Due to unusual weather last summer, the sand began to shift and erode, revealing the long-forgotten WWII relic. The Lockheed “Lightening” fighter has a distinctive twin-boom design and based on its serial number as well as other records, “the fighter is arguably the oldest P-38 in existence, and the oldest surviving 8th Air Force combat aircraft of any type,” said Ric Gillespie, who heads a U.S.-based nonprofit group dedicated to preserving historic aircraft. Check out the original article for more details about the plane and the only remaining Elliot family member who learns more about his namesake.
Thursday, November 15, 2007
World War II Artifact Unearthed
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
Black Friday Deals For Adults And Children
Black Friday is a shopper's biggest dream and a claustrophobic's worst nightmare. Doors open at major retailers as early as 5:00a.m. and the lines start during the wee hours of the morning, if not the night before. Hoards of people rush through the frosted glass-paned doors to escape the chill and grab some of the hottest Christmas items at the lowest prices available before the holiday season is upon them.
Black Friday has seemed to come early this year, though. Reports are beginning to accrue of a leak in the WalMart Corp. that released their deals to the public before they were originally scheduled to. The list covers most areas of desired holiday items from a 42-inch Plasma HDTV for $988 to the Barbie Fashion Fever dolls for $5 a piece, which is quite a markdown from the $20+ price some are fetching currently. To check out the official statements and article, click here.
In the spirit of the season, iTaggit would like to see your holiday items in a holiday wish list collection. Use iTaggit to help you organize a Barbie doll collection for your youngsters. Discuss which one's are at the top of the kids' wish lists this year with our other users who collect Barbie dolls. Lastly, be sure to share what bargains you got from which stores and show off the items that you have already checked off that mile-long shopping list. You never know who might be looking for new ideas and holiday inspiration from your things.
Black Friday has seemed to come early this year, though. Reports are beginning to accrue of a leak in the WalMart Corp. that released their deals to the public before they were originally scheduled to. The list covers most areas of desired holiday items from a 42-inch Plasma HDTV for $988 to the Barbie Fashion Fever dolls for $5 a piece, which is quite a markdown from the $20+ price some are fetching currently. To check out the official statements and article, click here.
In the spirit of the season, iTaggit would like to see your holiday items in a holiday wish list collection. Use iTaggit to help you organize a Barbie doll collection for your youngsters. Discuss which one's are at the top of the kids' wish lists this year with our other users who collect Barbie dolls. Lastly, be sure to share what bargains you got from which stores and show off the items that you have already checked off that mile-long shopping list. You never know who might be looking for new ideas and holiday inspiration from your things.
The Golden Age Of Boston Sports
Who would have guessed 2007 would be the year of the Bostonian? I find myself wondering how much autographed baseballs, footballs, basketballs, cards, and any other memorabilia from this era will be worth in the future. Lets do a quick recap:
The World Champion Red Sox had a nice blend of fresh rookies and seasoned veterans to create a winning concoction, closing out their season at 96-66. Not only did the Sox put up remarkable numbers in about every category imaginable, even their manager, Terry Francona, set a record by becoming the first manager to start 8-0 in World Series play. There is not enough room in this article to continue listing all of their stats from the 2007 season, so if you are curious, check out another one of my blogs, “The Joy of Sox”, for more information concerning the champs. Their first series of the 2008 season will be played on March 25th in the Tokyo Dome, Japan against the Oakland A's.
As the NFL's only remaining undefeated team, the 9-0 start produced by the Patriots is a current franchise record. They have won 12 consecutive regular-season games dating back to last season, earning them the second longest regular-season winning streak in team history. They are also at the top of the rankings in terms of offensive points per game and yards per game, but their defense is not one to be overlooked either, allowing only an average of 275 yards per game. Their next game will be this Sunday at home against the Buffalo Bills.
The NBA's only remaining undefeated squad have started with a very healthy 6-0 record and show no signs of slowing. This record matches their last 6-0 start twenty years ago, when the Celtics' star trio was Larry Bird, Kevin McHale, and Robert Parish. Now they have Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce, and Ray Allen who have been running a muck around their opponents. The Celtics' overall best start was 14-0 in the 1957-58 season. Their next game will be away tonight against New Jersey.
