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The Post-Norman Medieval Period (1120 - 1485)
by Teresa Eckford
Stephen (b. 1096/97; r. 1135-1154) married Matilda of Boulogne (b. 1103/05, d.1152)
Maud (b. 1102, d. 1167) married 1) Henry V - Holy Roman Emperor (d.1125); 2) Geoffrey Plantagenet, Count of Anjou
Henry II (b. 1133; r. 1154-1189) married Eleanor of Aquitaine (b. 1122, d. 1204)
Richard I (b. 1157; r. 1189-1199) married Berengaria of Navarre (b.1163/65, d. ?)
John (b. 1167; r. 1199-1216) married 1) Hadwisa of Gloucester (b. 1176?, d. 1217 - div. 1199); 2) Isabella of Angouleme (b. 1187, d. 1246)
Henry III (b. 1207; r. 1216-1272) married Eleanor of Provence (b. 1223?, d. 1291)
Edward I (b. 1239; r. 1272-1307) married 1) Eleanor of Castile (b. 1244/45, d. 1290); 2) Marguerite of France (b.1279/82, d. 1317/18)
Edward II (b. 1284; r. 1307-1327 - x) married Isabella of France (b. 1292/95, d. 1358)
Edward III (b. 1312; r. 1327-1377) married Philippa of Hainault (b. 1313/14, d. 1369)
Richard II (b. 1367; r. 1377-1399 - x) married 1) Anne of Bohemia (b. 1366, d. 1394); 2) Isabella of Valois (b.1389, d. 1409)
Henry IV (b. 1367; r. 1399-1413) married 1) Mary de Bohun (b. 1369/70, d.1394); 2) Joan of Navarre (b. 1370, d. 1437)
Henry V (b. 1387; r. 1413-1422) married Katherine of Valois (b. 1401, d. 1437)
Henry VI (b. 1421; r. 1422-1461/1470-1471 - x) married Marguerite of Anjou (b. 1429, d. 1482)
Edward IV (b. 1442; r. 1461-1470/1471-1483) married Elizabeth Wydeville (b. 1437, d. 1492)
Edward V (b. 1470; r. 1483 - x) declared illegitimate in June 1483, died probably sometime that summer
Richard III (b. 1452; r. 1483-1485) married Anne Neville (b. 1456, d. 1485)
Henry VII (b. 1457; r. 1485-1509) married Elizabeth of York (b. 1466, d. 1503)
x - denotes death of unnatural causes
The period 1120 - 1485 began with a Henry and ended with one. The intervening centuries saw many changes: the rise of the towns, the development of Parliament, the signing of the Magna Carta, the murder of four kings, the devastation of the Black Death, the emergence of a strong English economy based on wool and cloth and war both external and internal.
Stephen and Matilda's War:
The first major event of that period was the Civil War between Stephen and Maud. Stephen (Henry I's nephew) usurped Maud's throne upon her father's death in 1135. She invaded England in 1139, causing civil war. The loyalty of the barons was split and in the end Stephen prevailed during his lifetime, though Maud's son inherited the throne. The civil war resulted in near anarchy at times. Stephen was not an overly effective monarch, being swayed by his emotions and often ignoring good advice from those who had his best interest at heart. (Read more about Stephen and Matilda.)
Henry II and his Sons:
When Henry II took the throne he set about restoring the rule of law. A well educated prince, he was very interested in justice and the law. He also had a wicked temper that resulted in the death of his former Chancellor turned enemy, Thomas a Becket. Henry's need for complete control drove his sons and wife to rebel and when he died in 1189 England was a more organized and better run country, but Henry died alone, deserted by his family.
During the twelfth century Europe experienced some major changes in thought and culture as a result of the Crusades to the Holy Land. Crusaders brought back new ideas in philosophy, history, science, military tactics, medicine and mathematics, as well as items such as carpets, different fabrics, perfumes and furniture.
England's Crusader king, Richard I, backed by English knights, came closer than anyone to winning back the Holy City of Jerusalem in 1191, but failed in the end, only then to endure more than a year of captivity in Germany. Though celebrated as a hero in the Robin Hood legends, Richard used England only as a source of revenue, preferring to live and fight in France. His mother Eleanor had him created Duke of Aquitaine in 1169 and he spent more time there than in England, so his behaviour is not overly surprising. He and his wife, Berengaria, whom he married while on Crusade, never had any children.
King John has a far worse reputation than his brother. Richard supposedly named John his heir, superseding their nephew Arthur of Brittany, who was only a boy of 12 when Richard died in 1199. Much like the later princes in the Tower, Arthur disappeared, probably murdered on the order of his uncle, John, who had claimed the throne for himself with the backing of his mother, the indomitable Eleanor. John's reign saw many disasters including the loss of Normandy and other French possessions to France, the Interdict (which meant the Churches were closed and the priests forbidden to perform marriages, baptisms, funeral rites etc.) as a result of John's disagreement with the Pope, the Barons' rebellion that led to the signing of Magna Carta resulting in more civil war and the threat of Invasion from France. John demanded high taxes, both from the nobles and from the Church, and when crossed, proved to be an implacable enemy. It is said he starved Maud de Braose and her son to death in the dungeon of one of his castles as a result of her husband's inability to repay money owed to the Crown.
Rebellion, War and Treason:
Henry III was much different from his father, less of a leader and easily persuaded by counsellors interested only in their own self-aggrandizement. He did, however, patronize the arts and order the rebuilding of Westminster Abbey. Like his father he had problems with his Barons as a result of the foolish and extravagant way he ruled. They were led by his brother-in-law Simon de Montfort, which resulted in Henry's capture at the Battle of Lewes. The following year, Henry's son and heir, the future Edward I, defeated and killed de Montfort at the Battle of Evesham, thus marking the beginning of a distinguished military career. Henry lived another few years but apparently spent much of it senile.
Edward I was on Crusade when he inherited the throne of England, and remained in the Holy Land till 1274, when he and his Queen returned to England. Edward was very different from both his father and his great-uncle John, and similar in many ways to Richard I. Tall and handsome, he was a born warrior, but also an able administrator who recognized that the Barons should be consulted upon matters of state. Not only that he also looked to the "Commons", lesser knights and burgesses from the town, for support and another source of taxation, hence his habit of calling frequent Parliaments. The Scots and the Welsh had learned the hard way not to rebel against Edward. He conquered both countries, executing the last of the Welsh princes daring enough to defy him and installing his own puppet as king of Scotland until William Wallace led a rebellion, followed by that of Robert the Bruce (who defeated the English at the Battle of Bannockburn.)
Edward II followed his father to the throne, but never really ruled well. Though tall and strong, he had no taste for war or for administration, preferring to depend on his favourite Piers Gaveston for advice, while showering him with gifts and honours. Once again the Barons revolted, demanded they be allowed to have control of the government and eventually executed Gaveston when his influence over the king continued. For a few years Edward settled down with his wife, Isabella of France, but soon became influenced by the Despensers, father and son. In 1326 Isabella led a revolt with her lover, Mortimer and overthrew Edward, placing their son Edward III on the throne. In 1327 Edward was murdered while imprisoned.
The Hundred Years War:
During the first three years of his reign Edward III tolerated the control of his mother and Mortimer, but in 1330 he rebelled, had Mortimer hanged and his mother shut away in Castle Rising in Norfolk. Married to Philippa of Hainault Edward appeared to live an idyllic family life - between 1330 and 1355 he and Philippa had 13 children, 10 of whom lived to adulthood. Edward's reign also saw the beginning of the Hundred Years War in 1337 and the magnificent victories by the English at Crecy and Poitiers, as well as the formation of the Order of the Garter in 1348. Three notes of tragedy overshadowed his reign, though, the appearance of the Black Death in 1348, Edward's own descent into madness after Philippa's death in 1369 and the death of his son, The Black Prince (from a wasting disease) in 1376. That left 10 year old Richard of Bordeaux as heir.
Richard II had one of the unhappiest reigns in English history - in fact he was very similar to his great-grandfather Edward II. He too depended on favourites, defied parliament and many of his barons, and spent lavishly on his court. In 1381 the economic troubles that had been brewing since the Black Death exploded in the Peasants' Revolt. The following year he married Anne of Bohemia - the marriage proved a happy one, despite the lack of an heir. Anne was a calming influence on Richard's temper and when she died from the plague at the palace of Sheen in 1394, Richard was so devastated he burned the palace down. Two years later he married again, as part of a Peace Treaty with France. His bride, Isabella of Valois was only six years old and he appeared fond of the child, but their marriage was never consummated as he was ousted from the throne before she came of age. In 1398 Richard banished his cousin, Henry of Bolingbrooke and later seized his estates, further angering the Barons. The following year he travelled to Ireland, which proved a fatal mistake. Henry returned to England, rallied the Barons behind him and was waiting when Richard landed in Wales to take him prisoner. Parliament demanded his abdication and Richard was murdered in Pontefract Castle in 1401.
