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Occupy! is a semi-regular, forty-page broadsheet newspaper inspired by the Occupy movement.
Edited by n+1 with Sarah Leonard, Sarah Resnick, and Astra Taylor.
Pieces from the first three issues appear with new material in Occupy! Scenes From Occupied America, edited by the Gazette and published by Verso in December 2011.
For ongoing coverage of the Occupy movement, see our web series Occupy Onwards.
Published on September 17, one year after the start of the Occupy Movement, the fifth Occupy! Gazette looks back at the last year and at recent developments. Articles cover rent strikes, activism in Germany, Greece, and Quebec, how to document police violence, and the Strike Debt movement.
Published on May 1, the fourth Occupy! Gazette follows occupations that stuck out the winter and looks forward to spring actions. Articles cover the SF Commune and Bronx foreclosure defense, consider Occupy and money, propose occupying shareholders meetings, and more.
Published on December 15, the third Occupy! Gazette came out just after the Zuccotti Park eviction. It describes and re-imagines the movement after the end of the occupations and looks to the archives for models. Articles follow student activism from CUNY to Berkeley, cover the Oakland port shutdown, consider the legacies of ACT-UP and the Greenham Common occupation—and more.
Published on November 14, at the beginning of the national wave of evictions, the second Occupy! Gazette completes our history of the first phase of the movement. Articles document the Oakland raid and general strike, emergence of the spokes council, and last days of the Zuccotti Park occupation, address questions related to homelessness and police relations, and more.
Published on October 21, the first Occupy! Gazette gives a history, both personal and documentary, and the beginnings of an analysis of the first month of the occupations. Articles address the history of horizontalism, early conflicts with the police, the beginnings of the occupations in New York, Oakland, Philadelphia, and more.


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These items are not in the archives or elsewhere at Hutchins Library. Please see the archival finding aid for a detailed description of items in the bell hooks papers. Almost all are documents, images, and recordings. The bell collection is also not at the Loyal Jones Appalachian Center.


LUCAS DIRCKSEN VANDERBURGH
This history contains the descendants of Henry Vanderburgh and Maria Magdalena Knight of Dutchess County, New York. It begins with Henry Vanderburgh's grandfather, Lucas Dircksen Vanderburgh of New Netherland.
VANDERBURGH as spelled in Henry Vanderburgh's (ca. 1680s-1750) signature ca. 1740s.
This presentation is done in "book" form and contains 11 generations of the family.
If you use the data herein for your own genealogical use, cite this web-site location, and date that you found the data herein. The date is important because data may be changed at a later date.
William J. Powers, Jr.
This compilation of the Vanderburgh Family resulted from research efforts on the life of Lewis Vanderburgh
(Henry5, James4, Henry3, Dirck2,
Lucas1). Lewis is an enigma. Though he lived most of his life in Dutchess County, he left no deeds, mortgages, will, or probate records; and his burial place is uncertain. The positive identity of his first wife is not known, and has been the object of researchers for over 80 years. While continuing the search for more information about Lewis, and particularly about his first wife, much Vanderburgh material was gathered. This work was initially put together for my own benefit to sort out the different
William J. Powers, Jr.
This Vanderburgh history has been built on the fine work of others that began over a hundred years ago. Many contributors have been extremely helpful to me in this Vanderburgh family compilation.
First and foremost, tremendous appreciation goes to the late Howard A. Thomas of New York City who pioneered detailed Vanderburgh research in the mid 1900s, and produced the widely read and quoted typescript
Lucas Dircksen van Der Burgh of New Amsterdam and His Son Dirk, Progenitors of the Van Der Burgh Family of Dutchess County, New York. 1951. Mr. Thomas provided me valuable guidance and assistance throughout my research. Without his help, none of this would have been started. Mr. Thomas had two primary interests when he compiled his work. The first was to define the lineage of Col. James Vanderburgh of Dutchess County, NY and Revolutionary War fame; and trace his descendants through his son, Henry
Vanderburgh. Mr. Thomas' second goal was to ascertain the parents of Dirck
Vanderburgh. His expert work in scouring the early records of New Amsterdam and New York identified Dirck's parents as Luycas Dircksen Vanderburgh and Annetje
Cornelies. All of us who are interested in the 17th century Vanderburghs are indebted to Mr. Thomas for his pioneer research.
Second, a great thanks to Wallace E. McLeod whose The Family of Richard Vanderburgh of Richmond Hill (1797-1869), 1962 and 1964 supplement thereto, has been the sole source included herein, with Mr. McLeod's permission, for the majority of the Vanderburgh Canadian Loyalist descendants. Because of his great work, I did not pursue the Vanderburgh Canadian Loyalist descendants. Combined, Mr. Thomas and Mr. McLeod produced an invaluable framework from which this family history has been developed.
Throughout my research, many people and institutions have provided me source materials and input. A particular thanks goes to the late Clifford M. Buck of Salt Point, NY who responded to my numerous requests and dug out many of the primary sources needed to verify and construct the Vanderburghs in Dutchess and Columbia Counties in NY. Likewise, an extra thanks to Frank J. Doherty of Pleasant Valley, NY whose information collected during the compilation of his Settlers of Beekman Patent has aided immeasurably in developing the biographical sketches of Col. James Vanderburgh, some of his offspring, and their families. Also, Eugene Felsman of Polson, Montana deserves special mention. He provided extensive data regarding the "Vanderburg Indians."
The following persons and institutions have my utmost appreciation and thanks for volunteering their time and materials:
France Stenberg, for information regarding Richard H. Vanderburgh and descendants, and whose research efforts on the Noxon families has been particularly noteworthy; Betsey Keliher (Mrs. George) and David Stielow of California for information on
Clyamon Vanderburgh and descendants; Eugene Huber, Sr. for information on descendants of Lewis
Vanderburgh; Jane Newberry for data on Elizabeth Vanderburgh, granddaughter of William Vanderburgh and Margaret Gay; Francis R. Jenne for data on John Vanderburgh of Newport, Herkimer County, NY; the New England Historic Genealogical Society and all its resources - including the encouragement and assistance of Gary Boyd Roberts, Julie Otto, and Ginny
Augerson; Henry B. Hoff of the New York Genealogical and Biographical Society for his Lewis family contributions; Adriance Memorial Library, Poughkeepsie, NY for its materials; William Heidgerd and the New
Paltz, NY Library for a continuous stream of valuable Vanderburgh and Lewis information; Arnott K. Vanderburgh for his contributions regarding descendants of James
Vanderburgh, son of William Vanderburgh and Margaret Gay; Mary Alice Stone for information on descendants of James
Venaderburgh, Jr., son of Col. James Vanderburgh; Marian Van Eseltine for data on Emmett Vanderburgh and some of his descendants; the Herkimer County, NY Historical Society for data on the Cook and Vanderburgh families of Norway, Herkimer County, NY; the Holland Society of New York for a bible record containing information on Lewis
Vanderburgh; Nancy Thurrott for data on the descendants of Henry Vanderburgh and Rachel
Yerry; Kathryn Graham for Columbia Co., NY assistance; Joan Chernoff of the Newburgh, NY Library for information on Martin Vanderburgh of Newburgh; Mary Griffith for help on Vanderburghs in the Vassar College, Poughkeepsie, NY area; Tim Countryman of the Young-Morse Historic Site, Poughkeepsie, NY for his insights into land ownership transfers among the Livingston and Vanderburgh families south of Poughkeepsie; Mrs. Berenice Vanderburg of Dowagiac, MI for her continuous help and data regarding John Vanderburgh of Norway, NY and his descendants; and John Richards of Boonville, NY for his computer expertise and help.
The late Donald Lines Jacobus, and eminent genealogist, referred to Dutchess County, New York as a "genealogical graveyard." While his observation may be a bit harsh, he wasn't entirely off the mark. The vast majority of the research on this Vanderburgh family has concentrated on the Dutchess County area. While the frustrations in locating required information have been frequent, the few gems that have been found, have been most rewarding.
The main thrust of this research has concentrated on the proper identification of the grandchildren and great grandchildren of Henry Vanderburgh and Magdelana Knight. From of those descendants, emphasis had been concentrated on the Vanderburgh surname. For the most part, only the Vanderburgh surnamed descendants have been carried beyond this point. Those occasional female lines that have been included were submitted by thoughtful contributors.
The children of Henry Vanderburgh and Magdalena Knight have been sufficiently identified, as have the grandchildren through their sons, James and William. Sons, Peter and Richard left offspring, but exactly how many, is not certain - particularly for Peter. Son, Henry had at least four sons and two daughters. Because of this family's loyalist leanings, records positively defining the exact family become clouded.
Research for the period 1750 through at least 1800 is difficult regarding the Dutchess Vanderburghs for several reasons. Most obvious is the disruption that the Revolutionary War years caused. The Dutchess civil records are haphazard at best, and there are many gaps in church records. Repetition of the given names of the descendants compounded the Vanderburgh research difficulties. More than once this has caused confusion regarding the proper identification of what Vanderburgh belonged to which branch of the family. This latter problem is a common genealogical cross to bear, but is compounded here by the former issues.
I have tried to make few assumptions as possible in compiling this family. However, where factual data have not been uncovered, I have made a few assumptions where I feel they are justified. These assumptions have been made after serious investigation and deliberation. Explanation of these assumptions is found in the footnotes.
TABLE OF CONTENTS/INDEX
This "electronic" book has no table of contents or index. Use your "find" feature to locate the information you are looking for. I have made this available to View in both Word and PDF format.


