With its release from government duty finalized, the Queen Elizabeth finally set out on its maiden passenger voyage to New York on Oct. 16, 1946. It was a hugely popular and glamorous ship that was frequented by many famous people. Eventually safer and quicker airline travel across the Atlantic put ships like the Elizabeth out of business. And despite switching to cruises in 1963 and undergoing major renovations in 1965, it made its final Atlantic crossing on Nov....

by Tim Porter While generations of cloned mice and asteroids the size of Texas dominate science in popular culture today, a NASA probe is quietly studying one of the most interesting objects in the solar system, Jupiter’s fourth moon Europa. Slightly smaller than Earth’s moon, Europa is one of only four moons in the solar system with an atmosphere. More importantly, scientific data suggest an ocean of slush and water –as deep as 50 kilometers– below Europa’s icy surface....

While there are 20 possible moves Black could play in the position after 1.d4, these six are seen in close to 99% of serious games. Here are the top six answers to 1.d4. Nf6 The hypermodern choice, Nf6 creates a dynamic imbalance right off the bat by attacking the center with a knight rather than occupying it with a pawn. This usually signals one of the Indian defenses, such as the Queen’s Indian or the Nimzo-Indian, and can also lead to the Grunfeld Defence or the Benoni....

Also known as cropping, the primary purpose of scrapbooking is to preserve memories for future generations, but a secondary purpose often is to exercise your creativity as you display your memories in a scrapbook. The History of Scrapbooking Scrapbooking as a hobby has been around since the 15th and 16th centuries. In its early stages, scrapbooking was simply a collection contained in a book. These collections could include recipes, greeting cards, snippets of paper memorabilia, tickets, or playbills....

History Depending on which company made them, slag glass pieces were referenced as “marble glass,” and “malachite glass,” along with a number of other names back when they were newly marketed (The Glass Encyclopedia). Slag glass was often used in lampshade production as well as for crafting many different types of decorative objects. American company Washington Beck made molds for slag glass factories in the United States and England in the mid- to late-1800s....

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Winsor & Newton makes a wide range of paint products that are beloved by students and casual painters around the world. The company may be based in the United Kingdom, but most big art stores in the United States stock its products, making Winsor & Newton a loyal choice for painters. I recently put the brand’s 10-tube Galeria Acrylic Paint Set to the test, rating its quality and performance on both mixed media paper and canvas....

Unforgettable Hat from Crochet in Color Free Basic Crocheted Winter Hat from The Spruce Crafts The crochet hat is defined by the three colored stripes it includes. You can switch up the colors to make this hat uniquely yours. Based on color choices this hat could look more like a holiday hat, a team spirit hat, or an everyday hat. Reggie Winter Hat from Elvee Dickinson, Ravelry Chunky Woodland Hat from A Boat Full of Wool, Etsy Winter Blossom Beanie from CrochetDreamz, Ravelry Chunky Cabled Crochet Hat from Melanie Thomassian, Ravelry Basketweave Hat from FabCroc Pumpernickel Puff Hat from Stitchful Thinking, Etsy Chunky Ribbed Slouch Hat from Persia Lou Faux Fur Trapper Hat from YARNutopia Winter Branches Hood from Cirsium Crochet, Ravelry

Here are 11 free options for You’ve Been Booed printables. Some of the sets also include tags, cards, and other fun items. You’ve Been Boo’ed! Printables from Old Salt Farm Boo Flyer from The TomKat Studio There’s also another set of You’ve Been Booed printables that feature bats and ghosts against an orange chevron background. They’re a little more cute than creepy. Haunted Halloween Free Boo Sign from Anders Ruff Booing Printable from Skip to My Lou You’ve Been Booed from Bunny Cakes You’ve Been Booed Free Printable Kit from Catch My Party You’ve Been Spooked from Tatertots & Jello Boo Your Neighbor Halloween Printables from Uncommon Designs We’ve Been Booed!...