The Wars of the Roses:
Shakespeare put the following words into the mouth of Henry IV "Uneasy lies the head that wears a Crown" (King Henry IV, Part II, Act III, sc. 1.) His usurpation of the throne laid the seeds for the later conflict between the Houses of Lancaster and York. Throughout his reign he faced rebellion, in the Marches, in Wales and from his son, who had served in Richard II's court. When he died in 1413, afflicted by a disease of the skin, it is said that young Henry was waiting to take the crown from his head. Though this may have been just a story, it is indicative of the uncomfortable life he led after deposing his cousin and assuming the throne of England.
Henry V is another legendary King of England who died young after achieving great things. In 1415 he resumed the war with France by leading an invading force to free the citizens of Harfleur from a French siege then beating a numerically superior French army at the Battle of Agincourt. Three years later Normandy fell and in 1420 he concluded the Treaty of Troyes with the mad Charles VI, who agreed to name Henry his heir if he married Charles' daughter Katherine. In 1422 Henry died of dysentery while on campaign in France, leaving Katherine a widow and his 9 month old son king of two countries.
Henry VI had a long minority, saw little of his mother and was crowned king of France at Rouen in 1431(he'd been crowned in England two years earlier). A devout, well educated young man, Henry had no administrative ability and allowed himself to be led and fleeced by ministers interested only in furthering their own ambitions, including his wife, Marguerite of Anjou. Like his grandfather, Charles VI of France, Henry was prone to periods of madness, beginning in the 1450s. His cousin, Richard of York, who had attempted to serve the king faithfully with no monetary recompense, took control of the government as Protector during the first bout in 1453-54. In 1455 the first of the battles of the Wars of the Roses was fought between the adherents of York, and those of the queen and Edmund Beaufort. Henry remained as a figurehead king until the defeat of the Lancastrian forces at the Battle of Towton in March of 1461, when Edward of York, Richard's son, claimed the throne.
Edward IV, tall, handsome and an able warrior, took the throne when he was only 19 years old, helped by his powerful cousin, Richard, Earl of Warwick. For the first few years of his reign he continued to depend on Warwick, but in 1464 he married a commoner, Elizabeth Wydeville, while his cousin was arranging a marriage with a French princess. That decision resulted in his cousin turning against him and overthrowing him in 1470, to reinstate Henry VI (imprisoned since 1464) as king. After spending 6 months in exile in Flanders, Edward returned to England to face and defeat Warwick at the Battle of Barnet, and Marguerite's forces at the Battle of Tewkesbury. Edward IV was a popular king in that he did not tax his subjects overmuch, depending instead on "gifts" from his wealthiest nobles, tightening customs regulations and the increading overseas trade.
During the final years of his reign Edward spent more time indulging himself in "wine, women and song", relying on his younger brother, Richard of Gloucester to protect the Northern border from the Scots. In 1483 he fell ill after a boating accident and died at age 41, leaving his young son Edward as king, a boy caught between his mother's powerful family, and his uncle Richard.
Edward was never crowned king. Brought up in Wales, tutored by his maternal uncle, Earl Rivers, he was not prepared for an early ascension to the throne. The Wydevilles had always resented Richard of Gloucester, as he resented their influence over the king. Thus it came as no surprise when Gloucester took control of the young king's entourage as it travelled to London, after capturing Earl Rivers and imprisoning him.
In June 1483, Edward was declared illegitimate, as apparently Edward IV had precontracted himself to another woman before marrying Elizabeth. When the Commons offered the Crown to Richard, he accepted and the young king was joined in the Tower by his younger brother, the Duke of York. The Tower was not only a prison, but a Royal residence and it's not surprising Richard chose to keep the boys there as they were a focal point for rebellion. They disappeared during the summer of 1483.
Richard III has been accused of murdering them, and while that can't be proven, they did disappear while in his care leaving him at least somewhat responsible. Like Henry IV, he faced suspicion and rebellion, despite his genuine attempts to administer the country fairly. When Henry Tudor invaded England in 1485, at least half the nobles rallied to his cause. Richard, whose wife Anne had died earlier that year, made a desperate, but ill-advised charge directly at Tudor and was cut down in battle on Bosworth Field. The Tudor Myth began soon afterward, culminating in Shakespeare's hideous, hunchbacked villain.
Much more happened than can be discussed in this brief survey, but there can be little doubt that the High and Late Middle Ages in England were a time of extreme cruelty, extravagant luxury for some, and often devastating poverty for the masses. The Black Death, however, didn't discriminate. Many nobles died, including John of Gaunt's first wife, Blanche of Lancaster, Queen Philippa and one of her daughters, and Queen Anne. The Hundred Years War finally ended in 1453, when England finally realized they could no longer afford to fight, after losing all their French possessions with the exception of Calais. By this point Parliament, which had developed considerably since the 1290s, had grown tired of the constant demands for money to finance a foreign war. Trade had sometimes suffered as a result of the war, but had not been held back completely, allowing some towns to grow and prosper. Though wool and cloth remained the primary exports, other merchants did manage to make money on exporting grains, hides, fish, tin, lead and coal, while importing and selling wine, spices, oil, silk, sugar, and fur.
The other major development of that period was that of the English language. In 1120, French was the language of the Court and nobility, but gradually, as the Norman conquerors intermarried with their Saxon subjects and vassals, the English language gradually replaced it so that in 1361 Parliament declared English its official language. John Wycliffe sponsored an English translation of the Bible in the 1380s at the same time Chaucer was creating his masterpieces of the language. By 1400, though the nobility still would have spoken French as well, English had achieved dominance.
If anyone has specific questions about this period, please do not hesitate to contact me, and I will find the answer. I have tried to keep my own biases out of my summary, but some may have sneaked in. If anyone finds any glaring errors, please let me know so I can make the appropriate changes. Also, anyone interested in reading historical novels set in the period can contact me - the list is a little long to add in here. I have a list of the Scottish monarchs and their wives for anyone who is interested.
My main sources for this brief survey are as follows:
Primary Sources in English include:
Primary Sources in Translation can be found in Elizabeth Hallam's series (published by Viking):
**You might also want to look for the following book: 1066 and All That - A Memorable History of England by W.C. Sellar & R.J. Yeatman. (Published by E.P. Dutton in 1931) - it's a humorous look at the highlights of English history
The Black Death:
The most famous outbreak of this Plague occurred in Europe in the late 1340s, but "the first definitive bubonic plague epidemic in Europe" occurred in 540. [1] It died out but was reintroduced in the mid-14th century via trading from the Mediterranean ports [2] and had devastating results. About a 1/4 to 1/3 of the European population died - approximately 20 million people. The most common form of plague was the bubonic one, which was transmitted to humans via flea bites. It usually manifested itself approximately six days later when the patient began vomiting, developed a "high fever and dark splotches on the skin". The lymph nodes throughout the body developed "hard, painful swellings called 'buboes'", followed by "restlessness, anxiety, headaches, mental confusion, hallucinations, and finally coma..." [3] Death usually followed, but if the buboes burst the patient often did survive. Pneumonic plague was spread from person to person via bodily fluids and was highly contagious and deadly. Septicemic plague was transmitted by fleas, but the person died sooner and without the appearance of the buboes.[4] All in all a most unpleasant way to die.
The Black Death reached Dorset in June of 1348 and had spread throughout the country by August. It raged till sometime in 1349, then disappeared, only to reappear at regular intervals over the centuries that followed - 1361, 1369, 1375 etc. until the last major outbreak in 1665. It didn't discriminate between rich and poor, though the poor suffered more since they were more likely to come in contact with it in the crowded cities. There was no real medical help, other than keeping the patient as comfortable as possible and praying that the buboes would break. "All England suffered from this sore affliction so that scarce one in ten of either sex survived. A the graveyards were not big enough, fields were chosen where the dead might be buried...It raged in England for a year or more, and such were its ravages, that many country towns were almost emptied of human life." [5]
[1] Magner, Lois N.. A History of Medicine. New York. Marcel Dekker Inc.. 1992, p. 117
[2] Ibid., p. 118
[3] Ibid., p.116
[4] Ibid.
[5] Hallam, Elizabeth (Editor). Chronicles of the Age of Chivalry. Markham. Penguin Books Canada Ltd.. 1987, p.256
[1] Magner, Lois N.. A History of Medicine. New York. Marcel Dekker Inc.. 1992, p. 117
[2] Ibid., p. 118
[3] Ibid., p.116
[4] Ibid.
[5] Hallam, Elizabeth (Editor). Chronicles of the Age of Chivalry. Markham. Penguin Books Canada Ltd.. 1987, p.256


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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1-1/2 cups sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/3 cup canola oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups chopped peeled tart apples
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts
- 1/3 cup cold butter
- In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. In another bowl, whisk the eggs, applesauce, oil and vanilla. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in apples. Transfer to two 8-in. x 4-in. loaf pans coated with cooking spray.
- For topping, combine the flour, sugar and walnuts; cut in butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over batter.
- Bake at 350° for 45-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. Yield: 2 loaves (12 slices each).
