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Collecting Coins: What Are The Types And Pricing?

Mon, 01 Jan 2007 00:00:00 -0500

Mints often come up with coins, medals and tokens that go on to become collector items. Commemorative coins are very common, like coins for the Olympics or some other historically significant event like the landing on the moon by Apollo. A collectible coin has to be examined by the dealer before it can be assigned a price tag. The first examination will place the coin in the category of either denomination or type. These coins come in various denominations like half cent coins, seated quarters, large sized cents, three cent nickels etc. Most collectors like to collect sets but since sets can prove steep on the pocket they settle for at least one of each type. Some of the more common types are silver dollars, dimes, nickels, the rare half dollar, cents and quarters. Silver dollars would be priced more than the denomination it carries because of the silver content in it. Common among these are the Morgan's which were minted from 1878 to 1921 and the Peace Dollar which made an appearance in 1921 to 1935, considered the perfect addition to a collector's existing set. **End Summary** Topics: coin]]> collectibles]]> collecting coins]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Beverly Kane is a staff writer at Collectibles Advisor and is an occasional contributor to several other websites, including The Shopping Gazette .

How To Set Up A Halloween Party For Adults

Sun, 31 Dec 2006 00:00:00 -0500

Are you planning on hosting a Halloween party? If you are, then ask yourself if you know what kind of party it's going to be. You might consider throwing a Halloween party for adults. It's easy to plan, and a fun way to spend some quality time with your friends and family. In fact, it's easier to plan a Halloween party aimed at adults than it is to set one up for kids, or for people of all ages. That said, there is a quite a bit of preparation and planning involved, and you'll have to start early. The sooner you do, the sooner you can begin the festivities and enjoy yourself. Invitations are an important thing, as with any other party. You should probably even invite people before you begin planning the rest of the party. Holiday seasons are always busy, and you'll want to give people breathing space by making the invitations early, ideally a month beforehand. Make clear on your invitations that your party is for adults, as your guests may well end up bringing their kids otherwise. **End Summary** Topics: Halloween]]> party]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Beverly Kane is a staff writer at Halloween Times and is an occasional contributor to several other websites, including The Shopping Gazette .

Things To Consider In Buying A Digital Camera

Wed, 27 Dec 2006 00:00:00 -0500

Today, digital cameras come in a number of sizes and shapes. Each model offers it owner a set of different features for various conditions. It is amazing that all of these cameras are still easy enough for a child to work with. Around the world the digital camera has become an everyday object in many homes. The camera has been added to other gadgets such as the cell phone. And despite this, the camera still works pretty well when taking shots. You can add memory to your digital camera no matter what gadget it is attached to. In fact if you add enough memory you are able to make video clips. The brands that you find offering digital cameras are numerous. Traditional camera manufacturers like Canon, Nikon, Olympus and Kodak and Panasonic, Sony and Casio have also joined in. Basic Features to consider No matter what brand name the camera comes from there are a number of features that should be looked at while shopping around. One such item would be the megapixel. Megapixel means millions of pixels and the term pixel is the amount of dots that make an image. **End Summary** Topics: digital camera]]> photography]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Beverly Kane is a staff writer at Digital Photography Journal and is an occasional contributor to several other websites, including The Shopping Gazette .

How To Send Halloween Party Invitations

Fri, 22 Dec 2006 00:00:00 -0500

Almost everybody loves holiday parties. If you're one of those many people, you'll probably be interested in how to set up a Halloween party. Maybe you've started already, but if not, it could be the right time to get going. The sooner you start planning for the party, the faster you'll be able to start inviting your guests. If you're wondering about how to send invitations to your guests, you should know that a whole host of options are available to you. It's a matter of choosing one of them more than anything. Your invitations themselves reflect what kind of person you are, and what kind of party you'll be throwing. You should take into account both the advantages and the disadvantages of the different invitation strategies. Lots of people use official invitations for the parties they hold, Halloween parties included. These can be made at home using your computer or can be purchased at a party or department store. Using formal invitations is a good option if you want to keep a handle on your invite list and remember who they all are. Guests also prefer these kinds of invitations; it's nice to get an invite by mail. **End Summary** Topics: Halloween]]> parties]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Beverly Kane is a staff writer at Halloween Times and is an occasional contributor to several other websites, including The Shopping Gazette .

