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Columbus, Christopher (1451–1506), Italian-born Spanish explorer. He persuaded the Spanish monarchs, Ferdinand and Isabella, to sponsor an expedition to sail across the Atlantic in search of Asia and to prove that the world was round. In 1492 he set sail with three small ships and discovered the New World (in fact various Caribbean islands).
Columbus Day in the US, a legal holiday commemorating the discovery of the New World by Christopher Columbus in 1492. It is observed by most states on the second Monday of October.
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Columbus was an explorer: Columbus day is October 13.(Christopher Columbus)
Magazine article from: Weekly Reader, Edition 2 (including Science Spin); 10/10/2003; 700+ words
; Christopher Columbus was an explorer. Explorers travel to places to learn more about them. Columbus sailed the ocean on a ship called the Santa...Look inside to learn about his travels. Columbus Had an Idea Columbus lived long, long ago...
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Columbus Acquisition Corp. Board Approves Extension to Complete Acquisition of Integrated Drilling Equipment Company.
Business Wire; 4/2/2009; 700+ words
; NEW YORK -- Columbus Acquisition Corp. ("Columbus") (NYSE Amex: BUS, BUS-U, BUS-WT) announced today...incorporation (the "Extension Amendments") to allow Columbus more time to complete its proposed business combination...
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Columbus Acquisition Corp. and Its Acquisition Target Integrated Drilling Equipment Company to Present at Investment and Industry Conferences.
Business Wire; 2/10/2009; 700+ words
; NEW YORK & HOUSTON -- Columbus Acquisition Corp. ("Columbus") (NYSEAlternextUS: BUS, BUS-U, BUS-WT) announced today that the management of Columbus and its acquisition target, Integrated Drilling Equipment...
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Columbus Acquisition Corp. To Submit Plan Regarding Annual Meeting.
News Wire article from: Business Wire; 2/17/2009; 700+ words
; NEW YORK & HOUSTON -- Columbus Acquisition Corp. ("Columbus" or "the Company") (NYSE Alternext US: BUS...Drilling Equipment Company ("IDE") will also serve as Columbus's annual meeting of stockholders. This action is...
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Columbus Ave. sees 9 new stores in 6 months. (Retail New York).
Magazine article from: Real Estate Weekly; 7/30/2003; 700+ words
; The Columbus Avenue Business Improvement District...relocating to Manhattan's Upper West Side on Columbus Avenue between 67th and 82nd Streets...stores are: * Cellular Express (189B Columbus Avenue) sells a wide variety of cellular...
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Columbus is a man for all nations
Newspaper article from: News Sun, The (Waukegan, IL); 10/7/2004; ; 700+ words
; ...reflect on the enigma that was Christopher Columbus. Last week, DNA researchers presented...brother -- are vital in determining who Columbus really was, something he carefully avoided...showing of the Discovery Channel feature, Columbus: Secrets from the Grave. Every school...
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Columbus, Ga., Revitalization Agency Benefits from Sale of Land.
Newspaper article from: Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News; 8/5/2003; 700+ words
; By Tony Adams, Columbus Ledger-En...uirer, Ga. Knight...Tribune Business News Aug. 5--Uptown Columbus Inc. is no longer in the red thanks...sale that ultimately will benefit the Columbus State University Coca-Cola Space Science...
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Columbus goes 1-1 in home triangular.
Newspaper article from: Columbus Telegram (Columbus, NE); 9/7/2007; 700+ words
; Byline: Andy Dygert Sep. 7--COLUMBUS -- Abbey Arlt was all over the place Thursday night during the Columbus High volleyball triangular. Unfortunately...opponent whose leg was under the net. Columbus head coach Jared Johnson, whose team...
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COLUMBUS DAY PROTESTERS SEEK TO ABOLISH THE HOLIDAY PARADE ORGANIZERS SAY EVENT WILL GO ON AGAIN THIS YEAR.(News)
Newspaper article from: Rocky Mountain News (Denver, CO); 1/26/2005; ; 700+ words
; ...criminal charges against them. Now, Columbus Day protesters are seeking elimination...any other recognition of Christopher Columbus outlined a multipoint agenda for replacing...the state and national holiday, and Columbus Day parade organizers vow their event...
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Columbus Networks to Offer International MPLS in Caribbean.
Business Wire; 6/1/2009; 700+ words
; ...Business Networking Services WASHINGTON -- Columbus Networks says it has introduced MPLS...Washington, D.C. A wholesale provider, Columbus Networks is offering the premium service...affiliate companies FLOW and Cable Bahamas. Columbus Networks, FLOW and Cable Bahamas are...
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Columbus, Christopher
Encyclopedia entry from: International Encyclopedia of the Social Sciences
Columbus, Christopher c. 1451-1506 COLUMBUS ’ S LEGACY School children across the United States immediately recognize the name Christopher Columbus. He has assumed iconic status as the instigator of European...
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Columbus: History
Encyclopedia entry from: Cities of the United States
Columbus: History Central Location Makes Columbus Ohio's Capital After Ohio gained statehood in 1803, the...legislature, which also agreed to rename the settlement Columbus. Construction of the state buildings was delayed for four...
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Columbus: Economy
Encyclopedia entry from: Cities of the United States
Columbus: Economy Major Industries and Commercial Activity Columbus's diversified economy is balanced among the services...areas. Home to more than 70 insurance companies, Columbus ranks among the insurance capitals of the United States...
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Columbus: Communications
Encyclopedia entry from: Cities of the United States
Columbus: Communications Newspapers and Magazines The principal daily newspaper in Columbus is The Columbus Dispatch (morning). Business First, a business weekly, presents current news as well as analyses of local commerce. Several suburban...
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Columbus, Christopher (1451-1506)
Book article from: American Eras
Christopher Columbus (1451-1506) Explorer Judging the...or 500th anniversary of Christopher Columbus ’ s arrival in America in...nearly universally regarded as a hero, Columbus today also conjures up brutality, violence...
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