Reviews for Makeover Apple Bread
"I discovered this delicious bread recipe three weeks ago. My family absolutely loves it. The topping is crunchy and fabulous! I use chopped almonds in lieu of the walnuts, though. I use 1/2 cup Stevia , 1/2 cup brown sugar and 1/2 cup white sugar. I also use 1 cup of whole grain wheat flour in the place of one of the cups of white flour. It still tastes great and is a bit lower in calories and a bit higher in fiber.I have made 10 loaves in the past 3 weeks and can barely keep up with my family's demand!"
"Really tasty! I left off the topping and used 1 C of sweetened applesauce and 1 tsp of pumpkin pie spice."
"Very yummy! I also added extra applesauce, and used butter instead of oil. I also added a little allspice, nutmeg and cloves. Thanks for sharing!!"
"I made this recipe with early apples (more tart) from my grandpa's orchard and it turned out wonderful! I took it to work and everyone asked me for the recipe! !!"
"This was fantastic! I did wind up adding more applesauce because the batter seemed dry."

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Are you entering the Duct Tape Prom Contest? Yes? Then, OK, matching your date is cool. If you answered this question, "No," then all we're saying is reconsider the idea of matching. (BTW, you really must check out the Stuck At Prom Contest entries received last year. They're quite amazing.)
Gone are the days of matching mandates by the prom police: 'I decree that the color of the dress must be exact in tone and shade to that of the color of the tie!' Now, it's less about matching and more about coordinating your looks so that the overall style is cohesive, unified, and togetherish.
Check with your date first to find out his thoughts on matching and/or coordinating. It's still totally cool if your date wants to wear a pale pink tie and vest to match your gorgeous pale pink gown, but it's not going to break any prom fashion laws if he's not down with it.
Simplify. Maybe instead of matching, just make sure you get him a boutoinierre (and he gets you a corsage) that matches your dress. That's subtle, yet still makes the point that you two came to prom together.
If your date is into wearing color (see photo above: burgundy pants and teal shirt), then a good choice for you could be a neutral color dress, such as blush, off-white, champagne, or a pale shade of blue or green.
We are also super into the idea of matching the shirt to the dress, and keeping the suit or tux monotone, like dark grey, black, or navy. Hot!
But, if your dress is a color that he is flat out not going to wear anywhere in his look, then just do your best to be your adorable you anyway. As long as you're both smiling, you'll match just perfectly.
Color combos to try:
You: Mint; Him: Light Grey
You: Emerald; Him: Navy Blue
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You: Yellow; Him: Light Grey
Check out this amazing tool. Just hit "complement" and different places on the color wheel for color combo inspiration!
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Noble Humility
Buglisi/Foreman: Against the Ironic Grain
By Karinne Keithley
Copyright 2001 Karinne Keithley
Buglisi/Foreman Dance
is founded on a legacy of the Graham dancing body by four principal
Graham dancers (Jaqulyn Buglisi, Terese Capucilli, Christine Dakin
and Donlin Foreman). Ostensibly it is a company that takes that
deep Graham foundation and brings it into the contemporary world,
not in living reconstructions but as the basis for new work. Watching
that new work last night at the opening evening of the company's
season at the New Victory Theater brought up a roster of large questions
surrounding this pursuit. I found myself wondering whether an essentially
historical body is viable outside of the choreography that demands
This is a company about
dancers. This is a wonderful thing, especially when it comes to
watching the venerable Christine Dakin, or the easy yet sharp Miki
Orihara. But dancers require a form to dance, a vehicle for making-visible
commonly known as choreography. For the most part, the choreography
fell behind the intensity and possibility in many of these performers.
Pieces like Foreman's "Suite; Arms around Me" and Buglisi's "Sand"
displayed how wonderful the dancers were, but didn't employ the
available artistry to higher ends. (Now, to be fair, it's hard to
watch Dakin, for example, without seeing behind her the shadows
of all the Graham repertory she has danced -- a tough comparison
for any choreographer.)
As an impostor from a
totally different aesthetic, I was struck by the extent to which
style is a behavioral protocol. As a dancer who's 'classics' are
Yvonne Rainer's "Trio A" and Trisha Brown's "Group Primary Accumulation,"
I find myself as disbelieving (initially) at an impassioned far-off
'I'm feeling something important and serious' facial expression
as Martha Graham herself might have been at a concert of the most
noodly release technique. But this is a jarring that I can forget
in an instant if that protocol is aligned with, or arises from the
logic of the choreography. This is exactly what happened in "Suspended
Women," the standout of the evening. The duration of this piece
was the only time that I didn't feel a gulf of style between my
downtown/grew-up-on-po-mo context and the world on stage. It became
for a while what it should be: dance.
"Suspended Women" is
simply beautiful. With a cast of 11 women in various partial constructions
of hoop dresses (Vienna does Cinderella?), Buglisi creates a world
of restrained images that never stops moving. Underneath the entire
piece is the sense that the ground is just a little bit unpredictable.
My attention is drawn to a sense of swirl at the edges, a lush density
that reminds me of pictures of fractals -- I can never quite track
the end of the edge before it moves again. Throughout, Buglisi stays
connected to the outside perspective, offers good clear images and
allows them to resonate. There is a gravity to this piece, a sadness,
that works well amidst the Ravel that it is set to, amidst the romantic
rather than the austere. This is no Clytaemnestra; this is Buglisi's
sensibility, which is extremely satisfying to see fulfilled.
Watching Capucilli and
Dakin dance in "Suspended Women" leaves me thinking about nobility,
wondering if it's even possible to be noble in this cultural moment,
when so much of our rating system is bound up in irony, wit, and
knowingness. This seems to me one of the principal dilemmas for
Buglisi/Foreman Dance, this negotiation of cultural moment and a
movement style and protocol that assumes an antique dignity and
noble humility. I for one am gratified by their presence on that
Buglisi/Foreman Dance
performs at the New Victory through Sunday. For more information,
please visit the company's
web site.
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rodney Smith, South Carolina [05-31-2009] »»»
At examining to information on art painter Henri Frederic Jean-Baptiste Jolly (an ancestor of my wife Yolanda Phillepine Jolly) I discovered that he has made a painting and a book also under the name baron Jolly and that the book and the painting in your possession are. Is it possible to examine the book by Internet? The book has 8 pages and is called: The elegant steel engraving of Franklin at the court of France, in 1778 / engraved by William Overend Geller ; from the original painting by Baron Jolly of Bruxelles Published/Created Newark : W. H. Emerson & Co., [c1881] I can transmit a self-portrait of of Henri Frederic Jean-Baptiste Jolly Greets, Anthony van den Heuvel
Ton van den Heuvel, Doesburg, Nederland [05-27-2009] »»»
I find Ben's life more interesting then any other person I have read about in History
Rebecca Miller, Wisconsin [05-27-2009] »»»
This was a very COOL site!
anonymous [05-27-2009]
Very good site, very usefull! http://www.artezanalnet.com.br/
Emerson, Brasil [05-24-2009] »»»
i need to know all about benjamin franklin if you could give me the imformation i will be glad
ashley [05-24-2009] »»»
this is a good site for studying about famous people
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i like this site
Jordyn [05-19-2009]
Bit helpful
Darla, australia [05-18-2009] »»»
It is something inspiring and worth reading . I think i have wasted all this day. Thanks a lot.
B.Antony, Age- 23., City- Pondicherry., and Doing My Chartered Accountant Course. [05-18-2009] »»»
its very kool
alexandra, latin [05-14-2009] »»»
u guys r sooooooooo awesome i never thought i would learn this much about something & some1
anilem zerep, hollister! [05-13-2009] »»»
you are cool
jesus, 11 sanjose [05-13-2009] »»»
benjamin franklin is soooooooooooooooooooo sexxy
brianna [05-12-2009] »»»
jada, age 9 [05-12-2009] »»»
you are the best ben 10
popcorn, 8 [05-12-2009] »»»
i think you should havw a few more games etc.but overall its not to bad thanks
Rachel [05-11-2009] »»»
I think the website should have at least 3 more games and make other websites on other famous people like Laura Ingalls Wilder, Betsy Ross ect.
Vanessa [05-11-2009] »»»
cool dude♥ ☻
emily [05-11-2009]
☻ ♥ totally cool dude
annabel [05-11-2009] »»»
youre cool!♥☻
Maria, 9 dalton [05-11-2009] »»»
im just doing a reasearch on him cause i think hes intresting
anabel [05-11-2009]
Hoping that The Great man invented the Benjamin Franklin 735 pump up regards a.wilson
abraham wilson, 'A LIMEY' vintage air rifle collector [05-11-2009] »»»
Ben is my main "revolutionary man." I am amazed by all that he accomplished!
Michelle, Florida [05-09-2009] »»»
I believe Ben was a very interesting scientist and inventor.
Tony Tutu, 56, Chicago [05-08-2009] »»»
lulu morrel [05-08-2009] »»»
He's awsome!
David Rocha, 16,San Antonio [05-08-2009]
omg im sooo bored any1 wanna chat lolz
jenny, north port,FL age 18 [05-08-2009] »»»
This is SO none of your BEESWACKS!
Paige Coleman, I am nine, love horses & have my OWN COMPUTER! [05-06-2009] »»»
How old are you.