These Valentine’s Day cards range from innocently cheesy to downright rude, and your valentine won’t be able to quit laughing. From bad puns to realistic relationship woes, there’s something for everyone. Although these are all technically Valentine’s Day cards, almost all of them can be used all year round to help you share some love with your special someone. Looking for something more traditional? Here are some sweet Valentine’s Day cards that are free and some printable love coupons....

Ian Barnard has other hand lettering freebies available, including worksheets that help you practice sans serif capitals, serif numerals, cursive script, and serif lowercase. Serif Capitals Hand Lettering Practice Sheet from Ian Barnard There’s a lot more here! You’ll find in-depth directions for hand lettering as well as a video that shows you how to hand letter. Hand Lettering Alphabet Chart and Printable Card from FTD by Design Lettering Practice Worksheet for Brush Pens from Tombow You’ll need to go through the process of “purchasing” this item but your total will remain 0 and you’ll be able to download after checking out....

Felt Pine Cone Fox from Lia Griffith Pine Cone Pineapple from Creative Jewish Mom Pine Cone Hedgehogs from Kids’ Craft Room Ombre Painted Pine Cone from WhimZeeCal Royal Penguin Pine Cone from Crayon Box Chronicles Pro Tip: Cut a pine cone in half exposing a new surface and a different type of flower. Pine Cone Flowers from The Decorated Cookie Pine Cone Owl from WhiMSy Love Pine Cone Gnomes from We Bloom Here Pom Pom Pine Cones from Kids’ Craft Table Mini Pine Cone Tree from Pet Scribbles Yarn-Wrapped Pine Cones from Family Chic Pine Cone Snake from Kids Activities Blog

In this curated list, you’ll find patterns for simple saguaro cacti, potted prickly pears, and more than one blooming barrel cactus. Just as important as the patterns themselves are the many ways you’ll be inspired to stitch these desert-loving plants. So choose a cactus pattern or two to start with, grab your embroidery needles, and get started stitching and growing your own little family of cacti. She also has another tutorial that includes a cactus pattern in which you can learn whitework techniques....

Second Place: $30,000 scholarship, Ravi Vikram Shah, 17, Tempe, Ariz., Corona del Sol High School, for investigation of changes in repair genes in DNA from tumors resistant to various concentrations of cancer drugs. Third Place: $20,000 scholarship, Parker Rouse Conrad, 17, New York City, Collegiate School, for study of two types of receptors crucial to understanding the function of nerve cells. Fourth Place: $15,000 scholarship, Sohini Ramachandran, 15, Fair Oaks, Calif....

This was Andrew’s second year in the national bee, open only to those who had won their states’ geography bees. He didn’t make it to the final round last year, but “experience definitely counts,” he said. “You know what the pressure is like and how the questions are going to be worded and how hard they’re going to be, and it’s definitely an advantage.” To get ready for the competition, Andrew studied for about eight hours every weekend and three hours on weekdays....

Younger Readers And Then It’s Spring, by Julie Fogliano; illustrated by Erin E. Stead Bear Has a Story to Tell, by Philip C. Stead; illustrated by Erin E. Stead Black Dog, by Levi Pinfold; illustrated by the author Charley’s First Night, by Amy Hest; illustrated by Helen Oxenbury Creepy Carrots!, by Aaron Reynolds; illustrated by Peter Brown Demolition, by Sally Sutton, illustrated by Brian Lovelock Dogs on Duty, by Dorothy Hinshaw Patent Dreaming Up: A Celebration of Building, by Christy Hale; illustrated by the author Extra Yarn, by Mac Barnett; illustrated by Jon Klassen Golden Domes and Silver Lanterns: A Muslim Book of Colors, by Hena Khan; Illustrated by Mehrdokht Amini Goldilocks and the Three Dinosaurs, by Mo Willems; illustrated by the author (Knopf) Green, by Laura Vaccaro Seeger; illustrated by the author Hippopposites, by Janik Coat Infinity and Me, by Kate Hosford; illustrated by Gabi Swiatkowska Just Ducks, by Nicola Davies; illustrated by Salvatore Rubbino Let’s Go for a Drive!...