The $198b Lehman mystery Dec 19, 2008
Lehman may seem ancient history by now, some ghost of a crisis past. Lehman - that was before AIG, before the Big Three, before Madoff Securities. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Letters to the editor (Dec. 15) Dec 19, 2008
"I claim to be an historian. My approach to Classics is historical. And I tell you that the evidence for the life, the death, and the resurrection of Christ is better authenticated than most of the facts of ancient history." ~Dr. E. M. Blaiklock, Professor of Classics at Auckland University. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
The mysteries that linger over Lehman's bankruptcy Dec 16, 2008
Lehman might seem like ancient history by now, some ghost of a crisis past. Lehman - that was before AIG, before the Big Three automakers, before Madoff Securities. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Another 48 hours (and more) Dec 15, 2008
It s ancient history anyway- I like this roster, and it s somewhat irrelevant (at this point) what could have been. I was arguing Marvin vs. Harrington. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Chocolate may become the new wine Dec 14, 2008
As he went about manipulating the liquid chocolate on a slab with spatulas, Joy also provided his audience with a plethora of interesting informational tidbits (only a few of which can be shared in this limited space) -- not only about the technical aspects of producing chocolate candies, but also about the cacao bean's ancient history and its contemporary importance in international trade. "It might surprise you to know that although Indonesia now produces 15 percent of the world's chocolate,... (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
When Did Christmas Begin? Dec 13, 2008
Answering that question depends on what one means by the term "Christmas." If one is referring to the general season of celebration and merriment that takes place around the "holiday season," the answer is sometime in ancient history, with the rise of. Celebrations around the changing of the seasons, such as the Winter Solstice, can be traced back to the ancient cultures, including the Mesopotamians, Egyptians, Persians and Druids. (Suite101.com)
Bill Ayers Whitewashes History, Again Dec 12, 2008
I realize this is ancient history ... But just because it's ancient history doesn't mean you get to rewrite it to make yourself look good, just another idealistic young person upset about the war and racism. (CBS News)
Patti Blagojevich's Family Rallies to Her Defense Dec 12, 2008
"At that time, I felt that I was right to say what I said. I don't know, that's ancient history," Mell said. A breach formed between father and daughter and Mell said a conversation he had with Patti Blagojevich Wednesday was the first time they had spoken in "quite a while.". (Newsmax)
War with Pakistan "no solution," India says Dec 11, 2008
Highly personalized tours led by Gordon Janow, uniquely incorporating ancient history, village life and modern art movements. Escorted India tours cost up to 40% less than traveling independently. (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
Records show how Vick burned through fortune Dec 9, 2008
But she declined to speak in detail about the foundation, which she described as kind of like ancient history. The foundation ceased operations in 2006. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Party over; Cardinals back to work Dec 9, 2008
by Bob McManaman - Dec. 8, 2008 11:35 PM The Arizona Republic. The celebration lasted well into the night, for some longer than others. (AZCentral -- Sports)
'D' does own scoring Dec 8, 2008
Cards' defense does its own scoring. Cards' defense does its own scoring. (AZCentral -- Sports)
A novel of romance and intrigue in the court of ancient Egypt Dec 6, 2008
Moran's careful attention to detail and her artful storytelling skills bring these people - pharaohs, princesses, and queens; petitioners, servants, and soldiers - to vivid life, imbuing ancient history with suspense and urgency. Lylah M. Alphonse is a member of the Globe staff. (Boston Globe)
It was one of those seasons where just about every piece of the LSU football team contributed in a disappointing season. The big question is: Can the coaching staff spot the problems and fix them for the future? Dec 6, 2008
But that remarkable run is ancient history, to see the cyber and hear the air waves. The coaches are the primary focus of the anger, and the ferocious demands of the SEC are now arching eyebrows after Auburn Coach Tommy Tuberville resigned after beating Alabama six of the last seven years and going undefeated in 2004. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Canada's death toll in Afghanistan: 100 to remember Dec 6, 2008
He not only believed and put his heart into the mission, his father says, he was also fascinated by Afghanistans ancient history. He said going there was like a time warp, like backing up 2,000 years. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
When Nixon Got Frosted: Capturing History Dec 6, 2008
