'Tis a blessing she's the Whore Nov 23, 2008
But for all the delicious acting and historical box-ticking, The Devil's Whore is oddly emotionally detached - there's not quite enough Devilling or Whoreing for my liking, Peter Capaldi's Charles I isn't really in the thick of it yet, and Simm, for all his buckleswashing, looks a bit out of sorts and under the weather, in need of both new hose and a hose-down. Riseborough, however, is revealed to be the rising star of the year; bewitching as both wide-eyed naif and sensual slut and, with both... (guardian.co.uk)
Pimping The Devil's Whore: Episode one Nov 21, 2008
Within minutes, we'd seen Angelica turning against prissy Charles I (Peter Capaldi), watched Oliver Cromwell (, fresh from The Wire) shouting in Parliament, and endured the Battle of Edge Hill, complete with bangs and horses falling over. Of course, had this been , there'd have been frequent bursts of expository text punctuated with shots of Jonathan Rhys Meyers flaring his nostrils and roaring. (guardian.co.uk)
Greater Baltimore Committee unveils transporation task force Nov 21, 2008
Charles I. Chuck Ecker, superintendent, Carroll County Public Schools and former county executive of Howard County. W. Dennis Gilligan, Craftsmen Developers. (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)
The Devils Whore; Wild About Your Garden Nov 20, 2008
The Devil s Whore; Wild About Your Garden - Times Online. Get 20% off your bill at Pizza Express. (Times Online)
Causes of the English civil war Nov 20, 2008
Some of the long term issues discussed here had been potential or actual problems for many decades, yet it took influence from short term issues to make long term issues destructive of peace and stability within the three kingdoms ruled by Charles I (Bennet, 1997 p. 4). As the monarch of three kingdoms Charles I theoretically held a great deal of power and status ... The majority of the short term issues were directly linked to the personality and the policies of Charles I (Schama, 2001 p. 86). (Suite101.com)
Lloyds TSB takeover of HBOS wins shareholders' backing Nov 20, 2008
Lloyds TSB takeover of HBOS wins shareholders' backing - Scotsman. HBOS has been handed to Lloyds TSB on a plate, despite it needing far less recapitalisation as an independent bank than Lloyds TSB itself. (Scotsman)
Life Classes Nov 18, 2008
There is a castle in Carisbrook where Charles I was imprisoned. Osborne House, Queen Victoria's magisterial summer residence in East Cowes, is open to the public. (Slate)
The Devil's Whore Nov 15, 2008
The Devil s Whore, which starts on Wednesday, is a tale set in the English Civil War about a fictional woman, Angelica Fanshawe, and how her life intersects with the real events and key figures of the time, including Charles I and Oliver Cromwell ... Charles I was a man accumulating the skills of a renaissance prince just when his kingdom was falling into a Balkanisation, says Peter Capaldi, whose Charles is gaunt and stuttering viewers will be pushed to recognise this actor as the vituperative... (Telegraph.co.uk)
Schools 'crumble as SNP fails to deliver funding system' Nov 14, 2008
Schools 'crumble as SNP fails to deliver funding system' - The Scotsman. This means that councils will not take the risk of spending millions of pounds on a bid when there is a serious doubt of it being accepted. (Scotsman)
Seven years for toy gun bank robber Nov 14, 2008
"I was shocked, because that's not the Charles I know," said Morgan, dressed in a SCSUPD uniform. "Our church will continue to support him, what comes of it.". (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
'Newly found' Caravaggios on show Nov 13, 2008
King Charles I bought The Calling Of Saints Peter And Andrew in 1637 ... The Calling of Saints Peter and Andrew was bought by King Charles I from an art dealer in 1637 and depicts the two saints with a young, beardless Christ. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
LETTERS: NCT, Oct. 31, 2008 Nov 1, 2008
HotJobs Local Search. Math wrong, but concept still correct. (North County Times)
Community honors ex-mayor's legacy Oct 28, 2008
Leadership Augusta alumni unveiled a memorial plaque Monday honoring former Mayor Charles A. DeVaney for his contributions to the city. "Charles DeVaney loved this community, and he dedicated himself to making it the best place it could be," said Lee Ann Caldwell, Leadership Augusta alumna and director, in ceremonies at the Augusta Common. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Favre denies giving Lions any info to use vs. Pack Oct 24, 2008
