eBay Explained: Paypal Coupons

By Mark Kenny

Paying for your eBay purchases is normally a straight forward process. It's made easy, though eBays checkout feature which is fully intergated with paypal.

This enables you to pay with existing funds which you may have in your paypal account, or via your own credit or debit card that is linked to the account.

However like many online & offline businesses eBay & paypal regularly have new offers to try & tempt new users to signup for their services. One of these methods which they use is via the use of electronic coupons which are sent out via email.

Think of these coupons, like discount coupons which may be issued by your local supermarket - something alone the lines of 20% off when you purchase goods over £20.00.

So if your lucky enough to receive a paypal coupon it's simply a matter of entering the paypal coupon code on the final confirmation page when purchasing goods from eBay sellers. The discount will be applied immediately.

If you haven't yet received any coupons there are two tips that you can use. Firstly, register a new eBay account & never use it.

It shouldn't be long before eBay send you an email inviting you to bid for your first item - along with a paypal coupon to use should you win the item.

Secondly, & a lot easier just google for "paypal coupons". These coupons are issued to all of eBay members at some stage & there are many website which exist purely to share all kinds of these electronic coupons. Just copy & paste the number & hopefully it should work.

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Sewing Fabrics - How Do I Chose?

By Linda Keaveny

Part of the fun with sewing lies in matching fabric to patterns. Spend a little time choosing the right fabric to match your colors, style, and personality.

Always, look at the way the fabric hangs in the picture on the pattern envelope, is it loose and flowing or very crisp and structured ? If the pattern lists more than one type of fabric then your choice would depend on the look and feel you desire. Check the pattern for suggested fabrics, be sure to follow their suggestions as patterns are designed for specific types of fabric, using fabrics not suggested could result in failure of your project.

When a pattern calls for stretch knits only, DO NOT use any other type of fabric, doing so could result in the item not being usable. i.e. you might not be able to get it on without the proper stretch. On knits only patterns there will be a gauge on the pattern envelope, you can hold the fabric you are thinking of purchasing to the unstretched gauge and stretch it to the stretched marks and then let go. Did the fabric stretch the necessary distance and just as important did it return to its original size. If you answer no to either question then it’s not the fabric for that pattern. Return is just as important as stretch.

The object is to make the fabric look good on you, just because it looks good on the bolt, doesn’t mean it will look good on you ! Pay particular attention to textures and patterns as they can emphasize areas that you may want to minimize and visa versa. Fabric stores with mirrors would be great as you could see how colors and texture look against your skin tones. Unfortunately, The fabric stores here do not have mirrors, in which case it would be a good idea to take along someone whose opinion you trust, if you are new to sewing or just unsure.

The final step before purchasing your fabric should be to read the cardboard it will show you the width of the fabric, the price per yard, the fabric content and the care instructions. The most important consideration, is it machine washable, hot or cold water, machine dryable or do you have to hang or lay flat to dry, or will this fabric have to be dry cleaned! VERY IMPORTANT to match your lifestyle.

Spending a little time in choosing your fabric will make your project easier to sew and more likely to turn out correctly.

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Tracing Sewing Patterns

by Carol Slinker

Do you have expensive, out of print or vintage patterns you cannot bear to cut? The best way to preserve your patterns is to trace them onto pattern tracing cloth or paper.

Do you have a favorite pattern that you use over and over?

If the pieces are already cut, an easy way to preserve them is to fuse each pattern piece to a lightweight, non-woven interfacing. Just cut a piece of fusible interfacing the size of the pattern piece and place the adhesive side to the wrong side of the pattern on an ironing board. Set your iron on synthetic (no steam) and fuse the interfacing to the pattern in smooth even strokes. Press until the pattern is thoroughly adhered to the interfacing and trim the edges to finish.

