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Today's Lesson Is The Valet
After the Butler and the Housekeeper, the Valet and the Lady’s Maid were the two most senior “domestic servants” in the Victorian and Edwardian Eras. They had the ‘ear’ of their Master and Mistress which gave them some influence with the Lord and Lady of the House. This was either a good thing or a bad thing with the other staff within the household. The valet answered only to his master but still worked closely with the butler.
By Ruth Elizabeth Stiff4 years ago in FYI
Christmas gifts: The origin of why we give
There is a reason why we give at Christmas Everyone knows that Christmas is the season of giving but some may not understand or even care why gifts are bestowed in December. I have heard celebrities say they enjoy exchanging gifts but do not care for the religious connotation of the holiday. Well laugh out loud, the reason gifts are given during the holiday season derived from the Christian origins of the most wonderful time of the year.
By Cheryl E Preston4 years ago in FYI
Cullinan Diamond - History And Facts
What Is Cullinan Diamond? The Cullinan diamond is a large, white diamond found in 1905 in South Africa. It is the largest rough diamond ever found, at 3,106.75 carats (621.35 g). It was named after the chairman of the board of directors of the Premier Diamond Mining Company, Sir Thomas Cullinan.
By Ouros Jewels 4 years ago in FYI
The Russian Nuclear Threat Report By Howard Bloom
The Russian Defense Ministry announced on December 14th that “Russia’s Yars intercontinental ballistic missile has been loaded into a silo at the Kozelsk missile formation in the Kaluga Region in central Russia,” southwest of Moscow.
By Jimmy Stars World4 years ago in FYI
When all else fails improvise
Culture shock I grew up in a county where very few people had indoor plumbing but for 35 years after I moved every house I lived in and every home I visited had the metal or wooden apparatus nailed into the wall that held a roller where you put your toilet paper on. Imagine my surprise when my family moved to an older house that did not have a place for toilet paper. My daughter told me about the free standing bathroom toilet paper holders that you can purchase that are not attached to the wall. This was the first time I ever heard of or saw one.
By Cheryl E Preston4 years ago in FYI
Choosing the Right pH Meter for Wine Making
Wine making is an art and a science, and accuracy is of the utmost importance. When it comes to testing the acidity level of your wine, a reliable and accurate pH meter is critical. But how do you choose the right one? Let’s break down what to look for in a pH meter when it comes to wine making.
By Elise Harden4 years ago in FYI
Rebuilding the City: City of Atlanta
As it stands today, Atlanta is a smorgasbord of various innumerable social, cultural, and political ghettos. Over the decades, the classical architecture of this space has been highly defined and re-defined to meet the needs of the aftermath of a war, supreme disasters, rail hub expansion, the Civil Rights Movement, and the launch of now-world-famous brands such as Coca Cola.
By Amit Kumar4 years ago in FYI
Event Venues Should Have These Three Essential Qualities - Find Out These Are Here
Events at the Millennium Gate Museum in Atlanta, Georgia are an important part of everyone's lives. As a result, function rooms and event spaces have become synonymous with gathering and celebration. Whatever the circumstances, it is necessary to live life and celebrate with those who are close to you. True, the current global situation has brought all of this to a halt. It will, however, regain its momentum in due course.
By Amit Kumar4 years ago in FYI









