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Origami Tea Packaging »

Directed by artist Natalia Ponomareva from Russia, here is an amazing project with packaging of tea bags produced under the principles of origami. The bird forms and unfolds gradually while the tea infuses.
Elegant and subtle.
Via PicoCool

By Emily Chang

Questions to ask about outboard parts and sailing tools »

Considering the purchase of a new or used boat? If so, here are some additional questions you’ll want to ask yourself before you lay your money down.
One, how much money do you have for this venture? Know that depending upon the type of engine mount you choose, there may be a steady outlay of money [...]

SAFE Mortgage Licensing Act »

When the Housing and Economic Recovery Act was signed into effect this time last year, one of the sections of the law had to do with establishing national minimum standards for mortgage education, both pre-licensing as well as continuing educational requirements.
Officially titled the Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act of 2008, this particular [...]

Sleep apnea required a BiPAP machine »

Not long after my brother was diagnosed with a type of OSA, or obstructive sleep apnea, we found out that he might be best served to have his medical provider prescribe a bipap device in order to best allay the symptoms he was experiencing.
Given that he has had challenges with sleeping most of his life, [...]

Pleasing my wife with Canada vacation packages »

Living in the South West, I rarely have considered vacationing in that country to the north. In fact, I know very few people that have either gone to or come from the country of Canada. Given that it has a land mass that is almost as big as our’s here in the U.S., we still [...]