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1). Orchid Care - Phaleanopsis Orchids By : Yale Bernstein
--An introduction to Phalaenopsis orchids.
Phalaenopsis orchids are one of the easiest orchids to grow in the home. The name "phalaenopsis" comes from the Greek phalaina, meaning "moth" and opsis, meaning "like". For this reason this orchid goes by the nick name "Moth Orchid".
These orchids are very easy to grow and flower...
2). Preserving And Protecting Your Beloved Oil Paintings By : Monets And Oil Paintings
You may have just purchased your first oil painting, to add that touch of style to your study, living room, or bedroom. Oil paintings are beautiful additions to the house, and are great conversation pieces as well. They can also be a good investment, but for any of these draws of the oil painting to remain true they must be taken care of in a prope...
3). Antique Firearms (2) By : Vigdis S. Aas
By Vigdis S. Aas
How are you going to store your antique firearms? If you are looking to store your antique firearms, you want to be sure that they are stored somewhere safe, dry, cool, and where someone or some children are not going to find them.
Store your antique firearms in a location where they will be kept dry and ...
4). Have a successful Yard Sale By : Chuck Taylor
Every weekend, offers a new opportunity for people throughout the country to de-clutter, and make a little extra money while doing so. Each weekend, thousands of Yard Sales, Garage Sales and Estate Sales are held throughout the country. For the people holding these sales, the trick is getting the word out and getting as many people to come to your ...
5). How to Trace Your Ancestors with the 1790-1810 US Census By : Jordan McCollum
Most genealogists working in the US have learned what a valuable tool the US Census is. But the ins and outs of each census record are intricate. It seems like each decade something changed about the information included or the way it was recorded. This perception is quite often the case. The history of the US Census Records is important to underst...
6). Steps On How To Make Soy Candles For Fundraiser Activities By : Simon Oliver
Most people love candles, and they just love collecting them for their homes. Collecting candles is a great idea but making candles is even better. Candle fundraiser activities have been known and used by many people for many purposes. Candles are easy to make, and you will enjoy it at the same time as raising money for a good cause.
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7). Tips For Using Metal Detectors On The Beach By : Simon Oliver
Metal detectors are often used in treasure hunting and in finding relics. It is a handy apparatus especially for hunters and adventurers. There are many models and forms of metal detectors and they all differ in features, quality, and reliability. Each has its own advantages and disadvantages.
Many people do not know what type of metal...
8). Doyles Room Spokesman Wins Cardplayer Magazine Lifetime Achievement Award By : Sage Kalmus
He's been called the Godfather of Poker. He's the Texas Dolly. He's won more tournaments than this writer has years to his name. He's written the seminal book on Texas Hold'em strategy. He's the spokesman of Doyles Room, one of the internet's most popular online poker rooms. His name is Doyle Brunson. And as of February 15, 2006, he's got another c...
9). What Should I Look For In A Metal Detector? By : Simon Oliver
If you are planning to buy a metal detector, you should check out the features of each before buying one. Metal detecting is a fun hobby but having the wrong equipment can cost you time and money.
When buying a metal detector consider the price. If the metal detector offers the best features of a then expect it to be expensive. If hav...
10). Meet Team Ultimate Bet By : Sage Kalmus
Ultimate Bet Poker was developed for poker players by poker players -- and not just any poker players: the best! Or at least consistent contenders and periodic titleholders. Champions Russ Hamilton, Annie Duke, Phil Hellmuth, Dave "Devilfish" Ulliott, and Jack McClelland started it all, to be joined later by equally impressive upstart...
11). Creating Rubber Stamps: Not All Methods Created Equal (Part 1 of 3) By : Gwendolyn A. Lee
Whether you’re a rubber stamp rookie, dabbler, or seasoned veteran, you’ve undoubtedly wondered how to make your own rubber stamp. When creating a custom rubber stamp, there are many methods that can be used; in this three-part series, you’ll learn the pros and cons of several different stamp-producing methods.
No matter the method, if...
12). Hand Quilting By : Penny Halgren
Now that you have all of the tools you need – quilting thread, thimble, quilt hoop or frame, and – most importantly – the quilt – you are ready to begin.
Thread your needle with a strand of thread about 20-24 inches long. Usually it works best to thread the needle just as the thread comes off of the spool. Tie a small knot in the end o...
13). How To Find Hidden Money In Your Hobby By : Doug Smith
What Is A Hobby?
Ask 10 different people what a hobby is, and you will no doubt get 10 different answers. It is also possible that all 10 answers are correct! Several factual sources were consulted to define a hobby.
Links to dozens of free and informative hobby sites appear at the conclusion of this article.
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14). Birdwatching; A Free And Fascinating Pastime For All By : Jackie Gee
My first experience of deliberate birdwatching took place in Richmond Great Park. The time; 1966, the occasion; one of the first dates with my (now) husband. There I was, all dressed up and ready to knock him out with my drop dead gorgeousness (memory plays strange tricks as you get older!) and there he was, luring me into the undergrowth of the pa...
15). Learning To Type And Handwriting Analysis - How Typing Skills Help You Hide Your Personality.... By : Jacob Surkis
Why is learning to type good for you?