Rose Gardening- How To Take Care During Winter

Thu, 21 Dec 2006 00:00:00 -0500

While winter is the season of hibernation and dormancy for your roses, it can spell disaster, if you let it face the season with out taking any precaution. The tougher varieties like old garden roses and own-root types normally survive through the bitter cold, but the more delicate varieties like hybrid teas and budded roses can wither easily, if left unprotected. Preparation process for your rose bush, begins right at the time of selecting the roses for plantation. While browsing the net or printed catalogues, or even admiring the roses on display at your local garden store, be careful to choose only those types which are tough to glide through the harshness of winter, typical of the area in which you live in. consult the hardiness zone maps, if necessary before you make that final selection. The key to making your roses make it through the harsh winter is to deliberately make them hibernate or push them into dormancy. You can achieve this by stopping any fertilizing activity by mid August, ceasing all dead heading and pruning activities by the beginning of October. You must let hip formation to further ensure dormancy. **End Summary** Topics: home gardening]]> rose gardening]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Beverly Kane is a staff writer at Home Garden Enthusiast and is an occasional contributor to several othe websites, including The Shopping Gazette .

The Art Of Neoclassicism

Wed, 20 Dec 2006 00:00:00 -0500

In the late 18th and 19th centuries, there was a hearkening back to the ancients, more specifically the Greeks and the Romans, in the fields of literature, the fine arts, architecture and the decorative arts. Thus was born the neoclassical age. Inspired and influenced by classical art, there was a surge to recreate its ideals and make people aware of the great body of work left to the world by the ancients. What the neo-classicists did was to draw inspiration from the past. They created a new format, but preserved classical ideals. Reason was their watchword. Neoclassicism was an ˜uprising' against the Rococo style, characterized by its elaborate ornamentation and the Baroque, with its excessive decoration. Restraint and regularity of form as embodied by the classicists is what the neo-classicists laid emphasis on in the architectural and visual art fields. These characteristics were incorporated into new ˜arrangements'. Neoclassical leanings were evident during the French Revolution, as also the American War of Independence. The Byzantine influence was apparent in the neo-classic style of certain countries. In the 19th century, several European and American buildings were constructed in the elaborately imposing classical mode. **End Summary** Topics: art]]> neoclassicism]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Beverly Kane is a staff writer at Enjoy Art and is an occasional contributor to several other websites, including The Shopping Gazette .

Stamp Collector's Guide

Wed, 20 Dec 2006 00:00:00 -0500

Today, a hobby like stamp collecting too has become a specialized affair. It has gone from being a fun hobby to a proper investment and auction business. But for philately lovers the discovery of a stamp, the history attached to it and the chase of actually adding it to your collection is incomparable. Now this hobby has a terminology of its own that even an amateur collector should be familiar with. Philately is defined as a hobby that denotes stamp collecting and study of stamps and items related to stamps. There is a mark on them called the Authentication Mark that tells you that the stamp has been validated and examined by an expert. The Denomination on the stamp is the face value of the stamp and the collectibles vary by a wide margin. A Freak stamp is one that has mistakes on it like ink problems or wrong printing of the design etc. The Hinge is a small, gummed rectangle of paper that is used to stick stamps into the album by a narrow strip. Then there are stamps that are Never Hinged which means that the stamp was never mounted by its hinge. **End Summary** Topics: stamp collecting]]> collectibles]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Beverly Kane is a staff writer at Collectibles Advisor and is an occasional contributor to several other websites, including The Shopping Gazette .

