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1. Turn Your PC into a TV November 16, 2009 Turn Your PC into a TV Turn your PC into a TV. Computers weren't even thought of when the TV was invented. One of the greatest inventions of the 20th century is the TV which came about from the work of many scientists and engineers from various countries. In 1928 the TV looked like a big and cumbersome octagonal cupboard and one of the first was called the GE Octagon. I wasn't electronic but had a small motor with a spinning disc and neon lamp. It was after 1935 that the TV became electronic. The very first TV show aired was The Queen's Messenger, a drama broad... (read more) Author: Helen Wainwright

2. How To Revive Your Senses With Aromatherapy November 06, 2009 The art of aromatherapy had been practiced since the earliest times. Strong evidences were found to link aromatherapy to ancient traditions. Though aromatic oils had been used to treat and cure various ailments and conditions for who knows how long, the formal study on their properties only started in the year 1928. In it's simplest form, aromatherapy is the use of essential plant oils for therapeutic purposes. They are normally employed to relieve a person from stress and a variety of stress-related conditions. And also for promoting an individual's general well being and in invigorating... (read more) Author: Carroll Willis

3. Paddington Estate Agent: Makes Property Investment a Simple Task November 05, 2009 Paddington is one of the most renowned areas of London. If you stand just down from the station on Praed Street, you would see the St. Mary's Hospital where Alexander Fleming discovered Penicillin in 1928. The London Toy and Model Museum which houses a vast collection of children's toys is also a stone's throw away from Paddington station. Paddington also offers easy access to all of London's main attractions. So, if you wish to purchase new property developments in London, a Paddington estate agent or Baker Street estate agent would help you in this regard. Although you may be confident ... (read more) Author: Simon Ruda

4. Get A Great Car At BMW Dealer In Gardena November 05, 2009 BMW was founded in 1916. It started by making aircraft engines and motorcycles. It did not start making cars until 1928. If you look at the BMW logo you will see that it looks like a propeller. BMW is now the icon of great German innovation and has such a great reputation in making engines. This is why Gardena BMW Car Dealerships is the right place to buy your next BMW. With BMW's great reputation you can't find a better vehicle to buy. Before you buy one you need to understand how they are set up. They are numbered in a series from one to seven. The lower numbers are the more affordable mo... (read more) Author: Ben Pate

5. Karastan Rug October 27, 2009 Karastan sounds like a country, preferably one that was created during the breakup of the Soviet Union. So obviously Karastan rugs would be rugs from that country, handmade with a secret art passed down from generation to generation. So imagine my surprise when I first learned that not only are these rugs from the United States, but they are machine-made! Karastan rugs, as the famous story goes, were created by the legendary retailer Marshall Fields in 1928. They were really the first machine rugs which were said to reach the quality level that had previously been reserved for hand-made r... (read more) Author: Mudassir Malik

6. The contemporary history of eye frames October 22, 2009 The history of eye frames is a part of the history of spectacles. Before the modern shape of eye frames occurred, several centuries had been gone through since the invention of the glass lenses. It was until 1928, a London optician Edward Scarlett developed the temples to the eye frame, from then a new era was opened for the contemporary eye frames industry. Before Edward, the most recent way of holding the two lenses in eye frame was to tie the eye frame around the head using ribbon or metal string. These ancient eye frame on the nose were heavy therefore usually causing pinching. In ord... (read more) Author: William Jafferson Clinton

7. 1960's Fashion Icon: Miss Jean Muir September 21, 2009 Jean Muir was born in London in 1928. She never had any formal training in fashion, and never attended an art school. It must have been a gift from God….like the child prodigy who plays great piano concerto’s at age three. She had a keen sense of form, color, and design, with the ability to incorporate her magnificent creative ideas into simple-chic clothing, that woman loved to wear. She never compromised quality for commercial success. Instead her success came over time, by just being herself, but overseeing every aspect of her creations from the sketch pad to the marketplace. EA... (read more) Author: David Grosshans

8. Maya Angelou Author Biographies September 15, 2009 Dr. Maya Angelou was born, Marguerite Johnson on April 24, 1928 in St Louis, Missouri. Her parents divorced when she was three years old. She, along with her brother Bailey, went to live with their grandmother in Stamps, Arkansas. While visiting her mother in Chicago, Illinois at the age of seven, Maya was molested by her mother’s boyfriend. She confided in her brother who told the family. Consequently, the man was murdered. Maya felt so guilty that for five years she remained mute. Maya won a scholarship to study dance and drama at San Francisco’s Labor School. She dropped out at th... (read more) Author: Elizabeth Lindsey

