How Keira came to play the Lady Di of her day Sep 20, 2008
It was the era of Enlightenment, of the madness of King George III, the American and French revolutions, and the defeat of Napoleon. To capture this world the last hurrah of the great aristocrats Dibb created lavish sets and costumes (the wigs were steel birdcages with hair glued onto them), set the action in authentic, 18th-century country houses, including Kedleston Hall in Derbyshire (its owner played a footman in the film), the Bath Assembly Rooms, and Chatsworth House, the authentic seat of... (Globe and Mail)
WHICH CONSTITUTION? Academic explores the Constitution's purpose, role in today's society Sep 19, 2008
Thus, the Declaration of Independence was not an act of anarchy but rather cited 27 biblical violations by King George III.. Francis Schaeffer presented an updated version of this concept in "A Christian Manifesto" in 1981. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Bank of America Growth, Wachovia-Morgan Talks Bring No Cheer to Charlotte Sep 19, 2008
The 60-story Bank of America Corporate Center towers over downtown at the intersection of Trade and Tryon streets, where settlers in the 1750s built a village and named it after the wife of England's King George III.. Bank of America was founded in Charlotte in 1874 as Commercial National Bank, and today its building is known as the Taj McColl in a nod to former CEO , who orchestrated more than 100 in an 18-year reign that ended in 2001. (Bloomberg)
UK's PM triggers row with McCain by 'backing' Obama... Sep 10, 2008
"The most incompetent PM in recent English history for the first time since King George III and Lord North telling the USA who should run their country," wrote one. "Makes me feel like dumping some tea in the harbour.". (The Drudge Report)
Like father, like son, like son Sep 10, 2008
"But once they meet them and see the resemblance, they believe me. What they don't believe is that they are both named Gerald. They ask if I'm trying to be the next George Foreman.''Gerald Sr. has a long way to go before catching up with Foreman, an ex-heavyweight boxing champion. He named his five sons George Jr., George III, George IV, George V, and George VI.And don't worry. Gerald Sr. runs several businesses he started with the money he made playing 10 seasons in the NFL, so he's not... (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
Origins of Two Nursery Rhymes Sep 9, 2008
George III of England as the Old Woman in a Shoe ... Supporters of George III as the old woman contend that the shoe represents Great Britain, the children are Parliament members, and the bed is a symbol for the houses of Parliament. (Suite101.com)
Obama will revive U.S. foreign policy Sep 2, 2008
If Mr. Sullivan had been around in 1776, when American rebels were fighting for indepen dence from England, in view of his regard for strict adherence to established law, I wonder if he would have supported the tyranny of King George III.. -- SONYA ROZANSKY, Ewing. (NJ.com -- Times)
Blagojevich on third term: I'm a great governor Aug 28, 2008
This reminds me of the Madness of King George III. " Gov't oppressed Mule wrote on Aug 27, 2008 3:28 PM:" WHAT. I think this statement is reason enough to impeach him on reasons of insanity. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Nepotism: a mockery of democracy Aug 26, 2008
The descendants of those who rejected King George III s familial right to govern often seem intent on finding the next great political family. It s no surprise then that America s second president begat its sixth, and hardly coincidental that No. 41 begat No. 43. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Click for Full Story Aug 23, 2008
In 1775, Britain's King George III proclaimed the American colonies in a state of "open and avowed rebellion." In 1858, "Ten Nights in a Bar-room," a play about the tragic consequences of consuming alcohol, opened in New York. In 1914, Japan declared war against Germany in World War I.In 1926, silent Film star Rudolph Valentino died in New York at age 31. (KWTX.com, TX)
Today in History Aug 23, 2008
In 1775, Britain's King George III proclaimed the American colonies in a state of "open and avowed rebellion." ... Britain's King George III. (Yahoo News)
First and foremost Aug 20, 2008
LITCHFIELD, CONN.DISTANCE FROM BOSTON: 135 milesPOPULATION: 8,300WEBSITES: , ODD FACT: In 1776 the Sons of Liberty pulled down the statue of King George III on Bowling Green in New York and shipped the pieces to Litchfield, where women and children melted them into 42,000 bullets in the orchard behind Oliver Wolcott's home on South Street. Litchfield is one of Connecticut's most picturesque, historic, and conservation-conscious communities. (Boston Globe)
Dorothy O'Donnell George Aug 20, 2008
Dorothy is survived by: her devoted husband of almost 60 years Joseph George; her children, Dr. June (Clyde) Bullion of Anchorage, Alaska, Janelle DeCorte of Las Vegas, Lyn Jefferson of Austin, Texas, Joseph George III of Atlanta, Patricia (Bob) Meyers of Queenstown, Md. and Margaret Quimby of Centreville, Md. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Olympic Results Aug 15, 2008
