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1961 ( MCMLXI) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. As MAD Magazine pointed out on its cover for the March 1961 issue, this was the first "upside-up" year—i.e., one in which the numerals that form the year look the same as when the numerals are rotated upside down—since 1881, and the last until 6009. name="External_links" id="External_links">
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1. Turn Heads in a Vibrant Formal Dress
November 05, 2009
If you are in the market for a formal dress, then look no further than these top looks in formal dress for fall! From short hems to shimmery materials, this list will have you looking fabulous no matter the event.
The Caroline Hedaya lace dress is fabulously funky and youthful. This dress features a deep v-neck and wide banded straps. The gathered elastic banding at the waist accentuates your figure despite the fuller skirt. Tiers of lace accentuate the voluminous shape of this dress. Perfect for fall with a pair of slouchy thigh high stockings and tights, this dress is fabricated with 10... (read more)
Author: Mithran Balakrishnan
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2. Certain Issues on taxation of Charitable and Religious institutions
November 05, 2009
Devendra Jain
In a vastly populated developing nation, the parallel role of NGOs in public welfare is indispensable. The Income-tax Act, 1961 has recognized the importance of the very concept of ‘charity’ in the Indian society. The income derived by charitable institutions is exempt under section 10 or section 11. This article discusses certain issues arising out of section 11, which provides exemption to income derived from property held under trust for charitable or religious purposes. The author opines that the law relating to taxation of charitable institutions ought to be simple lo... (read more)
Author: Manish Kumar Srivsatava
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3. Hot Looks In Short Sleeve Shirts That Update Your Professional Looks Through All Seasons!
November 03, 2009
With fall upon us, now is the time to stock up on great designs in short sleeve shirts that will update your professional wardrobe with ease. These hot looks in short sleeve shirts will carry you through this fall, winter, spring, and summer without sacrificing your professionalism or great sense of style!
The Ann Taylor Short Sleeve Tie Neck Blouse for $75.00 is a beautiful choice to pick up that will look great with skirts and pants alike. This silky top in 56% polyester and 44% rayon will drape beautifully and look especially lovely with a tailored pencil skirt. The elegant tie at the ... (read more)
Author: Mithran Balakrishnan
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4. Berlin Wall Anniversary Sparks Look At History
November 02, 2009
Cover of Frederick Taylor's 'The Berlin Wall - A World Divided 1961-1989' November 9 marks the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. We spoke with British historian Frederick Taylor, an expert on the Berlin Wall, author of the book The Berlin Wall - A World Divided 1961-1989, about what prompted East German authorities to build the wall in the first place. Under the terms of the 1945 Yalta Agreement, the victorious allies of World War II divided Germany into four sectors, or zones of occupation: the American, British, French and Soviet zones. About 160 kilometers inside the Soviet z... (read more)
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5. Cao Peng and his daughter will jointly perform the violin concerto "Butterfly Lovers"
November 01, 2009
In the "classic interpretation of I - Republic of the hymn" after November 6, "the classic interpretation of ? - classics and classic command" concert will be staged at the Shanghai Concert Hall, Shanghai National Orchestra will join conductor Cao Peng, violin playing Jia Xia Xiao Cao, deduction violin Concerto "Butterfly Lovers", the national orchestra "Lyric Variations," and many other classics. In 1961, it was Cao Peng, the "Butterfly Lovers" for the first time introduced to the world, this time is more than 80 old, he wou... (read more)
Author: Ricardo Liu
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6. Dream CAMPUS
October 27, 2009
Getting into a top MBA School like IIM Ahmedabad is indeed tough. But if you imagine yourself as a student of the MBA School, the motivation level increases and it ultimately helps you achieve the same. And until you have an idea about the life at the IIM Ahmedabad campus, how can you imagine yourself as its student? To make your job easier, MBAUniverse.com takes you through a trip to the magical world of IIM Ahmedabad.
