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https://archive.asianlite.com/top-news/2014/eduard-shevardnadze-dies/ | 2024-04-20T19:46:20 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817674.12/warc/CC-MAIN-20240420184033-20240420214033-00870.warc.gz | 0.983358 | 292 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__102954536 | en | Former Georgia President Eduard Shevardnadze has died aged 86
His aide Marina Davitashvili said he had passed away on Monday after a long illness.
In 1992 he became the head of state of Georgia after it broke away from the Soviet Union.
He led the country out of instability and civil war but in November 2003 was toppled in the “Rose Revolution” sparked by opposition allegations of irregularities in parliamentary polls.
Born in 1928 in the city of Lanchkhuti, Mr Shevardnadze joined the Communist Party’s youth movement in 1946 and became the party’s head in Georgia in 1972.
In 1985, he was appointed foreign minister of the Soviet Union under reformist leader Mikhail Gorbachev and was credited with helping end the Cold War.
Mr Gorbachev told the Russian Ekho Moskvy radio station that Mr Shevardnadze was a “very capable, talented man, very much predisposed to working with people, with all strata of society”.
Mr Shevardnadze resigned from the post of foreign minister in 1990 before briefly taking it up again in 1991 as the country was disintegrating.
After returning to Georgia he managed to quell a civil war but was seen as having failed to tackle corruption in his time as president.
He spent his final years in a quiet retirement in the capital, Tbilisi. | history |
http://stosyth.gov.uk/historical-society/ | 2018-03-20T01:48:58 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-13/segments/1521257647251.74/warc/CC-MAIN-20180320013620-20180320033620-00232.warc.gz | 0.938118 | 491 | CC-MAIN-2018-13 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-13__0__13076378 | en | St. Osyth itself is steeped in history: there is evidence of both Bronze Age and Roman settlements in the Parish, and we boast 116 listed buildings.
Our Society was founded in 1995, and at present we have just fewer than 100 members. Subscriptions are currently £15 per annum but this includes entry to the monthly meetings as well as some of the many organised trips. Single meeting visitors are encouraged at a charge of £3.50 per visit. The programme includes talks on various historical topics – many relevant to our locality.
Meetings are held in St. Osyth Village Hall on the second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. The Annual General Meeting being held in March.
A highlight of each year is the two-day exhibition, which is based on a special theme relevant to the district. Recent exhibition titles have been ‘Pubs Past and Present’, ‘Childhood Days’, Toosey Trade and Tradesmen’, ‘Farms and Farming Life’, ‘Sea and Shore’, ‘Bygone Leisure, Pleasure & Pastimes’, ‘The Long Years of War’.
The Society also runs the St. Osyth Social History Museum which houses artefacts, maps, documents and hundreds of old photographs of the village. All items are carefully stored, thus safeguarding them for future generations. Due to its small size there is no room for a permanent display, but Open Days are advertised. Family historians making use of school registers, burial records and census returns etc regularly use the museum for research.
For an appointment to visit the museum please contact: Miss Phyllis Hendy, 1, Johnson Road, St. Osyth, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, CO16 8PL. (01255 820524)
The Society officers currently are:
Chairman: Sean O’Dell.
Vice-Chairman and Secretary: Mrs Josephine Cole, 98, Colchester Road, St Osyth, CO16 8HB (telephone 01255 821759).
Treasurer: Mr Nick Lee.
Membership Secretary: Catherine Pollard.
Programme Secretary: Joy Clinton
Museum Archivist: Miss Phyll Hendy
The Society is a Registered Charity. Registration number 1059097. | history |
https://rvcarchitects.com/history-of-us/ | 2024-02-24T07:09:37 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474523.8/warc/CC-MAIN-20240224044749-20240224074749-00651.warc.gz | 0.95078 | 227 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__94793496 | en | During the pivotal 1970’s, David Reiser, associate professor at Ohio University’s College of Fine Arts – Architecture, was seeking a permanent location for his newly formed architectural firm. An abandoned 1920’s electrical substation was ripe for retrofitting. As part of a communal effort, David and his students re-envisioned the existing structure and then participated in the construction of the iconic home of RVC Architects. Many of the features of the building are fundamental in the modern green movement and are evident in:
- Waste reduction by reusing locally salvaged materials
- Minimal building site impact
- Passive solar design
- Clearstory windows
The building was completed in 1975 and won recognition by Progressive Architecture and the Southeastern Ohio Preservation Society.
During the early 1980’s, John Valentour and David Callahan joined the firm as full partners. As experts in their respective areas of architecture, the firm expanded and maintained an ardent clientele.
In 2014, the firm was entrusted to long standing and faithful employees willing to maintain the high standards and unique values of the three original founders. | history |
http://meyerandco.com/cuny-chancellor-tours-holocaust-center-at-queensborough-community-college/ | 2024-04-24T09:01:28 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296819089.82/warc/CC-MAIN-20240424080812-20240424110812-00825.warc.gz | 0.954771 | 439 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__26076198 | en | CUNY chancellor tours Holocaust center at Queensborough Community College
CUNY Chancellor Félix V. Matos Rodríguez took a tour of Queensborough Community College’s (QCC) Harriet and Kenneth Kupferberg Holocaust Center in Bayside on Thursday, April 7.
He was accompanied by QCC President Christine Mangino; executive director of the Kupferberg Holocaust Center (KHC) Laura B. Cohen; Holocaust survivor and current chairman of the KHC advisory board Manfred Korman; Associate Director at the Kupferberg Holocaust Center Marisa Hollywood; and Dr. Cary Lane of the school’s Department of Academic Literacy, among others.
The exhibit, “The Concentration Camps: Inside the Nazi System of Incarceration and Genocide,” focuses on the complexity of the mechanism of Nazi terror and extermination and explores the broader ramifications of prejudice, racism and stereotyping. In order to better convey the physical feeling of the ghettos and concentration camps, some of the walls in the building had were made from bricks and wood. Additionally, an iron gate at the entrance of the exhibit symbolizes those found at entrances to concentration camps.
According to Cohen, many of the students prefer physical exhibits compared to reading about people, places or things related to the Holocaust online.
“You can’t just read or write about the Final Solution in one sentence,” Cohen said. Interpersonal connection has proven to be a great way to draw their attention.
According to Hollywood, a big challenge had been making the students better relate to the atrocities committed, as they happened so far away from New York City. Bringing in artifacts from the Holocaust for the exhibit and survivors to speak to the students has proven effective at drawing their interest.
“Many of these survivors were teenagers or children then,” Hollywood said. “Students can relate to that.” Recorded interviews the school had done with 13 Holocaust survivors in February 2020 are available to be viewed at the exhibit. In them, each survivor described their experience at the camps and the aftermath. | history |
https://optometry.nsuok.edu/Clinics/Ochelata-Cooweescoowee-Health-Center | 2018-12-18T10:39:31 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-51/segments/1544376829140.81/warc/CC-MAIN-20181218102019-20181218124019-00488.warc.gz | 0.870425 | 167 | CC-MAIN-2018-51 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-51__0__217127809 | en | The facility carries historic Cherokee Nation Principal Chief John Ross’s Cherokee name, Cooweescoowee, which is a type of bird. Ross is the longest serving chief of the Cherokee Nation, leading the Cherokees from 1828 to 1866 and across the Trail of Tears. Cooweescoowee is also the name of the northwestern historic district of the Cherokee Nation.
Scope of Service:
Family medicine, full lab services, optometry, dental, behavioral health, pharmacy with drive-thru, radiology, disease prevention and more.
Hours of Operation:
Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
395200 W 2900 Rd.
Ochelata, OK 74051
Toll Free: 877-293-4271 | history |
http://scoutcamp.secondlifekid.com/ | 2017-04-30T03:08:52 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-17/segments/1492917124297.82/warc/CC-MAIN-20170423031204-00398-ip-10-145-167-34.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.95948 | 216 | CC-MAIN-2017-17 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-17__0__173770694 | en | Tonight Chris took the troop to learn more about Railroading. We started our trip by heading to the SLRR Rolling Museum (http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Tropical%20Sands/139/195/21). The location has some great locomotives on display and you can see some interesting work by some of SL’s illustrious train builders, as well as read info about the RL locomotives.
After reading on the history of some famous locomotives we headed to one of the oldest RR Sims in SL. The SLRR VRC (http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Anilis/212/50/102).
By earning this badge, Scouts can learn about the history of railroading, its place in modern society, careers in railroading, and hobbies related to railroading.
It was awesome to explore this multi Sim railroad network and appreciate the hard work put into building this SL transportation system as well as the detailed locomotives built in SL. | history |
https://donnybrookparish.ie/parish-history/ | 2024-04-13T02:55:04 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816535.76/warc/CC-MAIN-20240413021024-20240413051024-00520.warc.gz | 0.971988 | 1,686 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__106115002 | en | From Donnybrook: A History. By Dr. Beatrice Doran. Dublin: The History Press, 2013.
There are very few records from 1630 until the eighteenth century in relation to the development of a Catholic parish at Donnybrook. In 1615 The Catholic Church in Kilkenny held a Provincial Synod where it was decided, among other things, to re-constitute the parishes in Dublin. From 1617 to 1787 Booterstown, Blackrock, Stillorgan, Kilmacud and Dundrum, were all pre-Reformation sub parishes of Donnybrook. In the eighteenth century the Archbishop of Dublin, John Troy, created a parish consisting of Booterstown, Blackrock, Stillorgan and Dundrum. Donnybrook retained Ballsbridge, Ringsend and Irishtown, and a Fr Nicholson was appointed parish priest. Shortly afterwards Archbishop Troy decided a new chapel was needed in Donnybrook and he appointed Fr Peter Clinch to the parish. A new chapel for Catholics was built in 1787 beside the Protestant Church of St Mary In Donnybrook Graveyard, and it too was called St Mary’s. The wall of this church is the wall dividing the graveyard from the Garda Station in the village. This church remained in use until the Church of the Sacred Heart, the present Catholic Church, opened in 1866 facing the site of the Donnybrook Fair, now the home of Bective and Old Wesley Rugby Football Clubs. During the years when there was no Catholic Church in Donnybrook,the Old Catholic families like the Fitzwilliams, the Archbolds, and the Wolverstons, provided sanctuary for priests who celebrated Mass in the chapels attached to their homes.
The boundaries of Donnybrook parish have changed dramatically over the centuries. It once included not only Sandymount and Ringsend, but also Haddington Road, Dundrum, Booterstown and Blackrock. According to the Census of 1831, the Catholic population of Donnybrook was about 8,000 people, most of them living in great poverty. In the 1840s it was decided that the Catholic church in the graveyard was not sufficiently large for the growing Catholic population of Donnybrook. Monsignor Andrew O’Connell, was appointed by the Archbishop of Dublin, to the combined parishes of Donnybrook, Irishtown, Ringsend and Sandymount. in 1849, he began a building campaign to replace the old churches with new ones. Dr O’Connell acquired a new site on the right bank of the River Dodder, facing the old Fair Green, as a location for the new Catholic Church for Donnybrook. Work on the new church, which was to be dedicated to the Sacred Heart, began in 1860. The foundation stone was blessed and laid on the 12 June 1863 by Archbishop Paul Cullen. It has been said that it was built in reparation for the sins of intemperance, and the violent and righteous behaviour which was common at the Donnybrook Fair over the centuries. The new Catholic church cost approximately £ 7,000 to build. The original architect was Patrick Byrne (1783‑1864), but he had to resign due to ill health in 1863. Pugin and Ashlin, a well known firm of Dublin architects who were in partnership from 1860 to 1868, then took over. Edward Welby Pugin (1834‑1875) was the son of Augustus Welby Pugin (1812‑1852), the well-known church architect. George Coppinger Ashlin (1837‑1921) had married Edward Pugin’s sister, Mary Pugin (1844‑1933), so there was a family connection between the two. The builder of Donnybrook church was Michael Meade, a wellknown Dublin builder, who constructed a number of important buildings around Dublin, together with many houses at the Merrion Road end of Ailesbury Road.
The Church of the Sacred Heart was built of granite with Bath stone dressings. It was highly ornamental in character and the internal dimensions are 148ft in length by 58ft in width. The aisles of the church are separated from the nave by an arcade of six arches that rest on polished Cork marble shafts, with carved Caen stone capitals. The opening ceremony took place on 26 August 1866, which was the same date that the Donnybrook Fair normally started. The church contains a beautiful rose window in the west gable and there are some lovely stained-glass windows (St Malachi and St Bernard) by Harry Clarke and Michael Healy (St Patrick, St Eithne, and St Feidhlim). A Mrs Jury of Greenfield presented the Stations of the Cross to the Church in 1887 and Mrs Catherine Dignam presented the High Altar, in memory of her husband. The Altar of Our Lady was a gift from William McDermott Fitzgibbon while John R. Corballis of Roebuck presented the windows over the Sacred Heart Statue. Other benefactors were the Egan and Martin families who presented the windows of St Rita and St Bernard.
At a meeting held in 1912 to raise funds for the completion of the Church of the Sacred Heart, it was decided to erect a tower instead of the spire that was in the original design of the church. Many might
have preferred a steeple for the top of the church, but a tower was considered a much safer proposition. The tower was completed at the cost of £1,200. In 1915, Monsignor Dunne took over the parish building debt of £3,000. Through the generosity of parishioners, and with the proceeds of a bazaar, the debt was cleared. There was also money left over to be used for improvements to the church and, as a memorial to his predecessor, Cannon Gossan, Monsignor Dunne used portion of this money to install electric light in the church. It is interesting that the Church of the Sacred Heart was not consecrated until 1923, when the parish debt was cleared!
On 19 July 1923, Revd Dr Edward J. Byrne, Archbishop of Dublin, consecrated a stone cross which had been found in the old Donnybrook Graveyard when the road was widened. This probably belonged to the earlier church,which was located in the old graveyard in the centre of the village. In 1936 the old stone cross was incorporated on the top of a wall of the new extension to the church. The architect for the extension was W.H. Byrne and Sons and t it was built by W & J. Bolger the well known Dublin builders whose family continue to live on Eglinton Road to this very day. The extension consists of two transepts, which have a capacity of 700, together with a baptistery and a mortuary chapel.
The present-day parish of the Sacred Heart extends from the south side of Ranelagh Road to the RDS Ballsbridge and from Belfield to Leeson Street Bridge.
Parish Priests Since 1849
|Very. Rev.Dr. Andrew (Dean) O’Connell
|Very. Rev. Michael (Canon) Doyle
|Very. Rev.Charles (Canon) Horris
|Very Rev. Pierce (Canon) Gossan
|Rt.Rev. James (Dean) Dunne, V.G.
|Very Rev. Daniel (Canon) Molony
|Very Rev. Timothy Condon
|Very Rev. Cyril P. Crean
|Most Rev. Bishop A. Joseph Carroll D.D.
|Rt.Rev.Monsignor Richard Sherry D.D.
|Very Rev. Patrick Carroll
|Very Rev. Martin Clarke
Thank you to Dr. Beatrice Doran for the kind permission to publish this extract from here book ‘Donnybrook: A History’ : The History Press, 2013. | history |
https://chemicalmarketreports.com/business/washington-business-district-is-on-its-way-to-become-a-historic-business-district/ | 2024-04-16T05:22:10 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817043.36/warc/CC-MAIN-20240416031446-20240416061446-00433.warc.gz | 0.945419 | 414 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__23105958 | en | Washington’s business district may become a historic business district. The National Road Heritage Corridor made a partnership with the Washington Business District Authority and the Washington Community Development Corp. This partnership aims to have the city’s central business district designed as a National Register Historic District. Moreover, the organization organized a workshop on Tuesday to talk about the benefits of the designation. The workshop had a discussion about this with business and property owners. Donna Holdorf, executive director of the National Road Heritage Corridor, said this is a competitive advantage when we’re trying to attract developers and new property owners.
The Heritage corridor hired a historic preservation planner with the independent Clio Consulting of Pittsburgh Angelique Bamberg. Bamberg did a survey on the business districts over the summer. Angelique found boundaries for the potential historic district register. Also, Bamberg submitted a draft nomination to the state’s Historic Preservation Office. Bamberg said the district would include a total of 162 properties. Out of the 162 properties, 138 are buildings. Moreover, the boundaries would primarily follow the lines of the central business district. This boundary will include the railroad tracks on South Main Street up to Walnut Street, and from Franklin Street to College Street.
Bamberg said that she would make the nomination available to the public after the revision. The nomination will then go to the state’s historic preservation board in Harrisburg. The national park service will review the nomination before declaring it a part of the permanent record of American history. According to Bill Callahan, the community preservation coordinator for the Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission, the Thursday meeting eliminated the myths about district designation on national registers. The stakeholders and property owners had a fear of losing the ability to do whatever they want with their properties. However, the designated historic district does not restrict the management of properties by owners. The meeting cleared many misconceptions about the historic property. Washington has a very long history going back to the 18th century. This program will be a great way to identify assets and create tourism areas within the community. | history |
https://carmelchurch.org/church-history/ | 2023-12-06T08:54:38 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100583.31/warc/CC-MAIN-20231206063543-20231206093543-00807.warc.gz | 0.991185 | 894 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__41381857 | en | Carmel Reformed Church Rock Valley, Iowa
In the late 1800’s a group of Dutch immigrants settled in the northwest part of Sioux County, Iowa. Religious freedom and worship were very important to them. They began attending First Reformed Church in Sioux Center, which was seven or eight miles away. Since they traveled by horse and buggy, this was not an easy trip. On May 3rd, 1895, a severe tornado struck the area. There was much destruction and many lives were lost. After such a tragedy, the pioneer families felt the need more than ever to have their own local church.
Rev. De Pree, Pastor of the First Reformed Church of Sioux Center, chose to make work of the matter and presented it before the Classis of Iowa. The Dutch settlers were encouraged by the people in their area and soon their hopes and dreams were realized. The Carmel Reformed Church was organized on July 18, 1895. The charter members numbered 27 with 70 baptized members.
A parsonage was built in 1895-1896. The church was built in 1896 and was erected in the same area where the present-day church now stands. Carmel was the name chosen for the church from many submitted. It was suggested by Rev. Te Selle because the church is on a hill and reminds one of the victory of Elijah on Mt. Carmel (I Kings 18:20-42).
This church building served the Carmel congregation well until it was destroyed by fire in January 1916. The fire, starting in the sanctuary, was due to an overheated furnace duct and quickly spread throughout the building. The entire building was destroyed but fortunately the men of the church, through heroic effort, were able to save the pews and organ.
The members of the congregation, undaunted by their misfortune and loss, immediately set about making plans to re-build their church. Through unity of purpose and spirit, enough money was collected to build a new church building and it was erected in the summer of 1916. While construction was going on, services were held in the church barn and used the furniture that had been salvaged from the fire.
This building served the congregation well. As the congregation grew, various additions and extensive remodeling projects were done. In 1964, a new parsonage was built. It has undergone various updates and remodeling projects and is still in use today.
In 1995, Carmel celebrated its centennial, 100 years of God’s faithfulness.
In the late 1990’s, the needs of the congregation were again discussed and a building committee was formed. They recommended constructing a new building rather than remodeling the old. In December 1999, the building project was approved and would begin when 60% of the total cost was received.
In June of 2003, we broke ground and construction began on the new building just east of the old building. Countless hours of volunteer labor, hard work, and dedication were put in by many individuals. Exactly one year later, construction was completed and the congregation walked from the old building to the new one and began worshipping there.
The new building was dedicated to the Glory of God on July 25, 2004. Through hard work and generous giving, we were able to pay off our mortgage in five years. A mortgage burning ceremony took place on July 19, 2009.
Carmel has always been a mission-minded church and after our building project, we broadened our emphasis on mission. We expanded our Partner in Mission Shares and added several new mission projects which we continue to support. An Outreach Fund was started to assist those going on mission trips and a 15-passenger church van was purchased. As the various programs in our church continued to expand and grow, we began to explore the need for a multi-purpose building. In 2011, a fund was started to raise money for a future multi-purpose building.
Today, as a rural congregation, Carmel Reformed Church continues to draw its members from several surrounding communities. As we look back, we realize we have much for which to give thanks. The Lord has richly blessed us as a congregation and we praise Him for his faithfulness. We pray that we may continue to be faithful in all things so that “the Glory of God may endure forever”, and that we may be Bound in God’s Love. | history |
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In 1904, Orville Wright made the world’s first controlled and sustained flight in a powered aircraft. He flew a total of 23 metres. For the time, it was a breathtaking event. Less than a year later, his brother, Wilbur, flew over a kilometer. One hundred and fifteen years later, I flew 10,722 kilometers from Paris to Singapore. As far as firsts in aviation goes, It was far from breathtaking. It was totally normal, and just one of dozens of flights to arrive in Singapore that day, as they have been doing for years. | history |
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Ngapuhi Nui Tonu
hokianga whakapou karkia
ko kupe te tupuna
ko rahiri te tupuna
te whare o ngapuhi nui tonu
Te Whare o Ngapuhi Nui Tonu
Ko Papatuanuku te Paparahi
Ko nga Maunga nga Poupou
Ko te Rangi e titiro iho nei te Tuanui
The Earth is the floor = Papatuanuku
The Mountains are the supports = Nga Pou Irirangi
The Sky above is the Roof = Te Rangi
The epic story of Ngapuhi unfolds down the generations, beginning in a distant time and place, with an incident that is at once both ordinary & extraordinary.
This time was approximately 20 generations before
the great navigator who discovered Aotearoa - New Zealand, with another two or three generations before the great migration to these shores. The place was Hawaiki, which is sometimes described as a mythical place, although it most certainly existed even if we no longer know its exact location.
derived from the chieftainess
who gave birth to a child known by 3 names,
Puhikaiariki, Puhimoanariki & Puhitaniwharau -
these 3 names collectively give rise to the plural
All waka with
whakapapa landed in
and spread out from there. So it is that we
claim a tribal area whose boundaries are described in the following whakatauki or proverb.
'Te Whare o Ngapuhi, Tamaki Makaurau ki Te Rerenga Wairua.
Ko nga paatu ko Ngati Whatua, Te Rarawa, Te Aupouri, Ngati Kahu, Ngapuhi ki roto.
Ko nga Rarangi Maunga nga Poutokomanawa i hikia te Tahuhu o Te Whare o Ngapuhi'
The house of Ngapuhi stretches from Tamaki Makaurau (Auckland) in the south to Cape Reinga in the north.
Its walls are the sub-tribes: Ngati Whatua in the south, Te Rarawa in the west, Te Aupouri in the north & Ngati Kahu in the east
Ngapuhi holds the centre of the house &
The mountains of significance with Ngapuhi are the pillars of poupou, which hold the ridgepole aloft.
Ko Kupe te Tupuna
Kupe left Hawaiki in his waka
and travelled in search of the fish of his ancestor,
He chased Te wheke Muturangi (a great octopus) during this search. While approaching what Kupe believed to be Te-Ika-a-Maui, the wife of Kupe,
, saw the Southern Alps from a distance. She thought they were a cloud (an indication of land) and exclaimed " He ao!, He ao!" ("A cloud!, a cloud!"). As they drew closer she exclaimed " He aotea, he aotearoa!" ( "A cloud, a long white cloud!"). From this, the name is given to this new land.
Kupe continued to chase the giant wheke around many places of Aotearoa, fianlly defeating it at the entrance to
(Queen Charlotte Sound) at
Kura Te Au
(Troy Channel). He struck Te wheke with his toki name
Te Raka Tuu whenua
. He then changed weapons to a great patu made of whale bone and finally defeated Te wheke.
Kupe travelled around Aotearoa naming many places along the way. In particular he named two islands in
(Wellington) after two of his daughters
Matiu & Makaro
Kupe finally returned to the harbour that became known as Hokianga. At this place he turned his son
into a taniwha and threw him into a spring which he called
Te Puna o Te Ao Marama
, to act as a kaitiaki (guardian) of this newly discovered land. He then uttered the fomous whakatuaki from which the harbour gained its name;
"Hei konei ra, e Te Puna o Te Ao Marama. Ka hoki nei tenei, e kore e hoki anga nui mai".
