History's leadership qualities still valid, new book says Aug 24, 2009
"Alfred Sloan, who made General Motors a behemoth in the auto industry and a corporation admired for its longevity, and Augustus were kindred spirits.". Forbes and Prevas are strongest in their emphasis on character as the bedrock of leadership. (USA Today -- Money)
Internet cafes or gambling parlors? Aug 16, 2009
1895: Charles Augustus Fey, on the West Coast, invents what would later be termed the first "one-armed bandit." He replaced cards with five symbols (diamonds, hearts, horseshoes, spades and a cracked Liberty Bell) and used three wheels instead of five drums, reducing the complexity of reading a win. 1910: Slot machines could be found seemingly everywhere, and The Mills Novelty Co. introduces variations to the original machines and also featured fruit symbols. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Passports Reveal Data on Southern P... Aug 16, 2009
His grandson, Augustus Rayburn Bloodworth (1847-1913), lived on the family homestead, which only a few years ago still was standing on County Line Church Road in the Union settlement of Baldwin County, Georgia. Baldwin County was created from part of Wilkinson County land occupied by the Indian Creek Nation until a treaty in 1802 made it part of the United States. (Suite101.com)
Firearms Collectors now Have an Opportunity to Own a Piece of Hollywood's Western History at their September Premiere Auction Aug 13, 2009
The Civil war selection touts a historic old model army revolver, inscribed to Civil War hero Colonel Augustus van Horn Ellis, and a rare special order Sharps Model 1859 carbine, inscribed Capt. J.W. Carr 2 New Hampshire Volunteers with double set triggers. There are four volcanic pistols and carbines, and five Henry lever actions lead by a very fine Civil War 3rd regiment U.S. veteran volunteer infantry martial inspected Henry lever-action rifle. (PR Newswire)
Marcus Aurelius: regular guy? Aug 11, 2009
But we have plenty of evidence that other Roman emperors were thoroughly philosophically trained: Hadrian, for example, or even the first emperor Augustus, who wrote his own Exhortations to Philosophy, now lost ... What, after all, would Augustus Exhortations have looked like, if that had survived. (Harper's Magazine)
A legion of memories saved at last minute Aug 7, 2009
Photo by David Wright Augustus H. Buck House, built 1878 ... WHC has been doing research on Post 72, also known as the Augustus H. Buck House, since the town-owned property was slated for redevelopment last year ... The house was built in 1878 as the residence of Augustus H. Buck, a professor of German and Greek at Boston University. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)
Get Rid of August Aug 4, 2009
In the reign of his successor, Augustus Caesar, the Senate voted to change Sextilis' name to "Augustus" (as the Senate under Julius Caesar had renamed the month before, "Quintilis," "Julius"). August was created by politics, and it can be undone by politics. (Slate)
Thomas Heming and Rachel Cessna Fam... Aug 4, 2009
Augustus Heming 1847 1893. Early Records in Nineteenth Century Census Files. (Suite101.com)
Bond Yields in Argentina Falling to 10-Month Lows as Default Concerns Ease Aug 3, 2009
Aug. 3 (Bloomberg) -- A rally in Argentine bonds that sent yields to their lowest levels in 10 months signals increasing confidence the South American nation will meet debt payments even as the economy slumps, Augustus Asset Managers Ltd. says ... Argentine bond yields may drop further as President s government reassures investors the country can stave off a second debt default this decade, said , who oversees about $2 billion in developing- nation debt including Argentine bonds at Augustus... (Bloomberg -- Latin America)
Nigeria: Rage And The African-American Aug 1, 2009
The history books record the great exploits of African-Americans such as that the son of former slaves, Garrett Augustus Morgan who is recorded as the father of modern version and first patent of traffic stopping invention. There are probably many other ugly incidents similar to that of the country club that may have gone unreported. (allAfrica.com)
Jenna Smith Named to Wade Trophy Watch List Jul 31, 2009
