Fall, the
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Fall, the the lapse of humankind into a state of sin, ascribed in traditional Jewish and Christian theology to the disobedience of Adam and Eve as described in Genesis; also called
the Fall of Man.
In North America,
the Fall means autumn; the expression derives from the earlier
fall of the leaf.
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Northampton blow life into sad season
Newspaper article from: The Sunday Telegraph London; 12/5/2004; ; 700+ words
; A major result for Northampton. Down and almost out in the Premiership...Gardens to see what it meant to Northampton. When referee Alan Lewis blew his...off secure in the knowledge that Northampton will travel to them next weekend...
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Five star and zero star eating places in Northampton.
Newspaper article from: Northampton Chronicle and Echo (Northampton, England); 4/18/2008; 700+ words
; ...shaming poor food cleanliness standards in Northampton. The list published below is the information...Argos Ltd, 55-57, AbingtoStreet, Northampton Boots, Fairground Way Riverside Park, A45, Northampton Carlsberg Brewery, 140 Bridge Street...
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`Out' in Northampton After decades of being alternative, the city's lesbian community has come of age
Newspaper article from: The Boston Globe; 10/23/1992; ; 700+ words
; NORTHAMPTON -- Two decades ago, the lesbian community...flannel shirts, heavy boots). Today, Northampton's lesbian community has come of age...the impression of strength. To visit Northampton, therefore, is to see a social phenomenon...
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Northampton Local Monuments: Testament to an Enduring Historical Legacy
Magazine article from: Historical Journal of Massachusetts; 1/1/2005; ; 700+ words
; ...built the monuments, the community of Northampton, Massachusetts has accepted their existence...speak to a local historical legacy. Northampton is no exception to these general monumental...dedicated in 2002, almost 120 years later. Northampton celebrated its 350th anniversary in...
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Car-unfriendly Northampton: What do you think?
Newspaper article from: Northampton Chronicle and Echo (Northampton, England); 6/24/2008; 700+ words
; ...your messages in response to our story that Northampton is ranked the least car-friendly town in Britain. I agree that Northampton town centre is dying. However, there are still areas in Northampton that are buetiful and unique in character...
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The Political Evolution of Northampton, Massachusetts
Magazine article from: Historical Journal of Massachusetts; 7/1/2005; ; 700+ words
; The political direction of Northampton, Massachusetts made a decisive...1993. During this time period, Northampton elected its first woman mayor and...councilors. New residents moving into Northampton and becoming politically active...
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NORTHAMPTON RECALLS ITS ONCE-BOOMING SILK INDUSTRY FROM COCOON TO MAGICAL SILK
Newspaper article from: The Boston Globe; 2/9/2003; ; 700+ words
; NORTHAMPTON - An old, gnarled mulberry tree stands...silkworms that spun the cocoons that fed Northampton's thread mills. Now this college...years ago, curious to learn more about Northampton's silk history, little could be found...
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 "Sports Argus (Birmingham, England)")
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Rugby Union: Grayson stuns the Irish; Northampton...9 Munster...8 - Cup joy at last for Saints.(Sports)
Newspaper article from: Sports Argus (Birmingham, England); 5/27/2000; 700+ words
; Northampton didn't need a late penalty to win...superb backs-to-the-wall effort, Northampton defying the elements and a half-time...tag and their hopes ended in tears. Northampton: Grayson, Moir, Bateman, Allen...
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Profile: Northampton State Hospital in western Massachusetts
Transcript from: NPR Morning Edition; 11/29/2000; ; 700+ words
; 00-00-0000 Profile: Northampton State Hospital in western Massachusetts...00 Noon BOB EDWARDS, host: The Northampton State Hospital in Massachusetts...some of its troubled citizens. Northampton was also one of the first to close...
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Fitch Comments on Northampton Generating Co. Proposed Restructuring.
Business Wire; 3/12/2007; 700+ words
; ...proposed amendment (the Amendment) of Northampton Generating Co., L.P.'s (Northampton) power purchase agreement (PPA) with...Met Ed). The Amendment seeks to improve Northampton's economic profile through relief from...
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Northampton
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
Northampton city (1991 pop. 154,172) and district...England, on the Nene River. The city of Northampton is the county seat. Shoemaking has...Henry VI was defeated by the Yorkists in Northampton (see Roses, Wars of the ). In 1675...
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Parr, William, 1st marquis of Northampton
Book article from: The Oxford Companion to British History
Parr, William, 1st marquis of Northampton (1513–71). Parr was the...accession of Edward VI was made marquis of Northampton. He was influential during Edward...chamberlain. On the death of Edward, Northampton backed Lady Jane Grey and when her cause...
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Howard, Henry, 1st earl of Northampton
Book article from: The Oxford Companion to British History
Howard, Henry, 1st earl of Northampton (1540–1614). Howard...In 1604 he was created earl of Northampton, given the Garter in 1605, and...Thomas Overbury in the Tower. Northampton was reputed a man of much learning...
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Northampton, Assize of
Book article from: A Dictionary of British History
Northampton, Assize of, 1176. The Assize of Northampton was an important stage in the enforcement of English law in the reign of Henry II. In the form of instructions to royal justices, it tightened up the provisions of the Assize of Clarendon...
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Northampton, battle of
Book article from: A Dictionary of British History
Northampton, battle of, 1460. The Yorkist leadership fled abroad after its ignominious...and the future Edward IV encountered Henry VI's army just south of Northampton, under the duke of Buckingham. The battle was decided quickly when...
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