pointless. A lot of it tickles one person's funny bone and not another's. But here are ma...
Internet - Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:50:40

176. Travel Threads: Space

My father was an aerospace engineer and my grandmother a planetarium director. So I've always had a personal relationship with the space program-- never as my career, but as something I followed avidly, the way children of military families are more aware of wars and military operations. I read w...
Hobbies, Games & Toys - Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:32:27

177. Greekgeek's Lensography News!

Here's all my Squidoo lenses, from Squidoo to outer space! I've been using the web since 1993, when I worked on the Perseus Project website. I've built webpages on interesting topics (here's one I did on ancient Greek astronomy) ever since. I write many tutorials on how to make webpages. (Here's...
Squidoo Community - Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:48:47

178. Image Slicing Makes Menus Look Cool

Example of Image Slicing: This is a web 1.0 technique for creating a graphics-based navigation menu: Slice an image into pieces in a graphics program Save the pieces as separate graphics Reassemble them on your webpage Make each graphic a clickable linkUpdate June 2011: On Squidoo, we can no lon...
Squidoo Community - Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:24:47

179. Greekgeek's Trophy Rack: Purple Stars and LOTDs News!

I never thought I'd do this -- make a lens about awards I've won on Squidoo. It seems a little egocentric, y'know? But the "Hey, You've Got a Purple Star" email says we should brag about it. I don't like to drop links in the lounge too often, so I'm doing this instead. So this lens is my troph...
Squidoo Community - Sat, 28 Jan 2012 08:21:45

180. Raccoon Pictures: Too Cute!

Sometime after midnight, the wind chimes are jingling as if a little kid is playing with them. I know what that means. Varmints. Backyard bandits. Smart, playful raccoons. I hurry downstairs to say hello. Possibly with a garden hose, if they're after my veggies. I'm a soft touch, though, and th...
Pets & Animals - Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:19:09

181. Squidoo Modules: Social & Voting Category

This lens continues my Squidoo Modules Tour. Click links to view demos of each Squidoo module. Amazon Voting (Plexo) Comments Plexo Dipity Duel Featured Lensmasters Guestbook Poll Module RSS: Add your blog Text List Voting (Plexo) Twitter Search Yelp Backtype Del.ici.ous Bookmarks Donations Feat...
Squidoo Community - Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:10:48

182. Free Squidoo Banners & Buttons News!

Squidoo provides several Free Squidoo Banners & Buttons to download for your lens. Since they don't have horizontal banners, I've made some new custom Squidoo graphics for fellow lensmasters. It's not as simple as you'd think! I had to redraw the Squidoo Squid and the word "Squidoo" from scratch...
Squidoo Community - Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:57:11

183. For Kids: Decorate a Virtual Christmas Tree Online! News!

Decorate your own online Christmas tree with this fun activity from Annie's Resource Attic, Ann Brundige's blog for sharing free educational resources for teachers and homeschoolers. This is a reading activity for K-3, but it's fun for all ages. You can save your decorated virtual Christmas Tree...
Internet - Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:49:02

184. Greekgeek's Digital Artwork

I've been dabbling with computer art since...gah, 198! I started drawing in Hi-res graphics on an Apple ][ plus, and I've even used a Koalapad, the first PC drawing tablet, on a Commodore 64 in 1981. I'm not a great artist, because I don't practice enough, but I enjoy scribbling. So for what it'...
Arts & Design - Mon, 16 Jan 2012 10:22:38

185. Greekgeek

Hello! "Greekgeek" is the pen name I picked for the self-publishing platform Squidoo. Years ago, I was simply using this site as a way to publish an educational series of webpages on my my explorations of ancient and modern Greece. Over time, my writing hobby has expanded. I now have hundreds of ...
Squidoo Community - Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:24:14

186. Squidoo Modules: Pictures & Videos

This lens continues my Squidoo Modules Tour. Click links to view demos of each Squidoo module. Flickr photos Polaroid Text with BIG Picture YouTube vids Flickr Voting (Plexo) Slideshare Video Module Youtube Voting (Plexo) To add any of these to your lens, click "Browse all Modules" in your work...
Squidoo Community - Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:10:16