Choosing The Right Packaging For Video Ipods

Mon, 18 Dec 2006 00:00:00 -0500

Packaging is a very important part of selling a particular product or ensuring that the customer is attracted towards that particular product. In this regard the Apple company has set new trends in the world of packaging. The whole idea is to not only to find ways and means of making the packaging compact but also ensuring that the cover has all the requisite features of the product for the customer to read. There has to be some cohesion between practicality and aesthetics with a subtle but fully loaded artistic touch incorporated for good measure. This requirement is also dictated by the characteristics of the product itself. It all started with a package that was a six inch cube box and once out of the sleeve would turn into a flower. This was to reflect the company image - that of being exuberant and expressive with brisk sounds and colors. Then they went on to acquire a more mature image which they tried to promote through their packaging, their intense campaigning and the overall design of the product itself. **End Summary** Topics: entertainment]]> video ipods]]> ipod]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Beverly Kane is a staff writer at Entertainment Digest and is an occasional contributor to several other websites, including ...

Rediscover The Classics With Your Home Theater

Tue, 05 Dec 2006 00:00:00 -0500

The more you understand about any subject, the more interesting it becomes. As you read this article you'll find that the subject of home theaters is certainly no exception. We often think of home theaters as a way of enjoying the latest Hollywood blockbusters. We think of home theaters as the perfect way to bring those intense, mind-blogging special effects into our living rooms. We salivate at the bass-heavy booms of explosions and the blinding light of on-screen fires. Home theater are a great way to bring today's hottest movies right into your living room. However, they also provide an excellent way to rediscover the depth and quality of some classic films, too. Watching some of the all-time greats on a home theater system can be every bit as rewarding as checking out the next catastrophe film! Most of us are familiar with many of the great movies through television. We were able to see some of the most influential film work of all times thanks to late night showings and specialty cable channels. Some of us with really intense interest may have even rented some videotapes along the way in order to see some of the great earlier films. **End Summary** Topics: home theater]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Beverly Kane is a staff writer at Home Theater Gazette and is an occasional contributor to several other websites, including The Shopping Gazette .

Fun Games For The Kids!

Sat, 02 Dec 2006 00:00:00 -0500

Almost every family home has one form of board game or another. Whether it be your standard board game such as Monopoly, Sorry, Trouble, etc., or a DVD type trivia game, these can provide hours of fun. While DVD style games are fun, the classic board games are better as you will never have the same outcome. Meaning, even though you are playing the exact same game, the winner is unknown until you have finished the game. Try spicing up the game by playing for different types of prizes, but be sure that everyone will win something. The prizes could be dividing up chores that are to be done, having the 1st place winner getting the easiest household chore and the last place winner receiving the more difficult, or the chore that is least preferred by all family members. You could also try having the prizes consist of allowing the 1st place winner pick tomorrow's activity, 2nd place winner picking the following day's activity, and so on. Almost every "dollar store" sells decks of cards for a buck. And, almost everyone knows how to play card games. Whether it's "Go Fish", "Old Maid", Gin Rummy, or 5 Card Draw Poker. **End Summary** Topics: kids]]> games]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Beverly Kane is a staff writer at Kids Digest and is an occasional contributor to several other websites, including The Shopping Gazette .

How To Fix An Ipod With Sad Face Icon

Fri, 01 Dec 2006 00:00:00 -0500

If you own an iPod, more than likely you have enjoyed the many hours of music listened to on this great piece of technology. However, you may lose the enjoyment if the sad face appears on your iPod. It might be easy to panic, but before you do and go out a buy a new one, there are a few things that you can do to hopefully get rid of the sad face on your iPod. Usually the sad face will come up on your iPod if there is a problem with retrieving data. There can be a variety of things that will cause this to happen. If you drop your iPod, this may cause a problem that results in the sad face. If you have a sad face, and try to hook your iPod into your computer and nothing comes up, then more than likely you will have to restore the iPod. Before you restore your iPod there are some things you can try first. You need to make sure that you computer supports your iPod and be sure that you have updated to the current software that is needed. **End Summary** Topics: Ipod]]> ]]> entertainment]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Beverly Kane is a staff writer at Entertainment Digest and is an occasional contributor to several other websites, including The Shopping Gazette .

