Some applications (like MS Word) provide facility to divide screen into two and open two copies of the same document Windows / Linux can divide screen area into two and place two applications in view You can even span the overall view of your screen across multiple monitors. So on one monitor, you can see one application and on the other you can see another application. Wallpaper and desktop screen can also be divided across monitors....
Some painting books are ideal for novices, while others help intermediate-level painters explore various techniques and color theory. You can learn to paint landscapes while others guide you in creating lifelike portraits. You can even find options for kids and teens. Here, the best books on learning to paint. This catchall book offers tips and advice on selecting brushes, paints, canvases, and other materials. It has more than 350 photos of stunning paintings to help you visualize the methods and inspire you to get started....
#1 - TV Shopping Show Dealers and Premium “Mints.” Number One on the list is the TV shopping network “coin dealers” and premium “mints” that sell nice-looking commemorative coins for exorbitant prices. Unfortunately, these coins have no additional value beyond their bullion or face value when you or your heirs eventually sell them. Some of these so-called mints that sell coins on the TV and cable-based shopping channels sell genuine U....
Before buying, keep in mind the surface you intend to paint with your fabric paints, whether it be T-shirts, denim, or upholstery. This will help determine the best fabric paint for your particular project. Also, consider the finish you desire: opaque, semi-transparent, glossy, matte, or metallic. Luckily, many brands sell variety packs with some of each. Lifestyle and DIY-writer Katy Cano-Murillo knows the importance of buying the right paint for your fabric....
At birth, a girl baby has about 400,000 immature eggs, or ova, in her ovaries. During puberty the eggs begin to mature. Each month one egg ripens and leaves the ovary. It passes through a fallopian tube where, if not fertilized by a sperm, it disintegrates. The uterus, which has built up tissue and blood to make a nourishing nest for the egg, sheds its lining about a week after the egg disintegrates....
Finally, demand is the factor that drives value the most. Almost every collector of United States coins began collecting the Lincoln penny. Most of them pulled the coins out of circulation. As a collector, you eventually reach the point where you need to purchase your coins from a coin dealer or at auction to achieve the quality you want. Since pennies hold a special place in almost every coin collector’s heart, demand for high-quality coins can drive the value through the roof....
There are very few hard-fast rules when it comes to selecting the embroidery thread. Use the type of thread or weight that looks best or has the effect you want to achieve in your project. Experimentation is often the best indicator of whether or not a thread will give you the desired look. Always use threads from the same manufacturer in an embroidery project that uses floss, as the finish on the threads can vary from shiny to matte....
Many of these coins were counter-stamped with Oriental characters, known as chop marks. These were placed on the coins by Chinese merchants that already verified the authenticity and fineness of the coin. Therefore, if they saw the coin again, they would not have to test it for its authenticity and precious metal content. It is a discussion amongst researchers and numismatists if a counter stamp, or chop mark, on a Trade Dollar constitutes a damaged coin....
This version is sewn in a neutral theme, but the quilt can be constructed with any fabrics you choose. Don’t hesitate to add extra colors or to make a scrap quilt with the pattern. Quilt Size and Blocks As written, the size of the snail’s trail quilt pattern is 70 inches by 77 inches. One of the components is measured in sixteenths of an inch—not a size that can be rotary cut with absolute accuracy....
In 2005, the U.S. Mint launched another new nickel design, this time reviving an old favorite—the buffalo nickel. Buffalo nickels were minted until 67 years ago. In the original version, a picture of an American Indian appeared on one side; on the reverse side was a buffalo. (Although the animal is popularly called a buffalo, it is technically a bison.) In 1938, the U.S. mint came up with a new design for a nickel—the one which is widely circulated today—and retired the buffalo nickel....
Bughouse is a game played by two teams, usually consisting of two players each. On each team, one player will play white, while the other plays black on a board next to them, across from their opponents. Each individual game requires its own clock. Bughouse is traditionally played with blitz time controls, with each player having five minutes or less to make their moves. The game begins when the clocks are started and each team’s white player makes their first move....
In both types of molds, if a non-porous material is used, sheets of newspaper need to be sandwiched in between the clay slab and the mold. Otherwise, the clay may not release from the mold cleanly. Another type of slump mold is the open-center mold. These allow the natural curve of the slab itself to shape the form. Molds, often made of foam or plywood, are fairly tall and fashioned with a large hole through the center....
A sewing machine throat plate has holes or slots for the needle to pass through as it moves up and down to stitch the fabric. It accommodates the different needle positions and fancy stitches available on the machine. A throat plate has a second, larger opening (or two) that allows the sewing machine feed dogs to emerge from below to grip the fabric and help move it forward as you sew....
Strict Regulations To be called a haute couture house, a business must belong to the Syndical Chamber for Haute Couture in Paris, which is regulated by the French Department of Industry. Members must employ 15 or more people and present their collections twice a year. Each presentation must include at least 35 separate outfits for day and eveningwear. Glittering Names The syndicate has about 18 members, including such fashion giants as Coco Chanel, Christian Dior, and Pierre Cardin....
Mother of Pearl vs. Pearl A pearl is also composed of nacre. When a pearl is formed, a layer of nacre is deposited around a tiny particle that becomes lodged in a mollusk, either naturally or inserted by a human. Eventually, this nacre builds around the small object and becomes a pearl. This outer coating of a pearl, despite being composed of nacre, is not referred to as the mother of pearl....
