Hi! I've been publishing content on Squidoo for just over a year now and have published some very varied content. My main themes do tend to be Environmental, Health and literature. Though I often publish whatever is interesting me at the moment, so you will find quite some variety. I hope you will take the time to look at some other squidoo pages I have created. ... http://www.squidoo.com/lensmasters/The_Book_Garden Thu, 28 Aug 2008 12:43:01 -0600 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://www.squidoo.com/Green-Computing The standard 200W PC running for 8 hours a day, 5 days a week, 50 weeks in a year, will use 400 kwh. Maybe not much considering the total energy usage of your household or business, but it's a great place to start cutting your carbon emissions and saving money! In comparison, the new breed of Green-PC's use an average of 30w, so in comparison to above it would only use 60 kwh. An energy saving of 85%! Next time you're looking at upgrading your current PC, consider the Eco-Friendly Option. It may mean a slight increase in outlay, but this will be recouped by the saving on your electricity bill! computers Thu, 21 Aug 2008 15:26:05 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/scooby_doo Scoob has got to be one of the most loved cartoon characters ever created by Hanna Barbera. Although many updates and spin-offs have been created since 1969, it still retains a very 60's feeling of the hippy summer of love. This page is dedicated to all things Scooby Doo, please feel free to contribute and submit your thoughts, views and memories. There may be a Scooby Snack in it for you! people Thu, 07 Aug 2008 19:46:19 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/Pirate-MMOG Shiver Me Timbers! An online game based on Historical Events & Characters? And I can be anything from a Merchant to a Buccaneer or Adventurer to Skilled Craftsmen? Bounty Bay brings you all this and more on an epic scale! More than 60 historical cities and ports, secret pirate hideouts and more than 1500 discoveries - from the Chinese Wall to the Egyptian pyramids - await you in Bounty Bay Online. videogames Mon, 30 Jun 2008 21:16:53 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/tales_of_beadle_the_bard Not Quite! See here for details of The Harry Potter Prequel The First Edition of this book was released as a very special edition hand bound and crafted book. Only 7 copies were created, 6 were given to J.K. Rowling's personal friends. Huge sums were bid at open auction to buy the ultimate collectors edition. Amazon surprisingly paid an unbelievable sum of £1.95m (almost $4million!) at auction to own the book. Now the general public will be able to own their own copy at a much more realistic price when the book is released for sale on the 8th December, just in time for all those christmas presents. But will you be buying the standard edition, or the collectors edition? arts Wed, 27 Aug 2008 05:02:24 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/ebay-RSS-feeds Creating RSS Feeds of items on ebay is a great way of adding custom content for your lens, blog or website. The advice here is aimed at squidoo users but can be applied anywhere you place a RSS Feed. The great advantage of creating a feed this way is that you can set very specific conditions for what items will show in the feed, whilst embedding your own affiliate id. Also, as it is an RSS feed it's constantly updated and the number of items you can include is quite large. Though I'd recommend not using more than 15, as more than this number can take a while to load, 5 being an ideal number to display in most cases. You can even use ebay RSS feeds and RSS Widgets to 'Build A Niche Store' (BANS) without having to rely on the rather clumsy ebay API system, though this isn't covered here as we're trying to keep it basic and accessible to all. seo Mon, 07 Jul 2008 11:21:09 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/Malt-Whisky-Buyers-Guide Single Malt Whisky is the purest form of scotch whisky, distilled in traditional ways for centuries in Scotland. There are many varities of Malt Whisky, yet the purist will avoid the blended malts and the cheaper end of the market often found on the supermarket shelf. Here we will introduce you to the different varieties of Malt Whisky, often divided into regional Malts. Their is a huge variety in flavour amongst Malts, where a Speyside, Highland, Lowland & Islay malts all having very different characteristics and we hope to bring you a variety of quality whisky from each region. We also provide links to the biggest online retailer for Single Malt Whisky that provide worldwide delivery - The Whisky Exchange food Thu, 21 Aug 2008 15:29:40 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/perry_mason Perry Mason, the subject of over 80books, all listed here, numerous TV series, radio dramas and feature films, is easily the most famous fictional lawyer of the 20th Century. Erle Stanley Gardner brought to life the Defense Attorney in 1933 in his first Novel - The Case Of The Velvet Claws and over the next 40 years over 80 Perry Mason novels were published, a number of these posthumously after the death of the Author in 1969. The format never varied much from Mason takes on Client accused of Murder, successfully defends client and proves Murder was committed by other character. Often with the assistance of his private detective, Paul Drake and aided by his Secretary Della Street. despite this almost clinical formula Pery Mason was tremendously popular and became an American Hero, through Novels, serialisation in Newspapers, Movies, Radio shows, before making the leap to Television in the 1950's. For a complete bibliography of the work of Erle Stanley Gardener, including his work published as A.A. Fair, and his Doug Selby D.A. novels - Click Here  moviesandtv Mon, 14 Jul 2008 05:52:46 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/hemp_Clothing_Bags_Accessories SativaBags.com bring you one of the best ranges of Hemp Products in the world. Bags, Purses, Clothes, Shoes, and Cosmetics are all available from One Store with worldwide delivery available. SativaBags are a UK based company, though to complement their products we have included a number of Hemp Products from Amazon.com too.  We have also added links to other stockists of hemp clothing, though am sure you will also find that the Sativa range is possibly the best available for quality and range. shopping Tue, 24 Jun 2008 05:55:37 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/Building-an-Online-Bookstore Here's the easiest solution to getting your Amazon, Ebay, ABE or other book database visible on the web to millions of potential customers without the worry of increased fees. With Billions of books and millions of customers the shopfront for your bookstore online is immense. Whether you want  to sell 200 books online, display your bookshop  stock of 10,000 on the world wide web, or are looking for a cost effective solution to putting your barn of 100,000 available to the whole internet this all in one solution will make it easy and affordable. We show you here how easy it will be to put your inventory of books before millions of customers searching online for books.     business Tue, 19 Aug 2008 18:18:23 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/reborn-baby-dolls If you have ever seen a professionally made Reborn Baby and wanted to own or make one we hope to provide the necessary information here. With advice taken from Professionals Reborn Baby Artists and some professional guidance you too can own,or even make the most realistic and original fake baby doll. diy Sun, 01 Jun 2008 12:33:51 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/clockwork The range of modern clockwork and wind up gadgets is expanding to include MP3 players, Bike Lights, LED Torches and Cell Phone chargers. These are now being made by a number of companies globally to cope with the rapidly increasing demand.  Clockwork & Wind Up gadgets and devices are becoming more and more popular for many reasons -   Clockwork devices have been around now for centuries, yet it is only in the last decade that they have been given a new lease of life. Mainly thanks to British inventor Trevor Baylis who brought us a clockwork radio which proved very popular and has now been copied by countless companies and these can now be found all around the world. Now many clockwork devices work by the crank powering a small dynamo which charges a rechargeable battery. Often cheaper ones work by the dynamo providing power directly to the device whilst the true clockwork mechanism unwinds.  computers Sat, 14 Jun 2008 13:08:56 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/sport-and-politics-do-mix_boycott-the-bejing-2008-olympics Sport and Politics Do Mix, Boycott the Bejing Olympics Many people say that politics does not mix with sport. I think this is an easy get out for people, and they should look at examples where sport gave a platform for applying political pressure and making a political point. Whether people remember Jesse Owens at the 1936 olympics, or the black power salutes at the '68 olympics, they will have to admit these were very powerful images tieing sport and politics. In 1980 the USofA boycotted the Moscow Olympics due to the host countries agressive occupation of Afghanistan. in 2008 the Olympics are being held in China, a country with appalling human rights abuses and is occupying forcibly a number of other countries such as Tibet and Darfur. Olympic athletes are being asked to sign a contract that they will not partake in any political action whilst in the host country. Today we are more concerned with profits from China than protesting about their actions, to such an extent that we are gagging our athletes! sports Fri, 22 Aug 2008 08:38:00 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/chasing-lensrank-on-squidoo There are many in the squidoo community who are obsessed with lensrank and how their lenses rank on squidoo. Here we will discuss and debate whether such people are wasting their time or not. The benefits of a high lensrank seem to be that if in the top payout tier you get a nice little share of the advertising revenue. Also it's alleged that a high lensrank will also bring you more traffic. Both of these are obviously desirable and worthy of celebrating. Though we'll discuss how worth it they are! education Sun, 17 Aug 2008 19:24:14 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/google_auctions-vs-ebay Google Should Compete With Ebay Everyone and their dog knows their is only one player in the online auction world. Ebay have a very unhealthy monopoly of the market, allowing them to hike up fees, kick off buyers and sellers alike, force people to use Paypal, which incidentally is owned by ebay and also charges higher fees than any other provider. These are just the tip of the iceberg as to why ebay is becoming very unpopular amongst sellers, and a few buyers! Although other big players have dipped their toes in running online Auctions, notably amazon and yahoo, neither committed to these or provided the resources and support to offer a viable alternative. Yahoo Auctions was pulled after only a few months and although amazon auctions was ticking over with very little publicity or support from amazon it was also closed down recently. Many people have got quite excited about the possibility of Google running their own auction site. Although nothing has officially been stated by Google, the introduction of Google Checkout last year is certainly a great foundation for google to do so. Other online auction sites suffer from not being indexed by search engines and not having a secure online payment system, unless they use paypal, which kinda defies the point of being independent if you end up giving ebay a cut of the profits by using paypal. business Fri, 22 Aug 2008 05:04:09 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/Light_Therapy-4-Skin_Conditions Light Therapy, usimg the latest far-infrared and ultra violet light technology, has been shown to be extremely effective for the treatment of a wide variety of Skin Conditions, often in patients where responses to drug and steroid treatments have failed to