Before the invention of Vegemite, the British Marmite was enjoyed throughout Australia. When however, there was a problem with importation following the First World War, an Australian food technologist (Dr Cyril Callister) invented Vegemite in 1923. The daughter of Fred Walker who was Dr Callister's employer pulled the actual name Vegemite out of a hat.
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Posted on November 27, 2008 by Bishop ChanakiraIn this article, Bishop uses historical and family stories to try and get to the bottom of why tattoos are still popular today.
The Art Of Cooking As A Culinary Art
Posted on November 19, 2008 by James MurrayCulinary arts is the art of cooking. Cooking is the process of preparing food and meals that will be eaten or the food served to other people. The word "culinary" is defined as something related to, or connected with, cooking or kitchens. People who are working in the culinary arts are known as culinarians.
France and Their French Culinary Traditions
Posted on April 1, 2006 by James MurrayFrance is the home of French cuisine, and they set an amazingly high culinary standard to which all other native cuisines must live up to. The French have been the leaders and are recognized as the innovators in the culinary arts scene since the beginning of time, and most of the famous chefs in history are French. The well known and famous chefs that are not French, nevertheless, are trained in the art of cooking with the classical French style.
Learning the History of Los Angeles
Posted on November 16, 2008 by Eddie FrankIf you are planning on moving to Los Angeles, but have not yet done any research, there are a few things to consider before making your decision.
How Do We Measure Barak Obama?
Posted on November 16, 2008 by jrogWe have a new national leader, and there is a lot of optimism about him, but can he really make a difference. What used to be national problems, solvable on a national level are no that anymore. They are inernational, even global in scope. How should this reality impact the expectations we have toward present day politics?
The History of the Oriental Carpet
Posted on November 16, 2008 by John ThackerayIt is interesting to see how the Persian rug has progressed over centuries. The level of quality and detail has always been consistent. We take a look at why this is...
The beginning of Luxury Limos
Posted on November 12, 2008 by TatwArticles about Airport Limo in Southern California
Stamna
Posted on November 11, 2008 by Christopher CarterA small, framed, black-and-white photo hangs in the vestibule of Stamna, the fine nine-month-old Greek taverna a few doors south of Holsten's ice cream parlor. The picture shows six identically dressed boys (white shoes and socks, short pants, knit shirts) standing in tight formation with their parents. The burly papa wears a suit and tie. To his right, his wife holds up to the camera their baby daughter, in a frilly white cap and dress.
The Captivating History of Wine Production - it all Started with luck
Posted on November 10, 2008 by Robert ThomsonThis piece examines the roots of wine.
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History of Rakhi – Send Rakhi Gifts, Hampers & Sweets to India
Posted on October 15, 2009 by Pooja KumarUltimately, Rakhi is a sacred festival which celebrates the protection of the weak by the strong, from evil and history provides us with interesting examples of Men protecting women on the strength of the bond of Rakhi. Emperor Humayun, though not a Hindu accepted the Rakhi sent by Rani Karnavati of Chittor and marched to her aid along with his vast armies, when she was attached by Bahadur Shah.
Come Relax In Hollywood Florida
Posted on May 25, 2009 by Aura MirchandaniToday Hollywood is a diverse, active, and vital community with a great nightlife, fabulous theater, and amazing festivals and attractions all year long. So why not come relax in Hollywood Florida. Hollywood Florida was once home to Spanish explorers. By 1870 an agricultural community was flourishing and in 1911 the Nestor Company opened Hollywood’s first film studio. But in Hollywood style things are never static and it wasn’t long before it was no longer the capital of film glamour. Stars
Building Materials for the Traditional Spanish Mission
Posted on October 24, 2008 by Mark Bradley143The Spanish Mission Style of Architecture served functional and aesthetic purposes when it was first produced in California. “Padres" or priests from Spain came to the coastline of California to build their missions and convert the natives, and the style of the missions was a reflection of the great cultural soup that was being prepared
Black History Month
Posted on May 30, 2009 by Nate GillespieThis February, we honor Black History Month for the 84th time since Professor Carter G. Woodson began the tradition as "Negro History Week" all the way back in 1926. In 2009, though, something about our national recognition of the African-American past seems just a bit different. For the very first time, we celebrate Black History Month while a black American sits in the White House, filling the country's top job as our commander-in-chief.
From Pigs to Plastic - The History Of Cash
Posted on October 16, 2009 by Aura MirchandaniCash as we know it today is a solid concrete currency but it wasn’t always like that! In ancient times cash was what you had to trade what be considered our modern version of cash. Your pig would buy you a cow. The barter system – trading it was the earliest form of cash known. So how did we get from pigs to plastic? Let’s look at the history of cash.
Taras & Andriy Shevchenko and Chernobyl in Ukraine
Posted on July 11, 2007 by C. OzcanBiography on Taras and Andriy Shevchenko and Chernobyl disease in Ukraine.
The History of Lighting
Posted on October 24, 2007 by Jason PetrinaLighting has certainly come a long way in the last one hundred plus years; however even before Thomas Edison invented the incandescent light bulb in 1890, lighting was an important part of both work and family life. While lighting was an integral element of life throughout the ages, it wasn't always so easy to obtain.
A Guide to Body Language in Dubai
Posted on September 12, 2008 by Robert ThomsonThis is a helpful guide to explain the meaning of body language and gesticulations in the United Arab Emirates.
Oral History Recordings: How to Record Your Family Story
Posted on December 16, 2008 by John KelloggHave you ever thought what it would be like if you could hear a message from our ancestors? A magic trick? Impossible? Well, for us, maybe, but it doesn't have to be for our kids, grandchildren and even great grandchildren. Welcome to the world of oral history and oral history recording. It's a movement to preserve our family histories, and thousands of people are taking part.
Shmoop’s Commentary on Praise Song for the Day: Obama’s Inauguration Poem, by Elizabeth Alexander
Posted on February 9, 2009 by Nate GillespieProfessor Elizabeth Alexander had the challenging task of writing a poem for the inauguration of President Barack Obama. Alexander chose to write her poem in the form of a “praise song.” A praise song is a traditional form of African poetry, one that usually celebrates an individual, a god, a village, or an aspect of nature. This choice of form seems particularly apt in light of President Obama’s African heritage. When looking at this poem, a good place to start is by asking who is being praised