Go back and tell Charles I did not call them, an irritated Favre said. I didn t call em. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Favre: This is awful ridiculous Oct 24, 2008
com: Favre: This is awful ridiculous. Favre: This is awful ridiculous. (PackerReport.com)
A lesson on tolerance Oct 23, 2008
goldie wrote on Oct 22, 2008 6:33 PM:" Carroll, instead of jumping down your throat for your insults to our education, I am going to try to be kind dear, and just this one time only set you straight for free. Is is possible that you might be mixing up King James I with his son Charles I? The 3rd president of the Continental Congress was John Hanson. This was before our one and only ever Constitution was ratified, and our first President of the United States was George Washington just like you... (Montana Standard, MT)
The Huddle: Favre talked to Lions but denies helping Oct 23, 2008
"Go back and tell Charles I did not call them.". Favre said his conversation with Matt Millen was the extent of his contact with the Packers that week. (USA Today -- Sports)
ANIMAL PHOTOS WEEKLY: Rescued Penguin, Baby Sloth, More Oct 17, 2008
Charles I turned the grounds into a park for red and fallow deer in 1625. The park remains home to more than 600 of the ungulates that graze on grasses and low tree branches. (National Geographic)
John J. 'Jack' Thornton, Sr. Oct 13, 2008
He was born March 9, 1931 in Chippewa Falls, the son of Charles I. and Martha (Hub) Thornton. Jack served in the United States Air Force from 1949 to 1951. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Rubens masterpiece, The Apotheosis of James I, is saved for the UK Oct 10, 2008
Rubens created The Apotheosis for Charles I in the 1620s to give the King a taste of how magnificent the finished ceiling would look ... In 1629-30 he was an envoy to London for King Philip IV of Spain and was knighted by Charles I. In between peace negotiations between England and Spain, he discussed an art commission to celebrate the glorification of Charles I s father, James I, and the union of Scotland and England. (Times Online)
Rubens sketch is saved by appeal Oct 10, 2008
The masterpiece was commissioned by Charles I for the ceiling of the Banqueting House in Whitehall, London. Tate Britain began its appeal to save the sketch, which has been in a private collection for 200 years, in March. (BBC News -- Europe)
Tate Britain museum buys rare Rubens sketch Oct 10, 2008
Rubens created the study for King Charles I in the 1620s as a preview of his Whitehall commission. The Banqueting House survived the fire that burned down the rest of the palace in 1698. (MSNBC -- News)
QUESTION MAN Oct 5, 2008
Sunday, October 05, 2008 Last Update: 06:40 AM EDT. Posted: 4:42 amOctober 5, 2008. (New York Post -- Gossip)
Not a good night for Palin's team Oct 3, 2008
Common sense conservativism. Commenting is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. M-F. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Death Notices for Thursday, Oct. 2 Oct 3, 2008
Memorial Service for Charles Hill Will Be Saturday A memorial service for Charles I. "Chuck" Hill, 80, Washington, will be held Saturday, Oct. 4, at 11 a.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Washington. Burial will be private. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Salem's Witch Hunts and Mass Hyster... Sep 22, 2008
In 1641, English King Charles I, son of James I who was rabid about exterminating witches, enacted a law making witchcraft a capital crime. Charles II decreed the Colonies couldn t self-govern in 1684. (Suite101.com)
A shipwreck, a heroine and a lost fortune Sep 18, 2008
Between 1993-1996, Clifford also directed underwater surveys to try to find The Blessing of Burnt Island that sank in 1633 with the royal silver of King Charles I in the Firth of Forth. The full article contains 865 words and appears in The Scotsman newspaper. (Scotsman)
TEXT: FOMC Holds Key Interest Rate Steady Sep 17, 2008
Voting for the FOMC monetary policy action were: Ben S. Bernanke, Chairman; Christine M. Cumming; Elizabeth A. Duke; Richard W. Fisher; Donald L. Kohn; Randall S. Kroszner; Sandra Pianalto; Charles I. Plosser; Gary H. Stern; and Kevin M. Warsh. Ms. Cumming voted as the alternate for Timothy F. Geithner. (Fox News)
Bloom Off the Rose Sep 16, 2008
His latest book is A History of Political Trials From Charles I to Saddam Hussein. The American Conservative welcomes letters to the editor. (The American Conservative)
Oliver Cromwell Sacked Parliament Sep 13, 2008
The abolition of the Monarchy and the House of Lords soon followed Charles I s execution in 1649. Only the House of Commons remained since 1642 known as the Rump Parliament. (Suite101.com)
