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Celebrations & Holidays > Unique Gifts Gifts for the person who has everything: 12 of 15
Homemade Christmas Decorations and Ornaments A simple Christmas decoration to make yourself or to give as an inexpensive gift is a tree ornament. In a few easy steps, you'll have a unique tree ornament to use on your own tree or to give as a thoughtful gift! -Purchase as many Styrofoam balls for each ornament you intend to c... More..
Arts & Humanities > Helium Dos & Don'ts Plagiarizing vs. citing sources from Wikipedia: 4 of 5
When writing articles, essays or papers, not all information needs to be cited. If you're going to write a piece on George Washington and you say that he was the first American president, it is not necessary to cite your source. However, if you delve into more detail surrounding his birth, that information will need to be ci... More..
Personal Finance > Smart Spending Where to find some smart bargains: 14 of 17
E-Bay is a great place to shop, but what about it's offshoot, Half.com? I found Half.com after several of my family members urged me to check it out. Books, movies, games and games systems are all being sold for a fraction of their original price, even the brand new items. On Half.com, items are sold by their condition: Bran... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing & Rating at Helium How to write articles of sustaining value at Helium: 22 of 26
When writing articles for helium, it seems the more useful tips or information you provide, the more valuable the article will be. More information and less personal opinion is sometimes best, although some article titles are purely a person's opinion. By beginning your article as though you're responding to a question asked... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Trends & Genres Nintendo's past, present and questionable future: 11 of 13
From the original Nintendo, to the Super Nintendo, Nintendo64, and GameCube, I've owned them all, and loved them. I had one of each when I was younger, as my parents seemed to like the type of games they provided in contrast to the other games offered with the other platforms. I've purchased a NintendoDS for my nephew, and h... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Consoles & Accessories Comparing Sony's PlayStation 3 and Nintendo's Wii: 18 of 21
Although it is almost impossible to accurately compare Sony's PlayStation 3 and Nintendo's Wii, it is possible to compare the games offered for each platform. Technology aside, it would seem that so far the Wii has better games. You can play the older games on the PlayStation 3, but what fun is that? You've just spent a heft... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > New Year's How to keep your New Year's resolutions: 12 of 14
As in life, it's best to set realistic goals for your New Year's resolutions. Setting your sights too high will only leave you disappointed in yourself. This is not to say that you cannot plan big; you only need a good detailed map of how to reach the goal. Begin with something that you've wanted to do for a while, but have ... More..
Arts & Humanities > American Literature Da Vinci Code: Fact or fiction?: 19 of 21
Dan Brown's Da Vinci Code is an exciting work of fiction, but it's just that: fiction. The simple fact that Dan Brown weaves some history with fictional characters and story lines does not mean that all of what is written is fact. What makes some people believe that there is more fact than fiction in the novel is how Brown b... More..
Hobbies & Games > Antiques & Collecting (Other) Where to find the most valuable collector's items: 12 of 13
Many people don't realize the value of classic first edition books. Here are some tips on where to find them and how to spot them: To figure out if one of your old books is a valuable first edition, check out one of the first inside pages. Along with other book information, the edition number will be given. Some books will b... More..
Hobbies & Games > Antiques & Collecting (Other) Determining the value of an antique: 14 of 15
Antiques can come in many forms, one of them being books; more specifically first edition books. Here are some tips on where to find them and how to spot them: To figure out if one of your old books is a valuable first edition, check out one of the first inside pages. Along with other book information, the edition number wil... More..