Election renews old rivalries Oct 5, 2008
By , Staff Writer Saturday, October 04, 2008. World Photo by Alex Powers Piles of pins and other apparel encourages voters to show support for Republican nominees inside the office of the Coos County Republicans at the Pony Village Mall on Thursday. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
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The World Link: Election renews old rivalries. Election renews old rivalries. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
EDITOR’S MAILBAG (Oct. 4) (25) Oct 5, 2008
In the Old Testament Leviticus Chapter 18:22-23 and in the New Testament Romans Chapter 1:24-27, God has made it clear what we can and cannot do, all sin is covered: fornication, adultery, murder, deceit, covetousness, stealing, and yes, homosexuality. Ted Gay is not a hatemonger, nor am I. We believe the whole word of God and His son Jesus. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
The Great Wall Of Britain Oct 5, 2008
But the tablets provide an astonishingly detailed glimpse into the everyday lives of Romans ... From these tablets we know what the Romans paid for beer, what got them out of active military duty (conjunctivitis, or "pink eye," was a popular excuse) and what they thought of the locals ... Elsewhere in the museum are artifacts that show how little daily life has changed since then: bathroom tiles bearing the footprints of dogs and cats that walked across them before they dried; a huge collection... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Archeologists find landing site where Roman Oct 4, 2008
There was no 'England' when the Romans arrived. They encountered Britons who spoke an early form of Welsh. (Times Online)
Hollywood tackles 'King of Picts' Oct 4, 2008
Known as Picti by the Romans, meaning painted ones in Latin, northern tribes of Picts were dominant in Dark Age Scotland. They successfully fought off conquests by the Romans and Angles. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Tuscany Journal: Albanians adjust to Italy, in unlikeliest of places Oct 4, 2008
"We've done the Romans, the Egyptians, the golden age of Africa," he said. But not Napoleon. (International Herald Tribune)
Roman invasion beach found in Kent Oct 3, 2008
He argues that the Romans sailed first to Richborough (Rutupiae, a name of Celtic origin probably meaning "Muddy Waters") to establish a beachhead, and then waited for a change of wind so at least some could sail safely on to Chichester, where the local tribal ruler was enthusiastically pro-Roman ... In the late first century AD, the Romans built a 25-metre high marble and bronze triumphal arch at Richborough to commemorate their invasion. (Independent)
Scholar speaks on 'Jesus of Hollywood' Oct 3, 2008
In "King of Kings," a 1961 piece the featuring the voice of Orson Welles as God, the Jews are portrayed as sheep led to the slaughter by the Romans. Jesus does not overthrow Rome but rather offers what Reinhartz called a soft ending, "providing everlasting life to those who believe.". (Mt. Pleasant News, IA)
Video: Palin once blessed to be free from 'witchcraft' Oct 3, 2008
" DK61727 wrote on Sep 29, 2008 7:49 PM:" Greed wrote on Sep 29, 2008 4:54 PM: " Jesus Christ was a liberal. He was crucified by Conservatives.I can understand how a Liberal might be duped into thinking Jesus was a Liberal........after all, Jesus didn't work, he went around living off the contributions of others; when Jesus needed gold coins, he got them from the mouths of fishes while Liberals confiscate gold from the pockets of the working class. The significant difference is people actually... (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Citizens score strip club Oct 3, 2008
There is hope, Romans 10:9-10* " NuCasper wrote on Sep 25, 2008 11:59 AM:" Doesn't anyone realize that there is already a strip club basically in Casper that is probably closer than where the new club is located. If there is already one which might not showcase the WILLING dancers as favorably,what is the problem with one more classy establishment. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
'Pards Tangle With Quakers on Homecoming Weekend Sep 25, 2008
ROMANS CAN PLAY A LITTLE BIT: Senior linebacker is the Leopards' most highly-decorated returner. Romans was the 2007 Patriot League Defensive Player of the Year and is the conference's pick to repeat ... 5), trailing Romans in both categories. (Goleopards.com)
Pamper yourself at Europe's top spas Sep 25, 2008
The ancient Romans valued bathhouses for their healing properties but also used them as a place to conduct daily business. Today's European spas, however, are all about providing a fountain of youthwhich is big business. (MSNBC -- Politics)
How To Lose An Empire--Gracefully Sep 25, 2008
