Former Mass. senator Brooke to receive Congress’s highest honor Oct 28, 2009
The Congressional Gold Medal started in 1776 as an award to military leaders and has been awarded to such luminaries as Sir Winston Churchill and Tony Blair, the former British prime minister; civil rights leaders Martin Luther King Jr., Dorothy Height, and Rosa Parks; actors Bob Hope and Frank Sinatra; humanitarians Nelson Mandela and Mother Teresa; and athletes Joe Louis and Jackie Robinson. -- SUSAN MILLIGAN. (Boston Globe)
Is this still America? Oct 26, 2009
This is why Sir Winston Churchill said, "It has been said that democracy is the worst form of government, except all the others that have been tried.". From the Sunday, October 25, 2009 edition of the Augusta Chronicle Reader Comments Note: Comments are not edited and don't represent the views of The Augusta Chronicle. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Beyond the pale: BBC faces tough questions for hosting the far right Oct 24, 2009
The British National Party leader could not explain why he had previously sought to play down the Holocaust and defended his use of Sir Winston Churchill on its literature. He claimed that Churchill would have been a member of the party and was ''Islamophobic'' by ''today's standard. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
London starting to feel like home Oct 16, 2009
St. Paul's holds memorials to British heroes of the past and, as a working church, has also been home to historical services such as the funeral of Sir Winston Churchill. It has come to represent the resilience of the British people because it was bombed heavily during WWII but, like Britain, it's still standing. (Daily Orange, NY)
HSBC bids farewell to dollar supremacy... Sep 25, 2009
1775 "Sell not virtue to purchase wealth, nor Liberty to purchase power." Poor Richard 1738 "A people that have forgotten their heritage,are a people who have lost faith in themselves" Sir Winston Churchill who said Such is the lesson of history, for it has only been one generation from those who lived through the great depression and fought to liberate the world from NAZI Fascism, to their child now matured themselves to have lost all sense of moral compass. President Washington (American... (The Drudge Report)
Health care requires these solutions Sep 7, 2009
I am reminded of a quote by Sir Winston Churchill: "Some regard private enterprise as if it were a predatory tiger to be shot. Others look upon it as a cow that they can milk. Only a handful see it for what it really is -- the strong horse that pulls the whole cart." I fear that any government plan for health care will both shoot the tiger and milk the cow dry. John Vigna, Evans. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Politics Today: Will Democrats use force to pass Obamacare? Sep 5, 2009
Alihandero wrote on Sep 4, 2009 6:12 AM:" Well Deb,I'm not sure what a liberal Democrat would know about Republican fear, but as an Independent I can only guess what that might be.I asked you before in another forum here what your solutions to this so-called health care crisis would be that is #1. economically and fiscally sound, and #2. would not pass that awful increased public debt onto our children.What would John Maynard Keynes say, Deb? Remember he too was very British, like Sir Winston... (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Up close & personal with Roshan Thiran Aug 22, 2009
Drawing qualities from a diverse range of people, from Mother Teresa to Welch, from Thomas Edison (who invented the light bulb) to Sir Winston Churchill, Roshan emphasises the importance of leading and learning. All of us are leaders in our different fields and roles. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Clergy Views: Church should be a powerful champion Jul 24, 2009
At the end of the Second World War, Sir Winston Churchill wrote of Hitler: (Hitler) sees with chagrin and amazement that our defeats are but stepping stones to victory and that his victories are only the stepping stones to ruin. In 1957 Methodist Bishop Gerald Kennedy wrote, We cannot live without power. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Gore Compares Climate Change Fight to WW II Jul 8, 2009
Speaking at the World Forum on Enterprise and the Environment in Oxford, Gore reminded delegates of Sir Winston Churchill rallying troops to save civilization during the struggle against Adolph Hitlers Germany. Winston Churchill aroused this nation in heroic fashion to save civilization in World War Two, Gore said. (Newsmax)
Fulton's two colleges provide rich cultural heritage to city Jun 30, 2009
The series gained fame on March 5, 1946, when Sir Winston Churchill delivered "The Sinews of Peace" speech in which he coined the term Iron Curtain. Other leaders lecturing at Westminster included Ronald Reagan, George Bush, Mikhail Gorbachev, Margaret Thatcher and Lech Walensa. (Fulton Sun, MO)