Web search enhanced by. Friday August 15, 2008. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Your views: Commanding campaigns Aug 13, 2008
However, he confounded them by remaining in office for 17 years during the reign of George III, who many considered crazy. Serious scholars have voted Pitt one of the greatest prime ministers. (Florida Today)
How to Produce Real Change Aug 10, 2008
Wilberforce convinced King George III to issue a "Proclamation for the Encouragement of Piety and Virtue and for the Preventing of Vice, Profaneness and Immorality." Wilberforce understood that the reformation of morals required changing the mindset of both the upper and lower classes. He realized that he could achieve his goal of abolishing slavery only if morality became "fashionable" and if it produced authentic virtue over time. (Townhall.com)
Newsweek Story on South Paints Untrue Vision Aug 7, 2008
Is merchantilism which King George III tried and failed at. While I lament the southern values lost in the south, the reality is that outside the sprawling urban areas the south is having growth spurts. (Townhall.com)
Shipwreck Explorers Discover 1780 British Warship in Lake Ontario Aug 4, 2008
HMS: "His" Majesty's Ship -- the ship of King George III. To raise the ship would be desecration; it would be destroyed. Not only do we not have the technology to do it without severely damaging it; who will fund the operation. (Yahoo News -- Anthropology and Archaeology)
Christians don't have, the corner on truth Jul 31, 2008
The Question wrote on Jul 30, 2008 4:29 PM:" When Benjamin Franklin invented the lightning-rod, the clergy, both in England and America, with enthusiastic support of George III, condemned it as an impious attempt to defeat the will of God. ". Hahvahd wrote on Jul 30, 2008 4:30 PM:" Is there no end to the idiocy and intolerance of posters like 1 cav? What will it take before you see that intolerance is the problem, not the answer? What does it hurt YOU, 1 cav, if Susan Humphreys doesn't believe... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Farmer must make way for TransPark's biggest tenant Jul 31, 2008
Kinston, originally named "Kingston" to honor King George III, was established at the site of a tobacco warehouse used to grade and tax tobacco. That was more than two centuries ago. (News & Observer)
Getting a grip on finances Jul 29, 2008
It used to cost the Riddicks and the kids, Andrew and George III, who attend Nansemond Parkway Elementary and King's Fork High School respectively, at least 50 per meal to eat out. While they may still dine out occasionally, the family is more likely to be eating at home on Saturday night these days. (Suffolk News Herald, VA)
Art.view: All in the family Jul 28, 2008
Other acquisitions for Waddesdon are Antoine Francois Callet's portrait of Louis XVI, who gazes out on a silver service that belonged to George III. But the least expected new piece is in the garden, not far from the gilded, ornate aviary. Done by Sarah Lucas, a bold, young English artist, it is a life-sized model cast in bronze of a shire horse called Percival pulling a cart loaded down with two vast marrows. (The Economist)
SOCCER STANDARDS: What every American fan should do Jul 22, 2008
(I can imagine King George III thinking similar things back in the 18th century, although he probably didn't e-mail Thomas Jefferson his thoughts. . (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
DDT views on guns are way off base Jul 17, 2008
When our wise ancestors added the Bill of Rights (the first 10 Amendments) to our sacred Constitution, they had just finished defeating King George III of England in our so-called Revolutionary War. King George III was a rather ruthless chap who ruled his subjects, which included the American colonies, with an iron hand. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
Celizic: Derby adds another Yankee Stadium memory Jul 15, 2008
Major League Baseball brought the All-Star game here to give the House that Ruth Built and George III remodeled one more night in the national spotlight. I came to watch the stars gather here and gawk at the vertiginous rise of the three tiers of seats, take a stroll down the memory lane that is Monument Park, feel the Yankee Stadium grass beneath their cleated feet. (MSNBC -- Sports)
At least we know we're free Jul 15, 2008
"As we sat there glumly, mumbling that perhaps George III was not such a bad despot after all, because at least under tyranny you can get a sandwich, the four waitresses of the joint kept emerging from the kitchen ostentatiously hefting large platters heaping with hamburgers. Almost every other table in the restaurant took delivery of pyramids of tall and steaming Fourth of July cheeseburgers (and Liberty Fries!), like a scene out of a Popeye cartoon, while we nibbled our carrots and tried to... (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Lincoln goes Fourth Jul 13, 2008
Risser ticked off a list of grievances against King George III, characterized by the authors as works of death, desolation and tyranny. After another round of volleys, Risser proclaimed: Lincoln, let s have a parade. (Lincoln Journal, MA)
