André Courrèges
André Courrèges 1923-, French fashion designer whose designs were especially popular and influential during the 1960s. He worked for the couturier Cristóbal Balenciaga from 1950 to 1961, when he opened his own house. Often using white, Courréges created space-age, unisex styles and is known for dresses and trouser suits featuring straight, flat lines and sheer tops that sometimes sported cut-outs. He is often credited with the invention of the miniskirt, which he frequently paired with shiny white boots. He later experimented with such looks as "gladiator" and ethnic outfits.
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 "Akron Beacon Journal (Akron, OH)")
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Cindy George may walk from prison Thursday.
Newspaper article from: Akron Beacon Journal (Akron, OH); 3/21/2007; 700+ words
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George in rift with party Democrats' hold on Senate jeopardized
Newspaper article from: The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel; 11/8/1996; ; 700+ words
; ...legislator, Democratic Sen. Gary R. George, publicly broke ranks with Senate Democratic...party's fragile hold on the Senate. George also is trying to broker a deal in which...governor's office and the Assembly, and if George voted with Republicans in the Senate...
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George Found Guilty Of Va. Torture-Slaying; Death Penalty Possible
Newspaper article from: The Washington Post; 12/11/1990; ; 700+ words
; Michael Carl George, of Stafford County, was convicted of...verdict after two days of testimony. George, 33, a former civilian computer operator...wallet containing about $40 was missing. George also was found guilty of robbery, abduction...
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Newspaper article from: Baltimore Sun (Baltimore, MD); 2/14/2007; 700+ words
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George breaks away from pack for Heisman
Newspaper article from: The Boston Globe; 12/10/1995; ; 700+ words
; ...dreamed about for so long. And then Eddie George heard Downtown Athletic Club president Francis...of the 1995 Heisman Trophy is . . . Eddie George." So it came to pass last night just the way that George, Ohio State's 6-foot-3-inch, 227...
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George Called Both Liar, Honorable as Trial Opens; Defense Targets Primary Accuser Fiers
Newspaper article from: The Washington Post; 7/25/1992; ; 700+ words
; ...assailed former CIA spymaster Clair E. George yesterday as a man who lied repeatedly...subordinate. In opening arguments at George's trial in U.S. District Court here...another former CIA official who has become George's chief accuser. "The choice is between...
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Dr George Musgrave 1920-2006.(OBITUARIES)(Obituary)
Magazine article from: Australian Aboriginal Studies; 3/22/2007; ; 700+ words
; Dr George Musgrave passed away suddenly at Laura...on 9 February 2006, aged 86 years. George was an elder, a 'main man', of the...language name was Me Rromi 'Eaglehawk Man'. George was remarkable not only for his personal...
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+(via+Knight-Ridder%2fTribune+Business+News) "Omaha World-Herald (Omaha, Nebraska) (via Knight-Ridder/Tribune Business News)")
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George Foreman, associates trade jabs in Omaha, Neb., over food business.
Newspaper article from: Omaha World-Herald (Omaha, Nebraska) (via Knight-Ridder/Tribune Business News); 12/13/2004; 700+ words
; ...Byline: Mark Kawar Dec. 13--Ex-boxer George Foreman and his former business associates...famous name in business. Foreman and George Foreman Foods Inc., an Omaha company...agree which foods they should sell and how George Foreman Foods should run its business...
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 "The Capital Times (Madison, WI)")
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GEORGE ASKS FOR PROBE OF CHVALA ROLE.(FRONT)
Newspaper article from: The Capital Times (Madison, WI); 8/3/2002; 700+ words
; ...JR Ross Associated Press Sen. Gary George asked the state Elections and Ethics boards...has started an investigation into one of George's complaints, as well as whether one...working 12 1/2 hours for the state. George attorney Mark Sostarich has suggested...
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GEORGE VICTOR: DOG'S BEST FRIEND, INDEED.(Lifestyle)(Obituary)(Column)
Newspaper article from: Seattle Post-Intelligencer (Seattle, WA); 6/10/1997; ; 700+ words
; Because old George Victor lay down with a lot of dogs, a...Street often took the stairs if they saw George on the elevator. And sometimes the cologne...and electric utility decided that old George didn't fit their sleek new image. His...
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George III
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of World Biography
George III George III (1738-1820) was king of Great Britain and Ireland from 1760 to...the decline of monarchical power. Born on June 4, 1738, in London, George III was the eldest son of Frederick, Prince of Wales. Frederick's...
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George, Zelma Watson 1903–1994
Book article from: Contemporary Black Biography
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George III (Great Britain) (1738–1820; Ruled 1760–1820)
Encyclopedia entry from: Europe, 1450 to 1789: Encyclopedia of the Early Modern World
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George II (Great Britain) (1683–1760; Ruled 1727–1760)
Encyclopedia entry from: Europe, 1450 to 1789: Encyclopedia of the Early Modern World
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George II
Book article from: The Oxford Companion to British History
George II (1683–1760), king of Great...love of all things military. However, George was much more than a soldier, and made...to do his business. Walpole had served George I for many years and George II soon formed...
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