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By Tamara Dourney Last Sunday I found myself relaxing in the living room as I surfed the internet while my husband flipped channels on our seldom-watched television. After what seemed an eternity of switching from fishing shows to hunting shows, he finally settled on Antiques Roadshow on PBS . The objects took us on a journey through the past, introducing us to a wide array of pottery, woodworking, sculpture, glass blowing and other crafts. The announcer then informed us that the item they would be examining next would be the highest appraisal of any item shown on Antiques Roadshow. I’m sure you can imagine my surprise when, as they returned from a commercial break, I was greeted with the site of an elderly gentleman standing next to what appeared to be a rather innocuous blanket. As I listened to the history of the yellow threads that were woven into the heirloom, I knew that he did indeed have a treasure on his hands; a Ute-style blanket made by a Navajo Indian with such skill that the tightly woven threads were actually water proof, rumored to have been a gift to a family member from Kit Carson . The amazing example of craftsmanship gave me pause, bringing my mind to a discussion that I have encountered in various forms across the crafting community. There was a time when the term ‘craft’ referred to a highly skilled trade. Now, it seems to evoke memories of being small and working diligently to glue popsicle sticks together and coat them with glitter to make a picture frame for mom. When did this subtle mental perception change; how did we as a society lose our respect for the word ‘craft’? In order to understand the change in society’s opinion, we must look to this history of arts and crafts. The term ‘arts and crafts’ comprises an entire lot of activities and hobbies that share one common denominator- the items are made by hand, with the quality of the final piece relying on the knowledge, experience and skill the crafter applies to the design. Handmade items can further be catagorized by seperating them into two groups: traditional crafts (that are created in the same way they have been for hundreds of years) and modern crafts, which tend to be variations on traditional crafts. Traditional crafts were typically produced in very small geographic areas and were often based on necessity. For example, a young child who lived in rural America might have been apprenticed to a glassblower, a master craftsman who would teach the child the art of making glass items that were often used in the homes surrounding his shop. Over the years, the master craftsman would impart knowledge to the apprentice, who would spend years refining his techniques and eventually be ready to set up a shop of his own, earning a living off the skills he had aquired. Activities such as woodworking, glassblowing, metalsmithing, dressmaking and even the manufacture of pottery became known as ‘crafts’ because they were a profession. In the last part of the 18th century America experienced an industrial revolution that began to alter the way everyday items were manufactured. The number of factories began to increase, leading the way to the mechanisation of the production process. Over time, this gradually reduced or even eliminated the role of the professional craftsman, relegating the term to the few who continued to practiced their age old art out of either necessity or defiance. Additionaly, items traditionally made by each family (such as soaps, clothing and toys) became the provenance of the assembly line. The far-reaching fingers of the Industrial Revolution affected every aspect of society. It was a time that took a greater toll on the everyday life of a family than nearly any other; a toll that was immediatly recognized by those who were not making profits from the machines. As noted in Observations on the Loss of Woollen Spinning, (c) 1794 , ” But from the establishment of the Spinning Machines in many Counties where I was last Summer, no Hand Work could be had, the consequence of which is the whole maintenance of the family devolves on the father, and instead of six or seven shillings a week, which a wife and four children could add by their wheels, his weekly pay is all they have to depend upon” As the years continued to pass, more and more items were purchased instead of being made. As the public turned to the manufacturers for their supplies, the cost of those goods continued to rise. Eventually, women began to leave the home in search of ways to bring additional income into the household. Still the wave of ‘progress’ continued, and with the changes in society the changes in the family nucleus was affected; the commercialization of our society has gone so far as to have many families rely on fast food restaurants instead of cooking their on meals. In the majority of families,the art of crafts was only continued as a hobby by the very young or the elderly. It is said that in history, all things must come full circle. This idiom appears to be true of the crafts industry as well. Instead of subscribing to the breakdown of the family and accepting the mass produced society in which they live, a new generation of crafters has emerged and begun a craft revolution. Mixing the commercial aspects of crafting with a unique personal and social belief