| 291 | Fail. Fail Again. Fail Better Preview: The title of this article is a Samuel Beckett quote. Some may interpret this as a negative statement because it is dwelling on failure. I disagree. In dice influencing, and life in general, I associate this quote with the oft cited, “When at first you don’t succeed, try, try again.” Here’s why. Let’s face it. Every hand that a precision shooter t... (more) Published By: Thomas Morgan aka The Irishsetter Submitted: 05 February,2004 |
| 292 | A Brief History of Handbags Preview: A Brief History of Handbags Have you ever wondered about the origin of handbags and purses? Handbags have been essential to daily life ever since people have had something precious to carry around with them and only the items have changed over time. The very first mention in written literature comes from the 14th century, even though Egyptian hi... (more) Published By: Henrietta Timmons Submitted: 05 February,2004 |
| 293 | The Craps Underground - A Review Preview: "Scoblete's new book depicts the real world of dice influencing about as accurately as Hogan's Heroes depicted life in a World War II German POW camp." That was my initial impression of Scoblete's new book which I posted on the message board a few weeks back. Now I've had a chance to re-read the book a couple of times and fully digest it. Fortuna... (more) Published By: Thomas Morgan aka The Irishsetter Submitted: 05 February,2004 |
| 294 | Showing Rabbits Preview: So, you have either decided to raise rabbits or are considering it? That's wonderful! Rabbits are special creatures that will steal your heart in an instant, and nothing is more satisfying than seeing your hard work as a breeder who is trying to improve the breed pay off when a home bred bunny wins a prize at a show. However, getting to that step ... (more) Published By: Sarah Giers Submitted: 06 February,2004 |
| 295 | Rabbit Coat Colour Genetics Preview: Genetics are what make a rabbit, or any living organism, look the way it does. It makes a rabbit be a certain size, be a certain colour, have a certain type of coat or ears, and more. This introduction, however, is just for the genetics concerning the coat colours of rabbits. Chromosomes and Genes Chromosomes are strands of DNA that act as a map.... (more) Published By: Sarah Giers Submitted: 06 February,2004 |
| 296 | Welcome Doctor To Our Humble Madhouse Preview: I have a friend, probably the most intelligent person I’ve ever met, who occasionally joins my group in our Las Vegas excursions. We refer to him as “Doc” as he has a Phd. from one of the ivy league schools. He’s tall, excruciatingly thin, and appears to be made up of only arms and legs. If you were to meet him in passing, his appearance and demea... (more) Published By: Thomas Morgan aka The Irishsetter Submitted: 12 February,2004 |
| 297 | Blinded by Science (and Math) Preview: this article originally appeared in the Precision Shooter Newsletter. To subscribe (it's free), send an email to irishsetternews@casino.com with subscribe as the subject) First, let me say, in everyday life, there is immeasurable value in having at least conceptual knowledge of science and math. For gamblers, it’s imperative that every player hav... (more) Published By: Thomas Morgan aka The Irishsetter Submitted: 12 February,2004 |
| 298 | Jar Lid and Jar Candle Decoration Preview: Jar Lid and Jar Candle Decoration Create a personal look to your Jar candle and Jar lid Written by Expressive Candles Supplies Needed: Most items can be found around the house or in a craft store. Jar Candle with lid – with removable plastic bottom Craft Glue Paint Scissors Decorating Candle Jars and Lids is a fun and easy project for all ages. Y... (more) Published By: michelle gauthier Submitted: 21 February,2004 |
| 299 | Winning Combinations Preview: Classic sounds mixed with some modern techniques. About the Author Independant consultant.... (more) Published By: Bernard Romanycia Submitted: 21 February,2004 |
| 300 | Secrets of Coffee Roasting, De-Mystified Preview: I started my coffee roasting career as a home roaster. Getting started was easier than I thought. And as I did so, it occured to me how a relatively simple concept, roasting coffee beans, has been made to appear to be an arcane art, with a variety of roast types held out as arcane knowledge. How many different names have you run across for differe... (more) Published By: Andy White Submitted: 23 February,2004 |
