Rare eBay

Trigger, Trusty Friend to Roy Rogers, Up for Auction

2010-07-10T21:28:00.000-07:00

Trigger, Trusty Friend to Roy Rogers, Up for Auction

Lucille Ball's Rolls-Royce Up For Auction

2010-07-10T06:45:00.000-07:00

Lucille Ball's Rolls-Royce Up For Auction

Another Rare Batman Comic Up For Auction

2010-07-09T20:20:00.000-07:00

Another Rare Batman Comic Up For Auction

Why We Watch: 'Pawn Stars'

2010-07-07T04:39:00.000-07:00

Why We Watch: 'Pawn Stars'

Rare and Valuable US Coins - That you might find in your pocket or change jars

2010-03-05T06:35:00.000-08:00

Rare and Valuable US Coins - That you might find in your pocket or change jars

'Superman' comic sells for $1 Million: What pop culture item are you saving for a big payoff?

2010-02-23T12:29:00.000-08:00

'Superman' comic sells for $1 Million: What pop culture item are you saving for a big payoff?

SUPERMAN April 1964 no 168 - Comic Book

2010-02-19T11:36:00.000-08:00

Value: $125-312.50

VALLEY OF THE DINOSAURS 1976 no. 7 - Comic Book

2010-02-19T11:31:00.000-08:00

Value: $16-$32

The Mighty Isis 1977 - Comic Book

2010-02-19T10:14:00.000-08:00

FLINTSTONES, THE Sept 1974 vol 5 no 32

2010-02-19T10:09:00.000-08:00

Valu: $25-$50

Fantastic Four January 1965 no. 34 - Comic Book

2010-02-19T09:56:00.001-08:00

Value: $360-$900

SUPERMAN'S GIRLFRIEND LOIS LANE April 1964 NO. 48 - comic book

2010-02-19T09:44:00.000-08:00

Value: $100-$250

Justice League of America, August 1963, no. 21 - Comic Book

2010-02-19T09:39:00.000-08:00

Value: $5-$1250

Archie's Joke Book Sept 1961 #57

2010-02-19T09:31:00.000-08:00

ARCHIE'S JOKE BOOK Sept 1961 # 57

Value .50 cents- $250

COMPLETE 1878-1890 MORGAN SILVER DOLLAR SET CARSON CITY

2010-02-10T08:54:00.000-08:00

http://cgi.ebay.com/COMPLETE-1878-1890-MORGAN-SILVER-DOLLAR-SET-CARSON-CITY_W0QQitemZ180388497580QQcmdZViewItemQQptZCoins_US_Individual?hash=item29fffe08ac

COMPLETE 1878-1890 MORGAN SILVER DOLLAR SET CARSON CITY

Sluggy Patterson Volkswagen Super Bowl Video ads

2010-02-06T11:50:00.000-08:00

The VW Super Bowl 2010 commercial is based on the classic game that kids used to play back in the original Beetle's heyday called "Punch Buggy" (or "Slug Bug"), where the first person to see a Beetle would yell, "Punch Bug" and playfully slug his or her friend. To support the fun campaign, VW has retained the original inventor of Slug Bug, Sluggy Patterson.

Volkswagen has since released three new videos featuring Sluggy Patterson. In the three spots Sluggy talks about the Punch Dub rules, his blob and Twitter.

Classic Betty White and Abe Vigoda in Snickers Super Bowl Ad - Full Video

2010-02-05T06:24:00.000-08:00

Full Video

Teaser

Classic Betty White and Abe Vigoda in Snickers Super Bowl Ad

Frances Reid of "Days of Our Lives" has died

2010-02-04T02:21:00.001-08:00

Frances Reid who played the character of "Alice Horton" on "Days of Our Lives" every since 1965 has died.

Groundhog Day

2010-02-01T12:22:00.000-08:00

Groundhog Day, Let Us Talk About The Basics Of It

Groundhog Day, Let Us Talk About The Basics Of It

By Gail Leino

Groundhog Day was originally celebrated to pay respect to the Indian ancestors. The Delaware Indians considered groundhogs their honorable ancestors. They believed that their ancestors began their life as an animal and then centuries later they emerged as men and made their living through hunting. It was in 1723, the Delaware Indians settled in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, which is a campsite that is halfway between Allegheny and the Susquehanna Rivers.

Another interesting fact about the Groundhog Day is that the name Punxsutawney has originated from the location ponksad-uteney “town of sandlfies” and the name woodchuck has originated from the legend known as “Wojak, the groundhog”, which was known by Indians as their ancestral forefathers. Through different references, the first ever Groundhog Day celebrated was at Pennsylvania Dutch Folklore Center at Franklin and Marshall College.

It was until the year 1966 that the Groundhog Day ceremony was kept secret, which was celebrated in Punxsutawney and only the prediction of Phil was being shared. After that every year on February 2nd, people get together at Gobbler’s Knob, which is a wooded knoll just outside Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. Residents say that Phil is never wrong in his predictions. If Phil sees his shadow, then it means that the winter is going to go for another six weeks, but if he does not see his shadow then it means that spring is on its way. It is about 90% of the time that Phil sees his shadow.

Nowadays, Groundhog Day is a fun excuse for a party. Animal decorations top off this celebration.

Mrs. Party... Gail Leino takes a common sense approach to planning and organizing events, celebrations and holiday parties with unique ideas for Groundhog Day party supplies and fun party themes. She explains proper etiquette and living a healthy life while also teaching organizational skills and fun facts. The Party Supplies Hut has lots of party ideas with hundreds of free holiday printable games and free birthday party activities. Over 100 adorable Themes with Groundhog Day Party Supplies to fit your birthday celebration, holiday event, or "just because" parties is at the Party Theme Shop. Party themes include cartoon characters, sports, movie, TV shows, luau, western, holidays, and unique crazy fun theme ideas.

