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Samurai - The Honourable & The Treacherous
The Japanese Samurai were warriors. Highly trained, skilled and efficient killers. Indeed, for many years the Samurai were the law of the land, a class of citizens above all except their Daimyo and t...
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Samurai Swords and The Swordsmiths
Back in the early times of sword manufacture, the production of super strong high-grade carbon steel wasn't even a vague dream. But we know, as history has taught us, that sword makers of ancient tim...
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Samurai Swords – Choosing a Sword to Buy
It’s undeniable that a well placed and mounted samurai sword or samurai sword set looks fantastic and an ads character to any room of the home, but is it worth spending upwards of $650 on such a swor...
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Scrapbooking Clubs: Tips For Starting Your Own Crop Group
Before I discovered the world of scrapbooking, I was inexplicably drawn to my local office supply store. I loved to stand in an aisle surrounded by the different colors of copy paper. And the pens! ...
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Scrapbooking Step-by-Step
Interested in learning how to scrapbook, but not quite sure how to begin? The following guide will help you get started with this fun and rewarding hobby. The guide explains how to organize your sc...
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Shopping Tips for Collectible Figurines
Precious Moments collectible figurines are among the most popular in the world. Doe-eyed boys and girls made in pastel ceramics adorn the shelves, dressers, and display areas of countless homes. Ther...
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Shopping Tips for Collectible Figurines
Precious Moments collectible figurines are among the most popular in the world. Doe-eyed boys and girls made in pastel ceramics adorn the shelves, dressers, and display areas of countless homes. Ther...
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Spring Flowers From Bulbs For The Lazy Gardener
I am not going to pretend that I am a Master Gardener, or the end of all wisdom with regard to spring bulbs in Florida. I will share my experiences with bulbs that I have planted in Florida that were...
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Stan Lee, Does he Deserve Marvel’s Wrath?
Stan Lee, in my mind, has to be one of the all time most recognizable individuals in the "Comic Book Industry". Most lovers of comic books have known his name all their collecting lives. For those of...
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Tech-savvy crafters can go global
The image of a crafter or artisan is often serene, even pastoral. It’s easy to imagine a potter spinning his wheel in his barn-turned-studio and then selling his wares at the little farmer’s market d...
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Telescopes – Principle Of Operation And Factors That Affect Its Properties
Telescopes are devices that are used to view the distant objects. They find its use in astronomy and physics. It enables you to view the distant objects by magnifying them. There are many types of te...
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Ten Ways People Hurt Themselves With A Lawn Mower
It’s a nice sunny afternoon. You decide to mow your lawn. Then you find yourself in hospital. What happened? You had an argument with a lawn mower. Not only is it expensive and time consuming, it’s a...
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Texas Holdem Tournament Poker Strategy - Betting Is Communicating
The "Language" of Poker Bets We humans are very perceptive creatures. We are able to communicate in many different ways with one another. By saying something, by saying nothing, by shrugging our sh...
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The "Art" of Gardening by Examining Bonsai Tools
Tools play an important role in gardening. Whether you use hand tools or power tools, it doesn't matter. The dance you have between your fingers and hands directly influences your work in creating ...
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The Bamboo Rainstick
A step by step guide to rainstick construction with a list of materials required. Rainsticks are musical and ceremonial instruments used in ancient times. They were named after the soothing rain-lik...
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The Business Side of Craft Shows
Starting a craft show business when you're really an artist at heart may be a rude awakening for you. Nevertheless, if you decide to turn your hobby into a business, you need to switch hats from time...
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The History of Coats of Arms
The date and manner of the origin of coats of arms, often called family crests, has been a matter of much speculation. There is no evidence of coats of arms being present at the Battle of Hastings in...
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The History of Kali and Escrima
Filipino Kali is the martial art of stick fighting. Hard, bamboo sticks are used for defense and to attack. They have made this particular fighting style into a unique and deadly martial art form. K...
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The History of Teddy Bears
Teddy bears have been around since 1902. The teddy bear came to being when President Theodore Roosevelt refused to shot a black bear held captive by his hunting party. Also worth noting is that Pre...
