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    ELECTRIC WATCH
    January 3, 1957 - Lancaster, PA, U.S.A.

    The world's first electric watch was introduced in Lancaster, PA by the Hamilton Watch Company. Research began in 1946, but it was to take more than ten years to develop a viable watch. On this day, Hamilton held a press conference. The idea of a watch which never needed winding was very exciting to 1950's consumers, who were captivated by progress and modernity. The Hamilton Electric was an instant hit. Its popularity was enhanced by a number of very dramatic case styles with non-traditional asymmetrical styling; they were visual reminders of the ultra-modern movements inside the case. By 1969, when production ended, more advanced technology had already rendered the Hamilton Electric obsolete.

    WAX DRINKING STRAW
    January 3, 1888 - Washington, DC, U.S.A.

    The first wax drinking straw and the spiral winding tube-making process was patented by Marvin C. Stone in Washington, DC. Stone has been already a manufacturer of paper, cigarette holders. His idea was to make paper drinking straws to replace the use of natural rye grass straws. Stone made his prototype straw by winding strips of paper around a pencil and gluing it together. He then tried paraffin-coated manila paper, so the straws would not become soggy while someone was drinking. The first straws were hand rolled, and by 1890 his factory was producing more straws than cigarette holders.By 1905, he had also invented a machine to roll his straws, necessary to keep up with the growing demand, and new applications of spiral-wound tubing.

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When we are faced with an event or happening, we are given the choice to ignore or acknowledge it. The natural thing that we do is to instantly discard sad thoughts or events and we cling to happy and memorable events.

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When we are faced with an event or happening, we are given the choice to ignore or acknowledge it. The natural thing that we do is to instantly discard sad thoughts or events and we cling to happy and memorable events. If you are not the type that clings to everything even if it is good memories, then you have a serious problem. But if you are the type that sees the good things in simple events, for sure you keep something that will remind you of that specific event. We are fond of reliving our happy moments. This is natural for without it, we may not find meaning in everything. Keeping something no matter how stupid it may look is not a bad thing. In fact, it can help us emotionally and mentally. It will directly or indirectly affect us.

Happy moments should be remembered every once in a while. If you cling on to something for a long time is a different and unhealthy thing. Just use your memories and your recollection to inspire and motivate you when you feel down. Many people deal with good memories differently. There are others that keep their diaries and journals which are more personal; these people exert effort writing everything and hiding their diaries and journals. There are others that keep souvenirs in a box or drawer; seeing a thing from that box or drawer will surely bring back good memories. There are also other people who spend time making their scrapbooks. Scrapbooks are simply photo albums that somehow preserve the memories through photos. Indeed a picture paints a thousand words. If you want to consider scrapbooking a special event, let us say the coming of your baby, here are the things that you need:

1. Photos of course. This is easy because we are fond of taking pictures these days. Looking for pictures is as easy as 1 2 3. We have camera phones on handy if we want to take pictures of our little girl or guy.

2. You can also include memorabilia like ultrasounds, letters, baby shower invitation cards and the like. Generally, you are free to put anything as long as it is relevant. You can even put the first sock of your baby if you want.

3. Papers and adhesives. These papers will make each page beautiful; all you need is your creativity. There are many colourful papers out there with beautiful designs that you can choose. The good thing is they are not that expensive.

4. If you want you can put beads, icons, ribbons and other scrapbooking accessories. It will surely add life to your already alive scrapbooks.

5. More importantly you should secure your scrapbook or photo album. You can look for scrap books and photo albums on book stores; don't worry because they are not that expensive. The good thing is that you can make your own scrapbook. You can recycle your papers and make something out of it. Just look for something to bind them and voila you have your instant scrapbook.

Remembering an event will certainly inspire us. Reliving that special moment will surely make us happy especially if it is about our baby.



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