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Author :: Ivor Conway  |
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| Article Title :: History of Kokeshi Japanese Wooden Dolls |
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Little is known of the early history of Kokeshi Japanese
Wooden Dolls. One school of thought believes that Kokeshi
dolls have their origins in the practice of spiritualist
religion. Wooden dolls were thought to contain the spiritual
essence of the dead and were often made for honorary
remembrance.
The modern history of Japanese Kokeshi dolls began in the latter
part of the Edo Era (1603-1867). Originating in the Tohiku
region of northern Japan, famous for it's hot springs and
rejuvenating spa waters, Kokeshi Dolls acted as an important
source of extra income for local artisans known as Kijiya (which
means woodworker in Japanese), who specialised in wood work and
the production (read full article) |
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Author :: Doug |
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| Article Title :: Make money with embroidery |
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| People are all ages are looking to make extra money. Whether you are planning to supplement your current income or looking to replace an income totally, consider using a hobby like embroidery to make some fast cash. Embroidered items are always popular with all types of shoppers, and you can easily begin an embroidery company with a low overhead for those short of start up funds.
When you decide to start a business based on selling embroidered products, you should first consider how you will make the items. Are you planning to purchase pre-made items like shirts, handbags, hats, blankets, or towels or do you plan to make the items yourself? If you plan to purchase items, do you (read full article) |
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Author :: Steve Gillman |
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| Article Title :: New Innovations |
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How do you produce ideas for new innovations? Here is a great
technique: Extract some basic ideas from existing products and
inventions, and then apply them to new areas.
If you look at a thermostat, for example, you might think "A
device to control the indoor climate." This is certainly an idea
that can be used to come up with something new. You have to look
a little deeper, though, if you want more creative innovations.
Continue with, "It measures the temperature and then, using that
information, turns the heater on or off, to keep the house
comfortable."
Continuing even deeper, we see that it uses measurement in order
to control something. Let's work with that concept. With the
technol (read full article) |
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| Category :: Hobbies Articles |
Author :: Jeff Henderson |
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| Article Title :: The History of Cohiba Cigars |
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For a brand of cigars that started out with no name Cohiba Cigars
have gone a long way in gaining recognition as the best cigar in
the world. Cohiba cigars started their journey from being a
cigar favored by one of Castro's body guards to a favorite of
Fidel himself. He was so impressed with these cigars he asked
Eduardo Ribera, the local artisan who originally created these
fine cigars, to come make them exclusively for the President.
Accepting the invitation he went to work in an Italiante mansion
in El Laguito, a suburb of Havana, under strict security of
Castros own guards.
In 1968 these nameless cigars were finally produced under the
name Cohiba, coming in three sizes, each a perso (read full article) |
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| Category :: Hobbies Articles |
Author :: Adel Awwad |
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| Article Title :: Delaware Casinos |
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One of the smaller states in the union, Delaware is probably
known more for its beaches than its casinos. Bordering the
Atlantic Ocean, Dover is the state capital of Delaware and the
population of this tiny state is about 783,600, according to the
U.S. Census. It borders New Jersey, Maryland and Pennsylvania
and measures in at 96 miles long.
However, where Delaware is short on space, it is certainly long
on fun. Between the historical sights, beaches and more, there
is definitely fun to be had in Delaware. Delaware casinos are no
exception. There are not an abundance of them, as there are in
other states, but where they lack in numbers, Delaware casinos
make up for in fun, fun, and more fu (read full article) |
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| Category :: Hobbies Articles |
Author :: Rose Hillbrand |
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| Article Title :: Start an Art Collectible Hobby and Beautify Your Home |
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Collecting is a fun hobby, and one of the most interesting
things to collect are art collectibles. Many different items can
be painted with artwork and become an art collectible. Hobby
enthusiasts collect such things as saw blades, and wooden eggs
which have had artwork painted on. People even collect designer
rugs as art. Another art collectible hobby is collecting limited
edition plates, thimbles, Christmas ornaments, and figurines
produced by such companies as Bradford Exchange. And of course,
many people collect fine art paintings.
The person with an art collectible hobby will probably find his
or her own favorite artists whose works they appreciate. They
can choose to focus on one par (read full article) |
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| Category :: Hobbies Articles |
Author :: Darrell Oller |
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| Article Title :: Digital Images to Posters - Decorate Your Home or Office |
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Use up to 25 of your own digital images to create unique artwork
for home or office. If you have a perfect picture of a perfect
moment, you are fortunate indeed. Quality conscious layout and
image improvement can help a less than perfect image call the
perfect moment to mind. Find out how!
Preserve Your
Memories
With the proliferation of digital cameras, more
people are taking more pictures. People are snapping pictures of
children, nature scenes, sports and special events at an ever
increasing rate. Cell phone cameras are improving quicky. These
digital images can be used to create personalized artwork that
will help preserve your memories.
In Search of the
Perfect Picture (read full article) |
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Author :: Sugi |
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| Article Title :: Street Magic Trick! Make (Any) Thing Disappear In Front Of Your
Nose |
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This trick is easy, even for beginners. What you do is make a
thing disappear right in front of your audience. however because
this trick don't use a lot of skill then you must do this trick
with a short distance between you and your audience.
What you will need is just a tiny object, such as ball, paper,
plastic or etc. You may use anything but they mustn't make any
noise while they fell off.
This is the trick...
Take an audience, chit chat and then say "I'm going to make this
ball disappear right in front of you only in count of three.
Ready?" Grab the ball with your right hand and move it up and
down, together with your count. "In One, Two and Three and there
It's gone" While you said (read full article) |
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| Category :: Hobbies Articles |
Author :: Sugi |
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| Article Title :: What You Should know About Close up Magic Trick... |
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This is not only the oldest Magic Trick ever has but also the
most popular one. Close up magic can be played in front of a
small group that could stand or sit right behind you. That is
why your hand and your acting ability will be really needed. You
can use card, coin, rope, matches, cigarettes and anything small
thing rather than a big box full of tricks.
Playing Close up Magic basically same with the Street Magic or
an On Stage Magic. The more complicated you're your game then it
will become more attractive and fun. Your audience could be just
one or a group. You can play a close up Magic it spontaneities
or using the psychology tricks and the same tricks you use at
the stage. You may al (read full article) |
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| Category :: Hobbies Articles |
Author :: Bill Gibson |
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| Article Title :: Pro-Style Basketball Goals: How to Select the Right System |
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There are many reasons for wanting to find a pro-style system
when preparing to purchase a basketball goal. These reasons are
important to consider when checking out the various options and
features offered by each manufacturer.
The Minimum Requirements for a Professional Basketball
System
One of the primary reasons that people are interested in the
pro-style basketball systems is because they, or their children,
aspire to become professionals in the game. Of course, it only
makes sense that a proper professional basketball goal is used
in practice or training. For this reason, having a pro-style
goal serves a greater purpose than just providing a sense of
authenticit (read full article) |
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