Jada Stockling, age 9 [05-06-2009] »»»
franklin cheats at checkers!
shenequa, 17 [05-06-2009] »»»
what did you do yo win the revolition
ashleyhitchcock@sse, 11 bradford [05-06-2009] »»»
I think thet there is a lot to learn about Benjamin Franklin!
Paige Coleman, I am 9 years old [05-05-2009] »»»
it GREAT
elsie coleman, 11 years [05-04-2009] »»»
this is a good site i guess :P. well take care ♥(:
Lena, canada! [05-01-2009]
your my heroe
kenzie, nine [05-01-2009] »»»
Dear, dearest Ben ! As a former Philadelphian I could not miss the opportunity of greeting you. I have resumed my studies and I am writing a Research Paper about your iconography. I enjoy it so much ! I love you !
Marie-Odile, 62, France (50 miles west from Paris) [04-29-2009] »»»
I have read about Benjamin Franklin in my 3rd grade year or 2nd. I was very surprised of what he has invented, and what he was trying to invent. I believe he is a great role-model. thanks
Taylor [04-29-2009] »»»
you should some example research papers that have been done in the begging
marisol [04-28-2009] »»»
I am an admirer of Benjamin Franklin's genius. The innovations he brought to the world are still used today. Not only his inventions but his inspiring view of government, as well, prove what a great mind he had
John Davidian [04-27-2009]
thank you for the eletricity
jayme, 11 10 9 8 7 65 4 3 2 1 [04-24-2009]
You rock Ben this website is cool i will c u April 24th at the liberty bell rock on! Then i am going to ride a duck quack quack!
Julian Kramer [04-22-2009] »»»
I think benjamin franklin is stuiped
matt [04-22-2009]
erika [04-22-2009]
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Ordis, Sibiu [04-20-2009]
I enjoy learning much more now about history and our countries origins. Our country was birthed in the strong faith and belief in God and the principles of the Bible. I believe that is the key to our countries prosperity and also the key to our countries decline!
Tammy Nasir, 39 yrs old in California [04-20-2009] »»»
Dear Ben, hi, my name is Megan Elizabeth Lynch.I am in 3rd grade right now.I had brefast with you. HAVE FUN BEN! from your friend, Megan Lynch
Megan [04-18-2009] »»»
it is very helpful with my research project
marisol [04-18-2009] »»»
It must be inevitable that we are, as surely as the day and the night are the same, be destined to adhere to the reality that there is a vast herd of humans who are most easily and naturally inclined to accept the iferences, not to mention responsibilities, of of "The Herder".
Robert G. Madden, Libertarian Activist [04-15-2009] »»»
We came from an old family and learned from the old schooling, He was always remembered in our prayers.
LOIS AUFIERO, I Mother's oldest sister Louise idolized Mr. Benjamin Franklin [04-15-2009] »»»
nakita [04-14-2009] »»»
Ben Franklin invented electricity
Alliyah, 12 shelby [04-09-2009] »»»
i thought that this site was very helpful for my report on Benjamin Franklin which turned out to be 12 pages long!
Nam, 10, Massachusetts [04-09-2009]
I <3 you ben! [[insider]]
Rissa [04-09-2009] »»»
I had to do a biography for my history teacher and I learned a lot from this website.
Clarissa Garza, 13 years old, Mercedes Texas [04-09-2009] »»»
I would like to meet
alisaspriggs, 9/springfield/ [04-09-2009]
i like this site it gives you a lot of information that never said in books.
michael balmor, 18 maricopa az. [04-07-2009] »»»
Only recently discovered ushistory.org. Have read all of the age of reason and all of Temple's diary so far.I find it extremely interesting and informative. I intend to read much more. I had never used a computer until late in life and am facinated with all the things that can be learned. Thanks so much.
Barney Joe Tullock, Age 75, Knoxville Tennessee [04-07-2009] »»»
great site for my school report on Ben Franklin,THANKS!
billy, 10yrs. old, GJ-CO [04-07-2009] »»»
Good,very good indeed
Bobbica Hernandezz, 29 [04-07-2009] »»»
i thought that this website was going to be boring but it's wonder ful i never known that ben was still alive!
zari malika shaw, 10 dallas texas [04-07-2009] »»»
Im doin a term paper about Benjamin Franklin and two other important figures in U.S history and I am getting a lot of good info from your site
Tom L [04-06-2009] »»»
Paigeylicous [04-06-2009] »»»
I think that ben has had a lot of effort in life.He never gave up.He kept his head held high.He kept going towards that green light. That would be awsome of him to inspire little kids and adults to this type of life that he conducted.
Destiny Otero, 10 years old. [04-04-2009]
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Glatfelter, Farmington hills MI [04-01-2009] »»»
luv u vc.hola ppl.Wazzup? Howzit goin? Peace Out =D
pc, hi, love you. [03-31-2009] »»»
Its aswsome to find this info because i have a project to do on Ben Frank and this will help me
Fabriana, I just turned 13 on March 30,2009 I live inBoston Massachusetts [03-31-2009] »»»
Duane Ferchen [03-31-2009] »»»
Cool! I am dong a report on ben and this stuff is EXCELLENT!
Paigey, none of your beez wax! GOSH! [03-31-2009] »»»
awesome site. helped me get E.C on science =D
Leslie, 13, NY, Ny ! <3 [03-29-2009]
I live in northeast PA and this past summer I visited Philly. I loved it. I would have loved to live in the time of Benjamin Franklin. I admire him and believe he was the most important American to ever live.
Keith Russo [03-29-2009]
I loved every word! It helped with my school project!
Lindsey, none of your buisness! [03-27-2009] »»»
i love this busy guy
JASMINE, 10,san frando [03-27-2009] »»»
I love this site! we had to do a book report about a famous early american, and you guys helped me through everything! e-mail me!
anilem zerep, hollister CA [03-27-2009]
i am little and i am lerning about ben franklin and what he invented
kasey, petursburg [03-27-2009]
elmoboy117, 10 erie [03-26-2009] »»»
An excellent site for my assignment!
Dirty Harry, Maryborough, Australia [03-26-2009] »»»
nice site
bob the fred, long live colbert [03-25-2009] »»»
great 4 homework
arthur williams [03-25-2009] »»»
kayla, markham [03-25-2009] »»»
I think that Benjamin Franklin is really great and important!
Elsa, 17 [03-25-2009] »»»
this is a cool freaking web site
christaian [03-25-2009]
I learnt many things about him while reading the time line
Tay YI Ling, Likes Science [03-24-2009] »»»
i like ready about benjamin franklin im study him
carlos [03-24-2009] »»»
i like but you shouldmake a little more videos, one is not enough
ashley olzcak, age 10 [03-24-2009] »»»
i have an assigment on him and i would like some help plz
booo hgf, male [03-22-2009]
Sierra Dawn Weight, 11 [03-22-2009]
when did ben franklin invented elecrity
mia, chicago [03-22-2009]
Benjamin was a person
Marvin Clark, 17 [03-20-2009]
I identify with this innovative man. Even my name reversed (l,f) resembles his. He proves that it is not always the leaders that lead out.
Glenn Franks, 60 yr old western historical re-enactor [03-20-2009] »»»
If we didn't have Ben Franklin we wouldn't have a lot of stuff
Cory, 16 male floirda [03-20-2009] »»»
your cool
Destiny Ramirez, 10,ga, [03-19-2009] »»»
i think he is a very intelligent man and was very sucsesful in his life and didnt waste it.
hannah phillips, age 11 brown hair [03-19-2009]
Ben was a beast.
Nykie [03-18-2009]
well hes really hot
nhnjk, 98garthin [03-18-2009]
I love your website you did a good job with it and you helped us so much with are reports and we got some new imfomation so thank you again and please email back your thoughts and are class loves your games again please respond.! thank you hailey
hailey, my full name is hailey r. berthold i am 9 are class is doing a report on ben franklin and we found some new infomation on your website and we are doing it write now at school and we also play your games we play against ben on chest on your games and we jist love your website so thank you for helping us with it and we are having fun with the reports thank you and please email back as much stuff you would like and again thanks. [03-18-2009] »»»
this is great information for a project:):):):)
david tuck [03-17-2009]
i think you are awsome
kary, newyork,25 [03-17-2009] »»»
amanda [03-15-2009] »»»
i like your
willam [03-15-2009] »»»
i think he made america a better place
divynne [03-15-2009] »»»
He was one of my insperation and i wanted to let u know that!
katie carnley, 12 - fl -32425 [03-13-2009] »»»
cassidy, dubois wy 82513 [03-13-2009] »»»
fraklin is so great i am so glad he helped amercia
aisha aaron, 25,flint [03-13-2009] »»»
i alwayz thought that ben frankl;in was important to our planet and to the people who new him he was special thanks to family,friends and his wonderful brain.
jordan [03-13-2009] »»»
I think that they should put stuff in there about. His friends that he had. Also about how his childhood was. About his personal Life mainly is what I'm trying to say.
