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1. Raising Your Child to Be Independent and Self-Confident November 19, 2009 Since the 1960's people have been talking about self esteem and "finding themselves." They have bought books, gone to seminars and attended self-esteem boot camps. As a parent you want the best for your child. You want self-confident and assured children who are happy to be themselves and able take care of themselves. Fortunately you do not need boot camp to raise independent and confident children. You can work on helping your children to have self-esteem a little bit every day. A little effort applied consistently every day is the best approach. Give your children little things to do fo... (read more) Author: Gabriella Gometra

2. How long have earrings been around for? Try at least 2000 B.C. November 19, 2009 Think of the history of earrings and you would think that ear piercing would have been around since the 1960's. In fact it's a lot longer, try 2000 B.C. This article looks at its history and finds out why our ancestors wanted body modification. Earrings are a form of body modification and unbelievably it's been around for 4000 years. We know this because according to paintings on the walls, Persian warriors had earrings and these paintings date back to 2000 B.C. and are the earliest recordings of earrings seen on humanoids. Other ancient civilisations like the Mayans also had ears and oth... (read more) Author: J Timothy Mitchell

3. The Revival Of Bye Bye Birdie On Broadway November 17, 2009 Bye Bye Birdie has returned to Broadway after nearly half a century. It first opened at the Martin Beck Theatre on April 14, 1960. It was later shifted to the 54th Street Theatre and then to the Shubert Theatre. After giving 607 great performances it closed on Oct 7, 1961. This original production won 4 Tony Awards in 1961. This musical returned to the hallowed stages of Broadway after almost 50 years. After its successful performances on Broadway in 1961, Bye Bye Birdie next performed at Her Majesty's Theatre, a West End, UK theatre, in June 1961. This was followed by a movie in 1963, a ... (read more) Author: reed tieri

4. Used Porsche 911 - Buying Tips November 19, 2009 The following article is some handy hints of what to look for is you are buying a used Porsche 911. The used car market is full of sharks and certainly where high performance cars for sale, you can find that the prices are marked up on vehicles that are not of a high standard. Here are a few tips if you are specifically looking to buy a used Porsche 911 in the UK. Service History Unless the car is a really old classic Porsche 911's from the 1960's, I would always go for a car with a good service history record and copies of receipts from previous work that had been undertaken on the car.... (read more) Author: Xavier Diaz

5. Kansas City Chiefs November 13, 2009 In 1959, Lamar Hunt began discussions with other businessmen to establish a professional football league that would rival the National Football League. Hunt went to the NFL and asked to create an expansion franchise in Dallas. The NFL turned him down, so Hunt then established the American Football League and started his own team, the Dallas Texans to begin play in 1960. Hunt hired a little-known assistant coach from the University of Miami football team, Hank Stram, to be the team's head coach. Hunt chose Stram after the offer was declined by Bud Wilkinson and Tom Landry. The team is cur... (read more) Author: Dave McNabb

6. Denver Broncos November 13, 2009 The Denver Broncos were founded on August 14, 1959 when minor league baseball owner Bob Howsam was awarded an American Football League charter franchise. The Broncos won the first-ever American Football League game over the Boston Patriots on September 9, 1960. On August 5, 1967, they became the first ever AFL team to defeat an NFL team after beating the Detroit Lions in a preseason game. In 1995, the Broncos debuted a new head coach, Mike Shanahan, and a new rookie running back, Terrell Davis. During the 1997 season, both would help guide the Broncos to their first Super Bowl victory, a... (read more) Author: Dave McNabb

7. Godzilla Action Figures Brought Back To Life Through A Lot Of Motion Picture Remakes. November 12, 2009 Within the 1960’s series of Batman, the cheesiness of the show was the simplest part. Batman forever had whatever they required to escape or catch the merciless villian. For example, he would say "sensible thing I put this vial of shark repellent in my bat belt this morning". Never has anyone been better ready for anything since the previous Batman shows. In the remakes they took him to a full new level creating everything terribly slick and futuristic. They removed the virtuousness, the heart and soul of why we cherished it so much as children. King Kong vs Godzilla remake updates are me... (read more) Author: Will Tanner

8. Godzila Action Figures Inspired By Film. November 12, 2009 In the 1960’s series of Batman, the cheesiness of the show was the simplest part. Batman forever had whatever they needed to escape or stop the merciless villian. For instance, he would say "sensible thing I put this vial of shark repellent in my bat belt this morning". Never has any person been better prepared for something since the old Batman shows. In the remakes they took him to a full new level creating everything terribly slick and futuristic. They took out the innocence, the heart and soul of why we appreciated it so much as kids. An instance of a remake gone poorly is Godzilla. T... (read more) Author: Will Tanner

