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73Total Hip Replacement Surgery
"First performed in 1960, hip replacement surgery is one of the most important surgical advances of the last century. Since 1960, improvements in joint replacement surgical techniques and technology have...
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81Bakelite Jewelry
Bakelite, a type of plastic first available in the early 1900s, was used to make a fantastic and fabulous range of costume jewelry: pins, rings, earrings, necklaces, bracelets, bangles and beads were inexpensive and fun to wear. Bakelite could be carved and was easy to polish; it was the perfect medium for inexpensive jewelry, especially during the Great Depression, but remained popular long afterward.
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73Netsuke: Miniature Sculpture of Japan
Netsuke is a form of miniature sculpture that developed in Japan over a period of more than 300 years. They are among the most popular Asian antiques. Netsuke are practical works of art created at a time...
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82Google's Free Marketing Tools
Whether you have money to burn or are cheap like me, if you have a website to market or products or services to sell, Google offers a number of free tools to help you. Many people don't realize this, or they...
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64How To Fight Arthritis
When I learned that I have osteoarthritis (just like many baby boomers, as well as older and younger folks) I was really surprised. I thought the pains I felt were due to my back, which had given me problems...
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70Tibet: an extraordinary land and its people
During the many years I lived in South Asia for many years, I was able to spend time in Tibet. It is an extraordinary place, home to many interesting people, and a land of diverse ecosystems. I have been...
9 comments54Living Green
If you are looking for ways to reduce your impact on Planet Earth, this hub is here to help. The goal of Living Green is to give you tips and resources that will help you live a greener, more eco-friendly...
6 comments79Antique and Vintage Mexican Silver
From the distant precolumbian past to modern times, Mexican silverware lays claim to a long and fertile tradition. Mexico has long been one of the great silver-producing countries. As a result, and not...
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