The only two-time winners of the Wade Trophy include Louisiana State's Seimone Augustus (2005 and 2006) and Old Dominion's Nancy Lieberman (1979 and 1980). The State Farm Wade Trophy, now in its 33rd year and named after the late, legendary three-time national champion Delta State University coach, Lily Margaret Wade, debuted in 1978 as the first-ever women's national player of the year award in college basketball. (Fightingillini.com)
Washington diary Jul 30, 2009
We lived on the top floor of a 17th Century palazzo, that had been built on the edge of the former Jewish ghetto, on the ruins of what was once the temple complex that Augustus had erected for his beloved sister Octavia. The layers of history were piled on top of each other like one of those club sandwiches from which everything spills out messily. (BBC News -- Americas)
Newsweek: Will Iraq pullout be a parade or a rout? Jul 24, 2009
Military historian said back in 2005 that the American-led invasion of Iraq was "the most foolish war since the Emperor Augustus sent his legions into Germany in 9 B.C. and lost them." Except to correct the date (A.D. 9, in fact), the influential Israeli scholar says his opinion of the Iraq adventure hasn't changed. And as it starts to wind down, with a complete withdrawal of U.S. forces due inside the next 30 months, van Creveld's vision of the U.S. military's final days in Iraq is, well,... (MSNBC -- International)
Search goes on for kin of 42 unclaimed bodies Jul 24, 2009
2007: Willem Bons, Robert Cochran, Augustus Cruz, Kevin Dale, April Macaluso, Gregory Matthews, Bibian Nguyen, Milton Stubbs, Michael Wrobel. 2008: Andrew Alm, Dan Bernard, Henry Delones, Vickie Hoffman, Raymond Lee, Sidney Martin, Nicholas Poisson, Roy Ross Jr., Michael Sugi, Marvel Thomas, Allen Willis, Robert Wood. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Nicky Anosike settles in as a pro Jul 17, 2009
She is not yet on though several of her Lynx teammates are, including Houston, Wiggins, Augustus, and but she is aware of it. Someone was telling me I need to get on there, Anosike said. (InsideTennessee.com)
Entertainment and Pleasure in Ancie... Jul 6, 2009
The ludi celebrated important events as well as the lives of emperors (a festival of games honoring Augustus lasted eleven days) ... Casson records that Augustus was much addicted to dice, frequently losing on purpose. (Suite101.com)
What is Going on in Ramsgate, Kent,... Jul 4, 2009
The Grange was built in 1845 by architect and designer Augustus Pugin. This house should be visited by everyone who has an interest in architecture, design or social history. (Suite101.com)
James Howard Kunstler on Michael Jackson as America Jul 2, 2009
The Man in the Mirror - Clusterfuck Nation. Clusterfuck Nation Comment on Current Events by the Author of "The Long Emergency". (Harper's Magazine)
Newton Notables Jun 24, 2009
Christine Boecke of Newton, bachelor of arts in psychology; Jesse Chebot of Newton, bachelor of arts in English; Amy Rogozinski of Newton, bachelor of arts in psychology; Augustus Shanahan of Newton, bachelor of science in mechanical engineering; Laura Gurvits of Newton, bachelor of arts in psychology; Olivia Saperstein of Newton, bachelor of arts in English; Adam Palmer of Newton Highlands, bachelor of arts in economics; William Haywood of Newton, bachelor of science in human development and... (Newton Tab, MA)
Drew and Barrymore Theatrical Famil... Jun 21, 2009
When Louisa Drew died August 31, 1897, The New York Times wrote, "Mrs. John Drew probably had a longer career than any other actress. She was a remarkably versatile and intelligent actress, and although her efforts late in life were exclusively confined to comedy, yet she won respect in tragedy as well, and had, in fact, acted all sorts of characters. Maurice Barrymore Resumed Stage Work Maurice Barrymore resumed his stage work and remarried. His second wife, actress Mamie Floyd, was twenty-five... (Suite101.com)
WNBA: Indiana edges Detroit in Mahorn's debut Jun 20, 2009
The Lynx learned before the game that All-Star forward Seimone Augustus will be out for the rest of the season with a knee injury. Augustus was No. 3 in WNBA scoring at 21. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Love tweets that McHale will not return to Wolves Jun 17, 2009