provide long lasting relief. Extensive research has shown that some skin conditions respond particularly well to certain very narrow wavelengths of infrared and ultra-violet light, or even a combination of certain wavelengths. Light treatment devices shown here have been proven to be very effective at supplying the exact wavelengths that produce the best results for each condition. health Mon, 21 Jul 2008 08:00:18 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/Sold_Dispatch_Amazon Sold Dispatch Now: How to Make £6000 - £15000 pa. from Amazon, Sharon Fussell - Reviewed Unbelievable! That was my first reaction when I came across this book! The old saying - "If something looks to good to be true, it's probably because it is too good to be true". (this is the only instance in the English language where a double positive becomes a negative!) Sharon Fussell makes some quite astounding promises in this book which is priced at £37, quite a hefty sum for a book that only has 85pages, and no discount for purchasing the eBook either! The book claims that you can easily make that sort of money from only a couple of hours work a day and with only the need for a a couple of shelves of books to work from home, which is quite far fetched. I know of a lot of Amazon sellers and very few are able to source the kind of niche stock that would enable that performance, even on an occasional basis. In fact most experienced sellers I know who have commented on these claims have stated that the purpose of the book is purely to rip-off people by making  them pay for info that is freely available and promoting the book by making outrageous lies to appeal to peoples greed. seo Wed, 20 Aug 2008 19:40:06 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/mp3_download_Movie_soundtracks With the launch of AmazonMP3 Download service it has never been so easy to find and download the latest Movie or TV Soundtrack. Whether you're looking for the latest Movie Soundtrack or the latest TV soundtrack, you'll find it on Amazon! Here we have an constantly updated chart of the most popular soundtrack downloads. We will also be sharing the hottest new Soundtrack releases. music Tue, 01 Jul 2008 19:24:35 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/Psychometric Psychometric Tests allow employers and prospective employers to objectively measure the ability and aptitude of employees and interviewees. Are you faced with a psychometric test as part of an interview? Do you want to really stand out from the crowd? Do you want to improve your score and develop a winning mindset? The use of psychometric tests in selection procedures is on the rise, and for unprepared candidates they represent a real challenge. In this lens we hope to provide you with a guide as to what to expect from this method of selecting those with ability and working out what a persons abilities are. Psychometric testing is a combination of verbal reasoning; non-verbal and diagrammatic reasoning; numerical reasoning; mechanical comprehension; personality questionnaires; and IQ tests. business Mon, 16 Jun 2008 18:55:39 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/Slendertone_Belts The Slendertone System is the newest range of products, for the toning of abs, buttocks, thighs and arms. All Slendertone products offer safe, convenient and powerful stimulation of nerves to exercise your muscles. Most people will recognise the ab belt, but there are other products in the Slendertone range to tone buttocks, thighs, arms and chest. The big advantage of the Slendertone system is the ability to interchange the control unit between a wide range of garments. The control unit is the most expensive part of the toning equipment and therefore if you are looking into buying more than 1 slendertone product you can make a nice saving! There are a number of other products in the Slendertone range which we will look at in some detail below. Using Slendertone products gives you a safe, gentle form of exercise providing proven results in a relatively short time, with users reporting firmer and flatter abdomens in just 4 weeks of regular use. Other brands just aren't Slendertone! We will also keep you up to date with the latest Discount Codes for using with Slendertone health Wed, 30 Apr 2008 11:21:29 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/Harry_Potter_Prequel The Harry Potter world is buzzing with excitement about the surprise release of a 800word short story by JK Rowling. Set in the 1970's, 3 years before Harry Potter was born, it was written as a submission to a collection of short stories published by Waterstones in aid of Dyslexia Action to mark the National Year of Reading. Only 10,000 copies were published and Waterstones have stated that no further copies would be printed. All but a handful sold out on the first day of sale at £5 each with copies limited to 2 per customer. arts Sat, 16 Aug 2008 08:36:49 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/toothbrush-sanitizers You know how many germs can live on your toothbrush - You don't? Well, experts agree that your toothbrush is an ideal breeding ground for bacteria and studies have shown incredible results for the variety and number of germs found on an average toothbrush. And you put them in your mouth 2 or 3 times a day! More Details Below Remember good dental hygiene plays an important part in preventing decay, gum disease and bad breath. A clean toothbrush is an important part of observing good dental health. Dirty or uncleaned toothbrushes will compromise your health by brushing germs and bacteria into your gums, and this can adversely effect your overall health. Hear we will compare 2 different sorts of Toothbrush Sanitizer and will help you decide between UV and Steam Sanitizing. health Tue, 29 Jul 2008 11:12:49 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/Australian-Bookshops Getting hold of  books Down Under is often difficult, with so few online retailers providing services to Austrailia and  those that do charging laughable shipping and even longer delivery times we  thought it was time to highlight all the good Australian Bookstores in one place, placing a  special emphasis on those bookshops with an Online Catalog. arts Sun, 08 Jun 2008 07:23:15 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/eco_balls Eco-Balls will save you money, save your clothes from harsh chemicals, do not pollute the environment and are suitable for those that are chemically sensitive and can't use standard laundry deteregents. They are reuseable for between 60 & over 600 washes and costs on average 3p per wash, it does vary a little depending on particular brand. There are no harsh chemicals so less pollution. Rinse cycle can be shortened saving water and electricity. It will not fade bright colours or damage clothing fibres. Hypoallergenic so suitable for sensitive skins/eczema (including babies and children). Eco-Balls also softens clothes even in hard water. As your clothes will be softer no fabric conditioner is necessary. Also anti-bacterial and kills Escherichia Coli and Staphylococcus Aureus. So why are you still using chemical detergents?  shopping Sat, 14 Jun 2008 13:23:13 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/captain_pugwash Capt. Horatio Pugwash was a favorite fictional cartoon pirate for a number of generations of children. First broadcast in 1957 the adventures of his ship and crew appeared regularly on BBC television for the next couple of decades. Many urban myths surround the naming of his crew and we will cover these as well as the real names of Pugwash's Crew. Also you will find here Cartoons and Pugwash Books. Here you will find that the charcters of Master Bates, Seaman Staines and Roger the Cabin Boy, were  even more fictional than the characters in the book!  The Guardian Newspaper was among many who printed the myth believing it to be the factual reason why the series was cancelled and had to print an apology to the BBC.  people Thu, 24 Apr 2008 18:40:59 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/Celtic-Art-Design eltic Art & Design are so easily recognised from the richly decorated stonework, metalwork and literature of the Celts. This saw it's finest examples preserved in the richly illuminated manuscripts of the 6th-10th Century. Here we will present a brief and concise history of Celtic Art, it's history, examples of celtic letters,examples of illustrations and modern adaptions and designs. arts Tue, 18 Mar 2008 05:05:55 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/russell-howard Russell Howard at the age of 27 is fast becoming one of the most popular comedians in the UK. He's dynamic and quickfire act is something that needs to be seen to be believed, just check one or 2 of the you tube videos. Coupled with a very hardworking and extremely busy schedule of TV and Radio shows he is destined for comedy greatness. This autumn he sets off on a largely sold out UK tour of medium sized venues up and down the country. The tour is likely to create an even larger fanbase as a result of people actually getting to see him in his natural environment of being a stand-up comedian rather than just a funny presenter.   people Mon, 09 Jun 2008 17:57:50 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/vitamink Vitamin K is not the first vitamin people think of, but it is no less vital to your health than the others. Don't leave it off the list of must-have Vitamins. Vitamin K is a fat-soluble vitamin that is most well-known for the important role it plays in blood clotting. That's what makes us stop bleeding and begin to heal after we cut ourselves. People who don't have enough vitamin K in their systems can be prone to excessive bruising or nose bleeds. They can also run into serious trouble if they're badly hurt, since they won't stop bleeding. However, Vitamin K is also absolutely essential to build strong bones and prevent heart disease, and it plays a crucial role in other bodily functions other than blood clotting  It is so important because many people do not get nearly enough of Vitamin K on a daily basis through the foods they eat. There are some researchers who feel that, as well as keeping our blood healthy, Vitamin K can help us to live longer. It is said to have antioxidant properties. Antioxidants help to prevent our cells from dying, so they keep us healthier longer. Researchers believe that 3,000 mcg of Vitamin K per day would be most beneficial to your health. health Sun, 15 Jun 2008 12:02:15 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/b12vitamin Vitamin B12 is needed for normal nerve cell activity. Vitamin B12 is needed for DNA replication. Vitamin B12 is needed for production of the mood-affecting substance SAMe. A lack of B12 can cause symptoms associated with Aneamia Vitamin B12 acts with folic acid and vitamin B6 to control homocysteine levels. An excess of homocysteine is associated with an increased risk of heart disease, stroke, and potentially other diseases such as osteoporosis and Alzheimers disease **  There have been studies that suggest that if a person has lower levels of some of the B Vitamins that they may be more prone to developing Alzheimer's disease. ** Tests conducted on some individuals who do suffer from Alzheimer's have shown a lack of the B Vitamins in their bodies. Therefore using that knowledge to improve the intake and absorption of the vitamin might slow down the progress of the memory loss, and the onset of the ravages of the disease. If you are concerned about your intake of the B vitamins, talk with your doctor. health Fri, 22 Aug 2008 09:06:21 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/Amazon-Webstores-Review The biggest revolution in online retailing for small and medium sized businesses has arrived! Webstores by Amazon provide everything that an online business needs to thrive, in a very simple to operate package. The additional features and security provided by Amazon will stun anyone who has ever looked into buying an ecommerce solution. Here we look at some of the features offered and give space for users of it to review it. This Page Is Work In Progress I am currently adding to it almost daily so please come back again soon! business Wed, 20 Aug 2008 20:06:43 