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Inspiration of a Photo-composition Part 1
- By Rachael Ikins
- Published 06/30/2008
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Don't think you have to create all your shots. Keep your mind open to inspiration with your camera. Life presents wonderful opportunities to capture images in the most unlikely of places.
A Closer Look At The Bowie Knife
- By Gregg Hall
- Published 04/29/2008
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The term Bowie Knife which is commonly used today refers to any large sheath knife but it also applies directly to the specific original design by Colonel James "Jim" Bowie and originally created by James Black.
The Exciting Hobby Of Radio Controlled Cars
- By Gregg Hall
- Published 04/29/2008
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Most people don't realize just how exciting RC vehicles have become-the hobby quality RC cars made and raced today have can get up to speeds of 60 mph and feature suspension systems that can be tuned just like a real car. Perhaps the most exciting part is the wide variety of types of RC vehicles: you can drive a race car, run a monster truck on dirt tracks or even fly a plane!
What They Don't Teach You In Flight School
- By Gregg Hall
- Published 04/29/2008
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Most flight schools endeavor to teach you the rudimentary basics of flying but just like a driving school they cannot really recreate some of the anomalies that actually can occur during normal flying over a period of time.
So You Want To Learn To Fly
- By Gregg Hall
- Published 04/29/2008
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The fascination with flying is nothing new. Since the ancient Greek myth of Daedalus and Icarus where each donned a pair of home made wings to fly away from Crete we have had a love affair with flying.
A Look At Sports Memorabilia And Collecting
- By Gregg Hall
- Published 04/28/2008
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Collecting sports memorabilia is a hobby that can fill your spare time with importance and give you a distraction to the everyday drudgery. What you decide to collect is a matter of personal preference. Some people collect items from a broad range of different sports while others only collect items that pertain to a particular sport or a particular athlete.
An Overview Of Cuban Cigars
- By Gregg Hall
- Published 04/28/2008
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Cuban cigars are a product that equates directly to quality. The very words evoke images of sophistication and glamour. Alfred Dunhill did not call his book "The Gentle Art of Smoking" for nothing. He understood that cigar smoking is an art form, that provides a sense of contemplation, peace and appreciated pleasure.
An Introduction To Cigar Smoking
- By Gregg Hall
- Published 04/28/2008
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Currently cigars are produced in several different countries, including Cuba, Honduras, the Dominican Republic, Nicaragua, Jamaica, Brazil, and the Philippines. Cuban cigars, while illegal in the United States since the embargo of 1962 by President Kennedy, are considered to be the world's finest.
How To Sell Collectibles On Ebay
- By Gregg Hall
- Published 04/28/2008
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Yes, collectibles! Collectibles are where eBay started, and they're still one of its biggest areas - however much they might want you to believe they're not. eBay's most hardcore and long-time users are almost all collectors of something or other - it is quite common to post what you think is a mundane item, only to have collectors suddenly go to war over it because it is somehow linked to something they collect.
A Look At Cigar Flavors
- By Gregg Hall
- Published 04/28/2008
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The rich and diverse flavors available in cigars are the main reason that virtually all cigar aficionados enjoy smoking them even though some have nothing to do with these connoisseur like properties because of other factors.
How Tobacco Leaves Are Harvested And Prepared For Cigar Making
- By Gregg Hall
- Published 04/28/2008
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The process of preparing tobacco leaves for cigar making is a long and intricate one.
First the leaves are harvested, then aged with a process using a combination of heat and shade to lower the amount of sugar and water in the leaves without causing the large leaves to rot.
The New Revival Of Interest In Cigars
- By Gregg Hall
- Published 04/28/2008
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Staring in the mid 1990's a number of cultural phenomena caused an explosion of the popularity of cigars in the United States. Lavish dinner events were being held in nearly every consequential metropolitan area in the United States. Attendees included celebrities, radio and talk show hosts, politicians, and even a surprisingly large number of women!
Would You Like To Learn How To Roll Your Own Cigar?
- By Gregg Hall
- Published 04/28/2008
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The International Bazaar teaches people how to hand roll cigars in Ybor City, a district in Tampa Florida which was once the epicenter of cigar manufacturing in the United States. The hand rolling lesson is part of the Cigar Aficionado certification course being used to train people to make cigars for the tourist trade in Tampa.
How To Insure A Good Golf Swing
- By Gregg Hall
- Published 04/28/2008
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Many golf pros may disagree on various techniques for driving or putting but there in one pint that they all agree with, maintaining your balance during your swing. It is virtually impossible to have a good stroke if you do not keep your balance.
Baby Safe Ink Pad For Scapbooking
- By Vicki Churchill
- Published 04/26/2008
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When creating scrapbook pages of your baby one of the most endearing things you can add to the page is a print of your childs hands or feet.
Scrapbook Ideas - Tips & Tricks To Save You Money
- By Vicki Churchill
- Published 04/26/2008
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When you are considering scrapbook tools, scrapbook layouts, scrapbook supplies and scrapbook ideas any keen craft enthusiast will welcome any tips, tricks and general suggestions to help them create beautiful scrapbook page layouts especially if they save you money.
Scrapbooking Ideas - How to Use Deep Embossing
- By Vicki Churchill
- Published 04/26/2008
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Deep embossing is a great way to give dimension to your scrapbooking ideas, it gives the opposite effect that embossing powder gives so the image or wording you stamp is indented rather than raised.
Scrapbook Ideas - Using Clear Stamps
- By Vicki Churchill
- Published 04/25/2008
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When creating a scrapbook page most crafters will want some form of title on their scrapbook page layout that explains what the page is all about. You may decide to use an actual word that describes the day in question such as birthday, wedding, anniversary or you may choose to have a phrase that describes the emotion such as happy, sad, fun and so on.
Candles Can Create A Magical Atmosphere - Why Not Make Your Own?
- By Kenneth Scott
- Published 04/25/2008
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There is nothing better than the right atmosphere to create the perfect setting for a romantic rendezvous. People use many accessories to capture the essence of romance and relaxation. The younger generation prefers soft toys and balloons and mature people seem to appreciate flowers and candlelight to set the mood.
Cake Decoration Icing 101 - Make Your Choice
- By Josephine Gauttier
- Published 04/25/2008
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When it comes to the world of cake decorating, your bread and butter is the icing. Icing is king in the world of cake decorating. Whatever it is that you are working with, here are some of your more popular choices when it comes to the world of cake decoration and cake icing.

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