On Mints and Mint Marks

(Tue Oct 30th, 2007, by Nicholas Tan)

Mint Marks are tiny letters referring to the locality where the minting of coins took place. The position of mint mark can be found typically on the back side of coins that were minted before the year 1965 and on the front after the year 1967. Coins...

What Are Factors That Affect The Value Of Coins?

(Tue Oct 30th, 2007, by Nicholas Tan)

When one is just starting in coin collecting, often the first question is: "What is the value of the coin?: and the answer is that the coin will cost as much as you are willing to pay for it and the amount can vary considerably. For instance, a coin ...

Learn The Basics Of Jiujitsu

(Tue Oct 23rd, 2007, by Jimmy Cox)

It is but a few years ago that jiu-jitsu was unknown to the Western world. Today the name is understood very generally, in English-speaking countries, to refer to that mysterious art of self-defense by which the Japanese prove antagonists whom it is ...

Equipping Your Ceramics Workshop

(Tue Oct 23rd, 2007, by Jimmy Cox)

You're going to need several different tools to fully equip your ceramics workshop. A basic list of materials you will find useful in your workshop include: an inexpensive rolling pin which can be purchased at most chain stores and toy shops, pie pla...

Have Car, Will Travel: Vacations By Car

(Tue Oct 23rd, 2007, by Levi Quinn)

With vacation season in full force, you may be planning a getaway of your own. Once you've figured out where you're going, you have to decide on how to get there. Some places require traveling by air; it's the only way to get there, so the decision i...

The Pistol vs. The Revolver

(Tue Oct 23rd, 2007, by Jimmy Cox)

The term " pistol " is frequently applied indiscriminately to the single-shot pistol and the revolver. A marked distinction between these arms has gradually been developed. The pistol is now recognized as a single-shot arm, adapted for a light charge...

Starting A Shooting Club - Let The Range Be Your Guide

(Tue Oct 23rd, 2007, by Jimmy Cox)

Whenever three or more persons in any locality are interested in rifle or revolver shooting, a club can generally be organized and additional members secured. If the business affairs are properly and conservatively managed, much pleasure will result ...

A Basic Guide To Gathering Ceramics Tools

(Tue Oct 23rd, 2007, by Jimmy Cox)

The way to build up your ceramic tool set is to start slowly. This will help you save money and avoid confusion. There is a vast variety of tools and equipment now available to the ceramics hobbyist. Suppliers' catalogues are jam-packed with parapher...

Spend More Time Enjoying Your Plants - Hydroponics

(Tue Oct 23rd, 2007, by Kent Higgins)

There are many advantages to Hydroponics gardening. They are small, can be easily grown inside, are perfect for most vegetables (especially the red tomato), and the equipment is cheap and easy to manage. By definition, hydroponics gardening is the gr...

Experience The Ancient World With A Tribal Tattoo

(Tue Oct 23rd, 2007, by Mike Selvon)

Though it has become very popular in Western Cultures in the past few years, native people groups around the world have used the tribal tattoo for various purposes for thousands of years. A brief history of these uses will give people who may want a...