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1. Lexia 3 Citroen
November 19, 2009
In 1919 the first automobile was made - the Type A. Equipped with a 4-cylinder it was able to reach a top speed of 65/kmh, because of the engine it was 1326 cubic cm (10-fiscal-HP) capacity. One was able to order six different body styles directly from the factory, this at a time where one got the chassis and the engine from other makers and had it completed by a coachworks of your own choice! Even the spare wheel and the lighting were included in the price of F7 205. From June to December 1919, Citroën produced 2,500 cars. In 1920, they had already produced 20,200! Also in 1920, Citroën fir... (read more)
Author: Jose Hudson
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2. Vintage Luxury Cars
November 13, 2009
A vintage car is defined as a car built between 1919 and 1930. A luxury car is a vehicle with desirable or pleasing features. These features go beyond the basic necessities and increase the value of the car significantly. The combination of vintage and luxury created cars that were both elegant and classic.
The Distinction of a Luxury Car
Styling, engineering as well as public opinion are important components of a luxury vehicle. Among the most important features of a luxury car is the high comfort level. Genuine leather upholstery combines with polished “woodgrain-look” dash... (read more)
Author: Julie Gibbson
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3. Delta: Selection, Quality and Reliability
November 12, 2009
Delta power tools are a great investment. You will get power tools that are long lasting and very powerful. You will also get them at a reasonable price. Delta has been making power tools for 86 years, establishing itself as a long lasting manufacturer of quality power tools. You won't be disappointed with the quality of their power tools or their customer service.
The founder of Delta power tools, Herbert Tautz, started his small business in 1919. In 1923 he was credited with creating the very first scroll saw. This invention paved the way for Delta and their line of power tools as we k... (read more)
Author: Ivory Baxter
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4. Ideas as Predators
November 05, 2009
The Supreme Court Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes, in 1919 proposed that the best means available for assessing the truth of an idea is to see how it fares in a marketplace of truly free competition. This was a nice slap on the wrist to the would-be censors in our communities, but has never stopped their yowling.
Would-be censors and their assumptions are the predators in the ecosystem of ideas. I say “predators” because, as tedious as they are, it may be best just to tolerate their yammerings, and here is why:
Somewhere in the rock-bound tidal waters of Washington state, a biologist r... (read more)
Author: Tony Brussat
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5. Arsenal Quiz
October 29, 2009
Arsenal has been a top English football club since year 1919. This club is famous for its online Arsenal Quiz and Trivia.
The workers of Royal Arsenal, Woolwich in the year 1886, formed the Arsenal football club, which is also known as The Gunners. The club was called Dial Square initially after the name of a workshop, but the name Royal Arsenal was adopted later in the same year. In year 1891, the club changed its name to Woolwich Arsenal. It moved to Highbury in year 1913 and adopted its current name in year 1914.
The club joined the Football League in the year 1893 in the Second ... (read more)
Author: Jenny Lauper
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6. What Is the Swine Flu-Swine Flu Precautions
October 29, 2009
From ancient history to current history the flu virus has been here and a deadly adversary. The influenza epidemic of 1918 and 1919 in which 1/3 of the world population was infected and 50,000,000 people died was nickname "Spanish flu" because Spain, a neutral country in World War I, had no special censorship for news against the disease and its consequences. Therefore, the most reliable news concerning the disease came from Spain, giving the false impression that Spain was the most-if not the only-affected zone or that it originated from there. This strain has been the basis for almost all ... (read more)
Author: Fritz Geysbeek
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7. Half the fun of sports is to wear clothes
October 19, 2009
Fashion has been given up hope of thriving and prosperous life.
"Half the fun of sports is to wear clothes!" As early as 1919, the United States "Vog ue" had to use plain language reveals the relationship between fashion and sports. Only, this relationship has never been so closely to happen this season. Y-3 has recently announced cross-border cooperation with the Samsonite brand bag; Ji Cha nel, GUCCI handbags , after, Fendi has also launched its own brand of bicycles; even the "most do not like the shape of the garment to show" and Rei Kawakubo began designing men's swimming trunks Sh... (read more)
Author: hibabay gong
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8. Develop soldiers from wiping the military boots temperament
October 02, 2009
In Russia at all participating countries and the joint campaign headquarters directing the Department and the protection of the Russian Army officers are to live in the 34th motorized infantry division headquarters resident.
Article 34 is a Russian motorized infantry division active Army units, one of the most elite troops, its predecessor was in 1919 by the Red Guard troops stationed in Baku staff are deployed to form formed in 1920, named after Azerbaijan Infantry Division. Russian Chief of General Staff Yuri Baluyevsky generals praised the 34th motorized infantry division is "a m... (read more)
Author: Ricardo Liu
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9. Fixing gold price
September 25, 2009
The GoldFixing, or the London Gold Fixing or Gold Fix, is the procedure by which the price of gold is set on the London market by the five members of the London Gold Pool. It is designed to fix a price for settling contracts between members of the London bullion market, but, informally, the Gold Fixing provides a recognized rate that is used as a benchmark for pricing the majority of gold products throughout the world's markets.
