Right Angle Weave Rivoli Bezel - Beadwork
This can be done in single needle as well as 2 needle. I used 2 needle because it's neater for this sort of thing, but it's also more time consuming for me. Start with about 4 feet of thread, and put a needle on both ends. Pass the needle on one ... [... more]
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Psalms for Thanksgiving and Praise - Bible Basics
As we come up on the holiday of Thanksgiving, it is very appropriate to think about giving thanks to God. After all, that is who the pilgrims were thanking that very first holiday! Psalms in Hebrew means "praises", it comes from the Greek ... [... more]
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John Fahey - An Overview - Blues and Jazz
A friend recently turned me on to John Fahey (cheers, Bruce!) an artist who is not nearly as well known as he should be by regular folks, even though he was named in the top slice of Rolling Stone magazine's Top 100 Guitarists a few years back. ... [... more]
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A Brief Introduction to the Baha'i Faith - Baha'i
The Baha'i Faith is one of the world's fastest growing religions. It is a major religion with more than 13,000 Spiritual Assemblies all over the world. The followers of Baha'u'llah are believers in giving up all prejudices and to recognize the ... [... more]
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Make your Own Fabric Headboard - Budget Decor
Measure the size that you want to make your own headboard first. In hotels, the rectangular upholstered headboards are mounted to the wall. If this is your plan, then the work ahead of you is easy as pie. Go to your local hardware store and ... [... more]
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Difficult Mothers - Bereavement
There is a period in every person's life when you don't get along with Mom. It's a natural part of human development. Who was it that said "I was extremely surprised, at the age of 25, to see how much wisdom my (parent) had acquired in such a ... [... more]
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Why does Clutch Size Vary Between Bird Species - Birding
A common question that many birders have often is asked is why one species of birds may only lay a few eggs while another species may lay many eggs. The common term for how many eggs are laid by each bird species is the clutch size. A group of ... [... more]
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The Meanings Behind Birdsong - Birding
Many of us hear the beautiful song produced by songbirds and we assume it is their way of letting us know that it is indeed morning and they are awake, or the announcement of spring or various other reasons. However, new research has shown that ... [... more]
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Breastfeeding with Nipple Shields - Breastfeeding
Nipple shields are a thin, silicone artificial nipple, with holes in the tip (think of a tiny, clear Mexican sombrero). They are most commonly used to help the baby latch onto inverted or flat nipples, or sometimes to assist any baby who is ... [... more]
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It's Spring Time - Bulb Gardening
On the other hand, is it? The birds are chirping and the trees are leafing out, so yes it is spring. Or is it? Although the climate here in Texas, in particular Houston, is rather nice though chilly at times yet mild, not so many other places can ... [... more]
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Breastfeeding at Weddings or Funerals - Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding mothers are sometimes nervous about attending weddings or funerals with a nursing baby. Sure, taking a nursing baby out to any occasion can have unique issues (see my article on Celebrating Special Occasions While Breastfeeding in ... [... more]
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How Your Personality Affects Your Body Image - Body Image
Your personality traits are powerful. For instance, some researchers believe that a "cancer personality" exists - your characteristics actually create toxins that work against your immune system, leaving you defenseless against certain diseases. [... more]
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