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Hobbies

Activities or interests pursued outside one's regular occupation.

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Sub-headings:

Automobiles
Resources covering do-it-yourself care and maintenance of all types of self-propelled passenger vehicles.
Collecting
Photography, Photographs & Picture Blogs
Web logs devoted to the discussion of how-to aspects of photography, film or digital.

Resources in this category:

Amateur Woodworker
http://www.am-wood.com/index.html
"Although there are a plethora of woodworking magazines on the market, Amateur Woodworker stands out as the only magazine that is aimed at amateurs, not professional, woodworkers." It features two new projects monthly, keeps an archive of projects, sections on finishand joint technique and a section on games as well.
American Fireworks News
http://www.fireworksnews.com/
"Wešve got what you want to know about the wonderful world of fireworks, both professional and amateur. Whether you want to learn all about fireworks, or just expand your knowledge, or how they are made, where to get the best deal, find out about laws and regulations, or even if you are a professional and make or shoot fireworks for a living, therešs something here for you. You are standing at the door of a whole new life of organized fireworks activity. Step through and join the wonderful world of fireworks. Wešve got books, manuals, reports, videos, and general and specific information to answer your questions about fireworks."
Antiques and The Arts Weekly
http://antiquesandthearts.com/
"The nation's leading source of information on antiques and the arts."
Antiques Bulletin
http://www.antiquesbulletin.com
"Weekly Antiques magazine covering all aspects of the Antiques World. Sections include: auction and fairs calendars; trade; dealers directory, editorial, sale and wanted, questions & answers forum, and links."
Antiques Bulletin
http://www.antiquesbulletin.com
"Weekly Antiques magazine covering all aspects of the Antiques World. Sections include: auction and fairs calendars; trade; dealers directory, editorial, sale and wanted, questions & answers forum, and links."
Dollhouse Miniatures
http://www.dhminiatures.com/
This site features the tables of contents of current and back issues (including illustrations), browsable indexes to back issues, printable "Mini Cutouts", online versions of some current and archived columns, lists of and links to national, international, regional and local miniature clubs and organizations, as well as subscription and advertising contacts.
Gremlins in the Garage!
http://www.gremlins.com/
"Gremlins in the Garage is the first webzine dedicated to figure kit modeling including coverage of science fiction,horror, fantasy, and anime from movies, books, comics,and cartoons. There are sections for reviews, articles,finished kit pictures, garage kit."
Juggler's World
http://www.juggling.org/jw/
Lapidary Journal
http://www.lapidaryjournal.com/
"Lapidary Journal was the first gem and jewelry-making magazine in the world, and after 50 years, it's still the Number One print magazine dedicated to gems, jewelry arts, beads, minerals and more! Online, you'll learn how to create radiant gemstone and bead jewelry...get advice from master artisans...search for products and supplies all over the world...and much more!"
Lost Treasure Magazine
http://www.losttreasure.com/
Lost Treasure magazine is devoted to "Metal detecting, treasure hunting, treasure and metal detector how-to information."
Maine Antique Digest
http://www.maineantiquedigest.com/
"The market place for Americana. All about the art and antiques markets. Pictures, prices, articles, ads, software. The antiquers dream!"
The Mineralogical Record
http://www.minrec.org/
"Publication for mineralogists and mineral collectors."
Model Railroader
http://www.trains.com/mrr/
While the online version of this magazine provides online article abstracts, its site offers useful FAQs, discussion lists, and event information.
ShopNotes
http://www.shopnotes.com/
Woodworking magazine.
Skateboarder
http://www.skateboardermag.com/
Tole World Magazine
http://www.toleworld.com/index.html
'The nation's leading consumer magazine for decorative artists. Each issue of Tole World includes provides projects for all skill levels, but with an emphasis on designs for intermediate painters." Registration free, but required.
Western & Eastern Treasures Magazine
http://www.treasurenet.com/westeast/
Western & Eastern Treasures Magazine is a "How-To Magazine For Metal Detectorists ."
Winning Ways
http://www.onlinesweeps.com
"Winning Ways is monthly sweepstakes newsletter delivered via e-mail containing all of the major sweepstakes, articles, hints and tips, and organized worksheets for record keeping/tax purposes."
 
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