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Jane the Knifemaker is keeping it sharp and precise

SHAH ALAM: Every kitchen has its knives, but rarely anyone stops to think about how theyre actually made, or who makes them. At 29, Jane Lee has a warm and bubbly personality. But beneath that is ...
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I tried this minimalist iPhone case that costs more than the phone

Arc makes one of my favourite iPhone cases – the minimalst slide-on Pulse. It’s the one that surrounds the camera bump and the bottom of your device, leaving the design completely visible. But at CES ...

Mosaic Damascus Knife Production Expands at Noblie Custom Knives, Offering the Widest Pattern Selection

After 10+ years forging, Noblie Custom Knives expands with the widest mosaic Damascus knives: 35+ models - EDC, ...

4 Handy Uses For Old Drill Bits You Probably Haven't Thought Of

Throwing out drill bits is easy. Reusing them takes more thought. This article breaks down realistic ways to reuse them ...
The Island

The middle-class money trap: Why looking rich keeps Sri Lankans poor

Every January, we make grand resolutions about our finances. We promise ourselves we’ll save more, spend less, and finally get serious about investments. By March, most of these promises were ...
Sarasota Herald-Tribune

StudyIn Study Abroad Consultants Release 2026 Guide to Visa and Policy Shifts

StudyIn has released its 2026 Guide to Visa and Policy Shifts, giving students clear timelines, checklists, and planning insights across top study destinations. Our focus is helping students make ...
The Courier-Journal

The Slow Collapse Examines How America Drifted From Its Foundations Without A Shot Fired

NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, January 20, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — In The Slow Collapse: How America Fell Without a Shot Fired, author An American Patriot ...
The News Journal

Wahoo Building Products Upgrades the AridDek Waterproof Deck System To Include “Quiet Step Technology”

DAHLONEGA, GA, UNITED STATES, January 20, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Wahoo Building Products is proud to announce an exciting new enhancement to its flagship AridDek ...
The Courier-Journal

Growing Minds Therapy Expands Mental Health Support for UK Youth

Growing Minds Therapy has expanded its mental health services to address the increasing demand for specialized therapeutic support for children and adolescents across West Sussex, South Hampshire, and ...
IEEE

Recognition of hand-gestures using improved local binary pattern

Abstract: This paper presents an improved LBP (local binary pattern) texture descriptor, which is used to classify static hand-gesture images. The descriptor makes full use of the correlation and the ...
IEEE

Extracting Hand Vein Patterns from Low-Quality Images: A New Biometric Technique Using Low-Cost Devices

Abstract: A new biometric technique using hand-dorsa vein patterns attracted attention these years. In this technique, extracting vein structures is a key procedure. For conventional algorithm, it is ...
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Wootz Damascus Steel: The Mysterious Metal that Was Used in Deadly Blades

Wootz steel was amongst the finest in the world. It is the metal that was used to fashion weapons such as the famous Damascus blades of the Middle Ages. However, Wootz steel dates back much further ...