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https://ashtonidaho.com/membership/services/fall-river-rural-electric-coop-inc | 2024-04-25T10:27:22 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712297292879.97/warc/CC-MAIN-20240425094819-20240425124819-00016.warc.gz | 0.967428 | 574 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__127183967 | en | In the mid-1930s, nine out of ten rural homes across America had no electricity. While some rural towns like Ashton, Idaho had electricity, those living in outlying rural areas did not. Investor-owned utilities could not make a profit by bringing electricity to low-density homes and businesses in the countryside.
That changed in 1935 when President Roosevelt established the Rural Electrification Administration (REA). The REA provided loan money and expertise to help rural communities bring electricity to their farms.
Only a few years later, in December of 1938, a group of neighbors met around the warm stove in the Howe Lumber Company in Ashton, Idaho. These men were from the outlying areas of Ashton and had the dream of bringing electric power to their own homes. They formed Fall River Rural Electric Cooperative, Inc.and began signing up members for what was to be a locally owned electric company, relying on members to donate land for power line right-of-ways. The first board of directors set the membership fee at $5.00 and loaned new members $10.00 to help them wire their homes for electric service.
Fall River received their first REA loan of $80,000 in 1939 to build the first 62 miles of power line. By fall of 1941, the areas surrounding Ashton, Rexburg, Ririe, and St. Anthony had electricity. That spring, the rural areas around Felt, Driggs, and Victor received power. In 1947, power lines were built to Island Park and West Yellowstone.
In November 1960, Fall River Rural Electric Cooperative took over providing power to all of Teton Valley, where the towns had previously been supplied with electricity since 1913 through the privately owned Teton Valley Power & Milling Company.
Today, Fall River still provides safe, reliable, and renewable electricity at the lowest cost possible to thousands of members in three states.
Sources: “A Shot in the Dark,” Teton Valley Magazine, Summer 2004; “Ashton, Idaho, The Centennial History 1906-2006,” by Glade Lyon.
Beginning with about 80 members back in the late 1930s, more than seventy-five years later Fall River Rural Electric Cooperative, Inc. now has about 13,000 members. They have 50 employees and 3 offices. The Ashton office is the headquarters and there is an office in Driggs and West Yellowstone.
You may have noticed the solar panels and windmill outside of Fall River Rural Electric, these are being used for educational purposes for the members. And for members information, rebates are available if you change your windows, doors, insulation, irrigation equipment, etc. to be more efficient. Just call the office to receive more information @ 652-7431.
Visit their website at www.fallriverelectric.com | history |
https://partofaplane.com/products/aviationtag-alitalia-airbus-a321-i-bixn-green | 2024-03-01T11:20:33 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947475238.84/warc/CC-MAIN-20240301093751-20240301123751-00616.warc.gz | 0.967119 | 150 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__155155782 | en | The auction has been closed.
Slowly but surely, we are completing our list of European flag carriers with another new arrival, this time from southern Europe: a big welcome to the former Alitalia Airbus A321 I-BIXN.
The Airbus A321 was delivered to the Italian Sky Team member with MSN 576 in 1996 and flew for Alitalia until 2019. It was christened “Piazza del Duomo CATANIA” and flew up to 200 passengers all the way across Europe.
In 2019, I-BIXN was finally retired and then recycled in May 2020. We’re thrilled to have been able to upcycle a part of Italian aviation history into our Aviationtags! | history |
http://cunninghamopticalone.com/about/ | 2021-06-19T00:19:53 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-25/segments/1623487643354.47/warc/CC-MAIN-20210618230338-20210619020338-00475.warc.gz | 0.968417 | 145 | CC-MAIN-2021-25 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-25__0__51791940 | en | Founded by Ed Cunningham in 1961, Cunningham Optical One was an early pioneer of same-day service and remains a leader in vision care today. Ed believed in providing the most well-rounded customer experience, and his philosophy still guides the company today. Ed’s dream of producing quality lenses for less has been a reality for 50 years thanks to loyal employees and thousands of satisfied clients.
Always family owned and operated, and now in five Indiana locations, we’re still committed to providing the ultimate in selection, service and savings. We offer the finest products at competitive prices with no gimmicks, just as Ed wanted. That’s why thousands of people a year trust us for their eyeglasses. | history |
https://thediscovermemories.com/tour-item/euphoric-europe/ | 2023-09-23T01:20:23 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506429.78/warc/CC-MAIN-20230922234442-20230923024442-00499.warc.gz | 0.923296 | 1,433 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__48542388 | en | Day 1: Budapest
Delhi to Delhi tour guests will report at Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi as per the scheduled flight departure time and proceed to Budapest - also called the 'Little Paris' of Europe. Upon arrival in the afternoon, Discover Memories Tour Manager will guide all guests for airport formalities and proceed to the city. Today we enjoy Danube river cruise and admire the beauty of the Danube River - the magnificent scenic divider and connector of Buda and Pest.
Day 2: Budapest
Today we explore Budapest city, we see Heroes' Square – a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the main squares in Budapest, stands in honour and memory of the great leaders in Hungary's history, Fishermen's Bastion - a fairy-tale castle on the Buda side of the city, is a lookout point which offers stunning panorama of Budapest, the historic Matthias Church – a Roman Catholic church, Gellert hill – a 235 m high hill overlooking the Danube River, Parliament house – a magnificent example of Neo-Gothic architecture, is the seat of the National Assembly of Hungary, Royal palace – a UNESCO World Heritage Site, also known as the Buda Castle, is the historical castle and palace complex of the Hungarian kings, the famous chain bridge on the Danube River - first permanent suspension bridge which connected Buda and Pest. Later we have free time for shopping at Vaci Street.
Day 3: Budapest – Bratislava
Today we proceed to Bratislava – The Capital of the Slovak Republic. Also referred to as the Beauty on the Danube. Upon arrival we explore Bratislava city, we see Old Town - an historic centre of Bratislava with cobbled streets, colourful pastel buildings and narrow pathways, St Martins Cathedral - Gothic church from the 15th century and the former coronation church, St Michael Tower- also known as Michael's Gate, is the only city gate that has been preserved of the medieval fortifications and ranks among the oldest town buildings. Later we drive through Most SNP - a road bridge over the river Danube. Commonly referred to as the UFO Bridge. In the afternoon, we visit Bratislava Castle – Visible from all over the city, the grand Renaissance palace dates back to the 16th century and now houses the Museum of History.
Day 4: Bratislava – Vienna
Today we proceed to Vienna – Capital of Austria, is one of the most visited cities of Europe. Upon arrival we visit Schonbrunn Palace – a UNESCO World Heritage Site, an 18th century Baroque palace was the main summer residence of the Habsburg rulers and is one of the most important architectural, cultural, and historic monuments in the country. Later we explore Vienna city, we see Opera House - one of the finest Opera Houses in the world, Parliament Building - the monumental neoclassical building is the seat of the Austrian Parliament, City Hall – Neo-Gothic building that serves as the city's administrative centre, Hofburg Palace – the former principal imperial palace of the Habsburg dynasty rulers and today serves as the official residence and workplace of the President of Austria, Heldenplatz - a public square and Ring Boulevard – also known as Ringstrasse, is a circular boulevard that surrounds Vienna's historical centre.
Day 5: Vienna – Brno – Prague
Today we proceed to Brno - second largest city of Czech Republic after Prague. It has a long and rich history that dates back as far as prehistoric times. Upon arrival we explore Brno city, we see Freedom Square - Brno’s most significant square, Church of St. James – a 13th century Late Gothic church, Moravian Square - One of the largest squares in Brno, Mahen Theatre – it was the first theatre in continental Europe with fully electric lighting. Later we proceed to Prague – also known as the ‘City of a Hundred Spires’, is the capital of Czech Republic
Day 6: Prague
Today we explore Prague city, we see Hradcany Castle - one of the biggest caste in the world. Built in 9th century and is the official office of the President of the Czech Republic, Cathedral of St. Vitus - a Roman Catholic metropolitan cathedral in Prague and is the seat of the Archbishop of Prague, Astronomical Clock - the most striking aspects of the clock are the moving 12 Apostles sculptures carved out of wood, Old Town Square - an historic square in the Old Town quarter of Prague, Charles Bridge - a stone Gothic bridge that crosses Vltava river and connects the Old Town and Lesser Town. Later we visit Terezin concentration camp - a poignant piece of World War II history and one the largest concentration camps in the Czech Republic. In the evening we enjoy Cruise on the river Vltava and admire the spectacular view of Prague.
Day 7: Prague - Departure
After breakfast check out from hotel & drop at Airport. Tour ends with endless memories, It’s time now to say goodbye!
- To and fro economy class air travel (Delhi-Hungary) (Prague-Delhi)
- Airport taxes
- Visa fee included
- Baggage Allowance as per the airline policy
- Tour Manager Services throughout the tour
- Travel by comfortable A/C coach as per the tour itinerary
- Entrance fees of all sightseeing places to be visited from inside
- 6Nights Accommodation in 3* or 4* hotels
- All Meals – Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (set menu) as mentioned in the itinerary
- All Tips – Guide, Driver & Restaurants
- Cost of internal airfare as mentioned in the itinerary
- Travel Insurance
- GST 5% on package cost
- TCS 5%
- Any increase in Airfare, Visa fees, Airport taxes, Govt Taxes, Fuel Surcharges and any applicability of new taxes from Govt
- Any up gradation in Airline class or hotel room category
- Any Increase in the rate of exchange leading to an increase in all land arrangements which may come in to effect prior to departure
- Cost of pre or post tour hotel accommodation
- Any extra expense such as route change, Airline change, Date change, Accommodation facilities, etc incurred due to the unforeseen, unavoidable forced majeuere circumstances during the tour
- Cost of insurance for 60 years and above
- Porterage, laundry, telephone charges, shopping, wines & alcoholic beverages, items of personal nature and food or drink which is not part of a set group menu
- Any extra cost incurred on behalf of an individual due to illness, accident, hospitalization, or any personal emergency
- Any services or activity charges other than those included in the group tour itinerary
- Anything specifically not mentioned in the ‘tour price includes’ column | history |
https://scottishbordersplanning.co.uk/2018/04/28/county-planning-in-the-1940s-and-50s-berwickshire-county-council/ | 2022-07-02T03:07:05 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-27/segments/1656103983398.56/warc/CC-MAIN-20220702010252-20220702040252-00618.warc.gz | 0.976438 | 2,287 | CC-MAIN-2022-27 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-27__0__79103136 | en | Berwickshire County Council established its Town and Country Planning Committee in June 1944 to deal with the first applications for planning permission under the Town and Country Planning (Interim Development) (Scotland) Act 1943. Lord Home [the father of Sir Alec Douglas-Home] was elected Chairman of the new committee. T. D. Anderson, from the council’s Roads Department was appointed Planning Officer, although he had no qualifications in town and country planning. He had a typist to assist him! Minor applications were dealt with by the County Clerk, in consultation with the Planning Officer. T. D. Anderson was also charged with undertaking a survey of the county, apart from Eyemouth Burgh where the Burgh Surveyor was asked to undertake this task.
In March 1946, the Government’s Department of Health for Scotland, which had the responsibility for planning at national level, met the council’s Town and Country Planning Committee to discuss the way forward, little progress having been made on the survey of the county. The Department of Health considered that additional staff were required and recommended the appointment of two planning assistants and a draughtsman in addition to the Planning Officer and his typist. However, the council considered that the size of the county did not warrant such a large department and was content with its Planning Officer and typist in support. Over the next year, the Department of Health for Scotland made further attempts to persuade the council to enlarge its staff but, with only an average of five planning applications a month, the council was not persuaded.
In March 1947, the council decided to merge the Planning and Property & Works Departments and T. D. Anderson took up the post of head of the new department. Two members of staff were transferred from the council’s Public Health Department to assist with the additional workload but all planning matters remained the responsibility of T.D. Anderson alone. In the immediate post-war period, the majority of planning applications submitted related to proposals by the burgh councils for new local authority housing and the majority of these applications were dealt with expeditiously. However, the burgh councils were consulted on all other applications submitted within their areas and this meant that these applications took longer, which was a cause for concern.
Following the dissolution of the Central and South-East Scotland Regional Advisory Committee, which had overseen the Frank Mears Study, and the enactment of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1947, which introduced development plans, the four border counties discussed how development planning might be co-ordinated across the Scottish Borders. Initial thoughts were that one development plan might be produced for the whole region and architect/planner, F.W.B. Charles, who had led the Frank Mears Study, was approached to prepare a development plan for the region. However, after considerable deliberation, it was decided (by the County Clerks) that, in view of the progress being made in Selkirkshire and Roxburghshire (and the estimated costs of employing a consultant), it would be more sensible for each county to produce their own development plan. It was agreed that a joint planning advisory committee should be established to ensure liaison between the counties.
In Berwickshire, with little progress on a survey of the area, the Department of Health for Scotland, in November 1948, again sought to persuade the council to appoint additional staff to undertake the preparation of the development plan and suggested that up to six staff were required. The council baulked at this but eventually agreed to appoint two planning assistants, who duly took up their posts in July 1949 and set to work on a survey of Eyemouth and Duns burghs. One of their first tasks was to bring the out-dated Ordnance Survey (OS) maps up-to-date, a major challenge for many planning departments at this time. In Berwickshire, the latest edition of the 1:25,000 OS maps was produced in 1908!
In December 1949, after further pressure from the Department of Health for Scotland, the council decided to appoint a consultant to prepare the development plan and, after interviewing three candidates, the council appointed architect/planner F.W.B. Charles and he quickly set to work. Unfortunately for the two planning assistants, appointed by the council in July 1949, they were not required by the planning consultant who had his own team and they were duly given notice to quit in February 1950, after only 9 months in the job.
T. D. Anderson continued to be responsible for dealing with the day-to-day activities of development control. Major Askew became the Chairman of the Planning and Property and Works Committee, as it had been called since March 1947, in May 1950. At this time, county council membership was dominated by the landed gentry, the clergy and other professional people. For instance, in July 1950, the Planning and Property and Works Committee comprised:
- Major Askew (Chairman)
- Brigadier Swinton
- Lieut. Col. Miller
- Rev. R. Hamilton
- Dr. Mitchell Innes
- Earl of Ellesmere (became Duke of Sutherland)
- Earl of Home
- Captain McDougall
- Rev. W.B. Paton
On the development control front, the emergence and expansion of holiday hut sites was a growing issue across the Scottish Borders in the late 1940s and 1950s, and Berwickshire was not immune. In Lauderdale, for instance, which was accessible from the urban area of Midlothian to the north, the illegal siting of buses, caravans, huts etc. caused increasing concern to the council’s elected members. A police report of September 1950 itemises twelve buses, trailers, railway carriages, caravans and huts in the Oxton area, such as:
- Railway carriage without wheels, three rooms, fenced in and concrete paving laid round; Occupier: James Bryson, Dalkeith;
- Tramcar; Occupier: Reynolds Arnott, Edinburgh;
- Double-deck bus on wheels; Occupier: J. Allan, Tranent.
In October 1950, the council decided to split the Planning and Property & Works Department into two and T. D. Anderson was appointed County Planning Officer. Progress continued on the preparation of the development plan with F.W.B. Charles producing town maps for the burghs and the other main settlements. Each of these was the subject of consultation with the respective burgh councils.
In 1952, with the election of Major Askew as Chairman of the County Council, Brigadier Swinton took over chairmanship of the Planning and Property and Works Committee. The continued illegal siting of railway carriages, caravans and shacks in various parts of the county prompted the county council to establish a Camping and Caravans Sub-Committee with the aim of taking enforcement action to remove the illegal encampments and encourage bone-fide mobile caravan sites in suitable locations.
By September 1953, a Draft Report of Survey, together with Town Maps for Duns, Eyemouth, Chirnside, Coldstream and Lauder, had been completed by F.W.B. Charles. His involvement in the development plan ceased at this stage, co-incidentally he had moved from Edinburgh to the English Midlands, and John B. Hall of J & J Hall, Architects in Galashiels, who had prepared the Selkirkshire County Development Plan was approached to complete the development plan. After a number of meetings and deliberations over the cost of appointing John B Hall, the architect withdrew his interest in taking over the development plan in September 1954 due to health issues. Under continuing pressure from the Department of Health for Scotland, approaches were made to East Lothian Council to discuss the possibility of its County Planning Officer, Frank Tindall, who had completed the East Lothian County Development Plan, to undertake the Berwickshire County Development Plan. Although the County Planning Officer was enthusiastic, the council would not release him. With little progress over the ensuing two years, the council approached Midlothian County Council to enlist the services of its County Planning Officer, John Baillie. Midlothian County Council agreed and John Baillie was appointed in January 1957 as planning consultant with responsibility for finalising and submitting the development plan to the Secretary of State.
By the mid-1950s, the number of planning applications received each year had risen to over 200 per annum. The number of applications for illuminated signs at petrol filling stations, hotels and public houses increased as such businesses sought to cater for the growing number of car-borne travellers. In the late-1950s, the first rumblings about visitor pressures at Coldingham Sands is evidence in committee minutes.
After three years of deliberation over such matters as the siting of new industry, a by-pass for Coldstream and the upgrading of the A697, the County Development Plan was agreed in draft form, for consultation with the burghs and other parties, in December 1959. It was agreed to extend the agreement with Midlothian County Council over the services of John Ballie, its County Planning Officer, until December 1960. In June 1960, the council received its 3000th planning application, an average of 200 per annum since 1945. The Planning Department moved from the Council Buildings in Newtown Street, Duns to Southfield Lodge on Station Road.
The County Development Plan was finally submitted to the Secretary of State in December 1960. The Plan was prepared on the assumption that the 1957 population of 23,753 would at least be retained, additional population in the burghs off-setting the decline in population in the landward area. It was not envisaged that there would be any demand for housing in the landward area and no housing allocations were made outside the burghs of Eyemouth, Duns, Coldstream and Lauder, and Chirnside and Earlston. It was the policy of the county council to encourage industrial development, although there appeared little prospect of attracting industry to Berwickshire, and sites for industry were identified in the burghs and Chirnside and Earlston. Harbour improvements at Eyemouth were proposed. A long list of road proposals for the trunk roads (A1 and A68) and the A697 were identified, with by-passes for all the main towns and villages on these roads, such as Ayton, Reston, Grantshouse and Cockburnspath on the A1, Lauder and Earlston on the A68 and Coldstream on the A698. In the landward area, the Lammermuir Hills, the coastal strip and the Tweed Valley around Dryburgh, Bemersyde and Scott’s View were identified as Areas of Great Landscape Value.
In the next post we shall see how Berwickshire County Council reacted to the continuing decline in employment opportunities and population in the county and to the rapidly changing circumstances of the 1960s brought about by increasing mobility and changing patterns of leisure and recreation. | history |
https://www.srilankacampaign.org/event-tamils-of-lanka-a-timeless-heritage-18-19-may-2019-london/ | 2023-09-26T01:57:36 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510130.53/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926011608-20230926041608-00281.warc.gz | 0.958923 | 485 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__140807845 | en | We are pleased to share with you below the details of a two-day exhibition in London (18-19 May 2019) marking ten years since the final stages of Sri Lanka’s civil war, a period in which tens of thousands of Tamil civilians were killed, mostly by government shelling. The exhibit is free and open to all, so please do join – whether it be to remember, engage, or get informed. Further information about the event, which is being organised by the Tamil Information Centre, is available here.
The 18th of May 2019 will mark the ten-year anniversary of the end of the war in Ilankai/Sri Lanka. It was a period of immense trauma and violence; the Sri Lankan forces defeated the Tamil Tigers in a brutal, indiscriminate military assault. Tens of thousands of Tamil civilians were killed. Many more were injured, displaced and detained in camps in the final months of the war and for years afterwards. Ten years on, there has been no accountability for the enormous loss of life, for war crimes and for human rights abuses.
Across the world, in May, the Tamil community will hold memorialisation services and activities in order to honour the dead and keep the memory of atrocity alive. It will be an important time for collective mourning, reflection and education. For our part, the Tamil Information Centre is arranging a two-day Exhibition, entitled ‘Tamils of Lanka: A Timeless Heritage.’ The exhibition will be held in Tolworth Recreation Centre, Fullers Way North, Surbiton KT6 7LQ, on the 18th and 19th of May 2019, from 11:00am to 06:00pm.
The exhibition is envisioned as a space for memory and community togetherness, reflecting not only on the human rights abuses and repression over years of war but also the Tamil community’s resilience and creativity. The exhibition will include informative, interactive displays and artwork that relate to the lives of Tamil- speaking people. For example, contemporary photography, protest and political resistance, food and culture, original artwork, explorations of history and ideas of ‘home’, and a room dedicated to the horrors of Mullivaikal – the stretch of beach where thousands were killed in the final months of the war. We also have an exciting and varied programme of speakers and workshops, and cultural events in the evenings. | history |
https://austinway.com/the-driskill-hotel-reveals-renovations-on-its-130-year-anniversary | 2018-10-20T10:23:44 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-43/segments/1539583512693.40/warc/CC-MAIN-20181020101001-20181020122501-00209.warc.gz | 0.934108 | 238 | CC-MAIN-2018-43 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-43__0__109658513 | en | Austin’s historic hotel, The Driskill, completes two years of renovations in time to celebrate its 130th anniversary.
To step inside the iconic Driskill is to walk out of bustling downtown Austin into the past. Not resting on its laurels as the city’s oldest hotel, the Driskill—built in 1886—has finished $8.8 million in upgrades. Houston-based Rottet Studio worked with The Driskill’s team on a revamped aesthetic that began in 2014 with the 1886 Café & Bakery and finished with the 189 updated guest rooms and The Driskill Grill at the end of 2015.
“We wanted to create an experience that would convey the rich history of the hotel while providing guests with modern luxuries,” says hotel general manager Lance Stumpf. “The design team researched archival photos and drew on the work of renowned German artist and photographer Reinhard Görner for inspiration, which can be seen [in] the renovated rooms—from the city grid carpet to the hand-painted walls behind each bed.” 604 Brazos St., 512-439-1234 | history |
https://thegorge.blog/2020/02/13/valentines-day-a-celebration-of-love/ | 2021-01-16T08:03:33 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-04/segments/1610703505861.1/warc/CC-MAIN-20210116074510-20210116104510-00010.warc.gz | 0.982055 | 376 | CC-MAIN-2021-04 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-04__0__240117554 | en | Valentine’s day is a time set aside every year to celebrate true relationship, love, and romantic admiration. It is marked on the 14th of every year with the sending of flowers, messages of love and affection to people that we care for. The history of this love celebration is still shrouded in myth and mystery to these days. Who was Saint Valentine?
The Catholic Church recognizes at least three different saints named Valentine or Valentinus, all of whom were martyred. One legend contends that Valentine was a priest who served during the third century in Rome. When Emperor Claudius II decided that single men made better soldiers than those with wives and families, he outlawed marriage for young men. Valentine, realizing the injustice of the decree, defied Claudius and continued to perform marriages for young lovers in secret. When Valentine’s actions were discovered, Claudius ordered that he be put to death. Still others insist that it was Saint Valentine of Terni, a bishop, who was the true namesake of the holiday. He, too, was beheaded by Claudius II outside Rome.
Other stories suggest that Valentine may have been killed for attempting to help Christians escape harsh Roman prisons, where they were often beaten and tortured. According to one legend, an imprisoned Valentine actually sent the first “valentine” greeting himself after he fell in love with a young girl–possibly his jailor’s daughter–who visited him during his confinement. Before his death, it is alleged that he wrote her a letter signed “From your Valentine,” an expression that is still in use today. Although the truth behind the Valentine legends is murky, the stories all emphasize his appeal as a sympathetic, heroic and–most importantly–romantic figure. By that time Valentine would become one of the most popular saints in England and France. | history |
https://asiatentsarena.com/arena-group-at-queens-90th-birthday-celebrations/ | 2021-03-07T20:47:53 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-10/segments/1614178378872.82/warc/CC-MAIN-20210307200746-20210307230746-00131.warc.gz | 0.9509 | 324 | CC-MAIN-2021-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-10__0__81613943 | en | The nation’s celebrations focused on Windsor, April 2016, where Her Majesty The Queen celebrated her 90th Birthday, with Arena Group supplying ceremonial structures.Across Arena Group’s 250 year heritage supplying temporary structures includes many historic and royal occasions, creating structures with a finish fit for a Queen. It was another proud moment in the company’s modern history when Arena Structures installed a 6x3m lined pagoda roof and an extended red carpet walkway to a bandstand. Arena Group also installed a conductor’s box (1sqm), with sister company Spaceworks providing 11 Gilt Chairs for Her Majesty and VIP guests.
The Queen enjoyed the bandstand opening, project managed by Martin Denny Management on behalf of the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, which included a showcase of performances from local school children.
Grahame Muir, CEO UK & Europe of Arena Group commented: “It was a privilege to be involved with such a momentous celebration in the monarch’s history. This project showcases our experience working on royal events such as the Diamond Jubilee and state visits. We worked closely with Martin Denny Management to ensure that the project was delivered at the highest of standards befitting of the event’s audience.”
Martin Denny adds: “Arena Group were a pleasure to work with from start to finish, working to exact timescales they delivered the entire project in an incredibly professional manner. High standards were maintained throughout the build and de-rig and we look forward to working with them again soon.” | history |
http://www.fiedlers.com/Neighborhoods/CheviotHills.html | 2015-10-05T23:36:44 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2015-40/segments/1443736678118.17/warc/CC-MAIN-20151001215758-00015-ip-10-137-6-227.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.954194 | 281 | CC-MAIN-2015-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2015-40__0__115975927 | en | Cheviot Hills is bordered on the west by Rancho Park, on the south by Palms, on the north by Century City, and on the east by Beverlywood. The district's boundaries are, roughly, Manning Avenue on the west, the Santa Monica Freeway on the south, Pico Boulevard on the north, and Castle Heights Avenue on the east. Principal thoroughfares include Pico and National Boulevards and Manning and Motor Avenues.
Originally a part of the Spanish Rancho Rincon de los Bueyes land grant, Cheviot Hills remained a pastoral area well into the 20th century. In the early 1920s, the area was subdivided, but significant residential development did not occur until the late 1930s. The hills that provide the district with its name offer excellent views of much of the Los Angeles Basin, resulting in most of Cheviot Hills' population being fairly affluent. Housing in the district consists of upscale single-family homes in the northern portions, with smaller houses and apartment buildings closer to the Santa Monica Freeway.
As a secluded neighborhood centered around golf courses (the Beverly Hills Country Club in the southern part of the district, and the Rancho Park course at the northern end), Cheviot Hills has long been popular among empty-nesters and the elderly. Cheviot Hills is considered one of the most desirable neighborhoods in Los Angeles. | history |
http://ayrrugbyclub.co.uk/about-arfc | 2017-04-29T11:37:13 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-17/segments/1492917123491.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20170423031203-00297-ip-10-145-167-34.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.971771 | 2,191 | CC-MAIN-2017-17 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-17__0__239149917 | en | A short distance from the birthplace of Scotland’s national bard and a stone’s throw from the Auld Brig O’ Doon, immortalised in Tam O’Shanter, is Millbrae, the picturesque home of Ayr RFC.
Millbrae became Ayr’s home in 1964, the club having moved from the original ground at Newton Park to Dam Park, then to the Old Racecourse and King George V playing fields before finally taking up residence in Alloway. Newton Park is now the venue of international bowls competitions, Dam Park is an athletics stadium and King George V is given over to soccer, although its claim to fame came from the time of a full Scottish trial was staged there in 1958, every other ground in Scotland being frost-bound.
Many past players will remember the Old Racecourse, its pitches having been used by Ayr Academy on Saturday mornings before the club played in the afternoon. Many an enthusiastic youngster turned out on the same pitch twice on the same day.