Howard knew that to convey the particulars of what must seem like ancient history to younger viewers, he needed to move from the long-shot perspective of a play to the interviews' own visual style: alternating medium shots of Frost with blistering close-ups of Nixon. Thus, what was a pageant on the stage becomes an intimate, magnified TV show, the camera alert to every nuance of Frost's insecurity rising to bravado, Nixon's pugnacity gradually sagging into defeat. (Time.com)
Movies no place to learn real history Dec 3, 2008
Nixon presidency ancient historyLichtmans class might serve as a particularly useful petri dish with the release of a film about Nixon ... Even so, he described the Nixon presidency as ancient history to them. (MSNBC -- News)
6 Signs of a Winner Dec 1, 2008
That's certainly not ancient history, but the point is that it took 20 years for Progressive to increase this much in value. Time and patience are two of the most important factors in investing, and they can help overcome mediocre performance thanks to the power of compounding returns. (MSNBC -- Business)
A modern-age view of an ancient people Dec 1, 2008
As Ukraine emerges from the Soviet shadow, ancient history can appeal to contemporary national sentiment. Yushchenko and her husband, president Victor Yushchenko, are themselves collectors of Trypilian artifacts: The show opens with a spectacular painted grain jar that belongs to them. (Globe and Mail)
The election is over Nov 30, 2008
Daywalker wrote on Nov 29, 2008 8:32 PM:" B, you know what's really old? Ted and his ilk still spewing anti-Obama vitriol that has been debunked. It's ancient history guys.... ". opportunities wrote on Nov 29, 2008 9:29 PM:" Again, this is the best entertainment in DeKalb.:-)Free speech like this is great. One can pick out the wingnuts this way. ". (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
And write your headline Nov 30, 2008
WHINING DAWG FANS MOPE: BRING BACK BUCK, HERSCHEL AND ANCIENT HISTORY THEY STILL LIVE IN. By Lilburn Dawg. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Georgia Tech will shock Georgia Nov 30, 2008
The cited stat is ancient history. The Gators over the Seminoles by 17. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
BC hopes to avoid repeat of 2004 Nov 29, 2008
Is the past ancient history ... In can be argued the Syracuse game is ancient history. (Boston Globe)
Mustangs open FCS playoffs at home Nov 29, 2008
Nah, that s ancient history, said the eighth-year coach. We accomplished all the challenges that our schedule presented to us when we looked at it last summer. (Lompoc Record, CA)
Some shoppers just can't wait for Black Friday Nov 28, 2008
By early Thursday evening, the Thanksgiving turkey was ancient history for many Fresno shoppers and retailers. Money -- be it savings for bargain hunters such as Alvarez or profits for store operators -- filled their minds. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Iowa Bowl Outlook: Thanksgiving Update Nov 27, 2008
Northwesterns win against Iowa is ancient history, and Iowa ended its season as one of the hottest teams in the nation. There is another game that could impact the Outback bowls Big Ten decision, and that is. (HawkeyeNation.com)
A mile in a monster's shoes Nov 26, 2008
I've written this as a reminder to myself, before this experience becomes part of my ancient history, never to look at such people without imagining the mind behind the face: to look at others through Goya's eyes, not Bell's. Guardian News & Media. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Distant memory: Glow fades for Croom Nov 24, 2008
much of that seemed like ancient history. That's when MSU lost its season opener at Louisiana Tech. (The Clarion-Ledger)
A liberal on the airwaves - and he's local Nov 24, 2008
DON BURK/The Times UnionJoe Lyles has the morning talk show on WHJX (105. 7 FM), a relatively new station that bills itself as Radio Free Jacksonville, a progressive talk station. (Florida Times-Union)
Deflation Is Here Nov 23, 2008
Now with oil at $53 a barrel that seems like ancient history, and people fear a deflationary spiral, whereby consumers stop consuming as they await cheaper prices. Repeat this ad infinitum, and you have the Great Depression. (Forbes)
Great game of hunting pirates Nov 22, 2008
Admiral Mehta has a worthy example in front of him, provided he can coax his reluctant country to flex its muscles in Africa for the first time in its ancient history. His best argument would be that unless he took an early lead, Ching-Ho might reappear in the Indian Ocean. (Asia Times Online)
LETTERS: NCT, Nov. 19, 2008 Nov 20, 2008
Stalin, Vietnam ancient history. But I have to admit I enjoy seeing how badly an educated guy can totally trash an uneducated one. (North County Times)
Drivers get some good news at pump Nov 20, 2008
Although days of 25 cent gas are ancient history, 2 seems like a bargain compared to 4-plus prices that shocked drivers two months ago. According to the U.S. Government Energy Information Administration Web site the average price for regular gasoline in the Rocky Mountain Region as of Monday was 2. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Lessons of the Lieberman saga Nov 19, 2008