"Farewell, Spring of the The world of Light. This one is going home and will not return again"
On his arrival back in Hawaiki, there was a great war raging and Nukutaawhiti asked his grandfather Kupe for the great waka
to take his people away to the new land of Aotearoa. kupe agreed and Nukutaawhiti asked that the waka be re-fitted to take more people.
Two toki pounamu were used to re-fit the waka for its return journey. These toki were named
(a small bladed toki) also known as
(a wide bladed toki also named
At the completion of the re-fit, karakia were done to release the mana of the old commader (Kupe) from the Matawhaorua and to replace it with the mana of the new commander (Nukutaawhiti). The waka then became known as the Nga Toki Matawhaorua (Ngatokimatawhaorua) to recognise the original name and the contribution of Nga toki in its re-fit.
The waka was made tapu by Kupe and was not able to carry kai, so a sister waka was found to accompany it on the journey. This was the
(married to Niwa, the sister of Nukutawhiti).
Kupe gave 4 taniwha to Nukutaawhiti and Ruanui to accompany them on their journey
Puhi Moana Ariki
Rangi Uru Hinga
Four other 'wairua' taniwha were sent with the waka;
Te hiko-o-te-rangi (Lightning of the sky)
Mahere-tu-ki-te-rangi (Binding to the sea)
Kanapu-i-te-rangi (Lightning of the day
Te-tuhi-o-te-po (The glow of the night
Kupe gave instructions for the waka to lay the bows in the direction south west. At night fall steer towards the star Atua-tahi. hold to the left of Mango-roa (the Milky Way) and at day break continue towards the cloud pillar.
hokianga nui a Kupe (The great returning place of Kupe) and his son Tuputupu Whenua in Te Puna o Te Ao Marama.
Hokianga Whakapou Karakia
On arrival in Hokianga, Nukutaawhiti went ashore to do a karakia. He returned with eight Rimu fronds, giving 2 to each taniwha. He then sent 2 taniwha back to Hawaiki to let Kupe know that they had arrived safely. He then sent Ara-i-te-uru and Niua to the entrance of the Harbour to protect them. Ara-i-te-uru guards the south & Niua guards the north at the mouth of the harbour. It is from these taniwha that Nga Puhi gain much of their strength and mana; hence the whakatauki;
"Kotahi ki reira, ki Ara-i-te-uru.
Kotahi ki reira, ki Niua.
A homai he toa, he kaha, e aua taniwha, ki Nga Puhi"
"One there is for Ara-i-te-uru.
One there is for Niua.
may those taniwha bring courage and strength to Nga Puhi"
Nukutaawhiti and Ruanui settled with their people in and around the Hokianga Harbour area. Both set about building whare; Nukutaawhiti built his on the northern side of the harbour and called it Te Whatu Pungapunga, while Ruanui built his on the southern side and called it Te Pouahi.
Te Poahi was completed first but Nukutaawhiti asked Ruanui to delay the opening until his whare were complete so they could be opened together. Ruanui agreed, however, by the time Te Whatu Pungapunga was complete all the food Ruanui had stored up for the opening had been used up.
Ruanui then decided to do a powerful karakia to lure a Tohora (whale) into the harbour for their hakari (feast). Nukutaawhiti took exception to this and recited another powerful karakia to send the whale back out to sea. Ruanui countered this with another karakia and this was again countered by Nukutaawhiti.
This contest went on for many hours until both ariki (chiefs) had exhausted all their karakia. From this incident Hokianga has often been referred to an old whakatauki;
"Hokianga Whakapou Karakia"
"Hokianga which exhausts incantations"
Ko Rahiri te Tupuna
Ka mimiti te puna i Taumarere
Ka Toto te puna i Hokianga
Ka toto te puna i Taumarere
Ka mimiti te puna i Hokianga
When the fountain of Taumarere is empty
The fountain of Hokianga is full
When the fountain of Taumarere is full
The fountain of Hokianga is empty
I trace my ancestry back to Rahiri, a formidable Rangatira and warrior. He is credited with the whakautauki
'mehemea, he Ngapuhi koe, kihai koe i puta i a Rahiri, he hoiho ke koe' that is; If you claim to be Ngapuhi and did not descend from Rahiri, you are a horse'
Rahiri is descendant from the noble line of Rangatira who were among the first to land here in Aotearoa. He has direct linage to Kupe, the first Maori who discovered Aotearoa and his mokopuna, Nukutawhiti who re-adzed the hull of his Tupuna's waka and sailed Ngatokimatawhaorua to these shores. He is also direct descendant of Awa and his son Awanui of the Mamari waka.
Rahiri's father was Tauramoko and his mother was Hauangiangi, a daughter of Puhimoanariki, of Ngati Awa descent, who relieved his tuakana, Toroa, of the waka mataatua and sailed north to establish his own tribe in the north.
Rahiri had 3 wives;
, of Ngai Tahuhu descent, bore him a son called uenukukuare.
, who bore him 4 children. The most famous of these children was a son called Kaharau (who I am directly descended), he lived with his father at Whiria Pa in Pakanae where he learned all the karakia and fighting traits of his famous father finally
, the 3rd wide, from the Kaeo area, however, there is not enough information as to this 3rd union or whether they produced any offspring.
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https://dottodotstudio.co.uk/product/folkwear-rosie-the-riveter-overalls-dungarees-shirt-jumper-snood-paper-sewing-and-knitting-pattern/ | 2024-04-12T15:12:37 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816024.45/warc/CC-MAIN-20240412132154-20240412162154-00811.warc.gz | 0.950263 | 337 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__172138029 | en | The heroic working women of World War II inspired this factory wardrobe of camp shirt, pleated slacks, and overalls with sweetheart bib. Rosie the Riveter was the fictional character pictured in posters to recruit women into the work force during World War II in the late 1940’s. Women started working in large numbers building airplanes, slacks or overalls, and “utility clothes” became the uniform of Rosie and her colleagues. Folkwear pays tribute to the accomplishments of the heroic women with this hard working wardrobe of Shirt, Overalls, and Slacks to sew.
The Shirt is styled from men’s sport shirts and is know today as a “camp” shirt. It is timeless is a crisp white cotton and lots of fun made extra-large in bright tropical prints or patterns.
The pleated Slacks have side pockets and a back zipper. Straight legs fall smoothly from the hips for a clean look. Add the sweetheart-shaped bodice for Overalls with straps that cross in the back.
The pattern includes historical information and instructions for a knitted sweater and a crocheted snood to keep hair in place.
Suggested fabrics: For Shirt, choose medium-weight cotton, rayon, silk, or blends. For Slacks and Overalls, choose medium to heavyweight cotton, wool, blends, corduroy, denim, velvet, or velveteen.
This pattern has lots of ease, which was useful to working women who needed to do lots of moving around. Just keep that in mind when determining your size (a muslin may be helpful too). | history |
https://www.schoolofartsgent.be/en/calendar-news/calendar/kask-lecture-heiny-srour | 2020-02-21T11:38:05 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-10/segments/1581875145529.37/warc/CC-MAIN-20200221111140-20200221141140-00203.warc.gz | 0.951926 | 526 | CC-MAIN-2020-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-10__0__81459861 | en | Heiny Srour (1945, Beirut) studied sociology at the American University in Beirut and went on to study social anthropology at the Sorbonne in Paris, where she was a student of both Marxist sociologist Maxime Rodinson and anthropologist-filmmaker Jean Rouch.
In 1969, while pursuing a PhD on the status of Lebanese and Arab women and working as a journalist for AfricAsia magazine, she learned about the struggle of the Popular Front for the Liberation of the Occupied Arabian Gulf, which led an uprising in the province of Dhofar against the British-backed Sultanate of Oman, while at the same time seeking to liberate women from their oppression. Determined to make a film about this movement, Heiny Srour and her team crossed 500 miles of desert and mountains by foot, under bombardment by the British Royal Air Force, to reach the conflict zone and capture a rare record of a now mostly-forgotten war. The film, titled Saat El Tahrir Dakkator (The Hour of Liberation Has Arrived), was completed in 1974 and selected to compete at the Cannes Film Festival, making Srour the first Arab woman to have a film selected for the international festival. It took her seven years to finish her next film, Leila wal Zi’ab (Leila and the Wolves, 1984), in which she continued her research into the hidden histories of women in struggle, in particular in Palestine and Lebanon, by weaving an aesthetically and politically ambitious tableau of history, folklore, myth and archival footage. In her words: “Why shouldn't women be ambitious? Because men only want women to exclusively deal with women's issues like home, family and so on, they want to ghettoize us. I resent this. We should deal with the public affairs and political issues too.”
Since initiating a feminist study group in Lebanon in the early 1960’s, Heiny Srour has been vocal about the position of women, in particular in Arab societies. She has written and spoken extensively about the image and role of women in Arab cinema and, in 1978, along with Tunisian filmmaker Selma Baccar and Egyptian film historian Magda Wassef, she co-authored a manifest "for the self-expression of women in cinema." To this day, Heiny Srour remains passionately active in her feminist advocacy.
After the lecture the film Saat El Tahrir Dakkator will be shown in KASKcinema.
- KASK lectures
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http://79.170.44.88/firstfootguards.org/about_us_page.html | 2017-10-18T09:31:44 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-43/segments/1508187822851.65/warc/CC-MAIN-20171018085500-20171018105500-00276.warc.gz | 0.973268 | 326 | CC-MAIN-2017-43 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-43__0__6052869 | en | 1st Foot Guards (1815)
The First Foot Guards Living History and Re-enactment Unit portrays Wellington’s Foot Guards at the time of Waterloo.
Drill practise takes place throughout the year on the first Sunday of each month at Dover Castle in Kent from 10:00 ‘til 13:00. Exceptions from this rule include those months when the unit is engaged at an event elsewhere or when there is a special English Heritage event taking place at the castle.
The castle was home to many soldiers during the Napoleonic wars and at that time much alteration was made to the buildings; in fact historians of the medieval period still consider many of these changes as wanton vandalism. Curtain wall towers were levelled and in-filled, the curtain wall was ramped with earth, the slopes around the castle were re-scarped, a new entrance was created closer to the town than Constable’s gate, the medieval tunnels were redesigned and, due to the demand for troop accommodation, the cliff casemates were excavated.
Should you meet us during a visit to the castle, feel free to ask us about the unit or our period in history.
Booking and Arranging Visits
Visits to schools or voluntary organisations such as Scouts or Guides are always welcome.
If you are planning an event and you would like to have a fully functioning period camp with Napoleonic soldiers, surgeon and ladies of the period to add colour and excitement please contact us for a brochure. (See 'Join/Contact Us' Page)
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https://soryu.pl/products/shakudo-nanako-fuchikashira-decorated-with-taira-tadomori-and-old-monk | 2023-09-28T11:42:59 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510387.77/warc/CC-MAIN-20230928095004-20230928125004-00586.warc.gz | 0.949641 | 213 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__27318282 | en | Shakudo Nanako Fuchikashira Decorated with Taira Tadomori and Old Monk
Shakudo nanako fuchikashira decorated with Taira Tadamori and monk in Gion district of Kyoto. "The warrior Taira Tadamori (1096–1153) was serving the retired emperor Shirakawa (1053–1129) when, one rainy night, they set out to visit a favorite concubine in the Gion district of Kyoto. On the way, a ghost-like figure appeared among the trees of a shrine. Tadamori went to subdue the beast but discovered that in fact it was an old priest with a small torch and a pot of oil, replenishing the lanterns. The emperor rewarded Tadamori's courage by granting him his concubine."
Made of shakudo with nanako ground. With copper, shakudo, shibuichi, silver and gold inlay. | history |
http://sf.blueherontours.com/2012/02/radio-history-at-point-reyes.html | 2019-05-26T04:10:22 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-22/segments/1558232258621.77/warc/CC-MAIN-20190526025014-20190526051014-00035.warc.gz | 0.948985 | 347 | CC-MAIN-2019-22 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-22__0__160866869 | en | Monday, February 20, 2012
Radio History at Point Reyes
A visit to Point Reyes National Seashore usually includes hiking, spectacular ocean views, wildlife viewing, and spring wildflowers. However, there is also a bit of radio history at Point Reyes.
If you are driving out to the lighthouse or Chimney Rock on a Saturday afternoon, you may see a sign by the side of the road announcing "Historic Radio Equipment." Take the turn and you will arrive at the historic receiving station opened by the Radio Corporation of America (RCA) in 1920. Initially, the array of radios captured messages transmitted from around the Pacific Rim and forwarded them to the RCA office in San Francisco.
After World War II, maritime station KPH, started operations in the building. KPH, which first transmitted from San Francisco's Palace Hotel in 1905, provided telegram services to ships at sea via Morse Code. Point Reyes was the receiving station for KPH, while the transmitting station was in Bolinas, about 20 miles south of the park. KPH ceased commercial operation in 1997.
Now members of the Maritime Radio Historical Society have brought the station back to life. Volunteer radio operators have restored much of the old equipment and transmit and receive messages via Morse Code from nostalgic radio operators aboard ships and on land. The receiving station at Point Reyes usually welcomes visitors on Saturdays from noon until 4:00 p.m. However, don't make a special trip to visit the station without first contacting the Society to make sure the station will be open. You can reach the Society at [email protected]. More information is available on the Maritime Radio Historical Society's website, www.radiomarine.org. | history |
https://m.caltech.edu/campus-life-events/calendar/becoming-caltech-building-a-research-community-19101930-reopening-1 | 2022-10-05T11:58:20 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-40/segments/1664030337625.5/warc/CC-MAIN-20221005105356-20221005135356-00761.warc.gz | 0.935899 | 428 | CC-MAIN-2022-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-40__0__224623099 | en | Becoming Caltech: Building a Research Community, 1910–1930 - Reopening
Becoming Caltech: Building a Research Community, 1910–1930 reopens to Caltech ID holders on November 8th.
- Reopens November 8th, 2021 to Caltech ID holders.
- Open on weekdays, Monday to Friday: 11 am to 4 pm
- Closed on holidays
Location: The Beckman Room is located in room 131 on the first floor of the Beckman Institute.
Admission: Admission is free. Only open Caltech ID holders.
In the 1910s and 1920s, Caltech dramatically reinvented itself, transforming from a manual arts academy to an engineering school, then expanding into a research institute. The school began building its current campus, recruited renowned faculty, constructed sophisticated laboratories, trained students to become leading researchers, and established new relationships with industry and government. On February 10, 1920, the Institute's trustees acknowledged this transformation by changing the institution's name from Throop College of Technology to California Institute of Technology.
A century later, the Caltech Archives presents the exhibition "Becoming Caltech: Building a Research Community, 1910–1930." It tells the story of Caltech's early growth through historical documents, objects, photographs, and film, organized into three sections. "Becoming" traces Caltech's evolution through the reformation instigated by George Ellery Hale and catalyzed by World War I. "Building Research" chronicles both the history of science, engineering, and the humanities at Caltech—ranging from the core activities of the 1910s (electrical engineering, chemistry, and physics) to the new fields of the 1920s (genetics, seismology, and aeronautics)—and the architecture and construction of the buildings which housed this research. "Community" explores the lives and culture of the students, faculty, and staff who made up the Institute, including athletics, clubs, the Athenaeum, and the big T that students carved out of the forest on the side of Mt. Wilson. | history |
https://www.cross-stitch.com.au/1139-61.htm | 2020-04-09T13:29:06 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-16/segments/1585371858664.82/warc/CC-MAIN-20200409122719-20200409153219-00064.warc.gz | 0.927076 | 159 | CC-MAIN-2020-16 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-16__0__197708346 | en | #1139-61 - Egyptian Sampler
Much time was spent researching symbols from ancient egyptian art and history detailed in this Counted Cross Stitch sampler by Teresa Wentzler.
The elements are symbols of gods and godesses and of Egypt. They include Kephri, Ra Horus, hieroglyphs among others. A detail writing of this symbolism is included with this kit and is both informative and interesting.
Each kit contains 28-count Evenweave fabric, 6-strand cotton floss, beads, metallic thread, needles, chart and instructions in English, French and Spanish. Stitch Count: 160W X 198H.
Design size: 11.5" x 14.25" (29.2cm x 36.2cm). | history |
http://www.dontspreadmywealth.com/remembering-steve-jobs-apples-think-differently-commercial/ | 2021-12-04T00:35:20 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-49/segments/1637964362923.11/warc/CC-MAIN-20211204003045-20211204033045-00413.warc.gz | 0.935264 | 162 | CC-MAIN-2021-49 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-49__0__2413053 | en | This 1997 “Think Differently” Apple commercial with Steve Jobs narrating, marked the beginning of Job’s comeback with Apple. The campaign debuted on September 28, 1997 and quickly became popular.
The ad campaign won awards and developed a cult-like following. After the first campaign, Apple started sending complimentary posters to public schools across the nation featuring different celebrities (including Pablo Picasso, Jane Goodall, and Ron Howard) to visit classrooms. The complete packets now sell for hundreds of dollars on the internet.
Apple maintained the campaign until 2002, and some of the early Apple retail stores featured Think Different tableaus and “Here’s to the Crazy Ones.”
It’s only fitting and seems right to say goodbye to Steve Jobs this way. Enjoy… | history |
https://www.bayarealesbianarchives.org/about | 2022-05-16T06:20:30 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-21/segments/1652662509990.19/warc/CC-MAIN-20220516041337-20220516071337-00723.warc.gz | 0.968764 | 318 | CC-MAIN-2022-21 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-21__0__22376546 | en | WHY A LESBIAN ARCHIVE?
Lesbians are and have long been society’s most renegade women. For this reason, regardless of the culture, lesbian history has often been buried and erased. Though it’s likely that lesbians have always existed, because of this erasure, it’s difficult to prove. These omissions distort our collective understanding of the past.
The Bay Area has long been home to one of the largest and most diverse lesbian communities in the world, rich in visionary activism, art and culture. Our current focus is on collecting the memorabilia and oral histories of lesbians who were visible and active during the 1970s and 1980s. Lesbians were leaders in the fight for women’s liberation. They broke barriers to make it possible for women to see themselves as more than society’s limited ideas of what they could be.
Today there is little trace of the culture and communities that Bay Area lesbians created during those decades. Those trailblazers are now aging, dying, downsizing and leaving the Bay Area. We are now at a critical moment, as two decades of this history are at risk of being lost forever if that history is not soon captured.
BALA is uniquely positioned, geographically and through community ties, to capture this rich history. We think that to lose this legacy would be a tragedy -- that Bay Area lesbian history should be an integral part of the historic record and is essential to the accurate documentation of Bay Area, women’s, LGBTQ+ and American history. | history |
http://mss.ministers.treasury.gov.au/media-release/011-2018/ | 2019-07-17T13:09:45 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-30/segments/1563195525187.9/warc/CC-MAIN-20190717121559-20190717143559-00250.warc.gz | 0.904131 | 464 | CC-MAIN-2019-30 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-30__0__210207553 | en | The Australian War Memorial’s iconic eternal flame will now circulate in coloured $2 coins released by the Royal Australian Mint ahead of Anzac Day.
Produced in partnership with the Department of Veterans’ Affairs and the Australian War Memorial, the Lest We Forget – Eternal Flame coin continues the Mint’s tradition of releasing $2 coins into circulation as part of the Anzac Centenary Coin Program.
The Hon Michael Sukkar MP, Assistant Minister to the Treasurer, said the Lest We Forget – Eternal Flame coin is a tangible tribute to those who have made the ultimate sacrifice.
“The striking design of the Lest We Forget – Eternal Flame coin is inspired by the eternal flame at the Australian War Memorial and captures aspects of the Anzac spirit in permanent form,” Mr Sukkar said.
“Currency is part of everyday life in Australia and the release of this circulating coin will be an appropriate reminder of our Anzac history for years to come.”
Ross MacDiarmid, CEO of the Mint, said the Lest We Forget – Eternal Flame coin symbolises remembrance and sacrifice.
“Like other cultural institutions, the Mint is responsible for sharing stories of Australia’s past. We have a long tradition of commemorating Australia’s military history through coin and are proud to be introducing 5,555,550 of the Lest We Forget – Eternal Flame coins into circulation.”
Dr Brendan Nelson, Director of the Australian War Memorial said, “The Eternal Flame at the Australian War Memorial symbolises our nation's perpetual gratitude towards, and remembrance of, those 102,800 men and women who gave their lives for us and our freedoms in war and operations for more than a century. We are proud to support the Royal Australian Mint in releasing the Lest We Forget – Eternal Flame $2 coin into circulation.”
In addition to the circulating coin, the Mint is commemorating the Centenary of Anzac with collectable coins recognising the Armistice Centenary and an uncirculated version of the Lest We Forget – Eternal Flame $2 Coin.
The Lest We Forget – Eternal Flame coin will be released into circulation throughout April. The collectable coins are available now from the Royal Australian Mint. | history |
http://townofbethanybeach.com/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=684 | 2023-09-27T08:37:40 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510284.49/warc/CC-MAIN-20230927071345-20230927101345-00661.warc.gz | 0.970551 | 311 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__171107847 | en | The Bethany Beach Museum at Dinker-Irvin Cottage officially opened its doors to the public on Saturday, April 30th, 2022, and remained open year-round. Since its opening, the museum has steadily gained interest and hosted hundreds of visitors including the great granddaughter of William Dinker.
From May 1st through October 30th, the Museum will be open three days a week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 10:00 a.m. to noon. Docents will be on hand to answer questions. Admission is free and parking is available in front of the museum.
The museum, located at 318 Garfield Parkway, offers an immersive experience of an historically significant early 1900 era home and a glimpse of what life was like during the early days of the town. It is one of the few remaining original cottages in Bethany Beach and the oldest public building in town. It served as a U.S. Post Office from 1922-25, was donated to the Town in 2016 and was listed on the United States Registry of Historic Places in 2018.
The current museum in the Town Hall lobby will remain open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m.– 4:30 p.m.
The Museum at Dinker-Irvin Cottage is one of fifteen homes and landmarks on the Bethany Beach Heritage Trail, a self-guided walking tour. Brochures are available in the Town Hall and at the Dinker-Irvin Museum.
For more information visit the Town Museum page. | history |
http://pptet.com/history/ | 2023-02-01T22:26:21 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-06/segments/1674764499953.47/warc/CC-MAIN-20230201211725-20230202001725-00677.warc.gz | 0.912134 | 223 | CC-MAIN-2023-06 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-06__0__3333154 | en | Glory Started 50 Years Ago
In 1964, the government of the republic of Indonesia gave that of Japan the official green light to establish Indonesia-Japan joint venture company importing crude oil into Japan, and reached the agreement between both sides.
After that, Far East Oil Trading Co.,Ltd. was established in 1965, and Japan Indonesia Oil Co.,Ltd was established in 1972 respectively to handle the marketing of Indonesian crude and fuel oil into Japan along with the partnership with Pertamina, Indonesia state-owned oil & gas company. These two companies merged and its name changed to Pacific Petroleum & Trading Co., Ltd in 1996.
In 2010, we changed the name to PPT Energy Trading expanding its business responding to new energy era.
|1965:||Far East Oil Trading Co.,Ltd. established in Tokyo|
|1972:||Japan Indonesia Oil Co.,Ltd. established in Tokyo|
|1996:||Integrated as Pacific Petroleum & Trading Co.,Ltd.|
|2010:||Changed name to PPT Energy Trading Co.,Ltd.| | history |
https://nyamcenterforhistory.org/tag/drug-stores/ | 2023-05-28T13:31:48 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224643784.62/warc/CC-MAIN-20230528114832-20230528144832-00535.warc.gz | 0.877 | 905 | CC-MAIN-2023-23 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__227570902 | en | By Johanna Goldberg, Information Services Librarian
This is part of an intermittent series of blogs featuring advertisements from medical journals. You can find the entire series here.