CiAsha [03-13-2009] »»»
i am 11 years old and i wont to know about ben.
makenzie, flint mi [03-13-2009] »»»
hi i hope the ben show will go on forever
aliza, 10 [03-13-2009] »»»
you are very special
jordan [03-13-2009] »»»
i would like if you could help are school and come by on the month of apirl
shawnay [03-13-2009] »»»
i love your thinking
jolisa [03-13-2009] »»»
sharron [03-12-2009] »»»
I need to no what benjamin did in the goverment? does anyone no
val, 10 [03-12-2009] »»»
I am looking fo ra quote attributed to Ben Franklin, but may be artistic license "ability to resolve is responsibility to resolve"
Karen, Washington [03-12-2009] »»»
I am related to Benjamin Franklin by a marriage more then a hundred years ago.
Someone [03-11-2009] »»»
to send me stuff quick
maddy solono, age 10 doing a report about ben [03-11-2009] »»»
...Is there anything this guy hasn't done?
Lainey, btmhs [03-10-2009] »»»
awsome site
bubblegum, no [03-10-2009] »»»
I am doing a report on him and this did not help me
Cheyanne K. [03-10-2009] »»»
i hate you ben u are stuped hehehehahaha
obadia, 13yo bostin [03-10-2009] »»»
Makenna Ash [03-09-2009] »»»
Mariah [03-09-2009] »»»
I think you are so great and creative.
jasmine, 10 [03-09-2009] »»»
i wish i was ben's best friend
kelly bruetttt [03-09-2009] »»»
Benjamin Franklin - renaissance man, wow I just learned from the article that he was also a feminist writing under the nom de plume. I worked as a fulltime teacher for 8 years, then had another stint as a substitute teacher for about 11 years. I had been unemployed (i.e. not being paid for working outside the home) for 2 years. About two weeks ago I thought of Benjamin, and how he had many jobs. One cannot stop talent! I decided that instead of wrestling with myself to define myself I would add him to my list of role models. Benjamin went with the flow, how freeing that must have been for him! I have felt relaxed since I decided to follow Ben's example. What a relief! Lana
Lana B. Berridge, If you haven't seen Slum Dog Millionaire: Benjamin Franklin is mentioned [03-09-2009] »»»
Go Ben Franlin,you da bomb!
Dustin Scott [03-03-2009] »»»
I lost a game of checkers to a dead guy. Not feeling so good about myself right now. Thanks, Ben.
Kerri Honan [03-03-2009] »»»
this website is informative, fun, and extremly well put together
talkative Dobad, 1-17-1706 [03-03-2009] »»»
benjamin franklin is by far the most amazing person that ever lived!
Talkative Dobad, 1-7-1706 [03-03-2009] »»»
how old was he when he help make American.
chelsea, 14 sparta [03-03-2009]
franklin is rad.
Dee Bong [02-27-2009] »»»
Ben Franklin is the most amazing man to ever walk this earth. Ever. I<3Ben
Drew Mlotkiewicz [02-27-2009] »»»
ben Franklin is so interesting! This website is sooo much fun! i love learning about Benn!
Kathryn Ball, 17 [02-27-2009] »»»
Ben beat me at checkers... but awesome site haha!
Meg [02-27-2009] »»»
this is a fun site while very informative. he truly is a great man whose ideas are still with us, helping us today.
Breanne Mancuso [02-27-2009] »»»
Ben Franklin makes me feel Like I am doing NOTHING with my life.
vicky [02-27-2009] »»»
I really liked this website. It was very well put together
Kaity [02-27-2009] »»»
chelsea stanford [02-27-2009] »»»
This had a lot of useful information. Many things i didn't know were mentioned. He was a very accomplished man.
Rachel Peace [02-27-2009] »»»
This website was really neat! Our english teacher sent us here and I thought it was very informative and fun!
Katarina [02-27-2009] »»»
Ben Franklin was the biggest shredder.
cameron [02-27-2009] »»»
Good site, checkers is a dumb game anyway
Tom Przybylowski [02-27-2009] »»»
this is my comment :)
Jessica Ball [02-27-2009] »»»
SMITHY's CLASS REPRESENTIN! BEN FRANKLIN might have discovered electricity but never invented gravity. That is why he is a sub par beast to Joseph Amodeo.
Joseph Amodeo, Brick NJ 08724 [02-27-2009] »»»
He's really good at checkers
Liz [02-27-2009] »»»
Ben is good at checkers!
Alex [02-27-2009] »»»
Your muh dawg g
bill murtha, Brick [02-27-2009] »»»
It is put together well, everything is easy to find, and the "checkers with Ben Franklin" is really unique.
Lisa N, age 16 [02-27-2009] »»»
ben franklin is one cool person, and my english teacher, who is totally awesome, loves him too!
Allie Copman, btmhs ap lit&comp period 3! [02-27-2009] »»»
Benjamin Franklin is a truly inspirational man. He lived with words of wisdom by writing and reading as much as he possibly could. Franklin is acknowledged as being foundational to the roots of American values and character. He symbolizes hard work, education and community spirit. In addition, he had the scientific and progressive values of the Enlightenment. Today, we honor Ben Franklin as one of our Founding Fathers and as one of America's greatest citizens.
Kay Ashley Manuel, New Jersey [02-27-2009] »»»
ben franklin is my homedog
justin vinton [02-27-2009] »»»
Ben Franklin was pretty awesome! He is up there with Thomas Jefferson.
Tim Mickel, Brick, NJ [02-27-2009] »»»
lost to ben franklin in checkerss
sean kelly, brick nj [02-27-2009] »»»
well, I think Ben Franklin is really cool because he did so much, but I don't like that he cheats at checkers
Ashley [02-27-2009] »»»
I found this site to be very informative.
Joe [02-27-2009] »»»
Interesting info on here
Kyle W, Brick, NJ [02-27-2009] »»»
Ben was one wise man of his time. Great site!
Christina Vitolo, 17, Brick NJ [02-27-2009]
Ben Franklin was a very nice man.
James [02-27-2009] »»»
This website was very informative. I played checkers with Ben.. and I lost =(.
Kelli [02-27-2009] »»»
Scott Allen Buser [02-27-2009] »»»
i thanks it didnt help because i didnt read it.but it will help on my report,maybe its so drama oh yeah yo.
kay fravel [02-26-2009]
His legacy lives on today, and his ideals.
George Lowery, Cumberland, MD [02-25-2009]
good info
Sara Meeker, kansas city kansas [02-25-2009] »»»
allie [02-24-2009]
This is a fun site to be on:)
Allison Meadows [02-24-2009]
chandra trainer [02-24-2009]
demand that every member of government local state and federal read his autobiography. it might inspire them to be statesmen not sloppy lazy politicians.
firstname.lastname@example.com [02-24-2009]
Years ago I read an article by Franklin talking about the younger generation and how they are not responsible or productive. I think that may apply to today's youth. Could you please advise where I could find the article? Thanks, Jim
James Lightner [02-23-2009] »»»
Olivia Huelsing, Newburgh, IN [02-23-2009]
Great website. I am preparing a speech on Franklin's experiments and inventions.
Jeff Center, Dayton Ohio [02-22-2009] »»»
i think Ben contributed to society more than anyone else in history, therefore we should be very proud of him.
geogia smithens, age 12 [02-22-2009]
I like everything! I needed info for a 5 paragraph report, I GOT IT! Thanks Ben! You guys rock!
Jamie Derheimer [02-21-2009] »»»
ben was cool
Where did Bengiman Franklan live
Alexis, 10 Baltomore [02-19-2009] »»»
I think i am doing a grate job.
kassandra Donelson, 10years old south soux city [02-19-2009] »»»
It was very good and I am a huge fan of Ben Franklin.
Raymond Wos [02-19-2009]
hey you are very smart and verrrrrrrrrrryyyyy cccccccccccooooooolllllll
shelby, haliburton [02-19-2009] »»»
How old is this man. He is alsome
Mississippi Queen, 24 [02-19-2009] »»»
i hate ben franklin
blahblah [02-19-2009] »»»
benjamin Franklin is very smart and funny!
retnuh, 65 new york city [02-19-2009] »»»
Bengemain Franline is preatty entelingent.
Loren Hally, 12 [02-19-2009] »»»
did you start eletrice
yblehs [02-19-2009] »»»
this is a very kool web site evarybody should visit once
james jones jr [02-18-2009] »»»
I think that this is a really cool website & I really like the pictures that you show on your web site!
maggie [02-18-2009] »»»
i think benjamin franklin is awsome.he was so smart.
kelsey, i am 10 [02-18-2009] »»»
B. Franklin was remarkable. I am introducing his lesser known contributions to our society to my college freshmen class. After which, I hope they have a new found curiosity about him and his life!
Donna, San Antonio [02-17-2009]
Ben's brother James Franklin (editor of the New England Courant) is my 8th great grandfather, so Ben Franklin is my great uncle.
Cheryl Watson, Mesquite, TX [02-17-2009]
il;ove u
chance rubink, 42 new york city [02-14-2009]
Hi im here because i picked Benjamin Franklin to be my famous american project
Faith [02-14-2009]
My son is doing a report for his 4th grade class on Ben, and we learned a lot about him!
