| 51 | Hobby or Hinderance? Preview: Ask a room full of people what hobby they have and you will get as many answers as there are people. Others will confess that they don’t have a hobby. They probably do; but just don’t label it as such. By definition, a hobby is an activity or interest pursued outside one's regular occupation and engaged in primarily for pleasure. Whether stamp ... (more) Published By: Will T Submitted: 28 June,2005 |
| 52 | Film versus Digital for Weddings Preview: As a professional Oregon wedding photographer I get this question asked more than anything else. Rarely will somebody ask me about my wedding photography education, awards, or professional memberships. I believe the root to this question lies on misinformation about the different qualities of film and digital. Film For a photographer with no com... (more) Published By: Juan Carlos Torres Submitted: 28 June,2005 |
| 53 | Lavender Soap Preview: Lavender is a traditional cottage garden plant. Its gray-green spikes of foliage and purple flowers provide color all year. Since the Middle Ages, the dried flowers have been one of the main ingredients of potpourri. Fresh sprigs are included in herbal bunches known as tussie mussies, which have been used for hundreds of years to mask unpleasant o... (more) Published By: Judi Singleton Submitted: 01 July,2005 |
| 54 | Sudoku – The Hottest Puzzle Craze Since Rubik’s Cube Preview: Sudoku is the addictive number puzzle that has taken the UK by storm and is now taking over the rest of the world. Since it first appeared in The Times in late 2004 its popularity has grow so that it appears in most UK newspapers and has spread to countries from India to Canada, Australia to South Africa. So what is Sudoku all about? Sudoku is pl... (more) Published By: Jacqui O'Brien Submitted: 04 July,2005 |
| 55 | Batman Begins VS the Fantastic Four. What Next? Preview: Well, it looks like Hollywood keeps it continual pot of revenue filled with, guess what, comic book heroes. Batman Begins and The Fantastic Four are about to duke it out on Hollywood and Vine. An age-old comic book company rivalry is yet renewing the heat this year. I guess all of us comic book aficionados always wonder who would win the battle be... (more) Published By: Dave Gieber Submitted: 04 July,2005 |
| 56 | Holy Grail Discovery Preview: Secret of the Holy Grail Finally Discovered In a groundbreaking new work two researchers have finally uncovered the secrets that have eluded the world for centuries. “You have set my mind buzzing with ideas to explore based on your findings….. You have the greatest story ever told…. Please keep in touch – your work is so exciting.” Dominic O... (more) Published By: Paul Submitted: 05 July,2005 |
| 57 | 4 Tips to Improve Your Online Poker Game Preview: Online Poker has increased in popularity exponentially over the past few years. More and more people are jumping into the poker game and some are making good money playing poker online. You too can win and be the next Texas Hold ‘Em champion. There are a few tips that can help anyone play better poker, and win more money. 1. Don’t play too many h... (more) Published By: Laura Bastowe Submitted: 05 July,2005 |
| 58 | Jewelry Cleaning - The Cheap and Easy Way Preview: There is no need to waste money on fancy jewelry cleaning solutions. You can save money by cleaning your jewelry at home using things you'll find in any kitchen or bathroom. Cleaning Your Silver Jewelry Use a soft bristle toothbrush with mild soap and warm water to restore the shine and brilliance of silver jewelry. Avoid immersing your sterlin... (more) Published By: Ricky Alberta Submitted: 05 July,2005 |
| 59 | Why You Need A Display Case Preview: Why You Need A Display Case Some people are under the impression you need to own a retail shop to have a display case. While commercial display cases (like commercial pet display cases) are popular, many people often have one in their home. Why? Most of us have valuables stashed away somewhere in our homes. These may include coin collections, d... (more) Published By: Antigone Arthur Submitted: 06 July,2005 |
| 60 | Finding The Best Display Case For Your Treasures Preview: Finding The Best Display Case For Your Treasures Maybe you have a bunch of collectibles sitting in your closet gathering dust. Or perhaps you've been storing your fine China in the kitchen cupboards instead of a hutch. Far too often we sequester our prized possessions rather than place them where they deserve to be... on display. Finding a good ... (more) Published By: Antigone Arthur Submitted: 06 July,2005 |
