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1. 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

2. Montblanc pens November 01, 2009 ‘Montblanc’. The name evokes a sense of grandeur, as it is the name of the highest mountain in Europe. The phrase means ‘white mountain’ in French. The name was adopted by the Simplo Filler Pen Company, which used to produce luxury pens in the Schanzen district of Hamburg. They adopted this name after the success of their range of pens of the same name. Today, Montblanc pens have become the epitome of luxury writing instruments. They have become synonymous with fine writing and are considered an institution in themselves. Ever since the association of the Montbalnc pen company with the Ri... (read more) Author: Alan Marshall

3. Power Cash Secret - Honest review and Best Bonuses October 15, 2009 There are a ration of websites made known here with the intention of aver to be inflicted with the secret to accomplishment on the internet and generally of these sites get on to ludicrous claims of how much money you can get on to using their logic. Most of these are fabrication and solely pumped up sales calligraphy to try and get on to you a believer so you will hold their manufactured goods. I planning with the intention of the logic I am vacant to tell you in this area in this epistle was solely a further lone of persons products, until I tried it and in fact ongoing making approxima... (read more) Author: David Rares

4. Power Cash Secret - Honest review October 15, 2009 There are a ration of websites made known here with the intention of aver to be inflicted with the secret to accomplishment on the internet and generally of these sites get on to ludicrous claims of how much money you can get on to using their logic. Most of these are fabrication and solely pumped up sales calligraphy to try and get on to you a believer so you will hold their manufactured goods. I planning with the intention of the logic I am vacant to tell you in this area in this epistle was solely a further lone of persons products, until I tried it and in fact ongoing making approxima... (read more) Author: David Rares

5. How the Sumi-e Painting Grace Came to Be September 24, 2009 'Grace' happened as grace usually does - she was given  This week I will deliver the original of one of my most favorite pieces, Grace, to its new home, purchased by one of my best friends, Anne & Joe. Grace will have plenty of company, as Anne and Joe own upward of probably 20+ of my paintings. Their home is a virtual museum/gallery of my work, representing every phase and style of my painting as it has evolved. I couldn't be more thrilled that Grace is owned by these wonderful friends. Grace was born through near-failure, and while the image r... (read more) Author: Karen Kurka Jensen

6. Calligraphy and calligraphy pens September 10, 2009 Encyclopaedia Britannica notes under its entry for ‘calligraphy’, ‘(Calligraphy is the…) Art of beautiful, stylised, or elegant handwriting or lettering with pen or brush and ink. It involves the correct formation of characters, the ordering of the various parts, and the harmony of proportions. In the Islamic and Chinese cultures, calligraphy is as highly revered as painting. In Europe in the 14th–16th century, two scripts developed that influenced all subsequent handwriting and printing: the roman and italic styles. With the invention of modern printing (1450), calligraphy became increasingly... (read more) Author: Alan Marshall

7. The History of Chinese Calligraphy September 03, 2009 Chinese is one of the most beautiful and complex writing systems in the world and it's also the oldest form of writing that has kept so close to the original. Chinese writing dates back 3,000 years. The first Chinese writing ever discovered dates back to the Shang Dynasty (1500-950 BC) and was found on a fragment of a bone. Chinese writing originated from pictures (hieroglyphs) that people drew of the sun, the moon, plants, animals, and anything else they saw that connected them to the world. Modern Chinese characters bare little relation to the pictures they came from, and many character... (read more) Author: sylvia smelcer

8. Yoropiko Jeans - Fad or Fashion Statement August 27, 2009 No matter how much money you have or do not have, it takes a lot of confidence to drop $1,200 on a pair of jeans. But that is exactly what RMC (Red Monkey Company), makers of the ultra-luxury Yoropiko line of apparel, is asking people to do. There is no question the jeans are very unique. Everything from the design, stitching, calligraphy and materials are top-notch. The wildly popular Yoropiko Hungry Dragon Denim jeans have been seen on celebrities such as Dizzie Rascal, Lebron James, Jamie Foxx, Nick Cannon and many others. But it’s easy for a celebrity to spend that type of money on items l... (read more) Author: Latonya White

9. Important Wedding Planning Tips By Rhonda McGuire July 22, 2009 Author: Rhonda McGuire Article Source: MiNeeds.com, where consumers get competitive bids from Wedding Service providers. Read reviews, compare offers & save. It’s free! Article Link: http://www.mineeds.com/Chicago/Elegant-Wedding-Services/Articles/Important-Wedding-Planning-Tips Tags: wedding planning , chicago , invitations , calligraphy , I got engaged where do I start? So he asked, and you said yes. What now? Here are some Important planning tips to get you started: 1. Plan a wedding that you can afford. Young couples just starting their lives together should not carry an added bur... (read more) Author: Mi Needs

