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Rhodes
Rhodes (Ródhos) Greek island in the
se Aegean Sea; the largest of the Dodecanese archipelago. It was colonized by the Dorians in
c.1000 bc, and later conquered (at different times) by Persia, Sparta, Athens, Macedon, Rome, and the Byzantine Empire. In 1310 the
Knights Hospitallers captured Rhodes, and they defended it against the Turks for more than 200 years. It was finally seized by the Ottomans in 1522. Ceded to Italy in 1912, it became part of Greece in 1947. The chief city is Rhodes. Products: wheat, tobacco, cotton, olives, fruits, vegetables. Area: 1400sq km (540sq mi). Pop. (2001) 90,963.
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 "Daily News (Los Angeles, CA)")
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RHODES' NO-SHOW : USC'S HERALDED TRANSFER HOPES THERE'S A REASON BEHIND HIS SUBPAR SEASON.(SPORTS)
Newspaper article from: Daily News (Los Angeles, CA); 2/26/1997; 700+ words
; ...dreaded NCAA bubble, however, Rodrick Rhodes has been nearly invisible. USC (14...Trojans went a disappointing 1-2, and Rhodes was a nonfactor. He scored only 11 points...the motto inscribed inside the tattoo on Rhodes' left biceps, ``Everything happens...
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Rhodes celebrates 50 years!(Best of Class: 2008 Category Leadership Award)(Company overview)
Magazine article from: Frozen Food Age; 6/1/2008; 700+ words
; [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Herbert Cecil Rhodes Jr., the founder of Rhodes Bake-N-Serv, was born in England in 1896. At...invention of the automatic-roll machine and founded Rhodes Bakery Equipment, Inc. which sold baking equipment...
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Rhodes scholarships, Frank Aydelotte, and collegiate honors education.
Magazine article from: Journal of the National Collegiate Honors Council; 3/22/2003; ; 700+ words
; Rhodes Scholarships enable 32 American students per year...prominence of education as a career choice of Rhodes Scholars. In fact, education is the highest-ranking career choice of Rhodes Scholars and has been since the inception of the...
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 "The Post-Standard (Syracuse, NY)")
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RHODES PLAYS BIG; SU FRESHMAN GIVES INSPIRED PERFORMANCE VS. HOKIES.(Sports)
Newspaper article from: The Post-Standard (Syracuse, NY); 11/12/2002; 700+ words
; ...true freshman, senior quarterback Troy Nunes felt compelled to tell Damien Rhodes in the huddle that it was time to grow up. Nunes said Rhodes wasn't listening. Rhodes already knew. The former Fayetteville-Manlius High School star came of...
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 "The Daily Mail (London, England)")
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RHODES TO HELL; Sex, swearing and no more Mr Nice Guy. . . Why Gary Rhodes is intent on turning up the heat in the new series of Hell's Kitchen.
Newspaper article from: The Daily Mail (London, England); 4/12/2005; 700+ words
; Byline: FRANCES HARDY GARY RHODES has always eschewed histrionics in...temper flares like a flambeed pudding, Rhodes' emotions are as modestly calibrated...potent reprimand is a frozen stare: the Rhodes Look, he calls it. 'My chefs know...
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Rhodes Scores More Than Just Points
Newspaper article from: The Washington Post; 12/23/1994; ; 700+ words
; The day Johnny Rhodes became Maryland's all-time steals...stands for a ceremony. In truth, even Rhodes didn't know he had set a new record...had two in the U-Mass. game," said Rhodes, who broke Walt Williams's school mark...
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Rhodes draws notice for mentoring ways
Magazine article from: Indianapolis Business Journal; 7/5/2004; ; 700+ words
; ...Black Chamber of Commerce in May named Vechel Rhodes Sr. its entrepreneur of the year. Not a surprising...benevolence to other minorities in Indianapolis. Rhodes, owner of Stone & Rhodes Trucking Co. Inc.. said the $3 million annual...
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 "Seattle Post-Intelligencer (Seattle, WA)")
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RHODES AN OBVIOUS CHOICE.(Sports)
Newspaper article from: Seattle Post-Intelligencer (Seattle, WA); 2/5/2003; ; 700+ words
; ...needs to be sooner rather than later, Ray Rhodes should be hired as the Seahawks' defensive coordinator. Rhodes' name is the one that has been there...still is hanging around at New Year's. Rhodes was under contract with the Denver Broncos...
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`RHODES' EPIC FAILS TO DO A DESPOT JUSTICE
Newspaper article from: The Boston Globe; 1/2/1998; ; 700+ words
; "Rhodes" is the archetypal movie epic, a sweeping...larger-than-life imperialist named Cecil Rhodes and his impact on a chunk of British-African...conflagration. So how can it be that "Rhodes" is, disappointingly, not enough? Partly...
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The Rhodes to Success
Magazine article from: Dance Teacher; 12/1/2005; ; 700+ words
; ...centennial as Dance Division Director Lawrence Rhodes looks toward the future. Juilliard...opportunity, challenges. But for Lawrence Rhodes, head of the dance division, it is a...and privileged to be a part of it," Rhodes says. "When I was first offered the...
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Rhodes Inc.
Book article from: International Directory of Company Histories
Rhodes Inc. 12560 West Creek Parkway Richmond...Stores Founded in 1875, furniture retailer Rhodes Inc. became one of the largest furniture...had placed it up for sale. Ultimately, Rhodes would become a subsidiary of the second...
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Rhodes, Cecil
Encyclopedia entry from: U*X*L Encyclopedia of World Biography
Cecil Rhodes Born: July 5, 1853 Bishop's Stortford...English businessman and financier Cecil Rhodes founded the modern diamond industry and...working for charity) and founded the Rhodes scholarships. Early life Cecil John Rhodes...
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Rhodes Scholarships
Dictionary entry from: Dictionary of American History
RHODES SCHOLARSHIPS RHODES SCHOLARSHIPS were established by the will of Cecil J. Rhodes, English-born South African statesman and financier, who died in 1902. They provide appointments for study in the University of Oxford to students drawn...
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Rhodes, Emitt
Book article from: Contemporary Musicians
Emitt Rhodes Singer, songwriter In the early 1970s Emitt Rhodes was poised to be the next big thing in pop music. Rhode...McCartney and groups like the Raspberries and Badfinger. But Rhodes, after tiring himself playing in bands as a teenager...
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Rhodes, Ray 1950–
Book article from: Contemporary Black Biography
Ray Rhodes 1950 – Football coach Making...NFL) as both a player and coach, Ray Rhodes made a major impact on the Philadelphia...during his twelve years with the franchise. Rhodes has often been cited for his ability to...
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