Seimone Augustus made the big plays when her team. Jia Perkins scored 25 points, including 11 in Chicago's. (Yahoo News)
Enjoying the view from the top of the class May 31, 2009
Augustus Scott Gus Boyd. Valedictorian, Clarke Central High School. (Athens Banner-Herald)
History of the Census May 28, 2009
During the reign of Caesar Augustus, the census was taken every 5 years ... (Doomsdaybook, 2008) This one-time census was never truly completed, the work ceasing with the death of Augustus in 1087. (Suite101.com)
Last Time Stanford Won NCAA Doubles: 2005 May 25, 2009
Barnes, a three-time All-American, and Burdette, a four-time All-American, became the fifth unseeded-duo to claim the title, joining UCLA's Daniela Bercek and Lauren Fisher in 2004, Cal's Amanda Augustus and Amy Jensen in 1998, Arizona's Alix Creek and Michelle Oldham in 1993 and Stanford's Elise Burgin and Linda Gates in 1984. The title is also the fifth for a Stanford tandem, as Cardinal pairs previously won the crown in 1984, 1985, 1990 and 2002. (Gostanford.com)
Golden Bears Claim Fourth Spot in Final Campbell's/ITA Poll May 23, 2009
California women's tennis head coach Amanda Augustus has guided the Golden Bears to two consecutive top-four finishes. HEADLINES. (Calbears.com)
Cal Adams, 86, Former Bartow Mayor, Dies May 23, 2009
Augustus Calvin Adams was born in Yorktown, Texas, on March 3, 1923. After graduating from Hot Springs (Ark. (The Fort Meade Leader, FL)
From steamboats to illness May 21, 2009
The patrons of the school were Nathaniel Knapp, John Knapp, ______ Coons, John Box, Augustus Horton and others I cannot remember. The teacher, Wm. (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)
Cal women lose in NCAA tennis final May 20, 2009
Coach Amanda Augustus glanced over in time to see Ilcinkas tumble to the court at Mitchell Tennis Center in College Station, Texas. Augustus initially held out hope it was merely a momentary glitch in her team's pursuit of the program's first national championship ... "I thought she might have jumped and fell and just needed a minute to get up," Augustus said in a telephone interview from Texas. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
The Battle of Teutoburg Forest May 18, 2009
Teutoburg Forest was one of two major defeats during the long reign of the Emperor Augustus, resulting in the destruction of three legions ng Rome out of Germania ... During the reign of Augustus, Rome began an earnest expansion beyond the Rhine ... The magnitude of the defeat reverberated in Rome, forcing Augustus to send new legions to the area to protect against any possible invasion. (Suite101.com)
William Waldron, 95; lawyer worked for Peabody, FDR May 16, 2009
William Augustus Waldron was born in Schenectady, N.Y., where his father was a history professor at Union College. "He went away as a scholarship boy to the Taft School," his son said. (Boston Globe)
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----In her first year as the replacement for legendary coach Jan Brogan in '08, former Cal tennis star Amanda Augustus coaxed a best-ever No. 2 national finish out of the Bearsand Cal's got the talent to finish the job this time around. After first- and second-round victories in Berkeley over the weekend, the No. 9 Bears face No. 8 Georgia Tech in College Station, Tex. (Cal Sports -- Rivals.com)
Carolyn Swords Invited To World University Team Trials May 7, 2009
Most notable among the list of WUG alumni are 2008 Olympic gold medalists Seimone Augustus, Sylvia Fowles, Lisa Leslie, DeLisha Milton-Jones, Cappie Pondexter, Katie Smith and Tina Thompson; as well as 2008 head coach Anne Donovan and assistant coach Dawn Staley. Additionally, Olympians Carol Blazejowski, Ruthie Bolton, Pat Head (Summitt), Katrina McClain, Suzie McConnell (Serio), Ann Meyers (Drysdale), Ruth Riley, Katy Steding, Kara Wolters and Lynette Woodward played for the USA in the World... (Bceagles.com)
Good News: We're At Home May 6, 2009
Now in her second season at the helm, California head coach Amanda Augustus was the Golden Bears' skipper at the Taube Family Tennis Stadium following a 4-3 loss on Mar ... During her senior season, Augustus was a member of the 1999 California squad that handed Stanford its most recent home defeat 10 years ago ... Augustus lost to 6-4, 6-7 (2), 6-3 at the No. 1 spot that afternoon but teamed with Amy Jensen for an 8-2 victory at No. 1 doubles in Cal's 5-4 win back on Feb. 27, 1999. (Gostanford.com)
