ATTORNEY GENERAL WILL SPEAK TO CONTROVERSIAL MUSLIM CIVIL RIGHTS GROUP... Nov 10, 2009
Despite ban, Holder to speak to CAIR-linked group - Josh Gerstein - POLITICO.com. Despite ban, Holder to speak to CAIR-linked group. (The Drudge Report)
Newcastle Emlyn, Carmarthenshire Nov 3, 2009
Rebuilding and refurbishments were carried out and the castle had several more owners before finally being destroyed by Oliver Cromwell during the Civil War. The Last Dragon in Wales. (Suite101.com)
Pelosi's biggest one yet! 1,990 pages... Oct 30, 2009
Pelosi vs. the "Nazi Pelosi" bullhorn people - Glenn Thrush - POLITICO.com. Pelosi vs. the "Nazi Pelosi" bullhorn people. (The Drudge Report)
Joan Acocella on Hilary Mantel Oct 12, 2009
Hilary Mantel s Wolf Hall and Oliver Cromwell : The New Yorker. Books. (New Yorker)
Cambridge University Eight Centurie... Oct 9, 2009
Among the historic figures featured is local landowner and farmer Oliver Cromwell. The celebration of the 900 years was launched by Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams, head of the Anglican church and the Church of England, and will be wound up by his deputy, Archbishop of York John Sentamu. (Suite101.com)
Boris Johnson on Blair as Europe president Oct 6, 2009
steve 1:52 "Boris this is just a red herring. Yes, but we are hoping he will become a UKIPper. Simple Sailor on October 05, 2009 at 11:32 PM If Bliar becomes EU President, what provision will be made to assure that his expense records are not shredded by accident? Simple Sailor on October 05, 2009 at 11:27 PM Wouldn't the citizens of the EU be better served by a "straight sort of guy"? Simple Sailor on October 05, 2009 at 11:27 PM If Bliar becomes President will he promise to serve a full term?... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Irelands real castles Sep 30, 2009
Many Irish castles were razed by Oliver Cromwell when he swept through with his New Model Army in 1649. Some, like Ballinalacken, survived, and others have been built since. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Jeff Schultz's weekend predictions Sep 25, 2009
You are correct that the War of the Roses was a Civil War as was the Parliamentarian rebellion of 1644 spearheaded by Oliver Cromwell and Sir Thomas Fairfax against Charles I.. Class is dismissed. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Voters to decide Houstons future Sep 23, 2009
The Man wrote on Sep 22, 2009 10:50 AM:" Josh has my vote. The main problem here though is that the Purcell syndicate needs to go as well. Lance is just a "yes" man. Virgie Thompson, Ruth Blanchard, Lee Himes, and Rosemary Burnett have sat to long to do any good. And they are definitley cronies in the pocket of Purcell. To quote Oliver Cromwell and Leo Amery "You have sat too long here for any good you have been doing. Depart I say, and let us have done with you. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
The road to insurrection Sep 14, 2009
But it is also a reminder that although English rebels (even Oliver Cromwell) never succeeded in achieving lasting revolutionary change (and rarely even wanted it), they helped make the modern British state what it is. As Mr Horspool says: The English rebel may only rarely be a triumphant or even a particularly likeable character. (The Economist)
IRS would become Obamacare's enforcer... Sep 4, 2009
Health care reform means more power for the IRS. By: Chief Political Correspondent September 2, 2009. (The Drudge Report)
Blarney Castle, Ireland Aug 26, 2009
The castle was designed to provide the King McCarthy and his clan with maximum safety until Oliver Cromwell s 1649 attack on Ireland tested the castle s safety. The Blarney Stone. (Suite101.com)
'Think it possible Aug 18, 2009
With so many options at hand, we cannot help but wonder at the Session's intransigence and its willingness to demolish not only the stones and mortar but diminish part of Ewing"s soul. In his new book "In Praise of Doubt," sociologist Peter Berger discusses the dangers of absolute certainty. He mentions the often-quoted plea of British statesman Oliver Cromwell to Scottish Presbyterians during a time of upheaval in 1650: "I beseech you, in the bowels of Christ, think it possible you may be... (NJ.com -- Times)
John Milton Life and Works May 24, 2009
In 1642, the English Civil War broke as Oliver Cromwell fought to overthrow the king. Milton stopped writing poetry and wrote political essays in support of Cromwell. (Suite101.com)
