About “Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes” “Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes” is a work of historical fiction based on the life of a real girl who fell ill with leukemia caused by radiation from the atomic bombing of Hiroshima by the United States. Author Eleanor Coerr first learned about Sadako Sasaki when she traveled to Japan in 1949. A missionary gave her a copy of Sadako’s autobiography, “Kokeshi.” This was the basis for Coerr’s writing....

Use Quick-Piecing Methods to Assemble the Quilt Block It’s easy to use a couple of quick-piecing techniques to assemble Sarah’s Choice quilt block. Quick-pieced half-square triangle units are perfect for the block’s center, and quick flying geese units continue the block’s spin in the outer rows. Additional half-square triangle units can be used instead of flying geese in the quilt block’s outer rows. The difference? A vertical seam will be visible between those units, taking away some of the design’s fluidity....

Granny squares are great scrap yarn blankets; just use one color until it runs out and then switch to the next color. One option is to arrange them by the smallest amount to largest amount since the inner squares will be smallest. Alternatively, arrange them in preference of color combination.

You need to use a public computer for logging into your accounts You want to hide details of websites you browse You want to keep website tracking at bay by disabling cookies etc. Nowadays, all major browsers give you option of browsing Internet in private mode. In private mode, browser does not keep history of what you browsed, it does not store temporary files (like images) in cache, it does not allow cookies and likewise your browser will try to hide your traces....

Even if you’re not big on games or card tricks, it’s nice to have a deck on hand in case the occasion arises. For some, it’s about the material—water resistance, thickness, ease of shuffling, or overall feel. For others, design is of the essence, whether it’s the artwork, text, or dimensions. And in many cases, a set of two decks is ideal. The intended use of your deck of cards is key, according to William Kalush, executive director of Expert Playing Cards....

Landing on the Jail Space Do not worry about landing directly on the In Jail square. If you are not sent to jail, you are considered “just visiting.” While you are there, say hello to Jake the Jailbird, the character behind bars who is always in jail on the Monopoly board. It is also considered fair to make fun of any players in jail while you are visiting (as long as it is all in good fun, of course)....

Over 85,000 silver dollars were minted in 1803. A nice-looking collector coin can be obtained for under $3,000. However, none of these silver dollars received special handling, on specially prepared planchets, using a high-quality coin dies to produce Proof coins for collectors. Regardless, four Proof specimens exist while records from the United States Mint state that none were produced. Proof silver dollars made between 1801 and 1804 are known to coin collectors as novodels....

Free Thanksgiving Clipart from Homemade Preschool The Thanksgiving clip art here varies in size, so be sure to click on the thumbnail of the image to view the actual size. Thanksgiving Clipart from Webweaver’s Free Clipart Thanksgiving Clip Art from My Cute Graphics Since you can’t click on these images to make them any larger, just right-click one to copy it or save it to your computer. Thanksgiving Images from Hellas Multimedia Free Thanksgiving Clip Art Images from HubPages There are different links on Philip Martin’s website to separate the Thanksgiving clip art from the pumpkin clip art....

There are many mobile handsets in the market that comes with inbuilt feature of ‘data saving mode’ and ‘ultra data saving mode’. But, they may not be in alignment to your personal preferences and need of using data on certain specific applications. They may block your favorite apps from sending you notifications or working as desired. So regardless of your handset and its features you should take a look at these tips to reduce your mobile data usage....

Yellow Pages have been around for decades. Companies publishing thick Yellow Pages printed directories used to invite people to publish their ads free of cost. But now, because we are in digital era, various websites have taken the same work upon themselves. But which of these websites are best among the lot? To help save your time, I am giving you a list of 10 best free classified ad websites available in India....

Trust Society (See how to register a society) Section 25 Company SEE ALSO: Difference between trust and society A Trust can either be a private trust or a public charitable trust. Private trusts are governed by the Indian Trusts Act (1882) and are used for private purposes, such as running a private estate or institution. Privates trusts are not given any tax benefits by the Government of India. If you want to do some charitable work for public –you can set up a public charitable trust....

If you’re just a beginner woodworker getting started in your craft and don’t have much experience with safely using either a stationary or plunge router, this is a great place to start.

“Qi” and “za” were some of the 3,300 words added to the fourth edition of the official Scrabble dictionary in 2006. As such, you might not think they are acceptable if you are using an older printed copy of the dictionary. Using them in a game might also lead to a dispute as to what they mean. Here’s the full history and definitions of these two words so you can be prepared to defend your position....

Seal MDF to Prevent Swelling and Distortion To prevent frustration when finishing displays or items built from MDF you should seal the edges and the wood surfaces before applying acrylic (water based) paint coatings. If your MDF project will be anywhere near high humidity or water, it should be primed and sealed on all edges to make sure it does not swell or distort, as even a small amount of water seeping under an MDF unit can cause sections to swell noticeably if they have not been sealed....

Definition In candle making “cure” refers to the chemical process that takes place as the wax and fragrance oil bind and incorporates into each other. Think of it like a spaghetti sauce, chili, or a salsa—the flavors (or scents in this case) perform better after they’ve had some time to meld together with the wax—to “set.” How to Make the Cure Process Run Smoothly The first thing to do is just to wait before lighting the candle....

Viber Feature wise Viber is almost similar to WhatsApp. It too uses mobile contact numbers to identify users and to activate the app by sending an access code to your mobile number via text message. Viber offers end-to-end encryption in calls, messages and the shared media. It saves messages on multiple devices and encrypts them. Viber supports stickers, file sharing, last seen, voice & video messages, public accounts, backup to Google Drive, a sticker store and Viber games....

Consider these ideas for selling your antiques: The main drawback is the hefty fee structure although there are options that provide free listings so you only pay after an item sells. You also have to be willing to take returns, because even if you say you don’t accept them, eBay can force you to take a return if they side with a customer’s complaint. Others look to sites like Ruby Lane and Etsy for an online mall experience or set up their own website....

Just as there can be many murderers, the game also goes by many names. You may know it as Murder Wink, Wink Wink Murder, Killer, Killer Killer, Lonely Ghost, or Murder in the Dark. There are a few versions of Wink Murder, and there is a closely related offshoot of Wink Murder called Murder Handshake. Game Objective The objective of the game is for the murderer is to kill as many other players as possible without being identified and, if you are not the murderer, identify the killer before you get murdered....