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
Marvel Releases 2,500 Comics Online Today
Comic book readers and collectors have a new medium to look forward to in the Marvel world. Today, Marvel is releasing over 2,500 issues of various origin back-stories on their website. Subsequently, 20 more issues will be released every week following. Although Marvel has decided to release these issues to the online public, they will only be viewable through the site's web viewer and cannot be downloaded to the reader's machine for storage. Check out the original article by Mark “Rizzn” Hopkins from Mashable.com for the rest of the story.
Monday, November 12, 2007
iTaggit’s new Facebook Application featured in Mashable.com
iTaggit was featured today in Mashable.com, the world’s largest blog focused exclusively on social networks and web 2.0 strategy. The posting detailed tomorrow’s official release of iTaggit’s new Facebook Application. To read the full article click here.
Discovery Of Ventarron Temple Unearths Ancient American Art
For all of you treasure seekers and American culture collectors and enthusiasts, a new discovery has been made to fawn over. A 4,000-year-old temple, which is located inside a larger ruin, has been unearthed on the northern coast of Peru, making it one of the oldest finds to date in the Americas. Peruvian archeologist Walter Alva (seen in 
the picture at left with a mural), led the dig in the Lambayeque Valley, about 472 miles from Lima, Peru's capital. Alva also discovered Sipan, an administrative and religious center of the Moche culture, during the 1980's. The temple “Ventarron” is filled with murals and includes a staircase that leads to an altar which was used for fire worship. The construction methods and architectural design of Ventarron impressed the discoverers since its erection predates Sipan by centuries. “The discovery of this temple reveals evidence suggesting the region of Lambayeque was one of great cultural exchange between the Pacific coast and the rest of Peru,” said Alva.
Here's a brief history lesson to help clarify: Until the Spanish arrived in the Americas during the 1500s, the Incas ruled their empire for several centuries. Their nation stretched from Colombia and Ecuador in the north, to what are now Peru and Chile in the south. Peru is known to be rich in archaeological treasure from this time, including that which was found in the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu in the Andes. Discoveries made at Sipan have included a gold-filled tomb built 1,700 years ago for a pre-Incan king. Perhaps discoveries of ancient treasure at Ventarron will yield as positive of results as the Sipan exploration's did. Pieces from Incan culture are extremely valuable and highly sought after, and I believe artifacts from Ventarron will be treated similarly. To read the entire article, click here. Also, feel free to post pictures and stories to this blog of ancient art and artifacts, as well as share your historical items within the iTaggit Gallery.
the picture at left with a mural), led the dig in the Lambayeque Valley, about 472 miles from Lima, Peru's capital. Alva also discovered Sipan, an administrative and religious center of the Moche culture, during the 1980's. The temple “Ventarron” is filled with murals and includes a staircase that leads to an altar which was used for fire worship. The construction methods and architectural design of Ventarron impressed the discoverers since its erection predates Sipan by centuries. “The discovery of this temple reveals evidence suggesting the region of Lambayeque was one of great cultural exchange between the Pacific coast and the rest of Peru,” said Alva. Here's a brief history lesson to help clarify: Until the Spanish arrived in the Americas during the 1500s, the Incas ruled their empire for several centuries. Their nation stretched from Colombia and Ecuador in the north, to what are now Peru and Chile in the south. Peru is known to be rich in archaeological treasure from this time, including that which was found in the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu in the Andes. Discoveries made at Sipan have included a gold-filled tomb built 1,700 years ago for a pre-Incan king. Perhaps discoveries of ancient treasure at Ventarron will yield as positive of results as the Sipan exploration's did. Pieces from Incan culture are extremely valuable and highly sought after, and I believe artifacts from Ventarron will be treated similarly. To read the entire article, click here. Also, feel free to post pictures and stories to this blog of ancient art and artifacts, as well as share your historical items within the iTaggit Gallery.
