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7 surprising things you're not supposed to know about sunscreen and sunlight exposure. (NaturalNews) Ask somebody about sunscreen and you're likely to receive an earful of disinformation from a person who has been repeatedly misinformed by health authorities and the mainstream media.

7 surprising things you're not supposed to know about sunscreen and sunlight exposure

Almost nothing you hear about sunscreen from traditional media channels is accurate. So here's a quick guide to the 7 most important things you need to know about sunscreen, sunlight and vitamin D:It's true: If you create a truly natural sunscreen product using exotic botanicals with powerful sunscreen properties, you will never be able to market it as a "sunscreen" product. That's because the FDA decides what can be used as sunscreen and what can't, regardless of what really works in the real world. And there are really only two natural ingredients the FDA has allowed to be sold as sunscreen: Zinc oxide and titanium dioxide. It's just another example of the FDA standing in the way of health innovation. You will not be able to pronounce most of the chemicals found in the ingredients list. RainyMood.com: Rain makes everything better.

Time to get classy : reddit.com - StumbleUpon. DIY Idea: Rainbow Melted Crayon Art & Man Made DIY. Artist and designer Jessica Kerbawy creates these amazing rainbow wall art pieces by gluing a spectrum of crayons on foam core, and then strategically melting them with a heat gun.

DIY Idea: Rainbow Melted Crayon Art & Man Made DIY

The paper wrappers are left atop, with the remains of the colored wax dripping down. Though it may look like something you've seen before, I find these to be pretty clever and unique, and an update on the playing with melted wax and rainbow techniques. Jessica's prices are actually incredibly reasonable, between $25 and $75 depending on the size. But, it's also something you could try yourself, especially now that it's back-to-school season, and large boxes of crayons will be on sale. Check them out at JKCreative's Etsy Shop Interested in more DIY colorful wall art ideas? Via CMYBacon. Gleeful Things » Blog Archive » Free Crochet Pattern: Gumdrop Slouchy Hat.

Merry Christmas everyone!

Gleeful Things » Blog Archive » Free Crochet Pattern: Gumdrop Slouchy Hat

My gift to you is a free slouchy hat crochet pattern! :D This is a really simple hat that even a beginner crocheter could handle! You can make it a solid color or change colors after every round to make stripes! I made a couple that are half and half. Scroll down for the free pattern! ● Size J crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge ● Yarn needle ● “Chunky Yarn” in 1 or 2 colors I recommend Paton’s Shetland Chunky.

Ch – chain sc – single crochet dc – double crochet ea – each st – stitch rep – repeat rnd – round sc2tog – 2 single crochets together (decrease) dc2tog – 2 double crochets together (decrease) sl st – slip stitch FO – finish/fasten off CA – Color A CB – Color B This hat is crocheted in rounds. If you have any questions about this pattern, specifically rounds 3-5, please check out this post on how to read crochet patterns, where I explain those rounds. If you use this free pattern, please consider supporting me by purchasing a pattern from my shop.

How to Make Crayon Monogram. Emotional Bag Check. Solving the top edges. Okay, so you have all the corners, now you need to fill in the edges!

Solving the top edges

Since the top corners are finished, it's not suggested that you move the top layer during the set-up process if this is new to you, but you CAN move it in the algorithms that I have presented to you. Simply move the middle and bottom layers to set up your target pieces The target pieces for this are Blue and nColor, where nColor is the color of the surrounding two edges. If your target cube is in the top row, but not in between the correct two corners, skip that color and go onto the next, it should free itself. If the cube does not get free, you may turn the middle column that the target cube is on, in order to move it to the bottom row. The North Face Jester Daypack - Free Shipping at e-OMC.com. Beginner Solution to the Rubik's Cube. Introduction There are many different methods for solving the Rubik's cube.

Beginner Solution to the Rubik's Cube

They can be divided into two broad categories: layer methods and corners first methods (and there are sub-categories within these broad categories). The method I use for speedsolving is a layer based method. More specifically, the method I currently use is: cross, F2L, 3-look LL (I know some of the OLLs, so sometimes I can do a 2-look LL). If you are a newbie cuber then this description may not mean much to you, so I should add that it's the 'Advanced Solution' I described in the Next Steps section at the end of this page. Many years ago when I wrote this webpage there were many great websites that explained advanced and expert methods for solving the cube (check out my Rubiks links page), however, there were very few that explained beginner methods.

This beginner method requires memorising only a few algorithms, and when done efficiently can achieve solves of 60 seconds or faster. Structure of the cube. Slow Money: Investment strategies appropriate to the realities of the 21st century - Home.