http://tcorbs.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by Tammy C. en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Thu, 07 Jan 2010 22:04:22 GMT 2010-01-07T22:04:22Z en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 http://www.gather.com/images/header/logo_gather.gif http://www.gather.com/ http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977946979 Optical illusion art, also known as op art, is a mathematically-based genre that produces optical illusions.  It uses the repetition of form and color to create moiré patterns that . . . Mon, 14 Dec 2009 21:14:11 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977946979 Tammy C. 2009-12-14T21:14:11Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977929202 When you consider what spiritual beings are, we are all pinpoints of light emanating from one giant source of love and energy. Consider this; if you would imagine the leaves on a tree all singular yet . . . Thu, 03 Dec 2009 17:53:40 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977929202 Tammy C. 2009-12-03T17:53:40Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977903601   Art Deco designs permeated nearly everything in the 20’s and 30’s. Their purpose was solely decorative. They were included in architecture, jewellery, pottery, silverware, and furniture, . . . Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:13:02 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977903601 Tammy C. 2009-11-16T21:13:02Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977885002 When summertime comes around, everyone wants to take advantage of the beautiful weather by spending lots of hours outdoors. It is a time for camping, pool parties, and BBQ’s. However, there is one . . . Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:22:41 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977885002 Tammy C. 2009-11-04T17:22:41Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977851435 Choosing the best toys for kids can be fun. But beyond fun, toys offer children a whole host of learning experiences. To help kids develop, grow and learn, it is important to provide them with learning . . . Tue, 13 Oct 2009 15:34:04 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977851435 Tammy C. 2009-10-13T15:34:04Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977842726 Mosquito-borne diseases such as West Nile and Malaria are on the increase. In 2002, Toronto reported its first case of West Nile. The event was covered by TV and newspapers countrywide. Media . . . Wed, 07 Oct 2009 16:28:05 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977842726 Tammy C. 2009-10-07T16:28:05Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977830672 Building your Custom Home Oceania Heights will make available a professional architect, construction team and interior design consultant to assist with the planning, construction and furnishing . . . Tue, 29 Sep 2009 16:11:33 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977830672 Tammy C. 2009-09-29T16:11:33Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977817906 The very first comic book was born in the United States and is often said to have been officially launched by ‘Famous Funnies’ in 1934. What followed was mass production of a wide assortment . . . Fri, 18 Sep 2009 19:33:39 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977817906 Tammy C. 2009-09-18T19:33:39Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977779947 Celebrities must deal with a lot of complicated issues as a result of being in the public eye. But, it is more alarming when child stars are forced to handle mature subjects at a young age. Unfortunately, . . . Wed, 19 Aug 2009 16:54:45 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977779947 Tammy C. 2009-08-19T16:54:45Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977772081 The economy may not be in great shape but that should not stop you from sprucing up your home or apartment and making it look like a million bucks.  And, believe it or not, you can do it all . . . Thu, 13 Aug 2009 13:49:18 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977772081 Tammy C. 2009-08-13T13:49:18Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977770748 There are vast differences between Canada’s health insurance system and the health care systems of other countries. Which country has the best structure to look after its population? The health . . . Wed, 12 Aug 2009 14:25:38 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977770748 Tammy C. 2009-08-12T14:25:38Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977739109 Have you bought a new pair of eyeglasses or sunglasses lately? Want to donate your old pair to someone who could really use them? I recently got a new pair of glasses, and I started wondering . . . Thu, 16 Jul 2009 16:01:27 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977739109 Tammy C. 2009-07-16T16:01:27Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977736102 The downturn in the economy is worrying many investors. Cuts to the workforce are widening. The stock market is suffering as several reliable companies that have been around for centuries are now crumbling. . . . Mon, 13 Jul 2009 16:16:17 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977736102 Tammy C. 2009-07-13T16:16:17Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977689883 There are a variety of ways in which you can build a website. There’s the traditional yet expensive and complicated programs such as Dreamweaver, the free online site builders such as MySpace (but . . . Sat, 23 May 2009 14:26:50 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977689883 Tammy C. 2009-05-23T14:26:50Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977681498 The first ever-recorded goalie mask to be worn in the NHL was sported by Montreal Canadian goaltender Jacques Plante on November 1st, 1959. The mask was plain and simple