If your pattern is not cut, tracing or copying each piece is an excellent way to preserve original expensive, out of print and especially vintage patterns. Tracing a vintage pattern is especially satisfying, as you can cut out, sew and enjoy your vintage-style garment while the fragile pattern remains intact.Most pattern pieces are printed on large pieces of tissue paper, such as the patterns currently available in fabric stores today. Tracing the pattern pieces is a practical way to reuse these patterns which are commonly printed with multiple sizes and views on each pattern piece. By tracing the pattern pieces, other views and different sizes can be cut from the same pattern without destroying the original, and you can always go back and make the same style for someone else.

Some pattern magazines have four or five or more patterns printed in different colors on one sheet, so you have to trace them off to use them at all. Other patterns come as "master patterns", and tracing them off is good if you want to modify the pattern for one garment without losing the original. Examine the fit and try to make as many adjustments as possible while tracing. For example, most of us have standard adjustments to make to a pattern to allow for arm length, waist or hip size, etc. Instead of tracing the pattern exactly and then making the adjustments, either gently fold the original pattern piece or mark the ending point, and then move your tracing paper up or down the correct distance and fill in between.

The materials used to trace patterns are many and varied, from the packaged tracing paper kits available in fabric stores to using kitchen waxed paper, which is easy to see through, sturdy and if a larger piece is needed, just fuse two pieces together with a dry iron set on wool. Other tools required are an iron, a pen, French curve and ruler.

Before tracing the pattern, press each pattern piece lightly with a cool, dry iron (no steam – it could shrink the pattern) to remove any creases. Lay the pattern on a smooth hard surface, position the pattern tracing cloth or paper on top and secure with tape or weights. Use the French curve and ruler to trace the cutting lines and any necessary markings, adjustments, etc. and remember to label each piece with the pattern number and view, etc. Remove the tape, if used, and cut out the new duplicate permanent pattern. The original pattern remains intact and uncut.

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Wok this Way! (Part 2 of 5) Selecting a Wok

Wok this Way! (Part 2 of 5) Selecting a Wok
By Helen Fan

As mentioned in Part 1 of the series, woks come in different sizes ranging from 10 to 32 inches in diameter, but a wok that's 11 to 14 inches in diameter should suffice for use in a household kitchen.

Woks come in 2 different bottoms, the traditional round-bottomed woks, and the “westernized” flat-bottomed woks. Both have their advantages, but the're reasons that the traditional wok lasted thousands of years in Chinese kitchens. The flat-bottomed woks do not heat as evenly. The flattened area creates a little angle around the bottom that makes it harder to manipulate your cooking utensil. Food may get caught in this area, becoming overcooked or even burnt due to the lack of movement. This also could present a problem when you clean it afterwards. That little angle also increases the likelihood that you will accidentally scratch the wok while stir frying. The flat-bottomed woks were designed for better balance on flat American stovetops, especially the electric stove. But there is a simple solution for that. You can purchase a “wok ring” that you put on the stovetop, and sit the wok over it for balance. We will go through that in more detail in Part 5, “Wok accessories”.

A wok is generally made of iron, copper, carbon steel, or aluminum. Carbon steel and aluminum are the better ones because of their superior heat conductivity, but the general consensus is that carbon steel is, by far, the best material for a wok. Carbon steel is the most porous, and when exposed to high heat, the pores open up to absorb the cooking oil, contributing to developing the "patina", and then the elusive "wok hay" (covered in Part 3). If you go around Chinese restaurants and ask their chefs the kind of woks they use, an overwhelming majority will swear by carbon steel woks. The best part is that carbon steel woks are relatively inexpensive to buy. There is an old adage that says “you get what you pay for”. This is definitely not the case for woks.

There are now stainless-steel versions of the wok, although it is generally not recommended. Stainless-steel is not a good heat conductor, which defeats the purpose of Chinese cuisine that relies heavily on quick cooking on high heat. They sure look nice, but would you rather have a nice looking wok, or a taste bud-tickling, mouth-watering gourmet dish? The answer should be obvious. Woks with non-stick coatings are not desirable, either. They all inevitably scratch and food gets stuck to the metal, ruining the taste, smell, presentation of the dishes, not to mention the extra effort needed in cleaning the wok. In addition, the high heat required for Chinese cooking may eventually damage the non-stick coating. A well-seasoned wok will last forever, where as a non-stick wok will inevitably need a replacement over time.

