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81The Girl With the Haunting Green Eyes
During the Soviet Union-Afghanistan conflict three decades ago, a talented National Geographic photographer captured the image of a young Afghan girl. Her face--especially those haunted and haunting green eyes--graced the cover of the June, 1985, issue. Quickly, it became the leading iconic punctuation on war's dreadful impact on the innocence of youth. Tying it all in with his online entrepreneurship, this writer subtily connects the dots between current events and salesmanship.
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79Enabling the Threat - Al Qaeda's History with the United States
In a way, the United States is to blame for enabling Al Qaeda. It's ironic how quickly allies can turn into enemies in this dynamic environment we live in.
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88Handmade treasures for Christmas
Christmas is only 67 days away, are you ready? Here I share three more of my handmade Christmas treasures with you to make for family and friends....enjoy!
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71How to Find Free Crochet Patterns
If you enjoy crocheting, find some sites which offer some of the best free crochet patterns. These sites hve 100's of free pattern links.
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72Finding Free Crochet Patterns For Extra-ordinary and Unusual Afghans
Looking for free crochet patterns for out of the ordinary Afghans? Here are some suggestions as to where you will find that special pattern.
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90The Granny Square Afghan – An Easy-to-Make Gift for Any Occasion
The granny square is a versatile motif that can be used in many crochet projects. This article explains how to make a granny square afghan, an easy-to-make Christmas gift that will be cherished by its recipients for many years.
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79Where to Find Free Crochet Afghan Patterns Online
There's nothing more cosy than cuddling up with a soft, warm afghan. If it's homemade you have the warmth, softness ,and the love. How great would it be to able to give an afghan that you made with you own hands to someone you love. Just imagine...
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74PMESII Analysis Afghanistan June 2010: Economic Analysis
There is widespread corruption and a shifting of funds that is controlled strongly by the Taliban and Hawala systems in Afghanistan. There is also corruption in the government.
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74Afghan Girl With Green Eyes
The photo of the Afghan girl with green eyes by Steve McCurry first appeared on the cover of National Geographic magazine in 1985. Seventeen years later McCurry returned to Afghanistan and succeeded in locating the woman he had photographed so memorably as a girl. She remembered being angry at being photographed by McCurry for the first time in her life. But she allowed him to photograph her again.
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67Baby Blanket Crochet Pattern
Free pattern for crocheting this baby blanket. Two strands of baby weight yarn are held together to make a thick and warm blanket that is still soft & cuddly. The pattern is a simple combination of three different stitches that form block strips held together by 'bars' and puffs. It is super easy and works up fast.