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MISS AMERICA 1956 NEWS EVENT

2010-01-30T08:17:00.001-08:00

Miss America 1956

Haiti Earthquake Warning and History of Natural Disasters

2010-01-17T10:15:00.000-08:00

Please note that this article was written before the recent earthquake.

Haitian History

Haitian History

By Alejandro Guevara Onofre

INTRODUCTION

In 1492 Christopher Columbus wrote about Haiti: "The most beautiful in the world". Certainly, Haiti is a wonderful country in the Caribbean. I think that has a special beauty, with a geography and traditional culture that is totally different from all the other countries in Latin America.

Since then, the dictatorships have destroyed Haitian society, economy, ecology and sport. Since 1950, two million Haitian people emigrated to the United States and other countries. Haitian-American arrived from Haiti with nothing more than their clothes. If we compare the Haiti of today to Haiti of thirty years ago, we see a change: a new multiparty democracy. Today, a vast part of the Third World and more than a billion people are under dictatorships.

Eventually, I would like to finish my introduction with a message by Albert Mangones: "Haiti is unique in history, going directly from slavery to nationhood".

CHRONOLOGY:

1492: Columbus discovered Haiti in the 15th Century.

1520-1697: Haiti is a Spanish territory. In the late 1500 and early 1600, African slaves flocked to Island.

1697-1790: Haiti is a French colony. After 16th Century, Haiti became the most important French colony in the Americas. Island´s export to Europe included sugar, coffee and corn. The beauty of Haiti is recognized by the French in the mid-1700 Century, when they called it "Pearl the Caribbean".

1790-1803: During the French colonization slaves suffers from maltreatment. By the late 1790, pro-independence demonstrations. An Anti-slavery movement under Toussaint L´Ouverture began. L´Ouverture is one of the most important black leaders in the history.During this period of time, Haitian slaves attack villages. Anti-French protests riots brutally suppressed. By the late 1803, under leadership of Jean Jacques Dessalines, Haiti army defeated the French forces at the Battle of Vertieres.

1804-1806:A French colony for more than hundred years, Haiti becomes independent, one of the most important events in the history. Jean Jacques Dessalines became the first president of new republic of Haiti, the first black republic in the modern history. Dessalines is the "Father of Modern Haiti". Haiti occupies the Western third of Hispaniola, the second-largest Island in the Caribbean.

1804-1820: Unfortunately; Haiti is divided into two zones. Northern Haiti is occupied by Henri Christopher, who is named Emperor, while the north is occupied by Alexander Petion. Petion is probably the greatest Haitian politician who ever lived.

1880: Haiti has one of the richest ecosystems in the Caribbean.

1900: Haiti´s modern political has been tumultuous, marked by dictatorships

1915-1934: Haiti has not had an effective national government Invasion by United States forces. US troops sent to Haiti during civil sub-war.

1918: The Presidential Palace, one of the best national palaces in the world, is originally designed by the Haitian Georges Bassan. Bassan is inspired to White House Washington.

1926: Emily Greene Balch, a human rights activist, went to Haiti.

1928: Cator is the only Haitian ever to win olympic silver medal. After, Haitian athlete Sylvio Cator breaks the men’s long jump record in Paris. Cator was given a hero’s welcome when he returned to his country.

1937: In the Dominican Republic, Rafael Leonidas Trujillo ordered national troops to massacre of 20000 Haitian emigrants.

1940-1950: Haiti is one of the most popular travel destinations in the Caribbean.

1944: Dewitt Peters, an American school-teacher, founded the Centre d’Art in Port -au-Prince Since 1944, Centre d’Art became the centre of the Haitian painting. It is now one of Haiti´s biggest tourist attractions, and every year thousands of people came to see the paintings and other work of Haitian art.

1945: Haiti becomes the 26th member of the United Nations in October.

1956: Haiti establishes diplomatic relations with the Republic of China (Taiwan).

1956: Daniel Fignolé is President of the Provisional Council and Head of State of Haiti

1957-1971:After working for a time as a traditional doctor, Francois Duvalier became one of Haiti’s most famous doctors. In 1957, Duvalier is elected President of the Republic of Haiti. President Duvalier announced: "My government will guarantee the exercise of liberty to all Haitians". Francois Duvalier, also known for his nickname "Papa Doc", emerged as Head of State and quickly gained nearly absolute power. In 1961 "Papa Doc" rewrote the National Constitution. After, he became the first "President for Eternity of Haiti". In the 1960s and 1970s "Papa Doc" popularizes superstitions ideas to Haiti through a series of important voodoo rites. The Duvalier dictatorship instituted rig press censorship. International agencies accuse government of grave human rights abuses. His regime of terror resulted in the deaths of least 30000 Haitian. The Island is one of the most dangerous countries in the Third World.

1957-1981: Haitian First Lady Simone Ovide became one of the most dominant women in the history of Haiti. Simone, wife of the most famous dictator of Haiti, gained in influence and power through corruption and crime.

1957-1989: For many decades, Haiti does not have diplomatic relations with the USSR, People’s Republic of China, Cuba, Hungary, South Africa and East Germany.

1960: The Tonton Macoutes, the brutal secret police, initiated a "Haitian genocide" in which political prisoners were tortured and executed.

1964: Joseph Eduard Gaetjens, the idol of millions of Haitians, is arrested and killed by the Tonton Macoutes, the sinister Haitian secret police. Like John Barnes (Jamaica) and Everald "Gally" Cummings (Trinidad Tobago), he was a great footballer in the Caribbean. After, Gaetjens become a world symbol of the struggle against dictatorship in the Third World. He had dual Haitian and American nationality and played at 1950 World Cup for the United States. Son of Haitian mother and Belgium father, he played for many clubs in the United States. The year 1950 was a very important year for Gaetjens: the United States beat England 1-0, the birthplace of the modern football.