There are plenty of reasons why, for example:
When you learn to type, you're able to put out your words on paper in a professional way, and especially today that computers, text editors and word-processors with many features are available. So, instead of writing with your hands, you ca...
16). Choosing The Right Metal Detector By : Simon Oliver
If this is your first metal detector purchase, consider getting some professional and expert advice to make sure that you have making the right choice. Metal detectors usually come with a complete control box containing the controls, circuitry, batteries, microprocessor, and the speaker. Metal detectors also include a search shaft that connects it ...
17). Golden Palace Streaks By : Sage Kalmus
Sex sells. And humor sells. Which is why Golden Palace has taken it upon itself to raise “streaking” – the unexpected (and therefore hilarious) interruption of public events by a naked person racing across the field or stage or arena – to a higher art form…oops, scratch that. What we meant to say is, “a more profitable advertising form.” And that t...
18). The Water Birds of East Africa By : apoint
Birding is one of the fastest growing hobbies in the world. In America, bird watchers rose from 21 m in 1982, to an astonishing 68 million in 2000. In the US, birding is now the second most popular outdoor recreation after gardening. Technology advances have made this hobby more fun and appealing. It is now easier with powerful binoculars and other...
19). Which Scrapbook Paper? Creative Ideas To Enhance Your Pages By : Caroline Smith
Scrapbook paper can be used in a number of different ways to add creative touches to your pages and enhance your photos. Displaying your photographs in scrapbook albums is a great way to preserve your treasured memories for posterity, and scrapbooks you've made yourself make wonderful keepsakes. To make sure your precious photographs are archived s...
20). Making Fishing Lures: Basic Tools Required - Part 1 By : K1959
Lets start with the basics, you need a clean solid work surface such as a bench, table, or desk, you will need a vise which will hold the various lures for drilling, filing, bending, and other operations. Almost any bench vise of good size will serve the purpose. Unless you have a permanent workbench, this vise doesn't have to be fastened to the ta...
21). Are you addicted to scrapbooking? By : Rita Hutner
Many who suddenly get the scrapbooking bug say they started when they realized that so few pictures were taken of them as cute little tykes - and they want to make things better for their own children. What ever the reason, scrapbooking has become a big business. There are estimates that over 4 million people, almost all of them women, gather for "...
22). Introduction To Watercolor Painting Techniques By : Ralph Serpe
This article will provide you with a general understanding of some of the more basic watercolor painting techniques.
Flat Wash Technique - The flat wash technique is one of the more basic and common of the various techniques. The flat wash technique is usually used when large areas of the canvas need to be covered. You will want to lay...
23). History of Candle Making By : Coffee Man
Who invented the candle?
Candles were invented independently in many countries. The Egyptians and Cretans made candles from beeswax, about 3000 BC. In the fourth century BC there were clay candle holders in Egypt. Qui Shi Huang (259 - 210 BC) was the first Emperor of the Qin Dynasty (221 - 206 BC). His mausoleum was rediscovered in the...
24). Which pool table? By : Jeff King
There are a few things to consider when purchasing a pool table that have an effect on the price and quality of your table and therefore, your game. Note that the term “pool tables” refers to the table used to play billiards, snooker, and all other cue-sports similar to this. The differences between these games are the rules and sets of balls used,...
25). Challenge Coin Display Cases And Challenge Coins Tips By : Paton Jackson
I find it amazing that the interest and popularity of challenge coins and challenge coin displays keeps rising. I get many questions about military challenge coins so I have decided to gather some valuable tips for you.
The most popular challenge coins are navy challenge coins, marine corps challenge coins, army challenge coins, air fo...
26). Tips For Selling at Craft Shows By : Laura Kay
About the only thing I enjoy more than creating my bead jewelry at home is selling my bead jewelry at local craft shows and fairs! I've attended hundreds of craft shows and partipated in fair number myself. I am always dismayed, however, to see beautiful jewelry and pieces that don't sell at shows simply because the artisan forgot some very basic r...
27). NexRemote Celestron GOTO Kit By : Anne Noonan
The latest in the Celestron goto kit is the NexRemote. It comes with your purchase of the Celestron Advanced Series GT. In goto software this is the latest state of the art telescope technology by Celestron.
The NexRemote Celestron goto kit is equipped with a global position service, also known as GPS. You'll be able to control your te...
28). The Lincoln Cent – Part 2 – Controversy By : Keith Scott
On August 2nd, 1909 the new cent was released to the public.
This was the first ever U.S. coin that would be released that would contain a real person on the picture. As such, there was much controversy as some people felt that putting a real person on a coin was too similar to the European monarchies. Others felt that a man of Lincoln's impo...
29). The Art Of Magic Tricks By : Man2BMagic
Magic tricks are enjoyed by people from all over the world. It is something that seems to be a universal language that entertains both young and old.
Many people attempt to become amateur magicians as a way of entertaining family and friends. If someone wants to become a good magician, it would be helpful to know the different varietie...
30). Buying Your First Model Train By : Jason A. Martin
Selecting the right model train can be a difficult task for the newcomer to the model-railroading hobby. There are so many trains out there, each in a different size. In this article, I am going to discuss a couple important things to know before buying your first model train. I know firsthand how that very first trip to the model train store can f...
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