World’s Largest Things in the Usa

Posted by admin on Jan 16, 2010 in Uncategorized

Everything is large in Texas, but it seems that the rest of the United States has more than its share of the world’s largest somethings. Texas itself has the world’s largest fire hydrant in Beaumont; wooden nickel in San Antonio; kettle in Galveston; horseshoe in Marfa; cowboy hat in Paris; and of course, the world’s biggest burger served at Charlie Brown’s in Carrolton.

California is another big state full of big things, like the world’s largest shoe and Pez dispenser, both in Bakersfield; chess set in Morro Bay; hammer in Eureka; fiddle in Fiddletown; artichoke in Castroville; paper cup in Riverside; and the very patriotic U. S. flag in Long Beach.

Some of the world’s largest things can be found all over the United States. Here is a short list.

- Adirondack Chair: Westminster, Maryland

- Apple Basket: Frazeysburg, Ohio

- Baked Potato: Blackfoot, Idaho

- Ball of Rubber Bands: Wilmington, Delaware

- Baseball Bat: Louisville, Kentucky

- Basketball: Knoxville, Tennessee

- Clock: Clarksville, Indiana

- Conch Shell: Panama City Beach, Florida

- Dinosaur Park: Beaver, Arkansas

- Donut: Yokumtown, Pennsylvania

- Ear of Corn: Olivia, Minnesota

- Eight-ball: Tipton, Missouri

- Globe: Yarmouth, Maine

- Golf Ball: Fripp Island, South Carolina

- Guitar: Bristol, Tennessee

- Hockey Stick: Real Eveleth, Minnesota

Not all the world’s largest things in America are just curiosities. For instance, The world’s largest wind generator has two 400-foot blades, is 20 stories high and is located on the Hawaiian island of Oahu. Walmart of Bentonville, Arkansas is the world’s largest retailer. And there is lots more: The world’s largest American Legion Post is in Lincoln, Nebraska; the world’s largest carousel is in Spring Green. Wisconsin; the world’s largest flattop mountain is in Grand Mesa, Colorado; the world’s largest drive-in fast-food restaurant is the Varsity in Atlanta, Georgia; the world’s largest public library is the Harold Washington Library in Chicago, Illinois; the world’s largest commercial building is the Merchandise Mart also in Chicago; and the world’s largest brewery is Anheuser Busch in St. Louis, Missouri.

America has so many of the world’s largest that the list goes on and on. The world’s largest bookstore is a Barnes and Noble in New York City; the world’s largest vacuum chamber is 100 feet in diameter and located at the NASA Glenn Research Center in Sandusky, Ohio; the world’s largest supercomputing grid is the TeraGrid based at the University of Chicago; the world’s largest marine reserve is in Hawaii; the world’s largest honkytonk is Billy Bob’s in Fort Worth, Texas; the world’s largest casino in the Foxwoods Resort in Ledyard, Connecticut; the world’s largest McDonalds is in Vinita, Oklahoma; the world’s largest Bible is in Abilene, Texas; the world’s largest swimming pool is in Garden City, Kansas; the world’s largest guitar store is Ed Roman’s in Las Vegas, Nevada; the world’s largest hotel chain is Best Western, founded in Long Beach, California; the world’s largest department store is Macy’s in New York City; the world’s largest rose bush covers 800 square feet in Tombstone, Arizona; and the world’s largest laundromat is in Berwyn, Illinois and you still have to wait for a dryer!

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My Football Facts & Stats Editorial - World Cup 2010 Play-Offs & Premier League Matchday 13

Posted by admin on Jan 3, 2010 in Uncategorized

Liverpool host Manchester City in Saturday’s early kick-off match in a contest which is vital for both sides who are desperate to claw their way back into the Top 4. Liverpool have only picked-up 7 from the last 18 points available and their title challenge has all but disappeared, while big-spending Manchester City are on a run of five successive draws. Fulham will be looking to continue their good run of current form when they visit Birmingham City, who have won just 5 points from the last 18. Burnley’s excellent home form is in stark contrast to their away form, where they have picked-up just the single point away from Turf Moor. Aston Villa will have a tough game on their hands when they visit the Lancashire club on Saturday. Chelsea’s season has stepped-up a gear and they are now 5 points ahead of their nearest rivals at the top of the Premier League table. Only a very brave man would bet on Wolves getting anything from their visit to Stamford Bridge on Saturday. At the other end of the table, Hull City host West Ham United in a clash between the 17th & 18th placed teams in the League. Arsenal’s superb recent form, which has seen them amass 16 from the last 18 points have a tough match on their hands at Sunderland, who were unlucky to have lost last time out to Spurs. The Black Cats need to get back to winning ways if they hope to stand a chance of European football next season. The late kick-off on Saturday evening sees a stuttering Manchester United take-on an improving Everton at Old Trafford. United have only dropped two points in their last 6 matches at home, so Everton will have their work cut-out to come away with anything. A local North-West derby between Bolton and Blackburn starts Sunday’s fixtures with the visitors in 14th place ahead of the home side who are struggling in 16th place. Tottenham Hotspur, up to 4th in the table after a win over Sunderland and with 10 points from the last available 18, are at home to 13th placed Wigan Athletic (full match preview), who have only beaten Spurs once before in their history. The final Sunday match is between 9th placed Stoke City and the League’s bottom club Portsmouth. The current form of both clubs is similar, with Stoke winning 8 and Portsmouth 7 of the last 18 points up for grabs. Four of the six clubs with a game in hand play on Wednesday night when Hull City are at home to Everton and Fulham host Blackburn Rovers. This leaves only Arsenal and Manchester City as the two clubs in the Premier League on 12 matches played. Saturday, 21 November 2009 Liverpool v Manchester City, 12:45 Birmingham City v Fulham, 15:00 Burnley v Aston Villa, 15:00 Chelsea v Wolverhampton Wanderers, 15:00 Hull City v West Ham United, 15:00 Sunderland v Arsenal, 15:00 Manchester United v Everton, 17:30Sunday, 22 November 2009 Bolton Wanderers v Blackburn Rovers, 13:30 Tottenham Hotspur v Wigan Athletic, 15:00 Stoke City v Portsmouth, 16:00Wednesday, 25 November 2009 Hull City v Everton, 19:45 Fulham v Blackburn Rovers, 20:00

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The Ultimate Maternity Jeans/ Pants Fit Guide

Posted by admin on Jan 1, 2010 in Uncategorized

A tip from me when choosing jeans - stay with your regular AUS size unless indicated on the product description, if you choose the bigger size you may find them too big in the bottom and thighs, and will be hitching them up all the time, as most maternity jeans sit underbelly. The jeans may feel a little snug at first but remember that the denim will give with each wear and wash.

OV500- Invisibelly Maternity Jeans by 1 in the Oven

STYLE: bootleg cut, low waist, hipster jeans, full front panel styling

FAB jeans by 1 in the Oven. Over six months in front panel during the later weeks to help ease back pain.

They are low waisted jeans though and the back is quite low but if you are used to wearing hipster styles then you will LOVE these.

Read testimonials and see more pics here

SER0002 - Seraphine Straight Leg Black Jeans

STYLE: straight leg, side panel styling, low waisted jeans

They fit under the bump with a front opening zip, looking just like regular jeans. The discreet stretchy sides will fit you comfortably from 1 to 9 months. The back just looks like your regular jeans and they sit slightly higher than the award winning jeans above.

If you don’t like the pressure of front panel styling on your tummy then side panels are for you! The same comfortable fit as the award winning jeans above.