Published documents by Art Gib

2009

When I was making preparations to get married, my bridesmaids actually refused to buy the gown I had selected for each of them to wear because they did not want to go to the expense (it was barely one hundred dollars!). They proceeded to convince me that the dresses could be made by hand. The result was atrocious, and I still cringe when I look at my wedding photos that picture them in the...

A Brief Look At The Life Of Dean Martin Published on 07/08/2009

When I was in my first year of college, I got to know one of the assistants in the department where my minor was housed. He was such a goofy guy--he loved music, especially things like Irish drinking songs and Dean Martin's famous singles. We were driving somewhere one afternoon, and he blasted "Mambo Italiano," and sang along. It was such a goofy experience, but I have loved Dean Martin...

E Commerce Is The Future Of Goods And Services Published on 07/08/2009

Do you even remember the time when the internet was not around yet? It feels like the world would not have been able to function without the internet these days. Everything is on the internet and it is the number one source for people to find information now. Most people get online if they need some sort of information and will just go to one of the major search engines to find out the...

Tips for Getting the Right Size of Ski Snow Boots Published on 07/08/2009

As it makes logical sense, if you are going to go snow skiing we all know that ski snow boots are a necessary part of the equipment. You can snow board, but if you want to ski snow boots are the most common way to ski. There are many reasons ski snow boots are necessary and that a normal snow boot won't work. Whether you are a new skier or one that is experienced you will find yourself...

How Soap Got Into the Bottle Published on 07/08/2009

Have you wondered exactly how that soda gets into the bottle? Or how about other things such as liquid substances such as water, sauces, salsas, soaps, shampoos, cosmetics, creams, medicine and cleaning products? You get the picture. When you break it down it translates into a story of engineering ingenuity to make life easier and more convenient. Until the 1800s, craftsmen would create a...

The Story Behind The Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Published on 07/08/2009

If you've ever been on the road in Wyoming, Nebraska, or Minnesota in late July and wanted to take a break at a highway rest stop, chances are good that parking spaces were at premium, thanks to the mass migration of motorcycles heading to Sturgis, South Dakota for the annual motorcycle rally. There's no mistaking the signs: Harleys by the hundreds roar toward this small Midwestern town from...

Ben Franklin Stove Or Traditional Fireplace? Published on 07/08/2009

Even though I grew up in Phoenix, Arizona, my family still enjoyed the comfort and warmth of a cheerful fireplace--or, what I thought was a fireplace. We had always called it that, but while I was still dating my spouse, and he visited my parents' home, he exclaimed, "That's not a fireplace--that's just a Ben Franklin stove!" At the risk of sounding very foolish, I will admit that I had no...

The Rich History of Tattoos Published on 07/08/2009

Tattoos have a long and interesting history. Tattoo art has been used for a wide range of purposes, including religious celebrations, decoration, and cosmetic purposes. The earliest evidence of tattooing dates all the way back to around 3300 BC. During these early centuries, most tattoos depicted a variety of different animals, fish, and monsters, and some evidence suggests that some tattoos...

Setting The Right Sales Price Published on 07/08/2009

Pricing a home for sale is a probably the most important thing a buyer can do to attract attention to their listed home. With the crazy market of real estate leading buyer in all different directions it is up to the seller to price their house right and draw in potential buyers. While gaining as much value out of a house as possible the seller should give consideration to the importance of what...

Questions to Ask About Your Future Home Published on 07/08/2009

There are so many things for you to consider when you are buying a home which can cause you to be a little stressed. Whether you have already been through the home buying process before or it is your first time, you still need to take some time to sit down and get the answers to these questions. This article will give you a few things that you need to ask about the property you have in mind...