George Tupou V anointed Tonga's 23rd monarch Jul 30, 2008
The rites performed with dozens of tribal chiefs were the opening salvo in days of festivities marking George V's formal coronation, though he in effect has been Tonga's head of state and leader since his father's death in 2006. In the Taumafakava ceremony, the king was bestowed with the traditional chiefly Tui Kanokupolu title making George V the 23rd head of the South Pacific nation's ruling dynasty, founded in the 17th century ... The kava bowl was presented to George V, who drank it in one... (International Herald Tribune)
Ratcheting down the suspense Jul 28, 2008
It also saw the coronation of George V and his queen, Mary, who, we are told, regretted she had never in her life climbed over a fence. It was the heyday of Madame Blavatsky and Vaslav Nijinsky. (Boston Globe)
Army's 'Dare Devil' team enters Guiness Book again Jul 24, 2008
The first 'Dare Devils' display was organized in Shimla on March 10, 1935, during the Silver Jubilee celebrations of King George V and Queen Mary's accession to the British throne. Sections: | | | | | | | | | The Hindu Group: | | | | Group Sites. (Hindu)
'Dare Devils' enter Guinness Jul 24, 2008
The first 'Dare Devils' display was organised in Shimla on March 10, 1935, during the Silver Jubilee celebrations of King George V and Queen Mary's accession to the British throne. . (Sify.com, India)
Bugger Bognor, says Boris Jul 23, 2008
The phrase "bugger Bognor" was reputedly the last words of King George V after it was suggested to him that he might recover from illness in Bognor Regis, on England's south coast. AFP Digg | | | | | | Copyright 2002-2008 iafrica. (iAfrica.com)
• Pickens sees answer to energy crisis in the wind Jul 23, 2008
George V. Voinovich (R-Ohio). Chris Namovicz, a research analyst at the Energy Information Administration, said more than bold political leadership is required. (Q13.com, WA)
Times~Shamrock Corp. Jul 18, 2008
Edward J., George V., and William R. Lynett, and their sister, Cecelia L. Haggerty, have made today's Sunday Times the best read newspaper in Northeastern Pennsylvania ... Another doctrine entrusted to management is the importance of community involvement, with its reasoning simply stated in the words of George V. Lynett: "Since we exist to serve our community, we must be aware of and sensitive to its needs, strengths and hopes. We can only acquire this awareness through involvement in the civic... (Shamokin News Item, PA)
Culture: Louvre draws a veil over artistic neglect with bold new Islamic wing Jul 17, 2008
The prince, a francophile, is a major shareholder in Disneyland Paris and owns Paris's exclusive George V hotel. Sophie Makariou, head curator of the Louvre's Islamic art department, said: "Islamic exhibitions have always been a huge success with the public.". (Guardian Unlimited -- Arts)
Infotainment Jul 17, 2008
1917 King George V of the UK issues a Proclamation stating that the male line descendants of the British royal family will bear the surname. Daily Times - All Rights Reserved. (Daily Times, Pakistan)
What'll You Have Tonight? Jul 17, 2008
Forecast Should Raise Diageo's Spirits (Diageo, Brown Forman, Pernod Ricard) at SmartMoney. Thursday July 17, 2008 9:22 AM ET. (SmartMoney)
Gordon Brown chooses England's 'most English' holiday resort Jul 16, 2008
Brown follows in the footsteps of King George V, who holidayed here when Brighton become too much, and more latterly Geri Halliwell and Chris Evans, who are among the celebrities reportedly spotted in the town s ice-cream parlour. He d do well to avoid Southwold this weekend though, when 25,000 festival goers will descend on nearby Henham Park for the. (Times Online)
The "fuelishness" of offshore drilling Jul 15, 2008
Senator George V. Voinovich, Republican of Ohio, said that if the United States had opened the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to drilling a decade ago as part of a comprehensive energy plan, we wouldn t be in this predicament today. But now the chickens have come home to roost, he said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Signing of Freedom Tower beams set for Sunday Jul 7, 2008
GEORGE V. BULLEN & SON INC.. THE LUXE GROUP. (Yahoo News -- World Trade Center)
William Tallon's royal mementoes send auction prices soaring Jul 6, 2008
Bought: Autograph album containing the signatures of Queen Mary from 1933, King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret, Prince Philip and Prince Charles ... "I was lucky enough to meet William Tallon and the Queen Mother and they were charming. I bought Lot 155 rather inadvertently because I thought the bidding had started on Lot 156, a signed photograph of King George V.". (Telegraph.co.uk)