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/Sinclair_C5 Sir Clive Sinclair launched the Sinclair C5 in 1985 with huge publicity. They were supposed to revolutionise transport by providing a compact, affordable electric commuter vehicle which could be driven without a drivers license or road tax. They were greeted by media ridicule and public scorn. They were criticised for being unsafe, due to their low road visibility. Only had a range of 15miles on a full charge, and took 8 hours to charge fully. Perhaps they were ahead of their time by 20 years as we now seek ways to cut congestion and pollution in our cities. Along with a growth in cycle lanes and many cities starting to take action to cut vehicle emissions the humble Sinclair C5 could become popular once more. The majority of the 17,000 originally built are still out there somewhere, either forgotten in sheds and garages or if lucky owned by an enthusiast that takes it out for a ride now and then. sports Mon, 23 Jun 2008 05:18:02 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/Different-Chess-Games Many people know the usual rules to the game of chess, yet these variations on the rules of chess provide some interesting twists. Some of these make for fast and easy games very suitable for beginners, others make the game almost fiendishly difficult! Here we'll look at each of the common chess variants and explain the rules of these games. sports Tue, 08 Jul 2008 06:38:36 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/dvitamin   Most Americans and others are not taking enough Vitamin D, a fact that may put them at significant risk for developing cancer, according to a landmark study conducted by Creighton University School of Medicine. The four-year, randomized study followed 1,179 healthy, postmenopausal women from rural eastern Nebraska. Participants taking calcium, as well as a quantity of Vitamin D3 nearly three times the U.S. government's Recommended Daily Amount (RDA) for middle-age adults, showed a dramatic 60 percent or greater reduction in cancer risk than women who did not get the vitamin. The results of the study, conducted between 2000 and 2005, were reported in the June 8, 2007 online edition of the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. "The findings are very exciting. They confirm what a number of Vitamin D proponents have suspected for some time but that, until now, have not been substantiated through clinical trial," said principal investigator Joan Lappe, Ph.D., R.N., Creighton professor of medicine and holder of the Criss/Beirne Endowed Chair in the School of Nursing. "Vitamin D is a critical tool in fighting cancer as well as many other diseases." Research participants were all 55 years and older and free of known cancers for at least 10 years prior to entering the Creighton study. Subjects were randomly assigned to take daily dosages of 1,400-1,500 mg supplemental calcium, plus 1,100 IU of Vitamin D3, or placebos. National Institutes of Health funded the study. Over the course of four years, women in the calcium/vitamin D3 group experienced a 60 percent decrease in their cancer risk than the group taking placebos. On the premise that some women entered the study with undiagnosed cancers, researchers then eliminated the first-year results and looked at the last three years of the study. When they did that, the results became even more dramatic with the calcium/vitamin D3 group showing a startling 77 percent cancer-risk reduction. In the three-year analysis, there was no statistically significant difference in cancer incidence between participants taking placebos and those taking just calcium supplements. Through the course of the study, 50 participants developed nonskin cancers, including breast, colon, lung and other cancers. Lappe said further studies are needed to determine whether the Creighton research results apply to other populations, including men, women of all ages, and different ethnic groups. While the study was open to all ethnic groups, all participants were Caucasian, she noted. There is a growing body of evidence that a higher intake of vitamin D may be helpful in the prevention and treatment of cancer, high blood pressure, fibromyalgia, diabetes mellitus, multiple sclerosis, and rheumatoid arthritis and other diseases health Mon, 12 May 2008 23:50:57 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/jon_richardson Jon Richardson is one of the UK's fastest rising comedians, recently nominated for the If.com Comedy award at the Edinburgh Festival. His favorite subjects for his material are based on his own Obsessive Compulsive Disorders and his fear of women. His partnership with Russell Howard on BBC 6music is very popular with the podcast of the show being in the BBC's top 10 downloads.  Jon obviously doesn't like his photo being taken by the look of his picture for the BBC, the only other picture found on the web was the arty number you will see below. people Tue, 29 Jan 2008 19:04:50 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/Green-Office-Chairs Is your desk chair good for your back? Is it recyclable at the end of it's life? Is it made from Recycled components? Anyone spending day in, day out sat at a desk or workstation knows the importance of something good to sit on. For years I've sat on mid-range chairs for 40 hours a week and had to replace chairs every 12-18months. Not only that, but mostly, despite their ergonomic claims, most haven't been fantastically comfortable either. This resulted in time away from desk, stretching, stimulating blood circulation in my legs, and I'm sure on a number of occasions they have been the cause of a trip to the Osteopath. On my last trip to the Osteo we started discussing my office chairs and how fast I seemed to get through them. It seemed I wasn't alone in finding mid-range desk chairs to be quite disposable as well as uncomfortable for long periods of sitting. I was then persuaded to look at spending a bit more on my next chair with promises of it lasting upto 10years as well as being almost perfectly ergonomic and supportive of good posture. I walked away with a number of recommendations and the intention of doing a little research into which was going to be the best for me as well as the environment, as I want to try and offset the number of chairs I've previously sent to landfill at the end of their lives! shopping Wed, 27 Aug 2008 19:02:26 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/george_lamb George Lamb,Pretty Boy DJ, has now settled into his new daytime show. After haunting the airwaves and attempting to entertain the post-pub listeners he appears no brighter or more coherent in daylight! Maybe  now it will be obvious  to the executives of  6 Music that this man has absolutely no talent as a DJ, very little knowledge of anything and the ability to make even David Beckham sound coherent and intelligible. No longer can I cope with listening to this poor excuse of a disc jockey ruin the usually good output of 6music. Here I will take my stand and  you are invited to post your opinions and views below. Remember to Vote! Or, Feel Free to Leave a Comment    people Fri, 06 Jun 2008 20:12:29 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/nikola_tesla Probably the most creative and prolific scientist of the 20th Century, Nikola Tesla was at the forefront of so many scientific disciplines. Yet due to his  inability to get on with his fellow scientists he was more or less osterised by the scinetific community until after his death. Unfortunately after his death his documents and notes, which alledgedly were contained in over 80 trunks, were seizedby the FBI under the guise of national security. This was due tohis work on a 'Death Ray', a charged particle beam generator he had designed but could find no sponsor to develop the project. Manyyears later his family managed to regain some of the papers and donated them to the Nikola Tesla Museum. It's also alleged that the FBI have witheld a number of Tesla's Patents, though the recorded list of patents held by Tesla in the  USA number over 100!   All his life it appeared that Tesla suffered from autistic tendencies and obsessive compulsive disorders. From only  staying in hotel rooms which had numbers that were divisible by 3, to disliking touching round objects and an obsession with cleanliness. Towards the end of his life it seems that hismental health did deteriate and during this period he teorised on many fantastic and wonderful inventions though there is  doubt that some of these could have been put into practice, others claim that the FBI arewitholding these papers that were light years ahead ofhis peers. Remember this is the man who taught edison that he was wasting his time with direct current and attempted to teach him about Alternating Current, Edison later agreed that Tesla was correct. people Tue, 29 Jan 2008 19:17:28 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/Pilates-Reformers The Pilates Reformer Machine takes a pilates workout to another level. Here we will compare a number of Pilates Reformers currently available for sale. These comparisons will also link to reviews. Also you will find Videos and ads for used Reformer Machines   health Wed, 02 Apr 2008 04:56:01 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/Discworld_Giftshop Shopping for a discworld fan? Looking for your own unique Discworld shirt? You have come to the right place! T-shirts, Posters, Postcards, Stickers. We have on display here dozens of Unique Gifts which will amaze and astound all fans of Terry Pratchett. Whether they are 7 or 70, you will find a suitable gift for them here, butdon't forget to grab one yourself! The Discworld Fascinates and Enraptures people from mulitple generations and locations. Here we hope you will find the gift for their Birthday, engagement, wedding or Christmas. Do you have a store selling Discworld items? Leave a comment with contact details and we will try to include it here. shopping Fri, 09 May 2008 04:48:38 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/vitamina ** Vitamin A helps cells reproduce normally—a process called differentiation cells that have not properly differentiated are more likely to undergo pre-cancerous changes. ** It is required for vision; Vitamin A maintains healthy cells in various structures of the eye and is required for healthy vision, proper eye function, the transduction of light into nerve signals in the retina, and for night vision. ** It is required for normal growth and development of the embryo and fetus, influencing genes that determine the sequential development of organs in embryonic development. ** Vitamin A may be required for normal reproductive function, with influences on the function and development of sperm, ovaries and placenta. ** It helps repair and maintain the epithelial tissues, especially those of the skin and mucous membranes. It also helps the skin to retain moisture. Because vitamin A helps keep the mucus membranes moist, it is a great tool for fighting infection. ** Vitamin A helps to keep your system free from toxins that might otherwise cause damage to your skin. ** It helps maintain the endocrine system, especially the thyroid gland. ** Vitamin A is pivotal for the stimulation of the thymus gland, a major part of the immune system. ** It is required for proper utilization of dietary proteins. ** It can also help boost the power of your white blood cells.   