Buckingham Palace: A right royal makeover Sep 13, 2008
But for great royal collectors you need to go back to the wonderfully show-off, spendthrift Prince Regent Brighton Pavilion, Carlton House, Car me as his chef and beyond, to Charles I.. But the ironic contrast thought to set against 170 years of determined royal middle-classness is that the Royal Houses contain the tastiest things imaginable. (Independent)
Sir Francis Drake and The Golden Hi... Sep 12, 2008
The world's first circumnavigation was between 1519 and 1522, and widely credited to the Portuguese navigator Ferdinand Magellan who set sail from the Mediterranean on a voyage sponsored by King Charles I of Spain. However, Magellan s expedition ended when he was killed in a battle with Indonesian natives in the Philippine Islands. (Suite101.com)
80% in France... Sep 11, 2008
Charles Bremner - Times Online - WBLG: Barack Obama, the French American idol. Barack Obama, the French American idol. (The Drudge Report)
Obama Calls Lipstickgate Phony Sep 11, 2008
Amanda Carpenter :: Townhall. Columns, funnies in your inbox. (Townhall.com)
Origins of Two Nursery Rhymes Sep 9, 2008
The Duke s arrangement to have King James son, later Charles I, marry the French Catholic princess Henrietta Maria did not sit well among commoners or courtiers. And, Parliament, tired of Villiers affairs and political scheming, did finally order James to stop protecting him. (Suite101.com)
Original copy Sep 7, 2008
Local Search Site Search. THIS STORY HAS BEEN FORMATTED FOR EASY PRINTING. (Boston Globe)
Turner to be shown with Masters Sep 4, 2008
Other forthcoming fixtures at the Tate include shows on Van Dyck's output in Britain under the court of King Charles I, and the Pop Art movement. Bookmark with. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Review: A History of Political Trials by John Laughland Aug 29, 2008
Laughland's book opens with the trial of Charles I in 1649 for treachery, an unprecedented event where the verdict was a foregone conclusion. Charles's courtroom tactics - refusing to recognise the court's authority, refusing to plea - was to be copied centuries later by Slobodan Milosevic and Saddam Hussein. (Telegraph.co.uk)
Debate rages on about interest rates vs. inflation Aug 25, 2008
Now, however, Charles I. Plosser, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, is likely to join Fisher. Twice in the past, Plosser had cast a dissenting vote along with Fisher, the last time at the April 30 meeting, when the policy makers completed their rate cuts. (Boston Globe)
'Bernini and Birth of Baroque Portrait Sculpture' is revelation Aug 25, 2008
He chiseled one of the English king Charles I, now lost, and another of France's Cardinal Richelieu, borrowed from the Louvre. In both cases, he worked from paintings of the subject very likely the triple-view paintings of each included in this show. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
PhillyDeals: Fed Reserve can't always control financial policy Aug 24, 2008
Philadelphia Fed President Charles I. Plosser has warned that radical acts like the Bear Stearns rescue, which go beyond the agency's old mission as traffic cop for business and consumer lenders, demand careful, long-term policies that encourage prudent lending and discourage dangerous loans like the ones defaulting in Las Vegas, Florida and California, jamming financial markets around the world. On Friday, Bernanke asked Congress for "a clear [legal] framework" granting new powers that would... (Philadelphia Inquirer)
Mother Shipton's Prophesies Aug 23, 2008
Another of Mother Shipton s predictions, told of the trial and execution of Charles I in 1649. She spoke of Elizabeth I The maiden Queen full many a year/Shall England s warlike sceptre bear. (Suite101.com)
New orchid hybrids bring color to any household Aug 21, 2008
In 1640, John Parkinson, a London apothecary and royal herbalist for Charles I, said that orchids, which he called Cynsorchis, stimulated lust. It was not until the 18th century that botanical science was born and the first attempts at plant classification were made. (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)
National Research Council report on security at federally managed dams Aug 20, 2008
Charles I. McGinnis Major General U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (retired) Charlottesville, Va. Karlene H. Roberts Professor of Psychology Haas School of Business, and Research Psychologist Institute for Business and Economics Research University of California Berkeley. (EurekAlert!)