According to a student of the leading MBA School, IIM Ahmedabad is like a township that never sleeps. The MBA School that started operations in 1961 is majestic in its arc... (read more)
Author: MBAUniverse .com
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7. Fabulous and Timeless Designs in a Sheath Dress!
October 27, 2009
A sheath dress is a classic design that is important to carry in your wardrobe. These popular styles in a sheath dress are elegant, classy, and incredibly figure flattering. These options are great choices to hold on to for a long time because they are so timeless.
The Drape Back Dress from Ports 1961 dress is an expensive, but timeless option to pick up. This dress features a scoop neckline with bib front. The dramatically draped front bodice is beautiful and will accentuate your figure in the most flattering of ways. The side zipper with hook and eye closures is a lingerie inspiration t... (read more)
Author: Joyce Amerson
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8. Switch Up Your Party Looks With Glamorous Womens Tops!
October 26, 2009
If you have some holiday parties to attend this fall but feel like you want to skip the dress and perhaps wear a dressed up shirt with nice slacks, this list is one to review. These glamorous looks in womens tops will keep the sophistication level high and will have you looking more beautiful than all the women in gowns!
For the conservative and mature woman, pick up the Ports 1961 Draped Kameez top for $ 1, 175.00. This flocked top features a cowl neck and draped overlay at the left side. The short sleeve at the right side and tank at the left side creates a visual contrast that will kee... (read more)
Author: Mithran Balakrishnan
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9. History of Computer Networking and the Internet
October 26, 2009
You should know enough now to impress your family and friends! However, if you really want to be a big hit at the next cocktail party, you should sprinkle your discourse with tidbits about the fascinating history of the Internet [Segaller 1998].
The Development of Packet Switching: 1961—1972
The field of computer networking and today’s Internet trace their beginnings back to the early 1960s, when the telephone network was the world’s dominant communication network. Recall from Section 1.3 that the telephone network uses circuit switching to transmit information from a sender to a rec... (read more)
Author: Imran Rashid
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10. Sue Grafton Author Biographies
October 26, 2009
Sue Grafton was born on April 24, 1940 in Louisville, Kentucky where she and her sister were also raised. Her parents were Attorney C.W. Grafton and Vivian Harnsberger Grafton. Her father, who also wrote in his spare time, had four mysteries published. After graduating with a BA in English Literature from the University of Louisville in 1961, Sue worked in Santa Monica and Santa Barbara, California, cashier, medical secretary and hospital admissions clerk. Although she started writing when she was 18 years old, she wasn’t published until 1967.She started writing screenplays, Televisi... (read more)
Author: Elizabeth Lindsey
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11. A half-century tribute to John F. Kennedy
October 22, 2009
If you were there at the time, you will find it hard to realize that the 50th anniversary of the election of John Fitzgerald Kennedy is rapidly approaching. The iconic 35th President of the United States was elected in a close-run contest against then Vice President Richard Nixon on Nov. 8, 1960, and was inaugurated on Jan. 20, 1961.
The article won a number of awards, which I was pleased to receive. However, in all honesty, I cannot take credit for it. Now, nearly 50 years later, I still feel as if someone else wrote it and I was simply the vessel used to strike the keys.
The artic... (read more)
Author: Rajender Yadav
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12. Have Your Minnesota Vikings To Watch True Spirit
October 16, 2009
Officially, Minnesota Vikings had been come in front of world in 1961. At that time, they had to show their utmost performance to show the whole world that they are new but they are not one of those who could lose the games. They proved themselves in their whole historical playing graph. From the very first season, they had followed effective approach to catch the attention of people. When they reached in 1970s, they had shown successful matches to their fans due to which people liked them a lot and wanted to buy Minnesota Vikings tickets of every season. Presently, tickets have been launched ... (read more)
Author: Azeem Ashraf
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13. Who is batgirl and why dressup in a batgirl costume?