If you are concerned about your intake of vitamin A, talk with your doctor. Copyright © 2007 Garden Creations. Page created 6/19/07. The text, html, or graphics on this page may not be reproduced, republished, mirrored, or displayed in whole or in part on another webpage, website, or blog. health Mon, 12 May 2008 23:50:04 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/Castle_Anthrax Picking a favorite Monty Python scene is almost impossible! There are so many contenders for the top spot, whether you choose  the infamous Dead Parrot Sketch from the Flying Circus television series, or the Blessed are the Cheesemakers from the Life Of Brian, the Holy Grail is bound to supply enough material on it's own to keep any Monty Python Fan in a dilemma. If you were to choose a location for a pythoesque pilgrimage no better location than Castle Anthrax could be chosen. Doune Castle, near Stirling in Scotland was the location for the famous stand off between King Arthur and a solitary Frenchman in The Search for the Holy Grail. The picturesque and remote castle recieves over 25,000 visitors a year and a third of these are claimed to be visiting due to connections with the film and to shout from the battlements "I fart in your genral direction" in a vaguely french accent at those below. moviesandtv Tue, 18 Mar 2008 13:59:03 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/ladybird It is more than sixty years since the first familiar pocket-sized Ladybird saw it's birth. in 1940 Ladybird produced their first series which included such titles as Bunnikins Picnic Party, Smoke and Fluff, Piggly Plays Truant, Downy Duckling and several others. These were an instant hit with children, who enjoyed both the full colour illustrations and the stories about animals written in verse. these titles and others have been reprinted a number of times, making identifications of first editions very difficult to the novice. Early editions were often published with dust jackets, though this is not always an indicator of it being a first edition and for a indetifying and valuing you would need to know more about the particular series and the publishing style in use. Genuine First editions of titles such as the impatient horse do command high prices, though to be sure yours was a first edition you would have to study title pages, the style of ladybird shown on the end papers ((open wing or closed wing) and a number of other things as well. To be sure you really need expert help on this and luckily there is a website that will help identify almost every published ladybird and the variations between editions. To  find this info freely, just go to the wee web So whether you want to check out the value of your childhood books or you want to rise to the challenge of collecting all the Ladybird books published .you'll find the wee web and invaluable website. arts Sat, 05 Apr 2008 19:57:46 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/bookchair The BookChair is an amazing reading aid, probably the biggest revolution in reading since Gutenberg! This portable, folding and compact book stand will amaze you and your friends. Effortlessly read whilst eating, cooking, or typing. Also ideal for the elderly or infirm who struggle to hold a book for extended periods but still enjoy a good read.  The simple deckchair type design will hold your book open as well as adjust the angle the book is held at with ease. The frame is made wholely from a sustainable source, whilst the canvas 'seat' is available in a number of differring designs. arts Wed, 06 Feb 2008 12:06:22 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/Shrink-your-MP3 ShrinkMyTunes was a simple software download that significantly reduces the size of MP3 files, allowing you to fit up to 4 times more music on your iPod, MP3 player or mobile phone. Using patented compression technology and mathematical modeling, ShrinkMyTunes compresses each track on your computer in about 30 seconds and works with MP3, MP3 Pro and WAV files, the most popular music formats around. You decide whether you want to shrink your entire music collection or specific tracks. Shrunk tunes retain their MP3 format and can be played on any MP3 player and in iTunes, keeping all tags and playlists in place. music Wed, 27 Feb 2008 16:03:36 -0600 http://best.mp3player.ever.com/ The revolutionary new Wind Up Media/MP3 Player - it does everything an ipod does and more! Though the most important feature is it's wind up, so no more chucking away batteries or sad faces when you can't get a charger plugged in. Other features are also included in this player that you would not find in any ordinary MP3 Player. This latest product from Trevor Baylis is winning awards and turning heads all over the world. music Fri, 04 Jul 2008 08:08:24 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/losingourfreedom With the passing of HR2900, which includes S1082, the FDA could BAN Vitamins. Read How Our Tax Dollars And Politicians Do Not Work For Us. The People's Safety, Health, and Interests Do Not Matter. Money Rules! Alternative therapies and dietary supplements such as vitamins, minerals, and herbs are the true competition to the FDA's "Big Pharma". An underlying primary goal of the FDA is to help "Big Pharma" eliminate competition from the market. Here's what S1082 boils down to - If you use an herbal or dietary supplement to stay healthy or to help prevent an ailment, that's fine. But if any supplement is used to treat a symptom, then it's a medicine and will be regulated by the FDA, just like any prescription drug. And there's a qualifying statement to that second part: The supplement will be exempted if it is "generally recognized, among experts qualified by scientific training and experience to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of drugs, as safe and effective for use under the conditions prescribed, recommended, or suggested in the labeling". In other words, the freedom to use a supplement to treat a condition will be at the discretion of FDA experts. In the near future, it may be a crime to take vitamin c for a cold without a prescription, or the FDA could just take a widely used vitamin, mineral or herb supplement off the market if the label states a benefit! health Mon, 12 May 2008 23:30:05 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/Store_Wars ....Store Wars is a great little advert spoofing the epic Star Wars. It's purpose is to make people more aware of the value of healthy food and eating. I feel it does this really well and is a great giggle too. Any fan of animation, cartoons or even Star Wars should appreciate this! moviesandtv Thu, 08 May 2008 14:39:01 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/cash-for-your-mobile With over 80,000,000 mobile phones in the UK, many people will have an old one sitting around in a desk drawer which they could easily turn into cash! Envirophone are the UK's biggest recycler of mobile phones, last year they paid out over £1.5 Million to people who traded in their old phones. With trade in prices for over 800 models of mobile they can give a fairly accurate value of your phones trade in value. Even if your phone is not working they payout between 30% & 70% of this amount as they can re-use the parts within it or repair it. computers Thu, 12 Jun 2008 06:00:26 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/thewaroftheworlds Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of the Worlds was a 1978 concept album by Jeff Wayne and others, retelling the story of The War of the Worlds by H. G. Wells. Starring Richard Burton as the narrator-protagonist, Justin Hayward (The Moody Blues), Phil Lynott and David Essex. "Forever Autumn", "Thunder Child", and "The Spirit of Man" are amongst the most recognised individual songs on the album. "Forever Autumn" was a UK Top 10 single, and was credited to Justin Hayward. Most of the lyrics to the songs were written by former Elton John lyricist Gary Osborne. A remixed version of "The Eve of the War" also made #3 in the UK in 1989. Contents:-  The Cast List :: Jeff Wayne Biog #1 Jeff Wayne Biog #2 :: Jeff Wayne's Musical on Amazon Jeff Wayne's Spartacus :: Jeff Wayne Links Jeff Wayne's War of the Worlds Music Score on Ebay The CGI Movie ::  War of the Worlds Dramatization music Fri, 15 Aug 2008 17:10:10 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/evitamin Vitamin E is one of the most popular supplements, and for good reason - Vitamin E is an indispensable member of the body's antioxidant system. Vitamin E was discovered in 1922, but it is only in the last decade that the public began to be educated about the critical fact that vitamin E is not a single compound, but a general name for a whole family of compounds. The vitamin E most often referred to and sold in stores is a synthetic form of vitamin E called dl-alpha-tocopherol. This specific tocopherol has incredible antioxidant benefits and has, in the past, shifted much of the research away from the other seven forms of vitamin E. Many vitamin E labels are misleading. Some marketed vitamin E products labeled "natural" have been tested and found to contain either all synthetic vitamin E or only part natural vitamin E. Dr. Graham Burton with the National Research Council of Canada studied the body's response to natural vitamin E compared to synthetic vitamin E. The study strongly indicates your body prefers natural vitamin E, showing that it is retained in your body many times longer than the synthetic vitamin E, with specific results showing: Natural Vitamin E was retained 5.3 times longer in the brain. Natural Vitamin E was retained .6 times longer in red blood cells. Natural Vitamin E was retained 2.6 times longer in the lungs. Natural Vitamin E was retained 2.4 times longer in the plasma. Natural Vitamin E was retained 1.9 times longer in the heart. Natural Vitamin E was reatined 1.7 times longer in the muscles health Mon, 12 May 2008 23:45:01 -0600 http://cheapest.ukcourier.ever.com/ With deals from £6.64 to deliver packages of upto 30kg across the UK the prices some of these guys quote is unbelievable! £14.99 from UK to Germany, £14.99 to Portugal and Ireland. Plus, they collect from your door, so no need to have to try and find one of those rapidly disappearing post offices, trying to find a parking space near one, not to mention how much cheaper they are than Royal Mail! Check this Postal Calculator to compare prices! And you'll see that it's cheaper to send almost anything over 2kg by these services than it is from your post office and you don't even have to leave home!  Stop Press! - PAYPERDROP was the most popular parcel courier reseller on ebay. They suspended business in the busy pre-christmas period and have since re-opened their own 72hour courier service, see below for details Stop Press 2!! - Interparcel are offering an easy simple website interface, instant tracking, discounts for account holders and possibly the cheapest prices around. We don't use anyone else currently! Stop Press 3! Parcel Wizards & Balloon & Gift are no longer offering Courier Services business Mon, 09 Jun 2008 12:14:59 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/learn_magic Shimshi, the award winning Strolling Magician, shares the close-up magic routines he uses for formal close-up and strolling magic shows in his famed Las Vegas perfomances. Routines include: The Hunted Deck, The Painted Tens, 10-13-20, The Credit Card Trick and the fundamentals of using invisible thread. He also shares his knowledge of Strolling Magic and tips to help improve your business.   Lens Navigation  About Shimshi :: Tutorial DVD Review Preview of the DVD on Youtube  Up-Close Magic - Tutorial DVD on Ebay Magic Trick Books on Amazon USA Magic Trick Books on Amazon UK Magic Trick DVD's on Amazon USA Magic Trick DVD's on Amazon USA  Poll for Your Favorite Magician Magic Card Trick Videos on YouTube  Magic Coin Tricks on Youtube  Guestbook  education Tue, 15 Jan 2008 19:57:31 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/gratitudedancevideoshowcase The Gratitude Dance is sweeping around the world spreading positivity, joy and hope. It has been described as a free form version of Tai Chi or Qi Gong, with an added element of expressive emotion, alleged to channel and reinforce positive thought and actions. It's not easy to describe the moves involved in the dance, but below we have an extensive collection of You Tube Videos of people doing the Gratitude Dance in a huge variety of settings. Why not have a flick through and vote for your favorite?  