The Cybershot Digital Camera

Fri, 01 Dec 2006 00:00:00 -0500

If you are into photography more than likely you enjoy taking pictures all the time. Even those who just enjoy photography take many pictures, even if they are not professionals. Whether you are a professional photographer, or you enjoy photography as a hobby, it can get quite expensive to keep developing all the pictures that you take. Even if you have a darkroom and do the developing of the film yourself, it still takes time and can get quite expensive. If you are tired of waiting for your pictures and spending all that money on them as well, there is an answer to this problem. You can get a cybershot digital camera. There are many digital cameras that can make your life more simple, and will allow you to see your pictures on your computer. Many people enjoy taking pictures at family functions and enjoy taking pictures of important places and times in our lives. Now taking pictures is so much easier with new technology and the cybershot digital camera. Not only are these cameras quite compact, but they can save you so much money as well. **End Summary** Topics: digital camera]]> photography]]> cybershot digital camera]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Beverly Kane is a staff writer at Digital Photography Journal and is an occasional contributor to several other websites, including The Shopping Gazette .

Choosing The Right Model Of Olympus Digital Camera

Tue, 21 Nov 2006 00:00:00 -0500

The current models of Olympus digital cameras allow a person more freedom and flexibility than before. But before you decide on an Olympus digital camera model, you must think about the types of photographs you want to take. For taking shots like sports shots or any pictures of fast moving subjects you would need to get a camera with a large optical zoom like the 10X. There are a number of Olympus models under the Ultra zoom series that would fit your specifications. The camera would also need to be able to take several pictures in a few seconds to give you a better chance of catching the right shot. It is best to get a camera that can take at least 1.5 shots every second; this is double the amount of shots you would have obtained under normal circumstances. When taking shots indoors, it is important to get the settings right. The Olympus digital camera with manual settings is a better choice in this situation. There is an eternal flash and you are able to manipulate the controls with features such as aperture, white balance setting and shutter speed. **End Summary** Topics: digital photography]]> digital camera]]> olympus camera]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Beverly Kane is a staff writer at Digital Photography Journal and is an occasional contributor to several other wesites, including The Shopping Gazette .

Finding The Best Deals For Computer Games

Wed, 15 Nov 2006 00:00:00 -0500

Computer games are sold by computer game stores and there are many different computer game stores that would all like your business. Many of these stores like to offer different promotions to try to draw your business their way. Some offer special discounts and others have preferred customer programs that you can be a part of as well. These preferred customer programs often include special mailings with computer game information, and often sales and coupons for you as well. New computer games are coming out all the time, and as games grow older and are replaced by the new games you may find that the computer game store starts to mark down the prices of the older games. The longer you wait the better deal you will receive, and you may even get your game for more than half off the original price. You can smile as you play your game, knowing that you got a great game for so much cheaper than all your friends did. Often it will be helpful to you if you shop around for the best prices at different game stores. **End Summary** Topics: computer games]]> games]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Beverly Kane is a staff writer at Games Enthusiast and is an occasional contributor to several other websites, including The Shopping Gazette .

How To Cheat In A Computer Game

Mon, 13 Nov 2006 00:00:00 -0500

The definition of a cheat is pretty easy to figure out. If you have an affair with someone other than your lover, you can be called a cheat. If you copy answers from another person during an exam, you can also be called a cheat. In sports, if you try to win or get an advantage by disregarding the rules you are cheating but in computer games this definition become hard to follow. Taking advantage or lying to your fellow game players does not automatically mean you are cheating. Cheating in a computer game is defined by the game and the people who are playing it.A lot of computer games come with a cheat code. This is usually to help a person get started and makes the game a little easier. They are usually designed for a single player. If you use these cheat codes you are cheating technically but it doesn't mean you have an advantage. The most common occurrence of cheating is when there are multiplayer and mass multiplayer games through the internet. In this instance, the players are not known to each other so they don't have the restrictive influence of being seen by their opponents. **End Summary** Topics: games]]> computer games]]> cheat codes]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Beverly Kane is a staff writer at Games Enthusiast and is an occasional contributor to several other websites, including The Shopping Gazette .