J. Godinez [02-14-2009]
madison, 45 [02-14-2009] »»»
i don't have any thought
marika bonney, darwin [02-12-2009]
wonderfully informative and entertaining. I know Ben well!
Caren Summers [02-12-2009]
hi i think you are awsome/
amanda, 16 grove city pa [02-12-2009] »»»
BF had the great forsight to court the French. Without them we would not have won the Revolutionary war.
Bob Whelan [02-11-2009] »»»
I think it was kind of cool that he flew a kite in a thunder and lightning storm. I also think it was funny that he played a trick on his brother when he worked at the newspaper. He wrote stories and signed them by a secret name. Silence Dogood
elizabeth [02-11-2009]
it was great!
charley [02-11-2009]
This is a wonderful project and I found it to be an extremely helpful resource in writing my NHD project on Franklin's actions and legacy.
Abigail L Golden, 15, Suburbs of Philly [02-09-2009] »»»
i love u
mikayla, 10 [02-09-2009]
I think that without the help Benjamin Franklin's signing the constitution, America would not be who it is today and us americans also wouldn't have the freedom to do what we do today.
Nathan [02-06-2009]
This is relly gonig to help my research!
Grace Evans, No thanks I'm not interesting. [02-06-2009]
cool website. i need more of his invetions thoooooough.
katie [02-06-2009] »»»
" Those things that hurt instruct " It is from this saying of Franklin's,that I try to take the lessons from the pain or problems that we sometimes face in life.Not always successful but I tre !
Margaret, Laval,Quebec, Canada [02-06-2009]
I was doing a project it really helped
Kate McCurley, Cool lots of imformation [02-06-2009] »»»
i nedd information about elecrity
brittany matthews, no moe infomation [02-05-2009]
he signed the declaration of indeendence
amanda [02-04-2009] »»»
i think this program is wonderful,i mean like all the experiments,games, and i apprciate it
brandon, age 8 [02-02-2009] »»»
Good info but could you please add a bit more about his political life? That would be very helpful for my report on him.
ewa [02-02-2009]
Nice site, keep up the work.
James Hunter [02-01-2009]
Why no link to FranklnAutoBio? www.earlyamerica.com/lives/frankln Truth-chalenged profs say Ben was atheist or deist. NO!
anonymous, ATL.RetiredProf U.Sys.Georgia [02-01-2009] »»»
The of be or get you Cody Lane King like can we Okay.
Cody King, 12 mansfield tx 76063 [02-01-2009] »»»
aaron linres, aka [02-01-2009] »»»
maddie [01-29-2009] »»»
it would be very helpfull if you had more on the timeline about his expiriments
anonymous [01-29-2009] »»»
I like Edward
Edwardluver, I lone Edward [01-29-2009] »»»
Terrific information for my 7th grade project. Thanks !
Joseph, Sicklerville, New Jersey [01-29-2009] »»»
I visited to find information to enrich my reading of the Autobiography--lots of great information here.
Mary Ann Janda [01-29-2009]
We could sure use a Franklin today; maybe 20 or 30. Also, I think BF would have LOVED the internet.
Eric L. [01-27-2009]
I think Benjamin Franklin's life is very dull and boring.You need to add more information to his life.And it needs to be more interesting. Thank you very much.
Claudia [01-23-2009] »»»
I like Benjamin Franklin
oyuki orosco, Have rwo brothers [01-23-2009] »»»
i love you you inspire me to live
samsara, 10 [01-23-2009] »»»
anonymous [01-23-2009]
you do to much
anonymous [01-23-2009]
Benjamin Franklin was one of the greatest men of all time! He, along with others, layed the foundation for our country. We, as Americans, owe our freedom,and the rights we have to him and our other founding fathers! He also invented a lot of technologies, such as scissors!
Emily, 15 [01-23-2009]
I look forward to introducing the little ones to Ben!
sandy sullivan, grammy of 6 [01-21-2009]
I'm using this to help me with my Report on Benjamin Franklin. Thank you for putting such wonderful help out on the internet. (don't worry I won't copy it strait out, I will restate every thing I'm using. Happy hunting, Jessica
Jessica [01-21-2009] »»»
Great lol
anonymous [01-20-2009]
Great site; I will be regular visitor. Where can I find Franklin's list of 13 Virtues?
Joyful [01-20-2009] »»»
Great site; I will be regular visitor. Where can I find Franklin's list of 13 Virtues?
Joyful [01-20-2009] »»»
i think tht they should have a day to think about the wonderful inventers so pleas if you can do that
ashley, i love your timeline benjerman [01-20-2009] »»»
franklin was awesoooome. i am doing a report on him and he was amazing
alex, 13 [01-19-2009] »»»
I am learning about Benjamin Franklin in science and I am learning about electricity too.
Emiette Ooms, Age:10 Town:Weybridge [01-18-2009] »»»
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goo goo ga ga, ripstick [01-16-2009] »»»
Hey this is maasai cage just shouting out to laro cloeym jallen and mrs.hanyes
Maasai, Tropic Isles [01-16-2009]
I am proud to share a birthday with Benjamin Franklin. I am a school teacher and every year I share books and info about Mr. Franklin. I make it a point to let my students just how important Franklin was in our countries history. In my opinion a lot of the things that happened would not have happened if Franklin was not around.
John Kelley, Cedartown, GA age 42 [01-16-2009] »»»
i like this wabsite. i have to do an essay on b.f. in school and this website gave ma a lot of info and an A!
pie [01-15-2009]
We are currently studying about the American Revolutionary War and in so are studying Benjamin Franklin's efforts. Thank you for providing such a great website!
Mrs. Bryant's Class, 5th Grade, San Antonion, Texas [01-15-2009] »»»
demond, i love booty [01-13-2009]
cool wowy wow
Joey, Age14, Springcity PA [01-12-2009] »»»
I like to see all there is about history. In fact I intend to major in it when I go to college.
Geneva N. Daniels, I am now 48 years old [01-11-2009] »»»
include the library. Ben Franklin invented the library.
Amy [01-11-2009] »»»
Yvette [01-09-2009] »»»
kassidy, age 11 [01-09-2009] »»»
charlee, 9 years old [01-09-2009] »»»
Rice, my age1 [01-09-2009] »»»
you are so cooi
Yailin, age15 city NY [01-09-2009] »»»
you rock it is from yailin, Grace
grace, my age 11 city NJ washington [01-09-2009] »»»
ben franklin is an awesome dude and an electrifying guy.
antonina, turning 17 [01-09-2009] »»»
I want to know who invinted the rainbow i think it is RoyGBiv do u think that cause i do.So Bye!
Kelsey Nichole Anderson, 9,King Mountain, [01-09-2009]
i haven't seen ben's birthday on a calendar in many years, a needless oversight that should be corrected(jan.17)..if i ever get a job, i'll celebrate with a franklin silver half-dollar, to be carried as a talisman and reminder.
phil allen, berkeley, ca..world federalist [01-08-2009]
Benjamin Franklin was a great man he definatly was a smart guy. Great for reports!
sweet [01-08-2009]
was looking at the news and i definitley saw ben alive in the year of 2006 on his birthday he turned three-hundred years old at that time.this is true im saying.
willissa, the living ben franklin [01-07-2009] »»»
i am not dead yet! Ben Franklin
Scelence dogood [01-07-2009]
nice informaiton will this likeily give me A or faill me big time:( would like to know thaks bobbie student at perryville high school
bobbie.upton, perryville AR 72126 [01-07-2009] »»»
i think that ben franklin is smart
ashley crothers, 15 live in peebles [01-07-2009]
Elizabeth Davis, 12 8/12/96 [01-06-2009]
i love you!
Victoria, 12 [01-06-2009]
good page good for reports and stuff
Xavier [01-05-2009] »»»
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i love this site! soo much info
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LOS ANGELES - BFX Imageworks (www.bfximageworks.com) designed and executed the entire animated graphics package displayed at the 10th Annual Visual Effects Society Awards ceremony, in addition to editing and producing the Nominee Montage reel that opened the show. The VES Awards recognizes outstanding visual effects artistry in 23 categories of film, animation, television, commercials, special venues and video games.
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Import head with earrings created in gmax
Hi guys, I have this problem:
I want to replace the head of the character "pmhb01" with that one modified by me.
I followed Trex's tutorial. I extracted the files pmhb01.mdl, pmhb01.mdx, pmhb01.tga with kotor tools.
Converted in.acsii with mdlops and imported into Gmax. Here I've created two earrings as new objects using the Tube
tool under standard primitives; I positioned them, converted to editable mesh and selected and linked to
the parent "heads_g" (the objects in the other heads are linked them).
Finally export, ok.
The last step with taina, accept changes to the skin, but does not accept earrings (I tried all combinations)
The last step with mdlops accept all modify, but the head jumps and waves.it is also shifts from the correct axis. and in the
movie of introduction does not appear.
Could you help me?
Sorry for my english
Try this tutorial to compile your edited head model: Link.
Hope that helps fix your head problem. :)
I'm reading it now. I'll let you know
Ok, it worked.
