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1. The excitement of skydiving is never ending November 19, 2009 Along with being an extremely recreational activity Skydiving is a competitive sport too. The activity involves jumping from a place along with a deploying parachute that is provided in the back of the skydiver. Many skydives are hoarded with a transient freefalling accompanied by a canopy ride to the ground. Since 1951 skydiving is considered as an international sport. People experiencing skydiving for the very first time can opt for training skydiving methods which includes Tandem, Static line and Accelerated freefalling. In this article, you will get know all the aspects of skydiving tr... (read more) Author: Joe Stein

2. Conserving Architectural Monuments November 05, 2009 Illinois preservation architect Thomas Harboe prefers not to dismantle architectural monuments. But at Mies van der Rohe's Lake Shore Drive apartments, built in Chicago in 1951, one of the first steps in the preservation process was to remove the broad travertine pavement between the two towers. Taking up nearly 1,100 slabs each weighing as much as 175 pounds, many crumbling and leaking water into the garage below-was the easy part. The challenge was to create a replacement faithful to the original in all respects but one: It would be designed to last. Harboe's solution, designed with co... (read more) Author: Ari Gold

3. India Tourism Industry is Gearing Up for Commonwealth Games 2010 October 27, 2009 The Commonwealth Games 2010 will be held at New Delhi, the Capital of India. Delhi is a modern metropolis that has hosted Asian Games twice before – in 1951 and in 1982. After nearly three decades, it will host the prestigious sports event in October next year. The prospects of international travelers and tourists who will come to India during the period is already keeping India tourism and hospitality industry with its allied sectors on toes. Besides those who will come here to participate and watch the sports events held here, experts in tourism industry bet that other tourists will also pr... (read more) Author: Jenny Franklin

4. The New Jaguar C-Type October 26, 2009 The Jaguar C-Type (also called the Jaguar XK120-C) was a racing sports car built by Jaguar and sold from 1951 to 1953. The "C" designation stood for 'competition'. Considering that Jaguar have recently stated that they wish to push the brand further up market, the New Jaguar C-Type will be aiming to cause a stir with the competition - Porsche Boxster, Mercedes SLK, BMW Z4, the Audi TT and the Nissan 370Z. Jaguar's owner Ratan Tata has made it clear that he wants to expand Jaguar's sports car offerings beyond the scope of the current XK, and the C-Type model will bring Jaguar back into the sp... (read more) Author: Susan Roberts

5. A Perfect Day for Dissecting J.D. Salinger's Bananafish October 16, 2009 J.D. Salinger's 1951 classic short story, "A Perfect Day for Bananafish," introduces Salinger's favorite character, Seymour Glass – only to kill him some several pages later. The story starts in a posh seaside hotel room, where we overhear Glass's wife on the phone with her mother discussing Seymour's mental health. From there, we head to the beach, where Seymour is hanging out with a four-ish-year old girl named Sybil and telling her stories about the elusive "bananafish." The story ends with Seymour returning to his hotel room and shooting himself in the head. ?!?Seymour Glass, or, as Sybil ... (read more) Author: Paul Thomson

6. Pontoons Are In Favour - Part Two October 02, 2009 Have you ever seen that advertisement on television where a Tigger character from Winnie the Pooh comes shooting out of a boat in the background? Have a closer look next time and you will see they are on a pontoon. Pontoons have become a very popular means for a group of people to enjoy themselves on the water. Their style, use and outfitting have come a long way since the floating deck was first built in 1951. This was made out of steel barrels welded together to form two cylindrical airtight pods placed side by side onto which a wooden deck was built. However a further developm... (read more) Author: Doreen Murgatroyd

7. List of Presidents in Numerical Order September 05, 2009 The United States president is the highest leader of the US government and is considered to be one of the most powerful men worldwide. The president also serves as the Commander-in-chief of the United States armed forces. In 1951, after the approval of the 22nd Amendment to the US constitution, an individual is allowed to serve only two terms of presidency. In case the president dies or resigns or is removed from his office, the elected Vice President will assume the presidency. Here?s a chronological or numerical list of US presidents and the years that they served as presidents. ... (read more) Author: Robert Bell

8. List of Presidents in Numerical Order September 02, 2009 The United States president is the highest leader of the US government and is considered to be one of the most powerful men worldwide. The president also serves as the Commander-in-chief of the United States armed forces. In 1951, after the approval of the 22nd Amendment to the US constitution, an individual is allowed to serve only two terms of presidency. In case the president dies or resigns or is removed from his office, the elected Vice President will assume the presidency. Here’s a chronological or numerical list of US presidents and the years that they served as presidents. ... (read more) Author: Kenny Leones

9. Hinduja Group: What makes them one among the best August 31, 2009 I have learned financial prudence from feeding peanuts to squirrels, they take one and save the two.’ These are the words of SP Hinduja, Chairman, Hinduja Group. Stepped into the world of business in December 1951, Mr. Premchand Hinduja pooled resources and set up an outdoor clinic to cater to the needs of refugees. Since then, The Hinduja Group has only grown and reached new heights. From 100 beds at the hospital in 1963 to a state-of-the-art Hinduja Hospital, standing tall at Mahim as of today, the Hinduja Group has made its mark in the Health Services Industry. The boundaries, however, ar... (read more) Author: ashley alfred

