It is the birthplace of former Provincial Premier and Governor General Edward Schreyer.
Benito, Manitoba
Benito is a village in Manitoba, Canada.
In 1905, the Canadian National Railway went through the village.
Seal (device)
A seal is something such as a piece of wax which has an official mark on it, and which is attached to an important letter or document to make it official. It can also mean the device (e.g. a metal stamp or ring) which is used to make the official mark.
The word comes from the Latin “sigillum”.
The study of seals is called Sigillography.
Seals are used on documents to prove that they really did come from the person who signed it (they “authenticate” the document). A seal could be put on the letter itself, or on the envelope where it is stuck down. The writer would pour some wax over the joint of the letter, then press a ring or metal stamp (called a matrix) which has his official mark on. This meant that no one would be able to open the letter and then close it again, because the seal will break when the letter is opened. Most governments still put seals on important documents. Letters do not normally have seals any more, even important letters.
Sometimes lead, pewter or ivory were used instead of wax.
Each seal is different from any other. This means that an important person (e.g. a king) has his own personalized stamp.
Seals were used in very early civilizations. In ancient Mesopotamia seals were engraved on cylinders, which could be rolled to create an impression on clay. Signet-rings of kings from Ancient Egypt have been found. From Ancient Egypt seals in the form of signet-rings of kings have been found. Other ancient seals come from Saudi Arabia or the Ancient Greek and Roman times.
After the fall of the Roman Empire in 476 seals were not used so much. The Popes used lead seals, and Charlemagne (who died in 814) had a special seal engraved with Jupiter Sarpis. In England all the kings from Edward the Confessor onwards had their own “seal of majesty”.
Seals from East Asian later developed into block printing. Seals from China have been found from the 5th century B.C.
The wearing of signet rings (from Latin "signum" meaning sign) is an old tradition among nobles in European and some other cultures. In Latin America, it is also traditional for the descendants of the old "criollo" aristocratic families to wear signet rings in the Spanish tradition.
Signet rings were often worn on the little finger of either the right or left hand (depending on the country), although some countries have different customs (French and German noblemen, and some Spanish nobles wear it on the ring finger of their left hand; Swiss wear it on the ring finger of their right hand). In the United Kingdom, signet rings are typically worn on the little finger of the left hand of the bearer and are often cast of gold. The ring is worn with the seal facing outwards so that the wearer can make a seal without taking the ring off.
A similar tradition is found with blacksmiths who use their “touchmark” (a stamp used on the hot metal to show who made it) on whatever they made. When they died their touchmark was destroyed.
The study of seals (sigillography) is very useful in many areas: genealogy, political history, art history etc. This is because modern science can work out very closely how old a seal is. This makes it possible to date documents or works of art.
The word “seal” is often used as a metaphor:
Because seals are used to close something officially, the word “seal” can also be used in other situations with a similar meaning:
The Attitude Era
The Attitude Era was a period in the World Wrestling Federation and professional wrestling history. It started with the Monday Night Wars. It ended with the conclusion of the Wars in 2001. The Attitude Era professional, like the 1980s wrestling boom, made wrestling more popular in the United States from the late 1990s to early 2000s. Television ratings and pay-per-view reached their highest points. The Attitude Era was different from the more traditional WWF programming. It tried to attract the young adult demographic. It did this by making the product into a more controversial "shock value" form of entertainment. This was similar to the "Trash TV" genre popularized in the 1990s.
Eggnog
Eggnog is a sweet dairy drink made with milk, cream, sugar, beaten eggs, and flavoured with cinnamon and nutmeg. Alcoholic kinds are also made. Eggnog is a popular drink in the United States and Canada, and is usually drank with winter parties such as Christmas and New Year. Brandy, rum or bourbon may be added. As for its origins, it is agreed upon that eggnog originated in present day United Kingdom in the early medieval period. The drink would then make its way to North America in the 18th century and become a popular beverage during the winter holidays.
Binscarth, Manitoba
Binscarth is a village in Manitoba, Canada. In 2011, 425 people lived in the village. In 1999 Canadian Living Magazine called Binscarth "Best Place To Raise A Family".
Birch River, Manitoba
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Birtle, Manitoba
Birtle is a town in Manitoba, Canada. In 2001, 690 people lived in the town.
Hockey and Curling are popular sports. The town has both a hockey rink and a curling rink.
Amenia (town), New York
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Beekman, New York
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Clinton, Dutchess County, New York
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Dover, New York
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East Fishkill, New York
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Hyde Park, New York
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Dol2day
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LaGrange, New York
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Milan, New York
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North East, New York
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Pawling (town), New York
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Pine Plains (town), New York
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Dutchess County, New York
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Pleasant Valley (town), New York
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Poughkeepsie (town), New York
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Red Hook, New York
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Rhinebeck (town), New York
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Stanford, New York
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