Pilgrim Reflections Jul 13, 2008
And, in so doing, we catch a glimpse of the type nation they were trying to build as they explained their justifications for separation from King George III and the British Crown. Theres no doubt that some of their forefathers had braved the high seas to come to the new world to escape religious oppression. (DeWitt Era-Enterprise, AR)
Blumner: Does the Supreme Court's decision give us the right to ... Jul 7, 2008
Having just come through their own need to toss off the oppressive government of King George III, the framers thought it essential to empower a citizens' militia. (W)hen the able-bodied men of a nation are trained in arms and organized, they are better able to resist tyranny,'' Scalia explained. (Salt Lake Tribune)
Nations founding documents are also literary works Jul 5, 2008
When Thomas Paine started his essay, The American Crisis, to support Washington s army with these words, he had already written the tract, Common Sense, in which he excoriates George III as a petty tyrant ... I suspect most of us, however, are not aware that most of the Declaration is a diatribe against George III. The king is condemned, among other misdeeds: for forbidding his governors to pass laws of immediate and pressing importance ; for making judges dependent on his will alone ; for... (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
A birthday testimonial for the U S of A.... Jul 4, 2008
The history of the present King of Great Britain [George III] is a history of repeated injuries and usurpations, all having in direct object the establishment of an absolute Tyranny over these States. To prove this, let Facts be submitted to a candid world. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Vindicators of the Declaration Jul 4, 2008
Upon hearing the news, an astonished King George III said, "If he does that, he will be the greatest man in the world." Before he did, Washington had a last instance of drama with his Army. Camped in Newburgh, N.Y., at the end of the war in 1783, the Army grew restive because Congress was tardy in paying it. (Townhall.com)
Our founders would be revolted Jul 4, 2008
Another July Fourth has come to America, but we might as well be celebrating under portraits of old King George III in English pubs for all it matters. By now, it should be obvious to everyone who thinks about it: Democracy is still very much a theory in the land Woody Guthrie once insisted belonged to you and me. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Florida late to join independence celebrations Jul 4, 2008
Neither colony's citizens rebelled, instead remaining loyal to England's King George III.West Florida ... Instead of drinking to independence, they toasted King George III.. (The Palm Beach Post)
Better juries make better law Jul 3, 2008
In the long section of the Declaration that serves as an indictment of King George III and as justification for independence, the Founders included. For depriving us in many cases, of benefits of Trial by Jury; for transporting beyond Seas to be tried for pretended offences. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)
DISPENSIBLE MAN Jul 3, 2008
" When, at the war's end, a colonel sent Washington a letter suggesting he become king, he wrote back a stern rebuke. Washington biographer Richard Brookhiser - whose latest book is "George Washington on Leadership" - notes that Washington asked for written confirmation from his aides that his reply had been sent, the only time he made such a request during the war. Of course, when the war ended, he resigned his command and returned to Mount Vernon. Upon hearing the news, an astonished King... (New York Post -- Opinions)
Another View: Three cheers for July 2 Jul 3, 2008
The Virginian thought that the revisions, including the deletion of a passage blaming King George III for the evil of American slavery, were a mutilation. He was, of course, wrong. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Independence Day Remembered Jul 2, 2008
Years of armed strife with the mother country would follow in the wake of the adoption of that impudent document that told George III to butt out of the colonies' business. Less belligerent strife would accompany the adoption and ratification of the U.S. Constitution and the failure to deal with the issue of slavery in a document that celebrated the truth that all men are created equal would light a slow burning fuse that would ignite a fratricidal civil war seven decades later. (Newsmax)
When in the Course of Political Doublespeak Jul 1, 2008
Consider that one of the complaints against King George III given in the Declaration of Independence is that, "He has erected a multitude of New Offices, and sent hither swarms of Officers to harrass our People, and eat out their substance." Obama dreams of setting up a multitude of new government offices that would harass people and consume more and more of their incomes. He would also institute hosts of new government regulations and prohibitions. (Townhall.com)
Gabe's View: New York And The Birth Of A Nation Jul 1, 2008
