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Hobbies & Games > Antiques & Collecting (Other) Comic book collecting: What makes a comic book rare?: 1 of 10
In determining the comics rarity a number of attributes come to mind. These include:1) comic's condition2) the date that it was published3) the popularity of the comic4) the amount of published copies that was released5) the artist or writer that created the book6) the plot or dramatic event in the comicThe comic's condition ... More..
Autos > Engine Repair What it means when your car won't start: 2 of 16
There are a number of things you should check if your car won't start. Some of them more obvious than others. 1) The battery is drained. You possibly left the light on by not closing the door completely draining the car battery completely overnight.2) The tank is empty. You forgot to refill the gas tank or your gas meter is b... More..
Health & Fitness > First Aid First aid for broken bones: 2 of 15
You can treat a broken bone prior to heading to the hospital. There are a number of steps you should take, however each step is unique to the type of broken bone.Broken Arm:1) If you have an open wound, cover it with a clean bandage.2) If the bone is protruding out of the wound do not attempt to reset it back into its origina... More..
Education > Distance Learning Computer skills required to become a distance learner: 2 of 14
So you're deciding take an online course. You have several concerns on whether or not you're capable enough to take the online course. Let me reassure you that if you know the computer basics, you can be a distance learner. Here's a few skills that you should have before registering:1) Web browsing: Probably the first skill y... More..
Computers & Technology > Computer Buying Tips How to choose the best laptop: 1 of 6
Currently laptops are the fastest growing market segment in the computer industry. As a result the products are diverse and the entries are plentiful giving consumers more choices than ever. When purchasing a laptop you need to make the following considerations:1) Ultra-portable are laptops that sacrifice processing power for... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: The meaning of beauty as 'in the eye of the beholder': 4 of 20
Overweight women with large breasts were considered voluptuous back in the European 1800s. They were considered the ideal image of feminine beauty. Allurement was represented by plump woman which showed signs of good health and wealth. In the 1600s they considered large women with small petite breasts to be attractive.With th... More..
Computers & Technology > Phone Technologies & Issues Cell phones: A love/hate relationship: 6 of 29
Mobile phones from the turn of the century, has gone from a scarce luxury item to becoming downright inescapable. Going through any random person's personal effects, you will find portable phone. Elementary school children to the elderly from the last century has one. If any one thing can sum up the 21st century, it would be ... More..
Hobbies & Games > Action Figures An introduction to action figure collecting: 2 of 7
If you're going to do this as an investment, don't. Buy some shares of stock as you'll get more a of a return over the course of a decade compared to actually getting any yields for action figures. People typically collect things because they find an allure to it. So if you're thinking about starting an action figure collecti... More..
Computers & Technology > Computer Buying Tips Comparing MacBook Air with MacBook Pro: 2 of 7
There are no such things as best between these two products. Depending on the consumer you are, you may prefer one over the other.The Macbook Air, the latest of Apple's laptop line up is a love letter to fashion. Not just fashion but business travelers may want to look into purchasing this device. Its extremely light, about 3... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Politics in the Middle & Near East Indications that the long war will move to Iran: 8 of 26
One of the most threatening scenarios for the United States occurs when a Nation backs terrorism. We acknowledge this more so today with the Taliban in Afghanistan. Untouched for years, the Taliban grew in power to upset American safety. As such, it is important to look at the mounting evidence that finds Iran underhandedly a... More..