1964: Francois Duvalier changed the national flag. Black and red are the colors chosen by Duvalier. Black, which is similar to the Angolan flag, represents the descendants of the patriot Francois Toussaint L’Ouverture and is also the traditional color of the Haitian people. While, red symbolizes the country`s independence. But the original flag, used since 1803, was removed in 1986 by order of the new government.

1966: Haile Selassie, the Emperor of Ethiopia, arrives in Port-au-Prince. Under the leadership of Dictator Francois Duvalier, many African countries maintain official diplomatic relations with Haiti.

1967: The Comedians, a film by British director Peter Glenville, inspired in the cruel Haitian dictatorship by the Duvalier family.

1971: After Duvalier’s death, power passed to his son Jean Claude Duvalier, the man who became known throughout the world as "Baby Doc". Baby Doc is as dictatorial as his father. Haiti is ruled by iron hand. Duvalier, best known for his anticommunist political, is omnipresent. Many opposition leaders were arrested. He is accused of human rights abuses. Thousand of Haitian people fled the country. Corruption is prevalent at all levels of government. The health system is one of the worst in the Americas.

1974: The sporting system is one of the worst in the Third World, but Haiti qualified for the 1974 FIFA World Cup. Haiti beat Trinidad-Tobago in the World Cup qualifiers. Is one of the greatest sporting moment, in the chronology, comparing it to something like Sylvio Cator, who won a silver medal in long jump in the 1928 Olympics Games in Holland.

1975: In El Salvador, Miss Haiti, Gerthie David, is named first runner up at Miss Universe Pageant… transmitting live to millions by CBS. After, Gerthie David is acclaimed in Port-au-Prince as a national heroine. Miss Haiti competed with 71 other women from around the world for the title of Miss Universe, including Miss USA, Summer Barthollomew.

1980: Like Canada, West Germany South Korea and Kenya, Haiti boycott the Moscow Olympic Games in protest for Soviet invasion of Afghanistan

1980-1986: Jean-Claude Duvalier, Haiti’s longtime dictator, married Michelle Bennett, an aristocratic lady. A little more than three months later, Bennett-Duvalier becomes First Lady of Haiti. Like Eva Peron (Argentina) or Jiang Qing (People’s Republic of China), she was a woman with great power. Michelle Bennett promoted her mulatto countrymen to positions of leadership in the dictatorship at his expense of the African-Haitians.

1982: The National History Park (La Citadelle Laferriere, Sans Souci Palace and Ramiers) is designated as a World Heritage Site by the UNESCO. Like Machu Picchu (Peru) and Angkor What (Cambodia), the National History Park is considered among the wonders of the world.

1982: Ronald Agenor wins a gold medal in men’s tennis singles at the Central American and Caribbean Sports Games La Havana. He captures the hearts of the Island.

1983: Pope John Paul arrives in Haiti for a visit. "Things most change here", said John Paul II.

1986: As Jean-Claude consolidated his power, he consistently refused to consider constitutional reform. The insurrection against the dictator Jean Claude Duvalier began…Antigovernment protesters in the capital. Many deaths, injuries and arrests. Seeming end to long Haitian dictatorship with fall of Duvalier regime.

1987: Haiti has one of the America’s rates of HIV infection

1987: The New Constitution restored many of the liberties abolished by the Duvalier family. The National Constitution recognizes both French and Creole as official languages. A new opposition emerged under Jean-Bertrand Aristide.

1988: Writer Rene Depestre wins the Prix Ranandot. Depestre, a Haitian dissident now living in France, was cited his novel Hadriana dans tous mes reves. By the mid-1980s Rene Depestre had become well known in literacy circles outside Haiti.

1990: Ertha Pascall-Trouillot becomes the first black woman elected of Head of State in the world.

1990: First multi-party elections. Jean-Bertrand Aristide, a charismatic black leader, was elected president of Haiti. Aristide is the first democratic president since 1804.He was elected with the most popular support of any Haitian presidential candidate in the history.

1991: Military coup in the country. Raoul Cedras, leader of the coup, emerged as head of the new government. This year marked the end of eight months of democracy. Under new government, all political parties were dissolved.

1991-1995: Like Equatorial Guinea, Cuba and North Korea, Haiti has one of the most serious human rights problems in the Third World.

1993: United Nations imposed economic sanctions on Haiti, one of the most densely populated nations in the Americas.

1994: Peaceful occupation by United States forces to restore democratic electoral system. Raoul Cedras and his family went into exile in Panama City. Aristide was restored to power.

1995: In Port-au-Prince, sub-war violence includes assassination of Meireille Durocher Bertin.

1995: In Beijing, the capital of city of the People’s Republic of China, Haiti participated in the UN`s Fourth World Conference on Women

1996:More than 5,000 Haitians had been killed and miles more fled to abroad, United States, Canada, Bahamas and Dominican Republic, since 1991.

1998: Haitian president Renè Garcia Preval arrives in Taipei (Taiwan) for a four-day state visit. He and President Lee will sign a communiqué to strengthen bilateral friendship and cooperation.

1999: Dominican president Leonel Fernandez visit to Haiti as part of a new diplomacy.

2002: In Paris, Dudley Dorival finished 3rd in the 110 hurdles at the World Championships. He becomes the 1st Haitian to win an individual international medal since 1928.Dorival was born in New Jersey, United States, to Haitian parents on 1 September 1975. He in 2000 officially became a citizen of Haiti.

2000: Haiti is one of the thirty poorest countries in the Third World.

2000-2001: The elections were boycotted by the main opposition political parties. Aristide was again elected President. Widespread violent in Haiti allege that Aristide’s election victory is fraudulent. Total political censorship exists in national media.

2004: This year Haiti is celebrating the 200th Anniversary of their National Independence. President Jean-Bertrand Aristide of Haiti flees to Central African Republic following anti-government demonstrations. Haiti has one of the most violent conflict areas in the Americas. After, UN troops sent to Haiti during civil sub-war.