CONTRIBUTION OF AYR ACADEMY
Ayr Academy’s contribution to the club in terms of players has been inestimable (a role taken on in recent years by other local schools). Although never an FP club, any Ayr side until the late 1960s would contain around ten or eleven Ayr Academy FPs. This rich seam allowed Ayr to turn out six teams every Saturday in the sixties to mid-seventies. Instrumental in the flow of talent to the club were two legendary figures, rector J Douglas Cairns and PE master TB Watson. They produced a school team in 1958 which was, and ever will remain, unique in that it contained a future England captain in Mike Denness, a future Scottish soccer captain in Ian Ure, and a future Scottish rugby captain in Iain McLauchlan, the Lions’ ‘Mighty Mouse’ who earned forty-three caps.
As is the case with so many clubs, Ayr’s beginnings stemmed from the boys of a rugby school returning after university or spells abroad and looking to continue playing. So it was that in 1897 the club was born, with Andrew Gray, Angus and Norman Lindsay, Ralston Watt, W McLachlan, David Highet and James Templeton among the founding members who adopted the famous cerise and black colours. Sadly, only Highet returned from the Boer War.
The club flourished in the early years of the century, undertaking their first tour in 1906 with Irish fixtures against Landsdowne and Monkstown. Progress continued before and after the First World War and club stalwarts like Eddie Ecrepont, Hunter Cosh, Tim Wilson and Eddie Cassie are frequently mentioned in club annals, the last-named being the first man to fly a Spitfire out of Prestwick. Two particular names stand out as players, supporters and administrators – Dr Lawrence Young and Harold Tetley.
Ronnie Boon, who had twelve caps for Wales in the early 1930s and was lionised for masterminding Wales’ first victory at Twickenham, captained Ayr in 1936/37 during a stint as a teacher at Ayr Academy.
However, the outstanding club stalwart was the indefatigable Jock 'Stiffy' McClure who played for the club until just short of his sixtieth birthday but was robbed of international caps by the Second World War. He played for the British Empire side against France and for Scotland in Victory internationals against Ireland and England, yet no cap was awarded to this fine player who encouraged many to play rugby while teaching at Cumnock Academy and Ayr Academy.
THE MOVE TO MILLBRAE
During the 1950s the growth in paying membership and the development of the fixture list made the acquisition of club rooms a necessity and these were provided in the premises of the local ice rink, while Ayr United’s Somerset Park was made available for training. However, to have all facilities in one location the club purchased Millbrae, a former orchard, in late 1962. All legal and administrative matters were handled by local solicitor Alistair McMillan whose influence on the development of the club was immense, including twenty-one years as fixture secretary.
This was the beginning of the modern era of Ayr. On 4th September 1965, the inaugural match was played between an Ayr President’s XV and an International Select. The installation of floodlights (upgraded in 1990 and again in 2012) and the extension of both the social and changing facilities have made the club the envy of many, and with this progressive attitude came success on the field. In the year of its inception, Ayr reached the final of the Glasgow Cup, losing to Glasgow HSFP, but in 1967/68, the year of their acceptance into the unofficial championship, Ayr lifted the trophy after a thrilling final against West of Scotland at Auldhouse.
With the formation of the national leagues, Ayr was placed in Division 2 in 1973 where they remained before dropping to Division 3 for season 1981/82. The winning of Division 3 and 2 in successive seasons took the club to Division 1 and Ayr played in the top league for six out of the next seven seasons. Too many quality players from a successful team retired around the same time and it was not until 2003 that Ayr again achieved Premier Division status, a position that will not be given up easily.
CAPS / REPRESENTATIVE HONOURS
Throughout the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s Ayr produced players of quality. One who played and went on to be capped out of London Scottish was Alistair Boyle. Although supplying players to the Glasgow side (and Glasgow clubs) Ayr had to wait until 1977 for the first home-grown player to gain international honours. Winger David Ashton won his B cap against France and in the following year John Brown was in the B side at full back in the same fixture.
In 1980 Stephen Munro won the first of his ten full caps, against Ireland, the last coming in the Welsh match of the 1984 Grand Slam season. Probably Ayr’s finest hour in representative terms came in December 1984 when five players – skipper Alan Brown, half-backs George Nicolson and Grant Steel, and wing forwards David Brown and Colin McCallum – lined up for Glasgow against the touring Australians. The Brown brothers certainly made impact on rugby in Ayr.
Other Ayr players who gained international caps at other clubs were Gordon Strachan, Quintin Dunlop, Derek Stark and Derrick Lee. In 2013, hooker Pat MacArthur made his debut against the Springboks during Scotland's tour of South Africa. Prop Gordon Reid earned his first cap in 2014, as did centre Mark Bennett and stand-off Finn Russell, who have gone on to light up the Rugby World Cup in 2015.
Gordon Strachan left Ayr Academy and played for Ayr before going to Jordanhill College where he gained five caps while playing for the successful Jordanhill team. He returned to Ayr in the late seventies to play and captain the club. Gordon coached Ayr after he hung up his boots, leading them from the 3rd to the 1st Division and inspiring the club to some of its finest victories.
Quintin Dunlop captained Ayr in the late seventies after his one cap with West of Scotland.
Derek Stark, Ayr’s 'Rolls Royce' flying winger, gained B caps at Ayr, but the nine full caps came after he left the club as Ayr had been relegated to the 2nd Division. This man of many clubs won caps with Boroughmuir, Glasgow Hawks and Melrose.
Derrick Lee played for Ayr from the ages of 8 to 18, gaining Scotland representation at all junior age groups. Unfortunately, university in Edinburgh meant he chose a local club (Watsonians) and he gained his twelve caps during the last ten years playing for London Scottish and Edinburgh.
INTERNATIONAL TEAM AT MILLBRAE
To celebrate the opening of the stand on 28th April 1979, British Lion Gordon Brown and Ayr skipper Quintin Dunlop put together possibly the finest international side ever to face a club in a match of this kind. There were eleven British Lions and six players who had captained their country: A McKibben (Ire); L Dick (Scot); I McGeechan (Scot); J Spencer (Eng); M Slemen (Eng); P Bennet (Wal); A Lewis (Wal); I McLauchlan (Scot); R Windsor (Wal); F Cotton (Eng); G Brown (Scot); W McBride (Ire); N McEwan (Scot); R Uttley (Eng); J Squire (Wal).
All of the above is suitably embellished in a history of the club which was compiled to coincide with the club’s centenary celebrations by the club archivist Ian Hay. Copies of the Centenary Book are available from the Admin. Sec., Ayr RFC, Millbrae, Alloway, Ayr for £12.50 (inclusive of postage).
In 1981 the club undertook a tour to North America, where the foundations were laid for the successful sides of the 1980s.
The foundations for recent success were laid in the support of a youth system which boasts 250 players from 8 to 17 years of age and is providing quality 1st team players, allied with the acquisition of increasingly better Antipodean players who have returned Ayr to the Premier Division in Scottish rugby.
In 2008/2009 the 1st XV provided the success that so many had craved for so long in winning the Premier 1 Championship. The club followed this up with a very close run league in 2009/2010. They also were the most successful Scottish representatives in the inaugural British and Irish Cup and on a glorious day in April 2010 became the Scottish Cup holders for the first time, successfully defending the Cup the next season. Ayr again reached the Cup final in 2012, losing out to Gala, but it was the 2012/2013 season that was to be Ayr's most successful ever. They regained their place in the British and Irish Cup, became the first club to have their name on the Bill McLaren Shield and did a historic double of winning both the RBS Premier League and the RBS Scottish Cup.
Much has been achieved in the past, much has been done now; the challenge for coaches, players and club officials at all levels is to keep Ayr Rugby Football Club at the very top of Scottish Rugby. | history |
https://lpds.lancashire.gov.uk/course_details.asp?course=HIS103&suffix=a&year=2021/2022 | 2022-01-29T08:07:01 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-05/segments/1642320300573.3/warc/CC-MAIN-20220129062503-20220129092503-00340.warc.gz | 0.898526 | 410 | CC-MAIN-2022-05 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-05__0__147960125 | en | Black British History in the Primary History Curriculum
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This course will cover:
• To examine ways of developing our primary history curriculum so that it includes an increased focus on Black British History.
• To create and construct inclusive teaching sequences in history which enhance impact and transform learning.
• To exemplify historical teaching sequences which emphasise chronology, enquiry, making connections and communicating findings.
• To consider the significance of black lives in the pupils’ own locality.
• To examine a theme in Black British History that extends pupils’ chronological knowledge beyond 1066.
This course aims to examine ways of developing our primary history curriculum so that it more closely reflects our multi-ethnic, diverse society by increasing the focus on Black British History.
Over the last twelve months, during our History Subject Leader Network Meetings, we have deliberately told the stories of significant black lives and Britain's relationship with Africa and Africans living in Lancashire, Britain, The Caribbean, North America and also in Africa itself. In Key Stage One, we celebrated the significance of Nelson cricketer Learie Constantine. In our Lower Key Stage Two unit we considered the significance of the Lancashire Cotton Industry to the people of Lancashire and its links to 1.8 million slaves on the cotton plantations in North America. In Upper Key Stage Two, we focussed upon the Transatlantic Slave Trade.
This course will bring these materials together into a full-day course expanding them and tying them together into a coherent whole. We will examine how these units can fit into history long-term planning whilst also discussing how to reinstate BAME (Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic) voices into our primary history curriculum.
A companion publication to this course, which provides detailed planning guidance for the Key Stage One and Key Stage Two Black History units, will be available for purchase. | history |
https://oclutheranschools.com/500-celebration | 2019-08-25T00:15:49 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-35/segments/1566027322160.92/warc/CC-MAIN-20190825000550-20190825022550-00090.warc.gz | 0.967091 | 753 | CC-MAIN-2019-35 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-35__0__45532203 | en | More than 500 years ago...
... on October 31, 1517, Martin Luther sparked the Reformation when he challenged the papacy and the Roman Catholic Church for selling indulgences for the forgiveness of sins and boldly proclaimed that salvation is not found in works but in Christ Jesus through GRACE alone, by FAITH alone, according to SCRIPTURE alone. Luther preached the importance of education for ALL people, not just elite males. He pressed for the opening of new schools, recommended monasteries be turned into schools, and sought to ensure that every parish had its own school. The Reformation continues to have far reaching effects touching everything from our Constitution, to biblical literacy, to education for all people, to the origin and mission of our Lutheran School system. As a result, this historic 500th anniversary presents a powerful opportunity for our Lutheran schools to individually and collectively reflect on the courage of Martin Luther and give thanks for the opportunity to proclaim God’s truth and share His love for all people.
The Story of the Reformation
Why the 95 theses of Martin Luther matter today
Late in 1517, Martin Luther was a little-known monk and professor at a new university in Wittenberg Germany, a minor town on the outskirts of the Holy Roman Empire. Although he had previously taught against unscriptural doctrines, he was virtually invisible to the powers in Rome.
Invisible, that is, until he stepped into the indulgence controversy. The papal court was participating in an elaborate financial scheme whereby the sale of indulgences—papal certificates to forgive sins—would help finance the rebuilding of St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome. When Luther heard of these sales in a neighboring area, he wrote 95 theses for academic disputation, condemning the sale of indulgences. When, on October 31st of that year, he nailed the theses to the door of Wittenberg’s castle church, they were soon copied and widely dispersed. Suddenly Luther was quite visible, directly in the cross-hairs of the papal court.
Many prominent voices in Luther’s time were critical of the corrupt papacy, but Luther’s message was different. He called not only for moral reform, but for theological reform. The sale of indulgences was merely a symptom of departures from Scriptural teachings such as justification by faith alone, through grace alone, for the sake of Christ alone. Luther was soon excommunicated, and his teachings banned.
He was not easily silenced, however. He preached, taught, and wrote prolifically, all the while longing for Mother Church to return in unity to her apostolic roots. There appeared to be an opportunity in 1530, when Emperor Charles V called for a meeting of imperial leaders at Augsburg. The goal was to heal the religious differences that plagued the Empire from within, while the Turks were a threat from without. The Lutherans presented a sound and winsome case in the Augsburg Confession, but the papal faction was hardened against their teachings. Religion would remain a dividing factor in the Empire, and Luther’s reform would remain a reformation, an institutional division that marks the Church even today.
Concordia University Irvine is “guided by the Great Commission of Christ Jesus and the Lutheran Confessions.” We rejoice that Christ came for all (John 1:29) and that we are saved by grace through faith in Him. Confident in the Gospel, we welcome students from a wide variety of backgrounds, as we pray and work for the unity of the Church, which is redeemed by Christ and always reforming.
(Excerpt from Concordia University) | history |
https://tvoemisto.tv/en/news/the_memory_day_of_holodomor_moscowcreated_genocide_of_ukrainians_90_years_ago_facts_and_meanings_140322.html | 2023-02-06T19:41:12 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-06/segments/1674764500357.3/warc/CC-MAIN-20230206181343-20230206211343-00625.warc.gz | 0.954595 | 1,160 | CC-MAIN-2023-06 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-06__0__244553234 | en | The fourth Saturday in November is Holodomor Remembrance Day in Ukraine recalling a brutal act of genocide against Ukrainians, a term originally coined by a Lviv Jewish scholar. Traditionally, on this day, citizens attend a memorial service and lay symbolic pots of grain and candles at the monuments to victims of the Holodomor, meaning «to kill by starvation,» in Ukraine. At 16:00 they light candles around the city and honor the memory of the victims with a minute of silence.
If you visit the monument on Svoboda (Freedom) Avenue in Lviv, devoted to famed Ukrainian writer Taras Shevchenko, you will see two features: The statue itself of Shevchenko and the symbolic «Wave of National Revival», which depicts the history of Ukraine. If you have a look at the back of the wave on which Shevchenko seems to ride, you will see exhausted bodies of already dead and dying people and a woman with a boy watching the death. It is this picture that reminds us of the tragedy of the 20th century – the Holodomor of 1932-33.
In the 20th century, Ukrainians survived three famines: 1921-1923, 1932-1933, and 1946-1947. The famine of 1932-1933, however, was the worst, when the communist Soviet authorities, headed by Joseph Stalin, purposefully deprived Ukrainian villagers of any provision during a time of drought and poor crops. These actions were presented as emergency «grain procurements,» though the Soviets took away any food they could find in the people’s homes, and hiding even a portion of grain was considered «looting of state property» (introduced by the Law of Spikelets).
The leadership of the Soviet Union concealed the death of Ukrainians from artificial starvation. Only after Ukraine declared independence in 1991 did an investigation into the Holodomor begin and it now has been recognized as genocide at the legislative level and in court. Currently, Ukraine and 23 other countries have proclaimed the Holodomor a genocide against Ukrainian people (Germany may be the next to acknowledge this as an act of genocide soon, on November 30).
According to historians, during 1932−1933, millions of innocent people fell victim to the famine in Ukraine caused by the administrative measures of the Soviet government. Below, there are the most important facts about Ukraine’s biggest tragedy:
1. The Holodomor in Ukraine lasted 17 months – from April 1932 to November 1933. According to various estimates, between 4 and 7 million people died, although some historians indicate 10-11 million dead.
2. In the spring of 1933, historians say, 17 people died every minute, 1,000 – every hour, and almost 25,000 – every day from the famine.
3. In the documents of the Politburo of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Ukraine, there is evidence of how in the autumn of 1932, the so-called «green echelons» were organized from Ukraine to provide industrial centers of Russia with food for the October holidays. Sowing material was exported from starving Ukraine, and also even pickles, cabbage and tomatoes, leaving people doomed to starvation.
4. According to Soviet government orders, any trade in rural areas was banned and food supplies to villages were suspended. Any use of bread as wages to the workers was prosecuted and punished for 10 years in prison and execution in areas that did not comply with grain procurement plans, provision was being confiscated as fine. The share of Ukrainian grain in the all-Union volume of grain procurement reached more than a third, and in some regions exceeded the targets for the North Caucasus, Central-Black Earth region, Kazakhstan and the Moscow region combined.
5. The former Kharkiv and Kyiv oblasts (now Poltava, Sumy, Kharkiv, Cherkasy, Kyiv, Zhytomyr) suffered the most from the famine. They account for 52.8% of deaths. The mortality rate here exceeded the average level by 8-9 or more times.
Two alumni of the Lviv Law School, extraordinary personalities who held leading positions in various United Nations bodies and became the founders of the basic postulates of international law and the concept of human rights – Raphael Lemkin and Hersch Lauterpacht.
Raphael (Rafael) Lemkin – scientist, Holodomor researcher, was the first in the world to introduce the term «genocide» – for actions against a group of people united by a common trait. He was the first international law expert to call the crimes of the Stalinist communist regime against Ukrainians genocide and analyze it in the context of an international convention.
Sir Hersh Lauterpacht – a prominent international lawyer who played a major role in the preparation of the Nuremberg Trials and became the author of the definition «crime against humanity» – that is, the systematic destruction of a large group of people.
You can read more about Lemkin and Lauterpacht in the book «East West Street: On the Origins of ‘Genocide’ and ‘Crimes Against Humanity,’ by Philippe Sands, a grandchild of a Leopolitan.
By Iryna Bilynska, Joe Lindsley
Follow us on Facebook and Instagram. Lviv Now is an English-language website for Lviv, Ukraine’s «tech-friendly cultural hub.» It is produced by Tvoe Misto («Your City») media-hub, which also hosts regular problem-solving public forums to benefit the city and its people. | history |
http://www.walkerbayxtreme.com/hermanus-the-overberg/ | 2019-09-19T23:18:41 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-39/segments/1568514573759.32/warc/CC-MAIN-20190919224954-20190920010954-00422.warc.gz | 0.976364 | 350 | CC-MAIN-2019-39 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-39__0__163221732 | en | Hermanus (originally called Hermanuspietersfontein, but shortened as the name was too long for the postal service), is a town on the southern coast of the Western Cape province of South Africa. It is famous for southern right whale watching during the southern winter and spring and is a popular retirement town. The whales can be seen from the cliffs in the town centre as early as June and usually depart in early December. They were once hunted in the nearby town of Betty’s Bay, but are now protected to ensure the survival of the species. The Old Harbour Museum contains several exhibitions that explain the whaling industry, and the De Wetshuis Photo Museum houses an exhibition of photos by T D Ravenscroft that depicts the history of Hermanus. The Whale Museum houses a skeleton of a whale and shows an audio-visual presentation of whales and dolphins twice daily.
Hermanus lies along Walker Bay on the south coast of the Western Cape. It is located about 115 km southeast of Cape Town and is connected to the Mother City by the R43 highway (or coastal R44 scenic route) and N2 motorway. The R43 continues to Cape Agulhas, the most southerly point of Africa. Hermanus is 40 km from Gansbaai, a famous spot where one can dive amongst the Great White Sharks. It is also notable that Hermanus still boasts a historic railway station building without a railway line. The founders of the town decided not to lay any tracks as this would have made Hermanus more commercial and felt that Hermanus needed to stay a small Fisherman’s Village. To this day the locals still refer to it as “the village.” | history |
https://bhopale.blogspot.com/2007/05/ | 2022-01-26T00:11:33 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-05/segments/1642320304876.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20220125220353-20220126010353-00573.warc.gz | 0.981419 | 511 | CC-MAIN-2022-05 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-05__0__250186719 | en | On 4 July 1901, Sultan Jahan assumed the title of ruler of Bhopal at the mature age of 43 after serving 33 arduous, harrowing years under Shahjehan as heir apparent. All three preceding Begums had mounted the masnad at a young age – Qudsia was 19 when she became regent of Bhopal, Sikandar was regent of Bhopal at 26, while Shahjehan was titular ruler of Bhopal at the age of seven and full fledged Begum of Bhopal at 30. As she was proclaimed ruler of Bhopal, Sultan Jahan looked older then her 43 years. Immediately after Shahjehan’s death, the British moved quickly to announce her succession as ruler of Bhopal. The Investiture Durbar was held at Saddar manzil of Bhopal, at which Mr Wyndham represented Lord Curzon, the Viceroy and Governor-General of India, the first assistant to the resident.
As Sultan Jahan took over the states administration, she found that the cupboard was bare. Shajehan and Siddiq’s henchmen had dissipated the finances to the extent that the state was heavily in debt and only 40,000 rupees were left in the treasury. A fighter by nature, Sultan Jahan resolved to put matters right, rolled up her sleeves and began the uphill task of rehabilitation and revival. For over a year Sultan Jahan built up her own team of upright and conscientious officials who helped her put the ship of state back on an even keel.
Sultan Jahan’s first task was to gain confidence of her rural subjects and helping Bhopal recover from Shahjehan’s lax and divisive rule. Sultan Jahan’s visit to the outlying villages was not simply representational tours, but serious attempts at seeking solutions to agrarian problems. The atmosphere was all work and austerity, with long hours spent listening to the plaints of village folks. There was no shikar, polo playing or midnight revelry as in Shahjehan’s days, but an ambiance of rigorous hard work for herself and her staff. She inducted her grown-up sons, Nasrullah and Obaidullah, into the process of governance and administration and even “little Hamid”, her eight-year-old third son, accompanied his mother to be given a taste of royal responsibility. | history |
https://www.kellycube.com.au/blogs/news/134429831-the-history-of-pasta | 2017-07-25T02:45:24 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-30/segments/1500549424960.67/warc/CC-MAIN-20170725022300-20170725042300-00655.warc.gz | 0.971977 | 740 | CC-MAIN-2017-30 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-30__0__218168324 | en | Fettuccine, Cannelloni, Macaroni; let's face it, the Italian's passion for pasta is romantic and today we enjoy simple fast recipe creations that are some of the most enjoyable to eat time and time again. Italy has 20 different regions. Travel with pasta, Tuscany vs Sicily, here is some fun and slightly intellectual facts of the history of pasta.
The modern word "macaroni" derives from the Sicilian term for kneading dough with energy. Pasta making in early times was often a labour intensive, all day process. It goes to show that even back then, without computers and the hustle and bustle of city living, thought was given to make processes more efficient.
A dream to drink wine and eat pasta in Tuscany brings forth the rich red vinos to complement the hearty red sauces.
The well known island of Sicily is enriched with history with flavours from their previous Arab conquerors, mixed with local seafood and sardines, sweet tomatoes and wild fennel which grew on the island.
The History of Pasta
Nothing says Italy like its food, and nothing says Italian food like pasta. Pasta is integrant part of Italy’s food history Wherever Italians immigrated they have brought their pasta along, so much so today it can be considered a staple of international cuisine. Unlike other ubiquitous Italian products like pizza and tomato sauce, which have a fairly recent history, pasta may have a much older pedigree, going back hundreds -if not thousands- of years. Unravelling the long and often complex history of this dish we have to look at its origins and some of the myths surrounding it.
Many school children were taught that the Venetian merchant Marco Polo brought back pasta from his journeys to China (along with gelato, some believed...). Some may have also learnt that Polo's was not a discovery, but rather a rediscovery of a product once popular in Italy among the Etruscans and the Romans. Well, Marco Polo might have done amazing things on his journeys, but bringing pasta to Italy was not one of them: noodles were already there in Polo's time.
There is indeed evidence of an Etrusco-Roman noodle made from the same durum wheat used to produce modern pasta: it was called "lagane" (origin of the modern word for lasagna). However this type of food, first mentioned in the 1st century AD, was not boiled, as it is usually done today, but ovenbaked. Ancient lagane had some similarities with modern pasta, but cannot be considered quite the same. The country will have to wait a few centuries for its most popular dish to make a further culinary leap forward.
Like so much of southern Italian life, the Arabic invasions of the 8th century heavily influenced regional cuisine. Today, the presence of Arabic people in the south of the peninsula during the Middle Ages is considered the most likely reason behind the diffusion of pasta.
The modern word "macaroni" derives from the Sicilian term for kneading dough with energy, as early pasta making was often a laborious, day-long process. How these early dishes were served is not truly known, but many Sicilian pasta recipes still include typically middle eastern ingredients, such as raisins and cinnamon, which may be witness to original, medieval recipes.
This early pasta was an ideal staple for Sicily and it easily spread to the mainland since durum wheat thrives in Italy's climate. Italy is still a major producer of this hard wheat, used to make the all-important semolina flour. | history |
https://blog.gemgolfers.com/2023/07/19/unleashing-spirit-golf-open-championship-through-years/ | 2023-10-03T02:58:59 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233511053.67/warc/CC-MAIN-20231003024646-20231003054646-00332.warc.gz | 0.93522 | 808 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__190080258 | en | The Open Championship, often referred to simply as The Open, is the oldest and one of the most prestigious golf championships in the world. It has a rich and storied history that dates back to the 19th century, captivating golfers and fans alike with its tradition, challenges, and memorable moments. Let’s explore the history of The Open Championship:
Origins and Early Years:
The inaugural Open Championship took place in 1860 at Prestwick Golf Club in Scotland. The tournament was organized by the Prestwick Golf Club’s captain, Allan Robertson, and professional golfer Tom Morris Sr. It featured a field of just eight golfers who played three rounds on the twelve-hole Prestwick course. Willie Park Sr., one of the prominent early golfers, emerged as the champion, claiming the Challenge Belt.
The Claret Jug and the Expansion:
In 1872, the original Challenge Belt was replaced with the now-iconic Claret Jug, which remains the trophy awarded to the winner of The Open Championship to this day. The tournament grew in popularity and expanded to include more players from across the United Kingdom. Prestigious golf courses such as St Andrews, Muirfield, and Royal St George’s became regular hosts for the championship.
Early Dominance and the Rise of Young Talent:
From the late 19th century to the early 20th century, a handful of golfers dominated The Open Championship. Legendary figures like Harry Vardon, James Braid, and John Henry Taylor etched their names in golf history with their multiple victories. Known as the “Great Triumvirate,” they combined for a total of 16 Open Championship titles between 1894 and 1914.
Post-War Era and Global Expansion:
After a hiatus due to the two World Wars, The Open Championship resumed in 1920. The tournament expanded its international reach, welcoming players from around the world. Golfers from the United States started participating and achieving success, with notable champions like Walter Hagen, Bobby Jones, and Ben Hogan leaving their mark on the championship.
Modern Era and Iconic Moments:
In recent decades, The Open Championship has witnessed numerous memorable moments. In 1977, Tom Watson and Jack Nicklaus engaged in the famous “Duel in the Sun” at Turnberry, producing a thrilling battle for the ages. The championship has also seen international players such as Seve Ballesteros, Greg Norman, and Tiger Woods leaving an indelible impact with their triumphs.
Continued Prestige and Tradition:
Today, The Open Championship maintains its status as one of golf’s most prestigious events. It is considered one of the four major championships in professional golf, attracting the world’s best players. The tournament continues to rotate among various renowned golf courses in the United Kingdom, providing a unique test of skill, strategy, and adaptability to changing weather conditions.
With its rich history spanning over a century and a half, The Open Championship holds a special place in golf lore. Each year, the championship brings together golfers and fans from around the globe to witness the pursuit of the Claret Jug and the continuation of a tradition that celebrates the spirit of the game.
List of recent winners of The Open Championship from 2010 to 2022:
2022 – Cameron Smith (Australia)
2021 – Collin Morikawa (United States)
2020 – Canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic
2019 – Shane Lowry (Ireland)
2018 – Francesco Molinari (Italy)
2017 – Jordan Spieth (United States)
2016 – Henrik Stenson (Sweden)
2015 – Zach Johnson (United States)
2014 – Rory McIlroy (Northern Ireland)
2013 – Phil Mickelson (United States)
2012 – Ernie Els (South Africa)
2011 – Darren Clarke (Northern Ireland)
2010 – Louis Oosthuizen (South Africa) | history |
http://www.eastbournefishermen.co.uk/about.html | 2024-02-29T02:49:32 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474775.80/warc/CC-MAIN-20240229003536-20240229033536-00802.warc.gz | 0.982667 | 203 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__88023523 | en | In the 1880's Sussex fishermen were said to be of 'strong and resolute stock'. Mainly a mixed race, partly Spanish partly Norman French and partly Saxon in origin. The 'Willicks' or 'Willickers', as the Fishermen of Eastbourne were known of old, would fish the herring, sprat and mackerel when they came round in their seasons from the North.
