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As user of a smartphone we are very well aware how precious and important our smartphone. It is so much mingled in our lives and has so much information about us that it won’t be an exaggeration if we call our smartphone an extended version of ourselves. So if the smartphone is our part and parcel we should take very good care of it. Although you can start pampering your phone at any time of its life but it’s better to be a caring possessor from day one....

Building a helix can be an intimidating construction project for any skill level. But no matter how large, it becomes a manageable process if you break the construction of the helix down into small, clearly defined steps. If you have the skills to build a track layout on a conventional grade, you can also build a helix. You can easily plan your own custom helix, but dozens of detailed online plans developed by skilled amateurs are also available....

Although the hobby is relatively easy to master, beginners may find the following tips and tricks helpful on their paper quilling journey. You can place the strip of paper into the upper slot of the slotted tool, giving you more control when rolling the paper strips. A needle device is a sizeable tapered needle with a long wooden handle. It helps you keep a steady hand when rolling strips of paper into various shapes....

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Wolffia augusta and Wolffia globosa The smallest flowering plants belong to the genus Wolffia, tiny rootless plants of the duckweed family (Lemnaceae) that float on the surface of quiet streams and ponds. The entire plant body of both Wolffia augusta, an Australian species, and Wolffia globosa, a tropical species, are less than 1 mm long (less than 1/25th of an inch). An average plant is 0.6 mm long (1/42 of an inch) and 0....

The four floral motifs in this collection have elements that you might see in rosemaling, a decorative painting style that blends colors in single brushstrokes. While embroidery may not be able to accurately replicate the color blends, the leaves still incorporate this traditional folk art. You can use the floral designs separately or as part of a set of mini hoops or embroidered on napkins. There are always lots of ways to use embroidery!...

You can adapt the age and appearance of your figure by giving them a larger or smaller head than normal for their height. Babies have heads proportionately larger than the heads of adults, and you can create interesting caricatures by adjusting the size and proportion of the head in relation to the size of the rest of the body. If you want dolls that are not all the same height and age range, you need to study proportion....

Skyscrapers & Buildings Skyscraper FactsTallest Building TimelineWorld’s Tallest BuildingsWorld’s Tallest Towers Removing the Obstacles Two developments in the 19th century paved the way for a whole new type of building: the skyscraper. The first was the development of a safe elevator. Primitive elevators of various designs had been used for centuries, and starting in the mid 19th century, steam-operated elevators were used to move materials in factories, mines, and warehouses. But these elevators were not considered safe for people; if the cable broke, they would plummet to the bottom of the elevator shaft....

How to Get Started Playing Players: Requires two to 12 players Deck: A standard 52-card deck Goal: To win all of the cards Setup: First, choose a dealer randomly and then the dealer shuffles the cards and deals them as evenly as possible to all of the players. It’s fine for some players to have one card more than other players. Each player places their cards, face down, in a pile in front of them....

History of the Susan B. Anthony Dollar The United States Mint introduced the Susan B. Anthony dollar in 1979. They had high hopes that this new smaller dollar coin would circulate well in the United States. The Treasury Department hoped that they would be able to eliminate the one dollar paper currency and save millions of dollars per year in manufacturing costs. This coin honors a pioneer in the woman’s rights movement....

“Bright Earth is a study and history of artist’s colors (with some science thrown in), written in an extremely accessible way.” “The text is presented with plenty of headings (and cross-references) to guide you around and draw you in.” “Color is an entertaining and informative travelogue of the author’s journeys around the world searching for the sources of color.” “If you want know what the result will be when before you mix two colors together, then you’ll find the Color Mixing Bible indispensable....

Ron Linhart, owner of Above and Beyond Creative Sewing in Nanuet, NY, says that two things happen when you create the perfect sewing area with the right table for you. “You’re going to use it much more often,” he says, “but also the quality of your sewing will improve since you’re more comfortable and you’re not struggling,” he says. Here, the best tables to transform your sewing space. Dimensions: 40....

In this article, we take you step-by-step through the process of building dovetail drawers. Once you understand the basics, you’ll be able to consistently make beautiful dovetail drawers for your woodworking projects. Some of the same skills can be used for dovetail joints used in other applications, too. Difficulty Level Moderate Finishing Paint or stain, and polyurethane Time to Complete 2 Hours Recommended Tools Miter saw or circular saw Router and router table with 1/4" straight bit Dovetail jig and router bits Eye protection and hearing protection...

Here, There and Everywhere The lasting impact of the Beatles’ sound has been heard in a wide variety of musical artists throughout the years. Florence and the Machine used an echo vocal effect made popular by John Lennon on their song “Breaking Down” from the album Ceremonials (2011). Celebrated indie rock musician Shannon Wright used Beatles-inspired effects both vocally and musically on “Everybody’s Got Their Own Part to Play” from her 2007 album Let in the Light....