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Antique bottles and other strange collectables

whaleadmin — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 21:42:43 +0000

People collect the weirdest things. Normal collectors will gather small items like stamps, books, coins, notes, miniature cars and thimbles but others will collect the off-the-wall stuff, some of which is quite large. Among the odd things in collections that come to mind are road signs (which is illegal), shoes (by the hundred), newspapers (a fire hazard), hand tools (mostly never used more than once) and stranger still, antique bottles (antique glass bottles if you don’t mind). Glass is dangerous and especially glass made hundreds of years ago which will be brittle with age and is difficult to clean and can give the most severe cuts if one is not careful when handling it. Research what you are going to collect beforehand and consider the after effects like storage (if collectibles are large) and the potential dangers (hygienic and handling). My advice is to start with postal stamps which is nice and safe except for the paper cuts. Licking stamps can be sore if you cut your tongue. So treat your hobby with care.

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Handmade Wedding Invites

whaleadmin — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 10:14:35 +0000

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If you are planning your own wedding you have probably already figured out that it’s difficult to get exactly what you want or dream of. Like the saying goes, “if you want something done right, do it yourself.”

Handmade wedding invites are a great way to design and create wedding invitations that are exactly what you want.

Doing the invitations yourself, or working with a professional if you have a huge guest list, you will be able to design every detail, select the colors, and give your final approval on the perfect wedding invitations for your big day.

Why settle for store bought invitations that every other bride in your hometown has used? Why not be unique with your own personality and style? Handmade wedding invitations are a great choice for today’s modern bride.

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CVD & HPHT Diamonds

whaleadmin — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 13:14:56 +0000

Diamonds are one of the most desirable, and desired, items on the planet. Their brilliant beauty and their rarity have combined to make the finest examples incredibly valuable. With this value comes the obvious desire for people to have more and more – a need which until recently has been hard to fulfill.

However, incredibly, we are now able to produce man made diamonds in mere days instead of millions of years. There are two main methods of achieving this feat – the CVD method, and the HPHT method. The HPHT method (High Pressure High Temperature) was the original process, and makes fine quality diamonds, but it is an energy intensive process. CVD – Chemical Vapor Deposition – is much cheaper, and works by releasing carbon vapor in the right conditions, so that it recrystallizes as a rough diamond.This method is increasingly being used to churn out hundreds of synthetic diamonds, for an eager market!

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LEGO Kids Watches For That LEGO Lover

whaleadmin — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 02:11:37 +0000

If you know a kid, or even an adult for that matter, that loves LEGOs you may want to consider giving them a LEGO watch. LEGO kids watches bring the fun of LEGOs and the functionality of a kids watch together. They allow you to change the bands and mix things up for a slightly different look. The bands have pieces that snap together to create the band. The nice thing about this is that you can also use these links to change the size of the band.

These watches have become popular enough that many adults have fell in love them as well, so there is an adult version for the “older kids” in your life. The most popular theme seems to be Star Wars for both adults and kids, but there are other fun themes to choose from as well.

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Writing a Book

whaleadmin — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 23:49:29 +0000

Many people dream of writing a book. For some reason, there’s a very romantic image of authors in our culture. The common image might be that of a man sitting in a mansion, dressed in a robe, possibly with a cigar or cigarette in his mouth and a glass of liquor nearby. The life of an author is generally seen as one of a life of leisure.

The truth, however, is drastically different. Most authors can only dream of living in a mansion. And most have to work at other jobs to support themselves. The vast majority of books never make money. And most authors will never receive the monies or notice that they desire. For many people that write for a living, the writing turns out to be more of a hobby than an actual profession.

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What Are The Best RPG Games For PC

whaleadmin — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 08:18:05 +0000

What are some of the best RPG games for PC? Some of the best RPG games for the past decade have been parts of major RPG series. Fallout 3, Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind, Fable, Diablo, Neverwinter Nights, Baldur’s Gate, and Might & Magic 6: The Mandate of Heaven, are all RPGs that have been part of successful game series. Planescape: Torment is an example of a game that did not become part of a series, but it was already a Dungeons & Dragons campaign setting. So the game did have a pre-existing following before it came to the market.

Overall, the majority of the best RPG games for PC usually come from some successful game franchise. Some of them are the start of their own game franchise, while others are merely the best in a long line of the best RPG games for PC.

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Try Different Types of Pedometer Watches

whaleadmin — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 19:57:33 +0000

If you’re not already convinced that a pedometer watch can help to motivate you into sustained daily exercise routines let me tell you something: a pedometer watch allows you to keep track of your progress over time and will keep your mind off of the whole weight loss concept. Focusing on weight loss will have you depressed and frustrated faster than focusing on the steps you’re taking each day. You want to put your nose to the grind stone and just keep at it with the pedometer that’s right for you.

Pedometer watches come in all different shades of gray. The best thing you can do for yourself is to try out a few of them in your work out routine. Read reviews of many different kinds and make sure you get one that has all of the features you like. Some even have heart rate monitors on them so you can see just how out of shape you really are.

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Add Some Convenience to Your Cooking

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 05:18:42 +0000

If you love to cook big meals that involve having to cut and dice a lot of different things, then you may find getting a butcher block countertop to be very useful. Instead of constantly having to wash your cutting board, you can save time by pratically making your whole counter top into a cutting board. This will allow you to cut foods in different areas of the table more quickly and efficiently without having to worry about ruining your table. It makes cooking a lot more fun as well. You can look for and buy these counter tops online. You will want to pick one that will go nice with your kitchen. This shouldn’t be a problem since you will have a pretty big choice of these to choose from. Make cooking even more enjoyable by getting one of these items.

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Urban Beekeeping For The Bee Enthusiast.

whaleadmin — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 10:27:13 +0000

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Is it possible to keep bees in an urban environment? The answer to that question is yes, it is. But before you put a beehive on your roof, or in your yard, check with your local regulations. In many urban environments there are specific laws about keeping bees.

You can keep a beehive in a small backyard or on a roof. In this case you will need to find honeybee hives for sale. There are many suppliers online of all kinds of beekeeping equipment, including beehives.

The other option is to keep bees indoors in an observation hive. These hives are like giant ant farms (except bees are cooler) and you keep them indoors. The bees leave through a tube that usually leaves through a window. I have seen these types of hives in museums many times, but they are sold on ebay and will work in an apartment or home as well.

Beekeeping in an urban environment is possible. Bees will fly up to four miles for their nectar to make the honey they need.

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Practical Invitations for Your Shower

whaleadmin — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 19:07:38 +0000

The free printable baby shower invitations can be obtained from any company and manufacturer who are in the business of providing for the people and parents involved in a baby shower. This is a very practical way of creating invitations since the free printable baby shower formats can be downloaded from the company site and can be printed in any size or format that the person desires. In fact, the formats can be edited since it comes with software which integrates text and images which allows the parents to even edit and modify the design to their liking. The color and motif of the downloaded design can also be revised using the software which takes about several minutes. This is ideal for mothers who are always on the go.

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