Squidoo : Lenses by Charlyjl

How to Unlock the Region Coding on your DVD Player

Sun, 09 Aug 2009 06:51:50 -0600

Ever bought a DVD on the internet only to find it won't play on your DVD player? Chances are that your DVD Player is Locked to your Region (or country). Unlocking your DVD player should fix this problem so you can buy your DVDs from anywhere in the world. This lens is about DVD Region coding and how to "fix" your DVD Player so Region Coding shouldn't affect you. DVD Unlocker is the key to remedying the issues!

Top 10 Ways To Annoy Mom....

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 17:22:44 -0600

This lens is created as part of the Extra Credit for Rocket Moms. The challenge - to create a "Top 10" lens. I thought long and hard about what I wanted to share - and my daughter suggested the Top 10 things to annoy Mom.... I think I've had more than enough experience, on both sides of annoying Mom and being annoyed as Mom to write this lens. So, please enjoy my "Top 10 Things To Annoy Mom"

Free Full Version Game Downloads

Fri, 01 May 2009 20:41:18 -0600

Want to know a secret? I love computer games! I love playing adventure games and games that make me think. I just don't get enough time to.... One of the things that I don't like, is having to choose a game in a shop and not know what it is like. They can be so expensive and to choose something I don't like is not great. So when I found out about free downloadable full version games, I couldn't believe my eyes. Take a look at these games.....

Creating A Wordpress Membership Site

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 01:29:25 -0600

Until recently the ability to use Wordpress as a Membership site has been a little limited. It has been possible, but I found that it required several independant plugins that needed to be configured 'Just So'. Then I found that as each Plug-In was updated, or Wordpress updated, the configuration may not work anymore. Then I found a single Plug-In that does it all and makes the implementation of a Membership site on Wordpress a breeze. However, the implementing of a membership site on Wordpress (in fact, any membership site) requires some planning and forethought. This lens will share the planning that I do when implementing a Wordpress Membership site - or any membership site for that matter

Border Collies Puppies: Caring For

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 19:04:52 -0600

Looking after your border collie puppies isn't that hard but it does take time and effort. Puppies require a lot of attention and care in their formative stages. I want to share some of my tips on raising Border Collies Puppies here with you. I will be adding more to this lens regularly, there is so much to share... so please check back regularly. Throughout this lens, I show pictures of Pheobe. Pheobe is my daughter, Rhiannon's dog - and she was hand raised. Pheobe was a C-Section delivery, the only puppy in the litter and was rejected by her Mom at birth. Unfortunately - Phoebe went to the Rainbow Bridge on March 1st 2009 after contracting an auto immune disease that affected her blood platelets. Rhiannon's tribute to Phoebe can be viewed at My Dog Phoebe Favorite This Lens or Contact Me For More Info

Modern Ballroom Dancing

Sun, 07 Jun 2009 09:49:30 -0600

I love Ballroom Dancing. The long flowing dresses, the crisp black tuxedos, the high heels...., it really captures my imagination. Both my kids learn Ballroom Dancing and just love it. Enjoy the videos of their dancing - I am always blown away by how great they are! For me Ballroom Dancing is a great method of artistic expression and requires a reasonable level of fitness. This lens is dedicated to Ballroom Dancing and everything related to it. Favourite This Lens or Contact Me Milestone: On January 6 2009, this lens was ranked in the Top 100 Squidoo Lenses!!! Thank you to my fans and visitors.

Romance Books

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 00:33:35 -0600

This lens is dedicated to sharing my favourite Romance authors and books with the world. I would also love to hear about your favourite authors and books. I love a range of styles and books from Historical Romance through to Sci-Fi and Paranornal Romance. I find that I'm not partial to Contemporary or Modern romances, although I have found one or two authors/books that I have liked. I have recently discovered Romance Audio Books and am really enjoying experiencing my favourite books being read! This lens is deliberately G rated - even though some of the books I read are quite explicit. I don't want any spoilers for other readers. Speaking of Spoilers - if you are going to add a comment that contains details of a book you've read or listened to, please clearly tag the comments as a Spoiler, so as not to ruin others enjoyment! Reviews of the Audio Books I have listened to can be found: Audio Books at Arvoreen Treasures Please rate this lens, make comments and share your favourite books and authors with us all.

Australia Christmas Carols

Wed, 15 Apr 2009 21:07:06 -0600

With Christmas just around the corner, I thought I would share Christmas songs and carols that are from Australia, or have been adapted to an Australian Theme. Many of the carols shared on this lens are sung to familiar tunes like Deck The Halls and Jingle Bells and I have even convinced my daughter to give us a video rendition on one of the adaptations. Please enjoy Australian Christmas Carols...

