How to Create a Hologram on an ID

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If you would like to add visual appeal and security to your company's identification cards or badges, you can place a hologram on the ID. There are many companies that provide security hologram labels and stickers on the Web. However, if you have a company with a small number of employees and would

How to Use a Reflecting Telescope

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A reflecting telescope can be one of the most enjoyable and rewarding pieces of hobby equipment for science-minded individuals. Interesting celestial events are spread all throughout the calendar, and there are so many stars and planets to look at that you'll never examine them all in your lifetime.

How to Drill Antler Lamps

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An antler lamp lends authentic rustic charm to a cabin or lodge themed room. In addition, if you have antlers available, you can save hundreds of dollars by making it yourself. Most of the lamp is fairly straightforward, especially if you use a lamp kit for the electrical portion. However, because o

How to Find Energy Content of a Wave

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Thanks to the physicist Max Plank, we know that energy waves can be related to Einstein's equation, E = mc^2. Plank realized that there was a relationship between waves and the speed of light: a wave's frequency times its wavelength equaled the speed of light. From there he showed that the energy of

What Is Genetic Modification of Crops?

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Genetic modification of crops is the process of artificially inserting foreign genes into a host plant through genetic engineering to achieve a desired effect. This differs from conventional, selective plant breeding, a method used since the beginning of agriculture, which crosses plants capable of

About Weeping Willow Trees

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The weeping willow gets its name from the way raindrops will flow down its branches to the ground, giving the tree the appearance that it can "cry." The scientific name for this member of the willow family is Salix babylonica, and the species originated in the Orient.

Vermont Black Bear Information

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Vermont has a black bear population estimated at about one black bear for each three square miles of land in the state, according to the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department. This makes Vermont home to a healthy group of these large mammals, enough to support a hunting season and to make the black b

How to Build a USB Battery Pack

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Universal serial bus (USB) battery packs power devices with an internal battery that routes electrical current through the power contacts in the USB plug. Making your own USB battery pack will take considerable time and effort, but it will save you money.

Stained Glass Solder Tips

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Stained glass is a hobby enjoyed by many. Enthusiasts of this art take panes of colored glass and cut them into pieces with glass cutters. Pieces are cut according to a design or pattern that the artist maps out beforehand. Projects can range from large windows depicting intricately designed flower

Native Plants & Animals of China

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The giant panda is native to China.panda image by Earl Robbins from Fotolia.comWith more than 31,000 native plant species and 6,266 species of vertebrates, China is home to a large population of the world's plants and animals. In fact, more than 100 species of animals can only be found in...

Simple Science Volume Measuring Activities

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A beaker is a common tool for scientific measurement.Beaker With Blue Liquid image by explicitly from Fotolia.comScience activities are an efficient way to aid in the process of gathering a full comprehension of many scientific tasks. Measuring volume is a task that is frequently executed...

How to Display a Digital Clock

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Electronic stores often display their selection of digital clocks for curious and interested customers. Displaying digital clocks can show customers what a time piece looks like in real life, what color the digital numbers are and what sounds can be heard from an alarm clock. Some people enjoy testi

The Best DPS for Warlock 3.3

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Warlocks are a pure DPS (damage-per-second) class in World of Warcraft 3.3 PvE (player vs. environment) groups. In five-player dungeons or ten- or 25-player raids, warlocks are normally judged by their damage output as measured by an addon called "Recount". All three warlock specs, destruction, demo

How to Make a Leather Bullet Case

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Leather bullet cases can be expensive, especially if they're handcrafted from high-quality leather. Fortunately, you can make a simple leather bullet case on your home sewing machine. Bullet cases look like leather chopstick cases or pencil cases and have elastic loops to hold each bullet. You can b

How to Convert a Mobile CB Antenna to a Ham

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CB radio antennas can easily be modified for use in ham radio communications. The length of a CB antenna allows it to be used only for certain amateur radio bands. This is because the antenna can be cut down to size but not added to. For this reason, a CB antenna can most easily be converted for use

What Are Some Uses for Magnets?

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By virtue of their magnetic fields, magnets attract ferrous substances such as iron, steel, nickel and cobalt. Two magnets may also attract or repel each other, depending on whether their facing poles are alike or opposite. Magnets have a variety of uses, many of which may seem commonplace while oth

Concave Mirror Projects

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A concave mirror is a mirror that has edges bent inward, as opposed to a convex mirror where the edges bend outward. They are used primarily in telescope production, as the primary mirror of a reflector telescope is concave. There are several science experiments that you can perform to...

What Is the Mineral Content of Granite?

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Homemade RC Airplanes

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Building an RC airplane without the benefits of a kit can be both fun and frustrating. Unlike with a kit, you aren't limited to model design, size, or materials used. You can experiment with existing airplane types, or fiddle around with airplanes that never left the drawing boards. Building from sc

Stamps Issued in 1970

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Stamp collecting is not only a fun hobby; but according to the American Philatelic Society, the U. S. 1868 1 cent Z Grill stamp sold for $935,000 in 1988.Vasiliki Varvaki/Photodisc/Getty ImagesStamp collecting is a hobby for all ages. Every year, new mint stamps are issued that can be...