An event usually rich in prestige and tradition, the 1904 race included a bizarre cast of characters whose antics made it a perfect example of the circus sideshow that was the St. Louis games. The race began in the afternoon despite oppressive August heat, which eventually kept more than half of the 31 starters from finishing. Lorz was the first competitor to cross the finish line. He was greeted with cheers from the American crowd and Alice Roosevelt, daughter of Pres....

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Pottery and ceramics have been an important part of human culture for thousands of years. From prehistoric storage jars to tiles on the space shuttles, pottery and ceramics have played a key role in innumerable human endeavors. But how do we define them? All clay is a ceramic material, but there are other ceramic materials, as well. Glazes are also ceramic materials because they permanently change during firing. Industrial ceramics include a range of materials such as silica carbide and zirconium oxide....

When to Make an Adjustment to the Amount of Pressure If you find that the fabric will slip when the presser foot is down, you need to increase the pressure on the presser foot. If the fabric is held so tightly that the feed dog is unable to move the fabric, decrease the amount of pressure on the presser foot. If one layer of the fabric warps or moves along faster than other layers, adjusting the pressure adjustment will usually help all of the layers feed evenly under the presser foot....

Rozane marks were the earliest used by Roseville, and in most instances, those pieces are dark in coloring and plain in shape. Other marks include the early RV ink stamp and the more common Roseville U.S.A. Collectors and dealers should also be aware of a number of Roseville reproductions on the market. These are usually obvious to those with pottery expertise. Use the following slide show to help you identify Roseville patterns and get an idea about the value of your pieces....

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Are you adding a necktie to a teddy bear? Is the child apt to try the necktie on themselves and end up strangling? Eliminate the necktie or sew it in place so it can not be removed. To obtain the smoothest results, stuff from the center out, allowing the stuffing to work out to the fabric while you fill in the middle.

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Remember to take the shrinkage into account when you are planning your projects. As you will see in the photo above, the shrink plastic will shrink to a fraction of the original size. Do a test piece first to check the shrinkage of the brand of shrink plastic you are using.The colors will change when the shrink plastic is heated and shrunk. Again, I recommend doing a test piece first to check the colors come out as you expect....

Most of the bloggers simple forget about their posts that they have already published. They think that these posts are now online and will remain relevant forever. But such an approach may be harmful because information, facts, knowledge etc. are dynamic in nature. Things keep on changing in this world. What you wrote one year ago may no longer be correct or relevant today! And when a reader arrives on such a post -she immediately leaves without getting impressed or becoming your regular reader....

Two Things to Always Remember It may seem silly to be reminded of the following fundamental facts, but it’s surprising how often players get swept up in the excitement of the game and forget the basics. So, always remember these two things: Evaluating Your Cards Usually, the first decision you make in a hand of Texas Hold ‘Em Poker happens with your only knowledge being what your two cards are. When you look at your cards, be careful not to reveal anything with your reaction—facial or otherwise....

Ancient Light This ancient light, called the cosmic microwave background, is the cooled remnant of the hot explosion known as the Big Bang. “The cosmic microwave light is a fossil,” explained David Wilkinson, after whom the probe was named, “Just as we can study dinosaur bones and reconstruct their lives of millions of years ago, we can probe this ancient light and reconstruct the universe as it was.” (Wilkinson died just before WMAP’s amazing findings were published....

In 1864, Nevada was granted statehood in the United States and named Carson City as its permanent state capital. The V&T railroad connected Carson City to the transcontinental railroad in 1872. By 1874, mining of the Comstock Lode reached its peak, and the railroad provided transportation of goods to and from the city. As other railroads were built to facilitate the westward expansion combined with the decline of the mining of the Comstock Lode, the population of Carson City began to shrink by the late 1800s....

Related Links Famous Ship CanalsRepublic of PanamaThe Panama Canal Web Site U.S. engineers organized thousands of workers for the 10-year project that would eventually become one of the greatest engineering achievements in history. The United States government owned and operated the canal and the surrounding zone for 85 years, establishing it as a valuable trade route and important piece of national security for its armed forces. During World War II the U....