As historian related: That evening, as bells clanged and men cheered, a mob spilled down Broadway to Bowling Green and pulled to earth the statue of King George III. Washington later reprimanded the few soldiers who took part, but he was glad that the statues two tons of lead melted down into 42,088 bullets for his army. . (WNBC.com, NY)
CNN.com - 12 Americans among 14 dead... Jun 28, 2008
Also killed was their daughter Lois Morrell, 39, her husband Richard, 43, and son Alexander, 11; daughter Elizabeth Love, 41, her husband William, 41, and daughter Sarah, 12; and son George III, 42, his wife Julia, 42, and their son George IV, 14, and daughter Jordan, 12. The plane's two-person crew was also lost. (CNN -- Law)
Big bangs: Fireworks light up area skies Jun 28, 2008
A liberty pole, an effigy of King George III and boisterous debates culminate at 5 p.m. with a reading of the Declaration of Independence and a showdown between the two sides. In the meantime, visitors can enjoy music by the Headless Horseman Fife and Drum Corps, a Punch and Judy show by Fred Greenspan and stories and songs for children by Tom Hanford. (Hillsdale Independent, NY)
Was the Revolution Conservative? Jun 26, 2008
It points out the failures of King George III and seeks to remedy those constitutional failures. Thomas Jefferson. (Suite101.com)
N.H. town readies for Obama-Clinton Jun 25, 2008
The town was founded in 1764 and named Unity because in granting the land, King George III unified a group of petitioners who had lost their land elsewhere in the colony. The 2,500 people expected to attend the rally far exceed the town's 1,700 population. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Following Forbes' footsteps: Ligonier Jun 22, 2008
Here are King George III in his coronation robes, a young George Washington painted by Rembrandt Peale and Sir John Ligonier astride his horse. Sir John Ligonier served as field marshal for the British Army and that's why Gen. Forbes named the post at Loyalhanna for him. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Kings Landing's historical buildings, gardens Jun 15, 2008
The refugees were Loyalists, American colonists who had chosen to side with the British and King George III. At war's end, their homes and land were confiscated. To compensate for their losses and reward their loyalty, the British government granted colonial land elsewhere. (San Francisco Chronicle)
A tiny token of Austen's big love Jun 11, 2008
The Sydney Morning Herald: national, world, business, entertainment, sport and technology news from Australia's leading newspaper. Mark BrownJune 11, 2008. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Jane Austen's lost love Jun 10, 2008
Austen's lost love: Miniature could fetch 50,000. Mark Brown, arts correspondentTuesday June 10, 2008. (Guardian Unlimited)
A White House Race Beyond Race Jun 9, 2008
" Roger Simon, chief political columnist for Politico.com, said McCain has two major challenges: "He has to show first and foremost that he's not going to be George III. But at the same time, he has to build a little enthusiasm. "The contentious campaign that's been on the Democratic side has energized Democrats. They've registered more people, they brought more people to the polls, they've raised more money. John McCain has to capture some of that spark and enthusiasm on the Republican side.... (CBS News)
After fires and floods, Prince George sees nowhere to go but up May 31, 2008
It's enough to make you feel sorry for the city, incorporated as Prince George in 1915, a little more than a century after Simon Fraser established a fort on the site named for King George III.. It's Tim McEwen's job to be an optimist about Prince George's future, but the president and CEO of Initiatives Prince George, an economic development agency, said the plywood plant's destruction was an especially tough blow. (Globe and Mail)
Lancaster, Pa. May 25, 2008
Some of that fabric was used to make a gown worn by Queen Charlotte, the wife of George III.. Curator Meg Schaefer has been overseeing the restoration of the house for three decades and is the author or co-author of three books about the building and its multi-talented owner. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
American Politics: The Early Years of the Country, Part I May 21, 2008
And, of course, the Colonists were subjects of the laws of England and the edicts of King George III. At one period of his life, the man went insane but had regained his wits by time of the Revolution. His mental illness is beautifully portrayed in the superb film, The Madness of King George. (Dublin Courier Herald, GA)
Over The Mountain Men in Carolinas May 17, 2008
Yet, even King George III s Proclamation of 1763 granting Indian Territory west of the Appalachian Mountains was short lived. Colonists including criminals, gentry and general opportunists were eager to appropriate land in this supposedly tamed frontier. (Suite101.com)
First Rights: Secret law: Is this America? May 15, 2008
"One of the charges against King George III in the Declaration of Independence was: "altering fundamentally the Forms of our Governments. "The oath of Allegiance for New Citizens requires: "I will support and defend the Constitution and the laws of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
