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1. Courchevel -- A Ski Resort You Just Can't Miss June 14, 2008 Courchevel is part of the Savoy department of France. It is actually five ski resorts in one. There are nearly 120 km of cross-country ski tracks and over 180 ski lifts-and one ski pass to ride them all. There's everything from four-star top-notch hotels to two-star itsy-bitsy rooms available for accommodation. Courchevel Rapid Fire Facts: - Courchevel is actually five ski resorts in one. - The name of each resort ends with the appropriate height in meters. - However, the biggest-Courchevel 1850-is in reality only 1747 meters. - Courchevel 1550 was the original Courche... (read more) Author: I C

2. Courchevel 1850 Resort May 24, 2008 The Courchevel 1850 resort in France is one of the best ski resorts in the world if you happen to be a beginner. Yes, we were all beginners once, and no one knows better than the Courchevel 1850 resort, that if you get the beginners right, the intermediates and advanced will follow. With over 50% of all runs dedicated specifically to beginners, it is a haven for those learning to ski, or looking to refine their skills and expertise whilst on vacation. Rumoured to be the most expensive resort on the French Alps, this isn't strictly the truth. You can find really good deals if you know w... (read more) Author: Jasmine Stone

3. How the Free Trade Hall in Manchester played host to some of music's most famous events April 16, 2008 For many years, the Free Trade Hall in Manchester was a focal point for public debate and cultural activity in the city. Built in the 1850’s it has historically been seen as a symbol of free trade and the wealth that it helped to generate for Manchester during the Industrial Revolution. After heavy bombing during World War II, the building was reconstructed and eventually re-opened as a concert hall in 1951. A number of legendary musical events have taken place at the Free Trade Hall. In May 1966, Bob Dylan played there, shortly after he “went electric” and at the height of the controver... (read more) Author: Adam Singleton

4. Meaning of Love: An Elusive Enigma March 29, 2008 "Tis better to have loved and lost Than never to have loved at all." - Alfred Lord Tennyson's poem In Memoriam: 27, 1850 People, through the centuries, have wondered aloud, and otherwise, their thoughts on the four letter word that encapsulates a tempest in a tea-cup. They have boasted of theories and jumped to conclusions. They have dug up the roots of the human body and mind to come up with satisfactory answers. They have conducted experiments, organized discussions, pooled opinions, studied behavioral pie-charts and tried in every which way to describe the feeling of love. Yet the s... (read more) Author: dorothy smith

5. Glass Syringes March 05, 2008 In 1853, a Scottish physician, Alexander Wood (1817-1884) developed a syringe with a needle. He was appointed Secretary of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh in 1850. A French surgeon, Charles Gabriel Pravaz (1791-1853) of Lyon was making a similar syringe which quickly came into use in many surgeries under the name of The Pravaz Syringe. They both independently invented the hypodermic syringe. The very first use of the syringe was for injecting morphine as a painkiller. Later, Benjamin A. Rubin invented the vaccination needle. This was a refinement to the conventional syringe ... (read more) Author: Pal Sandhu

6. The Rich History Of IWC Watches February 28, 2008 The history of IWC watches dates back to 1868 when an American by the name of Florentine Ariosto Jones founded a watch factory in Switzerland. After meeting Johann Heinrich Moser in 1850, the two teamed up to lay the foundations for the first and only watch manufacturers in north-eastern Switzerland. The International Watch CO. was up and running in Schaffhausen. It was not until 1885 that the first digital watch for IWC was created, based on a patent from an Austrian named Pallweber. Despite the simplicity the watch maintained, it was a work of genius. To this day the work of the Pal... (read more) Author: Patrick Bedford

7. Learn how to Crochet February 18, 2008 The love of history, and the ever revolving fashion cycle have helped to renew popularity of this 19th century handcraft. Antique crochet has a lot of character, and so antique patterns are searched for by those looking to recreate classic styles and projects from a time gone by. . Fortunately for us all, there were a lot of books, magazines and patterns published between 1850 and 1950 that have documented, the crochet creations that are from the peak period of this craft. Many of these books and magazines, are rare and expensive, putting them out of the reach of the average ... (read more) Author: Diane Palmer

8. Learn if you're a healthy weight of obese February 07, 2008 Body Mass Index is a mathematical equation regarding weight vs. height. By knowing how tall you are and how much you weigh, a BMI chart can tell you whether you are currently underweight, normal, overweight or obese. Many BMI calculators exist to make it simple for you to find your body mass index and determine how healthy or unhealthy your weight is. This amazing tool was formulated between 1830 and 1850 by the Belgian, Quetelet, who was a pioneer in social physics and statistical reasoning. Since the advent of his formulation, it has been translated from its original kilogram/meter base... (read more) Author: Jim Mackey