entertainment Fri, 28 Dec 2007 21:41:47 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/scooby_doo_costumes Scoob and Scrappy are both well loved cartoon favorites, here we bring you plenty of Shirts, Hats, Socks, Costumes and other Scooby gear to wear to show your love for everyones favorite cowardly canine! shopping Wed, 30 Apr 2008 08:41:05 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/hypnotic-audio Sam Weller, the creator of Hypnotic Tracks, has been a hypnotherapist since 1989. He has created Hypnotic Tracks as a hypnotherapy tool that is focused on being used to stop smoking, assist weight loss, alleviate anxiety and related issues. As well as providing tools for sporting, personal and business enhancement. health Tue, 04 Mar 2008 20:01:21 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/kumihimo-japanese_braiding Jacqui Carey has produced a wonderful book for those new to Kumihimo, the Japanese Art of Braiding. We will cover some of the history of Kumihimo as well as providing and in depth review of this book. diy Fri, 14 Mar 2008 17:12:12 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/uk_swap Thousands of Books, CD's, DVD's & Games availble in the UK for swapping almost instantly with hundreds of users. The beauty is you swap into a pool and earn credits for swapping and use credits to get swaps, this way you  don't have to find someone who has something you want who wants something of yours! Register Free Click here Join Europe's #1 swap site now and get access to thousands of Books, CD's, Games & DVD's up for swap In the US? Well the nearest program to this is - PlayIC NEWS - Hitflip have now made it possible for you those who are verified 18 and over to swap 18 DVD's. This makes them the only online swap facility for Adult DVD's!   Contents  How It Works :: Get Stuff You Want Giving it Away ::  Current Fees  Special Offer :: Free Book Offer Free CD Offer :: Free Video Game Offer Free DVD Offer :: Free Audiobook Offer  Comments & Feedback arts Thu, 01 May 2008 12:53:51 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/Vitamins-in-Liquid Taking Vitamins & Supplements is now easier than ever. If you're fed up with gagging on your daily vitamin dose Liquid Vitamins are for you! Not only are liquid vitamins easier to take, they are more effective too, with upto a 98% absorption rate they leave pills and capsules behind. View the full Liquid Vitamins & Supplement Range Here health Sun, 27 Jan 2008 07:55:28 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/trikke-youtube Introducing the Revolutionary 3 wheeled transport - What is a Trikke? A trikke works on the similar principles to skiing, and uses gentle rocking from side to side to create forward motion. How To Trikke? Video clips included here include basic demo's, beginners tips and serious adrenalin fueled stunts. Is it good exercise Good? It's an excellent method of achieving a low impact, full body workout, so simple your grannie could do it, and only limited by your nerve and endurance for the more demanding athlete. Is It Easy to Transport Incredibly so, not only is it very light, it folds into such a small and stowable space you'll be taking it everywhere! The ease of use, transportation and storage all combine to create a new 21st century mode of transport! We show you here the reasons why the Trikke is such a great concept and why it is being quickly embraced by the public and celebrities alike. Contents Trikke Inventor Trikke Video Demo Ride to work on a trikke? Trikke Stuff to wear and display Trikke Riding Video Tutorial Trikke for Fitness Trikke for Thrills Trikke safely video tutorial Trikke safety gear on amazon.com Buy a Trikke on ebay UK Buy a Trikke on ebay USA sports Mon, 12 May 2008 13:25:37 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/martin_lewis_money_saving_hero Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis is an award-winning TV & radio presenter, national newspaper columnist and bestselling author.   He's an ultra-specialised journalist, who spends his life focusing on how to cut bills without cutting back. Martin is 35 years old, was born in Manchester, grew up in Cheshire and now lives in North Kensington, West London. people Mon, 29 Oct 2007 19:37:56 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/cvitamin As an antioxidant, vitamin C helps neutralize cell-damaging free radicals, which are byproducts of metabolism found throughout the body. Because of this activity, some scientists have suggested that high doses of vitamin C might help battle cancer by both protecting healthy cells from the assaults of cancer treatment and by fighting tumor cells. The free radicals that vitamin C normally combats can damage DNA directly or by converting certain fatty acids into genotoxins. The researchers found that in the test tube, vitamin C can also give rise to genotoxins by oxidizing these fats. According to the researchers, these findings suggest it will be particularly important to be on guard for cell damage among participants in trials using vitamin C as a cancer combatant. Food sources of Vitamin C are: broccoli, red peppers, currants, brussels sprouts, parsley, potatoes, citrus fuit, and strawberries. Vitamin C (as well as other vitamins) should be taken in capsule-form, powdered-form, or liquid-form for maximum absorption. If you must take vitamins in their pill-form, test them to make sure they will disolve quickly in water. The amount of any vitamin you take is not necessarily the amount that your body ends up absorbing and ultimately putting to use. Your body's ability to absorb nutrients is not necessarily the same from one day to the next.                                 One of my favorite Drs. states, "The degree of vitamin absorption changes depending upon the dose ingested and the body's need at any particular time. For example, 6000 milligrams of Vitamin C might cause loose stools in a given healthy person when the same person during a bout with the flu might be able to take 20,000 milligrams without difficulty. health Mon, 12 May 2008 23:45:25 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/Used-Cars-Bristol When searching online for a used car it's not always easy to find what you are looking for. Here I hope to showcase a new way of searching online for used cars allowing you to choose easily from a number of simple selections. All cars shown here are advertised as being available within 25miles of Bristol City Centre. Dividing them into makes seems to be the logical method of doing so. Each of the sections below will only show 2 selections from that category and a link to my site where you can see a lot wider range from that category. autos Sat, 19 Apr 2008 10:14:31 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/bestselling_books Here we bring youthe top 5 bestselling books from the New Yor Times Bestseller Lists, in these categories - Best selling Fiction Mass Market Paperback - arts Fri, 02 Nov 2007 20:37:08 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/UK_Cashback_Shopping This lens will give details of all the Major UK Cash Back sites that offer  you money back when you shop online. The principal is pretty simple as many retailers will pay others commission for sending shoppers to its site, the cashback sites work by giving you a share of their commission. Here we will review, and provide links to the major UK cashabck sites. Usually it's only necessary to join one or 2 to be able to gain cashback from every single purchase you make online. All you have to do is remember to visit the merchants site by following a link from your chosen cashback site. If you are a member of these sites please do vote on them to provide assistance and guidance to other visitors, and fel free to use the guestbook to leave comments and reviews of your experiences.  shopping Wed, 23 Apr 2008 07:00:29 -0600 http://worst.dj.ever.com/ George Lamb of BBC Radio 6Music is arguably the worst Radio Presenter ever! His ability to spout complete nonsense whilst trying to sound original and intelligent would be funny if it wasn't so pathetic. He really is quite a blot on the landscape of probably the best UK Music based Radio station. Surrounded by a bunch of sycophantic goons he reminds you of the worst of radio DJ's and relies on them to correct him when wrong, which is often. I don't think there has ever been a dj that has sparked such debate. It's obvious that he does have an audience, but is it really a 6music audience? It's been said that his placement was to attract 'female listeners', well I think his main success has been to attract morons and imbeciles and as many women as men are offended by his presence on what was the greatest music station. Don't forget to Join in the Debate below as to whether he's good or not! Most people seem to think he isn't funnily enough! arts Fri, 30 May 2008 17:35:52 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/paid_to_blog Payperpost will pay it's members to post blogs on various subjects and topics allowing you to earn money online blogging. You get paid for reviewing websites and providing links to these sites. Payments usually start from $5 a post and often you do not need to write more than 100words and provide only one link. My highest paid article so far was $20, though opportunities paying upto a couple of hundred dollars are often available for those that qualify. Other opportunities may require more than one link and can also include an image. There are certain requirements for having a Blog accepted and for also having a post approved for payment. These will be covered below. So What Are You Waiting For? Sign Up Here  arts Fri, 26 Oct 2007 17:08:09 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/amazon_mp3_Download_chart Amazon currently have over 2 million downloadable DRM-Free MP3 songs from more than 180,000 artists, representing over 20,000 major and independent labels, making them one of the biggest players in the legal download market. Especially with High Quality Single Track MP3's from a crazy price of  only 89cents! Here we will show, using constantly updated RSS feeds, the hottest selling MP3 downloads in each category. Data will be updated hourly, as are amazon download charts, so check back regularly to see what's hot in the MP3 download charts. AmazonMP3 Download Chart Contents Top Pop Songs MP3 Downloads  Top Classic Rock Songs MP3 Dowloads  The Bargain Basement -Top Mp3 Albums for under$4.99  Top Selling MP3 Rap & Hip-Hop Tracks from 89cents Top Selling Rock Album MP3 Downloads Top Selling R&B MP3 Album Downloads Top Selling Classic Rock MP3 Tracks Top Selling MP3 Soundtracks music Fri, 18 Jan 2008 11:36:16 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/gillian-mckeith Healthy Eating Guru Gillian McKeith was born in Perth, Scotland in 1959, to a civil servant and his office worker wife on a council estate, Gillian McKieth has leapt to success with her popular nutrional advice. Today Dr Gillian McKieth is acknowledged as the UK's most popular Nutrionist, with many books, TV appearances and her healthy eating food range she has demonstrated the demand for good nutritional advice. With the recent success of her latest TV show - Supersize vs. Superskinny her popularity is growing even more. Now due to this success Americans are starting to catch on that Gillian is woth paying attention to and you can expect to see the UK TV shows syndicated or even remade for the US audience in the near future. people Sat, 22 Mar 2008 16:55:33 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/amazon_links Having witnessed many discussions on which links appear to track well and that some people seem to think that certain links don't track well I am creating a little experiment here to demonstrate a variety of link types available to Amazon Affiliates/Associates. It is not going to cover links created by Amazons Build-A-Link service or Iframes, both of which seem to be treated with a certain amount of negativity by associates and their are numerous anecdotes of these link types failing to record clicks/sale. Indeed, banner links, search banners and aStores are know to have fallen over on occassion due to problems on Amazons end, yet amazon will not admit to problems or report on these. Therefore it can only be a  natural conclusion that on occassion even these simple text links do not seem work as intended.    