| 131 | Is There Money To Be Made In Depression Glass Preview: You’ve seen the shows on television. You’ve watched the auctions online. You’ve read the stories in the newspaper. There always seems to be someone somewhere with an old dish they’ve found in the corner of their attic that they were just about to throw away or donate to a thrift shop when someone advised them to have an expert take a look at it, ... (more) Published By: Murray Hughes Submitted: 30 April,2005 |
| 132 | Adam to Windsor – What’s that? Preview: In Depression Glass parlance, “from Adam to Windsor” refers to the alphabetical order in which collector’s guides typically list all the patterns of the seven largest glass companies that produced this now-collectible glassware. Some of these companies made the lucky (or smart) decision to re-tool with the machinery necessary to produce this new, ... (more) Published By: Murray Hughes Submitted: 30 April,2005 |
| 133 | Stem Cell Breakthrough: Can You Now Make Your Own? Preview: Over the past few years, stem cells have been getting a lot of attention. What makes them so interesting is their ability to stimulate the production of many types of healthy cells. That means that a single stem cell can turn itself into brain cells, liver cells, skin cells, pancreas cells, and so on. In February of 2003, an article about stem c... (more) Published By: David Lear Submitted: 01 May,2005 |
| 134 | Paving The Way For California's Asphalt Consumers Preview: The California asphalt paving industry is ever-changing and in order to provide the best services, asphalt paving companies are turning to new technologies to stay ahead of the competition. Asphalt technology in California has been changing since the creation of Hot Mix Asphalt and will continue to change as time permits. Asphalt rubber pavement ... (more) Published By: Brett Lane Submitted: 02 May,2005 |
| 135 | The Causes Of Acne... And How To Avoid Them Preview: If you aren't a sufferer of the effects of acne, feel lucky. Acne is one of the most common skin diseases in the United States, affecting some 17 million people. By definition, it occurs when the pores of the skin are plugged, where the natural oil, called sebum, can't reach the pore's surface. Doctors believe that it could be the overproduction... (more) Published By: Steve William Submitted: 05 May,2005 |
| 136 | Here There Be Dragons – The Symbolism Of Dragon Lore In Western History Preview: The first appearance of dragons in Western mythology was the Norse “worm,” a large scaled creature that was able to breathe fire and regenerate itself if vivisected. It didn’t have the arms, legs, or wings of later dragon stories, but was often pictured as an enormous snake. Because these multihued dragons were often seen streaking across the sky,... (more) Published By: Faith Harper Submitted: 09 May,2005 |
| 137 | What To Look For When Picking Out A Carpet Preview: Carpets are available in all styles and colors, but when shopping for carpeting, you should try to buy the best quality carpet for the money. Even if you are on a tight budget, don’t skimp on your carpeting or your carpet pad as quality products will last longer, wear better and even save you money in the long run! Most modern carpets are made fr... (more) Published By: Lee Dobbins Submitted: 10 May,2005 |
| 138 | Tips For Installing Vinyl Flooring Preview: Installing an new floor can spice up a tired room and you can even save some money by installing it yourself. Of course, if you are not handy and have never done any type of installation, you may want to leave it to a professional as installing the flooring incorrectly can ruin the whole look! If you do try to attempt installing vinyl flooring yo... (more) Published By: Lee Dobbins Submitted: 10 May,2005 |
| 139 | Use Your Floor To Enhance Your Décor Preview: Your flooring is a vital part of your decorating scheme. You want your floor to blend into your rooms decor and enhance it, not detract from it so you need to put in a flooring that is appropriate to the style of the room. If you have a shabby chic style room, you’ll want soft flooring such as wall to wall in a matching color or oriental style ar... (more) Published By: Lee Dobbins Submitted: 10 May,2005 |
| 140 | Choosing The Right Flooring Preview: When redecorating or putting in an addition, you are faced with many decisions, not the least of which is what type of flooring to buy. Should you buy hardwood or carpet? Vinyl or tile? There’s many things that you should consider before making your final flooring decision. Two important considerations when purchasing flooring are how durable th... (more) Published By: Lee Dobbins Submitted: 10 May,2005 |