In their sturdy sailing luggers known as 'Bourners', along with the fishing fleets of Hastings and Brighton, the Eastbourne fishermen would follow the mackerel down the English channel to Devon and Cornwall and, often as far as the waters off Southern Ireland, being away for months during the season. Other fishing expeditions would take the Eastbourne luggers to northern waters off of the east coast as far away as Scarborough.
This close-knit community possessed skills and knowledge in the ways of the sea acquired over many generations of hardship with a mixture of bravery and tragedy both at sea and ashore. | history |
https://www.myartbasket.com/indian-handloom-sarees-you-will-fall-in-love-with/ | 2023-12-10T10:53:02 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679101779.95/warc/CC-MAIN-20231210092457-20231210122457-00636.warc.gz | 0.967533 | 735 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__166283927 | en | Indian Handloom Sarees You Will Fall In Love WithMy Art Basket
Pure Cotton Jamdani is a type of fine muslin textile with intricate patterns that has been produced for centuries in South Rupshi, Narayanganj district on the bank of the Shitalakhwa river, which was part of Bengal and eventually became Bangladesh after the Partition of Bengal. The Mughal emperors historically patronized its production, but British colonialism led to the decline of the Bengali jamdani and muslin industries due to policies that favored industrially manufactured textiles. Recently, there has been a revival of jamdani production in Bangladesh, where it is typically woven using a mixture of cotton and gold thread. In 2013, the traditional art of weaving jamdani was declared a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
Muslin Jamdani is a precious fabric that was imported from Dhaka, Bangladesh (then in Bengal), nearly 200 years ago. Made via an elaborate, 16-step process with a rare cotton that only grew along the banks of the holy Meghna river, it was considered one of the great treasures of the age. It had a truly global patronage, stretching back thousands of years – deemed worthy of clothing statues of goddesses in ancient Greece, countless emperors from distant lands, and generations of local Mughal royalty. Dhaka muslin had a dedicated fanbase that included the French queen Marie Antoinette, the French empress Joséphine Bonaparte and Jane Austen. However, by the early 20th century, it had disappeared from every corner of the globe, with the only surviving examples stashed safely in valuable private collections and museums. The convoluted technique for making it was forgotten, and the only type of cotton that could be used, Gossypium arboreum var. neglecta – locally known as Phuti karpas – abruptly went extinct
Khadi is a hand-spun and woven natural fiber cloth that was promoted by Mahatma Gandhi as a symbol of self-sufficiency during the freedom struggle of the Indian subcontinent. The term is used throughout India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh, and the first piece of the hand-woven cloth was manufactured in the Sabarmati Ashram during 1917-18. Khadi is made from cotton, but it may also include silk or wool, which are all spun into yarn on a charkha. It is a versatile fabric that remains cool in summer and warm in winter. To improve its appearance, khadi is sometimes starched to give it a stiffer feel. It is widely accepted in various fashion circles and is used to make popular dresses such as dhoti, kurta, and handloom saris.
Chanderi is a type of sari that originated between the 2nd and 7th centuries in the Chanderi region, which is situated on the boundary of two cultural regions of the state, Malwa and Bundelkhand. The Chanderi sari tradition began in the 13th century, and it is made using a combination of silk and cotton. The people of the Vindhyachal Ranges have a wide range of weaving traditions, and in the 11th century, the trade locations Malwa, Medwa, central India, and south Gujarat increased the region’s importance. Gajam Anjaiah, an Indian master handloom designer, is known for his innovation and development of tie-dye handloom products along with the Telia Rumal technique of weaving products based on the Ikat process. | history |
https://ushistoricalarchive.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=4541 | 2021-10-26T05:30:20 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-43/segments/1634323587799.46/warc/CC-MAIN-20211026042101-20211026072101-00592.warc.gz | 0.823898 | 120 | CC-MAIN-2021-43 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-43__0__282066820 | en | Birds eye view of North and South Carolina and part of Georgia
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Bachmann, John. CREATED/PUBLISHED [New York, John Bachmann, c1861] NOTES Scale not given. At top of map: Panorama of the seat of war. View of the coast from Currituck Sound, North Carolina, to Savannah, Georgia, indicating towns, roads, railroads, and rivers. The shelling of Fort Hatteras is shown. Includes a table of distances from Cape Hatteras. | history |
http://www.manningwallambafhs.com.au/index.htm | 2014-12-18T19:28:19 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2014-52/segments/1418802767828.26/warc/CC-MAIN-20141217075247-00095-ip-10-231-17-201.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.889879 | 824 | CC-MAIN-2014-52 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2014-52__0__15491647 | en | Wallamba Family History Society Inc
Taree NSW Australia
Manning Wallamba Family History Society Inc. is interested in family history research in an area bounded by Kendall, Rawdon Vale, Booral, Bulahdelah and Forster on the Mid North Coast of NSW, Australia.
Included are the following areas: Manning Valley, Wingham, Taree, Kendall, Coopernook, Old Bar, Forster, Harrington, Manning Point, Nabiac, Bulahdelah, Kew, Krambach, Oxley Island, Mitchells Island, Tinonee, Moorland, Lansdowne, Killibakh, Failford, Rawdon Vale, Tuncurry, Coolongolook, Bungwahl, Smiths Lake, Wallis Lake.
The MANNING WALLAMBA FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY Inc. has been operating since 1985. After holding meetings in several venues the Society "found a permanent home at our Library, and that has been the rent free, expense free home ever since." (quoted from a founding and Life Member)
The Society acknowledges the ongoing assistance and support of the Manning Valley Libraries.
The Fig Tree is the Society's Newsletter published in
January, April, July and October.
[Society's Newsletters are here]
About the Society
|Location:||Manning Valley Libraries Victoria St. Taree|
|Operating Hours:||Mon-Fri. 10am to 12 noon Sat. 10am to 1-30pm|
|Meetings:||3rd. Saturday 1.30pm at the Library No meeting in December or January|
|Workshops:||4th. Saturday 1.30pm at the Library No workshop in December or January|
Membership fee schedule
|1 July - 30 June||
1 July - 30 June
1 Jan - 30 June
Initial Research Enquiry $20.00 Including limited photocopying, to the value of $5.00
Extra microfilm copying 70c per page. Additional Research $10.00 p/hr
Download a research request form here
Payment for initial research and a business sized SSAE must accompany all enquiries.
(please do not send cash payments through the mail).
This is a new project for the Society where it is hoped we will raise considerable funds with a minimum of work. Helpers required approx. 1 day per 2 months.
Burial Records and Unmarked Graves
Manning Wallamba Family History Society Inc. Taree is currently working on a project to record graves on private property and unmarked graves in all local cemeteries
The upgrading and recording of cemeteries has shown the Society just how many unmarked and unknown graves and burial sites there must be in the area. A large percentage of names found in the NSW Death Register Indexes for the area do not appear in records held by the Councils, the cemetery indexes or other records available. To ensure that the Manning Wallamba Family History Society Inc. Burial Records are a comprehensive list of all buried in this area we are asking anyone who knows of unmarked graves, graves on private property, placement of ashes or burial sites to provide any details they can by completing the forms available in the Family History section of the Greater Taree City Library or from this site: Download Forms to Register a Burial/Cremation here (pdf format 10k)
Research Data Base: This is another new project which we have undertaken which incorporates compiling a data base of all pioneer names of the area. All the help we are able to get is appreciated.
Publications for Sale:
Price List for Burial Books available through our
Society (pdf format 9k)
Prices include postage & handling within Australia
MWFHS members receive 10% discount on all orders
Please address all correspondence
Manning Wallamba FHS Inc.
PO Box 48,
Taree. NSW Australia. 2430. | history |
https://colorfulclearwater.com/haunted-trolley-kicks-off/ | 2024-04-21T09:00:10 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817729.87/warc/CC-MAIN-20240421071342-20240421101342-00584.warc.gz | 0.934033 | 438 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__124739189 | en | By Carolyn “CC” Cavallaro-Veltre
On July 21st, the Jolley Trolley and the Clearwater Historical Society hosted a kickoff for an exciting new attraction – the Jolley Trolley Haunted Clearwater Tour. Mike Helmstetter, CEO of the Clearwater Jolley Trolley and Allison Dolan, President of the Clearwater Historical Society served as spooky ghost hosts.
A number of members of the Bay Area Concierge Association and other hospitality ambassadors were present at the museum event and the Concierges and Guest Service providers enjoyed learning about the city’s local history so they could share with local residents and visitors.
The new tour is a fun and unique experience. During the ride, passengers listened to strange and twisted tales of the supernatural as told by Joshua Ginsberg, author of several books, including Secret Tampa Bay: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful and Obscure.
The accompanying music was done by the gifted Charity Ann Brady. Both were in attendance and Charity performed as well.
The event also raised $500 for two causes: Headstones for two unmarked graves in Clearwater’s Municipal Cemetery, one being the resting place of Gertrude Warnick – the nurse who perished with the last patient she tried to save in the Littlefield Nursing Home fire in 1953, after bringing out many others. She rests alongside this patient that she died trying to rescue. In addition, the money raised will be used for the refurbishing project of the pipe organ in Peace Memorial Presbyterian Church, which is also featured as background music during the Haunted Clearwater tour.
The Clearwater Jolley Trolley will be introducing even more educational tours in the near future.
To learn more, visit the following websites:
Clearwater Jolley Trolley:
Clearwater Historical Society: www.clearwaterhistoricalsociety.org
Musician Charity Ann Brady: www.charityannbrady.com
Joshua Ginsberg: https://secrettampabay.com
Bay Area Concierge Association: www.bayareaconcierge.com | history |
http://english.mpva.go.kr/basic/album/view.asp?sgrp=D01&siteCmsCd=CM0015&topCmsCd=CM0025&cmsCd=CM0040&ntNo=260&src=&srcTemp=&currtPg=1&pnum=2&cnum=0 | 2017-04-27T03:29:46 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-17/segments/1492917121865.67/warc/CC-MAIN-20170423031201-00185-ip-10-145-167-34.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.954367 | 204 | CC-MAIN-2017-17 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-17__0__283776346 | en | |The 65 Anniversary of the Battle of Gapyeong Ceremony|
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The Korean War veterans from four Commonwealth nations participated in the 65th Anniversary of Gapyeong Battle ceremony in Gapyeong on April 24. The Battle of Gapyeong (April 22-25, 1951) was fought by Australian, British, Canadian, New Zealand and American troops against superior enemy forces. The enemy was trying to reach the Gapyeong crossroads and attack into nearby Chuncheon, then drive south and capture the capital of Seoul. The 1st Battalion of the Royal Australian Regiment, 2nd Battalion Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry and A Company, 72nd Heavy Tank Battalion US Army all were awarded the U.S. Presidential Citation. The 16th Field Regiment, Royal New Zealand Artillery was awarded the Korean Presidential Unit Citation. Also fighting in the battle was the 1st Battalion of the Middlesex Regiment. | history |
https://marierim.blog/2017/05/09/liverpool/ | 2018-12-09T22:01:59 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-51/segments/1544376823183.3/warc/CC-MAIN-20181209210843-20181209232843-00025.warc.gz | 0.990924 | 368 | CC-MAIN-2018-51 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-51__0__263266514 | en | The last weekend of April the school arranged a Sunday trip to Liverpool (ca 4 hours northwest of Oxford). This meant that to get there and spend the day, we had to get up early. This was something I, as most teenagers, found to be quite the challenge. However, when we arrived in Liverpool I realised that it had been worth it. From what I’d heard of Liverpool i had expected a highly industrial town with not much to look at. I was proven wrong. We arrived at the Albert Dock around 11am and what i saw did not fit with what I had previously thought. Albert Dock was originally built as a port to accommodate large sailing ships to the then, industrial Albert Dock. Now however, the Dock is a highly cultural area of Liverpool with museums, restaurants and exhibition. What caught my eye was the Tate art gallery, world famous for its contemporary art, as well as the Beatles museum.
Exploring the Albert Dock
Due to limited time, and agreement in the group, we prioritised the Beatles museum. The Beatles story, as it is called, is an audio and visual tour telling you about the Beatles rise to fame. We were given headphones with pre-recorded commentary from the members of Beatles, as well as the people close to them, and were then guided through several rooms. Some of the rooms were replicas of key places in the Beatles story. One of these was the Cavern Club, where the Beatles played as up and coming artists in Liverpool, their home town.
The Cavern Club
Along the way, the different members told us of the song writing processes and how the different albums came to exist. Towards the end we also got insight into the famous split of the band, and how their stories continued separately. All in all it was a great, and surprising experience. | history |
https://www.standforsomething.com/blogs/those-who-stood/army-ssg-jeremie-s-border | 2021-01-16T11:59:16 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-04/segments/1610703506640.22/warc/CC-MAIN-20210116104719-20210116134719-00025.warc.gz | 0.965899 | 381 | CC-MAIN-2021-04 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-04__0__48249853 | en | Army SSG Jeremie Border was killed September 1, 2012 of wounds caused by small-arms fire while conducting combat operations in the Afghanistan province of Ghazni.
Jeremie graduated from Mesquite High School in 2002, being known as a standout football player and member of the 2001 state championship team which recorded a perfect 15-0 season. He continued his education at McMurry University in Abilene, Texas where he played college football for four years, was a member of the Servant Leadership program and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. He graduated McMurry in 2006, earning his Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology and Communications.
Directly after graduating, Jeremie entered military service as an Army Infantryman where he completed basic training, advanced individual training and the basic airborne course at Fort Benning, Georgia. In 2008 he was selected during the Special Forces Assessment and Selection Course as a SF Weapons Sergeant, and learned Indonesian at the Special Operations Forces Language Course at the U.S. Army John F. Kennedy Warfare Center and School. He was later assigned to Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 1st Special Forces Group in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.
Jeremie’s military awards and decorations include the Army Commendation Medal, the Army Good Conduct Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Global War on Terror Expeditionary Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, and many more. He was posthumously awarded the Bronze Star Medal, the Purple Heart, the Meritorious Service Medal, and the Afghanistan Campaign Medal.
Jeremie is survived by his mother and step-father, Mary Border and Robert Harris, and sisters, DeLaynie, Katie, Ashley and Amanda.
SSG Jeremie Border was 28 years old from Mesquite, Texas, a Hero, and a defender of the oldest idea in the history of man - Freedom. | history |
https://www.picryl.com/media/top-of-sharingtonand39s-tower-lacock-abbey-taken-from-the-roof-above-the-south-6f9ab9 | 2019-02-23T04:51:28 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-09/segments/1550249468313.97/warc/CC-MAIN-20190223041554-20190223063554-00012.warc.gz | 0.948483 | 178 | CC-MAIN-2019-09 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-09__0__5259066 | en | Talbot's earliest camera images required exposures of an hour or more, but on September 23, 1840, he made a startling discovery that dramatically increased the medium's potential. He found that an exposure of mere seconds, leaving no visible trace on the chemically treated paper, nonetheless left a latent image that would appear when immersed in a solution of gallic acid. This discovery opened up a whole new world of possible subjects for photography. In the days that followed, Talbot trained his camera on various features of Lacock Abbey and its grounds. Made only a few weeks after his September discovery, this photograph reveals Talbot's newly found ability to render the tones and textures of masonry and glass and the myriad architectural details of the sixteenth-century corner tower, built by the Abbey's first lay owner.
William Henry Fox Talbot (British, Dorset 1800–1877 Lacock) | history |
https://michelewood.com/products/chasing-freedom | 2018-02-18T19:47:03 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-09/segments/1518891812259.18/warc/CC-MAIN-20180218192636-20180218212636-00779.warc.gz | 0.9285 | 1,141 | CC-MAIN-2018-09 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-09__0__57287155 | en | Chasing Freedom: The Life Journeys of Harriet Tubman and Susan B. Anthony, Inspired by Historical Facts, Book
About This Book
Chasing Freedom: the Life Journeys of Harriet Tubman and Susan B. Anthony written by Nikki Grimes and Illustrated by Michele Wood
"What if Harriet Tubman and Susan B. Anthony sat down over tea to reminisce about their extraordinary lives? What would they recall of their triumphs and struggles as they fought to achieve civil rights for African Americans and equal rights for women? And what other historical figures played parts in their stories? These questions led Coretta Scott King Award winner Nikki Grimes to create CHASING FREEDOM, an engaging work of historical fiction about two of the nineteenth century's most powerful, and inspiring, American women.
With breathtaking illustrations by Coretta Scott King Award winner Michele Wood, CHASING FREEDOM richly imagines the experiences of Tubman and Anthony, set against the backdrop of the Underground Railroad, the Civil War, and the Women's Suffrage Movement.
Additional back matter invites curious young readers to further explore this period in history--and the larger-than-life figures who lived it."
From School Library Journal:
“History is often taught in bits and pieces, and students rarely get the notion that these bits and pieces are connected,” writes Coretta Scott King Award–winning author Grimes in her author’s note. Here, she and fellow Coretta Scott King–winning illustrator Wood imagine an afternoon tea conversation between suffragette Susan B. Anthony and Underground Railroad conductor Harriet Tubman, where the women take turns relating interconnected stories from their lives. Each spread, including a page of text and a full-page illustration, tells a single anecdote, including personal turning points in each woman’s life and major historical events, such as John Brown’s raid on Harpers Ferry. In keeping with both activists’ strong religious convictions, God and biblical references are invoked often, and Wood’s painterly illustrations feature patterns inspired by American patchwork quilts and traditional African motifs. Back matter includes short biographies, additional notes, a bibliography, and an author’s note. Textual voice and bold pictorial color are strong, and Anthony’s and Tubman’s goals maintain relevance at a time when gender and race issues continue to be newsworthy. Skirting the edges of fictionalized biography can be tricky. Although Anthony and Tubman did meet repeatedly, Grimes states that this extended conversation comes purely from her imagination. Younger readers, who may not realize this immediately, may need guidance distinguishing the historical facts from the fictionalized musings. Audiences willing to embrace the unusual concept, though, may view this as a vanguard piece in an engaging new form that mixes nonfiction with historical fiction."
Two iconic women recount their stories.
In New York state in 1904, a suffragist convention is about to begin, and Susan B. Anthony is scheduled to introduce Harriet Tubman. But first the two women meet at Anthony’s home for tea and talk. Grimes artfully creates an afternoon of conversation and reminiscence in carefully constructed, fact-based vignettes that allow each to recount her life, accomplishments and continuing dreams. Each piece—there are 21—consists of both narration and dialogue that draw readers into the world of slavery, the Underground Railroad, the struggle for women’s rights, the fight for temperance and the dangers of public speaking on unpopular subjects. While not a dual biography, there is a plethora of information about both Tubman and Anthony as well as their times. Intended for reading aloud, the text can be an excellent supplement to 19th-century American studies. Wood’s full-page portraits are stunning. The folk-style acrylic-and-oil paintings are vibrant, detailed and emotionally charged. American quilt patterns and African motifs add to the depth of artistry.
A tremendous opportunity for children to understand what these women worked so hard to accomplish—one succeeding and one coming close. (capsule biographies, additional notes, bibliography, author’s note) (Picture book. 8-12)
Grimes (Words with Wings) creates an absorbing fictional conversation, based on historical incidents and documented quotations, between two indefatigable 19th-century crusaders for equal rights. The author imagines Tubman paying a visit to Anthony’s home on the day of the 1904 convention of the New York State Suffrage Association in Rochester, N.Y., where Anthony introduced Tubman as guest speaker. As the two women trade stories about their callings, accomplishments, and aspirations, Grimes adeptly reveals their shared philosophies, faiths, passion, and courage. The women’s distinct personalities also surface, as do Tubman’s storytelling talents and Anthony’s oratory skills. Inspired by American patchwork quilts and African motifs, Wood’s (Going Back Home) primitive acrylic and oil paintings incorporate handsome geometric and floral patterns, but it’s her piercing portraits of these women that stand out most, accentuating their compassion and resolve. Back matter provides relevant historical notes and brief biographies of Tubman, Anthony, and other like-minded contemporaries mentioned in their conversation, including John Brown, Frederick Douglass, and Elizabeth Cady Stanton. Ages 7–10. Author’s agent: Elizabeth Harding, Curtis Brown. Illustrator’s agent: Caryn Wiseman, Andrea Brown Literary Agency. (Jan.) | history |
https://judicialintegritygroup.org/the-hon-pius-nkonzo-langa | 2023-03-26T00:32:06 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-14/segments/1679296945376.29/warc/CC-MAIN-20230325222822-20230326012822-00245.warc.gz | 0.976599 | 963 | CC-MAIN-2023-14 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-14__0__222983126 | en | The Hon. Pius Nkonzo Langa
- Member since 2000
- Chief Justice of the Republic of South Africa, President of the Constitutional Court, and Chairperson of the Judicial Service Commission (2005-2009).
- Judge of Appeal, Supreme Court of the Republic of Namibia.
Pius Nkonzo Langa was born in Bushbuckridge, South Africa, and was nine years old when the National Party came to power on a policy of greater segregation of whites and blacks. That policy of "apartheid" contended that white people were superior and deserved the exclusive benefits of the nation's resources and goods. As he has described it, "Apartheid was a policy of oppression, seeking to dehumanize the natives so that they could better serve those who colonized them". From 1957, he spent three years working in a shirt factory, and in 1960 he accepted a job as an interpreter and messenger in the South African Justice Department. However, through private study he completed his high school education and then obtained B.Iuris and LL.B degrees, in 1973 and 1976 respectively, by long distance learning through the University of South Africa. He was admitted as an Advocate of the Supreme Court of South Africa in 1977, and practised at the Natal Bar. His practice reflected the struggle against the apartheid system, and his clientele included the underprivileged, various civic bodies, trade unions and people charged with political offences under the oppressive apartheid security legislation. He was a founder member of the National Association of Democratic Lawyers and served as its President from 1988 to 1994. He attained the rank of Senior Counsel in 1994.
During the 1980s and into the 1990s, he was involved in the work of the United Democratic Front, and in the Convention for a Democratic South Africa and its successor, the Multi-Party Negotiating Forum. He was a member of the Constitutional Committee of the African National Congress, and was in the advisor group during the Groote Schuur and Pretoria "Talks-about-Talks". He served as a founder member of the Release Mandela Committee and was a member of the Regional and National Reception Committees formed to prepare for and accelerate the release of political prisoners. He was intimately involved in the processes that led to the establishment of democratic rule in South Africa, including serving on the pre-Constitutional Human Rights Commission, the Police Board, and several commissions of inquiry established at the time.
When the Constitutional Court was established in 1994 in post apartheid South Africa, Pius Langa was appointed together with ten others as the first judges of the new Court. He became its Deputy President in 1997, and in 2001 assumed the position of Deputy Chief Justice of South Africa. In June 2005, he was appointed his country's Chief Justice and head of the Constitutional Court, and Chairperson of the Judicial Service Commission. He was also the Chairperson of the Southern African Judges Commission (2003-2009), and a member of the Permanent Court of Arbitration at The Hague.
In 1998, Justice Langa chaired a Commission to probe the Lesotho elections on behalf of SADC, and in 2000 he was appointed the Commonwealth's Special Envoy to assist the Fiji Islands return to democracy. He has participated in the work of the constitutional review commissions in Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe, Rwanda and Tanzania, and led a delegation to Cameroon, at the request of the Cameroon Government, to review and integrate that country's system of criminal procedure. He was Chancellor of the University of Natal (1998-2004), and Chancellor of the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (2003-2006). He is an honorary professor in law faculties in several universities in his country, and is also a Distinguished Visiting Professor at the Southern Methodist University, Dallas, Texas.
Justice Langa has been awarded Doctor of Laws degrees, honoris causa, by the Universities of Zululand, Western Cape, Cape Town, Unisa, Rhodes, Yale, the National University of Ireland, and the Southern Methodist University, Dallas, Texas. He was awarded the degree Doctor of the Public Service, honoris causa, by the North Eastern University, Boston, Massachusetts. He has been honoured with awards for the advancement of justice and human rights by the Black Lawyers Association, the National Association of Democratic Lawyers, and the Judicial Council of the American Bar Association. He was the recipient of the 2004 Justice Prize from the Peter Gruber Foundation, USA, and the 2006 Sydney and Felicia Kentridge Award for Service to Justice. In 2008, the President of the Republic of South Africa bestowed on him the Order of the Supreme Counsellor of the Baobab: Gold "for his exceptional service in law, constitutional jurisprudence and human rights". | history |
http://www.cathleenhuffman.com/ | 2021-06-18T14:41:41 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-25/segments/1623487637721.34/warc/CC-MAIN-20210618134943-20210618164943-00267.warc.gz | 0.947702 | 208 | CC-MAIN-2021-25 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-25__0__183420902 | en | Old fishing industry structures in the south are fascinating. They are characterized by the wind, salt, and years of disuse giving them a unique and abandoned sort of appeal.
This is one of two iron bridges left in Hancock County, saved by Kay Binford and our county. Going through the bridge seems to take you back in time and is an excellent destination for a Sunday afternoon bike ride.
Cathleen Huffman Watercolors
As part of Indiana's Bicentennial Celebration, I am delighted to have attained Legacy Project Status for my grain elevator work! I will continue to search for historic grain elevators to photograph, sketch, and watercolor paint. This project is sponsored by Greenfield Historic Landmarks and endorsed by Indiana Landmarks. The collection currently contains over thirty paintings of Indiana's grain elevators, but that's not even half of the sites I've documented. Please contact me if you have historic photos, stories, or know of an intact old Indiana elevator. I am trying to capture them before they are gone. | history |
http://rumino.com/ | 2018-05-23T10:50:40 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-22/segments/1526794865595.47/warc/CC-MAIN-20180523102355-20180523122355-00203.warc.gz | 0.980356 | 657 | CC-MAIN-2018-22 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-22__0__32192607 | en | Robert Tonner DollsThe History of Patsy®
One of Effanbee's great success stories was the Patsy® doll designed by Bernard Lipfert and advertised in 1928. She almost was not named "Patsy®". The identical ads advertised her as "Mimi" late in 1927 and then as "Patsy®" in 1928 "Playthings" magazines. Patsy® was one of the first dolls to have a manufactured wardrobe just for her but other manufacturers sold not only accessories but clothing as well. Patsy® was made of all composition and her patent was hotly defended by Effanbee® and what was actually patented was a neck joint that allowed the doll to pose and stand-alone. She portrayed a three year old girl with short bobbed red hair with a molded headband, painted side glancing eyes, pouty mouth, bent right arm and wore simple classic dresses closed with a safety pin. She had a golden heart charm bracelet that fit tightly on her wrist and a gold paper heart tag with her name. Patsy® was so popular she soon had several sisters in sizes from 5 ¾ inches to 29 inches, many factory variations and even a boyfriend, Skippy.
Effanbee® promoted Patsy® sales with a newspaper "The Patsytown News" that went to reported quarter million children. Effanbee® also had an " Aunt Patsy" that toured the country promoting their dolls. In addition they formed a Patsy® Doll Club and gave free metal pinback membership buttons to children who wrote in or bought a Patsy® doll. Effanbee® tied their doll line to popular current events such as producing George and Martha Washington for the bicentennial of George's birth. They costumed a group of dolls like the White Horse Inn Operetta that toured the U.S. During the war years; they fashioned military uniforms for the Skippy dolls and also costumed dolls in ethnic dress (Dutch) or after characters in books like "Alice In Wonderland".
The death of Hugo Baum in 1940 and the loss of income during the war years' brought the Effanbee® success story into a decline. In 1946, Effanbee® was sold to Noma Electric and they reissued a 1946 Patsy and later a new 17-inch Patsy Joan. Since that time the company changed hands several more times, at one time with Stanley Wahlberg as president and Irene Wahlberg as designer.