An Inspiring Leader Is an Optimistic One Jun 25, 2009
Sir Winston Churchill delivered the ultimate pep talk to the world in his first speech as British Prime Minister on June 4, 1940. France had just fallen to Hitler's army and the British were on their heels after a massive retreat from Dunkirk. (BusinessWeek)
Churchill Memorial receives national museum designation Jun 17, 2009
Edwina Sandys, granddaughter of Sir Winston Churchill, said she is delighted that the U.S. House of Representatives has designated the Churchill Memorial and Library as America's National Churchill Museum. Sir. (Fulton Sun, MO)
French snub British queen, shrug off uproar May 29, 2009
"I don't get it, personally," said Guy Briand, browsing the morning papers on a quiet park bench just off the Champs-Elysees, in the shadow of a bronze memorial statue of a stern Sir Winston Churchill. "If she comes or not, it's her problem.". (MSNBC -- International)
Mailbag: Look at all that change’ (April 28) Apr 29, 2009
Sending a gift back to England (bust of Sir Winston Churchill) because he did not want it in the White House. Giving the prime minister of England 20 DVDs that he couldn t play if he wanted to. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
John Churchill, First Duke of Marlb... Apr 20, 2009
John Churchill was born in 1650, the son of Sir Winston Churchill. Sir Winston had fought for the Cavaliers against the Roundheads. (Suite101.com)
Unemployment rate stays the same Apr 17, 2009
With apologies to Sir Winston Churchill, the better-than-expected March jobless rate does not represent the end of this recession, said State Labor Commissioner Michael Thurmond. It is not even the beginning of the end. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Tamil fury in London Apr 11, 2009
Occasionally part of the crowd surged towards the dozens of police ringing the square, which is effectively a large traffic island with two lanes of heavy traffic circling it, overlooked by a statue of Sir Winston Churchill. The scuffles moved aimlessly from one side of the green to the other, and then back again. (BBC News -- South Asia)
National Watercolor Exhibit set April 5 to May 17 at Westminster Mar 28, 2009
Westminster College is recognized internationally for hosting major leaders such as Sir Winston Churchill, who made his famed Iron Curtain speech at Westminster in 1946. The historic moment led to a steady procession of world leaders, bringing their messages to Westminster over the years. (Fulton Sun, MO)
Tone of online talk regretful Mar 21, 2009
" hawk wrote on Mar 20, 2009 9:18 AM:" "People stumble over truth from time to time, but most pick themselves up and hurry off as if nothing happened."-Sir Winston Churchill " desertique wrote on Mar 20, 2009 9:29 AM:" Hawk " "People stumble over truth from time to time, but most pick themselves up and hurry off as if nothing happened. "-Sir Winston Churchill ". (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Editor's Mailbag (March 13) Mar 14, 2009
A first edition copy of Sir Martin Gilbert s seven volume biography of Sir Winston Churchill, a dynamic ally of the United States, unarguably the greatest British leader of the 20th century and arguably their greatest leader ever. Prime Minister Brown went home with a DVD collection of 25 classic American films. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
No Way To Treat A Prime Minister Mar 10, 2009
Brown brought several for the new president, including a first edition of the seven volume official biography of Sir Winston Churchill by Sir Martin Gilbert, as well as a pen holder carved from the timbers of HMS Gannett, a ship used by the British to combat slavery in the 19th Century. In return, Obama presented his guest with 25 DVDs, ranging from Psycho to ET. And in case Brown is the last person in the galaxy not to have seen Star Wars, that was thrown in too. (Human Events Online)
‘Pay it Forward' ideas reflect community's spirit Feb 22, 2009
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CHORION: Investment Driving Long Term Global Growth in Children's Characters Feb 16, 2009
Sir Winston Churchill. Licensing and merchandising only. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Hastings Entertainment Incorporated: At Hastings' the 'Stakes' Have Never Been Higher Feb 12, 2009
The Sir Winston Churchill ($50,000) and Derby B & G Express ($50,000) are on the same card. The previous day - Saturday, Sept. 26 - features the BC Oaks ($125,000) and Delta Colleen ($100,000), up from $50,000 in previous years. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Swat Valley: Whose war is this? Feb 7, 2009
Former British prime minister Sir Winston Churchill and the founder of Pakistan, Mohammad Ali Jinnah, were two of the valley's more famous admirers. Jinnah coined the phrase "Switzerland of Pakistan" while Churchill, gazing down the valley from his mountain resort, once commented that all the inhabitants must be poets. (Asia Times Online)