9. Easy Airport Parking Solutions at Newark Liberty International Airport September 10, 2009 The Newark Liberty International Airport, or EWR, in Newark, New Jersey was the first major airport to ever be built in the New York metropolitan area. EWR opened its doors in 1928, and today it is part of the larger Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, which includes the other two major international airports in the area, the John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and the LaGuardia Airport (LGA). Newark International is the fifth busiest international air gateway into the U.S. and the tenth busiest airport in the country. Newark Liberty Airport is situated about 15 miles sout... (read more) Author: Ryan Frank

10. Trivia on Ferrari September 02, 2009 Ferrari is the most famous sports car manufacturer of Italy. It is one of the most popular names in the post 1945 automobile history. Ferrari was established by Enzo Ferrari in 1928. With an attractive and iconic “Prancing Horse” logo, Ferrari has a huge fan-following across the globe. Throughout its history, the company has been noted for its continued participation in racing, especially in Formula One, where it has enjoyed great success. Below is a list of trivia on Ferrari and Ferrari racing cars: 1. The Tipo 815 is the first racing car built by Ferrari in 1940. 2. In the year 1947, the ... (read more) Author: Carazoo India

11. Art Auctions for Vintage Posters August 18, 2009 Vintage posters are always available at art auctions. I have found all kinds of vintage poster art auctions lately. I really liked a vintage poster I found that was from the 1928 Olympics in Amsterdam. The poster is rare because it is one of the only 500 of the 10,000 printed that is in French. Another vintage poster I found in an art auction was from 1917. It depicts French woman in war time performing various tasks. The poster celebrates the contribution of French women in the workforce. During war time, French women made up forty percent of the workforce. I’m always a sucker... (read more) Author: Treasure Hunter

12. The Metropolitan's Program for Treating Tuberculosis August 04, 2009 In this program the Medical Division took advantage of all new facilities and methods that science had developed in the diagnosis and treatment of tuberculosis. Notable in this regard was the routine use of fluoroscopy and X-ray in the examination of employees since 1928. It was long suspected and eventually proved that X- ray procedures were the only effective means of detecting tuberculosis in its early stages. By the time actual symptoms appear the disease is usually well advanced. The long term results of routine fluoroscopy at the home office were extraordinarily good. Thus, while a... (read more) Author: Allison Ryan

13. Motorola mobiles: Highly capable handsets which are also quite reliable June 25, 2009 Motorola mobiles are known to be highly reliable devices in terms of their features having the knack of working efficiently even if the parent handsets have 'grown quite old'. The handsets that have the brand name Motorola associated with them are quite good handsets in terms of features, reliability, and performance. The different features present in this mobile phones like the camera, the music player, the connectivity technologies etc. differ in terms of their versions from mobile to mobile. However, they all share a common feature of being reliable. Motorola, since the year... (read more) Author: Victoria Benjamin

14. 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

15. Increase Your Poker Level Playing Tournaments June 09, 2009 The Poker is a recognized betting game. Players started to play professionally in the 70s. When the game achieved popularity, it began to be transmitted on television by sport channels like ESPN. Amarillo Slim Preston was an excellent poker player and is considered a living legend in the specialty. Thomas Austin Preston also known as “Amarillo Slim” was born in December 31, 1928 in Johnson, Arkansas. Amarillo Slim lived in Mineral Wells, Texas until his parents divorced and then moved in with his father to Texas. Amarillo Slim studied and did the military service a couple of years. Afte... (read more) Author: Mary Pierce

16. The Rise and Fall of Plymouth May 22, 2009 The Plymouth division was created by Chrysler in 1928. The original emblem featured a view of the Mayflower landing at Plymouth Rock, however the name was actually chosen for the Plymouth Binder twine, which was quite popular with farmers, one of the segments of the population Chrysler was hoping to attract. Early in the history of Chrysler, of which Plymouth is a division, the founder of Chrysler Corporation Walter P. Chrysler had taken control of the financially ailing Maxwell-Chalmers car company. The Maxwell automobile was a part of this package. In a stroke of genius, Chrysler decided to ... (read more) Author: Ronnie Tanner

17. The Silver Peace Dollar Coin That Melted Some Hearts April 10, 2009 Those devotees of the study or collection of currency and other members of the numismatic community will find their hearts warmed, knowing that the Silver Peace Dollar coin issuance was inspired by their interesting and widespread hobby.The peace dollar was struck by the US Mint during a seven-year period, from 1921-1928, followed by a two-year mintage in 1934-1935. Its inspiration originally came from a November 1918 article in The Numismatist, the official publication of the American Numismatic Association (ANA), which suggested the minting of a coin to mark the end of World War I and the tr... (read more) Author: Christina Goldman