Mixed emotions as Newfoundlanders mark Canada Day, Memorial Day Jul 2, 2008
A few months after the battle, King George V granted the title Royal to the Newfoundland regiment in recognition of the valour and sacrifice of the soldiers at Beaumont-Hamel. Commemorative ceremonies are taking place Tuesday on both sides of the Atlantic. (AOL Canada)
Striking a balance between religion and science Jun 28, 2008
This year's medal went to the Rev. George V. Coyne, who directed the Vatican Observatory for 28 years. An astronomer and astrophysicist, he pointed to the observatory's very existence as evidence that the church sees faith and science as compatible. (Albany Times Union)
The Kids are camera-ready Jun 18, 2008
First there was the legendary George V. Higgins, who worked on organized crime cases before beginning his literary career. Last year former local prosecutor William Landay published his second novel, "The Strangler." Now comes Raffi Yessayan, an 11-year prosecutor who became chief of the Suffolk County D.A.'s gang unit before joining the defense bar last year. (Boston Globe)
MARY B. GRAY Jun 13, 2008
Mrs. Gray is preceded in death by her husband, George V Gray and one sister. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, June 12, 2008 at Highland Memorial Gardens in Terrell. (Terrell Tribune, TX)
'I'm blessed and grateful to be back at YSL,' says Naomi (as her ... Jun 1, 2008
A fashion insider said: Naomi shot the latest campaign in the label s studio on Avenue George V in Paris during March. The advert has a similar feel to the recent ad Kate Moss did for YSL. It has a very arty feel and Naomi proves she can still look as stunning as ever. (Daily Mail)
007 Full of Angst in Latest Thriller May 29, 2008
Outside the Crillon and the George V, the doormen were whistling taxis out of the darkness, then running with umbrellas to hold over the fur- clad guests as they climbed in. The huge open space of the place de la Concorde was glimmering black and silver in the downpour. (ABC News)
Ah, Mr Faulks, we've been expecting you May 28, 2008
She stared quizzically at Pussy, before allowing her gaze to take in the half-finished vodka martinis and Armani dinner jacket that lay strewn across the floor of the George V penthouse suite. "That's good, Sebastian," she nodded. (Guardian Unlimited -- Books)
McDonald's sues to avoid being priced off the Champs-Élysées May 23, 2008
re, 57, as she turned the corner of Avenue George V. "Now it's only for the rich who can afford a Vuitton dress or for the tourists who want to be reassured by seeing the same clothing stores they have at home," she said. Now even some global brands are deciding that the address is not worth the cost. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
McDonald's sues over Champs-Elysees rent May 20, 2008
Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. Skip directly to: Search Box, , , Text Version. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Mat-Su Borough School District Class of 2008 May 18, 2008
Last Updated on Sunday, May 18, 2008 - 12:41:52 am AKDT. News and Features for Wasilla, Alaska. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Saatchi's former gallery to relaunch as triple-theatre powerhouse May 14, 2008
Designed by architect Ralph Knott, opened by King George V in 1922 and sold to private investors in the 1990s, County Hall's main six-storey building currently houses the London Aquarium, pop impresario Pete Waterman's recording studios and two hotels. With the creation of the Greater London Theatre, the plan is to turn the building into a cultural centre to rival other off-West End venues such as the Battersea Arts Centre in south London. (Guardian Unlimited -- Arts)
Frank Bowling: An eagle eye for hotel perfection May 13, 2008
"I seem to know people all over the world - we went to school together or we bussed tables together or we washed dishes together. We have this fraternity." The general manager of the Hong Kong Four Seasons was a Connaught colleague, the managing director of the George V is a prot. g. (International Herald Tribune)
Queen confers MBE award on Bhangra singer Malkit Singh May 9, 2008
The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is a British order of chivalry established in 1917 by King George V.. Sections: | | | | | | | | | The Hindu Group: | | | | Group Sites. (Hindu)
Victoria Cross May 3, 2008
(With the formation of the Royal Air Force in 1918, King George V changed all ribbons to crimson. The jewelers, Messrs Hancocks of Brunton Street were given bronze from guns captured from the Russians at Sebastopol during the Crimean War. (Suite101.com)
Situation Room Apr 23, 2008