Limited editions of Patsy Ann™ and Skippy were issued during the 1970s, and Patsy® reappeared in vinyl in the 1980s. Effanbee reissued Patsy Joan in 1995, and continued with a new group of Patsy®, Skippy, and Wee Patsy™ dolls in vinyl painted to look like the old composition ones. In 2002, the Robert Tonner Doll Company acquired Effanbee® from bankruptcy. Tonner, a talented designer had already made a name for himself with his creations of Betsy McCall and fashion dolls like Tyler, Esme and Sydney. It is expected his creativity will enhance Effanbee's entire line.--Patsy Moyer, Author of "Patsy and Friends." | history |
https://blog.visas2germany.com/a-jolly-tour-of-germanys-christmas-markets | 2021-10-24T15:30:01 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-43/segments/1634323586043.75/warc/CC-MAIN-20211024142824-20211024172824-00634.warc.gz | 0.881228 | 620 | CC-MAIN-2021-43 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-43__0__190795835 | en | Christmas is coming, and it’s time to start thinking about Christmas presents. What could be better than a trip to the land of Kris Kringle, the German gift-bringer? TourCrafters’ one-week German Christmas Markets Tour makes it easy for mothers and fathers, grandmas and grandpas, to have a jolly good time and bring home lots of gifts as well.
The land-only, escorted tour costs $1,605 and has one departure: December 8, 2013. It includes a hotel transfer from the Frankfurt airport, transportation during the entire tour, 6 nights’ accommodation in 4-star hotels, daily buffet breakfast, tours and excursions, admission to Heidelberg and Neuschwanstein castles, and an English-speaking guide.
Christmas is a magical time in Germany, with sparkling lights, decorated streets, and stalls selling hot chestnuts, grilled bratwurst, gingerbread and Gluhwein (mulled wine) everywhere. Giant Christmas trees and concerts of Yuletide music add to the festivities. And the markets offer traditional crafts—toys, marionettes, jewelry, pottery, teddy bears and lambskin slippers—all hand crafted.
TourCrafters takes in the highlights: Frankfurt, with its 600-year-old market; a sightseeing tour of UNESCO Heritage Site Wurzburg and its historic market; and a tour of the walled medieval town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber and its legendary market. In Nuremberg there’s a city tour and visit to the Old Quarter’s Christkindlesmarkt, Germany’s most famous Christmas market. In Regensburg, an ancient city on the Danube founded by the Romans, there are several Christmas markets.
Munich combines the atmosphere of a charming historic city with that of a modern metropolis. Here you’ll tour the main attractions, including Marienplatz, where the Christmas Market started in 1642. From Munich it’s a short trip to Germany’s winter sports capital, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, and a stunning view of the snow-capped Zugspitze, Germany’s highest mountain. Then it’s on to Neuschwanstein, the definitive fairytale castle built by “Mad" King Ludwig, and Stuttgart to see a winter wonderland on Palace Square and the Mercedes-Benz Museum. The tour ends with the romantic old university town of Heidelberg, where there’s a tour of the picturesque castle on the Neckar River and a Christmas Market spread over five historic squares and—finally—a return to the Frankfurt airport.
So, what are you waiting for? Call us now and apply for a Germany Visit Visa so that you can take this trip and enjoy your Christmas with family! As visa processing may take time, apply for your Visa now, so that you do not regret later. | history |
https://challengermap.ca/ | 2024-03-04T22:55:56 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947476532.70/warc/CC-MAIN-20240304200958-20240304230958-00072.warc.gz | 0.91617 | 286 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__117124694 | en | On August 19th, 2021, members of the Challenger family and a team of supporters launched a campaign to restore and bring the Challenger Map back to its original home at the PNE.
The map is over 6,000 square feet and is the size of two tennis courts. It was constructed out of almost one million pieces of jig-sawed, layered, and hand painted 1/4″ Douglas Fir plywood.
It’s one of the most iconic pieces of heritage in the province and has the potential to become a tool which will educate a new generation of British Columbians about this wonderful place in which we live.
Plans are now underway to assemble a team of experts to restore, refresh, and rehouse the map in the historic Livestock Building in Hastings Park, incorporating modern digital technology to update this once-static relief map.
We are in need of the public’s help to raise the needed funds, and are humbly asking for your help in bringing it home.
Cover Image: John Biehler on Flickr https://www.flickr.com/photos/retrocactus/
B/W Image: People viewing Challenger relief map of British Columbia in P.N.E. B.C. Building, 1954
City of Vancouver Archives AM281-S8-: CVA 180-5611-: CVA 180-5611.1 | history |
https://gamblersdailynews.com/online-slots-machine-everything-a-beginner-must-know/ | 2023-12-10T07:53:05 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679101282.74/warc/CC-MAIN-20231210060949-20231210090949-00676.warc.gz | 0.979474 | 584 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__176593963 | en | Slot machines are one of the most often played betting games. They’re easy to use, and there’s a good chance of winning if you keep playing. Slot machines can be found in nearly every betting business on the planet.
Slot machines have been around for a long time, and in some ways, learning about the machines and how they changed over time can teach you about the history of gambling. We’ll try to describe some of that history below.
Charles Augustus Fey
Charles Augustus Fey is widely credited as the inventor of slot machines. Even if a version of the machine has existed before, there is some truth to it. The difference between the Fey machine and the ones that came before it is that Fey’s machine pays out automatically.
Fruit vending machines
Machines were outlawed in 1902, and the symbols that had previously been utilized were substituted with fruits. The prizes were in the form of fruit-flavored candy rather than cash. These machines are commonly found in stores, salons, and bowling alleys.
Machines that run on electricity
In 1964, electrical slot machines were introduced. To give it a realistic look and feel, the game was still operated by a lever, but there were no moving or mechanical pieces. It made an automated payment of roughly 500 coins, which could be exchanged for cash in betting clubs and other venues.
Slot machines with video
In 1976, video slots were introduced. They were created by a corporation located in Las Vegas, and they represented the next major shift in the way people play slots. It was first accessible in Hilton Hotels in Las Vegas, and it used a customized Sony TV as its display.
The updated and better version of the game was certified by the Nevada Gambling Commission soon after, and once it was deemed cheat-proof, it became available in practically every hotel in Vegas.
The Year 1996 and Onwards
In 1996, the world of slot machines underwent another major transformation. WMS Industries, INC produced “Reel ‘Em” at that time. It was the first slot machine to include a bonus round on the second screen. When the bonus round is activated, a new screen emerges in front of the player, and the additional rounds are played there.
Slot Machines Online
It’s reasonable to say that when slot machines went online, a new chapter in their history was written. You can check out agen slot joker388 now. The game principles are the same as previously, however the way the drums work has changed dramatically. Because the outcome is determined by a random number generator, there are no patterns to look for.
Younger gamers who are accustomed to gambling on their laptops or phones are particularly fond of online slots. This is a rapidly growing demographic, which implies that online slots are now a significant portion of the market. | history |
https://www.ozarklibrary.com/local-history-amp-genealogy/ | 2023-06-08T02:52:16 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224654031.92/warc/CC-MAIN-20230608003500-20230608033500-00155.warc.gz | 0.925607 | 953 | CC-MAIN-2023-23 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__77406993 | en | Welcome to the Local History & Genealogy Room
By: Jocelyn Rayford / Updated: Joni Wood
The local history and genealogy room of the Ozark Dale County Library features an assortment of information about Dale County, the Wiregrass, and the southeastern states. This collection of documents and books is made available to any interested researcher or casual visitor. The only requirement for researchers or browsers is their signature on the sign-in sheet each and every time they enter the room.
Researchers are free to explore the shelves and open file drawers and pull out any file of interest to them. Likewise, they are free to take down and look at any book of interest. Books can be signed out overnight only with permission of the research Librarian. Otherwise, books and documents may be taken out of the room only to be copied on the library's copy machine.
Many of the documents are materials from the Val McGee, Creel Richardson, Rebecca Newsom Dobson (from Coffee County), and the Hazel Matthews Turner (African American) collections. Most of their materials are made available in our movable filing storage unit. The files are arranged into the categories of TOPICAL and FAMILIES and are arranged alphabetically. Some information has been copied and made into notebooks that are arranged around the room for browsing and research.
Topical files include information about communities, churches, sporting events, civic organizations, businesses, professions, schools, hospitals, Creek affairs, WWI, II, etc. This Topical information is not only valuable when researching organizations or events; it is often helpful when researching families and persons.
Family files tend to be generic. Information about all persons with the same last name or same sounding last name are put together in the same file. Research donated by families are often put in a binder and catalogued. Our files are constantly expanding as more materials are researched, donated, and/or catalogued.
Locally made books containing compiled information about persons in the Wiregrass are kept together among the "Dale County Materials" section in the movable filing storage unit. There are books about marriages, land purchases, cemeteries, town, and community histories, church histories, as well as Civil War information. The SOUTHERN STAR and Phone Directory collection is housed behind the Genealogy Room, and the scrapbook collection are located on the back wall. Just past the computers on your right, is our School Census Records, as well as yearbooks from area schools.
Most researchers like to browse through the collection of books about history and genealogy that have been compiled locally. They are generally about Dale County, Alabama and other states. To locate a book quickly, the computer catalogue is available. Those unacquainted with its use should ask the Librarian to assist. When materials are removed from a shelf or file cabinet WHILE BROWSING OR RESEARCHING, IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT MATERIALS ARE NOT RETURNED TO THE SHELF BY THE BROWSER OR RESEARCHER. Materials that are left on the table will be counted and put away by the Librarian.
This collection includes many maps, obituaries, papers by Dale County's original historians, W.L. Andrews, and W.E. Matthews (aka Preston) among others. There are digitized copies and bound copies of the SOUTHERN STAR from 1867 through the 21st century.
The Room's greatest treat is free use of the expansive website, Ancestry.com. On this website, a researcher can find information about census data, death certificates, immigration, as well as family tree information in any U.S. state and abroad. Alabama Public Library Services makes it possible for us to provide this invaluable resource to our community. A staff member will assist and/or instruct any person wishing to use it.
The primary resource this research room offers is assistance. Assistance is gladly offered upon request. If help is needed for those who cannot visit the Room, a researcher may contact the Librarian by sending an e-mail to [email protected] or calling us at 334-774-5480.
African American Heritage Ancestry.com, Biographies, Cemeteries,City Phone Directories, County Land Records, Family & Topical Files, Genealogical & Historical Society Meetings' Recordings, Historical Maps, Historical Photos, Histories of Civil War, County, School, Church, Town, Communities, WWI, WII, & Post Offices, Marriage Records Index, Obituaries, and Helen Taylor Andrews' Historical Sites painting
Click here for a list of catalogued resources | history |
http://crja.com/history/ | 2019-07-19T12:25:02 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-30/segments/1563195526237.47/warc/CC-MAIN-20190719115720-20190719141720-00464.warc.gz | 0.949626 | 1,246 | CC-MAIN-2019-30 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-30__0__14225093 | en | 1959 - 1970
Carol Johnson began her practice in 1959, with the encouragement of colleagues from The Architects Collaborative, where she had worked the previous year, and taking advantage of projects offered her through contacts she had made as a student at Harvard University’s Graduate School of Design and at Wellesley College.
Between 1959 and 1970, Carol operated her practice initially out of her apartment in Cambridge and then out of a small office on Mount Auburn Street in Harvard Square. As the practice expanded, she moved to larger offices and hired additional employees. In 1970, the firm changed its name from Carol R. Johnson, Landscape Architect, to Carol R. Johnson & Associates to reflect the growing importance of the employees to the practice. In September of 1975, the firm was incorporated in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as Carol R. Johnson & Associates, Inc. During these years, the firm did significant work at the U.S. Pavilion for Expo ’67 in Montreal, Canada.
Over the ensuing years, CRJA, as it became known, has grown to become one of the larger landscape architecture firms in the United States, serving a national and international clientele.
During the decades of the 1970’s and 1980’s, CRJA focused on transforming urban spaces, campuses, industrial sites, and waterfronts into celebrated parks and public spaces. Projects reinforced the hallmarks upon which the practice was founded in 1959, by emphasizing traditional values of dedicated public service, and an unrelenting insistence upon quality in landscape design and construction.
The 1970’s saw the completion of the first of many community-based planning projects for CRJA: the North Common in Lowell, MA. The project was an outgrowth of Lyndon Johnson’s Model Cities Program and began a long tradition within the firm of engaging the community in the design process. The Mystic River Reservation in Medford and Somerville, MA, begun in the late 1970’s and completed in the early 80’s, was an early example of the firm’s ability to meld its interest in history (in this case Charles Elliot’s approach to scenic and natural resource values) with state-of-the-art environmental sciences. A separate land reclamation and restoration effort at a former power plant site on Lake Cayuga in upstate New York helped to restore the site to a natural meadow landscape, which would subsequently go through the normal process of becoming forest again.
The 1980's saw the commencement and completion of many of the firm’s most important public waterfront reclamation and open space projects, including the Old Harbor Park along Dorchester Bay in Boston, MA, completed in 1986; the John F. Kennedy Memorial Park, which unites the Charles River Reservation with nearby Harvard Square in Cambridge, MA, completed in 1987; the Lechmere Canal Park in East Cambridge, MA, an important urban revitalization effort in the City, the first phase of which was completed in 1983; and, significantly, the John Marshall Park along Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, D.C., completed in 1983.
In tandem with its work on park and waterfront revitalization projects, the firm continued to expand its footprint with design and planning on college and university campuses in the Northeast, undertaking landscape master planning, site design, and restoration efforts at Wellesley College, Williams College, Harvard University and Boston University.
During this decade the firm focused a great deal of energy on Boston’s urban, public realm. We took on the role of Lead Landscape Architect for Boston’s Big Dig project. This 10-year endeavor required as many as 12 full-time staff at various times. Also in this period was work on the Harborwalk and park associated with the Moakley Courthouse, the first major public space in Boston’s Seaport District. This work was coupled with the design of a great number of public schools in the Boston region.
This decade also saw the start of our cemetery planning and design practice, featuring the construction of the massive, Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne, MA.
International landscape architecture design and planning work got underway at this time with projects in Taiwan, Korea and Bermuda. Shae-Tze Island in Taipei and LG Chemical Research Park in Korea were mainstays of this effort.
2000 - 2011
In August of 2001, the firm purchased and renovated a former molasses warehouse on Broad Street in Boston’s financial district. Among seven partners, Carol is the Chairman Emeritus and Harry Fuller is the firm’s President and Managing Partner.
In this decade, CRJA started working seriously in the Middle East. Four major projects gave impetus to this growth: Shams Island Central Park, Abu Dhabi; American University in Cairo Master Plan and New Campus design, Egypt; Marasy Waterfront Residential Complex, Abu Dhabi; and the Marabet Equestrian Community Master Plan outside Cairo. These and other projects in Saudi Arabia, Morocco, and Dubai enabled us to establish a branch office in Abu Dhabi for four years from 2007-2011.
To service expanding work in the U.S. Southeast and abroad in China, CRJA opened an office in Knoxville, TN in 2005, and placed our first representative in Beijing in 2010.
2011 - Today
In 2011, CRJA formed a strategic alliance with the IBI Group of Firms, complementing their key areas of Urban Land, Building Facilities, Transportation, and Intelligent Systems. Established in 1974 and headquartered in Toronto, IBI Group has grown over the years both organically and through strategic acquisitions.
Today the firm has dozens of offices located across North America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia. IBI Group professionals exercise a broad and sophisticated knowledge base that spans urban design and planning, building and landscape architecture, engineering, advanced transportation management and traffic systems, real estate analysis, communications specializations and software development.
CRJA-IBI Group is the core of the IBI Group Landscape Architecture department. Leveraging existing relationships and forming new ones through the larger IBI family, we are able to better serve our clients. | history |
http://www.anotherfirstworldtraveller.com/blog/exploring-truth-palace-an-abandoned-newspaper-hq-in-bucharest-romania | 2018-09-19T18:11:37 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-39/segments/1537267156270.42/warc/CC-MAIN-20180919180955-20180919200955-00071.warc.gz | 0.968588 | 479 | CC-MAIN-2018-39 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-39__0__125198772 | en | Exploring Truth Palace - An abandoned newspaper HQ in Bucharest, Romania
Bucharest is a city which many feel has little to offer visitors. But scratch below the surface and the city is one of the most interesting places I have visited. One fascinating site I encountered was ‘Truth Palace’ (Palatul Adevarul in Romanian), a building which housed the city's first newspaper, back in 1898. Today this huge complex in the very heart of the city, lays empty and crumbling. I went to explore.
Originally designed by architect Stephen Ciocârlan, the building has been controlled by various different powers over its 117 years of life. During the second world war it was requisitioned by the Germans and the “Bukarester Tageblatt” printed. After 1951 the communists printed the “Star” paper which was eventually privatised after the revolution and the offices moved elsewhere.
Today it sits in a very sorry state, with a single guard at it’s door. Slip him a small bribe and in you go…
From the road the building looks rather innocuous, with the entrance leading into a small passageway. But once you emerge out into the courtyard, you suddenly see just how immense this building is.
Like all good explorers we started in the basement, slipping down some stairs from the courtyard. There is still evidence of large machinery down there, and the rooms feel like they went on forever. Junk fills much of them, obviously having build up over years of neglect. Eventually we climbed up and out finding ourselves in another part of the building.
Climbing the floors
The concrete stairs are still somewhat in tact, so climbing up through the building is no problem. And each floor has something of interest, from the theatrical stage with Greek style pillars on each side, to the rotting wooden room dividers, or hidden janitors office. All decorated with the beauty of decay.
Eventually we made it to the roof, the place where all good explorations end. It was a bizarre feeling to be on the top of a such a large derelict building, while surrounded by central Bucharest's hustle and bustle, office blocks and churches. Yet there we were. Taking a well deserved rest, before making our way back out and away into the real world again. | history |
http://labellemel.com/2015/09/travel-diary-exploring-florence/ | 2017-04-27T20:39:47 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-17/segments/1492917122621.35/warc/CC-MAIN-20170423031202-00459-ip-10-145-167-34.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.964339 | 539 | CC-MAIN-2017-17 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-17__0__43474875 | en | And now here we are in Florence. The first night we arrived after spending the day in Rome, we walked straight to the Cattedral di Santa Maria del Fiore Duomo and had barely enough time to walk up the entire length of the dome to catch the magnificent sunset over the city. The first time I laid eyes on the duomo six years ago, it was such a sight to see and still just majestic standing there as it was before.
We ended the night in search of a great pizzeria and found this place called Pizzeria lo Spuntino. Funny thing was we didn’t end up getting pizzas, but instead I opted for the vegetarian lasagna and oh emm gee, that had to be the best lasagna I’ve had in so long. I highly recommend the place because even now, I want to go back just to order the lasagna again!
After coming back from Cinque Terre and Pisa the day before, we started our morning walking around the mercato near our hotel, the Machiavelli. The hotel’s decor was such a step back into the past with the room’s beautiful vintage layout and the fun heavy traditional key that you leave and pick up at the front desk. The folks there were so kind and helpful and we definitely enjoyed our stay there. As for the mercato, it was held in a huge building that it was hard to miss and we could see ourselves living there each day with a trip to the market for fresh groceries.
ponte vecchio and salvatore ferragamo museum
Then it was off to Ponte Vecchio aka the “Old Bridge”. I missed this bridge the last time I was in Florence and so glad that we made the stop to it finally. When I posted a photo of the bridge on my personal instagram, Jessica from Dining Traveler recommended to see Salvatore Ferragamo museum and so we went. It was amazing to see the evolution of how shoes were made and I even found the wood shoe pattern of my favorite celebrity, Audrey Hepburn.
After the museum, we walked through the Piazza della Signoria where the replica of David stood tall and few other well-known statues. Of course, we definitely couldn’t get enough of gelato and walked past many gelateria but not without walking out with a gelato cone first.
That’s it for Florence. Next stop on the blog is Barcelona, so stay tuned for next week’s installment of this trip. Thanks for reading and have a great one! | history |
https://thinkeverlong.com/travel-spot-guide/195384/ | 2023-12-05T15:55:35 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100551.2/warc/CC-MAIN-20231205140836-20231205170836-00394.warc.gz | 0.87793 | 222 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__280321296 | en | Experience the heart-pounding excitement of motorsports at the renowned Charlotte Motor Speedway. Nestled in Concord, North Carolina, this iconic speedway is a mecca for racing aficionados, offering a dynamic blend of adrenaline-pumping events and unforgettable experiences.
As the host of NASCAR events and an array of thrilling races, Charlotte Motor Speedway pulses with the energy of competition. The thunderous roar of engines, the rush of speed, and the cheers of passionate fans create an atmosphere that’s second to none. Whether you’re a seasoned racing enthusiast or someone seeking the thrill of the track for the first time, the Charlotte Motor Speedway promises an unforgettable journey into the world of motorsports.
Discover the legacy of this legendary venue, witness incredible feats of skill and strategy, and be a part of the electric atmosphere that defines the essence of racing. With its rich history, state-of-the-art facilities, and a commitment to delivering top-tier entertainment, the Charlotte Motor Speedway stands as a true testament to the spirit of competition and the enduring appeal of the race track. | history |
http://www.travelscope.net/episodes/view/germanys_winter_carnival/ | 2016-09-29T17:12:06 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-40/segments/1474738661905.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20160924173741-00297-ip-10-143-35-109.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.86126 | 289 | CC-MAIN-2016-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2016-40__0__31549809 | en | Germany’s Winter Carnival
Joseph dons his jester’s cap and heads to the German state of Baden-Wüerttemberg for Fasnet –– Fasnacht –– Carnival. Each town may call it by a different name, but they all agree it’s a non-stop community party that celebrates local culture and chases away the winter blues. Some of the historic carnival characters, like the Narro, date back to the festival’s beginning 500 years ago while others are the products of lively modern-day imaginations. From Konstanz on the shores of Lake Constance to the Black Forest villages of Villingen, Oberndorf, Gengenbach, Elzach and Rottweil, Joseph uncovers the festival’s history and rejoices in the controlled chaos of tolle tage –– Crazy Days!
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https://balloonboyflyingsaucer.com/dozens-of-motorcycles-roar-their-way-through-bethlehem-to-celebrate-world-war-ii-vets-birthday-lehigh-valley-regional-news.html | 2023-10-01T12:52:38 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510888.64/warc/CC-MAIN-20231001105617-20231001135617-00173.warc.gz | 0.986092 | 420 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__157003861 | en | BETHLEHEM, Pa. – Motorcycle clubs from across the Lehigh Valley met in Bethlehem Tuesday night for a special celebration.
They took off from the parking lot of Lincoln Elementary School and made their way to Charles Kukoda’s home to wish him a happy 99th birthday.
“I feel really glad that some people like me that much that they would do that for me,” said Kukoda, who friends call “Cappy.”
Like is an understatement. Timothy Parsons organized the drive-by. He’s known Cappy since the early ’90s and hails him as a hero for what he went through in World War II.
“He volunteered to go in because he wanted to help this country and be a true American. That’s us, that’s the real deal, he’s a great guy,” Parsons said.
Cappy first started working at Bethlehem Steel after high school. At 24 he went overseas to fight in World War II and was involved in some of the biggest battles of the war, including the Battle of the Bulge which helped defeat the Nazis. Cappy was in a foxhole when that battle began.
“We were still surrounded by the German troops, so there must of been 9-10 of us. A colonel…said I’m going to walk you guys out of this trap, but he didn’t, he walked us into one,” Cappy said.
Cappy fought in that battle for nine days and luckily made it out alive. He returned home and married his wife Pauline in 1946. He worked at Bethlehem Steel until 1982 and was by his wife’s side when she passed away from breast cancer in 2002. As the motorcycles roared past in salute to him he reflected on his 99 years.
“I’m satisfied with my life, and if I go tomorrow I would say that I’m satisfied,” Cappy said. | history |
https://pap.georgia.gov/elijah-jackson-calhoun-jr | 2021-09-25T03:05:34 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-39/segments/1631780057589.14/warc/CC-MAIN-20210925021713-20210925051713-00319.warc.gz | 0.872893 | 128 | CC-MAIN-2021-39 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-39__0__61891396 | en | Elijah Jackson Calhoun, Jr.
WWII - US Navy, March 1942-January 1946 as Chief Petty Officer in Security and Shore Patrol. North Atlantic Theatre, 1942; Sixth Naval Dist., Charleston, SC, 1943-44; Pacific Theatre, Manila, P. I., 1945. Parole Supervisor, State Board of Pardons & Paroles, Savannah, GA, May 6, 1949; Chief Investigator, July 1, 1951; Admn. Assistant, April 1, 1958; Director, July 1, 1963. Married Edna Janette Rainey on June 6, 1944. Children: Margaret Penelope; Ann Elizabeth | history |
https://www.pittmanfirm.com/personal-injury-blog/2016/september/the-pittman-firm-p-a-sponsoring-panama-city-beac/ | 2022-05-25T10:58:06 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-21/segments/1652662584398.89/warc/CC-MAIN-20220525085552-20220525115552-00542.warc.gz | 0.961486 | 258 | CC-MAIN-2022-21 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-21__0__225976309 | en | Our attorneys at The Pittman Firm, P.A. are proud to be one of many sponsors of the Panama City Beach Memorial Stair Climb Fundraiser. This event began in 2011 as a way to help remember those who were lost in the tragic events of September 11, 2001. This pays tribute to the officers, firefighters, EMS, military, and all civilians who lost their lives that day.
The event involves individuals climbing 110 flights of stairs. This is equal to the height of the World Trade Center Towers that were struck 15 years ago. All proceeds of the fundraiser are donated to the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation and local memorial activities.
Anyone can participate in this event, whether civilian, law enforcement, firefighters, military, or other. It will take place no matter the weather.
The climb is on Saturday, September 10th, beginning at 10:30 a.m. followed by a celebration dinner later in the evening at The Barn Restaurant.
This is a very special cause and we are honored to help sponsor the event because we know what it means to those who will benefit from the funds. We look forward to this great event and participating in future events to help this wonderful organization.
We hope to see you out there supporting those making the climb. | history |
https://www.alebusph.com/blog/preservation-of-the-baths-of-the-queen-archaeological-site-7.html | 2023-09-23T14:53:20 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506481.17/warc/CC-MAIN-20230923130827-20230923160827-00876.warc.gz | 0.945319 | 280 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__272004947 | en | The Roman villa known as the "Baths of the Queen” is located in Calpe’s town centre, besides the sea, very close to the Ifach’s crag. It constitutes an important archaeological site occupied from the 1st to the 6th century in which the resident zone -endowed with a spectacular ensemble of mosaics-, the waterwheel, the public baths, the baptistery, the necropolis and the fish farm, with the pools excavated into the rock besides the seaside. Calpe’s town hall has taken the initiative with regard to preservation and maintenance of this archaeological site, promoting the contracting of a specialized company. Alebus won the contest and has been the awardee of the works, which will be developed in a first phase during four months, and could extend up to another four months. Archaeologist Alicia Luján and restorer Carolina Mai are members of the intervention team.
On the twenty first of March, at 20:00 pm, Director of the archaeological site Alicia Luján Navas and multidisciplinary team of the Alebus company will be giving a talk about the performed works developed in the intervention of January-February of 2019 at the Saló Blau, Casa de Cultura Jaume Pastor I Fluixà, Avda, Masnou, 1 Calpe. | history |
http://sarasota.apartmenthomeliving.com/apartments-for-rent/studio | 2016-05-04T13:36:22 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-18/segments/1461860123077.97/warc/CC-MAIN-20160428161523-00051-ip-10-239-7-51.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.973357 | 163 | CC-MAIN-2016-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2016-18__0__101836751 | en | Come and enjoy downtown loft living on Old Main Street, in Historic Palmetto. This two-story building, built in 1913 originally housed the Globe Dry Goods store. At one time, it was also Palmetto's City Hall. Today, the lower level is home to Norma Rae's restaurant and the upstairs has five loft apartments. The Lofts on Old Main Street are located in the heart of the Palmetto Historic District, which is on the National Register of Historic Places. They are a mere 2 blocks from the Manatee River and less than 2 miles from downtown Bradenton. We currently have a newly renovated studio apartment which is available beginning May 1. Rent includes water and electricity. Sorry, but no pets allowed. Give us a call or send us an email to schedule a showing. | history |
https://www.bbspagroup.com/fr/european-spa-la-spa-helvetia-bristol-firenze-italy/ | 2024-02-25T05:08:44 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474581.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20240225035809-20240225065809-00252.warc.gz | 0.923136 | 341 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__28554073 | en | A new wellbeing retreat in the heart of Florence, La Spa at Helvetia & Bristol opened in April 2022. Featuring an extended hydrothermal zone that opens onto a caldarium and continues with an aquamotus (Vichy shower), there are also emotional showers, a sudatorium (Finnish sauna), a frigidarium and a tepidarium (salt room).