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The Legacy Of Samplers - The Art Of Embroidery
All throughout history, both ancient and that which is being made today, man has had the desire to express himself and record history by using decorative stitching. This desire is only too evident wh...
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The Problem with Autograph Authentication
As recently as 1997, the FBI estimated that between 50% and 90% of all collectibles in the marketplace are not authentic. Everyone that cares about the hobby agrees that something must be done. And m...
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The Proper Use of Comic Book Supplies will help you Maintain a Top-Notch Collection
If you want to keep your comic book collection in tiptop shape, comic book supplies will become part of your collecting life. As soon as a magazine is printed there are natural environmental forces g...
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The Tools of Rose Gardening
Like any job you tackle, it's always easier if you have the right tools. Before heading out to your rose garden, make sure you arm yourself with these basic rose gardening tools. Gloves "You can comp...
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The Truth About Tulips
Roses may be beautiful but Tulips are magnificent. The huge colorful blooms we associate with Holland make stunning bouquets. Did you know that Tulips did NOT originate from Holland? Actually, most s...
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The Use Of Modern Embroidery Machines
In the past embroidery, or hand stitching, was identified by long, tedious hours spent bent over canvases while crafting breathtaking and intricate designs. While the embroidery of today is still bre...
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Think You're Too Busy To Capture And Store Your Memories In A Scrapbook? Let Me Show You Scrapbooking, The Easy Way!
Do you remember when your child lost their first tooth? You probably took a picture to preserve the memory. You get a warm feeling just thinking about that cute smile. Hey, why not take a look at tha...
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Thinking About Buying Redwing Boots?
Redwing boots have been a favourite choice of workmen for years. They come in a variety of styles, including motorcycle boots, and cowboy boots. They're tough and durable and, with proper care, sho...
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Tip: Better Outdoor Portraits
This is an easy technique I read about a long time ago, and it works really well. I use it a lot when shooting weddings and portraits. Outdoor portraits can often end up with a washed-out and boring ...
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Tips for Becoming a Photographer
You Too Can Produce Professional Photographs How better show a funny situation than to take a photograph of it. The saying goes that a picture paints a thousand words and if you can be quick with yo...
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Tips for Scrapbooking Beginners - Where to Start
Taking Pictures The first thing a potential scrapbooker should know is how to take a good picture, as the vast majority of scrapbooks are centered around our photographs. Visit our photography page f...
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Tips on Buying Guitars
There are so many guitar models on the market today. So many types including electric, acoustic, acoustic electric, nylon string, and steel string guitars. How does one make a selection? Here are a f...
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Tips On Buying Keyboards And Digital Pianos
There are so many keyboards and digital pianos on the market today. How does one make a selection? Here are a few tips to help you choose one that meets your needs. 1. How much can you afford? With s...
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Tips On Buying Keyboards and Digital Pianos
There are so many keyboards and digital pianos on the market today. How does one make a selection? Here are a few tips to help you choose one that meets your needs. 1. How much can you afford? With s...
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Tips On Buying Used Pianos
It is true that used pianos are sometimes better than new ones. The 1920 were marked by pianos of the highest quality. But a word of caution must be sounded. Before buying a used piano, seek the advi...
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Top Six Reasons to Buy a Digital Piano Instead Of an Acoustic
There are several reasons why piano and keyboard players choose digital pianos over their acoustic counterparts. Let's talk about some of the main reasons. 1. There is no need for tuning. Acoustic p...
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Training Beautiful Flowering Shrubs into Unique Ornamental Trees
There is nothing more beautiful than a flowering shrub in full bloom, except maybe a flowering shrub in full bloom that has been trained to grow as a single stem tree. Imagine having a fragrant Vibur...
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Types of Telescopes & What Are The Advantages Of Each
Refractors, Newtonian reflectors and Catadioptrics are the three main types of telescopes. All these different types have the same purpose, but each telescope design does it differently. Collecting l...
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