system, what was once considered the work of experts in a profession, then relgated to hobbyists or old women is becoming popular once again. Items are now being widely produced and marketed that are not only fine examples of handmade artistry, but also shining beacons of hope that express idividualism, conservation, sustainability and social responsibility. These ‘unofficial’ revolutionaries are armed with some unusual weapons ranging from knitting needles to embroidery hoops and are amassing in a community near you. They’re found at gatherings such as Stitch ‘N Bitch and are seen on the subway reading their slightly mangled copy of Super Crafty: Saving the World From Mass Production. Their battle cry rings in even the most uninitiated soul, “Self-sufficiency is the key to happiness.” Historians and socialists will continue to debate the origin of this wildfire trend towards the more traditional, but the true enlightenment does not lie with the origin. Where this movement will go in the future is of much greater significance . Will the crafters and designers of the new generation be able to restore the word ‘craft’ to it’s previous glory? Will the changes they are bringing about in their own small groups spread to encompass all of the communities spanning the globe? Only time will tell. Until then, perhaps we should each choose a path to follow; a path that expresses our own individuality. For some the best path is to sit back and enjoy the journey that these crafters are embarking upon. For others, the call will be strong to pick up their scissors and join in. 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By A.J. Klott Successful Fishing: The mysterious “e” Factor. There has always been a strange, and to this day, unsolved mysterious theory in the fishing world. My wife knows of this theory and she thinks I am crazy, paranoid, and maybe even a little hard up. The theory is based on secrets that have been held by a small but priveleged group of men, who have sworn secrecy and taken blood oaths, in order to keep the modern societies from crumbling. I reveal this secret at great peril and with no apparent regard to the ramifications that may take place, out of an act of final frustration. I am tired of getting outfished by my wife!! I see you there, looking puzzled and confused–but let me explain. I first started noticing, what I will call the “e” factor– back in 1976. Fishing for Brown trout in the Eastern Sierras of California, I always did relatively well, catching numerous 19 and 20 inch fish. My, then girlfriend and soon to be wife, would join me on fishing/camping trips and always seemed content to let her man “bring home the bacon”.I would arrive back at fish camp and proudly display to her my ability to be a “provider”, while she in turn would humor me with her admiration. Occasionally, she would tire of the camping scene and would ask to join me in the hunt for Browns. Confidence in tack and bolstered by her admiration, I would always say sure–figuring she wanted to witness “her man” in action. I would catch a few fish and she would let me bait the hook and give her pointers.”Just throw it upstream a little bit, let it drift right in there—yeah there ya go- give it a little slack–let him take it innnn…. NOW SET THE HOOK!!” Oh, she would act excited and further bolster my confidence. Now I was also a great guide and instructor!! Then I would go back to fishing, kind of tap her on the head and say: “There, just keep doing that.” She would fawn over me and I would strut cocksure back to my fishing hole.Pretty soon she would be squealing –”OOH I have another one!” I would walk over and remove the fish, and before I could wipe my hands off she would be back in the water,and catching more fish. I am sure you can understand that this would get old after awhile….so I would then instruct her on the removal of the fish, so I could go back to “providing”. The “e” factor would now mysteriously appear. Nada, nothing, kotonashi!! Not even a bite–for me that is.Meanwhile, the “squealfest” continued over on the little misses pole. I would put special twists in the bait, concentrate like David Copperfield trying to bend a spoon, and toss in to the very spot I instructed her to fish in, and the results would be the same. She would squeal and I would give her an insincere “atta girl”. Of course pretty soon she would tire of catching fish, give me a bouyant- practically flipant- “Oh, I’m getting tired,” and bound off back to camp leaving me to clean HER fish and haul them back to camp. I would seethe and “bear down”, determined to at least catch a bigger fish–but after awhile- I would be so wound up from failure, that I would steam back to camp completely demoralized. My” girl”, would then go into damage control, and work to bring my confidence level back up, with the usual ” I was soooo lucky, I’ve never caught fish like that before…” Right. Since that time, the same cause and effect has occured too many times to be a coincidence. I fish, she comes along and outfishes me. AND–It was not just with her. If I happened to be fishing in the same boat or locale with the female species present, I would always get outfished. It got to the point where if I saw a woman or if my wife was fishing, I just resigned myself to playing cribbage or “guiding”–so to speak. After twenty years or