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Senior military officers serving under the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM), attend the sector commanders meeting in Mogadishu, Somalia, on 19 June 2018. AMISOM Photo / Omar Abdisalan
Serving as the official kickoff of the Fall 2013 semester, the College of DuPage Office of Student Life hosted several events as part of Chaparral Days. Events included games, music, giveaways, free food, and information sessions. Chaparral Days events promote student interaction and engagement.
Altarpiece panel
Alabaster, 1425-50
In England there were more parish churches dedicated to St Thomas than to any other saint. His image featured in stained glass, wall paintings and sculpture, across the country and also abroad.
English carvers produced alabaster panels depicting his life and death, many of which were exported to the Continent.
Becket kneels in prayer. Four knights approach and two drive their swords into his head. Edward Grim watches the scene unfold.
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Thomas Becket: Murder and the Making of a Saint
(May - Aug 2021)
On 29 December 1170, Becket was assassinated in Canterbury Cathedral by four knights with close ties to King Henry II, an act that left Medieval Europe reeling. Becket was one of the most powerful figures of his time, serving as royal chancellor and later as Archbishop of Canterbury. Initially a close friend of Henry, the two men became engaged in a bitter dispute that culminated in his violent and public death – an event that sent shockwaves across Europe and caused an immense political fallout.
Marking the 850th anniversary of his brutal murder, this special exhibition presents Becket's tumultuous journey from a merchant's son to an archbishop, and from a revered saint in death to a 'traitor' in the eyes of Henry VIII more than 350 years later.
Becket was a second-generation French immigrant, born around 1120 in Cheapside, in the City of London, to Gilbert and Matilda, who had left Normandy following the Norman Conquest. His father was a well-connected merchant but the family were neither excessively wealthy nor powerful. Becket was sent to school at Merton Priory and, after a few years studying in Paris, he eventually gained employment through one of his father’s friends as a clerk for Theobald, the then Archbishop of Canterbury. Becket was described by his contemporaries as intelligent, charming and authoritative and, in 1155, he got his biggest break. Recognising his talents, Theobald suggested that Henry II appoint Becket as Chancellor of England. He and the king quickly became close friends, hunting, gaming and travelling around England together. Becket embraced life in the royal court: he is said by his contemporary biographers to have enjoyed vast wealth, throwing lavish parties, decorating his residences with beautiful furnishings and making numerous journeys to France on his own ships.
When the position of Archbishop of Canterbury became vacant, Becket was put forward. Given his lifestyle and reputation he was an unlikely candidate but the king had other ideas. Henry was keen to appoint his close friend to the role but, crucially, he wanted him to continue as Chancellor. With Becket in both positions, Henry saw an opportunity to exercise greater authority over the Church as well as the state. Becket was appointed Archbishop on 23 May 1162 and consecrated (officially blessed) on 3 June. However, at some point during the rest of that year, and against the king’s wishes, Becket resigned as Chancellor. His actions drove a wedge between him and the king which would never be repaired. From this point on, Becket’s relationship with Henry began to deteriorate. A series of disputes ensued regarding the division of power between the Crown and the Church. By 1164, tensions were at an all-time high and, in October, Becket was summoned to appear before the King’s council and ordered to forfeit all his personal property. He refused to accept the terms of his punishment and, fearing further repercussions from the king, he fled to France.
Becket remained in exile in France for six years. During this time Henry flexed his power in England. His most blatant snub of his old friend’s authority was his decision to have his son, Henry the Young King, crowned in June 1170 by Becket’s long-standing enemy, the Archbishop of York. Becket appealed to the Pope and, under significant pressure, Henry agreed to reopen negotiations. Following this, the Archbishop and the king spoke privately for the first time since 1164, and Henry promised to restore Becket’s rights as Archbishop of Canterbury. Becket was reassured that it would be safe to return to England. However, his final act was to punish those involved in the unauthorised coronation. Before leaving France Becket issued three letters expelling (excommunicating) the Archbishop of York and two bishops from the Church. This act was to have devastating consequences upon his return to England.
Becket returned from exile on 1 December 1170. Contemporary reports record that he was greeted on his journey back to the Cathedral by cheering crowds and rejoicing monks, but he faced increasing hostility by the authorities loyal to the king. Meanwhile, the Archbishop of York and the Bishops of London and Salisbury, furious that they had been excommunicated, travelled to Henry’s royal court in Normandy where they relayed Becket’s actions to the king. Henry was outraged and, although it is unclear whether he ever specifically ordered retribution for Becket’s actions, his furious outburst prompted four knights – Reginald FitzUrse, William de Tracy, Hugh de Morville and Richard le Bret – to travel to Canterbury in search of Becket.