as Plante’s sole purpose for . . . Wed, 13 May 2009 13:55:00 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977681498 Tammy C. 2009-05-13T13:55:00Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977650236 Still life paintings of edibles such as bread, fruits and vegetables have been around for centuries. Archaeologists have found drawings of food on the walls of Egyptian pyramids. It was believed . . . Wed, 08 Apr 2009 15:21:40 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977650236 Tammy C. 2009-04-08T15:21:40Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977613220 With unprecedented fiscal and monetary stimulus unleashed against the deflationary forces of imploding asset prices, the U.S. Treasury and Federal Reserve have doubled down their efforts to unfreeze credit, . . . Tue, 03 Mar 2009 18:17:15 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977613220 Tammy C. 2009-03-03T18:17:15Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977604174 The Awakening of Environmental Art There exists a new movement in the art world that involves blending art into the fields of urban design, architecture, gardening, sculpture, tourism and fashion. . . . Mon, 23 Feb 2009 17:21:22 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977604174 Tammy C. 2009-02-23T17:21:22Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977533519 Alcohol abuse is not to be confused with alcoholism. Those who abuse alcohol are not necessarily addicted to alcohol; however, prolonged excessive use could eventually lead to alcoholism. Alcohol abusers . . . Fri, 12 Dec 2008 16:53:43 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977533519 Tammy C. 2008-12-12T16:53:43Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977499810 Wall murals date back to prehistoric times when they were simple drawings found in caves. They were typically pictures of various animals such as horses, stags and cattle. They were even made for the . . . Thu, 06 Nov 2008 21:07:48 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977499810 Tammy C. 2008-11-06T21:07:48Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977498645 Accent lighting is considered to be a very popular way to embellish various architectural designs or art pieces in one's home. What an accent light does is transform an ordinary painting, vase, sculpture, . . . Wed, 05 Nov 2008 17:07:28 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977498645 Tammy C. 2008-11-05T17:07:28Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977455865 One of the most troublesome pests that can invade your home is the termite. Termites are ever determined in their pursuit of food - they can eat up your house, and your furniture! This insect generally . . . Mon, 22 Sep 2008 16:32:11 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977455865 Tammy C. 2008-09-22T16:32:11Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977455784 West Nile virus is a serious illness which is transmitted by a mosquito that carries the disease. A mosquito becomes infected after biting an infected bird; thereafter, it may pass the virus on to other . . . Mon, 22 Sep 2008 15:31:51 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977455784 Tammy C. 2008-09-22T15:31:51Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977452827 Feeding your child organic baby food can limit your child’s exposure to potentially harmful toxins and preservatives in foods. Many parents will agree that feeding their infant organic baby food is not . . . Fri, 19 Sep 2008 00:40:36 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977452827 Tammy C. 2008-09-19T00:40:36Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977444256 There are many actors out there that possess more than just acting skill; many are gifted painters, singers and dancers. Some celebrity painters include Josh Hartnett, David Arquette, and Ex-Beatle Paul . . . Tue, 09 Sep 2008 16:23:05 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977444256 Tammy C. 2008-09-09T16:23:05Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977443476 Whether it be a masterpiece or a family heirloom, the act of art restoration is great enough to be regarded as an art itself. The many layers of an oil painting must be unveiled in order to re-establish . . . Mon, 08 Sep 2008 18:54:35 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977443476 Tammy C. 2008-09-08T18:54:35Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977430057 The plastic surgery addicts’ compulsion for perfection stems from the preoccupation with a negative body image. It usually begins with a little nip or tuck, and while many walk away satisfied, plastic . . . Mon, 25 Aug 2008 17:49:31 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977430057 Tammy C. 2008-08-25T17:49:31Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977419183 What is Feng Shui? Feng Shui (meaning wind-water) is an ancient Chinese science based on the theory that all things have a positive and a negative energy, more commonly known as Chi. The art of Feng . . . Mon, 11 Aug 2008 21:45:01 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977419183 Tammy C. 2008-08-11T21:45:01Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977418921 Every summer millions of people prepare themselves the best way they know how to try to reduce the number of mosquito bites they will suffer over the summer. Some will purchase obscene amounts of insect . . . Mon, 11 Aug 2008 15:44:48 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977418921 Tammy C. 2008-08-11T15:44:48Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977410566  Hello, I have a brother who is a drug addict. While we, family members suffer as we watch those we love who are suffering there is information out there that we can lean on to do help . . . Thu, 31 Jul 2008 17:32:09 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977410566 Tammy C. 2008-07-31T17:32:09Z