Pagan Script Letters: An Ancient Language Resurrected

Pagan script letters, also known as Old English letters, refer to a style of writing that was used during the early Middle Ages in England. The term "Pagan script" is somewhat misleading, as it does not actually have any connection to pagan religions. Rather, it is called so because it predates the arrival of the Latin alphabet and Christian writing in England. Pagan script letters are characterized by their angular shapes and overall simplicity. They consist of straight lines and rigid curves, with very few flourishes or decorative elements. This style of writing was primarily used for inscriptions on stone monuments and artifacts, as well as for the early copies of religious texts.

9 21. (short row) Join color B with a slip knot into the 5th stitch of the previous orange row ( photo 08), sc 18, slst 1, cut the yarn and close the row invisibly. 17 Pick up the main color loop. 22. sc 6, sc 1 in same stitch as slip knot join ( photos 10+11), sc 4, sc 1 in same st like slip knot join of 2nd orange row, sc 4, sc 1 in same st like slip knot join of 3rd orange row, sc 19. You ve reached the first closing stitch of a short row now. Insert the hook into both front loops, the one of the original stitch and the front loop of the sewn closing stitch above the original stitch ( photos 13+14) and sc-flo 1 into the closing stitch. 18 Work into both front loops only for every closing stitch of a short row here and throughout. sc 14. (51) TIP: The closing stitch of the first orange row (row 19) will leave a little orange dot. To make it vanish, pull the yarn tail remaining from the closing stitch to tighten the closing stitch once you ve finished the round ( photo 15+16). 8th stitch (2 rnds) sc 51 Take the main color loop off the hook and safe it on a stitch marker. Starting in the first stitch of the rnd count 8 stitches forward. 25. (short row) Join color C (yellow 1) with a slip knot into the 8th stitch ( photo 19), sc 36, slst 1, cut the yarn, close row invisibly ( Tutorial F) (short row) Join color C with a slip knot into the 5th stitch of the previous yellow row, sc 27, slst 1, cut the yarn and close the row invisibly. 27. (short row) Join color C with a slip knot into the 5th stitch of the previous yellow row, sc 18, slst 1, cut the yarn and close the row invisibly. 9

President Barack Obama s former national security adviser on Friday broke with his former boss over the Keystone XL pipeline, warning that continued delay of the project risks a stable supply of crude oil from a friendly neighbour. sc 6, sc 1 in same stitch as slip knot join photos 10 11 , sc 4, sc 1 in same st like slip knot join of 2nd orange row, sc 4, sc 1 in same st like slip knot join of 3rd orange row, sc 19.

This style of writing was primarily used for inscriptions on stone monuments and artifacts, as well as for the early copies of religious texts. One of the most famous examples of Pagan script letters is the Lindisfarne Gospels, a beautifully illustrated manuscript that dates back to the 8th century. The script used in this manuscript is highly refined and demonstrates the aesthetic qualities of Pagan script.

Republicans push to speed up Keystone pipeline decision

WASHINGTON — U.S. President Barack Obama’s former national security adviser on Friday broke with his former boss over the Keystone XL pipeline, warning that continued delay of the project risks a stable supply of crude oil from a friendly neighbour.

Gen. Jim Jones said a failure to approve the $7-billion project will leave the U.S. dependent on oil from far-flung nations and vulnerable to the “whims of leaders and other actors” hostile to American interests.

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“I believe strongly that approving the project serves the economic and the security interests of the United States,” said Jones, who served as Obama’s top security adviser through the first two years of his presidency.
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“In a tightly contested global economy where securing energy sources is a national must, we should be able to act with speed and agility. And any threat to this project by delay or otherwise would constitute a significant setback.”

Jones’ comments came as Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives vowed Friday to continue fighting for legislation that would force the Obama administration to speed up its decision on whether to grant a presidential permit allowing Keystone XL to proceed.

House Speaker John Boehner said the GOP will not drop its demand that a Keystone XL provision, which would force a ruling on the pipeline within 60 days, remain in a tax-relief bill supported by the White House.

“I guarantee that the Keystone pipeline will be in there when it goes back to the United States Senate,” Boehner said.

