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Author :: Adel Awwad  |
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| Article Title :: Poker - Know Your Limits |
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Whether you're playing poker in a casino with your chips right
in front of you or playing an online poker game in an internet
casino, it's easy to get carried away when you're betting. If
you've had to hitchhike home from Las Vegas because you broke
the bank or if you are on the verge of getting a divorce due to
the fact that you can't afford to pay the internet bill because
of your internet casino habit, take the problem seriously. There
are meetings and support groups available for you. Ask your
doctor for help.
However, if your problem is a little less serious than that: you
tend to get a little overzealous with your betting when stakes
are high and the heat of the online poker game is (read full article) |
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| Category :: Hobbies Articles |
Author :: Ralph Serpe |
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| Article Title :: Landscape Painting Tips For Beginners |
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There is something quite magical about painting outdoors. I feel
comfortably secluded with nature having an almost spiritual
connection when I paint a landscape. Landscape painting is a
passion of mine. I would like to share some tips and techniques
that I have become accustomed to using over the years.
My first bit of advice - try not to get overwhelmed by the scene
in front of you. I recall when I first began painting landscapes
I tried to copy everything exactly as I saw it. I tried to
squeeze in every detail, paint every leaf, branch, and blade of
grass. You will go crazy approaching a landscape this way. Try
and paint your own impression of what you see and not a copy of
it. Squint yo (read full article) |
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| Category :: Hobbies Articles |
Author :: Gary Hendricks |
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| Article Title :: Learn How to Capture Action Shots |
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Do you find it a problem to shoot great action shots? Whether
you are shooting pictures of a soccer match, or a fast moving
car, you may find it a great challenge to produce nice pictures
of these subjects. In fact, the first thing you'll realize is
that digital Cameras are bad for action shots. That is why first
time users, new to digital photography often gripe about how
lousy their action shots turn out.
This article will give you some tips for shooting action shots
with a digital camera. Apply these tips and I'm sure you have a
better chance of getting a nice action shot.
1. Shutter Lag
One of the major reasons why
digital camera cannot shoot nice action shots is due to shu (read full article) |
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| Category :: Hobbies Articles |
Author :: Dion Semeniuk |
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| Article Title :: Top 3 Magic Trick Tips to Performing Magic |
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Top 3 Magic Trick Tips to Performing Magic
Magic has been around for as long as one can remember. Magic is
something that can take people from reality to fantasy. I have
been interested in magic since I was just little toddler. I'll
never forget the day when I actually thought that my very own
ear could produce nickels and dimes, real money! I was amazed at
how my uncle could just reach out to my ear and pull out a dime
at will. This was unbelievable in my eyes! What was more
unbelievable was that my uncle actually let me keep the money
that he kept pulling from my ear. I would run down to the local
candy store and get my favorite sugar coated candy and would be
on cloud nine for the rest (read full article) |
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| Category :: Hobbies Articles |
Author :: Safewebhost |
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| Article Title :: Appliques - Is it Embroidery or is it Quilting? |
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ap·pli·qué n. Sewing one material onto another as a means
of decoration or ornamentation.
While ancient in origin, currently appliques can refer to any
type of pattern transfer or application of decoration used in a
wide range of mediums. Historically the term applique applied to
material-to-material techniques. One of the earliest known
pieces was a sail composed of gazelle leather and constructed by
both patchwork and applique for the temple of King Sahure in the
Fourth Dynasty (2575-2465 B.C.).
Embroidery appliques are generally seen as trim or image designs
as opposed to embroidery like monograms or logos. Appliques are
commonly used to decorate household linens such as bedd (read full article) |
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| Category :: Hobbies Articles |
Author :: Serge |
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| Article Title :: Don't Let Backlighting Spoil Your Photograph! |
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Although I would not consider myself a professional photographer
by any means, I have been at this for a while, and have had some
great teachers along the way.
In this first newsletter I would just like to share some tips
regarding backlighting and how it can fool your light meter. For
those super experienced photographers please bear with us, as
more advanced topics will be discussed later.
Although shooting into the sun or a window with the sunlight
shining in should be avoided, you are sometimes forced to take
your picture under these conditions. If your not careful the
light coming in from a window can fool your light meter. When
taking a shot, say for example a portrait of a person (read full article) |
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| Category :: Hobbies Articles |
Author :: Charles Kassotis |
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| Article Title :: Picture This: Helpful Photography Hints |
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Have you ever gotten back developed photos from the drugstore or
film company only to discover that several shots turned out
poorly--or not at all? Most camera buffs have experienced this
type of disappointment frequently. Over time, though, picture
takers become familiar with helpful techniques that can make
photos come out much better than the earlier snapshots. Here are
a few helpful hints you may want to try:
1. Get to know your camera. Read the instruction guide
carefully, and contact the manufacturer with any questions you
might have. Practice taking shots at varying angles and
distances until you figure out how to get the best results. Work
with the lighting options, including fla (read full article) |
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| Category :: Hobbies Articles |
Author :: Ralph Serpe |
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| Article Title :: Oil Painting Tips For Beginners |
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Start your oil paintings with an acrylic underpainting -
When you start an oil painting using oils, it can take some time
for that initial layer to dry. Starting your painting with an
acrylic underpainting however is a wonderful time saver as
acrylic paint dries quickly and oil paint can be applied over
the acrylic.
Make certain you have good lighting - I didn't realize
how important good lighting was until I painted outdoors for the
first time. Good lighting brings out the color and also lessens
the strain on your eyes. If you can, paint in a place that gets
plenty of natural sunlight. If you cannot afford this luxury,
purchase a good indoor light. Check out http:// (read full article) |
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| Category :: Hobbies Articles |
Author :: Charles Kassotis |
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| Article Title :: Fishing for a New Aquarium? |
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According to one source, more than 60 million people around the
world keep aquariums for fun or profit. These can range from a
small glass desktop model to a multi-ton commercial design that
is part of a museum or water park tour. Most homeowners,
however, are looking for a conveniently sized aquarium that will
mesh with their lifestyle without causing much extra work or
expense. Here are some things to keep in mind when you shop for
a home or office aquarium.
1. How much space do you have? The size of aquarium you decide
to purchase will be based on the amount of area you can afford
to designate to this area. You might have just enough space on a
bookshelf for a glass or heavy plastic g (read full article) |
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| Category :: Hobbies Articles |
Author :: Charles Kassotis |
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| Article Title :: Dolls for Every Occasion |
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Are you still playing with dolls? If you're like thousands of
other people, you probably are--and enjoying every minute of it!
Doll collections are one of the leading hobbies enjoyed by busy
people around the world. Since many children, boys and girls
alike, get dolls as children, it is natural for some folks to
hold on to these prized possessions as they mature, and
gradually add to their number in an effort to retain the
delicious memories of childhood or create a valuable collection
of dolls for posterity.
Dolls come in every conceivable size, color, and design. There
are infant dolls, including those that feed, cry, and wet. You
can buy boy or girl dolls from newborns to full-grown a (read full article) |
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