If you would like to help evaluate the tracking of these link types please click on each of the following examples. I am not currently using this amazon tracking id for anyotther purpose and hope to be able to advise if any of the following link types show below average clicks. seo Fri, 10 Aug 2007 13:05:24 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/TECHNICS_1210_Turntables The Technics 1210 for years has been the turntable of choice for the professional DJ and the aspiring mixer. No other record deck has even come close, earning these the title of "Wheels of Steel". The problem that many have though is the cost, with a pair of turntables costing as much as a months wages for some many will compromise and buy inferior turntables,  hoping to get the same performance from a set of cheap direct drives and then realising they wasted their money. Here we hope to provide you with live links to some of the best offers currently available so you won't have to compromise on quality and will be able to pick up a set of Technics at bargain prices. music Wed, 18 Jun 2008 06:26:06 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/HalfPricePerfume-UK Half Price Perfumes are the number one online retailer specialising in cosmetics & fragrances. Established since 1996 in Manchester, England, they have built up a great reputation and are able to give unrivaled prices on many top brands and designer perfumes. With Free Delivery on all orders over £20, plus rapid dispatch, usually within 24 hours, the prices and range of goods offered will be hard to beat by any other supplier. If you're only tempted to try out this supplier be assured by the fact they have a 100% satisfaction guarantee - or your money back ! We only showcase a very small amount of the items available from HalF Price Perfumes here. These include popular products like Strivectin-SD, DKNY, Elizabeth Arden & Clinique shopping Fri, 01 Feb 2008 04:33:39 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/Light_Therapy Light Boxes are considered effective for combating Seasonal Affected Disorder, Jet Lag and Mid-Winter Blues. They work by providing you with a higher than normal amount of light of the correct wave length, which will stimilate the neuro-chemicals required to alleviate SAD, Jet Lag & Mid-Winter Blues. We highly recommend Lumie as a supplier in the UK as they provide a large range of products at reasonable prices, with free delivery in the UK and Prices from £60, and they also offer a home-trial, meaning if you do not experience any benefit you can return for a full refund within 30days! health Wed, 05 Mar 2008 04:49:07 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/anne_mccaffrey Anne Mcaffrey was born in 1926 in Cambridge, Massachusetts. She graduated from Radcliffe College, Majoring in Slavonic Languages and Literature in 1947. Her first story was published by Sam Moskowitz in Science Fiction + Magazine and her first novel, Restoree, was published by Ballantine Books in 1967. Her early work was often seen as a contrast to the absurd and unrealistic portrayals of women in s-f novels in the 50s and early 60s. arts Mon, 28 Apr 2008 19:22:38 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/Cirque_Du_Soleil-Varekai For 5 years the most famous circus troupe in the world have been touring the Varekai show. With over 1800 performances and another 2000 planned covering most of the world in the next 5 years this has got to be one of the largest and longest circus shows in existence. Though it's only one of 15 similar scale shows on tour at the moment. As I write Varekai has just begun a residence at London's Royal Albert Hall in January 2008 before embarking on a European tour. Tickets are still available for many of the shows from Ticketmaster Varekai Video Showcase Here we'll share with you video clips of the Varekai show that will make you realise why this is such an unmissable experience and you sample some of the awesome performance that is the hall mark of any Cirque Du Soleil show. entertainment Tue, 15 Jan 2008 18:17:00 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/erlestanleygardner This page is currently under construction, please come back soon! Meanwhile you may like to check out these links -   full bibliography of perry mason Perry Mason on Squidoo    people Sat, 22 Sep 2007 19:29:08 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/cashmere100 Not everything labelled as Cashmere is 100% genuine cashmere. Many producers only include a very small percent of cashmere, using a blend of wool and or silk to make the bulk of the material. If you have ever had the luck to try a 100% Cashmere item you will know how soft it can be, whilst those claiming to contain cashmere may be soft, but it is really like comparing sandpaper with silk. Ativa Sativa Produce only 100% genuine cashmere products and are highly recommended. education Mon, 07 Jul 2008 18:27:20 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/absinthe_the_green_fairy Absinth(e) (in the UK & Europe it is spelt with an e) has one of the most mythical histories of any alcoholic drink. It was actually banned on a number of occasions due to the results of peoples reactions to it. The hallucinogenic properties of it are fabled and well documented as well as it being used by many artists and writers for inspiration. Here I intend to review a number of books available on it's history and usage. Contents- Absinthe History :: Absinthe Outlawed :: The Absinthe Revival Buy Czech Absinth online Absinth Books in the USA :: Absinth Books in the UK Absinth Paraphanalia on ebay Absinthe Badges, Shirts & Posters for sale  entertainment Wed, 16 Jan 2008 02:10:35 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/bagpussvideoshowcase The 1974 British animated series remains a popular peice of TV history, even though only one series of 13 episodes was ever created. Here we'll tell you about the characters, show you clips from youtube, list some bagpuss trivia and reccomend some bagpuss merchandise such as slippers, hot water bottle covers, costumes and more!   moviesandtv Tue, 08 Apr 2008 16:05:09 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/KLF AKA The Justified Aincients of Mu Mu, The Timelords, The Jamms, The K Foundation, 2K and The One World Orchestra. During the 80's & 90's Bill Drumond and Jimmy Courtney terrorised the Music Industry. They systematically pillaged samples from ABBA to Whitney Houston, gathered lawsuits like other musicians got award nominations, burned £1million in a bizarre ritual infront of  dozens of gathered reporters and caused chaos wherever they went. Here we will try and surmise the history and events that were shaped by the duo over a decade. This may take some time to complete, so please bookmark and come back soon, I expect to be making additions at least twice weekly until I am happy that it is complete. If you think I should prioritise any area above others, drop me a line in the comments box and I'll see what I can do.   music Wed, 31 Oct 2007 18:49:57 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/emf-sensor We All Know that Cell Phones emit harmful radiation, but how can we tell how much? and what other seemingly harmless devices also emit EMF's(electro magnetic fields)?  Now with this hand-held CELL SENSOR is an easily portable device which  you can use to measure the output and discover the sources of this harmful radiation easily and conveniately so you may take appropriate measures to cut your exposure. health Mon, 01 Oct 2007 18:42:12 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/TheBookGarden This is our guide to squidoo which includes links to help and advice on squidoo and also lists our squidoo lenses. The chances are that you have arrived here from seeing a link elsewhere that I have mentioned squidoo in. So I will attempt to explain a little about how it works here. I started with squidoo at the very end of June after getting back from the Glastonbury Festival and just created a couple of insignificant lenses(squidoo for pages). After studying how to get visitors and make money I started on my rather epic  Perry Mason lens which regularly gets over 50 views a week with much of the traffic coming from search engines. In early september I received over $15 for this lens, through squidoo's revenue sharing and from affiliate sales. Other lenses I created earned me between 4 & 73 cents each depending on their popularity due to the revenue sharing of adsense profits that the site pays it's members. The revenue payout worked out this month (september) for July's earnings as $4.12 for the most popular pages (my perr mason lens received this!) 73cents per lens in the middle tier, some visits but not all that popular, I had a few in this category. And finally I  believe that all published lenses earned 4cents, even if they only had a couple of visitors. Squidoo doesn't publicise how the 3 tiers are calculated to prevent people from manipulating the system. I'm guessing that to get a top tier payout that you average lensrank(page rank) for the month has to be in the top 500 or 1000. The middle payout is ofr all those with an avarage rank of under 10,000, whilst the lowest rank is for all those between 10,000 & 80,000. Below 80,000 I believe you will need to do some work to improve your page rank, but only the most neglected of mine are even close to  this, or ones Ihave yet to complete and publish.  This page is still under construction and design so please bare with me and feel free to make any comments or ask any questions in the guestbook whilst I complete this introduction The Book Garden Ebay Store sells much more than just books.  Though we do concentrate on Art Books, Unabridged Audiobooks, Theatre books, Biographies and Plays. We also sell various health, nutrition and beauty products. So, whether your looking for a book on Heironymous Bosch, or Shakespeare plays, Anti-aging products like Strivictin-SD or Organic Evening Primrose oil. Check out our range of items. We do have a large number of rare Unabridged Audio Books in stock as well. We recently took our book store to Glastonbury Festival, you can see our photos and reviews of the festival here  business Tue, 02 Oct 2007 04:43:05 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/bruce_campbell Never has a 'B-Movie' Actor achieved such greatness. Bruce's leap into the Big Time was the classic slapstick/horror movie 'The Evil Dead', directed by Sam Raimi, which was both of theirs first full length movie. Whilst Raimi went on to direct blockbusters, such as the Spiderman movies, Bruce stayed very much with the 'B-Movie' format as a writer, director and actor. Though the close friendship with Raimi survived with many more collaboration's over the years. people Thu, 28 Feb 2008 18:58:47 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/TerryPratchett_Discworld Making Money by Terry Pratchett, the further adventures of Moist von Lipwig, who you may remember beingthe lead character in Going Postal. Already storming up the bestseller charts and getting rave reviews! Have you got your copy yet?  Some people have already read the book so quickly that they are selling their copies on amazon!  Please note, UK cover shown here, US cover design shown below in green.    Lens Contents - Blogs :: Reveiws Downloads :: Ebay items Amazon Items :: Discworld Gifts Guestbook :: Reader Discussions Discworld 2008 Calander Audiobook Versions  - Abridged UK Edition :: Unabridged US Edition  arts Tue, 09 Oct 2007 19:27:05 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/Mickey_Rourke You either Love him or Hate him! But you sure can't ignore him! This page is under construction, please call back soon! people Sat, 06 Oct 2007 07:42:14 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/canon-DSLR-lenses-in-UK Selection of Camera Lenses available currently on ebay, specifically for the Canon DSLR camera range. Featuring EF and EF-S Lenses, both Macro, Zoom, Fisheye and Telephoto. Their is also a small selection of lens filters and hoods shown too. These feeds from Ebay are updated every 30minutes and display items in order of how soon they end. diy Fri, 14 Mar 2008 15:17:18 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/boardshorts Killer Dana isn't the name of a serial killer, it's the name of one of the biggest online retailers of Surf Fashion. You may all remember the brands from the 80's such as Fat Willy's Surf Shack, well you won't find such outdated brands in this store! Brands such as Billabong, Quicksilver, O'Neil and Reef are ones that even those nowhere near a beach will recognize here! And for those that know their surf from their sand, brands such as, Analog, Volcom, Hurley, Matix and RCVA will turn a few respectful heads whether on the beach or in the mall. sports Sun, 15 Jun 2008 14:27:29 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/groups..UKWW UK Webmasters World This Group is Just Beginning! For members of UK Webmasters World to showcase their lenses in a single group. You can find the forum Here feel free to pop along and say Hi! Discussions about Squidoo and other Social Networking can be found in This Sub-Forum seo Tue, 10 Jun 2008 06:43:57 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/Lovingit I've only been a lensmaster for just over a couple of weeks and squidoo is already showing me earning dollars and rewarding the hardwork I put in on my perry mason lens with a high lensrank! entertainment Tue, 31 Jul 2007 17:09:52 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/storm_constantine Storm Constantine has gained a popular cult following for her science fiction-fantasy books and this page will explore a bit more about  the author, her books, her history. As well as providing links of interest and links to available copies of her books.  