187. The Ultimate Hobbit Trivia Quiz

This is a 20-question trivia quiz on The Hobbit, created for fans of Tolkien and of the magical world of Middle-earth. WARNING: It is NOT an easy quiz! It's what Bilbo would call a "poser." If you don't know Tolkien lore, or haven't read The Hobbit for a while, or only know the story from the ne...
Books, Poetry & Writing - Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:29:57

188. Squidoo Modules: Selling Stuff News!

This lens is part of my Squidoo Modules Tour. Below, I've demonstrated each module with useful info about them. Click blue links to jump to each module. Modules marked with $ earn commissions! Most of the following modules may be found in the lens workshop by clicking "Browse all modules" > "Cate...
Squidoo Community - Mon, 16 Jan 2012 10:24:29

189. Importing Squidoo Stats into Excel

Most Squidoo members don't care about stats that much; you're wisely focused on making lenses and possibly making money. However, some of us like to keep records. Squidoo has an option to download our payout stats -- IF you know where to look -- in a format that Excel can read. However, there's ...
Squidoo Community - Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:19:51

190. Dance Dance Revolution

Before there was Wii Fit, there was Dance Dance Revolution. It's still a great way to get in shape. This product review is by a middle-aged woman with arthritis who found out that DDR is not just a video game for kids. "You'll need different shoes." I glanced down at my ugly gym shoes and back at...
Video Games - Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:47:01

191. The Traveling Squid: A Mini-Odyssey News!

[7.18.10] The Journal of the Traveling Squid has been languishing with Greekgeek for almost two weeks -- poor little Squid! So today I took the Journal of the Traveling Squid out for a ramble. Predictably, even with my trusty GPS and Prius (the old, reliable kind, sigh) I got lost. Let me share ...
Squidoo Community - Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:01:13

192. Greekgeek's Family Recipe File News!

This lens is my cooking recipe file folder. I cook rarely, but I have a few recipes from Mom and friends. I get tired of hunting the computer and legal pads for our family recipes, so I've stashed them here where I can find them quickly! There aren't that many recipes here yet. I'll add more late...
Food & Cooking - Wed, 18 Jan 2012 08:02:58

193. CSS Codes Demonstration

Here's the code for this ridiculous CSS widget I made for my Fancy Table of Contents tutorial. I've color coordinated it, but it's still complicated. You may want my CSS Codes Quick Reference to help decipher all this. Feel free to cannibalize the code. In exchange, I ask for a link back to one...
Internet - Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:23:01

194. Halloween Costumes for Cars!

While driving home today, I saw three different cars decorated for Halloween: witch legs hanging out of a trunk, a white car decked in clown polka-dots, and a big black spider clinging to the back of a van (left). What's going on? Are Halloween car costumes some kind of new 2011 trend? Nope, it ...
Holidays & Celebrations - Mon, 16 Jan 2012 10:39:34

195. Not Your Garden Variety Orchid: Flower with 'Tude

I saw this little orchid in a greenhouse in Carpinteria, California, and just had to take his portrait. Worse, I had to put him on a T-shirt and a few other items. I don't know why, I just think flowers with faces are hilarious. So if you want a humorous gift for someone that I guarantee will be ...
Home & Garden - Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:18:26

196. A Day Without Cats? What Happened on 9/9/09 News!

This page celebrates some of the funny felines that were posted on September 9, 2009 in protest of "A Day Without Cats." That infamous day was initiated by urlesque.com, which organized over 40 major websites and blogs from Cute Overload to NPR to participate in the ban. Participants pledged not ...
Pets & Animals - Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:48:14

197. Unicorn Fans, Support Author Peter S. Beagle!

Have you read any books by award-winning author Peter S. Beagle? Do you remember The Last Unicorn? Have you ever seen a child's wonder while watching the animated movie adaptation of that book? Or do you remember the animated (Bakshi-directed) Lord of the Rings from the 70s? Peter is an incredib...
Books, Poetry & Writing - Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:30:55

198. 30 Handy, Simple Tricks & Tips for Everyday Life

I've always meant to write down all the clever, handy tips I've learned from family and friends. None are earth-shaking; they're just easy tricks that make life simpler! In Japanese, these kinds of tips are called "Urawaza." Please help by adding your own tips and tricks for daily life at the bo...
Home & Garden - Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:24:33

