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1. Marie Stopes A Brief History November 12, 2009 Marie Carmichael Stopes was a scientist, author and campaigner for women’s rights . She was an author of books on family planning including Married Love and Wise Parenthood and opened the first family planning clinic in the UK in London in 1921. Born to intellectual parents in Edinburgh Marie Stopes was a talented scientist achieving a double first in botany from the University of London in 1901. Her father Henry Stopes was an eminent scientist, palaeontologist, brewer and engineer. Marie’s mother Charlotte Carmichael Stopes was the first women in Scotland to obtain a university certifica... (read more) Author: Anne Heywood

2. 101 ways to get Immigration in Canada November 12, 2009 101 ways to get Immigration to Canada Immigration is the arrival of new individuals into a habitat or population. Immigration polices which selectively grant freedom of movement to targeted individuals are intended to produce a net economic gain for the host country. Immigration issues as viewed in 1901: statistics, social character and effects of immigration, economic effects of immigration, distribution and employment of immigration, causes inducing immigration, existing legislation restricting immigration. Immigration issues as viewed in 1901: statistics, social charac... (read more) Author: Swapna Majumdar

3. All You Need To Know About Nobel Prize November 02, 2009 The Nobel Prize is an international award administered by the Nobel Foundation in Sweden. This award was established by the will of Alfred Nobel, a Swedish chemist, and inventor. The Nobel Prize was first awarded in 1901 for achievements in Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, Literature and Peace. Sveriges Riksbank, in memory of Alfred Nobel established an associated award in Economics in 1968. The Nobel Prize is widely regarded as the most prestigious award one can receive in their respective fields. The Nobel Prize consists of a document confirming the prize amount, a Nobel Priz... (read more) Author: Charles Taylor

4. Victorian Christmas Decorations October 27, 2009 Lush and lavish are the key concepts in Victorian Christmas decorations. Rich colors, luxurious fabrics, and splendidly over-the-top embellishments make this style the epitome of sumptuous holiday elegance. The Victorian period (1837-1901) was known for strict rules of behavior that regulated everything from ettiquette to morality, but the styles, fashions, and tastes of the day were anything but Puritanical. In both Europe and the US a burgeoning middle class were enjoying the economic effects of the industrial revolution, and they reveled in displaying their newfound affluence. In ... (read more) Author: RA Butters

5. Boston Red Sox Again In Action October 26, 2009 This season, we are going to witness Boston Red Sox again in action which you shouldn’t miss in any way. This is the club which has been formed in 1901 as an American League’s eight character franchise. When they had been introduced first time, they had started showing remarkable performance due to which they had become number one champions. They had defeated Pittsburgh Pirates in first World Series in 1903. Till 1918, they had got four more championships which was their major victory. After that, they had participated in longest championship series which had been ended in 2004. But they didn’... (read more) Author: Azeem Ashraf

6. Maxwell House: An American Institution October 23, 2009 It started in 1892 when a coffee blend that Joel Cheek came up with for the Maxwell House Hotel in Nashville, Tennessee became so popular that the hotel owner allowed no other coffee to be served to his guests. The special blend soon came to be known as Maxwell House coffee. Years later, specifically on August 27, 1901, Joel Cheek and John Neal, his partner, decided to form the Nashville Coffee and Manufacturing Company and started producing Maxwell House coffee even to non-guests. The company was later renamed the Cheek-Neal Coffee Company. 1907 saw the birth of the legend that Pre... (read more) Author: Hong Kirby

7. Fresh Christmas Trees from Chrsitmas Tree Farms October 16, 2009 Christmas tree farms, as the name implies, cultivate trees particularly for the Christmas market. The first such farm was founded in 1901, but these did not grow in popularity until the 1940's. Christmas tree farms are quite popular in the United States, where it has become part of the holiday tradition for families to visit such farms to get their tree. Many farms get customers into the festive mood by providing holiday-themed activities, such as wagon rides and hot cocoa, Santa Claus, and even reindeer! You can feed the animals at one farm which is just outside the beautiful village of ... (read more) Author: Emma Townsend

8. Without Natural Affection and Covenant Breakers - Rom. 1:31 October 06, 2009 Most of us prefer a version of the Bible today that is a little more up to date in its language than is the old original American Standard Version of 1901 or the King James Version thus making the Bible a little easier to read and understand. However, in a few passages scattered about the Bible even the new literal translations like the ESV, NASB, and the NKJV, all excellent translations when taken as a whole, have led us slightly astray with inferior translations in an attempt to make reading easier for us. One such example is found in Rom. 1:31. In Romans 1 Paul toward the middle of t... (read more) Author: Denny Smith

