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Articles in Home | Family And Home | Hobbies articles Title|Newest|Oldest $85,000 UD Legendary Cuts Card May Have Two Fake Autographs!  By : Adam McFarland The one of a kind Upper Deck baseball card featuring autographs from Ty Cobb, Walter Johnson, Babe Ruth, and Honus Wagner might not be so rare after all. The card was pulled from a pack of 2005 Upper Deck SP Legendary Cuts and features four of the five inductees into the inaugural class of the Baseball Hall of Fame. A great pull – if it was real. This card first attracted attention back... 10 Great Cents  By : Kip Goldhammer It is safe to say there have been many important coins in the history of the cent denomination. Ranging from expensive and scarce to rather available and inexpensive, important cents take a number of forms, making the top 10 an interesting and diverse group.The cent was a high priority for the U.S. Mint from its start, with the first cents being minted for circulation in 1793, the year after the Mint opened. Here’s my list of the 10 best that have been produced since then. 230,000 Dollar Fountain Pens!?  By : John Morris Many individuals would probably raise an eyebrow when they hear someone willing to spend $40,000 to buy a fountain pen. Renaissance Pen Co founder Patrick Pinkston, however, says that the amount - apparently exorbitant for what is seemingly ‘only’ a writing instrument - is a reflection of the fact that these pens are also considered special works of art... 3 Secrets Of Magicians  By : Preston Houer Magicians have their secrets but they won’t tell. It’s a sworn oath for magicians not to tell the audience how a trick is done. There are 3 secrets though that they’ve shared all throughout the years. Here are their 3 secrets. The first secret is that some tricks are done through sleight of hand. These are ways with which they skillfully hide an object and make it reappear on another hand. New magicians hide things up their sleeves. Those are old tricks and very few used t... 3 Simple Steps to Choosing the Right Radio Frequency  By : Bruce Bird Radio Control modelling is completely dependent on radio frequencies. Often, enthusiasts of these popular sports are advised just to buy what's in the box. But what if it's the wrong choice for them or their circumstances? Or just downright inconvenient? This article explains the 3 simple steps to making the right choice about radio frequencies and getting maximum enjoyment out of your model. 3 Tips for Starting A Music Box Collection in 2006  By : Monique Hawkins For those who love to collect inlaid music boxes, musical jewelry boxes, ballerina music boxes, and antique music boxes such as disc driven cylinder music boxes, musical snuff boxes, and the like, there are many things to look for when it comes to finding the perfect box. This article highlights important areas to assess when beginning a collection. 5 Best Reasons To Knit!  By : Alice Seidel It's early August, and I can almost hear sleigh bells. Can't you? Don't look now, but summer is on the wane! But wait! There is a solution....instead of getting depressed, you need to do something. Like take up a hobby. I can't think of anything better than learning to knit! 5 Great Tips On Buying A Telescope  By : Ron Berry Thinking of buying a telescope? Great! - You're gonna' love it! But hold on a minute. There are some things to consider before buying. These 5 tips and suggestions are designed to help you make an informed decision. 5 Reasons to Buy and Collect Certified and Graded Coins  By : GreenT47 Always Buy Coins that are Certified and Graded by one of the Top Four; For Protection, Authenticity, Identity, Grade,Trust and Credibility. It is the Only way to Know What Your Coin is Worth. 5 Reasons to Collect Certified and Graded Coins  By : GreenT47 Coin Collecting is Improved by Buying and Selling coins that are “slabbed” by one of the Top Four. The Benefits Include: Protection, Authenticity, Identity, Coin Grade or Value, and Trust and Credibility. It is the Only Way of Knowing what Your Coin is Worth! ThePerfect-Coin.com features such coins. 5 Tips On Improving Your Tricks  By : Preston Houer A magician is an artist. Every trick is a masterpiece and every trick requires a lot of patience and time to learn. Here are some tips to help you improve your tricks. Practice Makes Perfect You’ve learned a new trick and have shown it to an audience and mesmerized them, should that stop there? No! A magician always practices his bag of tricks, no matter how much he has mastered them. Bungling up a trick in front of an audience is one of the most embarrassing situations... 6 Quick Steps to Stamp Collecting  By : Lee Dobbins Some quick tips to get you started in your stamp collecting hobby. 6 Tips to Discover the Value of Your Collectible Items  By : Monique Hawkins There are many collectible items people enjoy having in their unique collections. These items include music boxes, antique coins, mechanical music and instruments, antique furniture, and NASCAR collectibles to name a few. There are ways for collectors to discover if their items are valuable. Let's find out how to do so. 8 Reasons to use Free Stamp Collecting Software  By : John Austwick Stamp collecting is one of the most well liked diversions or sidelines in the world. According to some statistical reports, from the 20 million stamp collectors in the United States, the numbers of collectors just keep on growing, as more and more people from around the globe are enticed to engage into this gratifying activity. A Beginner's Guide to Antique Collecting  By : Don Riggott-12979 One thing almost all antique collectors have in common is that no matter what they have chosen to collect, it’s fun! Enjoying the pieces one has collected can be very satisfying, but it can’t compare to the thrill of the hunt and the fun of finding a treasure. A Handmade Scrapbook. Easy to make and cherished for years.  