Though short-track speed skating dates back to the late 1800s, the sport didn’t become an officially recognized Olympic event until the 1992 Albertville Games. The competition consisted of four events in 1992, but was expanded to eight in 2002: 500 meters (men’s and women’s)1,000 meters (men’s and women’s)1,500 meters (men’s and women’s)3,000 meter relay (women’s)5,000 meter relay (men’s) In the 500- and 1,000-meter events, four skaters are on the track for each heat, while in the 1,500-meter event there are six skaters on the ice....

Whether you’re jet-setting, hitting the road, or anything in between, planning for the trials and tribulations of travel is crucial for an easygoing experience. Are you headed on a trip soon? Here are some uber useful DIYs to set you off on the right foot. DIY Chunky Tassel Bookmarks from Homeyohmy

However, don’t feel limited by these color choices; you might want to dream up a new, magical color combination that would be perfectly suited to the sweet new baby on the way. And, of course, you could always increase the size of the blanket if you wanted an adult afghan in this style. Source: ​Easy crochet shell stitch baby blanket from Knitting and Crochet Source: Crochet lovey pattern from Simply Collectible Crochet Source: Shells & stripes crochet pattern from Missed Stitches Crochet Source: Shell and wrapped stitches blanket from Mama’s Stitchery Projects Source: Ocean tranquility afghan from Anastacia Zittel on Ravelry

This same crochet potholder pattern can be varied in colors to suit different holidays as well. For example, work it in red, white and blue for use during Fourth of July and Memorial Day parties. This potholder can be made fancier by adding a V-stitch edging or more interesting by using different color patterns such as shaded denim. Another option is to add embroidery to this crochet potholder. American Flag Crochet Potholder from Craft Yarn Council Apple Potholder from Star Wisps Watermelon Potholder from Christina Michel on Ravelry Crochet Bobble Heart Potholder from You Should Craft

The thicker the material you use for the stencils the better results you’ll get. Cardstock will work in a pinch and cardboard is a good choice. Consider using stencil plastic for even better results. It’s much sturdier and will be easier to work with since it doesn’t easily tear. As an added bonus, you’ll be able to use it over and over again. Here are some tips on how to cut a stencil out of plastic once you’ve decided which one you’d like to use....

Crochet hair scrunchies are fun projects. There are so many different styles that you can make. You can change it up simply by picking different yarn, such as velvet yarn for a more luxe look. Therefore, they make great gifts for anyone you know who has long hair. These patterns work up really quickly, so these hair accessories make a terrific instant gratification project. Plus they usually use only a tiny bit of yarn, so scrunchies are a great way to use up yarn scraps leftover from other projects....

Whether you seek a neutral color palette for a sophisticated Christmas party or a boldly colorful graphic design to make a statement piece out of your tree, one of these crochet patterns is right for you. Note: You could also use a large crochet pentagon pattern to do something similar.

The Torino Scale uses numbers and color zones that range from 0 to 10, where 0 on the white zone indicates an object has virtually no chance of impact with the Earth. (Zero is also used to categorize any object that is too small to penetrate the Earth’s atmosphere, in the event that a collision does occur.) A red 10 indicates that a collision is certain, and the impacting object is so large that it is capable of precipitating a global climatic disaster....

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Whatever their official designation, American antiques are always collectible. It’s fascinating to see how American style has evolved, from an almost slavish imitation of British pieces, as laid down in design books by cabinetmakers such as Thomas Sheraton and George Hepplewhite, to unique forms that could only happen here, by homegrown masters such as Gustav Stickley and Charles Eames. This guide is a starting primer on quintessentially American antique furniture, furniture elements, and designers from the 17th through the 20th centuries....

Why Am I Getting Calls From Countries Like Burundi, Malawi, Pakistan, Russia etc.? Well, first of all, it’s none of your fault! In all probability someone is trying to trick you and steal your money. If you get calls from phone numbers beginning with country codes of Burundi (+257), Malawi (+265), Pakistan (+92), Russia (+7), Nigeria (+234), Tunisia (+216), Belarus (+375) etc.; do not pick such calls if the number is unknown to you....

Common ingredients: seafood, poultry, rice, coconuts, plums, oranges, bananas, mangos, kiwi, melon, beans, lentils, vegetables, curries, hot peppers Popular dishes: molee (coconut milk curry with vegetables, fish or poultry); dal (lentils or beans boiled with onions and spices); white curries made with coconut More Information:

“I guess you should go for a blog”, advised Bernard. “Why blog? What’s the difference between a blog and a website?”, asked Kerry, sounding a bit perplexed. Difference between a blog and a website is one of the often asked questions in the realms of the web. When you’re planning your online presence, it is important to know this difference because it can play a huge role in how you will develop and maintain your online presence....

Even though Mardi Gras is all about excess, you can watch your budget because all of these printables are free for you to print and use. There’s a great mixture of printables that are great for kids and adults. These are basic outlines of Mardi Gras masks that you can print from your home printer. After that, you can decorate them to reflect your personality and style. Printable Mardi Gras Jester Hat for Kids from Mardi Gras Outlet Mardi Gras Subway Art from Little Luck Tree Mardi Gras Party Tags from Bird’s Party Mardi Gras Tags from DIY Inspired Printable Mardi Gras Cootie Catcher from B....

Check A player’s king is said to be “in check” when it is attacked by an opponent’s piece. In the diagram above, white’s king is in check because the black rook on a1 is attacking it. Usually, novice players are expected to announce check when it happens in order to be sure their opponent notices the situation. Among more experienced players, many consider it rude to announce a check, as these players expect to notice the check themselves....

But what sort of olive oil is the right one to use in soap? There are several grades of olive oil, and while all of them will make good soap, some soapmakers prefer one over the other. The differences in the grades of oil correspond to when in the extraction and refining process the oil is bottled, and these differences affect the final soap making process. The Olives Olives are a type of fruit called a drupe which is basically a type of fleshy fruit that has one hard pit/seed at the center....