199. Horace Ode 3.30: On Immortality

One of the first things people wrote about, when they learned to write, was the almost magical immortality this art bestowed. Horace, a Roman poet favored by emperor Augustus Caesar, was not the first poet to note words' power to preserve transient speech. Yet his Ode 3.30 is one of the most fam...
Books, Poetry & Writing - Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:23:24

200. 5 Important Things: A Life To-Do List

We all have To Do lists, of course. But how many of them will really matter a year from now? Five years? What should you do that will really make a difference every day? Make the world a little better. Make your LIFE a little better, because living well is the best way to say "Thanks" for the l...
Healthy Living - Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:18:02

201. I HATE COWS

"Awww, I like cows," Amy said. The conversation had somehow turned to cows. I'd just let slip my dark secret. Nature lover, volunteer farm hand who will clean out poopy duck pens or muck stalls for the fun of it, champion of humane spider removal -- but I hate cows. "Cows are evil," I said, alm...
Pets & Animals - Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:58:04

202. Heather Dale: Celtic Singer/Songwriter

Heather Dale, alias Mistress Marian of Heatherdale to those in the SCA, is my all-time favorite singer and bard. She performs lyrical ballads drawing on medieval music and myth, particularly Arthurian and Celtic. Some have compared her to Loreena McKinnett, but of course she has her own style, w...
Music - Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:56:33

203. My Grandma's Texas Rain Song

My memaw used to sing me a funny little song about rain in Texas. I can't find it anywhere on the web, so I'm going to sing it for you. I only know one verse of the song plus a chorus. I think it may be one of those old traditional ditties and poems that people used to share like "Found a Peanut...
Music - Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:14:59

204. The Book of Myst: The Stranger's Journal

Welcome to part II of The Book of MYST: The Stranger's Journal. My fan tribute to the MYST ® saga recreates the journal of the Stranger, the mysterious protagonist who embarks on a voyage of discovery through lonely and beautiful worlds to untangle the dark secret of a shattered -- E. Brundig...
Video Games - Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:08:55

205. Squidoo Modules Tour: Widgets!

This lens is part of my Squidoo Modules Tour. Click links to view demos of each Squidoo module. Access Hollywood Big Arrow Link Cost of the War in Iraq Discover Our Town Fresh Lenses GapingVoid Cartoons Hometown Stats Movie Listings Orbitz! Slideshare ** Table of Contents * The Most Important Thi...
Squidoo Community - Sat, 10 Dec 2011 06:59:38

206. Squidoo Modules: News and Feeds

This lens is part of my Squidoo Modules Tour. Click links to view demos of each Squidoo module. BBC News Buzz Machine [blog] CNet News Conan O'Brien [broken] Digg: Frontpage News Discover Our Town ESPN Gapingvoid [blog] Guardian Unlimited JamBase Favorite Bands Motley Fool PR Newswire [broken...
Squidoo Community - Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:07:49

207. Facing My Fears: Coping with a Serious Eye Disease News!

I've coped with chronic illness all my life. I was diagnosed with juvenile arthritis at 18 months, when my knee swelled up as I began to try to walk. I toughed it out through years of pain, doctors, physical therapy, one attempt after the next to mitigate the problem. It was always there. Pain. ...
Healthy Living - Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:23:39

208. Greekgeeks Cafepress Cartoons!

These are fun and humorous (and sometimes quite ODD) designs I've made for Cafepress shops. Happy cats, eco-friendly cars, no-drama zones, mutant lemons, killer orchids -- you just never know what I'm going to get inspired to turn into a T-shirt, mug or coaster. I've also got artsy designs, usin...
Arts & Design - Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:21:39

209. Ancient Greece Odyssey: Nauplion

My journey through Greece takes us next to the medieval Greek city of Nauplion. Nauplion, pronounced and sometimes spelled "Nafplio" in modern Greek, is well-named: the word means "ship city." The grand but somewhat dilapidated Nafplia Palace Hotel was our home base for a few days while we visite...
Travel & Places - Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:50:15

210. Sister Unity

Storyteller, nun, drag queen, and kind-hearted nut -- Sister Unity is one of the web's more unique and colorful personalities. I stumbled across her while searching YouTube for videos on Hindu mythology. Sister Unity Divine has a gift for storytelling and bringing myths to life, and that alone m...
Entertainment & Media - Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:12:03

