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		<title>Bernad</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Aug 2011 16:31:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Bernard Cornwell Arqueros del rey Thomas y Will Skeat volvieron a la ciudad y encontraron al conde de Northampton sentado en un trono. El edificio de donde colgaba su pendon se suponia que era el cabildo, aunque probablemente era mas pequeno que la sala de la guardia del castillo del conde, pero el conde estaba [...]]]></description>
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<p>Thomas y Will Skeat volvieron a la ciudad y encontraron al conde de <br />Northampton sentado en un trono. El edificio de donde colgaba su pendon se <br />suponia que era el cabildo, aunque probablemente era mas pequeno que la sala <br />de la guardia del castillo del conde, pero el conde estaba sentado en uno de los <br />extremos frente a una fila de peticionarios que demandaban justicia. Se <br />quejaban de que les habian robado, algo inutil, pues se habian negado a rendir <br />la ciudad, aunque el conde los escucho con mucha amabilidad. Entonces un <br />abogado, un tipo con hocico de comadreja llamado Belas, se inclino ante el <br />conde y profirio un largo lamento por el tratamiento que habia recibido la <br />condesa de Armorica. Thomas habia dejado que le entrara por una oreja y le <br />saliera por la otra, pero la insistencia en la voz de Belas hizo que se fijara mejor. </p>
<p>&mdash;Si su senoria no hubiera intervenido &mdash;dijo Belas, sonriendo al conde&mdash;, <br />la condesa hubiera sido violada por sir Simon Jekyll. </p>
<p>Sir Simon presenciaba la escena desde una parte de la sala, en pie. </p>
<p>&mdash;.Eso es mentira! &mdash;protesto en frances. </p>
<p>El conde suspiro. </p>
<p>&mdash;Entonces, .por que teniais los calzones por las rodillas cuando llegue a la <br />casa? </p>
<p>Sir Simon se puso colorado cuando los hombres de la sala rieron. Thomas <br />tuvo que traducirselo a Will Skeat, que asintio, pues ya habia oido la historia. </p>
<p>&mdash;El muy cabron estaba a punto de beneficiarse a una viuda de la nobleza <br />&mdash;le explico a Thomas&mdash;, cuando llego el conde. La oyo gritar, y habia visto el <br />escudo de armas en la casa. Los de la aristocracia velan los unos por los otros. </p>
<p>El abogado presento una larga lista de cargos contra sir Simon. Parecia ser <br />que reclamaba a la viuda y a su hijo como prisioneros por los que pedir rescate. <br />Le habia robado, ademas, dos barcos a la viuda, la armadura de su marido, su <br />espada y el dinero de la condesa. Belas se quejo indignado, y despues hizo una <br />reverencia al conde. </p>
<p>&mdash;Teneis reputacion de hombre justo, mi senor &mdash;dijo zalamero&mdash;; dejo el <br />destino de la condesa en vuestras manos. </p>
<p>El conde de Northampton parecio sorprendido por ser conocido como <br />hombre justo. </p>
<p>&mdash;.Que es lo que quereis? </p>
<p>Belas se acicalo. </p>
<p>&mdash;La devolucion de todo lo robado, mi senor, y la proteccion del rey de <br />Inglaterra para una viuda y su noble hijo. </p>
<p>El conde tamborileo con los dedos en el brazo del sillon, despues fruncio el <br />ceno en direccion a sir Simon. </p>
<p>&mdash;No podeis pedir rescate por un nino de tres anos &mdash;dijo. </p>
<p>&mdash;.Es un conde! &mdash;protesto sir Simon&mdash;. .Un nino de rango! </p>
<p>El conde suspiro. Sir Simon, habia acabado por darse cuenta, tenia una <br />mente tan simple como la de un buey buscando alfalfa. No era capaz de ver <br />mas puntos de vista que los suyos propios, y solo pensaba en saciar sus </p>
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		<title>Karate Edmonton A Brief History Of Wado Ryu Karate-Do &#8211; Part II Of III</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Aug 2011 03:05:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Karate Sherwood Park Nonetheless, Ohtsuka&#8217;s path as a budoka was set by this point, and would soon take its first fateful turn. He would soon meet the father of modern karate, Gichin Funakoshi. In the fall of 1922, Ohtsuka was giving thought to his future. Although his job at the bank appeared secure, he was [...]]]></description>
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<p>Nonetheless, Ohtsuka&#8217;s path as a budoka was set by this point, and would soon take its first fateful turn. He would soon meet the father of modern karate, Gichin Funakoshi. In the fall of 1922, Ohtsuka was giving thought to his future. Although his job at the bank appeared secure, he was not satisfied. He wanted to devote his life to his true passion, the martial arts. This interest was heightened even more when Ohtsuka found out that an Okinawan school teacher, Gichin Funakoshi, was invited by Crown Prince Hirohito to perform karate before the Emperor of Japan at a public hall in Tokyo. Ohtsuka attended the demonstration, and as a result became one of Funakoshi&#8217;s 35 original Japanese students.</p>
