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For both these groups, it can help to take a look at the biggest names in action figure manufacturing. The following six companies may not necessarily be the biggest or most well-known, but each of them stands out in the industry for specific reasons. These are the six companies with which every collector should be familiar, and from which every collector should consider buying action figures. It’s time to put your unfamiliarity or loyalties aside and take a look at the best the action figure industry has to offer....

You can personalize these water bottles with names, dates, or anything else that you think will fit your celebration. These free water bottle labels don’t just have to go on a water bottle either. Wrap them around soda bottles or wine bottles to make them extra special too. It’s straightforward to attach the free water bottle labels to the water bottles even if you don’t have label paper. Simply print them on regular computer paper and cut them out and use double-sided tape to wrap them around the flat part of the bottle....

These entertainment center plans will help you build not only a functional but a beautiful piece of furniture that you’ll be able to enjoy for years and years to come. Each of these free entertainment center plans include diagrams, blue-prints, material lists, cut lists, written directions, and photos to help you succeed with this intermediate to advanced woodworking project. If you enjoy these plans, you may also like some of the other free woodworking plans that we’ve collected....

Online Price Guides for Antique & Collectible Glassware: Bedroom & Bathroom Glass Carnival Glass Depression Glass Elegant Glass Fenton Glass Mid-Century Glass Kitchen Glass Milk Glass Learning about old glassware goes far beyond valuing it, however. In fact, oftentimes you have to figure out what type of glass you own before you can find the value. Take a look at these additional resources to learn more about your antique and collectible glass pieces....

Catie Hoch Foundation The money will benefit a worthy cause, however, with all proceeds from the auction going to the Catie Hoch Foundation. Rowling has generously supported the foundation since Catie’s death in 2000 from neuroblastoma, a form of pediatric cancer. Rowling began e-mailing the 9-year-old Harry Potter fan that year, and even called her on the phone to read portions of her then in-progress book, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire....

There’s a very important reason for that. If your knitting stitches are twisted when you begin to work in the round, that twist will stay in the knit fabric, causing a twist in the knitting rather than producing a smooth, flat fabric. One Exception to the Rule There is one point at which you can turn the problem of a twisted circular knitting project around, and that is after you knit the first round....

When a star begins to exhaust its hydrogen supply, its life nears an end. The first sign of a star’s old age is a swelling and reddening of its outer regions. Such an aging, swollen star is called a red giant. The Sun, a middle-aged star, will probably swell to a red giant in 5 billion years, vaporizing Earth and any creatures that may be on its surface. When all its fuel has been exhausted, a star cannot generate sufficient pressure at its center to balance the crushing force of gravity....

Before we proceed, first we would like to say a few words about what exactly is blogging and how it is different from professional blogging. Well, as many of you might know, a blog is essentially an online diary where you write posts in chronological order. Most people think that tech blogging is the most profitable subject for getting money out of a blog. But the truth is that you can write just about anything and still turn your blog into a money making machine....

Step One Make sure the turkey is done! Sounds simple but several variables can conspire to throw off the pre-cooked time calculations. You want to make sure that you use a real meat thermometer, not one of those pop-up deals. Most times you’ll end up with an overdone, dried out turkey and that’s a nightmare for carvers. The meat will shred and crumble. Assuming the turkey is stuffed, stick the tip of the thermometer into the stuffed cavity of the turkey....

The dull point of a tapestry needle makes it easy to slip through holes in the needlepoint canvas without catching or splitting the horizontal and vertical mesh threads. Use the Right Tapestry Needle Deciding to use the same size needle for every needlepoint design you stitch does not work well. To take out the guesswork and chose the right needle every time you stitch a project, just follow these two simple tips:...

There are several types of articles to cite on Fact Monster. The list below shows the information you need to include and gives you a sample citation for each type of article. You may also cite a Fact Monster content page—when you are on that page—by clicking on the “cite this page” icon (). A pop-up window will appear with a customized page citation. If a pop-up does not appear use the examples below for guidance....

Prescription drug misuse is a growing concern, however. The nonmedical use of prescription drugs among adults increased from 5.4% in 2002 to 6.4% in 2006, largely as a result of the nonmedical use of pain relievers. According to the 2006 survey 22.6 million Americans have had substance abuse or dependency problems in the past year.

It’s interesting to think that something your grandmother made when she was sixteen might resonate with your sixteen-year-old daughter. However, it’s also important to remember that each kid is an individual with their own unique tastes. There are plenty of fun crafts for teens to explore here, so scroll through and pick out something that speaks to your teen—or your inner teenager! Yarn Wrapped Rainbow Wall Hanging from Lia Griffith DIY Copper Wire Inspiration Board from Damask Love Tie Dye T-Shirt Folding Techniques from By Stephanie Lynn DIY Maker Tattoos from Persia Lou How to Make Gorgeous Fired Alcohol Ink Art from It’s Always Autumn How to Make a Make Up Brush Holder from Dwell Beautiful Felt Ball Necklace Tutorial from Polkadot Chair Gold Foil Brushstroke Clutch from Delineate Your Dwelling 10 Easy Ways to Use Coloring Pages from Hello Little Home DIY Earring Holder from House of Hawthornes How to Make a Silky Bohemian Dream Catcher from A Crafty Mix Make Your Own Unicorn Sugar Scrubs from A Beautiful Mess Weave a T-Shirt Rug from A Piece of Rainbow Messy Frames Tutorial from Elise Engh Studios DIY Modern Yarn Hanging from Homey Oh My