211. My Mom, Ann Brundige, and Her Free K-12 Teaching Resources Blog News!

I've created this page to help parents and teachers find Ann Brundige's website, Annie's Resource Attic, a great resource for free, educational software for your kids! For over two decades, Ann Brundige has been creating multimedia educational resources like interactive e-books, unit studies and...
Education - Mon, 16 Jan 2012 10:30:41

212. The Tale of the Greenberg Smoked Turkey

[Jan 09] My family is one of many hundreds who for generations have ordered our Christmas smoked turkey from a family business in Tyler, Texas. On this page, I have a funny holiday story to share about my adventure with a smoked turkey. [Update 1/10: Alas, I can no longer recommend smoked Greenbe...
Holidays & Celebrations - Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:12:02

213. Travel Threads: My Patch Jacket

Here's a fun way to take an armchair trip around the world -- or at least around my world! It's been about twenty years since I last put on this old windbreaker, which I wore into my late teens in the late 1980s. I was never a Girl Scout, but I collected patches wherever my family travelled. So ...
Hobbies, Games & Toys - Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:20:11

214. Where I Learned SEO: Free Resources

SEO is a never-ending learning process...but where do you start? I'd like to share with you the free resources that helped me learn basic search engine optimization. Some of the free SEO guides I read when I started are gone. Others I've since learned are lousy. But the SEO resources I've listed...
Internet - Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:11:17

215. The Google Alphabet: Google's ABCs

Google's new Instant Search guesses what we're going to search from the very first letter we type! One letter at a time, we discover the sites that Google thinks we're most likely to be looking for, based on our own habits and everyone else's. It gives us a great overview of the web as a whole. ...
Internet - Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:56:07

216. Squidoo's Beginnings: A Look Back

"if you'd like to participate in the beta, ask for an invitation." So said the original homepage of Squidoo, captured by the Internet Archive on October 13, 2005. Squidoo, like all websites, has grown and changed tremendously, as commemorated by Seth Godin on its fifth anniversary. Some changes ...
Squidoo Community - Sat, 10 Dec 2011 07:06:50

217. Travel Threads: American West

When I wasn't paddling the rivers of eastern Canada, I was usually on the back of a horse out west. The big skies, looming mountains, dark forests and lonely plains of the American West were dramatic indeed for someone raised at the edge of Amish country, where hedgerows, fields, farmhouses a...
Travel & Places - Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:20:48

218. The Spell Of The Sensuous: Book Review

David Abram's controversial The Spell of the Sensuous explores how much of what we see and hear is shaped not by our actual senses, but by upbringing, culture, and what we read. We have been taught that senses are not to be trusted and may give us misleading information. That is true. But 250...
Education - Mon, 16 Jan 2012 10:40:53

219. Babylon 5: The Lost Tales (Review)

Babylon 5: The Lost Tales (2007) contains a pair of Babylon 5 half-episodes produced for DVD nearly 10 years after the last episode of Babylon 5 aired. B5: Lost Tales features a few of the old B5 regulars, a couple good guest stars, and some passion play drama with the sort of difficult, unresolv...
Entertainment & Media - Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:12:52

220. How NOT to Make Money on Squidoo

I'm still learning the fine art of not making money online. Oh, I putter with the odd Amazon module, and once in a blue moon I put up an eBay module as a joke to see what silly things people are selling... but market products? Goodness me! Let me tell you about my favorite character in Egypti...
Squidoo Community - Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:22:28

221. Make Christmas Cards Online... And Wrap a Virtual Gift!

Here's a fun online Christmas activity for kids and grown-ups too! Annie's "Wrapping A Gift" online activity book lets you wrap a virtual present right on your computer. At the end of the activity, you'll have a free printable Christmas card you can print out and give to a loved one! You decide...
Holidays & Celebrations - Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:38:54

222. Where to Buy Tron (1982 Movie) DVD

Right before Tron: Legacy came out, the original Tron movie from 1982 went into the Disney Vault. You couldn't buy or rent 1982 Tron on DVD or Blu-Ray, and Tron movie DVDs on eBay were $80 or more. Gack! I actually wound up not going to see Tron: Legacy (which I knew was going to be so-so), beca...
Entertainment & Media - Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:15:35

