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This region is usually doesn’t get much snow, ice or freezing temperatures. Once in a while, though, cold air penetrates south across Texas and Florida, into the Gulf of Mexico. Temperatures fall below freezing, killing tender vegetation, such as flowering plants and the citrus fruit crop. Wet snow and ice accumulate on trees with leaves, causing the branches to snap under the load. Motorists are unsure how to drive on slick roads and there can be a lot of traffic accidents....

Directions: Study the picture of the Diprotodon skeleton below. List the similarities you find between the fossil and what you know about its descendant, the wombat of today. Similarities between the the Diprotodon and the wombat.

We’ve compiled the top outdoor family activities in Rock Island, IL, in one post so you may indulge your kids while avoiding boredom. 1. Biking Kids of all ages can enjoy riding bikes as a family activity. Even if your child isn’t old enough to hold the handles independently, you may still enjoy the outdoors while remaining active by doing this. 2. Hiking There are various ways to keep youngsters interested when hiking, which can be a terrific way to strengthen bonds....

There are some downsides to the product, however. It’s not waterproof, for one, and it sometimes crumbles easily. So if you are doing some projects just for fun and don’t want them to last forever, air dry clay may be for you! DIY Stamped Air Dry Clay Bowls from Alice and Lois Your container will have all of the delicate veins of the leaf as part of its texture. These beautiful bowls make lovely home decor statement pieces....

Whether you’re looking for something sexy or sporty, this list of patterns has you covered! Alison Bathing Suit Pattern, $4, Burda Style DIY Bikini Tops from The Sorry Girls Cordia High-Waisted Swimsuit Pattern from Mood Sewciety DIY Bikini Triangle Top from Sirena Patterns Ipswich Swimsuit PDF Pattern, $14, Cashmerette Scallop Edged Bikini from Deconstrut Bandage Bikini Top from Creative Fashion Blog Anouk Bodysuit and Swimsuit Add-on, $16, Ohhh Lulu Lingerie DIY Two-Piece Swimsuit from The Spruce Crafts Free Swimsuit Pattern and Tutorial from Sew Mama Sew Gisela Reversible One-Piece Swimsuit Pattern, $8, Gigi Patterns

There’s a free fire pit plan for just about everyone here, no matter what style you’re looking for or what type of yard you have. There are large and small firepits as well as in-ground and even tabletop fire bowls. After you’ve built your firepit, consider adding some other DIY projects like a swing set, playhouse, and even a tree house. Weekend Backyard Fire Pit from Yellow Brick Home Stone Block Fire Pit from Creatively Southern Custom Backyard Fire Pit from Average But Inspired DIY Tabletop Fire Bowl from Tidy Mom $60 DIY Fire Pit from Keeping It Simple Crafts Back Yard Fire Pit from The Garden Glove How to Build a Fire Pit from Stickers and Stilettos DIY Mini Fire Pit for S’mores from Artsy Fartsy Mama Fire Pit on a Paver Patio from Everyday Shortcuts DIY Fire Pit from Carole Knits How to Build a DIY Fire Pit In Your Backyard from Thrift Diving

But you don’t need to know how to draw in order to paint. All you need is the desire to create and the discipline to practice and develop your technique. You’ll make plenty of mistakes, but that’s part of the learning process. Ultimately, the creation of art is what’s important, not the road you take to get there. Many artists recommend using acrylics if you’re new to painting because they dry quickly, mix and clean up with water, and they’re easy to paint out and hide mistakes....

Face first down an icy track Related Links 2018 Winter OlympicsSkeleton Through the YearsOlympic Preview: Luge American Jennison Heaton won the first skeleton gold medal in 1928, beating his brother John, who took the silver, by one second. A 39-year-old John Heaton would win the silver again in 1948 finishing second to Italy’s Nino Bibbia. The sport’s first organized competition took place in the late 1800s in the Swiss village of St....