9. Chihuahuas: Facts About Them December 06, 2007 Surely you have seen Chihuahuas in television shows, cartoons and movies. Considered as smallest breed of dog in the world, Chihuahuas are so popular that people are becoming more and more enthusiastic about them. Before you decide of taking this toy breed home, you should know first its characteristics and other facts about Chihuahuas. • Chihuahua was discovered in 1850 at Chihuahua, Mexico, thus named Chihuahua after its place of origin. • They are the smallest breed of dog in the world and classified as toy breed. • There are two types of hair in Chihuahuas, long-haire... (read more) Author: Richard Cussons

10. Richard Wagner: Innovator November 20, 2007 Richard Wagner (1813 - 1883) is not only one of the most influential composers of the 19th Century but probably one, if not the, most influential artists in the history of the world.  I know that that is quite a claim, but if you examine his career and how it encompassed literature, stage techniques, conducting and even architecture you will see how great his influence was.   I will consider some of his works and their enormous merits. Lohengrin was written in 1850 and is probably the best example of his early works.  It is a grand opera through and through owing a lot t... (read more) Author: Sammy Higgins

11. The Chihuahua, A Faithful Companion October 26, 2007 The Chihuahua is the smallest breed of dog in the world and is named after the state of Chihuahua in Mexico, where it was discovered in 1850. Some scholars believe the Chihuahua to be descended from Chinese hairless dogs—who may have crossed over from Asia to Alaska on a land bridge before continental separation created the Bering Strait and bred with the ancient Techichi dog, creating the modern-day Chihuahua. But due to the lack of archaeological proof to support this theory, it was later believed that Chihuahuas were brought to Mexico by settlers from Spain. The American Kennel Club registe... (read more) Author: Penny Taylor

12. Coulsdon Manor Hotel October 24, 2007 Beauty at its finest is what will be found by the guest at the Coulsdon Manor House with its one hundred and forty acres of picturesque grounds and the manor house that was tastefully built in the 1850’s and still holds all it quaintness and charm. Its fine woodwork and stunning chandeliers will take you back in time to a day when life was simpler, yet each of the rooms are filled with modern day comforts. Located in Croydon, Surry, the guests here feel they are far away from the city while in reality Coulsdon Manor is just fifteen short miles from London. The Rossette Restaurant will pl... (read more) Author: David Webster

13. Surf's up in Santa Cruz October 09, 2007 The city of Santa Cruz, originally named San Lorenzo, was discovered in 1769 by the Spanish explorer Gaspar de Portolà. The city continued to expand and eventually became known as Santa Cruz, meaning “Holy Cross”, in honour of the local mission. By the 1820s Mexico had assumed control of the area and Americans began to arrive in great numbers over the next thirty years. California became a state in 1850, and Santa Cruz County was created as one of the twenty-seven original counties. By the turn of the century, the agricultural, logging, lime processing, and commercial fishing industrie... (read more) Author: Paul McIndoe

14. Cheltenham and Gloucester Mortgages October 01, 2007 The Cheltenham and Gloucester is a commercial UK lender, specializing in saving schemes and mortgages: the Cheltenham and Gloucester is the UK's third largest mortgage arranger. But, before it was a major lender, the C&G was a building society, forged in 1850. Like nearly all building societies of the time, the C&G Building Society functioned to help local members own their homes. At the end of the 19th Century, many building societies would shut down as soon as their original members had met their goal – buying a house. In contrast, the C&G became a permanent building society, accepting ... (read more) Author: Dave Findlay

15. You can be sure of giving a buyer a good deal when you sell your property at O'Fallon, Missouri. September 19, 2007 O’Fallon is a rapidly growing suburban city in the Saint Charles County at Missouri. After the war of 1812 there was a flow of immigrants through this region. In the 1830’s Germans came to settle in this area. O’Fallon became a city in the 1850’s. A railroad along with a depot was built. The population here increased during the population boom. Housing was also developed in the city. The city is home to some very big corporate offices. It is along a major highway. The city pays a large amount of tax and the employees in state jobs are well trained. Loans and development grants are availab... (read more) Author: kathy hel

16. American Express - The Company set apart, but always in the game. June 20, 2007 When people think of credit card companies, American Express is one of the first names that comes to mind. The company was founded in 1850 as an express company, but did not have credit cards until 1946. During the 80's and 90's the American Express card was the only card accepted by some major stores and restaurants. Since first entering the credit card market, American Express has constantly been a major innovator of offering new credit cards and has helped to redefine the market. The company first helped to redefine the credit card market by offering different services to different s... (read more) Author: Ted Hamilton

17. Northern Rock's Products and Services March 20, 2007 One of the leading financial institutions in the UK and the country’s 5th largest mortgage lender, Northern Rock Building Society was formed in 1965 with a merger between Northern Counties Building Society (operating since 1850) and Rock Building Society (operating since in 1865). Following that the company had a strategy of aggressive acquisitions and evolved into a dominant figure in the North East. In 1997 the company dropped the mutual status and converted into a public limited company whose shares are trading on the London Stock Exchange. The Society is regulated by the Financial Service... (read more) Author: dimitri konchin

