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A chess table is a small table with a built-in chessboard on top and a set of drawers to hold the chess pieces when not in use. The board can either be inlaid, engraved, or painted on the tabletop. Chess tables can be extremely decorative, well made, and potentially expensive pieces of furniture, highly sought […]
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The bugle is one of the simplest brass instruments; it is essentially a small horn with no valves or other pitch-altering devices. All pitch control is done by varying the player’s embouchure (use of facial muscles and the shaping of the lips to the mouthpiece of brass instruments), since the bugle has no other mechanism
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A print is an art form that uses printing techniques such as etching, lithography, and screen print to transfer a composition from a surface to a piece of paper. One advantage of this process is that numerous impressions can be made from a single composition. The artist determines the number of prints to make for
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A copy machine, also called copier or photocopier, is office equipment that prints copies of documents and other visual images quickly and cheaply. They come in different sizes including desktops and bulkier machines that can handle large duplicating jobs. There are several instances when a copy machine needs to be transported including transferring to a
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The sound of flowing water is known for its relaxing and soothing effect. Fountains, apart from being decorative, also humidify the indoor air which helps prevent the skin from drying out. A do-it-yourself table top or desk fountain can be a great way to bring out your creativity while simultaneously relieving stress and enhancing your
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Slipcover, also known as slipcase or sleeve, is the cardboard cover that comes with some DVDs when purchased at a retail store. This is not the DVD keep case itself but a thin piece of cardboard that slides over and protects the DVD case. Some slipcases are designed to accommodate several DVD keep cases such
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Using insulated boxes is an economical method of shipping perishable goods that require consistent temperature such as medical supplies and food stuff. The insulation properties of these simple boxes keep the temperature inside consistent throughout shipping, thereby ensuring that the contents arrive at their destination in good condition. Insulated containers, usually made from polystyrene foam
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Radiators are used for cooling automobile engines to prevent overheating. They are typically made from metals such as brass, copper or aluminum. These type of materials are not very sturdy and can easily be bent out of shape. When shipping radiators, dents and other damages can be prevented by protecting it from impact. Here are
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Fleece is the wooly fiber obtained from the external coating of sheep. The fleece is collected through a process called shearing, during which the fleece is carefully cut off of the sheep. The fleece is then skirted to get rid of less desirable areas such as the belly, leg, face and head. Once ready, the
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Shipping warmers or heat packs are useful when shipping items that are temperature sensitive and must be protected from cold weather. They are usually placed inside the package when shipping tropical fish, reptiles, amphibians, insects and other live small animals that are sensitive to cold weather to keep the container and the live animal inside
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A portable automotive navigation system or GPS unit is a satellite navigation device designed for use in automobiles. It typically uses a GPS navigation device to acquire position data to locate the user on a road in the unit’s map database. This type of GPS navigation device is not permanently integrated into the vehicle, having
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Mineral makeup is a type of cosmetics made with loose, dry mineral powders. Cosmetics under this category include foundation, eye shadow, blush, and bronzer. They can be loose or compressed in compacts. Mineral makeup is usually favored by women with sensitive skin because it does not contain synthetic fragrances, preservatives, parabens, mineral oil, and chemical
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The harmonica, also called mouth organ, French harp or blues harp, is one of the most popular wind musical instruments around. Simple and elegant in its design, the harmonica is often given as a gift to kids because it is easy to play by simply blowing air into and out of one or more holes
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A bobblehead doll, also called nodder or wobbler, is a collectible toy usually depicting animals, cartoon characters, sports personalities and popular celebrities. Custom-made bobblehead dolls are also a favorite gift item and are made in the likeness of the recipient. The head of a bobblehead doll is often oversized and is connected to the body
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A router, also called broadband or Internet connection sharing router, is a device that forwards data packets along with networks. It allows you to share one Internet connection between multiple computers without having to pay a full broadband subscription service for each computer on the network. Routers come in a wired or wireless variety, each
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Vintage phonographs are the most sought after items among antique collectors and music enthusiasts. Introduced in 1877, phonographs are among the earliest sound playing and recording devices ever invented. Despite the emergence of modern music players, which produce high-quality sound, phonographs remain popular among collectors because of the history that comes with them. Standard phonographs
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The Praying Mantis, generally called mantids, is one of the most popular insects kept as pets. They come in different colors and sizes depending on species. Sizes range from less than an inch up to 6 or more inches in length. Mantids are quite easy to take care of and just require a small space
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There’s nothing quite as special as receiving exotic fruits such as figs. While they also taste great when eaten fresh, figs are commonly available in the dried or processed form (jams and chutneys) because they do not keep long. Ripe figs do not transport well, and once picked from the tree, do not keep well.
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A parka is a cold-weather coat, usually with a fur-lined hood. It is typically stuffed with down or a very warm synthetic fiber to provide warmth in freezing temperatures. Feathers in a down-filled parka create a volume that traps layers of air to help retain warmth and keep out the cold. Down feathers are top
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The trombone is one of the most unusual musical instruments because of its odd slide mechanism that separates makes it unique from other instruments in the brass section. There are three types of trombones, namely, alto, tenor, and bass. The alto was the most popular type of trombone throughout the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, but
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