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Amos
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Amos a Hebrew minor prophet (
c.760 bc), a shepherd of Tekoa, near Jerusalem; also, a book of the Bible containing his prophecies.
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From Amos to Della, you can't keep a good cookie down
Newspaper article from: Call & Post; 2/19/2003; ; 700+ words
; Wally "Famous" Amos is in the throes of a 55-year love affair...made chocolate chip cookies for me," Amos recalled. "She made the most delicious...for her, there wouldn't be a Famous Amos." Although his Aunt Della died in 1974...
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Amos still exploring women's roles; >\
Newspaper article from: Post-Tribune (IN); 11/2/2007; ; 700+ words
; ...American Doll Posse," the latest CD by Tori Amos, finds her adopting four distinct female...s ironic that in some major ways, Tori Amos stepped out of character in making her...Thematically, the CD is consistent with Amos' past work. It finds Amos adopting four...
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Amos 5.0 enables researchers to leverage structural equation modeling -SEM- to explore and confirm complex relationships.
Business Wire; 6/26/2003; 700+ words
; ...announced the immediate availability of Amos(TM) 5.0, the company's powerful...equation modeling software package. Using Amos, researchers can propose complex theories...For example, market researchers can use Amos to improve their marketing strategy by...
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Amos Comes Clean Onstage / Comic balances solo act, commercials.
Newspaper article from: San Francisco Chronicle; 8/26/1996; ; 700+ words
; ...Francisco stand-up comedian and actress Diane Amos has become an advertising icon, recognized...the antiseptic norms of TV commercials, Amos is an anomaly. She's black. She's...know she never mopped that floor," says Amos in her blunt, take-charge way. "I...
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VIA AMOS CHASSIS DESIGNS BRING PRODUCTS TO MARKET FASTER.
Newspaper article from: Electro Manufacturing; 10/1/2009; 700+ words
; ...power efficient x86 processor platforms, has announced its latest additions to the VIA AMOS series of universal chassis products; the VIA AMOS-1000 and VIA AMOS-2000 chassis are specially designed to work with VIA EPIA Mini-ITX and Nano-ITX...
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Amos satellite for sale. (Israel Aircraft Industries to sell their Amos communications satellite for smaller organizations, retain 10% interest)
Magazine article from: Israel Business Today; 5/1/1992; 700+ words
; The Amos communications satellite is one of Israel...Industries' most promising commercial projects. Amos, the only satellite of its kind, also represents...the participation of outside companies. Amos: Unique Mini Satellite Israeli Aircraft...
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Wally Amos turns his attention to muffins
Newspaper article from: Chicago Sun-Times; 1/2/2003; ; 700+ words
; Wally Amos extends his long right hand, which reveals a large...the tropical tastes of Jimmy Buffett, but "Famous Amos"? "In order for a turtle to move forward, it has to do what?" Amos asks as he takes a bite out of a banana nut Uncle...
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Amos creates musical magic as Pritzker's first rock act
Newspaper article from: Chicago Sun-Times; 9/2/2005; ; 700+ words
; Tori Amos AT Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park Summer in downtown Chicago...though, Frank Gehry's steel marvel housed a new sound: piano maven Tori Amos. Amos, the venue's inaugural rock 'n' roll artist, was no less commanding...
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Amos: Hypertext Bible Commentary
Magazine article from: The Catholic Biblical Quarterly; 4/1/2007; ; 700+ words
; TIM BULKELEY, Amos: Hypertext Bible Commentary. A new kind...http://www.hypertextbible.org/amos). $25. The field of biblical studies...go to the chapters and verse ranges of Amos. The biblical text appears in the upper...
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Amos in Song and Book Culture.(Book review)
Magazine article from: Shofar; 3/22/2006; ; 700+ words
; Amos in Song and Book Culture, by Joyce Rilett...presents a new interpretation of the book of Amos. Distinguishing two editions of the book...a coherent narrative sequence composed by Amos himself, while the second relates to the...
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Amos, Wally
Book article from: Leading American Businesses
Wally Amos Born: July 1, 1936 Tallahassee, Florida Founder, Famous Amos Chocolate Chip Cookie Company Wally Amos — entrepreneur, motivational speaker, and author — founded the Famous Amos Chocolate Chip Cookie Company in...
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Famous Amos Chocolate Chip Cookie Company
Book article from: Leading American Businesses
Famous Amos Chocolate Chip Cookie Company P.O. Box...877) 453-7643 The story of the Famous Amos Chocolate Chip Cookie Company is a bit complicated and not always sweet. In 1975, Wally Amos, a talent agent turned baker, introduced...
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Amos, Tori
Dictionary entry from: Baker's Biographical Dictionary of Popular Musicians Since 1990
TORI AMOS Born: Myra Ellen Amos; Newton, North Carolina, 22 August 1963 Genre: Rock, Pop Best...God," "Cornflake Girl" Singer, songwriter, and pianist Tori Amos is one of the most unusual and acclaimed performers to have emerged...
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Amos, Valerie 1954–
Book article from: Contemporary Black Biography
Valerie Amos 1954 – British cabinet minister British government official Valerie Amos became Baroness Amos in 1997, when British Prime Minister Tony Blair appointed her as a life peer. The honor gave the Guyana-born Labour Party member...
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Amos, Dan 1951–
Book article from: International Directory of Business Biographies
Dan Amos 1951 – Chairman of the board...School, BBA, 1973. Family: Son of Paul Amos (cofounder and former chairman of the board...www.aflac.com. ■ Dan Amos's father, Paul, said that he raised his...
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