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Nursing History By : Dr. D.S. Merchant During the World War, a significant development in nursing history arose when Florence Nightingale, working to improve conditions of soldiers in the Crimean War, laid the foundation stone of professional nursing with the principles. New Zealand was the first country to regulate nurses nationally, with the implementation of the Nurses Registration Act on the 12th of September, 1901. Ellen Dougherty was the first Registered Nurse. North Carolina was the first state in the United States to pass a nursing licensure law in 1903. Orange Revolution in Ukraine By : H.S Analysis of the Orange Revolution in Ukraine in the latter part of 2004 that consists of a series of protests and other events and actions related to allegations of massive corruption in the government which was then led by the former President, Yanukovich. History of Paris France can be traced back to 250 BC By : Martyn Davis After Attila the Hun invaded the region in 451, it was thought that Paris was to be attacked, but according to legend Sainte Genevieve, who is still the patron saint of Paris today, saved it. History of Pirates By : JD Theis.. Where did pirates originate from? That is a question that has stumped archeologists and historians for years, but the researchers at Pirate Theme Party have decided to take on this daunting question head on. Considering that we are just as crazy about treasure hunts as the pirates of old were, we wanted to get to the bottom of this enigma! What we came to realize was that the origins of piracy may Fear and The Yakuza By : alexis Fear is something that is a double-edged sword among the ranks of the Yakuza. It is disdained as a weakness among the ranks. It is also seen as a tool to be used in dealing with enemies and civilians alike. Prohibition of The United States By : Mario The volstead act or (Prohibition act) took effect in 1920, in several states across america laws were already in place to try and stop the consumption of alcohol, these laws were in effect before the 18th amendment (volstead act, Prohibition act) was passed before congress. Scottish Kilts - Or Are They? By : Sreve Dickson On a recent trip to our wonderful capital, Edinburgh, I was appalled and dismayed to see what rubbish was getting peddled as “Scottish” on the main streets and in some of the main shops. As a Scotsman very proud of my heritage, it saddened me to the pit of my stomach to see what was allowed to be sold to unsuspecting people, especially those people wonderful enough to have taken the time out to visit us from other countries, as Scottish workmanship and products. Silver Jubilee Of H.H. Prince Karim Aga Khan By : Dr. D.S. Merchant The Imam appeared in a ceremonial high-walled black cap, a white tunic and a brown, embroidered robe. Sitting between Mata Salamat Umm Habibeh and his own wife, the Prime Minister Mohammad Ali recorded the whole ceremony with his 3-D camera, frequently shooting back at the photographers. After the recitation of the Holy Koran, the Imam rose and raised his hands in prayer before resuming his seat. The afternoon sun was blazing down and a servant of the Governor General’s household was holding a sunshade over the Imam. Jubilee Celebrations In Ismaili History By : Dr. D.S. Merchant A peep into the historical records tends to reveal the culture of holding the jubilee festival which was celebrated for the first time by Moses in obedience to the commands of religion before the inauguration of the Christian era. The Law of Moses prescribed a special year for the Jewish people: "You shall hallow the fiftieth year and proclaim the liberty throughout the land, to all its inhabitants; it shall be a jubilee for you when each of you shall return to his property and each of you shall return to his family. This fiftieth year is to be a jubilee year for you: you will not sow, you will not harvest the un-gathered corn, you will not gather the untrimmed vine. The jubilee is to be a holy thing to you, you will eat what comes from the fields." (The Book of Leviticus 25, 10-14) The trumpet with which this particular year was announced was a goat's horn called yobel in Hebrew, and the origin of the word jubilee. The celebration of this year also included the restitution of land to the original owners, the remission of debts, the liberation of slaves and the land was left fallow. In the New Testament, Jesus presents himself as the One who brings the old Jubilee to completion, because he has come to "preach the year of the Lord's favour" (Isaiah 61: 1-2). The unbearable stupidity and hypocrisy of Jacques Chirac, Emperor of the French By : That erstwhile contemptible idiot, the Emperor of the French, Jacques Chirac recently criticized US policy in Iraq and the ‘pitfalls of unilateralism’. That is rich. According to Reuters Chirac stated that the Iraq war has now ‘offered terrorism a new field for expansion’, adding later in his speech that he feverishly prays for the day when, ‘Western domination of the world has ended [since international] poverty…is a moral scandal.’ Chirac epitomizes the lazy thinking, the rejection of reality and the anti-Western secularism that is paralyzing and belittling Europe. He is in short just another moronic, hypocritical and corrupt Francophone. Weddings, Where Did It All Start? By : Richard Cohn It started with a kiss, or so Hot Chocolate sung in 1982, but the history of weddings is a little more politics than passion when you look back at how they were done in ye olden days. The metamorphosis of Socialism to Populist Statism By : Stew Mayers As welfare demands, reforms and expectations have grown so too has government’s ability to recast political ideology and terms in its own self interested favour. Especially poignant has been government’s reordering of economic, moral and spatial values in the left vs. right terminology. Government reform of its economic philosophy to become more liberal and egalitarian has also instigated a redefinition of socialism’s attitude towards its own populist configuration. History of Perfume & Fragrance By : Roberto Sedycias This is about a brief history of perfumes and fragrances, going back as far as ancient Egypt and perfume trades among old civilizations, up to France's influence in today's perfume standard of excellence. The great historian Braudel and climate change. By : Stew Mayers From the handy Webster dictionary the entry for ‘cult’ is: ‘…great devotion to a person, idea, object, movement, or work (as a film or book); especially: such devotion regarded as a literary or intellectual fad.’ Devotion to a fad is the key idea. It is an apt description of the mother Gaia cult of eco-fascist hyperbole and irrationality – devoted to implausible and unscientific ideas and abstract Marxist ideology. The current ‘green’ cult is no more intelligent, rational or environmentally friendly than the earth cults of Sumeria, Assyria, ancient Egypt or the 2000 year old pagan cult centered at Delphi in Greece. Nor is it more enlightened and relevant than the Druidic cults which were smashed by the Romans in Gaul and Britain. Cults are simply bad news. Legend of the Phoenix By : Silvio Ibanez This magical, mythical bird has long been a part of legends and lore, dating back to the ancient civilizations. In today’s culture, the phoenix’s legend is still going strong, with a major city in the United States named after the resurrecting beast and popular books and movies, including the phenomenally successful “Harry Potter” series encompassing the bird into characters and plots. Lincoln Economy Outlook Strong for Future Growth By : Patricia Orrin Despite the apparently isolated location of Lincoln, Nebraska, it is one of the most happening places. Away from the hectic activity and madding crowds on the east and west coasts, the city promises a bright future. It is certainly a place worth relocating to if that is on your agenda, simply because its economy and overall outlook appear strong for the coming decade. The Earthquake and Fire of 1906 in San Francisco By : Penelope Banchit The year 1906 was a disaster for the city of San Francisco and its residents. It was on 18th April of that year that disaster struck San Francisco in the shape of a great earthquake. The city was shaken to its foundations and most of it was razed to the ground. But the ruptured gas lines worsened the tragedy by creating a fire that continued to blaze in most parts of the city for three days post the earthquake. Working Out The Meanings Of Coats of Arms By : Jazmin Begbie Coats of arms speak of the family history and heritage through the years. Often people and nations like to use coats of arms to portray their values, principles and what they stand for. Coats of arms have certain symbols with meanings and depict the heraldry, colors, animals and various other symbols. They have been here for centuries. A few elements common to most of the coats of arms are discussed here. The History Of Some Of The Worlds Flags By : George Pascatt Every country in the world has its own flag. Flags were used when a new land was discovered. Whoever first discovered it would plant their flag to signify their claim to the land. Flags came from the use of staffs or vexilloids, most commonly used to lead men into battle. These staffs were decorated with symbols and other items, giving the soldiers a unified feeling. Later these staffs were adorned with silk and other types of material, making them resemble the flags we see today. Where are Gutenberg’s Bibles? By : Brett Nga Perhaps the most treasured piece of printed material is the Gutenberg Bible. It was the German printer Johann Gutenberg who began printing these Bibles way back in 1455. He used a hand made printing press with movable type. These 42 line Bibles are historic manuscripts that mark the end of the phase of hand copied books and the beginning of publications that could be mass produced. St. Patrick's Day Traditions By : Marcus On March 17, 431AD, when Patrick of Ireland died, a new holiday was born. Though the celebrations began in the 700's as a traditional Catholic Holy Day, over the years St. Patrick's Day has become more a secular holiday which marks the beginning for spring.

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