Aeroplane Jelly

Wed, 15 Apr 2009 21:04:13 -0600

I love Aeroplane Jelly...... Aeroplane Jelly For Me..... Another trip down the Australiana memory lane. Aeroplane Jelly was, essentially, a staple food in Australian households from 1927 onwards. Even today, we will seek out good old Aeroplane Jelly as a dessert or sweet treat of choice. Maybe it's because of the really catchy jingle, maybe it's because of Bertie The Jet or maybe it's that we Aussies love to support our own.... Enjoy my trip through memory lane and the profiling of Aeroplane Jelly!

Squidoo CSS Tricks: Images and Bullets

Sat, 25 Apr 2009 22:00:17 -0600

The other day I was looking for some ideas to really make my lenses stand out and I came across several SquidPros (that's my term for them) Lenses that really helped. I have been using CSS for ages to layout my blogs and it never really occured to me that I could use the same techniques on my Squidoo Lenses... DUH! So I started experimenting on my lens, changing font size, changing colors etc. Now, there are a bundle of great lenses about using CSS to really make your lens pop - this lens takes just two very simple elements and will break them down into very easy to follow steps that you can follow again and again.... I'm going to show you how you can place an image anywhere in your text, so you don't have to rely on the module image. I'm also going to show you how you can use a custom image in your bulleted lists - instead of the boring plain dots... plus a couple of other nifty little techniques. Special thanks to those lensmasters who shared their knowledge that helped me realize I could do this. I do pay homage to them a little later on this page. So sit back and relax, and enjoy the techniques I'm about to share.

Exit Splash!

Wed, 15 Apr 2009 21:56:00 -0600

If you are running a business website, you should be trying to capture your visitors email addresses so that you can encourage them to revisit your site. This is one of the basic fundamentals of marketing - whether online or offline - find a way to communicate on a regular basis to your prospects and turn them into life long clients. Many sites will employ a simple sign up box on their webpages, hopefully with an 'irresistable offer' as a way of thank you.... However it's not unusual for visitors to either miss the sign up box, or not realize the value of the 'irresistable offer' being made. As such, making an offer as someone exits the page is another way to increase your Lead Capture and possibly sales. This lens explores using a simple script, know as Exit Splash to make an 'exit offer' to your site visitors. Enjoy the learning....

Affiliate Marketing - is it worth the trouble?

Wed, 15 Apr 2009 21:09:38 -0600

What is Affiliate Marketing? Does it work? How does it work? I had these questions and many more, when I first started looking into developing my online business. Having completed my MBA (Internet Marketing) in 2000, I thought I had a reasonable grounding in IM to try my hand at earning some extra dollars. This Lens is dedicated to sharing my experiences with others, so they can learn without (hopefully) making the mistakes I made (and will still make....)

Free and Inexpensive Business Cards and Stationery

Wed, 15 Apr 2009 20:57:16 -0600

This lens will discuss the various free offers I have found on the Net and considers the pro's and con's of buying "FREE" business cards, and other stationery, online. If you like this lens, find it useful or would like to send me feedback - you can always contact me here, mark this lens as a favorite or share it with your friends!!

You'll Never Walk Alone

Sun, 09 Aug 2009 05:58:08 -0600

My Mum always cries when she hears You'll Never Walk Alone sung. No, not because she's a supporter of the Liverpool Football Club, or because its such a dreadful song (which it isn't) - she cries because it was the song her Dad used to sing... I recently saw Jimmy Barnes (an Australian Rock Legend) and David Campbell (another Aussie Singer, extremely talented) perform You'll Never Walk Alone on one of the Australian Christmas Carol shows - 2008 Carols By Candlelight at the "Sidney Myer Music Bowl". David Campbell is Jimmy Barnes son, and seeing these two perform this one song with such passion and feeling was an experience in itself... This lens is a tribute to the song... and maybe the singers.... The man in the photo is my grandfather, who passed in 1982 after battling cancer. He was an amazing man and sadly missed. This lens is a dedicated to a truly wonderful man.

