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  CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Tiara
tiara was not only seldom represented in art, but is is also uncertain whether the ornamental strip on the lower edge is intended to represent merely a trimming or a diadem.
tiara extends to the pontificate of Boniface VIII (1294-1303).
tiara is represented in sculpture and painting as a piece of braiding, this seems to arise from the fact that in the thirteenth century the
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  TIARA - LoveToKnow Article on TIARA   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Before the 9th century the tiara was certainly without any crown; any such ornament would not have been in keeping with the circumstances of the time, and seems also to be excluded by the terms of the Constitutum Constantini.
The papal coins and a few pictures of the 10th and 11th centuries leave it doubtful whether the ornamental band at the lower edge of the tiara is intended to represent a crown or merely a decorative orphrey (aurifrisium).
At the beginning of the 12th century, however, the papal tiara was already decorated with a circlet, as the Ordo of Benedict (c.
17.1911encyclopedia.org /T/TI/TIARA.htm   (514 words)

  
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 Papal Tiara Definition and Description
The tiara provided by the latter was made from elements of former papal tiaras destroyed after the capture of Rome, and was given to Pius VII as a 'wedding gift' to mark Napoleon's own marriage to Empress Josephine on the eve of his imperial coronation.
Each tiara contained at the back two lappets; highly decorated strips of cloth stitched with golden thread, on which the coat of arms or other symbol of the pope to whom the individual tiara had been given, were stitched.
Pope Paul's tiara was presented to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C. by the Apostolic Delegate to the United States on February 6, 1968 as a gesture of Pope Paul VI's affection for the Catholic Church in the United States.
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 Papal Tiara -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Each tiara was structured in the form of three crowns marked by golden decorations, sometimes in the form of crosses, sometimes in the shape of leaves.
Each tiara contained at the back two lappets; highly decorated strips of cloth stitched with golden threat, on which the coat of arms or other symbol of the pope to whom the individual tiara had been given, were stitched.
One of the papal tiaras remains in use, however, as is placed on the head of a statue of (Disciple of Jesus and leader of the apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope) St.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/p/pa/papal_tiara.htm   (3206 words)

  
 Tiaras - V&A Exhibition
Tiaras presents the greatest collection of tiaras ever assembled, with more than 200 scintillating gem-set head ornaments on display.
The 'Oriental Circlet' tiara designed by Prince Albert, and worn by Queen Victoria and Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother, will be on display alongside tiaras lent by Her Majesty the Queen, including the diamond tiara Russe that she wore on her wedding day on 20th November 1947.
Tiaras of all types vie for the limelight, from those set with spectacular precious stones, to the punk rock acrylic creation of Vivienne Westwood, and those worn by celebrities including Elton John, Joanna Lumley, Victoria Beckham, Wonder Woman, and Gwyneth Paltrow's in the film "Shakespeare in Love".
www.vam.ac.uk /vastatic/microsites/tiaras/exhibition.html   (546 words)

  
 Tiara Combs: Accessory Wholesale Inc.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
This category consists of tiara combs, which are normally smaller than tiaras and are held in place by one comb in the center.
Leaf shaped patterns rise to a height of 1 1/4 inches and the tiara comb is held in place with a single comb in the center.
The tiara comb is 1 1/2 inches high at the peak and has a comb in the center plus eyelets on each end for holding in place.
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 Tiara   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
A tiara (from Persian تاره; tara borrowed by Latin as 'tiara') is a form of crown.
Traditionally, the word "tiara" refers to a high crown, often with the shape of a cylinder narrowed at its top, made of fabric or leather, and richly ornamented.
In Catholicism, the Papal Tiara is a high cap surrounded by three crowns and bearing a globe surmounted by a cross worn by the Pope during certain ceremonies, being the symbol of his authority.
www.yotor.com /wiki/en/ti/Tiara.htm   (253 words)

  
 TIARA Help : General Overview
The TIARA Project is a collaborative effort among biologists and computer scientists to develop and deliver fundamental information about the biota of Texas and surrounding regions to researchers, educators, policy makers and the general public through a flexible, interactive, web-based, information system.
The primary geographic focus of the TIARA Project is the state of Texas and the adjacent parts of the United States and Mexico.
The TIARA web site interface is conceptually organized around the use of Finders to locate and navigate to Taxon Home Pages that are interactively generated from one or more underlying data sets.
entowww.tamu.edu /research/neuropterida/tiara/public3/TiaraHelpGeneralOverview.html   (1475 words)

  
 Tiara Glass from the Glass Encyclopedia
Tiara Glass was marketed by Tiara Exclusives of Dunkirk, Indiana, USA through home-parties held by sales agents, between 1970 and 1998.
The offices of Tiara Exclusives were adjacent to the Indiana Glass Company, and both companies belonged to the Lancaster Colony Corporation.
If you are looking for Tiara glass, you can usually find items on offer on ebay (click here to see Tiara glass listings on ebay).
www.glassencyclopedia.com /Tiaraglass.html   (407 words)

  
 Wedding tiaras - Bridal tiaras - The truth about your tiara
A tiara (from Persian tara borrowed by latin as "tiara") is a form of a crown.
Traditionally, the word tiara refers to a high crown often with a shape of a cylinder narrowed at its top, made of fabric or leather and richly luxuriant.
Traditionally worn with a veil the tiara is adorned as an important piece of bridal attire.
www.wedalert.com /content/articles/Truth_About_Tiara.asp   (461 words)