so of this trend,and after talking to most other fishermen, I realized this was not just happening to me. So, like unlocking the DaVinci code and after examination of years of evidence I am here to reveal the secret. Estrogen. Yes, the “e” factor, is the female hormone–estrogen. What else could it be?? For centuries, wise men have known this and kept it a well guarded secret. Women will always outfish men….because of the”e” factor.You can change sides in a boat, throw your fly or bait into the same water, or sabotage her equipment–the results will always be the same, women will outfish men. Unless she fakes it. Of course a woman would never do that!! Right. Why do fish react to the “e” factor? I have no idea. But some tiny little estrogen tricle charge, carries through a fishing rod,down the line and past the hook, sending some sort of message to the underwater world that makes it impossible for a fish to resist. Estrogen should be outlawed as an unfair fish attractant!! Paranoid—my eye!! So there you have it. What happens next is up to society. Women may take to the sea in boats named after their men– left tearfully at the dock. While we men folk prepare the evening fare and tidy camp–women could be out until dark wrestling large salmonids, and complaining of the loss of good daylight. While we complain about our spouses at “Bunco night”, our ladies will be tying and trying new combinations of chenille and fur!! …And we’re not talking fashionable clothing here!! We can’t even count on menopause to level the fishing playing field anymore.Women are having estrogen replacement therapy–under the guise of better health– to keep their fish catching superiority from diminishing!! I know I have been irresponsible here, and like “Deep Throat” from the watergate era, may not realize the way history has been altered, but the frustration was just to great. Why speak now?? Well… the increase in the number of women that are taking up fly fishing, and fishing in general, is getting astronomical and growing at an alarming rate. So, the only hope is to make an appeal to the more sensitive side of the female species, and ask that they back down. They need to understand that they have an unfair advantage, in the “e” factor, and we men have sooo little left….please let us have the fish!!!! That’s it…that’s my appeal, and I can only hope that women everywhere will respond positively to this cry for help, and we men can brim confidently once more. Until then, I have begun estrogen replacement therapy myself…. I’ll be damned if I will continue to be outfished by my wife!! A guys got to do, what a guys got to do…. A.J. KlottAuthor, writer of fishing humor,and “fly tack” peddler.A.J. writes about the people,characters and modern day events that surround the fishing world. 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By Toni Coleman You have been dating for a couple of months and believe he may be the one. Both of you have hinted at getting together with friends, and now she is asking you to come to a party this Saturday where many of her close pals will be. You are concerned about making a good (great) impression on these friends who mean so much to your significant other AND who could greatly influence where (if) your relationship goes. After all, they are a large and very tight knit group and your new love has related several horror stories about other first meetings that have occurred with this clan. The main question you are probably asking yourself is, How can I put my best foot forward and help them get to know the real me? The answer is simpler than you may think and will require you to shift the focus away from YOU and onto your girlfriend/boyfriend and the relationship the two of you have. You are not in this alone. You have met this right person who means a lot to you and the two of you are going into this as a team. Therefore, working together to prepare for this meeting, presenting a loving and united front to the friends, and demonstrating an openness and interest in his/her life and friends will be all you will need to have a successful beginning. The following tips will put you on the right path to winning acceptance and (perhaps) the beginning of many new friendships. Dont try too hard. If you become focused on getting them to like you, you will probably come across as insecure, overbearing, too opinionated or just plain narcissistic. Relax and follow their lead as you let them decide what they want to hear/know. Show an interest in them. This works especially well when you are a little anxious. Ask them questions about their career, interests and where they are from. Encourage them to tell stories about their group and some of the experiences they have shared together. You get to sit back and laugh and enjoy listening to them instead of feeling like you are on an interview. Go with the flow. This is not the time to counter someones opinion or to have a lively debate about politics, religion, etc. The last thing you need is to come across as confrontational or controlling, etc. Dont get defensive. You will be a little sensitive to their words, expressions, etc. and need to be careful to remain neutral and not to take yourself too seriously. If someone says something that hits you wrong or is just downright argumentative, let it go. The others will see you as a good sport