Smoke Detectors: Save Lives

Wed, 15 Apr 2009 21:05:12 -0600

In Australia, there are over 10,000 house fires, causing more than 1,500 injuries and 70 deaths. [Australian Bureau of Statistics: Australian Social Trends 2000 - Housing - Housing Stock: Home fire safety]. In the U.S, statistics show that residential fires result in approximately 84 percent of all fire deaths and 79 percent of the injuries to civilians in 2007. In 2007, there were an estimated 414,000 fires resulting in 2895 civilian deaths, 14,000 injuries and $7,546 million in losses [US Fire Adminstration] Research and empirical evidence indicates that the installation of a humble Smoke Detector (or Smoke Alarm) reduces the loss in lives and damage to property through early detection and warning of house fires.. Image courtesy of www.treehugger.com

Aussie Rock Legend: John Farnham

Wed, 15 Apr 2009 21:18:25 -0600

John Farnham is probably my fave Aussie Rock Legend. There aren't many 'rockers' who appealed to your parents, to you and to your kids... but 'Farnesy' is certainly one. John Farnham is the only Australian artist to have a number one record in five consecutive decades. Look at the record: "Sadie (The Cleaning Lady)" in 1967, "Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head" in 1969/1970, and "Age of Reason" in 1988; and albums: Age of Reason, Chain Reaction in 1990, Then Again ... in 1993, Anthology 1: Greatest Hits 1987-1997 in 1997, 33 1/3 in 2000 and The Last Time in 2002. I have most of these in my CD Library. John Farnham is a Great Aussie Rock Legend -- Enjoy! Image courtesy of Amazon

Johnny Cash - Man In Black

Wed, 15 Apr 2009 21:03:30 -0600

Johnny Cash (born J. R. Cash; February 26, 1932 - September 12, 2003) was a Grammy Award-winning American country singer-songwriter. Cash is considered to be one of the most influential American musicians of the 20th century. Cash was known for his deep, distinctive bass-baritone voice, the boom-chick-a-boom or "freight train" sound of his Tennessee Three backing band, his demeanor, and his dark clothing, which earned him the name "The Man in Black." He traditionally started his concerts with the announcement "Hello, I'm Johnny Cash!" Much of Cash's music, especially that of his later career, echoed themes of sorrow, moral tribulation, and redemption. His signature songs include "I Walk the Line," "Folsom Prison Blues," "Ring of Fire," "Get Rhythm," "That Old Wheel" (a duet with Hank Williams Jr.), "Cocaine Blues," and "Man in Black". He also recorded several humorous songs, such as "One Piece at a Time," "The One on the Right Is on the Left," "Dirty Old Egg-Sucking Dog," "A Boy Named Sue," and a duet with June Carter called "Jackson"; and various railroad songs, such as "Rock Island Line" and "Orange Blossom Special". He sold over 90 million albums in his nearly fifty-year career and came to occupy a prominent position in the music industry. I didn't fully appreciate Johnny Cash or his music until after the release of the movie 'Walk The Line'. I hope you enjoy my tribute to Johnny Cash... If you do, please Favorite This Lens and share it with your friends! You can also contact me and let me know what you think!

Use Broken Solar Cells To Create Solar Panels

Wed, 15 Apr 2009 21:01:01 -0600

The Solar Powered Home is no longer a symbol of things to come, it is real there are people today that are shining examples in Eco-friendly living in which I feel we should emulate. These people are limiting if not eliminating their dependence on the grid and the fossil fuels that feed it. If your search brought you here you are ready to take a stand! This is all information I have compiled about the Solar Powered Home. The reason for me doing this was to save you guys the added time and effort, whatsoever your reason is for researching this subject there should be adequate information here to point you in the right direction. Enjoy the content that follows.

Bushfire: Australia, Canberra 2003

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 19:57:15 -0600

All proceeds earned through this lens will be donated to the Red Cross Victorian Bushfire Appeal 2009 On Saturday, December 18 2003, my home town of Canberra was devastated by Bushfire. This was the first time in my memory that bushfire even got close to our homes. During the fires, almost 70% of the Australian Capital Territory's pasture, forests (pine plantations) and nature parks were severely damaged. Mount Stromlo Observatory, a Canberra landmark, was totally destroyed. Once the fire entered the Canberra suburbs, over a period of 10 hours, four people died and more than 500 homes were destroyed or severely damaged, requiring a significant relief and reconstruction effort. This shows the progress of the fire over time This year, 2009, Victoria is ravaged by Bushfire and there are many lives lost and properties ruined. I've been asked by lots of people, what it was like... what it is like... to be there. I'm certain that it is different for everyone but in 2003, we took photos of just how quickly it occurred and what we saw. On this lens I share our experience in the Canberra Busfires 2003... If you would like to help those affected by the Bushfires in Victoria 2009, please consider donating to the Red Cross

Amazing Striped Icebergs

Sat, 25 Apr 2009 21:59:15 -0600

Icebergs in the Antarctic area sometimes have stripes, formed by layers of snow that react to different conditions. These amazing photographs show the different effects that occur. These photographs are not the result of someones creativity with Photoshop! These were taken by Norwegian sailor Oyvind Tangen from aboard a research vessel. The iceberg photographs were snapped in an area several hundred miles north of the Antarctic. Enjoy these amazing photographs and the explanation of how the effects occur. The blue stripes in this photograph are formed as iceberg layers melt and refreeze quickly.