By the late 1800s, a pharmacist (or druggist) stood at an interesting intersection in the marketplace. Both business person and medical professional, the pharmacist had to balance the responsibilities of dispensing medicine with the need to keep a business afloat.
This was in part due to changes in the field. As Gregory Higby explains in a Bulletin for the History of Chemistry article, “With most basic preparations now available from drug companies, anyone with enough courage and capital could open up a drugstore. The number of pharmacists grew enormously, and the quality of prescriptions dispensed declined accordingly.”1 Fortunately, this decline led to increased industry regulation.
The first pharmacy school in the United States, the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy, opened in 1821, a year after the formation of the U.S. Pharmacopeia.2 By the end 1870s, state laws began regulating pharmacy throughout the Unites States, including state licensing exams for pharmacists.1 Not everyone attended a pharmacy school before taking the exam; a correspondence course option existed, as advertised in The Practical Druggist in 1917.
Drugs, too, came under closer scrutiny. In 1848, Congress passed the Drug Importation Act, which aimed to prevent the importation of tainted drugs from abroad. In 1906, Congress passed the Food and Drug Act, setting up the regulatory charge of the Food and Drug Administration and requiring the listing of alcohol and opiates on ingredient labels.3,4 In 1912, the Sherley Amendment prevented drug labels from including false health claims.3 Cocaine was available over-the-counter until 1916; heroin and other opiates could be sold legally in the United States until 1920.5,6
The pharmacy had “developed the warmth and hospitality of a country store,” with tobacco counters, home goods for sale, and, beginning in 1835, soda fountains.7 The soda fountain business turned pharmacy shops into social centers; as they grew in popularity, store owners added seats and tables, devoting large parts of the store to the soda fountain business (a trend that lasted into the 1960s).7
Enjoy these ads showing the wide variety of merchandise available to pharmacists, presented chronologically. Click on an ad to enlarge the image.
1. Higby GJ. Chemistry and the 19th-century American pharmacist. Bull Hist Chem. 2003;29(1):9–17. Available at: http://www.scs.illinois.edu/~mainzv/HIST/bulletin_open_access/v28-1/v28-1%20p9-17.pdf. Accessed August 21, 2014.
2. pharmacy. Encycl Br. 2014. Available at: http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/455192/pharmacy/35617/History-of-pharmacy. Accessed August 21, 2014.
3. Food and Drug Administration. A history of the FDA and drug regulation in the United States. 2006. Available at: http://www.fda.gov/downloads/Drugs/ResourcesForYou/Consumers/BuyingUsingMedicineSafely/UnderstandingOver-the-CounterMedicines/ucm093550.pdf. Accessed August 21, 2014.
4. Baker PM. Patent medicine: Cures & quacks. Available at: http://www.pilgrimhallmuseum.org/pdf/Patent_Medicine.pdf. Accessed August 22, 2014.
5. Miller RJ. A brief history of cocaine. Salon. 2013. Available at: http://www.salon.com/2013/12/07/a_brief_history_of_cocaine/. Accessed August 27, 2014.
6. Narconon International. History of Heroin. Available at: http://www.narconon.org/drug-information/heroin-history.html. Accessed August 27, 2014.
7. Richardson LC, Richardson CG. The pill rollers: A book on apothecary antiques and drug store collectibles. Harrisonburg, Va.: Old Fort Press, 1992. | history |
http://www.lilianschaer.com/2012/06/17/oslo-highlights-in-pictures/ | 2013-12-11T20:46:59 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-48/segments/1386164046334/warc/CC-MAIN-20131204133406-00047-ip-10-33-133-15.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.980084 | 648 | CC-MAIN-2013-48 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2013-48__0__24478038 | en | For one day in Oslo we tried to see as many things as we could. Here are some of the highlights.
The Oslo opera house is a crazy sloping building that lets you walk up the roof all the way to the top to give you some unique views of the harbour. It is built into the water in such a way that makes it look like it is actually rising out of the waterfront.
Oslo is a major port for cruise ships – here is one from the Costa line (yes, of the sinking Costa Concordia fame!) – as well as for ferries that transport people, cars and trucks to Copenhagen and Fredrikshaven in Denmark and Kiel in Germany.
At the Norwegian Folksmuset, we saw this Stave Church, which is a traditional Norwegian wooden church of the middle ages. Apparently these types of timber-frame construction churches used to be popular all over northern Europe but the only surviving ones these days are found in Norway. This particular one is in an open air museum where the Norwegian state has brought houses and buildings of historical and cultural significance from all over the country together into a single park to showcase the country’s cultural history from the 16th century to the present day
Here’s another of the museum’s old buildings.
One of my favourite stops of the day was the Viking Ship Museum. The boat in this photo is the Oseberg Ship, a viking burial ship built around 820 AD and used as a burial ship for a powerful woman and her maidservant in 834. It was found in a large burial mound where it had been buried to transport its rich owner to the realm of the dead, along with three elaborate sledges, a wagon, five carved animal heads and five beds, much of which is on display at the museum.
The remains of two women found in one of the Viking ships on display at the museum.
This is Norway’s parliament building, where 40 per cent of the representatives are women.
This is NOT the hotel we stayed at while in Oslo – but it is where Nobel laureates are put up when they are in town to receive their awards. The day we were there, Burmese opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi was in Oslo to finally accept her Nobel Peace Prize, which she had originally been awarded in 1991. At the time she was under house arrest in Burma and wasn’t released until 2010. During her speech a couple of days ago, she said she had always said her first trip abroad when she was released would be to Norway.
This is Karl Johan Gate, the main pedestrian zone in downtown Oslo. It is lined with shops and restaurants – but I haven’t yet sufficiently adjusted to the high prices of everything to indulge in too much shopping! Karl Johan was the king of Norway and Sweden during the time of its union with Sweden at the end of the Napoleonic Wars, although both countries maintained separate constitutions. Norway marks its national holiday – like our Canada Day – on May 27 to commemorate the signing of their constitution on that day in 1814. Norway became an independent monarchy with its own king in 1905. | history |
https://www.carrarovalvole.it/en/the-company/history/ | 2024-04-19T15:03:09 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817438.43/warc/CC-MAIN-20240419141145-20240419171145-00407.warc.gz | 0.966218 | 262 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__137462539 | en | The CARRARO Company was incorporated in Milan in 1924 thanks to the vision of Mr. Eng. Luigi Carraro, who decided to exploit his broad experience of international commerce in the thermo-technical field. Very soon an own production of pressure reducing and relief regulators for steam applications was started.
Throughout the years the activity was constantly implemented and developed by the Carraro family, especially since the ’70s when, under the lead of Mr. Eng. Pierantonio Carraro, Luigi’s son, the Company has been moved to the current Segrate facility.
The development and the constant investments in engineering know-how and production capacity, as well as the tight links to leading foreign companies with whom CARRARO has always entertained an active commercial exchange, have allowed the Company to reach an excellent industry knowledge, among the first in Italy and in Europe.
Starting from the ’90s, with a broad range of regulators and safety valves suitable for all kind of fluids, the Company was able to grab the challenge of the globalization in trade and of the fall of commercial barriers.
Today CARRARO, led by the third and fourth generation of the family, sells its products worldwide also thanks to a structured network of agents, distributors and authorized maintenance centres. | history |
http://us1exports.com/porsche-550-spyderlong-racing-history | 2023-09-23T13:29:21 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506481.17/warc/CC-MAIN-20230923130827-20230923160827-00528.warc.gz | 0.96587 | 1,552 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__223697728 | en | Alberti 857 (1642) San Isidro
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Porsche’s brilliant ‘giant killer’, the 550 Spyder, earned a special place in the annals of international motor racing history. The fledgling automaker’s first product specifically designed for competition, it was inspired by several successful Porsche-powered, privateer-built ‘specials’ in the early 1950s. Quick to succeed, the open-topped, mid-engined Spyders dominated their inaugural outing at the Nürburgring in May 1953 in preparation for Le Mans a month later, where they would claim 1st and 2nd in their class. It was an auspicious beginning; 550 RS Spyders were steadily improved with upgraded suspensions, and most importantly, with the new 1,500-cc Type 547 DOHC engine designed by Dr Ernst Fuhrmann. Fed by a pair of twin-choke downdraft carburettors, these tough little roller-bearing motors with dry-sump lubrication and twin ignition developed a solid 110 bhp. Tipping the scales at approximately 550 kg, 110 bhp was plenty of power to put the 550 Spyder on the podium at races around the world. With these new engines, the 550 RS was soon established as consistent winners in small-displacement sports racing. Production of customer Spyders began in 1955, enjoying a reputation as a very balanced, almost docile racing car with good power and excellent handling characteristics. Not only supremely competitive, these cars were truly just as good to look at as they were to drive, and both drivers and motorsport fans alike quickly fell in love with Porsche’s little Spyders. Presented here is a well-documented Porsche 550 RS Spyder that enjoyed motorsport success on an international scale at the hands of a number of celebrated drivers. Chassis no. 550-0082 was completed in March 1956, and was the ninth from last of just 99 of its type produced. Ordered by Porsche’s Belgian distributor, D’Ieteren Freres in Liege, it was delivered new in Belgium’s racing colour of bright yellow to Ecurie Nationale Belge, the team formed by the merger in 1955 of Jacques Swaters’ Ecurie Francorchamps and Johnny Claes’ Ecurie Belge. Over the course of the next several years, this car would be a key instrument in Ecurie Nationale Belge’s repertoire of racing cars and was a memorable entry due to both its bright yellow paint and its propensity to race at the front of the pack in some of Europe’s most competitive races. This example was soon put to work and raced extensively by many noted amateurs, including Claude Dubois, Christian Goethals, Georges Harris, Freddy Rousselle, Georges Hacquin, Alain Dechangy, Yves Tassin and the celebrated female driver Gilberte Thirion. With six events on its calendar for the 1956 season, it achieved a number of podium finishes, including 2nd at the Côte de la Roche aux Faucons with Thiron, and 3rd at the 12 Hours of Reims. Its crowning achievement that season was a class victory at the 1000 km of Paris at Montlhéry, finishing 20 seconds behind Phil Hill and Alfonso de Portago in a Ferrari 857 S. Without a doubt, the car’s most significant event was the 1957 24 Hours of Le Mans, making it just one of 10 550 Spyders to contest the fabled race. Unfortunately, Dubois and Hacquin were disqualified after pitting to add oil on the 70th lap in a year that saw over half the field drop out. However, this was 550-0082’s only DNF of the season, and it continued to see similar success throughout 1957. After two hill-climb victories at Roche aux Faucons and Charreau de Leffe in March, the car secured a pair of 3rd place finishes at the Grand Prix de Spa and 1,000 km Nürburgring in May, finishing behind two other 550 Spyders, and a 2nd place finish at the Grand Prix des Frontieres at Chimay. Its final race with Ecurie Nationale Belge was the 1957 Swedish Grand Prix where the car finished 8th in class with Tassin and Ms Hacquin. From 1958 through the early 1960s, 550-0082 was sold to Jacques Thenaers, who ran it in hill climbs, minor races and rallies. According to a series of letters in the car’s history file, it was rebodied as a coupe by APAL and fitted with a 2.0-litre Carrera engine after being purchased by Edmond Pery from Ecurie Francorchamps around 1965 and subsequently sold to Belgian racing driver Pierre Bonvoisin. In APAL guise it continued to race in Belgium through 1967. Sold to a Mr Michaelis of Embourg, Belgium, in September of 1970, at this time the car had a S-90 engine. Sometime thereafter in his ownership, the car was taken off the road and it remained in storage for roughly two decades. After passing through Philippe Jegher’s of Esneux, Belgium, chassis no. 550-0082 was purchased by Corrado Cupellini of Bergamo, Italy, in March of 1989 missing both its engine and APAL bodywork, before passing to Bruno Ferracin in May of 1995. The car was later purchased by Peter Ludwig of Germany in January 2000, and a comprehensive restoration, which included producing new bodywork and sourcing a correct series engine and transaxle, was undertaken by Porsche Zentrum Würzburg in 2000 at a cost of nearly €100.000. Afterwards which the car participated in the 2001 Mille Miglia Storica. The Fuhrmann four-cam engine was rebuilt in 2003. Furthermore, the car is fitted with rare aluminium and steel wheels to complement the 60-mm brake discs, both of which were designed specifically for use at Le Mans. Porsche’s 550 RS Spyders are among the most-coveted sports racers from the 1950s. Stated Road & Track magazine in February 1957: ‘Combining as it does terrific performance, faultless handling, and excellent brakes, it is no wonder that the Porsche 550 RS Spyder . . . is the car to beat. . . .” The desirability of this 550 RS Spyder lies in its colourful racing history, including the 1957 24 Hours of Le Mans, and current eligibility. Raced across Europe at some of the most competitive and rigorous events of its time with Ecurie, Nationale Belge, 550-0082 remained in competition for over a decade, speaking to the 550 RS Spyder’s inherent competitiveness and reliability. Today, it is ready to add to that record at events such as the Mille Miglia and the Le Mans Classic amongst numerous other vintage races, in addition to concours events worldwide. Without doubt one of the most competitive and eligible cars of its class, a well-prepared 550 Spyder is an astute purchase for anyone aspiring to race to win. Boasting a very impressive and well-detailed history file, this is a very special 550 RS and one that holds a myriad of possibilities for its new owner. | history |
https://www.panchodatos.com/our-story | 2023-06-10T04:27:18 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224656963.83/warc/CC-MAIN-20230610030340-20230610060340-00287.warc.gz | 0.951057 | 127 | CC-MAIN-2023-23 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__33920798 | en | top of page
Tequila inspired by the Mexican Revolution
In 1947 Ricardo Grijalva de Leon gave life to the character Pancho by writing great poems about his experiences in the Mexican Revolution.
These stories became an iconic piece of Mexican literature and two generations later Luis Carlos Grijalva chose to honour his grandfather’s legacy through a proudly Mexican product.
Tequila Pancho Datos is the result of this work, a premium tequila crafted to revive the stories in the book and ignite a passion in others to share their own stories with the world.
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https://www.cbcrabcakes.com/blog/as-seen-on-cbs-morning-news-smith-island-cakes/ | 2020-06-02T13:30:59 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-24/segments/1590347425148.64/warc/CC-MAIN-20200602130925-20200602160925-00235.warc.gz | 0.958969 | 303 | CC-MAIN-2020-24 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-24__0__60110169 | en | Accessible only by boat, Smith Island, Maryland, is a fishing village located ten miles offshore in the Chesapeake Bay. Years of limits on crabbing and oyster harvesting restricted the work of watermen, the main source of income on the island. Little did they know a cake originally made in the 1800’s for oysterman by their wives would provide a much-needed economic boost to the island. Comprised of at least eight impossibly thin layers, bakers used fudge for the icing which lasts longer than other icing recipes of the time. Each cake is handmade with recipes passed from generation to generation. And so the Smith Island Cake was born.
In 2008, Maryland named the Smith Island Cake its official State Dessert. “Florida has the key lime pie, Massachusetts has the Boston cream pie and Maryland has the Smith Island cake,” said D. Page Elmore, who represents the rural lower Eastern Shore. “This is a source of revenue for them — and a source of pride.” The Chesapeake Bay Crab Cakes & More catalog began featuring the Smith Island Cake in 2007, sending trucks to meet the ferry from Smith Island and transport the cakes back to a warehouse outside of Baltimore for shipment to customers nationwide. In 2010, Mackenzie began featuring a new flavor of the Smith Island Cake, titled the Devilish Cake. Today, our catalog features four flavors of the cake including Traditional, Devilish, Spice, and Lemon (see links below). | history |
http://milleetibbs.com/EXPANSIONtn.html | 2017-03-23T23:59:14 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-13/segments/1490218187227.84/warc/CC-MAIN-20170322212947-00635-ip-10-233-31-227.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.953681 | 131 | CC-MAIN-2017-13 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-13__0__133334457 | en | Expansion is a series of photographic works that explore the disjunction between the history of the American West and the popular romanticized narrative of that history. The work focuses on the ways that cinema and vernacular images have constructed the myth of the West through the creation of a visual language that promotes ideologies inherent to Manifest Destiny and westward expansion. The title refers to both the historical expansion of white settlers onto land that was previously inhabited by Native Americans and an ever expanding archive of photographs of the Western landscape that sustain the illusion of unoccupied spaces. It is a work in progress.
Created with the support of the Wayne State University Faculty Creative Research Grant | history |
https://oldsite.cpepphysics.org/order_australia.html | 2022-10-02T10:37:36 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-40/segments/1664030337307.81/warc/CC-MAIN-20221002083954-20221002113954-00772.warc.gz | 0.946094 | 171 | CC-MAIN-2022-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-40__0__17361197 | en | |Former CPEP President Helen Quinn awarded the Order of Australia|
|The Order of Australia is an order of chivalry established
by Elizabeth II "for the purpose of according recognition
to Australian citizens and other persons for achievement
or for meritorious service".
The photo above of CPEP member and former President Helen Quinn shows:
The Australian Consul-General, the Honorable David Lawson, and Professor Helen Quinn on the deck of the HMAS Sydney, with the San Francisco skyline behind them. (HMAS = "Her Majesty's Australian Ship"). Helen is wearing the Order of Australia, which David Lawson has just presented to her on the bridge of the ship. She holds the citation for the award.
|Click to see a larger version of this image.||The Officer of the Order of Australia medal.| | history |
https://mlmj.wordpress.com/2014/06/19/der-letzte-kreuzzug-der-1-weltkrieg-und-die-geburt-des-modernen-islams-abc-religion-ethics/ | 2017-04-29T15:26:24 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-17/segments/1492917123530.18/warc/CC-MAIN-20170423031203-00099-ip-10-145-167-34.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.898272 | 384 | CC-MAIN-2017-17 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-17__0__50177837 | en | Der letzte Kreuzzug: Der 1. Weltkrieg und die Geburt des modernen Islam – ABC Religion & Ethics
Der letzte Kreuzzug: Der 1. Weltkrieg und die Geburt des modernen Islam
The Last Crusade: The First World War and the Birth of Modern Islam – ABC Religion & Ethics
Seeing all the commemorations of the First World War centennial, many might ask what relevance such distant struggles can have for the modern world. Why do they matter? But if they look at the world’s most dangerous storm centres today – in Iraq and Syria, across the Middle East and South Asia – they will get their answer. In these regions, as in so much of the world, the First World War created our reality.
Out of the political ferment immediately following the war came the most significant modern movements within Islam, including the most alarming forms of Islamist extremism. So did the separatism that eventually gave birth to the Islamic state of Pakistan and the heady new currents transforming Iranian Shi’ism. From this mayhem also emerged what would become the Saudi state, dominating the holy places and rooted in strictly traditional notions of faith.
When the war started, the Ottoman Empire was the only remaining Islamic nation that could even loosely claim Great Power status. Its rulers knew, however, that Russia and other European states planned to conquer and partition it. Seizing at a last desperate hope, the Ottomans allied with Germany. When they lost the war in 1918, the Empire dissolved. Crucially, in 1924, the new Turkey abolished the office of the Caliphate, which at that point dated back almost 1,300 years. That marked a trauma that the Islamic world is still fighting to come to terms with. ……
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https://www.commodityfoods.org/24Hotel | 2023-12-10T04:52:54 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679101195.85/warc/CC-MAIN-20231210025335-20231210055335-00212.warc.gz | 0.86785 | 163 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__169949277 | en | Stay at Marriott St. Louis Grand to experience the vibrant, authentic spirit of St. Louis, Missouri. With a prime downtown location near the St. Louis Zoo, City Museum, Busch Stadium, Ballpark Village, and the Gateway Arch, our downtown St. Louis hotel is a National Historic Landmark. It was originally the Statler Hotel, an icon of the St. Louis skyline since the 1900s.
HOST HOTEL - Marriott St. Louis GrandACDA is excited to welcome you to the Marriott St. Louis Grand for the Annual Conference. All meetings and conference activities will be held at this location.
Marriott St. Louis Grand
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Nightly Rates: $199 + Taxes / Cut Off Date: March 29, 2024 | history |
https://tnstatefair.org/2011-tennessee-state-and-county-fairs/ | 2021-04-23T05:17:59 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-17/segments/1618039601956.95/warc/CC-MAIN-20210423041014-20210423071014-00567.warc.gz | 0.951159 | 207 | CC-MAIN-2021-17 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-17__0__65568777 | en | Click here for the full article.
Tennessee State Fair
Fair Dates:September 9 – 18, 2011
Tennessee State Fair Location:Tennessee State Fairgrounds Nashville, Tennessee
About the Tennessee State Fair: The first Tennessee State Fair, which took place in 1869, was held at the Old Fairgrounds, located at the end of the West End Avenue streetcar line. In 1906, the Fair was moved to its current location and has been held annually, except for four years during World War II. Today, the Tennessee State Fair attracts over 230,000 visitors and participants, with recent trends showing a steady growth in popularity.
Featuring a variety of educational and entertaining exhibits, the Tennessee State Fair offers good old-fashioned fun with great midway rides and Kid Zone fun, blue ribbon livestock, agricultural, and creative arts competitions, grilling and cooking competitions, mule pulling, racing pigs (competitors include Tammy Swine-ette and Oprah Hamphrey), cow milking and plenty of tempting fair food. | history |
https://www.snicklefritzcollection.com/products/black-is-beautiful-t-shirt | 2023-05-30T01:58:02 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224644915.48/warc/CC-MAIN-20230530000715-20230530030715-00116.warc.gz | 0.831449 | 116 | CC-MAIN-2023-23 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__70620746 | en | Celebrate Black History Month all year long with our Black is Beautiful T-Shirt. Black History should be celebrated everyday because Black History is American History. At Snicklefritz Collection we have a variety of Black History Month tees for kids + adults.
This item is made to order. Please allow 10-21 business days to make and ship.
Turn garment inside out.
Hand wash or Machine wash COLD [Gentle Cycle].
Hang to dry. Do not iron directly over design.
Free shipping on US orders $99+ | history |
https://shop.kellermeister.com.au/product/Pious-Pioneer?pageID=154A82C0-039A-D815-54D3-D0F83555206D&sortBy=DisplayOrder&maxRows=100& | 2024-02-22T04:42:49 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947473690.28/warc/CC-MAIN-20240222030017-20240222060017-00373.warc.gz | 0.985095 | 224 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__66845914 | en | As you stand at the Barossa’s Mengler’s Hill lookout and admire the patchwork landscape of the valley below, you will find a memorial to those who made it all possible. The memorial reads thus: “The Barossa was first settled by scattered British families in the early 1840's. They were followed from 1842 onward by large groups of Germans who had fled from their homeland to escape religious persecution”. This wine pays homage to those pioneers who sought a home where they could quietly live their lives centred around their family and their faith. This they did, putting their hand “to agricultural pursuits, but soon they also turned to fruit and grape growing, for which the Barossa has become renowned”. Today Barossa shiraz stands as the most renowned fruit variety of them all, and enjoys a status that would have likely been impossible to achieve without these now ancient, venerable vineyards – some of which are amongst the oldest in the world. As you enjoy this shiraz, be sure to raise a glass to The Pious Pioneer! | history |
http://www.nebraskaeducationonlocation.org/businesses/campbells-nurseries-garden-center/ | 2019-02-15T20:49:21 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-09/segments/1550247479159.2/warc/CC-MAIN-20190215204316-20190215230316-00568.warc.gz | 0.97376 | 363 | CC-MAIN-2019-09 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-09__0__186244232 | en | Campbell's Nurseries and Garden Center, Inc. was founded in 1912 by Claude C. Campbell, then only 34 years old, at 28th and Vine Street, Lincoln, Nebraska. Claude, employed by the U.S. Government as a railway mail clerk, had a love of plants and grew a large garden in his backyard.