Psalm 105: The invisible hand of God May 24, 2009
Oliver Cromwell said, What are all histories but God manifesting himself. World history cannot be understood apart from God s redemptive hand upon history. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Not-so-honorable members: scandal-hit MPs are all too human May 23, 2009
She must have been channelling Oliver Cromwell, who in 1653 dissolved Parliament by roaring at MPs: "You have sat too long for any good you have been doing lately ; In the name of God, go!". For two weeks, the London Daily Telegraph has treated readers to the ludicrous - claims by MPs for a floating house for ducks, loo rolls and ginger crinkle biscuits - and the egregious - interest payments on mortgages that have already been paid off. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
The Wire gives a lift to many gifted black actors Apr 28, 2009
Post- Wire, West played Oliver Cromwell in the award-winning British miniseries The Devil's Whore; Doman had a lead role in Damages and will appear opposite Kirsten Dunst and Ryan Gosling in the upcoming film All Good Things; and McCarthy landed roles in Duplicity (as the skunk who tries to double-cross Julia Roberts), the upcoming apocalyptic thriller 2012 (from blockbuster-maker Roland Emmerich) and the upcoming drama The Lovely Bones (directed by Peter Jackson from the bestselling novel,... (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Obama's Red Sea Apr 11, 2009
Like Oliver Cromwell in England centuries ago we need to invade the Capitol building and send this feckless, corrupt Congress home and place the President on an indefinite leave of absence. Our leadership today stinks at the bottom of the barrel. (Townhall.com)
Ancestry hunters' bonanza as London records go online Mar 27, 2009
The archives from the London Historical Records feature details of about 165 million of the British capital's citizens over the centuries, including head of state Oliver Cromwell and poet William Blake. Around 250,000 records are currently available, with all 77 million uploaded by 2011. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Figure in Castle Window Has Photo Experts Stumped Mar 27, 2009
It was badly damaged in an attack by Oliver Cromwell s forces in 1651. Christopher Aitchison, who took the photo, said: I was not aware of anyone, or anything, being present in my picture. (Fox News)
St. Patrick's Day is for all of us Mar 17, 2009
Eventually Oliver Cromwell s army completed the British colonization of Ireland. Far from compromising their Irish heritage, however, the bitterness left by the Cromwellian invasion inspired a strong sense of Irish nationalism that endured for another three hundred years. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Justice Souter Describes 'Annual Intellectual Lobotomy' During Court Term Mar 11, 2009
He ended by quoting Oliver Cromwell, the 17th century British leader, who once said these words should appear above the entrance of all schools, courthouses and public buildings: "Consider That Ye May Be Wrong.". This article first appeared on. (Law.com)
Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658) Feb 22, 2009
Oliver Cromwell was born on 25th April 1599 in Huntingdon in Cambridgeshire. His family was minor gentry. (Suite101.com)
Royal portrait comes home after 350 years Feb 12, 2009
" Painted around 1637, the portrait shows the princess as a child of 5 or 6, wearing a rich silver-laced gown and a pearl headdress. Historians believe it hung in the palace when Charles I was held there under house arrest during the English Civil War. Charles escaped in 1647, leaving a note asking that the painting "of My Eldest Daughter (which) hangs in this chamber over the board next the Chimney" be sent to a Royalist supporter, Lady Aubigny. She later took it to The Netherlands, and it... (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
NL MP revolt good for democracy Feb 8, 2009
In 1265, Simon de Montfort called the first elected Parliament in England under Henry III. It survived the English Civil War, Oliver Cromwell and 700 years of English history, spreading around the world to the colonies. It s a pretty good system, in theory, but maybe it s time for a makeover to reflect the expectations of the citizenry and what it considers a democracy. (TheChronicleHerald.ca)
