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  Fort Tours | Council House Fight
Councils were normally lengthy affairs; sixty-five Comanches arrived to set up their lodges.
When the council was opened in the small, one-story limestone building next to the San Antonio jail on the main plaza--a courtroom that ever afterward was called the "Council House"--all was ostensibly calm and peaceful.
Another Ranger, Matthew Caldwell, a mere onlooker at the council and unarmed, was struck in the leg by a wild bullet, but he grabbed a musket from one of the chiefs, blew his head off with it, then beat another Comanche to death with the butt.
www.forttours.com /pages/toccounc.asp   (2659 words)

  
 Council of Tours -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
In the medieval (The Christian Church based in the Vatican and presided over by a pope and an episcopal hierarchy) Roman Catholic church there were several Councils of Tours, that city being an old seat of Christianity, and considered fairly centrally located in France.
A Council at Tours in 1055 was occasioned by controversy regarding the nature of the (A Christian sacrament commemorating the Last Supper by consecrating bread and wine) Eucharist.
A Council of Tours in 1163 under (additional info and facts about pope Alexander III) pope Alexander III ordering them to be deprived of their goods, which whetted northern French appetites for an (additional info and facts about Albigensian Crusade) Albigensian Crusade.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/c/co/council_of_tours.htm   (286 words)

  
 ALBIAN - LoveToKnow Article on ALBIAN   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
The preachers Raoul Ardent in 1101 and Robert of Arbrissel in 1114 were summoned to the districts of the Agenais and, the Toulousain to combat the heretical propaganda.
But, protected by William IX., duke of Aquitaine, and soon by a great part of the southern nobility, the heretics gained ground in the south, and in 1119 the council of Toulouse jn vain ordered the secular powers to assist the ecclesiastical authority in quelling the heresy.
The persistent decisions of the councils against the heretics at this periodin particular, those of the council of Tours (1163) and of the oecumenical
30.1911encyclopedia.org /A/AL/ALBIAN.htm   (1273 words)

  
 Maryborough City Council · Ghost Tours
The Ghostly Tours and Tales of the Port of Maryborough provide a night that combines a delightfully eerie experience, a touch of theatre, a glance into history with spooky tales and a progressive three-course dinner.
The ghostly tour and tales adventure is a joint initiative of the Maryborough City Council, the Maryborough District Family History Society, Rosehill Homestead and tourism industry members.
Tours operate on the Saturday night with guests having the option of enjoying the city's Friday night Moonlight Movies and Sunday in the Park activities*.
www.maryborough.qld.gov.au /index.aspx?page=734&mid=5   (358 words)

  
 Hornsby Shire Council - Catchment Tours
Hornsby Shire Council conducts bi-annual catchment tours to provide an opportunity for residents to learn more about council activities and to further engage them in their local environments.
The CRR is a special council rate that is ear-marked for catchment management, research and remediation projects which repair, beautify and protect the water quality and ecological health of the shire’s waterways and catchments.
Tours are approximately 3 hours in duration and depart from outside the Administration Building of Hornsby Shire Council.
www.hornsby.nsw.gov.au /environment/index.cfm?NAVIGATIONID=2192   (134 words)

  
 WAC | Education Programs: Watershed Tours
Tours of all sizes can be arranged throughout the year to educate audiences about agriculture and forestry best management practices in action.
The Bus Tour Grant Program is designed to connect groups in New York City with their water supply systems in the Catskill Mountains and the East-of-Hudson region.
Tours generally last between one and three days and involve a wide array of activities.
www.nycwatershed.org /edu_tours.html   (278 words)

  
 Memorial Art Gallery - Gallery Council
The Gallery Council is a working corps of volunteers with a diverse mix of talents, skills and experience to draw from.
New recruits to the Gallery Council are nominated by current members or come from the ranks of active museum volunteers and docents.
Council Members enjoy all the benefits of MAG membership, receive a newsletter and are invited to arts programs designed just for them.
www.mag.rochester.edu /gallerycouncil   (307 words)

