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So because I like to post about things that educate I will post my 7 favorite things along with a link so that you can learn more about them – maybe they will soon be on your list!<\/div>\n

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I love learning new things – I know – I’m a geek \ud83d\ude00<\/div>\n

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1. BenchTube – http:\/\/www.userblogs.ganoksin.com\/benchtube\/<\/a><\/div>\n

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2. Ganoksin – http:\/\/www.userblogs.ganoksin.com\/<\/a><\/div>\n

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3. GIA – http:\/\/www.gia.edu\/<\/a><\/div>\n

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4. Ethical Metalsmiths – http:\/\/www.ethicalmetalsmiths.org\/<\/a><\/div>\n

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When I am blocked and need Inspiration:<\/div>\n

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5. MetalCyberSpace – http:\/\/metalcyberspace.com\/<\/a><\/div>\n

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6. Flick’r – http:\/\/flickr.com\/<\/a><\/div>\n

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….and last but not least…<\/div>\n

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7. Twitter – I’m hooked! follow me @GemShows or @AFlyOnTheWall<\/div>\n

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Now for the blogs – I would like to award:<\/div>\n

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1. Sherry’s Jewels http:\/\/sherrysjewels.blogspot.com\/<\/a><\/div>\n

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2. Jeannius Musings http:\/\/www.jeannius.com\/websys\/webpage.php?form_name=blog.php<\/a><\/div>\n

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3. Contrariwise Ramblings http:\/\/akacontrariwise.blogspot.com\/<\/a><\/div>\n

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4. Tao Gem http:\/\/taogem.userblogs.ganoksin.coms\/<\/a><\/div>\n

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5. Beading Gem http:\/\/www.beadinggem.com\/<\/a><\/div>\n

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6. JulReDesigns http:\/\/www.julredesigns.blogspot.com\/<\/a><\/div>\n

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7. Cosmic Folklore http:\/\/cosmicfolklore.userblogs.ganoksin.coms\/<\/a><\/div>\n

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Have fun with this folks….<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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