Since the reform and opening up, the county's enthusiasm for the development of the wire mesh industry has been unprecedentedly high, and the Anping wire mesh industry has begun to recover, and wire mesh production has opened a new chapter. On June 24, 1984, the People’s Daily published the first article on the long history and development of Anping Wire Mesh. On September 28 of the same year, “Hometown of Anping Wire Mesh” was broadcasted on CCTV for the first time as news, which greatly enhanced the popularity of Anping Wire Mesh in the country. In 1987, Anping Wire Mesh was selected as a key support industry by the State Science and Technology Commission and included in the National Spark Program. In 1989, the first national wire mesh product ordering conference was held in Anping. Further expanded the impact of the Anping wire mesh. In September 1990, the State Council's Mechanical and Electrical Products Export Office and the State Ministry of Foreign Economic Relations and Trade listed Anping as an export base for mechanical and electrical products, which created favorable conditions for the development of the Anping wire mesh industry. In September 1991, Anping County was also the first foreign-funded enterprise in the original Hengshui area - Anfei Wire Mesh Co., Ltd. was built in Anping. In May 1996, the first project in Hebei Province, which was built in the State Planning Commission's project site, invested 200 million yuan in the construction of the wire mesh world, and began to operate in 1998. The annual market transaction volume has reached 3.8 billion yuan. Become the largest distribution center for wire mesh products in the country. On September 8, 1999, China National Hardware Association awarded Anping the title of “Hometown of Chinese Wire Mesh” at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. On October 22, 2002, Anping County was named "China Wire Mesh Industry Base". In September 2004, Anping County was named "China Wire Mesh Production and Marketing Base", which was included in the Anping Wire Mesh Book, marking that Anping Wire Mesh has entered a new stage of rapid development.
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What is Cinco de Mayo all about?
The Cinco de Mayo holiday is coming up on May 5. It’s a huge celebration in Mexico – and also in the United States. You don’t have to be of Mexican descent to enjoy the festivities that might be happening in northwest Arkansas or elsewhere. But while most people have heard of Cinco de Mayo, not many of us know what the holiday is all about.
For that reason, here are some Cinco de Mayo trivia tidbits that you might find interesting.
“Cinco de Mayo” means “the fifth of May.”
The primary reason for the celebration is to commemorate the Mexican army’s surprising defeat of French forces on May 5, 1862 at the Battle of Puebla.
The battle started over France’s occupation of Mexico after the Mexican-American War of 1846-1848 and the Reform War of 1858-1861. The wars left Mexico nearly bankrupt and unable to pay foreign debt payments. Britain and Spain let Mexico slide, but France invaded Mexico and set up a system to favor French interests.
It is commonly thought that Cinco de Mayo is the celebration of Mexico’s Independence Day. This is incorrect. Mexico’s Independence Day is celebrated on September 16.
In the Battle of Puebla, the Mexican army had 4,000 soldiers against France’s 8,000.
Since Mexico’s defeat of France, no European military force has invaded any country in the Americas.
Celebrations of Cinco de Mayo in America began in the late 1860s in California, where the holiday is a major event in modern times.
The holiday began to spread out of California in the 1950s and 1960s. It became increasingly popular among non-Latinos in the 1980s, thanks in part to beer companies that tied their marketing and their products to the celebration.
On June 7, 2005, the U.S. Congress issued a concurrent resolution asking the president to issue a proclamation that would encourage all Americans to observe Cinco de Mayo with appropriate activates and ceremonies.
By 2006, there were at least 150 official Cinco de Mayo celebrations happening within the United States.
People in other parts of the world also celebrate the holiday in one way or the other. Cinco de Mayo events have been noted in Canada, the Cayman Islands, the Caribbean, Jamaica, Australia, London, New Zealand and even Paris, France.
If you feel in the spirit, check local media for announcements of Cinco de Mayo celebrations in Fort Smith. Go out and have a good time – and go easy on the beer if you’re driving!
Nick & Ellie


Today is a tradition that Australia has held for the last 100 years, the celebration of the ANZAC heroes who sacrificed their lives to keep our country safe.
I’m not usually so patriotic, in fact I have in the past even bitched a bit about our laws and culture. But that doesn’t mean I’m not proud of my roots or heritage. I am proud to be Australian. When you have a history as short as ours, it’s really hard not to feel proud of our spirit, the one that you’ll never experience unless you grew up here.
I wanted to write this post, not only as a tribute to the fallen but also to inform whoever wants to read this of the history of our country as well as the significance behind ANZAC day. Growing up the only cartoons I had accessible were mainly American ones, so I learnt a few bits of Americas history vicariously through the kids cartoons. But I don’t think many outside the country know much about our history, so allow me to enlighten you in point form:
🙂 The original natives of Australia are the Aborigines who are believed to have travelled down here from Maritime Southeast Asia between 40,000 to 70,000 years ago. Their spiritual and artistic traditions (the dream time stories, the didgeridoo, the boomerang) are among the longest surviving traditions in human history.
🙂 The first known landing on our soils was by Dutch navigator Willem Janszoon in 1606. A century after this visit, 29 other Dutch navigators started exploring around western and southern coasts. They saw our dry, barren and humid conditions and thought, fuck living here the land is shitty, there’s some weird tribe there and it’s too hot. So they dubbed the continent New Holland and went on their way.
🙂 In 1770, Great Britian sent Lieutenant James Cook to go chart the east coast. James explored the area more then reported back saying, it’s not really good enough for us to live here so we’ll just send all our convicts down there to Botony Bay, they’ll be right (or not, who cares) and at least the scum will be out of Britian.
🙂 The first fleet of British prison ships arrived at Botony Bay, New South Wales in January 1788 to establish a penal colony, the convicts weren’t just from England, but from every country that was part of Great Britian.
🙂 A century after the first fleet arrived, the people had segregated themselves into 6 colonies, and more Europeans were coming in and settling. But with them they bought disease and pests and because of this the Aborigines started dying out. It also didn’t help that the whites wanted to ‘domesticate’ the Aborigines, so they did things like take the children away from the adults and a plethora of other nasty shit that sticks like a stain on our history.
🙂 As time went on the gold rush happened, and with it the history of Ned Kelly, our most famous criminal renegade. Soon the country started to prosper and autonomous parliamentary democracies began to form throughout the colonies.
🙂 In 1901 the colonies voted by referendum to unite in federation, and that’s when we became Australia as it is known today. In 2001 I was part of the Centenary Of Federation celebrating our 100 years of being united.
(This is Ned Kelly, you know the quote Such Is Life? Well that’s Neds quote)
Here’s a couple of interesting facts:
🙃 Australia fought on the side of Britian in both world wars and became a long-standing ally of the United States when threatened by Imperial Japan during World War II.
🙃 There was a post war immigration program set up in Australia and we received more then 6.5 million immigrants from every continent. Australia has been supporting immigration into our country of people from more then 200 countries since the end of World War II. Unfortunately in 2013 we got a shitty prime minister who put a stop to that law for a little bit (he made the boats full of boat people disappear magically…) but I think it’s still being debated whether or not to bring the law back in.
Keep in mind, we are only a little country, and we’ve taken in a lot of people. And if you’re living here permanently, it doesn’t matter where you came from, because you’re an Australian now. That’s what I’ve always been proud of, that we were the country people could turn to to escape. Of course with that comes ignorance and racism and it’s a subject that most Aussies are split down the middle of. It’s quite simple really, there are 2 types of Aussies, the ones that will help you out coz we are all mates, or the racists, you know these kind:
So now that you have a rundown of our history, let me explain the significance of ANZAC Day:
The landing at Anzac Cove on Sunday the 25th of April, 1915 was part of the invasion of the Gallipoli Peninsular by forces of the British Empire, which began the land phase of the Gallipoli Campaign for the First World War. The assault troops, mostly from Australia and New Zealand, landed at night on the western (Aegean Sea) side of the Gallipoli peninsular. ANZAC stands for Australian & New Zealand Army Corps.
We were unsucceful in our mission. That’s a big understatement, we were basically sent to the slaughter. We arrived at Gallipoli without any instruction on what to do, the bigger forces back Britian weren’t in contact so they pretty well left us to die, they used is as fodder. We arrived at night, by dawn half of our forces had been culled, and the remaining Anzacs had no choice but to dig themselves a giant hole and stay there till they could get instructions. Even after the giant culling that had happened, Britian made the Anzacs stay there another night, so they would stay in the hole and wait for the right time to attack.
I honestly don’t give a shit about your opinion of war. It’d be nice if there were none and blah blah rose tinted glasses the world is perfect billshit, but that’s not how this world works. We are run by tyrants. There are countries with weapons capable of wiping out a decent chunk of this country, but you think war is wrong and we shouldn’t respect our troops. To you hippies I saw, fuck you. These people DIED in order for us to live comfortably. Yeah sure, war is wrong and what about the innocents and all that but you know what. Soldiers see innocent people die on a constant, and if they were the ones who had to sacrifice these people for the greater good, could anyone even start to possibly imagine the guilt the soldiers would feel? Soldiers have seen horrors that few will luckily never have to experience. War is wrong, but we won’t change, so I support the brave decision that soldiers make to defend their country at all costs, even if it means laying down their life for the greater good, even though they know they might be leaving a wife or kids behind to live without a father. Violence may not be the answer, but these people are still fucking heroes who should always be remembered and respected!
Anzac Day is a great Australian and New Zealand Tradition. It is celebrated all over the two nations and wherever Australians are overseas. It is our day to remember with affection the courage of people, and the value of friendship – to honour the dead and to acknowledge those who suffer still from the affects of war.
We do not celebrate victory or glorify war, we celebrate the human spirit, the spirit of ANZAC.
No matter what issues we have, we are still a great country, the true Aussie spirit is to help out your fellow Aussie. And no matter where I go or where I end up, I will never forget where I came from.
I’m a bushy, I’m a battler, I am Australian.
I’m going to post the lyrics to a song that was made in 1987, and is in the running to replace Advance Australia Fair as our national anthem. (It’s ok, no YouTube link, only the lyrics are awesome)
I Am Australian
I came from the dream-time, from the dusty red soil plains
I am the ancient heart, the keeper of the flame
I stood upon the rocky shore, I watched the tall ships come
For forty thousand years I’ve been the first Australian
I came upon the prison ship, bowed down by iron chains
I cleared the land, endured the lash, and waited for the rains
I’m a settler, I’m a farmers wife on a dry and barren run
A convict then a free man, I became Australian
I’m a daughter of a digger who sought the mother lode
The girl became a woman on the long and dusty road
I’m a child of the depression, I saw the good times come
I’m a bushy, I’m a battler, I am Australian
I’m a teller of stories, I’m a singer of songs
I am Albert Namatjra, I paint the ghostly gums
I am Clancy on his horse, I’m Ned Kelly on the run
I’m the one who waltzed Matilda, I am Australian
I’m the hot wind from the desert, I’m the black soil of the plains
I’m the mountains and the valleys, I’m the drought and flooding rains
I am the rock, I am the sky, the rivers when they run
The spirit of this great land, I am Australian
We are one, but we are many
And from all the lands on Earth we come
We share a dream, and sing with one voice
I am, you are, we are Australian