  
 More about Tiara Standard Poodles
At TIARA high quality is maintained with only two litters produced on average per year and a record of 50+ AKC championship, obedience or agility titles achieved.
TIARA looks to the future with plans to maintain the high intelligence, elegance and field ability that make a real Standard Poodle.
The TIARA POODLES are loved throughout the world by the people they greet in person or through their offspring.
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 Papal Tiara   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
The Papal Tiara, also known as the Triple Tiara, in Latin as the 'Triregnum', or in Italian as the 'Triregno', is the three-tiered jewelled papal crown of Byzantine and Persian origin that is the symbol of the papacy.
Contrary to claims of a cover-up, all tiaras manufactured since 1800 still exist and are on public display, with a number being sent around the world as part of the Saint Peter and The Vatican: The Legacy of the Popes exhibition which visited the United States in 2005.
One of the papal tiaras remains in use, however; it is placed on the head of a statue of St.
www.worldhistory.com /wiki/P/Papal-Tiara.htm   (4412 words)

  
 Columbus Alive   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
But Tiara was more than happy to deal with some mild culture shock in order to play a couple of shows in another hemisphere.
Tiara was there to play the Austin Pop Rodeo, and there they met Osamu Nakai, who was then working for Dohb Discs, an imprint of Sony.
When Tiara embarked on their two-date tour of Japan, they weren’t exactly in a whole new world, but they were in a whole new culture.
www.columbusalive.com /2001/20011011/101101/10110113.html   (1033 words)

  
 TIARA News Releases
Introduced at the 2000 AADE Meeting in San Diego, TIARA utilizes required ADA application categories for capturing data prospectively and produces reports containing the required patient totals, averages, and summary formats.
Unlike other tracking programs, TIARA eliminates the need to search for data retrospectively and tabulate the information manually, and enables institutions to be reimbursed for this important activity by achieving program recognition.
TIARA software utilizes the latest National Standards for capturing the data prospectively and produces reports containing the required totals, averages, and summary formats.
www.tiara-mas.com /newsreleases.html   (232 words)

  
 Tiara 3200 Open - Power & Motoryacht Boat Test
The latest Tiara to join the fleet is poised to replace a mainstay in the company’s lineup.
And while the idea for the first Tiara was still many years away—Slikkers would not found Tiara until 1974—the desire to not only be part of the boatbuilding community but make it better was already taking hold in his mind.
Two years later the first of the Tiara 3100 Series was launched, a line of boats that would go on to become the most successful in the company’s history.
www.powerandmotoryacht.com /boattests/1203tiara3200   (675 words)

  
 TIARA Project of Insects and Terrestrial Arthropods of Southcentral United States
The TIARA Project is a collaborative, on-line, biological information system for the insects and terrestrial arthropods of the south-central United States and adjacent Mexico.
TIARA helps computer scientists develop and deliver fundamental information about the biota of Texas and surrounding regions to researchers, educators, policy makers and the general public through a flexible, interactive, web-based, information system.
The Tiara Project utilizes the accumulated knowledge of biologists with diverse taxonomic specializations, data is contained in voluminous research collections of biological specimens.
www.nbii.gov /metadata/mdata/htmlfiles/tax_d_tiara.html   (1072 words)

  
 EXPO21XX - Tiara Yachts
Tiara Yachts, a division of S2 Yachts, Inc. has a rich boat-building heritage, which extends over four decades.
Tiara Yachts recently opened a second manufacturing location in Swansboro, North Carolina to facilitate production of their new 5000 Express.
Within ten years, S2 was one of the top five sailboat manufacturers in the United States, known for building both quality cruising vessels as well as racing boats.
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 Tiara: Again Cast In Aversion.com Review
Tiara’s Again Cast In is probably exactly what one would expect from a date with a super model.
As fresh and inviting as a chattering brook on a sweaty summer afternoon, Tiara’s thrust seduces by its mere presence.
Tiara’s seductive brook proves only to be inches deep, however.
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 The story of the tiara   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
To the experts at the Louvre, the tiara confirmed an episode dating to the late 3rd-century B.C. or early 2nd-century B.C. According to the story, Saitapharnes had beseiged the Greek colony of Olbia and was convinced to leave the city in peace only through the offering of expensive gifts.
Among them was the German archaeologist Adolf Furtwangler who noted stylistic problems with the tiara's design and questioned the lack of aging apparent on the artifact.
In 1997, the Israel Museum in Jerusalem borrowed the infamous Tiara of Saitapharnes from the Louvre for a special exhibition on the work of Israel Rouchomovsky.
archaeology.la.asu.edu /vm/museum/tiara/about.htm   (348 words)

  
 tiara --  Encyclopædia Britannica
Beehive-shaped, it is about 15 inches (38 cm) high and is made of silver cloth and ornamented with three diadems, with two streamers, known as lappets, hanging from the back.
It developed from the papal tiara and came into use in the 11th century.
He was depicted with bowed legs and a large stomach, and sometimes he wore a tiara of feathers and a costume of panther skin.
www.britannica.com /eb/article-9072376?tocId=9072376   (515 words)

  
 Toledo Beach West ::: Tiara Yachts   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Tiara Yachts is a division of the S2 Yachts Corporation.
TIARA YACHTS is one of the few family-owned production boat building companies remaining in the world today.
TIARA YACHTS opens a 2nd facility in Swansboro, North Carolina (over 400,000 square feet), bringing combined total square footage of Holland and Swansboro to over 872,000 square feet.
www.toledobeachwest.com /Brix?pageID=84   (327 words)

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