Under the direction of Alan Friedlander, the firm's manager of multimedia, and George V. Bochanski Jr., manager of executive communications and communications technology, a 60-minute presentation anchored by Human Resources Officer Tara St. Pierre took center stage. St. Pierre was paired with Neil Carr, vice president and director of procurement and logistics, who updated overseas employees on the state of operations in his area, then received questions from viewers. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
Patients Arriving At Hospitals In Off Hours Get Slower, Less Care Apr 23, 2008
Co-authors are: Gregg C. Fonarow, M.D.; Christopher P. Cannon, M.D.; Igor F. Palacios, M.D.; Teoman Kilic, M.D.; George V. Moukarbel, M.D.; Andrew O. Maree, M.D.; Kenneth LaBresh, M.D.; Li Liang, Ph. D.; L. Kristin Newby, M.D.; Gerald Fletcher, M.D.; Laura Wexler, M.D.; and Eric Peterson, M.D., M.P.H. for the GTWG-CAD Steering Committee and Investigators. (Science Daily)
Mariah Carey Apr 20, 2008
We are all waiting in the George V Hotel in Paris; naturally, because this is as much fairy tale as routine business, Mariah is occupying the most expensive suite in the city. Five thirty comes and goes. (Guardian Unlimited -- Arts)
Saucony starts memorial fund for Shay Apr 18, 2008
He is the grandson of George V. Brown, who was the starter from 1905-37. A member of the Brown family has been the starter since 1905, with the exception of one year. (Boston Globe)
TENNIS TALK: Who could complete the career Grand Slam? Apr 17, 2008
(That said, she could reach the second week on ball-striking alone; so why not show up, stay at the George V, take the kid to Luxembourg Gardens and enjoy yourself in Paris. . (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Statue will honor famous race starter and athletics pioneer Apr 15, 2008
Clay sculpture of George V. Brown by Hopkinton sculptor Michael Alfano ... Next Sunday, officials here will unveil a statue of George V. Brown, a seminal figure in Boston Marathon and American sports history ... At the center of their project stands the figure of George V. Brown, who was born in Hopkinton in 1880, lived on Hayden Rowe Street, and whose name is honored with veterans on the World War I memorial statue near the Town Common. (Hopkinton Town Crier, MA)
Tattoo mania grips the world Apr 13, 2008
Tattoos have been the envoys of ancient cultures, represented the imperial fashion of King George V and Czar Nicholas II and became immortal on the arms of mean bikers and punks. And today, making a fast foray into mainstream lifestyle, tattoos are almost knocking at the door of fashion and seems like they are already a subject of warm welcome. (India Times, India)
Scotch whisky makers ramp up investment amid growing demand Apr 9, 2008
Pernod Ricard SA last year launched Chivas Regal 25, a luxury blend that sells for around $300 a bottle, while Diageo introduced its Johnnie Walker Blue Label King George V, which sells for $500. To classify for the prestigious label of Scotch, whisky must made at a distillery in Scotland and matured in an oak cask for at least three years. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
193 comments Mar 29, 2008
Obama s genetic makeup, Hoagland continued, "shapes his view of the world much more than it would shape the world's view of him or the United States. Countries like Saudi Arabia and Egypt -- Obama referred to them as "so-called allies" in his heralded 2002 speech opposing the Iraq invasion -- would judge him on such remarks and on what he says and does about Israel, Iran and Iraq. The back story of his multiracial, multinational parents and his rise from humble origins to success and idolatry... (Human Events Online)
The Next Woodrow Wilson? Mar 28, 2008
The Next Woodrow Wilson. by Posted: 03/28/2008. (Human Events Online)
In South Africa, TB patients behind barbed wire Mar 25, 2008
"We know we're putting out patients who are a risk to the public, but we don't have an alternative," said Dr. Iqbal Master, chief medical officer of the King George V Hospital in Durban. Two days of interviews with patients cloistered here at Jose Pearson hospital offered a rare glimpse of what all sides agree is the wrenching human cost of the patients' confinement, as well as their rebellious feelings about being cut off from their loved ones. (International Herald Tribune)
Tsakos Energy Navigation Ltd. to Present at Upcoming Conferences in New York City Mar 18, 2008
CONTACTS: George V. Saroglou, COO Tsakos Energy Navigation Ltd. Tel: 30 210 94 07 710-3 Thomas J. Rozycki, Jr., Investor Relations Cubitt Jacobs k Communications 212-279-3115 x208. SOURCE Tsakos Energy Navigation. (PR Newswire)
The Greatest Ever FA Cup Finals Mar 15, 2008
