Six Degrees of Separation
by Adam Ginsberg
Through just five or six intermediaries, you could be linked to millions of others. It is the notion behind what has been dubbed the small world effect.

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Protect Your Ideas With Copyrights and Patents
by Tim Knox
A patent is a form of protection granted to an inventor that protects his invention in the United States for up to 20 years from the date of application. Patent law states that, "whoever invents or discovers any new and useful process, machine, manufacture, composition of matter, or any new and useful improvements thereof may obtain a patent." Owning a patent gives you the legal right to stop someone else from making, using or selling your invention (or one that's very close to it) without your permission. However, proving that someone is infringing on your patent is often difficult and usually requires a trial to settle the dispute.

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How eBay Consignment Centers Work
by Kirsten Hawkins
You might not ever have heard of eBay consignment centers - don’t worry, most people haven’t, as they’re a relatively new concept. The idea is that you drop off anything you want sold, and then the consignment center will sell it for you and share the profits.

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Should PayPal be Your Only eBay Payment Option?
by Kirsten Hawkins
You may have noticed that many sellers list PayPal as the only payment option they accept - they simply can’t be bothered cashing cheques and money orders, never mind any of the other strange ways some people want to pay. Like all things in life, though, PayPal has its advantages and disadvantages. Let’s take a look at what PayPal can do for you, and what it can’t.

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The Bad Guys Are Phishing For Your Personal Information
by Tim Knox
The latest attempt by phishers (identity thieves) to steal the personal information of eBay members hit my inbox earlier this week and I have to say, this one is pretty convincing. Even this old dog did a double-take before realizing that the identity thieves were phishing for my personal information again.

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Where To Find Items To Sell On eBay
by Lewis Leake
One question that always seems to pop up is, "Where do I find products to sell on eBay?" Here are some ideas to get you started.

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eBay Software and Services: From Analysis to Sniping
by Andy Geldman
You have probably heard of sniping and auction management, but there is much more to eBay software than that. There are hundreds of downloadable programs and web-based services out there for eBay buyers and sellers from a large, competitive, and innovative industry. This is a quick guide to the eBay software world.

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How To Sell Second-Hand Books On eBay
by Stephen Webb
Eventually, after being on eBay for a while and studying other sellers, you see that some people are getting a high feedback by repeatedly selling the same item, usually with the “Buy It Now” option. These are things such as DVDs, CDs, Videos, virtually any type of items that you can find in normal shops.

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