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Classic Rock Posts

CleanerLife — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 00:50:36 GMT

The Classic Rock posts on the Squidoo Music Blog spotlights some of the greatest music from the 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s.

Each week I post a quick look back at some of my favorites, and hopefully they are yours, too!

Along with interesting facts, tidbits, and a video or two (or more!) I also try to have
links back to a Quality Squidoo Music Lens whenever possible, where you can learn even more about the artist(s) featured or even mentioned!

Tips And Ideas For Designing A Successful Website

CleanerLife — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 02:13:32 GMT

Updated Tips and Tricks for Designing a Sucessful Website:

Even if you are not running an online business, if you've bothered to make your own website, you want people to enjoy it, make frequent visits, and tell their friends. This is even more important if you want a successful business website.

This following mainly focuses on website design for business, but much of this can be adapted for blogs, social networks...

Update: Eco-Friendly Christmas Gifts, Presents & Decorations

CleanerLife — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 13:10:10 GMT

Getting ready for the Holidays by updating this year's Eco-Friendly Christmas Gifts, Presents and Decorations offerings!

These are handcrafted, and made from available materials, many items that were listed last year, just aren't being made this year!

Some of these items are so unique that if they sell out, they simply will never be made again - don't miss out!

Haunted Halloween: 13 Scary Party Songs

CleanerLife — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 02:05:17 GMT

Scary Halloween Party Songs

Here's a collection of scary, and sometimes downright creepy party songs perfect for a darker Halloween setting. They offer a more spine-chilling side to the celebration that will unnerve the bravest of us.

Monsters, ghouls, ghosts, or things that go bump in the night can't hurt us since they aren't real, right? Listen to these songs too long, and you will believe!

Anne McCaffrey's The Dragonriders Of Pern

CleanerLife — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 15:52:31 GMT

Pern, The Amazing World Of Anne McCaffrey

In October, 1967, Analog magazine brought us a whole new type of dragon story when they published Anne McCaffrey's Weyr Search which started her very popular and long running Dragonriders of Pern series. (Weyr Search and the second story, Dragonrider, were latter released together as the series' first full novel, Dragonflight)

Update: Affordable Rear View Backup Cameras & Car Safety

CleanerLife — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 16:00:17 GMT

See What You Can't See Using Just Mirrors!

VR3 Wireless Rear View Backup Cameras are a simple, affordable way to see what is behind you as you back up your vehicle.

Each system includes a full color LCD display that can be easily connected to the 12 volt electrical system and an adjustable camera that easily mounts to the rear license plate and backup lights.

These rear view backup cameras are easy enough to install yourself.

Updated: What's The Best Electric Space Heater?

CleanerLife — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 21:13:00 GMT

The Best Portable Electric Space Heater I've Ever Had!

A few years ago I bought a rather cheap Portable Electric Heater by Holmes. I didn't expect much, it was the cheapest heater in the store and I needed something right away since my room in the basement is not connected to the home heating system so it can get quite cold in the winter.

Over the years I've tried many different brands of portable electric heaters, and most were...

Updated: Easy To Install Wireless Backup Camera

CleanerLife — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 00:07:09 GMT

Car, Truck, SUV, Or RV: Want A Wireless Rear View Backup Camera? See How Easy It Is To Do It Yourself!

Interested in installing a wireless rear view backup camera for your auto? It is very easy to do it yourself, I can give you an idea of what you have to do.

A wireless backup camera for a car, truck, SUV, RV, van, or just about anything you are driving can help you see what you cannot see with your rear view mirrors.

Updated: Organic Cold Season Herbal Tea

CleanerLife — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 01:18:21 GMT

Tea for your body - Defense

Cold Season Tea is a soothing tea specially formulated with ginger, cardamom, cinnamon and clove, the warming herbs of Ayurveda, also known as "heating herbs" that support nasal and bronchial function. The blend also contains basil, eucalyptus, and peppermint, herbs that have been used traditionally to help with breathing, as well as lemongrass, one of the most effective herbs...

Updated: Organic Bedtime Tea

CleanerLife — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 02:04:26 GMT

Relax With Natural Organic Herbal Bedtime Tea

Sleep is an important part of good health, and Yogi BedtimeÂ® Tea, made from certified organic ingredients that are backed by centuries of traditional medicinal use, is a natural way to help relax for good night's rest.

When referring to tea, most think of a beverage made from hot or boiling water and leaves or leaf buds of Camellia sinensis. The most common of these are black tea..