The game would probably have been cancelled were it not for the presence of King George V and the logistics of removing a crowd that now totalled 200,000. Order was restored by mounted police on horseback led by constable G. A. Story and his white horse Billie , who moved to the centre of the field and slowly forced the crowd to the touchlines. (Suite101.com)
Marathon's hosts hope visitors linger Feb 28, 2008
He points to the community's rich ties to sports history through people like lifelong Hopkinton resident George V. Brown, who was an Olympic coach, a member of hockey halls of fame in the United States and Canada, and a top Boston Athletic Association official for decades, as well as the Marathon's official starter for 33 years ... Already this year, a bronze sculpture of George V. Brown will be unveiled April 13, which along with a Metrowest Symphony Orchestra performance will launch... (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Shortage of rooms sending hotel rates through the roof Feb 20, 2008
In Paris, their executive-friendly 8th and 16th Arrondissement apartments can be as little as $615 per traveler a night, far below the roughly $1,000 per night starting rate at the Four Seasons George V.. Another option - at least for leisure travelers - is to choose destinations where prices have remained low or at least offer more for their money, suggested Ken Fish, owner of the luxury service Absolute Travel. (Boston Globe)
BBC ends shortwave service in Europe Feb 19, 2008
Seventy-five years ago, King George V helped promote the new technology from his small study in the British royal family's Norfolk retreat, Sandringham. In a written by the poet Rudyard Kipling, the king extolled radio as a way to reach out to men and women isolated by snow and sea. (International Herald Tribune)
* Where the heads no longer roll Feb 17, 2008
But over dinner at the Four Seasons Hotel George V, Bebear and Giscard d'Estaing (another Ecole Polytechnique alum) eventually persuaded him to lead Vivendi. He quickly turned around the company, making it one of France's biggest business success stories of recent years. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Washington's other memorials Feb 14, 2008
Inside, visitors will find a baseball signed by England's King George V; a grandfather clock built to resemble the one Wilson heard outside the Oval Office; and paintings by Wilson's first wife, Ellen. The house tour offers peeks into the elevator, kitchen, butler's pantry, bathrooms and Wilson's closet, with a collection of walking sticks and suits. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
A royal marriage - The wedding Feb 10, 2008
The cloth, made from embroidered silk and decorated with the royal insignia, was custom-made for the coronation of King George V, the queen's grandfather ... After the ceremony, King George VI, Princess Elizabeth's father wrote a letter to his daughter to let her know how proud he was to watch her walking down the aisle. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Gibbs, Janowski named to School Committee Feb 8, 2008
Write-in candidates George V. Hines, Brian R. Walsh and C. Ellen Committo were also elected with 22, 10 and seven votes, respectively. In Precinct Eight, incumbent William C. Brown was reelected with 516 votes, incumbent Kathleen E. Golini with 533 votes, incumbent William J. Griset, Jr. with 517 votes, incumbent Paula D. Koppel with 526 votes, incumbent Robert I. Nordstrand was reelected with 535 votes and incumbent Kenneth R. Tucci was reelected with 542 votes. (Reading Advocate, MA)
Obituaries from the week of February 06, 2008 Feb 7, 2008
He was born April 2, 1943 in Laona to George V. and Lorna Mary (Stauber) Medenwaldt. ADVERTISEMENT. (Forest Republican, WI)
Anderson to strip for V-Day Feb 5, 2008
Le Crazy Horse is a cabaret club situated on the expensive Avenue George V in Frances capital city. After opening in 1952, it quickly became known as the Temple of Nudity because of its fully-nude performances. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Happy birthday! Bon voyage! Jan 27, 2008
He recalled planning a 60th birthday trip to Paris for a client, complete with a suite at the Four Seasons Hotel George V and a car and driver for side trips to Normandy and the Champagne region. He also has coordinated an 80th birthday trip to Ireland and a 70th birthday trip to Egypt for clients. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
French official proposes taxing luxury hotels to help restore monuments Jan 22, 2008