The Lacus Quietis offers two pools with water features, built in a space that once served as the vault of the Banco di Roma. The hydro circuit leads to an upper floor with three rooms for individual treatments, including a wellness suite that is equipped with a private Turkish bath.
History meets the modern day The philosophy of La Spa is modelled on the origins of the site itself – a union of the historical and the contemporary. Inspired by the Latin principle of mens sana in corpore sano it recreates the experience of a Roman baths in a contemporary setting. The spa is located on the spot where the Capitoline Baths of the Roman city of Florentia once stood, fragments of whose walls can still
be seen along the wellness circuit. bbspa Group and Starhotels’ architects Silvia Stoppacciaro and Francesca La Rosa have chanelled a minimalist and modern vision of the historic Roman bathing tradition.
“Being in the heart of Florence is already magical – especially in a building with such a rich history – but bringing back to life the ancient Roman bathing traditions is what makes this project so unique,” says Régis Boudon-Doris, founder and CEO of bbspa Group. | history |
https://el-observador.com/2019/03/08/mexican-archaeologists-find-100s-of-maya-artifacts-in-cave/ | 2023-03-24T02:30:34 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-14/segments/1679296945242.64/warc/CC-MAIN-20230324020038-20230324050038-00442.warc.gz | 0.963104 | 708 | CC-MAIN-2023-14 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-14__0__88337084 | en | Mexico City – Mexico’s National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) announced Monday March 4, 2019 that at least 200 millennium-old ceramic artifacts have been discovered in an underground ritual cave in the Mayan city of Chichen Itza.
The cave, which was discovered 50 years ago but has remained unexplored until now, is called Balamku.
The cave is located 2.7km (1.7 mi) from the Temple of Kukulkan at the Chichen Itza complex on the Yucatan peninsula.
INAH archaeologist Guillermo de Anda told a press conference that this is the most important discovery since the Balamkanche cave was found in the 1950s.
“It’s overwhelming. I believe it is without doubt one of the most important caves of the Yucatan and I also believe I’m not exaggerating when I say it’s the most important find since the Balamkanche cave,” the archaeologist said.
“The greatest treasure” of Balamku, he said, is that “it hasn’t been altered, it was never sacked and we have all the facts about it right here.”
Most of the objects found are censers dedicated to Tlaloc, the water god, used for rituals and as offerings in the late classic period of Maya civilization, from the 7th to 10th centuries.
The many representations of Tlaloc, identified with pre-Columbian cultures in central Mexico, has sparked a debate about how they got to the Yucatan.
The archaeologist said research has discarded the initial hypothesis of a Toltec invasion of Mayan territory, but surmised that “central Mexico must have had an influence on Chichen Itza.”
“In that case, these items will help us establish a chronology,” the researcher said, adding that they expect to discover in Balamku many more artifacts than the 200 already found.
The censers and vessels discovered in Balamku still preserve the charred remains of food, seeds, jade, shells and bones, among other things the Mayas offered their deities in those days.
The difficult access and topography of the cave made depositing these objects and celebrating rituals there difficult, which leads researchers to believe it was a place of great relevance to the Mayas of Chichen Itza.
The archaeologist maintained that this cave is “probably more sacred” than the Sacred Cenote (Sinkhole) itself, a circular sunken pit 60 meters (197 feet) in diameter and 15 meters (49 feet) deep, filled with water and located in Chichen Itza.
De Anda said that Balamku has more importance because “the effort needed to enter it is greater than getting into the Sacred Cenote, which received offerings and pilgrimages from all over Mesoamerica.”
Up to now, the INAH team has carried out a preliminary exploration of the first 450m of the cave, though it is estimated that this is equivalent to just a third of its full length.
According to INAH, Balamku signifies “Jaguar God,” a reference to the divine nature the ancient Mayas attributed to that feline, which, they believed, was capable of entering and leaving the underworld at will. | history |
https://www.cherchezlafemmeensemble.com/programs | 2022-09-28T05:17:44 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-40/segments/1664030335124.77/warc/CC-MAIN-20220928051515-20220928081515-00004.warc.gz | 0.953365 | 205 | CC-MAIN-2022-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-40__0__256114392 | en | We perform, present and educate through concerts, lectures and workshops. We tailor our presentations to each specific event. Here are three specific programs that we are currently offering:
Forbidden Music: Women Composers Banned by the Nazis
More than anything or anyone, the Nazis permanently altered the trajectory of music history in 20th century Europe. Join us as we examine the lives and music of women composers dramatically effected by the events of World War II.
Musica Classica Nueva de Latinas
Illuminated by the rich diversity of Latin America, this exploration celebrates the 21st century classical music of women composers from Argentina, Columbia, Cuba, Mexico, Puerto Rico and Peru.
Nuns, Nobility and Non-Conformists
Until recently, most middle-class and well-to-do women were expected to abandon careers once the were married. Meet the women of centuries past, who defied convention and became composers and musicians despite societal expectations. | history |
https://hotelmarschallduroc.de/en/hotel/geschichte.html | 2021-04-18T20:01:36 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-17/segments/1618038860318.63/warc/CC-MAIN-20210418194009-20210418224009-00325.warc.gz | 0.96875 | 331 | CC-MAIN-2021-17 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-17__0__93241356 | en | The Marschall Duroc - a Hotel in a historical environment
„Goodbye, my friend“, Napoleon was quoted to say, when he left his dear friend Grand Marshal Géraud Christophe Michel Duroc. On the 22th of may his loyal mate was injured during a battle at the “Horterberg” at the edge of Görlitz. The next day he died from his injuries in a farm house in Markersdorf, which is next to Görlitz. Napoleon bought this property to raise a monument of his Grand Marshal.
After the victorious battle of Bautzen, Napoleons troops pushed the Prussian and Russian troops back. The enemy was hiding in the “cannon Bush” between Reichenbach and Markersdorf.
In the Hotel Marschall Duroc not only the name is historical. In the lobby you will find a portrait of Duroc, which was painted by Günther Hain. A painting in the restaurant shows the Grand Marschall laying on the ground struck by a bullet. Those dramatic events from 1813 are described on the informational board next to the painting.
It was told that Duroc was very educated and wealthy. Napoleon was influenced in his decision by the diplomatic skill of the Grand Marshall. Because of his ambulant merits Durocs name is written in the 15thcolumn in the triumphal arch in Paris. He found his final resting place in the “Dôme des Invalides” in Paris.
Source of historical information: Ratsarchiv Görlitz | history |
http://water-fountains-for-garde39371.fitnell.com/16834019/how-did-the-anasazi-adapt-for-their-ecosystem | 2018-12-17T19:37:00 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-51/segments/1544376829115.83/warc/CC-MAIN-20181217183905-20181217205905-00395.warc.gz | 0.962269 | 778 | CC-MAIN-2018-51 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-51__0__26525323 | en | All-around 100 A.D., the Anasazi lived on a substantial plateau in an area that is certainly completely different from the rest of the Southwest. Called the Colorado Plateau, this huge mountainous area encompasses the U.S. 4 Corners including the other areas of Arizona, Utah, New Mexico and Colorado.
Throughout their heritage of all over 1000 a long time, the Anasazi learned to implement and adapt their distinctive natural environment in addition to the encompassing purely natural sources so as to live and survive. They also realized how to alter their natural environment and develop systems as means for survival.
Making use of Normal Methods
Over the Basketmaker Period of time (one-750 A.D.), the early Anasazi built pit houses by digging shallow depressions (pits) in the bottom. These pit properties are protected that has a canopy of brush and mud.
The grasses have been used to make baskets which functioned as storage and carrying containers. Some of these baskets were woven tight that allowed them to hold water.
Altering The Atmosphere
In the beginning, the Anasazi farmed and lifted corn, squash, and later on beans on little plots of land. They utilized the ways of dry farming and some flood irrigation.
The Anasazi realized to settle down in a single spot upon the introduction of corn to be a farming crop. They continued to hunt and Collect wild crops and animals although looking forward to the crops to become All set for harvest. For over several hundred yrs, their agricultural expertise arrived at an advanced stage which authorized them to Reside and maintain them selves although dwelling permanently within their villages.
Later on, the Anasazi crafted greater villages which have more storage bins to be able to support the amplified yields of corn. This boost suggests how the Anasazi were being able to enhance their farming procedures. Moreover, they had efficiently expanded their buying and selling array.
In five hundred A.D., the Anasazi cultivated beans which happen to be the primary source of protein. Berries, yucca fruit, pinion nuts and wild sport nevertheless manufactured up the most part of their diet regime. To health supplement their food stuff resource, the Anasazi cultivated selected crops for instance squash and crops.
It was during the latter part of the Basketmakers Interval if the Anasazi had made noteworthy improvements in engineering. They produced clay pottery, domesticated turkeys, used enhanced techniques in farming such as more info flood irrigation, adopted the usage of the bow and arrow, and stored food items in storage bins.
The storage bins or containers became really valuable for maintaining surplus meals. The Anasazi acquired undertaking simple gray pottery and in some cases black on white pottery as a way to create their storage bins.
All around 750 A.D., Chaco Canyon turned inhabited by an elite group of Ancestral Puebloans. Among 800-a thousand A.D., this team spread across just about every arable acre that made up the San Juan Basin. In a duration of two generations, they constructed an elaborate trail and street process which authorized them to connect to the outlying villages. Whilst they created much more than 400 miles of mapped out highway methods, there was no existing evidence that indicated their use in the wheel.
The Anasazi’s engineering capabilities is often seen in the development of Pueblo Bonito, probably the most renowned of the great houses in Chaco Canyon. It experienced seven-hundred or maybe more rooms, 37 relatives kivas, and a pair of Local community kivas. Covering an area of over four acres, it’s evident that making Pueblo Bonito essential skillful architectural engineering capabilities the Anasazi experienced come to be recognized for. | history |
https://nics.edu.pk/2017/08/14/independence-day/ | 2021-10-24T15:53:23 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-43/segments/1634323586043.75/warc/CC-MAIN-20211024142824-20211024172824-00077.warc.gz | 0.957897 | 236 | CC-MAIN-2021-43 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-43__0__102242337 | en | Independence Day (Urdu: یوم آزادی; Yaum-e Āzādī), observed annually on 14 August, following its first observance on that day in 1947 (the day before the partition of India officially took effect), is a national holiday in Pakistan. It commemorates the occasion of Pakistan’s creation and was declared a sovereign nation following the partition of India on 15 August 1947. Pakistan came into existence as a result of the Pakistan Movement which aimed for the creation of a separate Muslim state by partition of the north-western and north-eastern regions of undivided India. The movement was led by the All-India Muslim League under the leadership of Muhammad Ali Jinnah. This was facilitated by the British parliament passing the Indian Independence Act 1947, thereby giving recognition to the new Dominion of Pakistan (later the Islamic Republic of Pakistan) which comprised West Pakistan (present-day Pakistan) and East Pakistan (now Bangladesh). In the Islamic calendar, the day of independence coincided with Ramadan 27, the eve of which, being Laylat al-Qadr, is regarded as sacred by Muslims. | history |
https://movie123.in/bhuj-the-pride-of-india-2021/ | 2022-06-28T00:29:41 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-27/segments/1656103344783.24/warc/CC-MAIN-20220627225823-20220628015823-00235.warc.gz | 0.949435 | 167 | CC-MAIN-2022-27 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-27__0__136149455 | en | The greatest battle ever fought
During the 1971 Indo-Pak war, the IAF airstrip at Bhuj was destroyed in combat. Subsequently, 300 local women led by IAF squadron leader Vijay Karnik heroically toiled day in and day out to reconstruct the airbase. This act of resilience was a pivotal moment which not only boosted the morale of the country, but also helped us win the war. The film is a tribute to the unparalleled bravado displayed not only by IAF, but the civilians as well.
Set in the backdrop of the 1971 Indo-Pakistan War, the film tells the story of the IAF Squadron Leader Vijay Karnik, and his bravery, patriotism and determination.
Director: Abhishek Dudhaiya
Release: 08/13/2021 (IN) | history |
http://www.crossplainslibrary.com/genealogy-local-history/genealogy-local-history-resources/ | 2016-02-13T10:44:38 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-07/segments/1454701166570.91/warc/CC-MAIN-20160205193926-00051-ip-10-236-182-209.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.911686 | 277 | CC-MAIN-2016-07 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2016-07__0__137720279 | en | Genealogy & Local History Resources
How to get started doing genealogy:
The library owns a number of “how to” books to aid the beginning researcher in uncovering his past. In addition there are books on dating photographs, and even scrapbooking your family tree.
Newspapers on Microfilm
The Baird & Callahan County Star 1888-1935; Cross Plains Review beginning in 1911
Local county histories are an invaluable source for genealogists. They not only relate names but events surrounding our ancestors. We have histories on Texas counties such as Andrews, Eastland, McCulloch, Coleman, Brown, Runnels, Callahan and the community of May, Texas. We are especially pleased to have recently acquired the two volume set of Coleman County Histories. We also have some out of state county histories, such as Anne Arundel & Howard County Missouri and Stafford County, Virginia.
Callahan County Marriage Records from the beginning of the county to 1966 and Cemetery Records for Callahan, Brown & Eastland Counties
Some of the other resources available:
Several volumes of the Robertson’s Colony Papers
Indian Depredations in Texas
Numerous Civil War histories.
Early Tennessee Records of various kinds
Search the online catalog using the keyword “genealogy” for a complete list of genealogy books. | history |
http://bfsurveys.com.au/v3/About/CFBennett.asp | 2020-04-06T17:06:07 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-16/segments/1585371656216.67/warc/CC-MAIN-20200406164846-20200406195346-00111.warc.gz | 0.962211 | 786 | CC-MAIN-2020-16 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-16__0__32225307 | en | Cyril Fryar Bennett (Licensed Surveyor)
1883 - 1962
Cyril Fryar Bennett 1883 - 1962, born at Coorparoo,
youngest son of James S. Bennett secretary of the Land
Council, Department of Lands, Queensland. Grandson of Sir
William Fryar, Surveyor. Bennetts Road, Fryar Street, Ethel
Street, Cyril Street are named after the family and the
original home is still there. Obtained a senior pass and
University matriculation from Brisbane Grammar School and
as he was asthmatic his father believed a dry climate would
be beneficial and arranged for him to be articled to Staff
Surveyor/Shield in the Clermont district where he remained
for three years. Upon returning to Brisbane he obtained a
position in the Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage
Board as a cadet draftsman surveyor and studied for the
surveyors board examination which he passed with credit
and was registered as an Authorised Surveyor in 1917.
During that time he surveyed the route for the
sewerage main from Hamilton to Luggage Point
which is still operative today.
He was retrenched and with the support of a
family friend, Skipper Love of Isles Love, he was
set up with a table and chair on the first floor of
their auction room, which was located in Adelaide
Street, at the present site of Post Office Square.
His first job was a Girls Guide site at (Cleveland
Capalaba Victoria Point see modern map). He was
met at the Camp Hill tram terminus by the land
owner with horse and dray and he shared the
survey fee with his chainman.
The real work was subdividing Nestles Farms at
Toogoolawah for which Isles Love were the selling
agents and was a considerable amount of survey
work that continued for some years.
He developed a very personal survey practice due
to growing up and being educated in Brisbane and
concentrated on connections with solicitors,
architects, engineers, real estate agents, banks,
commercial and industrial land owners.
He was one of the two surveyors who survived in
practice in Brisbane through the 1929-30
depression years. At one stage he surveyed farms
at Stanthorpe, bought a home and operated two
field parties on a profit share basis.
About 1938 he surveyed the residential
resumptions for the approaches to the Story
Bridge for the Co-ordinator General. The Titles
Office did not have sufficient staff to examine and
register the plans within the prescribed time. CF
Bennett was asked to do the work, which at his
request and by special arrangement, was done at
He was the part time lecturer in surveying in the
faculty of engineering of the University of
Queensland during the time of Professor Hawkins,
Fellow of the Institution of Surveyors.
He was President of the Queensland Institution of
Surveyors from 1931 to 1939, Director and
Sergeant at Arms, Rotary Club of Brisbane for
many years and a Director of Brisbane
Crematorium Limited. Always a keen student of
literature he was an eloquent public speaker,
loved Shakespeare, Gilbert and Sullivan and
poetry. He had a gentle manner and a keen sense
of humour. A man of strong character, proud of his
profession, dedicated to a high standard, often
"speed and accuracy" ... or ... "hallmark of quality"
He was a frugal and shrewd business man and at
the same time of compassionate and generous
In 1958, he formed a partnership with
Robin Tremlett Francis. | history |
https://www.zoprent.com/blog/category/bangalore/ | 2020-02-22T13:56:54 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-10/segments/1581875145676.44/warc/CC-MAIN-20200222115524-20200222145524-00003.warc.gz | 0.955804 | 810 | CC-MAIN-2020-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-10__0__66741670 | en | Most people address Bangalore as an IT or the pub capital of India, but only a few know about its cultural significance and several historical landmarks. The city has been the main center of political activities for the great empires in Southern India. Many great kings of the past, from time to time gave this city huge importance and left many awe-inspiring architectural monuments as their legacy.
The city is home to some of the most beautiful art galleries, museums, monuments, temples that host intricate designs and amazing architecture. The city promises to deliver the best experience to all the travelers or tourists out there. Tourists or Visitors can hire a self drive car in Bangalore to travel around the Historic places.To help you maneuver amongst the places, we have compiled a list of some of the best historical places to visit if you’re a history buff or someone who likes to dig deep into something.
Top 5 Historical Places in Bangalore
The name speaks for itself, as this place is exquisite and grand like those in fairy tales. The place is located amongst the bustling corner of the city and has become a beacon of tradition. The place has been left untouched by the modernization and will give you the old school vibes. The palace is the replica of royal British home located in Berkshire and renders a peaceful vibe all throughout. Today, the palace is known for extravagant parties and its spaces are open for a number of public events. The gothic windows, towering turrets among others are something to look forward to. If you can’t resist but delve deep into history, then this is something meant for you.
National gallery of modern art
A big shout out to all the art lovers out there, the national gallery of modern art is here to give you some deep inspiration. Located on the palace road, the museum is nothing but extraordinary, all thanks to its offerings. The place is housed in a colonial mansion complemented with a garden setting which also has two interconnected wings. You can witness some of the finest pieces of artwork, right from the early 18th century to the pre-independence period. The museum also features some of the works of modern and contemporary artists. There’s also a cafe on the premises of the museum to fill your hunger pangs.
Tipu Sultan palace and fort’s
If you’re a tab bit familiar with the Indian history, you must have heard the name Tipu Sultan. The great king of the past has left not only epic stories but also some extraordinary infrastructures in his memories. The fort is situated near Bangalore fort area, amidst the awe-inspiring nature. The fort of completed in 1791, and still showcases the greatness of Tipu Sultan in its architecture. You can visit the palace at any time between 8:30 am until 5:30 am.
Lalbagh Botanical Garden
The expansive garden was a private Mughal garden in its early life which went onto become the most beautiful garden space in Bangalore. Established by Haider Ali and later extended by Tipu Sultan, the garden drips history lessons in every corner and renders some serious Insta worthy pictures. The garden is spanned over 240 acres of land and its name has been derived from the red roses that bloom throughout the year. The area of focus in the garden is its majestic glasshouse, which was built with the purpose of commemorating the visit of the son of Wale’s king.
The park occupies nearly 300 acres of land in the Bangalore’s business district and is a popular place for morning walkers, joggers etc. You can hang out with your friends in the vicinity of the garden and infuse a sense of nonchalance in your life. The place can also be a perfect way to escape the monotonous routine of life and relax in the tranquility of nature for some time.
The city of Bangalore is a gorgeous mix of past and present, which is a delight for all the travelers out there. | history |
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|General A. S. Johnston|
|General C. F. Smith|
Gott concludes that the Union victory or Confederate defeat was the critical turning point in the war. He says the victory gave "the nation and the world confident assurance of the United States' ability to restore the national union." The triumph "lifted the spirits of the nation" and "showed that the nine months of continuous drilling and disciplining of troops and preparing them for war were not spent in vain." Gott also raises the question of how Johnston's army might have done at Shiloh. "One can only speculate upon the outcome of that battle, and indeed the war, had the bulk of the 21,000 soldiers of Fort Donelson also been present [at Shiloh]."
For additional comments on the this campaign, please see THE Turning Point of the Civil War. | history |
https://www.exp-nagoya.jp/eng/blog/achim-takayama.html | 2022-06-29T22:05:36 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-27/segments/1656103645173.39/warc/CC-MAIN-20220629211420-20220630001420-00432.warc.gz | 0.940135 | 1,170 | CC-MAIN-2022-27 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-27__0__31737821 | en | Exploring Takayama’s historical Old Town area
According to the tourist information website, Takayama, which gained importance
as a source of quality timber and masterful carpenters during the feudal ages,
came under direct control of the daimyo and consequently enjoyed quite a bit of
prosperity despite its remote mountain location. Because it was so well-preserved
and exudes a unique historical charm, it is now a popular destination for tourists
coming from near and far.
Exploring the town
Dressed in the traditional Yukata, I headed off to explore the historical buildings,
arts crafts, and of course food of the old town. The beautiful mountains in the
distance provided a picturesque backdrop to the historical scenery in front of me,
while I was walking towards said area.
Speaking of scenery, I noticed many people looking at me quite peculiarly. Walking
through the area, I realized that, no, I wasn’t the only non-Japanese here - there
were, in fact, quite a few foreigners, but I was the only one wearing a Yukata.
It definitely felt special being able to wear such traditional clothing in a historical
town in Japan. Though, if you do decide to don the Yukata, make sure to choose
the right “Getta” (wooden sandals). It didn’t take long for them to wear away the
skin on the side of my foot, which made walking quite painful indeed
So, either wear socks with them, or opt for the lighter, more comfortable variant.
These “shoes” are definitely not meant for walking long distances. It was around
mid-day at this point, and getting quite hot, so I stopped by an ice-cream and
drinks shop for a quick green tea refreshment.
The green tea drink was refreshing indeed, and just what I needed at that point.
Ready to face the heat and eager to explore the town more, I thanked the store’s
clerk for her great tips about Takayama and was off again.
The quaint old town has a certain allure that’s hard to put into concrete words.
There’s an air of ancient history mixed with contemporary charm here.
Many ancient houses have been converted to shops and restaurants. Amidst the
tourist attractions are museums, showcasing artifacts and historical documents
preserved in order to teach people about the vast history in this area. I stopped by
a few places to investigate the history and take photos.
Old crafts were also on display at this museum
There are several areas to explore in Takayama, and the old streets, along with the
plethora of shops to explore will certainly draw you in and can be enjoyed by both
old and young alike.
After that, I had some really good Hamburger / cheeseburger and fries.... kidding,
of course not! When in Rome, as they say, do as the Romans do. Well, Japan is
quite far from Italy, but trying some local specialties should be part of any cultural
trip no matter where you are, so I indulged in Takayama’s renowned steamed buns
with the world-famous Hida Beef inside.
Delectable doesn’t even begin to describe the culinary delight I was experiencing
after the second bite (had to get through the thick bun first). Seriously, if you find
yourself in this town, don’t skip these!
Of course, dessert can’t be left out and luckily I found a great ice-cream shop that
specializes in Green Tea soft-serve ice cream to finish off the this interesting day.
Takayama, with its old-world history and modern charm is really a great place to
spend a day. Whether you’re after scenery, cultural experiences, history, food, or
just meeting some truly friendly people, you can find something special here.
So, should you find yourself in Japan, don’t skip this enjoyable experience in the
heart of Japan.
Here is more information about a special ticket called
Takayama Noritsugi Ticket
And here’s more information about Takayama
↓↓For more information or to purchase, click here! ↓↓
SHORYUDO Bus Pass－ Takayama, Shirakawago, Kanazawa－ | history |
http://hamlinfistula.org/our-hospital/history.html | 2015-01-31T06:59:22 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2015-06/segments/1422122108378.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20150124175508-00125-ip-10-180-212-252.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.973439 | 633 | CC-MAIN-2015-06 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2015-06__0__554213 | en | The Doctors Hamlin
In 1959 Dr. Reginald Hamlin, a New Zealander, and Dr. Catherine Hamlin, née Nicholson, an Australian, both obstetrician/gynaecologists, came to Addis Ababa in reply to an advertisement in the Lancet Medical Journal. There was a need for a Midwifery School and Dr. Reginald Hamlin, previously a teacher, found that the prospect of teaching midwives appealed to him.
However, what faced them upon arrival at the Princess Tsehay Hospital made them realise that they would not be doing much midwifery training due to the sheer number of patients needing their help at the hospital. They did however train four midwives!
The silent shame
Doctors Reg and Catherine Hamlin in the early days at the Princess Tsehay Hospital
On the evening of their arrival, as the Hamlins were settling into their new home, a fellow gynaecologist came to visit them and told them that “the fistula patients will break your hearts.” The Hamlins had never seen an obstetric fistula before. “To us they were an academic rarity,” Catherine recalls in her book, The Hospital by the River.
Before the Hamlins came to Addis Ababa, there was little treatment available for fistula victims. Most such injured women – and there were thousands – had suffered in silence for years.
Drs. Reginald and Catherine Hamlin studied what they could from the original fistula surgeons who had operated in the mid 1850’s and from doctors who were still operating in places such as Egypt. Obstetric fistula had been virtually eradicated in the United States in 1895 and the first fistula hospital closed its doors in New York City in 1925. The Hamlins refined the surgical technique to close obstetric fistulae, while continuing to treat a broad range of obstetric cases. In their first year in Ethiopia, the Hamlins treated 30 fistula patients.
The founding of a hospital
Through first hand experience, the Hamlins quickly became aware of the suffering endured by women with fistulae. Fistula victims are usually shunned so severely due to their odour that even other patients refuse to be near them. Drs. Reginald and Catherine Hamlin knew the fistula women deserved a hospital of their own. The Hamlins worked for more than a decade to establish a fistula hospital, even through a military coup when most foreigners fled Ethiopia. Finally, in 1974, the Hamlins opened the doors of the Addis Ababa Fistula Hospital. It remains the only medical centre in the world dedicated exclusively to fistula repair.
Dr. Reginald Hamlin worked diligently at the Fistula Hospital until his death in 1993. Dr. Catherine Hamlin has been nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize, and the list of her humanitarian awards is impressive. She can still be found seeing new patients in outpatients, checking the sick ones on the wards or performing the delicate fistula repair surgery she pioneered more than 40 years ago. | history |
https://www.mn.gov/mnddc/parallels2/one/video/video08-boggs.html | 2020-08-03T13:02:21 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-34/segments/1596439735810.18/warc/CC-MAIN-20200803111838-20200803141838-00071.warc.gz | 0.988458 | 163 | CC-MAIN-2020-34 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-34__0__166104873 | en | Elizabeth Boggs: JFK
Elizabeth Boggs: "Some of us knew in 1960, that John Kennedy had a mentally retarded sister, we also knew that the family didn't wish that to be mentioned. We were not entirely prepared for the favorable developments that subsequently occurred. His sister, Eunice Shriver, suggested to the president that he appoint a president's panel. The panel was appointed in the fall of 1961, as a result of the report which was filed with the president in fall of 1962. Two pieces of legislature were drafted and put through the legislative process and signed by President Kennedy in October 1963. Public law 88-156 expanded some of the activities of the children's bureau and the internal and child health program, but also provided money to the states for comprehensive planning in mental retardation." | history |
https://nieuwehollandsewaterlinie.nl/en/forten/geofort-and-fort-asperen/ | 2023-03-20T21:35:06 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-14/segments/1679296943562.70/warc/CC-MAIN-20230320211022-20230321001022-00687.warc.gz | 0.940615 | 251 | CC-MAIN-2023-14 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-14__0__105631247 | en | GeoFort and Fort Asperen
At the banks of the river Linge, south of Leerdam and between the meadows and fruit trees, you can find both Fort Asperen and the GeoFort.