Britain's colonial rulers were also deft, like the Romans, Ottomans and Mongols before them, at co-opting their most talented and useful subjects into their imperial systems, and with it went a certain degree of toleration, adaptation and accommodation to the lands they ruled. It was an effective deployment of soft power, which meant the bayonets only came out in extremis. (Forbes)
ROM bringing Dead Sea scrolls to Toronto Sep 25, 2008
Also to be displayed are the jars they were stored in and the stone portals of a temple that the Romans disassembled in 70 AD as well as other artifacts from ancient Judea. They'll be shown in the huge Garth Weston Hall, which has the security and humidity controls needed for such fragile objects, Thorsell said. (CBC.ca)
A DeWitt Roman Holiday Sep 25, 2008
It is impossible to know Rome intimately without getting to know the Romans. The man who makes my cappuccino, the grocer across the street, the bartender of my favorite pub these are the people who make Rome. (DeWitt Era-Enterprise, AR)
Is this modern? Sep 24, 2008
However, I am told that the Romans managed to get the color of the locker rooms in the Colosseum to match. Despite the need for ever grander scales and ever taller towers, the real artifact constructed in each successive leap in mechanical and architectural perfection is the development of an archeological narrative or the story development of civilization as a whole. (Daily Iowan, IA)
The magic of Stonehenge: new dig finds clues to power of bluestones Sep 23, 2008
Archaeologists had believed that by the time the Romans arrived in Britain, Stonehenge was just a towering enigma, its ritual importance entirely forgotten. The latest finds imply a much more complex story: they include a Roman coin among stone fragments, suggesting the Romans also believed in and sought out the healing magic. (guardian.co.uk)
Why I left Wall Street Sep 23, 2008
shrubeater wrote on Sep 22, 2008 1:22 PM:" Cogito, I really don't believe that liberals have that market cornered. In fact, a recent study indicated that we feel good when we perceive ourselves to be doing better than our neighbors/friends. It's human nature to keep up with the Joneses. Wonder if the Romans were liberals? ". Cogito wrote on Sep 22, 2008 12:52 PM:" Joe writes " I silently rooted for my superiors to fail". There you have it, the innermost heartfelt feeling held by every liberal.... (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Stonehenge may have been an ancient Lourdes Sep 22, 2008
A variety of archaeological evidence, including results from the first excavation inside the monument in nearly half a century, also suggest that the first stones were placed at least 200 years later than previously believed and that the Romans may have altered the stones during their occupation of Britain. The findings do not conflict with other recent theories about the uses of Stonehenge -- which indicate that it was an astronomical observatory, a cemetery and the site of biannual... (Los Angeles Times)
Casting a Spell on the Economy Sep 21, 2008
The Nazis had their Jews, the Aztecs (and Romans) sacrificed humans to appease the gods (and deflect criticism of their own poor economic management). If our current economic crisis doesn't abate soon, look to our glorious rulers to follow suit. (Slate)
McClellan Saw Storm in White House Katrina Strategy Sep 18, 2008
The Romans, for example, were in the delusion that the Barbarians did not matter. Now the ancestors of the Barbarians are enjoying their accomplishments while the ancestors of Rome keep electing Silvio Berlusconi. (Yahoo News -- Tropical Storms and Hurricanes)
ABCNEWS: Ad Es Erróneo... Sep 18, 2008
Power, pop, and probings from ABC News Senior National Correspondent Jake Tapper. is ABC News' Senior National Correspondent based in the network's Washington bureau. (The Drudge Report)
Church columnists: September 17, 2008 Sep 18, 2008
This homily or sermon affirms Saint Paul's dictum that "faith comes through preaching"(Romans 3:13-15) ... For His invisible attributes have been clearly perceived ever since the creation of the world, in the things that have been made (Romans 1:19-20). (Catoosa County News, GA)
Rome from bottom to top Sep 18, 2008
There must be something satisfying for these Romans, to uncover a buried treasure from cow pastures and dumpsters. Fortunately, these architectural miracles are valuable despite their cracks. (DeWitt Era-Enterprise, AR)
Behind the U.S. Embassy Bombing in Yemen Sep 18, 2008
The ancient Romans called Yemen Felix Arabia Happy Arabia for its advantageous spot on Middle Eastern spice routes. But modern day Yemen is anything but happy. (Time.com)
George Putnam, RIP Sep 16, 2008
Ancient Romans had a saying: "in vino veritas," or in wine, truth. The person you see after hes been drinking is the real person. (Newsmax)
Canning as the light fades Sep 15, 2008
The ancient Romans had something called Penates - the household gods unique to each family - which they treasured up in the most important place in their homes. The Penates were a little like American Indian medicine bundles. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Virtual history Sep 14, 2008