| 141 | Do You Want To Save Money Easily? Preview: Living on credit is fashionable. Indulging oneself is fashionable. Saving money isn't. This is a pity, as it has much to recommend it. You have more peace in your life. The end on the month is simply a date on the calendar, rather than a countdown to the next pay-cheque. Purchases born of necessity can be made comfortably. Employment becomes a c... (more) Published By: T. O' Donnell Submitted: 10 May,2005 |
| 142 | 3 Dangerous FDCPA (Fair Debt Collection Practices Act) Myths Preview: Think you’ve got the FDCPA (Fair Debt Collection Practices Act) figured out? Don’t be so sure. While nothing can take the place of a lawyer’s advice, if you’ve at least overcome these three dangerous myths about the law, you may save yourself a lot of money and heartache. FDCPA Myth 3: the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act is the only law govern... (more) Published By: Steven Austin Submitted: 13 May,2005 |
| 143 | Ganoderma - The "Miracle Herb"- Can It Help You? Preview: Let us see if Ganoderma which has been discribed as the "miracle herb" can help you with your health regime. Ganoderma is a type of mushroom that has been know to the far east for thousands of years for its meraculous medicinal properties. These mushrooms are regarded as "Spirit Medicine" by the Chinese as they are among the most powerful herbs... (more) Published By: Terry Dunn Submitted: 14 May,2005 |
| 144 | Cut Prescription Drug Costs Without Having To Buy Foreign Drugs Preview: Save Up to 93% by Asking for a Generic - Use generics whenever they are available. Both brand name and generic drugs contain the same active ingredients, are the same in strength and dosage and meet the same government quality control standards. Savings on brand name vs. generic drugs will vary from drug to drug and pharmacy to pharmacy but can ... (more) Published By: Melissa Horn Submitted: 14 May,2005 |
| 145 | How Healthy Is Your Credit ? Preview: There’s only one way to discover the “health”of your credit. You need to examine your credit report. Your credit report is your “consumer identity” that potential lenders will use to judge your credit worthiness. Use these tips to give your credit profile the “tune-up” it needs: Tip #1- Check for Errors Your credit report or profile is more th... (more) Published By: James Dimmitt Submitted: 15 May,2005 |
| 146 | Identity Theft Scams Preview: Identity Theft scams continue to flourish on the web. One that you need to be aware of and beware of is any site that seems to be selling high-demand items (digital cameras for instance) at a much lower (almost unbelievable) price than you can find on other sites or the manufacturer’s site. Often the victim’s are told to pay nothing until they re... (more) Published By: James Dimmitt Submitted: 15 May,2005 |
| 147 | Beware Of Falling Minimum Payments Preview: If you opened a credit card statement recently and were pleasantly surprised to find that your minimum payment due was lowered, don’t be so quick to “jump for joy”. What may appear as a small boost to your monthly budget is actually the rock that can weigh you down in debt for a lifetime. More and more credit card companies are moving to requirin... (more) Published By: James Dimmitt Submitted: 15 May,2005 |
| 148 | How To Save At The Gaspump Preview: With some analysts predicting gas prices to peak at as much as $2.50 per gallon or more, those of us on a budget will have to find ways to meet the higher cost of fuel or cut back on our gas consumption. Five weeks ago I was able to pay $1.77 per gallon at a local station; the price has now jumped to $2.19 per gallon and climbing. So now when I ... (more) Published By: James Dimmitt Submitted: 15 May,2005 |
| 149 | How To Make Your Raise Really Pay Preview: Were you lucky enough to get a pay raise recently? If so, what are you planning to do with it? Here are 4 tips on how to make your raise pay real dividends for you now and into the future: 1) Open a savings account Baby boomers can probably remember parents or grandparents making regular deposits to a savings account at the local bank. Our cur... (more) Published By: James Dimmitt Submitted: 15 May,2005 |
| 150 | Protect Yourself From ATM Scams Preview: In this day and age, ATM’s have become a fast and efficient way of getting our hands on our money. But if you’re not cautious, the automatic teller machine can also be a quick way for others to get their hands on it too. Not long ago, ABC News ran a story showing how easy it was to collect account numbers and Personal Identification Numbers (PINs... (more) Published By: James Dimmitt Submitted: 15 May,2005 |