<p>Because of the popularity gained by the demonstration, Funakoshi stayed in Japan. Ohtsuka was at Funakoshi&#8217;s dojo nearly every night, absorbing the art. By 1924, he became chief assistant instructor. On April 24th, Ohtsuka was named among the first seven black belts in modern karate.</p>
<p>Karate Edmonton<br />Funakoshi came to rely heavily on Ohtsuka. At 32, Ohtsuka&#8217;s realized his dream of being a full time martial artist. However, he found Funakoshi&#8217;s karate (later named Shotokan) lacking. He felt there was little sense behind the philosophies, the kata seemed to have no practical application, and the movements were too confined. Also, Funakoshi did not allow free sparring, leaving no way to truly test his karate. Therefore, while still assisting Funakoshi, Ohtsuka trained with other notable masters. These included Kenwa Mabuni, founder of Shito-Ryu Karate, as well as Choki Motobu, famous for his excellent technical and fighting abilities, and Morihei Ueshiba, founder of Aikido.</p>
<p>Ueshiba O&#8217;Sensei helped Ohtsuka find the missing link, and officially begin the creation of Wado. Like Shindo Yoshin Ryu Jiu Jitsu, Aikido is a direct descendant of Aikijujutsu (a part of Samurai combative). The greatness of Aikido is in its reliance on natural movements, focusing on breathing, relaxation, and &#8216;ki&#8217; (life force; breath; spirit). Whereas most karate tended to generate tension in performing techniques, Aikido was the opposite. Instead of meeting force of force, it blended with and redirected the opposing force or ki.</p>
<p>Karate Sherwood Park<br />It was upon learning Aikido that Ohtsuka-sensei began to form a new budo, a Way of Harmony. He would eventually blend the basics of Funakoshi&#8217;s karate, the practicality of Shindo Yoshin Ryu Jiu Jitsu, and the spirituality of Aikido, as well as the natural, evasive movements of the latter two. Much like the Jiu Jitsu influence on Ohtsuka-meijin&#8217;s budo, Aikido had more influence on the principles from which techniques are derived, rather than the specific techniques themselves. Also, it would appear that Shito ryu Karate and Shindo Yoshin Ryu Jiu Jitsu had a much heavier influence on Wado than Aikido.<br /><a href="http://karatesherwoodpark.com">Karate Sherwood Park</a>	</p>
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		<title>Little One Photography &#8211; Cool Trick</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 26 Jul 2011 22:01:30 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[How lots of occasions have you witnessed mom and dad chasing their child all over the park and playground attempting to get a neat photograph they could use as a present for family and friends? Managed candid is a far improved method. Fundamentally you set up a condition, placement on your own, arranged your digital [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>How lots of occasions have you witnessed mom and dad chasing their child all over the park and playground attempting to get a neat photograph they could use as a present for family and friends?</p>
<p>Managed candid is a far improved method. Fundamentally you set up a condition, placement on your own, arranged your digital camera appropriately, and then allow the predicament unfold. Expressions are additional spontaneous and it if you are ready it is less complicated to seize them. Children&#8217;s expressions are fleeting at most effective, so if you regulate the condition you are not managing around hunting for the expression you are just waiting for it to appear.</p>
<p><b>Digital camera configurations</b></p>
<p>If you are looking for an artsy model photograph look at setting your digital camera on &#8220;portrait&#8221; mode and positioning your baby far adequate in entrance of the background so the background goes &#8220;comfortable.&#8221; For example: at the park do not set your daughter proper in entrance of the shrubbery because it will conclusion up wanting quite <i>flat</i> and <i>none</i> artsy. Having said that, placing her 15 to 20 feet in front of the shrubbery yields a <i>really</i> diverse glimpse. For the reason that of the distance the track record now goes &#8220;soft&#8221; and ends up getting a wash of coloration. Now your photograph will take on a a lot more dimensional and artsy look.</p>
<p><b>Examples</b></p>
<p>If you would like to see examples of the above tactics with true photographs from an hour at the park with a one-and-a-half year old, follow the inbound links under.</p>