10. History of Writing and Pens July 21, 2009 The first pens The first people to use the pen were, in all probability, the ancient Egyptians. They used reed pens to write on papyrus and thus the hieroglyphic form of writing was developed. At around the same time the Egyptians were using the reed pens, the quill pen was being used for writing the Dead Sea Scrolls and these were used till the 19th century. Pens today The reed pens as well as the quill pens are no longer used for writing. They went out along with the nib pen that had been a contemporary of the reed and the quill and which had been used in parts of Asia (China and In... (read more) Author: Alan Marshall

11. Celebrate your Son's 7th Birthday with Knights in Shining Armor Party June 14, 2009 A knight in shining armor is a fun party idea for your son’s 7th birthday. He will surely be excited to dress up like a knight, pretend to slay dragons and rescue his princess from the royal castle. Get your son involved in planning his birthday party so he can incorporate his own ideas. Give your son a royal treatment with a knight in shining armor party that he will never forget. • Invitations: Use calligraphy font for your son’s birthday invitation to add a medieval element on the invitation. Use a catchy sentence like “Here Ye, Here Ye calling or knights and fair maidens, Sir Cohen i... (read more) Author: Girlie Nuqui

12. Chinese Calligraphy Tattoo Designs April 30, 2009 In the past few years, Chinese tattoo designs have become very popular among young and old alike. Riding this hot new trend is a great way to express your individuality. Are you thinking of getting a Chinese tattoo? As tattoo enthusiasts, we know the importance of a tattoo that is both aesthetically pleasing, and personally meaningful. Chinese characters perfectly fulfill that first criteria with their simple and timeless beauty. And as for the second criteria, Chinese symbols certainly have excellent potential for expressing a personal or intellectual message in a succinct, yet... (read more) Author: Han Words

13. Hand Calligraphy In Your Wedding Invitations February 11, 2009 In addition to the preparation of the ceremony, the wedding invites are one of the most important things you need to plan. That’s why you need to create a special look to your print invitations. One way to do that is to use hand calligraphy in your special announcement. Custom invitation printing is very popular these days especially with hand calligraphy. Skilled calligraphers are now in fashion. They can work with you to come up with special designs according to your specifications. All you need to do is to provide your calligrapher with the dimensions of your wedding print invitations and ... (read more) Author: Andrew Michaels

14. The History of Chinese Symbols January 27, 2009 The Chinese symbols, also known as Chinese characters, are one of the oldest known written symbols in the world. The evolvement of Chinese symbols have been through three stages, they are oracle and Bronze Inscriptions, bamboo Inscriptions and modern Chinese writings. Oracle Bone and Bronze Inscriptions The earliest Chinese symbols were carved by the ancient Chinese of the Shang Dynasty (1200-1050 BC) on tortoise shells and ox scapula (shoulder blades), also known as Oracle Inscriptions (Jiaguwen) which were found at the site of the last Shang capital near present-day Anyang, Henan p... (read more) Author: Lin Lee

15. There Are Choices To Make When Purchasing A Calligraphy Pen October 14, 2008 When most people take up calligraphy they begin with a less expensive calligraphy pen such as a felt tipped one or perhaps a basic disposable calligraphy pen set. After some constant practice at the newly acquired calligraphy skills and the basic pen techniques are mastered the next stage is to think about stepping up to the next level. The pen might cost you a little bit more and you may have to learn one or two new skills but it will eventually become time to step up to the next level and buy a new calligraphy pen. Some choices will have to be made over whether you buy a calligraphy pe... (read more) Author: Damien Gay

16. Fountain Pens - a Brief History October 02, 2008 The first known fountain pen was invented over a thousand years ago in the Middle East. In 953, the caliph of Egypt commissioned a pen that could be filled with ink and then be carried around without leaking. He was subsequently presented with a pen with a reservoir of ink that was delivered to the nib by gravity and capillary action. The fountain pen was largely unknown in the Western world until the 19th century. Several different types of fountain pen were invented in the first half of that century. Early models were, however, fraught with problems, and they did not become popular unti... (read more) Author: Peter Ashburton

17. So You Want to Buy a Fountain Pen September 17, 2008 So you want to buy a really nice fountain pen but don't know where to start. It's been years since you first used that cheap pen at school and you now want to experience using a finer writing instrument. Where do you start? Firstly, lets start with what you wish to use the pen for. Is it going to be every day use, for example taking notes in school, more for artistic penmanship such as calligraphy or for just a little bit of writing each day? Next, how much are you looking to spend? You can get every day fountain pens from $1.00 up to and beyond $500. It doesn't necessarily mean that... (read more) Author: Peter Ashburton

