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1. Cape October 15, 2008 A cape is a type of clothing, and can be used to describe any sleeveless outer garment, such as a poncho, but usually it is a long garment that covers only the back half of the wearer, fastening about the neck. They were common in medieval Europe, especially when combined with a hood in the chaperon, and have had periodic returns to fashion, for example in nineteenth century Europe. Roman Catholic clergy wear a type of cape known as a ferraiolo, which is worn for formal events outside of a liturgical context. The cope is a liturgical vestment in the form of a cape. Copes are often highly decor... (read more) Author: Y M

2. Where has All The Honey Gone? August 05, 2008 Where Has All The Honey Gone? by Sandy Powers Louise Rossberg had nearly a thousand beehives in 2006. Today, she has 200. In February 2005, John Miller lost almost half of his 13,000 hives, which translated into the loss of 300 million bees. Miller is an experience beekeeper. His great-grandfather began the family’s beekeeping enterprise in 1894. The West Coast of the United States is estimated to have lost 60 percent of its commercial honeybee population, while the East Coast has lost 70 percent. The devastating honeybee deaths are occurring worldwide. What is... (read more) Author: Sandra Powers

3. Nonprofit founded to help clothe poor children announces contest February 07, 2008 Warm Woolies sets goal of distributing 7,000 pieces of clothing in 2008 DENVER – An all-volunteer nonprofit that has distributed more than 15,000 knit sweaters, vests, socks, hats and mittens to poverty-stricken children around the world is offering prizes to knitters in an effort to help even more children. Warm Woolies, a 501(c)(3) organization whose administrative costs account for less than 3 percent of its annual budget, has launched the inaugural “25 Wins A Prize’’ contest. To help Warm Woolies meet its goal of knitting 7,000 pieces of clothing in 2008, every knitter who submit... (read more) Author: Patricia Woloch

4. What Is A Ghillie Suit? March 01, 2007 A ghillie suit is an outfit that is used for camouflage. Also known as a yowie suit, a ghillie suit is used by hunters and snipers to help them blend into their surroundings, so they can?t be seen. Ghillie suits were originally developed by Scottish gamekeepers as a portable hunting blind, so that hunters could blend into the surroundings to hunt and not be seen by wild game. Ghillie suits can be made in several different ways and with a variety of materials. Some ghillie suits makers use Hessian, a rough burlap in flutes that are attached to a net poncho. Other makers use a jute ... (read more) Author: Robert Bell

5. Martha Stewart does it again - (Prison Poncho) January 26, 2006 “Freedom Poncho” - “Welcome Home Poncho” - “Welcome Back Poncho" - Discount Yarn & Knitting comments on the Martha Stewart Poncho - http://www.discount-yarn.info Martha Stewart does it without even trying. Even from jail Martha Stewart can make money as well as newspaper headlines. All it took was her walking out of jail wearing a poncho crocheted by a fellow inmate. “Camp Cupcake” may soon be known as Camp Crochet.This going away gift has sparked a renewed interest in crocheting and knitting. Only twelve days after Martha’s release The Lion Brand Yarn Company ( http://www.disc... (read more) Author: Howard Schwartz

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