Sennheiser: The Best Noise Canceling Earphones?

CleanerLife — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 00:59:03 GMT

Are Sennheiser In-Ear Headphones The Best Earphones?

I certainly think their noise canceling ones are!

After years of using earbuds from various manufacturers, and learning to get use to the sub-standard audio quality, I finally came across a brand that challenges even the best full-sized headphones I've had in the past.

In truth, these are not actual earbuds, but in-ear headphones, or canalphones...

13 Spooky Fun Party Songs

CleanerLife — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 18:29:00 GMT

Halloween Party Music!

Here's a collection of party songs for a spooky, yet more fun than scary, Halloween activity. They offer a lighter side to the celebration that allows us to stand up to our fears and brush them away with a hearty laugh.

Monsters, ghouls, ghosts, or things that go bump in the night can't hurt us when we celebrate with fun and games while these musical treats fill the air!

GIMP Quick Tricks: The Fuzzy Select Tool

CleanerLife — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 19:48:04 GMT

If you are new to GIMP, and wondering what the Fuzzy Select Tool is, it is like the Magic Wand in Photoshop. With it, you can select similar areas of a layer or image base on color.

It is best suited for solid color areas, depending on the threshold setting, it can actually skip over small gaps in your image and select areas that aren't touching each other.

Quick Vista Tips: How To Change The Desktop Wallpaper

CleanerLife — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 15:34:04 GMT

Not Sure How To Modify The Background In Windows Vista?

It's happened to me, I am very use to how to change themes and desktop background wallpaper in Windows XP, but still get a little confused trying to find things in Vista.

I'm documenting this for myself as much as anyone else, but hopefully, if you are stuck, this can help you, too.

Updated: Easy To Install Wireless Backup Camera

CleanerLife — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 05:10:35 GMT

Wireless Rear View Camera: See How Easy It Is To Do It Yourself!

Interested in installing a wireless rear view backup camera for your auto? It is very easy to do it yourself, I can give you an idea of what you have to do.

A wireless backup camera for a car, truck, SUV, RV, van, or just about anything you are driving can help you see what you cannot see with your rear view mirrors.

Squidoo Tips From CleanerLife

CleanerLife — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 03:36:17 GMT

Things That Help Make Lensbuilding Easier For Me

Squidoo is great for sharing, much of what I've learned since joining has been from other members of Squidoo.

Some Lensmasters are great for giving ideas on how to write better, others explain how to be more artistic.

I've received a lot of inspiration by Lensmasters who reveal tricks, and how-to's related to the behind the scenes aspect of Lens and website building...

HTML Cheats - Make Quick Links Using Blogs

CleanerLife — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 15:42:40 GMT

Tired Of Typing Out Complete Links?

Making links can mean a lot of typing. Depending on which platform you are trying to make your links for, it can mean a lot of extra typing.

Learning to make links, is like learning a whole new language, but some platforms, like WordPress, will make links for you, and have built in tools to help you add the extras, like titles.

DeWalt - The Best Cordless Drill

CleanerLife — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 22:50:03 GMT

My Favorite Power Tool!

As far as I'm concerned, the DeWalt Cordless Power Drill is the "Must Have" power tool for the home handy-man and do-it-yourselfer.

I don't even do a lot of drilling, but I do use it for screws often enough. It may be heavier than a screwdriver, but it's lighter than other heavy duty cordless power drills. That and the convenience of not having to twist a screwdriver, makes the best choice for many jobs.

Alice In Chains Music Bank

CleanerLife — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 20:51:09 GMT

The Alice In Chains Box Set:

Out of all the bands to have been part of the "Grunge" movement of the 1990's, Alice in Cains (AiC) is my favorite. I already had all their albums on CD & cassette, except for their EP, We Die Young, which was never released on CD, and somehow I never managed to get a cassette copy.

AiC often provides a dark and dirty glimpse into a world and lifestyle that is...

Correcting Problems With Special HTML Characters On Squidoo

CleanerLife — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 02:16:09 GMT

What Is uFFFD And Why Does It Keep Showing Up On My Lens?!

Some modules have a problem showing special HTML characters, they may look okay when you work on them, but the next time you open that module to edit it, you'll see white question marks in black diamonds in place of your special characters.

These are known as Unicode Replacement Glyphs, and if you close the editor you'll see "%uFFFD" in place of them...