9. New York Jets November 12, 2009 The New York Jets is based in the Northeastern New Jersey part of the tri-state New York metropolitan area. The team is a member of the Eastern Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League. The team plays its home games at the Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The team began in 1960. It is a charter member of the American Football League under the name Titans of New York. It was renamed after a five-man syndicate bought the team in 1963. The Jets later joined the NFL as part of the AFL-NFL Merger. The Jets hold the distinction of being th... (read more) Author: Dave McNabb

10. Why Ugg Boots are here to stay? November 12, 2009 Unlike many fashion trends however Uggs are here to stay. Also called Ug or Ugh boots, Ugg Boots are nowadays one of the most popular boots. They existed already in 1930's and became popular in 1960's when Australian surfers found out, that they can warm their feet after coming out from cold water. They are comfortable, warm and fashionable. They have everything you need-comfort and warmth. You will never be cold in those boots because 100% sheepskin will warm you even in the coldest days. Uggs have some major advantages that the unsuspecting wearer may not even be aware of and it is t... (read more) Author: hee mii

11. Popular Styles In Platform Pumps November 12, 2009 Pump shoes with a thick and bulky platform midsole are popularly known as platform pumps and were hugely popular from the late 1960's through the 1970's during the pop and disco culture era gradually fading out of the fashion scene in later years. Platforms Pumps are seeing a huge revival on the fashion scene this season. The platform pump Paris Hilton Edie from the Paris Hilton collection has sling back construction elastic gore for a custom fit. It has a glossy patent leather upper and smooth round toe design. This chic platform pump has a smooth imitation leather insole with a trademar... (read more) Author: Mithran Balakrishnan

12. The Secrets of Weight Watchers You Should Know November 12, 2009 The Weight Watchers philosophy has been helping people to lose weight effectively since its creation in the 1960’s. This philosophy works on the concept of portion control and healthy eating choices in conjunction with individual dieting and weight loss goals. The Weight Watchers philosophy has been helping people to lose weight effectively since its creation in the 1960’s. This philosophy works on the concept of portion control and healthy eating choices in conjunction with individual dieting and weight loss goals. While the plan is certainly not the cheapest one around, it has many weig... (read more) Author: Tim Davies

13. Car Tires - The One Place To Splurge November 10, 2009 The modern car has evolved into a rather complex machine. Compared to the cars of the 1960's, the difference is really laughable. From the age of inefficient carburetors we've come to the age of computer controlled direct fuel injection. Despite all the technological advances, however, the performance of your car often still comes down to the tires. Your tires are incredibly important to the ride, maneuverability, gas mileage and stopping power of your car. Most people know this to one extent or another, but don't always know why this is so. The answer is simple. The tires are the four p... (read more) Author: Dirk Gibson

14. Bean-Bag: The Perfect Piece of Furniture for your Household November 05, 2009 It was ever since the Italian designer’s invented the ‘Sacco’ back in the late 1960’s, that its popularity started increasing. The fun of a piece of furniture adjusting itself under your weight had taken the people by storm in that decade. Everyone wanted a piece of it in their homes, more because of its light weight and ease of movement. Even today they are as popular, but have come to be known as Bean-Bags. Bean bags are increasingly gaining more popularity in every household. From kid’s room to pool-sides to lounge bars, you can find them anywhere. They are available in a variety of c... (read more) Author: Amber Liddell

15. Reebok Brand Shoes November 05, 2009 Reebok is the brand that fits you on and off the field, and legitimately so as the company found its roots in Germany in the 1890's when Joseph William Foster created a pair of novelty running shoes with spikes in them for additional traction. In the 1960's 2 of the founder's grandsons renamed the company Reebok after an African word which was an African gazelle or antelope. Reebok stayed primarily an European brand of shoe, only being sold throughout Europe till 1979. Reebok brand sneakers introduced their Freestyle athletic shoe in 1982 for women and women fully loved them. They wore them... (read more) Author: Brad Rodgers

16. Reebok Shoes November 05, 2009 Reebok is the brand that fits you on and off the fieldand justly so as the company found its roots in Germany in the 1890's when Joseph William Foster created 2 novelty jogging shoes with spikes in them for additional traction. In the 1960's 2 of the founder's grandsons renamed the company Reebok after an African word which was an African gazelle or antelope. Reebok remained basically a western european kind of shoe, only being sold throughout Europe until 1979. It was then a US sporting products distributor discovered them and worked out a deal to distribute them across the US. Reebok brand... (read more) Author: Brad Rodgers

17. Dan Post Shoes give a Unique Look to Your Feet November 03, 2009 Since its inception in the mid 1960, Dan Post has been manufacturing shoes and other footwear items of diverse styles, shapes and sizes to customize the existing trend. Needless to say, Dan Post boots have been gaining world recognition since they first come out in the market. In short, from the beginning, these shoes are considered as very fashionable getting appreciation among their users. Authentically designed, Dan Post shoes and boots are only considered as the unique symbol of quality workmanship, but they also keep wearer's feet protected from rough weather conditions. During the m... (read more) Author: Article Expert

