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    FIRST NEW U.S. INTERSTATE HIGHWAY CONTRACT
    August 2, 1956 - Laclede County, Missouri, USA

    In 1956, the first new contract to build a section of the U.S. Interstate Highway system, awarded after the signing of the Highway-Aid Act of 1956, was for U.S. Route 66 in Laclede County, Missouri, which became Interstate 44. The Highway-Aid Act of 1956 established 90% federal funding for a System of Interstate and Defense Highways across the U.S., making it possible for States to afford construction of the important network of national limited-access highways. Other notable firsts related to the U.S. Interstate highways are claimed by the States of Pennsylvania (which has the oldest section of Interstate Highway, built 1 Oct 1940, years before the Highway Aid Act of 1956, but later part of the Interstate system) and Kansas, which began the first concrete paving under the Act, on 26 Sep 1956.

    TRIMLINE TELEPHONE
    August 2, 1965 - Michigan, USA

    The trimline telephone was made available to all customers throughout the service area of Michigan Bell Telephone for an optional $1 monthly extra charge. The company had placed the first trimline telephone in service in the U.S. on 21 Oct 1963. The dial and a hang-up button were no longer on a remote base, but instead integrated into the handpiece, midway between the microphone and speaker. A call could thus be dialled from the handpiece alone. A call could thus be dialled from the handpiece alone, which was more convenient in the kitchen or while in bed. It was dramatically different in style from earlier telephones, developed with the industrial design firm Henry Dreyfuss Associates. In 1977, Fortune magazine selected it as one of the country's 25 best-designed products.

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When you are purchasing a wedding ring, present yourself as a smart customer to the jeweler. There are innumerable types of designs. Think about your partner?s choice and select the pure one.

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There are some people who trust everyone even when the person concerned is not trustworthy at all. If you are this kind of person then you may face problems in life, particularly regarding the choice of your life-partner. As it is important to be serious while you choose someone as your life-partner, it is also important to be choosy regarding the wedding ring. As it is going to be your companion throughout your whole life, you must not be cheated. Smartness is the first criteria to be a customer of wedding ring.

You can be smart if you have enough knowledge about the metals, styles band variations of the wedding rings. It is true that anyone will face confusion because of the large number of the stores and brands. The advertisement of different companies may perplex you. But keep in mind certain facts to avoid cheating. This article will help you to be acquainted with some of the facts.

Regarding the fact of metal there are gold, platinum, titanium, tungsten, silver and so on. Just listen to your heart and choose what it wants. Gold wedding rings are more traditional than the other. Compared to the other metals, platinum is more popular. The reason behind its popularity is its whitish glow and its durability. But you may back off for its cost. It is very costly. In these days tungsten is also becoming famous because of its durability. Even tungsten is durable than platinum. Tungsten ring never catches a scratch. It is washable also. Titanium rings are cheaper than the other metals. Moreover the black color looks gorgeous, especially when it is worn by men.

Regarding the styles of the wedding rings you have to select it. It is upon you which one you like the most. Just think about the choice of your spouse and his or her personality. Then the selection will be easy for you. The rings may be made of solid metals or they may have diamonds or any kind of gemstone added to it. While solid rings are suitable for the men, the latter is suitable for women.

Among the gemstones diamond is the most popular. There are sapphire, emerald, pearl and other gemstones. It depends upon the metal which stone you will select. Diamond is applicable to gold and platinum. Pearl is also suitable to gold. In diamond rings there are some models. You may have one diamond in the middle of the ring. There may be one or two rows of diamonds at the edges of the ring.

There are some wedding rings which have intricate designs on them. These are mostly found in gold rings. But the younger generation now wants rings without designs. Simple solid rings are their choice. For the girls you may buy the wedding rings with a single diamond. Girls like gold the most and so gold is the best choice for girls.

These facts are very important to know before you enter any jewelry store. They can cheat you by many ways. But you must be strong in your opinion about the rings.

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