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Freshly hand-dipped taper candles are warm and malleable. They can be flattened, twisted, braided, or turned into beautiful spirals.

Fun, creative version of traditional hand-rolled beeswax candles. These candles are tapered and have a strip of contrasting color swirling around the candle.

Whether your target is a road marathon or a triathlon, your physical and mental strategy in the few days before the big one can make all the difference.

Two universal crimes of fashion are wearing the ever popular turtleneck sweater, or sporting a pair of tapered pants. These garments should never grace a woman's closet!

Does the fabled six-week trim actually make hair grow faster, prevent split ends or keep hair healthy? Sarah Tennant takes a look at the arguments hairdressers use.

Xanax addiction causes many side effects that are difficult during withdrawals and recovery.

Outpatient opiate detox is costly. Drug abusers can detox at home, but get ready for the opiate withdrawal symptoms.

Slim or athletic men can have just as much difficulty as other men, if not more, in finding a suit of clothes or even a dress shirt that fits like a glove.

With so many variables, fly line may be the most confusing investment for a novice fly fisher. Here's a breakdown of what all the letters and numbers mean on the box.

Understanding the basic reloading process before investing in the equipment can help new reloaders determine what they need in a press, scale, powder, and components.

Although it may seem counter-intuitive to many runners, much of the benefit of any workout comes in the time after the workout while the runner is recovering from it.

Conventional wisdom says newly-planted trees need support stakes, but a growing number of arborists contend the practice is unnecessary, and potentially fatal.

Give the illusion of a few lost pounds by clever dressing. From hemlines to necklines, colors and cuts, learn how to look thinner by being style savvy with your wardrobe.

Dipping candles is a fun and relaxing activity that results in useful candles to be given as gifts or used in your own home.

Stylish jeans are the foundation of every wardrobe, but finding the perfect jeans can be tricky. Here's a guide to low-rise, skinny, stretch, colored, trendy denim.

Whilst breaking the fashion rules has become fashionable in itself these days, there are still a few "Fashion No- Nos" when it comes to dressing with style.

KnitPicks.com is "passionately committed to affordable luxury knitting," and has created beautiful quality needle systems. Knitters in the market should consider them.

English antique Neo-Classic furniture style is largely defined by Adam, Hepplewhite and Sheraton. What are the main differences among these three iconic designers?

Your pet may require every now and then some Steroids to treat some annoying conditions, but are you aware of the potential dangers?

Bowers & Wilkins brings iPod owners a unique iPod speaker system which promises to deliver a rich sound and looks to make it the envy of other iPod accessories.

Here is a quick and easy project that will give you the look and feel of a braid rug without the expense.

Ever feel bored with a board game? Here is a variation on the standard "whodunit" game Clue which will sharpen every player's wits.

There are very few elements of plumbing that confuse the average DIYer more than understanding the many types of threads and fittings and how they all fit together.

This is a breed very much like the Siamese, but with an incredible, long, ermine coat. The Balinese will keep you entertained!

You have run a number of road races and want to test yourself by moving up to a longer distance. Entering a half marathon is a good challenging road race.

You have run a number of road races and want to test yourself with a very long distance. Entering a marathon is a good challenging road race.

A profile of the late August Wilson, whose Pulitzer-winning plays documented the African American experience in the 20th century.

"Scratching" is a new way to catch salmon and trout in fast-flowing water using traditional fishing tackle and an easy-to-do fishing technique.

There are 6 distinctive body shapes, each of which has particular styles of clothing that help to maximize assets and disguise trouble spots.

Men's smart casual and formal dress shirts are commonly being offered in a variety of cuts and constructions in order to enhance proper fit in off the rack garments.

Reloading shotgun shells is a simple matter of assembling the hull, primer, wad and shot in a tested recipe. Here's a summary of shotshell reloading components.

You have started running road races and want to try running a 10K race. If you don't like highly structured schedules, try this unstructured training program.

Cigar size is determined by a specific name. Learn the names and meanings of specific cigar sizes. Learn how to interpret a specific cigar ring size and more.

You have started a running program and want to test yourself by running a 5K race. If you don't like highly structured schedules, try this unstructured training program.

There's nothing like the gentle flicker of a candle to set a mood and inspire a feeling. Accenting weddings with unique candle displays can add extraordinary ambiance.

Every woman needs at least one great pair of jeans in her closet. Whether you like trendy or casual, check out these tips to give you the perfect fit in your jeans.

Polymyalgia rheumatica and temporal arteritis probably represent two facets of the same inflammatory disorder; distinguishing between them is important, however.

Take time to assemble a damage control kit for your vessel. Be prepared for unforeseen events on the water!

You have started racing and want to test yourself by running a half marathon race. If you don't like highly structured schedules, try this unstructured training program.

Sea turtles have developed unique body characteristics and a remarkable navigational ability that helps them make their way through the sea.

You have started racing and want to test yourself by running a marathon race. If you don't like highly structured schedules, try this unstructured training program.

Dilaudid is quickly becoming a pill that leads to drug abuse and opiate addiction.

Make your tablescape the center of attention at your spring party. Using natural colors, floral materials and Easter kitsch, you can create a fun, engaging backdrop.

John Donne's poem "The Canonization" deploys some striking rhetorical turns, a bilingual pun, and some memorable images to praise immortality achieved through art.

Be fashion ready with an A to Z of this season's hottest fashion trends. Check out the latest looks in women's fashion for Spring and Summer 2009.

Coil and join clay "snakes" into a pot or bowl. A bit of patience and imagination is all you need!

Jewelry making involves specific tools that require practice and safety measures. Once you are familiar with the tools, it's time to move on to designing beautiful art.

Stop smoking and eliminate the leading cause of stroke, heart attack, and cancer with supplements that end cravings fast. They may be a ticket to freedom from addiction.

A plant consists of a number of parts which constitute the whole plant; identifying each part provides a greater understanding of the function of the whole plant.

Creating a look by using a face painting kit is a great addition to the Halloween costume and gives a more complete look to the spooky character portrayed.