There is an enamel-lined version where there are no reactions between the metal and the food, which makes it a nice alternative. But, if a steel carbon wok is seasoned well (covered in Part 3), it will become virtually non-stick, and will work better than any other versions out there. If you must buy one with a non-stick surface, we recommend purchasing a hard-anodized, or heavy-gauged aluminum wok, but the downside of that is that they are very expensive. Why spend a big wad of money on an expensive wok when you can get one that will do a better job, at a fraction of a price, right?

The bottom line is, if you're serious about cooking Chinese food, and create dishes that taste authentically Chinese, pick a round-bottomed, carbon steel wok, and include a wok ring as an accessory (if necessary) to balance it on the stove.

In Part 3 of Wok this way! we'll cover the all important subject of “Seasoning” a new wok.

Helen Fan grew up in a family that has owned various Asian restaurants all over North America, from Vancouver (Canada), Houston (Texas), Decatur (Illinois), to Chicago (Illinois). She, and the rest of the Fan family are now sharing their decades of knowledge on the art of Chinese cuisine at http://www.chinesehomecooking.com/

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Basic Terms on Chinese Restaurant Menus

By Shauna Hanus

In today’s modern Chinese restaurants even a more traditional menu will come with English translations for many of the more common Chinese food terms. It is, however, always handy to have knowledge of some to the basic terms just in case you find yourself in need.

Here are eleven definitions that range from vegetables to duck for some of the more common items found in Chinese restaurants.

Choy = vegetable. Vegetables or Choy are found in many Chinese food dishes. This versatile ingredient can be found in stand alone dishes or accompanied by meat.

Dun = egg and is often found in dishes like Egg Foo Young where eggs or Dun are combined with a wide variety of accompaniments like rice, chicken, vegetables and bean sprouts.

Fon = rice and is most familiar in Fried Rice which comes with peas, carrots and pork or in sticky short grained white rice.

Gai = chicken and is a very adaptable ingredient to use in dishes like Cashew Chicken or Moo

Shu Chicken where the chicken is thin sliced and served with vegetables, plum sauce and a thin pancake.

Har = shrimp and can be found in Peking Shrimp which can sometimes still be found by its traditional name of Beijing Far Jue Har.

Mien = noodle and is a soft warm noodle served with chicken or pork and vegetables. The all too common chow mien noodle is a crunchy version of the original.

Moo ghoo = mushroom. Moo Ghoo Gai Pan, which means sliced chicken and mushrooms, is an easily found dish on most Chinese restaurant menus.

Op = duck. Op or duck is not as common as chicken or pork but is a delicacy that is worth tasting.

Pien = sliced, proper slicing is key to Chinese cooking.

Suen = sour

Tiem = sweet. Most often times you will see sweet and sour in the same dish such as Sweet and Sour Pork which contains pork, pineapple and green peppers in a sweet sauce.

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Shade Gardening

By Mike Mathews

For most people living in the city, Shade gardening is the reality that they have to deal with every day. For the most part, the formal English and full sun gardens are out of the question. Small back yards with high fences to for privacy, large trees, tall building, and our penchant for large houses all have contributed to a shady urban garden landscape. It is highly probable that you have, at the least, one shady spot in your garden that is in need of help. Below is a list of the types of shade gardens and the plants best suited to them for colour and maintenance.

Deep Shade

Deep shade gardens are areas without much or any light, direct or indirect. These naturally occur under large densely leaved trees and tree groupings, deciduous or coniferous. One way around this problem area would be to thin out the trees, prune the canopy, or in the case of the conifer prune up from the ground several feet, exposing the ground to indirect light. Other areas of deep shade occur beside high fences and wall, practically those facing north.

Plants that can do well in this type of deep shade would be mostly woodland plants, especially those from your zone and area.