<p>For any individual who loves taking pics, it really is worthy of while getting acquainted with picture editing program as they can make a massive difference with how your pictures flip out. Image editing program to a digital photographer is what the dark area is to a film photographer. The big gain of photograph editing software package is that it really is easier to do than placing up a darkroom.</p>
<p>Plus, with picture modifying computer software you can do both standard picture editing, this kind of as cropping and adjusting shade, and with the right software package, you can also check out your hand at photograph manipulation.</p>
<p>Picture modifying refers to all modifications that are manufactured to a photograph. Photograph manipulation refers to what movie shutterbugs used to name &#8220;trick photography&#8221; &#8211; switching backgrounds and this sort of. (For some enjoyment examples of photo manipulation, seem up the &#8220;Nationwide Geographic Picture Foolery&#8221; web page on-line.)</p>
<p>Just before you pick a photograph editor, you very first want to understand the type of image modifying you want to do. In this piece of writing, we will highlight the most favorite kinds of photograph editing software program so you can fully grasp the differences concerning each and every of them.</p>
<p><strong>Picasa: </strong></p>
<p>Google&#8217;s totally free photo editor. If you are just starting up to understand the digital photography fundamentals, then this will serve you effectively for a though. It is really developed to be much more of an on line photograph album or picture supervisor but can also manage basic photograph editing. Picasa provides standard editing equipment this kind of as retouch, which will help you take away blemishes, scratches, etc. <a href="http://www.consumerreviewswebsite.com/evan-sharboneau-trick-photography-and-special-effects-ebook-review-it-is-a-scam/">Trick Photography and Special Effects</a></p>
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		<title>The Beauty Of Cross Stitch</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Jul 2010 07:40:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#160;&#160;&#160; Cross stitch is a specialized form of embroidery where the design is made up of stitches that look like little &#8216;x&#8217;s. If you cross a row of diagonal stitches in one direction with a second row of diagonal stitches in the opposite slanting direction, you get a cross stitch. It is one of the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: justify"><span style="font-size: small"><strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </strong>Cross stitch is a specialized form of embroidery where the design is made up  of stitches that look like little &lsquo;x&rsquo;s. If you cross a row of  diagonal stitches in one direction with a second row of diagonal stitches in the opposite slanting direction, you get a cross stitch. It is one of the oldest forms of embroidery which can be found all over the  world. Traditionally, cross stitches have been used to embellish dishcloths,  household linens etc and now-a-days it is becoming gradually popular to embroider  fabrics of different sizes and shapes to hang them on the wall for decoration. </span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify">&nbsp;</p>
<p style="text-align: justify"><span style="font-size: small">There are various  versions of the cross stitch and each type gives different looks and beauty.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify"><span style="font-size: small">Here are some of them-</span></p>
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<li><span style="font-size: small"><strong>Alternating      cross stitch</strong>: A row is skipped to give the cross an elongated  look.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small"><strong>Back  stitch</strong>:      Ensures that the pattern can be used from both sides of the fabric.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small"><strong>The Rugged      Brazilian cross stitch</strong>: Two rows intersect to make the  embroidery      design more stable. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small"><strong>Knitting      stitch</strong>: It bears a unique resemblance to the regular knitting.  Here      the stitches are crossed in such a manner that the whole design  looks well      knit. This type of stitch is also called tapestry stitch. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small"><strong>The Mexican      cross stitch</strong>: Consists of multiple diagonal rows that move  parallel to      each other. These are complemented with multiple rows in the  opposite      direction. They meet at their respective centers to form diamond  designs      which also ensure the stability of the pattern.</span></li>