223. Transfer This Lens Game News!

The idea: to pass this lens on to as many people as possible. Here's what each new recipient should do. Step 1: Change the introduction image to one of yourself or something that represents you. Step 2: Create three new modules--a text module, a featured lenses module, and a YouTube or Video mod...
Squidoo Community - Mon, 16 Jan 2012 10:40:23

224. Dar Williams

Dar Williams, a popular singer among fans of folk and women's music, has an adaptable voice that can dance from lyrical and etherial to playful and gritty. Her lyrics are funny, sharp, lively, fresh, like the best 80s pop, yet behind the play there's a lot of thoughtful insight into life,...
Music - Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:57:27

225. Hook Visitors With Key Art Designs

Key art is the billion dollar industry you've never heard of that attracts viewers to movie theaters, visitors to theme parks, readers to books, traffic to websites, and butts to seats. Key art is more than an ad. It is the primary image, logo, and/or tagline that you associate with a movie, boo...
Squidoo Community - Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:38:00

226. TheFluffanutta Fan Page

I've never made a fanpage for an online somebody before, but Thefluffanutta has helped me and fellow Squidoo lensmasters so much with free Squidoo tools, sound advice, and one-on-one Squidoo tips and help that "thank you" is starting to sound monotonous. I'd like to salute and recommend a...
Squidoo Community - Mon, 16 Jan 2012 10:39:01

227. Travel Threads: Canada

Many summers, we'd camp for two weeks in the wilderness of Ontario north of New York State. I loved Canada. As a kid, I thought I needed a patch for each trip, and I agonzied over selecting the most interesting shape or most appropriate picture. This lens is part of my Travel Threads collection,...
Travel & Places - Wed, 18 Jan 2012 07:55:23

228. What Is a Lensblography? News!

All right, fellow Squidoo lensmasters, I'm hereby coining a new term -- Lensblography! A lensblography is a blog about your Squidoo lenses. In other words, it's a lensography done as a blog. Many people already have lensblographies, but we didn't have a word for them. If you have a lensblography...
Squidoo Community - Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:22:15

229. Greekgeek's Graphics Tutorials

Want to make an image gallery? Learn some Photoshop tricks? Find free, legal graphics? I've created a number of graphics-related tutorials for use on Squidoo or the web in general. I've also got a handful of Photoshop tutorials, some fun tricks you can use to make your graphics look better. Thi...
Squidoo Community - Sat, 10 Dec 2011 06:59:09

230. Why I've Used ICDSoft For Webhosting Since 2003

I used to say that there were two companies whose products I trusted: Toyota, which built sound cars, and ICDSoft, the webhosting I've used for nearly 10 years. Since Toyota started employing kamikaze floormats, ICSoft is the one company I trust enough to recommend to my Mom (literally). ICDSoft...
Internet - Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:02:01

231. Qassia: Next Facebook/Wikipedia, or Next Bust? News!

Qassia combines two popular trends of Web 2.0 -- social networking and user-submitted content. Qassia has two goals: to build a library of user-submitted information, called "intel", and to provide its intel-writers with backlinks to their websites. Qassia was opened to the public by invitation o...
Internet - Sat, 10 Dec 2011 06:59:57

232. CSS3 Border-Image Testing Zone

This page is a lab experiment on how to use CSS border-images. What's a border-image? It's a graphic that stretches around a paragraph in HTML, just like a rubber band. At the moment, I'm confused. I can get a border image to display, but I don't completely understand the parameters -- how to a...
Internet - Sat, 10 Dec 2011 06:59:05

233. ZEE CODE SCRATCHPAD

Ack! Sorry. This lens is my testing zone so I don't screw up one of my real lenses with my weird code experiments. Please stop by one of my finished lenses or my CSS Codes Tutorial! Or, even better, check out my lensography ALL my Squidoo Tutorials, Tips, and Help Pages! They are for you. U...
Squidoo Community - Sat, 10 Dec 2011 06:58:57

