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  The Martini-Henry
Martini's refinement of the design basically consisted of conversion to an internal coiled spring activated striker.
Later in the British Martini's career, other rifling patterns such as the Metford System and even a system devised at Enfield were adopted.
The first Martini adopted for service in the British Army was the M-H Mark I, which entered service in June of 1871.
www.martinihenry.com   (720 words)

  
 Martini Republic
Martini Republic was founded by Laura, Joseph and Alex.
Don't worry about the demise of Martini Republic.
It was great fun while it lasted, almost 'til the very last day.
www.martinirepublic.com   (104 words)

  
 Bunuel Martini
Like all cocktails, the martini, composed essentially of gin and a few drops of Noilly Prat, seems to have been an American invention.
Connoisseurs who like their martinis very dry suggest simply allowing a ray of sunlight to shine through a bottle of Noilly Prat before it hits the bottle of gin.
At a certain period in America it was said that the making of a dry martini should resemble the Immaculate Conception, for, as Saint Thomas Aquinas once noted, the generative powers of the Holy Ghost pierced the virgin’s hymen 'like a ray of sunlight through a window – leaving it unbroken.'
www.cinepad.com /martini.html   (683 words)

  
  Salon | Taste
those of you kids too young to remember, a classic martini is made from 2 ounces gin, or vodka, and a splash of dry vermouth.
(These days, the word martini has been bastardized to include almost any concoction that is mixed in a shaker and strained into a martini glass.) The classic martini's dryness is defined by the amount of vermouth added.
Bartenders and martini aficionados often attempted to outdo each other with novel approaches in their quest to serve up the "driest" concoction possible.
www.salon.com /april97/food/surreal970409.html   (404 words)

  
 DrinkStreet.com -> Martinis
It's unclear why the Martini is called what it is - it has been attributed to a New York bartender named Martini, the dry vermouth Martini & Rossi, and to a very similar drink from Martinez, California called the Martinez.
There is also a great deal of uncertainty as to what a Martini is. Most afficionados agree, though, that the only reason an Apple Martini should be considered a Martini is for the same reason that Apple Jacks should be considered to be apples.
Martini picks, vermouth misters, and immaculate stemware have all been created in the hopes of helping folks to build what is an almost mythological drink.
www.drinkstreet.com /category.cgi?category=16   (175 words)

  
  Pat Kuleto Restaurant Development & Management Co. - Martini House
Martini House highlights include fireplaces in three rooms, Kuleto’s signature light fixtures evocative of woven Indian baskets and acorns, an open staircase descending into the Wine Cellar bar and outdoor garden seating around a 75-year-old fountain beneath vine-covered arbors and trellises.
Martini and his wife Dionisia moved to St. Helena after the 1906 San Francisco earthquake and later bought the William Tell Hotel across the street, now a National Historic Register property.
Martini subsequently entered the more lucrative business of bootlegging wine and remnants of this operation were later found in his home’s basement.
www.kuleto.com /Martini.htm   (444 words)

  
 The Perfect Martini
But of course when somebody tells you that they make The Perfect Martini you know that they aren't talking about a "perfect" Martini, but instead are talking about "a Martini that is perfect".
The water is added to a Martini from the ice that is used to mix it with, often this is from 3/4 to 1 full ounce of water, depending on how much ice is used, what size the ice is, and how long it is stirred (or shaken).
If you really want to understand the Martini, and to understand the concept of a balanced cocktail, then what you should do is to spend a little time and do your own experimentations in order to arrive at what you think is your own preferred ratio.
www.drinkboy.com /Essays/ThePerfectMartini.html   (2142 words)

  
 Martini, Straight Up
Factory Martini glasses tend to be austere and thin, while I added body to mine to support more visual elements and more color, separating the piece from factory work, giving it more character, thus identifying it as "artist-made." Of course, I left the bowl transparent as most drinkers prefer to see what they are imbibing.
The Martini sitting in front of her is retro, yes, but her olive-munching can be seen as typical postmodern self-consciousness about symbolic communication.
Nick's Martini, the Martini of the swingers in the film of that name, or the Martini of Anistatia R. Miller and Jared M. Brown, as a deliberately retro drink, is communicating Simple Message 7.
www.geocities.com /martinisu   (5028 words)

  
 We have martini glasses, cocktail shakers & recipes such as Apple Martini and Chocolate Martini at Martiniart.com
Martini glasses that delight, cocktail shakers that inspire martini mixing, and the best martini recipes anywhere!
Enjoy a delicious Peppermint martini recipe from our holiday martini selections.
Our martini glasses, shakers, and martini related gifts are just right for making a delicious martini cocktail.
www.martiniart.com   (495 words)

  
 Martini Glasses
Martinis make the perfect accompaniment to any party or gift giving.
Martini Glasses for the Martini Lover in all of us.
Our Martini Glasses are great for any Martini Recipes.
www.swankmartini.com   (135 words)

  
 MartinisOnline
MartiniArt.com is fast becoming our favorite supplier for all things martini or cocktail.
The food was in a completely different league and the drinks were mixed by someone with enough knowledge to know a martini should be cold, not just moderately cool.
The bartender was also able to find me some cocktail onions to garnish me gin martini which made me very happy.
www.martinisonline.com   (476 words)

  
 The Martini Kings: L.A.'s Premier Cocktail Music - Retro style, a hipper alternative for your wedding, party or other ...
The Martini Kings: L.A.'s Premier Cocktail Music - Retro style, a hipper alternative for your wedding, party or other event.
The Martini Kings original composition, entitled "Las Nuedas" was
Not only did The Martini Kings have a special on-camera appearance, but 4 of their songs were chosen for the soundtrack, giving them the distinct honor of being the band with the most songs on
www.martinikings.net   (310 words)

  
 Simone Martini Online
Simone Martini in the Louvre Museum Database, Paris (only available in French)
Simone Martini at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York City
All images and text on this Simone Martini page are copyright 2007 by John Malyon/Artcyclopedia, unless otherwise noted.
www.artcyclopedia.com /artists/martini_simone.html   (271 words)

  
 Simone Martini
Simone Martini received the Laurea degree in Scienze dell'Informazione and the Dottorato di Ricerca in Informatica (Ph.D. in Computer Science) from Università di Pisa.
Before joining Università di Bologna in 2002, he has been Research Associate and Associate Professor at Università di Pisa and Professor of Computer Science at Università di Udine.
He has written papers in lambda-calculus, type theory, linear and resource logics.
www.cs.unibo.it /~martini   (140 words)

  
 Martini Blues Supper Club - Huntington Beach, California
Martini Blues Supper Club - Huntington Beach, California
The Martini Blues Name and Martini Blues Logos are registered trademarks of Martini Blues, Inc.
"Martini Blues is a 21 and Over Club"
www.martiniblues.com   (75 words)

  
 Louis M. Martini
This site is intended for those of legal drinking age.
By entering the Louis M. Martini website, you affirm that you are of
California Table Wine, ©2007 Louis M. Martini Winery, St. Helena, CA.
www.louismartini.com   (59 words)

  
 Martini Racing
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www.martiniracing.com   (100 words)

  
 Simone Martini
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See also: Renaissance Art; Artwork by Simone Martini at Art.com
In him we might have had another painter with Giotto's feeling for both tactile values and for the materially significant, but with different ideals to reveal and a different message to convey.
www.artchive.com /artchive/M/martini.html   (835 words)

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