What really matters. Aug 19, 2008
River Valley Blogs - Nolan Rosenkrans. Published - Tuesday, August 19, 2008. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Ruth L. Baker, 80 Aug 14, 2008
Survived by her husband, John H. Baker, to whom she was married 62 years; children, Ronald C. Baker, married to the former Cynthia A. Long, Harrisburg; Charles I. Baker, Somerset Township; and Sandra J. Baker and husband, Jack I. Miller, Berlin; grandchildren, Melissa A. Baker Melhorn and husband, Michael; Kimberly S. Baker Fino and husband, Richard; Barbara J. Baker Gulliams and husband, James; and Robert J.C. Baker; great-grandchildren, Connor N. Melhorn, Kyra Nichole Melhorn, Victoria Romaine... (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Scientists condemn 'ill-informed, negative' Prince over GM crops ... Aug 14, 2008
As a staunch republican the more of Charles I read the more I like him. It s great that a voice from the establishment can speak up about what s wrong. (Times Online)
The mining firm that found itself in a deep hole Aug 10, 2008
Ceiling frescoes by Rubens, commissioned by Charles I, looked down on the diners. A quartet of Kazakh violin players entertained the hundreds of bankers, fund managers and analysts as they tucked into their seven-course dinner. (guardian.co.uk)
Top-rated TE Charles rates Miami visit as "10" Aug 10, 2008
Charles is a member of the and rated as the nation s No. 1 tight end by Rivals ... The 6-foot-3, 227-pound Charles is one of two tight ends that Georgia is heavily recruiting, along with Arthur Fontaine of Dartmouth, Mass ... Orson Charles is a home boy he is not going out of state. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Comparing Notes: What the Fed Said Aug 6, 2008
Voting for the FOMC monetary policy action were: Ben S. Bernanke, Chairman; Timothy F. Geithner, Vice Chairman; Elizabeth A. Duke; Donald L. Kohn; Randall S. Kroszner; Frederic S. Mishkin; Sandra Pianalto; Charles I. Plosser; Gary H. Stern; and Kevin M. Warsh ... Voting for the FOMC monetary policy action were: Ben S. Bernanke, Chairman; Timothy F. Geithner, Vice Chairman; Donald L. Kohn; Randall S. Kroszner; Frederic S. Mishkin; Sandra Pianalto; Charles I. Plosser; Gary H. Stern; and Kevin M.... (Fox News)
Lawsuits lag other regions Jul 28, 2008
The data back up a statement about the local housing market and the economy overall made by President and CEO Charles I. Plosser Tuesday in a speech in King of Prussia. This article is for Paid Print Subscribers ONLY.. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
All that sparkles Jul 27, 2008
Duarte was under instructions to find an impressive gift for the Stadholder's 14-year-old son Prince William of Orange to present to his bride-to-be, Charles I's nine-year-old daughter Princess Mary Stuart, on the occasion of their marriage in London that May ... King Charles I had seen the brooch in London (he told Huygens) and offered a considerably higher sum for it ... The Duartes - suppliers of gems to Charles I in London - were close observers of English royal taste. (BBC News -- UK)
The Man With the Camera (3) Jul 24, 2008
Yes, Charles I would love to have these pictures and I would like to say thanks for remembering me and for being my friend. Space restrictions in this column make it impossible to say all of the things that I would like to say about Charles Gordy. (Thomaston Times, GA)
Philadelphia Federal Reserve chief stresses inflation concerns Jul 23, 2008
President and CEO Charles I. Plosser raised concerns about the impact of rising prices on the nation Tuesday during a speech in King of Prussia, Pa. The economist stressed the need for national monetary policymakers to retain the confidence of consumers and financial markets in the months ahead. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
Stocks Surge as Investors Cheer Drop in Oil Prices Jul 23, 2008