Suzy Merchant Selected to USA Basketball's Women's World University Games Team Staff May 1, 2009
Head coach Suzy Merchant will begin her first experience with USA Basketball at the team trials on May 14-17 in Colorado Springs, Colo. COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Msuspartans.com)
Student digitizes local archivist’s collection of Bronzeville residents’ migration stories May 1, 2009
The inset photo shows Father Augustus Tolton (left), a former runaway slave who came to Chicago and became the first African American Catholic priest in the United States; and Sank Benson (right), who migrated to Chicago from Mississippi. Sherry Williams, a resident of Bronzeville, has collected not only oral histories of the Great Migration from the South to Chicago, but also artifacts that help define the lives of African Americans and the culture they brought to the city. (Univeristy of Chicago Chronicle, IL)
Pure imagination Apr 30, 2009
Spend a couple of hours with Charlie Bucket, Willy, Grandpa Joe, Veruca Salt, Augustus Gloop, and the other characters based on the Roald Dahl classic "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" (in Landry's version, "all of the children die horrible deaths"). Sorry, we can't reveal the title; it's too titillating. (Boston Globe)
Homosexuality not normal Apr 28, 2009
Caesar Augustus, a pagan, sought to strengthen Roman society by outlawing adultery and sodomy and by encouraging traditional marriage and procreation ... Emperor Augustus saw this, but it was too late to overcome the sexual license of the late Roman Republic. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Rick Steves: What's new in Europe for 2009 Apr 19, 2009
The new Museum of the Imperial Forums, near Piazza Venezia, holds discoveries from the forums of Trajan, Caesar, Augustus and Nerva - each emperor built over the works of his predecessor. It sounds important, but doesn't make my must-see list of Rome's ancient attractions. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Norwell column: Locals answer the call in the Civil War, 1861-65, Part II Apr 18, 2009
They have achieved immortality, however, with Augustus Saint Gaudens bas-relief sculpture that was erected on Beacon Hill. In a paper on Norwell history written by Joseph Foster Merritt in 1933, he cites how South Scituate s Edward Southworth, an officer in another black regiment, would have been in grave danger if captured by the Confederates for serving as an officer in a black regiment. (Norwell Mariner, MA)
Egypt to search 3 sites for Cleopatra's tomb Apr 17, 2009
However, John Baines, an Egyptologist with Oxford University in England questioned why Augustus, who defeated Antony, would have chosen such a distinguished burial place. "I don't really see why there should be a particular connection between that site and Antony and Cleopatra," Baines said. (MSNBC -- Environment)
The tax man cometh, time and time again Apr 13, 2009
One week the passage was St. Luke, chapter II, which begins: "And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Cesar Augustus that all the world should be taxed. . . . And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city." An attentive child, I understood that this mysterious business of taxation was why Joseph and Mary went to Bethlehem, and were not at home when "the days were accomplished that she should be delivered." But our Sunday school teacher, the redoubtable Mr.... (Boston Globe)
The Ranch: Timeless, changing Apr 10, 2009
In 1912 W.W. Bogel s sons Augustus J. Gus, Gallie Newton and Amos Graves bought a number of small ranches and later traded some of their ranches for their father s La Sauceda Ranch, which is now the headquarters of the park s interior. The Bogels raised cattle and Angora goats. (Alpine Avalanche, TX)
No. 8 Women's Tennis Takes On Oregon and Pepperdine Apr 10, 2009
