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24th September 2009
The famous name of ‘Old Glory’ was originated in 1831 by Captain William Driver, a shipmaster from Salem, Massachusetts. As he was leaving on one of his many voyages aboard his ship the ‘Charles Doggett’, his friends presented him with a beautiful... Read >
Author: wbdoyle22nd September 2009
The British Broadcasting Corporation also known as the BBC is a public broadcasting corporation. Therefore, it allows itself to ban materials that deviate from certain standards of civility. During the years, many singles that were seen as too explicit, d... Read >
Author: wbdoyle21st September 2009
Why Most Techies Don’t Write Good Web Copy
I have noticed a disturbing trend lately. Many websites are using their techies to write web copy. Writing web copy like music requires some talent, and some folks are just tone deaf. I should know, I'm an a... Read >
Author: navseo17th September 2009
Christina Aguilera tickets no longer mean you’ll be sharing a venue with thousands of teenaged girls screaming and chanting for pop rock sounds. Aguilera has come a long way in a short time, and like several musical icons that came before her, Aguilera... Read >
Author: wbdoyle17th September 2009
The British Broadcasting Corporation also known as the BBC is a public broadcasting corporation. Therefore, it allows itself to ban materials that deviate from certain standards of civility. During the years, many singles that were seen as too explicit, d... Read >
Author: wbdoyle16th September 2009
Customs of Thailand
Foreign visitors to Thailand are not expected to understand all the intricate subtleties of Thai customs, but by learning something about them and trying to incorporate them into your behavior, you will show respect for local people ... Read >
Author: songsai27th July 2009
It’s official. The futebol crazy and highly skilled country of Brazil has been confirmed by FIFA as the host nation for the 2014 World Cup.
Celebrations broke out across cities as Brazil’s dream of hosting the entire footballing world became a realit... Read >
Author: SoccerUniforms30th June 2009
Music is an interesting phenomena enables men lien over it for its rhythm and enjoyment. From ancient age to modern days the fond of interest towards music never ends. The way of delivering music and the size and style of instruments are changed according... Read >
Author: Zarqoo Zaimoo13th June 2009
I like to think anytime I've doubled something, I've doubled happiness or success. When I doubled the number of kids I had, I doubled my happiness. When I doubled my self-confidence, I doubled my success. When I doubled my staff, I doubled my money.
... Read >
Author: Raymond Aaron12th May 2009
by Philip Yaffe
As someone once said (it may have been Einstein, but it may have been someone else): "The universe is not only stranger than we imagine, it's stranger than we can imagine."
Whoever may have said it, in 1929 a certain Robert Riple... Read >
Author: Philip Yaffe09th January 2009
Many of us spend long hours in traffic; city or highway traffic is always a bust. But while stuck in traffic you can’t help but notice some people’s bumper stickers. Although its not one of the most sought after novelties it provides a bit of humor d... Read >
Author: BrooklynHero05th January 2009
Many of us spend long hours in traffic; city or highway traffic is always a bust. But while stuck in traffic you can’t help but notice some people’s bumper stickers. Although its not one of the most sought after novelties it provides a bit of humor d... Read >
Author: BrooklynHero28th November 2008
The Wales Coastline is a beautiful landscape that stretches 170 miles from North to South and 60 miles from East to West and is of course on the West of Great Britain surrounded on three sides by the Sea.
Gower, Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire and Cardi... Read >
Author: Dev17th November 2008
How would you like to be able to control the mood, feelings and reactions of any group or audience easily and effortlessly – and covertly?
This public speaking training article is on how to use the highly effective and very sophisticated technique so... Read >
Author: David Portney21st October 2008
If the US has its Veterans Day, Canada observes the Remembrance Day, a special day for all those who served in the armed forces during the First World War. In Canada, Remembrance Day is a holiday for federal government employees, while it may or may not b... Read >
Author: Remy03rd September 2008
In the military of the United States and other militaries, the Color guard carries the National Color and other flags appropriate to its position in the chain of command. Typically these include a unit flag and a departmental flag (Army, Navy, or Air Forc... Read >
Author: k00lit02nd September 2008
Postage stamps were first issued in Great Britain in 1840. The practice soon became common all over the world to show that the postage had been paid on a piece of mail. A stamp is a sticker attached to the top right hand corner of an envelope or package. ... Read >
Author: Ling Tong12th August 2008
Since hosting the Rugby World Cup in 1999, the Millennium Stadium has quickly established itself as a world-class sporting venue and more importantly, has developed an enviable reputation as a rugby experience not to be missed. It is now a firm fan’s fa... Read >
Author: Daniel Collins29th July 2008
Usually, it's interesting to see Hollywood celebrities acquire an insane amount of money --just when they've been casted as the next big thing--only to spend it all with a vengeance. They throw parties, buy a few kilos of coke here and there, get a humung... Read >
Author: globalbpo121st May 2008
In fact, during the fight of freedom, and also after independence, the patriotic songs of films appreciated great popularity with our masses. In the 40s early, when the patriotic fervour was with its peak following the stopped movement of India launched... Read >
Author: Archna Gupta21st May 2008
In fact, during the fight of freedom, and also after independence, the patriotic songs of films appreciated great popularity with our masses. In the 40s early, when the patriotic fervour was with its peak following the stopped movement of India launched... Read >
Author: Archna Gupta21st May 2008
In fact, during the fight of freedom, and also after independence, the patriotic songs of films appreciated great popularity with our masses. In the 40s early, when the patriotic fervour was with its peak following the stopped movement of India launched b... Read >
Author: Archna Gupta03rd April 2008
The entire of the Super Bowl is not just focused on purely football. Of course, there are the halftime shows, which have been quite great attractions as well, with all the popular musical acts and artists performing.