'The Faithful' is a steady look at a changing church May 7, 2008
But the church I speak of is not in the America of George Bush but of King George III. Visited by itinerant priests only sporadically, American Catholics around the time of the Revolution innovated with a do-it-yourself church centered on home worship conducted by the laity, Boston College historian James M. O'Toole writes in "The Faithful." They didn't always toe the official line. For example, marriages to non-Catholics, unsanctioned by the church, were more common than in Europe. (Boston Globe)
It takes 2 years to bag a Birkin Apr 21, 2008
If the 81-year-old pope likes the fragrance, he'll join an impressive list of Creed aficionados and affluent clients over the past 248 years that includes King George III, Queen Victoria, Napoleon III, Winston Churchill, Princess Grace of Monaco, Eva Peron, Jackie Kennedy, Cary Grant, Frank Sinatra and Elvis Presley. Current celebrities who have expressed an affinity for a particular Creed scent range from Julia Roberts, Angelina Jolie and Madonna to George Clooney, David Beckham and Michael... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Patriots Day calendar Apr 15, 2008
CONCORD Concord Museum: From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., visit crew members from the HMS Somerset to experience life in the navy of His Majesty King George III. If life on the high seas isn t for you, pick up a fife and join martial musicians as they play and teach the stirring music of the Revolutionary Armies (Fifes are free to the first 200 visitors to the Museum). On the home front, apprentice with a village tinsmith willing to share the art and mystery of his trade, as you create a candle lantern... (Beacon Villager, MA)
The Victoria Regina Tarot Apr 14, 2008
And finally, to help you keep an imperial scorecard and know all the key figures, a chart of the British Royal Family from King George III to 2002 is also included. Beyond the history, however, the card meanings are insightful and offer unique wisdom and perspective. (Suite101.com)
HB 2211: Part 2 Apr 5, 2008
So, what if an American History teacher, on an exam, asks students to explain the role of King George III in the American Revolution ... Mom_of_5 wrote on Apr 1, 2008 9:00 AM:" Homework and classroom work shall be judged by ordinary academic standards of substance and relevance...So, what if an American History teacher, on an exam, asks students to explain the role of King George III in the American Revolution? An unprepared student might simply choose to play what might become known as the god... (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Romancing the Cornerstone Apr 3, 2008
Tories and sympathizers of George III were widespread in the colonies and it was not unusual for bad information to be passed along to Washington. Only trusted Masons, through their secret handshake and code words, could relay reliable intelligence to the general. (Townhall.com)
The Presidency Apr 2, 2008
It betters the instruction of King George III, which provoked the Declaration of Independence. Among other things, the 44th president of the United States should do the following promptly upon taking office: Transfer the impending trials of six "high-value" al-Qaida detainees before Spanish Inquisition-like military commissions to civilian courts; repudiate President Bush's kidnappings, secret imprisonments, and maltreatments of suspected al-Qaida supporters abroad on his say-so alonea page... (Slate)
50th Anniversary: Gemberling Mar 29, 2008
The couple have three children, George III, Sharon and Karen; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Reader CommentsFrom the editor: Many of you have expressed concerns about some of the harsh anonymous comments from readers. (Appeal Democrat, CA)
Bush-haters alone won't beat McCain Mar 28, 2008
One big unknown has been how much the president's low poll ratings his job approval is almost as poor as that of King George III among the colonists 240 years ago would badly hurt the Republican nominee s chances this November. The theory pushed hard by Democrats and accepted to some degree by Republicans is that the public is so angry with Bush that large numbers of voters will refuse to vote for a fellow Republican. (Yahoo News)
Hail, Miss Columbia! Mar 18, 2008
Edward J. Lordan, author of "Politics, Ink: How American Editorial Cartoonists Skewer Politicians, From King George III to George Dubya," has a different theory about the symbol's demise. He believes Miss Columbia was better suited for the young American Colonies. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
John Adams, great guy. 'John Adams,' not so hot ... Mar 17, 2008
In a key scene, Ambassador Adams wins a postwar audience with King George III, the British monarch who had once threatened to execute Adams and his fellow American revolutionaries. The brief meeting, understandably tense and surprisingly tender, is a diplomatic coup. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