18. Selected Achievements of Nationwide Building Society. March 13, 2007 Nationwide Building Society, the world’s largest building society, is the country’s 4th largest mortgage lender and in the top 10 of UK’s financial institutions in terms of assets size. Having its start in the 1850's, Nationwide has been able to complete over a hundred mergers, the key one being the merger with Anglia Building Society in 1987. Nationwide is still committed to staying mutual meaning that the society is operating solely for the benefit of its members. The main goal of the society is to provide valuable lending and savings products and charge as little as possible for all the day... (read more) Author: dimitri konchin

19. Maine Bed and Breakfast For Sale March 29, 2006 Though the tourism business still flourishes in Maine, there are bed and breakfast owners who wish, for various reasons, to sell their establishments. There are bed and breakfast inns available for sale throughout the state of Maine. They include an all season 1790, Greek Revival-style home with five bedrooms on .90 acres for $725,000; an 1850, three bedroom inn on 4 acres for $229,000; a 1972, five bedroom inn on 1.25 acres for $549,000; a 1928, 17 bedroom lodge on 1.77 acres for $1,650,000, and an 1810, sea captain’s home with 9 guest rooms for $995,000. An 18-room inn in a small picturesqu... (read more) Author: Kevin Stith

20. Female Body Mass Index March 29, 2006 The body mass index is the brainchild of a Belgian statistician and mathematician named Adolphe Quatelet, and was developed between 1830 and 1850. A person’s body mass index (BMI) is the relationship between their height and weight, which directly correlates to the body fat contained within the body and explains the degree of health risk associated with the of the person. It is measured as BMI = Body weight in Kilograms/ height in meters squared. The BMI values for women seem to be falling on the initial spectrum of the normal adult Body Mass Index, which should be somewhere in between 20 – ... (read more) Author: Elizabeth Morgan

21. Body Mass Index March 29, 2006 A person’s body mass index is a number calculated based on their height and weight. It is used for a comparative analysis of people with similar heights. The body mass index is a brainchild of a Belgian statistician and mathematician named Adolphe Quatelet who created the BMI sometime from1830 to 1850. To calculate the BMI, divide the person’s weight in kilograms by their height in meters squared. The Body Mass Index has been in use as a medical benchmark for obesity and is the statistical estimate for Adiposity. It is also the standard employed by the WHO (World Health Organization) for its ... (read more) Author: Elizabeth Morgan

22. Alcatraz Island March 29, 2006 Located in the middle of San Francisco Bay in California, the 12-acre Alcatraz Island was declared a military reservation in 1850 but was later converted into a federal penitentiary in 1934. The name, "Alcatraz" comes from Spanish and refers to a kind of seabird Recreation Area, maintained by the National Park Service. People can now tour the Island and is one of the most popular tourist stops in the west coast. Alcatraz Island was also the first long-term Army prison. During the 1800s, Civil War and Spanish American War Prisoners were the first inmates to arrive on the Island. By the 1920s, t... (read more) Author: Alison Cole

23. Alcatraz History March 29, 2006 Alcatraz Island was declared a military reservation in 1850 and troops were permanently stationed by 1859. For almost eighty years Alcatraz Island was the site of the first fortress and military prison on the west coast. The United States Disciplinary Barracks on Alcatraz were acquired by the United States Department of Justice on October 12, 1933. Soon, it became a federal penitentiary on January 1, 1934 Alcatraz was also the first long-term Army prison. The first prisoners to be brought in to Alcatraz were Civil War and Spanish American War Prisoners during the 1800s. With the number of inma... (read more) Author: Alison Cole

24. Maine Bed and Breakfast For Sale March 01, 2006 Though the tourism business still flourishes in Maine, there are bed and breakfast owners who wish, for various reasons, to sell their establishments. There are bed and breakfast inns available for sale throughout the state of Maine. They include an all season 1790, Greek Revival-style home with five bedrooms on .90 acres for $725,000; an 1850, three bedroom inn on 4 acres for $229,000; a 1972, five bedroom inn on 1.25 acres for $549,000; a 1928, 17 bedroom lodge on 1.77 acres for $1,650,000, and an 1810, sea captain’s home with 9 guest rooms for $995,000. An 18-room inn in a small picturesqu... (read more) Author: Kevin Stith

25. Female Body Mass Index March 01, 2006 The body mass index is the brainchild of a Belgian statistician and mathematician named Adolphe Quatelet, and was developed between 1830 and 1850. A person’s body mass index (BMI) is the relationship between their height and weight, which directly correlates to the body fat contained within the body and explains the degree of health risk associated with the of the person. It is measured as BMI = Body weight in Kilograms/ height in meters squared. The BMI values for women seem to be falling on the initial spectrum of the normal adult Body Mass Index, which should be somewhere in between 20 – ... (read more) Author: Elizabeth Morgan

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