234. Jon Williams Photography: Why My Profile Photo Looks Good News!

Last Christmas, we needed a family portrait for grandma, stat. We went to miracle-working photographer Jon Williams of Ogden, Utah. The family portrait was a hit. He also managed to make me look great, despite a screwed-up eye and a lousy complexion. At left is my professional portrait made by J...
Arts & Design - Mon, 16 Jan 2012 10:41:43

235. Best Orthopedic Cat Bed: My Pick

Why should humans get nicer beds than cats? No wonder we sleep on your pillow. This is MY bed. It's a memory foam bed, a snuggly cat bed for older kitties like me. It's not heated, but the memory foam and plush-topped washable cover keep me warm. I sleep on it every day. I inherited my orthoped...
Pets & Animals - Mon, 16 Jan 2012 10:41:17

236. Review: My Dunhill Sleigh Bed

After years of sleeping on an adequate, no-frills IKEA bed, I wanted a beautiful, strong wooden bed that I'd enjoy for the rest of my life. I hunted for months until I finally found this bed. It was gorgeous. It was also really hard to find. I'd discovered a photo of it online, but I wanted to s...
Home & Garden - Mon, 16 Jan 2012 10:39:20

237. Russell Martin's All-Star Year: 2007

March 2011: It's a funny ol' world, isn't it? I created this page in 2007, updated it the next year, and stuck by Russell Martin as he began to wear down. He played nearly every game, and his offense slipped. Then he started pressing, showing frustration, picking a few fights on the field. Then, ...
Sports & Recreation - Mon, 16 Jan 2012 10:39:10

238. Greekgeek's Latest Squidoo Lenses News!

Here's my latest ten Squidoo lenses. You'll usually find a grab bag of articles on ancient Greece, How-to-Squidoo tutorials, and random interesting or zany subjects. This mini-lensography is inspired by Linda JM's "Ten Newest Lenses Challenge" in SquidU! Or see Greekgeek's Lenses ...
Squidoo Community - Sat, 10 Dec 2011 06:58:31

239. Samhain (Pagan Halloween) Music

Pagans have our own holiday on Hallowe'en, Samhain, and we have music to celebrate our holidays, too. I'd like to share with you some wonderful music for one of my favorite holidays. Photo Credit: Hugo Nanni, Creative Commons Samhain is special to me. On the one hand, I"m quite fond of the secul...
Holidays & Celebrations - Wed, 18 Jan 2012 07:54:55

240. Squidbits Blog: Greekgeek's Squidoo Secrets and Tips

Squidbits is my Squidoo blog, where I share Squidoo Tips and Techniques and discuss some of my successes (and failures). I created this blog because I often share tips in The SquidU Lensmaster Lounge, and those posts quickly disappear into the Land of Forgotten Posts. I make hundreds of dollars ...
Squidoo Community - Wed, 18 Jan 2012 07:48:26

241. What Cats REALLY Want

Hello! I'm Samhain, and I'm here to teach you feeder-people what we cats-- ooo, what's that? Hmph. Bug got away. You've probably met me before. I'm one of Squidoo's original kitty corps, along with Vladimir the Cultured Cat, the White Cats who can't jump, and Oreo the escape artist. So. My ann...
Pets & Animals - Mon, 16 Jan 2012 10:39:53

242. Seth Godin Is the Great Pumpkin News!

Uh Oh. I knew those Squidoo monsters were up to no good. Now just look what they've done. First they chewed off all his hair. Then they created a Seth Godin voodoo doll. Now they've turned Seth into the Great Pumpkin!
Holidays & Celebrations - Sat, 10 Dec 2011 07:15:39

243. Unofficial Squidoo Monsters News!

The Squidoo Monster Game has fired up the Squidoo community. Many members are having fun discovering new monsters, embarking on monster quests, and leveling up as quickly as possible. Monster trophies award members for all sorts of Squidoo contributions: encouraging others, interacting with lens...
Squidoo Community - Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:35:46

244. How to Justify Text in HTML

Here's the HTML to justify text on a webpage (actually, it's CSS code, but who cares what it's called): Paragraph body text goes here. This justifies text with a uniform right margin, except for the last line of the paragraph. But before you run out and justify your blog posts, Squidoo article...
Internet - Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:13:24

