| 71 | The Steiff Teddy Bear Story Preview: In 1847 in a small town in Giengen, Germany a baby girl was born. She was named Margaret Steiff. Her childhood vigor was cut short when she contracted polio at the age of 2. Although confined to a wheelchair for the rest of her life, she became a model for strength and determination. Margaret excelled in sewing and needlework and became the pro... (more) Published By: Sharon Lauer Submitted: 09 July,2005 |
| 72 | Wilderness Survival Backpacking Tips Preview: Why should you learn wilderness survival skills just for backpacking? They may save your life someday, and for ultralight enthusiasts like myself, skills replace gear, and therefore weight. The best reason, however, may be that it's just a good feeling to know you can deal with whatever comes up. It makes you feel more at home. To survive means ... (more) Published By: Steve Gillman Submitted: 10 July,2005 |
| 73 | Gender Differences In Gambling Preview: Being a fairly regular gambler, I have noticed a few interesting differences between men and women over the many years I've spent on the casino floor. Although these observations are by no means scientific, the general results have more or less been consistent. The results of these observations are as follows: Men - More likely to gamble than wo... (more) Published By: Adel Awwad Submitted: 10 July,2005 |
| 74 | Gambling Tips Preview: In order for a player to enjoy a more pleasant and memorable time at a casino, while taking precautions to minimise one’s losses, it is very important to follow a basic set of gambling tips or guidelines. Understand the game: This may seem like a very obvious rule, but you would be surprised at how many people place bets on games they don’t full... (more) Published By: Adel Awwad Submitted: 10 July,2005 |
| 75 | Why Do People Gamble? Preview: Gambling is the act of wagering money on the outcome of a game in the hope of predicting the correct outcome and winning the bet. Why do people gamble? Feeling lucky: Whether its buying a lottery ticket, participating in a bingo game or playing the slot machine, many people gamble because they are simply feeling lucky. How many times have you ta... (more) Published By: Adel Awwad Submitted: 10 July,2005 |
| 76 | Five steps to success with Saltwater Coral Reef Aquariums Preview: Do you dream of watching the natural beauty of the undersea reef life while sitting in your living room? Whether your goal is a nano reef tank or a 150 gallon aquarium with an ecosystem of coral and saltwater fish, the following five steps will lead you on your way to success. 1) Commit! Decide you are going to spend the $$ it takes to make ... (more) Published By: Christopher Knowlton Submitted: 10 July,2005 |
| 77 | Blackjack Preview: The origin of Blackjack is somewhat unclear. Some people believe that Blackjack originated in French casinos in the early 1700s where it was known as "vingt-et-un" ("20 and 1"). The game became known as Blackjack because if a player held a Jack of Spades and an Ace of Spades as the 1st two cards, the player was paid out extra. So with a Jack bein... (more) Published By: Adel Awwad Submitted: 10 July,2005 |
| 78 | The History Of Slots And How To Play The Game Preview: The very first slot machine (called 'Liberty Bell') was created by a man called Charles Fay from his workshop in San Francisco in 1887. Slightly smaller than today's average slot machines, Liberty Bell contained 3 reels and 20 symbols and operated pretty much in the same way as today's slot machines. Within a relatively short period of time, Fay's... (more) Published By: Adel Awwad Submitted: 10 July,2005 |
| 79 | Gambling Superstitions Preview: Many times while gambling, I've found myself searching for subtle signs to assist me in making my next bet. For example, if I'm playing roulette and a person in a red blouse stands next to me, then I'll place an outside bet on red. If I'm experiencing very good luck at Blackjack and a less friendly dealer takes over the table, then I'll take it as... (more) Published By: Adel Awwad Submitted: 10 July,2005 |
| 80 | Slot Machines Preview: On average, one third of the casino's total revenue is generated by Slot machines. Compared to other casino games such as Baccarat, Blackjack, Craps and Roulette, Slot machines have a number of advantages which explain their popularity among casino players. Some of these advantages include the following: Easy to understand: The Slot machine is p... (more) Published By: Adel Awwad Submitted: 10 July,2005 |