Please Note, all Links in text are to UK available books, unless otherwise stated. This lens is currently under construction, feel free to browse and comment on this work in progress, though please do come back and view the completed work.  people Sun, 07 Oct 2007 12:10:22 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/book_garden_bookshop This page highlights a small range of items we are currently offering at knock-down prices on ebay - New and Used Books, Fiction, Non-Fiction, Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Academic, Children's Books, Art Books and Magazines, Music Memorabilia & Health/Nutrition/Beauty Products. The Book Garden is a small and helpful company, based in Bristol, UK. Please feel free to visit our website - www.thebookgarden.co.uk We also sell Books (and a  very small range of health, nutrition and beauty products) on Amazon UK, you can visit our amazon storefront by clicking here.  shopping Tue, 19 Feb 2008 11:20:45 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/Hannspree_JT01_LCD_HDMI_TV Possibly the cheapest 32" LCD, HD Ready, LCD TV with HDMI Input available in the UK today! Now Hanspree may not be a name that you are familiar with but this model is getting good reviews on amazon. And currently at £379 it's almost a £100 cheaper than any of the competitors! (price on 29th Sept 2007 - Subject to change.) computers Sat, 29 Sep 2007 07:04:33 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/fitbug Fitbug is an online personal health and well-being coach. It is a unique programme developed by leading health experts, which empowers you to take control of your own health, set realistic goals and helps you to achieve them. health Sat, 29 Mar 2008 19:48:49 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/groups..UKHealthFitness This was my Personal Group for bringing together lenses I have created on the theme of Health & Fitness. I am now accepting content though I will be picky about what can be included, if you think youmay be offended by having your lens rejected I ask that you do not submit it until you believe it is as high quality as the ones featured or better! This is still a new group, so please have a little patience whilst we decorate and move the furniture around :) health Fri, 29 Feb 2008 05:37:49 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/darren_rowse Darren Rowse is a god to most bloggers wanting to make money and/or have an influential blog. This page is a tribute to him and the work he has done explaining about blogging. people Sun, 09 Sep 2007 16:19:03 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/massage_tables_couches There are many different types and styles of massage table available. The choice can be quite bewildering, though here we will try to guide your choice depending on the type of therapy and use you will need a treatment couch for. As well as providing guidance in choosing, and featuring the best massage couches available, we will provide useful links to some of the cheapest and best value treatment tables online. health Sat, 12 Jul 2008 20:35:22 -0600 http://largest.onlinestoreinafrica.ever.com/ Want It All have opened the world wide web of online shopping to South Africa, offering over 14 million products for sale with secure shipping and no hidden charges. They have been receiving praise in the south african press for a few months now as they deliver a fantastic service and massive savings. shopping Sun, 27 Jul 2008 18:50:26 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/UK_iphone UK Apple iPhone 8GB Where can you find iPhones in the UK? Here! Here is a sample of a few of the stockists and suppliers of the much awaited iPhone in the UK!  They were on sale on amazon uk briefly, at a price of £600 for the 8GB version briefly, but no mention was made of whether they were contract or pay as you go, and if they were locked to any network. They appear to have run out of stock briefly but check the link to the left for further details/availability. The official release date in the UK is the 9th November, and they will be on the O2 network exclusively.    computers Mon, 29 Oct 2007 19:19:44 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/TAG_Heuer_Watches Here we showcase many watches from the TAG Heuer range, showing you current pricing info from Amazon.com. We will concentrate on showing the very popular range of Aquaracer, Formula 1, Link, Carrera & Monaco. TAG Heuer Watch Prices here are updated twice a day, so you can be sure that pricing information is accurate.  shopping Tue, 13 Nov 2007 18:24:19 -0600 http://best.answers.ever.com/ With a community of thousands getting the best answer is never difficult! Described by TIME Magazine as "your next web obsession"! Using the slider you can see the popular 'pub' type questions, or the more serious 'podium' type questions.  Be warned - It's very addictive and with the ability to quickly hit yes/no on dozens of questions and the option of providing a more detailed response (using HTML!) you'll quickly get hooked. You earn points for answering questions, having your questions answered, getting response and making responses. There are also regular quizzes where you can test your knowledge or opinions against others.  What are you waiting for go checkout wis.dm now! seo Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:54:22 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/jon_barron Jon Barron is one of the world's foremost authorities in cutting edge nutritionals. Starting almost 30 years ago when he walked away from a pre-med major, Jon has been involved in much of the pioneering work in the study of nutrition and anti-aging. He has been editor and publisher of both the LifeStyle Resources Newsletter and the Barron Report, has lectured internationally, and has continued for well over 25 years to be involved in the research and development of some of the most powerful formulations in the world today. Jon is listed in the Who's Who of Global Business Leaders, has twice been featured in magazines as one of America's top entrepreneurs, and currently serves on the Medical Advisory Board of the prestigious Health Sciences Institute. health Thu, 01 May 2008 04:25:15 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/russell_brand Under Construction please come back soon, though feel free to scroll down to see youtube videos of Russell and to  leave comments and vote in a poll on Russell! people Fri, 07 Dec 2007 19:16:25 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/evel-knievel-videoshowcase This Page is a tribute to the most famous Motorcycle Stuntman of them all!  Here you can watch video clips of his most famous stunts, find books on his life and generally pay tribute to the greatest stunman ever! moviesandtv Fri, 25 Jan 2008 13:50:01 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/spacemen3 In 1982 in a quiet little midlands town with only 2 previous claims to fame, Jason Peirce and Pete Kember formed the Spacemen 3. With influences as varied as The Thirteenth Floor Elevators, MC5 and The Stooges they were poised to make a major impact on the music scene. Drummers and Bass Players came and went, drugs were consumed, music history was re-written. *The earliest claim to fame was when a posh school boy picked up a ball and started running with it. This became a sport in its own right which carries the name of the town around the globe. The second claim to fame was in the late 60's it's alleged that a tabloid newspaper carried the headline DRUGBY to publicise how easy it was to obtain drugs in the 60's. A reporter travelled from London to Glasgow on the train, stopping at every major station to attempt to score. In Rugby he managed to score without leaving the platform which made the headline in the paper veryeasy for the editor!  music Fri, 18 Jan 2008 11:23:01 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/Neil_Gaiman Bestselling author Neil Gaiman and his work are featured here, with links to his journal entries, appearances, youtube clips and various facts and trivia.   Neil Gaiman has long been one of the top writers in comics, and also writes books for readers of all ages. He is listed in the Dictionary of Literary Biography as one of the top ten living post-modern writers, and is a prolific creator of works of prose, poetry, film, journalism, comics, song lyrics, and drama. people Sun, 21 Oct 2007 18:20:35 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/groups..complementary-health Complementary Health Group A group for quality content on complementary and alternative, therapies & medicine. Covering subjects from Ayurveda to Acupuncture, Hug Therapy to Hypnotherapy. If you have a quality lens on a suitable subject or want to promote your business add your lens! health Sun, 17 Feb 2008 17:47:52 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/stephen_briggs Discworld fans should be aware of the name of Stephen Briggs, but may know little or nothing about him! Here we look at redressing the situation and exploring his contributions and work. Stephen is the narrator of choice for Terry Pratchett on theunabridged  Audiobooks of the Discworld (Tony Robinson brings to life the characters in the abridged versions). He also is the perosn mainly responsible for creating the discworld companions, adapting the discworld works for performance, the licensing of the amatuer and professional performances and also responsible for producing much of the official discworld merchandise. people Tue, 30 Oct 2007 13:54:34 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/Glastonbury_Festival One of the longest standing festivals and certainly one of the biggest! Glastonbury was founded by Pilton Dairy Farmer Michael Eavis in the early 70's with entry at the cost of £1 including free milk! Although the biggest music acts in the world have played Glastonbury, the music is only a part of the festival. The theatre, comedy, street performance, art, craft and environmental credentials aren't even approached with any of the zest that is present at Worthy Farm by other lesser festivals.  