When neighbors and friends began asking whether he would sell his extra plants, Claude simply expanded a hobby he loved and added a little extra to his family's income at the same time.
As the business grew, the lawn maintenance department was closed, and in 1960, 80 acres south of Lincoln was purchased for growing of additional landscape nursery stock. Another 45 acres was added on Yankee Hill Road during the mid 1980s, and in 1989, 24 acres was purchased at 84th and Holdrege. An additional 96 acres adjacent to the Yankee Hill property was purchased for field production in 1996.
Today Campbell's Nurseries has grown to include many aspects: landscape design, installation and maintenance, both residential and commercial; two full line garden centers at 2342 So. 40th and 5625 Pine Lake Road which offer gifts, home accessories and gardening supplies as well as nursery stock; and more than 200 acres of production””greenhouse, container and field. Dick, Mike, Doug, and Sandy now run the company. Dick oversees the Landscape and Maintenance Department and handles corporate matters; Doug supervises the Production Areas; Mike oversees the Garden Centers; and Sandy is in charge of the office.
In September of 2006 Ellen Campbell passed on and Bob followed in March of 2009 but they enjoyed watching their eleven grandchildren become involved with the business. Four grandchildren, Cassie Garrett, Cory Priefert, John Campbell and Andy Campbell, are full-time employees. | history |
https://evemasr.com/the-first-coming-of-the-black-comic-book-hero/ | 2019-10-21T20:02:01 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-43/segments/1570987787444.85/warc/CC-MAIN-20191021194506-20191021222006-00373.warc.gz | 0.957032 | 816 | CC-MAIN-2019-43 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-43__0__105431036 | en | The year was 1966 and between civil rights and the brewing Vietnam War, America was a hotbed of social change. Every headline was a grim reminder of the intensely racially charged atmosphere of the time. Under the leadership of sociopolitical and religious icons like Martin Luther King and Malcolm X, the majority of the black community was in lockstep toward the goal of rising from beneath the boot of oppression. The echoing cry for a new breed of black hero was in the air and just as the cry reached a pitch Marvel Comics would answer with the introduction of the Black Panther, the first Black Superhero to appear in a mainstream comic book.
Up until that time, there had never been a black superhero in mainstream American comics. Although Lobo, a black character that appeared in (1950) is considered the first black man to have his own comic book and Gabriel Jones had a well-established in the popular Sgt. Fury title, Black Panther represented inclusion in the mainstream popular media of that time.
The historical record makes it clear that the creators of Black Panther saw opportunity in the fervent racially-charged and war-torn emotional state of the country and capitalized on the absence of color in both the Marvel and DC universes.
By 1969 the Falcon, would appear alongside Marvel’s Captain America in issue #117, which marked the second appearance of a BLACK SUPERHERO in mainstream comic community. and the first African American super hero to do so as panther was a native African. Still, the floodgates were open and a litany of male and female black superhero characters would be introduced into the comic mainstream throughout the 1970s including: The Guardian in 1970 and Nu Bia in 1973 from DC and Power Man (Luke Cage) in 1972 and Misty Knight by 1975. At least a dozen more black comic heroes would be introduced throughout the rest of the 70s, which represented the largest influx of black comic characters to date; what many would call the first coming of black superheroes.
To many historians and black comic fans, this influx of blackness into the comic mainstream was the bi product of the previous decade’s racial and political tensions when considering the real life events that transpired in the previous decade:
- Assassination Johns Fitzgerald Kennedy, 1963
- Signing of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
- Onset of the Vietnam War, 1965
- Desegregation of public schools in the US, 1965
- Assassination of Malcolm X, 1965
- Black Panther Party Founded in Oakland, 1966
- Assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr., 1968
- Assassination Robert Kennedy, 1968
As it were, the black community’s appetite for heroes after the brutal assassinations of the 1960s, would be partially addressed in the pages of comic books (as it was with Captain America’s pre WWII story lines) but in real life the burgeoning blaxploitation movement would also rise from the emotional and political ashes of the previous decade. Now, with the rise of black comics paralleled by 1970s blaxploitation cinema, the step-n-fetch it, “sambo-style” “shuckin and jiving” stereotype previously displayed in newspaper comic strips and movies was replaced with the new super bad, afro wearing, butt kicking, “bad mother fu – watch yo mouth” characters that became permanently endeared to the hearts and minds of black America. With such a close correlation between current events of the 60s and early 70s and their use in comic book lore, many ponder the true purpose and timing of the introduction of Black Super Hero characters. Many believe that black comics were merely an extension of the same pre WWII propaganda pioneered in the Captain America comics first released in 1941 while others regard comics as nothing more than harmless entertainment for children. Propaganda or not, a historical view of black comics and the culture surrounding them reveals some interesting facts, correlations and coincidences that would raise even the most ardent fan’s eyebrow. | history |
https://www.icelandicroots.com/ir-volunteers/benedikt-j%C3%B3nsson | 2023-09-23T20:21:14 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506528.3/warc/CC-MAIN-20230923194908-20230923224908-00813.warc.gz | 0.971587 | 483 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__79042322 | en | Benedikt Jónsson was born in Reykjavík but grew up on the farm Hamrar in Haukadalur in Dalasýsla county. At a very young age he decided that he was not cut out for farm life and consequently pursued the path of education. After graduating with a BA in English and Literature from the University of Iceland in 1979, Benedikt moved to Edinburgh, Scotland, for post-graduate studies. He completed his post-graduate studies in English literature at the University of Edinburgh in 1981.
Benedikt has been interested in genealogy for many years and even wrote and published a book called Hamraætt (1999), which details the family history of his grandfather and grandmother who lived at Hamrar. With Þorkell Örn Ólason, he co-edited the book Fyrir Opnu Hafi (By the Open Sea, 2009), which lists the descendants of Guðmundur Guðmundsson and Ragnheiður Halldórsdóttir who lived at Bær on Selströnd, Kaldrananeshreppi in Strandasýsla county. Since 2017, Benedikt has served as chair of the Icelandic Genealogy Society.
Professionally, Benedikt has worked as a teacher, held various office and publishing jobs, and in 2002 began working as a project manager at the National Archives of Iceland (Þjóðskjalasafn Íslands). At the National Archives, Benedikt’s responsibilities have included acting as webmaster and helping build census databases as well as the online digital document repository, heimildir.is. In 2016, the National Archives signed a contract with FamilySearch of Utah to digitize various documents of genealogical interest. Benedikt has supervised that work, which is still ongoing.
Benedikt is now semi-retired from his job at the National Archives and is excited to be part of the Icelandic Roots team. Benedikt has three children and seven grandchildren and lives in Hafnarfjörður with his wife Guðný Árnadóttir. | history |
https://andrejicm.blogspot.com/2009/08/ | 2021-06-24T23:52:01 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-25/segments/1623488560777.97/warc/CC-MAIN-20210624233218-20210625023218-00620.warc.gz | 0.960548 | 224 | CC-MAIN-2021-25 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-25__0__155385848 | en | Ambras Castle, located above Innsbruck in Tirol, can be seen far and wide—and it is one of the provincial capital’s most important sites. Its cultural and historical significance is inseparably linked with the personality of Archduke Ferdinand II (1529–1595), a true “Renaissance prince” who was an enthusiastic patron of the arts and sciences. He founded the Ambras collections, which became world-famous during his own lifetime, and had a specially conceived museum complex built for them—something like a prototype of the present-day museum.
The display at the Lower Castle attempts to reconstruct the Archduke’s museum: his Chamber of Art and Curiosities, the Chambers of Armour and the Antiquarium.
The Upper Castle contains the exceptional Portrait Gallery of the Habsburgs with its over 200 paintings, including ones by artists such as Lukas Cranach, Titian, Van Dyck and Velázquez.
On the ground floor of the Upper Castle is the Collection of Late Medieval Sculptures. | history |
https://www.robot-circus.com/games/q-e-d-cosmos-casebook/ | 2024-02-22T11:05:41 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947473738.92/warc/CC-MAIN-20240222093910-20240222123910-00747.warc.gz | 0.90105 | 197 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__195260569 | en | Q.E.D: COSMO’S CASEBOOK
QED: Cosmo’s Casebook is a mystery-adventure game set in Ancient Rome, during the final decades of the Roman Republic. You play as Cosmo Veritas, a hot-shot lawyer with a heart of gold, seeking fame and fortune in the Roman law courts. Cosmo, and his feathered sidekick Aquila, champion the rights of the downtrodden, taking on the cases that no other Roman lawyer would touch.
Part-gumshoe mystery, part-courtroom drama: QED: Cosmo’s Casebook presents three exciting cases which take you from the glittering heights to the stinky depths of Roman society. Have you got what it takes to lay down the Lore?
QED: Cosmo’s Casebook is an original history game for designed for late primary and secondary students.
Adventure, mystery, educational | history |
https://uccdewitt.org/our-history/ | 2022-12-07T21:09:07 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-49/segments/1669446711218.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20221207185519-20221207215519-00477.warc.gz | 0.944442 | 196 | CC-MAIN-2022-49 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-49__0__45629035 | en | Founded more than 180 years ago, First Congregational United Church of Christ was the first church in DeWitt, Iowa. We also believe that it was the first church in Clinton County, and we know that it was one of the first churches in the state of Iowa. It even predates the state of Iowa! When First Congregational United Church of Christ was founded, this land was part of the Iowa Territory: the land of the Kiikaapoi (Kickapoo), oθaakiiwaki‧hina‧ki (Sauk), Meškwahki·aša·hina (Fox), Očhéthi Šakówiŋ, and Báxoje Máyaⁿ (Ioway).
This part of our website is constantly evolving as we learn more about our own history. Check back for updates as we add new pages and update existing ones! | history |
http://www.gilbertstoneprimary.com/year-4/ | 2018-09-23T07:11:25 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-39/segments/1537267159160.59/warc/CC-MAIN-20180923055928-20180923080328-00547.warc.gz | 0.931055 | 157 | CC-MAIN-2018-39 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-39__0__50627143 | en | Welcome to Year 4!
This term, Year 4 will be taking a great Learning Journey back to Roman times. We will be answering the question: ‘Were the Romans really rotten?’ Throughout our Learning Journey we will explore how the Romans lived and what impact they had on our modern society. Our Super Start will be on 22nd September 2017 and we look forward to creating Roman coins with our family members. We look forward to our trip to Lunt Fort on Tuesday 31st October 2017.
Don't forget about our Year 4 Class Assembly ‘The Rotten Romans’ due to take place on Wednesday 8th November 2017.
4ML – Dance (Friday)
4H – Swimming (Wednesday)
Invasion Games and Football Skills (Monday) | history |
https://tamarindholiday.com/view-destination.php?id=1 | 2022-10-04T09:04:46 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-40/segments/1664030337490.6/warc/CC-MAIN-20221004085909-20221004115909-00604.warc.gz | 0.958397 | 179 | CC-MAIN-2022-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-40__0__92907399 | en | Sigiriya, also called Lion Rock or Lion Mountain, is one of the most valuable historical monuments of Sri Lanka. The palace is located in the heart of the island between the towns of Dambulla and Habarane on a massive rocky plateau 370 meters above the sea level.
Sigiriya was a royal citadel for 18 years (477-495) when it was fortified by King Kasyapa. The architectural and irrigational technologies of Sigiriya, such as the Water Gardens, still baffle engineers. The climb up steep steps of metal with railings passes a wall decorated with frescoes of bare-breasted women. Art experts consider them unique. Referred by locals as the Eighth Wonder of the World this ancient palace and fortress complex has significant archaeological importance and attracts thousands of tourists every year. It is probably the most visited tourist destination of Sri Lanka. | history |
http://jmmtrackandfield.com/index-112.html | 2024-04-14T04:34:35 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816864.66/warc/CC-MAIN-20240414033458-20240414063458-00373.warc.gz | 0.961995 | 883 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__87333777 | en | Don Cockell, a prominent figure in the world of boxing during the mid-20th century, left an indelible mark on the sport with his impressive achievements and tenacity. His life’s story is a captivating tale of perseverance, courage, and determination. In this informative article, we will delve into the biography of Don Cockell, exploring his early life, boxing career, and the legacy he left behind. Here we will discuss about Don cockell boxer biography book.
Early Life and Beginnings
Born on April 22, 1926, in Paddington, London, Don Cockell’s journey began in a modest setting. Growing up during the challenging times of the Great Depression and World War II, Cockell’s life was far from easy. However, it was his tough upbringing that instilled in him the resilience and determination that would later define his boxing career.
Boxing Career and Rise to Prominence
Don Cockell’s introduction to boxing came in the Royal Navy, where he honed his skills as a fighter. He made his professional debut in 1947, quickly establishing himself as a formidable contender in the British boxing scene. Standing tall at 6 feet 4 inches and weighing around 195 pounds, Cockell possessed both the physical attributes and the fighting spirit to excel in the ring.
In 1950, Cockell made headlines by knocking out the well-regarded Freddie Mills, a feat that catapulted him into the national spotlight. His subsequent victories against top-ranked opponents solidified his reputation as a formidable fighter and earned him a shot at the British Empire heavyweight title.
The Fight with Rocky Marciano
Cockell’s most memorable moment came on May 16, 1955, when he faced the undefeated and reigning world heavyweight champion, Rocky Marciano. The bout took place at San Francisco’s Kezar Stadium, with millions of fans around the world eagerly anticipating the clash between the British underdog and the dominant American champion.
Cockell put up a valiant effort, impressively holding his own against Marciano in the early rounds. However, as the fight progressed, Marciano’s relentless aggression and devastating power began to take a toll on Cockell. In the ninth round, Marciano delivered a crushing right-hand punch that sent Cockell to the canvas. Despite bravely rising to his feet, the referee stopped the fight, declaring Marciano the winner by TKO.
Although he did not emerge victorious, Cockell’s courageous performance against the undefeated champion earned him admiration and respect both in Britain and the United States.
Life After Boxing
Following his bout with Marciano, Don Cockell continued to compete in the boxing circuit, but he never regained the same level of prominence. Eventually, he retired from the sport in 1960, having amassed an impressive record of 67 wins (30 by knockout), 14 losses, and 1 draw.
Post-retirement, Cockell remained involved in boxing as a trainer and mentor to aspiring fighters. He also found success in the business world, running a successful chain of hotels and pubs.
Legacy and Impact
Don Cockell’s legacy extends beyond his achievements in the ring. He is remembered as a fighter who never shied away from a challenge and always gave his best effort. His story serves as an inspiration to aspiring boxers and athletes worldwide, showcasing the power of resilience and determination in the face of adversity.
In 2005, Don Cockell was posthumously inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame, a testament to his significant impact on the sport and his enduring legacy as one of Britain’s finest heavyweight boxers.
In conclusion, the biography of Don Cockell tells the tale of a fighter who rose from humble beginnings to become a remarkable boxer in the annals of boxing history. His life’s journey exemplifies the virtues of perseverance, courage, and determination that have inspired generations of athletes.
From his early days in London to his historic clash with Rocky Marciano, Don Cockell’s story is a testament to the power of the human spirit. The biography of this remarkable boxer is a captivating narrative of triumph and tribulation, showcasing the indomitable will of a true sportsman. To know more about Don cockell boxer biography book just follow us. | history |
http://abeandthebabe.com/meet.html | 2023-02-05T20:35:11 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-06/segments/1674764500288.69/warc/CC-MAIN-20230205193202-20230205223202-00453.warc.gz | 0.946987 | 259 | CC-MAIN-2023-06 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-06__0__121741597 | en | Max and Donna have an extensive background in community theatre and have been
portraying Abraham and Mary Todd Lincoln professionally since 1988. They are past
Vice-Presidents of the National Association of Lincoln Presenters and have
received its awards for "Best Abraham," "Best Mary," "Best Abraham and
Mary Lincoln Team," and "Lincoln Legend."
They have been featured on C-Span Cable Network in the Lincoln-Douglas Debate series, the "Someone You Should Know" program on ABC/Channel 7 in Chicago, and the Investigating History series on the History Channel. They have performed at the Lincoln Home Visitor Center in Springfield, Illinois and at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, DC. They participate in Memorial Day ceremonies at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, and took part in the dedication of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum in Springfield, IL. They research and write their own original scripts, receiving many compliments for the entertaining way in which they present their programs. They are popular attractions at Civil War Reenactments throughout the Midwest and make over 200 appearances each year for schools, libraries, and other organizations. They take great pride in bringing history to life for audiences of all ages.
For more information or our brochure | history |
https://adventurestoventures.com/2017/04/12/the-three-must-see-temples-of-angkor-wat/ | 2017-12-13T07:24:45 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-51/segments/1512948522205.7/warc/CC-MAIN-20171213065419-20171213085419-00386.warc.gz | 0.969848 | 665 | CC-MAIN-2017-51 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-51__0__175754140 | en | The temples of the Angkor Wat complex are the largest religious monument in the world and it is something you have to go and see if you are in Cambodia. Siem Reap is the best place to base yourself beforehand and the easiest way of getting to and from Angkor Wat is via a tuk tuk driver which you can hire for around $15 a day.
We rose early at 4.30am and met our driver outside who took us to the ticket office. The price of a daily ticket has just been increased to $37 but it is still worth the money for what you get to see. We then drove into the temple complex and headed for our first temple, Angkor Wat.
First must see temple – Angkor Wat
We joined the masses who had the same idea as ourselves, to go and see the sun rising behind the magnificent temple. It is a spectacular image and you can see the reflection of the temple on the lake which makes for a great photo.
We then spent a couple of hours walking through the inner walls of the temple itself. All of the temples were built by the Khmer civilisation but unlike some of the other Angkor monuments, Angkor Wat was never abandoned to the elements and has been in virtually continuous use since it was built.
Second must see temple – Bayon temple
This was my favourite temple as the level of detail is astonishing. The Bayon was the last state temple to be built at Angkor and was constructed in the 12th-13th century. The dense jungle that surrounds the temple camouflaged its position in relation to other structures at Angkor so it was not known for some time that the Bayon stands in the exact centre of the city of Angkor Thom.
There are over 2000 large faces carved on the 54 towers and you can test your photographic skills on certain faces whilst you’re walking round to see if you can get the perfect shot. You will probably fare much better than us!
Third must see temple – Ta Phrom
This temple came to fame as it was featured in the Tomb Raider films starring Angelina Jolie. For this reason it is likely to the busiest temple that you visit as Chinese tour groups flock to this temple. As such, finding a quiet secluded spot to take a photo may be a bit difficult. The temple itself has been left largely unreconstructed and is being conserved as a partial ruin.
There are dozens of gigantic trees that engulf parts of the temple and one of these trees is the famous ‘Tomb Raider Tree’. The appeal of Ta Phrom lies in the fact that, unlike the other monuments of Angkor, it has literally been swallowed by the jungle, and looks very much the way most of the monuments of Angkor appeared when European explorers first stumbled upon them.
So that’s our three must see temples if you only have time to explore the Angkor complex for a day. There are dozens of other temples to see, some close by and others a bit further away, which i’m sure also make for fascinating viewing! If you are exploring the rest of Cambodia be sure to check out our blog – Backpacking Cambodia: Must see places! | history |
http://www.campchetek.org/history | 2019-10-15T04:32:18 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-43/segments/1570986655864.19/warc/CC-MAIN-20191015032537-20191015060037-00558.warc.gz | 0.978451 | 937 | CC-MAIN-2019-43 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-43__0__142444420 | en | Chetek Baptist Assembly, INC
The ministry of Camp Chetek today continues a legacy that stretches back nearly one hundred years in the northern woods of Chetek, Wisconsin.
Chetek Baptist Assembly was incorporated in 1944 and purchased the grounds, previously owned by a Methodist group, that several Baptist churches had been renting for church camps for many years already. They first started using the site, along with another camp site on the north end of Chetek, in the early 1900s.
In 1925, Pastor Ralph Barry held a Bible camp for the young people in his church at a Boy Scout camp on Long Lake just north of Chetek. He had just been through World War I helping the YMCA run camps for soldiers, but he was concerned that they were fast losing their Christian foundation. He once commented that there wasn't much "C" left in the “Y”—the Young Men's Christian Association. He felt a camp could still be greatly used for reaching and training young people for Christ—he just wanted to keep Christ firmly in the center.
The first camp was successful, and he continued running summer camps in Chetek, renting a Presbyterian campground on this property. Other churches joined, and he was even able to get a Baptist Convention to begin sponsoring it with money.
Chetek proved to be a great site for the special blend of fun and Biblical seriousness that the camp wanted to promote. Daisy Sanasac, who started coming in 1927, remembered some of the pranks they used to play on each other in the old dormitories above the old chapel hall.
The Bible classes weren't wimpy either. How would you like a class in Homiletics, Eschatology, Hermeneutics, or Exegesis? This was in the day before Bible colleges were generally accessible, and the list read like classes offered in a seminary. In the early years Senior Week ran from teens up to age 30, and after four years you could get a Camp Chetek diploma.
The late 1930s saw some struggles arise over the direction of the camp. These struggles were most obvious in 1936 when camp was not held because of difficulties between the sponsoring convention and the local churches. Camp resumed the following summer despite the continuing tension, and for several years continued on under the leadership of Pastor Barry, helped by Pastors John Hein and Jack Bowen.
In the fall of 1939, Pastor Barry was called home to glory. Pastor M.R. Siemens succeeded him as pastor of First Baptist Church in Eau Claire, and as the head of the camping program at Chetek.
The year 1944 saw two major changes in the history of Camp Chetek. The troubles between the local churches and the convention were brought to a head when the pastors decided to cut ties with the convention, and officially incorporated Chetek Baptist Assembly. At about the same time, the Presbyterians decided to sell their campgrounds, and with the purchase of this property, Camp Chetek had a permanent home.
At its incorporation, Camp Chetek was legally run by two boards—one to own and maintain the land, the other to run the camp program. This protected the camp legally as the camp itself did not own any property and thus was protected from lawsuits. These two boards remained until the 1990s when changes in the law allowed them to be combined into the current board that runs camp.
Also in 1944 came a big push to build a new chapel and honor Pastor Barry who had died just five years earlier. By the next year the building was completed, and if you look up at the ceiling today, the white boards you see are those they salvaged from the old original chapel building. This new chapel and other improvements paved the way for the amazing growth that was to follow. Pastor Siemens saw his role grow and expand as he oversaw the camp for over 20 years.
The original 16 acres were expanded greatly in the 1960s when a neighbor sold her property to the camp. Caretakers and maintenance men lived on the premises, from Neil Coaty to Larry Griffiths to Gary Schultz. Directors following Pastor Siemens include Armin Erb, Dick Robinson, Mike Duffy, his son Mick Duffy, and the present director, Randy Tanis.
With the advent of Christian colleges, camp classes were not so intense, but Gospel preaching and the Word of God have never lost their importance here on the grounds of Camp Chetek. This passion for Christ has reverberated through the multitude of pastors, missionaries, evangelists, and musicians that have passed through our doors. Camp is truly "Christ Centered Camp Chetek!" | history |
http://manitobacrimestoppers.com/unsolved-crime/strathclair-museum-breaking-entering-theft-july-1-2018/ | 2023-11-28T19:56:59 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679099942.90/warc/CC-MAIN-20231128183116-20231128213116-00691.warc.gz | 0.915945 | 155 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__208881139 | en | On July 1, 2018, a break and enter at the Strathclair Museum, located in the R.M. of Yellowhead, was reported. To gain entry into the museum, the unknown suspect(s) broke a window, and a door. Once inside the building, the suspect(s) took a number of items:
2 rifle bolts
Mauser pistol World War 2 serial number 1239 (decommissioned)
Double Barrel Shotgun circa. 1880 (decommissioned)
5 framed pictures
gold ore and fools gola stones
Anyone with information about the break and enter, or the stolen items, is asked to call the Shoal Lake RCMP Detachment at (204) 759-2390 , or submit a tip. | history |
https://fccgrayson.com/10-plagues | 2022-12-09T21:54:52 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-49/segments/1669446711552.8/warc/CC-MAIN-20221209213503-20221210003503-00582.warc.gz | 0.858287 | 607 | CC-MAIN-2022-49 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-49__0__98903994 | en | *images & supplementary content used with permission from TVC Resources
The 10 plagues of Egypt were acts of divine justice by God against the oppressors of His people. They demonstrated the power of the one, true God and exposed the gods that the Egyptians worshiped as false. Each plague corresponded to particular Egyptian gods and served to prove— both to the Egyptians and the Israelites—who the true Sovereign Ruler was.
