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Proclamation ‘superior’ to US declaration of independence

Edit The Irish Times 03 May 2016
Speaking in Clonakilty at the unveiling of a copy of the Proclamation carved in stone commissioned by Duchas Clonakilty, Mr Doherty said that within Irish history, only Robert Emmet’s Rising of 1803 produced any other declaration of independence but it lacked the 1916 Proclamation’s concision. The Rising. day by day The Century Project Cloughjordan remembers ‘thoughtful’ Thomas MacDonagh US declaration of independence ... “Consider that ... ....

Keys to a great mint julep for Kentucky Derby

Edit Lexington Herald-Leader 03 May 2016
The Kentucky Derby is ripe with tradition — the roses, the hats, the high rolling bettors and B-list celebs ... They are simple to make, with only five ingredients ... The julep is a very old drink ... British traveler and tutor John Davis, in his 1803 narrative Travels of Four Years and a Half in the United States of America explained the julep as “a dram of spirituous liquor that has mint steeped in it, taken by Virginians of a morning.”....

Classic '96: A dogged expedition

Edit The Miami Herald 02 May 2016
This Dave Barry column was originally published Sunday, April 7, 1996. Spring is here, and I'm thinking about camping. Don't misunderstand me ... I'm just thinking about camping ... In 1803, President Thomas Jefferson made the Louisiana Purchase, in which he paid France $10 million for a humongous batch of land without having any idea what was in it ... If hang gliders had been invented in 1803, Jefferson would have bought one of those, too ... ....

Happy 218th anniversary to the U.S. Navy Department (National Constitution Center)

Edit Public Technologies 30 Apr 2016
(Source. National Constitution Center). The United States Navy actually has two birthdays-one in October, leading up to the Revolutionary War, and one today, when Congress used its constitutional power to officially create the Department of the Navy. U.S.S. Constitution, 1803. The Navy in its earliest form dates back to 1775, when it was established by the Continental Congress on October 13 in session in Philadelphia ... Navy Yard ... Comments....

Today in History

Edit The Miami Herald 30 Apr 2016
Today is Saturday, April 30, the 121st day of 2016. There are 245 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History.. On April 30, 1789, George Washington took the oath of office in New York as the first president of the United States. On this date.. In 1803, the United States purchased the Louisiana Territory from France for 60 million francs, the equivalent of about $15 million. In 1812, Louisiana became the 18th state of the Union ... ....

Entertainment highlights in and around Oklahoma City

Edit The Oklahoman 29 Apr 2016
POTTER MORE. Blues rocker Grace Potter will perform at the Criterion, 500 E Sheridan Ave., at 8 p.m. Saturday. The songwriter and multi-instrumentalist is known for her dynamic stage presence and powerful voice. For more information, call 308-1803 or go to www.criterionokc.com. TRIPLE THREAT. NORMAN — Oklahoma's Haniwa and Sun Riah will perform with Texas folk act Real Live Tigers at The Deli, 309 White St., at 10 p.m. Tuesday ... ....

Project Updates (Texas Department of Transportation)

Edit Public Technologies 29 Apr 2016
(Source. Texas Department of Transportation). TYLER - Here's a look at work planned in the district during the week of May 2, 2016. These schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure or other unforeseen issues. FM 1804 remains closed along the Smith/Wood County line due to flooding ... #TurnAroundDontDrown ... The road remains closed with traffic detoured ... A second crew plans to conduct level up work on FM 1803....

SanMar Outfits More Than 4,000 Employees With New Benefits and Payroll Tools; Implements an Integrated HCM Solution to Support Future Growth (ADP - Automatic Data Processing Inc)

Edit Public Technologies 27 Apr 2016
(Source. ADP - Automatic Data Processing Inc). ROSELAND, NJ -- (Marketwired) -- 04/27/16 -- ADP, LLC (NASDAQ. ADP) Unifies disparate systems for human resources and payroll. Automates manual compliance processes. Improves reporting capabilities with new holistic view into HR data ... 'And we're committed to meeting the challenges of growing businesses like SanMar ... About ADP. Powerful technology plus a human touch ... HR. Talent ... Payroll ... 201 452-1803....

President Yameen departs to India to attend the awarding ceremony of “Dr Kalam Puraskar for Excellence in Governance 2016” (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Maldives)

Edit Public Technologies 26 Apr 2016
(Source. Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Maldives) ... P. J. Abdul Kalam. The first Dr ... Original Document. http.//www.foreign.gov.mv/v2/en/media-center/news/article/1803. (noodl. 33245481) ....

Upcoming Classes to Check Out (The Ohio State University at Marion)

Edit Public Technologies 26 Apr 2016
(Source. The Ohio State University at Marion). Courses with Dr. Zuheir Alidib. This Summer.. French 1803. Paris (Taught in English). Fulfills GE for Culture and Ideas - 3 credit hours. MTWR, (1st 6 Wks) 10.30 a.m.-12.15 p.m., Library Classroom Building, Room 130 ... This Autumn.. French 1801. Masterpieces of the French-Speaking World (Taught in English). Fulfills GE for literature and diversity global studies - 3 credit hours ... Arabic 1101 ... Prereq....

Wawa and Comcast Team Up to Deliver Free WiFi at more than 700 East Coast Locations (Wawa Inc)

Edit Public Technologies 26 Apr 2016
(Source. Wawa Inc) Microsoft Word - 042616_Comcast Wawa WiFi Press Release_FINAL.docx WAWA AND COMCAST TEAM UP TO DELIVER FREE WI-FI AT MORE THAN 700 EAST COAST LOCATIONS ... To access Xfinity WiFi at Wawa locations, customers should logon to the "xfinitywifi" SSID in the list of available networks on their devices ... About Comcast Business ... Wawa, Inc., a privately held company, began in 1803 as an iron foundry in New Jersey ... # # #....

Bishop Hartmann remembered

Edit The Times of India 23 Apr 2016
Patna. Thousands of Catholics from various parts of Patna Archdiocese gathered at the St Michael's Primary School next to the Queen of the Apostles Church, Kurji on Saturday to remember Bishop Anastasias Hartmann, the first prelate of Patna ... Cardinal Toppo thanked Patna archbishop for taking part in the event and urged parishioners to serve people. Bishop Anastasias Hartmann was born on February 24, 1803, in Switzerland ... RELATED....

Cameron Forbes: Looking back on the Port Arthur massacre

Edit Sydney Morning Herald 23 Apr 2016
In those first autumn days of pale gold after the massacre, there was horror and there was numbness. There was the futile attempt to make sense of the actions of a madman. There was strange talk of Tasmania's loss of innocence ... The gun lobby is fond of saying guns don't kill people, people kill people ... No refuge there ... Advertisement. Tasmania never was innocent ... From a population estimated at 7000 in 1803, perhaps only 200 or so survived ... ....
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