This exciting island is known as GeoFort which was awarded ‘best children’s museum of the world’ in 2016. Everything on display here is about maps and navigation. It is an exciting experience, for both young and old. A true paradise to play in, with its Geo Experience, the escape room and a maze. Enjoy its surroundings too, and have a choice of great snacks and drinks at the terrace.
Fort Asperen is a hub of cycling and walking routes near Asperen on the river Linge. The beatifully designed and restored roof construction as well as the tower and the Tevern’s interior are more than worth a visit. From the terrace, visitors can enjoy a great view of the tower fort and the canals.
Nieuwe Steeg 74
4171 KG Herwijnen
4151 BR Acquoy | history |
http://www.bristolrefugeefestival.org/event/eritrea-in-the-news-photo-exhibition/ | 2020-04-08T16:16:30 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-16/segments/1585371818008.97/warc/CC-MAIN-20200408135412-20200408165912-00248.warc.gz | 0.953963 | 141 | CC-MAIN-2020-16 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-16__0__97749100 | en | - This event has passed.
Eritrea in the News: Photo Exhibition
June 24, 2019 - June 28, 2019
Eritreans – although not at war – have fled their country in their thousands. They sought refuge in neighbouring states or drowned in the Mediterranean in an attempt to reach sanctuary in Europe. Today there is a glimmer of hope. Ethiopia reached out to Eritrea. Their leaders have met and there is the prospect of reconciliation. Yet Eritreans, still long for true freedom. This timely exhibition traces how this tragedy came about and includes rare photographs – some shown for the first time.
For more info see: https://eritrea-focus.org/ | history |
https://www.lindseyhansenguide.com/post/virtual-visit-notre-dame-de-paris-part-1-a-gothic-architecture-primer | 2024-02-22T17:06:31 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947473824.13/warc/CC-MAIN-20240222161802-20240222191802-00164.warc.gz | 0.922882 | 298 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__27303750 | en | Today, we're beginning a three-part virtual visit series treating Gothic architecture and Notre-Dame de Paris. This suite of visits is specially designed to coincide with the one year anniversary of the tragic fire at the cathedral on April 15, 2019. Over the course of these visits, we'll learn about the foundations of Gothic architecture, the history of Notre-Dame specifically, how the cathedral survived the fire, and what we might expect from the restorations in the future.
This first visit is pretty information intensive, but it's intended to be a "primer" that will set the stage for our "deep dive" into Paris' cathedral next week. It'll set you up with all the terminology you need to understand the architectural history of the cathedral, and will give you some more general tips and tricks for identifying Gothic architecture more broadly speaking. You should come away from this virtual visit with an understanding of what makes the Gothic, Gothic (a skill that will be useful for any traveler passing through Europe!).
Our usual reminder: the primary venue for this content is the stories feature on my Instagram page. All of the virtual visits will be saved in my story highlights. The purpose of the blog posts is to allow a greater audience (especially those without social media accounts) to benefit from the same content.
Now, let's learn to identify Gothic architecture!
See you back here on Monday for our extended look at the history of Notre-Dame de Paris! | history |
https://www.riverbasindistillery.com/story | 2021-08-01T17:41:58 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-31/segments/1627046154214.63/warc/CC-MAIN-20210801154943-20210801184943-00582.warc.gz | 0.942495 | 217 | CC-MAIN-2021-31 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-31__0__189095328 | en | - ABOUT US -
River Basin Rye brings the history of American whiskey full circle. In the 19th century, New Orleans was the whiskey drinking capital of the nation. Distillers from Tennessee to Pennsylvania shipped their whiskey in oak barrels down the Mississippi River to New Orleans. During this journey, the clear unaged whiskey took on the flavors and color of the wood. When this “oak aged” whiskey was poured in saloons up and down Bourbon Street, it was of amber color with a distinctive woody taste. Thus, the process of aging American whiskey in oak barrels was born.
River Basin Distillery follows this time-honored American heritage. Located where the Mississippi River bends to form the Crescent City, we source our whiskeys from “up the river” just as it was done 200 years ago.
River Basin Rye is a distinctive blend of 95% rye mash aged in new American white oak barrels to produce a rich whiskey that embodies the fiery spirit of the French Quarter with a Big Easy finish of vanilla, cinnamon, caramel and clove. | history |
https://www.techybloging.net/exploring-the-evolution-of-hardware-past-present-and-future/.html | 2024-02-24T16:09:52 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474541.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20240224144416-20240224174416-00654.warc.gz | 0.930854 | 907 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__3278427 | en | Hardware has played a pivotal role in shaping the world we live in today, from the invention of the wheel to the development of modern computers. Over the years, hardware has undergone a remarkable evolution, constantly pushing the boundaries of technological advancement. In this essay, we will delve into the past, present, and future of hardware, exploring the key milestones and innovations that have defined each era. From the early mechanical inventions to the rise of digital computing, and now the exciting prospects of quantum computing and artificial intelligence, we will trace the remarkable journey of hardware and its potential to revolutionize our lives in the future.
Exploring the Evolution of Hardware: Past, Present, and Future
Hardware, the physical components of a computer system, has come a long way since its inception. From the early days of bulky mainframes to the sleek and powerful devices we use today, hardware has evolved at an astonishing rate. This article takes a deep dive into the past, present, and future of hardware, examining the significant milestones and innovations that have shaped the technology landscape.
Past: The Birth of Hardware
The roots of hardware can be traced back to the 19th century. The first mechanical computers, such as Charles Babbage’s Analytical Engine, laid the groundwork for what would become modern computing. These machines relied on gears, levers, and other mechanical components to perform calculations.
However, it was not until the mid-20th century that electronic hardware began to take shape. The development of the transistor in the late 1940s revolutionized the field, allowing for the miniaturization of electronic components and the birth of the first electronic computers. These early computers, such as the ENIAC and UNIVAC, were massive and consumed significant amounts of power.
The 1960s and 1970s saw the introduction of integrated circuits, or microchips, which brought further advancements in hardware technology. These microchips allowed for the integration of multiple transistors onto a single chip, resulting in smaller, faster, and more efficient computers. This era also witnessed the birth of the personal computer, with companies like Apple and IBM leading the way.
Present: The Age of Mobility and Connectivity
In recent decades, hardware has undergone a significant transformation, driven by the increasing demand for mobility and connectivity. The advent of smartphones and tablets has revolutionized the way we interact with technology. These devices pack immense computing power into pocket-sized packages, making them accessible to a vast majority of the population.
Alongside mobile devices, the rise of the Internet of Things (IoT) has brought hardware into our everyday lives in previously unimaginable ways. From smart home devices to wearable technology, hardware is now seamlessly integrated into our homes, workplaces, and even our bodies. This interconnectedness has created a world where hardware is no longer limited to traditional computing devices but extends to a wide range of everyday objects.
Furthermore, advancements in hardware have paved the way for emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), virtual reality (VR), and autonomous vehicles. These technologies rely on powerful hardware components like graphic processing units (GPUs) and specialized chips to deliver immersive experiences and intelligent systems.
Future: The Path Ahead
Looking ahead, the future of hardware holds even more exciting possibilities. One of the key areas of focus is the development of quantum computing. Quantum computers have the potential to solve complex problems that are currently beyond the capabilities of classical computers. Although still in its early stages, quantum hardware promises to revolutionize fields like cryptography, drug discovery, and optimization.
Additionally, the demand for more energy-efficient and sustainable hardware solutions is growing rapidly. With concerns about climate change and energy consumption, hardware manufacturers are exploring ways to reduce power consumption, improve recyclability, and utilize renewable materials. This focus on sustainable hardware is crucial to ensure a greener and more sustainable future.
Another area of interest is neuromorphic computing, which aims to mimic the structure and function of the human brain. By leveraging hardware that mimics the brain’s neural networks, neuromorphic computing has the potential to revolutionize AI, enabling faster and more efficient processing of complex data.
In conclusion, the evolution of hardware has been a remarkable journey. From the mechanical computers of the past to the powerful and interconnected devices we have today, hardware has continuously pushed the boundaries of what is possible. As we move into the future, the development of quantum computing, sustainable hardware, and neuromorphic computing promises to shape the technology landscape in unprecedented ways. | history |
http://www.oldwhiskersbait.com/ | 2016-08-25T23:50:32 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-36/segments/1471982294883.0/warc/CC-MAIN-20160823195814-00121-ip-10-153-172-175.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.967551 | 362 | CC-MAIN-2016-36 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2016-36__0__15707947 | en | Welcome to Old Whiskers Catfish Baits… Designed and Tested by Catfishermen for Catfishermen
Our products are designed and tested by catfishermen for catfishermen. Whether you prefer to fish with Dough Bait or Dip Bait, we have the perfect bait for you.
Old Whiskers was first developed in Burlington, Iowa by Paul Mower and Harry Herman back in 1952. As long-time fishing buddies, they experimented with different recipes and formulas before deciding which one suited them best. Once decided, they began making small batches of Catfish bait and selling it locally.
As years went by, word spread about its results, and more and more bait shops began to stock it. By 1974, Old Whiskers was available from as far south as Pevely, Missouri and as far north as Dubuque, Iowa along the Mississippi River.
About that time, Paul and Harry decided to retire from making bait and go back to just fishing. They sold the business to Rose’s Bait & Tackle in West Burlington, Iowa, where the bait continued to be made until Rose’s Bait and Tackle added additional product lines. In 1971, Rose’s began offering a soft plastic worm for the dip baits as an alternative to sponge hooks, which were prevalent at that time.
In 1996, the Rose family sold their retail and wholesale bait shop, and son Harold moved the manufacturing operation to O’Fallon, Illinois ( just east of St. Louis, MO), where it continues to operate to this day.
The worms and other catfishing related tackle items are top quality – designed to be used by serious fishermen. Compare the durability of our plastic worms with any on the market! | history |
https://www.britishcouncil.ca/our-shared-past | 2022-01-20T08:24:24 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-05/segments/1642320301730.31/warc/CC-MAIN-20220120065949-20220120095949-00705.warc.gz | 0.92815 | 667 | CC-MAIN-2022-05 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-05__0__12906657 | en | A World History Perspective
‘Involvement and suffering in the First World War were global, going far beyond the Western Front, and many people around the world grapple with the legacy of both the conflict and the peace that followed it to this day. We should therefore remember the world as well as the war; all those involved, all the contributions, all the experiences. All the trauma, and the lasting legacy.’
Remember the World as well as the War – British Council
The Victoria Cross was - and remains to the present day - the highest British military award for gallantry, awarded for "most conspicuous bravery, a daring or pre-eminent act of valour, self-sacrifice or extreme devotion to duty in the presence of the enemy".
70 Canadian servicemen were awarded the Victoria Cross during The Great War.
The decoration is in the form of a bronze cross patée bearing the royal crest and the words "For Valour."
British High Commission and the British Council invite you to participate in a competition that seeks to pay homage to the valiant contributions of the World War I recipients of this prestigious award using the moving image to chronicle your stories.
HOW TO ENTER
We want to see your depiction of the inspiring stories behind the medal and/or its recipients using visuals instead of words. Submit an original short film or animation that
- relates a story of a Victoria Cross recipient or
- of the Victoria Cross medal
The story can be about a Victoria Cross recipient narrating the heroic feats that awarded them this honor. It can also be an interpretation of the Victoria Cross medal, its history and significance with a focus on WW1.
If you want to learn more about the Victoria Cross recipients and its history, follow our Facebook page! We will provide you with valuable content to help you in your artistic endeavor!
DEADLINE: 15 APRIL 2015
For queries, please contact us at [email protected]
Terms and Conditions
- The competition is open to all Canadian residents18 years of age or above.
- The closing date for receipt of all entries is 30 April, 2015.
- By entering the Competition, the submitting contestant agrees to allow the British Council to reuse their entries in any promotional materials for a period of up to three years after entering the contest.
- Each contestant can enter a maximum of one entry for this competition.
- The contestant submitting the film for the competition will be the person selected as the winner. Therefore the prize cannot be automatically transferred to a colleague or a collaborator.
- The maximum duration of the film or animation should be 4 minutes.
- Upload your video submission to YouTube or Vimeo, and then send the link to [email protected].
- Judging Criteria:
a.Creativity and Originality of the concept
b.Relevance and Focus on the topic
- The prize includes a trip to London: 2-day visit to a reputable Film institution, 1-day visit to the British Council offices in London and 2 days for leisure.
- The winning entry will be announced via email in May 2015.
- The trip will be scheduled for June 2015. | history |
http://www.slightlyscarlett.com/2016/11/09/the-breathtaking-bridal-gowns-of-early-1920s-aristocracy-and-royalty/ | 2019-01-18T07:51:34 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-04/segments/1547583659944.3/warc/CC-MAIN-20190118070121-20190118092121-00216.warc.gz | 0.936173 | 554 | CC-MAIN-2019-04 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-04__0__197712497 | en | The early 20’s bridal attire of the British aristocracy was heavily influential, and set the universal tone for the wedding garments of brides-to-be in Europe and America, extending even to designs of floral bouquets. Needless to say, these beautiful wedding gowns and accessories spared no expense, resulting in a feast for the eyes, even as the fads and trends have changed almost 100 years later.
As for bridal trends of the era, veils remained longer than floor-length, and skirt lengths got shorter, typically ending around the ankles. Satins were in style, with lace trims and exquisite beading.
One of the most famous dresses from the era is that of the Queen Mother. Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon married Prince Albert, Duke of York, in 1923. Her gown was created by Madame Handley Seymour and featured a drop waist silhouette. The hem just barely touched the floor. The gown was made of crepe and featured extensive silver embroidery and pearl embellishments.
Princess Maud, Countess of Southesk married Charles, Lord Carnegie in 1923. This stunning gown, along with the veil and headdress, features heavy amounts of beading.
Princess Mary, daughter of George V, married in 1922, and wore an exquisitely detailed dress of ivory silk with handwoven metallic silver netting. The enormous diamond and pearl pendant she is wearing was a wedding gift from the groom, Viscount Lascelles.
The bridal attire of Edwina Mountbatten, Countess Mountbatten of Burma might seem simple compared to the other gowns listed above, however the 1922 gown and accessories are breathtakingly beautiful nonetheless. The silk satin and simple drop waist silhouette are very on-trend for the early 20’s, and you’ll notice that the hem here is slightly shorter than the other gowns, being several inches above the floor at ankle length. The lace train adds extra feminine detail, and the simple sheath bouquet (this type of bouquet being very common in the early 20’s) compliments the ensemble perfectly.
Personally speaking, I’d love to see a resurgence in this bridal style. The silhouette allows the full front of the gown to be like a blank canvas for a wide variety of ornate embellishments, and I can’t get enough of the headdresses, vastly different from the simple one or two-tiered veils fastened with a comb popular with today’s brides. Something about these early 20’s bridal ensembles just oozes luxury without being distasteful in the least. | history |
https://dawson8a.com/2020/05/dawson-donates-5000-for-stewardship-of-hakipuu-loi-kalo/ | 2020-09-29T21:34:03 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-40/segments/1600402088830.87/warc/CC-MAIN-20200929190110-20200929220110-00720.warc.gz | 0.903694 | 352 | CC-MAIN-2020-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-40__0__267546384 | en | We’re excited to share that DAWSON is part of a Hawaii community movement to support the perpetual conservation of Hakipu‘u Lo‘i Kalo. These kalo (taro) patches on O‘ahu’s windward side have been in cultivation for centuries and carry forward a vital Native Hawaiian cultural legacy. We recently donated $5,000 in seed funding to support nonprofit Hō‘ala ‘Āina Kūpono in their initial stewardship and educational programming at the lo‘i. Mahalo to Hawaiian Islands Land Trust, The Trust For Public Land, Hō‘ala ‘Āina Kūpono, Hakipu‘u families, and numerous community donors, all of whom laid the groundwork and raised the funds to place this land in conservation for future generations.
Located on the Hawaiian island of O‘ahu in Kahana Valley, the Hakipu‘u Lo‘i Kalo is a 1.5 acre parcel of land adjacent to Moli‘i fishpond and Kāne‘ohe Bay and will be cared for by Hō‘ala ‘Āina Kūpono in partnership with ancestral descendants of the land. This area of Hakipu‘u has cultural significance as the home of the navigator Kaha‘i. This storied voyaging lineage has been recognized by sailing vessels for centuries; in modern times, Hakipu‘u was the first launching point of Hōkūle‘a in 1975 and was also the launching point for the canoe’s Mālama Honua Worldwide Voyage in 2012. | history |
https://avaalexanderjewelry.com/index.php/2017-04-26-15-41-10/birthstones/18-a-brief-history-of-birthstones-2 | 2018-09-25T20:52:21 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-39/segments/1537267162385.84/warc/CC-MAIN-20180925202648-20180925223048-00073.warc.gz | 0.966901 | 582 | CC-MAIN-2018-39 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-39__0__58693063 | en | Lovers of fine jewelry often use Birthstones as seasonal guidelines and sources of inspiration. (See Birthstones By Month.) Without knowing the history behind them, one might find the concept just a little arbitrary. However, there is actually a fair bit of a story here. Indulge me, and I’ll tell you all you never knew about Birthstones.
The tradition of Birthstones can be traced all the way back to biblical times. There was a unique breastplate worn by Aaron, the brother of Moses, which was lined with “4 rows of stones” representing the 12 tribes of Israel. Exodus 39:10 through 39:14 lists them off in great detail, although translations differ heavily on the subject of which stones were present, and where they were placed. Early astrologers then got involved and adapted the story of Aaron’s Breastplate to the 12 Month Zodiac. Hence, the earliest known instance of Birthstones.
Since then, all kinds of influences have been working to decide which stones are best for which months. Priests have made various claims. In the 8th century, they began attributing certain stones to each of the 12 Apostles of Christ. Folk Healers have also contributed, believing that gemstones could provide luck and healing in the right circumstances. Fashion, of course, and fashionable women have always had their say when it comes to fine jewelry. And eventually, the jewelers themselves had their own ideas.
In 1870, Tiffany and Co. published a pamphlet of Gregorian Birthstone Poems. No authors are named, and no one is sure if these are truly earlier works or just a marketing tactic. The pamphlet did catch the attention of the jewelry community. So much so that in 1912, the American National Association of Jewelers, now called the Jewelers of America, made an effort to normalize the industry by creating a formal list of Birthstones.
Today, that list has gone through several edits. In 2002, Tanzanite became one of the stones associated with December. In August of 2016, Spinel was announced as a gemstone associated with August. Despite evolving, this list has remained the standard in America for which Birthstones belong to what month, for over a century.
Not surprisingly, there are different lists of birthstones all across the world. Some draw from traditional medicine practices, while others are rooted in cultural figures, local fashions and environmental trends.
But for America, October's Birthstone is the Opal, and the Tourmaline.
Click here to see the official list of the Jewelers of America site.
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https://wellnessforallcreatures.com/history-of-massage/ | 2024-02-25T11:32:59 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474595.59/warc/CC-MAIN-20240225103506-20240225133506-00660.warc.gz | 0.967661 | 197 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__29237787 | en | The first documented descriptions of massage dating back to about 3,000 BC were discovered in China. Chinese Taoist priests practiced ‘Qi Gong’ – meditative movement revealing and cultivating the vital life force. Traditional Chinese medicine is based on the principle that every illness, ailment or discomfort in the body is due to an imbalance of ‘Qi’. In about 1,000 BC Japanese monks began to study Buddhism in China. They witnessed the healing methods of traditional Chinese medicine and took them back to Japan. In Japan the practice of medicine mostly consisted of diagnosis and treatment with massage-type methods. The Japanese not only adopted the Chinese style, but also began to enhance it by introducing new combinations, eventually reaching a unique Japanese form called Shiatsu. Shiatsu is a Japanese word derived from ‘shi’ meaning finger and ‘atsu’ meaning pressure. It is a technique similar to that used in acupuncture but without needles and with extra movements involved. | history |
http://www.sparxx.org.uk/blog/archives/02-2016 | 2018-06-20T20:57:00 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-26/segments/1529267863886.72/warc/CC-MAIN-20180620202232-20180620222232-00326.warc.gz | 0.987297 | 408 | CC-MAIN-2018-26 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-26__0__10279034 | en | On 5 May 1930, a 26 year old typist from Hull took off from Croydon Airport in a second hand biplane with not much more than a school atlas, flask of tea and packet of sandwiches. She was bound for Australia. At that point, she had held her pilots licence for less than a year and the furthest she had previously flown was from London to Hull. Only her father and a few friends saw her depart on this epic journey as her fragile plane wobbled off into the distance, overloaded with fuel and struggling to stay airborne. Few believed she would make it and would probably die trying. But Amy believed she could do it - and she did.
On 24 May, a battered, blistered and exhausted Amy flew into Darwin and the history books becoming the first woman to fly solo from England to Australia. Unlike her quiet departure, on her arrival she was met by thousands. The world had fallen in love with the lone girl flyer and she became an instant international celebrity. She was an ordinary girl who had done an extraordinary thing.
What a story! But it doesn’t end there. Without recounting the entire biography, Amy continued to break a number of aviation records in the 1930s, gaining global recognition for her courage, bravery and refusal to conform at a point in history when as a women she was expected to simply marry and have a family. She became the first British female ground engineer, at one point the only one in the world, and worked tirelessly to promote aviation and engineering and the value women could bring to them with her unique, creative and intelligent voice.
Amy Johnson died during the second world war when a plane she was transporting mysteriously crashed into the sea off the shores of Herne Bay, Kent in 1941.
The unexplained circumstances surrounding her death weighed deeply on a nation mourning the loss of one of the world's greatest ever female pilots and an icon of her era. Amy was just 37 years old and her body and the wreckage of the plane were never found. | history |
http://blog.xuzinuo.com/steam-engine-tattoos/ | 2023-03-29T06:32:19 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-14/segments/1679296948951.4/warc/CC-MAIN-20230329054547-20230329084547-00668.warc.gz | 0.94025 | 206 | CC-MAIN-2023-14 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-14__0__216032931 | en | The meaning of steam engine tattoo is science and progress. The significance of the invention of steam engine is to promote the development of machinery industry and even society. Steam engine has a great historical role. It has promoted the development of machinery industry and even society, solved the most critical problems in the production of large machinery, and promoted the unprecedented progress of transportation.
With the development of steam engine, thermodynamics and mechanics have laid the foundation for the development of steam turbine and internal combustion engine; The steam turbine inherits the characteristics of the steam engine with steam as the working medium and the advantages of using condenser to reduce the exhaust pressure, and discards the shortcomings of reciprocating motion and intermittent steam admission.
The greatest advantage of modern steam engine is that it can use almost all the fuel to convert heat energy into mechanical energy. Unlike the internal combustion engine, it is not picky about its fuel. In addition, atomic energy cannot be used without a steam engine. | history |
http://www.keyhambooks.co.uk/kb013.htm | 2013-05-18T20:38:22 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368696382851/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516092622-00054-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.966266 | 436 | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2013-20__0__69832742 | en | to Fly' by Squadron Leader Norman Rose AFC & Bar AMN ...
... the autobiography of a RAF pilot who flew military aircraft in WWII and throughout the Cold War era, 1942 to 1989
If you fly as a Royal Air Force pilot for 47 years then, apart from breaking a record for length of service, you are likely to have collected a story or two about that service. In this charmingly frank account, Squadron Leader Norman Rose spells out the ups and downs of his Service career. The ‘ups’ were acknowledged with the award of the Air Force Cross (twice) and two ‘Green Endorsements’ (pats on the back) in his log book. On exchange from the RAF he served, with merit, with the Royal Malaysian Air Force. This too was acknowledged with their equivalent of the MBE. But there were ‘downs’ - a measure of that frankness of this account is the telling of the story of hitting some power lines in a Percival Prentice and definitely coming straight down! Light is shed on the good and bad of Service life. Wartime fighter pilot, flying instructor, ferry pilot, test pilot, long range transport pilot - at the end of his service Norman chose to give back something of which he had received by commanding a unit, until the age of 65, that gave air experience to Air Training Corps cadets - which completes the circle, that organisation being the origin of his flying career. With retirement, Norman Rose’s unique career attracted the attention of two organisations - The Guinness Book of Records and The Guild of Air Pilots and Navigators. The former granted him an entry as the longest serving RAF pilot. The latter honoured him with the not often awarded title of ‘Master Air Pilot’. There are lots of accounts of the wartime exploits of the Royal Air Force - not many of those ‘Cold War’ years. Norman’s story spans both in a very readable way.
pages, 6"x8", 150mmx210mm, softback
Over 100 b&w photographs
ISBN 0 9527715 8 6 | history |
http://newulmblarney.com/irish-tea-and-luncheon/ | 2017-12-13T08:54:31 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-51/segments/1512948522343.41/warc/CC-MAIN-20171213084839-20171213104839-00558.warc.gz | 0.97185 | 476 | CC-MAIN-2017-51 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-51__0__122880734 | en | Irish Tea and Luncheon
The Irish Tea and Luncheon encourages friendship, loyalty and kinship among those people of New Ulm and the surrounding area who are interested in Irish culture, traditions and history. Irish craic and song will be performed by the Irish ‘Red’ Rovers. Created by the former Mayor of New Ulm, Carl ‘Red’ Wyczawski, the local group honors the major role Irish immigrants played in founding the city of New Ulm.
The luncheon menu includes Irish potato and leek soup, apple, spinach and baby kale salad with apple cider vinaigrette, and chocolate cake with Bailey’s buttercream frosting.
The Irish Cuppa Tea
Tea was first imported to Ireland in 1835 where it became popular with the wealthy crowd, but it wasn’t until later in the mid 1800s that it spread to the rural people and all of Ireland was hooked. Small grocers were opened in the towns and villages and they started exchanging butter and eggs for tea and sugar.
In Gaelic “cupan tae” means cup of tea, and the Irish make it a strong cup. Irish tea is blended to be mixed with a lot of rich milk-up to 1/3 of the cup for some. The custom is to add the milk to the tea cup first, then pour in the tea. Irish breakfast tea is often a strong blend of Assam and Ceylon and most people would only drink it for breakfast, though the Irish love it strong and would use this blend all day long. Even during the traditional Irish wake, after a family member has passed away, it’s expected that a pot would be continously boiling to make tea for company.
Irish tea is served generally three times a day; 11:00 in the morning, 3:00 – 5:00 for afternoon tea and a high tea at 6:00 pm, serving as the evening meal. Many think of high tea as formal or fancy, but it’s actually a working man’s tea that serves as a meal. Afternoon tea is the more “fancy” of the three teas-the one with scones, breads, jam, curds and other dainties.
Source: Old Fashioned Living | history |
https://connierayna.com/category/travel/ | 2020-03-31T22:54:45 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-16/segments/1585370504930.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20200331212647-20200401002647-00539.warc.gz | 0.985317 | 216 | CC-MAIN-2020-16 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-16__0__204503180 | en | The Claddagh Ring originated from Bartholomew Fallon a 17th-century Irish goldsmith based in Galway. While visiting this amazing town I stopped at a jewelers home who makes these rings in the traditional manner. There are many different legends of the history of the ring one legend has it that the silversmith Richard Joyce from Galway was captured and enslaved by Algerian Corsairs around 1675 while on a passage to the West Indies; he was sold into slavery to a Moorish goldsmith who taught him the craft. Upon his release and return to Galway he brought along with him the ring he had fashioned while in captivity: what we’ve come to know as the Claddagh. He gave the ring to his sweetheart, married, and became a goldsmith with success. His initials are in one of the earliest surviving Claddagh rings but there are three other rings also made around that time, bearing the mark of goldsmith Thomas Meade.