...One key account was written by a man named Edward Grim, who was so close to Becket during the skirmish that he was wounded by one of the knight’s swords. Grim tells us that when the four knights arrived at Canterbury Cathedral, Becket was in the Archbishop’s Palace. They attempted to arrest him but he refused. Becket was persuaded by the monks to take refuge in the church, but the knights pursued him, bursting into the Cathedral with swords drawn...As Grim recounts, Becket held tight onto one of the Cathedral’s pillars to prevent them seizing him, and it was at this point that one of the knights raised his sword for the first time, bringing it down on Becket, slicing off the crown of his head. Two of the other knights then started to attack Becket and most of the monks fled. The third blow brought the Archbishop’s life to an end...
Chaos ensued following the murder, and with none of those present knowing what to do next, the body remained where it had fallen for several hours. Some individuals dipped parts of their clothes in his spilled blood, or collected it in small vessels to take away in anticipation of Becket’s future sanctity. After spending the night on the high altar of the Cathedral, he was buried by the monks the next day in the crypt. Reports immediately circulated of miraculous healings connected to Becket. Facing increasing pressure from the people of Canterbury, the monks opened the crypt of the Cathedral so pilgrims could visit his tomb. An extraordinary wave of miracles was recorded and, in recognition of this, Becket was made a saint (canonised) by the Pope on 21 February 1173. It was one of the fastest canonisations in history. Becket’s reputation as a miracle-working saint spread quickly and people from all over Europe started to flock to Canterbury in the hope that they would be healed. As well as visiting the tomb, pilgrims could also purchase a mixture of his blood and water, called St Thomas’ Water, which was bottled and sold by opportunistic monks in small lead vessels called ampulla. Henry II, in a public act of penance for his involvement in the murder, visited the tomb in 1174, granting royal approval to Becket’s cult.
Becket’s death and subsequent miracles transformed Canterbury Cathedral into one of the most important pilgrimage destinations in Europe. In 1220 his body was moved from the crypt to a glittering new shrine in a purpose-built chapel upstairs in the Cathedral. Geoffrey Chaucer famously captured something of the atmosphere of pilgrimage to this shrine in his Canterbury Tales. In death Becket remained a figure of opposition to unbridled power and became seen as the quintessential defender of the rights of the Church. To this end you can find images of his murder in churches across Latin Christendom, from Germany and Spain, to Italy and Norway. Becket was, and remains, a truly European saint. His relics at Canterbury were visited by people from across the continent until 1538, when Henry VIII would label him a traitor, order the destruction of his shrine and try to wipe him from history altogether.
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Taken in the British Museum
Françoise Abanda from Canada against Irina-Camelia Bagu from Romania at Fed Cup WG play-offs on 18-04-2015 at Maurice Richard Arena in Montréal, QC, Canada. Abanda won 4-6 7-5 6-4
From the collection of the San Francisco Public Library.
I waive any copyright claim I may have in this image and dedicate my copyright interest in the image to the public domain. I also believe that the book depicted in the image is in the public domain, though I do not warrant that it is. The book was published between 1923 and 1963, so the author was required to renew the copyright 28 years after publication to prevent it from entering into the public domain. My search of the copyright renewals database (http://collections.stanford.edu/copyrightrenewals/) indicates that the copyright in this book was not renewed.
Using a cabinet scraper to finish a serving tray I made out of New Guinea Rosewood and Jarrah. It really came to life when I oiled it to seal the wood.
we were lucky enough to visit a village just off the main road outside Habarana in the cultural triangle area. It's quite a prosperous village and we toured parts of it in a variety of transport: bullock cart; engine drawn cart, foot and catamaran. Our final stop was to take lunch prepared in a village house. Food was served onto lotus leaf plates which rest on water hyacinth plate rests. Food was fresh, spicy, hot and delicious! We were also shown winnowing rice by hand...
Testing Lights = Photo Fun
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Terry Johnston Photogaphy
Photo by: Ian Anderson (killer assistant)
Title: Co-pilot serving in-flight meal service
Catalog #: WOF_00112
Date: 1930
Additional Information: In flight meal service was handled by co-pilots
Item Location: Women of Flight Box 3
Collection: Women of Flight Special Collection
Tags: Women of Flight Photo, Co-pilot serving in-flight meal service, 1930
Repository: San Diego Air and Space Museum Archive
www.qiminggroup.com .metal tin trays tin serving trays for industry and food service .Various kinds of tin trays ,round,square,irregular with any color available .
Bowood House, Swindon, Wiltshire
a scene from the Georgian room
the figure are the 1st Marquee dressed in Lord Lansdownes court suit and the lady next to him, his wife Sophia, (the dress is also hers) who died in 1771 aged only 25.