October 12, 2009
Batgirl is the name of several fictional characters appearing in comic books published by DC Comics, often outlined as female counterparts to the superhero Batman. Originally created by Bob Kane and Sheldon Moldoff, the first incarnation of the personality, the'Bat-Girl' Betty Kane, debuted in Batman 139 ( 1961 ) as the sidekick to Batwoman. The Barbara Gordon version of Batgirl made regular appearances in DC comics from 1967 to 1988. Betty Kane's Bat-Girl was primarily inquisitive about vigilantism to develop a relationship with the original Robin, Dick Grayson, as her introduction int... (read more)
Author: Justine Pope
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14. Get Minnesota Vikings Tickets To View The Last Season Of Brett Favre
October 09, 2009
Minnesota Vikings have very much sparkling historical background. Since 1961 to present era, they have provided the people such golden moments which are unforgettable for the fans of this team. With their brilliant strategies and efficient intelligence, in every season they have handled the game in superb manner. When you will flash back to their matches, you will be able to know that the matches they had lost in history, was being performed superbly. No one could say that they could lose the game but afterwards, their performance graph was going higher and higher. This is big reason to increa... (read more)
Author: Azeem Ashraf
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15. Agricultural Land / property Purchasing in Bangalore Law Information
October 05, 2009
Before purchasing any sites especially agriculture land for non agriculture purpose approval under relevant laws viz. Karnataka Land Reforms Act, 1961, the Karnataka Land Revenue Act, 1964 along rules and other provisions of law is must. And Bangalore Metropolitan Regional development Authority (BMRDA) is regulating authority to approve layouts on outskirts of Bangalore. Clear title and documentation are hard to come by with agricultural land of Bangalore (Karnataka). The following is a useful checklist of documents for review by a Bangalore law firm / lawyer before purchasing Agricultural la... (read more)
Author: india law offices
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16. Investment Based Deduction
October 02, 2009
Kameswara Rao Challa
Budget 2009 has taken a new initiative by introducing the concept of allowing deduction under income-tax for investment made in a new business ‘based on investment’ and ‘not based on profit earned’. It has inserted section 35AD allowing deduction of investment in specified businesses under the Income-tax Act, 1961. This is in place of allowing for exemption or deduction of profit earned from a new business. This amounts to allowing depreciation upfront. With this new initiative, it seems that the Government has changed its priority from ‘investment for indus-trializa... (read more)
Author: Manish Kumar Srivsatava
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17. LLP Conceptually Different - Why Taxed As Partnership?
September 24, 2009
D.P. Mittal, Advocate
The Finance (No.2) Act, 2009, amended the definitions of the expressions firm and partner of the Income-tax Act, 1961, to include a Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) and its partners, respectively, as defined in the Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008. The LLP is an AOP incorporated in accordance with the provisions of the LLP Act. The definition of ‘person’ in the Income-tax Act, 1961, includes ‘an association of persons or a body of individuals, whether incorporated or not’. In view of this, an amendment was not necessary and the LLP would have been taxed as ... (read more)
Author: Manish Kumar Srivsatava
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18. Best Term Life Insurance Companies
September 24, 2009
People select term life insurance if they have a cost that will eventually go away – such as education fees or a mortgage payment. Term life insurance policies are usually less expensive than a permanent insurance policy. When shopping for term life insurance it is important to go to a good company. Therefore, below is a list of the best term life insurance companies in the market.
Jackson National:
Jackson National Life Insurance Company was formed in 1961. Today, the company’s sales are over $14.5 billion, and the total assets are close to $75 billion. The group offers individual ... (read more)
Author: Steven Hart
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19. Provider Overview: Jackson National Annuities
September 16, 2009
Jackson National Life Insurance Company was a family-owned company that was formed in 1961. The company was named after Andrew Jackson, the seventh president of the United States.
Although it is a young company, when compared to some of the other insurance giants, it has had many accomplishments that it can be proud of. Amongst its many achievements is the fact that the company introduced an early version of universal life insurance eight years before another company offered a similar product in the marketplace.
