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    CUBAN MISSILE CRISIS
    October 22, 1962 - United States

    In a speech to the American people John F Kennedy told the audience that American Spy Planes had discovered Soviet Missile bases in Cuba, and that these missile bases when complete would be able to launch missiles capable of striking a number of US cities, he told the people that America could not allow these missile bases to be finished and would pursue any action necessary including military action to protect the nation. He informed the American people that the first stage was to place a naval quarantine on the waters around Cuba. This is known in history as the " Cuban Missile Crisis " and took the world to the brink of nuclear war with US forces going to DEFCON 2 in preparation to full scale war. America realized that the missile launchers construction was continuing and decided that a full scale invasion of Cuba would be needed to stop the missile bases being completed, the Soviets then transmitted a proposal that all missile bases in Cuba would be dismantled in exchange for the United States not invading Cuba and dismantling Americas missile bases in Turkey.

    AUSTRALIA TERRITORY LEGALIZES SAME-SEX MARRIAGE
    October 22, 2013 - Australia

    The Australian Capital Territory parliament voted to legalize same-sex marriage. It was the first part of the country to legalize same-sex marriage. In 2004, marriage was defined between a man and woman by the Australian federal government.

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Silver jewellery is gaining fame and popularity and is getting more fashionable. Good and creative designers are showing their innovation and craftsmanship and generating mind boggling designs and patterns.

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They may prefer the look of silver over that of gold, simply because they feel that the color goes with the outfit that they are wearing or that the color compliments their skin tone much better than gold does. Basically, most of the people love to wear different style of ring on the right thumb each day but for some they want various numbers of rings at a time. Silver ring gifts made to pamper never go out of style. A silver thumb ring is a special ring that brings attention to the thumb and may signify different meaning such as strength, resolve and courage.

Silver has been a solid alternative to gold for many years. The bigger his ring, the higher the rank the officer served. You can purchase twice the number of what you can buy for gold ring. Holiday is fast approaching so why not give your love one an appreciation by giving her a silver ring. There are chosen number of people who use rings to symbolize friendship ties or to symbolize an organization. Silver Rings made these things possible, regardless of your position in the society today; various numbers of rings are possible to be worn at a time without spending a fortune.

Wearing of various numbers of gold rings would be impossible for certain people especially for those who are not privilege to be born with good position in the society. More recently, a ring on right thumb means one is into same sex relationships or for women of centuries ago, it signifies that their husband had passed away. Wearing a thumb ring is an attempt to show your independence and individuality. Despite the common use of ring as a tie band for wedding, there are other reasons why a person may prefer to wear silver rings. Rings worn on the thumb have significant meaning for each wearer either on the left or right. Everyone enjoys a little pampering now and then, including men.

The best part about silver is that due to its low cost, it can be obtained in a number of different styles and shapes. Sterling Silver Ring is a cost effective way to give a gift for no special reason. Surely, she/he will appreciate it. Aside from its versatility, Silver costs significantly less than gold and especially for someone who wears a lot of rings, the low costs will pay off in the end. Women love to receive a surprise gift, because they know you've been thinking of them. It is still considered too soft for use in fine jewelry. One of the most popular types of jewelry today that many people enjoy wearing is silver rings. For palmistry, the thumb symbolizes willpower and freethinking. In Chinese history, the military used thumb rings to show ranking. Typically, rings are worn on the left ring finger that symbolizes status of being married but for some people they choose to wear it on thumb.

Wearing a ring on the left thumb may signify the subconscious or instincts and beliefs, while wearing it on the right thumb reflects the conscious, logic and awareness. Silver in its natural form is harder than gold.

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