The silver tea things were by Paul Storr (1771-1844)
(17) Jill Braunsberg digs up a shot. Wilmington University Volleyball vs. Goldey-Beacom College @ Joseph West Jones College Center. October 13, 2018. (Wilmington, Delaware/ Photo by Frank Stallworth)
The 82nd Airborne Division Brass Quintet plays for shoppers as cooks from the 18th Fires Brigade serve birthday cake celebrating the Army's upcoming birthday at the North Post Commissary, June 9, 2014. (U.S. Army photo by Spc Caitlyn Byrne/27th Public Affairs Detachment)
After serving as the U.S. Army Alaska commander for the past two years, Maj. Gen. Michael Shields passed the unit colors and leadership of America’s Arctic Warriors to Maj. Gen. Bryan Owens during a change of command ceremony, Friday, July 10, 2015, on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska. The ceremony was presided over by Gen. Vincent Brooks, commander of U.S. Army Pacific, and held on Pershing Field in front of the U.S. Army Alaska headquarters. (U.S. Air Force photo/Justin Connaher)
Food serving dish, one of the relics from the shipwrecked Zanoni, a three masted barque, displayed in a special shipwreck room within the museum. On 11 February 1867 the Zanoni sailed from Port Wakefield at 7 a.m. Bound for London, she was loaded with 15 tons of bark and 4025 bags of wheat. The weather was fine during the morning, but early in the afternoon a sudden squall from the westward 'came down with terrific violence; in fact a perfect cyclone' as it was later reported. The ship was struck so suddenly that she was thrown on her beam ends and turned over; she sank within five minutes. Fortunately the entire crew were able to scramble on to the keel and then swim to the lifeboat which, miraculously, had floated free and was a little distance away.
The Zanoni, similar in appearance to the Cutty Sark, was only two years old, having been built in Liverpool in 1865. She came to South Australia, on her maiden voyage, loaded with sugar from Mauritius. Subsequent searches by the Marine Board failed to find her and it was not until April 1983 that the position of the wreck was pinpointed. She lies in about 18 metres of water in the middle of St Vincent's Gulf in the vicinity of Ardrossan.
Bill Jeffrey, 'Zanoni Historic Shipwreck', in Historical Society of SA Newsletter, No 48, May 1983, p. 17.
The Advertiser, 5 December 1985, p. 3.
On the 6 October the Police Commissioner visited the Rwandan Battalion (RWA BATT), which is serving as part of the JTF, covering the 3rd and 5th Arrondissements of Bangui. The Police Commissioner accompanied the RWA BATT to the 5th Arrondissement, where a meeting was held with the Municipal Authorities. The main issues raised with regards to security concerns were related to freedom of movement, kidnappings and the destruction of property. All of these issues have had a detrimental effect on the businesses of the 5th Arrondissement. The authorities expressed their thanks for the positive working relationship with the MINUSCA forces, especially the RWA BATT, and the presence of both static security points, and active patrols. ..The Police Commissioner then proceeded to the 3rd Arrondissement, where he met with the Mayor. Again the major issue raised by the Authorities was freedom of movement, and its impact on business and education, as teachers fear coming to work in the 3rd Arrondissement. The Mayor also raised concerns regarding weapons in the community, and had confiscated four grenades, which were collected on the 05 October by an UNMAS team for safe destruction. ..The visit ended with a meeting with the Imam of the Central Mosque, and a foot patrol through the 3rd Arrondissement to PK5. The Police Commissioner, and his team engaged with members of the population, shop and kiosk owners, enquiring about their concerns. The population expressed their wish for security in the district, and requested more visits of this nature to discuss measures which could be taken to improve the situation, including the return of the National Security Forces.
Spitalfields London Commercial Street and Hanbury Street The Golden Heart English Pub Truman's Beers and Ales Reopened after four months COVID-19 Coronavirus Lockdown now serving drinks outdoors. Lady in Sunglasses and White Outfit
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – 17 November 2015: The African Union (AU) has honoured and celebrated the distinguished career of one of Africa’s longest serving women Diplomats, H.E. Ambassador Kongit Sinegiorgis of Ethiopia. Ambassador Kongit spent 52 years and 10 months in the Foreign Service of Ethiopia, during which she witnessed the historic creation of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) on 25 May 1963, and its transformation into the African Union on 9 July 2002.
The formal, but entertaining ceremony took place at the Headquarters of the AU on 16 November 2015, and was co-hosted by the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, and H.E. Mr. Mull Sebujja Katende, Ambassador, Permanent Representative of Uganda to the AU and Dean of the East African Region.
In her speech to honour the veteran Diplomat, the AU Commission Chairperson described Ambassador Kongit as “one of the finest daughters of our continent. An African Diplomat par excellence, who loves her country and also loves her continent.” She said that Amb. Kongit has not only fought hard for Ethiopia’s firm positions, but also for Africa’s interests.