9. "Here's Looking at You, Kid": The History of the Trench Coat October 05, 2009 The trench coat is a true fashion icon. It has been around for over a hundred years and though there have been some subtle changes it remains basically the same. First designed by Thomas Burberry of England in 1901 the trench coat has withstood the test of time and fashion styles and is still a presence on the fashion runways this Spring. Back in 1856, Burberry was determined to come up with a cloth and a design that would provide water resistance for his clients, mostly farmers. Working with a mill, he discovered that a closely woven material, either worsted (wool) or cotton, provi... (read more) Author: Joanne Lithgow

10. The Range of Mont Blanc Pens October 05, 2009 Originally founded in Hamburg Germany in 1901 by a stationer named Claus Johannes Voss, Mont Blanc originally began with the name Simplo Fuller Pen Company. Over the past century however, this company has gone through a number of changes and now in fact features a quite extensive lineup of luxury items including of course, exquisite hand crafted pens and writing instruments. The Very First Pens Were Made at the Turn of the Century Their original pen line traces its roots back to 1909, with the introduction of the Rouge Et Noir. This in turn was followed one year later in 1910 by the ... (read more) Author: chriss tyrrell

11. Bankruptcy List September 13, 2009 Walt Disney (1901-1966). It is a well-known fact that one of the biggest influences in the field of modern entertainment did go bankrupt. In 1921, he established the Newman Laugh-O Grams studio in Kansas City, Missouri, producing cartoons that quickly gained popularity in the area. In spite of $15,000 from investors, Disney was forced to file for bankruptcy in 1923 when the studio was unable to cope with the debt and the high salary demands of his top animators. That same year, Disney packed his belongings: one pair of pants, a shirt, a coat, two pairs of socks, and some old drawing materials ... (read more) Author: Robert Bell

12. Bankruptcy List September 10, 2009 Walt Disney (1901-1966). It is a well-known fact that one of the biggest influences in the field of modern entertainment did go bankrupt. In 1921, he established the Newman Laugh-O Grams studio in Kansas City, Missouri, producing cartoons that quickly gained popularity in the area. In spite of $15,000 from investors, Disney was forced to file for bankruptcy in 1923 when the studio was unable to cope with the debt and the high salary demands of his top animators. That same year, Disney packed his belongings: one pair of pants, a shirt, a coat, two pairs of socks, and some old drawing materials ... (read more) Author: Kenny Leones

13. Who invented the paper clip? August 27, 2009 Johan Vaaler, a Norwegian inventor whom holds a degree in electronics, science and mathematics, invented the paper clip in 1899. He received a patent for this from Germany and years after, he received an American patent in 1901, a patent for abstract which can be bent into a rectangular, triangular, or otherwise shaped hoop. During the World War II during the Nazi Occupation, Paper clip has become a symbol of Norwegian nationalism. They are prohibited from wearing buttons imprinted with the Norwegian king’s initials; they fastened paper clips to their lapels in a show of solidarity a... (read more) Author: Francis Murphy

14. Canada's Automated Genealogy Website August 14, 2009 If you want to find out about your relatives who lived in Canada in the years 1901 or 1911 the Automated Genealogy website is for you. This particular website contains comprehensive information about people who lived in Canada during the years 1901 and 1911. A lot of people who have Canadian ancestry are curious about their family's past. If you are one of these people then the Automated Genealogy website is for you. In this website you will find your Canadian ancestors who migrated, born and lived in Canada in the years 1901 and 1911. However you have to consider that this website is mad... (read more) Author: Alvin Mitchell

15. Facts & History Of Antique Pendants August 12, 2009 antique pendants going back in time. There is therefore a 1675 French cross pendant, an 1877 Bishops Cross with coat of arms of Pope Pius IX, an 18th century Belgian golden diamond pendant from 1780 among others. Considering that the Victorian jewelry period was during 1836-1901, Edwardian period was during 1901-1920, Art Deco during 1920-1935 and retro till 1950, the present day market is flush with historical pendants. You can pick up a precious rose cut diamonds cross pendant in 18 ct gold from the 1650s, an antique filigree locket pendant in 18 ct gold from the Victorian era or a Nap... (read more) Author: Anirban Bhattacharya

16. How does an entrepreneurial mindset see the future through the past? August 06, 2009 "If you can dream it, you can do it!" (Walt Disney 1901-1966) Where you have been points to where are you going. That’s what the whole entrepreneurial mindset is all about! Easy? Maybe for some folks, but others have to dust off their dreaming muscles and get busy. "Entreprendre" (Old French circa 1852) Entrepreneur means to undertake the risk of innovative enterprise, a vision of the future. Your new entreprenurial mindset would begin identifying and creating one opportunity after another and then passionately guiding action aimed at realizing it. You would be tuned into... (read more) Author: Bernadene Morgan

17. The French Rooster Gold Coin: A Popular Way To Get Into Bullion August 04, 2009 The French Rooster gold coin was supposedly first minted in 1901, and the release of this coin continued until 1914, the start of World War I. However, there are actually some that exist dating from 1899. Today, this gold coin is still one of the most beautifully designed coins in history, with many gold investors and coin collectors, both French and otherwise, looking to own one of these admirable pieces of gold. Although not a coin that contains the most pure gold in the world, the French Rooster contains 90% pure gold, which equates to something between 20 carat and 22 carat. The coin ... (read more) Author: Niyaz Kazi