Here is a list of deep shade plants:

Aucuba (spotted laurel) Shrub

Cornus (dogwood) shrub

Euonymus (pindle) shrub

Lamium (dead nettle) plant

Milium (millet) grass

Rosa (rose) climber

Schizphrgma climber

Lonicera (honeysuckle) climber

Hydrangea

Dappled Shade

These gardens are generally under loose foliage trees or woody areas. The light received in these garden areas is a mixture of spotted light and shade that tends to stay the same during the day. There are many plants that thrive in this type of setting, mostly woodland varieties, but you may be able to plant some sunloving plants that are able to adapt to lower light conditions.

Here is a list of dappled sunlight plants:

Windflower (Anemone nemorosa)

Primrose (Primula)vulgaris)

Blue bells (Endymion non-scriptus)

Daffodil (Narcissus pseudonarsissus)

Wild Foxglove (Digitalis purpruea)

Welsh poppy (Meconopsis cambrica)

Azaleas

Rhododendron

Lily (Lilium)

Solomon’s seal (Polygonamatum) Trilliums

Partial Shade

Partial shade is an ambiguous term used for areas that get some direct sunlight during the day and indirect for the rest. Most sun loving plants will adapt to this type of setting as will dappled shade plants.

With a little forethought and planning, you can beat the shade and have a great garden in these problem areas of your yard.

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Wildlife Gardener

By Cheryl White

Gardening for wildlife has become quite a passion for me, although I only have a small urban garden I have still managed to fit a fair amount of bird and insect friendly flowers and plants in.

Since reading an article about the decline in popular species of birds such as sparrows, blackbirds and thrushes I decided to do my bit to help my local bird population by purchasing two seed feeders, a nut feeder, a bird table and a small bird bath I was ready and waiting for my new feathered visitors, which up to that point was few and far between.

After a couple of weeks of patiently waiting and watching I was beginning to loose hope, only the odd sparrow turned up every other day, though still I waited. After the fourth week success, it seemed that word had spread and dozens of sparrows flocked to my garden, amongst them birds that I had never seen in my garden such as Blue Tits, Great Tits and Green Finches.

I have found Blackbirds are a lot more common now, along with two grey squirrels which constantly argue over the feeders!

The success inspired my enthusiasm and I browsed on the internet to find some plants and shrubs that I could use in my garden which would be beneficial to wildlife with a little help I started to redesign my garden.

As I only have a small space trees and large shrubs were out of the question, though there seemed plenty of information to help choose the right plant for the right position, which believe me being a complete amateur gardener I needed all the help I could get!

I chose a Conester which is great for attracting butterflies and bees in the summer and supply red berries for the birds in autumn and early winter, Globe thistles which attract Blue Tits and finches when the turn to seed, several sorts of Cranesbill, Tickseed, Rudbeckia and Golden Marguerite which are also good for attracting a variety of insects, Clematis and honeysuckle which provide shelter and nesting sites once matured.

Over the last couple of years I have really begun to enjoy gardening, being able to watch all my efforts come to life and benefit the birds in a small way, which if more and more people put wildlife friendly plants, a birdfeeder or two and perhaps a pond if room permits then this would help to make up for some of their decline and help rebuild their numbers.

Even if you have no garden you could hang a bird feeder on the balcony or attach a feeder to a window, you can always make room for at least one!

Make a difference to your local feathered friends: you can get a lot pleasure watching all types of birds without even leaving your home.

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Xbox 360 3 Red Light Fix

Xbox 360 3 Red Light Fix
By Jeffery Fairow

Since the Xbox 360 was released in 2005 the video game console has been plagued with general hardware failure issues indicated by the three red lights flashing on the console.

You may have heard of or experienced this problem yourself. I am going to tell you about the main Xbox 360 problems people have been experiencing and how you can solve them.

The most common problem is overheating. The console is designed to utilize heat sinks, vented openings, and fans to aid in dissipation of this heat. If the airflow to the vents become obstructed then this causes reduced system performance and hardware failure indicated by the three red lights . Try placing the xbox 360 console in the open and free any debris that might be blocking the vents.

The Nyko Intercooler has also been reported to have caused a general hardware failure in a number of consoles, as well as scorching of the power AC input. Microsoft stated that intercooler drains too much power from the console and can cause the faults to occur.