Water turned to blood
Apis, Isis, Khnum and Osiris, gods of the Nile
It killed all the fish and made the water unusable, devastating the economy
Heqet, the frog goddess
Frogs invaded all the homes and later died. The Egyptians believed frogs to be sacred.
Set, god of the desert
The dust of the desert turned to gnats and swarmed over everything—the first plague that the Egyptian sorcerers couldn’t duplicate.
Uatchit, the fly god
Flies swarmed the Egyptians—the first plague that didn’t also affect the Israelites.
Hathor and Apis, cattle gods
The Egyptian cattle died, devastating the economy further.
Sekhmet, Sunu and Isis, gods over health and disease
Boils covered the bodies of the Egyptians and kept the sorcerers away from the royal court.
Nut, the sky goddess, Osiris, the crop fertility god, and Set, the storm god
Hail and fire ruined the Egyptians’ land.
Nut, Osiris and Set
The locusts devoured the Egyptian crops, preventing a harvest for that year.
Re, god of the sun, also symbolic of Pharaoh himself
Darkness covered Egypt for three days, but the Israelite homes still had light.
Death of the Egyptian firstborn sons
Isis, the protector of children, and also served as judgment on Pharaoh himself
The angel of God killed the firstborn sons of the Egyptians but passed over the homes of the Israelites. | history |
http://www.travelsmarttours.com/2020england.html | 2024-04-17T19:24:53 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817171.53/warc/CC-MAIN-20240417173445-20240417203445-00204.warc.gz | 0.935567 | 2,312 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__179721301 | en | Stone Arch Brewpub
Day 1 - Thursday, September 10
Depart for London.
Day 2 - Friday, September 11
Arrive in London Heathrow or Gatwick airport. Our guide will meet you in the airport and transfer you to a luxury coach for your trip to Kent.
Depending on arrival time, we will have a 2-hour walking tour of Canterbury with our guide. Canterbury is located in Kent, a county in the southwest of England famed for the rich foliage and extensive agriculture. The city is most well-known for its stunning Cathedral and significance in Chacer's seminal work, The Canterbury Tales.
Tonight we will enjoy dinner at a local pub.
Overnight in Kent.
Day 3 - Saturday, September 12
Breakfast at the hotel.
This morning we will visit The Hop Farm with Oast Houses and Shire Horses in the stables. The Hop Farm is Kent's iconic and historic landmark, featuring the world's largest collection of Victorian oast houses. It was a major supplier of hops to London breweries in the 19th and 20th centuries. Families across the South East and beyond used to spend the summer holidays working in the rolling countryside around the Hop Farm, harvesting hops and preparing them to be transported. The hop pockets were delivered to the local train station using the strength of the famous Shire horses.
Lunch in Whistable, a picture-perfect seaside town. Quirky and independent, this lively harbor town in Kent is bursting with great views, world famous oysters and narrow alleyways calling out to be explored.
After lunch we will visit Kentish Craft Brewer. This brewery concentrated on making the more unusual, hard to find beers and was not afraid of experimenting with new raw materials and other ingredients, which could add new dimensions to favored Belgian and American style bottle conditioned strong ales. Their overall plan is about developing exciting new beers that will offer a broad mix of styles to satisfy the taste buds of the specialist beer drinker.
We will then have exclusive access to the National Hop Collection, held at Queen Court Farm, Faversham. It comprises historic English hop varieties and elite breeding lines from the commercial hop improvement program of the British Hop Association.
We will have dinner and a private tour at Shepherd Neame brewery, England's oldest operating brewery. We will join a guided tour which will take us through the heart of this busy working brewery to see how beer is made from barley to bottle and from hop to hand-pump! We will taste natural mineral water from the brewery's well, try some malted barley and smell locally-grown Kentish hops. The tour covers all aspects of brewing from raw material to distribution. Vehicles from the brewery's historic fleet are on display, along with a recreated cooper's workshop, bygone pub signs and a collection of hop-picking memorabilia.
Overnight in Kent.
Day 4 - Sunday, September 13
After breakfast at the hotel we will depart for London, one of the oldest, most dynamic, diverse, cultural and historic cities on Earth. We will enjoy an overview to get us familiar with the city and its highlights. We will be shown the great sights of London.
Covent Garden – at leisure. Covent Garden in London's West End is a popular destination for visitors and Londoners who enjoy shopping, theatre, restaurants, bars, history and culture. Geographically, Covent Garden is located in Central London, bordered by the City of London and Leicester Square. We will enjoy lunch on our own.
This afternoon we visit the Tower of London, a royal palace, a treasury of jewels, a state prison, an observatory, a place of execution and torture, and even a zoo. These are just some of the functions of the Tower of London over the past 900 years. Kings have been murdered here, Queens have been executed here. See the places where these major historic events have occurred, have a photo taken with a Beefeater or even a raven! The Tower also houses the Royal Armories and the Crown Jewels. Her Majesty’s regalia on display here includes the Cullinan Diamond, the world’s largest ever found (3106 carats!)
Dinner at leisure followed by a Soho historic pub crawl.
Overnight in London.
Day 5 - Monday, September 14
Breakfast at the hotel.
This morning we will visit Westminster Abbey, Britain’s most important religious building. It has been the site of coronations, royal weddings and funerals for nearly 1000 years, the burial place of Kings and Queens as well as some of the most important British citizens who have ever lived. Inside this stunning medieval Gothic church, British history has been and continues to be made.
We will then visit St Paul’s Cathedral. Dominating the skyline of London is the dome of this magnificent 17th Century cathedral. Inside is one of the glories of the city, a sumptuous work of Baroque architecture. Built in the aftermath of the Great Fire of London in 1666, St Paul’s has been the focus of the city ever since. National heroes are buried here; major funerals are held here. The emblem of London’s survival during WWII, Lady Diana Spencer married Prince Charles here in 1981 and the old woman sold her bird food here in the movie ‘Mary Poppins’.
For lunch we will head to Borough Market and take in the atmosphere of a true London market! Since medieval times, Londoners have been buying their food from this market just south of London Bridge. Nowadays it is a foodie heaven with cuisine from around the world as well as local artisan fare.
Including: A visit to George Tavern (oldest coaching house in London)
Note: Here you have the option for a Borough Market Food Tour including tastings.
After lunch we will take the Bermondsey Beer Mile Brewery Tour. We will have an expert lead us on a tour of 3 taprooms in Bermondsey and discover some great new beers. Our guide will take us through the history of the area and the beers we will discover along the route.
Dinner at leisure followed by a City of London historic pub crawl.
Overnight in London.
Day 6 - Tuesday, September 15
After breakfast at the hotel we will depart for Oxford.
We will start our day with a tour of Blenheim Palace and Park & Gardens. The finest, grandest, largest private palace in Britain, Blenheim Palace is a Baroque masterpiece. Built by a grateful nation in 1704 for the victorious general John Churchill, it was where his descendant, Winston, was born in 1874. The Palace’s collection of paintings, tapestries furniture and sculptures are amongst the finest in Europe. Its 2,000 acres of landscaped gardens are picture perfect.
We will then explore Oxford at leisure. Oxford is one of the oldest cities of education in the world. It is also one of the most beautiful. The ancient colleges, cloisters and quads, libraries, bridges, gardens and narrow, cobbled streets have thronged with students for 800 years. C.S. Lewis dreamt up the Chronicles of Narnia whilst teaching here. J.R.R. Tolkien created the Lord of the Rings here. Lewis Carol wrote Alice in Wonderland while a lecturer at Oxford. Generations of students from Bill Clinton to Tim Berners Lee, the inventor of the World Wide Web, have studied here. It is still a world-class educational institution.
Visit social enterprise brewery, who rehabilitate people serving prison sentences. Sour brewery and keg-led brewing. Tap Social Movement is a craft brewery based in central oxford, specializing in bold and flavorful keg beer. They are the first brewery to bring sour beer to Oxford, and our core range includes an exciting mixture of hoppy pales, dark, Belgian, gluten free, and sour styles.
Overnight at hotel in Oxford.
Day 7 - Wednesday, September 16
After breakfast we will head to Stonehenge. Walk in the footsteps of your Neolithic ancestors at Stonehenge – one of the Wonders of the World and the best-known prehistoric monument in Europe. With a history spanning 4,500 years, Stonehenge has many different meanings to people today. It is a spiritual place and a source of inspiration. Explore the ancient landscape on foot and step inside the Neolithic houses to discover the tools and objects of everyday Neolithic life. Visit the world-class exhibition and visitor center with 250 ancient objects and come face-to-face with a 5,500-year-old man.
We continue our day with the Wadworth Brewery Tour. We will discover traditional brewing skills and appreciate cask ales at their best as you enjoy an extensive tour of the Victorian tower buildings, starting in the Visitor Center. You’ll gain knowledge of the Wadworth history and heritage as you learn about the unique, traditional skills that the brewery still practices today. Follow the interesting gravitational brewing process down through four floors and round off your tour with a tasty selection of Wadworth cask ales.
Overnight at The Nobody Inn.
Day 8 - Thursday, September 17
After breakfast we will travel to Dartmoor for a day of leisure. Discover a magical, ancient landscape of stunning views, awe inspiring granite tors, deep wooded valleys with fast flowing rivers, and rugged, wide open spaces. This is Dartmoor, where you can truly escape to find peace, quiet and extreme beauty.
Overnight at The Nobody Inn.
Day 9 - Friday, September 18
Visit Yeovil Ales brewery
The Yeovil Ales brewery was founded in 2005 by father and son, Dave and Rob Sherwood. The range of handcrafted beers now stands at seven permanent real ales and a growing number of occasional and seasonal brews - including their YOLO (You Only Live Once) series of 10th anniversary beers and their 'Hop' experimental British hop development ranges. They brew and rack in-house, allowing them to keep control of the high-quality beers they produce. Their very own Drayman delivers the beers direct to trade customers throughout Somerset, Dorset, Devon, Wiltshire and Hampshire, in both cask and keg.
Salisbury & Wilstshire
Centered on a majestic cathedral that's topped by the tallest spire in England, Salisbury makes an appealing Wiltshire base. It's been an important provincial city for more than a thousand years, and its streets form an architectural timeline ranging from medieval walls and half-timbered Tudor town houses to Georgian mansions and Victorian villa.
Real Ale steam train. Evening (approx. 18:30 - 22:30 Hrs – to/from Alton)
Dinner at stops along the route. The Real Ale Train continues its tradition of serving real ale from a restored bar carriage pulled by a steam locomotive.
Late transfer from Alton to Osterich Hotel (near airport)
Overnight at the Osterich.
Day 10 - Saturday, September 19
Airport transfer for international flights. | history |
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Private tours for groups of 20 or more are available upon request. Call 845-475-7973 for scheduling and availability.
October 2019 - Our fifth year!
In cooperation with the Old Dutch Church in Kingston, New York, Theatre on the Road will present the LIving History Cemetery Tours each Saturday in October. Group and private tour discounts are available. To reserve your spot call 845-475-7973 or email us at [email protected].
Please arrive by 6:45 PM and line up at the Wall Street door of the Old Dutch Church. The address is 272 Wall St., Kingston, NY 12472. Each tour is approximately one hour.
$15 per person, $10 students and seniors. $1.00 for 12 and under.
"This is an incredible experience! Watch as history comes to life through the amazing and talented cast of Theatre on the Road. Wonderful entertainment for the whole family. Thank you Frank Marquette, Murder Cafe and Theatre on the Road for all the great shows! I love them all." - Cheryl DeForest, Kingston, NY
Our Fall 2018 Historic Cemetery Tours attracted over 500 people on the four tours we scheduled.
"What a fun event! I was sad when it was over. I wanted to hear more stories of the people who once walked the same Kingston streets that we do! GO SEE THIS ! It is definitely family friendly. It's not a "spooky" tour. It's historical."
-MARY TARCZA, Kingston, NY
Living History Cemetery Tours
John Vanderlyn, internationally known artist and Kingston native.
Traitor, Jacob Lefferts
All new characters and stories for 2019!
If you are uncomfortable with the PAYPAL LINK call 845-475-7973 and leave your name, date of tour and number of guests. You will pay at the door on the night of your tour.
Your one hour tour begins in 1659 and ends in 1910.
Jacob Adriansen, a young man who was the first casualty of the Esopus-Indian Wars when Kingston was still Wiltwyck will be standing on his grave. After telling you his story Jacob will lead you to John Vanderlyn, a Kingston born, internationally known artist. Next on the tour will be General George Sharp, Kingston native, lawyer, diplomat and Civil War hero. Returning from the hereafter to preside over her actual paintings will be Kingston native Julia Dillion, an artist and Kingston native who ran an ironworks company. Also making appearances will be philanthropist and donor of Forsyth Park Mary Forsyth, and Roswell Randal Hoes, an Old Dutch Church 19th century clergyman and Dutch historian. | history |
https://www.milforce.cn/Introduction-of-desert-boot-id561878.html | 2023-10-01T21:04:20 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510941.58/warc/CC-MAIN-20231001205332-20231001235332-00291.warc.gz | 0.989863 | 379 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__81571566 | en | A variant of the Chukka boot is the desert boot, but these always have suede uppers and crepe rubber soles. Desert boots were popularized in the 1950s by UK shoe company C. & J. Clark.
Desert boots were officially introduced to the world with the debut of the Clarks' Desert Boot at the 1949 Chicago Shoe Fair. After feature coverage in Esquire magazine, their popularity took off. According to Clarks, inspiration came from "the crepe-soled, rough suede boots made in Cairo’s Khan elKhalili bazaar for British Eighth Army officers."
These boots were based on the South African veldskoen which became a popular footwear item in Southern Africa due to their robust and simple design. Often being bought by soldiers for use in the various bush wars of the region they have become popular across the world as "desert boots".
The year was 1941, and the soldier, well he wasn't just any infantryman, he was Nathan Clark, and he'd been sent to war with two missions. First and foremost to protect his country, and, secondly, to discover some new shoe designs for his family's company. As a member of the Eighth Army, Clark had been deployed to Burma, and it was here that he noticed that the officers in his formation were wearing these strange, sand colored chukkas during their downtime. Clark investigated the shoes and learned that they had originally been commissioned to Cairo cobblers by South African soldiers whose old-military issue boots had failed them out on the desert terrain. They wanted something that was both lightweight and grippy which led to creation of a boot with a suede upper on a crepe sole.
—Jake Gallagher, GQ Magazine, August 15, 2012
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https://www.ehgezmasr.com/en/aswan/blog/ | 2023-12-07T06:05:13 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100650.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20231207054219-20231207084219-00201.warc.gz | 0.953987 | 1,182 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__90934899 | en | Spread out along the banks of the Nile, Aswan is a casual and well disposed town that gives a peaceful break on the off chance that you've quite recently landed from Cairo. It's old Egypt's portal to Africa, this is a flawless base for investigating the sanctuaries and landmarks in the southern scopes of Upper Egypt and the region's particularly diverse Nubian society. The most ideal approach to find Aswan's charms is to jump on board a felucca (sailboat) and take a deep look into the town from the watery roadway that once made Aswan a vital exchanging post.
Here the most attractions in Aswan
Based on the west bank of the Nile River, between the first and second waterfalls of the Nile, the site of Abu Simbel is a standout amongst the most conspicuous antiquated locales in Egypt.
It contains two sanctuaries, cut into a mountainside, that were worked by pharaoh Ramesses II.
The entranceway to the sanctuary is exceptional, to the point that on two days of the year, October 22 and February 22, the light would sparkle into the internal haven and light up three statues situated on a seat, including one of the pharaoh. It's been theorized that these dates might praise his crowning ceremony and conception.
The consecrated Temple of Isis (known as Philae Temple) is one of Upper Egypt's most bewildering landmarks both for the lovely masterfulness of its reliefs and for the dazzling symmetry of its design, which made it a most loved subject of Victorian painters. Like Abu Simbel, the sanctuary was spared by the rising waters of Lake Nasser by UNESCO's salvage extend and moved the whole kit and caboodle from its unique home on Philae Island to adjacent Agilika Island where it sits today.
The Philae Temple, is an inside the old faction of Isis, which is the principle part of the Philae complex, however the island is additionally home to the Temple of Hathor and different structures from the Roman and Byzantine periods.
Monastery of St. Simeon
The brilliantly photogenic Monastery of St. Simeon sits between the sand hills on the Nile's West Bank. Established in the 7th century lastly relinquished in the13th century because of water deficiencies, it's one of the biggest and best protected Coptic cloisters in Egypt.
Inside the yard, an aisled Basilica takes up the southern side of the religious community. At the east end of the wide nave, once secured by two arches, is the expansive apse, with three rectangular specialties under semi vaults. In the focal corner are the remaining parts of a fresco delineating Christ enthroned between heavenly attendants. Toward the north and west of the congregation are different auxiliary structures and little grottoes, while the eastern side is comprised of living quarters. Upstairs, are some all the more very much protected barrel-vaulted living quarters, including the minister cells, with block quaint little inns and Arabic engravings upon the dividers.
Tombs of the Nobles
This arrangement of rock tombs etched out of the West Bank's bluffs.
The main tombs you enter are Tombs 25 and 26 where sixth tradition governors Mekhu and Sabni were covered. Up the way to the privilege is Tomb 31, fitting in with Prince Sarenput II, a contemporary of King Amenemhet II. This is one of the biggest and best protected tombs in the necropolis. Past the tomb chamber is a little passageway with three specialties on either side. Look to one side of the main corner to see a figure of the dead man and his child with brilliantly safeguarded hues.
Kalabsha Temple is the best safeguarded of the three sanctuaries here furthermore the most youthful, dating from the season of Roman Emperor Augustus. The most forcing landmark in Nubia after the Temple of Abu Simbel, it was based on the site of a prior sanctuary established by Amenhotep II and re-established amid the Ptolemaic Dynasty. The improvement was never finished and the reliefs that do exist are roughly executed. Amid the Byzantine time the sanctuary was changed over into a congregation.
Just toward the northwest is the Temple of Beit el-Wali worked by Ramses II and comprising of a vestibule, transverse chamber, and asylum. There are enthusiastic chronicled reliefs all through the inside portraying a significant number of Ramses II's fights and triumphs including the lord's triumph over the Kushites and his wars with the Syrians and Libyans.
For archeological-beasts, Aswan's Western Quarry makes an intriguing excursion. It was from here that quite a bit of old Egypt's most unmistakable statuary started their life; etched out of the slope of Aswan stone. Archeologists imagine that Luxor's mammoth Colossi of Memnon originate from this quarry. Today, you can in any case see the tracks where gigantic pieces of stone were dragged to the waterway for their trip down the Nile to beauty the sanctuaries of the pharaohs. There are no streets here, so in case you're up for a camel enterprise, a visit here is likewise a lot of fun.
Slap in the focal point of Aswan's downtown area, al-Souq is a gift seeker's fantasy. The slows down overflow with flavors and fragrances aplenty, conventional galebeyas (long robes) and scarves in rainbow tones, basketry, and flatware. It's a fun spot to scan and - generally - free from the seller hustle that you get in different parts of Egypt. | history |
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December 3, 2000
The Royal Plaza, Bangkok
Their Majesties the King and Queen preside over this impressive annual event, held in the Royal Plaza near the equestrian statue of King Chulalongkorn. Dressed in colourful uniforms, amid much pomp and ceremony, members of the elite Royal Guards swear allegiance to the King and march past members of the Royal Family.
H.M.The King's Birthday Celebrations
December 5, 2000
H.M. King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the world's longest reigning monarch. is well beloved and deeply respected by all Thais old and young. The occasion of his royal birthday provides his loyal subjects the opportunity to express their reverence for him. All over the country. buildings and homes are elaborately decorated and the area around the Grand Palace is spectacularly illuminated.
The 14th Phuket King's Cup Regatta
December 5 - 11, 2000
Nai Han Beach, Phuket
This internationally popular regatta is held in the crystal blue waters of the Andaman Sea off Phuket. Competitors come from all over the world to vie for trophies that are awarded in several different categories.
Chiang Mai Food Festival
December 13 - 17, 2000
Tha Pae Gate, Chiang Mai
Internationally renowned, the unique tastes of Thai food are further enhanced in this annual festival in Chiang Mai that focuses on northern fare. Fruit and vegetable carving, ancient Thai dessert making demonstrations and enchanting Lanna cultural performances are some of the activities that can be enjoyed.
Ayutthaya World Heritage Site Celebrations
December 13 - 19, 2000
Ayutthaya Historical Park, Ayutthaya
Designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1991, Ayutthaya, an ancient Siamese capital, celebrates its glorious past with displays of traditional culture and lifestyles, numerous forms of entertainment, as well as spectacular light and sound presentations amid the ruins of this ancient city.
Source : The Tourism Authority of Thailand
|Sat, 29 March, 2003|
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http://english.police.gov.taipei/ct.asp?xItem=379772823&ctNode=15854&mp=108002 | 2018-01-17T10:49:06 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-05/segments/1516084886895.18/warc/CC-MAIN-20180117102533-20180117122533-00602.warc.gz | 0.934664 | 352 | CC-MAIN-2018-05 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-05__0__89163062 | en | Winners Announced for 2017 Old Building New Life Award
The winners have been announced for the 2017 Old Building New Life Award on January 5!The gold medal has been presented to two winners: “U-mkt” and “Ama Museum.” The second place winners include “Museum 207” and “Long Nice Hot Spring,” while “Hehe Qingtian” walked award with the bronze medal. Deputy Commissioner Wang Yu-fen of the Department of Urban Development noted that the competition spotlights the “micro-facelift” of old buildings and edifices, retaining old memories while adding new functions. This allows these old historical sites to play the role of story tellers, passing down tales and stories of the building and the community to new generations.The competition for 2017 received a total of 53 submissions. Each of the projects comes with their respective stories, showing how the society supports the idea of infusing new energies into old buildings across the city. Entering its 17th year, the organizers invited experts and academics including Wang Chun-hsiung, Lee Wei-yi, Lee Ching-chih, Ho Tai-wen, C.H. Lin, Hsu Chin-chih, Yang Shih-hung, and Su Ying-min to serve as jury members. Additional details are available at the award’s Chinese website: http://www.taipeiface.com/2017/. For further information, please contact URO (TEL 02-2781-5696, ext. 3126, Mr. Chiu) or RandL (TEL: 02-2781-0111, Mr. Wei). | history |
https://leftbankcafe36.com/the-lbc-family/ | 2021-05-14T17:23:46 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-21/segments/1620243991428.43/warc/CC-MAIN-20210514152803-20210514182803-00358.warc.gz | 0.937107 | 250 | CC-MAIN-2021-21 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-21__0__185357367 | en | In WWII, Jack Weissberg served in Europe in the US Army Air Force.
When he returned home, he opened the Saranac Lake Bakery and Left Bank Cafe, hoping to bring to the Adirondacks the spirit of the Left Bank in Paris that was the center of Artistic and cultural life from the 1920s to the 1960s.