18. Antique Auto Insurance - Tips for Saving Money on Antique Auto Insurance March 15, 2009 Q: I have a 1928 Ford Model A Roadster which I only drive occasionally. How can I find a good deal on antique auto insurance for the old girl? A: Finding antique auto insurance used to be more difficult as only certain companies that specialized in antique cars would sell a policy for them. Now, however, many more mainstream companies are writing policies for antique vehicles. Requesting a quote for an antique vehicle is virtually identical to requesting quotes for other vehicles with one main exception. Many companies will require you to certify that the vehicle in question is not u... (read more) Author: David Ackland

19. BMW Motorbikes January 16, 2009 The history of Bayerische Motoren Werke, shortened to BMW, can be taken back over 90 years to 1916. Originally manufacturers solely of aeroplane engines, BMW were forced to stop the manufacture of these after World War 1 and the Versailles Armistice Treaty. Due to this reason, BMW began production of motorbikes in 1923, shortly after the end of World War 1, and then onto cars five years later in 1928. Production of BMW motorbikes became a large part of BMW’s overall workload, which led the company to set up a subsidiary to look after the motorbike production only, entitled BMW Motorrad.... (read more) Author: Rakesh Gaikwad

20. Silver Certificates: How Much Is A 1957 Silver Certificate Worth? December 30, 2008 The 1957 Silver Certificate is a type of paper currency that was once minted in the United States, equal and redeemable for an equal amount of silver bullion. This $1 certificate was part of what was known as the small-note series. Beginning with the 1928 series, all United States paper currency was reduced in size to cut costs and to speed up the pace of transactions. Before 1934, silver certificates were redeemable for actual silver dollars. However, Congress passed legislation in 1934 that allowed the government to exchange a certificate for silver bullion and not specifically silver do... (read more) Author: Christina Goldman

21. 1923 Silver Certificate: How Much Is This Certificate Worth? December 25, 2008 The 1923 Silver Certificate is one of the most commonly collected and most popular paper notes.? You may not know this but all U.S.Currency that was minted prior to 1928 is larger than that of a modern paper bill - approximately one-half inch wider and over one inch longer! For you trivia buffs - the term 'billfold' came about because these large-size notes had to be folded several times to fit in a wallet! Because of its large size, the 1923 note was affectionately given the nicknames of 'Horseblanket' or 'Saddelblanket.'? In fact, it was the last large-size certificate to be minted. ... (read more) Author: Christina Goldman

22. Aalsmeer Flower Auction December 10, 2008 If you’ve always wondered where your store-bought cut flowers came from, it’s highly likely that your florist had them flown all the way from The Netherlands. In the town of Aalsmeer, not far from the bustling city of Amsterdam, is the Aalsmeer Flower auction, the world’s largest flower auction. Established in 1928, over 7 billion cut flowers (half of which are roses) and over 150 million plants are sold every year to buyers around the world. Most of the flowers in the Aalsmeer auction house are grown by local producers, but some are imported from countries like Kenya, Zambia, and Isr... (read more) Author: timothy spencer

23. Chevrolet - Manufacturing Glorious Cars in India October 30, 2008 Chevrolet is one of the most popular brands of General Motors, prevalent in India. The company is known to roll out a huge variety of car models in the Indian car industry. Entry to India Chevrolet is not new in India. It has an age old history starting from 1928, with its first office established in Sewree, Mumbai. General Motors (GM), Chevrolet’s parent company, was the first car manufacturer to set up an assembly plant in the country. In this assembly production of the well proven 171 cubic inches, 24.7hp four-cylinder engine and Chevrolet’s first four-wheel mechanical brakes sta... (read more) Author: Carazoo India

24. The Pioneers of Interior Design October 27, 2008 Jean-Henri Jansen (1854-1928) Dutch designer, Jean-Henri Jansen, launched one of the first ever international interior design companies 'Maison Jansen' (House of Jansen) in 1880, which became renowned for designing and creating exceptionally beautiful and high quality furniture which would be utilized in a multitude of interior decoration projects. House of Jansen opened branches in 8 of the major cities of the world. Jansen worked closely with the talented interior designer Stephane Boudin whom he made director of the company. The clients of House of Jansen included Royalty and the rich and ... (read more) Author: George Baxter

25. Places to Visit in Lake pleasant October 24, 2008 Lake pleasant is located 30 miles north of metropolitan phoenix. This has become one of the most popular outdoor recreation spot in Arizona. It was constructed between 1926 and 1928 and was named as Waddell Dam, a 250 foot long structure which impounded water from the Agua Fria river system. The name lake was named after Carl Pleasant, the engineer who designed the dam. Waddell Dam was finished in November, 1992. Lake Pleasant got water from river and by Coles Creek, Castle Creek, Humbug Creek and other drainages. The new dam has tripled the size of Lake Pleasant, making it the second largest ... (read more) Author: Mari milian

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