Great Christmas Movies

Wed, 15 Apr 2009 21:54:17 -0600

At Christmas Time, I love watching Christmas movies. I have a number of favorites that I watch leading up to Christmas and on Christmas morning. The Christmas Movies I like are the ones that remind us that miracles can still happen and what the season is about - giving and loving. I've decided to share 5 of my Favorite Christmas Movies here and hope you get to watch and enjoy them, just as I do. However -- I really think that I'm going to be adding to this list over the coming weeks - make sure you check back regularly and see what else I've added....

Custom Stuff

Wed, 15 Apr 2009 21:19:53 -0600

With the advances in Technology - we are able to customize just about anything! I LOVE that! I love personalizing products for myself or my brand... No longer do you need minimum numbers to do a custom run - with some of the systems, you can order a single item! Better yet - you can be an affiliate and make money by promoting the products! Check out Best Custom Stuff for more info on Customized or Personalized Products.

Writing A Sales Letter...

Sun, 17 May 2009 16:33:51 -0600

One of the most important parts of your marketing campaign is your sales letter or sales page - the words and images that combine to tell a story to your prospect or site visitor about what you are offering. Sometimes, a poor or mediocre sales letter will suffice - if your product or service is so compelling that people just have to have it - but often, it is the sales letter that persuades your reader.... As a result - an excellent sales letter is a requirement. Now - before you cringe and think about how hard or expensive writing a Sales Letter may be -- this lens is designed to help you write your own compelling sales letter or sales page. Enjoy!

Victor Borge

Wed, 15 Apr 2009 21:26:11 -0600

Victor Borge was a Danish-American humorist, entertainer and pianist, affectionately known as the Clown Prince of Denmark and the Great Dane. His humor using the Piano and classical music was well known and loved. This lens pays tribute to Victor Borge and shares the humor and magic of his music. Enjoy.

Article Marketing - Increase Sales & Traffic In 10 Days Or Less

Wed, 15 Apr 2009 21:21:54 -0600

"One Ultra-Resourceful, Underutilized, Low Cost - Never Known To Fail - Stealth Marketing Tactic - Guaranteed To Increase Your Traffic And Sales In 10 Days Or Less!" Did you just have the same reaction I did when I first saw that headline? Not sure - well... my reaction was full of healthy disbelief. "Sure", I thought to myself, "Now what are they trying to sell me...?" Then I realized that it was a Free ECourse and I wondered what I had to loose. What I found out was that this Stealth Marketing Tactic was really just Article Marketing... and once I completed the 3 part course - I decided to give it a go. You know what... It really did work. Once I understood the principles behind Article Marketing (or article promotion). I now implement exactly the same process and strategies for my own clients - and they are seeing similar results! In this lens, I'm going to take you through how you can use articles, on just about any content engine (including Squidoo!) to: Drive targetted traffic to your siteIncrease the rankings of your site in Search Engines Develop, almost instant, credibility in your chosen field If you like this lens, find it useful or would like to send me feedback - you can always contact me here, mark this lens as a favorite or share it with your friends!!

Border Collies

Wed, 15 Apr 2009 21:52:19 -0600

As a long term owner and breeder of Border Collies, I thought it high time that I share my knowledge and love for these wonderful, loyal dogs. For more information about Border Collies, please visit Learn About Border Collies or my own personal site about my dogs at Arvoreen Border Collies.

Aussie Rock Legends: Jimmy Barnes (Cold Chisel)

Sun, 09 Aug 2009 06:19:19 -0600

Welcome to my tribute to a great Aussie Rock Legend. Inspired by my You'll Never Walk Alone lens, I thought it would be cool to pay tribute to some of the great Aussie Rock Legends... This lens is a tribute to Jimmy Barnes, a solo performer and lead vocalist with the rock band Cold Chisel. Enjoy this one... I did! Image courtesy of Wikipedia.org

The Sales Funnel

Tue, 19 May 2009 15:44:44 -0600

When sales and marketing people talk about the sales funnel, they are really talking about the number of prospects they have that MAY convert to sales. The Sales Funnel is a fairly common term in these circles and there is a fairly well defined process of qualification that moves suspects to prospects to qualified buyers to lifelong customers. It's important for all business owners to understand this process - even if they aren't involved in the sales process directly - as they will be able to better support their sales professionals in acquiring new business. Here is some great information on how you can take suspects to life long customers - simply by understanding the Sales Funnel.

