Articles related to "Governors"
Terrorist Attack on Aborigines
Was Australia's first Governor, by empirical definition and his own admission, a terrorist? And how does our current government compare?
colonial terrorism • terrorist government • black terrorism • aboriginal terrorism • governor phillip
Was Australia's first Governor, by empirical definition and his own admission, a terrorist? And how does our current government compare?
colonial terrorism • terrorist government • black terrorism • aboriginal terrorism • governor phillip
The Atrocities of Murrietta
A lot of atrocities have been attributed to Murrietta and his men, so many in fact that there is some doubt that he or they performed them all.
joaquin murrietta • horse thief • killer • atrocities • california gold rush
A lot of atrocities have been attributed to Murrietta and his men, so many in fact that there is some doubt that he or they performed them all.
joaquin murrietta • horse thief • killer • atrocities • california gold rush
Balboa: Spanish Explorer
The life, times and personal challenges of one of Spain's most famous explorers and conquistadors.
vasco nunez de balboa • hispanola • isthmus of panama • incan empire • pacific ocean
The life, times and personal challenges of one of Spain's most famous explorers and conquistadors.
vasco nunez de balboa • hispanola • isthmus of panama • incan empire • pacific ocean
Obama and Clinton Eye Puerto Rico
With less than three months remaining in a hotly contested primary season, Puerto Rico's delegates may decide the identity of the Democratic nominee.
puerto rico democratic race • puerto rico obama clinton • puerto rico delegates • anibal acevedo-vila • anibal acevedo-vila obama
With less than three months remaining in a hotly contested primary season, Puerto Rico's delegates may decide the identity of the Democratic nominee.
puerto rico democratic race • puerto rico obama clinton • puerto rico delegates • anibal acevedo-vila • anibal acevedo-vila obama
Sazerac: The Official Cocktail?
Louisiana Legislature briefly considered making the Sazerac America's first official state cocktail. But the idea was rejected.
sazerac cocktail • ramos gin fizz • official cocktail • official peychaud bitters • sazerac company
Louisiana Legislature briefly considered making the Sazerac America's first official state cocktail. But the idea was rejected.
sazerac cocktail • ramos gin fizz • official cocktail • official peychaud bitters • sazerac company
East and West by Chris Patten
Chris Patten's book "East and West" is a carefully thought defence of liberal democracy, and an interesting account of his negotations with China.
east and west • chris patten • hong kong • edward w said • confucius
Chris Patten's book "East and West" is a carefully thought defence of liberal democracy, and an interesting account of his negotations with China.
east and west • chris patten • hong kong • edward w said • confucius
William Shaler
Appointed by the Administration of James Madison as an intelligence agent, William Shaler was involved in the 1812 invasion of Spanish Texas.
william shaler • first republic of texas • magee-gutierrez expedition • filibustering expeditions • jose alvarez de toledo
Appointed by the Administration of James Madison as an intelligence agent, William Shaler was involved in the 1812 invasion of Spanish Texas.
william shaler • first republic of texas • magee-gutierrez expedition • filibustering expeditions • jose alvarez de toledo
Congress Tackles IMF Tax Subsidy Issue
Find out why IMF employees pay no taxes.
international monetary fund • imf • asian financial crisis • congressman ed royce • taxation
Find out why IMF employees pay no taxes.
international monetary fund • imf • asian financial crisis • congressman ed royce • taxation
Rebecca St James & Prayer
This year’s National Day of Prayer rally in Washington, DC, on Thursday, May 4, will include the singing of Rebecca St. James.
national day of prayer • rebecca st. james • "america • honor god" • pray for nation
This year’s National Day of Prayer rally in Washington, DC, on Thursday, May 4, will include the singing of Rebecca St. James.
national day of prayer • rebecca st. james • "america • honor god" • pray for nation
Ohio Tracks Place Kiosks
While Ohio courts sort out ballot votes, executives orders, and restraining orders, horse racing track managers are installing skill playing kiosks.
skill-based amusement machines • tic tac fruit • nudge master • columbus's scioto downs track manager stacy cahill • kiosk machines
While Ohio courts sort out ballot votes, executives orders, and restraining orders, horse racing track managers are installing skill playing kiosks.
