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How to Safely Download Files
Downloading files from the Internet can be a dangerous activity. Viruses, Adware and Spyware can be included in these files making it one of the easiest ways to infect your computer with harmful...
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Finding an Environmentally Friendly Website Hosting Company
When looking for ways to help save the planet, don't forget to look at your website hosting company. According to HostGator, the average server produces the same emissions as a 15 mpg SUV. Fortunately...
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“Mangagement” Rings: Engagement Rings for Guys
In the words of Beyoncé, “If you liked it, then you should have put a ring on it.” can apply not only to women but men also. Often referred to as the man-gagement ring or mangagement ring, mens...
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Vintage Diamond Engagement Rings
There's just something about the look and feel of old vintage diamond wedding rings. There are a number of unique diamond cuts available in vintage jewelry. These old cuts are not a brilliant and...
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What Are Precious Stones and Gems?
When most people think of precious gems or stones they usually think of Diamonds, Emeralds, Sapphires and Rubies. These gemstones are commonly referred to in the jewelry industry as "The Big Four"....
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Successful Fish Tank Setup for Beginners
Can't keep your fish alive. The problem may be your tank setup. This article will show you how to setup a beautiful aquarium with that takes very little maintenance.
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Best Automatic Fish Feeders for Aquariums
Automatic fish feeders are used to feed your aquarium or pond fish when you are unable to feed them yourself or when you would like to have the fish fed on a regular schedule one or more times a day....
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How to Help a Diabetic Spouse
Dealing with the physical and mental affects of diabetes is difficult for the person with the illness and their spouse. The following is an account of what happened to me and dealing with the disease
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Green Variscite: Natures Turquoise Without the Copper
Sometimes called "Turquoise without the copper", Variscite is usually much greener than Turquoise although there are some varieties of green Turquoise that look very similar to Variscite.
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What is Argentium Sterling Silver? Jewelry Making Made Easy!
If you have ever wanted to try silversmithing, Argentium Sterling Silver may be just what you are looking for. No firescale, tarnish resistance, easy to work, harder than regular sterling silver,...
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Number 8 Mine Turquoise: Another Extinct Turquoise
Discover the beauty of the now extinct turquoise called Number 8 Turquoise. The mine that produced this turquoise no longer exists after gold was discovered on the claim site.
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Agate, Jasper, & Rock: Rockhounding on the Web
Rock hounding can be a fun and sometimes profitable hobby. Here are a few of my personal recommendation for the ultimate rock collection.
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Rock Collecting Online: Investing in Minerals for Fun & Profit
You often hear people talking about investing in silver or gold but have you ever considered investing in rocks?
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Pink Ruby vs Pink Sapphire: What's the Difference?
Ever wondered what the difference between a pink sapphire and a pink ruby is? The answer may surprise you.
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Rock Collecting Online: A Rockhounds Dream Collection
Looking for a good list of highly collectible lapidary gemstones? This would be a great start, that is if you could find them.
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Collecting Vintage Mexican Silver Jewelry for Fun and Profit
Vintage Mexico silver jewelry has a unique look that, over time, you can learn to recognize quite easily. Getting to know the hallmarks found on the back of the jewelry will help you to recognize...
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How to Design a Rock Collection
There are a number of factors you should consider when designing your rock collection. Here are just a few things you may want to consider.
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How to Make a Small Website Banner
If you desire to make your own website banner, chances are that you are on a budget and would like to save some money doing it. Fortunately there are some free options available for anyone that are...
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How to Choose the Right Version of Linux for You
Linux is FREE. Free to use and free to modify. Thousands of applications are available for free and are easily downloaded using the distributions application manager.
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How to Record a Video on a Desktop with Linux
There are several applications available to record your desktop in Linux. Two of them can be accessed directly from most major repositories; Istambul and recordMyDesktop.
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The Battle Between HubPages and Squidoo Earnings: Which One Earns the Most?
Recently there has been a lot of talk about how Hubbers loosing revenue with the latest Panda and Penguin algorithms from Google. This blog style Hub is written to share with you my personal...
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5 Great Methods for Polishing Rocks into Fabulous Gemstones
There is nothing like seeing the transformation of seemingly ordinary rocks as they are polished into beautiful gemstones. There are a number of options available to help you polish your rocks.
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Sleeping Angels: The Unique Hallmark of Hubert Harmon
Both angels and feet (symbolizing forward movement) were a favorite motif for Hubert Harmon. His hallmark representing “sleeping angels” incorporated both of them.
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How to Make an eBay Payment
After bidding on an item on eBay, you are excited to learn that you won the bid. Now it's time to make the payment. But wait, did you start things off correctly before bidding in the first place?
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What is a Lapidary?
Rock Tumbling, polishing, cabbing (the art of making cabochons), faceting, carving and intarsia: all part of the world of lapidary. This hobby is highly addictive and may eventually become an...
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Unique Gift for Her: Modernist Mexican Sterling Silver Jewelry
If you are looking for a gift that is sometimes whimsical, artistic and always attention getting, vintage Mexico modernist silver jewelry may be just what your looking for.
