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Dancing - A New Art

Dancing is an art. Therefore, it is no one can do it as they want. Dance is a form of exercise that you can enjoy. But if you want to learn to dance; you must take first the step by step directions. When active in dancing, there are diverse benefits ...

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Confederate State Notes

Perhaps the most interesting portrait to appear on Confederate money is that of John E. Ward. His portrait was on a $10 bill in 1861. The irony is, although a native of Georgia and a holder of high offices, he was not in favor of secession. In fact, ...

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Digital Photo Tips

What is the biggest misconception about a camera's aperture? Most beginner photographers believe that the aperture controls the shutter speed or vice versa. Actually, shutter speed and aperture work together to get the best exposure for the imag...

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Caring For Bonsai

Indoor bonsai requires constant care and attention to establish a rhythm and routine that will not only benefit the plant, but also the grower, whose increasing knowledge and experience will create a stronger awareness of the plant world in general ...

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Understanding Depth of Field

Introduction. Simply put depth of field (DOF) is how much of the photograph in front of and behind the main subject that is in focus. This however is not an even distribution. The range is approximately 1/3 in front of the main subject and 2/3 be...

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Loving Your Hobbies More

Loving Your Hobbies More by: Ray La Foy With the advent of technology that makes almost every chore less time consuming, more and more time may now be devoted to enjoying your hobbies. More people can now take on one or several recreational acti...

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Soap Making: Why It Is Useful

Soap making is a pastime that you should try considering. Do you get bored of the soaps that you have at home since they are the typical bar-shaped ones that you always use whenever you shower and wash your hands? Soaps are not only used to clean you...

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The Metaphysical Properties of the Moonstone: One of the True Birthstones of Cancer Astrology (June 22

Cancer is called the Archetypal Mother and her Birthstone is the Moonstone Cancerian Qualities June 22 marks the Summer Solstice, the longest day of the year. Many people in the Northern Hemisphere love this energetic time of year, when they can en...

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Spring Flowers From Bulbs For The Lazy Gardener

Spring Flowers From Bulbs For The Lazy Gardener by: Pet Campbell 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 i...

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What Is An Un-circulated Coin?

What Is An Un-circulated Coin? by: Lana Hampton You may have heard the terms proof coin and un-circulated coin, but what's the difference between these two? To understand the difference between a proof and un-circulated coin, let's fir...

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