What are the benefits of updating Instagram? You will not be updating the application unless there are some advantages. So, the first advantage of updating the app regularly is to get new features. When you update the app, it is easy to get new features. The feature to hide likes on Instagram will now work if you have not updated the app. The next reason to update the app is for security reasons....

Definition Air dry clay is a versatile product that can be used in many craft projects. Air dry clay does not need to be heated, unlike traditional clays that need to be fired in a kiln at a high temperature, or polymer clays that need to be heated in an oven to cure. This kind of clay hardens and cures at normal room temperature and once dry, it can be painted and decorated in a variety of ways....

History of the Lincoln Wheat Penny The United States Mint first minted the Lincoln Wheat penny, or “Wheatie” as they are sometimes called, in 1909. Victor D. Brenner designed the coin under the direction of Pres. Theodore Roosevelt was on a mission to redesign our nation’s coinage. Lincoln was chosen as a subject for the penny to commemorate the 100th anniversary of his birth. Originally, Brenner’s signature appeared on the obverse of the coin....

Mind you, Matt’s statement is important because he is one of those who control how Google ranks websites and throw search results when queried. What is Guest Blogging? Guest blogging refers to the practice of writing posts on the blogs of other people. If you pick up any old book on SEO, you’ll find that guest blogging was a highly recommended method of getting back-links to your website. This was the most relied upon method which SEOs used to embark on link building missions....

A Colonial knot forms a tight knot that holds up well to wear and can be worked on any type of embroidery fabric. Like its cousin, the French knot, a Colonial knot takes a bit of practice to make, but once you understand the mechanics of the stitch, you’ll find it’s easy to work. Some may even find it easier than the French knot to get right. Making a Colonial Knot To make a Colonial knot, bring the thread up through the fabric and let the working thread rest on the fabric, so it forms a backward ​C....

Many soap purists will say that to truly be “Castile” soap, it has to be made from 100 percent olive oil. Technically, they are right. And while you certainly can make soap from 100 percent olive oil, you may not like the lather it makes. Some will describe it as “smooth and creamy,” but most will describe it as “slimy.” Try it at least once but just know that the lather is different than what you’re probably used to....

While the alternating layers of strips make plywood a very stable material ideal for building tables, cabinets, and utility shelves, leaving the edges of the plywood uncovered can detract from the overall look of the piece. Following are four methods for covering the edges, to give the plywood a finished look. Edge Banding Your home center or hardware store typically sells laminated edge banding that can be glued to the edges of the plywood....

Knitting Chart A knitting chart is simply a visual representation of the knitting project shown from the right or front side. You work it just as you would the knitting project. It begins at the lower right-hand corner and you work across the row from right to left, just as you do when knitting it. If the project you are working is knit flat, the second row will be worked reading the second row from the bottom of the chart from left to right....

MediaWiki is a very complex application and it is heavy on available computing resources. Often times, it is Apache server that chokes available memory and causes the entire MediaWiki installation to crash. It is important to properly configure Apache if you wish to run a largish MediaWiki website. Apache functioning can be tuned using a number of directives. You can set the value of these directives either in httpd.conf file or through the interface provided by your VPS host....

We researched the best friendship scrapbooks, considering quality, value, and style. Our list includes a travel-themed scrapbook for your shared adventures, a design-your-own scrapbook from Doodlehog that’s perfect for tweens, and a chic, photo-centric scrapbook from Kolo Hudson. Here are top friends’ scrapbooks. While regular colored pencils and most markers will not show up on these pages, fret not: this book comes with metallic pens, which show up beautifully against the dark paper and add a unique touch....

“An easel can help you experiment with different sized works, potentially reduce postural discomfort, and provide an easy way for you to take your art practice with you, should you choose a portable model,” says Ashley Mattila, owner of Marcus Ashley Gallery. We carefully vetted the best easels, considering factors like from versatility, quality, portability and added storage. Our top pick, the Blick Studio Convertible Studio Easel adjusts easily for any paint job, has the capacity to hold large canvases, and folds flat for storage....

You’ll find all shapes and sizes of Christmas tree clip art from the simple to the outrageous. Whatever you’re looking for, you’ll be sure to find it here. These Christmas tree clip art images are all free for you to use for any personal project but you’ll need to check the terms on each website if you’d like to use them for more than that. After you’ve searched through all these free Christmas tree clip art images, be sure to browse through my lists of Christmas clip art, Santa clip art, Christmas coloring pages, and Christmas borders....

How to Check for Square In other words, if you wanted to determine if an assembly was square using math, select the face that you want to check for square. Check one corner of the assembly with a framing or combination layout square to make sure that it is a right angle. Then, using a tape measure, measure along one edge from that right angle to get the length, and using a calculator, multiply that length value times itself (or square the length value)....

The temperature needed to transform soft clay into hard ceramic is extremely high and is usually provided by a kiln. You cannot fire pottery in a home oven because ovens do not get up to the high temperatures of more than 1,500 degrees Fahrenheit that you need for firing clay. Greenware is fragile. To start, it must be bone-dry. Then, it must be loaded into the kiln with a great deal of care....