by Doran Roggio

Common And Not So Common Uses For Sharpie® Permanent Markers

Sharpie Permanent Markers are so versatile I wonder how I ever got along with out them. The markers come in a vast array of types, tip sizes and shapes, and assorted colors providing countless uses. The Sharpie marker ink is fade and water resistant and dries quickly. So versatile is this fantastic group of permanent markers, there is practically no project you cannot accomplish.

There are different types of Sharpie Permanent Markers made for specific projects. There is one marker made for labeling cd’s and another family of markers designed for creating flip charts.
One type of Sharpie markers is actually paint markers. You can even get a Sharpie Permanent Marker with a retractable top with no cap to misplace and no mess. There is also the variety of Sharpie highlighters in various colors. Whatever your writing project, there undoubtedly is a Sharpie Permanent Marker that will do the job well.

Many of the Sharpie markers come in a mini size for portability. They can be carried in your pockets or purses. The mini-Sharpies are equipped with a cap ring for attaching to a key chain, golf bag, backpacks, or even attached to a belt loop.

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Baby shower crafts can be fun and easy to make. Here are some practical ideas to make sure your baby shower is a huge success. All you need is a little money, a little bit of time, and a whole lot of heart. These baby craft ideas are perfect for any baby shower.

There are all kinds of baby shower craft ideas, ranging from simple and inexpensive to elaborate and time-consuming. You can choose the project that is right for you based on your budget and the amount of planning and preparation time you have. Baby shower Crafts can made before the baby shower or during the baby shower. Again, it is up to you, but here are some things you might want to consider.

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In hospitals across the US, doctors, nurses and patients are discovering that participation in the arts – including quilting, dancing, listening to music, and working with beads, clay and collages – is beneficial to the healing process, and in staying healthy. As a matter of fact, last year more than 300 health and arts professionals gathered in Alexandria, Virginia for the 13th annual conference of the Society for the Arts in Healthcare (SAH). This group is slated to meet in Alberta, Canada in June 2005, and will combine its conference with Partners in Healthcare.

Stories abound of patients suffering from cancer, ALS, Diabetes and stress-related diseases, whose recovery has benefited tremendously from their participation in various forms of art. Once considered on the fringe of healthcare, the arts are being used by a growing number of healthcare institutions around the globe. Here in the US, the University of Washington Medical Center uses art in its entrance to create a friendly, welcoming environment and reduce the stress of actually walking in to their hospital. Quilts, paintings, sculpture and musicians scattered throughout the hospital continue the theme of relaxation and reflection through art.

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