Here in this photo you can see the image of the ring just above the doorway. | history |
http://gillamsmithlaw.com/firm-profile/about-the-artwork/ | 2017-03-30T06:32:40 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-13/segments/1490218193284.93/warc/CC-MAIN-20170322212953-00256-ip-10-233-31-227.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.979627 | 317 | CC-MAIN-2017-13 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-13__0__127903561 | en | About The Artwork
Our website features several drawings by our co-founder, Harry L. “Gil” Gillam, Jr. A lifelong artist, Gillam began drawing the historic and architecturally unique courthouses of East Texas as a hobby. Soon, the firm began including them on their Christmas cards and, before long, they became popular throughout the region, among lawyers and non-lawyers alike.
The drawings include current courthouses as well as some that are now used for other purposes or have been razed. Several of the buildings – including the U.S. Post Office and Courthouse in Tyler, the Old Federal Courthouse in Jefferson and the Texarkana U.S. Post Office and Federal Building – are on the National Register of Historic Places.
The historic courthouses of East Texas include some of the finest examples of Classical Revival and Renaissance Revival architecture in Texas. Fortunately for the citizens of this area, many of the buildings have been well-maintained and preserve much of their original design and architectural flourishes, inside and out.
Gil Gillam says the drawings allow him to combine his love of art and architecture, as well as his passion for the law, history and East Texas.
“I spend a significant portion of my life in these buildings, and they’re an important part of this region’s history,” Gillam says. “They represent another era that we need to preserve and remember. In a small way, these drawings help me do that.” | history |
http://texastravelstop.com/attractions/beaumont/texasenergymuseum.html | 2019-04-23T10:45:10 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-18/segments/1555578596571.63/warc/CC-MAIN-20190423094921-20190423120921-00107.warc.gz | 0.913029 | 216 | CC-MAIN-2019-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-18__0__108339045 | en | Home > Texas Attractions > Beaumont > Texas Energy Museum
Texas Attractions: Texas Energy Museum
Address: 600 Main St., 77701
About the Texas Energy Museum:
Located in Beaumont's Downtown historic district, the Texas Energy Museum explores the history of the petrochemical industry. The oil boom started in Beaumont in 1901 with the Spindletop gusher, an event that is a major focus of the museum.
The museum uses animatronics to tell the story of several generations of an oil-field family. It also features exhibits detailing how oil and other petrochemical products are transformed into the everyday fuels and products used by Americans everywhere.
The geology of oil is another big focus of the Texas Energy Museum.
A small admission fee is charged. Hours for the Texas Energy Museum are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and 1-5 p.m. on Sundays.
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https://damonseils.org/2020/06/25/a-resolution-commemorating-the-150th-anniversary-of-the-fifteenth-amendment-to-the-united-states-constitution/ | 2023-09-22T05:39:51 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506329.15/warc/CC-MAIN-20230922034112-20230922064112-00679.warc.gz | 0.964797 | 566 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__293490747 | en | I was glad to partner with Council Member Barbara Foushee on this resolution, which the Town Council approved unanimously this week. We had the privilege of working on the resolution with Dr. Freddie Parker, a historian at North Carolina Central University.
WHEREAS, the Fifteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution provides that “the right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of race, color, or previous condition of servitude”; and
WHEREAS, the amendment was ratified on February 3, 1870, the last of the three Reconstruction Amendments that were adopted after the Civil War to abolish slavery, extend due process and the equal protection of the laws, and affirm the right to vote; and
WHEREAS, Black North Carolinians who owned property had been allowed to vote under the state’s 1776 constitution, but were stripped of the right to vote by the 1835 constitution; and
WHEREAS, Black people sought the franchise immediately after slavery ended, continuing an ongoing struggle that began during the Colonial period; and
WHEREAS, the Fifteenth Amendment was a radical achievement for its time, and after it hundreds of thousands of formerly enslaved people began to vote, an estimated 2000 Black men were elected to local and state office during Reconstruction, and Black men were elected to serve in the US House of Representatives for the first time on October 19, 1870; and
WHEREAS, the amendment also represented a political compromise, a watered-down version of proposals that would have ended poll taxes, literacy tests, and other restrictions that were used across the South to prevent Black people from voting for another hundred years; and
WHEREAS, the fight to protect voting rights, expand voter access, and ensure fair elections is not over, as seen in recent attempts by the North Carolina General Assembly to suppress voting rights, such as voter ID measures, sham investigations of voter fraud, racially motivated gerrymandering, and other efforts designed to prevent Black people from voting; and
WHEREAS, the year 2020 is the 150th anniversary of the ratification and adoption of the Fifteenth Amendment and is also an election year of momentous importance; and
WHEREAS, voting in every election and learning and sharing the history of the struggle for voting rights are important tools in effecting change at the federal, state, and local levels;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Council of the Town of Carrboro, North Carolina, encourages all residents to vote and to support and engage in efforts to protect voting rights and ensure fair elections, such as the local and statewide work of Democracy NC, You Can Vote, and Activate! IFC.
This the 23rd day of June, 2020. | history |
https://stockclothing.eu/burberry-women-polo-t-shirts-200pcs/ | 2023-09-28T20:15:10 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510454.60/warc/CC-MAIN-20230928194838-20230928224838-00571.warc.gz | 0.943845 | 176 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__184576323 | en | Retail price 97.00 EUR/PC
Burberry was founded in 1856 in Basingstoke in Hampshire, UK, by Thomas Burberry, who was at the time an apprentice draper. As a specialist in outdoor sportswear, the designer quickly established a wealthy clientele who devoted themselves to hunting and fishing. The company developed rapidly and in 1870, Thomas Burberry hired more than 80 people. Now this famous luxury fashion house focuses on and distributes trench coats, ready-to-wear outerwear, fashion accessories, fragrances, sunglasses, and cosmetics.
INFORMATION ON THE PRODUCT:
- Burberry women polo t-shirts (200pcs)
- Sizes included in the wholesale stock offer: S-XL
- The clothing is brand new
- Comes with all the original tags | history |
https://strasbourgobservers.com/category/cases/sargsyan-v-azerbaijan/ | 2020-08-13T05:48:53 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-34/segments/1596439738960.69/warc/CC-MAIN-20200813043927-20200813073927-00010.warc.gz | 0.969593 | 206 | CC-MAIN-2020-34 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-34__0__76629925 | en | This post was written by Stuart Wallace, Ph.D. candidate at the University of Nottingham. His research addresses the application of the ECHR to domestic and extra-territorial military operations. You can follow him on Twitter @echrhawk.
The ECtHR recently held its Grand Chamber hearing in the case of Sargsyan v Azerbaijan. The webcast of the hearing is available here and worth watching (if for no other reason than the farcical map parade during the Azerbaijani government’s submissions). The applicant in the case (now deceased and succeeded by family members) was a former resident of the village of Gulistan in the disputed region Nagorno-Karabakh. The region was predominantly inhabited by ethnic Armenians, but part of Azerbaijani territory. In the late 80s, the region’s inhabitants sought to secede from Azerbaijan and to make the region part of Armenian territory. The ensuing dispute escalated over time, especially following the collapse of the Soviet Union. | history |
https://theworldwonders.com/ancientpyramids5.html | 2020-02-18T07:40:14 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-10/segments/1581875143635.54/warc/CC-MAIN-20200218055414-20200218085414-00138.warc.gz | 0.958953 | 427 | CC-MAIN-2020-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-10__0__24777194 | en | Wonders of Earth
The reconstructed "Solar barge"
of Khufu-The Khufu ship is an intact
full-size vessel from Ancient Egypt
that was sealed into a pit in the
Giza pyramid complex at the foot of
the Great Pyramid of Giza around 2,500
B.C.E. The ship was almost certainly
built for Khufu (King Cheops), the
second pharaoh of the Fourth Dynasty
of the Old Kingdom of Egypt.
It is one of the oldest,
largest, and best-preserved vessels
from antiquity. At 43.6 m overall,
it is longer than the reconstructed
Ancient Greek trireme Olympias and,
for comparison, nine metres longer
than the Golden Hind in which Francis
Drake circumnavigated the world.
The ship was rediscovered
in 1954 by Kamal el-Mallakh, undisturbed
since it was sealed into a pit carved
out of the Giza bedrock. It was built
largely of cedar planking in the "shell-first"
construction technique and has been
reconstructed from more than 1,200
pieces which had been laid in a logical,
disassembled order in the pit beside
The history and function
of the ship are not precisely known.
It is of the type known as a "solar
barge," a ritual vessel to carry
the resurrected king with the sun
god Ra across the heavens. However,
it bears some signs of having been
used in water, and it is possible
that the ship was either a funerary
"barge" used to carry the
king's embalmed body from Memphis
to Giza, or even that Khufu himself
used it as a "pilgrimage ship"
to visit holy places and that it was
then buried for him to use in the
The Khufu ship has been
on display to the public in a specially
built museum at the Giza pyramid complex | history |
https://www.knifestorecanada.ca/fairbairn-sykes-commando-by-sheffield-knives | 2023-06-10T21:37:50 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224646350.59/warc/CC-MAIN-20230610200654-20230610230654-00333.warc.gz | 0.932104 | 247 | CC-MAIN-2023-23 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__226939640 | en | The Fairbairn-Sykes Fighting Knife is a double-edged knife with a foil grip developed by William Ewart Fairbairn and Eric Anthony Sykes in Shanghai before World War II, but made famous during the War when issued to British Commandos, including the SAS. Source: Wikipedia
The blade on the John Nowill & Sons Ltd, Fairbairn Sykes Commando knife features a double edged black carbon steel blade.
The handle on this British Commando knife is made of non-magnetic alloy and the grip features 27 concentric rings and a crossed key trade mark. The pommel nut is hexagonal and the guard is stamped with "John Nowill & Sons Sheffield England" and an arrow symbol and a diamond with an H in the middle.
Black leather sheath with a 2 1/4" slots to pass a belt through. The sheath also has four small leather tabs (two on each side) to allow it to be sewn to equipment or clothing. The bottom of the sheath has a metal tip. The knife is secured to the sheath by use of an elastic which is stretched over the handle of the knife. | history |
https://kimint.com/blog/2023/Aug/04/bk-kim-founder-kim-international-passes-away-age-9/ | 2023-10-03T20:52:25 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233511220.71/warc/CC-MAIN-20231003192425-20231003222425-00310.warc.gz | 0.988935 | 825 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__57103231 | en | Check out our New KIM & Co. On-Trend Fashion Collection
B.K. Kim, founder of Kim International, passed away on July 28, 2023. Mr. Kim was widely known and respected throughout the jewelry industry during his many years of service. Today, his company’s legacy continues through his children, Mike Kim and Aeran Kim-Park.
His life is a fascinating story of survival and accomplishment. He was born in 1929 in a small village in North Korea, during a time of Japanese colonization. His farming parents were very poor and educational opportunities were limited, but he valued education and never missed a day of school. In 1945, at the end of World War II, the Japanese surrendered, Russian Communists took control and conditions deteriorated even more.
Feeling desperate, he organized an anti-communist student movement at his high school. North Korean authorities discovered them, and he spent 3 years in a prison/labor camp, enduring unspeakable conditions. After release in 1950, at the young age of 21, he joined an anti-Communist guerilla group. During encounters, he was shot and eventually escaped across the heavily armed border to the South. He would never see his parents again.
Mr. Kim’s next chapter began when he found employment as a K.P. (kitchen patrol) at a U.S. Air Force Base in South Korea. He worked very hard and taught himself to speak English. There he met his future wife, Kilcha, and they were married shortly after. Their family grew with the additions of children Charlie, Aeran and Mike.
He entered a translator program and became First Lieutenant in the South Korean Army. He served as translator for several U.S. Army generals, eventually becoming aide to a 4-Star General. 8 years later, he retired from the Korean Army with a rank of Major.
In 1974, he moved his family to Miami, Florida seeking freedom, educational opportunities for his children and a chance to build a better life. In essence, he came for the “American Dream”.
B.K. started working at a giftware import business. He saw the benefits of giftware/jewelry industry, and he moved his family to Dallas, Texas in 1975 to start his own business, Kim Imports (now Kim International). Times were tough at first, but his hard work and dedication paid off. Often, he would leave his family for weeks at a time, traveling and sleeping in a van and visiting stores to show his jewelry lines.
Mr. Kim loved to tell the story of his first trip to buy gold in Vicenza, Italy. Knowing very little, he got in a taxi at the airport and asked them to take him to a gold factory. Carrying $50,000 cash, he made his first major gold purchase, and the rest is history. The company continued to grow and expand through the years.
Although Mr. Kim retired several years ago, he still came to the office to visit and share the rich stories of his past. He enjoyed playing golf and watching the History Channel, but his greatest joy was his family which grew to include 9 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.
His journey is truly an example of living the American dream. He began with nothing, but through his resolve and sacrifice, he built a successful jewelry business. Most importantly, everything he worked for wasn't for himself. It was for the family he loved.
KIM is proud to have served the independent jeweler for almost 50 years. Today, the thriving company is still family owned and operated in Dallas, Texas. KIM presents stylish collections of exceptional quality bridal and fine fashion jewelry that are affordable and relevant. Their signature Romance Bridal Collection is one of the most comprehensive and profitable programs in the industry. KIM also operates their own factory offering exceptional quality, custom design and quick delivery.
Bong Ki Kim. July 9, 1929 – July 28, 2023 | history |
http://www.sdchargerstailgating.com/ | 2013-05-25T02:27:11 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368705318091/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516115518-00078-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.984897 | 1,550 | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2013-20__0__111844290 | en | This week we sat down with Todd Tobias, publisher of Tales From the American Football League. His interest in the American Football League began in 1998, when he wrote his master’s thesis about Chargers legend Sid Gillman. His blog was created to educate and entertain football fans with the stories of the American Football League, 1960-1969. If you love football or have an interest in the AFL, this blog is a must read.
In our interview with Todd, he talks about who was responsible for the launch and success of the AFL, the role Al Davis played in the AFL / NFL merger, why the Chargers moved to San Diego after just one year in Los Angeles, and much more.
San Diego Chargers Tailgating (SDCT): You obviously have developed a love for the AFL. When did you first become interested in the historic league?
Todd Tobias (TT): I first began researching the AFL in 1998, when I was writing my master’s thesis on Sid Gillman. I became fascinated with the AFL’s “David and Goliath” story. I also found the stories about the racial prejudice that the players faced to be very interesting. Modern athletes have little-to-no idea what their predecessors went through to bring about the opportunities that athletes have today.
(TT): Lamar Hunt, owner of the Dallas Texans and Kansas City Chiefs, first had the idea of beginning a new professional football league. He gathered together several other potential team owners, and built the AFL.
(SDCT): Fill in the Blank: Without ______________ the AFL never would have launched.
(TT): There were a lot of very important figures in the overall success of the AFL. However, I would have to cast my vote for Lamar Hunt.
(SDCT): Can you point to a player, coach, or moment that legitimized the AFL across the nation and in the eyes of the NFL?
(TT): Well, there are different points of view regarding when the AFL was legitimized. Some say when the merger was announced, others say Super Bowls III or IV. I tend to think it came earlier. I think that the league was first legitimized in the eyes of many when the Chargers beat the Patriots 51-10 in the 1963 AFL championship game. The Patriots had a tough defense that season, and Sid Gillman and his Bolts thoroughly dismantled it.
The NFL champions in 1963 were the Chicago Bears. They, too, had a tough defense, but not much in the way of an offense. Many people, and I am one of them, believe that the Chargers stood a very good chance of beating the Bears that season. Sadly, we will never know for sure.
(SDCT): Rumor has it that the NFL secretly contacted the AFL about the merger without knowledge from AFL commissioner Al Davis? Is this true and what role did Al Davis play in the negotiations.
(TT): Well, there were really two different factions dealing with the AFL/NFL merger. Davis was in the forefront. After the New York Giants signed former Bills kicker, Pete Gogolak, to an NFL contract, in May 1966, thus breaking the unwritten rule in which the leagues didn’t raid each other for talent. Davis then instructed AFL owners to go after NFL stars, and sign them to huge contracts in an effort to cripple the NFL.
Meanwhile, Lamar Hunt was meeting with Tex Schramm and Pete Rozelle to iron out details for a merger between the leagues. Ultimately it was the Hunt-Schramm plan that brought the leagues together, though Davis certainly helped force the issue.
(SDCT): The NFL obviously considered the AFL a threat. What did the NFL consider their biggest threat when it came to the AFL?
(TT): The biggest problem was that both leagues held separate drafts, meaning that most college players would be drafted by both an AFL team and NFL team. This gave incoming players bargaining power, which kept driving up the numbers in their contracts. One of the main reasons that the leagues merged was to put a halt to the increasing prices for rookie talent.
(SDCT): How did the AFL run a successful league, ultimately ending in a merger with the NFL, when other rival leagues didn’t succeed?
(TT): With just a couple of exceptions, the original AFL owners were exceedingly wealthy. They only put up money that they could easily afford to lose. This, and the influx of cash that came with a couple of important television contracts, allowed to AFL to be in the fight longer than other leagues might have.
(SDCT): The Chargers played their first season in Los Angeles. What prompted the move to San Diego? Who were the key players involved in the move?
(TT): They simply didn’t draw fans in LA. The Chargers averaged around 15,000 fans per game in a stadium that held roughly 105,000. Barron Hilton (Chargers owner) and Jack Murphy of the San Diego Union, were the key individuals involved in the move. Of course, once the idea of the Chargers moving became public, many San Diego officials helped lure the team to San Diego.
(SDCT): The Chargers were loaded on the offensive side of the ball in the 60s. Alworth, Mix, Lowe, Lincoln, Mix, Kemp. Could any of these guys have similar success in today’s NFL?
(TT): With the size increase in players over the past 40 years, it would have been difficult for anyone to make that transition. Of the names that you listed, Alworth and Kemp likely had the best shot. Mix played tackle at around 260 lbs, which is far too small for the modern game. Lincoln was a 205-lb. fullback which is non-existent today. Lowe would have similar problems.
While there are certainly taller receivers and quarterbacks today, Alworth and Kemp would have been of sufficient size to play today. Both were highly-intelligent athletes, and had physical qualities that are still desirable at their positions today.
(SDCT): Who would you select as the top offensive and defensive player from the AFL?
(TT): Frankly, I don’t know if that is even possible. There were several players that could be counted near the top at their position in all of professional football history – Alworth, Ron Mix, Walt Sweeney, Jim Otto, Jim Tyrer, Bobby Bell, Willie Brown and more. Factor in guys of huge historical importance such as George Blanda and Joe Namath, and it makes things even more difficult.
(SDCT): With the NFL and AFL holding separate drafts for the same college prospects, it must have been difficult deciding who to select knowing there was a chance the player may not suit up for your team and choose the other league.
Todd Tobias (TT): – Absolutely. As I mentioned above, this is one of the main reasons that the leagues merged. Some teams had to alter their drafting schemes by selecting players that they could afford to sign, rather than simply drafting the players that would most help their team.
(SDCT): Best AFL uniforms?
(TT): The 1963 Chargers are the popular choice, and I would be hard-pressed to find another that was better. I do also like the clean red, white and blue of the Patriots, as well as the red and white of the Chiefs.
To read more about the American Football League (AFL) visit Todd’s blog Tales from the American Football League @ www.talesfromtheamericanfootballleague.com. | history |
https://www.finebooksmagazine.com/fine-books-news/thumb-bibles | 2023-06-10T17:01:44 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224657735.85/warc/CC-MAIN-20230610164417-20230610194417-00635.warc.gz | 0.941505 | 294 | CC-MAIN-2023-23 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__238672166 | en | I can't put my finger on why, but I like "thumb bible" as a bibliographic term. Which is why I was delighted to see a selection of them slated for auction next week at PBA Galleries.
What is a thumb bible? In short, it is a condensed version of the bible, printed in a miniature format (less than 3"), popular in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. The phrase may derive from a French edition, Bible du Petit Poucet, published c. 1800. Typically thumb bibles feature some illustration, however crude, as they were made to appeal to children.
Proffered within a collection of 500 miniature books from the Lilliput Oval Saloon of Tokyo, here are a few neat examples of thumb bibles:
Lot 66: A bible in English, printed in London in 1775 and bound in period full calf. This copy retains twelve of the original fourteen plates. The estimate is $600-900.
Lot 69: A 256-page miniature bible printed in London in 1780 and bound in period olive green morocco, complete with all fourteen engraved plates. The estimate is $1,000-1,500.
Lot 73: This thumb bible, printed in Coventry c. 1795 and bound in period full sheep, is "scarce," according to PBA. The estimate is $700-1,000. | history |
http://ira.santacatalinaclubdecampo.com/about/ | 2024-04-17T12:53:07 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817153.39/warc/CC-MAIN-20240417110701-20240417140701-00800.warc.gz | 0.963701 | 895 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__117772670 | en | Headquartered in Greater Cincinnati Ohio, LSI is a publicly held company traded on the NASDAQ Stock Exchange under the symbol LYTS. The company manufactures commercial lighting solutions, advanced graphic and image solutions, digital and retail display solutions. Our fiscal 2023 revenue reached $497 million.
LSI’s heritage spans more than 45 years, beginning in 1976 when the company was founded. The company employs about 1,400 people at 11 manufacturing plants in the U.S. and Canada.
Our commercial lighting group consists of high-performance, American-made lighting products and control systems. The Company’s strength in outdoor lighting applications coupled with an extensive portfolio of indoor lighting products creates opportunities for LSI to introduce a variety of solutions to our valued customers.
Retail display solutions consist of advanced graphics and image solutions, digital signage and technically advanced food display equipment for strategic vertical markets. LSI’s team of internal specialists also provide comprehensive project management services in support of large-scale product rollouts.
James A. Clark is LSI’s President and Chief Executive Officer, and a member of the Board of Directors. He was named CEO on November 1, 2018.
LSI Industries Sustainability Report
Burlington, North Carolina
Collingwood, Ontario (Canada)
1970s: The Start
Founded in 1976 in Greater Cincinnati by entrepreneur, Robert Ready, LSI Industries began as a lighting supplier to the petroleum industry. As Americans began adapting to the self-service model of refueling their vehicles, Mr. Ready noticed that many of the gas stations in those early years were either poorly lit, or completely unlit – impacting their owners’ ability to operate safely at night and grow their businesses. With a vision, a small shop and a plan, Mr. Ready set out to change all of that. In the the process, he created a one of the most respected and recognized lighting companies in America.
1980s: The Early Years
Throughout the late 1970s and early 1980s, LSI experienced significant growth. To inject additional capital into the business, the company was taken public and began trading on the NASDAQ national market in 1985 under the ticker symbol LYTS. It was during the 1980s that LSI expanded its business to include a variety of landscaping, commercial and industrial indoor lighting solutions, as well as pole manufacturing. During this period, the company also began manufacturing graphics and signage solutions. It was a novel business concept, and it allowed the company to differentiate itself in the marketplace and deliver additional value to its customers.
Throughout the 1990s, LSI continued to grow exponentially, both organically and through acquisitions. It was during this decade that the company revolutionized the petroleum industry when it introduced its first Scottsdale canopy fixture. The Scottsdale quickly became the gold standard within the petroleum industry, as well as LSI’s best selling lighting product at the time. The decade also saw LSI begin to manufacture drive-thru menu boards and offer retail lighting and graphics solutions on a large scale.
2000s: The Future
The new century ushered in a number of important changes at LSI. During this time period, the company consolidated all of its business units and began offering comprehensive project management services to customers all across America. The biggest change, however, took place early in the decade when LSI moved away from bulb and lamp technology and began manufacturing high-performance, highly energy-efficient LED lighting solutions. In addition, the company began producing many of its own LED circuit boards and offering an array of wireless lighting control solutions.
At LSI, we are proud of our heritage, as well as our solid track record of adapting to rapid technological and regulatory changes. Today, under the leadership of LSI’s President and CEO, James A. Clark, the company is on a transformational path. LSI is financially strong, fit to grow and recognized all across America for quality, reliability and innovation. We are committed to building upon our legacy of excellence that began nearly 50 years ago. Indeed, the future is bright for LSI, and the future is now. | history |
https://biblesgreatestmysteries.tv/tag/egypt/ | 2022-11-30T01:38:53 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-49/segments/1669446710712.51/warc/CC-MAIN-20221129232448-20221130022448-00765.warc.gz | 0.93531 | 260 | CC-MAIN-2022-49 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-49__0__258360801 | en | THE RED SEA crossing is an iconic moment in the Bible, the history of Israel, and in movies (thanks to legendary producer/director Cecil B. DeMille). But it’s way cooler than you might know.
THE PASSOVER is a milestone in world history. It’s a defining moment in the creation of Israel, and thus, a key event in the natural and spiritual history of the world.
IT’S A showdown on the Nile between the God of the Hebrews and the gods of Egypt. However, contrary to what we’ve been taught, the gods of Egypt in Moses’ day weren’t all Egyptian gods.
MOSES RETURNS to Egypt with Aaron as his mouthpiece, a concession by God to Moses’ reluctance to speak to his fellow Hebrews about the Lord’s promise of deliverance.
ISRAEL SPENT 430 years in Egypt. This is recorded in Exodus 12:40-41 and Galatians 3:17. How do we reconcile that with God’s promise to Abraham that his descendants would return “in the fourth generation” (Gen. 15:16), or the four generations between Levi and Moses (Ex. 6:16-20)? | history |
https://onlinequranlessons.com/karbala-a-way-of-life/ | 2023-11-28T22:29:52 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100016.39/warc/CC-MAIN-20231128214805-20231129004805-00333.warc.gz | 0.974439 | 1,412 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__302041107 | en | The first and the foremost thing that every person needs to understand is what the bases of the battle of Karbala were. For some it was a battle between two armies for the sake of power, for others it was a battle of a ruler and a rebel. In reality neither of these arguments depict the true spirit of the battle of Karbala, which was to define a way of life for the righteous people, till the day of Resurrection.
CAUSES LEADING TO THE BATTLE:
The battle of Karbala, one of the greatest battles fought in history, was between the grandson of the Holy Prophet ﷺ – Imam Hussein ibn Ali and the grandson of Abu Sufyan – Yazid ibn Muawiya. When Yazid claimed governance of the Islamic state after the death of his father, his first step was to appoint his kin and his henchmen as governors of the various provinces. He assigned them the task to take oath of allegiance from all Muslims and to kill those who refused them.
Yazid ibn Muawiya was well aware of the status of Imam Hussein as the grandson of the Holy Prophet ﷺ and the son of the Caliph Ali ibn Abu Talib. He felt highly threatened by Imam Hussein and in his fear he sent a special emissary with the letter to al-Waleed (the then governor of Madina) commanding him to get the oath of allegiance from Imam Hussein and his companions. Al-Waleed respected Imam Hussein from the perspective of him being the grandson of the Prophet ﷺ but his associate Marwan feared Imam Hussein and believed him to be a threat to Yazid’s government. He intended to kill the Prophet’s ﷺ grandson as soon as Imam Hussein showed resistance against the oath.
The famous words of Imam Hussein when Marwan insisted upon submitting the oath to Yazid will always be a life-defining guideline for the believers. He said:
THE LIKES OF ME DONOT PAY ALLEGIANCE TO THE LIKES OF HIM (YAZID)
[Imam Hussein ibn Ali]
This declaration of the Imam is a defining statement for not only the Muslims but the entire mankind that a truthful and pious person like Imam Hussein does not follow anyone with a Yazid-like immoral character.
After Imam Hussein’s denial to oath the peaceful land of Madina switched to a hostile environment for him. He was pressurized using all methods to pay allegiance to Yazid till he was forced to leave Madina. He went to Makah along with his entire family which included his sisters, daughters and his 6 month old child, Ali Asghar, with the intention to perform Hajj e Bait ullah. The associates of Yazid did not rest even there and made a plan to murder the Prophet’s ﷺ grandson while he was busy in performing Hajj.
