the city of Orangeburg Nov 23, 2009
The town was named in honor of William IV, Prince of Orange the husband of Princess Anne daughter of George II of England. To encourage settlement, the General Assembly of the Province of South Carolina in 1730 made the area into a township in the shape of a parallelogram 15 x 5 miles. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Groups sing praises of Handel's 'Messiah' Nov 15, 2009
Although the tradition is said to have started after King George II stood at one of Handel's London performances, there is no evidence he ever attended a performance of "Messiah," according to Fred Fehleisen of The Julliard School. Recently, Michael Marissen, a music professor at Swarthmore College, created a stir by suggesting that modern, secular audiences might be unnerved if they knew what they were standing for. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Letter: Afghanistan troop decision is incredibly difficult Nov 6, 2009
Why do we want to continue another mistake of George II. In the book, "Down Range to Iraq and back" (Bridget C. Cantrell and Chuck Dean, Woodsmith Publishing, 2005, Seattle, Washington) the point is made, "War forces its participants to go beyond the paradigms of ordinary life, pushing them beyond what one would think are humanly possible. When we assertively take the life of another human being we are catapulted far beyond the range of normal' human behavior. As terrible as killing is, it is... (Montana Standard, MT)
150 Years of Surgery in New France Nov 6, 2009
In 1745, during the reign of King George II, barbers and surgeons were separated into distinct groupings called corporations. In 1788, an act was passed to prevent persons practicing physic (a cleansing of the bowels) and surgery within the Province of Quebec without a license. (Suite101.com)
Obama is leading us into Marxism Oct 28, 2009
" Those that decide if it's necessary is the Socialists you elect to office. DANNYGS. Why has Marxism as applied never works? It does not need to be read, try learning from the countries that have it as a government system and take a look at how happy the citizens are. Learn from history..... Barack Obama wrote on Oct 27, 2009 7:36 AM:You touched on one of the most important issues in our country today. The free wheeling printing of money. This is not just Obama though. The Federal Reserve was... (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Job fair Thursday at Prince of Orange Oct 22, 2009
On March 25, 1734 William married Princess Anne daughter of King George II of England. William and Anne had five children. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Putin: Iran Sanctions Talk Premature Oct 15, 2009
What would king George II do, start WW III over a "potential threat". Add a comment. (CBS News -- World)
What if only 1 parent wants to know sex of the baby? Oct 10, 2009
George II, George III, George IV. Kathy. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Why Are Georgia and Georgia Both Named Georgia? Aug 8, 2009
The American Georgia, on the other hand, was named after King George II of England, who in 1732. The ia suffix, meaning "," comes from the Greek and was tacked onto the end of many place names via the vast imperial and lingual legacy of the Romans. (Slate)
Drawing the Mason Dixon Line Aug 8, 2009
In the 1730s, the dispute between the two colonies became violent and did not cease until 1750 when King George II stepped in and settled the dispute by granting the land to the Penn family, however, where the exact border between the two colonies was unknown. Finally, in 1763, the King of England suggested that Charles Mason and Jeremiah Dixon, two of the most respected surveyors in England, travel to Pennsylvania and Maryland and determine where the exact border is located. (Suite101.com)
Israeli: Iran Nuke Program Could Set Off Arms Race Jul 25, 2009
You must be thinking of king George II. by worldcitizen1 July 25, 2009 12:30 AM EDT. (CBS News -- World)
Inspectors general need congressional backing Jun 19, 2009
Up until the imperial presidency under King George II came to be. He vetoed exactly 12 bills in 8 years. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Our View: Curtain closes on reviewer's long run May 30, 2009
King George II was so stirred by the Hallelujah Chorus that he spontaneously arose in his box, and he was followed by the rest of the audience, all of whom remained standing throughout the chorus. Thus began a still-existing tradition, Lebovitz wrote in a 2005 review, and the capacity audience at the McAfee carried on this tradition. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
History lesson, fun march side by side at Fort Stanwix May 24, 2009
Dressed for the part, the couple represented German immigrants who were loyalists to King George II s British forces during the quest for the new frontier. As the sound of muskets popped in the distance, Hal Flickinger, 42, explained how the British infantrymen came to clash with the French and Indians on these lands. (Utica NY Obserer, NY)
Music review: Handel lineup of fervor, finesse May 17, 2009
Three of the four Coronation Anthems that Handel wrote for the ascension of King George II occupied the first half of the program, along with the Organ Concerto in G Minor, Op. 4, No. 1; the "Dettingen Te Deum," that thrillingly grandiose celebration of a relatively minor military victory by English forces, followed intermission. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
• New festival tackles difficult pieces May 1, 2009
Handel wrote the anthem for King George II, but it has been used at every coronation since. "It's Handel at his most pompous and glorious," Brown said. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Antiques dealer Ed Hardy - end of an era Apr 30, 2009
Lot No. 1192: A George II giltwood console table. Dates to: Second quarter, 18th century. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Jobs May Be Last Sign Of Economic Recovery Apr 9, 2009
Barry, George II, Bill, and George I (the last 4 presidents) are all globalists. They take a world view on jobs. (CBS News)
Grace-and-favour homes Apr 5, 2009
The house was offered as a personal gift by George II - Walpole rejected the offer but accepted the house as the official residence for holders of the post of first lord of the Treasury. No 11 Downing Street has been the official home of the chancellor of the Exchequer since 1828. (BBC News -- UK)
Dick Cheney takes issue with reality Mar 17, 2009
No wonder the perfectly incompetent King George II selected him birds of a feather. Lie after misrepresentation after inaccuracy after deadly misstep and his Republiconned faithful lapped every one them up. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
It's the content, not the size Feb 22, 2009
It's interesting to speculate how very different history might have been if King George II, who died in 1760, had lived another five years or so. George II was succeeded by his grandson, George III, who hated granddad and granddad's ministers, in particular William Pitt, arguably Britain's greatest statesman until Winston Churchill ... On becoming king, George III replaced them with Tory cronies as limited as he in intelligence and character. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
So … what’s your problem with Pelosi? Feb 20, 2009
And then blamed him when King George II was (s)elected in 2000. To his credit, Gore always said that Ralph was not the reason. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Entertainment Briefing Feb 19, 2009
The concert will feature an array of classical and contemporary choral works, including a commemoration of the 250th anniversary of G.F. Handel s death with Coronation Anthem III ( The King Shall Rejoice ), composed for the coronation of King George II and Queen Caroline in 1727. Other works to be performed are Vaughan Williams motet Lord, Thou hast been our refuge, Einojuhani Rautavarra s Suite de Lorca, Josquin des Prez s Gaude Virgo, Mater Christi, Eric Whitacre s A Boy and a Girl and J.S.... (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Carlton Hobbs Reports Enthusiastic Response to the American International Fine Art Fair Feb 18, 2009
See image below with Ann Downey and Mona de Sayve portrayed in front of Carlton Hobbs Viridian Lacquer George II Bureau Bookcase. (Financial Times article Golden sliver February 7/February 8, 2009). (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
