There are many ways, sources or methods for buying coins. This feature will describe some of the most popular coin buying channels. 1. Local Retail Coin Shops A common method of purchasing coins by collectors is through a visit to one or more of the local retail coin shops in their area. These shops may [...]

There are many ways, sources or methods for buying coins. This feature will describe some of the most popular coin buying channels. 1. Local Retail Coin Shops A common method of purchasing coins by collectors is through a visit to one or more of the local retail coin shops in their area. These shops may [...]

The old book collecting maxim: “A book is worth what someone is willing to pay for it,” offers little satisfaction to the collector hoping to place a price tag on his or collection, whether for ego-satisfaction or in preparation for selling a book. Although a professional book appraisal offers the most authoritative information regarding the [...]

Where Do I Start? This one comes up whenever the news shows something about a hot new toy. If you are collecting as an investment, you should closely follow the recommendations in the price guide sections of the toy magazines. My stance on this issue is that if you want to make money, you should [...]

Most of British Columbia has mountains, which means that the ski industry is alive and well in this province. Whether you enjoy alpine or nordic skiing, moguls or freestyle, snowboarding, or just hanging out at the apr?s-ski parties, BC offers it all. Vancouver Island Mount Washington and Forbidden Plateau are the two mountains where you [...]

Have you ever been grounded by your parents, or grounded your kids? What happens.. you get grounded after something bad happens. Well here’s the word today: Ground yourself before something bad happens. Sounds kinda strange? Well.. that’s what you’ve got to do when you’re working with computers. When you walk around the house, what happens? [...]

Nothing seems to get the backyard chef in more of an uproar than the issue of which method of cooking is the best. Grillers, with their gas patio cookers love the convenience. Flame it on, let it heat up while you’re seasoning steaks and chopping vegetables, then throw it all on the grill. Cooking time: [...]

Cobra Pose: Start by lying on the abdomen, arms by your sides with palms facing up, one cheek on the floor. Bring the legs together and place your palms under your shoulders with elbows close to the body. Place your forehead on the floor. Now slowly extend your chin forward and lift your head, neck [...]

If you ask an experienced backyard cook what grill they might recommend as the best, they may well offer Weber grills as an answer. The weber grill line of products is well known to the backyard barbeque enthusiast and commercial chefs as very high quality and dependable. They will tell you these grills are clean [...]

Following are the most common freestyle tricks and maneuvers and a few basic guidelines: Fakie Riding the board backwards – called riding “fakie” – is an essential maneuver for freestylers. Begin by riding diagonals, forward at first, and then backward. As you switch, shift your weight from your front leg to the back leg, reversing [...]