2006: Rene Preval is sworn in as President of Haiti. Since the peaceful transfer of power in February, Haiti is the newest democracy in the Third World.

ALEJANDRO GUEVARA ONOFRE: writer about Third World issues (human rights, biographies, culture, history, Olympic sport, democracy, women´s rights).Alejandro is author of many books…He has Italian ancestry. His hobbies and interests are writing essays, going to the gym, browsing the Internet, Foreign Politics, learning about cultures, reading (his favourite writer is Juan Gasparini from Argentina), cooking Peruvian food, listening to American and British Music (his favourite singer is Barry White). His personal motto is “the future is for those people who believe in the beauty of their dreams” by Eleanor Roosevelt...His heroes are Frida Kahlo (Mexican painter), Mpule Kwelagobe (ex Miss Universe and currently Anti-AIDS activist), Bono, Dian Fossey, Jimmy Carter, Oprah Winfrey,Hernando de Soto, Javier Perez de Cuellar and Mario Vargas Llosa...

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Haiti's History of Misery

Jim Piersall on What's My Line 1957

2010-01-09T12:03:00.001-08:00

Baseball player Jim Piersall was the mystery guest on WML. Guest panelist Florida U.S. Senator George Smathers correctly guessed Piersall's identity. Episode originally aired on 28 April 1957.

Jailhouse Rock by Elvis Presley

2010-01-08T00:30:00.000-08:00

Elvis Presley would have been 75 years old today.

Christmas 1950

2009-12-19T20:54:00.000-08:00

Christmas 1950

Babe Ruth as Santa Clause - 1947 Newsreel

2009-12-19T08:00:00.000-08:00

Babe Ruth as Santa Clause - 1947 Newsreel
In 1947 "The Babe" played Santa Clause for children stricken with polio in one of his final public appearances before passing away 8 months later.

Hanukkah

2009-12-12T16:40:00.000-08:00

Hanukkah: The Festival of Lights

Hanukkah: The Festival of Lights
By Gail Leino

Also called Hanukkah and Chanukah, Hanukkah is one of the most important Jewish holidays. It takes place every year in mid to late December. Though the date varies on the western calendar, it always begins on the 25th day of Kislev in the Hebrew calendar. The celebration begins with the menorah, which holds nine candles. Eight candles represent the eight days of Hanukkah, and the ninth, the Shamash, is used to light the other candles.

The Hanukkah tradition recognizes oil as one of the central themes of Hanukkah, and this is reflected in the foods enjoyed on the holiday, foods like latkes, or potato pancakes, sufganiyot (jelly-filled donuts) Cheese Blintzes, and cheeses and dairy products are the staples of the Hanukkah diet, so obviously that would be incorporated into any Hanukkah celebration.

Supplies for traditional Hanukkah games such as the Dreidel Game, in which participants sit in a circle, and are given twenty candy drops (peppermints, special foil-covered chocolates that look like coins, or even pennies) and they spin the Dreidel, a toy that looks like a spinning top, which, alluding to the miracle of Hanukkah, have letters on each side:

Nes (N-miracle), Gadol (G-Great), Haya (H-happened), and Sham (S-there, meaning in Israel).

Each player gets equal amounts of candy or coins. Each player places one in the center, or “pot” and each player will take turns spinning the dreidel. If it lands on Nes, the player gets nothing. If it lands on Gadol, the player gets all the pot, and each player again contributes a candy to allow the game to go on. If it lands on Hey, the player collects half the pot, and everyone contributes again. If it lands on Sham, the player puts one of their candies back into the pot. The player with all the candies, wins the game. If time is a constraint, just give a specific amount of time, and the one with the most pieces wins.

The most important thing about Hanukkah is celebrating the miracle of the menorah, which burned for eight days on enough oil for only one day. That miracle is the basis for the festival of lights, called Hanukkah. Each day of Hanukkah, a candle is lit, progressing until the festival of lights is complete, with all eight candles burning, and one and all giving thanks for the miracles God has given in their lives.

Mrs. Party... Gail Leino is the internet's leading authority on selecting the best possible party supplies (http://partysupplieshut.com), using proper etiquette and manners while also teaching organizational skills and fun facts. The Party Supplies Hut has a huge selection of free party games, coloring pages, word find, word scramble, printable baby and bridal shower activities. Hanukkah Party Games (Hanukkah-fun.com), holiday party planning tips, trivia, history, recipes, printable activities and free coloring pages.

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It's A Wonderful Life Ending

2009-12-12T00:18:00.001-08:00

It's A Wonderful Life Ending

As The World Turns opening credits (1960s)

2009-12-08T23:46:00.000-08:00

As The World Turns opening credits (1960s)

Collect Sports Programs

2009-11-29T11:24:00.000-08:00

Why You Should Collect Sports Programs

Why You Should Collect Sports Programs
By Cami Berardi

Why should you collect current or vintage sports programs or game used tickets from various sporting events? To some that is the obvious question. The answer is very simple really collecting the game used tickets or stubs gives the fan/collector a brush with history even if you were not there, it is a distinct memory of a particular game or moment in time. When you collect a program from a sporting event it takes you, the collector further in depth to the particulars of the game or event, you get a deeper appreciation for what occurred during that game.

Sports programs, especially vintage programs offer you a piece of history. It give you the reader an extensive look into the past show cased through photos, text, advertising, the scoring pages, and even the cover art, giving the collector a definite feel for that era. If you look at a program from say the 1950s you can actually get an idea for what it must have been like to be at that game sitting in the stands cheering your team on. Even though collecting an item like sports trading cards is great and a lot of fun, it does not give you the same feeling of nostalgia like the one you get when holding a program.

