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Tuesday, 31. October 2006

Max Lyons Photography

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Washington Monument and Frozen Tidal Basin

Max Lyons Photography

Inspiring, Relaxing & Impressive

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Late afternoon sunlight on Gunsight Butte, Lake Powell, Colorado


Posted at 31.10.06 @ 13:43 | Category Photography & Pictures |


The Daily Drawing

Drawing a wasp: Brush pen, acrylic, white pencil on pastel paper.

I could watch him for hours ...

More at The Daily Drawing - A new drawing video every day.


Posted at 31.10.06 @ 13:09 | Category Clips & Pics | Illustrations & Paintings |


Gardening for All

I love gardens!!! You too?

Highlights:

Gardener's calendar:
This calendar provides up-to-date advice on things to do in the garden each month. The timing of some jobs may vary across the UK depending on the British weather; always be guided by local conditions.


Chelsea Flower Show 2006:
Show Gardens, Courtyard Gardens, Chic Gardens, City Gardens

Hampton Court Palace Flower Show 2007 - Also Show Gardens, Conceptual Gardens, Water Gardens, Small Gardens, Inspiring Spaces.

View the gardens in their full glory and discover the latest trends.

And don't miss the panoramas!

Established in 1804, the Royal Horticultural Society is now the UK's leading gardening charity dedicated to advancing horticulture and promoting good gardening.
Our goal is to help people share a passion for plants, to encourage excellence in horticulture and inspire all those with an interest in gardening.


A huge and wondelful site:
The Royal Horticultural Society
Dedicated to advancing horticulture and promoting good gardening.

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Posted at 31.10.06 @ 12:58 | Category Architecture & Living |


Halloween Pumpkin Carver

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Use the different knives to carve your pumpkins, then click ok. Choose the background, then write a message and send it to your friends.

Halloween Pumpkin Carver


Posted at 31.10.06 @ 12:45 | Category Games & Toys |


Richard MacDonald Sculptures

In the 30 years of his artistic career, Richard MacDonald has achieved international distinction for his sculpture, paintings, and drawings, and has been the recipient of many national and international awards. He has also held numerous one-man shows and exhibitions throughout the United States, Europe and the Orient. His fascination with the human figure and human emotions has led MacDonald to focus on sculpting figures of mimes, dancers and athletes, each of which conveys a sense of joy and pays tribute to the beauty of the human form.

Richard MacDonald Sculptures

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Posted at 31.10.06 @ 12:36 | Category Sculptures & Constructions |


View Earth from Satellite

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This is the view from SL-6 R/B(2) - 572 km above - 42°10'N 42°14'E.

To view the Earth as currently seen from a satellite in Earth orbit, choose a satellite from the list:
View Earth from Satellite


Posted at 31.10.06 @ 12:26 | Category Knowledge & Science |


Keep A Halloween Pumpkin Fresh

The purpose of this experiment was to test the effectiveness of various methods of preserving a carved pumpkin (jack o' lantern). We gathered some tips from various pumpkin carving resources, and also sampled a commercial spray. The results were observed over a two week period.

How Do You Keep a Jack O' Lantern From Rotting

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Posted at 31.10.06 @ 12:17 | Category Various & Sundry |


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