245. One Way to Measure Squidoo Success

There's many ways to measure Squidoo success, since everyone has different goals: getting your message out, sharing information, teaching, having fun, or, yes, making money. We have different goals for making money on Squidoo as well. For some, Squidoo is a hobby that earns a little income as a ...
Squidoo Community - Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:37:04

246. My Occupy Wall Street Cartoon

I approve of Occupy Wall Street. I like seeing passionate Americans trying to make a difference, getting fired up about democracy, campaign finance and government "by the people, of the people and for the people." Even if I'm not sure how much they can accomplish directly, I think it's important ...
Culture & Society - Sat, 10 Dec 2011 07:05:31

247. Dodgers Fans: Boycott the McCourts?

Here's how Frank and Jamie McCourt, owners(?) of the Los Angeles Dodgers, have used fans' hard-earned cash when we pay their jacked-up prices to attend a game or buy Dodgers gear: over a billion dollars worth of 7 McMansions plus a lot in Cabo San Lucas,Salaries of $2M and $5M for themselves plus...
Sports & Recreation - Sat, 10 Dec 2011 07:00:39

248. Sushi in Irvine, CA: My Favorite Restaurants

This isn't a comprehensive guide to ALL the sushi restaurants in Orange County, CA -- there's so many! This is just MY favorite sushi bars and restaurants: a list which I will be adding to (I hope) since I never get tired of sushi. If you have any favorite sushi restaurants around and about Irvi...
Food & Cooking - Wed, 18 Jan 2012 08:02:14

249. Recap: Seth Godin in the OC, 3/2/11 News!

Thanks to a SquidU forum post, I heard that Seth Godin was coming to my neighborhood for a talk organized by Linked OC, a group hooking up business people, entrepreneurs and marketers in Orange County, California. This is all new to me, since I'm only just embarking on online entrepreneurship, b...
Business & Work - Wed, 18 Jan 2012 07:55:49

250. The Sushi Twelve Days of Christmas

What could be more Christmasy than sushi? It's tasty, it's fun and it comes in cute packages! Here's The Twelve Days of Christmas lyrics for sushi lovers. Next time you're at your sushi bar, be sure to break into filk and serenade your favorite sushi chef. (Photo Credit: JustinC on Wikimedia Co...
Music - Wed, 18 Jan 2012 07:55:15

251. Alex de Campi: Independent Film Director and Comics Artist

Here's a few of the extremely creative music videos and indie film shorts directed by American-born British alien Alex de Campi, who "believes that the pen is mightier than the sword (and much easier to get through airport security)." Her video for Thomas Truax's "Why Dogs Howl at the Moon" (see...
Entertainment & Media - Wed, 18 Jan 2012 07:55:09

252. The Matt Holliday Song: When Great Players Goof, the Web Spoofs News!

Poor Matt Holliday! His infamous error in Game 2 of the '09 NLDS inspired an animated music video, The Matt Holliday Song, celebrating the crazy ninth inning of that game. Click the link to watch. Below I've also collected other fan tributes, including the Matt Holliday Appreciation Song, and fa...
Sports & Recreation - Wed, 18 Jan 2012 07:55:00

253. My Mythphile Blog News!

"Other scholars beat the ancient world to death. I try to bring it to life." I wrote that as the motto of my first webpage in 1993. Now, two MAs in classics (Greece and Rome) and mythological studies later, I continue to pursue that goal. With my Mythphile blog, launched in 2008, I share one of ...
Culture & Society - Wed, 18 Jan 2012 07:54:46

254. Greekgeek's 2011 Lensography

In January 2011, I set myself the Squidoo goal of 300 new lenses by year's end. This would not be difficult to those who create short, focused lenses. There are lensmasters who started after me with 300 lenses. However, it took me 2 years to make Giant 50, and after 4 years, I'm at ~200. That's ...
Squidoo Community - Mon, 16 Jan 2012 10:35:17

255. Dee Gordon, Los Angeles Dodgers

Dee Gordon of the Los Angeles Dodgers, son of Tom "Flash" Gordon the pitcher, has had his first cup of coffee with the Dodgers in 2011. Furcal's return from the DL has sent Dee back down for seasoning, but his first month with the Dodgers was pretty promising. Let's take a look back to the future...
Sports & Recreation - Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:36:41

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