The Romans are a well-suited subject for a digital museum, as they were great proponents of the pixel, and were technologically ambitious. The museum's head curator says its animations have much appeal. (BBC News -- Technology)
Wooly worms and the weather: The experts explain Sep 14, 2008
"The ancient Romans used the Latin term catta pilosa, literally "hairy cat," to describe them. The term caterpillar traces back to these early descriptions."The creatures we call wooly worms are, in fact, caterpillars, so their time spent as a wooly worm is limited. The United States is home to at least eight species of the hairy caterpillars that are commonly called wooly worms. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
The Christian view on torture Sep 13, 2008
Romans 13:1 Let every person be in subjection to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God and those which exist are established by God. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
The pursuit of leisure and the rise of the Roman villa Sep 13, 2008
For the ancient Romans the word "otium" - the implications of which ranged from "a pause," through "ease" and "leisure" to "inactivity" and "sheer indolence" - was fraught with ambiguity ... The Romans were convinced that the previous rulers of much of the peninsula, the Etruscans, had been brought down by their increasing idleness and hedonistic self-indulgence ... Greece had by then been absorbed into the Roman Empire and upper-class Romans were profoundly affected by this. (International Herald Tribune)
Opening League Contest, Two Games Against Ranked Opponents Highlight Patriot League Football Saturday Sep 13, 2008
Andy Romans leads Lafayette in the Patriot League opener at home against Georgetown on Saturday at 6 p.m. ... Buck Buchanan Award candidate Andy Romans had 10 tackles, one sack and one fumble recovery. (Patriotleague.com)
9/11 through the eyes of children Sep 12, 2008
BELDING When elementary students in Belding pick up their history books, they'll learn about the Civil War, World War I and II and even the late, great empires of the past, like the Greeks and the Romans. But recent history is another story. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
Church columnists: Sept 10, 2008 Sep 11, 2008
For example, Romans 8:20 speaks of the first creation as being "subjected to futility in hope that the creation itself also will be set free from its slavery to corruption into the freedom of the glory of the children of God" (NASB). It seems strange to talk of the first creation being "set free" by annihilation. (Catoosa County News, GA)
Over the back fence: News thats Sep 11, 2008
Bible study is offered on Tuesday evening at 7 p.m. and Wednesday afternoon at 4 p.m. The current study is Paul's letter to the Romans. All are welcome. (Millbrook Round Table, NY)
Book review: "I Don't: A Contrarian History of Marriage" Sep 11, 2008
She distances herself from the naysayers who blamed loose sexual morality for the fall of the Roman Empire but traces the ways in which Christianity would come to stand as a corrective to the fast-and-loose ways of the ancient Romans. The author is at her wickedly funniest in her descriptions of what would soon become (in the words of Heinrich Heine) "the starvation diet of Christianity." For centuries, the church characterized marriage as a highly distasteful "lust containment facility," as... (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
I fear students bearing back-to-school gifts Sep 9, 2008
Clouds, diaphanous and diffuse, covered the great orb of the sky like muslin, eliminating the advantage of the Romans, resplendent in bronze and fearless, who would soon triumph over the bellicose Goths. Our Latin teacher would usually stop him after a few lines and say: Very nice, James, now will you translate it on your own please. (Bolton Common, MA)
Zan a prophet or an apostate? Sep 8, 2008
"Christ may not have protested the Romans, but had he the chance, would he have continually voted them into power again and again and again?"Zan feels LDS leaders are wrong. All LDS must ask, 'Who is most likely to be deceived. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Morningside professor writes chapter for football book Sep 7, 2008
Reid s essay, "Heroes of the Coliseum," compares how the ancient Romans treated their gladiators to how the American public treats modern day college football players. "What s most fascinating about football players and gladiators is not their daily hardships or social marginalization," said Reid. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Canton High School announces parade theme, invites entries Sep 7, 2008
The theme gives tribute to ancient civilizations in our world, with each class representing a different empire such as the Aztecs, Romans, Egyptians, and Greeks. This year we are encouraging parade entrants to stick to this theme of ancient civilizations. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Global godly IDs make world small Sep 6, 2008
