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11/29/2006

The Political Graveyard: Freemasons, politicians, North Carolina, A-C

Filed under: Abernethy / Abernathy, Daily Ramblings, Family, Freemasons - Templar - Rosicrusians - Odd Fellows, Genealogy, General, Human Interest News, Web Sites, Sources — taracat @ 10:18 pm

The Political Graveyard: Freemasons, politicians, North Carolina, A-C
Freemasons
in North Carolina
Politician members (A-C)

* Charles Laban Abernethy (1872-1955) — also known as Charles L. Abernethy — of New Bern, Craven County, N.C. Born in Burke County, N.C., March 18, 1872. Son of John Turner Abernethy and Martha Anna (Scott) Abernethy; married, December 19, 1895, to Minnie M. May. Democrat. Lawyer; Presidential Elector for North Carolina, 1900, 1904; U.S. Representative from North Carolina 3rd District, 1922-35; defeated, 1934. Methodist. Member, Freemasons; Knights Templar; Shriners; Elks; Junior Order; Kiwanis; Knights of Pythias; Odd Fellows; Redmen; Woodmen. Died in New Bern, Craven County, N.C., February 23, 1955. Interment at Cedar Grove Cemetery, New Bern, N.C.
o See also: congressional biography.

The Political Graveyard: Freemasons, politicians, Alabama

Filed under: Daily Ramblings, Freemasons - Templar - Rosicrusians - Odd Fellows, General, Human Interest News — taracat @ 10:17 pm

The Political Graveyard: Freemasons, politicians, Alabama
Freemasons
in Alabama
Politician members

11/28/2006

Hernando: Deep-sea convenience store

Filed under: Daily Ramblings, General, Human Interest News — taracat @ 7:23 pm

Hernando: Deep-sea convenience store
Deep-sea convenience store

Dave Steiner owns an unconventional bait shop – one that’s 6 miles from shore – and some residents aren’t too happy.

Chaos and Destruction in German Town: Invasion of the Wild Boars – International – SPIEGEL ONLINE – News

Filed under: Animals & Nature, Daily Ramblings, General, Human Interest News — taracat @ 7:18 pm

Chaos and Destruction in German Town: Invasion of the Wild Boars – International – SPIEGEL ONLINE – News
Invasion of the Wild Boars

They came out of nowhere. Wild boars stormed the elegant Bavarian town of Veitshöchheim on a peaceful Saturday morning and left mangled cars, smashed fences and a wrecked boutique in their wake. Police had to open fire to restore order.

11Alive.com – FBI To Lead Johnston Investigation

Filed under: "Here's Your Sign!!!", Daily Ramblings, General, Human Interest News — taracat @ 7:09 pm

11Alive.com – FBI To Lead Johnston Investigation
Officials say the FBI will lead an investigation into the fatal shooting of an elderly Atlanta woman during a drug raid last week.

Dixie courthouse unveils the Ten Commandments | Gainesville.com | The Gainesville Sun | Gainesville, Fla.

Filed under: "Here's Your Sign!!!", Constitution - Civil Rights - Beliefs, Daily Ramblings, Freedom of Expression, Freedom of Information, Freedom of Speech, General, Human Interest News, Religious Freedom — taracat @ 6:58 pm

Dixie courthouse unveils the Ten Commandments | Gainesville.com | The Gainesville Sun | Gainesville, Fla.
Dixie courthouse unveils the Ten Commandments

Don’t Sit Up Straight, It’s Bad For Your Back

Filed under: "Here's Your Sign!!!", Daily Ramblings, General, Human Interest News, News & Health — taracat @ 1:54 pm

Don’t Sit Up Straight, It’s Bad For Your Back
Don’t Sit Up Straight, It’s Bad For Your Back

USATODAY.com – On Deadline | Archives | The ‘peace wreath’ will stay; no fines will be levied

Filed under: "Here's Your Sign!!!", Daily Ramblings, General, Headlines - Worldwide, Human Interest News — taracat @ 1:33 pm

USATODAY.com – On Deadline | Archives | The ‘peace wreath’ will stay; no fines will be levied
The ‘peace wreath’ will stay; no fines will be levied

11/27/2006

USNews.com: The Masons have long been the target of conspiracy theories and hoaxes. Here’s their real story

Filed under: "Life, Liberty and Property", Constitution - Civil Rights - Beliefs, Daily Ramblings, Deism: Franklin, Jefferson, Washington & Others, Freedom of Expression, Freedom of Information, Freedom of Speech, Freemasons - Templar - Rosicrusians - Odd Fellows, General, Human Interest News, Religious Freedom, Secret Societies - Masonic Groups, Social Concerns, Unusual History Facts — taracat @ 10:42 pm

USNews.com: The Masons have long been the target of conspiracy theories and hoaxes. Here’s their real story
Inside the Masons
The fraternal order has long been the target of conspiracy theories and hoaxes. Here’s the real story

ABC News: 19 Men Detained for Impersonating Monks

Filed under: "Here's Your Sign!!!", Daily Ramblings, General, Human Interest News — taracat @ 9:22 pm

ABC News: 19 Men Detained for Impersonating Monks

AP Wire | 11/27/2006 | Man shoots doe with well-developed rack

Filed under: "Here's Your Sign!!!", Animals & Nature, Daily Ramblings, General, Odd Stories — taracat @ 9:14 pm

AP Wire | 11/27/2006 | Man shoots doe with well-developed rack
Man shoots doe with well-developed rack
Associated Press

‘Pregnant’ man fined in court | | The Australian

Filed under: "Here's Your Sign!!!", General — taracat @ 9:12 pm

‘Pregnant’ man fined in court | | The Australian
‘Pregnant’ man fined in court

Quebec students suspended for posting teacher’s outburst online

Filed under: "Here's Your Sign!!!", Censorship?, General — taracat @ 9:11 pm

Quebec students suspended for posting teacher’s outburst online
Quebec students suspended for posting teacher’s outburst online

Intelligent humpbacks are blessed with a whale of a brain – World – Times Online

Filed under: Animals & Nature, Daily Ramblings, General, Human Interest News — taracat @ 8:57 pm

Intelligent humpbacks are blessed with a whale of a brain – World – Times Online

World News

The Times November 28, 2006

Intelligent humpbacks are blessed with a whale of a brain

WASHINGTON Humpback whales have a type of brain cell seen previously only in humans, the great apes and other cetaceans such as dolphins, US researchers have reported.

11/26/2006

Khaleej Times Online – 92-yr-old woman dies in shootout with US police

Filed under: "Here's Your Sign!!!", Daily Ramblings, General, Headlines - Worldwide, Human Interest News, Odd Stories — taracat @ 2:37 pm

Khaleej Times Online – 92-yr-old woman dies in shootout with US police

92-yr-old woman dies in shootout with US police

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