18. Beijing 2008 XXIX Olympiad & Chinese Economics - How Ready is China? August 12, 2008 As one stands in awe, amazed at the $47 billion opening ceremony of the Beijing 2008 XXIX Olympiad , you cannot avoid being overwhelmed by the thunderous Chinese drums, portraying the ancient arts of Chinese calligraphy and body painting, printing, marine-faring and abilities in intricate display of mangle of modern human ingenuity and technological presentation. To the Chinese, it seems that Impossible is Nothing. Yes, China is sending a message to the world, that it is ready for the world, be it in sports or more so otherwise. Since Deng Xiao Peng opened its doors to the world in... (read more) Author: Yoshiko Choy

19. obtain the best custom awards July 30, 2008 Awards A Plus has an established reputation providing the best custom awards. Our awards department specializes in award trophy, awards plaques trophies, crystal awards and metal trophy awards. Our award services maintain the highest standards of perfectionism in design as well as keeping high business integrity. Whether you have a specific design in mind or require our expertise, Awards A Plus will guide you through all the steps in completing your project. Your needs are our priority. We pride ourselves in customizing the most unique award trophy and awards plaques trophies designs. We are ... (read more) Author: islam khalil

20. creating the most unique custom embedments July 30, 2008 Awards A Plus has a long tradition of creating the most unique custom embedments for our clients. Our embedements department is skilled in designing and molding lucite embedments. Embedments are made from a special material called Lucite embedments. The term acrylic embedments are sometimes used to describe embedments or lucite embedments. Some of our clients often request lucite tombstones. Embedments are generally composed of Lucite embedments. The material is very strong and while lucite embedments look like glass, they are not embedments in glass. Our embedments departments produces-but ... (read more) Author: islam khalil

21. plaques that can be used for memorial plaques purposes July 30, 2008 Awards A Plus has a reputation for having a strong department for plaques. Our plaques trophies awards are created with the finest materials and designed by the best graphic designers with great care and creativity. We create wall plaques that can be used for memorial plaques purposes. Our address plaques can be hung on the wall plaques. Our plaque awards are custom made to the very detail for your specific occasion. Whether used for memorial plaques purposes or for retirement plaques gifts, our appreciation plaques are truly unique and customizable. Specify your needs from a large selection ... (read more) Author: islam khalil

22. Dwell Table Sketch Linens April 11, 2008 Dwell has long been known for its fresh and innovative take on modern bedding. Since their very first collection in 1999, dwell's designers Jennifer Chused and Christiane Lemieux have constantly reinterpreted the definition of modern, exploring different expressions of what is current. Quality has also been important to dwell, they chose to take the high road on the thread count debate and rather than using a lesser quality construction in a higher thread count, they chose their staple fabric to be 100% Egyptian cotton percale in a 320 thread count. dwell's patterns have become a modern classi... (read more) Author: Prabakar S

23. The Definitive Logo Design Destination Online! March 09, 2008 Logo design is no child’s play. No matter how much the availability of a plethora of graphics-related software that lets you create intriguing shapes and amazing calligraphy with a mere click of the mouse, or the abundance of cheap logo-designing services, thanks to rampant business process outsourcing to third world countries, would try to have us believe that logo design is not a very hard proposition these days, the fact is that such facilities hardly ever produce a logo design that you can really be proud of. A good logo design, nay a ‘great’ one, calls for a good deal of creativity, a lot... (read more) Author: Sam D'Costa

24. Study Abroad China - Learn Mandarin Chinese Being Amidst Chinese People March 09, 2008 Study abroad China(http://www.chinastudyabroad.org)would be the best and wise option in order to learn Mandarin Chinese and have a proper hold on the language. No doubt, there may be hundreds of language schools available around your vicinity who can guide you through the language, but when it comes to acquire an in-depth knowledge of Chinese culture, trend, and tradition beside the calligraphy, you must choose to study abroad in China instead of learning the language from the nearby language schools. It is for sure that learning Mandarin Chinese involves some investment and everybody loo... (read more) Author: Sharon Rongmit

25. Dwell and Sferra Linens February 28, 2008 Quality Dwell table linens are one of those little luxuries I like to afford myself once in a while you know what I’m talking about. All those little things like nice towels, bed sheets and flatware. For a not-so-huge amount of money you can get something of great value. Basically anything you have constant contact with on a daily basis should provide you with a certain (if small) pleasure. The pleasure of knowing that you have something of quality & value that didn’t break the bank. Dwell's collection of linen pillows is an extension of their bedding line. They represent the latest in D... (read more) Author: Prabakar S

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