The Music varies greatly from massive acts such as James Brown, Johnny Cash, David Bowie, Oasis, REM, Robbie Williams and Paul McCartney to name but a few of the Artists that have graced the famous Pyramid stage, to the thousands of acts that have played the dozens of stages scattered across the 700acre site. The Markets at Glastobury make one of the largest European markets providing exotic food from ostrich burgers to fine vegan cuisine. The clothes stalls vary from the one run by Oxfam and various army surplus style stores to clothing and goods imported from all over the world to give a massive ethnic diversity. We even ran a bookstall this year, one of 3 stalls selling books at the festival this year. You can have a look at our review here  This year there was over 177,000 ticket holders, thousands of performers, stall holders, stewards, site crew etc swelling the total in the festival to almost a 1/4 million people within the 6miles of 10ft impregnable steel fence. Tickets were allocated in April and required that people registered before they went on sale. Almost half a million people registered for tickets, most being unlucky when it came to the allocation which sold out in only a couple of hours. This years tickets included photographs and details of ticket holder to prevent resale of tickets which had been a problem in previous years with tickets going for silly money on ebay. Although the weather made aspects of this years festival difficult with the site becoming a bit of a mud bath making it difficult to get around even with wellies. Along with thousands of people I can't wait until next summers Glasters for the greatest festival in the world to return, and we're hoping for a dry one this time!  entertainment Tue, 30 Oct 2007 02:17:00 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/groups..MSE Money Saving Experts Group A group for users of Martin Lewis' Money Saving Experts to show their lenses. Moneysavingexpert is a UK site/forum for exchanging money saving tips, money making ideas, financial advice and support. As the group grows and more lenses are added and more members join we will include more here. Feel free to make comments using the feedback module and drop me a line either here or at  MSE to let me know yyou've joined, or with any questions. You can also use the feedback module for this too. philanthropy Mon, 03 Mar 2008 15:25:27 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/juliancope Julian Cope has entertained the world with his music for almost 3 decades now, his early work with Teardrop Explodes releasing classics such as Sleeping Gas, Bouncing Babies and Reward and his later solo releases of World Shut Your Mouth!, Trampolene & Try, Try, Try. He also has published 4 books, an auto-biographical work in two volumes detailing his time in The Teardrop Explodes and his early Solo Career. His later publications of non-fiction included a very well received book on British Stone Cirlces and 2 books covering the subjects of Krautrock and Japrock. Lately Julian has avoided the mainstream music industry concentrating on his website and collaborating with other musicians.  people Mon, 29 Oct 2007 06:23:30 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/MSE_UK Martin Lewis created the Money Saving Expert website in February 2003, currently it has thousands of registered forummembers and many thousands more that have signed up to receive weekly tips on money saving and being a sassy consumer. MSE even has had the UK Parliament proposing motions to support the work of his consumer site. He has had applause from almost all the print press in the UK on his pioneering work. Recently his website has been leading the crusade against unfairbank charges providing support and advice to allow consumers to take their banks to court to reclaim their bank charges. As well as saving money by providing details of mispriced goods in big stores, cashback shopping sites and advice selling on ebay and amazon, the forums provide info on almost everything to do with spending money more frugally. The forum also has a section on referrers and how to get money from matched betting, earing money referring others to pay for referral websites and advice on taxation. You should realy check out his site for tips and tricks to save you money without having to cut back on your current lifestyle  The updated edition of Martin's book the Money Diet followed in the footsteps of the first edition by topping the Amazon Bestsellers list. This time it was number one for over two weeks, knocking Jamie Oliver and Sharon Osborne off the top spot. And now the new book Thrifty Ways for Modern Days has also become a bestseller. education Mon, 02 Jul 2007 17:07:19 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/Dirk_Gently Douglas Adams created Dirk Gently (real name Svlad Cjelli, also known Dirk Cjelli)  in the book Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency as an incompetant and unorthodox Private Investigator, though he preferred the term Holistic Detective, who's methodology relied upon the fundamental interconnectedness of all things. The successful first novel was followed by The Long Dark Tea-Time of the Soul. The third Gently novel, The Salmon of Doubt, was being written at the time of Adam's death, although it is rumoured that it may have turned out to be a Hitchhiker's Guide novel instead if it had been finished. people Fri, 05 Oct 2007 03:57:20 -0600 http://finest.handmadechesterfield.ever.com/ Fleming & Howland have been hand making Chesterfield furniture since 1780, hence their web identity being Chesterfields 1780. Their worldwide delivery and wide range of fabrics and materials is second to none. For a new Chesterfield there really is no other choice. shopping Tue, 29 Apr 2008 16:15:37 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/tesla-coils-video-showcase Nikola Tesla invented the Tesla Coil over 100 years ago as a method of wirelessly transmitting electrical power. Although he never fully  developed or demonstrated the theory to the extremes he claimed were possible, due to lack of funding and support, plus the constant distraction of his other inventions. Here we show amatuers have been taking his studies seriously and developing their own Tesla Coils, some big, some little. One day someone may fullyunderstand Tesla's theories on  the wireless transmission of electricity and it may be one of these backyard physicists!  moviesandtv Tue, 23 Oct 2007 11:08:49 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/ivortheenginevideoshowcase Ivor the Engine was the little steam engine of The Merioneth and Llantisilly Rail Traction Company Limited, driven my Jones the Steam in a litle corner in the top left of Wales. Firsty Broadcast in 1959 the little engine with  the big heart was a childrens' favorite  for the next 30 years of BBC TV. Here we show you a number of video clips of the popular TV show, bring you some Ivor The Engine, Gifts & Books and give you a place to share your thoughts on this popular little steam engine. moviesandtv Fri, 01 Feb 2008 04:53:29 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/meccano Here we will attempt  to bring you a history of Meccano, Vintage Meccano pieces, modern Meccano and  it's american counterpart - Erector. Frank Hornby patented Meccano in 1901 as a construction kits called "Mechanics Made Easy" that was based on the principles of mechanical engineering. This became increasingly popular and as demand outstripped supply Hornby opened his first factory, this was the  beginning of the popular building set which became known as Meccano, a name popularly thought to be derived from the phrase "Make and Know". Hornby did not stop at this one inovation for the toy market, in 1920 Meccano released it's first model train, which later became  the start of the Hornby company which specialised in making model trains and train sets, even today the name Hornby brings the image of model trains to most peoples minds. Also, Frank Hornby was responsible for another very British Toy name. In 1934 Dinky Toys were brought before a very eager public with  an advert heralding their arrival in the 1934 edition of the Meccano magazine. diy Thu, 11 Oct 2007 17:00:30 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/Ann_Summers Most people would say that she was as they are very familiar with the name. Few people would recognise the name of the actual woman behind the success of the UK's most common and well know chain of upmarket Sex Shops. If you would use the poll below you can either show off your knowledge or confess your ignorance, though please be honest as your details are not asked for. Here we'll give you a few details of the woman running Ann Summers, though I imagine most visitors will be interested in the products and special offers we are also showing here. people Sat, 29 Mar 2008 20:02:57 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/the-mighty-boosh-video-showcase The British Comedy Sensation are shown here performing a number of their sketches and clips form Live Shows on Youtube. We also are displaying a number of Mighty Boosh related items for sale as well as providing Links to Mighty Boosh related sites and blogs. Currently under construction, though there should be enough to keep most fans happy for a short while! :) moviesandtv Fri, 21 Dec 2007 07:02:13 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/iain_m_banks Iain Menzies Banks Scottish Writer, he writes Sci-Fi novels under the name of Iain M. Banks and Literary Fiction under the name Iain Banks. He has received awards and praise for both genres and is an active and productive author. Here we will look at his publications in each genre.    This lens iscurrently under construction  people Sun, 14 Oct 2007 07:42:01 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/morse_code Morse Code was named after the inventor of the Single Wire Telegraph, and was the method used for sending messages long distances by making a series of dot's and dashes to represent numbers and letters. It was developed by Samuel F. B. Morse in 1832 after an encounter on a journey by ship with Charles Thomas Jackson of Boston, witnessing various experiments with Jackson's electromagnet, The code was already being devised before the ship docked. Morse was previously known as a painter of potraits and historic scenes. He was very involved in painting portaits of american political figures. It was on his return from a three year trip to europe to study painting and art that he came across the idea of the telegraph and morse code and he abandonded his plans to re-create a gallery of paintings of 38 of the Louvre's famous paintings on a single canvas (6 ft. x 9 ft) which he entitled "The Gallery of the Louvre". This projec was abandoned on his return in favour of developing his telegraph. people Thu, 04 Oct 2007 04:46:38 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/6music Please Note, this page is still under construction!  This lens will highlight whats great about 6music and serve as a link to the lenses I have created on the 6music Presenters. 6music is a BBC Digital Radio Station broadcasting on the internet and available on Digital Television and DAB radio in the UK.  As well as bringing you the best in new music the station relies heavily on raiding the  BBC archives for classic live session recordings. The station also supports many upcoming and established artists with regular recordings of Live Sessions by upcoming musicians as well as the more established artist.  The station plays "alternative" genres of music, including indie, classic rock, punk, jazz, funk and hip hop, and generally provides an alternative to the more mainstream, chart oriented Radio 1 and Radio 2. music Mon, 10 Sep 2007 18:54:41 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/pauladdis Paul Addis in an act of art or  terrorism (depending on your personal viewpoint) torched the centerpiece of the Burning Man festival several days early as a protest against the increasing commercialism of the festival. Laughing Squid a San Francisco based blog, details the events surrounding the premature burn. This page is intended to be a breif bit about Paul and his statement/reason for this act. Addis, a San Francisco based artist and performer, was arrested and charged with arson as a result of his protest and it must be stated that his mugshot must be one of the wackiest ever! people Sat, 08 Sep 2007 13:02:07 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/groups..science-fiction Science Fiction is Art Group under construction This group is for lenses of a science fiction nature. TV, Film, Radio, Print, Books and Art lens that fall into the subject of Sci-Fi will be welcome here   Updated - Although under construction I am happy to acceptlenses to the group that are relevent to sci-fi and hopefully I'll get around to adding more too! If anyone wants to lend a hand or has suggestions for content here give me a shout! Thanks for stopping by! arts Tue, 04 Sep 2007 08:21:44 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/c95a4cd4d1bc66e371f4587229f3fad8..template This is the template from which all of The_Book_Garden's lenses will be created. arts Fri, 02 May 2008 18:41:01 -0600