Alfred the Great
Alfred the Great (849–99) King of
Wessex (871–99). A warrior and scholar, Alfred saved Wessex from the Danes and laid the foundations of a united English kingdom. After the Danish invasion of 878, he escaped to Athelney in Somerset, returning to defeat the Danes at Edington and recover the kingdom. In a pact with the Danish leader, Guthrum (who accepted Christian baptism), England was roughly divided in two; the
Danelaw occupying the
ne. Although he controlled only Wessex and part of Mercia, Alfred's leadership was widely recognized throughout England after his capture of London (886). To strengthen Wessex against future attack, he built a fleet of ships, constructed forts, and reorganized the army.
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Tara's curfew panic: how she missed curfew ... but didn't get in trouble.(Readers' Theater)(Play)
Magazine article from: Know Your World Extra; 1/13/2006; ; 700+ words
; Cast of Characters Narrators 1, 2--people who tell the story Tara--a 15-year-old who wants to be an actor Mr. Lee--Tara's father Mrs. Lee--Tara's mother Bobby--Tara's younger brother Britney--Tara's best...
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TARA TO LAUNCH 'ANTI-IRISH' LAWSUIT: Irish Group to Seek Millions for
Newspaper article from: Irish Voice; 7/4/1995; ; 700+ words
; Brian Rohan Irish Voice 07-04-1995 TARA TO LAUNCH `ANTI-IRISH' LAWSUIT: Irish Group to Seek millions for. Damages. TARA Circle has threatened to file on July 20th...discrimination lawsuit against its opponents, whom Tara Circle organizers charge are anti-Irish...
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Tara Circle Files $250 Million 'Anti-Irish' Lawsuit: Largest Civil
Newspaper article from: Irish Voice; 8/22/1995; ; 700+ words
; Brian Rohan Irish Voice 08-22-1995 Tara Circle Files $250 Million `Anti-Irish...with anti-Irish discrimination. The Tara Circle organization is seeking $250 million...Briarcliff Manor and some of its residents. Tara Circle representatives told the Irish Voice...
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Tara, Pt. II: Lost in Yonkers?
Newspaper article from: Irish Voice; 6/10/1997; 490 words
; Irish Voice 06-10-1997 Tara, Pt. II: Lost in Yonkers? THIS week...New York, inched closer to approving Tara Circle's taking over of a local college...Council is said to be heavily in favor of Tara moving into two of the college's buildings...
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 "The Mail on Sunday (London, England)")
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Tara bags the prize in her TV dating show; AN OPEN SECRET: Chantelle Minifee says Alexy and Tara, right, were an item before the show finished filming.
Newspaper article from: The Mail on Sunday (London, England); 9/9/2007; 700+ words
; ...But the ten contestants who signed up to Tara Palmer-Tomkinson's new realityprogramme...dates. . In claiming Alexy for herself, Tara is following the precedent set by UlrikaJonsson...36-year-old reformed cocaine addict Tara was said to have been 'allover' former...
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 "Sunday Tribune (South Africa)")
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Tara a star by far.(News)
Newspaper article from: Sunday Tribune (South Africa); 1/6/2008; 700+ words
; ...flower child who is poised for stardom. Tara Fataar was born to sing. Her dad, the...this is something special, he smiles. Tara's talent kept on shining through the...got it somewhere here. Browsing through Tara's scrapbook of press appearances through...
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Tara Over Half Million Dollars In Red: Huge Loss on King's College
Newspaper article from: Irish Voice; 9/22/1998; 700+ words
; Irish Voice 09-22-1998 Tara Over Half Million Dollars In Red...Site By Darina Molloy and Jack Flynn TARA Circle, the Irish organization set up...figures are available. The $1.5 million Tara raised from the Irish community has now...
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Tara, not `Gone with the Wind,' first to get sequel
Newspaper article from: Chicago Sun-Times; 7/6/1986; ; 700+ words
; ATLANTA So where's Tara? Is it somewhere down a red clay strip called Tara Boulevard that slices the heart of Clayton County 25...columned mansion of myth? Or is it simply enough that Tara lives for more than 25 million readers in 37 countries...
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Tara Energy Spreads the Word About the Power of Community Spirit, Runs TV Ad in Texas During Super Bowl XLII.
PR Newswire; 1/31/2008; 700+ words
; HOUSTON, Jan. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Tara Energy (Tara) announced that the company will run a television commercial...broadcast on February 3, 2008. The commercial highlights Tara's belief in the power of businesses coming together with...
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Tara Gold Resources Corp. (OTC:TRGD) just released some important news.
M2 Presswire; 8/1/2008; 700+ words
; ...PRESSWIRE-1 August 2008-Stockwire.com: Tara Gold Resources Corp. (OTC:TRGD) just...2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:01082008 Tara Gold Resources Corp. (OTC:TRGD) just announced Tara Gold Reports First Gold Pour at Lluvia de...
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Tara
Book article from: The Oxford Companion to Irish History
Tara, a prehistoric complex associated with the high kingship of Ireland. The Hill of Tara is a lowlying ridge situated midway between...the gates to the otherworld’. Tara has been regarded traditionally as the seat...
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Meghe Dhaka Tara
Dictionary entry from: International Dictionary of Films and Filmmakers
MEGHE DHAKA TARA (Hidden Star) India, 1959 Director...I., "Myth and Ritual in Meghe dhaka tara " in Journal of Arts and Ideas (New Delhi...Philip, "Cloud-capped Star: Meghe dhaka tara," in Sight & Sound (London...
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Fitzgerald, Tara 1967(?)–
Book article from: Contemporary Theatre, Film and Television
Fitzgerald, Tara 1967(?)– (Tara FitzGerald) PERSONAL Full name, Tara Anne Cassandra Fitzgerald; born September 17, 1967 (some sources cite 1968), in Sussex, England; daughter of Michael Callaby (an artist) and Sarah Geraldine...
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Rosling, Tara
Book article from: Contemporary Theatre, Film and Television
Rosling, Tara PERSONAL Education: Attended Simon Fraser...Legal, CBC (Canada). Film Appearances: Tara, Tuff Luk Klub, Learing Productions...Interactive, 2002. OTHER SOURCES Electronic: Tara Rosling Web Site, http://www.geocities...
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Lipinski, Tara
Book article from: Notable Sports Figures
Tara Lipinski 1982- American figure skater A lthough...amateur ranks of figure skating was brief, Tara Lipinski filled the record books with her...Lipinski in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Tara Kristen Lipinski grew up in Sewell, New Jersey...
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