This review is for the book, “The great demon king: The True History of the Kamaal Empire,” by author Lance Nelson. My first time reading Lance Nelson’s book I felt that I missed something. I am a fan of his fiction, but this one just seemed different to me.
I have seen reviews that call this novel the greatest work ever written, I agree with that statement, but not for the reasons that some people think. It doesn’t make my list of top 100 novels. I just felt that it was simply a well written, and even if a little confusing to work. There is a lot of history in the book, and lots of names that sound familiar, but the historical content is quite small.
There is a weak basis for any storyline in this book. The world that Lance Nelson is in describes an age that did not exist, so you are left wondering who is really the ruler of the place. He tries to explain this in the beginning of the book, but it does not make much sense at all.
I thought that author Lance Nelson did a good job describing some of the cultures and traditions that were present. He is definitely a world historian, and that is what he is trying to do in this book. There is no denying that there were a lot of cultures and traditions that existed in these tribes, because they lived in the time of the old Stone Age. Some of the cultures were as advanced as any civilization can be today.
There was a small but interesting group of people that lived in this place. They had spears and bows and arrows, and some knew how to build homes. I don’t know how much can be learned from fiction, but this was interesting reading that I enjoyed.
I liked the fact that the book had plenty of historical references, but I felt that I could tell which ones were the more accurate, and which ones were the more plausible. I would like to read an author who has researched every detail of history before writing his books. That is the only way I could see why the book was so long.
“The Great Demon King” is not a fast read, it is well written, but it has a lot of history that doesn’t seem to have a connection to anything that has happened in the modern times. I guess I have to read other titles from this author, and compare them to the original work. It may not be perfect, but it is better than a lot of other authors. All in all, I liked the story of the book, but it just didn’t seem that I got all the facts about the characters.
Author Lance Nelson gives a lot of background to the background of the author, and how the writer came to write the book. It is not only his own opinion but he also gives some speculation on how this civilization actually came to be, which makes the story interesting.


The Lackawanna & Wyoming Valley Railway Historical Society and the Steamtown National Historic Site have formed a partnership to restore Boston & Maine 4-6-2 No. 3713. The Society has agreed to raise the funds needed to complete the restoration. No estimate is available on what the restoration will cost, but the first steps took place in the spring of 1997 to determine what will need to be done to restore this locomotive. The Society entered into a contract to have the asbestos removed from the 3713. The boiler has since been ultrasound tested to prove that that it is still cabable as a pressure vessel.
The Steamtown site has been criticized for using locomotives from Canadian Railroads. The restoration of No. 3713 will give the Steamtown National Historic Site an American Railroad locomotive to operate its excursion trains from Scranton. When this project is completed, the Park Sservice hopes to restore other American locomotives to operating condition. How soon this occurs depends on how well fund raising succeeds.
Boston & Maine No. 3713, a 4-6-2 Pacific class locomotive, was one of five locomotives ordered from the Lima Locomotive Works in 1934. All five were placed in service hauling passenger trains on some of the most important routes on the Boston & Maine system, including Boston to Bangor, Maine, White River Junction, Vermont to Troy, New York, Worcester, Massachusetts to White River Junction. She was designed to operate at a speed of 70 miles per hour, and carried sufficient coal to pull and heat a fourteen car train approximately 250 miles.
The success of the first five Lima-built engines convinced the Boston & Maine to buy additional engines of the same type in 1937. About the same time, the railroad sponsored a contest among school childen in New England to name these engines as well as ten others. Any student from Kindergarder to Junior High who lived in a community along the railroad was eligible. The winner would be recognized by having his name and school placed on a special plaque on the locomotive. The winning name for No. 3713 was The Constitution, because, in the words of the contest winner, "it represents the backbone of our country as railroads are the backbone of our transportation system." The locomotive remained in service until the end of steam service, and made its final run in 1958.
The locomotive was acquired by New England industrialist F. Nelson Blount for his new collection of locomotives which he called "Steamtown, U.S.A." No. 3713 appeared as an exhibit at several locations in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Vermont between 1961 and 1969. It was overhauled at the B&M shops in 1969, repainted, and placed on exhibit at Boston Museum of Science in the early 1970s. It remained there until moving to Scranton with the rest of the Steamtown collection in 1984-85.
If the restoration of B&M No. 3713 is to succeed, we need the support of people interested in preserving this valuable piece of railroad history. If you would like to help, you can make a contribution by sending your donation to the address below. Those who contribute will recieve periodic updates on the status of the restoration project. The Lackawanna & Wyoming Valley Railway Historical Society is confident that this project can be successfully completed. All contributions are fully tax-deductable. Should you desire additional information about this project, please contact us at the same address:
LOCOMOTIVE RESTORATION PROJECT LACKAWANNA & WYOMING VALLEY R.H.S. P.O. BOX 3452 SCRANTON, PA 18505-0452
PLEASE MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: "Locomotive Restoration Fund"


REPORTS: James W. Von Brunn, White Supremacist And Conspiracy Theorist, Opens Fire In Holocaust Museum
Not long ago, James W. von Brunn challenged Barack Obama’s citizenship, one of the core qualifications to hold the office of President of the United States.
In 1981, von Brunn accused the Federal Reserve Board of “treason,” showing his displeasure by wielding a sawed-off shotgun, pistol and knife at board headquarters, threatening members and claiming to have planted a bomb.
His goal, he said later, was to place board members under “legal” arrest, but he was thwarted by police, prosecutors and judges who didn’t understand the law. Other judges who didn’t understand the law later denied his appeal.
He served six and one-half years in prison.
Today, von Brunn, 88, walked into the Holocaust Museum in Washington, D.C., opened fire with a gun described as having a long barrel and shot a security guard. The guard later died.
Other guards opened fire on von Brunn, a white supremacist, antiSemite and conspiracy theorist.Â He is being treated at a hospital and is listed in critical condition.


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Made in Dagenham - The Musical
Based on the true story of the Ford Motors sewing machinists strike of 1968, this gutsy, passionate show champions female rights and equality. With a book by Richard Bean, music by David Arnold and lyrics by Richard Thomas, the original West End production starred Gemma Arterton and received great reviews. Coming to the Bob Hope Theatre in October 2017.
Tickets now available.


The first written transcript that was discovered on the history of Chinese Tea was in 350 A.D. Kuo P'O, updated the Chinese dictionary adding the word tea as "a beverage made from boiled leaves". According to the history of Chinese tea, these leaves were boiled in water with ginger, oranges and spices.
In the history of Chinese tea, it was believed tea was consumed for medicinal purposes to treat stomach problems and nervous twitches. The Chinese population in the interior part of China used the tealeaves and pressed them into bricks and used it as currency to trade and barter with.
The demand for tea increased dramatically from 350 to 600 AD, when farmers began to plant and harvest the tea. Tea estates were primarily in Szechwan, than spread throughout China. The history of Chinese tea has clearly shown China's love for tea and has made it one of China's major export resources.
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“Napoleon in Iowa” was a five-part, multi-state television campaign created for Travel Iowa and ZLR Ignition during an accelerated one-month pre-production process.
My task, along with the Iowa Filmmakers team, was to create a memorable campaign that would highlight the state’s unsung qualities while standing apart from the usual tourism commercial.
Our answer was to send Napoleon Bonaparte to Iowa 200 years after he had sold it to the United States.
Iowa. The one that got away.
The Napoleon series made a significant splash on social media, receiving over 400,000 views on YouTube alone. It had regular television exposure on stations in Chicago and Minneapolis/St. Paul, and Kansas City. ‘Napoleon in Iowa’ was renewed for a 2nd year and our campaign tagline, “This is Iowa,” was adopted as the Iowa’s tourism slogan.


