They came into prominence during World War II - the image of people sitting at enormous devices, transmitting data slowly comes to mind. Though these machines are now more or less obsolete, they do have a grandchild that is still out there, helping deaf people communicate through the written word. It may not be as snazzy as a standard Blackberry but it certainly gets the job done.
Oh, little Shrimpy. I've had Shrimpy since the summer of 1987. He has been quite a dear friend since then - not just to me but to his older "brother" Goobie Bear. He's always getting into trouble, trying to trick Vampire Bear in one way or another - but you have to bear in mind that he always means well.
He is still frequently called the King of Cool. He was also well known as Bullitt. Apparently, his family's estate sued a clothing company for using his image and name to sell clothing. Hopefully they will not find a problem with our one dollar button. If they do, we will take it down immediately, of course. Until then, you can rock out with your Bullitt out. We'll miss you, Steve
Sushi has made its way back to the Daily One Inch Button - who's excited? Look for more sushi in the upcoming weeks. People just can't seem to get enough of our sushi, and with all that high quality protein, I honestly can't blame them. You can't beat the taste of young yellowtail sushi. Sweet and tangy, indeed.
Twenty-three years - that's how long our man Ian Beale has been on EastEnders. By that, of course, it means that he has been on the show since the very first episode. From troubled teen to somewhat troubled adult, Ian has seen it all in Walford. Other Beale buttons are in the works, rest assured. The 25th anniversary button will be awesome. :)
As our friend wikipedia says, the Daguerrotype was the first commercially viable camera because hours of waiting weren't needed to take photos. One of my favorite photographs of Edgar Allen Poe actually was taken on this type of camera. When I was in photography class back in the day, I used to want to be able to use this kind of camera. Too bad ebay didn't exist - I could have gotten one. Alas.
He came from the most humble of backgrounds - he was one of many children, a father from Lithuania and a family that was so destitute that they struggled just to get by. Charles Bronson, it is said, went to Hollywood not because acting seemed glamorous but because he thought it could pay the bills.
He has been a dear friend for nearly 22 years and now you can wear him on your coat, sports bag, or wherever else you may put your one inch buttons. He has countless songs dedicated in his name. Sure, they are mostly parodies of other songs ("Goobie Bear is not my lover / He's just a bear that likes rubbing noses with me / and have I mentioned that his name is Goobie? Bear.") He smiles and gives out love from his place on the button.
There he is. That's the face of the next President of the United States, G-d willing. Are you ready for things to start happening once again in this fantastically beautiful country called America? Are you ready to have a leader that will bring our troops out of Iraq and give us a healthcare system that not only works but is reasonable and affordable? I know that I am.
Thought not quite as popular in the United States as it is in Great Britain for numerous reasons - the main one being that the show isn't broadcast in the US - plenty of people have a similar love / hate relationship with the Phil Mitchell. He seems to change love interests more often than the average person changes socks. He gives as well as he gets - well, he usually gives a lot better. Rock on, Phil!