  
 CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Berengarius of Tours
The letter was read in this council (1050); Berengarius was condemned, and was ordered to appear at a council which was to be held the same year at Vercelli.
Tours (1055), presided over by the papal legate Hildebrand, Berengarius signed a profession of faith wherein he confessed that after consecration the bread and wine are truly the body and blood of Christ.
At another council held in Rome in 1059, Berengarius was present, retracted his opinions, and signed a formula of faith, drawn up by Cardinal Humbert, affirming the real and sensible presence of the true body of Christ in the Holy Eucharist.
www.newadvent.org /cathen/02487a.htm   (1990 words)

  
 Guelph Arts Council - Walking Tours Return   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
These guided tours, which are offered on selected Sundays between April 24 and October 16, trace Guelph's heritage through its architecture, its people, and the stories that contribute to this City's unique character.
Tour booklets are available for $5 each at the Guelph Arts Council office and several other retail locations.
For tour dates and other information, please click here or contact the Guelph Arts Council office at 147 Wyndham Street North, Suite 404, Guelph, or phone (519) 836-3280, fax (519) 766-9212 or by e-mail at gac@sentex.net.
www.guelphartscouncil.org /2005/walkingtours_2005-04-16.html   (259 words)

  
 Port Macquarie-Hastings Council - Water Supply Tours
The tours are a great opportunity for residents to see exactly where their water comes from and the infrastructure that has been built to deliver it.
The tour includes an inspection of the dam's exterior, the embankment wall and a walk to the outlet tower and spillway for a close up viewing of the telemetry system that monitors water quality.
The tour also includes a brief history of the dam's construction, the cultural and environmental links and viewing of indigenous art around the picnic area.
www.hastings.nsw.gov.au /www/html/1330-water-supply-tours.asp   (327 words)

  
 CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Fifth Lateran Council
French victory of Ravenna (11 April, 1512) hindered the opening of the council before 3 May, on which day the fathers met in the Lateran Basilica.
In the eighth (17 December, 1513), an act of King Louis XII was read, disavowing the Council of Pisa and adhering to the
Finally, the council promulgated a decree prescribing war against the Turks and ordered the levying of tithes of all the benefices in Christendom for three years.
www.newadvent.org /cathen/09018b.htm   (507 words)

  
 Council on Architecture--Art Department -- Oakland Museum of California
Founded in 1971, the Council on Architecture supports the museum and celebrates its exceptional architecture.
Its members are interested in promoting greater understanding and appreciation of the built environment through architectural tours, exhibits and lectures.
Tour of the Hanna House, Frank Lloyd Wright, Palo Alto, April 2005.
www.museumca.org /global/art/council_architecture.html   (305 words)

  
 Fantastic Tours, your gateway to the world!
Although Girl Scout Councils do not endorse any tour company, the past performance of Fantastic Tours and Travel has been excellent in all phases and has met with the approval of Girl Scout standards.
We have taken thousands of scouts and their families on all sorts of tours - from educational tours to fun getaways to a mix of both.
At Fantastic Tours, we feel honored to be able to take part in the lives of Scouts and the shaping of our future...
www.fantastictours.com /girl_scout.htm   (379 words)

  
 Oxford City Council: Walking Tours   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
Official walking tours of Oxford are an ideal way to gain an insight into the hidden treasures of Oxford.
Further information on the group tours and individual tours can be found by using the left hand navigation links.
Guided walking tours of Oxford a comprehensive guided walking tour for your groups' visit to the city, tours offered in other languages, with official blue and green badge guides.
www.oxford.gov.uk /tourism/walking-tours.cfm   (109 words)

  
 metro.net | Art Department - Art Tours
Tours are led by trained Metro Docent Council volunteers.
Metro’s Docent Council is a group of volunteers committed to increasing awareness of the broad range of art in the Metro Rail system through public tours that provide insights into the artworks, the artists who created them, the processes it took to make them, and the communities they enhance.
The tours are approximately 90% walking; there are elevators and escalators in all the stations.
www.metro.net /about_us/metroart/ma_docent.htm   (332 words)