Affiliate Marketing: Affiliate Management Networks

Sun, 03 May 2009 01:06:08 -0600

One strategy when building an online business is to become an Affiliate Marketer. Affiliate Marketing means that you choose a specific product or service that has been created by someone else and promote it through your email lists and / or websites. When someone buys the product or service through your promotion, you are paid a commission by the product / service owner. The challenge that many new Affiliate Marketers face is choosing an affiliate program - many new marketers don't even know where to start, while others are confused about who to pick. I'm going to discuss some of my favorite Affiliate Management networks

Boomer Women: Rediscover Your Dream

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 18:59:35 -0600

Are you a Baby Boomer? Although there is some conjecture over what a Baby Boomer is, the term generally identifies someone who has been born during the middle part of the 20th Century. In the United States, the Baby Boom Generation is generally associated with culutral icons like Howdy Doody, Woodstock, and the Anti-Vietnam War Movement. Many Baby Boomer women grew up in an era where the roles of the woman in the home was changing... her mother generally stayed home, kept house and raised the children. For a Boomer Woman, there was an expectation that she wouldn't have a career, that she would stay home and look after the family - however, times they were achanging... and boy did they change fast. Today, a Boomer Woman may find that at around the age of 50 - her children have left home and have their own families or lives, hubbie has his hobbies (golf or similar) and our Boomer Woman is at home wondering what to do with herself. It's time to rediscover her dream.... I'ld like to introduce Inez Bracy from Over Fifty Fine and Fancy - a lifestyle Transition Coach - who helps Boomer Women Rediscover Their Dreams.

Worth More Than Rubies by Kathie Thomas

Wed, 15 Apr 2009 21:26:53 -0600

More Than Rubies is poignantly written by Kathie Thomas's as she describes her journey to becoming a Work At Home Mum, a Proverbs 31 Woman and build a profitable flourishing Home Business. Excellently written and based on her blog http://proverbs31-woman.com, Kathie explores her faith and the challenges of raising 5 daughters, working full time and developing a deeper relationship with her husband. Kathie deftly points out the advantages, and disadvantages, to being a Work At Home Mum - from the financial advantages and 'being there' for the kids, to having to teach the children that the work equipment is work equipment. Kathie Thomas should be an inspiration to Women everywhere and if I can be 1/3 the person she is, I will be doing well. Thank You Kathie! I truly enjoyed reading Worth More Than Rubies and it gave me an insight into being a Work At Home Mum that I have never, ever considered.

Great Wordpress Plugins

Wed, 15 Apr 2009 21:13:12 -0600

Wordpress is a great selfhosted Blogging platform. When you use Wordpress as a blogging platform, correctly - you will find that your site is indexed relatively quickly and that you can receive highly targetted, quality traffic. However, the Wordpress platform on its own is a fairly basic system - but with the addition of little extras... called PlugIns... you can extend the functionality of your blogging platform beyond belief. On this lens, I discuss my favourite Wordpress Blogging Platforms. I will add to the lens as I find new and useful plug-ins - so checkback regularly... or favorite this lens and get notified of updates... Make sure you add your favorite plug-ins to the lists below too! Feel free to Contact Me

Vegemite - The Australian Favorite

Wed, 15 Apr 2009 21:10:27 -0600

Vegemite is an Australian icon. It is a food, we use it mostly as a spread for toast. I love cheese and vegemite sandwiches. To look at it, it resembles tar in a jar and it is incredibly salty. But... for some reason most Australians love it. Enjoy my tribute to Vegemite.

A Brighter Future with LED Lighting

Wed, 15 Apr 2009 21:53:11 -0600

The humble LED (light Emitting Diode) has been around for decades, however, until recently has had little application in domestic and commercial room lighting. With the advent of new high intensity LED technology this has now changed and we are on the verge of a LED lighting revolution. I have recently replaced some 50 Watt Halogen lamps in my home with a new 8 Watt Ignite LED (see picture) and I am amazed at the result. Not only do these lights look good they reduce electricity usage by over 80%. This lens is dedicated to all lights LED!

I Love My Hugh Jackman

Sat, 25 Apr 2009 19:27:00 -0600

Hugh Michael Jackson was born in Sydney, Australia on 12 October 1968. He is an Australian actor who is involved in film, musical theatre, and television. A singer, dancer and actor in stage musicals, Hugh has won international recognition for his roles in major films, his forte being action/superhero, period and romance characters. Successes include the X-Men series, Kate & Leopold, Van Helsing, The Prestige, The Fountain and Australia. In this lens I will put a time line of Hugh Jackman in and some information of Hugh Jackman.