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January Birthstones and Their Metaphysical Properties
Garnet and Rose Quartz, two birthstones for those born in January. Learn the mineral properties and the metaphysical properties of each gemstone.
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Amethyst, Pearl & Onyx: The February Birthstones & Their Properties
If your born in February there are at least three birthstones to choose from; amethyst, pearl and onyx.
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Aquamarine, Bloodstone & Jade: The Gemstone for those Born in March
If you were born in March there are at least three birthstones for you to choose from: Aquamarine, Bloodstone, and Jade. Each of these fabulous gemstones have their own unique look and metaphysical...
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Quick and Easy Hamburger Patties
Ever want to make those nice thin, constant hamburger patties like you get in the store? Using this simple method you can make patties much more like those you would get in the store. The method is...
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May Birthstones: Traditional and Alternative Gemstones
Emerald, a variety of green beryl, gets it's wonderful green color from traces of chromium or vanadium. The value of emerald depends to a great extent on how intense the color is and how transparent it...
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How to Determine if an Emerald is Real or Synthetic
Flawless natural emerald is extremely rare and is the most expensive major gemstone second only to diamond. This green variety of beryl gets it's color from chromium or vanadium impurities. With the...
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How to Make a House for Your Pet Lizard
Different types of lizards have different living environment requirements. Before you get your pet lizard, it is important that you make a proper home for him first.
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What are the Responsibilities of a Cashier?
The cashier is one of the most important employees of any business. The position of a cashier may seem simple however the job of a cashier goes far beyond that of ringing products up and giving out a...
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How to Clean and Gut a Fish
Eating fish that are not properly cared for can cause serious illness or even death. Not only does improper care of fish pose serious health risks, it also can cause the fish to taste poorly and make...
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Using Lava Rock For Mulch
Lava rock can provide a durable and athletically pleasing option for finishing your landscape. While not ideal for all situations and gardens, lava rock can provide great weed suppression and helps to...
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How to Determine the Right Amount of Goldfish Food for Your Fish
Overfeeding your goldfish is one of the fastest ways to kill your goldfish. Overfeeding can cause the water to cloud from a bloom of microscopic organisms that deplete the oxygen in the water causing...
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How to Read Binary
We are all familiar with the base 10 decimal system in one form or another which is based on ten digits zero through nine. While it may work fine for us in our everyday needs, it doesn't work well for...
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Window vs Linux: Linux Application Alternatives to Windows
If your tired of your Windows Operating System, compare the applications that you use in Window vs Linux. You may find Linux to be the perfect operating system for you. Linux has come a long way in the...
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A Guide to Collecting Pokemon Promo Cards
Collecting Pokemon cards can be a fun and sometimes profitable hobby for the entire family. Pokemon Promo cards are a great place to start. These cards are limited in number but still fairly easy for...
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How to Hunt for Rare and Beautiful Rocks
Being a successful rock and gemstone hunter, aka rockhound, requires knowledge. This relatively inexpensive hobby can be a fun and healthy experience for the whole family. Here are some tips to help...
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How to Purchase Fish for Your Aquarium
Spotting that perfect fish and bringing it home without any preparation is the surest way to make sure the fish doesn't live through the experience. To ensure the health and well being of your...
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How to Fish from River Banks Instead of a Boat
Unfortunately not everyone has the resources to own or rent a boat. Using a boat can also take additional time to prepare and transport the boat as well as cleaning up the boat after fishing. Fishing...
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Gemstone Engagement Rings, an Alternative to Diamond
There are a number of fabulous gemstones that would look stunning in an engagement ring. Unfortunately many gemstones simply cannot hold up to the stress of everyday wear because they are either too...
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Chrysocolla: Looks Like Turquoise But it's Not
Although they are both copper minerals and are somewhat similar in appearance, Chrysocolla and Turquoise are not the same thing. Often found with Malachite, Tenorite, Cuprite, and Azurite.
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What are the Most Expensive Collectible Rocks & Minerals?
What Are the Most Expensive Collectible Rocks & Minerals? The answer to that question changes all the time. Rocks and minerals that are expensive now, for the most part were once inexpensive
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Fabulous Utah Gemstone and Lapidary Materials
Many of the most popular lapidary and gemstone material found in the United States come from Utah. Here is a list of some of my favorite gemstone materials you can find in the state of Utah.
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Finding Cheap Engagement Rings for Women
Times are tough. Many couples are even prolonging their engagement do to financial difficulties. Here are some things that can be done to maximize the money spent on an engagement ring.
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Spectacular Agates from Mexico
Love collecting agates? Wonderful old agates are still being offered from Mexico and new discoveries are occasionally discovered. Here are some of the most popular agates found in Mexico.
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Copper Minerals of Bisbee Arizona
Numerous types of copper minerals have been collected from the Lavender Pit and the Copper Queen Mine as well as several small mines in and around Bisbee, Arizona.
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