You could collect a program from any sporting event that you liked, but one of the most popular series to collect it Americas favourite past time, baseball and in particular the World Series, to no great surprise. As with anything else vintage is the way to go, but as with everything else the price tag can also be extremely high depending on the piece you are considering. Programs which date back to the inaugural World Series in 1903 and some other examples of very early programs are super scarce and are hard to get a hold of in any condition, let alone great condition. Also games which noted bench marks in the games history carry with them large price tags if available. In recent times, a Heritage Sports Collectibles auction saw an astounding $14,340 dollars being spent on a Frank "Home Run" Baker 1910 Chicago program! Now those are big bucks that few of us regular collectors have hanging around in our back pockets.

Another set that that has caught on in terms of collecting a series is the All-Star game programs. These are usually easier to collect in general as compared to the World Series programs, and cheaper. The white whale of this lot though is 1942 All-Star program due the fact that America was at war at the time, and the war time paper drives had an effect on this. This being as it may, it has affected the price of the program in todays' market keeping it on the higher side, if you can even find one.

As I have stated before you can collect which ever sport appeals to you, whether that is boxing or hockey or even football. There have been some auctions that have seen sets of complete football Super Bowl series programs go for anywhere from $2000-$3000 conservatively. I am not aware of any current price guides available for the collector to use as a guide when considering purchase of game used sports programs. The only thing I can suggest is to do your homework, research the item and the market place to determine fair market value of the item you are intending on purchasing for your collection. Have fun with what ever you decide to collect, and remember do it for the passion and love or the collection, not with the idea of investing for monetary gains, if you do that it may leave you disappointed and out of pocket.

Cami Berardi is a sports memorabilia hobbiest, and collector. She enjoys not only collecting but writing and researching the hobby and industry. You can see more of Cami's dealings at: http://www.youtube.com/patriotsfangirl12

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Fan Dancer Sally Rand at 1934 Chicago World's Fair

2009-11-28T09:40:00.000-08:00

Fan Dancer Sally Rand

Christmas Carol - Trailer (1938)

2009-11-28T09:38:00.001-08:00

1938 Christmas Carol Trailer

Thanksgiving History of Pardoning the National Turkey

2009-11-25T09:31:00.000-08:00

Thanksgiving History of Pardoning the National Turkey -- powered by eHow.com

1939 Home Movie of Macy's Day Parade

2009-11-25T09:18:00.001-08:00

This is a great piece of
history for Superman fans -
1939 the year Superman was
introduced for the first time
at the Macy's Day Parade. The
balloon is enormous standing
at 80 feet tall! To see this
home movie in color will be a
treat for any Superman fan -
hope you enjoy!

Mickey Mouse Birthday Party 1942

2009-11-21T06:42:00.000-08:00

Mickey Mouse - Mickey's Birthday Party 1942
by moidixmois

History of Thanksgiving

2009-11-16T10:52:00.000-08:00

History of Thanksgiving

Dramatized History of Coca Cola "Always Tomorrow" (1941)

2009-11-14T16:43:00.000-08:00

Dramatized history of the Coca-Cola company and some of the people who participated in its origin and growth. Made in the style of a feature film. "This is an excellent historical advermentary which exactly delineates the prevalent corporate attitude during the latter years of WWII. The 'Self Made Man', always larger than life, seems a caricature now, but in my memory, there were many who acted the bottling CEO. All the propaganda is paraded in such an innocent fashion, and with almost religious fervour." Quotation from Dr Hilary Rhodes posted at Internet Archive.

1981 primitive Internet report on KRON

2009-11-14T15:38:00.000-08:00

Abbott and Costello in "Who's on first?"

2009-11-14T15:37:00.000-08:00

Learn about Remembrance Day

2009-11-11T10:16:00.000-08:00

Learn About Remembrance Day

Berlin Wall 1961 - 1989

2009-11-08T23:15:00.000-08:00

1955 World Series Highlights (Brooklyn Dodgers vs NYY)

2009-11-04T23:37:00.000-08:00

Alfred Hitchcock Presents - Cure for Insomnia

2009-10-31T11:32:00.000-07:00

History of the Internet

2009-10-29T11:02:00.000-07:00

Halloween History

2009-10-24T11:59:00.000-07:00

Playboy Covers: Now and Then - Marge Simpson and Marilyn Monroe

2009-10-18T15:20:00.000-07:00

First Video Game?

2009-10-18T09:25:00.000-07:00

Fifty years ago, before either arcades or home video games, visitors waited in line at Brookhaven National Laboratory to play Tennis for Two, an electronic tennis game

DRACULA (1931) Castle Films 16mm Digest

2009-10-18T09:20:00.000-07:00

DRACULA (1931) Castle Films 16mm Digest
by super8monsters

Frankenstein 1931 It's Alive!

2009-10-18T09:06:00.000-07:00

From the 1931 classic, Frankenstein -- the scene where Colin Clive goes insane as the monster comes to life

Frankenstein (1910) - Thomas Edison

2009-10-18T09:04:00.000-07:00

Frankenstein (1910) - Thomas Edison
by dreadcentral

The very original film telling of Frankenstein by Thomas Edison

Boris Karloff: The Ghoul 1933

2009-10-18T08:56:00.000-07:00

Boris Karloff (1887-1969) was the greatest actor ever in horror film.

Rudyard Kipling "If" Poem Animation

2009-10-13T07:00:00.000-07:00

Anne Frank: The Only Existing Film Images

2009-10-03T00:05:00.000-07:00

This photo is entitled "Anne Frank at Desk."

The footage was taken before Anne Frank and her family went into hiding and before the famous diary was written. Scene dates back to July 22, 1941. The wedding couple later recognized the girl in their wedding video to be Anne Frank.

Advice on Collecting Coins

2009-09-24T14:02:00.000-07:00

Advice on Collecting Coins

Art Collecting

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Collecting Comic Books

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How to Price Coins

2009-09-05T14:41:00.000-07:00

By [http://www.articlesengine.com/Author/Edwin-Sproat/17958/1] Edwin Sproat

There are many factors affecting the price of a collectible coin. One concerns the level of demand and supply. If the supply is greater than the demand, the price will go down. However, if the demand is high but supply is low, the price shoots up.

