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There, in the crowded cabin of the tiny ship Mayflower, while women and children watched, 41 men signed the historic Mayflower Compact, a model of self-government.

The Mayflower Compact, signed in 1620 by the pilgrims aboard the Mayflower, has been cited as a model of self-government.

Some compact fluorescent bulbs now work with a dimmer switch. Find out what features to look for in these energy-efficient light bulbs.

2006 has been named "Year of Desertification" by the U.N.

As digital photography becomes more popular, camera users can choose compact digital cameras or Digital SLR models to take their digital photos.

The Canon PowerShot G10 has the flexibility to produce surprisingly good images in a wide range of conditions for a compact digital camera.

The UN Global Compact is an initiative to improve the social responsibility of business. It comprises 10 principles relating to human rights, environment and labour.

How to choose a luggage cart. Plastic or metal? Traditional or compact design? Height, weight and load capacity.

Compact fluorescent light bulbs, also called CFLs, are a great way to save energy. Learn the pros and cons of these nifty efficient lights.

Top of the line binoculars can cost thousands of dollars and weigh over a pound. Can small and cheap travel binoculars be any good?

A meeting between Maryland and Virginia in 1785 showed that the states could cooperate to mutual benefit of both and led to the Constitutional Convention in 1787.

By purchasing a few simple pieces of equipment, you can work your entire body easily at home.

Before passengers were allowed to leave the Mayflower, all of the men had to sign an agreement known as the Mayflower Compact--the first civil document of New Plymouth.

The Leica M9 could be the new legendary Leica Rangefinder for the digital camera age with a new 18-megapixel full frame sensor, compact size, and exceptional lenses.

Attempts to link documents in the Western tradition with the expansion of popular political participation may be disingenuous and mythical.

The Australia Telescope Compact Array at Narrabri is the first millimetre-wave interferometer in the Southern Hemisphere. It celebrated 20 years with an Open Day in 2008.

There is little new in the Nikon D3000 but it achieves Nikons objective of high quality images at a budget price, making a real alternative to compact digital cameras.

Nikon release an update of their smallest ever DSLR, the D40 model, aimed at enticing photographers into the world of digital SLR photography.

The D700 presents most of the features of Nikon's excellent D3 DSLR in a smaller, lighter, and cheaper package, making it ideal for those on a budget or as a second body.

National retailers like IKEA and Home Depot offer free recycling of compact fluorescent light bulbs and significantly expand consumer recycling options.

The Mayflower Compact is written, then signed on November 11, 1620.

Compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) are the light bulbs of choice for saving energy and money on utilities. But several drawbacks are forcing some to look for other options.

The Mayflower Compact is written and signed after the Mayflower is moored on November 21, 1620, in what would come to be called Provincetown Harbor, in present-day Massac

As cities adopt sustainability principles, urban areas will have to accommodate new growth through infilling and renewal of existing communities.

For anyone with a small kitchen every cupboard counts and for a calm and clean kitchen an annual spring clean to declutter can make a world of difference.

Green, green, green. The adjective is everywhere; the lifestyle is not. Not yet, anyway. There's much to learn, as with anything new. But it need not be a daunting task.

Broadleaf evergreen shrubs provide color year round. The following evergreen shrubs are all broadleaf shrubs with green foliage even in the winter.

A million Canadians have switched to energy efficient compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFL) saving an estimated $50 million and 500,000 tons of greenhouse gasses a year

Canon did the unthinkable in reducing the number of megapixels in a digital camera upgrade to improve image quality to appeal to photojournalists and pro photographers.

Make-up aisles are crowded with concealers for sallow skin, red blotches or purple circles. They come in sticks, compacts, wands or liquids. So how do you choose?

Aquarium equipment and accessories make great Christmas presents. These items are inexpensive yet valuable to people who own fish tanks or want to start an aquarium.

Looking for a mini refrigerator for your dorm room? Here are some things to look for when you shop for a small refrigerator.

By changing your light bulbs you'll save money, reduce pollution, improve lighting and feel good about your environmental decisions.

Ten quick and easy tips to start living a greener lifestyle today.

By taking green dishwashing, households will earn plenty of savings on water and power usage while being light on the planet.

Leica built their reputation on film cameras combining outstanding image quality with compact size making them favorites of photojournalists and street photographers.

Designing office spaces to maximize usable workspace and efficiency is a challenge that can be overcome with careful planning.

Olympus and Panasonic announce a Micro Four Thirds System standard for digital camera with interchangeable lenses, aiming for significantly lighter and compact cameras.

The Panasonic Lumix GF1's slim smooth body makes it easy to carry and the excellent image quality rewards novice and experienced photographers for the effort.

Ideal for indoor and outdoor activities, the compact PENTAX Optio W60 is suited for winter and summer travel, particularly in and around water, mud, and sand

The Mayflower was a typical seventeenth century cargo ship, indistinguishable from hundreds of others. A voyage to America in 1620 would give it immortality.

Were they pilgrims or just people trying to make a better life for themselves and their children. Whoever they were they an integral part of American History.

Want to capture your trip with great photographs? Here's what you need to know before getting on the plane.

Used in electronics such as DVD players and more recently used in traffic signals, the light emitting diode (LED) as a light source in the home is becoming a reality.

Now that incandescent bulbs are on the way out, we'll all need to learn to live with CFLs. Here are reasons to switch over to CFLs, followed by health and safety tips.

The XShot is a clever device designed so travelers can take photos of themselves and include the backgrounds in the shot. It also offers much more than this gimmicky use.

Straw bales can allow organic gardeners to harvest large yields of vegetables in poor soil conditions. This no dig gardening method is easy and inexpensive.

Whether listeners want the convenience of digital downloads or the familiarity of cd or cassette tapes, the wide range of audiobook formats gives something for everyone.

Compact fluorescent bulbs or CFLs can save consumers money even though they cost more. CFLs last longer and use only 25% of the energy incandescents use.

The average U.S. household uses 45 light bulbs, as reported in numerous media outlets in the past year, including CBS News and Popular Mechanics Magazine.