What To Do When Your IPod Gets Waterlogged

Mon, 13 Nov 2006 00:00:00 -0500

The MacIntosh iPod has become a very important accessory to many music and video lovers around the world. They are so small and so portable that you can take them anywhere you want and everyone in all age groups love them. The iPod can hold 15,000 song downloads, 150 video hours and 25,000 pictures. This makes it convenient to hear all your favorite music anytime and anywhere you want. You can also end up dropping it in many unwanted places due to its small size. Many iPod users have found themselves in the, not so nice position, of dropping it in or near water. It can be dropped when brushing teeth, washing up or at the pool. It unfortunately gets dropped in puddles and all sorts of strange places. The biggest concern for most people in this situation is if it can be repaired. The answer to that in many cases is yes, unless of course it was extreme damage. All it takes is a couple of easy parts or repairs to your waterlogged iPod. Of course the first move would be to get the iPod out of the water immediately, and turn it off. **End Summary** Topics: Ipod]]> ]]> entertainment]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Beverly Kane is a staff writer at Entertainment Digest and is an occasional contributor to several other websites, including The Shopping Gazette .

What Else Can iPods Do?

Sat, 11 Nov 2006 00:00:00 -0500

Ipods have become synomnous with music. However, with its 30 to 60 gigabytes, the iPod can handle more than just music. In addition to listening to your favorite tunes, you can also store up to 25,000 photos as well as 7,500 videos. Some owners are even using their IPod with Microsoft Outlook Express or Outlook to assist in coordinating their calendar and contacts. You can transfer files with your iPod. For example, when the memory on your digital camera becomes full, you can upload pictures from your camera to the IPod, freeing up camera space to take more pictures. After uploading pictures to your iPod, your pictures can be viewed as a slideshow. But if you want to view something more exciting, for a nominal fee, you can also download movies and TV shows off the internet. Although, not up to par with the graphics of Playstation or Xbox, the iPod also has four different games you can play that include Music Quiz, Solitaire, Brick and Parachute. Need a recorder? If iTalk, BelkinVoice or Podzilla are installed, your iPod can be used as a small audio recorder. **End Summary** Topics: Ipod]]> entertainment]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Beverly Kane is a staff writer at Entertainment Digest and is an occasional contributor to several other websites, including The Shopping Gazette .

The Movie Review Of Arrested Development Season 3

Mon, 06 Nov 2006 00:00:00 -0500

Directed by Paul Feig, John Fortenberry, Robert Berlinger and produced by Chuck Williams, it stars Jason Bateman, Will Arnett, Portia de Rossi, Michael Cera, Tony Hale, Alia Shawkat, Jessica Walter, Jeffrey Tambor, David Cross. Screenwriter: Mitchell Hurwitz, Jim Vallely, Richard Day, Sam Laybourne, Jake Farrow, Karey Dornetto, Chuck Tatham It is no surprise that Arrested Development was a big hit as a magnificent sitcom . What is surprising is the abrupt end to all the fun and wit of screen writer Mitch Hurwitz. What seemed like a brilliant pick-up at the end of the second season, really ends in a whimper with the third. For one, Season 3 has only 13 episodes, instead of the usual 22 and there is no Season 4. There is of course no dearth of good fun and laughter in those 13 episodes. The story line meanders through various hilarious situations in the once-upon-a-time rich but currently morally depleted Bluth family, which follows its leader, the good son Michael (Jason Bateman). In the Season 3, misty eyed Michael finds his soul mate in Rita (guest star Charlize Theron), an attractive woman holding a secret up her sleeves. **End Summary** Topics: DVD]]> Arrested Development Season 3]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Beverly Kane is a staff writer at 1st in DVD and is an occasional contributor to several other websites, including The Shopping Gazette .

