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Football Heroes Capture Our Hearts

23rd September 2009
Super Bowl Day! The championship of the National Football League! A hundred thousand spectators yelling and cheering in the stadium! The intensity of the competition vibrates over the television in every home! Excitement resonates everywhere! No one remai... Read >
Author: wbdoyle

Stock Markets Across The World

03rd September 2009
Stock markets are present in almost all countries and some countries do have more than one stock market. Take the case of India, which has the BSE and the NSE exchange which run independently of each other. Each and every country has its own story about i... Read >
Author: Lavanay

Stock Markets Across The World

01st September 2009
Stock markets are present in almost all countries and some countries do have more than one stock market. Take the case of India, which has the BSE and the NSE exchange which run independently of each other. Each and every country has its own story about i... Read >
Author: Lavanay

Tiffany glass

28th August 2009
Tiffany glass is the generic name utilised here to explain the many and diverse kinds of glass developed and made by Louis Comfort Tiffany, (1848-1933), one of the most well renowned stained glass creative individuals of the United States and recalled not... Read >
Author: chenxiao

At home with... Klaus Haapaniemi

19th August 2009
I live... near Victoria Park [London] in a three-bedroom Victorian House built in the 1860s. I moved there recently with my girlfriend from Shoreditch where we were renting, because we wanted our own place. But it's still unfinished. I'm a fan of... uniq... Read >
Author: A.Deakin

Quilts from Art Auctions

13th August 2009
I’ve been traveling throughout California attending art auctions looking for unique quilts. I have had a lot of success. I have found so many quilts that you could tell were filled with thousands of hours of careful planning and stitching. I was at... Read >
Author: Tresure Hunter

Start your Branson vacation at Silver Dollar City

05th August 2009
Branson has long been the home of American craftsmanship. And there’s no better time to experience that craftsmanship first-hand than at Silver Dollar City theme park in Branson, Missouri. The popular Branson theme park welcomes more than 500 visiti... Read >
Author: Gregory J Nelson

How Nokia Leads the Mobile Industry

23rd June 2009
In mentioning cellular phones, there are some companies you won't miss: Nokia, Motorala, and Sony Ericsson. In the range of big names in the mobile field, Nokia is absolutely the most shinning star. But does anyboday know about the development story of No... Read >
Author: gaoxiong

Buying Paintings: Symbolism

19th June 2009
In literature, poet Charles Baudelaire was developing his work and the movement, and especially with such luminaries as Verlaine contributing to the collective effort of the literary movement during the 1860s and through to the 1870s. With the works of Ed... Read >
Author: Tresure Hunter

The History of Tennis Apparel and Fashion

13th June 2009
Clothing, from style to fabric, has changed drastically in the past one hundred years. This counts for tennis as well. Since tennis competition began, apparel wore by tennis players has gone from full-length dresses for women to short skirts, from pants o... Read >
Author: Justin Morris

Buying Paintings: Symbolism

12th June 2009
Evoking a taste similar to the Romanticist tradition, but utilized mysticism and sensitivity through mythology and dream imagery, preceding the psychoanalytical work of Freud and Jung. With a strong philosophical touch, more so than a style of art, and Ar... Read >
Author: Mattew Enright

The Art Of Linocut

10th June 2009
Block printing – or the practice of reproducing text or images by inking a relief surface – was an old and well-understood technology long before William Caxton set up his first English printing press in 1476. The earliest recorded examples of block p... Read >
Author: Mark

Indian Art – Art Prints, Multiples, Graphic Prints, Reproduction, Fine Art Prints

19th May 2009
Today, Indian Contemporary Art is greatly appreciated both internationally and within the country.  There is an excellent question that what is contemporary art? The answer is divinely simple. Contemporary art just means "art that has been and contin... Read >
Author: seocompany

Some aspects of antique engagement rings

07th May 2009
Past few years have seen a rise in popularity of antique engagement rings amongst the people. After the discovery of diamonds in South Africa in 1860s, the use of diamonds increase substantially in the ring jewelries. It was for the first time that the em... Read >
Author: Glimmerrocks

April in the South

05th May 2009
April is an important month in American history. The Civil War both began and ended in April; between the April of Fort Sumter and the April of Appomattox Court House, more than half a million Americans died on battlefields stretching from Pennsylvania t... Read >
Author: Nate Gillespie