10. United States' top realtor specializing in Palo Alto Area August 20, 2009 Todd Beardsley (born Todd Beardsley Jr.) (April 20, 1951 – July 1, 2005) was an African-American R&B singer. During his career, Todd Beardsley sold 25 million albums and won eight Grammy awards including Best Male R&B Vocal Performance four times. He won four Grammy awards in 2004 including the Grammy Award for Song of the Year for the track "Dance With My Father", co-written with Richard Marx. Early life and career 1951-1980 Born on the Lower East Side of Manhattan in New York City, Todd Beardsley grew up in a musical family that moved to the Bronx when he was 13. His sister sang wi... (read more) Author: Todd Beardsley

11. Comparing Auto Insurance Quotes August 12, 2009 Comparing auto insurance quotes is very important for getting the best deal out there. It can also be confusing because the numbers can vary so widely between competing auto insurance providers, and even depending on when you are looking for car insurance. To give you an idea of the volatility of auto insurance, just look at the average yearly rate for a car insurance quote for the one-year period of February 2008 to February 2009: February 2008 -- $1828.00 March 2008 -- $1838.00 April 2008 -- $1871.00 May 2008 -- $1896.00 June 2008 -... (read more) Author: Barclay win

12. About Volkswagen Westfalia Campers July 24, 2009 As most of us are aware, Volkswagen Westfalia Campers were conversions of Transporter or Micro-Bus of the early 1950s through 2003. Volkswagen is a registered trademark in the United States and many other countries in the world. Volkswagon subcontracted the conversions to Westfalia-werke – more popularly known as Westfalia. Between 1951 and August 1958, approximately 1,000 Camper Box conversions were made by Westfalia, the official Volkswagon Camper conversion coachbuilder. Westfalia special models included the SO-23; the SO-34, SO-35, SO-33, SO-42, SO-44 and SO-45. Volkswagen Campers bec... (read more) Author: kusuma suma

13. Original london sightseeing tour July 21, 2009 This tour was established in 1951 by the London Transport authority as a service line, actually "Service J" with the date marked as the June 11th of 1951. It was not really a sightseeing tour at first, but a circular cross-town tour going non-stop and operating the route from Buckingham Palace Road over to the South Kensington Station, then Bloomsbury Place and back. The pitching line was officially "around the town for half a crown" and featured a free guide book called "The London Transport Guide Book" with all landmarks and sights along the tour clearly marked, allowing the passengers to id... (read more) Author: Linus Orakles

14. China Rejects International Concern for Jailed Dissident June 25, 2009 The Chinese government is rejecting international concerns over jailed dissident Liu Xiaobo and calls for his immediate release, saying the case is strictly an internal affair of China.  Liu Xiaobo (File) When asked about jailed dissident Liu Xiaobo, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Qin Gang said the case is being handled according to Chinese law and is no one else's business.Qin says China is a country ruled by law and that judicial authorities handle the case independently.  He says how this case will be handled is entirely China's internal affair.International human rights group... (read more)

15. The Scientific Wrestling Times Interview with Hook Wrestler Billy Wicks June 17, 2009 This is a conversation that I had with Billy Wicks about 2 years ago for The Authoritative Encyclopedia of Scientific Wrestling, Vol. 2. Wick (aka "Pops") is a Minnesota-born professional wrestler, a Hook Wrestler (with Dobson United Shows and United Carnival Shows between 1951 and 1956), and a retired law enforcement officer. Enjoy! Scientific Wrestling: Pops, thanks for talking with me like this. Billy Wicks: Good morning Jake. I appreciate you taking the time to inquire about this. You’ve got to keep in mind, of course, that I am a dinosaur from another generation of wrestlers. I ... (read more) Author: Jake Shannon

16. History of the Bikini May 29, 2009 With summer fast approaching, Plums Lingerie looks to its summer collection with an homage to a pioneering piece of beach fashion, the bikini. Although the bikini arrived in 1946, courtesy of two French fashion designers in the French Riviera, and was still banned as recently as the 1951 Miss World Contest, it was not until the 1960s that the bikini became de rigueur on the worlds beaches . The 1960 song 'Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini' and Ursula Andress' iconic performance as Honey Ryder in the 1962 Bond film, 'Dr. No', helped to catapult the two piece swimsuit to iconic... (read more) Author: Katherine Salt

17. Bharatbook.com : Global Maritime Strategic Analysis May 12, 2009 Lloyds Maritime Atlas ( http://www.bharatbook.com/Market-Research-Reports/Lloyds-Maritime-Atlas.html ) focusing on the worldwide emerging market of Maritime & Shipping Port The Lloyd's Maritime Atlas of world ports and shipping places contains precise latitude & longitude co-ordinates of over 8000 ports and shipping places throughout the world. Product Description Lloyd's Maritime Atlas, published since 1951, is the oldest and most respected atlas in the shipping industry. The 25th edition, the latest for two years, has been completely updated and the traditional design will ap... (read more) Author: iihs india

