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  • Three Presidents and The Rifle  By : Alexander Rose
    Three of our presidents have been particularly fascinated by rifles: George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and Theodore Roosevelt. But all for different reasons.
  • The Apostles of Clean Fighting: Who Put the Rifle into the National Rifle Association?  By : Alexander Rose
    Why is the National Rifle Association called the National Rifle Association? It seems an odd choice considering the organization's commitment to the Second Amendment, which refers broadly to "arms," not rifles, that require keeping and bearing. Wouldn't it make more sense for the NRA to call itself the National Firearms Association or the National Gun Association? Rifle comes across as a little . . . exclusionary. I mean, what about all those millions of pistol and shotgun owners?
  • America's Greatest Gunmaker?: Nobody You Know  By : Alexander Rose
    Who was the most important gunmaker in American history? There must be at least half a dozen -- and maybe up to a score if you thought hard about it -- leading contenders. Let me get into the spirit of things by naming, off the top of my head and in no particular order, Oliver Winchester, Samuel Colt, Messrs. Horace Smith and Daniel Wesson, Christopher Spencer, John Browning, Christian Sharps, the Remington brothers, John Garand, Eugene Stoner . . .
  • Ismaili Society Bombay  By : Dr. D.S. Merchant
    It was established on February 16, 1946 in place of the Islamic Research Association, Bombay, under the patronage of Imam Sultan Muhammad Shah. Its founder President was Ali Muhammad R. Macklai (1894-1971). The Russian scholar W. Ivanow (1886-1970) played a major role in its establishment. The aim of the Ismaili Society was the promotion of independent and critical study of all matters relating with Ismailism.
  • The History of Skegness  By : Katie Ibsen
    The once haven town, Skegness was erected on a raised promontory with a timber trading harbor and other material. The name is similar to the ones in the nearby locality. It is related to the Danes, Skeggi’s ‘ness’ or headland which was one of the locations where the Vikings had landed in the 9 century.
  • Birmingham and the Industrial Revolution  By : Katie West
    Birmingham was one of the most significant cities in the development of the industrial revolution. How did it achieve its position of prominence in early industry.
  • The Bay of Pigs Invasion, John F. Kennedy  By : Thomas J. Craughwell with M. William Phelps
    A TOTAL FAILURE. Many of the men of Brigade 2506 believed fervently that they were the first wave of Cuban freedom fighters who would liberate their homeland from Castro. They were convinced as they storrned ashore that they would be supported overhead by some of the finest fighter pilots of the U.S. Air Force, and they thought that as they advanced into Cuba, the U.S. Marines would be right behind them.
  • Fly Girls: Women Air Force Service Pilots  By : Felicity Grant
    During World War II from 1942-1944 women from all walks of American life answered the call to fly for the military.
  • Ismaili Flag - Green Color - Its Special Features  By : Dr. D.S. Merchant
    "The Ismaili flag contains rich green colour with a red strip descending from left upper corner to the bottom of right side, making a cross mark in the flag. The nature of the characteristics, which the Ismaili flag, acquired green and red colours (lawn) from the historical context will be explored briefly in the following lines.

    Green (akhdar) is synonymous with nature. For the Arabs, as for many other people, green is the symbol of good luck, of natural fertility, of vegetation, of youth. For Islam, the green standard of the Prophet and the green cloak of Ali bin Abu Talib have become the very emblems of the religion. As a beneficent colour, green belongs so naturally to the popular spirit of the Arabs that their colloquial language is full of expression where this colour symbolizes joy, gaiety or success. Green is mentioned six times in the Koran as an adjective (khudr, akhdar), vide 12:43, 46:18, 31, 36:80, 55:76 and 76:21, and once as a participle (22:63). Giving the description of green, the Koran also says, "Reclining on green cushions and beautiful carpets" (55:76) and "Do you not see that God sends down water from the cloud so the earth becomes green?" (22:63). In Syria, a green land is used in describing a lucky person. To wish somebody a good year, one uses the expression green year, and when one takes up residence in a new dwelling, green leaves of beet are hung there as a token of good luck. In Morocco, the expression my stirrups are green means, "I bring the rain when I travel into an area where it is awaited." The Prophet himself declared, "The sight of green is agreeable to the eyes as the sight of a beautiful woman" (al-Jahiz, Tarbi, p.137).
  • The Texas Governor's Mansion  By : Dane Smith
    The Texas Governor's Mansion is one of the oldest homes in Austin. The article looks at some of the history of the Texas Governor's Mansion.
  • The Genuine Scent of Dubai  By : Roberto Bell
    This is a helpful guide to explain the heavy scent of the local perfumes traditionally worn by men and women in Dubai.
  • A Guide to Body Language in Dubai  By : Roberto Bell
    This is a helpful guide to explain the meaning of body language and gesticulations in the United Arab Emirates.
  • Dubai Culture and Women - Do's and Don'ts  By : Roberto Bell
    This is a helpful guide to explain some of the intricacies of culture in Dubai where related to interaction with women.
  • Celtic Cross Tattoos  By : David Schwin
    Celtic Cross Tattoos are often associated with faith and eternity. Learn all about Celtic Cross Tattoos and get inspiration for your Celtic cross tattoo design.