The gold price fix takes place twice daily at 10.30am and 3pm, London time.
The first fixing took place on September 12, 1919 amongst... (read more)
Author: Andrea Fox
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10. Gold Price Fixing
September 24, 2009
The Gold Fixing, or the London Gold Fixing or Gold Fix, is the procedure by which the price of gold price of gold is set on the London market by the five members of the London Gold Pool. It is designed to fix a price for settling contracts between members of the London bullion market, but, informally, the Gold Fixing provides a recognized rate that is used as a benchmark for pricing the majority of gold products throughout the world's markets.
The gold price fix takes place twice daily at 10.30am and 3pm, London time.
The first fixing took place on September 12, 1919 amongst the fiv... (read more)
Author: Andrea Fox
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11. Wedding and wedding anniversary gifts
September 17, 2009
Laure Selignac, creator of fine porcelain since 1919, is the specialist in hand-painted Limoges porcelain. Her expertise enables her to make unique customisable creations and to work together with the finest: Hermes, the Louvre, the Chateau de Versailles ...
Marriage is widely regarded as one of the most important events in life, an important step that should be celebrated as such. Whether it be a religious or civil ceremony, marriage is simply one of the most beautiful demonstration of love. The reception and wedding gifts offered must be a reflection of the love being celebrated. ... (read more)
Author: Pierre Bernard
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12. Watch NFL Games Live On Computer
September 10, 2009
Wow, then NFL games! I am so happy it is finally here. All this time I have been waiting for the game, is finally going to pay off. No one is going to miss this ridiculously out of this world game, so you should not either, if you are interested to watch NFL games live on computer, then go online and get a membership at WatchNflLiveOnline.com
Green Bay Packers were established in the year 1919. They are head quartered in Lambeau Field Green Bay, Wisconsin. Their owner is Green Bay Packers, Inc. The chairman of the Green Bay Packers is Mark Murphy, the general manager is Ted Thompson and t... (read more)
Author: wiiran26 kdh
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13. Watch NFL Football 2009 Games Online
September 10, 2009
Wow! The NFL 2009! I cannot believe it is here and more importantly, I cannot believe that all I have to do to watch it is get registered at the web site below. Awesome, I am going to tell all of my friends about his and I recommend you do the same and you should also log on to the following web site, to watch NFL football 2009 games online at WatchNflLiveOnline.com
The Chicago Bears was founded in the year 1919. The owner of the Bears is Virginia Halas McCaskey. The chairman is Michael McCaskey. The president is Ted Philips. The General Manager is Jerry Angelo. The head coach is Lovie Sm... (read more)
Author: wiiran26 kdh
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14. Watch 2009 NFL Games Live Online
September 09, 2009
This game is going to be so awesome to watch. I know what you are thinking! You wish you could watch the game too! Well, now there is a way to watch it in your home, without any problems of traveling. You can watch 2009 NFL games live online, on your computer, just by getting register at the web site below. Is very easy, anyone can do it, even you. So, go on now to WatchNflLiveOnline.com
The Green Bay Packers home fields are Hagemeister Park (from the year 1919 to the year 1922), Bellevue Park (from the year 1923 to the year 1924), the city stadium (Green Bay) (from the year 1925 to the y... (read more)
Author: wiiran26 kdh
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15. History of Bentley Motors
August 31, 2009
The company was established by Walter Owen Bentley, in 1919, and has its headquarters in Crewe, England. It has been owned by the Volkswagen Group of Germany since 1998. In India, Bentley Motors caters to the consumers of top-end luxury cars. Bentley Motors Limited is a UK-based premium luxury car manufacturer.
Bentley Motors Limited is a UK-based premium luxury car manufacturer. The company was established by Walter Owen Bentley, in 1919, and has its headquarters in Crewe, England. It has been owned by the Volkswagen Group of Germany since 1998. In India, Bentley Motors caters to ... (read more)
Author: Albert cain
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16. A Work of Art as a Wedding or Anniversary Gift
August 12, 2009
Laure Sélignac, creator of fine porcelain since 1919, is the specialist of handmade Limoges porcelain. Her savoir-faire allows her to realize unique, personalized creations, and to work with the biggest names: Hermès, the Louvre museum, the château de Versailles...
Life is composed of many milestones. . . baptisms, marriages, weddings, anniversaries. These happy events are often celebrated with receptions and gatherings of family and friends. Such occasions should be marked in our memories, and the gifts we offer allow us to do so.
The porcelain of Laure Sélignac is entirely handmade... (read more)
Author: Pierre Bernard
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17. Contagious Flu Virus History
July 21, 2009
Can History supply us with a vital clue to the H1N1 contagious flu virus of 1918-1919 Spanish Flu which killed up to 40,000,000? It’s a fact; I have discovered that more people died of this particular virus than all of the fatalities of World War One (The Great War) put together.
The human carrier path followed the shipping lanes and trade routes as outbreaks spread with the massive movements of armies and troops across many continents.