THE HISTORY OF CONFLICT IN MINDANAO
Mindanao, is the southern part of the archipelago the Philippines predominanaly muslim a country has been fighting over four hundred years to establish a self ruled and independent state from Spanish colonialism later from the new American colony of the Philippines. Despite the various effort to unified and rule the region, armed resistance by various Muslim Filipino groups continue to break out periodically throughout American colonial rule and continued after the Philippines became an independent nation on 4 July 1946.
In March 1960s, the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) was formed by Nur Misuari, Sulu based Tausug tribe and armed rebellion arises in Mindanao with the desires to establish independent state, of Bangsamoro of Muslim Mindanao. In 1976, the Tripoli Agreement was signed in Libya between the Government of Philippine and the MNLF which provided the political autonomy for the thirteen provinces of Mindanao, Sulu and Palawan.
The failure to practice meaningful autonomy led to divisions within the MNLF, where disagreements between leaders of different ethno-linguistic and political factions caused, Hashim Salamat, with a strong support of Maguindanao-Iranun followers, established the Moro Islamic Liberation Front or MILF in 1977. Finally in 1996, the MNLF-GRP 1996 Final Peace Agreement was signed by Ambassador Manual Tan (GRP), Nur Misuari (MNLF Chairman), and Ali Alatas (Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia and Chairman of the OIC). In early 2000, Moro Islamic Liberation Forces’ continous fighting in North Cotabato and Maguindanao led President Joseph Estrada to declared all out war against MILF which caused hundreds of thousands of displaced people and thousands of deaths. The MILF continued relentlessly pursuing for Bangsamoro self-determination through armed conflict and later engaged in a peace talk in 1997 between President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and MILF leader, Ebrahim Murad and invited PM Mahathir for Malaysia to facilitate peace process in Mindanao. This led to the formation of International Monitoring Team in October 10, 2004. Through rigorous peace negotiations, the Government of Philippines and MILF historically sealed the FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT on BANGSAMORO on 15 Oct 2012 in Manila. This monumental achievement hopefully will pave the journey of everlasting peace in Mindanao.
IMT BACKGROUND HISTORY
International Monitoring Team (IMT) involvement in Mindanao peace process started when President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo sought the assistance from the government of Malaysia to facilitate in resuming the stalled Government of the Philippines (GPH) and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) negotiations. This negotiation had started in January 1997 but was stalled in the year 2000 after government forces launched an all-out war against the MILF. Kuala Lumpur responded positively to Manila’s request as facilitator of the peace talk and later deployed the IMT to Mindanao in 2004 to support the smooth going of the negotiations.
Since then, several contingents consist of military and Civil Service officers of Malaysia, Brunei, Libyan (withdrawn from IMT in 2011), Japanese, European Union and Norway, Indonesia (joint IMT in 2012) were deployed to Mindanao. However, in 2008, IMT involvement was scaled down when Malaysia’s contingent withdrawn from the mission due to the failure of the Memorandum of Agreement on Ancestral Domain (MOA-AD). The Malaysian’s contingent resume backs the mission in 2010 until to date. Basically, the main role of IMT mission in Mindanao is to monitor the implementation of the cessation ofhostilities between both parties and to pursue constructive engagement to encourage, promote and maintain a secure environment in mission areas. In carrying out these mandates, IMT has been organized into four components namely Security Component, Humanitarian, Rehabilitation and Development Component, Socio Economic Assistance Component and Civilian Protection Component. IMT’s roles and responsibilities further enhance by deploying five Team Sites across Mindanoa, namely the IMT HQ and Team Site 1 are in Cotabato City. Team Site 2 in Illigan City, Team Site 3 in Zamboanga City and Team Site 4 in General Santos City and Team Site 5 is in Davao City.


Article reprinted with permission of Mabel E. Brown,
© August 1966 Bits and Pieces. Vol.2, No. 5...
TENO RONCALIO - U. S. CONGRESSMAN FROM WYOMING
by Mabel E. Brown
The story of Teno Roncalio, Wyoming’s lone Representative in Congress, reads like a Horatio Alger, Jr. “Story For Boys”. Teno was born in Rock Springs, Wyoming, March 23, 1916. His parents were Italian immigrants. His father, Frank Roncaglio was a coal miner. In order to provide his family with more of the good things of life, Frank Roncaglio also salvaged and sold junk. Teno was one of a family of nine children.
Teno Roncalio was christened Celeste Domenico Roncaglio. The nickname “Teno” was given him by his schoolmates in Rock Springs. Roncaglio was changed to Roncalio because it is so much easier to say upon first sight. The pronunciation is the same. Ron-call-io.
Legend has it (and the story of Teno is a legend in his home town) that Teno obtained his first job, operating a push cart at the age of five years. The next year he took over a shoe shine stand in a local barber shop. By the time he was sixteen years old, Teno had passed the Wyoming Barber Board of Examiners and was the holder of a Journeyman Barber’s Union card.
Teno worked in the barber shop throughout his high school years but after graduation went to work on the Rock Springs Rocket as a combination reporter and advertising salesman. For six years Teno worked for the newspaper, gaining much valuable experience. In 1938 he entered the University of Wyoming as a Journalism and Pre-Law student. To help out with expenses, Teno and a Rock Springs buddy, Frank Larrabaster, made stencil duplicates of basketball schedules and sold advertising to go with them.
During his years at the University, Teno ran a snack bar in a dormitory, waited tables and washed dishes at Annie Moore’s boarding house, tended furnace, shoveled snow and scrubbed “acres” of floors. Any job was a good job as long as it helped pay the college expense.
Teno was a great admirer of President Franklin D. Roosevelt. His entrance into politics was a resuit of this admiration. He joined the Young Democrats of Laramie and was elected to an office. He soon was a delegate to the Wyoming State Convention of Young Democrats.
During his second year at the University Teno ran for and was elected to the Student Body Presidency. He was also business manager for the University’s weekly newspaper The Branding Iron. In 1941, Teno left the University to work for Joseph C. O’Mahoney in Washington, D. C. He en- rolled in Catholic University as a law student, attending night classes and working days.
In 1942 he resigned as Research Clerk in the Senate and enlisted in the United States Infantry. He requested overseas duty and was sent to North Africa with the First Infantry Division in March of 1943. He spent the remaining thirty-three months of World War II in the 18th Infantry Regiment, First Division, participating in the beach head invasion at Gela, Sicily on July 10, 1943, and at Omaha Beach, June 1944. Teno also saw action in seven campaigns in North Africa, Italy, France, Central Europe and Germany and was awarded the Silver Star for gal- lantry in action. He was discharged as a Captain, in 1945. The war over, Teno returned to the University at Laramie, Wyoming where he acquired a degree in Law. In 1949, Teno was admitted to the practice of law in the State of Wyoming.
Between the years of 1949 and 1961, Teno was engaged in a variety of pursuits. He practiced law in Cheyenne serving as a prosecutor. He edited the Wyoming Labor Journal, helped found several banks, including the Cheyenne National at Cheyenne, and was a motion picture exhibitor in two southern Wyoming towns. In 1956, Teno was admitted to practice in the Federal Courts and became president of the Laramie County Bar Association.
In 1957, Roncalio was elected Chairman of the Democratic State Central Committee. In 1959, at a dinner in honor of the then Senator John F. Kennedy, Teno said that if the Democratic party leaders were to have courage enough to nominate Kennedy for President, he would be elected and would give America the leadership which would match the challenge of our times.
Teno was one of Kennedy’s most enthusiastic backers and after he was elected to the Presidency, Mr. Kennedy rewarded his efforts with an appointment as Chairman of the United States Section of the International Commission (U. S. and Canada). Teno was also appointed a member of the Interstate Commission on the Potomac River Basin. He resigned from both positions to become a candidate for U. S. Representative from Wyoming. In 1964, he was elected to that office, unseating his opponent, the veteran Republican legislator, William Henry Harrison.
The Wyoming Congressman has received not a few honors both at home and in Washington. In 1957, Teno was cited by the B’nai B’rith for Mentorious Service in Human Relations and Advancement of Citizen Responsibility. In 1965, he was named “outstanding Freshman Congressman” by the Capitol Hill Young Democrats and back home in Wyoming, he was given the title “Tutelary Saint” by the Gottsche Rehabilitation Center in Thermopolis, he was so named because of the service he had rendered to the Center’s development. This year, 1966, Teno was named to lifetime membership in the Officers Candidates Hall of Fame at Ft. Benning, Georgia.
Most men begin to slow down a bit when they reach age forty, not so Teno. He learned to ski and to fly after that age. He is considered an excellent skier and holds a multi-engine flying rating. It was also after age forty that Teno married. He and his wife the former Cecelia Waters Domenico have two sons, Teno Frank, 3 years old and John, age two. Teno also has four foster children, Lou, Carol, Joan and Dave Domenico. Teno keeps fit “working out” in the Congressional gymnasium. He enjoys playing tennis, swimming and baseball. Gardening is another of his pleasures and a small greenhouse at his home in Cheyenne affords him many moments of satisfaction.
Mr. Roncalio is a charter member and an organizer of the Family YMCA at Cheyenne, of the Cheyenne Symphony and Concert Association, mem- ber of the Esther Morris Memorial Commission, Southern Rocky Mountain Ski Association, American Bar Association, American Judicature Association and Area President of the Lawyer-Pilots Association
As a former serviceman, Teno is a strong advocate of the furlough rotation. He was one of a Committee of Congressmen who recently visited Viet Nam and reported his findings to the President and to Congress. More than two pages of the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD (House) for July 12, 1966 are devoted to these findings.
In preparing this story of “Teno”, I asked him what he believed to be the most important of his many contributions to Wyoming as Representative, also what he considered the main purpose of his office. Following is his answer:
“It is difficult to try to pick a few highlights from such a busy period in my life. It is difficult to judge what will be of more significance—the legislation I supported that will influence generations to come, or the first steps in developing our resources more fully.
My major aim has been to insure that Wyoming, represented by but one man, has the fullest attention and best possible service. I strive for personal, effective service to every citizen, every community and every segment of the economy on the premises that much can be done here in Washington to assist and encourage the growth of our great Wyoming. For example, my idea to seek unused Hill-Burton hospital construction funds from other states succeeded in bringing in an additional $500,000 for our hospitals—that is the kind of work that pleases me most and is most helpful to Wyoming.”
Whether or not one agrees with Teno depends mainly on what political party he is affiliated with, but everyone agrees that Teno has worked tirelessly and has done a good job according to his convictions. He is today a candidate for the United States Senate, opposing him for that office is Republican Governor Clifford P. Hansen.
NEXT MONTH—I hope to have Governor Hansen’s story.
Source of Information:
Correspondence with Teno Roncalio
A Tribune Profile—Lewis E. Bates, Wyoming State Tribune, 6/l/61.
Teno Roncalio—Wyoming Whirlwind—Red Kelso, Empire Magazine, 4/14/63.
U.S. Congressional Record.
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|It Takes A Shtetl - Leonard Nimoy's Boston|
On Twitter Leonard shares: "My son Adam is doing a documentary about my early years in Boston. Here's the first ten minutes. LLAP"
(Thanks to Lynnet for passing on Leonard's announcement on Twitter
Director, Producer and Interviewer: Adam Nimoy
Beautiful phictures of Boston are shown.
Leonard and Adam Nimoy walk the streets.
"All right", Leonard says. "Where are we going first?"
At the boathouse Adam Nimoy asks how Leonard could have afforded a sailing course.
He shares a personal story about his coming home late after that. His father had been upset because his mother had been worrying.
Here Leonard had worked as a vacuumer - salesman when he was 18 years old. He got a car from the company to get around and sold vacuum cleaners for Electrolux.
The film promises to be very interesting. It is well done, taking the viewer along not only for a beautiful introduction to Boston but to Leonard's past as well.
(Thanks to Grace for this link from WGBH:)
Actor Leonard Nimoy returns to his native city of Boston for a sentimental journey. Accompanied by his filmmaker son Adam, Nimoy walks the streets, sharing memories of his early years: selling newspapers near the Common, sailing on the Charles and growing up in a Ukrainian immigrant family in the West End, a neighborhood that was largely razed in the 1950s.
Bounded by the Charles River on the West, and Cambridge Street to the South, the West End of Boston was developed in the late 18th and 19th centuries by the well-to-do who moved there from the overcrowded North End. As these Boston Brahmins finally settled on nearby Beacon Hill, the West End became a center of African American culture during and after the Civil War. By the end of the 19th century up to the 1950s, the West End became home to a wave of immigrant groups Armenians, Greeks, Irish, Italians, Jews, Lebanese, Lithuanians, Poles, Russians, Syrians, Ukrainians and many other Eastern and Southern Europeans.