The Art Of Symbolism

28th April 2009
Evoking a taste similar to the Romanticist tradition, but utilized mysticism and sensitivity through mythology and dream imagery, preceding the psychoanalytical work of Freud and Jung. With a strong philosophical touch, more so than a style of art, and Ar... Read >
Author: Jerald Shapiro

A Little History Of Stamp Collecting

10th April 2009
Stamp collecting, one of the most popular hobbies in the world, is an activity that involves the gathering and organizing of postage stamps and other related items such as covers, that is, packages or envelopes with stamps pasted on them. The first st... Read >
Author: Jerald Shin Shapiro

World Series

27th March 2009
World Series The World Series is the championship series of Major League Baseball and the culmination of the sport's postseason each October. Since the Series takes place in mid-autumn, sportswriters many years ago dubbed the event the... Read >
Author: Namarata Infosas, Jaipur

Rugby Equipment – Balls through the Ages

10th March 2009
The game of rugby has been played for many years. Initially the rugby equipment and rules were not set, and tended to differ between one game and the next. It wasn’t until 1845 until the first set of written rules are said to have been published, by ... Read >
Author: NeenaFreeman

The Scotch Whisky Industry

02nd February 2009
In 1990 the Scotch Whisky Order was established. This meant that for whisky to legally be labelled “Scotch”, it must have been, amongst other things, distilled in a Scottish distillery and matured in Scottish Oak Casks for a full three years and a da... Read >
Author: MarkeD

Boat Quay, Geared Towards The Tourist

31st January 2009
The most bustling part of the ancient port in Singapore during the 1860s, the Boat Quay was a past quay in Singapore. The quay lies near the Singapore River, up stream from the mouth, towards the south bank. Yet now at present the Boat Quay is no longer a... Read >
Author: eMarketingEye

Finding Quilts At An Art Auctions

30th January 2009
I've been traveling throughout California attending art auctions looking for unique quilts. I have had a lot of success. I have found so many quilts that you could tell were filled with thousands of hours of careful planning and stitching. I was atten... Read >
Author: Jerald Shapiro

Western Wear Today

28th January 2009
Once upon a time, in a place called the emerging United States, western wear was worn by those who were actually in need of it, and the rest of the country didn't much bother with it. It was, after all, called western apparel for a reason- that's what yo... Read >
Author: urlreader

Native American Jewelry Is America’s Natural Beautification

09th January 2009
The first Americans had their own styles of jewelry before others came to America. They have used the elements around them such as feathers, stones, shells, bones and ornaments to wear and tear. In the 1500 French explorers were among the first trade of t... Read >
Author: Double Dee Deals

Taking A Look At Various Santa Claus Enjoyement

09th January 2009
Christmas decorations featuring Santa Claus are extremely popular in the United States, so much so that Santa has become one of the nation's great icons. With his fat stomach, snowy white beard, red suit and black boots, children anticipate the arrival of... Read >
Author: MIKE SELVON

Beagle Breed Profile

09th January 2009
The beagle is an oxymoronic dog. They rank fifth on the 2007 AKC list of breeds - and yet have fallen off the top ten list in many cities, remaining third in Providence, R.I. There are good reasons - this isn't a breed for everyone. More importantly, it's... Read >
Author: D Beart

The Ornaments of America: Native American Jewelry

07th January 2009
The sooner the Americans have their own style of jewelry before others came to America and we sat that Native American Jewelry. They used the elements around them, such as feathers, stones, shells, bones and trimmings to make to wear. In 1500 the Fren... Read >
Author: Double Dee Deals

Golden Retriever Breed Profile

06th January 2009
The Golden Retriever is a perennial Top Ten popularity breed for many reasons. The normally calm demeanor, active but gentle nature and eager to please attitude combine with intelligence and trainability. They are friendly, reliable and trustworthy. Wh... Read >
Author: D Beart

Missing Links: Off-the-cuff Xmas gifts for him

26th November 2008
Xmas is a magical time of year, where families get together and do their best to infuse themselves with as much of the Xmas spirit as they can. After all, it is the season of goodwill! Xmas is also a time for gift giving, and unfortunately a potentially s... Read >
Author: John Smith