  • Chinese History and Dynasties, China Facts on History Evolution  By : vlin
    China, one of the four oldest civilizations in the world, has a written history of 4,000 years. The cycle of long periods of political unity (the Han, Tang, Song, Ming, and Qing dynasties each govern for 250-300 years) are interspersed by periods of political disunity. China has gone over/through a long history of primitive society, slavery society, feudal society and semi-feudal semi-colonial society and the present socialist society.
  • Ishq  By : Dr. D.S. Merchant
    The word ishq is derived from ashiqa. The ashiqa is a creeper called liblab in Arabic and ishq-pechan in Persian. When this creeper twines itself around a tree, it deprives it of its leaves and fruits. The tree turns yellow and a few days later dries up. Similarly, when love takes its root in the heart of a lover, every one other than the beloved is effaced in the effulgence of the beloved's beauty; the very being of the lover is annihilated and there remains nothing save the beloved.
  • Indian Ocean Martime Museum (IOMM)  By : Dr. D.S. Merchant
    The IOMM will be a part of the redevelopment of Zanzibar's Stone Town and its waterfront. It will be located in the recently restored Stone Town Cultural Centre, in direct proximity to the port. The museum programme will be constructed around the theme of the Indian Ocean as a context for the exchange of goods, ideas and myths in which diverse civilizations have coexisted, interacted and shared intrinsic common values over time. It will showcase the maritime cultures of the Indian Ocean, including the display of naval vessels and other artifacts that illustrate the history of the commercial and cultural contacts between Africa, the Middle East and the Indian sub-continent. Addressing the educational needs of the local population of all ages and functioning as an information and communication centre for foreign visitors, the museum will feature educational and training programmes geared to develop local maritime crafts. The ultimate objective is to promote traditional ship-building as a means to generate revenue and income in addition to the revitalization of a maritime culture which otherwise would be on its way to extinction.
  • Why We Celebrate George Washington's Birthday  By : Andrew Gibson
    This year to celebrate George Washington's Birthday, send out a few free e-cards to friends and family alike, to show your appreciation. Free e-cards are gradually taking over the card market, and there are a few main reasons for this.
  • How To Celebrate Cinco de Mayo This Year  By : Andrew Gibson
    Free e-cards have recently become the most popular ways of celebrating El Cinco de Mayo. The e cards are a fast and affordable way of showing your thanks to relatives and friends on this special day. The anniversary is special to many people, and you can help it become that bit more special by sending a few ecards to the people that celebrate this day.
  • How To Celebrate Memorial Day This Year  By : Andrew Gibson
    Memorial Day is celebrated by friends and family sending fee e-cards to each other. They do this as a way of keeping in touch and remembering each other. Many millions of free e-cards are sent each year to celebrate this special event.
  • America’s Best Days-Gone or Yet to Come?  By : James William Smith
    Article about the America and if the country's best days are ahead or already in the past.
  • Landmarks In Indian History  By : Jennie Gandhi
    India’s history is rich and diverse due to its unique blend of ancient civilizations, cultures, beliefs and ideas. To mention just a few of the landmarks in Indian history would do grave injustice to the other important events which may seem unimportant yet left a lasting impact on the history of India today. Read this article and learn the landmarks in Indian history
  • The USA, Israel's Friendly Bully  By : Sam Vaknin
    During the 1950s and 1960s, the USA was essentially pro-Arab.
  • Balkan Lessons  By : Sam Vaknin
    No nation-state collapsed in the 1990s. Only implausible and unsustainable multi-cultural, multi-ethnic experiments (such as Czechoslovakia, the USSR, and Yugoslavia) did.
  • Arctic Lessons  By : Sam Vaknin
    Land claims in the Arctic were the first concrete step in the process of decolonizing the North by devolving decision-making authority from what many northerners have long perceived to be far away, colonial centers of administration and decision-making to local communities
  • Burton upon Trent - A Potted History  By : Chris Towland
    A brief history of Burton upon Trent. A brewing town in East Staffordshire, United Kingdom
  • Comrade Lenin: Alive and Well  By : Daniel Silva
    The New Russia may have finally embraced free-market capitalism, but Vladimir Lenin, founder of Soviet communism and one of the great murderers of the twentieth century, still casts a long shadow across the Russian landscape. Indeed, when I journeyed to Russia with my family last summer to research my forthcoming novel, Moscow Rules, it seemed Lenin was our constant companion.
  • Why travel to Russia  By : Roberto Bell
    There are many great places in the world, but some are truly special. One of the least travelled destinations is Russia. Why should you travel to Russia?
  • Discover the History of Turkmenistan  By : Moshe Amit
    The energy-rich Central Asian country revives its most ancient rituals and customs, and discovers old taboos that were thinly papered over during Communist rule. Many marriages are arranged, but marriages-of-love are becoming more popular. Muslims in Turkmenistan are of the Sunni faith, and do not share the Islamic fundamentalism of their neighbors in Afghnaistan and Iran.
  • Civil War Antiques Tell A Story  By : Gnubas
    In the following paragraphs about antiques and reproductions, we will tell you about our views on Civil War antiques. We are confident that you'll find this article worthwhile.

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