Merry Christmas

Christmas Wikipedia
Silent Night Chapel

Frenchs Classic Yellow Mustard

French's is an American manufacturer of prepared mustard condiment. Created by Robert Timothy French, French's mustard debuted to the world at the 1904 St. Louis World's Fair. By 1921, French's Mustard had adopted its trademark pennant and begun advertising to the general public. (Text source wikipedia)
www.frenchs.com
Frenchs Wikipedia
www.frenchsfoodservice.com
Still today French's Mustard is an icon to all gourmets and enjoyed throughout the world. Available from Webstores(www.bobbys.at ;www.american-shop.at), Meinl am Graben and several Supermarkets, for example, in Italy.
(That´s not so far from Austria)

Arm & Hammer

Arm & Hammer is a registered trademark of Church and Dwight, an American manufacturer of household products. The logo of this brand is a muscular arm holding a hammer. Originally associated only with baking soda and washing soda, beginning in the 1970s the company began to expand the brand to other products using baking soda as a deodorizing ingredient, including toothpaste, laundry detergent, underarm deodorant, and cat litter. The Arm & Hammer brand is one of the longest-running and most recognized U.S. trademarks. (Text source Wikipedia)

Arm & Hammer Wikipedia
www.armandhammer.com with Jill´s secret solution

Young Electric Sign Company

Picture source: Flickr/Roadsidepictures
Great Company - Famous Signs
Unfortunately not in Austria.
YESCO Wikipedia
YESCO Homepage
The Neon Museum

R.M. Palmer - The King of Easterbunnys

From the very beginning, R.M. Palmer Co. has been the leader in seasonal chocolate novelties. Richard M. Palmer, Sr. emphasized innovation when he started the business in 1948. Innovation in product design as well as in manufacturing methods. Palmer's dream was - and still is our guiding vision - to delight the public with contemporary products of unique design and with striking, full color packaging.
(Text source: R.M. Palmer Co. Homepage)

www.rmpalmer.com

R.M.Palmer Hollow Chocolate Flavored Bunny
at Candyblog

KFC - Kentucky Fried Chicken

Picture Source: Flickr, Roadsidepictures

One of the best chicken you can get, for example in Vienna.
KFC Österreich
www.kfc.com
KFC on Wikipedia

Halloween = All Hallows Evening

Halloween (also spelled Hallowe'en) is an annual holiday celebrated on October 31. It has roots in the Celtic festival of Samhain and the Christian holy day of All Saints. It is largely a secular celebration but some have expressed strong feelings about perceived religious overtones.(Source Wikipedia)
Wikipedia
Open Directory Project
The United States Census Bureau

The Plants of Disneyland

Bring the magic home to your backyard
http://www.plantsofdisneyland.com/

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is a federal agency focused on the condition of the oceans and the atmosphere.
NOAA Homepage
National Weather Service
NOAA on Wikipedia

Al Martino is dead

Al Martino the famous singer and entertainer, died on Tuesday, October, 13th.
He had celebrated his 82nd birthday some days ago.
Al Martino on YouTube with a song from Bing Crosby, "Come share the wine".
(The original version "Griechischer Wein" (Greek wine) was performed by Udo Jürgens in 1975)



www.almartino.com

Mr. Clean alias Meister Proper

Mr. Clean is a muscular, tanned, bald man who cleans things very well.
More Infos about the famous Procter & Gamble Mascot under:
Wikipedia Mr. Clean
www.mrclean.com

K or W - What a Callsign mean

Wie die Sender in den USA zu ihren "seltsamen" Namen kommen.

United States Callsign Policies
K/W Call Letters in the United States

UNITED STATES EARLY RADIO HISTORY

What does ACME mean??

Simply said: A Company that Manufactures Everything

More ACME information under:

Wikipedia (german)
Wikipedia(english)
ACME Laboratories
A closer look at ACME Products

Or watch "Who Framed Roger Rabbit?"
and "Looney Toons Back In Action"

T.G.I. Friday's - New York meets Vienna

A phantasmagoric decoration and very good american food, that´s T.G.I. Friday's.
In Vienna at the Schubertring 13.
http://www.tgifridays.at/
www.fridays.com
TGI on Wikipedia

Eddie Bauer - Perfect Lifestyle since 1920

www.eddiebauer.com
Eddie Bauer in Östereich bei Heine

Les Paul, June 9, 1915 - August 13, 2009

The World Has Lost a Remarkable Innovator and Musician, Les Paul died in the age of 94 Years.



www.lespaulonline.com
American Masters
www.lespaulforum.com
Light a Pixel for Les Paul
Les Paul on Wikipedia

Toni Roma`s - Famous for ribs

The world best Ribs, Baby Back Ribs with Carolina Honey, yummy, yummy.
Unfortunately not in Austria.
http://www.tonyromas.com/
http://www.tonyromas.de/

Find a grave

(Logo Source "www.findagrave.com")
See the graves of thousands of famous people from around the world or find the graves of ancestors, create virtual memorials, add 'virtual flowers' and a note to a loved one's grave, etc.
www.findagrave.com

Windex

Well - known from the movie "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" as a placebo or folk remedy for external use against most non-disabling ailments.
Wikipedia
www.windex.com

Carrabba´s - It´s just that good

Carrabba´s
You have to try Pasta Carrabba, Fettuccine alfredo tossed with grilled chicken, sautéed mushrooms and peas, absolutely delicious.
And a hightlight is the resourceful italian language course in the restroom.
Unfortunately not in Austria.
www.carrabbas.com

In-N-Out Burger - „Quality You Can Taste“

The best burgers you can get. I fell in love with In-N-Out many years ago, on Sunset Boulevard. You have to try it by yourself or ask the Police in Santa Maria, CA:-))
Wikipedia (Deutsch)
Wikipedia (English)
http://www.in-n-out.com/
Unfortunately not in Austria.