18. Look What Happened When God Was Removed from American Education May 11, 2009 In 1962, prayer was removed from American education and the following statistics show what has happened to our nation as a result: • SAT Total Scores Have Dropped: o From 1954 – 1962 SAT scores were between 960 and 980. o From 1962 – 1980 SAT scores went from 980 to 890 with SAT scores decreasing every year. o From 1980 – 1994 SAT scores stayed between 890 and 910. • Violent Crime Has Increased: o From 1951 – 1962 the violent crime rate was between 150,000 and 250,000 offenses per year with a rise of about 100,000 offenses per year over that 11 year period with an average increase of... (read more) Author: Mark Virkler

19. Sacramento Kings Team May 04, 2009 The Sacramento Kings is a professional National Basketball Association team that is located in California. It is amongst the seven teams that are a member of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Basketball Association (NBA). The team plays its games at the ARCO Arena in California wearing purple and white colored uniforms. They were established in 1945 part of the National Basketball League. In the late forties the team joined the Basketball Association of America (BAA). They bagged their one and only title in 1951. After the introduction of the 24-second clock in 1... (read more) Author: Pamela Walker

20. Express Yourself Through China Paintings April 28, 2009 The best way to learn to paint is with practice. Obviously, there are other factors that contribute with this aim. One of these factors is imitating the style of famous painters like Jack Vettriano. It is always important to have references of other styles; China Paintings is a classic one. Now, let’s see something about Vettriano’s biography. Jack Vettriano (born 17 November 1951) is a Scottish painter but with Italian descent. Initially, he worked as mining engineer in his country and the painting was his hobby. With the time, Vettriano left his prominent career and focused in paint. ... (read more) Author: Mary Pierce

21. Visiting Britain's National Parks - The Lake District April 09, 2009 Whether you're thinking of visiting Britain this year or like me, you're a local thinking of staying at home, Cumbria's Lake District National Park offers scenery rarely surpassed elsewhere in Europe. The region, established as a National Park in 1951, is known for its distinctive landscape of grey stone farmhouses, lakes and rugged mountains known here as fells - a word derived from the time of the Vikings. Most visitors to the Lake District National Park arrive from the M6 motorway via Kendal. This is also the route of the rail access to the central Lakes with the line terminating at t... (read more) Author: Pete Buckley

22. Parliamentary Sovreignty During Apartheid era in South Africa April 08, 2009 The Constitutional crisis of the 1950s was the result of unprecedented moves by the National Party (NP) to consolidate power by subtly disenfranchising coloured voters, especially those who stayed in the Cape Provincial Division, using the Separate Representation of Voters Act, 46 of 1951. The NP assayed to set up a High Court of Parliament to override decisions made by the erstwhile Appellate Division (AD) of the Supreme Court. In the first Harris case (Harris vs. Minister of the Interior 1952 (2) SA 428 (A), the Separate Representation of Voters Act was found to be unconstitutional, since th... (read more) Author: Fredrick Matsheza

23. UNHCR Tells Kenya to Stop Deporting Somali Asylum Seekers January 27, 2009 The U.N. refugee agency accuses Kenya of forcibly deporting asylum seekers and says it must stop. The UNHCR says the forcible deportation of asylum seekers goes against the principles of the 1951 Geneva Convention, which Kenya has signed.   UNHCR says the last incident occurred on January 16 when Kenyan authorities deported three Somalis who had entered the country along the Liboi border area in northeastern KenyaU.N. refugee spokesman Ron Redmond says police shot at a vehicle carrying 30 people when the driver refused to stop. He says two men and a woman were wounded. They subsequentl... (read more)

24. Marimekko: One Of the Leading Textile Companies December 16, 2008 A mighty Finnish design era came out of the rubble of WWII and was granted decisive impetus by the International Triennial's of 1951 and 1954 which clearly set up the concept of Finnish design. By officially blending design into production, materials from Marimekko had achieved international consideration with their distinguishing of a select market receptive to the large Finnish design look. Marimekko started in Finland in 1949 after buying Printex Oy, which was an oilcloth factory outside of Helsinki. Armi and Viljo Ratia started the company and it is known for the production of the highe... (read more) Author: David E. Williams

25. The 22nd amendment of America November 21, 2008 On February 27th, 1951, the 22nd amendment was ratified which made permanent a tradition that has profound influence on the philosophy of government in the United States of America. This amendment may not be the most well known amendment but its place in the fabric of American history cannot be overstated. That is because the 22nd Amendment mandated that… No person shall be elected to the office of the President more than twice, and no person who has held the office of President, or acted as President, for more than two years of a term to which some other person was elected President shal... (read more) Author: Alex Weidmann

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