Meanwhile, Charles I. Plosser, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, said he thought interest rate increases should come sooner rather than later. Mr. Plosser has consistently voted against lowering rates this year and has warned repeatedly about the threat of inflation. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Doctors' pulses racing over patient-care rating website Jul 17, 2008
Doctors' pulses racing over patient-care rating website - Scotsman. Your account has been frozen. (Scotsman)
Does this man have the world's biggest family tree? Jul 14, 2008
A lot of my family members have fought in wars and the Stawells were involved in the battles between Cromwell and Charles I." Roy, a dad of two, says his wife Sigrid, 77, remained patient as he spent hours sifting through documents and travelling around the country.He said: "My wife has been very supportive. My grandchildren aren't too interested but I'm sure they will want to know more about their family as they grow older. (Daily Mail)
Summer Ice Cream Treats Jul 13, 2008
Charles I of England was known to serve "frozen cream". He served it to impress his guests and swore his chef to secrecy. (Suite101.com)
Letter:Letter about Butte’s parade draws response Jul 13, 2008
The Montana Standard. The Montana Standard. (Montana Standard, MT)
* Hair today, history tomorrow Jul 13, 2008
Another frame on the wall holds the portrait of Charles I (before he lost his head), juxtaposed with a few strands of hair taken from his tomb (after he was beheaded). Nobody likes just a clump of hair, which is why you need to illustrate the history, Reznikoff said, using the same dispassionate tone Martha Stewart would use to explain how macrame is made. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Conflict returns to UK battlefields Jul 7, 2008
1645 Naseby, Northants Decisive battle of the English civil war when New Model Army destroyed the forces of Charles I under Prince Rupert of the Rhine, only a third of the Royalists escaping the battlefield ... 1651 Worcester The last battle of the English civil war, which forced Charles into exile. (Guardian Unlimited)
'Idol' Chatter: Live from Idols Live tour Jul 2, 2008
Idol tour kickoff - Idol Chatter - USATODAY.com. The David C. section, and the show concludes. (USA Today -- Life)
The death of life writing Jun 28, 2008
Yet Jerry Brotton of Queen Mary, London University, whose The Sale of the Late King's Goods: Charles I and His Art Collection reached the Samuel Johnson shortlist two years ago, warns against being taken in by this sleight of hand. "What often happens is that a perfectly solid biography from 1978 gets rewritten with an eye to the intellectual moment, without the addition of a single bit of new information." The result: a George Eliot for the New Labour age (I plead guilty), or a queer Queen... (Guardian Unlimited -- Books)
Cambridge seniors go yachting Jun 27, 2008
Despite rainy weather and a mid-morning downpour, the Charlesgate Yacht Club successfully treated some 80 senior citizens from Cambridge Senior Center to lunch and a river cruise on the Charles I. The yacht club, in conjunction with The Charles Riverboat Co., annually provides the river cruise for Cambridge s senior citizens ... At 1 p.m., the Charles I picked up the seniors on its up river floating dock and took them on a cruise down the Charles River. (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)
TEXT: FOMC Interest Rate Statement Jun 26, 2008
Voting for the FOMC monetary policy action were: Ben S. Bernanke, Chairman; Timothy F. Geithner, Vice Chairman; Donald L. Kohn; Randall S. Kroszner; Frederic S. Mishkin; Sandra Pianalto; Charles I. Plosser; Gary H. Stern; and Kevin M. Warsh. Voting against was Richard W. Fisher, who preferred an increase in the target for the federal funds rate at this meeting. (Fox News)