Obama has threatened to veto a House bill that includes the provision, and Democrats in the Senate want to strip the pipeline “rider” out of legislation passed by the House earlier this week.

Jones, a former U.S. Marine Corps commandant who has long been a supporter of Canada’s oilsands, said it becomes “more evident” every day that the U.S. needs to secure a Canadian crude supply or risk losing it to countries like China.

“Given the important role of energy to our national security, it seems to me the country can’t afford to pass up the opportunity to secure a reliable supply from a close ally, a close friend and a neighbour,” he said in a conference call with reporters that was hosted by the American Petroleum Institute.

“With its huge supply of crude oil derived from oilsands, it can be a greater source of the oil we will continue to need in the coming decades.”

He added: “If we can’t get it from Canada, the oil will have to come largely from other countries, few as friendly and reliable.”

The U.S. State Department decided in November to delay a final decision on the Keystone XL pipeline until early 2013 — after the presidential election — amid intense criticism of the project by environmental groups. The Obama administration is now working with Calgary-based TransCanada Corp. to find an alternative route that would move the pipeline out of the ecologically fragile Sand Hills region in Nebraska.

In an interview this week, TransCanada CEO Russ Girling said his company was comfortable working with the State Department on the new process and timeline.

Even so, the timing of the pipeline’s construction has become a key piece in a holiday season legislative frenzy on Capitol Hill, with Republicans using Keystone XL as a bargaining chip as the White House presses for extension of payroll tax cuts to 160 million Americans.

During a Republican presidential debate Thursday night in Iowa, GOP front-runner Newt Gingrich called Obama’s decision to delay Keystone XL an “utterly irrational” move that damages the U.S. economy and leaves the country vulnerable to continued dependence on Middle East oil.

Gingrich also criticized Obama for threatening to veto the legislation that includes a Keystone XL provision.

“The president of the United States cannot figure out that it is — I’m using mild words here — utterly irrational to say, ‘I’m now going to veto a middle-class tax cut to protect left-wing environmental extremists in San Francisco, so that we’re going to kill American jobs, weaken American energy, make us more vulnerable to the Iranians and do so in a way that makes no sense to any normal, rational American,’” Gingrich said, drawing loud applause from the audience.

Minnesota Rep. Michele Bachmann, another Republican candidate, said Obama placed politics above principle.

“His entire calculus was based upon his re-election effort because, quite frankly, the radical environmentalists said to President Obama: ‘You pass Keystone, we’re not going to do your volunteer door-to-door work,’” Bachmann said.

“He’s put his re-election over adding jobs and making the United States energy-independent.”

The 2,700-kilometre Keystone XL pipeline would carry 830,000 barrels a day of crude oil from northern Alberta to refineries on the Gulf Coast of Texas.

Jones said the delay in a decision on Keystone XL had no bearing on his decision to leave the Obama administration in late 2010.

“I have not been in touch with the administration on this, except that I am quite sure that my former colleagues know exactly how I feel about where we need to go with regard to energy,” Jones said.

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Even so, the timing of the pipeline’s construction has become a key piece in a holiday season legislative frenzy on Capitol Hill, with Republicans using Keystone XL as a bargaining chip as the White House presses for extension of payroll tax cuts to 160 million Americans.

Each letter is carefully formed with precision and clarity, creating a visually appealing and legible text. One of the main characteristics of Pagan script letters is their verticality. The letters stand tall and almost touch each other, creating a sense of compactness and unity. This verticality is in stark contrast to the more rounded and spacious letters of the Latin alphabet that became popular in later centuries. The development of the Latin alphabet and its eventual dominance in England led to the decline of Pagan script letters. By the 10th century, the Old English letters were largely replaced by the Latin alphabet, which offered more versatility and compatibility with the emerging Christian culture. Despite its eventual demise, Pagan script letters remain an important part of English history and serve as a testament to the cultural exchange and development of writing systems. The aesthetic appeal and distinct characteristics of Pagan script make it an intriguing and visually striking form of writing that continues to capture the interest and admiration of scholars and enthusiasts..

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