“U.S. MILITARY ALL*STARS
"RED, WHITE & BLUE TOUR
HOW IT BEGAN
During a visit to the Naval Aviation Museum, President H.W. Bush discussed the positive impact baseball had on morale during WWII. His comments initiated the development of military baseball in the modern era. Over two decades later, we are the only team in history to wear full-camouflage uniforms with historical references to representing all branches of the military and first responders.
WHO WE ARE
Since 1990, Thousands of Armed Forces personnel have represented their service while paying their own expenses with a philosophy of HUSTLE, THINK, WIN! As the largest, fastest growing and most successful military barnstorming team ever created we deliver competitive, exciting "must see" patriotic entertainment enjoyed by millions. Visiting 45 states and 12 countries while competing against the Boston Red Sox and many, many, more.
WHAT WE DO
Established to compete in 35-60 games annually at all levels while providing direct support to Wounded Warriors, State Department, Department of Defense and Recruiting while conducting over 100-150 appearances. Featuring International Friendship Tours on behalf of Military Installations and Command Visits to benefit Veterans and youth charities.
WHY WE DO IT
The historic “Red, White & Blue Tour" delivers unique patriotic events designed to honor America. We conduct a choreographed pre-game that includes "Passing the Flag" and "Walk of Honor" ceremonies to celebrate American history in a moving tribute to those lost in the 9:11 tragedy.
Is based on the prominent yellow ribbon in the shape of an “S” located "front and center" in our distinctive “USA” logo symbolizes "Support" for our Troops and Veterans.
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Atrial fibrillation is a common disease affecting millions of Americans. A century ago, it was a less regularly recognized phenomenon. With the advent of the electrocardiogram (ECG), this arrhythmia could be more readily identified. Frederick Willius, the first specialist in cardiology at the Mayo Clinic Rochester, became interested in the survival of patients with this condition. Using the tools at hand, he studied the outcome of 500 patients found to have ECG changes consistent with auricular fibrillation, as the condition was known at that time.


This Memorial Day weekend, Chuck and Sam are honored to speak with Sergeant First Class Shane Vincent. Shane joined the Army in 2008 and was assigned to the 3rd Infantry Regiment, more commonly known as The Old Guard, where he became a Sentinel of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. He joins Breaking Battlegrounds this weekend to share his experiences in honoring the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our nation.
On March 4, 1921, Congress approved a resolution providing for the burial of an unidentified American soldier, following the custom adopted by other allied countries after World War I. The site was to be the plaza of Arlington National Cemetery’s Memorial Amphitheater, which had been dedicated the previous year.
On Memorial Day, 1921, an unknown was exhumed from each of four cemeteries in France. The remains were placed in identical caskets and assembled at Chalon sur Marne.
On October 24, Army Sergeant Edward F. Younger, wounded in combat and highly decorated for valor, selected the unknown soldier for World War 1 by placing a spray of white roses on one of the caskets. Those remaining were interred in the Meuse Argonne Cemetery, France. The Unknown Soldier then returned home to the U.S. to lie in state in the Capitol Rotunda until Armistice Day. On November 11, 1921, President Warren G. Harding officiated at the interment ceremonies at the Amphitheater.
The monument which rests on top of the Unknown grave is a sarcophagus simple but impressive in its dimensions. Its austere, flat-faced form is relieved at the corners and along the sides by neo-classic pilasters, or columns, set unto the surface.
Sculpted into the panel which faces Washington are the three figures of Valor, Victory, and Peace. On the plaza face the words “Here Rests in Honored Glory An American Soldier Known But To God”.
On August 3, 1956, President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed a bill to select and pay tribute to the Unknown Soldiers of World War II and Korea on Memorial Day 1958. The World War II Unknown was selected from 19 remains exhumed from military cemeteries in Hawaii, Europe, and the Philippines.
Two Unknowns from World War II, one from the European Theatre and one from the Pacific Theatre, were placed in identical caskets and taken aboard the U.S.S. Canberra, a guided missile cruiser resting off the Virginia capes. Hospital Man First Class William R. Charette, then the Navy’s only active duty Medal of Honor recipient, selected the Unknown Soldier of World War II. The remaining casket received a burial at sea.
Four unknown Americans who had lost their lives in Korea were disinterred from the National Cemetery of the Pacific in Hawaii. Master sergeant Ned Lyle, U.S. Army made the final selection. Both the caskets arrived in Washington on May 28, 1958 where they lay in the Capital Rotunda until May 30.
That morning they were carried on caissons to Arlington National Cemetery. President Eisenhower awarded each the Medal of Honor and the Unknowns were interred in the Plaza beside their comrade of World War 1.
Twenty six years later, on Memorial Day, May 28, 1984, after a search made difficult because of advances in technologies used to identify the remains of unknown soldiers, President Ronald Reagan presided over the interment ceremony for the Vietnam Unknown service member. Like his predecessors, he was laid to rest in the plaza of the Tomb during a ceremony that received national coverage.
Originally a civilian watchman was responsible for the security of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Then, March 24, 1926, a military guard from the Washington Provisional Brigade (forerunner of the U.S. Army Military District of Washington) was established during the day-light hours. In 1948 the 3d U.S. Infantry “The Old Guard” assumed the post following the units reactivation in the nation’s capital. Members of the 3d Infantry’s Honor Guard continue to serve in this distinguished duty today.
A soldier seeking the honor of serving as a sentinel at the Tomb must possess exemplary qualities, to include American citizenship, a spotless record, and impeccable military bearing.
While on duty the sentinel crosses a 63-foot rubber surfaced walkway in exactly 21 steps. He then faces the Tomb for 21 seconds, turns again, and pauses an additional 21 seconds before retracing his steps. The 21 is symbolic of the highest salute accorded to dignitaries in military and state ceremonies.
As a gesture against intrusion on their post, the sentinel always bears his weapon away from the Tomb.
Only under exceptional circumstances may the guard speak or alter his silent, measured tour of duty. He will issue a warning if anyone attempts to enter the restricted area around the Tomb, but first will halt and bring his rifle to port arms.
The Guard wears the Army Dress Blue Uniform, reminiscent of the color and style worn by soldiers during the late 1800’s. Tomb Guards are privileged to wear the Tomb Identification Badge on the right breast pocket. The design is an inverted open laurel wreath surrounding a representation of the front elevation of the Tomb. The words “Honor Guard” are engraved at the base of the badge. A guard leaving after at least nine months of service is entitled to wear the badge as a permanent part of the uniform.