18. Parker Pens November 02, 2009 History The Parker pen company was founded in 1889 when George Parker, the founder who was also a sales agent for the John Holland Gold Pen Company, got the first patent for manufacturing a fountain pen. The popularity of the company skyrocketed in 1894 with the introduction of the ‘Lucky Curve’ feed, a revolutionary technology that made life much easier for users. Before the development of the ball point pen in the 1960’s, Parker was a household name and was regularly among the top two pen companies in the world. The ‘Lucky Curve’ The Lucky Curve was the new feed system patented by ... (read more) Author: Alan Marshall

19. The Biggest Mistakes Network Marketers Make November 01, 2009 You decided to start a network marketing business now what? You met with your sponsor and was told “duplicate what I do”. It is now two months later and you find yourself in the same place you were when you signed the dotted line….now what. It is the internet age and technology is everywhere! Why would you build your business the same way they did in the 1950’s and 1960’s? That is what I asked myself when I went into the network marketing business. Why would you not use technology to build your business. It is much more than posting your website and magically having traffic. It... (read more) Author: Ellie Monski

20. Idaho Reverse Mortgages October 29, 2009 While only comprising about one % of all mortgages, the reverse mortgage has gained in recognition in recent times. The loan is repaid when the owners die or when the home is sold or no longer occupied. The massive enlargement of the home market in the last five years has left millions of owners with large amounts of equity in their houses. Californians who bought houses in the early 1960's at modest costs are now retiring ; plenty of them have home equity in the mid-six figures. With that type of equity, owners are using their equity to buy recreational vehicles, boats, luxury holidays... (read more) Author: Josef Hall

21. Baseball Relief Pitchers - The Best of the 1960s October 29, 2009 The 1960s saw the arrival of the relief specialist as an essential part of a major league team’s winning strategy. No longer just the “mop up” guy, the relief specialist brought a different mind-set and pitching strategy to the game. The adoption of the “save” as an official baseball statistic in 1969 (though saves were being unofficially calculated and published as early as 1960) confirmed the value and unique role of the closer. Here’s a countdown of the top 10 relief pitchers of the 1960s, based on a combination of their closing effectiveness and overall pitching performance in t... (read more) Author: Carroll Conkllin

22. Plasma TVs - Things You Need to Know Before You Buy October 26, 2009 With analogue TVs going the way of the dinosaur, shoppers need a 21st century alternative. Plasma TV technology was actually invented back in the 1960’s but it has taken decades to make that technology available to consumers. Advances in microchips and miniaturization have made obtaining plasma televisions for the home a reality, and prices are slowly becoming affordable to the average person. Televisions of the past worked because of a cathode ray picture tube. Plasma technology replaces those tubes with individual pixels that respond digitally. Each pixel contains three glass encased gl... (read more) Author: Phil Martins

23. San Diego Chargers Having Bright Future Coming Their Way October 26, 2009 Sang Diego Chargers is an outstanding team across the world. They had played well in the past and made spectacular history. It has been expecting that this team is coming with new determination this season. Since 1960, they are continuously winning the positions. It’s very true that there won’t be any team which didn’t see the defeats. Chargers have always tried to take the matches in a way that fans won’t get any disappointment. Whenever you will buy San Diego Chargers tickets and go to stadium for watching their matches, you will be surprised to see that how this team behaves in a field. ... (read more) Author: Azeem Ashraf

24. Peek Inside The Sparkling Period Of Minnesota Vikings October 26, 2009 Vikings are considered to be one of third team which has played clearly in NFL every season. They have sparkling period in which they have won 17 victories in their own division which is a remarkable performance. When we peek inside the golden period of Minnesota Vikings, we obtain several positive things about this team in which they had showed remarkable skills and talent of entire team members. Their name was formed first time on September 27, 1960 as a Vikings which had rocked the whole world. From the time of formation, they had started their marking program which successfully convinced t... (read more) Author: Azeem Ashraf

25. Witness The Intense Games Of Kansas City Chief October 26, 2009 Kansas City Chiefs are professional football team which has been formed in 1960. From the beginning, they have shown remarkable performance; especially 1960 to 1970’s era was spectacular. This team has been filled with numbers of qualities and features. If they don’t get victory in any match then they don’t lose their heart and make practice better for next season. Their loyal supporters buck this team up a lot and want something extra from them. There is a great quality in them that if match is not in their favor then they don’t get disappointed, they fight till the end. Witness The Inte... (read more) Author: Azeem Ashraf

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