attempts by Christian fundamentalists to link the medicinal benefits of camel pee to the Koran are doomed to fail Nov 11, 2009
(Sahih Bukhari, Ablutions (Wudu'), Volume 1, Book 4, Number 234)" MY REFUTATION: Do you know whats in your medication? How do you know its any better than camel urine? Who would ever think that a drop of human discharge could become a complex living being? Who would have ever thought camel urine MAY cure an illness? I put together this article about urine-therapy. You will be surprised. History of Urine-Therapy The history of drinking urine for therapeutic purposes dates back at least to the... (Harper's Magazine)
Controversial speaker warns about 'threat of Islam' Nov 9, 2009
reasonable1 wrote on Nov 8, 2009 5:26 PM:" Hey, bikerforlife: google "inquisiton" and read up on another religion that has tried to dominate the world. Oh, and "holy roman empire. " And now we have "The Family" from C Street training up despots and dictators around the world to do their bidding. Islam is a distant second to Xtianity. ". (Longview Daily News, WA)
Are we losing our religion? Sep 23, 2009
"First Reich", Holy roman empire, religious dark age slaughter, "Barbarossa" the holy roman emperor Hitler named the attack on the Godless Russians after. "Second Reich" slaughter WW1, "Third Reich", slaughter WW2. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Scare Tactics Over "End-of-Life" Bill? Aug 12, 2009
The Nazis were socialists in the same way that the "Holy Roman Empire" in Germany was "Holy" and "Roman". Sounded really cool. (CBS News)
Perpetual War for Perpetual War Aug 7, 2009
The Balkanized the Holy Roman Empire, dividing German power among multiple smaller states. The 46-year Cold War forced the Soviet Union to change its name back to Russia. (The American Conservative)
Timeline: Germany Aug 3, 2009
962 - German King Otto I crowned Roman emperor after gaining control of northern Italy; beginning of what became known as Holy Roman Empire centred on Germany ... 1806 - Napoleon's armies impose French rule over much of Germany; Francis II declares abolition of Holy Roman Empire and adopts title of emperor of Austria. (BBC News -- Europe)
East India Company Sets Sail Aug 1, 2009
Fight, manage and rule nations from Europe to the Far East with eight nationalities to choose from: British, Dutch, French, Danish, Portuguese, Swedish, Spanish and Holy Roman Empire ... Eight playable nations: England, France, Holland, Portugal, Denmark, Sweden, Spain and the Holy Roman Empire. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
A Century of EKL Aug 1, 2009
He was a Knight of the Habsburg Empire, which up until the ravaging of General Bonaparte was known as the Holy Roman Empire. Although not uncritical of it, he vehemently defended the old order, the Habsburgs especially. (The American Conservative)
The Nirvana Fallacy Jun 25, 2009
Austria was the capital of the Holy Roman Empire - much more powerful than Germany for generations but the Germans were in the crowd. Hitler was born in Austria - what did Hitler speak. (Townhall.com)
Euro-enthusiasts Jun 6, 2009
" mitt, sheffieldAlthough this article is very flattering, being German, I think Germany doesn't receive (sometimes) enough criticism from non-Germans. Best example is the comment from Johannes, Berlin, Germany - he thinks a referendum about the Lisbon Treaty should be made. Clearly we are no better Europeans than French or the Polish. EU enlargement (even Turkey) is important but not at this point. First the 12 "new" member states should be fully integrated and then Turkey and other countries... (BBC News -- Europe)
European Exhibition Blog Wrap Up Jun 4, 2009
The walls were covered with massive paintings detailing the countryside and the areas of rule by the Holy Roman Empire. Our morning at the Vatican could cover 10 pages so we'll move on to the afternoon rematch against the Italian Junior National Team. (Tarheelblue.com)
'Day of reckoning' May 30, 2009
I see Jonny's point in emphasizing that as the dominant state within the Holy Roman Empire of German Nations, Austria was a multi-cultural empire. But let us be clear: Austria is not culturally Italian, but rather Alpine German. (BBC News -- Europe)
Whither African Unity May 28, 2009
Recall that European unity had been pursued since Emperor Charlemagne, King of the Franks crowned himself Emperor of EuropeThe Holy Roman Empire in the 8th century, to no avail. Leading Lord Gibbon (author of the seminal The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire), to write that the Holy Roman Empire was neither holy nor an empire. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Clever Ideas for Stopping Somali Pirates Apr 16, 2009
In 1815, the great nations of EuropeAustria, Britain, France, Prussia, and Russiaassembled the Congress of Vienna to forge a new balance of power in the aftermath of the Napoleonic wars and the dissolution of the Holy Roman Empire. (More than 200 smaller states and principalities attended the session, as well. (Slate)
Have We Closed our Eyes Mar 22, 2009
Tom wrote on Mar 20, 2009 5:08 PM:" Extremely well written. I am sure there are some who will consider the analogy to Germany a little radical. However, there are some students of history who believe our form of government has already lasted longer than any other in history except the Holy Roman Empire. Can it continue?As an aside, there is an email going around asking people to mail a tea bag to Washington on Apr 1 so as to arrive by Apr 15 (tax day)., 1600 Pennsylvania Ave, Washington DC,... (New Iberia, LA)
Third Front hunts for a new name Mar 17, 2009
"In the 17th century, there was Holy Roman Empire, which historians said was neither holy, nor Roman nor empire," he remarked, wondering how it could be said which front was first and which second. There have been Front-titters galore, as political observers recalled PMs Chandrashekhar, Gowda, I K Gujral and pointed to inherent contradictions. (India Times, India)
Adventure? No thanks Mar 6, 2009
Mark my words, the decline of the Holy Roman Empire began with restaurants refusing to take responsibility for losing a gladiator's coat. Don't Miss. (CNN)
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The EU, the creation of the Treaty Of Rome is going to be the last and most powerful manifestation of the Holy Roman Empire. Namely a combination of German military and economic power at the service of the vatican. (International Herald Tribune)
Mississippi falconer uses peregrine to hunt ducks Feb 8, 2009
Leslie uses pigeons in his training, citing the method by Frederick II of Hohenstaufen of the Holy Roman Empire in about 1250. From then to the 20th century, books have relied on using pigeons for training birds. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Great Composers, Lousy Reviews Feb 8, 2009
After the Vienna premiere of the comic opera The Abduction From the Seraglio, Joseph observed to its composer: "Too many notes, my dear Mozart!" With that, the emperor of the Holy Roman Empire became an enduring symbol of philistine reaction to genius. Mozart's comeback was not as snappy: "Only as many notes as necessary, Your Majesty." In the coming years, he would hear more of the same from the press: "impenetrable labyrinths," "bizarre flights of the soul," "overloaded and overstuffed." The... (Slate)