ArtKolo is an on-line exhibition of old postcards from collection of Valery Kovtun. ArtKolo is frequently updated, please sign up for updates.
ArtKolo covers various aspects of life in Galicia (Western Ukraine) under Austrian rule (until 1918) and interwar Polish Republic (1920-1939). Particularly, the exhibition is focused on South – Eastern part of Galicia, namely Hutsulshchyna and Pokuttya areas. You can find here vintage postcards on the following topics:
- Kolomyya (Kolomea, Kolomyja): prominent buildings and streets, scenes from daily life
- Towns and villages: Kosiv (Kosow), Horodenka, Jaremcze, Kuty, Sniatyn, Kosmach (Kosmacz), Verkhovyna (Zabie) and many more
- Landscapes, rivers and Carpathian mountains
- Social life of Galicia:
- Ukrainian culture, education and social movements
- Peasants and Hutsuls in everyday life and festive occasions
- Polish, Jewish and German communities
- World War I, Ukrainian Sich Riflemen and Army of Western Ukrainian People’s Republic
- Paintings by Ukrainian and Polish artists of Galician origins
Valery Kovtun has published several books, featuring old postcards from his collection as well as those of other Ukrainian collectors. As of today, there are seven large albums with postcards, accompanied by local history research articles:
- Art of Jaroslaw Pstrak in postcards (2003)
- Ukraine in postcards published by Jakiv Orenstein (2004)
- Kolomyya in their hearts: artists’ works (2005)
- Kolomyya from past till present (2005)
- Ukrainian Sich Riflemen – knights of the native land (2007)
- Hutsulshchyna – jewel of Ukrainian Carpathians (2009)
- Taras Shevchenko and Prykarpattya (2012)
This publishing activity is a non-profit project of Valery Kovtun, funded by donations from hundreds of individuals and small businesses. You can learn more about book publishing projects on this Ukrainian-language page.
ArtKolo is a Ukrainian language website, but if you have any particular request, we are happy to answer in English or even a few words in Polish.
I am looking for postcards or images about zalishchyky please. I saw the two: one of the horticulture school, and the other of a main square. Are there any others? thank you!!


HOMAGE TO IRVINE RANCH
Located on the historic Irvine Ranch founded in the late 1800s, Heirloom Farmhouse Kitchen celebrates local provisions and the rich history of Irvine Ranch. As this land was developed over the last 200 years, its fertile soil and produce became an anchor for economic development as the produce shipped throughout the western United States. Executive Chef Nelson Sanchez pays homage to the land and its past by incorporating fresh seasonal ingredients sourced from local farms. Heirloom Farmhouse Kitchen offers a produce forward approach to the dining experience featuring several small plates and shareable's allowing guests to indulge in a fresh and healthy dining experience, taking you back to the comforts and companionship of the ranch's manor house many years ago.


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Hoplites in the service of Alexander the Great.
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Thracian Peltast equipment Greek Soldier, Roman Empire, Bulgarian, Warfare, Greek Warrior,
Carthaginian infantryman first and second Punic Wars period. The Lino-thorax…
Historical Warrior Illustration Series Part Vl
At one point, #Sparta controlled more territory than any other city-state.
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More concept art of my fantasy world, this time a group of soldiers of Deremor, one of the many kingdoms where the story (that I'll probably never manag.
Joan of Arc and the French army during the Hundred Years War
Alexander's Macedonian Companion cavalry
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A member of the horse-loving Philaid clan, descended from Aeacus, stands ready
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My big issue with Shumate's military art is that everyone always looks so clean.
An Asquith noble. Too young to have fought in the war but trained for battle
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Bronze of Thespian from the Villa dei Papyri.
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Warlord of the Ptolemaic Army
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The uniforms of swedish soldiers during the reign of Karl XII (1697-1718)
Αρχαίοι Ελληνες οπλίτες Σπάρτη Ελληνικός Στρατός
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One of the Storage Rooms at the Olympia Museum in Greece .
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I believe that these soldiers took lovers from within the ranks and each pair became a "couple" in camp and paired bond mates in battle
Thracian/Greek Peltast, by Johnny Shumate
A reenactor from Koryvantes, showing a unique chequered pattern on his thorakes, as well
Roman soldiers in Coriolan, V century
The Dacian Draco was the standard and ensign of troops of the ancient Dacian people. It can be seen in the hands of the soldiers of Decebalus ...
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Celebrating 50 Years!
Tickets available now at: https://lee-lockwood-golden-gala.eventbrite.com
The Lee Lockwood Library and Museum was opened on September 27, 1969, to act as a meeting place for the Waco Scottish Rite Bodies and to house the many books and artifacts donated by Masons over the years. It contains three floors of exhibits on Freemasonry, Texas, and local history. The Library houses close to 10,000 books on International, American, and Texas History, as well as rare and complete literary works of many famous authors.
Planning started in the mid-1960s with ground being broken in 1967 and construction ending and opening September 27, 1969. The building was created to act as a home base or “Grand Lodge” for Texas Scottish Rite Masons in Texas, this is due to the proximity of the Grand Lodge of Texas which is also located in Waco. A committee of 100 was formed being tasked with raising all the money needed for the building and its construction. Members of this committee consisted of prominent Waco businessmen and state leaders. Robert L. Lockwood, Duncan Howard, Abner McCall, Allen Shivers, and Victor Newman are but a handful of men who lead this campaign. Lockwood was a prominent businessman and leader in the Waco community in the mid-1900s, Abner McCall was the President of Baylor University at the time of the building’s construction, and Allen Shivers was the 37th Governor of Texas (1949-1957). Together these men raised enough money to fully fund the building. With the intent of being a central location for all Texas Scottish Rite Masons to meet, the secondary purpose of the building was that of a Library and Museum. The purpose was to house artifacts and documents pertaining to the rich history of the organization, as well as that of local and state history. Since September 27, 1969 the Lee Lockwood Library and Museum has served that purpose. There has been no major change to the purpose or utility of the building apart from opening the venue up to non-masons to rent for personal or social functions. With the exception of changing out the carpet flooring to hardwood for more practical use, some up to code electrical and plumbing work, as well as quality of life/modern updates, the building has stood as it was for 50 years. The Alexandria Memorial Curator Mark Tabbert has called the Lee Lockwood Library and Museum “The last great Masonic building built in America”. The outside of the building is a large limestone rectangle, which is indicative of King Solomon’s Temple as well as regular Masonic Lodges. Out front sit 2 two-ton limestone sphinx’s and 4 two story columns that act as the main entrance of the building.
Some notable pieces include a 1,200 plus original print set from renowned Waco photographer Fred Gildersleeve, a grandfather clock that sat in George Washington’s home, a large coin collection from lodges throughout the world, and many Masonic and Texas artifacts spanning our entire history. The Library is home to several rare or first edition prints from authors that include Mark Twain and Charles Dickens. A complete set of War of the Rebellion, which is a collected work of letters, medical records, orders, and enlistment data of both the Union and the Confederacy during the Civil War. Our vault contains books that are over 200 years old, with some being printed on a Linotype printing press.
Over the years we have expanded to an event center as well as a Library and Museum. Each month we hold weddings, meetings, parties, musical events, and other celebrations both Masonic and non-Masonic. Our auditorium is home to the Waco Children and Christian Youth Theater, who have performances and camps many times a year.
This year is the 50th Anniversary of the building. Over the last two years, we have been renovating and redesigning the Library and Museum. Our goal is to bring the building into the modern age and include ourselves in the Waco tourist circuit. On September 21, 2019, we will hold a Grand Re-Opening Gala that will be open to the public and will act as the first event of the new Lee Lockwood Library and Museum. You can visit our website www.leelockwood.org for more information on the “Golden Gala: A Night at the Museum” 50th Anniversary celebration, where tickets and sponsorships are available online.


Page 9 "ARK as God's Rules"
Friday, 08 June 2012
Written by hadi
The Name of the Empires or Ark’s would be equal to the Name of the People which carried this belief. These people have shown more talent than others to establish states so it means that the believers to the Arkness made Arks (Government). Belief and Power united to emerge Turkishness and Turks in the History. At this time, we understand why the Ark has rested in Taklamakan or Uyghur, in fact, extreme climate has produced and trained powerful and unyielding people in itself and by unifying with belief, at its contemporary form
Turks has been deployed for bringing order base upon true belief, to make justice and protect it and establishing new Arks (States) in everywhere so to run these States (Arks) like Hz. Noh’s Ark intellectually and preserving its balance at any conditions. Because of that, Belief was stayed in first place in these States’ policy along the History and it followed by Power so the Turk Khans believed that they were inspired and tasked by God to spread justice in the Earth. If we focus on the mean of Khan, we will realize that its means “From God” in Turkish words.
Oxtan === Oktan (Hak’dan) === Hoten
Xotan === Xan (Han)
Or by other words: Shadow of God.
Mainly, these two elements, Belief and Power based upon compromise and order, have made these states existed. States continuing existence were in Turkishness and not to deviation from it. Because of it after Ark era, as long as the history can be traced, all history’s States have been made by Turks because without these two elements, it was impossible to establish any States.
At this point we will discuss History’s first known empires and start from Summer which is the best known history’s first civilization and empire in next article.
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I was born in California and grew up in Bern, Switzerland, and Cambridge, Massachusetts. I have lived in Switzerland for the last 25 years, and became a Swiss citizen in 2013.
I hold B.A. and M.A.R. degrees from Yale University, and teaching qualifications in maths and physics.
I am the author of Alles ist beseelt (Kommode Press, 2021), Hexeneinmaleins (Kommode Press, 2019), Error and Loss: A License to Enchantment (Kommode Press, 2018), “O Switzerland!” (Bergli Books, 2018), and Why Do the Swiss Have Such Great Sex? Extraordinary Answers to 66 Improbable Questions about Switzerland (Bergli Books, 2018). My chapter “Paul Geheeb and Nazi Germany: Progressive Education in the Age of Fascism” was included in Historians on Leadership and Strategy: Case Studies From Antiquity to Modernity, edited by Martin Gutmann (Springer, 2020). I have also been published extensively in Alfred Hitchcock Mystery Magazine.
My recent publications
“Paul Geheeb and Nazi Germany: Progressive Education in the Age of Fascism” in Historians on Leadership and Strategy: Case Studies From Antiquity to ModernitySpringer, 2020