who handled that well. Dont monopolize the conversation. In a first meeting, it is best to present yourself as a good listener who cares about what others have to say. Join in and offer to provide assistance with preparing, serving or cleaning up a meal or with any tasks that need to be done. Nothing makes you feel more like family then rolling up your sleeves and working side by side with the others. Watch your alcohol intake. It can be tempting to have a few drinks to try and relax; but remember that this can backfire if you have one too many and become sloppy or exhibit poor judgment or bad behavior. Remember that you and the friends want the same thing- his/her happiness. You have at least one important thing in common- and may find you have many others as well. As you prepare for this first encounter, make sure you discuss the different people and personalities beforehand with your partner. If there is something they or you should know about beforehand, discuss it so there will be no surprises or ambushes. Then make a plan that covers the where, what and how questions and one that you are both comfortable with. Most importantly, go and have a good time. Toni Coleman, MSW is a psychotherapist, dating coach and founder of http://www.consum-mate.com. As a recognized expert, Toni has been quoted in many local and national publications including; The Chicago Tribune, The Orlando Sentinel, New York Daily News and Newsweek newspapers and Family Circle, Cosmo Style, Tango, Men’s Health, Star (regularly quoted body language expert), and People magazines. She has been featured on abcnews.com, discovery.health.com, aolnews.com, MSN.com and Match.com. Toni is also the featured relationship coach in The Business And Practice Of Coaching, (Norton, September 2005); and is the author of the forward for, Winning Points With The Woman In Your Life, One Touchdown At A Time (Simon and Schuster, November 2005). From March 2005 until December 2005, Toni was a weekly contributing commentator (love and dating coach) on the KTRS Radio Morning Show, St. Louis, MO). Toni offers dating and relationship help and advice through her syndicated column, “Dear Dating Coach,” and her popular monthly newsletter, “The Art of Intimacy.” Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Toni_Coleman http://EzineArticles.com/?Romancing-The-Friends&id=168300 viagra ambien gifts ambien cr label ery ambien sanofisynthelabo zolpidem free trial

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By G.B. Singh Let’s go into ‘relationship’ a little deeper.Relationship means the way we associate with the other.Why do we do so?Why do we set a way to associate with one, and another with the other?Does it not make our interaction with them un-spontaneous and, hence, a mechanical one?Social protocol makes it necessary.But then the same goes to our head too!We ’see’ the other as a relationship and not as a person independent of us.We start depending.Our protocol starts ruling our interaction.Interaction goes repetitive, base and dull losing all its luster and vibrancy.Why do I take my wife as my wife and not as a person independent of me….unattached to me?If she is attached, how will I get attracted to her?We are already attached in our heads! Somehow I must forget she is my wife.Very easy!She should not act as my wife!Will she ignore the social protocol then?Technically not, but psychologically yes.Is it possible?Yes, but only if we end our psychology.We end our emotions.What then remains is pure passion.No prejudices, no greed, no fear, no compromises, no impositions, no expectations……no nothing!And then we meet like two new persons meet.May be everyday, may be not!No guarantee, no safety, no security - only an absolute insecurity!And then we meet like two passions meet, and the joy takes its birth!What we discover then, is that our third eye in our body has already gone opened; and we have started living every single moment in our life as well as in our relationship, to its richest and most vibrant fullness! By qualification, I am an electronics engineer. After my graduation I started my career as a scientist in the research laboratories of the Defense Ministry of India. My curiosity and my passion for freedom took me on a foot-tour to the places of knowledge in my country. I met people and studied their patterns of working, relaxing, expressing themselves to others as well as to themselves - in their routine, during enjoyment, in trouble and in emergencies. That gave me an insight into human kinematics and the way it affects the energy traveling through our body, or else getting obstructed in the way - either making health or marring it - from moment to moment, every single moment. Now, I feel like sharing my insight with my fellow human beings on earth! I have decided to train people, free of charge, in the procedure of instant vision correction through opening their third eye instantaneously, if they call me to their place for a group of preferably 50 people at one time. Contact me through http://www.ThirdEyeHealth.com to decide further program, together. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=G.B._Singh http://EzineArticles.com/?The-Joy-of-Relationship&id=440086 ambien free sample ambien dose lethal lorazepam and methatrexate ambien rozerem

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