CSI Miami? Nope. Try Hawthorne, California

Miami-Dade Police Dept. Crime Lab (PictureSource: Flickr/quikboy/ Michael)
"CSI MIAMI" is yet another example of a hit TV show set in one city, but filmed mostly in another.
Although a few scenes were actually shot in Florida (especially for the first two episodes), most views of Miami views seen on the show just aerial establishing shots, with the bulk of the real filming taking place in Greater Los Angeles.
(Source:Seeing Stars: Where the Movies Were Shot)
MAP

NECCO Wafers

Necco Wafers are a candy wafer made by the United States-based company Necco, short for the New England Confectionery Company. Necco started making candy wafers in 1847 and introduced the "Necco Wafers" brand in 1912. (Source Wikipedia)
www.necco.com
Necco Store

4th of July - Independence Day

In the United States, Independence Day, commonly known as the Fourth of July, is a federal holiday commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, declaring independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain. Independence Day is commonly associated with fireworks, parades, barbecues, carnivals, fairs, picnics, concerts, baseball games, political speeches and ceremonies, and various other public and private events celebrating the history, government, and traditions of the United States. Independence Day is the national day of the United States.
(Source:Wikipedia)
Wikipedia: Independence Day
Declaration of Independence at the National Archives

Pure Living Bakery - Vienna

Bagels, Cheesecakes, Cookies and many, many more.
www.purelivingbakery.com

We shield millions - WSM Nashville's Country Legend

WSM 650 AM the best in Country, live from Nashville Tennessee via Internet Stream.
www.wsmonline.com
The studio is located at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel & Convention Center, Nashville
Gaylord Opryland
At WSM, they have a Blaw-Knox dual cantilevered (center guyed towers). Also known as the "Diamond Antenna," the WSM-AM tower is at I-65 and Concord Road, in Brentwood, TN, just south of Nashville.
The WSM "Diamond Antenna"

New Urbanism

Very nice architecture and a good idea!
www.newurbanism.org
Seaside, Florida
Celebration, Florida

American Homestyles

American Homestyles ist der „One Stop Shop“ für traditionelles American Country Decor.
www.americanhome.de

The legendary AFN

If you live in Austria, the nearest AFN FM Stations are in Bavaria, Garmisch or Prien for the Chiemsee Region on 90,3 MHz or in Italy in Vicenza, 106.0 MHz/107.0 MHz.
More Information about history and so on:
Wikipedia
AFN Europe
MY AFN

Edelweiss Lodge and Resort

Unfortunatly only an extraordinary vacation experience just for military personnel.
www.edelweisslodgeandresort.com

An Angel died yesterday

It´s unpronouceable dolorous, Farah Fawcett died in the age of 62 in St. Monica,CA.
"Lest we forget" Farah Fawcett, the angel is now an angel.
Official Website

Chock full o'Nuts Coffee

Picture Source: www.flickr.com/TokyoVogued
A famous Coffee Brand, well-known from the film " The Bucket List"
www.chockfullonuts.com

The Men of Mortuaries Calendars

The men of the 2008 calendar are all funeral directors and morticians from across the U.S. These men are not professional models.
www.menofmortuaries.com

Consumers Union

Consumers Union (CU) is an expert, independent, nonprofit organization whose mission is to work for a fair, just, and safe marketplace for all consumers and to empower consumers to protect themselves.
www.consumersunion.org

American Heritage

American Heritage bringt legendäre, amerikanische Wohnideen, Geschenke und eine exklusive Auswahl von Lebensmitteln aus der "guten, alten Zeit" nach Europa. Amerikanische Klassiker, die schon seit Jahrzehnten ihre Qualität bewiesen haben oder von kleinen Familienbetrieben stammen.
www.american-heritage.de

The Old Farmer's Almanac

Since 1792, The Old Farmer's Almanac has published
useful information for people in all walks of life.
www.almanac.com

A great era of American Architecture

The Encounter Restaurant and Bar, LAX

Googie architecture (also known as populuxe or doo-wop) is a form of novelty architecture and a subdivision of futurist architecture, influenced by car culture and the Space Age and Atomic Age. (Source Wikipedia)

www.doowopusa.org
googiefever.homestead.com
www.wildwoodsnj.com
www.spaceagecity.com

Wonderful Architecture

Robert A.M. Stern, Disney Architect
http://www.ramsa.com/

ABC News

Have a Buck? Buy a House!

Newspapers Death Watch

Chronicling the Decline of Newspapers and the
Rebirth of Journalism
http://www.newspaperdeathwatch.com/

First of all

Liebe Americafreunde, nachdem ich immer auf der Suche nach interessanten Dingen aus dem Land der unbegrenzten Möglichkeiten bin, kam ich auf unserer ersten Homepage auf die Idee, eine Rubrik namens "Needfull Things" einzuführen.
Inhalt: Alles Mögliche aus den USA, Land & Leute, Livestile, kurioses, nachdenkliches und und und, halt typisch "amerikanisches".
Nachdem die erste Page geschlossen wurde, gab es auf der neuen irgendwie keinen Platz dafür. Und so entschloß ich mich einen Blog zu eröffnen, da kann man mit der Zeit alles unterbringen.

Sollten Sie auch Links und interessante Beiträge (in deutsch oder englisch) zu diesem sehr breit gefächerten Thema haben, freue ich mich über Ihre zahlreichen Mails.

Lovely Greetings from the sunny south
Chris W. Moore