18. The Story Of The Very First World Series July 08, 2009 The very first World Series was played in 1903 between the Boston American League club (now the Boston Red Sox) and the Pittsburgh Pirates. Although the first world series wasn't played until 1903, there was a previous championship called "The Championship of the United States" and "World's Championship Series", which the winners of the National League and American Association had played from 1884 to 1891. The Series ended when the American Association folded in 1891. Ban Johnson formed the American League in 1901 to try and take advantage of the National League's cut down from twelv... (read more) Author: Nathan Park

19. Melissa Burmesters novel, Ginger High June 24, 2009 At age 14, author Melissa Burmester makes her writing debut with her first novel, ‘Ginger High.’ Part supernatural and part mystery, ‘Ginger High’ tells the story of two realities colliding that result in a spine-tingling adventure to solve a string of murders taking place at a supernatural school. ‘Ginger High’ spans the period of 1901 to 2007. Ginger High is a magical school in New York where students learn to utilize their supernatural powers. The story opens in 1901 where a series of murders takes place at the school with the victims found dead with a bite mark on their necks. The ... (read more) Author: Tracy Roberts

20. Victorian Jewelry & The Cultural Impacts June 20, 2009 Queen Victoria ruled Britain for 64 years between 1837-1901. Most of this period saw prudery and a visible code of moral conduct. The change took place from a romantic society to the more puritanical Victorian society. The transition to prudery was felt more severely after Victoria’s marriage to Albert in 1840. A change to a livelier lifestyle took place in 1890 with the arrival on the scene of Prince Edward. There was a sharp divide between the people from the towns and those from rural areas. The railroad brought about a huge change in the quality of life as a whole especially among t... (read more) Author: Anirban Bhattacharya

21. Rubinetterie Bresciane Bonomi: our success is your satisfaction May 19, 2009 Do you need Check Valves or Ball Valves for your industrial plants? Rubinetterie Bresciane is leader in the production of ball valves or check valves for your industrial systems or your mechanical processes. RB since 1901 provide its clients with high quality products and a wide range of items. Today Rubinetterie Bresciane, group Bonomi, own a list of products that completely covers every request of its clients. In the new catalogue on the web site, you can screen the several models and how many kinds of valves we have for to manage the flows for your fixtures. RB boasts a wide list of m... (read more) Author: michele guerra

22. Zimbabweans Hopeful as Country Celebrates Independence Day April 17, 2009 Robert Mugabe raises fist as he arrives at ZANU-PF party headquaters in Harare (File photo)Zimbabwe celebrates Independence Day on Saturday and the former opposition, the Movement for Democratic Change, now in the inclusive government with President Robert Mugabe's ZANU-PF says it is going to attend the celebrations for the first time. There are mixed reactions to the first two months of the inclusive government and several key unresolved problems which continue to hamper progress.For some, the establishment of a new government in February has been a boon. One woman, a teacher with three chil... (read more)

23. Hornby Railways through the Ages March 11, 2009 Hornby Railways’ roots date back to 1901, when Frank Hornby, a clerk from Liverpool, invented and patented his Meccano line of construction toys. He had previously created model toys for his sons using sheet metal, and came to the realisation that regular perforations in structural pieces could be used to join them together with nuts and bolts and also to journal shafts and axles. By 1908, Meccano Ltd was formed, and by 1920, trading under the name Hornby Railways, the company produced the first Hornby train sets. Initially, the Liverpool-produced trains were clockwork powered and sized... (read more) Author: Paul Jones

24. Philadelphia Phillies Tickets February 27, 2009 The Philadelphia Phillies are a Major League Baseball team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are also known by their nicknames , The Phils, The Fightin' Phils or simply, The Fightin's. The Philadelphia Athletics (now the Oakland Athletics) were once the club's crosstown rivals in the first half of the 20th century (1901-1954). Currently, the Phillies are the only major league franchise operating in Philadelphia. The Phillies have played in the Eastern Division of the National League since the divisional realignment of 1969. They have the distinction of being the oldest continuous... (read more) Author: Macie Brown

25. Victorian pine. How to find and check victorian old pine furniture February 04, 2009 A lot of English Victorian country pine furniture has disappeared from great Britain, probably most exported to the united states. The Victorian period 1837 to 1901 you associate with ornate carved furniture, but there would have been plenty of plain country Victorian furniture. Which has been slightly difficult to find as many shops have closed or gone on to the Internet. The market for antique pine furniture in the UK is still here so traders have had to look elsewhere for pieces namely Europe Germany France Czech republic. So the European pieces are made during the same peri... (read more) Author: peter burkitt

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