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<p style="text-align: justify"><span style="font-size: small">History says that  needlecraft was most used by the religious and the royals. It was a symbol of social  status. Cross-stitch portraits were used on the walls, which used to bring  timeless class and elegance not only to the portraits but to the entire home as  well. The class and elegance arises from the carefully considered details. Every  detail is painstakingly stitched to perfection to give the real image. Every  color and every feature is very carefully considered that gives the portrait the  personal touch.</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: justify"><span style="font-size: small">In modern days people seem to be less interested  about cross stitch. Once, they used to decorate the cushions, coverlets, and  handkerchiefs with cross stitch. Now, with the technological advancement, everything  has become fast and efficient. But, can that be compared with the touch of  elegance and uniqueness that is brought by the labor that is put into a cross  stitched piece from the love of the art? </span><br /> &nbsp; </p>
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		<title>Ceiling That You Want</title>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Suspended ceilings are a popular solution for  residential and commercial interiors.&nbsp;They are characterized by relative easy installation, affordable price (compared to the reconstruction of the  roof), extensive cosmetic features and functionality.</p>
<p>Suspended ceilings can be made of several kinds of  materials or products, depending on your desires and budget investments.</p>
<p>In the world there are several well-known  companies, which base their production only on the development of solutions to the  ceilings.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Benefits of suspended ceilings</strong></p>
<p><strong>Easy installation</strong>&nbsp;- skilled craftsman can set your new suspended ceiling in a very short  time. He is going to placed panels below your previous ceiling, at so called substructure.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Affordable price</strong>&nbsp;&ndash; you may save your money in certain situations, especially when the  ceiling is used as a &#8220;mask&#8221; for the ceiling. For example, if you want to give the final touch to your interior decor without any investment in the  reconstruction of the ceiling or roof. Thus it is very helpful with the following  constructions:</p>
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<li>Concrete       ceilings in the old monolithic construction (apartment with high  ceilings,      old houses)</li>
<li>Ceilings      of mud / plaster and reed</li>
<li>Ceiling       of wooden beams</li>
<li>Attic      space &#8230;</li>
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<p><strong>Aesthetic features</strong>&nbsp;- it&rsquo;s like a magic stick-a flat concrete roof with a little help of  subtracted ceiling you can transform into any shape.</p>
<p>The most popular feature of suspended ceilings is certainly&nbsp;a game with the illumination&nbsp;(artificial and natural). Further more, these ceilings are very popular in hiding  installation:&nbsp;they will hide the cables of lighting and acoustics, ventilation ducts, water  heater in the bathroom&#8230;</p>
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<p><strong>Contribution to comfort and functionality</strong>&nbsp;- in addition, there are more important usages of suspended ceilings. Therefore, they are used for better  transmission of natural light into the all parts of the room. However, they have a significant role in the areas, which have high demand for acoustic  functionality, such as concert and movie theaters, schools, hospitals etc.</p>
<p><strong>Fire characteristics</strong>&nbsp;- Safety is a very important issue in the construction industry, and  therefore the ceilings must have all required certificates of flame resistance.</p>
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<p><strong>Repair and reconstruction of the interior</strong> &ndash;&nbsp;ceilings are easy to set up and remove, which is a big advantage in repairing, reconstruction or  installation.</p>
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		<title>The Beauty Of Cross Stitch</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Jul 2010 06:55:03 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: justify"><span style="font-size: small"><strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </strong>Cross stitch is a specialized form of embroidery where the design is made up  of stitches that look like little &lsquo;x&rsquo;s. If you cross a row of  diagonal stitches in one direction with a second row of diagonal stitches in the opposite slanting direction, you get a cross stitch. It is one of the oldest forms of embroidery which can be found all over the  world. Traditionally, cross stitches have been used to embellish dishcloths,  household linens etc and now-a-days it is becoming gradually popular to embroider  fabrics of different sizes and shapes to hang them on the wall for decoration. </span></p>