By : Sandee Lembke How many times have you shared photos only for people to ask you for copies? This step by step process teaches you how to make handmade scrapbooks that can be given away to multiple people as gifts. A Look At Sports Memorabilia And Collecting  By : Gregg Hall Collecting sports memorabilia is a hobby that can fill your spare time with importance and give you a distraction to the everyday drudgery. What you decide to collect is a matter of personal preference. Some people collect items from a broad range of different sports while others only collect items that pertain to a particular sport or a particular athlete. A Magician's Oath  By : Preston Houer A magic trick is created to amuse and mesmerize an audience who comes to the show knowing that all the tricks are not real and have fun because they can’t figure out how the magic was done. You won’t see a magician exposing magic mainly because telling how a magic was done is to kill the thrill and fun in watching them. Magicians wanting to join a group of other magicians are required to give an oath to that effect. Never tell anyone who is not a magician the reason behin... A New Trend In Crafting  By : Naomi Botha-14812 This article is about using quotes, phrases, titles, captions, sayings and ideas to enhance craft ideas. One can use this idea for scrapbooking, cardmaking, cross stiching and may more, these are not only scrapbooking page ideas... A Pocket Knife for the Cosmopolitan Woman  By : William Doggett Every woman should own and carry a pocket knife for a variety of reasons. Even the daintiest of cosmopolitan women should have a nice, razor sharp pocket knife stashed away in her purse for necessary use. What could a lady possibly need with a pocket knife, you ask? A Primer for Appraising Antique Wood Furniture  By : Jon Weaver The general look of a piece of furniture tells the expert whether it is old or not, but this is a matter of experience. If you are interested in old furniture see as many genuine pieces as you can; go to museums where you are certain of the authenticity of the articles. Slowly the eye and mind can be trained to recognize whether the appearance of a piece is true or not. A Simple Magic Card Trick To Amaze Your Friends  By : Jason Anderson Over recent years there has been a lot of interest in magic tricks, with the popularity of shows by David Copperfield and David Blaine an obvious indicator. But magic tricks don’t have to be confined to the professionals - anyone can perform magic tricks. You just need to learn how the trick is done! Some tricks require you to master a number of special skills like the force (getting someone to take the card you want them to without them realising it) and the pass (swappin... A Unique Interview on How to Repair Music Boxes and Other Mechanical Collectibles  By : Monique Hawkins Ballerina Music Boxes, inlaid music boxes, musical jewelry boxes, cylinder music boxes, and antique music boxes are delicate and beautiful. As most music box and antique collectors know, in order to preserve them, sometimes repair and restoration is needed. Let's discover check in with a music box expert to see how this important work is done in this unique interview. A Unique Interview on How to Repair Music Boxes and Other Mechanical Collectibles, Part 2  By : Monique Hawkins As most music box and antique collectors know, in order to preserve their music box and antique collectibles, sometimes repair and restoration is needed. For this special work, it is important to choose a company that is reputable and an expert in this area. This is the second part of an interview with music box and mechaical insturment repair and restoration expert, Mr. Jim Weir About Embroidery Machines  By : Robert Thatcher What happens when you combine the old hobby of stitching designs to a cloth or fabric with computer technology? You get an embroidery machine! Before embroidery is being done by hand that meticulously and painstakingly takes for several hours to finish. With the development of the embroidery machine, the process narrows down to a mere few minutes and even seconds. What is good about embroidery machine is that accuracy and perfection is always assured every time the needle sta... About the Antique Makers and Designers  By : Mitch Johnson Do you any antique designers and the cabinet-makers who had made some of the antique pieces that we could see even today. Most of the information about these designers or makers were most of the time very difficult to find. We will know some of these famous designers and makers and something about their works. Amazing Stamp Collecting In America  By : Todd Lavergne Stamp research is called Philately. Many Americans become drawn to this large field of research. This attraction with stamps and all of the history concerning them has started a hobby connected to philately, which is stamp collecting. American Coins - Which One Should You Collect  By : Frederic Madore Main purpose of this article is to give you an insight on American coins and guide you further into understanding everything related to this subject. American Eagle Coins - Are They Worth it?  