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Boone Hall Plantation - Major Antique Car Auction

neo2012 — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 00:18:42 +0000

Boone Hall Plantation to be Site for Major Antique Car Auction

ROCKINGHAM, N.C., Nov. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- It was announced today that
Iron Horse Auction Company, Inc. of Rockingham, NC has been chosen to
conduct the 1st Annual Boone Hall Plantation Antique & Specialty Car
Auction.

Boone Hall Plantation in Mt. Pleasant, SC is America's most
photographed plantation. It has been the site of numerous feature films &
commercials for television & movies. Located just across the Cooper River
from Historic Charleston, SC, the plantation features The Dock house, the
main house, and several slave cabins that have been historically preserved.
Plus, the fabulous Avenue of Oaks that were planted by the son of Major
John Boone in 1743.

Thomas McInnis of Iron Horse Auction Company, Inc. states, "We expect a
large volume of antique & specialty vehicles to be offered at this auction.
Call today to consign your vehicle as space is limited. We have a great
deal of interest for this auction, with vehicles coming from throughout the
southeastern United States."

The auction will be held on Saturday, December 6th at 12 Noon in
conjunction with the 2nd Annual Carolina Open Car Classic & Hot Rod Run.

This should prove to be one of the best and largest car shows held in
the southern United States. For further information, go to
http://www.ironhorseauction.com, http://www.crippledog.com or
http://www.boonehallplantation.com.

Interview contact:
Tom McInnis
tom@ironhorseauction.com
http://www.ironhorseauction.com
Office: 800.997.2248

This Day In History - Bartholomew I Becomes Patriarch of Constantinople

neo2012 — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 04:59:05 +0000

The Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople serves as the Archbishop of Constantinople and as spiritual leader and chief spokesperson for the Eastern Orthodox Churches. The current Patriarch, Bartholomew I, has been particularly active internationally, working to rebuild the Orthodox Churches of the former Eastern Bloc following the fall of Communism, and also continuing reconciliation dialogues with the Roman Catholic Church. His reputation as an environmentalist has earned him what nicknames?
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This Day In History - Ceiling of Sistine Chapel Completed

neo2012 — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 08:59:06 +0000

In 1508, Pope Julius II commissioned Michelangelo to paint the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. The work was completed in 1512 and features over 300 biblical figures and nine episodes from the Book of Genesis. Below these scenes are the statuesque figures of prophets and sibyls, with episodes from the Old Testament in the spandrels. The last great work Michelangelo executed in the chapel was The Last Judgment. Where in the chapel did he paint it?
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This Day In History - “Rumble in the Jungle” Fought

neo2012 — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 08:59:03 +0000

The "Rumble in the Jungle" pitted Muhammad Ali against heavyweight champion George Foreman in Zaire, Africa. The match is remembered for the sweltering heat and for Ali's incredible performance in regaining the heavyweight title. Ali, surrounded by spellbound fans, used a strategy later dubbed the "rope-a-dope" technique to tire Foreman before winning in the eighth round. This fight was Don King's first venture as a professional boxing promoter. What musical acts were booked for the event?
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This Day In History - Suez Canal Crisis Begins

neo2012 — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 12:59:04 +0000

After Britain and the US withdrew their financial pledges to help Egypt build the Aswan High Dam, Egyptian President Gamal Abdal Nasser nationalized the Suez Canal, angering both Britain and France, which had direct financial stakes in the canal. A joint invasion of Egypt ensued, but the US forced a settlement stipulating the withdrawal of foreign troops in exchange for an open canal. What politician involved in the aftermath is considered the father of the modern concept of "peacekeeping"?
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