During the earlier days of the Supe... Read >
Author: Bill Pratt02nd April 2008
The Olympic Games were first held in 776 BC and were later closed down by the Roman emperor Theodosius I. Later the first modern Olympic games were held in Athens in April 1896 and since then there is nothing stopping them. Lots of countries like Paris, B... Read >
Author: kundan02nd April 2008
The Olympic Games were first held in 776 BC and were later closed down by the Roman emperor Theodosius I. Later the first modern Olympic games were held in Athens in April 1896 and since then there is nothing stopping them. Lots of countries like Paris, B... Read >
Author: kundan31st March 2008
I was disgusted with myself after losing close to a half a million dollars of the two million my uncle Henry left me. It wasn’t because I was a stupid man but only because I was picking the wrong businesses to go into. On the advice of a close friend I ... Read >
Author: melpol12th February 2008
If you were to publicly perform or record “Happy Birthday” or “Danny Boy” you would owe someone some money. Maybe. It’s a little unclear.
According to Wikipedia, the melody of "Happy Birthday to You" was written in Louisville, Kentucky by si... Read >
Author: Paul Tobey06th February 2008
1. Use fake books. Fake books, as one of the top 10 ways to improvise on the piano, are gentle introductions to what could be interpreted as the Wild West of improvisation. Improvisation is largely based on freedom of expression. Without having a good fou... Read >
Author: Brian24th August 2007
London is a great place. Contrary to popular belief this is not some feeble attempt at plagiarising advertising copy from other major cities in the world.
Bad times and good, I have lived and worked in London through them all.
From the bad old da... Read >
Author: Stephen Morgan22nd August 2007
I love London; it is my kind of town. Contrary to popular belief this is not some feeble attempt at plagiarising advertising copy from other major cities in the world.
Bad times and good, I have lived and worked in London through them all.
From i... Read >
Author: Stephen Morgan22nd August 2007
London is a great place. Contrary to popular belief this is not some feeble attempt at plagiarising advertising copy from other major cities in the world.
Bad times and good, I have lived and worked in London through them all.
From the bad old da... Read >
Author: Scott James22nd August 2007
London is one of the finest capital cities to be found anywhere. Contrary to popular belief this is not some feeble attempt at plagiarising advertising copy from other major cities in the world.
Bad times and good, I have lived and worked in London th... Read >
Author: Stephen Morgan14th August 2007
I’ve talked a lot over the years of making your dreams, your heart’s passions, come true in your life in one form or another. You might not make it on Broadway, but you can always act in your local theatre. I’m not a famous singer with thousands of ... Read >
Author: Tania Baildon10th June 2007
Sealand News has learned that friends and admirers of the Principality of Sealand are called to sign an on-line petition asking the British Government to recognise the micro-nation’s sovereignty.
So far over 40 people have signed the petition on the ... Read >
Author: Sealand News01st May 2007
We strive to make the game day a special time for the youth football player.
Some reasons we do:
1) It gives the players sense of accomplishment for consistently meeting the committment to attend football practice.
2) Helps in retention of players ... Read >
Author: Dave Csiar07th January 2007
The Day The World CriedBy David McKenzieI cried on Tuesday. Well actually it was Wednesday morning thatI cried as I woke up and turned on the TV. You see, I live inAustralia and when I got out of bed the tragedy had happenedonly a few hours before.As an A... Read >
Brisney
20th September 2006
Feeling patriotic? Download your country's National Anthem into your phone and announce your pride every time somebody calls.
There's a growing trend towards ethnic pride, triggered somewhat by the fact that the world has become one big global village.... Read >
Author: Philip Nicosia06th August 2006
The commonwealth of the Bahamas is in the West Indies. The country is made up of an archipelago in the Atlantic Ocean. This means that it is comprised of a series of islands, which connect to the mainland, thus the pluralized name.
The Bahamas was a Br... Read >
Author: John Gibb07th July 2006
The famous name of 'Old Glory' was originated in 1831 by Captain William Driver, a shipmaster from Salem, Massachusetts. As he was leaving on one of his many voyages aboard his ship the 'Charles Doggett', his friends presented him with a beautiful flag of... Read >
Author: Nathan Lynch23rd June 2006
Celebrate your culture, your country, and the fine principles that your flag stands for by programming your national anthem as a ring tone.
Of course, there's the minor inconvenience of having to curb the urge to stand up and salute every time somebod... Read >
Author: Philip Nicosia21st March 2006
Patriotism and God ~When I hear our National Anthem, it still brings tears to myeyes. It was not that long ago that I spoke to an elder inregard to the lack of patriotism among our youth. His responsewas that every generation expresses such concerns. But,... Read >
Joyce C. Lock
12th February 2006
(c) 2006 Ron Rink, All Rights Reserved
We all have the same problem and that is time. Time gets in our way it is so easy to just put off some daily exercise because we just get too busy.
When you have a busy schedule crammed full of meetings an... Read >
Author: Ron Rink26th January 2006
Why is it that a premium value is placed on items that are original creations? Why first-time experiences are never forgotten? Our musical culture shares this same sentiment. In this digital world where imitation or replication is inexpensive, effortless... Read >
Author: Philip Nicosia
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