The birds were installed on Hadrians mausoleum in Rome for the peacock was believed to have incorruptible flesh and later became a symbol of the resurrection both for Romans and the early Christians. Verily, its a world bound together, whether by faith or trade. (India Times)
Border, Fence and Mucho Dinero Sep 6, 2008
The "Fence" will serve the US as well as Hadrian's Wall did the Romans, the Great Wall of China did the Ming Dynasty, or the Berlin Wall served the so-called German Democratic Republic. None of these regimes exist today, and technology has not changed the underlying notion that it is indeed possible to keep people out or in. (Yahoo News -- Immigration)
Traffic chaos in Rome? What's new? Sep 6, 2008
The debate essentially forces Romans to choose between their passion for cars Italy has one of highest densities of car ownership in the world and pride in their ancient culture. The Pincio carpark was approved when Mr. Veltroni was mayor but Rome is now run by right-winger Gianni Alemanno. (Globe and Mail -- International)
All Seven Teams Set to Take the Field in Patriot League Football Sep 6, 2008
Lafayette linebacker Andy Romans made the Buck Buchanan Award Watch list after earning Patriot League Preseason Defensive Player of the Year honors in the summer ... Lafayette Notebook Linebacker Andy Romans and fullback Joe Russo will serve as co-captains in 2008 ... Romans returns as Patriot League Preseason Defensive Player of the Year after leading a Lafayette defense that placed first nationally with 260. (Patriotleague.com)
An ancient Jerusalem wall unearthed Sep 5, 2008
The 2,100-year-old wall was destroyed during the Great Revolt against the Romans that began in 66 C.E. It was previously uncovered by an American archeologist at the end of the 19th century. Also uncovered were the remains of a city wall from the Byzantine period, built on top of the Second Temple wall. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
Arctic Sees Massive Gain in Ice Coverage Sep 5, 2008
I would like to ask you most respectfully to read through the book of Romans (yes, in the Bible). It will not take you too long. But, please keep in mind; you are not going to have the same opinion about the "goal" of what the Bible is attempting to communicate, that is if you keep your own mind focused and open to what is being communicated verses a pre-formed opinion based on other folks opinions. (Newsmax)
'Dog days' no longer a bone of contention Sep 5, 2008
It was the ancient Romans and Greeks who noticed that Sirius, the Dog Star, rose with the sun (its heliacal rising, as we know it today) around mid-July, the hottest time of year. Many at the time believed that the combined heat of the Dog Star and the sun in the sky produced the scorching heat of late summer the caniculares dies, or dog days, as the Romans called them. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Jerusalem dig uncovers 2,100-year-old city wall Sep 4, 2008
"Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, set in 1957, is loosely based on real-life skulls that, according to ancient legend, have mystical powers when united. Unearth this and six other archaeological mysteries.Related storiesMost popular Most viewed Top rated Most e-mailedBy Avida Landauupdated 10:46 a.m. ET Sept. 3, 2008JERUSALEM - Israeli archaeologists unveiled a 2,100-year-old Jerusalem perimeter wall along with beer bottles left behind by 19th... (MSNBC -- International)
Jerusalem dig unearths ancient city walls, and a 19th century shoe Sep 4, 2008
The construction dates from the period of the Second Temple - the 2nd Century BC until the temple's destruction by the Romans in the year 70. The researchers believe the walls show the ancient city's boundaries when it was at its largest, with a circumference of 6km, compared to the 4km of walling surrounding what is now the Old City. (BBC News -- Africa)
Ancient wall remains unearthed in Jerusalem Sep 4, 2008
The 2,100-year-old wall, which was built by the Hasmonean kings of ancient Israel and was destroyed during the Jewish revolt against the Romans that began in 66 AD, is located just outside the present-day walls of the Old City in Jerusalem. The wall, which is believed to have run six km around Jerusalem, was uncovered in an extensive excavation that is currently underway on Mount Zion. (Xinhuanet, China)
Wall Dating to Second Temple Unearthed Sep 4, 2008
The 2,100-year-old wall, which was destroyed during the Great Revolt against the Romans that began in 66 CE, is located just outside the present-day walls of the Old City and abuts the Catholic cemetery built in the last century where Righteous Gentile Oskar Schindler is buried. The sturdy wall, which is believed to have run 6 km. around Jerusalem, was previously exposed by an American archeologist at the end of the 19th century, the state run archeological body said. (Newsmax)