Auroras light up the Alaska Veterans Memorial near midnight on January 30, 2022. Located along the Parks Highway at Milepost 147, this scenic pullout is near Byers Lake in Denali State Park and was constructed in 1983.
Set in a grove of trees with a view of Denali, the memorial consists of five 20-foot-tall concrete panels honoring Alaska veterans who served in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corp & Coast Guard along with the Alaska National Guard, Merchant Marine and Alaskans who were awarded the Medal of Honor. A plaque at the entrance to the memorial reads:
“We dedicate this quiet place to the remembrance of the veterans of Alaska who have served their country at home and throughout the world. We honor their heroism and dedication.”
To ALL of America’s fallen & living Heroes and Heroines, we salute you!
Denali State Park, Alaska
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This 64-page book relates the African American Journey in art, verse and prose. Visual rhythms flow through the mixed media collage quilts and paintings, while events and litanies of prayer reveal the faithful truths of black life in America. By traveling from the slave castles of Ghana, to the cotton fields and along the lynching roads of the South, to the March on Washington, to finally reach an oval office in a huge White House, the reader fully grasps the triumphant significance of the first African American President of the United States.


“What I really found out was that privateering, which very few people know about, during the American Revolution, was incredibly important in winning the war.”
Welcome everyone and thanks for tuning in to episode 40 of the It Matters To Me Podcast, a show that celebrates the random through 1-on-1 conversations with people and the passions they pursue.
Here’s a question for you: How much do you know about the American Revolution? Sure, you probably recognize the names of people like George Washington or John Adams and may even be able to speak confidently about things like the Battle of Bunker Hill but what about the more nuanced details like the shape our navy was in and how vastly outmatched we were compared to the British navy at the time.
The heroic story of the founding of the U.S. Navy during the Revolution has been told before, yet missing from most maritime histories of America’s first war is the ragtag fleet of private vessels, from 20-foot whaleboats to 40-cannon men-of-war, that truly revealed the new nation’s character―above all, its ambition and entrepreneurial ethos.
In his latest book, ‘Rebels at Sea’, Eric Jay Dolin corrects that significant omission, and contends that privateers, though often seen as profiteers at best and pirates at worst, were in fact critical to the Revolution’s outcome.
We get into Eric’s love of writing and American maritime history in this episode and how at one point, his passion for seashells almost prompted him to become a professional malacologist which you can sure as hell bet I’d never heard of before.
Whether or not you’re an American history buff or someone who has absolutely no interest in things that took place hundreds of years ago, this one’s just a fun conversation with someone who clearly knows their stuff.
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Starožitnosti u Žofky - Antiques at Žofka
The shop Antiques at Žofka was founded in december 2004 and is located on Michalska street 5. If you go from Michael's gate along the righthand side and turn to the court called "Michalska záhrada", you find a shop with products breathing with romantic and nostalgy past centuries (biedermeier, historicism, secession) as well as first artefacts with modern design of the 20th century (art-deco, modernism).
You will find here items made of glass, porcelain, ceramics, silver, brass, alpaka, pakfong, copper (statuettes, bowls, candle holders, plates) and paintings of slovak and authors from abroad. You will surely like a variety of antuques jewls, earrings, neckless, rings, armbands and brooch made of gold, silver, with precious stones. Each has an unique destiny and design defined by fineness and precise of hand handling.
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Built in 1952 and designed by W. Kenyon Drake & Associates Architects & Engineers, the Peninsular Life Insurance Company opened its Jacksonville branch office at 1939 Hendricks Avenue. The insurance company occupied the second floor, while the first floor was designed for three individual storefronts. All the exterior openings you see today are the original door and window locations from the 1952 design.
The exposed floors, ceilings and sturdy structural are all a nod to original design, standing up to 71 years of changing times. G4 is proud to have restored this architectural gem back to its mid-century modern glory.


I was one of the 420 African Burial Ground Drummers last night in a dedication ceremony (that continues today!) of the Memorial Dedication of the AFrican Burial Ground National Monument.
Did You Know? New York's African Burial Ground is the final resting place of approximately 15,000 free and enslaved Africans. Dating from the late 17th century. It has been called one of the most important archaeological finds of our time.
http://www.nps.gov/afbg African Burial Ground National Monument National Park Service
http://www.abgfoundation.org/ African Burial Ground Monument Foundation
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They don’t build ‘em like this anymore! Dazzling top-floor Spanish Med full-flat condo on an extra wide 30’ x 120’ lot. Voluminous, sunny rooms. Exceptional deco architecture. Golden Gate Park as your back yard.
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In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the Richmond was a recreation destination, with visitors flocking via toll road, street car or steam train to its beaches and popular attractions: The Cliff House, Sutro Baths, and eventually Playland at the Beach.
Today, visitors to the city still gravitate to Ocean Beach and Land’s End, yet for its full-time residents the Central and Outer Richmond offers year-round outdoor recreation and entertainment – all within a pleasurable walk from their front doors. Rain or shine, there’s always something fun to see or do or eat nearby.
Once known as the “Outside Lands” of San Francisco, the area’s vast sand dunes were annexed by the United States in 1848 and by San Francisco in 1866, at which time acreage was set aside for the establishment of Golden Gate Park – the treasured 1,000+ acre park that forms the southern boundary of the district. But before 1900, the area was considered far from the city center, just as pre-GG Bridge Marin County was deemed a vacation getaway akin to today’s Lake Tahoe. That all changed when the motor vehicle came along to shorten distance and time. The farms, roadhouses, saloons and amusement parks of the Richmond gradually gave way to residential development. Gardens and homes took root in the fledgling neighborhood’s grid, and the area was transformed from monotonous dune to a thriving residential community.
Today the neighborhood offers some of the finest city living imaginable, with a friendly and diverse population, historically significant architecture, terrific public transportation, fabulous civic venues and parks, bustling shopping streets, an enviable safety record, and clean air flowing fresh and steady from the Pacific Ocean.
831 25th Avenue has the distinction of being one of a row of unique Spanish-Mediterranean style duplexes designed by architect Laurence O. Ebbets and constructed in the early 1930s on the west side of 25th Avenue. Built on 30' wide lots, they are exceptionally capcious and comfortable in a city where 25' is the norm. Add irreplaceable architecture, sensible floor plans and nearness to Golden Gate Park and you've got a winning, hard-to-find combination!
Below is a list of Richmond district features. Note, some attractions are currently inaccessible or closed due to shelter in place order.
Art and culture
Public transportation and driving routes


American Flag & Banner (1917 - Present)
Originating in the shadow of the Ambassador Bridge on Fort Street in Detroit, American Flag & Banner was born. Three moves later in 1980, American Flag & Banner found it's current home in Clawson, Michigan. Now celebrating over 30 years in the same location, Clawson, SmallTown USA, with its great 4th of July celebrations was a perfect fit.
We have done our best to have in stock any and all flags, flag poles and accessories in the world today. American Flag & Banner is proud to announce the addition of a new online storefront in an effort to meet the growing demands of our customers. All of our products are now available via the online store and our facility in Clawson, Michigan.


Colne Valley Museum
The Colne Valley Museum is an independent charity run entirely by volunteers which was founded in 1970, with the aim of safeguarding the domestic textile heritage of the West Riding of Yorkshire and keeping people, especially children, informed of the lives led by our predecessors. The charity, which has a membership of approximately 300, of which 70 - 80 are active volunteers, is entirely run by and managed by unpaid volunteers. School visits, mainly Key Stage 1 & 2, form a major part of our core work and continues to thrive with children spending their time with us living as Victorian children.
The Museum until 5 years ago was housed in 3 weavers cottages - the 'Dream' was always to purchase the 4th cottage. We started to 'Realise the Dream' when the 4th cottage was purchased and we were awarded an Heritage Lottery Fund development grant. We have now been awarded an Heritage Lottery Fund delivery grant and with your help can start 'Sustaining the Dream'.