| 301 | Preserved Flower Candles Preview: Preserved Flower Candles Putting flowers in your candle will add a unique look, while preserving your favorite flower. Written by Expressive Candles We have been asked many times, how to put flowers and other objects on the outside of a candle. So, we'll be showing you how it is done. The most important thing to remember is to be safe. Putting any... (more) Published By: michelle gauthier Submitted: 04 March,2004 |
| 302 | Monsters and Demons: A Short History of the Horror Film Preview: Going to the movies may not seem like a novel way for little kids to spend an afternoon. But have you ever brought your child to see a Disney flick and ended up viewing trailers for Jeepers Creepers 2 or Freddie vs. Jason? When this happened in a Birmingham, Alabama cinema last year, parents became concerned about what the main attraction would be... (more) Published By: Astrid Bullen Submitted: 05 March,2004 |
| 303 | help share your passion about letter writing Preview: The unwritten “reality” of letter writing You may wonder why I have chosen this title of this post. Well from my experience is that it is really hard to put the feeling into words about what letter writing means to me. Letter writing is becoming a lost art on many levels. It is fading into the background of society. It is still practised by many ... (more) Published By: tamara stevens, BA Submitted: 06 March,2004 |
| 304 | Buying the Right Guitar Preview: Buying the Right Guitar By Michael Setz www.guitars-on-line.com Buying the right guitar can be a lot more difficult than it seems. That's because there are a lot of them to choose from; electric, acoustic, classical, folk, hollow body, semi-hollow body, solid body, 12-string, and 7 string just to name the more common ones. Which one is right for ... (more) Published By: Michael Setz Submitted: 08 March,2004 |
| 305 | Collecting Antique Maps - A Beginner's Guide Preview: California wasn’t always attached to the west coast of the North American continent. It used to be an island. At least, that’s what mapmakers, mostly European, believed for about 100 years, from around 1650 to 1750. So that’s how they drew it on their maps. The “Island of California,” as it is commonly called, is just one of the innumerable collec... (more) Published By: Neil Street Submitted: 08 March,2004 |
| 306 | Play Free Online Casino Game Preview: Play Free Online Casino Game Are you a newcomer to online casinos? Have you ever wondered why the world of gambling is so enthralling? You don't need a fortune to find out - in fact, you don't need any money at all! Now you can play free online casino games to your hearts content - and it will cost you nothing. Online casino membership means you c... (more) Published By: Donald Aleksic Submitted: 21 March,2004 |
| 307 | Celebrate Your Senses: An Evening Scented Garden Preview: You have permission to publish this article electronically or in print, free of charge, as long as the signature box is included. Courtesy copy requested. Word Count: 735. For those who are new to the pleasure of growing, welcome. My fellow Northern-hemisphere gardeners are celebrating the promise of spring on our doorsteps... "Before me, may i... (more) Published By: Carolyn Beale Submitted: 25 March,2004 |
| 308 | Balm of Gilead Preview: Balm of Gilead (Cedronella canariensis) Jeremiah 46:11 Go up to Gilead and take balm, O virgin, the daughter of Egypt; In vain you will use many medicines; You shall not be cured. Words & Music: African-American spiritual. There is a balm in Gilead To make the wounded whole; There is a balm in Gilead To heal the sin sick soul. Some times ... (more) Published By: Judi Singleton Submitted: 29 March,2004 |
| 309 | Growing Your Own Herbs for Tea Preview: If you love herbal teas, as I do, you know they are just a little bit pricey. However, growing your own herbs is easy and so much fun! Here are just a few of the herbs you might want to consider for a tea garden: Chamomile: Remember the favorite tea of Peter Rabbit? Only the flowers of this fragrant herb are used when making tea. Chamomi... (more) Published By: Cyndi Roberts Submitted: 30 March,2004 |
| 310 | 7 Steps To Milling Four Square Lumber Preview: Introduction: This tutorial assumes that you know how to safely operate your power tools. Always refer to the manufacturer instructions if you are unsure how to use your tools. Any wood worker needs to take a board from the lumber yard or their local sawyer and make this board a uniform thickness, length and width. This board needs to have all ... (more) Published By: Dave M Submitted: 31 March,2004 |