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Francis William Aston
Francis William Aston 1877-1945, English physicist and chemist. He was affiliated with the Cavendish Laboratory, Cambridge, from 1910. In 1922 he received the Nobel Prize in Chemistry mainly for his discovery of a number of isotopes in nonradioactive elements by means of a mass spectrograph of his ... Read more
Buckingham Palace
Buckingham Palace , residence of British sovereigns from 1837, in Westminster metropolitan borough, London, England, adjacent to St. James's Park. Built (1703) by the duke of Buckingham, it was purchased (1761) by George III and was remodeled (1825) by John Nash; the eastern facade was added in 1847... Read more
Thomas Scott
Thomas Scott 1747-1821, English clergyman and biblical scholar. Ordained a priest in 1773, he served in several curacies. In Olney he succeeded (1781) John Newton, through whose influence his views had been changed from Unitarianism to Calvinism. That experience Scott recorded in The Force of Trut... Read more
mass spectrograph
mass spectrograph device used to separate electrically charged particles according to their masses; a form of the instrument known as a mass spectrometer is often used to measure the masses of isotopes of elements. J. J. Thomson and F. W. Aston showed (c.1900) that magnetic and electric fields ca... Read more
Victoria and Albert Museum
Victoria and Albert Museum South Kensington, London, opened in 1852 as the Museum of Manufacturers at Marlborough House. It originally contained a nucleus of contemporary objects of applied art bought from the Great Exhibition of 1851 at the instigation of Prince Albert, and collections from the Go... Read more
Birmingham
Birmingham , city and metropolitan district (1991 pop. 934,900), central England. The city is equidistant from Bristol , Liverpool , Manchester , and London , England's main ports, and near the Black Country iron and coal deposits; it was connected to the Staffordshire mines by the Birmingham ... Read more
Wat Tyler
Wat Tyler d. 1381, English rebel. His given name appears in full as Walter; his surname signifies the trade of a roof tiler. He came into prominence as the leader of the rebellion of 1381, known as the Peasants' Revolt. The revolt had its origins in the plague of 1348-49, which had swept away nearl... Read more
Shinto
Shinto , ancient native religion of Japan still practiced in a form modified by the influence of Buddhism and Confucianism. In its present form Shinto is characterized less by religious doctrine or belief than by the observance of popular festivals and traditional ceremonies and customs, many involv... Read more
iron
iron metallic chemical element; symbol Fe [Lat. ferrum ]; at. no. 26; at. wt. 55.845; m.p. about 1,535°C; b.p. about 2,750°C; sp. gr. 7.87 at 20°C; valence +2, +3, +4, or +6. Iron is biologically significant. Because iron is a component of hemoglobin, a red oxygen-carrying pigment of t... Read more
Nobel Prizes
Nobel Prizes Nobel Prizes Year Peace Chemistry Physics Physiology or Medicine Literature 1901 J. H. Dunant Frédéric Passy J. H. van't Hoff W. C. Roentgen E... Read more

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Aston-Patterning
Encyclopedia entry from: Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine Aston-Patterning Definition Aston-Patterning is an integrated system of movement education, bodywork...teaching them to improve postural and movement patterns. Origins Aston-Patterning is a process originated by Judith Aston in 1977. After...
Francis William Aston
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of World Biography Francis William Aston The British chemist and physicist Francis William Aston (1877-1945) invented the mass spectrograph and...the isotopic complexity of the elements. Francis Aston was born on Sept. 1, 1877, at Harborne, Birmingham...
Aston, Anthony
Book article from: The Oxford Companion to American Theatre Aston, Anthony ( fl . first half of 18th century...autobiographical preface to his play The Fool's Opera Aston wrote, “You are to know me...the Subject of the Country.” Aston goes on to tell of visiting New York and...
Louis Aston Marantz Simpson
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of World Biography Louis Aston Marantz Simpson American poet, critic, and educator Louis Aston Marantz Simpson (born 1923) was widely recognized...Jamaica, in the British West Indies, the son of Aston and Rosalind (Marantz) Simpson. In 1949 he married...