Parallel slalom gives way to big air Related Links 2018 Winter OlympicsHistory of SnowboardingSki Jumping Through the YearsShaun White biography Snowboarding, a largely American sport made popular by events like the X-games, is a fairly recent addition to the Olympics. Snowboarding makes its sixth Olympic appearance at Pyeongchang. The sport, which first appeared at the 1998 Nagano Games, is still a work in progress as events are changed and added. For the 2018 Games, the parallel slalom will be substituted with the new big air event....

Like any craft that involves glass, care should be taken. If you don’t want to risk injury or don’t own a kiln, stick to the more simple ideas that will teach you how to paint a wine bottle in a variety of ways. Some of these wine bottle projects can be given for a gift and some are nice enough where you could sell them for a profit. DIY Sea Glass Bottles from Sadie Seasongoods How to Create a Wine Bottle Light from DIY Projects Ombre Spray Painted Bottles from Flea Market Trixie How to Flatten a Wine Bottle from Hunker Wine Bottle Outdoor Torches from The Armchair Sommelier Boho Wine Bottle Vase Centerpiece from Mom Spark Wine Bottle Soap Dispenser from Living Well Spending Less DIY Wine Bottle Art With Chalkboard Paint from Cohas Decoupage Wine Bottle Tutorial from The Spruce DIY Wine Bottle Floating Candle Holders from Homey Oh My Puff Paint Wine Bottle Dishes from Everyday Dishes Make Self Watering Planters From Wine Bottles from DIY Projects DIY Twine Wine Bottle Tutorial from A Blissful Nest Desktop Planters from Homemade Modern Book Page Bottles from The Wicker House Knotted Jute Bottles DIY from Cameo Cottage Designs Painted Wine Bottle Vases With Simple Patterns from Creative Jewish Mom Wine Bottle Outdoor Torches from Design Sponge Painted Glass Bottle Vases from TwelveOeight Wine Jug Vases from Creatively Living Wine Bottle Bird Feeder from Down Home Inspiration DIY Wine Bottle Candles from Saved by Love Creations Z Gallerie Inspired Mercury Glass Bottles from The Joy of Decorating Cut Wine Bottles into the Perfect Rings from Saved by Love Creations DIY Etched Plant Water Bottle from 2 Bees in a Pod

Once a glaze is applied and the piece is fired—causing a chemical reaction and, often, a transformation in color—the outcome is magical. But creating fired pottery pieces is not all hocus-pocus. A basic understanding of glaze application and firing yields consistent and desirable results, as the key components of different glazes each have their own function. When making your own glazes, products like quartz, flint, and pure silica can be added as the glass-former....

The math word search puzzles here are organized by easy, medium, and challenging puzzles and a recommended grade level is attached to each. These math word search puzzles really are a great resource for teachers and homeschooling parents. There’s also a group of online math word search puzzles to make it a little more interesting. If you can’t find a math word search puzzle that you like below then you may want to try your hand at making your own word search puzzle - it’s easier than you think!...

Many BI predictive analytics solutions are available, but not all are created equal. You can learn more about predictive analytics here. Also, here are five things you need to know before selecting such a solution. 1. BI Predictive Analytics is Not a One-Time Project To be effective, predictive analytics must be constantly updated with new data. This process can be time-consuming and expensive, but it is essential for staying ahead of the competition....

State Quarters Worth Money 2004-D Wisconsin Extra Leaf Low ($90 to $125, uncirculated)2004-D Wisconsin Extra Leaf High ($120 to $150, uncirculated)Certain uncirculated state quarters ($1.10 to $1.30, see table below) History of the U.S. 50 State Quarters Program On December 1, 1997, Congress passed Public Law 105-124 that created the 50 state quarters program. It called for the release of circulating commemorative quarters by the United States Mint. The program ran from 1999 until 2008 with a common obverse design in a unique reverse design commemorating each of the 50 states....