Another problem that is also heat related is the GPU (General Processing Unit). When the GPU becomes very hot it causes the motherboard to flex causing the soldering to become loose, because the lead free solder that is used is more brittle than the older tin/lead solder that was used in the past.

Microsoft repaired consoles under the 90 day warranty for free, and charged $140 to repair out-of-warranty consoles. July, 2007 Microsoft extended extended the warranty of all Xbox 360 consoles suffering general hardware failures.

If you have experienced the Xbox 360 three red lights, you could pay to have it shipped to the repair center. Let me forewarn you that due to the number of malfunctioning consoles, you may have to wait three weeks or more. If you are a Xbox 360 addict like me that is just too long to wait!

I have just explained the main reasons why the Xbox 360 shows three red lights. I hope this information was of some use to you.

Jeffery Fairow is an Xbox 360 fanatic who loves to play Halo2 and John Madden.

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EBay, the First 12 Years

EBay, the First 12 Years
By Anthony Chambers

You may be surprised to know that eBay was created 12 years ago or just about anyway. As of this writing that is less than a month away. The website, eBay was created by Pierre Omidyar in September 1995. At the time he was living in San Jose, California, USA. It is said that Pierre wrote the code for eBay in one weekend.

eBay was a pioneer in several ways. The original name of the site was actually "AuctionWeb" and was part of a website called Echo Bay. It was not too long after the launch, that people started calling the site eBay anyway. The first item sold on eBay was Omidyar's broken laser pointer. The managed to sell it for a whopping $14.00!

Ebay become immensely popular very quickly. Sellers came on the site to list all sorts of oddities and more remarkably, buyers actually bought them. At first ebay operated on the honor system as sellers and buyers seem to trust each other. This allowed Pierre to let the site almost run itself.

From the outset, ebay was designed to collect a small fee on each sale. This money was used by Omidyar to pay for the expansion of the business. As the fees quickly added up to more than his regular salary, Pierre quit his job to concentrate his efforts full time on his website. In 1996 Pierre installed the feedback system on ebay. This allowed buyers and sellers to rate each other instilling even more confidence in other users of the site.

In 1997, Omidyar changed AuctionWeb's - and his company's - name to 'eBay', which is what users had been calling the site for a long time anyway. Pierre spent a lot of money on advertising, and also redesigned the eBay logo. It was in this year also that ebay sold it's one-millionth item.

In 1998 during the peak of the dotcom boom, eBay became a big business. The money made available to internet investments during this era allowed eBay to bring in senior managers and business strategists, who took the company public. This started to encourage people to sell more than just collectibles, and eBay quickly became a massive website, and a very large business.

To this extent, you you could sell anything, large or small to anyone who could pay for it. Unlike many other websites however, eBay survived the inevitable dot com meltdown, and is still going strong today.

In 1999, ebay expanded worldwide. It launched sites in the UK, Australia and Germany, bought half.com in 2000. Half.com was an online retailer much like Amazon. In 2000 as well, eBay introduced Buy it Now. Ebay also purchased PayPal, an online payment service, in 2002.

Pierre Omidyar has now earned an estimated $3 billion from eBay, and still serves as Chairman of the Board. Interestingly, he keeps a personal weblog at http://pierre.typepad.com. There are now literally millions of items bought and sold on eBay every year. For every $100 spent online worldwide, it is estimated that $14 is spent on eBay This is a huge portion of all online purchases.

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Things to Know Before You Buy a Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Game

By Keith Londrie

The massively multiplayer online role-playing games are becoming more and more popular with every day that passes. Even if you haven't tried such a game before you will be tempted to try the minute you come across such a game. If you spend some time digging to find what else is available, the addiction can become irresistible.

Indeed, the MMORPGs are one of the best games. They have graphics and game play elements that are just as good as the graphics and the game play elements of the other games you play. Moreover the "real" feel of these games is something a lot of the rest just do not have. Some compare their favorite MMORPG with a real life experience – you live it, you don’t simply play it.

However, as with anything else you are buying or paying for, you need to resist to the initial temptation and check a few things first.