Aston, Tony
Book article from: The Concise Oxford Companion to the Theatre Aston, Tony [ Anthony Aston ] ( fl. 1700–50), Irish actor, known also as Matt Medley, to whom, in default of more precise information, goes the honour of having been the first professional actor to appear in the New World. In...
Aston, Francis William
Book article from: World Encyclopedia Aston, Francis William (1877–1945) British physicist awarded the 1922 Nobel Prize in chemistry for his work on isotopes . He developed the mass spectrograph , which he used it to identify 212 naturally occurring isotopes.
Simpson, Louis (Aston Marantz)
Book article from: The Oxford Companion to American Literature Simpson, Louis [Aston Marantz] (1923– ),born in Jamaica, received his B.S. from Columbia (1948) after service in an airborne division...
Mass Spectrometry
Encyclopedia entry from: UXL Encyclopedia of Science ...usually given to British chemist Francis William Aston (1877 – 1945). Aston made a rather remarkable discovery during his first...neon gas contained atoms of two different masses. Aston interpreted this discovery to mean that two different...
radioactive elements
Book article from: The Oxford Companion to the Earth ...and 22. This advance relied primarily on the development of the mass spectrograph by F. W. Aston, a young chemist at the Cavendish Laboratory. Aston devoted his life to building increasingly precise mass spectrographs, with which he discovered...
Hellerwork
Encyclopedia entry from: Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine, 3rd ed. ...therapist Virginia Satir, and body movement pioneer Judith Aston. During this period, he trained for six years with Dr. Ida...esteem trainer Virginia Satir, and body movement pioneer Judith Aston. He became a certified Rolfer in 1972 and spent the next six...

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Aston, Francis William
Dictionary entry from: Complete Dictionary of Scientific Biography Aston, Francis William ( b . Harbonne, Birmingham, England, 1 September...England, 20 November 1945) experimental chemistry, physics. Aston was the second son of William Aston, a metal merchant and farmer, and Fanny Charlotte Hollis, the...
Aston, Peter (George)
Book article from: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Music Aston, Peter (George) ( b Edgbaston, 1938). Eng. composer, conductor, and teacher. Lect., York Univ. 1964–74...
Aston, Hugh
Book article from: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Music Aston, Hugh [Hugh Ashton , Hugh Aystoun , etc.] , ( b c. 1485; d 1558). Eng. composer of church and virginal mus., and pioneer...
Aston School (of organization theory)
Book article from: A Dictionary of Sociology Aston School (of organization theory) See ORGANIZATION THEORY .
Webb, Sir Aston
Book article from: A Dictionary of Twentieth-Century Art Webb, Sir Aston. See ROYAL ACADEMY .
Harkins, William Draper
Dictionary entry from: Complete Dictionary of Scientific Biography ...science (Ernest Rutherford, Francis William Aston, Frederick Soddy, Patrick Maynard Stuart...processed. In February 1920 at Cambridge, Aston announced evidence from mass spectroscopy...chlorine isotopes of 35, 37, and 39. Aston subsequently confirmed the prediction of...
organization theory
Book article from: A Dictionary of Sociology ...in the United Kingdom, with research at the University of Aston. The typological and social systems approaches have difficulty...system, where are the system boundaries to be drawn?) The Aston Programme applies insights derived from psychology, together...
Shaw, Robert
Dictionary entry from: International Dictionary of Films and Filmmakers ...Baker) (as Lt. Field) 1963 Tomorrow at Ten (Comfort) (as Marlow); The Caretaker (The Guest ) (Clive Donner) (as Aston); From Russia with Love (Terence Young) (as Red Grant) 1964 The Luck of Ginger Coffey (Kershner) (title role); Carol...
Jeffreys, George
Book article from: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Music ...Wrote mainly church mus., influenced by It. Baroque, particularly Monteverdi and Gesualdo. Collected works ed. Peter Aston , from 1970. Works incl. 35 Eng. anthems, over 70 Latin settings, secular songs, str. fantasias (1629), and mus...
Knott, Ralph
Book article from: A Dictionary of Architecture and Landscape Architecture Knott, Ralph (1879–1929). London-born English architect. He assisted Aston Webb and in 1908 won the competition to design London's County Hall, a massive building in which Baroque , Neo-Classicism...