That seemed ancient history Tuesday. It is those same powerful interest groups in the Democratic Party who will have president-elect Obama leading them to enact a policy agenda. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Capital digs out of deficits Nov 18, 2008
An ancient history scholar and former arts and sciences dean, Bowman accomplished the turnaround on schedule after three years of deficits under his predecessor, Theodore Fredrickson, who retired in 2006. That was shortly after he revealed a $7. (Columbus Business First, OH)
Show us yer bits: how flesh became the new black Nov 16, 2008
Fashion - Entertainment - theage. The Age: national, world, business, entertainment, sport and technology news from Melbourne's leading newspaper. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Why the Energy Crisis Will Oulast the Credit Crisis Nov 16, 2008
By which time the financial crisis of 2008 might seem like ancient history. Connect to this TIME Story. (Time.com)
Unreal Estate Nov 15, 2008
That s ancient history. Dude, nobody puts 20 percent down anymore. (The American Conservative)
Following the paper trail to the future Nov 14, 2008
In the process they did not just want to return to ancient history; they want their project to have economic value and environmental preservation qualities. Their tests, which are supported by the UNDP's Global Environment Facility, brought Tedi Permadi, a lecturer of history at the Indonesian Education University, to reconstruct its manufacturing process by tracing its history, to seek a community group that still uses it and to find those who still know how to make it. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Gridiron Grump: BCS slipping in the Grump Ratings Nov 14, 2008
But that s ancient history. It s on to the playoffs, which da Grump will wax eloquently on in these sure-fire gems. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Google Earth revives ancient Rome Nov 13, 2008
Page last updated at 20:48 GMT, Wednesday, 12 November 2008. The Colosseum is just one of many ancient buildings users can tour. (BBC News)
Minding Our P's and C's Nov 12, 2008
Allah" is not just another name for YWH, the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Allah is the moon god since ancient history, a demon known in many cultures by different names, always depicted with a CRESCENT MOON, but the spirit remains the same. http://www.biblebelievers.org.au/moongod.htm The words of the Muslim prayer [said 5 times a day]: Allah is the Greatest, Allah is the Greatest. Allah is the Greatest, Allah is the Greatest. I bear witness that there is none worthy of worship but... (Townhall.com)
GLAD YOU ASKED: How many Pearl Harbor survivors are still living in Racine County? Nov 11, 2008
To the 86-year-old Jurkiewicz, those days are ancient history. An Army recruit at Schofield Barracks in the center of the island of Oahu, he was just about to graduate from basic training when the bombing raids began further south in Pearl Harbor. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Sedimentary records link Himalayan erosion rates and monsoon intensity through time Nov 11, 2008
"This synthesis of climate and tectonic studies, from Himalayan rocks to ocean floor sediments, has revealed the ancient history of a dynamic part of our planet," said James Dunlap, program director in the National Science Foundation (NSF)'s Division of Earth Sciences, which funded the research. "These results will guide us in our efforts to better understand the potential for change on Earth today.". (EurekAlert!)
Ferrari's new California Nov 10, 2008
Although Ferrari did not predict the global economic downturn when designing this car five years ago, the California is about making sure Ferrari doesn't become ancient history. The sports car maker is bracing itself for future economic uncertainty and increasing pressure to reduce the emissions of its vehicles. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Our primal bear fears started long ago Nov 10, 2008
We are, or most of us at least, to this extent still bound at some visceral level to our ancient history. "We pay close attention to large predators," writes Val Geist, a University of Calgary wildlife professor. (Anchorage Daily News)
Butch v. Tommy - Week 11 Nov 7, 2008
But that is ancient history. The Trees are on the road where they do not have the same beetle-resistant bark that they have at the Farm and Bellotti is 5-0 SU/ATS against them in the last five years even Butch knows better than to go against that kind of number. (Washington State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Volcanoes Rocked Dark Side of the Moon Nov 7, 2008
Volcanoes Rocked Far Side of the Moon. Friday, November 7, 2008. (National Geographic)
Who Owns Ancient Treasures? Nov 6, 2008
" 2. On who should own symbols of the past: "Repatriation is usually connected to the idea that a country's modern cultural identity is tied to the objects of its ancient history, that those objects are the tangible symbols of the link between a nation's past and its present. The debate is thick with the sense of stolen identity, of the theft of a nation's very soul, which is largely why this debate surpasses legal minutiae to take on moral overtones. (Time.com)