Missing Links: Off-the-cuff Xmas gifts for him

05th November 2008
Xmas is a magical time of year, where families get together and do their best to infuse themselves with as much of the Xmas spirit as they can. After all, it is the season of goodwill! Xmas is also a time for gift giving, and – unfortunately – a pot... Read >
Author: Johnasmith

Historic Boat Quay of Singapore

31st October 2008
Once part of the old Port of Singapore, during the 1860s it handled three quarters of all shipping business of the port. The Chinese swarmed to this area because the shape of the south bank of the river resembles the belly of a carp, and according to Chin... Read >
Author: eMarketingEye

Western Wear and the Advent of Cowboy Boots

13th October 2008
Some styles of clothing are developed out of luxury and vanity, while others are born straight out a necessity. When it comes to western apparel, you'll find the full spectrum, from dress boots and fancy hats to the most basic of designs meant for thos... Read >
Author: urlreader

Dayboro Bed and Breakfast - Serene Rural Living Close to Brisbane

06th October 2008
Timber-getters, attracted by cedar and beech, were among the first Europeans in the Dayboro region. Dayboro was first known as Hamilton, named after a farmer, Hugh Hamilton, who was appointed Receiving Officer for mail in 1875. In 1892, it became known as... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer

Dayboro Queensland - Peaceful Rural Living Close to Brisbane

24th September 2008
Timber-getters, attracted by cedar and beech, were among the first Europeans in the Dayboro region. Dayboro was first known as Hamilton, amed after a farmer, Hugh Hamilton, who was appointed Receiving Officer for mail in 1875. In 1892, it became known as ... Read >
Author: John Hacking

Chinese Cycle History

14th August 2008
The nation with the largest population in the world also has the largest fleet of bicycles on the road. Yet China’s significance in the history of the cycle has been inadequately represented. Chinese officials and contemporaries in the late 19th and 20t... Read >
Author: Jennie

The History Behind Musicals

14th August 2008
A musical can be in the form of a theatrical production or a movie, either of which uses songs and dancing as a means to tell the story. There are many types of musical theater, such as comedy drama, dramas, and others. They use music to tell their st... Read >
Author: MIKE SELVON

What To Do With Your Waltham! A Short History And Some Antique Watch Repair Tips!

18th July 2008
The Waltham Watch Company founded by Aaron Dennison, David Davis and Edward Howard pioneered the manufacturing of interchangeable parts. Set up in America, Massachusetts to be more specific and incorporated in 1851, it produced a broad line of affordable... Read >
Author: Sarah Lyle

Eco begins at home

06th July 2008
Green, it seems, is the new black. We are slowly beginning to eat, sleep and even build green, with the One Brighton initiative well under-way launching an eco-friendly lifestyle along with sustainable accommodation. We can travel to work on “Big Lemon... Read >
Author: simon-elliot

If You Are Serious About Losing Weight – Do Not Go On A Diet!

20th May 2008
If you are here reading this article, then you are researching ways get control of your weight. Do not ever, ever, under any circumstance, put yourself on a diet! That’s right, I am telling you to avoid diets in order to lose weight. Diets are failures;... Read >
Author: doncarlin

Mens Movado Diamond Watches

30th April 2008
Mens Movado Diamond Watches. Always On Time…Luxury Watches For All Occasions If Lucille Ball’s character in the 1940 Rodgers & Hart musical Too Many Girls had been wearing one of today’s fine luxury watches from Movado, Citizen or Cartier, she mi... Read >
Author: Jonothan Blocker

I Love Touring Paris - The Latin Quarter (Fifth Arrondissement)

31st March 2008
The 5th arrondissement is on the Left Bank of the Seine River in central Paris. It is often known as the Quartier Latin (Latin Quarter) even though it's been a long time since many people have spoken Latin there. The population is slightly under sixty tho... Read >
Author: Levi Reiss

The History of Boxer Dogs

28th March 2008
As with most other pure breeds, the boxer dog’s history is covered in some uncertainty and small inaccuracies. Although not the oldest of breeds, the boxers have soon managed to spread all around the world, becoming one of the most popular family dogs o... Read >
Author: Dermot Hogan