  
 Memorial Art Gallery - Gallery Council Tours
En route to Connecticut we’ll stop in Stockbridge, MA, for lunch at the Red Lion Inn and a tour of the Norman Rockwell Museum; and on the way home we’ll visit FDR’s historic home in Hyde Park, NY, and enjoy lunch at the Culinary Institute of America.
Travel back in time to 1901, when Buffalo was in its heyday, and relive the Pan American Exposition and the harnessing of Niagara Falls.
Our tour is based on Lauren Belfer’s fascinating novel City of Light, which counts among its characters three US presidents.
mag.rochester.edu /gallerycouncil/galleryCouncil_tours.html   (386 words)

  
 BBC NEWS | Scotland | Council's expensive tours of duty
The total bill of £1,276,156 from all 80 Highland councillors is reported to be the highest cost of any of the 32 Scottish local authorities.
Council spokesman Gordon Fyfe pointed out that it covered a 10,000 square mile area, with councillors having to travel from the Isle of Skye and remote areas of Sutherland in the far north-west to attend meetings.
Mr Fyfe said that the council was required to publish its expenses bill.
news.bbc.co.uk /1/low/scotland/2078514.stm   (332 words)

  
 Guelph Arts Council - Historical Walking Tours - 2006   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
This tour explores the slopes of the Speed River between Norwich and Macdonell Streets, where many of Guelph's largest and most distinguished historic homes are located.
This tour takes participants to the south side of the Speed River to explore one of Guelph's early industrial sections, formerly known as Brooklyn, as well as the College Hill area that developed around the Ontario Agricultural College.
Walking tour booklets are available, at $5 each, for all tours either from the tour guides or from the Guelph Arts Council office.
www.guelphartscouncil.org /main/walkingtours.html   (389 words)

  
 Exeter City Council - Guided Tours
Tours begin outside the Royal Clarence Hotel in Cathedral Yard, or from the Quay House Visitor Centre.
All tours are 90 minutes long, except Exeter's City Wall which lasts 2 hours.
Tours of this historic estuary town take place on Wednesday and Saturday afternoons at 2pm May - September.
www.exeter.gov.uk /index.aspx?articleid=668   (203 words)

  
 29. Secular History of Tithing
The first council at Nicea in A.D. 326 was necessary to discuss the deity of Christ; the second at Constantinople in A.D. 381 was necessary to discuss the deity and person of the Holy Spirit.
The Council of Tours in 567 and the Council of Macon in 585 enacted regional church decrees for tithing and excommunication of non-tithers, but did not receive authority from the king to enforce collection through civil decrees.
In 1067 and 1078, at the Church Councils of Gerona, and in 1215 at the Fourth Lateran Council, tithing was increasing applied to all lands under Christian rule.
home.earthlink.net /~russkellyphd/id15.html   (6582 words)

  
 California Olive Oil Council - Tours
Appointment-only tours of the 650-acre ranch include visits to vineyards, a winery, olive groves, an olive mill and gardens, and tastings of wines and oils.
Two-hour, appointment-only tours of the 550-acre ranch are conducted March through mid-October and include tastings and visits to an olive mill and an 18,000-tree orchard.
Appointment-only tours include visits to an orchard and olive mill, and an oil tasting.
www.cooc.com /consumers_tours.html   (230 words)

  
 Legislative Council Website - Capitol Tours   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
Tours of the Capitol, State Historical Museum and Hall of Justice are scheduled up to a year in advance.
Scheduled tours are offered weekdays by the Capitol Tour and Information Service.
Tours encompass the public areas of the Capitol and include visits to the House and Senate galleries.
council.legislature.mi.gov /capitol_tours.html   (158 words)

