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"Hitman: Blood Money" Walkthrough of Take Him Out

By expertvillage

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Get a walkthrough of take him out in "Hitman: Blood Money" with expert tips and advice on video games in this free video clip... more »

"Hitman: Blood Money" Walkthrough of The Delivery Guy

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Get a walkthrough of the delivery guy in "Hitman: Blood Money" with expert tips and advice on video games in this free video clip... more »

About Active Volcanoes in Washington

By Tracy Santany

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The very character of the state of Washington is shaped by its majestic volcanoes. The active volcanoes in Washington bring significant benefits to the state for many reasons, yet also pose risks that command respect and vigilance from the ... more »

About Asiatic Bows

By Michael Hinckley

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Wars in Asia usually involved armies far larger than those in wars in other parts of the world. An important part of any Asian army's arsenal was archers. Over time, as war-making became more sophisticated, so too, did Asian bows... more »

About Baby Scrapbooks

By Tara Meacham

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Scrapbooking a baby's life is a thoughtful way to remember the early moments. While most people produce scrapbooks to record the lives of their own children, friends and relatives can make baby scrapbooks as gifts to the parents of the child. ... more »

About Barbie Clothes

By Robin Jessie-Green

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Barbie dates to a time when women were gaining more independence by venturing outside of their homes for experiences dedicated to more than homemaking and child rearing. Barbie was a career woman then, and is a successful glass ceiling breaker in ... more »

About Block and Tackle Hoists

By Richard Thomas

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A block and tackle hoist is a classic piece of muscle power engineering, and a solid example of elementary mechanics. Given that all it requires is a pair of sturdy hands, a rope, and two pulleys, it is a handy principle to understand for anyone ... more »

About Blues on the Guitar

By Shelley Moore

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Blues music grew out of the Mississippi Delta region of the southern United States after the Civil War. Blues guitar evolved from blues singing, a style where the guitarist would sing a line and then play an answer from the guitar... more »

About Cell Animation

By Stephen Lilley

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Since the arrival of computer-generated animated movies, it's easy to forget cell animation. Until the dawn of CGI movies with releases like "Toy Story" and "A Bug's Life," the vast majority of animated films and shows were ... more »

About Coin Collecting

By Kent Ninomiya

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The study and collection of coins is called numismatics. Coin collectors are amateur numismatists. It has been a popular hobby for hundreds of years. Coins have always possessed a unique mystique. They are valuable, decorated with artwork and ... more »

About Colonial American Inventions

By Jason Chavis

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Many inventions were created during Colonial American times. From new ways to heat a home to fire trucks, innovation ran deep within the colonists. The founding fathers were some of the greatest and prolific inventors of their era... more »

About Comanche Pottery

By Christie Leman

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The Comanche Indians were a fierce, nomadic tribe known for their use of horses to spread and control their domination of southern Colorado, southern Kansas, Oklahoma, northwest and central Texas, and eastern New Mexico. Considered perhaps the ... more »

About Comic Books

By Elizabeth Holli Wood

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Comic books are books that contain sequential art and text that tells a story. Comic books, or "comics" as they are often called, are usually printed in magazine-style format, but they can also be compiled into collections that are ... more »

About Crazy Quilts

By Cindy Ausbrooks

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Crazy quilts are a conglomeration of fabrics combined at random. They are made by covering a foundation fabric, or "backing piece," with odd-shaped fabric scraps. These scraps usually include different types of fabric, such as cotton, silk, satin ... more »

About Deer Antlers

By John L

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Antlers are actually living bone that male deer are able to regenerate each year. They are used for defense, to battle other males for dominance, and to find food in the snow. Antlers are different from horns in that horns are permanent while ... more »

About Download Anarchy Online

By Michael Hinckley

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Anarchy Online is the science fiction role playing game which takes place on the distant planet of Rubi-Ka. Players join either the all-powerful Omni-Tek corporation, the Rebel Clans, or walk the razor's edge of neutrality. Now, downloading the ... more »

About Dungeons & Dragons Artwork

By Michael Hinckley

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Created in the 1970's by a small band of war game enthusiasts, Dungeons and Dragons has become a world-wide phenomenon. The role playing game has served as an inspiration for artists to produce original artwork of stunning beauty and ... more »

About Embroidery in Colonial Times

By Michelle Powell-Smith

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Needlework and embroidery were a common pastime for women in Colonial America. Colonial embroideries ranged from the practical or educational to elaborate, but skill with a needle was necessary for every woman. Embroidery offered an opportunity ... more »

About Fish Tycoon Breeding

By Kevin Freeman

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Fish Tycoon is a new and intriguing game that revolves around the concept of breeding, cross-breeding, selling and researching fish and their aquatic environments. The description may sound odd, but the game itself becomes quickly addicting and ... more »

About Hand Puppets

By Shiromi Arserio

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Hand puppets have been popular among children and adults for many years. There are several different types of hand puppets available ranging from a very basic sock puppet to a rod puppet in which rods inside the puppet glove control the head and ... more »

About High End Chess Sets

By dianesteinbach

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High end chess sets marry form and function. Based upon the classic chess pieces and board, the high end chess sets take the challenging game of chess and present it in a more unique wrapper. The perfect gift for the person who has everything, ... more »

About Homemade Slingshots

By Victoria Ries

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Many a child has handled, or played with, a slingshot, and had contests to see how far her projectile will travel before fizzling out and falling harmlessly out of the sky. It takes only minutes to make a homemade slingshot that will provide ... more »

About Hot Wheels Collectible Cars

By Amanda K.

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Hot Wheels is an iconic brand of die-cast toy that has become a pop culture icon. Although the Hot Wheels brand name has been licensed by several companies over the years, its trademark flame icon as well as its detailed scale models have taken ... more »

About Hybrid Cars

By Josienita Borlongan

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Hybrid cars are gaining popularity all over the world. Environmentally-conscious people are embracing the importance of hybrid car ownership to the environment. More and more car makers are jumping into the bandwagon to manufacture and improve ... more »

About Inventions of the 18th Century

By Roe Gillis

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It may be surprising how many important and life changing objects were created in the 18th century. Next time you use your indoor toilet, turn on your light switch or eat a sandwhich, be thankful for an inventor who was creative in the 18th ... more »