Obviously since we are talking about a computer games you need to check the system requirements of the game you want to buy. Although MMORPGs are played online, they still require a PC with certain characteristics. Check if your processor, Ram and video card will meet the minimum requirements of the game. If not, think carefully – is that game so important for you? If yes, then upgrade your computer. Many massively multiplayer online role-playing games have some trial free period and then a monthly fee so never subscribe first and then do the upgrade.

The next thing to worry about is the internet connection. You have to check if the one you have is good enough for playing online games. Moreover some game servers will require a broadband connection.

Once you have everything in place try the game. As mentioned many games have a free trial. Even though you might like the game at a first glance do not go to the checkout. Many games unfortunately are not that good. On the other hand the game may be excellent but not exactly to your taste.

You can subscribe for the free trials of several games at the same time and see which one will suite you best. Another thing you can do is to read some reviews. The good thing about MMORPGs is that there is a large community and getting opinion is not difficult at all.

The last thing that a MMORPG requires is a lot of free time and dedication. As any other game you will need some time to learn how to play and than enjoy it.

Keith Londrie II is the Webmaster of http://www.mmorpg-info.info/ A website that specializes in providing information on MMORPG Games that you can research on the internet. Please Visit http://www.mmorpg-info.info/ now!

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Profitable Home Sewing Businesses

By Randy Wilson

If you’re interested in home sewing businesses, you’re onto a good thing. Home based sewing businesses have benefited from tremendous improvements in technology in the last few years.

The opportunities for home sewing businesses range from sewing specialty clothing to monogramming to commercial sewing. There are some absolutely fabulous machines and software out there that do everything from intricate embroidery to monogramming shirts, jackets, and caps for all sorts of businesses and sports teams.

So how do you go about starting a sewing business? First you have to decide on the type of home sewing business you want. As mentioned earlier, you can make specialty clothing such as wedding gowns and bridesmaids dresses on a machine you likely already own.

You may, however, want to break into the commercial area where you embroider on caps and such for local sports and Little League teams. Before you can have any home based sewing business, you have to know what exactly type of sewing service that business is going to provide.

The next thing you want to do when looking into sewing businesses is to look at the costs involved if you are going to be purchasing equipment. There’s a wide range for you to choose from, and you can likely find exactly what you need at exactly the right price for your budget. Just make sure you deal with reputable companies. This is especially important if you’re going to purchase used equipment for your home sewing business.

Now develop a business plan for your sewing business. It should include a budget and how you’ll use profits to grow your business in the future. You need to consider who the target market is for your home sewing business, and develop a plan for how you’re going to reach it. Also, you’ll want to look at accounting needs, tax requirements, and liability insurance.

You also want to decide whether you want to have a partner or not. Often, it’s a good idea to have a partner, but make sure that person shares your vision of what you’re doing. Also where you want to take your sewing business over time.

Once you have a business plan, follow it. It takes effort and determination to establish and sustain all businesses, whether they’re home sewing businesses or Fortune 500 corporations. There will be bumps in the road, but your business plan will help you manage them when they pop up. Be vigilant, and you can be the owner of a successful home sewing business.

And, please, don’t forget to consider your family when considering home sewing businesses. Talk about how having a home based sewing business will affect them. Make sure everyone understands what it will mean to them. You’ll be home, but you’ll be working.

This can make it hard for family members to know when you can stop and chat or go out for a bite to eat. Having everything out in the open will be a big help in the future when you’re going crazy to meet a deadline and your family wants to go out for ice cream.

Once you’ve considered these aspects of home sewing businesses and have taken the plunge to actually start a home based sewing business, you want to get the word out. How much advertising you do depends on your budget, and you may not be able to do the type and amount you’d like when your first start your home sewing business.

Some simple, inexpensive advertising and marketing materials you should consider are flyers and business cards. You should also look into placing small ads in your local newspaper.

Websites are something else you should look into for advertising and marketing your home sewing business. They aren’t nearly as expensive as you might think—and are well worth the investment for the amount of business one can bring your way.

© Copyright Randy Wilson, All Rights Reserved.

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