A repeat lesson for voters Nov 5, 2008
The campaign against Greenspan and Bernanke, to get Bernanke fired and Greenspan de-deified is not an optional meddling in ancient history. It is the most crucial economic struggle of our time. (Asia Times Online)
Ancient History Finds Modern Meaning in Latin Scholar's Works Nov 3, 2008
(ARA) - "It's ancient history" -- the phrase is often used to dismiss information deemed irrelevant to modern life. But Latin scholar and former teacher Rose Williams considers ancient history pertinent to current events. (Pekin Times, IL)
Pitt Basketball: Starting lineup still a work in progress (Today) Nov 3, 2008
By the time the regular season rolls around, the starting five of Ashton Gibbs, Brad Wanamaker, Sam Young, Tyrell Biggs and DeJuan Blair could be ancient history. Or, if things unfolded the way they did against the Division II Griffins, Dixon could be tempted to keep it the same. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Parent Driven Quality Assurance for Our Children in Childcare and ... Nov 3, 2008
my teenage daughter asked for help with her ancient history assignement at high school. the assignment questions was on ancient egypt -but not about what life was like back then,or. (Where I Live - News Limited Community Newspapers)
A MODEL OF COURAGE Nov 2, 2008
But that's ancient history. More importantly, he's come back. (New York Post -- Opinions)
Ferrie seeks new direction Nov 2, 2008
"No, I'm not going to tell you what happened. At the end of the day, it was 21/2 years ago, ancient history.". Ferrie finds himself confronted with this issue, even after shooting the day's best round of 5-under-par 67 Saturday at the PGA Tour's Ginn sur Mer Classic, pulling within one shot of leader Michael Letzig heading into today's final round. (Florida Times-Union)
Jack McCallumINSIDE THE NBA Oct 31, 2008
There is no reason for him, or the Blazers, to dwell on ancient history. However, injuries have ripped holes in franchises, which is what happened in Walton-era Portland. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
Downs and distance Oct 31, 2008
Now he says it's ancient history but ordered his team not to talk about it this week. Richt has also deflected all inquiries about the incident. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Sophisticated attack leaves 77 dead in India Oct 31, 2008
Highly personalized tours led by Gordon Janow, uniquely incorporating ancient history, village life and modern art movements. Featured. (Yahoo News)
A Simple Lesson From Buffett Oct 29, 2008
Early on at Berkshire -- a fabric mill, for those unfamiliar with ancient history -- Buffett's managers would bring him well-conceived plans for upgrading processes, machinery, you name it. These would, on paper at least, save the plant a lot of money, meaning bigger potential profits for the firm. (MSNBC -- Business)
Florida's Crist believes in democracy Oct 29, 2008
Gosh, something tells me this lib will find some other straw man to drag out of the closet of ancient history and shake at her dimwit readership, no matter who wins the election. What else would she write about. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Our view: Re-elect DeLauro in the Third District Oct 29, 2008
It may seem like ancient history already, but for most of Democrat Rosa DeLauro's 18 years representing Connecticut's 3rd District in Congress, she was a member of the minority party. From 1995 to 2006, the Republicans controlled the House. (Middletown Press, CT)
Re-elect Murphy, a tireless champion Oct 29, 2008
Lest anyone think this is only ancient history, three of these events occurred during my lifetime. Given McCain's age, the odds of the vice president having to take over are increased. (NJ.com -- Times)
Phillies eager for new legacy Oct 28, 2008
Let s face it, we re almost ancient history for crying out loud. It s time for this organization to freshen up its history. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Phillies past and present eager for new legacy Oct 28, 2008
"It's about time. Let's face it, we're almost ancient history for crying out loud! It's time for this organization to freshen up its history.". The Phillies had a perfect chance to do that at home Monday night when they sent October ace Cole Hamels to the mound in Game 5 looking to close out Tampa Bay. (NJ.com -- Sports)
Atheist, Christian debate historical accuracy of Bible Oct 27, 2008
Eddie wrote on Oct 27, 2008 5:25 AM:" The Bible is accurate in one sense: it reflects what certain tribes of people in the ancient Levant believed. It is no more or less accurate than the Hindu Vedas or any other ancient religious writing. People of today have a choice - they can either believe it or not believe it. As a former student of Dr. Chavalas, I can say that he is about the coolest, most objective professor that I ever had. I don't agree with his religious beliefs, but that doesn't... (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