Now I have another problem. Gmax doesn't export more .mdl.
Ho provato con altri file, ma non funziona. Ho provato a reiniziare il lavoro, ma quando devo esportare il file .mdl non funziona...
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– A court date has been scheduled for October 26, 2012 in Nashville, TN in regards to Scott Steiner filing a count-suit against TNA Wrestling in September. TNA initially filed the suit against Steiner for disparaging remarks against Hulk Hogan, Eric Bischoff and the company that Steiner made on Twitter. On October 9, TNA filed a motion to dismiss the count-suit. The hearing scheduled for the 26th will be TNA's opportunity to explain why they feel the count-suit should be dismissed.
– In the week leading up to TNA Bound for Glory, Hulk Hogan's media tour turned into a stage where more time was spent addressing a sex tape that leaked out rather than promoting the pay-per-view. We've been gathering information along the way and here's what we've been able to find out:
- Hogan did not know he was being taped at the time but had known for awhile the tape existed.
- We're told this is not the only time Hogan had sex with Bubba the Love Sponge's wife and it's not the only time Bubba and Heather (his wife) had secretly taped Hogan having sex with her.
- Hogan knew Bubba and Heather were swingers but didn't know Bubba liked to watch videos of other men having sex with his wife.
While most people would expect Hogan to be "at odds" with Bubba over the ordeal, we're told he has to "tread carefully" because Bubba has several other tapes of Hogan having sex with Heather. Not only does Hogan not want them to leak, he doesn't want anyone to know they exist as he's trying to portray his relationship with Heather as a one time thing.
Further, Hogan is painting it as something that happened a long time ago and was a "one time thing" when the truth is it was an ongoing intimate relationship and Bubba was OK with it because, unbeknownst to Hogan, he and Heather were watching the tapes after they were filmed.
– The following title changes took place at TNA Bound for Glory:
- Rob Van Dam beat Zema Ion to win the TNA X Division Championship.
- Chavo Guerrero & Hernandez won the TNA Tag Team Championship in a match that involved Christopher Daniels & Kazarian and Kurt Angle & AJ Styles.
– Tara beat Brooke Tessmacher to win the TNA Knockout Women's Championship at TNA Bound for Glory. She then revealed her Hollywood "boyfriend" as Big Brother's Jessie Godderz.
– Devon is back in TNA Wrestling as he was revealed as a member of the Aces & 8s faction at Bound for Glory. As the stipulation goes, the Aces & 8s have access to the Impact Zone after winning at the pay-per-view.
– Devon is not the leader of the Aces & 8s faction despite what many may believe following TNA Bound for Glory. The original plan was for Bully Ray to turn on Sting and be revealed the leader, only to setup a title feud against Jeff Hardy. I haven't heard if TNA still plans turning Bully Ray as the leader but can confirm the faction is not being headed up by Devon.
– TMZ is reporting that Hulk Hogan plans to sue Bubba the Love Sponge over releasing the tape of Hogan having sex with Bubba's wife. We reported more ugly details over the weekend at this link.
– Hulk Hogan is seeking $100 million in damages from Gawker.com for leaking footage of a tape that shows him having sexual intercourse with Bubba the Love Sponge's ex-wife Heather Clem. At a press conference held Monday in Florida, Hogan and his legal counsel, announced two separate lawsuits. One, seeking $100 million against Gawker and another against Bubba and Clem. In addition to seeking damages, Hogan wants all of the sex footage so he can destroy it. His legal team cautioned they will pursue any outlet that airs the footage. TMZ has more at this link.
– Luke Gallows & Mike Knox were the Aces & 8s members that worked against Sting & Bully Ray at TNA Bound for Glory. Garett Bischoff and Wes Brisco joined Devon as members at ringside.
– Bubba the Love Sponge buried Hulk Hogan on his radio show on Tuesday. He called Hogan a "hypocritical fraud" and said his ex-wife Heather Clem was a victim. He alleged that all three knew what was going on and Hogan painting himself as a victim is an attempt to save his public image. Due to a clause in his divorce, he was not allowed to discuss the tape and impending lawsuit but focused on Hogan portraying himself as an innocent victim.
Bubba also accused Hogan of leaking the tape himself and defended Hogan's ex-wife Linda. TMZ has more at this link.
– Mickie James indicated here on Twitter she recently underwent surgery. She did not elaborate what type of surgery she had but said, "I'm getting better everyday." You can view the Tweet embedded below:
I'm getting better everyday. Thank you all for your prayers & kind words! Xoxo "@mickiejamesmark: @mickiejames How did the surgery go?"
— Mickie James (@MickieJames) October 14, 2012
– Hulk Hogan buried Bubba the Love Sponge on Twitter. Below are the Tweets:
Getting ready to teach BLUBBER The Love Sponge who the man is and that he is a mark for himself that worked himself into a shoot"ffin markHH
— Hulk Hogan (@HulkHogan) October 18, 2012
To bad he didn't tell me the truth from the beginning ,we would have been friends 4Life Ffinmark,stooge,Blubber. HH
— Hulk Hogan (@HulkHogan) October 18, 2012
All the rest he pays to be his friends and blow smoke are also gonna feel the rath! Brent,Manson or Ned""same" and even Spice"are ffin marks
— Hulk Hogan (@HulkHogan) October 18, 2012
And I actually thought Spice was cool,Cowhead get ready to bow down ffin. Mark.HH
— Hulk Hogan (@HulkHogan) October 18, 2012
– I'm told there is a certain level of "nervousness" surrounding Scott Steiner's lawsuit against TNA Wrestling. One observer says TNA has never been very organized with their accounting and would have a hard time producing detailed information. Unlike WWE, which is a publicly traded company, the way TNA is structured is believed to benefit its parent company, Panda Energy, in regards to how it is taxed. The point is if a former worker requested a full accounting of their royalties, TNA would have a hard time producing this information. This is why Steiner is focusing specifically on royalties in his countersuit because he knows it would be very damning for the company's accounting practices to be brought to the forefront, especially in court. I'm told some of the smarter workers that have worked in TNA in the past have noticed discrepancies in their royalty statements, so word begin to get around over the last couple years that this would be a way to nail TNA if there was ever a contract dispute that got litigious.
– For those that missed this week's Impact Wrestling, Jeff Hardy dawned a new TNA Championship title belt.
– Speaking of Hardy, he'll defend the title against either Kurt Angle, Bully Ray, Ken Anderson or James Storm on next week's show. As the storyline goes, Hulk Hogan will "choose" Hardy's opponent.
– TNA Knockout Women's Champion Tara is getting back in the pizza business as she plans to open a new restaurant in Chicago in January or February 2013.
"We're sticking with what we know, with where we've previously had success," Tara told the Chicago Tribune. "We're focusing on artisanal brick oven pizza. Everything (will be) made on premise: the dough, a fifth generation sauce, fresh local ingredients. And then house blend burgers: hormone and antibiotic free beef, ground in house."
Tara, who previously had a restaurant in Kentucky she sold, isn't taking this on as a novelty project.
"This is not a pet project for me," Tara said. "This is my job. I will continue to travel a couple days a week for wrestling, but I will be in the restaurant several days a week."
Click here to read coverage by the Chicago Tribune.
– Mr. Anderson vs. Robbie E was taped for TNA Xplosion at this week's Impact taping.
– While I haven't heard the official number, word going around is that less than 3,000 fans attended TNA Bound for Glory from the Grand Canyon University Arena in Phoenix last weekend.
– Tara is scheduled to defend the TNA Knockout Women's Championship against Brooke Tessmacher on next week's "Championship Thursday" episode of Impact Wrestling.
– Believe it or not, I'm told Dave Lagana has been trying to get re-hired by WWE in the last two weeks. While he has a relatively safe spot on the creative team in TNA right now, the former WWE writer has been "calling nonstop" about a return to his former employer. One source told us he isn't even trying to be sly about it. This source also has a hunch that Lagana isn't working in TNA under a contract. The irony in it all is WWE isn't touching any TNA wrestlers due to ongoing litigation so it's unknown why Lagana believes they would sign a current TNA creative writer.
– Hulk Hogan agreed with a Twitter follower on Thursday night that the Impact Zone was "killing the product." His response to the follower was to "tell Dixie." You can view the Tweet below:
@krischeurer agreed HH tell Dixie.HH
— Hulk Hogan (@HulkHogan) October 19, 2012
– Doug Williams suffered a right arm injury at the October 10th Ohio Valley Wrestling tapings. While the severity of the injury isn't completely known, Williams feared at the time he could have partially torn his bicep. Williams noted on Monday he is able to lock his arm out if he "does it slowly."
– This week's Impact Wrestling, which was the Impact following the biggest pay-per-view of the year for TNA Wrestling, Bound for Glory, scored a 0.99 cable rating with an average audience of 1,250,000. The show rebounded from last week's year low. On an interesting note, last year's post Bound for Glory show scored a 1.4 cable rating with over 2,000,000 viewers. The 2010 post show got a 1.4 cable rating with an average of 1,900,000 viewers.