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Aston Plans Big Turnaround New DB9 may finally put Bond car brand on right track
Newspaper article from: Herald News, The (Joliet, IL); 4/4/2004; ; 700+ words ; (cspec aston db9 volante) The Aston Martin DB9 Volante, unveiled at the recent Geneva Auto Show in Switzerland, aims to boost sales in America. Another Aston, the Vantage, will move in on the Porsche 911 market, moving...
Aston Martin poised to become British again with Welshman as driving force.(News)
Newspaper article from: Western Mail (Cardiff, Wales); 3/10/2007; 700+ words ; ...Rhodri Clark Western Mail Iconic car maker Aston Martin was last night poised to be transferred...wheel. The consortium close to buying Aston Martin for about pounds 500m is led by...Denbighshire, and his Prodrive company. Aston Martin, which gained priceless international...
Aston returns to America after a 3-year absence. (Aston Martin Lagonda Ltd.)
Magazine article from: Automotive News; 6/24/1996; ; 700+ words ; EAST HAMPTON, N.Y. - Aston Martin, the real James Bond car, is...vice president and general manager of Aston Martin Lagonda of North America Inc...impression of someone who has been steeped in Aston tradition all his life, even though...
Aston Martin launches the all-new V8 Vantage
Newspaper article from: The Record (Bergen County, NJ); 3/20/2005; 700+ words ; ...Record (Bergen County, NJ) 03-20-2005 Aston Martin launches the all-new V8 Vantage...NORTH JERSEY CARS Edtion: All Editions Aston Martin unveiled the production version...caused a worldwide sensation as it allows Aston Martin to enter a new sector of the premium...
Aston Martin to build latest model in Austria; An Aston Martin from Austria? That's the future of one model from the Midland-based luxury car marque.(News)
Newspaper article from: The Birmingham Post (England); 3/5/2008; 700+ words ; ...possibly his reaction to the news that Aston Martin has gone continental. More precisely...plant but in Austria. It is the first time Aston Martin has ventured abroad to manufacture...appears to be a ready-made partnership - Aston Martin looking for a new dedicated manufacturing...
Aston's plunge into swimming has lasted decades; Veteran Cheshire coach to retire from boys' team
Newspaper article from: New Haven Register; 2/16/2006; ; 700+ words ; ...led Cheshire High legendary swim coach Ed Aston to the sport that dominated his life isn...especially proud of or likes to dwell upon. Aston attended the now-defunct Croft High in...his team was short on players and asked Aston to play. He told Aston no one from high...
Aston Martin Celebrates Its Growth.
PR Newswire; 8/13/2004; 700+ words ; ...Calif., Aug. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- The Aston Martin Celebration Weekend is inspired...dealer body, sales and product offerings. Aston Martin is hosting some of their most loyal...produced will be gathered for all to see. Aston Martin's global dealer network is set...
Aston Named IBM Partner for Navision Solutions Operating on IBM xSeries and iSeries Platforms; Partnership Leverages IBM-Navision Relationship to Deliver Enhanced Value And Proven Platform Performance to Aston's Customers and Prospects.
PR Newswire; 5/20/2002; 700+ words ; ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- Aston, a global consulting and IT implementation...The newly-formed partnership enhances Aston's existing relationship with Navision...applications. In addition, the alliance allows Aston and Navision to leverage the performance...
1970s Aston Martin worth more than it costs
Newspaper article from: Chicago Sun-Times; 5/2/2004; ; 700+ words ; ...s somewhat of a mystery why the British Aston Martin sports car never has been as desirable...where most people never heard of the Aston until it appeared in the first James Bond...always has had a fiery Italian image, while Aston has always been more of a refined gentleman...
Aston's baby boom-boomer; A NEW ADDITION TO A FAMOUS BRITISH FAMILY. . . AND, YES, THE V8 VANTAGE HAS A HOWL JUST LIKE ITS BIG BROTHERS.
Newspaper article from: The Mail on Sunday (London, England); 10/9/2005; 700+ words ; ...models, those selling exotic stuff such as Aston Martins, Ferraris and Lamborghinis must...to the bank. But it took Ford to save Aston, Fiat to make sure Ferrari had a bright...fortunes. In fact, in its 91-year history Aston Martin has been insolvent seven times...