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<p style="text-align: justify"><span style="font-size: small">There are various  versions of the cross stitch and each type gives different looks and beauty.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify"><span style="font-size: small">Here are some of them-</span></p>
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<li><span style="font-size: small"><strong>Alternating      cross stitch</strong>: A row is skipped to give the cross an elongated  look.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small"><strong>Back  stitch</strong>:      Ensures that the pattern can be used from both sides of the fabric.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small"><strong>The Rugged      Brazilian cross stitch</strong>: Two rows intersect to make the  embroidery      design more stable. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small"><strong>Knitting      stitch</strong>: It bears a unique resemblance to the regular knitting.  Here      the stitches are crossed in such a manner that the whole design  looks well      knit. This type of stitch is also called tapestry stitch. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small"><strong>The Mexican      cross stitch</strong>: Consists of multiple diagonal rows that move  parallel to      each other. These are complemented with multiple rows in the  opposite      direction. They meet at their respective centers to form diamond  designs      which also ensure the stability of the pattern.</span></li>
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<p style="text-align: justify"><span style="font-size: small">History says that  needlecraft was most used by the religious and the royals. It was a symbol of social  status. Cross-stitch portraits were used on the walls, which used to bring  timeless class and elegance not only to the portraits but to the entire home as  well. The class and elegance arises from the carefully considered details. Every  detail is painstakingly stitched to perfection to give the real image. Every  color and every feature is very carefully considered that gives the portrait the  personal touch.</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: justify"><span style="font-size: small">In modern days people seem to be less interested  about cross stitch. Once, they used to decorate the cushions, coverlets, and  handkerchiefs with cross stitch. Now, with the technological advancement, everything  has become fast and efficient. But, can that be compared with the touch of  elegance and uniqueness that is brought by the labor that is put into a cross  stitched piece from the love of the art? </span><br /> &nbsp; </p>
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		<title>YOUR RIGHT DOOR SCREW</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 10 Jul 2010 06:06:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In making sure you have the right door screw, you have to consider first its brand; it is preferred to find a door screw that is stainless steel. But beforehand it is important to check first the quality of the wood or canvass where the screw will be screwed. Then you should consider the heads, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In making sure you have the right <strong>door screw</strong>, you have to consider first its brand; it is preferred to find a door screw that is stainless steel. But beforehand it is important to check first the quality of the wood or canvass where the screw will be screwed. Then you should consider the heads, widths, and lengths of the screw. In addition, it is also advice that we consider the number of screws that we want to put in our doors; the more screws is the more stronger but beauty is also considered, don&rsquo;t outnumber your hinge.</p>
<p>CONSIDER THE SCREW HEADS</p>
<p>Be sure that the screw head is big enough to cover the hinge&rsquo;s hole with a little overhang. Perhaps you want the hinge to slip off. It is not practical that your screw head is rounded that protrude overlapping the hinge, it will cause some slight problem in closing the door and it may damage the canvass that is against the door. Phillips head screw is more available to find but there are plenty of flat heads screw anywhere that works find.</p>