When Imam Hussein came to know of their heinous intentions he decided to convert his Hajj to Umra and leave Makah in order preserve the sanctity of the House of Allah. He set out to Kufa the residents of which were ready to help the Imam but on his way to Kufa he came face to face with an army sent by Yazid commanded by Hurr, a well-known warrior famous for his valor and bravery, who later joined Imam Hussein’s small army and fought against Yazid’s troops with great courage and was one of the 72 martyrs of the battle of Karbala. Hurr did not let the Imam continue his journey even when the Imam offered him that he would not go to Kufa or any other province under the rule of Yazid, rather he would travel to Iraq. Hurr forced Imam Hussein to make camp at a land called Karbala on the 2nd of Moharram. On the 7th of Moharram, the progeny of the Prophet was cut-off from the supply of water and the battle of Karbala began at dawn on the 10th of Moharram also known as Ashura.
THE BATTLE OF KARBALA:
The battle of Karbala was no ordinary battle. It was not fought between two well-armed, highly trained armies of warriors, neither was it fought on the principles that are to be followed in a combat. It was the war of a small, poorly armed, under-trained group of 72 people, which included the infants, youth and adults of Imam’s family and friends, against a well-trained, heavily armed, highly skilled group of thousands which were a representation of Yazid’s power. It was the battle of a small group of people who fought for Allah only, against a group of battalions who had worldly desires in their hearts and who wished to please Yazid in order to obtain worldly rewards from the governor.
Yazid’s battalion though more powerful than Imam Hussein’s army, forgot one factor which turned the war in favor of Imam Hussein – The Help of Allah. Imam Hussein’s soldiers were fighting solely for the love of Allah. They had no other desires in their hearts then to preserve the true spirit of Islam. Their faithfulness to Allah, His Prophet ﷺ and His religion was remarkable and won them Allah’s support & the battle in which victory seemed impossible was won so miraculously that the name of Imam Hussein and his companions shall continue to be an inspiration for people all around the world till the day of Judgment.
LESSONS FROM THE BATTLE:
The battle of Karbala when analyzed carefully raises multiple questions in one’s mind: Why did Imam Hussein take the stand against Yazid? Why did the Imam bring his family along with him? Where did the soldiers of Imam Hussein muster up the courage to battle against such a huge army? How can a small, poorly equipped army of seventy-two battle a well-armed battalion of thousands and still be successful?
The answer to all these questions and many more is a small yet powerful statement – the loyalty to Allah and Islam. It was because of his faithfulness to the Prophet ﷺ and Islam that the Imam decided to confront the immoral and unjust governance of Yazid. His blind trust in Allah, strong faith in His wisdom and a deep love for the Almighty lead to his victory in a battle which was heavily inclined towards the blood-thirsty and in humane Yazidees.
The miraculous victory of Imam Hussein provides for humans a lesson that when a person decides to stand against injustice & immorality and remains steadfast in his purpose, Allah Almighty rewards him with an extraordinary honor. The stand of Imam Hussein against Yazid is a guideline for people who claim to be bearers of morality that if they are true in their claim then they must declare war against people with a Yazid like character. | history |
http://www.edisonawards.com/Edison.php | 2015-08-04T13:49:54 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2015-32/segments/1438042990900.28/warc/CC-MAIN-20150728002310-00256-ip-10-236-191-2.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.95115 | 230 | CC-MAIN-2015-32 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2015-32__0__130971295 | en | THOMAS A. EDISON
Thomas Edison is an American icon with an international presence. His inventions were marketed all over the world and Edison remains one of the best-known historical figures.
A savvy businessman and shrewd manager, Edison had enormous talent for transferring technology from laboratory to market. By designing economic considerations into nearly all his inventions and recognizing the critical role that promotion and hustle play in a product’s success, he provides a powerful model for corporate leaders even today.
Edison is a transcendent figure, an inventor, manufacturer and businessman whose successes – and failures – continue to provide insight as meaningful today as it was a hundred years ago. While Edison’s genius spawned many formative inventions of the modern world, his greatest invention may well have been the first industrial research laboratory, a prototype for today’s corporate research and development centers. As one of the most brilliant inventors and entrepreneurs of modern times, he shaped not only industrial America, but also mass entertainment and contemporary culture.
Edison remains the standard for measuring technological prowess and entrepreneurship among today’s geniuses of creation and management. | history |
http://www.cucinearca.it/en/val-d-orcia-siena-tuscany/ | 2024-04-14T08:38:40 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816875.61/warc/CC-MAIN-20240414064633-20240414094633-00347.warc.gz | 0.956343 | 186 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__133479161 | en | Val d'Orcia, Siena (Tuscany)
The Val d'Orcia is a region of Tuscany, central Italy, which extends from the hills south of Siena to Monte Amiata. It is characterised by gentle, carefully-cultivated hills occasionally broken by gullies and by picturesque towns and villages such as Pienza (rebuilt as an ideal town in the 15th century under the patronage of Pope Pius II), Radicofani (home to the notorious brigand-hero Ghino di Tacco) and Montalcino (the Brunello di Montalcino is counted among the most prestigious of Italian wines).
It is a landscape which has become familiar through its depiction in works of art from the Renaissance painting to the modern photograph. In 2004 the Val d’Orcia was added to the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites. | history |
http://www.cameronians.siteiscentral.com/1901/objects/pocket-watch | 2017-03-29T17:01:25 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-13/segments/1490218190754.6/warc/CC-MAIN-20170322212950-00330-ip-10-233-31-227.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.980586 | 293 | CC-MAIN-2017-13 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-13__0__309045201 | en | This pocket watch was given as a token of thanks from one survivor of the First World War to another.
In June 1915, the 7th and 8th Battalions of The Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) were fighting against Turkish soldiers on the Gallipoli Peninsula. During one particularly fierce battle, at Gully Ravine, Second Lieutenant T. L. Tillie was badly wounded and unable to make it back to his own trench. Sergeant Stephen Miller crawled out, under heavy rifle and machine gun fire, to where the wounded officer was lying and dragged him back to safety.
Second Lieutenant Tillie recommended that Sergeant Miller be awarded a gallantry medal, for risking his life to save another. Sadly, Sergeant Miller did not receive any official recognition for his bravery, nor was he ever awarded a gallantry medal for saving the young officer. When Second Lieutenant Tillie learned this, he presented this gold pocket watch to Sergeant Miller as a token of thanks.
Inside the watch is the message “With thanks to Sergeant Miller from T.L. Tillie, 28th June 1915”. The back of the watch shows the crest of The Cameronians (Scottish Rifles).
Tragically, two of Lieutenant Tillie’s brothers were killed in the First World War. This pocket watch reminds us that, had it not been for the bravery of Sergeant Miller, Lieutenant Tillie’s family may have lost another son. | history |
http://www.turkishceramics.com/About | 2024-04-22T12:31:22 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818293.64/warc/CC-MAIN-20240422113340-20240422143340-00674.warc.gz | 0.95656 | 507 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__14950965 | en | Turkey has a history of ceramic production reaching back thousands of years, from the primitive sculpture of prehistoric Anatolia to the ornaments and crockery of the Hitites and the ornate hand-painted tiles of Iznik. During the middle of the 20th Century, the era of mass-production began as Turkish ceramic producers built factories to manufacture ceramics on a large industrial scale. Since that time the quantity and quality of ceramics being produced in Turkey has continued to grow.
Turkishceramics was established in 1997 under the auspices of the Undersecretariat of the Ministry of Economy with the support of the Central Anatolian Exporters Union and the Turkish Ceramics Federation. The group’s main goal is to raise awareness of the quality of Turkish ceramics around the world.
The group undertakes many activities to communicate to a global audience, from participating in trade fairs to organising design competitions, hosting exhibitions and trade missions. These events and activities are regularly published in some of the world’s most prestigious design magazines and journals.
WHAT'S SPECIAL IN TURKISH CERAMICS
Due to its rich history of ceramic production, Turkey can be seen as the ‘land of ceramics’. These traditions have been coloured by the many different civilizations that have evolved in the Anatolian region. In addition to this cultural history, geography has played an important role. The abundance of natural resources in Anatolia ensures high quality ceramic products and these raw materials are also exported for ceramic production outside Turkey.
As well as being a world leader in ceramic production, Turkey has some of the most sophisticated technology and innovative products on the market. Turkish ceramic producers work closely with some of the world’s most talented designers in order to create exciting new products that are both beautiful and functional.
ROOTS IN HISTORY
The history of Anatolia can be seen as the history of ceramics. From the Hittites, Romans and Byzantines, to the Seljuqs and Ottomans, ceramics were a crucial aspect of everyday life. The versatility of ceramic as a material meant that techniques evolved and designs flourished to create pieces and products of functionality and ornamental beauty.
Since Turkish ceramic production was industrialised in the 1950s, the country has rapidly increased its share in the world ceramics market and is now a global competitor in the production of ceramic tiles and sanitary ware. | history |
https://www.pinprosplus.com/post/origin-of-challenge-coins | 2023-12-08T15:56:12 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100762.64/warc/CC-MAIN-20231208144732-20231208174732-00684.warc.gz | 0.969038 | 1,755 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__126408584 | en | - Ancient Romans used challenge coins, but the modern versions go back to WWI.
- The name “challenge” refers to the game played by the military in bars.
- Soldiers used challenge coins in WWI, WWII, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War.
- The military and other organizations like police and fire still use challenge coins.
Challenge coins are fun to collect and have made for special events and organizations. But do you know the history behind these coins?
The origin of challenge coins is traced back to Ancient Rome, but the modern ones are traced back to World War I when the Germans captured an American pilot. They took all his belongings before he escaped. The French found him, and he used the challenge coin to prove that he was not a spy.
No matter where the coins originated, challenge coins have become a symbol of fellowship and solidarity among military personnel and other groups. Keep reading as we look more into the challenge coins' history, what they are for, and why they are called challenge coins.
What is a Challenge Coin?
Challenge coins are unique, specially crafted tokens. They are generally larger than regular coins and come in various shapes and sizes, ranging from circles and pentagons to arrowheads and dog tag shapes.
Made from materials such as pewter, nickel, or copper, most challenge coins measure between 1.5 to 2 inches in diameter but can be larger. These coins feature unique engravings and a range of finishes, from paint to gold plating, making each one truly one-of-a-kind.
What are Challenge Coins for?
Challenge coins primarily symbolize membership, recognition, and achievement within military units, law enforcement agencies, sports teams, and other organizations. They are often given to members to commemorate special events, milestones, or achievements and remind them of their affiliation with the group.
Challenge coins can also be used for "challenges," where a member of an organization will initiate a challenge by slapping their coin on a table or bar and calling out to others to show their coin. If someone cannot produce a challenge coin, they may be required to buy a round of drinks or perform some other form of forfeit. Again, this is meant to be a fun way to foster camaraderie and reinforce the sense of belonging among group members.
In recent years, challenge coins have become popular collectibles, with people seeking out unique and rare designs to add to their collections. Regardless of their intended purpose, challenge coins represent a rich history and traditions within the various groups they represent.
When Were Challenge Coins First Used?
The origin and purpose of challenge coins are shrouded in mystery. Nevertheless, the connection between military service and coins dates back to ancient times, potentially to Ancient Rome.
According to historical accounts, Roman soldiers who distinguished themselves in battle were given regular wages and a separate bonus coin. These bonus coins were said to be specially minted and displayed the emblem of the soldier's legion, which some soldiers chose to keep as keepsakes rather than spend them.
The tradition of handing out reward challenge coins continues today, particularly in the military, where they are awarded for outstanding performance. Some individuals treat these coins as collectibles, akin to autographs or business cards, while others use them as a form of identification to prove their military service in specific units.
Some challenge coins are also distributed to the general public for promotional purposes or sold as a means of fundraising.
Origin of Military Challenge Coins
The tradition of challenge coins dates back to World War I when American volunteers from across the country joined the new flying squadrons in Europe. This diverse group included wealthy college students who had dropped out mid-term to join the war effort.
One such wealthy lieutenant commissioned solid bronze medallions to commemorate the loyalty of his unit to the war effort.
The significance of challenge coins in the military was solidified when a World War I pilot's plane was severely damaged, leading to his capture by German forces.
He managed to escape but was later stopped by French soldiers and taken to be executed, as he had no way of proving his identity as an American soldier. He had, however, kept a challenge coin medallion given to him by a member of his original crew.
When he showed the medallion to his would-be executioners, one of the captors recognized the squadron emblem on the coin. As a result, the French paused his execution to confirm his identity.
Challenge Coins in World War II
Challenge coins were important for identifying allies during the Second World War. For example, the Office of Strategic Services members deployed in Nazi-occupied France were equipped with special coins called "Bona Fides."
Soldiers used these coins to verify a person's identity during meetings to prevent any infiltration by Nazi spies.
An American Army officer contacted a Philippine guerrilla group in the Pacific campaign. He was given a special silver coin stamped with their unit insignia to ensure proper identification.
After the guerrilla group verified his identity through the coin, they were able to carry out a successful raid on a Japanese supply depot. This is an example of how challenge coins have been used to verify identity and foster trust in challenging situations.
The Oldest Known Challenge Coin
The earliest known challenge coin is that of the 17th Infantry of Korea, commanded by Colonel "Buffalo Bill" Quinn. These challenge coins were issued during the Korean War, from 1950 to 1951, symbolizing the unit's tour of duty together.
One side of the challenge coin features a buffalo and the date 1812, representing the year the unit was established. The other side displays the 17th Infantry patch with the dates 1950-1951 and the word "Korea," signifying their tour. The cross and fort symbol reflects the unit's history. This challenge coin is one of the rarest and most valuable.
Challenge Coins and the Vietnam War
The Vietnam War saw the rise of "Bullet Groups" formed by highly trained soldiers who fought at the front lines. Soldiers would carry bullets in their front hip pockets to prove their affiliation with the U.S. military.
These bullets also served as a last resort in the event of capture, as soldiers were trained not to divulge information that could risk the lives of their comrades.
Over time, these bullets were used in challenge games among soldiers. However, as the caliber of the bullets increased, they became problematic to use in challenges.
As a result, challenge bullets were replaced with challenge coins, which were customized with the unit's name, symbol, and sometimes even the soldier's name.
Challenge Coins in the Military Today
The history of challenge coins shows why they are still widely used in the military today as a symbol of unity and recognition. They serve as a way to commemorate achievements, mark important events, and recognize the service of military personnel.
Modern challenge coins are often designed with the unit's emblem, mission statement, and other special symbols to reflect the unit's history, values, and traditions.
Challenge coins are also used as a tradition within military units. For example, service members may participate in "challenge coin ceremonies," where they show their unit coin to prove their membership in a team or acknowledge another member's service.
Additionally, challenge coins are often used as a way for military members to show appreciation for their comrades by exchanging coins with one another or presenting them as gifts.
Overall, challenge coins remain important in the military culture and are a cherished symbol of service and sacrifice.
Non-Military Uses for Challenge Coins
Challenge coins are not just limited to military use; they have also been adapted for various non-military organizations and events.
Law enforcement agencies, such as police departments and border patrol, often use challenge coins to commemorate special achievements, commemorate retirements, or recognize exceptional performance.
Firefighters and emergency responders also use challenge coins to honor their colleagues for their bravery and sacrifices.
Fraternal organizations, such as fraternities and sororities, have a challenge coin tradition to symbolize membership and unity.
Companies and corporations have also adopted challenge coins as a way to reward and recognize employees for their contributions, as well as to build camaraderie among employees.
Sports teams, schools, and universities often use challenge coins to commemorate championships, milestones, and special events.
Political campaigns and advocacy groups also use challenge coins to raise funds, promote their cause, and engage their supporters.
Custom challenge coins can be made for any occasion. Submit a request for a quote today to begin working on your own challenge coin project. | history |
https://www.activatecamps.co.uk/louis-smith-gymnastics-academy/about-louis-smith/ | 2017-09-26T14:33:17 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-39/segments/1505818696182.97/warc/CC-MAIN-20170926141625-20170926161625-00331.warc.gz | 0.973252 | 304 | CC-MAIN-2017-39 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-39__0__161960500 | en | Inspiring a new generation of gymnasts!
9.30am-4.30pm with optional extended hours from 8.30am-5.30pm
for children aged 5-14
About Louis Smith
Louis trains at the now famous Huntingdon Gymnastics Club in Cambridgeshire alongside GB teammate Daniel Keatings, with his specialist discipline being the Pommel Horse.
As a junior Louis was a two-time European Champion on Pommel Horse, winning the title in both 2004 and 2006.
In the 2008 Bejing Olympics Louis won a bronze medal, becoming the first British man to win a medal in the individual gymnastics at the Olympic Games since Walter Tysall won a silver medal in 1908.
In 2012 Louis was part of the Great Britain team at the London Olympics. The team won a bronze medal at the event on 30 July 2012, marking the first team medal for a British Olympic gymnastics team in 100 years. Louis also won the silver medal in the Pommel Horse Final.
In 2012 Louis also won another title, becoming the winner of Strictly Come dancing with his partner Flavia Cacace!
In 2016 Louis added to his Olympic medal tally taking Silver in his specialist event Pommel Horse at the Rio Games, despite being disapointed not to take gold, Louis enhanced his reputation as one of the countries finest ever gymnasts.
Louis was awarded an MBE in the 2012 New Years Honours for his services to gymnastics. | history |
http://banjuldiocese.gm/historical.html | 2021-05-06T09:23:08 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-21/segments/1620243988753.91/warc/CC-MAIN-20210506083716-20210506113716-00089.warc.gz | 0.986487 | 621 | CC-MAIN-2021-21 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-21__0__140453767 | en | It is believed that the first Christians to settle along the River Gambia, which was around the fifteen century where the Portuguese navigators. The first recorded Christian ceremony being the burial according to the rite of the Catholic Church of a sailor was in May 1456.
Christianity came to stay in The Gambia with the establishment of a British garrison and settlement in the island of Banjul in 1816. Different church societies were invited to provide the spiritual needs of this growing settlement.
Hagan Street 1900
Anne Marie Javouhey (1779 - 1851), foundress of the sister of St Joseph of Cluny, was the first Catholic Missionary to come in modern time to the Gambia - she came with two sisters with a laywoman in 1821 and worked and lived in the hospital. She however could not stay long in the country. Only the Methodist Church was active in the Gambia during those first years.
It was after the establishment of the church in Senegal that an uninterrupted presence of Catholicism in the Gambia could also be seen. The migration of the people to the settlement since 1816 include Catholics and others open to becoming Catholic. Two Priests took residence in Banjul by 1849 to serve this population and Church began its slow but steady growth. The Banjul mission was under the Apostolic Vicarate of Dakar. It was concentrated in Banjul but around 1876 it began looking beyond to the Kombos and provinces
By 1905, Fr. John Meehan took up his appointment in the Gambia. It was his destiny to maintain and give quiet growth to the church. In 1931, the Holy See declared the Gambia “Sui Juris” and Fr. Meehan as ecclesiastical superior. Under him , the church was to develop towards an independent mission and diocese. In 1951, Fr. Michael Maloney was named Prefect Apostolic and consecrated first Bishop of the diocese of Banjul on 6 May 1958.
The new diocese continued to receive personnel from Ireland for its evangelization work. Many schools where opened during this period and more work undertaken in the Kombos.
The second Vatican Council was an important event in the live of the church in the Gambia as it presented a new vision of church, apart from a purely hierarchical and institutional one. Bishop Maloney was to preside over this renewal for next fourteen years.
Cathedral, Our Lady of The Assumption
On 25 March 1981, Bishop Michael J. Clearly was consecrated Bishop of Banjul in succession to Bishop Maloney who had retired. The new Bishop continued the solitude of his predecessor for personnel to care for the spiritual growth of the people of God. While being close to missionary assistance from abroad, the growth of a local clergy received active encouragement and support.
On the 14 th May 2006, Bishop Robert Patrick Ellison was consecrated Bishop of Banjul to succeed Bishop Cleary who had retired. Bishop Ellison is the present bishop of the diocese of Banjul. | history |
https://enterpriseextra.com/2015/11/10/usmc-celebrates-its-240th-year-november-10-2015/ | 2023-03-24T22:19:16 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-14/segments/1679296945289.9/warc/CC-MAIN-20230324211121-20230325001121-00435.warc.gz | 0.942555 | 256 | CC-MAIN-2023-14 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-14__0__254131297 | en | Happy birthday to all current and former members of the United States Marine Corps. The few, the proud, the Marines … once a Marine, always a Marine — well-known mottos. A family spirit binds Marines to one another in the field and off, and is a great strength and recruiting advantage.
Marine Corps Times reports the birthday message from Marine Commandant, General Robert Neller, was prepared two weeks ahead of time, and was delivered via a 10-minute video, “The Legacy Within”.
Other important Marine Corps anniversaries
Also this year, November 1 marked the 100th anniversary of Parris Island, and the 70th anniversary in February 2015 of the Landing at Iwo Jima where a five-week battle ensued — the only battle in which more Marines than Japanese died.
Corps history and famous Marines
A Pioneer Services article celebrating the Corps’ birthday relates how the first Marine recruits were rounded up from local taverns. And, the first man on the moon, John Glenn, was one of the few, the proud.
One more time!
EnterpriseExtra.com joins in wishing the Marine Corps, and each and every Marine past or present, a very Happy Birthday, and many more! | history |
http://www.stpetersnorthwales.org/cms/index.php?page=about-st-peters | 2017-03-28T08:09:01 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-13/segments/1490218189686.31/warc/CC-MAIN-20170322212949-00364-ip-10-233-31-227.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.92589 | 422 | CC-MAIN-2017-13 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-13__0__274047693 | en | About St. Peter’s
St. Peter’s Lutheran Church has been an integral part of life in the North Wales Community since 1776. Although centuries and generations have passed into history since then, this congregation's commitment to the Gospel of Jesus Christ remains the bedrock upon which our congregation's ministry to the local community and wider world is built.
Services are held every Sunday at 8:30 a.m. and 10:00 am. We offer Christian Education for children and adults between the worship services (10:00-11:00 a.m.).
A nursery is available for children below school age during the 10:00 service.
A congregation of the Southeastern Pennsylvania Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America and a member of the Lutheran World Federation, St. Peter's mission is to invite all people to know, live and share Jesus Christ.
In this section
St. Peter’s history goes all the way back to the Revolutionary War. People in Gwynedd gathered on horseback or on wagons to hear the gospel preached by Lutheran missionaries. In the winter months they moved indoors to a log schoolhouse. Under the shade of the trees St. Peter’s began its history in 1772, not being chartered until 1776. More »
Read the recent edition of our monthly newsletter "Steeple Views" or browse our upcoming events. More »
We invite you to celebrate your life events at St. Peter’s in the presence of our community of faith. We consider Baptisms, Confirmation, Weddings, Renewal Ceremonies and Memorial/Funeral services as life events, marking special conjunctures in the lives of individuals and families. More »
Read through our frequently asked questions to learn more about our church and community. More »
Sunday Services & Nursery
A nursery is available for children below school age during the 10:00 a.m. service.
Download a copy of the 2016 Annual Report here.
Worship Assistant scheduling click on the icon above. | history |
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It has the distinctive ‘Cooke Look’ with its beautiful organic qualities, emphasising skin tones and textures while giving a slight softness. This would make a great pairing with some of our other vintage lenses such as our Cooke Speed Pancros. | history |
https://paulasmeanderings.com/tag/small-ship-cruising/ | 2019-05-22T06:41:03 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-22/segments/1558232256764.75/warc/CC-MAIN-20190522063112-20190522085112-00032.warc.gz | 0.985781 | 972 | CC-MAIN-2019-22 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-22__0__49983822 | en | We flew to Istanbul one week before the cruise began so we could explore that ancient city at leisure. It would be our third exploration but there is so much to see and shopping in the Grand Bazaar deserves a trip in itself. Our hotel surpassed our expectations and then here we were ready to board our luxury yacht.
Yes! As fans of small ship cruising we were about to board a five-mast staysail schooner, one of the largest sailing cruise ships in the world. No, I am not a sailor but that is the description of what would be our floating hotel for the next seven days. The number of passengers on board was a mere 294.
The first exquisite experience was to watch as the computer operated sails were raised with coordinating music. Istanbul slowly faded. We saw other ships and boats but none compared to ours. I knew this cruise would be special
We arrive at Bodrum, the only maiden port for us on the voyage so off we go to explore. I had done my research on Bodrum so my head was filled with Halicarnassus, Herodotus and events that occurred in years that were followed by BC, and The Mausoleum.
I like to think that Bodrum is famous because of ostentatious love. When the Satrap, or ruler, Mausolus died in 353 BC, his wife had an enormous white marble monumental tomb built. The top was a stepped pyramid and was such a wondrous accomplishment that the Greek historian Pliny designated the Mausoleum as one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. It was designed by the great Ionian architect Pytheos. Not only was it the largest tomb ever built by the ancient Greeks it was also well built as it stood for 19 centuries until an earthquake destroyed it around the 14th century. Only the massive foundation remains though some artifacts can be viewed inside the Castle of St. Peter.
With my head filled with all this antiquity and the romance of a bygone era, I was so surprised to see the modern, clean city nestled on the sunny bay and surrounded by spectacular scenery at every turn. The only discordant note was the proliferation of vacation villages and timeshares cluttering up the shores. It reminded us of the Costa del Sol. I thought of it as the Marbella of Turkey. Despite this, it still had the ambience of being a step back in time. It would not have surprised me to see Anthony and Cleopatra holding hands and strolling through the Theatre of Ancient Halicarnassus.
Yet the best was yet to come. On arriving back on our yacht we were informed that a dancer, an expert in both the history and art of belly dancing was on board to entertain. We debated going but curiosity won out. There was an introduction and history of the art by an emcee who informed us that the dancer would perform four stories in dance.
Oh, what a treat. This gorgeous Turkish woman came out, gave an elegant bow and the music started. Within a moment we knew we were experiencing something special. This was pure artistry. She was grace incarnate. She moved in fluid, sinuous, sensual patterns, undulating from her toes to the ends of her hair. The tiny musical coins sewn into the costume added to the mystique. The movement of her eyes, the flutter of her lashes and the placement of hands and fingers and the ripple of her undulating torso and hips were all integral to the telling of the tales. We were in awe.
I looked over at the resident dolt, yes, there was one. He had a beer bottle almost at his mouth but he did not take one sip, so enthralled he was. That was the greatest compliment. She danced as if she was engaged in intense communion in a separate interior place. Yet we were totally engaged. Her dancing was a most eloquent language. Mesmerizing.
You know an outstanding performance by what happens when it is over. Here, there was a long moment of complete silence, a collective letting out of breath, and sighs of wonder broken by: “Oh, what a performance.” We rose as one and the sound became a cacophony as we each tried to find the words to articulate our admiration and appreciation of what we had just witnessed.
Nearly every guest had seen belly dancing performances prior to this one but we all agreed that they fell far short. My Bert kept asking: “How did she do that”?” He was not the only one.
The Meander: We try to find pleasure in everyday small miracles. This was a miracle, not so everyday and not so small. My memory is packed with travel miracles. | history |
https://www.poplarfilmpresents.com/women-at-westminster | 2020-01-29T18:01:34 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-05/segments/1579251801423.98/warc/CC-MAIN-20200129164403-20200129193403-00067.warc.gz | 0.960885 | 130 | CC-MAIN-2020-05 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-05__0__119136507 | en | Watch Rachel Reeves' full George Lansbury Memorial Lecture, 'Women at Westminster' recorded in 2018
Rachel Reeves – Women at Westminster
Rachel Reeves MP reflects on the legacy of the struggle and achievements of women at Westminster over the last hundred years, the subject of the forthcoming book by the Labour MP. The sixth George Lansbury Memorial lecture was both timely, celebrating a century of women’s suffrage, and dedicated to a cause which was always central to George's political aspirations.
About Rachel Reeves
Rachel Reeves is a British economist and politician for the Labour Party. She has served as the Member of Parliament for Leeds West since 2010. | history |
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