AUGUSTUS SELECTED TO LEAD USTA WOMEN'S SUMMER COLLEGIATE TEAM: Head coach was selected by the United States Tennis Association to coach the 2009 USTA Women's Summer Collegiate Team along with Princeton head coach Kathy Sell ... Augustus recorded a 21-6 overall record and helped Cal to a third place finish in the Pac-10 with a 6-2 conference mark ... In just two seasons as a collegiate head coach, Augustus has solidified a 52-18. (Calbears.com)
Albanian jewel Apr 4, 2009
Then it was a Roman colony founded by Emperor Augustus a few years after his great victory over Anthony and Cleopatra, which occurred at Actium, only a few miles to the south. Butrint's later history was turbulent, amid power struggles between Byzantium and its Western enemies - Normans led by Robert Guiscard, Angevin French under their dour King Charles of Anjou, scheming Venetian politicians and the banner of Islam borne by the victorious Ottoman Empire. (BBC News -- Europe)
'Into the Light' Mar 26, 2009
In the same display case, near a tribute to mid-19th-century free men like entrepreneur William Himrod and farmer Caesar Augustus, you'll find a set of cast-iron shackles. The dichotomy is disquieting and humbling, no matter what your ethnicity. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Coleman, Toliver Wade Trophy Finalists Mar 25, 2009
Seimone Augustus (2005 and 2006) and Nancy Lieberman (1979 and 1980) are the award's only two-time recipients. The State Farm Wade Trophy winner will be formally presented her award at the WBCA Awards Luncheon on Tuesday, April 7, at Noon CT in the Hyatt Regency St. Louis Riverfront. (Umterps.com)
Vestal Virgins in Roman Culture and... Mar 21, 2009
At some point this changed: Suetonius writes that Vestals during the time of Augustus were chosen by lot ... They were caretakers of important documents; both Julius Caesar and Augustus gave the Chief Vestal their final wills for safekeeping. (Suite101.com)
Undefeated at Home, No. 5 Bears Face Denver and No. 18 Fresno State Mar 19, 2009
Augustus recorded a 21-6 overall record and helped Cal to a third place finish in the Pac-10 with a 6-2 conference mark ... In just two seasons as a collegiate head coach, Augustus has solidified a 48-16 ... As a player, Augustus earned All-American honors six times (twice for doubles, four times for singles) and All-Pac-10 honors in each of her four years. (Pac-10.org)
Nigeria: Leadership Meltdown Mar 18, 2009
Leaders like Augustus Caesar of Rome, Franklyn Delano Roosevelt of America (FDR), Winston Churchill of Britain, and Friedrich Ebert of Germany are role models in this regard. They inspired their nations to greatness. (allAfrica.com)
Wildlife professor leads party on 'beary' unique trek Mar 18, 2009
One of the firefighters who responded when Sorensen was first injured, Tom Auggie Augustus, helped to bring Sorensen down the trail on a new off-roading wheelchair constructed by a retired firefighter, Dale Pitts. Sorensens father, Norman, was also there to help. (The Daily Universe, UT)
News from MSU Media Relations--March 13 Mar 13, 2009
On Thursday against the Bullldogs, reserve forward Kodi Augustus had a career outing with a game-high 19 points on 6-of-9 shooting as State improved to 22-46 all-time in the tournament. He also drained 3 of his 4 3-point attempts and collected three rebounds. (GenesPage.com)
Oklahoma St. pulls a shocker Mar 13, 2009
Kodi Augustus scored a career-high 19 points, Jarvis Varnado added 14 points and 12 rebounds, and Mississippi State (20-12) beat Georgia (12-20), 79-60. Alonzo Gee scored 25 points and Alabama (18-13) went 12 for 12 from the foul line in the final 1:03 to hold off Vanderbilt (19-12), 82-75. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Columbus To Host 2010 McDonald's(R) All American High School Basketball Games Mar 11, 2009
McDonald's All American athletes include NBA greats Alonzo Mourning (retired), Magic Johnson (retired) and LeBron James (Cleveland Cavaliers), as well as WNBA star Seimone Augustus (Minnesota Lynx) and Candace Parker (Los Angeles Sparks) and women's NCAA stars Tina Charles (Connecticut) and Maya Moore (Connecticut). About RMHC. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Dominance At Taube: 10 Years And Counting... Mar 9, 2009