Back then, the Left Bank was the “in” place. Hemingway, Picasso, Cole Porter, and many other avant-garde artists mingled in the bistros of Saint Germain des Prés and Montparnasse, where they found their inspiration to create Modern Art.
Jack’s son and daughter-in-law, Kenneth and Noella, have continued his legacy, first by creating the Sister City Association between Saranac Lake and the town of Entrains-sur-Nohain, in the vineyards of Burgundy, and then in 2010, by re-opening the Left Bank Café.
The Left Bank Café is proud to serve the local products of Crown Point Bread, Asgaard Dairy, Sugarhouse Creamery, Fledging Crow, Saratoga Olive Oil and All from the Woods. | history |
https://goldenageposters.com/products/1944-invest-in-invasion-buy-war-bonds-harold-lehman-abbott-laboratories-wwii | 2023-03-29T16:33:19 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-14/segments/1679296949009.11/warc/CC-MAIN-20230329151629-20230329181629-00395.warc.gz | 0.901874 | 231 | CC-MAIN-2023-14 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-14__0__39425700 | en | 1944 Invest in Invasion Buy War Bonds Harold Lehman Abbott Laboratories WWII
Artist: Lehman, Harold
Size (in): 15.5” x 11”
Size (cm): 39.4 x 28
Linen backed: No
This vintage original WWII poster is one in a series issued by Abbott Laboratories in conjunction with the United States Treasury Schools-At-War Program. This poster features dramatic image of an American paratrooper with submachinegun preparing to jump out of an airplane with the title Invest in Invasion - BUY WAR BONDS. The back of the poster has a small text box with information on the poster’s artist Harold Lehman who had created WPA murals at Riker’s Island and other locations prior to the war.
This vintage original poster is in very good condition with no tape or pinholes and only light handling wear. It doesn’t appear this poster was ever hung up or used. Overall condition is very good. Please see our other listings for more posters this WWII Abbott Laboratories Schools-At-War Series. | history |
http://pitayafoodtours.com/2017/01/27/a-story-about-a-small-town-tlaquepaque/ | 2018-01-22T22:10:40 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-05/segments/1516084891543.65/warc/CC-MAIN-20180122213051-20180122233051-00243.warc.gz | 0.96555 | 492 | CC-MAIN-2018-05 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-05__0__61644535 | en | A Story About A Small Town: Tlaquepaque
Downtown Tlaquepaque is an amazing place to wander through its streets and enjoy its many art galleries. This city is known for its craftsmanship in leather, pottery and rich history.
Before the colonization of the Spaniards, this town was famous with the indigenous tribes as a place where high quality pottery could be found. It was ruled by a queen who managed and controlled a population of 500 inhabitants.
Upon the arrival of the Spaniards most of the customs of the local people were lost and Tlaquepaque was officially founded on the 25th of March of 1530 and was given the name of San Pedro by Fray Antonio de Segovia.
Since then, Tlaquepaque has been a center for change for the state and the country. Many key figures of Mexico have visited this town such as: Miguel Hidalgo, Benito Juárez and Porfirio Díaz, among others. In 1835, Tlaquepaque became the first city to open schools for both genders (male and female) and promoted equality of wages for all of its residents.
In modern times, Tlaquepaque has a healthy economy due to multi-national companies, tourism and its local festivals. Some of the most notable are: Day of the Dead Festival, Winter Cultural Festival and the Cattle Expo.
Tlaquepaque features many places to visit for which we recommend to use the local guide Descubre Tlaquepaque if you want to explore the city more in depth and to shop for some gifts.
Interesting things to do in Tlaquepaque:
Walk the Streets
Tlaquepaque is a place to explore by foot as many of its attractions are not far from the city center. We recommend walking through Independence Street to get a bigger scope of the traditional side of Tlaquepaque.
This building is from 1878 and it's named after a Filipino word which means market. Nowadays it's a building that houses different restaurants that serve traditional Mexican food. Enjoy a meal here while listening to amazing mariachi music.
Food is everywhere in downtown Tlaquepaque - from high end restaurants to mom and pop shops - the majority of these places sell traditional Mexican food and sweet bread. They cater to all types of budgets. | history |
http://bigbelectronics.in/product.php?product=piezo-electric-buzzer | 2020-02-23T05:10:10 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-10/segments/1581875145746.24/warc/CC-MAIN-20200223032129-20200223062129-00352.warc.gz | 0.95338 | 163 | CC-MAIN-2020-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-10__0__111426364 | en | Piezo Electric Buzzer
Category: Other Collections
A buzzer or beeper is an audio signalling device, which may be mechanical, electromechanical, or piezoelectric (piezo for short). Typical uses of buzzers and beepers include alarm devices, timers, and confirmation of user input such as a mouse click or keystroke.
buzzers, or piezo buzzers, as they are sometimes called, were invented by Japanese manufacturers and fitted into a wide array of products during the 1970s to 1980s. This advancement mainly came about because of cooperative efforts by Japanese manufacturing companies. In 1951, they established the Barium Titanate Application Research Committee, which allowed the companies to be "competitively cooperative" and bring about several piezoelectric innovations and inventions. | history |
https://www.ehealth-standards.eu/2021/01/22/hl7-europe-10-year-celebration/ | 2024-04-18T20:53:07 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817239.30/warc/CC-MAIN-20240418191007-20240418221007-00817.warc.gz | 0.957619 | 127 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__176572847 | en | The CEN/TC 251 would like to congratulate HL7 Europe on its 10 year existence.
It has been 10 years since HL7 International opened an office in Brussels, with the aim of participating in a number of leading European projects. This milestone was celebrated with an online party conference!
On Monday January 18, 2021 the 10th anniversary of HL7 Europe was celebrated with a webinar with the title:
HL7 Europe : Past, Present, and Future
This included a panel discussion with Jasper van Lieshout (Dutch ministry of Health, Welfare and Sports) and Kai Heitmann (German Health Innovation Hub). | history |
http://wildflower.sd8.bc.ca/metis-honouring-ceremony/ | 2020-01-27T19:18:06 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-05/segments/1579251705142.94/warc/CC-MAIN-20200127174507-20200127204507-00067.warc.gz | 0.975053 | 1,079 | CC-MAIN-2020-05 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-05__0__42106695 | en | On November 21, we gathered to honour our Metis brothers and sisters, and raised a flag to honour Louis Riel Day.
Who are the Metis people?
- The Historic Métis emerged as a distinct people and nation on the plains of western North America during the late 1700’s. Metis people typically have Cree or Ojibwe and French or Scottish ancestry. They developed a culture that was not European nor First Nations but rather a fusion of the two cultures.
- Métis have been documented in BC as early as 1793
- Métis Nation British Columbia (MNBC) was established in 1996 as the representative organization for Métis in BC.
- In our district, we are honoured to have many teachings shared by our Metis Elders. Crawford Bay students know our dear Elder, Donna Wright. Another Elder that supports us a lot in our school district is Elder Bob Adams. We also are very supported by Elder Don Courson who is the president of the Nelson and Area Metis, as well as knowledge keeper Maurice Trudel.
Louis Riel Day
- On November 16th, we celebrate Louis Riel Day.
- He was a famous Metis leader.
- One of his titles was “The Father of Manitoba”
- He negotiated Manitoba’s entry into Canada in 1871.
- Louis Riel was elected to Parliament 3 times, but never took his seat. He returned to the Northwest at the request of the Métis during the initial stages of the Northwest Resistance in 1884.
- Following the defeat of the Métis at Batoche, Riel was tried for treason. His lawyers tried to plea insanity as his defense, but Louis Riel denied those claims. He was found guilty of High Treason in May 1885.
- Despite the jury recommending leniency, he was sentenced to hang. During his own life, Riel was recognized as the father of Manitoba and is currently acknowledged to be a founding father of Confederation in Canada.
- In addition to advocating for Métis rights, Riel also fought for greater religious freedom, French language rights, First Nations rights, and greater gender equality throughout the Northwest. Riel died as an advocate for the Métis and as a defender of minority rights in general.
- It is Riel’s legacy that continues to attract Métis to remember the ideals and values that he died defending. For that reason, Métis across the homeland commemorate the anniversary of his death, as opposed to the day he was born.
- Louis Riel Day is a day to celebrate the lasting culture and impact that Métis have had on Canadian society. It is a day to recount that Métis have long advocated democracy and freedom of expression for all Canadians.
Fun Facts about the Metis. Did you know….
- Métis people have their own unique culture. It is n mixture of cultures of the First Nations, French Canadian, English, and Orkney/Scottish.
- The Métis are known for their love of fiddle playing, but traditional instruments also included the concertina, the harmonica, and the hand drum.
- Metis people have a style of dancing called jigging. Traditionally, dancing included such moves as the Waltz Quadrille, the Square dance, Drops of Brandy, the Duck, La Double Gigue and the Red River Jig.
- Metis people were famous for their horsemanship and breeding of horses
- Métis people have their own language called “Michif”. This language was a result of the combining of French nouns and Cree verbs.
- One item of clothing worn by Métis people is the sash. It is traditionally about three metres in length and is made by weaving yarn together with one’s fingers. The sash is worn around the waist, tied in the middle, with the fringed ends hanging.
Famous Metis People
- Today we are learning about Louis Riel. Two other famous Métis leaders were Cuthbert Grant and Gabriel Dumont.
- Tantoo Cardinal, actress; of Métis and Cree ancestry
- Jon Gallant, bassist for the Canadian band Billy Talent
- Kinnie Starr, musician
- Actor August Schellenberg is of Métis descent (Free Willy and Bury my Heart at Wounded Knee)
- Metis writer and filmmaker Maria Campbell has shown the sound and song of traditional stories through her work
- On May 7, 2004, Métis Todd Ducharme became a judge of the Ontario Supreme Court of Justice.
- Other well known Canadians of Métis descent are Sharon Bruneau, a Canadian female bodybuilder and fitness model
- British Columbia New Democratic Party Leader Carole James is of partly Métis ancestry.
- NHL star defenceman Sheldon Souray is of Métis ancestry.
- Former Canadian Prime Minister Paul Martin is of partly Métis ancestry.
- Canadian Professional Wrestler Ben Saulnier, better known for his ring name Jake Benson, is a Métis from Penetanguishene, Ontario, Canada. | history |
http://impeccablemyanmar.com/uppermyanmardetail_8.php | 2021-12-01T02:27:21 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-49/segments/1637964359082.78/warc/CC-MAIN-20211201022332-20211201052332-00594.warc.gz | 0.940567 | 1,344 | CC-MAIN-2021-49 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-49__0__71747842 | en | Magnificent Shwedagon pagoda, one of the world’s wonders, is the most famous Myanmar’s pagoda. Legend says that the relics of the four Buddha are enshrined in the pagoda which makes Shwedagon one of the most revered Buddhist temples in the world. Its stupa, 99 m high, is covered with millions of tiny gold leafs, and the spire of the pagoda is incrusted with precious stones including diamonds, rubies and sapphires.
Your guide will reveal you the secrets of the pagoda and you will enjoy an unforgettable view of the splendid Shwedagon in the shafts of sunlight of the parting day.
Overnight in Yangon.
Former capital of Myanmar, Yangon is still keeping the status of the financial, economic and cultural center of the country. Thanks to its remarkable colonial architecture, colorful Chinese and Indian quarters, evergreen parks and picturesque lakes, Yangon has the reputation of one of the most attractive and charming cities in Asia.
You will stroll in the downtown area admiring impressive colonial-era buildings, and will visit the Chauk Htet Gyi Reclining Buddha image, one of the biggest in the world. You will also visit the most popular country’s market Bogyoke where you will see traditional Myanmar handicrafts, and will relax, in the late afternoon, in the picturesque Kandawgyi park.
Evening transfer to the bus station. Night bus to Mandalay (approximate time 9 pm – 6 am).
Mandalay is the last capital of Myanmar kings and the second largest city in the country, world-famous for its rich cultural, religious and historical heritage.
In the morning your guide will lead you to Amarapura, ancient capital of one of the successive Burmese Kingdoms of the past. In Amarapura you will witness the daily life of the Buddhist monks at Maha Gandaryon Monastery, an important center of study of the Theravada Buddhism and known for its strict code of conduct set up for the monks. You will also walk along the famous U Bein Bridge built 150 years ago and which is now believed to be the oldest and the longest teakwood bridge in the world.
In the afternoon you will come back to Mandalay and will visit the most sacred and prominent Mandalay’s landmarks among which are the Kuthodaw pagoda, often called “the biggest world’s book”; the Shwenandaw monastery, the only authentic part of the Ancient Royal Palace remaining until nowadays and famous for its astonishing wood-carvings; the Maha Muni pagoda housing the huge Lord Buddha image, one of the most revered by the Myanmar Buddhists. You will also admire the sunset over the Irrawaddy river and surrounding valleys from the viewing point on the Mandalay Hill.
Free evening and overnight in Mandalay.
Thanks to its cool climate and picturesque scenery, Pwin Oo Lwin was one of the most popular resort stations in the country during colonial times. Today, this small town, located at about 1000 m above the sea level, is surrounded by mountains covered with pine forests, and is a place of peace, relaxation and well-being. Often called “The City of Flowers”, Pwin Oo Lwin is slowly gaining popularity among both local and foreign visitors.
You will spend a pleasant day visiting the most interesting landmarks of the area such as The Kandawgyi Botanical Gardens, huge caves Peik Chin Myaung housing thousands of Buddha images of different sizes and forms, and the beautiful waterfall Pwe Kauk.
Return to Mandalay. Free evening and overnight in Mandalay.
Arrival to Bagan in the late afternoon. Free evening and overnight in Bagan.
Bagan is one of the world’s three major Buddhist sites, a candidate to inscription into the UNESCO World Heritage list and one of the main symbols of the country, often called “The heart of Myanmar”. Once the capital of the legendary Pagan Kingdom, Bagan concentrates more than 2000 stupas and temples dated back as early as the 9th century. Thousands of people visit the city every year to admire its extraordinary beauty.
You will start your day with the visit to the Shwezigon pagoda, built as an important reliquary shrine in Bagan, and will continue to the unique Ananda temple, those look combines features of both traditional Indian and ancient Mon styles and which houses four huge Standing Buddha images oriented strictly to the four cardinal points. You will also make a stop in Anauk Pwa Saw village where you will learn about traditional cotton weaving, and Minanthu village, one of the few remaining centers of the traditional peanut oil production.
In the afternoon you will continue to explore the mythical Bagan visiting, among others, the biggest pagoda Dhammayangyi, and you will enjoy an amazing sunset view from one of the most scenic spots of the town.
Free evening and overnight in Bagan.
Mountain Popa, one of the emblematic sites of the country, is an extinct volcano. On the top of one of its rocks is located the sacred monastery Taung Kalat which is considered home for 37 Burmese spirits (or nats). The staircase of 777 steps is leading to the monastery, and once the top of the rock reached, you will be awarded with the breathtaking panorama of the surrounding valleys.
We would be also glad to offer you a choice: instead of climbing up to the monastery, you could make a pleasant walk in the nearby Mountain Popa National Park.
Arrival to the Inle lake (town of Nyaung Shwe) in the late afternoon.
Free evening and overnight in the hotel in Nyaung Shwe.
Inle Lake, the second largest lake in Myanmar, is situated in the picturesque mountain area in the north-east of the country. Wonderful landscapes, exotic floating gardens and markets and the unique one-leg rowing style of the local people from the Intha tribe make the lake notorious all over the world.
You will have a full day boat tour around the lake visiting its most prominent landmarks, observing local life, visiting the workshops of the traditional handicrafts and admiring lake’s peaceful landscapes of the rare beauty.
Free evening and overnight in the hotel in Nyaung Shwe.
Arrival to Yangon airport.
End of the program. | history |
https://cubepost.red/learn/app/online-dictionary/word/hieratic | 2022-11-30T16:25:15 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-49/segments/1669446710765.76/warc/CC-MAIN-20221130160457-20221130190457-00257.warc.gz | 0.960067 | 183 | CC-MAIN-2022-49 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-49__0__50249164 | en | hieratic is an Adverb
Consecrated to sacred uses; sacerdotal; pertaining to priests. Hieratic character, a mode of ancient Egyptian writing; a modified form of hieroglyphics, tending toward a cursive hand and formerly supposed to be the sacerdotal character, as the demotic was supposed to be that of the people. It was a false notion of the Greeks that of the three kinds of writing used by the Egyptians, two -- for that reason called hieroglyphic and hieratic -- were employed only for sacred, while the third, the demotic, was employed for secular, purposes. No such distinction is discoverable on the more ancient Egyptian monuments; bur we retain the old names founded on misapprehension. W. H. Ward (Johnson`s Cyc.).
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http://www.hucklow.net/h_grindlow.htm | 2013-05-22T18:07:55 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368702185502/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516110305-00011-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.957159 | 167 | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2013-20__0__70898305 | en | Grindlow from Hucklow Edge
Grindlow in the snow
Grindlow is a hamlet of a dozen or so houses and farmsteads and lies just to the south east of Great Hucklow. It is a familiar stop for groups of walkers passing through from Foolow, Wardlow and Abney.
At its centre lies Grind Low, a small limestone knoll surmounted by a few trees. There are also two bronze age burial mounds near the footpath to Foolow.
Grindlow was a mining village for many centuries. After the demise of mining, agriculture remained as the principal form of income. Today with with demand for rural property Grindlow finds renewed prosperity but only a handful of residents depend on agriculture and the lead mines are of course long gone.
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http://www.ppcpinc.com/history_content.html | 2014-07-24T10:39:42 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2014-23/segments/1405997888236.74/warc/CC-MAIN-20140722025808-00070-ip-10-33-131-23.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.97813 | 506 | CC-MAIN-2014-23 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2014-23__0__68281701 | en | Pennsylvania Precision Cast Parts, Inc. has a rich heritage in the steel industry in south central PA. Four generations of the Miller family have been converting raw materials into quality cast components for over 70 years.
Quaker Alloy was founded by Leroy Miller, James Blauch, John Juppenlatz, and Richard Miller Sr. in 1954. Quaker grew to have over 1300 employees and pour 7000 tons of steel annually in Myerstown, PA. Leroy and Richard Sr. sold the business to Harsco Corp in 1969. Richard Miller Jr became actively involved in the business in 1973 and started an investment cast division for Harsco in 1977. In 1983 Richard Miller Jr resigned from Harsco to start his own investment casting foundry with partner Ron Civita. PPCP was formed in the summer of 1983. A facility was found, equipment purchased, and a few employees hired to start making castings for a handful of customers.
1987 was a monumental year in the history of PPCP. That summer a blaze destroyed the original facility. All that had been built was lost to the fire. By 1987 Richard Miller Jr. was the sole owner of PPCP and determined that rebuilding the facility was the best course of action. The facility was rebuilt and production resumed during the last week of 1987.
By 1990 the business had grown to the point where expansion was inevitable. PPCP purchased the facility that was once part of Lebanon Steel Foundry. The business has continued at this site since the early nineties.
In 2003 PPCP acquired the assets and customer base of Quality Investment Castings, another commercial investment foundry which had been located in Berks County, PA. Through the work of merging the two companies many new business relationships were developed that remain today.
In 2008 PPCP expanded again to a second 25,000 square foot facility adjacent to their current site. This expansion brought exciting efficiency improvements to the operations.
The business grew steadily over the past 25 years to where today it is recognized as a leader in the industry. In 2008 Richard Jr. sold the business to his son Andrew, now the fourth generation to own and run a steel casting facility in Lebanon County, PA.
PPCP is a non-union, privately held enterprise with over 175 employees and producing casting sales of over $16 Million annually. The company has invested heavily in the equipment and resources to remain on the cutting edge of the technology available to investment cast foundries today. | history |
https://anappendage.blogspot.com/2020/06/jim-crow-of-north-daniel-bergin-2019.html | 2024-04-21T21:03:01 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817819.93/warc/CC-MAIN-20240421194551-20240421224551-00862.warc.gz | 0.928885 | 164 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__47448956 | en | Why does Minnesota suffer from some of the worst racial disparities in the nation? One answer is the spread of racially restrictive real estate covenants in the early 20th century.
Daniel Pierce Bergin’s Jim Crow of the North details how the Mapping Prejudice Project, a public history initiative, is revealing this obscured history of systemic racism. The project’s cutting-edge research is documenting, mapping, and presenting data on restrictive covenants in Minneapolis.
The story charts the progression of discriminatory policies and practices from the advent of covenants after the turn of the last century through to their final eradication in the late 1960s. It also illustrates how African-American families and leaders resisted this insidious practice, and how they built community within and despite the red lines that these restrictive covenants created. | history |
https://www.kaiserburg-nuernberg.de/englisch/castle/imperial-hall.htm | 2020-02-22T05:50:23 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-10/segments/1581875145654.0/warc/CC-MAIN-20200222054424-20200222084424-00488.warc.gz | 0.978147 | 150 | CC-MAIN-2020-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-10__0__165902166 | en | The upper hall of the Palas, the so-called Imperial Hall, was used for festive purposes during visits by the emperor. It also served the emperor and the court on an everyday basis as a dining hall.
When it was rebuilt after the Second World War, the hall was lengthened by about a third at its western end, as can be seen by the bend in the ceiling. The shallow moulded wooden ceiling has been restored and retains the traditional old imperial colours of black and yellow.
In the Imperial Hall the focus is on the ”Holy Roman Empire”, in particular the question of how it actually functioned. How did the emperor succeed in maintaining peace, law and order in the realm?
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https://canny.click/cannyclickindexitems/jeffriesonpalestine.html | 2022-08-16T06:14:47 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572221.38/warc/CC-MAIN-20220816060335-20220816090335-00429.warc.gz | 0.973264 | 94 | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-33__0__182551010 | en | Palestine: The Reality, by J.M.N. JeffriesChapter IV
JM.N. Jeffries (1880-1960) was a British journalist who covered World War I in the Middle East, and emerged as a committed anti-Zionist. These pages are taken from the original publication by Longman, Green and Co., in 1939, which I have in my library. The book was republished by Skyscraper Publications in 2017. | history |
https://www.sailusfood.com/miriyala-annam-pepper-flavored-rice/ | 2023-04-02T08:54:26 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-14/segments/1679296950422.77/warc/CC-MAIN-20230402074255-20230402104255-00092.warc.gz | 0.973105 | 643 | CC-MAIN-2023-14 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-14__0__145980380 | en | Did you know that the humble, shriveled black pepper corn has a great history, status and a glorious past behind it? During its long and fascinating history, black pepper has often been more valuable than gold or precious stones and trade in pepper has been an extraordinarily influential factor in ancient history. When Barbara of Tigers & Strawberries announced the theme “Ancient Spices” for her food event “The Spice is Right”, the first thought that came to my mind were Sesame Seeds and Black Pepper Corns. Since I had already blogged about sesame seeds in one of my earlier posts “Nuvvulu Annam”(sesame flavored rice), I decided to blog about Black Pepper which is one of the most exotic ancient spice of India after saffron and is known to be the King of all spices.
Black Pepper, whose name is derived from the Sanskrit word Pippali and Latin name Piper Nigrum meaning pepper black, is native to Malabar, the Western Coast of South India(Kerala). Black Pepper was a valuable spice during ancient times and was used as a currency to trade between east and west. It’s been said that no other spice has had a greater effect on world history than pepper. The term ‘peppercorn rent’ actually came from rent which was paid in the form of pepper during the middle ages and that often a man’s wealth was measured by his accumulation of pepper. So high was its value that during ancient times it was used as a currency to pay taxes and there are stories of how 3000 pounds worth of pepper was paid as ransom/tribute when the Germanic tribe or Goths laid siege to Rome, soldiers being paid in pepper for a successful campaign, dowries of pepper given and it was also used as a sacred offering. Read more about the fascinating history of black pepper and how to select, store and tips on cooking with pepper. Ancient Chinese and Sanskrit texts dating to more than 3000 years ago have mentioned about black pepper with Ayurvedic nutrition and Chinese medicine advocating the importance of black pepper as an important spice with powerful healing properties and used in treatment of ailments of stomach and throat. Its also considered to have anti-aging properties, good digestive and a detoxifier too. One of the best home remedies for cold and flu is drinking tea made of pepper corns and ginger. Aromatheraphy oil of pepper is used to clear the head, great for massaging aching muscles and for treating poor circulation.