Aside from being a hobby, collecting coins is also a business. The investors, collectors, and dealers influenced the demand for the coins. However, the dealers are the most influential of the three. They make their earnings by selling the pieces they acquired higher than what they initially paid for them.

The level of prices also varies depending on the parties involved in the transaction. If the dealers are doing business with coin enthusiasts or investors, they use the retail prices. However, if they face fellow dealers, they offer wholesale prices. Coin aficionados can always conduct their own research regarding the approximate prices of the coins they have. They can compare their findings of the rare coin values with what the dealers offer and discuss disputes. They can also refer to the published prices, which indicate the different levels of prices available to interested parties.

Often, dealers would pay less than the wholesale value of a coin in order to make profit. This is not advantageous for collectors and investors who decide to sell some of their coins. They would not be able to maximize the return of their investment. While they have the option not to do business with dealers, finding someone who is willing to purchase the coins they have is difficult.

On the contrary, there are benefits of purchasing coins from dealers. These are:

1. Highly regarded coin dealers can provide certificate of authenticity for the coin they sell.

2. They can give you sensible assessments of the possible grade of the coins you have.

3. You can also acquire information from them regarding possible problems that you may have overlooked. They are familiar with the different issues arising from coin condition. Their experience enables them to spot problems that others might have missed.

Other factors affecting coin value include grade and rarity. The grade is the most important factor when pricing newer coins. What is their current condition? Are their bent edges or scratches? However, this is not always the case. When pricing old coins, the date is more important. When were they minted and how many of those were produced? If it is a very rare coin, there is greater possibility that the price is also higher.

It is best if you consult the experts if you really want to know the value of your coins. There are experts in terms of grading coins. Often, dealers would do free appraisal of your coins if you were selling them. In addition, there are also paid services for grading coins. Although will shell out a few bucks, you can be certain of the accuracy of the value of your collectibles.

The most important thing is to study the market. Find out where you can sell your coin for utmost returns. See to it that you are knowledgeable about your collections as well. Find out how much it is priced so that you can negotiate reasonably.
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Tips For Buying Collectibles on eBay

2009-09-03T13:42:00.000-07:00

by Kirsten Hawkins

Buying collectibles is one of the most enjoyable things to do on eBay, simply because you can find so many things that you just can’t get anywhere else. Here are a few tips to help you on your way.
Find your Category.
You’ll probably find that all the items you’re after are listed in a single category. Add this category to your browser’s Favorites, and keep coming back.
Look for Mistakes.
If you collect something, the chances are you know a lot about it. This can be your opportunity to make a mint from a seller’s mistake. They might not realise that they have a rare version of an item, or they might have left off the key information that makes it valuable. If you’re willing to email the seller and ask them a few questions about the item to confirm that it is what you think it is, then you should be able to buy items like these. You can then resell them at a big profit, if that’s what you want to do.
Don’t Always Believe Descriptions.
If you find something you haven’t heard of, and the description calls it ‘rare’, don’t assume that it actually is. Far too many sellers just put ‘rare’ into all of their descriptions – the chances are that the item is common and has just been described wrongly. Don’t bid unless you know what you’re buying.
Stalk Other Users.
When you collect something, you’ll probably notice that there are four or five sellers who seem to come up with consistently good items – and the same buyers buying them. Add their user pages to your Favorites, and check back often to see what they’ve got – or what they’re bidding on – that you might be interested in.
Don’t Get Too Attached to an Auction.
There are millions of items being listed every day on eBay – whatever you want, it’ll come around again, and if you don’t get it there are plenty more things to buy. This is similar to the golden rule of negotiating: always be prepared to walk away. If you can’t walk away, then expect to pay over the odds. There are few things so rare that another seller won’t have one to sell. Go and bid in a lower-priced auction, instead of getting into a bidding war in one that is already expensive.
Beware of the Postage.
If you collect lots of small things with a relatively low value, you might end up paying as much for postage as you do for each item. You should take these costs into consideration when you make your bid. Another good strategy is to always buy a few things at once from the same buyer, as they will almost always offer you a discount on the postage.
When you’re bidding, you might notice that some auctions go more slowly than others, going days at a time without any new bids. The next email tells you how to take advantage of these ‘slow’ auctions.
Kirsten Hawkins is an Ebay and internet auction enthusiast from Nashville, TN. Visit http://www.auctionseller411.com/ for more great tips on how to make the most from Ebay and other online auctions.
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Marvel Comics Universe Mayhem

2009-08-31T07:02:00.000-07:00

By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Michael_Ricardo_Armstrong]Michael Ricardo Armstrong

Spider-Man
Peter Parker was born an only child, his parents were later killed overseas in a plane crash. He was raised by his elderly Uncle Ben and Aunt May. Academically gifted, Peter showed an uncanny interest for science that was nothing short of genius. Socially, however, he was very shy and the target of much cruelty by his peers at High School. While attending a public science exhibit when he was 15-years old, he was bitten on the hand by a radioactive spider accidentally irradiated by a particle beam, empowering Peter with the spiders proportional strength and agility, and the ability to cling to almost any surface. Most incredibly, he had gained a sixth sense that gave him early warning of coming danger. Disguised, Peter tested his new-found abilities defeating professional wrestler Crusher Hogan in the ring, and earning some cash. Using his scientific prowess, he constructed a pair of artificial web-shooters that attached to his wrists.
Spider-Man soon found himself facing a rogue gallery of powerful thieves, gangsters, including the Chameleon, the Tinkerer, the Vulture (Adrian Tomes), Doctor Octopus (Otto Octavius), the Sandman, Doctor Doom. In Florida, he befriended Dr. Curtis Connors after administering an antidote to reverse his transformation into the terrible Lizard. Though he had many enemies, he also shared adventures with the Fantastic Four (including rival the Human Torch), the Avengers, the X-Men and Daredevil A Partner in Crime fighting.
Peter can cling to most surfaces, has superhuman strength (able to lift 10 tons could be more) and is many times more agile than a regular human. The combination of his acrobatic leaps and web-slinging enables him to travel rapidly from place to place. His spider-sense is a a early warning detection system linked with his superhuman ability, enabling him the ability to avoid most any injury, provided he doesn't willingly override the autonomic reflexes.
In the year of 1967 a child was born, wrap up in a blanket of Comic Heroes he was given the name Michael Armstrong, that person was me and is me, my Mutation started a a young age when kids were reading the alphabet and watching sesame street I was reading Marvel Comics I have been collecting comics from the time I was seven years old, Marvel-Comics have all been my favorite, my first comic was a Iron-Man issue since then I moved on to other Comics (Marvel of course ). Spider-Man, X-Men and the Avengers have always been my favorite.
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Five of the Greatest Villains in Marvel Comics

