A relatively new feline breed, American Ringtail is not yet fully registered and is at the moment in an experimental stage as a breed. It originated only a few years back, when in 1998 a stray male kitten was rescued in Fremont, California. As the cat grew it was discovered that he tended to keep his tail in a curled position over his back. There was no deformity or medical problem found with the animal and he seemed to be in no discomfort as he held his tail in the particular manner. Soon other cats in the locality were seen with a similar 'ring' tail. After genetic consultation, a decision w...

The Chinese American Without a Chinese Name I walked up to the customs agent's counter in Beijing International airport, and mindlessly handed the customs agent my passport. He then mindlessly did his thing with my passport. It was supposed to be a quiet transaction, but he broke the silence when he looked up and asked if I still use my Chinese name in America. With a blank look on my face, I began to consider supplying him with an answer he might like to hear, but he didn't give me enough time to think and he answered for me that that I must not use my Chinese name anymore. My passp...

Every flag has a history of its own and if one delves deep, a fascinating story comes to light. The American flag is no exception.Nobody knows for sure who first designed the Stars and Stripes, though there are some commonly accepted stories about the origin of the flag. According to one school of thought, Congressman Francis Hopkinson was the man who designed the flag, but some historians believe that Betsy Ross, a seamstress from Philadelphia, was the one who designed the American flag. It was not till June 24, 1912, that the proportions of the American national flag came to be prescribed. A...

North American Enterprises, Inc. announced the launch of its new web site www.swissarmyknifemall.com. A site focused exclusively on Swiss Army Knives by Victorinox and Wenger. North American Enterprises, Inc., Mesquite, Nevada announces the publication of its new web site, www.swissarmyknifemall.com. This site marks the entry of North American Enterprises, Inc in to the Swiss Army Knife market. The site is focused on providing high quality Swiss Army Knives to the public. North American Enterprises, Inc., is founded on the old fashioned values of honesty, integrity, hard work, v...

If one is proud of one’s flag and wants to display it on a day-to-day basis, a miniature flag pin may be the best way to do it. The American flag looks as good in its full glory as it does on a small flag pin. Not only the national flag, but even state flags can be displayed on flag pins. However, the most popular choice for flag pins is the national flag. Flag pins can be of various sizes and shapes. The only thing to keep in mind is that they should not break or bend, or pierce the skin or tear the clothing in any way. There are a number of different styles of flag pins to choose from -- a...

APBT - American Pit Bull Terrier Profile Breed Name: American Pit Bull Terrier Description: Known for their intelligence and loyalty American Pit Bull Terriers make excellent, loving and protective companion despite the unfair press they receive. Some American Pit Bull Terriers are dual-registered as an American Pit Bull Terrier with the UKC and as an American Staffordshire Terrier with the AKC; however, this draws criticism from many who point out that the bloodlines have been separate for too long for these to be considered the same breed. Choose from a responsible breeder and ma...

To each, his or her, own dog. That might not necessarily make sense to many people who live dog-less, but it is nevertheless true that every dog owner believes his, or her, own dog or puppy to be the best, the cutest, the most intelligent, the friendliest dog etc. The list goes on and on, so let me make it short by saying that I believe my very own 10 month old American Eskimo puppy to be the cutest, the most intelligent, and the most stand-up comedic dog! That’s right, I’ve coined what might be a new phrase in the land of dogdom, however I don’t expect it to go further than my very own A...

If you are a beer drinker, then you undoubtedly have a certain brand that you prefer. And as you probably know, there is a lot of debate among fellow drinkers about the right brewing system. People from all over the world have their own particular favorites. It might be that they believe German beer is far superior to American beer. The truth is that unless you taste them all, you will not really be able to argue which one is the best. American varieties can definitely hold their own in the beer brewing world. Certain types of American beer are brewed in the same way that many oth...

Their hot air balloon site now offers exclusive online gift certificates. American Balloon, a hot air balloon company, has been providing the Champagne Voyages for the past the 35 years. The aerial adventure has been one of the most popular among the New Jersey area. American Balloon has been at the forefront of the sport since 1970. Early on, they have competed in balloon races as they were being established. American Balloon organized and managed balloon events for the cities of Davenport, Iowa, Chicago, Illinois and Mexico City, Mexico. American balloon has also competed in the Ko...

American Idol was created by the Simon Cowell and Simon Jones, since American Idol has been on tv it has reached a level of popularity which is unmatched by even the Super bowl. Simon Cowell has since produced American Inventor and the latest television talent competition, America's Got Talent. American idol concert tickets may seem unattainable as being a contestant on the show, however this is an illusion, all it requires is keeping an ear out and simple planning. The people who tune in to watch ‘American Idol’ are young, since the major stats how this the producers don’t want older c...