May 20, 1873: The Pants That Changed the World

feeds.wired.com | May 20, 2008

A struggling tailor in Reno, Nevada, fastens a few copper rivets to some denim work pants and applies for a patent. The patent is granted, and blue jeans are here to stay.

http://feeds.wired.com/~r/wired/topheadlines/~3/293977208/dayintech_0520

Tuesday, May 20

www.iht.com | May 15, 2008

1521 - Ignatius of Loyola is hit by a cannonball while defending Pamplona against the French. During his convalescence he turns to religion, finally becoming a leader of the Counter-Reformation and the founder of the Jesuits.

http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2008/05/15/america/NA-GEN-Today-In-History.php

Fly Mobile Launches Levi's Cell Phone

www.informationweek.com | Mar 5, 2008

The eastern European operator takes talking by the seat of your pants to a new level with a handset that evokes the classic American blue jean.

http://www.informationweek.com/story/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=206901917&cid=RSSfeed_IWK_All

Metals - Mining: EHS Managers are Increasingly Appreciated by Their Organizations, Enviro.BLR.com

Environmental health and safety managers are perceived as doing a valuable job by their employers. The bad news is that only half of those taking part in BLR's survey report that they regularly communicate the business value of their environmental or safety activities.

http://www.industrialnewsupdate.com/news/metals-mining/archives/2005/03/ehs_managers_ar.php

Beanbox Company

An assortment of tins and jars does nothing for coffee sales. Dramatically increase sales with our hand crafted, made in the USA, coffee bean dispensers.

http://www.beanboxcoffee.com/

Sash Accessories- TBKS Architectural Ironmongery

www.tbks.co.uk

Supplying door and window furniture, including door knobs, handles, knockers, window stays. British made, in brass, chrome and bronze. Supplied by Frank Allart and Samuel Heath bathroom accessories.

http://www.tbks.co.uk/index.cgi?state=pre_show_category&catid=182&filternames=&filter_definitions=&session=

Mica Lamp Company, Turn of the century American lighting design and craftsmanship

Turn-of-the-century American Lighting design and craftsmanship is available today from the Mica Lamp Co. We follow the same formula as the original craftsman. All of our parts are made of solid copper, assembled with hand driven copper rivets and finished with a rich natural patina.

http://www.micalamps.com/

Franklin Park, IL - US (United States)

www.kellysearch.com

lubricants, and cleaners. Per our namesake, we specialize in anti-seize compounds and offer over 20 different varieties, more than any other manufacturer. AST products are made from highly refined petroleum-base and synthetic stocks.

http://www.kellysearch.com/us-city-franklin+park-il.html