Strangely, the pattern of death was in the 20-40 age groups instead of the normal pattern of the very young, the infirm and the aged. The consequence... (read more)
Author: Colin Platt
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18. Works of Art, in Porcelain Laure Selignac
June 17, 2009
Laure Selignac creator of fine porcelain since 1919, is the specialist in hand painted Limoges porcelain. Their knowledge allows them to produce unique personalised creations, and to work with the finest names; Hermes, The Louvre Museum, The Castle of Versailles… Laure Selignac porcelains are true works of art, each piece is unique and created completely by hand. They offer an unique work of art created with the passion of qualified artisans, and gifts that you can personalize according to your events; baptism, communion, engagement, birthday, wedding anniversary, wedding… The making of... (read more)
Author: Pierre Bernard
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19. Bellaire Texas Real Estate - Home Buying Guide
June 15, 2009
Those interested in Bellaire Texas real estate will find a wide variety of homes to choose from. This beautiful city has become a hot destination for home buyers seeking a quiet place but with all the city amenities.
Bellaire, Texas
Bellaire was established in 1911 when it was registered with the city of Houston. In 1928, it was declared a city and its population soon began to grow. From 1919 to 1939, the number of residences increased from 25 to 330 residences. By 1960, this number reached 600.
During the 1980s, Bellaire Texas real estate saw the rise of two bedrooms, one bat... (read more)
Author: rodney raphael
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20. Homes In Houston Heights - Perfect Family Homes
June 08, 2009
There is a wonderful selection of homes in Houston Heights. This neighborhood was established in the latter half of the 19th century and became a part of the City of Houston in 1919. This neighborhood has a wonderful blend of historical architecture and modern neighborhood.
The Neighborhood
It is a neighborhood that consists of 3,691 homes- single family homes to large Victorian homes. The place is located North of I-10 highway, South of Loop 610 and West of Highway 45.
The place is not just known for its beautiful houses and great facilities, but also for its beautiful neighbo... (read more)
Author: City Addison
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21. Bulova Watches Stand For Quality And Tradition
June 03, 2009
What makes Bulova watches a priced possession, enough to be warranted as an heirloom? That apart from being classy and contemporary, it also stands for quality and tradition. We tell you how.
A Bit Of History
In 1875, Joseph Bulova was just 23-years-old when he opened a little jewelry store in New York City. Out of the shop, he sold watches that he designed and created. From there, the tradition of this particular brand of watches began. By 1919, he had a full line of men's Bulova watches in production and then a ladies' line in 1924.
His product was popular not only for the qua... (read more)
Author: Andrew Stratton
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22. Great Ocean Road
May 26, 2009
Victoria’s famous south western coastal route, starts at Torquay and extends 285km west to Warrnambool. The road was built between 1919 &1932 with the idea of building a scenic road of world repute. The road was both a memorial to the soldiers who had died in World War I, and an employment scheme for those who returned. Over three thousand ex-servicemen laboured with picks and shovels, carving the road into cliffs and mountains along the coastal line. Towns on the eastern side of Cape Otway hold both stylish and artsy villages of Lorne and Apollo Bay. People love to fish, both for leisure and... (read more)
Author: Darren Heise
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23. Southern Rhodesian-born Airmen of World War I (1916-1919)
April 06, 2009
Hail The Intrepid Few!
Southern Rhodesian-born Airmen in the Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force during World War One 1916-1919 By Ross Dix-Peek
Almost One-Hundred years- ago, during the First World War (1914-1919), Rhodesian-born airmen were already to be found serving in the Royal Flying Corps (R.F.C.) , and later the Royal Air Force (R.A.F.).
Southern Rhodesia was but twenty-four years old when World War One commenced. It was a young nation; rugged, but promising! Yet just sixty years later She would be fated to become the basket- case that is today’s Zimbabwe . Howe... (read more)
Author: Ross Dix-Peek
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24. Pentax Digital Camera - The best pentax digital camera reviews
March 24, 2009
History Pentax, a popular brand in the digital world, is completely owned brand of Hoya Corporation. The company was found by Kumao Kajiwara in Tokyo, Japan during the year 1919. The Pentax digital camera was the first candidate to slot in a pentaprism view finder and a response mirror setup. During 1960’s, a campaign slogan for Pentax spoke "just hold a Pentax". That little statement was more than enough to speak for Pentax.
Market Capture In the year 2005, Pentax Corporation clubbed with Samsung Techwin to do work in the field of camera technologies and retook market from Canon and N... (read more)
Author: Shawn Michael
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25. Anniversary for the end of discrimination and equality
March 23, 2009
Right from the last week discrimination issues we will move to some more positive things. This spring will be full of anniversaries for one of Canada provinces – New Brunswick.
This spring will mark the 90th anniversary of women obtaining the right to vote in New Brunswick elections (April 17, 1919), and the 75th anniversary of women obtaining the right to be a candidate in New Brunswick elections (March 9, 1934). For those who are not familiar with the history of women’s’ right to vote in Canada we’ll take a short look back. The rights for widows and unmarried women were granted in munic... (read more)
Author: Kevn Smith
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