This exotic spice with a sharp, pungent woody aroma and flavor when cooked for too long, loses its flavor and aroma, so adding it towards the end of the cooking will help preserve its flavor. To bring out the sharp flavor of black pepper, I prepared Miriyala Annam or Pepper Flavored Rice with pepper being the main ingredient and curry leaves and seasame seeds were used to offset the heat of black pepper.Hints of the aromatic flavor of curry leaves, mild nutty taste of seasame seeds and the sharp flavor of pepper blended into the rice giving it an irresistable authentic flavor. | history |
https://historyofscoutingva.wordpress.com/2020/12/12/five-deaf-eagle-scouts-in-virginia/ | 2022-09-28T16:19:21 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-40/segments/1664030335257.60/warc/CC-MAIN-20220928145118-20220928175118-00729.warc.gz | 0.978936 | 1,525 | CC-MAIN-2022-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-40__0__115350350 | en | by Ray Ezell, Virginia Headwaters Council Historian
The Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind (VSDB) was established by an act of the Virginia General Assembly on March 31, 1838 and officially opened in 1839. It is located on a 73-acre tract in historic Staunton, Virginia in the Great Valley of Virginia, and it is one of the oldest schools in the Commonwealth. The school was fully co-educational from the time of its founding although it only accepted white students. The first superintendent was Joseph D. Tyler. The first teacher hired was Job Turner, who served the school for 40 years. J. C. M. Merrillat, a native of Bordeaux, France, served as the first principal of the Blind Department. He became superintendent of both the Deaf and Blind departments in 1852. The school was used as a hospital during the Civil War.
Robert Aumon Bass, who was deaf himself, graduated from the VSDB in 1908 and became a faculty member in 1925. He quickly became involved in Scouting at the school, first as assistant scoutmaster, then as scoutmaster of Troop No. 2. In 1948, Bass wrote the History of the Education of the Deaf in Virginia which provides details of Scouting at that institution. The information presented in this essay summarizes the Scouting information contained in Chapter 26 of Bass’ publication, among other sources.
Troop No. 2 was first organized (without a charter from the BSA) in October 1925 under Scoutmaster Tovio Lindholm, and R. Aumon Bass and T. Carlton Lewellyn were assistant scoutmasters. Lewellyn was the first Physical Education director of the school, and he served from 1913-1962. The unit operated under this organization until February 1927 when it received a formal charter from BSA Headquarters in New York City. The troop was popular, quickly growing to a membership of 40 scouts. Scout Louis Cohen was the first scribe of Troop No. 2 and provided faithful, descriptive reports which were included in the regular Scouting section of the Staunton newspaper. The troop established four patrols: Lion, Eagle, Tiger, and Kangaroo.
In October 1927, a second troop (No. 10) was organized at the VSDB under Scoutmaster Bass and Asst. Scoutmaster Lewellyn. Scout Lewis Elliott was appointed as the first scribe of this troop. Scout Flae Shook was elected patrol leader of the Pine Tree patrol of Troop No. 10.
During the Easter holiday of 1928, Troop Nos. 2 and 10 held a joint encampment at Grand Caverns, Virginia, and according to a description included in the April 26, 1928 edition of The News Leader, a total of 17 scouts were present at the 3-day excursion.
In 1929, a decision was made to enroll all deaf scouts in Troop No. 2 and all blind scouts were enrolled in Troop No. 10. Tovio Lindholm left the VSDB in 1929, and Aumon Bass was installed as scoutmaster of Troop No. 2. Charles A. Bradford, a new faculty member in 1929, was made the new scoutmaster of VSDB Troop No. 10. He continued as its scoutmaster through 1935. By the Spring of 1930, Troop 10 had two blind Life scouts, Clifton Virts and George Corrie–two of the first blind scouts to reach this advanced rank in the country. The May 15, 1931 issue of The News Leader reported that George Corrie earned the rank of Eagle Scout. He was the first Eagle Scout at the VSDB. Corrie would also be awarded distinction in leadership during the VSDB commencement in June 1931.
On May 16, 1931, Troop No. 2 erected and presented a 40-ft. flag pole near Swanson Hall on the campus. Two flags were presented and accepted for the school by Superintendent McManaway (and former president of the Stonewall Jackson Council). In June 1931, Troop No. 2 gained special recognition from the Stonewall Jackson Area Council for its delivery of Scouting. The troop was presented with the overall points trophy for efficiency in scout work for the Staunton District and the overall points silver cup trophy for the entire council, which was presented by Executive J.W. Fix.
At the commencement of the VSDB on June 1, 1932 a tremendous milestone was reached for the VSDB. Five deaf scouts of Troop No. 2 were presented with the rank of Eagle Scout. Stonewall Jackson Council President John J. Gravatt made the presentations to scouts Albert Fletcher (Winchester, Va.), Clarence Jennings (Cliffview, Va.), Lacie Mullins (Grundy, Va.), Fred Norman (Norfolk, Va.), and Flae Shook (Ellerson, Va.). Eagle Scout Fletcher was a charter member of the troop, enrolling in February 1927. Eagle Scout Jennings joined the troop the following June. Eagle Scout Mullins was also a charter member of the troop. Eagle Scout Norman joined the troop in June 1927, and Eagle Scout Shook also joined the troop in June 1927. He also served a troop scribe for a year.
Deaf boys at VSDB were in no way handicapped in the field of Scouting, as evidenced by the fact that the troop has to its credit eight troop presidential awards beginning in 1935, the highest award bestowed by the Stonewall Jackson Area Council for outstanding unit performance each year. By 1932, forty percent of all deaf boys in the school had spent time in the troop, and, according to an article in the June 4, 1932 edition of The News Leader, twenty-eight of these scouts advanced beyond the rank of First Class. During the Summer of 1939 two Eagle Scouts from Troop No. 2, Arthur Allen and Warren Blackwell, joined a group of scouts of Stonewall Jackson Council who visited the World’s Fair. By April of 1940, there had been a total of 11 deaf Eagle Scouts in the troop (as well as 40 deaf Life scouts).
On November 23, 1940, Troop No. 2 Eagle Scouts made and presented a large log cabin squirrel house to Virginia Governor James H. Price. For a time, it was displayed in a tree in the yard of the Governor’s Mansion on capitol square in Richmond.
Another notable distinction achieved by a VSDB Scout was when President Roosevelt visited Staunton in 1941 and delivered a speech at the dedication of Woodrow Wilson’s birthplace. One of Troop No. 2’s Eagle Scouts was on guard, flanking the Chief Executive’s podium at the front of the crowd during the address.
The methods of Boy Scouting also were incorporated into the curriculum for the education of deaf students generally at the school. A February 16, 1949 article in The News Leader reported that the Boy Scout Oath and Law were taught by both sign language and the manual alphabet under Aumon Bass.
The deaf troop at the VSDB continued for many years with great effect in delivering the promise of Scouting. Many of the accolades and accomplishments of Troop No. 2 are on display at the Deaf History Museum on the VSDB campus, providing an historical archive of the unit. This unique story of Scouting, in a somewhat non-traditional setting, is deserved to be remembered and retold. | history |
https://fiveleaflabs.com/celebrating-national-hemp-month-the-remarkable-history-of-hemp/ | 2024-04-18T13:29:59 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817206.54/warc/CC-MAIN-20240418124808-20240418154808-00167.warc.gz | 0.950347 | 733 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__7996577 | en | July is National Hemp Month, a month dedicated to celebrating the incredible versatility and rich history of hemp, one of nature’s most valuable plants. We’ll look at the fascinating history of hemp and its role in shaping societies throughout history. From ancient civilizations to modern-day developments, hemp’s significance has remained constant, providing an array of benefits ranging from sustainable agriculture to industrial applications and beyond.
Ancient Origins and Global Spread: The history of hemp stretches back thousands of years, with its origins believed to be in Central Asia. Its cultivation can be traced back to 8,000 BCE, when early societies discovered the plant’s exceptional fibrous qualities. Hemp quickly spread across continents, reaching civilizations such as China, India, and Egypt, where it played an important role in the production of textiles, ropes, and paper.
Hemp in Ancient Civilizations: Hemp became a cornerstone of society in ancient China, used for clothing, food, medicine, and even religious rituals. Around the 2nd century BCE, the Chinese invented hemp paper, revolutionizing the spread of knowledge and contributing to the development of writing systems.
Meanwhile, hemp fibers were used to make sails, ropes, and clothing in ancient Egypt, with remnants of hemp textiles discovered in the tombs of pharaohs such as Ramses II. Because of its versatility, hemp became an invaluable resource, aiding in the advancement of ancient civilizations.
Hemp’s Journey to the New World: Hemp’s global presence continued to grow. Hemp accompanied civilizations as they ventured into new territories. European explorers like Christopher Columbus brought hemp seeds to the Americas in the 16th century, and the plant quickly found a new home in the New World.
The potential of hemp was recognized by early American settlers, who began cultivating it for a variety of purposes such as textiles, shipbuilding, and currency. In fact, hemp was legal tender in some American colonies, and farmers were encouraged to produce it. Its fibers were used to make everything from clothing to ship riggings, demonstrating its versatility and practicality.
Hemp’s Role in the Modern Era: Fast forward to the twentieth century, and hemp faced a number of challenges as a result of shifting societal and political landscapes. Misconceptions about the relationship of hemp to marijuana led to widespread bans and restrictions on its cultivation and use. However, hemp has experienced a renaissance in recent years, owing to increased awareness of its industrial potential and environmental benefits.
Hemp is now celebrated for its versatility and sustainability. Its fibers are uses in textiles, building materials, and bio-composites, providing a sustainable alternative to traditional resources. Hemp seeds, which are high in essential fatty acids and proteins, have become a popular superfood, and hemp oil and CBD products have gained recreational popularity.
National Hemp Month: Recognizing hemp’s remarkable history and modern resurgence, National Hemp Month serves as an opportunity to honor the plant’s legacy and raise awareness about its many applications. The month-long celebration aims to raise awareness about the importance of sustainable agriculture, advocate for hemp legalization and research, and promote innovation in a variety of industries.
National Hemp Month is a time to acknowledge the enduring significance of hemp and its journey through history. From its ancient origins to its remarkable modern applications, hemp continues to captivate and inspire. As we celebrate National Hemp Month, we embrace the versatility, sustainability, and potential of this extraordinary plant. Visit our product catalog to experience the magnitude of hemp’s benefits and integrate them into your daily life. Happy Hemp Month! | history |
https://stephengrosjean.ch/?portfolio=1871-3 | 2023-10-03T13:58:58 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233511106.1/warc/CC-MAIN-20231003124522-20231003154522-00459.warc.gz | 0.97667 | 117 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__166479889 | en | 1871 is a tower defense game set during the tumultuous events of the fall of Paris in 1871.
Players must strategically place their defenses in order to protect against waves of enemy attacks. T
he game was developed at the SAE Institute with the theme of the song “La Commune” by Jean Ferrat, adding a unique historical and cultural twist to the gameplay.
In this game, players will have access to a variety of different tower types, each with their own strengths and weaknesses.
The game was created using the Unity engine | history |
https://getabuxijeh.maisondesvautours.com/history-of-the-polish-reformation-book-40074gk.php | 2021-06-23T21:28:19 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-25/segments/1623488540235.72/warc/CC-MAIN-20210623195636-20210623225636-00195.warc.gz | 0.919644 | 3,066 | CC-MAIN-2021-25 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-25__0__161507527 | en | 5 edition of History of the Polish Reformation found in the catalog.
Includes bibliographical references (p. -768) and index.
|Statement||Stanislas Lubieniecki ; translated and interpreted by George Huntston Williams.|
|Series||Harvard theological studies ;, 37, Harvard theological studies ;, no.37|
|Contributions||Williams, George Huntston, 1914-|
|LC Classifications||BR420.P7 L813 1995|
|The Physical Object|
|Pagination||xx, 995 p. :|
|Number of Pages||995|
|LC Control Number||92022680|
By Janusz Tazbir Institute of History, The Polish Academy of Sciences Poland faced the problem of the co-existence of confessions as early as the 14 th and15 th centuries. In contrast to the states of Western Europe, where it was the Reformation that brought about confessional fragmentation, Poland had long numbered among her inhabitants, in addition to Catholics, members of other branches of.
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Counter-reformation in Poland refers to the response (Counter-Reformation) of Catholic Church in Poland (more precisely, the Kingdom of Poland untiland thereafter the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth) to the spread of Protestantism in Poland (the Protestant Reformation).Counter-reformation in Poland lasted from the midth century until the midth century and ended with the victory of.
Big plus, the author makes a concerted effort to cover as many facets of Polish history as History of the Polish Reformation book, namely the cultural and artistic contributors, not just monarchs, political leaders, and generals.
For someone looking for a general overview of Polish history, this book would be a good choice/5(88). It is a very interesting book about the reformation by an author who is an expert on the history of Christianity.
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https://wittkieffer.com/placements/former-governor-brian-sandoval-named-president-of-the-university-of-nevada-reno | 2024-04-23T10:32:24 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818474.95/warc/CC-MAIN-20240423095619-20240423125619-00356.warc.gz | 0.97814 | 406 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__31399629 | en | Former Governor Brian Sandoval Named President of the University of Nevada, Reno
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The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) Board of Regents voted to appoint former Gov. Brian Sandoval as the University of Nevada, Reno’s 17th president. He becomes the first Hispanic person to ever be appointed to this position in the 146-year history of the University.
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“I have believed in the promise of the University of Nevada, Reno my entire life,” President Sandoval said. “I am extremely humbled and deeply honored to be given the opportunity by the Nevada System of Higher Education and the Board of Regents to lead our University and my alma mater into the future. The University and its people are the bedrock of our community. The work going forward will be to make our University an even better institution, building on the visionary legacy of our 146-year history.” | history |
http://e-teausa.com/tea.php | 2013-05-24T08:29:14 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368704392896/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516113952-00086-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.986223 | 210 | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2013-20__0__156215735 | en | According to Chinese mythology, in 2737 BC the Chinese Emperor, Shen Nung, scholar and herbalist, was sitting beneath a tree while his servant boiled drinking water. A leaf from the tree dropped into the water and Shen Nung decided to try the brew. The tree was a wild tea tree. There are many authentic and supposed references to tea in the centuries before Christ, according to the Chinese dictionary dated circa 350 AD. The Chinese t'u was often used to describe shrubs other than tea, hence the confusion when Confucius allegedly referred to tea or t'u when writing about the "sow thistle" plant in the Book of Odes.
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Probably hardly any weapon used by Japanese Ninjas 忍者 evokes so much arguing and discussions like Ninja-to 忍者刀, or Shinobikatana 忍び刀, a ninja sword. The main issues of the “disputes” are whether this sword was straight or curved and what was the main way of using it. There have been many articles and essays written about this kind of Japanese sword. However, many of these materials are unfortunately based on what could the authors meet with on the screens rather than on a serious study of Japanese sword (Nihonto 日本刀 in Japanese), or a study of the martial art (Ninjutsu 忍術) itself.
It is shocking how the image of ninja sword given by the film industry got deep in the consciousness of people around the world, even in Japan itself. Yes, even in modern Japanese books, the authors of which generally do not care much about studying the history, we found drawings of ninja-to with straight blade, square tsuba 鍔 and saya 鞘 with removable end. Then no wonder that we can meet exhibits with a tag saying it is a real ninja sword when visiting modern museums with Ninjutsu exhibitions. And why not?, these sword are in most of the movies anyway, so there must be something true about it. Let’s have a closer look on how is it with ninja sword in reality without trying to find anything fantastic.
This is some older photography of Masaaki Hatsumi, Soke (grandmaster) Togakure Ryu Ninjutsu in one of the positions with Ninja-to
Let´s just very simply describe the evolution of Japanese sword in relation to its shape. From the point of view of studying the history of Nihonto we can find several types of swords with straight blade. One of them is Ken 剣, with double-sided edge. This sword however, is connected religion and mythology rather than ninjas. Another swords were Chokuto 直刀, with the cutting edge only on one side, ending with a skew cut of the tip and these appear with hardened part – Hamon 刃文. These swords were usually mounted in Tachi 太刀 style of koshirae (mounting) and worn hanging on two stripes under the belt on the left side with the edge facing ground. Chokuto used to be a part of the gear of Japanese nobility and therefore it has nothing to do with ninjas.
The swords with straight blade are typical for the period around before the 9th century. Swords with big curvature of the blade followed. The reason for using curved blades and the curvature to origin at the first place was that the curvature gives the swords longer durability and better ability to cut in comparison to the used strength. Swords with big curvature lasted approx. up until the 16th century, when they got replaced with sword with smaller curvature of the blade. The blades got straighten out the most in Kanbun period 寛文 (1661 – 1673). Swords of that time were only of minimum curvature, often only a few millimeters. This trend soon went aside and the blades were again produced with bigger curvature, around 15 mm and more. Nevertheless in every of these mentioned periods originated swords that deviated from the common standards, swords of no “category”. Where to place the blade of Ninja-to then?
With a deeper study we find out that the blades of Ninja-to differ in many ways from the swords of common shape of that time. It was much shorter than blade of classic Katana 刀 and its design and production was by far not that precise. With swords, ninja let to make for themselves, the focus was mainly on their practical use in fight, disregarding the aesthetic side of the weapon as an artistic and spiritual object. In this matter we also need to mention the fact that ninja had just a very few chances to have their swords made by master swordsmiths of the top class. It was not unusual that the swords were made by master swordsmiths who were actually part of the ninja community, family or clan. The blade had mostly a plain edge, but there are also blades with rough edges in shape of saw. Such blade did not cut but actually tore out the flash from opponent’s body.
Masaaki Hatsumi demonstrates the techniques of Bikenjutsu with his student Ken’ichi Someya. Notice the shape of the Ninja-to blade used by Hatsumi Sensei
Here we get to the essence of Ninja-to – it is actually a weapon that closely relates to ninja tradition, their families, clans or individual schools, Ryu-ha 流派. Their shape reflects especially the needs of their wearers. The edge was often used for cutting through door and window frames. Short blade allowed easier manipulation on short distance in tight spaces and also allowed faster drawing. Because Ninja-to was not usually that long neither it was elegant like samurai sword, his usage was different from the traditional Japanese Kenjutsu 剣術. Samurai 侍 could effectively cut with the edge of his sword and therefore he could use precise and elegant body movements. On the contrary, ninja had to use his whole body to make his cuts effective. The hips were during the technique often twisted much more in order to equal the length of the weapon and therefore more effective techniques could be used. Less fine edge of ninja sword made ninja to rely more on thrust attacks and cutting strokes rather than cuts common for samurai swords. The skills in sword techniques were mentioned in Bikenjutsu part.
Let’s just get back to the sword itself now and let’s split it into single parts and have a closer look. Although the blade was shorter, the scabbard – Saya 鞘 was as long as usual samurai Katana scabbard in order to hide the true length of the blade. This was the surprising fact when drawing Ninja-to. The free space on the bottom of Saya was used to carry messages, as a place for blinding powders or explosives. These or similar sword boxes also appeared with traditional samurai swords. In their cases these were used for carrying a little knife Kozuka 小柄 and skewer Kogai 笄. Hidden boxes could be also used to carry coins or other things that would fit. Nevertheless the system of hidden boxes in the scabbard of Japanese sword and especially in its lower part was in case of Ninja-to used much more.
Blinding powder hidden in free space in the sword’s scabbard
Tsuba 鍔, a hand guard or hand protection, often a delicate and valuable work on samurai swords, in case of Ninja-to often made in more humble conditions. It often had a shape of a square without any working what so ever, but not in every case. Square shaped tsuba, in Japanese terminology called Kukagata 角形, quite regularly appeared on samurai swords as well. Handguard on Shinobigatana was in comparison with samurai sword Tsuba often more robust and wider with respect to its various usages. Such Tsuba could have been used for example as a support when climbing over a wall.
Tsuka 柄, or a sword handle, had a classic shape and was a bit longer than Tsuka of samurai Katana in order to help the manipulation with the sword. Unfortunately today we often meet with replicas of ninja swords with Tsuka much longer than it really was in the history.
Let’s just stop a bit with Sageo 下緒, or a string fasten to an eyelet called Kurigata 栗形 on the side of Saya. Sageo was a regular accessory of Koshirae 拵 type of sword set and was used for example to fasten the sword to the belt or to tie the sleeves of Kimono 着物 before actual fight, etc. In case of Ninja-to Sageo was a lot longer and more robust so that it could have been used for example for tying up the captured enemies. Straining the Sageo above the ground could have been used in order to slow down the pursuers. Sageo have been also used for creating an improvised seat for observance on the trees. We can find many ways of using Sageo in terms of Ninpo 忍法 in historical materials.
Shihan Ken’ichi Someya in the guard with Ninja-to originating from Togakure Ryu 戸隠流
What to say for the conclusion… Probably just that ninja looked on his sword as one of many weapons within his equipment and although he respected its value, he never pay his sword such respect as it was in common with samurais, whose swords were kept as family treasures. Despite of that, or just because of that Ninja-to was an important weapon in the history of martial art called Ninjutsu, although in comparison with beautiful Tachi and Katana (often swordsmiths´ masterpieces) Ninja-to seems to be just a little bit more than „machete“. Regarding the shape of the blade, it is possible to meet straight blades used by ninja, but it was unlikely with the swords. These blades more likely appeared as Shikomi-zue 仕込み杖. Shikomi-zue was a weapon similar to stick that concealed blades of various lengths and shapes, chains or other weaponry equipment that could have been used in the history of ninja. But that is a different story. Anyway, looking at the shape of Ninja-to we could say that it could not had been different at mere glimpse from an ordinary sword at certain period. If it was, ninja would be immediately discovered and that was definitely not acceptable for these warriors.
Concealed sword in a stick – Shikomi-zue 仕込み杖 with blade signed Gassan 月山, blade – the beginning of the 16th century; fittings – Bakumatsu period 幕末 – Meiji 明治, 2nd half of the 19th century. (from collection of Jakub Zeman)
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Carmelite friars constructed St John’s Conduit, which still carries water from the springs on the hill to a fountain outside St John the Baptist Church on Quay Street. This was the only source of fresh water for a time during the Blitz.
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Co-written with April Tucholke.
“St. Swithin’s Day (also called St. Swithun) was celebrated on July 15. While midsummer (June 24) was a festival that welcomed the new warmer season, St. Swithin’s was a time to rejoice in the plethora of summer fruits and vegetables. It was also a portentous day to predict the weather. An old tradition says that if it rains on St. Swithin’s Day, it would rain for 40 days after. In turn, a dry St. Swithin’s meant 40 days of drought. St. Swithin’s was the Renaissance version of Groundhog Day, but for the summer months, and without the rodent.” | history |
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The British industrial town Hull could hardly have a more appropriate name. It is a fitting place for a nihilistic avant-garde collective, which at the end of the 1970s aggressively confronted every conceivable taboo: sex, pornography, violence and self-mutilation. But COUM Transmissions was only the beginning. Led by the artists Genesis P-Orridge and Cosey Fanni Tutti., COUM became the visionary and utterly unruly industrial/noise band Throbbing Gristle, which was named 'the wreckers of civilisation' by a shocked conservative politician. The many rare archive clips speak for themselves.
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Today we’d like to present the effect of the work of one of our British clients, who gradually renovates a terraced house in London and reports the renovation on Instagram – Steady Eddie Renovation.