Speaking on behalf of the East African Group of Ambassadors, H.E. Mull Sebujja Katende, said Amb. Kongit's passion over the years has never waned, describing her as a distinguished historic figure with a lot to share. This was a sentiment and a sense of admiration that were equally emphasized by all speakers, even describing her as a "walking encyclopaedia of OAU/AU."
“It is a great honour to pay tribute to you,” said the French Ambassador to Ethiopia, Amb. Brigitte Collet, noting the remarkable contribution of Amb. Kongit to Ethiopia and Africa.
The tributes were furthermore echoed online by colleagues around the world. On his Twitter account, Zimbabwe’s Ambassador to Russia, Amb. Mike Nicholas Sango, described Amb. Kongit as “a remarkable patriot, diplomat and all-round human being. She sets a high bar for us all to aspire to.”
H.E. Amb. Kongit was the former Permanent Representative of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia to the AU and the UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA). Ethiopia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, H.E. Tedros Adhanom, and Executive Secretary of the UNECA also paid tribute to the diplomacy legend.
Dr. Carlos Lopes announced that Amb. Kongit would be associated to a $46 million project to transform into a museum the Africa House at UNECA, where the OAU was founded. Her Pan-Africanism will inform the museum project expected to be completed in 2018.
On her part, the guest of honour, Amb. Kongit, expressed her emotion-filled gratitude for the tributes paid to her while still alive. “I feel greatly honoured and deeply touched… There is no greater honour than serving one’s country to the fullest,” she remarked. She said that it was time to turn the page and have a good rest with her loving son.
The ceremony brought together members of the Diplomatic community in Addis Ababa, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia and the staff of the African Union.
H.E. Amb. Kongit Sinegiorgis was born in Harar, Ethiopia, in 1940. She obtained a BA in International Relations from the London University College, and shortly thereafter joined the Ethiopian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, where she spent over 52 years and 10 months with different duties and responsibilities.
In a city whose bus operator had a predominantly Bristol built fleet, the appearance of another chassis make was always a treat. A 1947 Park Royal bodied Dennis Lancet delivered new to East Kent moves slowly in Bristol's traffic on June 19th 1964 whilst serving with the contractor Parkinson. The drab green colour contrasts vividly with the beautiful red and cream livery of its previous operator, a colour scheme that I believe that the vehicle wears again in preservation.
On May 1, 2008, the National Kidney Foundation Serving the Delaware Valley presented an exciting fashion fund-raiser, High Heels Kick Out Kidney Disease. Luxury retailer Neiman Marcus hosted the event at its King of Prussia, Pa., location. The high-end event raised funds to benefit the Foundation’s mission and those it serves.
The evening of education, networking, and fashion featured collections by premier designers Phillip Lim, Roberto Rodriguez, See by Chloe, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Tory Burch and Rebecca Taylor. Guests went home with Neiman Marcus goodie bags and enjoyed complimentary makeovers and opportunities to win exclusive gifts.
Celebrities who lent their support included NBC 10 Reporter Kristen Welker, 95.7 BEN FM’s Marilyn Russell, Philadelphia singer/songwriter Lauren Hart, State Representative Daylin Leach and radio and TV personality Melissa Daley. Philadelphia STYLE Magazine, Aroundphilly.com, and many more were also in attendance. All enjoyed promoting the Foundation’s mission of improving the health and well-being of those affected by kidney disease.
“We are thrilled that so many area businesswomen and celebrities strapped on their high heels to kick out kidney disease and support this worthy cause,” stated Foundation Development Manager Jen Wolf.
Throughout the evening the Foundation, which strives to increase organ transplant opportunities, offered information about kidney disease and its prevention.
Two special guests spoke about their personal experiences with kidney disease. In February, Marlene Moran of Bucks County, Pa., gave one of her kidneys to her husband, Sean Moran. Sean suffers from an autoimmune disease that affects the upper and lower respiratory systems as well as the kidneys, lungs, and additional organs.
The evening’s sponsors included Belmont Dialysis Centers, Furia Rubel Communications, Jones Apparel Group, Diversified Specialty Institutes (DSI), Wyeth Pharmaceuticals and others. Gourmet catering and cocktails were provided by local eateries Bertolini’s, Ruth’s Chris Steak House, The Melting Pot and PINK Vodka.
Wedding gift from Dad and Sherri: an engraved cake serving set. I really loved these, and then Danielle mentioned this was exactly what they got her and Patrick at their wedding in 2005. I don't care! I still love it. I wonder if this is just what Dad and Sherri give as gifts to all weddings? Even if it is, it seems to be something no one else things to give, so they've found their niche. I'll be keeping my eyes peeled for what they give Brandi and Nick when they get married on August 3.