LETTERS: NCT, Sept. 2, 2008 Sep 3, 2008
With March (Martius to the Romans) as the first month on the calendar, September was, of course, correctly the seventh. But when the change was effected, the names of the last four months were inexplicably not altered to correspond to their new status of ninth through 12th. (North County Times)
China plans 236 mph train, world's fastest... Sep 2, 2008
The Romans ruled the ;world; for over a thousand years by adopting good ideas from other civilizations, the Chinese are just purchasing the products that exist for sale and may even improve on some of them. All this is how we as a species grow, it is the natural cycle and how we humans evolve. (The Drudge Report)
Internet traffic begins to bypass the US Sep 2, 2008
Thee Romans stayed in power for a few hundred years. Will the US be able to match 1/2 of that. (CNET News)
Ancient gold wreath puzzles archaeologists Sep 1, 2008
The Macedonian capital was moved to Pella in the fourth century B.C., and Aigai was destroyed by the Romans in 168 B.C.. This article appeared on page E - 4 of the San Francisco Chronicle. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Science)
* FEATURE : Taisi Township re-engages its Muslim roots Aug 31, 2008
When in Rome, do as the Romans do. My ancestors had stopped practicing Islam upon arriving in Taiwan because of public pressure, Ting Chen-hsiang said, standing in the courtyard of his family mansion. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Ancient gold treasure puzzles Greek archaeologists Aug 30, 2008
The Macedonian capital was moved to Pella in the 4th century B.C., and Aigai was destroyed by the Romans in 168 B.C.. Type Size. (AZCentral -- News)
Indications it may be Romney Aug 29, 2008
He did not want the Romans to ruin the temple of Obama. Hail Ceaser er Obama. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Holy Cross' Randolph, Colgate's Scott and Lafayette's Romans Named to Major FCS Award Watch Lists Aug 29, 2008
Randolph and Scott Up for Walter Payton Award; Romans in Contention for Buck Buchanan Award ... - After receiving honors and acclaim throughout the preseason, Holy Cross senior quarterback Dominic Randolph, Colgate senior running back Jordan Scott and Lafayette senior linebacker Andy Romans have all earned a place among the elite in the Football Championship Subdivision after being named to the watch lists for the two major individual FCS awards announced by The Sports Network on Thursday ...... (Patriotleague.com)
LETTERS: NCT, Aug. 27, 2008 Aug 28, 2008
When the renegade "apostle" Paul, who has been completed discredited and proved to teach diametrically opposed to what Jesus taught, criticized same-sex relationships, even he did not use the word "abomination" (Romans 1:24-27). And the point I made about Pluto was correct: Jesus himself never criticized or even mentioned same-sex relationships. (North County Times)
The Grits will just fade away Aug 28, 2008
In the first Punic War, the Romans took Sicily from Carthage; in the second, they took the rest of the Carthaginian possessions in Europe; and in the third, they defeated Carthage totally, razed the city to the ground and sowed salt in the fields so nothing would ever grow there again. In the first Canadian Punic War, the Conservatives brought the Liberals down to a minority government; in the second, they pushed the Liberals out of government altogether, although they not did get their own... (Globe and Mail -- National)
Four Patriot League Football Student-Athletes Garner College Sporting News Preseason All-America Honors Aug 28, 2008
The Patriot League was also represented on the list by Holy Cross senior quarterback Dominic Randolph, Lafayette senior linebacker Andy Romans and Colgate senor running back Jordan Scott, who all received a Third-Team All-America honor ... Romans earns his second All-America honor to go with his Preseason Defensive Player of the Year award ... Romans led a Lafayette defense that finished in the top 10 nationally in scoring, rushing and total defense. (Patriotleague.com)
Patriot League Football Release - 8.26.08 Aug 27, 2008
Holy Cross senior quarterback Dominic Randolph was selected as Patriot League Preseason Offensive Player of the Year, while Lafayette senior linebacker Andy Romans was picked as the League's Preseason Defensive Player of the Year ... Lafayette senior linebacker Andy Romans and wide receiver Shaun Adair, Lehigh senior linebacker Tim Diamond and Fordham junior quarterback John Skelton all earned one preseason All-America honor ... Lafayette linebacker Andy Romans, the 2007 Defensive Player of the... (Patriotleague.com)
Huge statue of Roman ruler found Aug 26, 2008
The cross-shaped room measures 1,250 sq m (13,500 sq ft), is covered in mosaics and was probably used as a frigidarium - a room with a cold pool which Romans could sink into after a hot bath. It was partially destroyed in an earthquake between 540AD and 620AD, filling the room with rubble. (BBC News)