<p>CONSIDER THE Screw Widths</p>
<p>To insure maximal weight load, you will choose the wider screw because the wider it is the stronger the screw to hold weights. Try a width or two usually classified by a number and a pound sign, screws to achieve a stronger screw to bear heavier weight.</p>
<p>CONSIDER THE SCREW LENGTHS</p>
<p>It is wise to have a 2 to 4 inch screw in considering the stability of the door. Although some doors is light and requires less, but you need to insure that your screw is long enough to hold your door. Also, there are incidents that having a long screw messed up its integrity so it is a must that you are analytic enough to fit the length of the screw to the door you are working.</p>
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		<title>HOW TO MOUNT COINS IN A COIN SHADOW BOX</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 10 Jul 2010 06:04:19 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Shadow Box</strong> is a collection of memorable things and oftentimes it is framed. It is laden with items that has significant value to a person, like in the military, shadow box is used to personalize or framed their accomplishments, achievements or recipient&rsquo;s service like medals, coins, and rings. This is to be displayed in their homes and underscores their past. So we will make a coin shadow box later, but first secure these materials below.</p>
<p>Materials needed:</p>
<ul>
<li>Coins</li>
<li>Cardboard/ thin plastic can do</li>
<li>Staple</li>
<li>Glue gun</li>
<li>Any correct size canvass as you preferred</li>
<li>Marker </li>
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<p>Step 1 &ndash; MAKE THE COIN HOLDER</p>
<p>Get a coin and cut a correct sized cardboard it should look like a rectangle. After, fold the rectangular cardboard in the center, then mark a circle on one side of the folded cardboard using the coin as the pattern but estimate that the circle you will make is smaller than the coin. Make a hole on the folded cardboard following the circular mark that you made, place the coin in between the fold of the cardboard so one side of the coin is visible on the center of the folded cardboard. Hold the top side down of the folded cardboard and staple it making sure that the coin is intact to where it was placed. Now label it as you want, then do it again as stated in step 1 until you can have the desired number of coins fixed on the cardboard.</p>
<p>Step 2 &ndash; Finishing the Shadow box</p>
<p>assuming that you have made 12 pieces of coins fixed on the cardboard. Get the canvass that you preferred and place the 12 coins and arranged it as you desired and glue it in place using the glue gun.</p>
<p>Step 3 &ndash; FRAMING IT</p>
<p>You are almost finished but it is up to you if you want it to be framed with wood or any plastic, it is your discretion in what to use. Just make it sure it is presentable and artistic.</p>
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		<title>Golden-Communication</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 31 Jan 2010 19:15:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[While reading through My-Internet-Pay-Day materials, noted a link.Surfing the internet i discovered a community.It is called the WorldVillage.com.I took my time to explore it,i discovered that it would be worth my while to be a member. I went through the formalities of becomming a member.Opened an account- got a user name and password.Just when i [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-family: courier new,courier">While reading through My-Internet-Pay-Day materials, noted a link.Surfing the internet i discovered a community.It is called the WorldVillage.com.I took my time to explore it,i discovered that it would be worth my while to be a member.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: courier new,courier">I went through the formalities of becomming a member.Opened an account- got a user name and password.Just when i thought it was done. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: courier new,courier">I was taken to another page.I went through&nbsp; another process of having a web-page.It was very exiting moment for me.It gave me the experience, knowledge of putting up a blog.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: courier new,courier">I have been dreaming of having one,now i have acquired the skill.The fear of taking action of having it is now subsiding.From time to time i will make efforts to build on this knowledge,get to know the village as well.Much much later.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: courier new,courier">Cheers!</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: courier new,courier">tony biegbudu</span></p>
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