| 61 | Setting Up Your Display Case Preview: Setting Up Your Display Case One of the best ways to display photographs, memorabilia and other prized possessions is by using a display case. When properly done, a display case can showcase your collectables for all to see in an elegant manner. Man has used display cases since the dawn of time to show off private possessions. Fortunately today t... (more) Published By: Antigone Arthur Submitted: 06 July,2005 |
| 62 | Where Antiques Originate and How You Can Find Them Preview: It's important to understand where antiques originate. Many antique buyers makethe mistake of mis-understanding the process by which antique items are found. Many collectors and dealers waste valuable time searching in places where they believe that these items are in great abundance. But a true understanding of where antiques originate seems t... (more) Published By: Michael Temple Submitted: 06 July,2005 |
| 63 | Antiques From Europe...Is It Really The "Goose That Layed the Golden Egg?" Preview: Many dealers and auctioneers have been bringing container loads of antiques from Europe for years now. The lure of getting "fresh to the market" antique furniture and "smalls" is something that can bring renewed excitement back into your antique business. Buying antiques by the container load can be a mental "rush", but is it the business buil... (more) Published By: Michael Temple Submitted: 06 July,2005 |
| 64 | The Most Powerful Attribute in Antiques and Collectibles Preview: What can increase your sales volume and make you more productive day in and day out? You've probably heard this three word statement that seperates those who wish they could do better,from those who really do. Knowledge is power! This three word statement is more than just a great philosophy. The more knowledge you have about antiques, the h... (more) Published By: Michael Temple Submitted: 06 July,2005 |
| 65 | Making Colorful Soaps Preview: There are many ways to add colorful designs to your homemade soaps. We will discuss using the cold process soap making method to make soaps with intriguing designs. First, you will need to start with a plain white base. A base of 30% coconut oil, 5% castor oil and 65% lard make a nice white base that lathers and conditions well. To make tri-colo... (more) Published By: Richard Wong Submitted: 08 July,2005 |
| 66 | Metal Casting For The Hobby Metal Worker. Preview: The practical hands on creative person will enjoy the personal rewards of the ancient craft of metal casting. Armed with the correct knowledge, it is quite feasible to melt and cast metal in the home workshop, thousands of people the world over are involved in it right now... there's no reason why you couldn't try your hand at hobby metal casting... (more) Published By: Col Croucher Submitted: 08 July,2005 |
| 67 | Evaluating Starting Hands In No-Limit Hold'em Tournaments Preview: There are three main factors that influence how you should play your hole cards in No-Limit Hold'em Tournaments. They are: your position, the size of your chip stack, and the size of the blinds. As a basic rule you need to avoid marginal hands that appear playable pre-flop but which can lead to huge losses in a single pot. The classic starting han... (more) Published By: Marc W. Submitted: 08 July,2005 |
| 68 | The New Coin Price Guides are Worth the Money Preview: It is July and that means to coin collectors and dealers alike that the new Price Guides are here. By far the most famous is the RedBook by R. S. Yeoman and edited by Kenneth Bressett. The new 2006 edition went on sale July 5, 2005 and is already ranked #15,594 at Amazon.com. Since 1947 the Red Book has been the definitive guide to coin valuation... (more) Published By: RD Lancaster Submitted: 08 July,2005 |
| 69 | How to Make A Bra Preview: Once upon a time, there was a socialite who had the almost perfect dress for the party. Almost, because it was not opaque enough and her modesty might be compromised. In those days, people were conservative and bras were not invented yet. The smart woman used to small scarves and a ribbon to make the first bra, to cover up and protect her modest... (more) Published By: Janice Wee Submitted: 08 July,2005 |
| 70 | How To Make Perfume Preview: Whether it’s for personal or family purposes, marketing purposes or intended as a gift for some friends or family, perfume making is in fact an easy task that you can do by yourself or with others. Creating something personal, of good taste and really useful such as perfume is a truly great thing, not only because it teaches you a couple of new th... (more) Published By: Richard Wong Submitted: 08 July,2005 |