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The Jamaican bobsled team is heading to the Sochi Olympics in Russia next month after securing enough financing, just as fears about a possible terror threat escalate, the Christian Science Monitor reported on Jan. 20.
The Jamaican bobsled team was able to secure funding from Jamaican Olympic officials and the Sochi Organizing Committee, which will cover travel costs for the bobsled team, as well as businesses and private citizens through various crowd funding sites.
Jamaican bobsled team pilot Winston Watts and the Jamaica Olympic Committee said Monday that they will accept an invitation to the Olympics, marking their first appearance in the Olympics since 2002, when they worked their way into the hearts of fans everywhere.
According to the Los Angeles Times, the Jamaican bobsled team had learned Saturday that they qualified for the Sochi Olympics but funding problems put travel at risk.
But support poured in for the Jamaican bobsled team, and donations on crowd funding sites like Indiegogo, Crowdtilt and Dogecoin bolstered their finances. Then, on Monday morning, the Olympics trip seemed to be secured when the British company ZX Recruitment tweeted to the Jamaica Olympic team's Twitter account that it was interested in sponsoring the team by covering costs amounting to about $65,000, the Times said.
Meantime, the Twitter feed of Team Jamaica was lit up about the unfolding events and support related to the Jamaican bobsled team.
The Jamaican bobsled team first gained fame in 1988 during the Winter Olympics in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, where the underdogs from the tropical climate competed against winter-seasoned pros. They returned to the Winter Olympics in France in 1992 but didn't fare well. The film "Cool Runnings" is partially based on the Jamaican bobsled team's experiences.
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Wisconsin's Most Creative, Colossal Bloody Marys
Last Updated: 6/6/2016
As the quintessential morning cocktail, the Bloody Mary is no stranger to drink-friendly Wisconsin.
Refreshing, invigorating and perfectly fit for a friendly brunch, a Packers kickoff or a lazy come-down from last night's triumph, Bloody Marys are a staple of Wisconsin bars, restaurants and breakfast joints. Combining tomato juice and vodka with a host of spicy, zesty or bright flavors, Bloody Marys present a fresh kick like no other drink.
Here are some extra-huge, extra-fancy and extra-delicious Bloody Marys you can find throughout the state!
Rusty's Backwater Saloon – Stevens Point
Making what "might be the best Bloody Mary you've ever had," Rusty's in Stevens Point presents a hard-nosed drink for a hard-nosed drinker. Drunk from a glass mug with pickle and pepper garnishes, Rusty's tasty beverage is a must-have for anyone rolling through the Wisconsin River.
With the option of adding fresh garlic and a beef stick to your Bloody, Rusty's home-spun treat is full of flavor and gets better every time.
Sobelmans Pub & Grill – Milwaukee
Known for their bloodies and their burgers, Sobelmans combines both favorites to create "The Bloody Masterpiece."
Featured on the UK's Daily Mail, the Huffington Post and Good Morning America, Sobelmans' gigantic jar of tomato and vodka goodness features sprouts, celery, onions, mushrooms, cherry tomatos, lemons, pickles, shrimp, sausage, cheese, olives, green onions, asparagus and, of course, a bacon cheeseburger slider. Offering up local vodka from the Great Lakes Distillery, Sobelmans' is a truly Wisconsin cocktail.
Bluephies Restaurant and Vodkatorium – Madison
Any place that labels itself as a vodkatorium better have an intriguing spin on the Bloody Mary, and Bluephies delivers with a ferocious alcoholic onslaught, the Bloody Mary Flight.
A diverse trio of 8-ounce bloodies featuring a traditional bloody as well as chipotle and bacon-infused drinks, Bluephies offers a wide flavor palette that is further diversified by including an array of meaty, cheesy and fruity garnishes.
Sporting varying levels of spice, Madison's vodka king will surely give you the kick you need!This entry was posted in Dining


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This is kind of embarrassing, but absolutely the truth. The editor who found this product is on a diet and has not had a cupcake in so long that she wonders if she'd go into a sugar-induced coma just fantasizing about eating one. You know how they say that we replace one habit with another? Well, she's replaced snacking with trying out new soaps and shampoos (not even kidding about this). She believes that she may be the cleanest dieter on the planet. Anyway, what she finds great about the Fizzy Baker Mint Chocolate Chip Cupcake Bath Bomb ($6) is the way it melts under running water, and transforms a simple bath into a spa-like experience.
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At the beginning of August, Milwaukee based artist/model Kaylee Crossfire set free one of the biggest collaborations and movements of the local music scene with the release of her "Female Takeover" song/video. The collective is an all-female posse anthem that includes the likes of fellow artists: Kia Rap Princess, Lady SabO, Young Key, and Remedy Da Kure. The ladies come with rebellious take no prisoners attitudes as they assert themselves in a male dominated world. A dramatic hardcore production of grade A quality serves as their backdrop and was provided courtesy of JBreezz Beatz.
The song was shared with the world via video. The visual was put together by Champ Robinson. It's basically a conceptual representation of the ladies laying down the law. They embark on a kidnapping mission that leaves a trio of their fellow male counterparts in an unfortunate situation. The video received an outpouring of positive acclaim from: fans, supporters, media, and more. It is currently holding steady on YouTube with a little over 3,000 views. Please take a moment to check out the visuals on the side of the post.
To take things to the next level Kaylee and Young Key have put together the Female Takeover Showcase. It will include the other ladies, along with a multitude of fresh new divas. Some of the best and the brightest in music, dance, fashion, comedy, etc; will all come together under one roof this Saturday (October 5th) to share their talents in an one of a kind event. The affair will be held at Nostalgias 1 (7155 North 43rd St.) from 5pm until 9pm. It is an all-ages show with $10 advanced tickets available now and a $15 cover fee at the door on the big day.
Limited edition t-shirts were also made for sale to commemorate this momentous occasion. Additional details and purchasing info can be found via the event page on Facebook. Kaylee and Young Key may be contacted via said page as well. And to prove that they still have love for the guys, the best dressed male in attendance will receive a $50 cash prize. This is a history making occurrence as nothing like this has ever been done in the city before. Thus support is crucial. So it is asked that anyone who is able make a valiant effort to be present and have a good time. The ladies will be more than happy to see everybody.


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We want to get more – more money, more satisfaction, more peace, better promotion and like.
How to get what we want to get?
David J. Schwartz, in his book: The Magic of Getting What You Want provides us with a formula called 'A.S.K.' (You may read David's advice on the words used by big thinkers from: http://wisdomfrombooks.com/?p=816)
So, what does A.S.K stands for and how can we use it in our daily lives?
A is for Ask
S is for Seek; and
K is for Knock
This may sound simple but believe me, people are afraid to ask.
At times, people want some thing but they are afraid to ask for it. Or even if they ask for it, it is in a very negative manner e.g. I don't think you have time to help me in my assignment?
When a negative question is asked, the response will mostly be negative.
David suggests that the successful people are 'askers'. They often ask positively but they don't beg. David further suggests that when you ask, expect some rejection too but keep on asking in a different way.
Also, we should remember to ask people for help, not to give orders.
Asking some one for advice is the sincere praise which we can give to him or her.
Finally, David suggests on choosing a mentor – a guide, a successful person who will help you on the path of success. We might think why would a successful person be willing to help us?
Alternatively, we might think that any successful person won't help us?
Why are we thinking like this – though we have not 'asked' any one yet? 🙂
So, ASK and you will be given, Seek and you will find, Knock and the door will be opened for you!
Good luck!
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Warnings from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration have prompted the recall of nearly 4 million Graco car safety seats manufactured between 2009- 2013 after it was found that harness buckles could get stuck from having food and beverages dumped on them over time, trapping infants.
"Some consumers reported that they had no choice but to resort to the extreme measure of cutting the straps to free their children from the seats," the NHTSA complained to Graco by letter.
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A representative of Sucker Punch Productions has responded to several concerns in regards to the upcoming PS4 exclusive video game, "inFamous: Second Son." According to several exchanges from the company's official Twitter page on Jan. 14, a few fans were concerned about the inability to walk around in the open-world setting of the video game.
The representative confirmed that "inFamous: Second Son" features sections in which players can take a stroll although he prefers that the players take advantage of their super powers to move around. You can find a few screens of the forthcoming title in the slideshow to the left of this article and the statement below:
Too funny - sure they'll be places where walking will occur. But, come on, really when you can use your powers to go anywhere!
Another individual wanted to know if the various powers can be upgraded or combine. The spokesperson teased that the development team wants to "leave some surprises." He did confirm that the main character's abilities depend on which resources he drained from. You can find his response below:
Come on we have to leave some surprises. We will say this though, what resource you drain will be the power you have.
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Sony Computer Entertainment will be releasing "inFamous: Second Son" for the PS4 next-generation system on March 18th. The video game is expected to be one of the biggest exclusive titles to be coming out this year on the new console.
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The report comes from the Asia Economy News, the Samsung Galaxy Round with curved display will be coming in October. The first phone were curved that it fit the form of your face and gives a better sound output because your mouth is closer to the MIC.
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