Clients at Paris luxury hotels - the Ritz, the Hotel Crillon and the George V - are accustomed to pampering on arrival with handwritten welcome notes and soft slippers. Now government officials want to impose another distinctive French touch: a daily tax of 2. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Fallen idolsBuilt as shrines to the great, statues meet a humiliating 'death' Jan 20, 2008
Statues to the mighty are erected as permanent monuments. But those regarded as heroes by one political regime are often denounced as villains by the next, their statues left unloved or toppled and carted off to the wilderness. (BBC News)
Today in History - Jan. 20 Jan 20, 2008
In 1936, Britain's King George V died; he was succeeded by Edward VIII.. In 1937, President Franklin Roosevelt became the first chief executive to be inaugurated on Jan. 20 instead of March 4. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Click for Full Story Jan 20, 2008
In 1936, Britain's King George V died; he was succeeded by Edward VIII.In 1937, President Roosevelt became the first chief executive to be inaugurated on January 20th instead of March 4th. In 1942, Nazi officials held the notorious Wannsee conference, during which they arrived at their "final solution" that called for exterminating Jews. (KWTX.com, TX)
Looking Back Jan 17, 2008
Nuptial vows were spoken on December 28 in Powers, Oregon by Julen Frye, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elwin Frye of Powers and Daryl Fry, son of Mr. and Mrs. George V. Fry of Kalona. Ora Franklin Stumpf died at his farm home southwest of Kalona, January 12, 1958, following a heart attack. (Kalona News, IA)
Aggression Reign over Europe UK Preview Jan 16, 2008
And what if George V had declared himself an anarchist who then became a spy, surreptitiously dashing from one country to the next ruthlessly assassinating rival leaders. Aggression: Reign over Europe was originally a Russian title, but developer Playlogic has set about localising the game for Western audiences, with a fresh lick of paint and all-new audio samples. (IGN PC Games)
Tug lift operation ready to begin Jan 14, 2008
The barge, GPS Atlas, which is operated by GPS Marine and is capable of lifting 400 tonnes, has arrived at the King George V dock from Belfast. The river will be closed at 1000 GMT for six hours to allow it to manoeuvre into position above the tug. (BBC News -- UK)
Bribery, brothels, Viagra: VW trial scandalises Germany Jan 13, 2008
He was so impressed by her performance that she was flown first-class to Paris and delivered to the George V Hotel, where the executive was attending a board meeting. On another occasion, wives of works council members were given gift vouchers for the luxury chain Herm;s and taken on a shopping spree in Paris. (Guardian Unlimited -- World)
As talk of economic stimulus grows, doubts about its effect Jan 10, 2008
Posted on Wednesday, January 9, 2008. WASHINGTON As President Bush and Congress weigh the need for a stimulus package to ensure that the slowing economy keeps growing, experts warn that there's insufficient evidence the effort is needed and that it could do more harm than good. (Anchorage Daily News)
Stimulus package questioned Jan 10, 2008
No one can yet say with certainty that the U.S. economy is about to enter a recession, defined as two consecutive quarters of negative economic growth. And by the time that becomes clear, a stimulus plan could be too late to do much immediate good. (Scranton Times, PA)
Standards of livingHow the UK and US economies have fared over the past century Jan 8, 2008
It was another 20 years before Britain - under King George V - adopted the same technology. World War One gave the US economy a huge boost. (BBC News -- UK)
Little St. Simons in spotlight Jan 5, 2008
area; the Hay-Adams in Washington D.C.; the Marquesa Hotel in Key West for top hotel in Florida; the Bellagio for Las Vegas; the Four Seasons in Austin for Texas; the Post Hotel n Lake Louise for top hotel in Canada; The Milestone for best in London; the Four Seasons Hotel George V for the top hotel in Paris; Il Falconiere in Cortona for top hotel in Italy; The Oriental, Bangkok, for top hotel in Thailand; La Casa Que Canta in Zihuatanejo for Mexico; and the Jamaica Inn for top hotel on that... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Comment is free Dec 28, 2007
Even shooting people look back queasily to the vast battues beloved of Edward VII, George V and their cronies, with thousands upon thousands of birds massacred in a day, though at a price. "Up goes a guinea, bang goes sixpence, down comes half a crown," went the sarcastic Victorian phrase. (Guardian Unlimited)
Look after the 'outsiders', says Queen Dec 26, 2007
Look after the 'outsiders', says Queen - Scotsman. It also makes you aware of what has remained constant. (Scotsman)