Razor blades have been discovered among Bronze Age artefacts, implying that the barber's art of cutting hair and shaving beards is a centuries-old profession. Barbers were also prominent members of their tribe, serving as either medicine men or priests, according to early records. Evil spirits invaded individuals through the hair and occupied the body, according to primitive men. Getting a haircut was the only way to get rid of these evil spirits.
Ancient Egyptian temples and papyrus show people shaving, and Egyptian priests were shaved every three days, according to legend. Barbers have been a part of Greek culture since the fifth century BC, and barbers were first introduced to the Romans in 296 BC, when Ticinius Mean brought the art of shaving from Sicily. These barber shops, just like today, were the place to go to gossip. They were alive with the talk of free men, who were distinguished from slaves by their lack of beards. Barbers were held in such high regard by the Romans that a monument was erected in honour of the first Roman barber.
Shaving was also used in military tactics. The Persians beat Alexander the Great's men by grabbing their enemies' beards and pulling them to the ground before spearing them. Later, Alexander demanded that his soldiers be shaved so that they could use the same tactics.
Barbers were much more flexible back then, conducting dental and surgical procedures such as tooth extraction, bloodletting, enemas, and wound surgery. After the archbishop of Rouen prohibited the wearing of a beard, the first official organisation of barber-surgeons was established in 1096 in France.
As medicine began to establish itself as a distinct discipline, attempts were made to distinguish barber-surgeons from academic surgeons. The College de Saint Come, established about 1210 AD in Paris, was the first to accomplish this, classifying barber-surgeons as short-robe surgeons and academic surgeons as long-robe surgeons. By the middle of the 13th century, the Brotherhoods of St Cosmos and St Domains had founded a school in France to train barbers in surgery.
The World's Oldest Barber Organisation
The Worshipful Company of Barbers, the world's oldest barbershop, was established in 1308 and is still active in London. Barbers and surgeons formed a guild in 1391, and barbers were admitted to the University of Paris in 1505. Ambroise Paré (1510-1590), the founder of modern surgery and the most prominent surgeon of the Renaissance era, began his career as a barber-surgeon.
Edward IV established the Company of Barbers in England in 1462, and surgeons formed their own guild 30 years later. In 1540, Henry VIII merged the two guilds into the United Barber-Surgeons Company, but they remained separate.
Barbers were not permitted to perform surgery except for bloodletting and teeth pulling, and they wore blue and white poles, while surgeons wore red and white poles and were not allowed to cut hair or shave people. In 1743, Louis XV of France decreed that barbers should not perform surgery, and two years later, George II of England passed several acts separating surgeons from barbers.


The skylines of Arlington's Courthouse and Rosslyn neighborhoods, with the Georgetown and Downtown neighborhoods of Washington, D. Arlington County is a county in the Commonwealth of Virginia coterminous with the U. Census Bureau's census-designated place of Arlington, which is the second-largest principal city of the Washington metropolitan area in the United States.
The county accounts for most of Virginia's border with the District.
At the same time, an active abolitionist movement arose in Virginia that created a division on the question of slavery in the Virginia General Assembly.
(Ultimately, the name is a variant of Harlington, London, seat of the first Baron of Arlington; it in turn derives from Hygerǣd, an Anglo-Saxon noble's name.) George Washington Parke Custis, grandson of First Lady Martha Washington, acquired this land in 1802.The Union loyalists who lived in rural areas outside the town of Alexandria rejected secession.


Silver & Lilac Welsh Wire Wrapped Bracelet
A long held tradition in the South Wales valleys is that of the love bracelet. Similar to the handcarved love spoons available all over Wales. Young Welsh lads would present these bracelets to their ladies not only as a symbol of their love but of their commitment and intent. To a young lady it was a promise of wedlock.
As precious metals were unavailable other metals were repurposed such as brass and copper which could be shined to a mirror finish. Other, More crude examples, were fashioned from rope or leather.
Elderly Welsh matrons would often pass on these treasured bracelets to their granddaughters who would wear them with pride. A dying tradition these days as young ladies prefer shop bought items. Fine antique examples still fetch good prices at auction.
I made this beautiful wrapped bracelet in silver plated copper wires and Lilac aluminium pattern wire. The bracelet will fit a wrist up to approx 7.5” around and is 10mm wide. It is a unique piece of handmade wire jewelry.
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The dryer machine is an essential appliance that has revolutionized the way we dry our clothes. In the early days, people would hang their clothes outside to dry, which was not always practical, especially during cold or wet weather. The need for a more efficient and convenient way to dry clothes led to the invention and development of the dryer machine.
The first known dryer machine was invented by a Frenchman named Pochon in the early 19th century. The machine was a hand-cranked metal drum that was heated by a wood fire. The clothes were placed inside the drum, and the heat from the fire dried them. However, this machine was not very practical and was mainly used in commercial laundries.
In 1892, an American inventor named George T. Sampson patented the first electric dryer machine. The machine was designed to dry clothes using heated air blown through the drum. However, this machine was expensive and not widely used due to the high cost of electricity at the time.
In the 1930s, the dryer machine became more affordable and popular due to improvements in technology and the availability of electricity. The first automatic dryer machine was invented by J. Ross Moore, which used a timer to shut off the machine after a set amount of time. This made it more convenient for people to dry their clothes without having to constantly monitor the machine.
In the 1940s, the introduction of the tumble dryer revolutionized the industry. The tumble dryer used a rotating drum to tumble the clothes while they were being dried. This method was more effective than the previous method of blowing hot air through the drum. It also reduced the risk of clothes getting tangled and wrinkled during the drying process.
In the 1950s, the use of gas as a power source for dryer machines became more popular due to the availability of natural gas in many parts of the world. Gas dryers were more energy-efficient and cheaper to operate than electric dryers.
In the 1970s, the introduction of moisture sensors in dryer machines allowed for more precise control of the drying process. The sensors detect when the clothes are dry and automatically shut off the machine, reducing energy consumption and preventing over-drying.
In recent years, dryer machines have continued to evolve with the introduction of new features such as steam cycles, which help to reduce wrinkles and sanitize clothes. There are also eco-friendly dryer machines that use less energy and are designed to be more environmentally friendly.
In conclusion, the history and development of the dryer machine has come a long way from the hand-cranked metal drum to the advanced, high-tech machines of today. The need for a more efficient and convenient way to dry clothes has led to many innovations over the years. As technology continues to advance, we can expect to see even more improvements in the way we dry our clothes.


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Great Malvern originated as a spa town with therapeutic qualities attributed to its springs. It was the Georgian fancy of taking the waters and later the Victorian popularity of medical treatment with the water that transformed Malvern into the centre for the Water Cure. Now more than 200 years of spa heritage have been brought to life again on the outskirts of this famous town... The Malvern was built in 2008 and is the first spa in Malvern since 1910. It's unusual location has been carefully selected to be next to the site of a bore hole that is used to extract pure Malvern Water. You can drink it, bathe in it and even have our unique signature spa treatments which use local products and are based on this unique water. So immerse yourself in this exquisite hotel, spa & health club and we promise you will leave feeling relaxed, rejuvenated and ready for anything!


Summer ~ the Faerie Queen
“Turn your face to the sun and the shadows fall behind you” ~ Maori Proverb
At Litha, the summer solstice, the sun is at its highest point in the sky. Many ancient cultures marked this date as significant, and the concept of sun worship is one nearly as old as mankind itself. In societies that were primarily agriculture and dependent on the sun for life and sustenance, it is not surprising that the sun became deified. While many people today might take the day to grill out, go to the beach, or work on their tans, for our ancestors the summer solstice was a time of great spiritual importance.
The Egyptian peoples honored Ra, the sun god. For people in ancient Egypt, the sun was the source of life. It was power and energy, light and warmth. It was what made the crops grow each season, so it’s no surprise that the cult of Ra had immense power and was widespread. Ra was the ruler of the heavens. He was the god of the sun, the bringer of light and patron to the pharaohs. According to legend, the sun travels the skies as Ra drives his chariot through the heavens. Although he was originally associated only with the midday sun, as time went by, Ra became connected to the sun’s presence all day long.
The earliest forms of sun-worship presented the goddess as the bringer of warmth and life and so I’ve chosen to represent Aine with the flowers of harvest and bounty and the resurgence of life as the butterflies emerge from their cocoons fed by the living waters. Of course, the lollipop represents the circle of life. In modern times Aine has become revisioned as the Fairy Queen.


BLOG ACTION DAY 2013
Today is Blog Action Day, where thousands of bloggers from around the world use their voice to advocate change. This year’s topic is Human Rights, and if you’ve read my blog you know I write passionately about my belief that all people should be granted the same universal rights.
Before I begin my post, I wanted to share with you the history behind The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (to read the declaration in full click here):
“The Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which was adopted by the UN General Assembly on 10 December 1948, was the result of the experience of the Second World War. With the end of that war, and the creation of the United Nations, the international community vowed never again to allow atrocities like those of that conflict happen again. World leaders decided to complement the UN Charter with a road map to…
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Mrs. “Tiny” Hill
(She was nick-named Tiny because she was tall. Women were not as tall back in 1898 as we are now…)
This turn of the century majestic Victorian home
was built in 1900 by Edward Y. Hill, son of a prosperous civil-war era
merchant, John W. "Bacon" Hill, "whose notoriously brazen
dealings with Yankee occupation troops garnered him the fortune passed on to
his sons."1 Visitors may take a short stroll to the city
cemetery to view resting places of Edward Y. Hill and his wife, Tiny Hill, and
other Hill family members. The house sits on the highest elevation within the
The house has a colorful background as well. It "was the house of Mayor Frank Dobbs and was a multi-tenant apartment building prior to falling into disrepair."2 In 1980 the house was placed on the National Registry of Historic Places. In 1994 an auto repair shop applied for a permit to demolish the house. It was as this time that Dale Burrell, Kennesaw Civic Design Commission member, took a real interest in the homes preservation. Mr. Burrell purchased the property to save it from any further demolition efforts.
In April 1999, just shy of Hill Manor's
100th birthday, the home was purchased by Kelly Ewing. Extensive restoration
efforts have brought the home back to its former grandeur. Kennesaw's
Historical Preservation Commission as well as the
Hill Manor is located in central Kennesaw and is 2
blocks from "The General," has huge trees and an incredible view of
1. "This Old
House" Cheryl Knape,
2. Kennesaw's Bright Side community newspaper.