Nutrition and Supplements for Raynaud's Syndrome

18th February 2008
If there's any truth to the old adage "Cold hands, warm heart," then anyone who has Raynaud's syndrome must be burning with passion. Raynaud's makes a person's hands feel so cold that they absolutely ache. Raynaud's syndrome is named for the French phy... Read >
Author: Alien

Why A Memory Foam Mattress Is Better Than An Inner Spring Mattress

21st January 2008
People are slow to adapt. They like what they've always known. This goes a long way to explaining why there is a slow but inevitable shift away from the traditional spring mattress to the memory foam mattress. But the benefits of this new bed mattress are... Read >
Author: Robin OBrien

Love Cycling

08th June 2007
The inspiring story of Lance Armstrong's determined struggle against cancer and his triumphant return to professional cycling has touched hundreds of thousands of people across the world. His seven straight wins in the world's greatest cycling race, the T... Read >
Author: Rob Ryles

Better Badminton

30th May 2007
The sport of badminton is one that has roots heavily planted in history, as an early form of the game existed with the ancient Greeks and Egyptians. During fifth century China, a variation of the sport involved the kicking of a shuttle, until the 1600s sa... Read >
Author: Rob Ryles

Have You Ever Though To Move To Rochester

20th February 2007
Rochester is a great place to have a home. If you are looking to buy a home or apartment, Rochester has several qualities that are important for a living situation. The city is in Olmsted County, Minnesota and has an estimated population of 97,191, maki... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola

Can Magnetic Therapy Help Sufferers of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?

04th January 2007
What is chronic fatigue syndrome? We all get tired. Many of us have felt depressed at times. But the mystery known as chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is not like the normal ups and downs we experience in everyday life. The early sign of this illness is ... Read >
Author: debbie shimadry

Cerebral Palsy

27th December 2006
In the 1860s, an English surgeon named William Little wrote the first medical descriptions of a puzzling disorder that struck children in the first years of life, causing stiff, spastic muscles in their legs and, to a lesser degree, their arms. These chil... Read >
Author: altec015

Doberman Pinscher - The facts every owner of this dog breed should know

19th December 2006
The Doberman Pinscher is a relatively 'young' breed of dog. This mixed breed dog (Doberman Pinscher have Rottweilers, Thuringian Shepherds, Greyhound, Great Dane, Weimaraner and German Shorthaired Pointer in them) was created by German tax collector Louis... Read >
Author: Robert Benjamin

The History of Formula Milk

12th August 2006
Despite recent detractors, there can be no doubt that baby milk formula has saved countless lives over the years. The first successful milk formula was produced in the 1860s by Henri Nestle, in Switzerland. It was based on cows' milk and cereals and was t... Read >
Author: Robin OBrien

Say 'Cheese' Offering a smile can enhance your business's bottom line

07th July 2006
If ever there was a question of how serious the retail business sector is about the concept of service-with-a-smile, Lamar Heystek has answered it. Heystek, a writer for The California Aggie (student newspaper of the University of California Davis) al... Read >
Author: Daniel Dullum

Enlarging Your Bosoms An Overview

01st May 2006
One of the more popular plastic surgery procedures involves breast enlargements. Let us take a closer look at the type of procedures available. Enlargements are often thought to be the most popular form of plastic surgery. In truth, it is the third mo... Read >
Author: Ricardo Silva

The Lincoln Cent Part I The Beginning

27th April 2006
Incredibly, from 1909 through 2004, over 400 billion pennies have been minted. Yes, that is over four hundred billion, as in billion with a "B". That is roughly 1400 pennies per each US Citizen. If you have a jar, can, piggy bank, no doubt you have you... Read >
Author: Keith Scott

Deciding when to File a Tax Return?

05th March 2006
April 15th "The Day of Reckoning"! Every year, millions of Americans get ready to pay taxes to Uncle Sam, or get ready to collect a tax refund from Uncle Sam; when did this become the great day that it is for taxpayers, and when are we actually require... Read >
Author: Keith Hoyng

The Affirmative Action Debate

15th July 2005
Affirmative action is one of the most controversial political issues facing America. Most often, affirmative action assists disadvantaged groups by improving placement in higher education and employment, and the term is most often conceived as a program t... Read >
Author: Peter Kennedy