skill-based amusement machines • tic tac fruit • nudge master • columbus's scioto downs track manager stacy cahill • kiosk machines
Conception of Grand Coulee Dam
Grand Coulee Dam was one of the largest man-made structures on the earth at the time it was completed in 1941. Its electricity was essential for World War II projects.
grand coulee dam • columbia river • washington • ernest lister • u.s. bureau of reclamation
Grand Coulee Dam was one of the largest man-made structures on the earth at the time it was completed in 1941. Its electricity was essential for World War II projects.
grand coulee dam • columbia river • washington • ernest lister • u.s. bureau of reclamation
Energy Efficient Schools
Schools are being built energy-efficient. There are 770 such buildings across the nation. What makes a building energy-efficient?
energy-efficient • green buildings • u.s. green building council • wind energy • geothermal heat pumps
Schools are being built energy-efficient. There are 770 such buildings across the nation. What makes a building energy-efficient?
energy-efficient • green buildings • u.s. green building council • wind energy • geothermal heat pumps
Grace O'Malley, Female Pirate
While female pirates were a rare thing, they certainly weren't uncommon. Grace O'Malley is one of the few women who gave pirating a new name.
female pirate • gracy o'malley • irish pirates • piracy • granuaile
While female pirates were a rare thing, they certainly weren't uncommon. Grace O'Malley is one of the few women who gave pirating a new name.
female pirate • gracy o'malley • irish pirates • piracy • granuaile
Italy - Explore Venice and the Veneto
The jewel of Italy's Veneto region is Venice but there are many other gems with easy reach of Venice which are worth exploring.
venice the veneto • treviso • canal buranelli • prosecco road • palladian villas
The jewel of Italy's Veneto region is Venice but there are many other gems with easy reach of Venice which are worth exploring.
venice the veneto • treviso • canal buranelli • prosecco road • palladian villas
Moses Austin
Moses Austin starts a colony in Spanish Missouri, then travels to Texas and obtains a Spanish land grant there.
moses austin • spanish missouri colonization • spanish texas colonization • westward migration • virginia lead mines
Moses Austin starts a colony in Spanish Missouri, then travels to Texas and obtains a Spanish land grant there.
moses austin • spanish missouri colonization • spanish texas colonization • westward migration • virginia lead mines
Tales from the West Texas Dust
Part III of our interview with Randy Williamson.
released prisoners • prisons
Part III of our interview with Randy Williamson.
released prisoners • prisons
Onward and Upward...
Kiriyenko's "landslide" confirmation by the Duma on the third vote seems to show that Yeltsin now dominates the Russian political scene. Given that he's ill much of the time and the new premier is a political nonentity, that's not so hot. Meanwhile, the upcoming presidential election in 2000 is occupying many people's minds. Watch the gubernatorial election in Krasnoyarsk.
russia kremlin yeltsin kiriyenko duma lebed krasno
Kiriyenko's "landslide" confirmation by the Duma on the third vote seems to show that Yeltsin now dominates the Russian political scene. Given that he's ill much of the time and the new premier is a political nonentity, that's not so hot. Meanwhile, the upcoming presidential election in 2000 is occupying many people's minds. Watch the gubernatorial election in Krasnoyarsk.
russia kremlin yeltsin kiriyenko duma lebed krasno
Dining in Colonial Virginia
The early Jamestown folks seemed fonder of bowling in the streets than raising corn. Corn they could trade with the Indians for, or just steal it.
jamestown • virginia • food • stealing from indians • corn
The early Jamestown folks seemed fonder of bowling in the streets than raising corn. Corn they could trade with the Indians for, or just steal it.
jamestown • virginia • food • stealing from indians • corn
Ghost Tours of the South
Spirits from the other world seem to gravitate here. Is it the Spanish moss or old antebellum mansions? Southern ghost tours are varied and delightfully scary.
ghosts tours south • halloween chills below the mason dixon line • haunted history • unearthly residents and spirits • eureka springs ghost tours
Spirits from the other world seem to gravitate here. Is it the Spanish moss or old antebellum mansions? Southern ghost tours are varied and delightfully scary.
ghosts tours south • halloween chills below the mason dixon line • haunted history • unearthly residents and spirits • eureka springs ghost tours
Potatoes and Tobacco from America
Sir George Weymouth captures five Native Americans. He takes them back to England. Potatoes and tobacco from the New World are introduced to England.