Friday, November 9, 2007
Titanic Artifacts Peak Interest With The Passing Of The Second To Last Survivor
The Titanic carries with its name a resounding historical presence when mentioned. Stories from that fateful night as well as images from the 1997 blockbuster smash hit Titanic floated through my mind as I read that Barbara West Dainton had passed
yesterday. She is believed to have been one of the last two remaining survivors from the doomed ship that sank in 1912 according to the Titanic Historical Society. When the Titanic sank, it killed 1,500 people including Barbara's father, Edwy Arthur West, although she was too young at the time to remember the tragedy.
News of Barbara's passing triggered my curiosity of how many and what artifacts are still available to be seen from the Titanic. The word collectible doesn't seem to do these pieces justice as they are so rich with history and personal value. Check out some of these pieces I found and if you have any artifacts of your own, perhaps passed down from your relatives, link them to this blog as I'm sure everyone would love to see them.
This deck chair was given to Reverend Henry W. Cunningham, who was the minister aboard the Minea during the body recovery. He received the chair in recognition of his work with burial and memorial services. This chair is one of the only intact chairs in the world that matches those visible in Titanic photographs. It is made of mahogany and an unidentified hard wood and it bears a carved five-pointed star, which is the emblem of the White Star Line.
This lounge paneling was recovered with bodies by the cable ship Minia and kept by her captain W.G. Squares de Carteret, who later donated it to the Nova Scotia Archives and Records Management. The carvers were given an outline but allowed to follow their own imagination in the details, so each carving is a unique piece of artwork. This particular piece comes from the arch over the forward entrance to the first class lounge, which is the area where the Titanic broke in half just before sinking, thus the broken edges.
Adolphe Saalfeld was a perfume maker from Manchester, England. At the age of 47, he boarded the Titanic as a first-class passenger, and he carried with him a leather satchel filled with perfume samples. At the time Titanic sailed, the American perfume market was booming. He may have planned to sell his perfumes to fashion boutiques and department stores in New York and other major cities. Adolphe Saalfeld survived the sinking but left his samples behind. Of the 65 vials that Saalfeld packed in his luggage, 62 have been recovered. These perfumes vials have never been on public display.
These brass letters spell “C dec” and were originally located in the first class grand staircase to direct passengers to the C level. The “k” was never recovered. This artifact has never been on public display.
yesterday. She is believed to have been one of the last two remaining survivors from the doomed ship that sank in 1912 according to the Titanic Historical Society. When the Titanic sank, it killed 1,500 people including Barbara's father, Edwy Arthur West, although she was too young at the time to remember the tragedy.News of Barbara's passing triggered my curiosity of how many and what artifacts are still available to be seen from the Titanic. The word collectible doesn't seem to do these pieces justice as they are so rich with history and personal value. Check out some of these pieces I found and if you have any artifacts of your own, perhaps passed down from your relatives, link them to this blog as I'm sure everyone would love to see them.
This deck chair was given to Reverend Henry W. Cunningham, who was the minister aboard the Minea during the body recovery. He received the chair in recognition of his work with burial and memorial services. This chair is one of the only intact chairs in the world that matches those visible in Titanic photographs. It is made of mahogany and an unidentified hard wood and it bears a carved five-pointed star, which is the emblem of the White Star Line.This lounge paneling was recovered with bodies by the cable ship Minia and kept by her captain W.G. Squares de Carteret, who later donated it to the Nova Scotia Archives and Records Management. The carvers were given an outline but allowed to follow their own imagination in the details, so each carving is a unique piece of artwork. This particular piece comes from the arch over the forward entrance to the first class lounge, which is the area where the Titanic broke in half just before sinking, thus the broken edges.Adolphe Saalfeld was a perfume maker from Manchester, England. At the age of 47, he boarded the Titanic as a first-class passenger, and he carried with him a leather satchel filled with perfume samples. At the time Titanic sailed, the American perfume market was booming. He may have planned to sell his perfumes to fashion boutiques and department stores in New York and other major cities. Adolphe Saalfeld survived the sinking but left his samples behind. Of the 65 vials that Saalfeld packed in his luggage, 62 have been recovered. These perfumes vials have never been on public display.These brass letters spell “C dec” and were originally located in the first class grand staircase to direct passengers to the C level. The “k” was never recovered. This artifact has never been on public display.
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