2009-08-31T06:54:00.000-07:00

By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Vince_P._Platania]Vince P. Platania

To be ranked as some of the best villains in marvel comics they have to be dastardly, cool, clever, or just plain evil. And the marvel universe is filled with plenty of villains that fit the bill. But only a select few of the villains in marvel comics are the baddest of the bad. Not all the villains in marvel comics could hold the distinction of the absolute best, but these are among the ones that can.
First up we have the Green Goblin, Norman Osborn. He may not be the most powerful of all the villains in marvel comics, but he's definitely one of the vilest. Terrorizing Spider-Man until Osborn's death, and then terrorizing him again when he came back from the dead, Osborn is vicious, depraved and unpredictable. And now that he sits in a seat of power over the entire marvel universe that unpredictability and his psychopathic tendencies just shot him up to the top of the list of the greatest villains in marvel comics.
Next we have the Kingpin, Wilson Fisk. All the man boasts is enormous girth, intense strength and a ton of money, which adds many minions to his call. A thorn in the sides of the likes of Spider-Man and Daredevil, the Kingpin was at one time one of the most ruthless villains in marvel comics. He had no regard for life and didn't care who he hurt. He was on top of the world and had the world fooled for a long time while he acted as the head of the criminal underworld. Had Daredevil not finally taken the big man down he'd still be sitting on his empire, an empire worthy of one of the greatest villains in marvel comics.
Then there's Ultron, the creation of Henry Pym that went on to terrorize and nearly destroy the Avengers on more than one occasion. This super-intelligent and possibly sentient robot is one of the greatest villains in marvel comics simply because he's not human. He doesn't have a heart or a mind, and thus everything he does is cold, calculated and despicable. His sole goal is to rid the world of the Avengers and anyone else who stands in his way.
Of all the villains in marvel comics, Apocalypse is potentially the greatest threat. He's a seemingly immortal mutant that in every possible future of the marvel universe thus far he has ruled and reigned eventually. If the Age of Apocalypse story line showed us anything it showed us just how bad this mutant supremacist is.
And finally there's Magneto, the Master of Magnetism, and no list of the greatest villains in marvel comics would be complete without him. What makes Magneto so deadly isn't just his ability to control any kind of metal in existence, including the iron in our blood. But it's the cause that he fights for. He truly believes he is doing the right thing, and when a being with that much power is convinced that he's the savior of his people there's no limit to the lengths of destruction he might go to.
There are other great villains in marvel comics as this is just a few notable standouts. And each and every one of these listed have done much to deserve their place in such a list. [http://www.classic-comic-books.com/]The Heart Of MarvelThroughout the course of the History Of Marvel Comics there has been one name that has stood above all others as the icon of the Marvel Universe: Spider-Man. Why people love this popular character so much isn't exactly unknown either.
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Great Tips for Finding Superman Collectibles

2009-08-28T19:05:00.001-07:00

Are you new to collecting Superman memorabilia? Or maybe you have a collection but it's been tough adding new items? You need to do more than go to your local stores.
There are lots of great ways to start your collection of Superman memorabilia, and also some good ways of adding to your collection too. Check out the tips below for some good ideas:
1. Shop at garage sales. Don't stick to just the ones on your street. Check your local newspaper for listings, and make sure you get an early start to your day. Ask the people running the garage sale if they have anything related to Superman - you never know what might be buried under another pile of junk.
2. eBay. You can find anything at eBay - seriously. Just make sure you check the seller's feedback, and don't get so excited about a find that you bid too high for it. Always know what your budget is and stick to it. Don't forget to use all the great tools eBay provides, too, for monitoring auctions.
3. Tell your friends. And then get them to tell their friends. Don't forget your family, and your friends' families. And when you have to go out anywhere, casually mention to everyone you talk to that you're an avid collector of Superman memorabilia. You'll end up with lots of people looking out for stuff for you.
4. Search online. Sticking to local stores won't do much to add to your collection - you'll find soon enough that you've exhausted the possibilities. A site like Surfilicious, for example, can help out when it comes to Superman jewelry, like rings or pendants.

Looking for Superman collectibles like a Superman pendant or a Superman ring? Check out Surfilicious at http://www.surfilicious.com/ for these and other great collectibles.
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Silver American Eagle - 1986

2009-08-27T10:43:00.000-07:00

Posessing what many collectors consider the most graceful design of all U.S. Coins, the Silver American Eagle is the world's most popular silver bullion coin. Uncirculated condition.