colonizing the new world • george weymouth • maine • ralph lane • raleigh
Sir George Weymouth captures five Native Americans. He takes them back to England. Potatoes and tobacco from the New World are introduced to England.
colonizing the new world • george weymouth • maine • ralph lane • raleigh
Rembradnt van Rijn
Article on Dutch artist Rembradnt van Rijn.
article on dutch artist rembradnt van rijn
Article on Dutch artist Rembradnt van Rijn.
article on dutch artist rembradnt van rijn
What Celebrities Read
It’s National Library Week and many stars have openly revealed their secrets, at least when it comes to naming their favourite books.
national • library • week • jane • russell
It’s National Library Week and many stars have openly revealed their secrets, at least when it comes to naming their favourite books.
national • library • week • jane • russell
Congratulations on your Endorsement!!
campaign promotional materials • brochures • portraits • photographs • photography
campaign promotional materials • brochures • portraits • photographs • photography
Congress Moves Closer to IMF Funding Request
IMF may get U.S. funds after all.
international monetary fund • international monetary fund • imf • imf • imf
IMF may get U.S. funds after all.
international monetary fund • international monetary fund • imf • imf • imf
New IMF Strategy Emerges in Congress
Congress considers two new proposals for funding the IMF
imf • international monetary fund • asian financial crisis • foreign aid • jack kemp
Congress considers two new proposals for funding the IMF
imf • international monetary fund • asian financial crisis • foreign aid • jack kemp
Starving Winter of 1609/1610
Starving Winter of 1609/1610 in Jamestown, Virginia: Women and others ate dogs, horses, rats, mice, and snakes to survive. One man ate his wife. First wedding and births
starving winter of 1609/1610 • women of jamestown • virginia • mrs. forrest • anne burras
Starving Winter of 1609/1610 in Jamestown, Virginia: Women and others ate dogs, horses, rats, mice, and snakes to survive. One man ate his wife. First wedding and births
starving winter of 1609/1610 • women of jamestown • virginia • mrs. forrest • anne burras
Thomas Jefferson and the Iraq War
This article speculates on how the "Father of the Declaration of Independence" might react to the war in Iraq.
thomas jefferson • iraq war • man of the people • father of the declaration of independence • john kennedy nobel dinner
This article speculates on how the "Father of the Declaration of Independence" might react to the war in Iraq.
thomas jefferson • iraq war • man of the people • father of the declaration of independence • john kennedy nobel dinner
Conflict for Lord Baltimore
George Calvert, the first Lord of Baltimore, visits Newfoundland then visits Jamestown, Virginia. He tangles with the secretary of the Virginia council William Claiborne.
george calvert • lord baltimore • maryland • new world • newfoundland
George Calvert, the first Lord of Baltimore, visits Newfoundland then visits Jamestown, Virginia. He tangles with the secretary of the Virginia council William Claiborne.
george calvert • lord baltimore • maryland • new world • newfoundland
Harvard Supports Online Poker
Massachusetts is seeking to ban online poker, but some Harvard students and professors oppose.
online poker • support online poker • massachusetts casino bill • massachusetts gaming bill • deval patrick
Massachusetts is seeking to ban online poker, but some Harvard students and professors oppose.
online poker • support online poker • massachusetts casino bill • massachusetts gaming bill • deval patrick
Historical Meaning of Mother's Day
Mother's Day: from pagan worship of Mother Earth, Christian devotion of the Virgin Mary and "Mother Church", celebration of our earthly mothers, to commercial holiday.
history origin mother’s day • celebration us anna jarvis julia ward howe • ancient greece mother rhea rheia cybele gaia gaea • roman hilaria • simmel cakes
Mother's Day: from pagan worship of Mother Earth, Christian devotion of the Virgin Mary and "Mother Church", celebration of our earthly mothers, to commercial holiday.
history origin mother’s day • celebration us anna jarvis julia ward howe • ancient greece mother rhea rheia cybele gaia gaea • roman hilaria • simmel cakes
Pirate folklore
a new phenomena of our pop culture isn't quite so new. This popular folklore has a basis in history.
pirates • blackbeard • anne bonnie • mary read • calico jack
a new phenomena of our pop culture isn't quite so new. This popular folklore has a basis in history.