Tips In Finding The Best Digital Camera

Mon, 06 Nov 2006 00:00:00 -0500

There are many factors to consider when searching for the best digital camera for you. Ultimately it depends on what you intend to do with the camera and of course cost will [play an important role in your decision making. You will also want to consider the following: options and features, resolution, level of control, and size and weight. Let's take a look at each of these factors one by one. Size and Weight The ideal size and weight will vary from person to person. The simplest camera are the lightest and are the best choice for beginners. They have simple point and shoot technology. The less features in a camera, usually the lighter it becomes. So these simple to use cameras are lightweight and can fir in a pocket or purse. On the other end of the scale is the more complex SLR digital camera for the serious photographer. These cameras can weight up to a pound and come with many options and accessories. Resolution The resolution is related to the detail of the image for printing quality. The higher the resolution, the greater the detail in the picture. **End Summary** Topics: digital camera]]> photography]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Beverly Kane is a staff writer at Digital Photography Journal and is an occasional contributor to several other websites, including The Shopping Gazette .

What Are The Features Of A Mini Digital Camera?

Mon, 06 Nov 2006 00:00:00 -0500

There are many different kinds of mini digital cameras available. The world's smallest digital camera, which has been around for a number of years now, is the Smart mini digital camera. It's ultra-compact, multifunctional, and smaller than a credit card. But this mini digital camera takes jaw-dropping digital photos and can even double as a webcam because of its built-in personal computer camera functions. The Smart mini digital camera comes loaded with 16MB of built-in ROM, allowing you to store up to 20 pictures. Downloading the photos to your computer is easy, simply connect it to your pc with the USB cables that come with it nd use the included software package. The software also has editing capability, allowing you to crop pictures and make any desired color adjustments. In additon, it's 352x288 pixel screen allows you to use it as a webcam to communicate with friends. This mini digital camera is so compact; it will even fit on your key ring. And it comes complete with its own key ring attachment and leather pouch. It also has compatibility with Microsoft operating systems from Windows 98 forwards. **End Summary** Topics: mini digital camera]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Beverly Kane is a staff writer at The Shopping Gazette and is an occasional contributor to several other websites, including Digital Photography Journal .

Features Of A Waterproof Digital Camera

Sun, 05 Nov 2006 00:00:00 -0500

Why in the world would you need a waterproof digital camera? No, you don't have to be a scuba diver to have this need. You could need one because you like to sail or enjoy taking pictures outdoors. Even the rain can harm some types of digital cameras. So, if you enjoy taking pictures you may want to look into options for a waterproof camera. The options range from waterproof casings to waterproof and weather resistant digital cameras. A waterproof casing is basically a housing unit you can buy for your existing camera and use when the conditions require it. These units can be purchased for most cameras as they are manufactured by many of the larger camera companies including, Canon, Olympus and Sony. If scuba diving were your thing, you can purchase a waterproof casing that is capable of being submersed 130 feet. If you don't want to add the casing to your existing camera and have an ongoing need for a waterproof digital camera there are many options on the market today. Again, Canon, Olympus, Sony and Pentax all offer a waterproof camera. **End Summary** Topics: digital camera]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Beverly Kane is a staff writer at The Shopping Gazette and is an occasional contributor to several other websites, including Digital Photography Journal .