| 81 | Make a dried flower wall decoration Preview: Fancy a dried flower wall hanging? I used to make those years ago. For this, you need a paper bowl or plastic bowl that you can cut easily with a pair of scissors. Florist foam 2 sheets of very thick cardboard each the size of the frame you want Glue that can stick to the foam and the bowl and the cardboard. Dried flowers Paint Very ... (more) Published By: Janice Wee Submitted: 11 July,2005 |
| 82 | Basic Baccarat Strategy Preview: Card Counting is one of those phony ideas published in baccarat strategy books. Card counting is most often associated with the game of blackjack - and is very effected, used correctly in the right casino. It could also seem to be of real worth in baccarat as the game does work off a comparable shoe. The issue that causes the problem is that of us... (more) Published By: Ryan D. Submitted: 11 July,2005 |
| 83 | Dirt Bike Crashes Preview: If you’re considering dirt bike racing as a hobby there is one thing that you are definitely going to have to prepare yourself for and that’s dirt bike crashes. I don’t think there’s a single dirt biker out there who hasn’t been involved in a crash of one sort or another. The nature of the sport means they are inevitable and when it happens there’... (more) Published By: Andrew Green Submitted: 12 July,2005 |
| 84 | Woodworking Beginners: Can You Really Start Without Knowing These Secrets? Preview: Woodworking: Where To Start - Tips From Experienced Woodworkers Woodworking encompasses a broad area of skills, specialties, and applications. Some beginners take on too much too soon or blow their savings on expensive woodworking tools and machines that they don't know how to use and might not ever need. And even some basic techniques can be con... (more) Published By: Ferhat Gul Submitted: 12 July,2005 |
| 85 | Tippi™ Fingertip Grips™ Put Traction and Comfort In Reach Preview: -Scrapbook, fabric and archival hobbyists gain better dexterity from new grip tool BELLEVUE, WA - VWP, Inc. today announced the introduction of their new grip tool to the scrapbooking, fabric, and archival hobbyist market. Tippi™ Fingertip Grips™ are a revolutionary finger sheath that enhances finger performance for the wearer. They are reusable... (more) Published By: John Jordan Submitted: 12 July,2005 |
| 86 | 5 Simple Steps to Better Color Pictures Preview: 5 Simple Steps to Better Color Pictures Shield your lens from direct light One of the biggest image degrading factors I have seen is lens flare. When direct light enters the front of your lens, it bounces around in the lens lowering contrast and destroying color saturation. You will mostly encounter lens flare when photographing a backlit subjec... (more) Published By: Ken Henderson Submitted: 12 July,2005 |
| 87 | Coin Grading Preview: The value of a particular coin, is determined by the grade that it is in. Coins that are in common circulation deteriorate over time and start to loose their detail. Coin grading will help you get to the coins current value, and a properly graded coin will determine more accurately what the exact worth of the coin. Coin collectors use a numbering... (more) Published By: Jon Gammon Submitted: 12 July,2005 |
| 88 | Infrared Photography with Sony's Night-shot mode Preview: This is really cool. Today I learned I could use my Sony f717 camera to take those neat Infrared photos with a floppy disk as an IR filter. I knew the camera could take such photos, as I've seen plenty of examples on the Sony forums over at DPReview. What I didn't know is that I could experiment with this mode without having to shell out for an R... (more) Published By: Rick Blythe Submitted: 30 May,2005 |
| 89 | Making a Child's Handprint on Ceramic Tile Preview: This is a fun craft to do with a group of moms and their kids, one child per adult works the best. Each mom will need: ---One soft brush, any size but 1/2" works the best ---One jar of "One-Stroke Ceramic underglaze", either Duncan E-Z Stroke or Gare One-Stroke. (Of course they can share these, but it's best if they have at least 3 colors to ch... (more) Published By: Dy Witt Submitted: 30 May,2005 |
| 90 | How to Break The Look Of Your House With Discount Area Rugs Preview: Learn why area rugs can break completely the fashion of your room. Your house will definitely change the look just by adding the suitable area rug. However, how to choose the perfect rug that more fits with your home decoration? Keep in mind that these compliments might start as well as finish off the look of your entrance, living room, bedroom, k... (more) Published By: Andrew Caxton Submitted: 31 May,2005 |