pirates • blackbeard • anne bonnie • mary read • calico jack
Roosevelt: Childhood and Polio
The early years in the life and times of America's thirty-second President.
franklin delano roosevelt • childhood • hyde park • new york • sara delano roosevelt
The early years in the life and times of America's thirty-second President.
franklin delano roosevelt • childhood • hyde park • new york • sara delano roosevelt
Saskatchewan's Sled Dog Race, Canada
To experience the excitement of a sled dog race up close, head to Saskatchewan, Canada to see competitors race their way over some of the province's most historic trails.
sled dog • race • mushers • saskatchewan • canadian challenge
To experience the excitement of a sled dog race up close, head to Saskatchewan, Canada to see competitors race their way over some of the province's most historic trails.
sled dog • race • mushers • saskatchewan • canadian challenge
Settlers Return to Jamestown
The people of Jamestown are ready to call it quits when, in 1610, Lord Thomas West De la Warr arrives in Virginia to be governor. John Rolfe marries Pocahontas and introd
jamestown • virginia • pocahontas • lord thomas west de la warr • delaware
The people of Jamestown are ready to call it quits when, in 1610, Lord Thomas West De la Warr arrives in Virginia to be governor. John Rolfe marries Pocahontas and introd
jamestown • virginia • pocahontas • lord thomas west de la warr • delaware
The Boyana Church Museum
Sometimes a museum is actually the exhibit. The medieval frescoes at Boyana Church National History Museum in Bulgaria, preserve the Veliko Turnovo School of Painting.
boyana church national history museum • turnovo school of painting • bulgaria • sofia • medieval
Sometimes a museum is actually the exhibit. The medieval frescoes at Boyana Church National History Museum in Bulgaria, preserve the Veliko Turnovo School of Painting.
boyana church national history museum • turnovo school of painting • bulgaria • sofia • medieval
Tibet On Fox
The recent coverage of the unrest in Tibet by Newscorp is another example of how Rupert Murdoch's media empire bends over backwards to support the Chinese Government.
rupert murdoch • news corp • tibet • dalai lama • china
The recent coverage of the unrest in Tibet by Newscorp is another example of how Rupert Murdoch's media empire bends over backwards to support the Chinese Government.
rupert murdoch • news corp • tibet • dalai lama • china
Vlad the Impaler Becomes Dracula
The story of Vlad the Impaler, or the real "Dracula" is one of early psychological damage, revenge, and betrayal.
vlad drakul • vlad the impaler • vlad tepes • vampires • vampirism
The story of Vlad the Impaler, or the real "Dracula" is one of early psychological damage, revenge, and betrayal.
vlad drakul • vlad the impaler • vlad tepes • vampires • vampirism
WSBK Returns to USA
After an absence of three seasons, the World Superbike series returns to the USA in 2008. The American round moves from Laguna Seca to Miller Motorsports Park in Utah.
wsbk motorcycle racing miller park utah • world superbike racing • laguna seca • ducati • yamaha
After an absence of three seasons, the World Superbike series returns to the USA in 2008. The American round moves from Laguna Seca to Miller Motorsports Park in Utah.
wsbk motorcycle racing miller park utah • world superbike racing • laguna seca • ducati • yamaha
Party Emasculation
Essay describing the effect of campaign finance reform on political parties.
campaign finance reform
Essay describing the effect of campaign finance reform on political parties.
campaign finance reform
The Whys, Wherefores - and Hows - of Reform
The new Premier Yevgeny Primakov must refrain from the temptation to renationalize many parts of the Russian economy: that would be the worst thing to do. The best solution for Russia's problems is thoroughgoing and credible economic and political reform.
russia moscow kremlin yeltsin primakov chernomyrdi
The new Premier Yevgeny Primakov must refrain from the temptation to renationalize many parts of the Russian economy: that would be the worst thing to do. The best solution for Russia's problems is thoroughgoing and credible economic and political reform.
russia moscow kremlin yeltsin primakov chernomyrdi
American Idol and Howard Stern
Howard Stern uses his King of All Media status to affect the hottest show on television.
american idol howard stern • american idol sanjaya malakar • howard stern • sanjaya • american idol vote worst
Howard Stern uses his King of All Media status to affect the hottest show on television.
american idol howard stern • american idol sanjaya malakar • howard stern • sanjaya • american idol vote worst
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