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Collecting Teddy Bears

2009-08-26T10:56:00.000-07:00

By
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Teddy bears are one of those special toys that can be loved by anyone. Not everyone actively collects these fluffy treasures stuff with love, but many people have memories going back to childhood that include snuggling a super soft bear friend when it seemed that nobody else was around or could understand the troubles of the day. Teddy bears are a beautiful and very collectible tie to each person's childhood that can take them back in an instant.
There are no prerequisites for a favorite bear to be valuable to its owner. Certainly there are certain brand names that will bring more money if they are sold in a collectibles market, but for a deeper value, no money can buy the special memories many of us hold for just a very basic, no name bear that was given to us with love when we were little more than babies.
For those looking to build a formal collection of some type, teddy bears can be a nice option. There are many, high quality bears being made today, and they have a rich history dating back to the early 1900s when Theodore Roosevelt was president. You could easily start with a brand name like Steiff or Bing to center a collection on and grow over time. Such a collection could involve a considerable monetary investment, but it is just one way to go.
You can also choose to start a collection with bears that you already own and love. There are no set rules or themes that must be followed when you decide to start collecting. Once people know that you are a collector, you will probably start receiving the bears as gifts at special times like birthdays or holidays. If you have some preference besides just accepting what people give you with a grateful smile you should let them know before they go out and purchase anything for you. The rules of collecting really just depend on you and what you like.
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Collectibles Bottles For Fun and Profit

2009-08-26T10:54:00.000-07:00

By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Julie_Chrisler]Julie Chrisler

Collectibles bottles are especially easy to collect. You never know when and where you will find your next collectible bottle. No matter whether you are collecting as a hobby or if you are a serious collector, you never get over the thrill of discovering a new find.
People collect many types of different collectibles bottles. When you are collecting you can choose to focus your collection on a certain type of glass, or a certain manufacturer of the bottles, or a certain time frame, such as Civil War bottles, or however you choose to organize your collection. Or you can collect certain types of collectibles bottles such as vintage perfume bottles, Coca-Cola bottles, Chinese snuff bottles, poison bottles, medicine bottles, and the list goes on.
When first starting out, search through your house, you might be surprised at what you will find. Look in your attic, or garage, in your laundry room and in your kitchen. Then look in your old china and knick knacks. For example, I found the collectibles bottles that I didn't know I had in my dining room. You never know where they will crop up.
You might start keeping an eye out at yard sales, flea markets and thrift stores for collectibles bottles. You have to be picky and do your research though. I suggest you use the Internet at first to browse about the different types of collections. Then, once you become serious, invest a small amount in a bottles guide, a book which helps identify and price bottles.
If using an auction site such as eBay to buy collectibles bottles, use the same common sense that you always do when shopping on an auction site. Avoid impulse buying, check out the seller's reputation, check out how the seller presents him/herself.
If you are selling collectibles bottles on an auction site, set your bids at a reasonable price, make sure your descriptions are accurate and your pictures are clear, choose an appropriate payment method, and check out your buyer's reputation.
I can't stress enough how important it is to research what you have first. Research the history of the company that made the bottle, or the product of the type of bottles you are searching for. Many early bottles sell for several hundred to several thousand dollars. Often, dishonest dealers will try to sell fake merchandise. You should be careful and keep an eye out for fakes.
When you shop for your collectibles bottles remember that condition and rarity count toward making a bottle more valuable. If a bottle is one that originally came with packaging, such as a perfume bottle, remember that the presence of the original packaging can greatly impact the price; the bottle is worth much more with the packaging.
It goes without saying that the older the bottle the better. Those collectibles bottles that are very old, pre-19th century especially, are of course the most valued. Perfume bottles that are handmade or signed by the maker can also demand higher prices.
If you decide to look into the world of collectible bottles, you will surely become fascinated with the many types of bottles that are collected.
Julie Chrisler writes more about collectibles bottles on her blog. You can find more information about collectibles bottles and other vintage bottles on [http://www.vintagebottles.org]http://www.VinatageBottles.org.
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For Recreation, Sports Collecting is a Great Hobby

2009-08-26T10:48:00.000-07:00

by Sharon Thomas

In this fast-paced, stressful age we live in, everyone needs a little recreation. Sports collecting is a hobby that can fill your spare minutes with interest and offer a diversion to the everyday grind. Sports collecting takes many forms depending on the person who is pursuing the hobby. Many people choose to collect memorabilia from their favorite professional teams, but others collect items related to golf, fishing, and other recreation sports. Collecting requires a certain amount of space, but collectors are creative about finding ways to display their collectibles.
If you have a favorite pro team or two there are many items you can collect related to those teams. For instance, you can create scrapbooks in which you save clippings about exciting games, favorite players, and special interviews. You can keep ticket stubs and photographs in your scrapbook, too. Other items, however, won't fit into a scrapbook, such as a game ball, team jersey, or a team's annual yearbook. These items will need other storage. There are stands for special balls, and jerseys look great hanging on a hanger on the wall.
You might like to collect souvenir items from all types of sports. Most professional teams sell small metal pins with their insignia on them. Pin collecting is a widely practiced hobby, and sports teams are one of the hottest types of collectible pins, as are those commemorating the Olympics. Another option for sports collecting is to collect antique sports equipment. Vintage baseball gloves are an example of this type of collectible.
Baseball cards have long been a source of recreation. Sports collecting enthusiasts have collected baseball cards, football cards, and basketball cards for many years, although baseball cards were the first. This is such a popular hobby that some cards are worth a lot of money, such as a rookie card of a player like Willie Mays.
Other collectors like to accumulate things that illustrate their favorite recreation sports. Collecting items decorated with fish, horses, or golfers are examples of these types of collections. For instance, if you enjoy hunting with dogs, you can decorate your home in a hunting dog theme. There are throw pillows printed with handsome hunting dogs, as well as with the game they help you find. You may find lamps that have a hunting dog as the base. You can even have curtains made from hunting dog printed material! The same can be done around the theme of golf, horseback riding, whether western or eastern, bass fishing, sailboats, and other popular recreation sports. Collecting is a hobby that offers many options!

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VLCollectibles on Wordpress

2009-08-26T04:20:00.000-07:00

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On this Blog you can view various collectibles.

Some of the Collectibles are a part of my own collection.

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