Famous Bed And Breakfast Places In Amsterdam

Wed, 01 Nov 2006 00:00:00 -0500

Amsterdam has found a place amongst the most wonderful cities in the world, due to its 17th century architectural styles, its popular waterways, exciting nightlife and innumerable options for fabulous bed and breakfast. Despite it being a small city, it can boast of offering a lot to visitors. Bed and breakfast travelers to Amsterdam should never miss the world famous attractions of this city, like, the 250-room Rijksmuseum,the Van Gogh Museum, the Anne Frank House, the Royal Palace,the Artis Zoo, the well known Dam Square plus many more. The other must-experience are a visit to the local theater, exquisite dining and amazing shopping experience at the Jordan neighborhood. But when its bed time, the bed and breakfast comfort greets you warmly. The places mentioned below can give you a memorable stay in Amsterdam. All these bed and breakfast places are ideal for vacation tourists. Amsterdam Central Bed & Breakfast Located within 5 minute walking distance from the Amsterdam Central Station, it provides excellent bed and breakfast rooms with options for guest apartments. You an get, if you so desire, guest kitchen with self service and there are varieties of food items available for dining. **End Summary** Topics: Amsterdam]]> travel]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Beverly Kane is a staff writer at Visit World Cities and is an occasional contributor to several other websites, including The Shopping Gazette .

Halloween Vampire Makeup

Wed, 01 Nov 2006 00:00:00 -0500

When will Halloween arrive! Its taking so long to get here. I am looking forward to terrifying the little ones out trick-or-treating. I wear my vampire gear complete with glued on fangs, special make up and a dark long cloak. And I am confident I resemble the real thing when I am done. Just ask the numerous small ghouls, witches and monsters that came knocking on my door last year. I paid a high price for my fun though, in the form of large handfuls of candy. But it was worth it. Halloween is just one day. I think everyone should get into the swing of it and enjoy the whole ghoulish experience. Are you ready for Halloween? Do you have your costume? So what will you be? There are always people drawn to the Jason or Freddy costumes. I don't know what it is about those flicks. What reason could there be for wanting to walk about as a movie serial killer? I don't know. But like them, it's the same costume every year for me. You might think this is a bit unimaginative but I have it down to a science now. **End Summary** Topics: Halloween]]> vampire makeup]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Beverly Kane is a staff writer at Halloween Times and is an occasional contributor to several other websites, including The Shopping Gazette .

Haunted House Tours

Tue, 31 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0500

You are bored of taking the conventional vacations. Camping, water-rafting or even dog-sledding in Alaska leave you cold. It is the right time to take the off beat vacation. Join the many adventurous people who are taking those literally breath-taking vacations haunted house tours. You have most definitely been exposed to some of the haunted houses, thanks to television, especially around Halloween. But why not try these tours yourself? Imagine living in a haunted house eating, sleeping and all the other activities amidst a spooky environment. But where do you find haunted houses? here are the top four places recommended for all those who is itching for a chill down their spines: Perhaps the spookiest of them all is the Burford House B & B in tombstone, AZ. This house, built in 1880 and owned by Ruth and Richard Allen have hosted many celebrities, including John Wayne. Interestingly, many of the guests have never really left the house, which includes one George who shot his fiancÃ© for reasons of infidelity and then committed suicide. Many modern-day visitors have taken pictures of a man donning a cowboy hat who looks out of the window. **End Summary** Topics: Halloween]]> haunted house tours]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Beverly Kane is a staff writer at Halloween Times and is an occasional contributor to several other websites, including The Shopping Gazette .

Fun Summer Crafts For Kids

Fri, 20 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0400

When school is out and the weather is hot, the extra time leaves a child with nothing to do and boredom can set in very quickly. Making summer crafts would, keep a child occupied, be fun and be a learning experience as well. One simple craft idea is to take the children out and let them search for objects outdoors, like grasses and seeds. Help them make collages with cardboard paper as the backing. Use glitter or silver or gold spray to decorate their pieces and glue them on to the paper. The child may use the wild flowers and grasses and arrange them, making a bouquet for a vase. An even better idea is to make a homemade vase to arrange the flowers in. To make a vase, take a soup can that has its jagged edges smoothed down, cut colored construction paper to fit the can. Let the children decorate the paper as they wish. They could write their names using glitter or letters or even beans and seeds. Or they could draw a picture with a summer theme. Let the glue dry. **End Summary** Topics: kids]]> crafts]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Beverly Kane is a staff writer at Kids Digest and is an occasional contributor to several other websites, including The Shopping Gazette .