Today, the company’s sales are over $14.5 billion, and the total asset... (read more)
Author: Steven Hart
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20. Disney Grad Nite: A Star Studded Event for Seniors
September 06, 2009
Starting back in 1961 at Disneyland, Disney Grad Nite is an all out celebration for high school seniors to celebrate their success and completion of high school! Now, Disney World is also a venue to this special occasion. event has activities, live performances, and great times in store for all the seniors. Grad Nite is well know for the talented musicians that puts on special shows for the celebrating graduates. In the past this event has features such talent as: Britney Spears, Ciara, Backstreet Boys, Goo Goo Dolls, Jessica Simpson, Run DMC, Ryan Cabrera, and Tyrese.Disney Grad Nite has cont... (read more)
Author: Nathan Webster
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21. Attractions and Places in Goa.
August 21, 2009
Goa Attractions Goa, a tiny emerald land on the west coast of India, the 25th State in the Union of States of India, was liberated from Portuguese rule in 1961. It was part of Union territory of Goa, Daman & Diu till 30 May 1987 when it was carved out to form a separate State. Goa, for the purpose of revenue administration is divided into district viz. North and South Goa with headquarters at Panaji and Margao respectively. The entire State comprises 11 talukas. For the purpose of implementation of development programmes the State is divided into 12 community development blocks. A... (read more)
Author: Rakesh Raki
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22. Get to Know Mega Sena Lottery
August 13, 2009
The Caixa Economica
Brazil is home to one of the biggest lotteries in the world known as the Mega Sena lottery. It operates under the management of Caixa Economica Federal Bank which is the operator of almost all the lottery games in the country since the year 1961. The bank basically aims to improve the quality of life for the people of Brazil. A percentage of the total income or profits of the Mega Sena lottery will be forwarded to the Brazilian National Treasury and this department will be the one responsible for the allocation of funds to different aspects like education and progress.... (read more)
Author: Lottery Numbers
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23. Reston Virginia Real Estate-most Planned Area
August 13, 2009
Reston, Virginia, was founded by Robert E. Simon in 1961, and was designed to be the first purpose-built residential city in America. Mr. Simon created the design before graduating from Harvard. He then sold properties that he inherited, including Carnegie Hall, to buy 6750 acres of forest land in Fairfax County, not far from Washington. He named the new town Reston, after his initials. The so-called "fresh township" was intended to promote its inhabitants' standards of living, to provide the upper middle class with a place where they could work and play. Today, in spite of existence regard... (read more)
Author: Robert Earl
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24. Iconic Funerals - Princess Diana (1961 - 1997)
August 12, 2009
The death of Diana, Princess of Wales, is one of the most highly speculated in recent history.
Many conflicting accounts and conspiracy theories have arisen since 31st August 1997, when the Mercedes that she was travelling in crashed into a central pillar of the Place de l'Alma underpass in Paris.
Following a fifteen-year marriage, the Prince and Princess of Wales divorced on 28th August 1996. A year later, Lady Di was in Paris with Dodi Al Fayed, son of Harrods owner, Mohammed Al Fayed, who claimed that his son and the Princess were engaged.
One conspiracy theory is that Diana'... (read more)
Author: Edward Box
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25. The Different Styles of Pampers Baby Diapers
July 31, 2009
Pampers is a diaper brand that is the most widely known. It was introduced by Procter & Gamble back in 1961 and paved the way for a whole new category of baby products. Pampers has steadily maintained its leadership role in the diaper industry by providing several innovations including a lotion top sheet that protects a baby's skin and a rash guard disposable diapers which are designed to help treat and prevent diaper rash. Pampers product line includes Swaddlers, Custom Fit Cruisers and Baby-Dry with Quick-Grips.
Pampers Styles
• Pampers Swaddlers – The signature innovation in the P... (read more)
Author: Michaelle Warner
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