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Top 5 Reasons to Scan a Photo
When you scan a photo, you are preserving a memory that can have many possibilities. Many people scan a photo into their computer to upload it to webpages, and many people also scan a photo to edit it and improve it so that they can print the photo out and fr [read more...]
911 World Trade Center Coins Available To The Public
I’m sure we all still remember the World Trade Center bombings that happened on September 11, 2001. But there is a story some of you may not know of or may not have heard of. Unbeknownst to millions of Americans when the Twin Towers fell on that dastardl [read more...]
How to Successfully Scan Negatives
Knowing how to scan negatives to your computer at home can seem a bit tricky, but it can be done with the right equipment and know how. First of all, you scan negatives with a scanner, but you cannot just put a negative on the glass and push the button to sca [read more...]
9 Shopping Tips On Digital Cameras
For many newcomers to the digital camera marketplace, there are so many models and make of digital cameras. This can be overwhelming for many consumer if they don’t understand how the features work. If you decided on buying a digital camera, what kind of [read more...]
Photo Retouching: Repairing, Improving, and Restoring Your Photos
Photo retouching is one of the most sought after photo services today. There are many companies and businesses that are specialists in photo retouching. These professionals can take almost any photograph, regardless of condition, and retouch them to make the [read more...]
United States Commemorative Coins - People, Places and Events
The U.S. Mint has been authorized by the U.S. Congress to produce a variety of United States Commemorative Coins over the years. These coins are produced to commemorate (celebrate and/or honor) people, places, events or institutions and are usually divided in [read more...]
How Would You Like To Own A Piece Of Our History?
For the most part when it comes to commemorative coins the United States Congress authorizes commemorative coins that lionize and honor American individuals, places, events, and institutions. Although these coins are legitimate tender, they are not coined for [read more...]
The Phenomenon Of Beanie Baby Soft Toys
Working in my dad’s gift shop twelve years ago, I was amazed at the craze formed by TY with the creation of their beanie baby range. At the height of their popularity, I’d be lucky to count ten minutes between taking the soft toys out of their deli [read more...]
Cynicism, Confusion, and Ego in Magic
Jay Sankey is a true magician’s magician and is widely considered to be one of the most original thinkers and finest magic teachers alive today. He is also one of the most prolific magic creators on the planet. Visit [read more...]
How To Make Your Coin Proud
You are on it. You have gathered the most precious pieces of coins there is. Some hailed from the remotest part of the country. Some parts of your collection requested from your well-traveled friend, generously finding the coins with the best aesthetic designs [read more...]