  
 PennAg Industries Association - Councils
The Agronomic Products Council along with the Poultry, Feed, Grain and Allied Industries, Swine, and Seed Councils are united under the umbrella of the PennAg Industries Association to form a strong unified voice to represent you and your business in Pennsylvania.
The Poultry Council is a communication and advocacy tool for the poultry industry in Pennsylvania which developed from the merger of the Pennsylvania Poultry Federation into the council structure of PennAg in 1998.
PennAg established the Swine Council in 2000 to provide a council structure to PennAg members who are involved in the swine industry in Pennsylvania.
www.pennag.com /councils.htm   (1428 words)

  
 St. Martin's Council
This pastoral council possesses a consultative vote only and is governed by norms determined by the diocesan bishop.
Just as Martin of Tours shared his cloak with a beggar who, in a dream was revealed to be Christ, our parishioners share their blessings with those in need.
The Pastoral Council is commited to creating an environment of welcome for all who come to our parish.
www.stmartin.org /Council.htm   (820 words)

  
 61st Annual Council Meeting: Tours of ORNL   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
Tours will be offered of the Spallation Neutron Source, Center for Nanophase Materials Sciences, and The Computing and Computational Sciences Directorate.
These world-class user facilities are open to scientists and engineers from university, industry, and government laboratories to enhance their research capabilities.
Current machines can perform six trillion calculations per second and are moving toward the ability to perform more than 100 trillion calculations per second.
www.orau.org /export/tours.htm   (255 words)

  
 Columbus City Council
Tavares’ state and national reputation as a leader in the areas of health and human services was instrumental in her appointment to serve as the Chair of the Council’s Health, Housing and Human Services Committee.  In addition, she serves on the Finance, Development, Utilities, Rules and Reference and Zoning Committees.
Prior to joining Council, Tavares left a legacy for the citizens of Ohio during her 5 ½ year tenure in the Ohio General Assembly as the State Representative in the 22nd House District.
Most recently, Council Member Tavares was named a 2001 YWCA Woman of Achievement and became a board member of Women’s Action for New Directions (WAND) October, 2004.
council.ci.columbus.oh.us /council_members/tavares.asp   (494 words)

  
 050610-2
The council decided the town needed a law restricting them to keep the peace, and especially to protect residential neighborhoods.
Members approved a map allowing group walking tours in the downtown area, bordered by Fourth Avenue to the north, Torres and Junipero streets to the east, and Eighth Avenue to the south, though it includes Sunset Center.
Finally, council members decided the law should be reviewed one year after it takes effect, or sooner if the tours appear to be causing problems.
www.carmelpinecone.com /050610-2.html   (864 words)

  
 Belfast City Council. Guided park tours.
We offer a number of guided tours which can be arranged in advance.
A series of free public tours are available in May, June and December.
Tour packages are available for private groups at a charge.
www.belfastcity.gov.uk /parksandopenspaces/tours.asp   (105 words)

  
 Tennant Creek Town Council - Visitors / Tours
Details of tour times are available at the Visitor Information Centre on the site.
Of particular interest is the staggering figure of some 6.5 million ounces (over 210 tonnes) of gold won from mines in the area since the 1930s.
They owe their shapes to millions of years of erosion and are spectacular at any time of day but are particularly striking at sunrise and sunset.
www.tennantcreek.nt.gov.au /home/visitors/tours?PHPSESSID=96a34e1ba8b4d037b0dbd01947d52b0c   (378 words)

  
 Coach Tourism Council
All are members of the Coach Tourism Council (CTC), the leading industry body which promotes travel and tourism by coach.
UK Tours by coach from all parts of the UK to seaside resorts, cities and historic towns are on offer with coach companies who...
Tours to Ireland Whether you are visiting the fair city of Dublin or heading off to the wild west and rugged county of Mayo...
www.coachtourismcouncil.co.uk   (292 words)

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