Now in her second season at the helm, California head coach Amanda Augustus sports an 0-2 record against Stanford at the Taube Family Tennis Stadium following a 4-3 loss on Mar ... During her senior season, Augustus was a member of the 1999 California squad that handed Stanford its most recent home defeat 10 years ago ... Augustus lost to 6-4, 6-7 (2), 6-3 at the No. 1 spot that afternoon but teamed with Amy Jensen for an 8-2 victory at No. 1 doubles in Cal's 5-4 win back on Feb. 27, 1999. (Gostanford.com)
Insensitive Games Mar 7, 2009
Flash-forward to Augustus Cole, the "Cole Train," from. Yes, his back story is a pro-athlete and there is a degree of over-the-top showmanship that comes with that career. (IGN PC Games)
Augustus Palmer, member of Tuskegee Airmen; at 85 Mar 3, 2009
WASHINGTON - One of the stories Augustus L. Palmer loved to tell about his exploits as a member of the Tuskegee Airmen, the pioneering black fighter pilots of World War II, involved an incident in which several of the men were denied access to an officers' club after stopping at an all-white military base to refuel ... Mercedes Hardwick was an early-childhood education major at Hampton Institute, now Hampton University, when she met Augustus Palmer, a swaggering young man from Newport News... (Boston Globe)
NH sculptor's Lincoln cast could be restored Feb 24, 2009
Augustus Saint-Gaudens was commissioned in the 1880s to sculpt "The Standing Lincoln" for Chicago's Lincoln Park. The 23-piece cast he used ended up in a warehouse at the Saint-Gaudens National Historic Site, his former home, studios and gardens in New Hampshire. (Concord Monitor)
Why "Anheuser-Busch" Hall? Feb 24, 2009
Naming the facility "Augustus A. Busch, III Hall," would have at least afforded the opportunity to nickname the building, "The Gussie," the same way the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center is affectionately known as "The Blanche."We note that the North Campus quadrangle is bounded, on the south, by Thomas Jefferson Library, and on the east by Clark Hall, named for William Clark; on the northeast stands Lucas Hall, named for St. Louis pioneer Jean-Baptiste-Marie Lucas ... Augustus A. Busch,... (The Current Online, MO)
Agrippina the Younger Feb 22, 2009
Only Livia, wife of Augustus had been so before and only after her death. On 13th October CE54, Claudius was poisoned while attending a feast. (Suite101.com)
McDonald's(R) All American Games 2009 Team Rosters Revealed Feb 19, 2009
McDonald's All American athletes include NBA greats Alonzo Mourning (retired), Magic Johnson (retired), Kevin Garnett (Boston Celtics), LeBron James (Cleveland Cavaliers) and Carmelo Anthony (Denver Nuggets), as well as WNBA star Seimone Augustus (Minnesota Lynx) and Candace Parker (Los Angeles Sparks) and women's NCAA stars Tina Charles (Connecticut) and Maya Moore (Connecticut). Tickets to the Games and POWERade(R) Jam Fest are available through Ticketmaster online by clicking here (Games) and... (PR Newswire)
Reviews: "Dispatches From Naples" and "Our Life in Gardens" Feb 18, 2009
Her sense of the presence of past visitors like Augustus Caesar, Goethe and Lord Byron should resonate with any lover of Italy. That the city and its surroundings should be a vast museum to casual visitors is understandable. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Reforms of Emperor Augustus in Anci... Feb 14, 2009
Reforms of Emperor Augustus in Ancient Rome: Roman Peace and Prosperity Following Republican Decline ... Reforms of Emperor Augustus in Ancient Rome ... Reforms of Emperor Augustus in Ancient Rome. (Suite101.com)
Ghana: Celebrating the Afrikan Woman (1) Feb 14, 2009
Remembering her Pharaoh ancestors she went down the Nile to meet the Romans and defeated them at Aswan where her soldiers broke all of statues of Emperor Augustus ... Finally giving up the conquest of Kush, the Romans suggested that Candace ask for peace which the Emperor Augustus granted. (allAfrica.com)
No. 2 Golden Bears Head to ITA National Team Indoor Championship Feb 13, 2009
Augustus recorded a 21-6 overall record and helped Cal to a third place finish in the Pac-10 with a 6-2 conference mark ... In just two seasons as a collegiate head coach, Augustus has solidified a 41-14 overall record and proven that her squads will be ones to be reckoned with, producing four ITA All-American selections in her first season at Cal and pushing the Bears to heights not reached before. (Pac-10.org)