Old house in a new version – a bit of history
The house that our client is renovating comes from the Edwardian era, i.e. the period in the history of Great Britain during the reign of King Edward VII – the son of Queen Victoria (1901-1910). The most typical buildings from those times were detached, semi-detached or terraced houses with a large garden and driveway, situated in the suburbs.
With the great social and political changes of the early 20th century, the Edwardian era perpetuated the idea of green suburban neighborhoods, seeking to provide beautiful, functional homes for all. The stuffy and cluttered interiors of Victorian houses were gone – and the new style was less formal and fresh.
Thus, unlike the smaller, darker Victorian houses, the Edwardian houses were squatter, wider and spacious, with larger corridors and more windows. The lounges often had windows at both ends, covered with a small sloping roof on the outside.
Edwardian houses are famous for ornamental decorative details such as floor tiles, stained glass and wood, as well as large rooms with high ceilings.
What are the main features of Edwardian-style houses?
- Houses built in a straight line
- Red brick
- Porch with wooden frames
- A wide corridor
- Parquet floors
- Wider, brighter rooms
- Simple interior
Old London house renovated with microcement – GR1 Light Gray and FL02 Rose Beige
Our client, deciding to thoroughly renovate the old house, was looking for modern and practical solutions in the interior. He needed a system that could be used on underfloor heating and that would create a uniform, minimalist surface without joints. Finally he put on a microcement floor throughout the house. In the kitchen, dining room and living room, he used the Festfloor Life system in the lightest shade of gray GR1. In turn, the walls in the bathroom in the shower were finished with a slightly warmer shade of FL02 Rose Beige (more info about microcement in the shower).
Decorative plaster imitating concrete was used on the walls and ceiling. Gray walls and floor create a neutral base for lamps and fittings in the color of old gold, renovated wooden furniture and a black simple kitchen (see how to combine wood and concrete). Thanks to large windows that overlook the garden, the interior is bright and cozy, and the microcement looks a bit different at any time of the day – the rays of the sun bring out its subtle beauty. | history |
https://board.missionboardbrazil.org/churches/1277-maceio-state-of-alagoas | 2021-01-18T13:21:51 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-04/segments/1610703514796.13/warc/CC-MAIN-20210118123320-20210118153320-00378.warc.gz | 0.991159 | 127 | CC-MAIN-2021-04 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-04__0__206381916 | en | Maceio was instituted as a member of the IRB federation in January 2013. Rev. Flávio Silva was installed as the first Brazilian minister of this church in mid 2013.
Cornerstone Canadian Reformed Church currently have one missionary, Rev. Bram deGraaf, who lives in the area with his family. The Board of Mission has supported Reformed ministry in Maceio since 1993.
Rev. de Graaf not only completed the project of planting this church, but is also heavily involved in the federation, serving as a church visitor and teaching regularly at the seminary Instituto João Calvino. | history |
http://anoldfashionedworld.blogspot.com/2015/08/the-cedar-chest-music-break-6.html | 2017-05-01T02:23:31 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-17/segments/1492917126538.54/warc/CC-MAIN-20170423031206-00328-ip-10-145-167-34.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.979296 | 607 | CC-MAIN-2017-17 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-17__0__34580539 | en | This is my great grandparent's cedar chest.
I've shared it before, but not the story behind it.
(Although, some of you might remember it from my last blog.)
That chest up there just happens to have been where they stored their money.
You see, my great grandfather didn't trust the banks, because they weren't insured. Back then, if you put money in them it didn't necessarily mean that you'd be able to get your money back out. This didn't change until the FDIC (Federal Deposit Insurance Corp) was created by the banking act in 1933. You can read more about that 'here'.
Because of his mistrust, the crash of 1929 and the Great Depression didn't affect them as much and he was able to keep his business alive, and eventually sell it to their two sons, one of them being my grandfather.
Also, during the Great Depression, my great grandmother, using some of that money, helped out her friends and neighbors by buying up some of the wares they were selling in order to survive. Now I'm the keeper of quite a few of those items and that seemingly plain old chest, that my great grandfather used to steer the course of history for my family.
I'm extremely grateful to him, for having the foresight not to trust the banks back then, but sadly, as we all know, a lot of people weren't as fortunate.
Here's an excerpt from History.com :
The Great Depression (1929-39) was the deepest and longest-lasting economic downturn in the history of the Western industrialized world. In the United States, the Great Depression began soon after the stock market crash of October 1929, which sent Wall Street into a panic and wiped out millions of investors. Over the next several years, consumer spending and investment dropped, causing steep declines in industrial output and rising levels of unemployment as failing companies laid off workers. By 1933, when the Great Depression reached its nadir, some 13 to 15 million Americans were unemployed and nearly half of the country’s banks had failed. Though the relief and reform measures put into place by President Franklin D. Roosevelt helped lessen the worst effects of the Great Depression in the 1930s, the economy would not fully turn around until after 1939, when World War II kicked American industry into high gear.
For this music break I'm sharing two songs that embody that time period.
"Brother, Can you spare a dime?"
Music by Jay Gorney and lyrics by Yip Harburg.
Sung by Bing Crosby in 1932
You can read more about the history of this song 'here'.
"Happy Day are Here Again"
Music by Milton Ager and lyrics by Jack Yellen.
Sung by Annette Hanshaw
The song eventually became the 1932 presidential campaign song for Franklin Delano Roosevelt and it's also associated with the repeal of prohibition in 1933.
Which is a whole other post for another time ;) | history |
https://gusej.academic.wlu.edu/2019/05/17/blog-1-hohokam-architecture/ | 2023-12-08T13:13:35 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100745.32/warc/CC-MAIN-20231208112926-20231208142926-00591.warc.gz | 0.978638 | 267 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__277395223 | en | On our first full day in Arizona, we visited two historic Hohokam sites: Pueblo Grande and Casa Grande. Both sites were built over 1000 years ago, and what really stood out to me was the ability of this ancient civilization to create buildings and canals on such a large scale.
Both Pueblo Grande and Casa Grande have been preserved by archaeologists in the modern day, and it was amazing to be able to get so close to the structures. When we were in the museum at Pueblo Grande, we got a look at some of the tools that the Hohokam used to create their canals and buildings. I was stunned by the simplicity of their tools, especially the “digging sticks” used to dig the canals. I can barely imagine digging a 10 x 30 foot canal with proper shovels, let alone sticks.
I think that the lack of proper construction tools really speaks volumes about the Hohokam people’s refusal to migrate away from their sacred lands. It took extraordinary efforts from every adult in the community to build these structures and canal systems when they could have migrated to somewhere with greater rainfall. Admittedly they did do this eventually (we think); however, this still illustrates the idea of place centeredness in Native American cosmology. | history |
http://sussexwi.us/sussex-annual-memorial-day-parade | 2019-03-23T12:44:50 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-13/segments/1552912202804.80/warc/CC-MAIN-20190323121241-20190323143241-00466.warc.gz | 0.93972 | 136 | CC-MAIN-2019-13 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-13__0__3133111 | en | Sussex’s annual Memorial Day parade will take place Monday, May 25 at 1 p.m.
The parade, led by the Horne-Mudlitz VFW Post 6377 Color Guard, will commence at the corner of Highway 74 and Waukesha Avenue in Sussex. The parade will proceed west on Main Street through Sussex to the former VFW Post. All veterans are invited to march in the parade. Following the parade, a short memorial service to recognize the Armed Forces will be presented by the VFW Post. After the service, hot dogs and soda will be provided by the Post at W232 N6342 Waukesha Avenue. | history |
https://treehousekidandcraft.com/products/free-virtual-family-day-uga-special-collections-library | 2020-07-04T15:18:40 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-29/segments/1593655886178.40/warc/CC-MAIN-20200704135515-20200704165515-00166.warc.gz | 0.917336 | 158 | CC-MAIN-2020-29 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-29__0__213729910 | en | $8.00 Flat Rate Shipping | FREE shipping on orders over $150 | ATL families: email orders to [email protected]
Join UGA's Hargrett Library for Virtual Family Day on Saturday, May 30th highlighting the exhibit “The Strategies of Suffrage: Mobilizing a Nation for Women's Rights". We'll provide instructions and supplies for crafting your own sash and buttons, just like those worn by suffragists who campaigned to get women the vote more than 100 years ago! For craft instructions, as well as video tour stops and suffrage storytime, visit our family day website.
This event is supported by the Lucy Hargrett Draper Center and Archives for the Study of the Rights of Women in History and Law. | history |
http://www.emiliea.co.uk/coverage/kilburn/ | 2019-08-20T12:53:17 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-35/segments/1566027315329.55/warc/CC-MAIN-20190820113425-20190820135425-00262.warc.gz | 0.972632 | 167 | CC-MAIN-2019-35 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-35__0__79739965 | en | Kilburn is an area of north west London, England, which is divided between three London Boroughs, Brent, Camden, and a small part in Westminster. The main thoroughfare running northwest-southeast is Kilburn High Road, part of the modern A5 road which forms the boundary between the boroughs of Brent and Camden. The road dates back to pre-Roman times and is part of the Roman road known as Watling Street. The town of Kilburn has its origins in a 12th century priory on the banks of the Kilburn Brook. Kilburn today is a busy and multicultural London district. It has the highest Irish population of any London area, as well as a large Afro-Caribbean community. The area is identified in the London Plan as one of 35 major centres in Greater London. | history |
http://www.thetemplebookstore.com/sports.html | 2017-04-30T05:14:28 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-17/segments/1492917124299.47/warc/CC-MAIN-20170423031204-00385-ip-10-145-167-34.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.887399 | 148 | CC-MAIN-2017-17 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-17__0__316451946 | en | For the first time, English speaking martial artists can discover the historically accurate writings of the Muye Dobo Tongji – the only surviving classical text on the Korean arts of war. Commissioned by King Chongjo of the Yi dynasty in 1789 and compiled by General Yi Duk-moo, this official textbook documents all martial art forms up until the late 18th century.
Take an entertaining and enlightening journey into the search for a deeper meaning in the martial arts with Herding the Ox. Using the 10 ox-herding pictures of Zen as a springboard, it discusses the spiritual and ethical dimensions of martial arts training. Go beyond the physical concepts through thought provoking analysis of some of Japan’s greatest warriors. | history |
https://mkgroup.ca/property-details/1595044-o/144-carleton-street-st-andrews-new-brunswick-canada/ | 2021-04-12T22:43:51 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-17/segments/1618038069267.22/warc/CC-MAIN-20210412210312-20210413000312-00261.warc.gz | 0.924601 | 373 | CC-MAIN-2021-17 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-17__0__131760028 | en | 144 Carleton Street, St. Andrews, New Brunswick
$1,699,990 - For Sale
Linden Grange is an estate of historical and architectural importance - a once in a lifetime opportunity to own one of the last truly significant, fine homes in Saint Andrews, NB. Linden Grange was the summer home of Sir Leonard Tilley, Father of Confederation and Lt. Governor of NB. Built in 1829, this estate has been lovingly cared for and restored.
An exquisite treasure that has not been on the market for over 60 years. Linden Grange is recognized for its architecture, grand size, style and its magnificent property. It is a great example of a late 19th century Second Empire residence. The "Mansard" style roof with dormers was changed in 1871 by the Tilleys, the elaborate entranceway are lasting expressions of old world craftsmanship.
Large principle rooms are great for entertaining and a fabulous porch wraps around most of the home – simply perfect for early summer evening cocktails. Well set back from the street, this estate, built of brick and wood, enjoys a stately presence in the neighborhood. The Maxwell designed extension completely renovated in 2000 hosts 1600 square feet of living space on one level.
There are gorgeous staircases, beautiful wood trim, hard wood floors and 6 large and comfortable bedrooms, 4 full baths and a powder room off the gracious front entranceway for receiving guests. A beautiful sunroom, large windows throughout and several fireplaces for a chilly maritime evening – this is truly a dream come true for one of us.
- Property Address:144 Carleton Street, St. Andrews, New Brunswick
- Property Type:Residential
- Taxes:$21,172 (2020)
- Structure Type:Single Family
- Exterior Type:Brick, Other | history |
http://standrewstuskegee.com/id35_m.htm | 2017-11-20T02:22:18 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-47/segments/1510934805894.15/warc/CC-MAIN-20171120013853-20171120033853-00491.warc.gz | 0.968336 | 123 | CC-MAIN-2017-47 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-47__0__233130822 | en | St. Andrew's Episcopal Church is located in Tuskegee, Alabama, adjacent to the campus of Tuskegee University where it was organized in 1912. It is the only Episcopal church in Macon County. Currently, 130 baptized members and 88 communicants comprise the membership; in addition, approximately 60 Episcopal students are enrolled at the University. The membership is multiracial, with the majority being African-Americans who fall within the category of "advanced age." Many are retired from professional careers, self-employment, and the military. Their talents, skills, dedication and commitment bring strength to the Church. | history |
https://liggettvectorbrands.com/about-us/tobacco-industry-settlements/ | 2023-11-29T21:47:30 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100146.5/warc/CC-MAIN-20231129204528-20231129234528-00524.warc.gz | 0.973121 | 488 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__54571470 | en | In March 1996, Liggett Group broke ranks with the tobacco industry and settled smoking-related lawsuits brought by Attorneys General of Florida, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Mississippi, and West Virginia. Among other things, the settlement provided for certain payments to the states as well as compliance with proposed FDA regulations. It was a historic settlement marking the first time, after many decades of litigation, that a tobacco company ever settled such a lawsuit. Leading government officials and public health authorities across America praised Liggett's settlement, calling it a "historic watershed" in the country's efforts to address smoking and health issues. President Clinton called Liggett's first settlements "a major breakthrough" and acknowledged their significance as "the first crack in the stone wall of denial."
After Liggett Group's 1996 settlement, the number of States filing lawsuits against the tobacco industry increased from 6 to 22. In a May 18, 1997 article in The Washington Post, Attorney General Mike Moore of Mississippi stated, "The Liggett settlement gave us credibility. That helped me get more states. Our travel schedule really picked up."
In March 1997, Liggett Group entered into a comprehensive settlement of tobacco litigation with Attorneys General of 17 additional states and with a nationwide class. Under this settlement, Liggett Group made significant public acknowledgments - that smoking causes disease, that smoking is addictive, and that the tobacco industry marketed to youth. Liggett also waived privileges and released thousands of previously undisclosed internal documents relevant to smoking and health.
Liggett Group has since become the first and only American cigarette manufacturer to add a "SMOKING IS ADDICTIVE" warning on its cigarette packaging and has instructed its marketing and advertising personnel to scrupulously avoid any and all advertising and marketing that could appeal to children or adolescents.
In March 1998, Liggett signed a third settlement agreement with more states, bringing the number of states with which it had settled to approximately 40. By mid-1998, Liggett Group had settled with approximately 40 states. Liggett's earlier settlements became the catalyst for the other major tobacco companies to eventually resolve claims in all 50 states and certain territories as well, ultimately resulting in the tobacco Master Settlement Agreement ("MSA"). In November 1998, Liggett Group joined the MSA. Vector Tobacco joined the MSA in early 1999. | history |
http://mathtuition.sg/ | 2016-10-23T07:51:12 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-44/segments/1476988719192.24/warc/CC-MAIN-20161020183839-00182-ip-10-171-6-4.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.946217 | 173 | CC-MAIN-2016-44 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2016-44__0__223267667 | en | 23 October 2016
The Law of the Land exhibition at the National Gallery was officially opened by Communications and Information Minister Yaacob Ibrahim last week.
For the exhibition, more than 20 documents from the National Archives of Singapore and the National Library’s collection will be on display.
Dr Yaacob said it is important for a young nation to be “familiar with our history”.
Some of the highlights of the exhibition include six regulations set out in 1823 by Sir Stamford Raffles, in an attempt to impose law and order in the growing settlement, the 1958 Singapore Constitution, which sets out the framework for Singapore’s then newly won self-governance, documents proclaiming Singapore’s merger with Malaya in 1963, as well as documents detailing Singapore’s separation from Malaysia to become an independent republic in 1965. | history |
https://tomsriver.macaronikid.com/articles/5e4411e0e8fd6f44fc4a0dfd/2023-easter-bunny-train-ride-and-egg-hunt | 2023-06-03T00:23:47 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224648911.0/warc/CC-MAIN-20230603000901-20230603030901-00365.warc.gz | 0.892317 | 292 | CC-MAIN-2023-23 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__27653576 | en | The Easter Bunny Train Ride & Easter Egg Hunt
Ride the Easter Bunny Train Ride and visit with Mr. Bunny on the train. Your ride will wind along the scenic Delaware River leaving from the Historic District of Phillipsburg, New Jersey. The train will travel along the river to Carpentersville and our destination will be the site of the historic Lime Kilns. In front of the 150 year old Lime kilns is a beautiful little glade filled with Easter eggs!
At The Easter Egg Patch
Once we arrive you can get off the train, take a picture with Mr. Bunny. The children can grab their baskets and gather a few Easter eggs! The eggs are filled with candy
The Historic Lime Kilns
The pumpkin patch sits in a beautiful glade in front of the century old Carpentersville Lime Kilns. The lime kilns are not only the oldest but also the largest left in existence in New Jersey, dating to before the Revolutionary War!
Dates: April 1,2,8,9; Timeslots: 11:00 am, 12:30 pm, 2:00 pm and 3:30 pm
Tickets are $14.00 Child, $20.00 Adult and Lap Sitter $4.00 and available for purchase here.
Enter HERE for your chance to win a 4-pack of tickets to The Easter Bunny Train Ride & Egg Hunt | history |
http://www.mighty1090.com/episode/gulls-in-flight-willie-oree/ | 2017-03-26T09:17:27 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-13/segments/1490218189198.71/warc/CC-MAIN-20170322212949-00045-ip-10-233-31-227.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.955258 | 165 | CC-MAIN-2017-13 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-13__0__302854811 | en | The San Diego Gulls and the Mighty 1090 proudly present Gulls In Flight, the weekly San Diego Gulls podcast! Join “The Voice of the Gulls” Craig Elsten and B.J. MacPherson for a weekly discussion of the past week’s games played and the contests right around the corner in the week to come.
Then, stay tuned for a special in-depth interview each week. We start with the legend of San Diego hockey, Willie O’Ree, known as the “Jackie Robinson of the NHL” as the first African-Canadian to play in the National Hockey League. Willie sits down with Craig to talk about his long and fruitful career, which led him from New Brunswick to the San Diego Hall of Champions. | history |
https://theconcreteinitiative.eu/case-studies/98-a-concrete-portrait-of-king-willem-alexander | 2020-12-05T11:18:56 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-50/segments/1606141747774.97/warc/CC-MAIN-20201205104937-20201205134937-00677.warc.gz | 0.968498 | 252 | CC-MAIN-2020-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-50__0__17528374 | en | A concrete portrait of King Willem-Alexander
Each year in the Netherlands, the birthday of Queen Beatrix is celebrated on 30th of April. It's a national holiday, with everyone dressed in orange and celebrating with music and markets. Normally, the Royal family visits two Dutch towns to celebrate with the inhabitants of the village. In 2013, however, the announced visit of the Royal family was cancelled, due to a historic event: Queen Beatrix handed over the power to her son, Willem-Alexander. He was crowned king of the Netherlands on the 30th of April 2013.
The cancellation of the visit to the chosen towns was a disappointment for the local communities. As a result, the Dutch Precast Association (BFBN) decided to comfort the towns and their inhabitants with a special gift: a portrait of the (soon to be) king Willem-Alexander, made out of concrete pavement stones. The portrait, made out of five shades of grey stones, got a place of honor in the two Dutch towns Amstelveen and Graft-De Rijp. The portrait is best to be viewed from a height. In the picture the portrait as it is to be seen in Amstelveen, on the city square. | history |
http://www.civillaproject.com/locations/kefalonia/ | 2018-03-23T06:51:32 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-13/segments/1521257648198.55/warc/CC-MAIN-20180323063710-20180323083710-00245.warc.gz | 0.940968 | 201 | CC-MAIN-2018-13 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-13__0__239841518 | en | Kefalonia is one of the largest islands of Greece and part of the seven islands of the Eptanese island complex in the Ionian Sea in western Greece. Like all the islands of the Ionian Sea, Kefalonia combines beautiful beaches, a green environment across its area and interesting routes between the picrturesque villages and settlements.
Argostoli is the capital town of the island and holds one third of the total population of approximately 40,000 inhabitants.
Kefalonia has an interesting history that begins in the ancient years with a great archaeological significance and rises up to the era of Venetian and Roman rule in the Middle Ages. Its guests have the opportunity to visit the traditional village of Fiskardo and Assos, which maintain a very charactersitic architecture and offer a unique by the sea experience with the small shops and the tavernas with the local delicacies.
(Photo rights to Antonis Nikolopoulos, “anphotography”) | history |
http://bluesguitarcenter.com/new-epiphone-electric-guitar-deals/ | 2021-07-25T02:52:06 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-31/segments/1627046151563.91/warc/CC-MAIN-20210725014052-20210725044052-00422.warc.gz | 0.981242 | 383 | CC-MAIN-2021-31 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-31__0__4908320 | en | EPIPHONE AND GIBSON
In the early '50s, Epiphone's former champion and favorite late night tinkerer Les Paul became a household name with a television show, a radio program, and chart-topping hits, all played with his name-brand Gibson Les Paul. Les had been perfecting his solid body guitar design in the Epiphone factory and when Fender emerged with their Telecaster, Gibson President Ted McCarty made Les Gibson's first solid body electric guitar endorser.As Epiphone's fortunes continued to decline, Les suggest McCarty reach out to Epiphone. McCarty took the advice and reached out to Orphie, expressing Gibson's interest in Epiphone's critically acclaimed upright bass division which Gibson had not picked up again after World War II. When Orphie replied in 1957, McCarty was offered the entire Epiphone company, including the remaining inventory of the Philadelphia factory, for $20,000. McCarty accepted on behalf of Gibson. The Stathopoulo family was out of the instrument business.
Though McCarty's original intention was to bring the Epiphone bass models into the Gibson catalogue, by 1957, he changed his mind. Instead, as McCarty wrote in a memo that year, the Epiphone brand would be revived with a new line of instruments.
McCarty's marketing plan was to offer Gibson-made Epiphones to dealers who were keen to win a Gibson contract, but had not yet proven themselves as profitable dealers. (The right to sell Gibson models was hotly contested between dealerships at this time). It was the perfect solution. Dealers would get a Gibson-quality product without treading on the toes of dealers who already sold the Gibson line. The entire Epiphone operation was relocated to Kalamazoo, Michigan. Epiphone was back in business. | history |
https://ccnneighbors.com/event-3368217 | 2020-10-21T16:35:27 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-45/segments/1603107876768.45/warc/CC-MAIN-20201021151342-20201021181342-00250.warc.gz | 0.914915 | 263 | CC-MAIN-2020-45 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-45__0__113864708 | en | Inventor, artist, scientist, anatomist, engineer, architect, sculptor, philosopher. Although Leonardo da Vinci died in 1519, his influence has endured. His extraordinary legacy comes to life in the exhibition “Leonardo da Vinci: 500 Years of Genius,” now open at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science. Join Museum Educator Jennifer Moss Logan for a private guided tour through the exhibition and a Q&A session afterward.
This event is open only to Paid CCNNA Members and space is limited!
Further Event Details:
3:15: Gather near benches outside Museum entrance.
3:30: Launch tour with brief introduction from museum educator Jennifer Moss Logan, who will then move through each section of the gallery, offering a brief synopsis of the section and staying in the section to answer questions for a short while before moving onto the next section.
4:20: Conclude tour, gather in the 2nd floor seating area for a Q&A with Jennifer until the Museum closes at 5 p.m. If desired, attendees may remain in the exhibit and skip the Q&A.
5:00: Event concludes; Museum closes.
CCNNA - Cherry Creek North Neighborhood Association PO Box 6010Denver, CO 80206 | history |
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