Sir John Fowler
Sir John Fowler 1817-98, English engineer. With Benjamin Baker, he designed and built the Forth Bridge (1882-90) in Scotland, the first major structure made of steel. He also designed much of the London Metropolitan Railway, forerunner of the underground railways, and later served as an engineer in the development of the London subway system. He was knighted in 1885.
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Comedian Ansari Enjoys Playing Sleazebag On TV
Transcript from: NPR All Things Considered; 9/24/2009; ; 700+ words
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For September 26, 2009, CBS
Transcript from: 48 Hours (CBS); 9/26/2009; ; 700+ words
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Transcript from: The O'Reilly Factor (Fox News Network); 9/28/2009; ; 700+ words
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Transcript from: Congressional Testimony; 9/29/2009; 700+ words
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Transcript from: Congressional Testimony; 9/29/2009; 700+ words
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Transcript from: Washington Transcript Service; 9/29/2009; 700+ words
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Your Letters: Our Gaffes, Chickens As Ritual
Transcript from: NPR Weekend Edition - Saturday; 10/3/2009; ; 603 words
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Arcaro, Eddie
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of World Biography
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Auerbach, Red
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of World Biography
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Inchbald, Elizabeth
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of World Biography
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Lane, Dick
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of World Biography
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Mako
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of World Biography
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