By : Frederic Madore Main purpose of this article is to give you an insight on the American Eagle Coins and guide you further into understanding everything related to this subject. American Toys Market Environment in 2006 and Its Prediction in 2007  By : David ZHENG-YX By the results of Stat. Report of NPD Group, it is revealed that sales volume in American toys market has reached $22,300,000,000 in 2006 and has little growth of 0.34% compared with 2005. It is anticipated that sales in American toys market will rise by 4.8% in 2007, and rc toys, such as rc helicopter, rc gas boat, nitro rc car, remote control helicopter, remote control car, rc car etc. will rise more than 10%. An Inspiring Scrapbooking Idea  By : Will Dawes Scrapbooking is a wonderful way to make memories come alive whenever you want them to. Scrapbooking is different from plain photos because it includes colors, pictures and journaling that will show and describe what you felt and how you went through those days, weeks, months and sometimes years of your life. An Introduction To Civil War Military Swords  By : Mary Murtha One of the most influential wars the United States ever participated in was the Civil War. Fought on the soil of America, this fierce battle pitted brothers and friends against each other. While firearms had already been invented, the military sword was the weapon of choice when fighting was close and personal. Here are some of the American manufacturers of military swords during the Civil War. During the civil war, there was a variety of companies that manufactured milita... An Introduction to Civil War Military Swords and Manufacturers  By : Mary M Murtha Article outlines brief history about the civil war military swords and manufacturers during this time period. Ancient historic collectible antiquities age-old works of art  By : Terry Kubiak Authentic age-old works of art antiquities are surprisingly affordable. Many beautiful ancient necklaces, bracelets, statues, pottery, and coins. Some gold and silver. Discover a large selection of ancient Egyptian wall fragments, ancient Roman antiquities statues, busts, intaglios, and bracelets, rings, necklaces, jewelry. Antique Collectible Perfume Bottles  By : Alvin Loh Article discusses the history and traditional of collectible perfume bottles and how they have evolved throughout time to become pieces of art for today's collectors. Antique Collecting a Great Hobby and a Money Maker  By : John Savage Some antique collectors are motivated simply by a connection to history, but others are involved in order to make money. Antique firearms 1  By : Submission Great Antique firearms can be found in the online auctions. Antique Firearms 2  By : Submission How are you going to store your antique firearms? If you are looking to store your antique firearms, you want to be sure that they are stored somewhere safe, dry, cool, and where to find them. Antique Snuff Box Collecting  By : Tim Love Antique snuff boxes come in all shapes and sizes and are made from all manner of materials, including; gold, silver, copper, pewter, iron, tin, wood, bone, horn and papier-mache. Many are inlaid with precious metal and stones; or intricately carved or engraved with beautiful patterns, that make antique snuff boxes a work of art in themselves. Antique Stocks Collecting Themes - Part III  By : Larry Crain This is the third in a series of articles describing and giving examples of popular collecting themes in Scripophily (the collecting of antique stock certificates). Autograph Collecting: Why are you Autograph Collecting?  By : Daniel Stone An investment in time may be all you need to become a success at autograph collecting. This hobby may be one of the least expensive hobbies. However, any hobby can become as expensive as you make it. Avoid The Frustration of Chasing The Wrong Family!  By : Paul Duxbury I bet I know the answer to what those who are actively involved in discovering their family tree, which is otherwise known as genealogy, find most frustrating! Backyard Astronomy - Gazing Into The Past  By : Ron Berry What child hasn't looked up into the night sky and marveled at the sight? These tiny specs of light painted against the infinite background of space have inspired poets to rhyme, composers to pen classics, scientists and philosophers to ponder our very origins. Basic Color Theory Scrapbooking Ideas  By : Jay Moncliff Looking for a simple, versatile scrapbooking idea that can make your pages interesting and great looking? Try using the color wheel that you learned about in grade school to design well-coordinated eye-pleasing pages that really shine. The simple color theories that you learned in grade school can serve you very well in scrapbooking today, and after reviewing the basics you’ll be ready to create an unlimited number of great looking pages. Basics laws of Carrom board  By : Sree Jos The playing surfaces of a carrom board suppose to be of plywood or could even be of any other wood. The only criterion is it should be equally smooth and not less than 8 mm in thickness and of a smallest amount of 73.50 cm and an utmost of 74 cm square with its surface totally smooth. Bird Watching Basics  By : Albreht Moy Bird watching or birding is a very popular hobby that includes the observation and study of birds.Because visual observation of birds is complemented with auditory observation, the term "birding" is more accurate.Birding is the second most popular outdoor activity in America, second only to gardening as the number-one recreation. For many people bird watching is an opportunity to feel close to nature.They also enjoy the relaxation and peacefulness by watching birds.Some bi... Bird Watching Competitions - I Spy With My Little Eye  By : Nomad Rick Bird watching typically conjures up images of people pursuing a relaxing day of staring into the sky with binoculars. Ah, but then there is the competitive side of birding. Bird Watching In Your Own Backyard  By : E Ellis Easy steps to take to attract wild birds to your own backyard for hours of enjoyment. Information on bird feeders, bird baths, bird houses and more. Bird Watching Is A Recreation Anyone Can Enjoy At Anytime Of The Year  By : Robert Benjamin Do you ever have a day when you have nothing to do ?, You know them times when your on the internet in some chat room, and you type 'I'm bored!', or your flipping through the TV channels, and you say to yourself or out loud '250 channels, and nothing good to watch!', yes, you know what I am talking about. Now you have something you can do on them so called boring days, go bird watching. No matter where you live you probably have birds of some kind, even folks in New York h... Bird Watching Jargon For Enthusiasts  By : Spence Talbots Whether you are new to bird watching or an old hat, the terminology can be complex. 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