fleur-de-lis
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fleur-de-lis a stylized lily composed of three petals bound together near their bases. It is especially known from the former royal arms of France, in which it appears in gold on a blue field. Recorded from Middle English, the term comes from Old French
flour de lys ‘flower of the lily’.
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Albemarle to Expand Antioxidant Production in China.
PR Newswire; 2/29/2008; 700+ words
; ...February 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Albemarle Corporation , a leading global supplier...production capacity of Shanghai Jinhai Albemarle Fine Chemicals Co., Ltd., part of the "Jinhai Albemarle" manufacturing joint venture in which...
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Albemarle to Acquire Controlling Stake in Antioxidant Joint Ventures in China.
PR Newswire; 7/5/2007; 700+ words
; The 'Jinhai Albemarle' joint ventures are the leading antioxidant...July 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Albemarle Corporation has completed definitive...with its Chinese partner to increase Albemarle's ownership from 25% to 75% in two...
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Albemarle Acquires Full Ownership of Antioxidant Joint Ventures in China.
PR Newswire; 7/14/2008; 700+ words
; ...Leading global specialty chemicals maker Albemarle Corporation has completed its acquisition...joint ventures in China: Ningbo Jinhai Albemarle Chemical & Industry Co., Ltd. and Shanghai Jinhai Albemarle Fine Chemicals Co., Ltd. (Logo...
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Business Wire; 5/22/2006; 700+ words
; ...Va. & WINCHESTER, Va. -- Albemarle First Bank (NASDAQ: AFBK) and Premier...announced today that the deadline for Albemarle First Bank shareholders to make an election...connection with the pending merger between Albemarle First Bank and Rockingham Heritage Bank...
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Albemarle First Bank and Premier Community Bankshares, Inc. Announce Shareholder Approval of Merger.
Business Wire; 5/26/2006; 700+ words
; ...Va. & WINCHESTER, Va. -- Albemarle First Bank (NASDAQ:AFBK) and Premier...announced today that the shareholders of Albemarle First Bank approved the Agreement and...between Rockingham Heritage Bank and Albemarle First Bank, joined in by Premier Community...
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Albemarle Receives International Habitat Conservation Award.
PR Newswire; 2/23/2007; 700+ words
; ...Feb. 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Albemarle Corporation , a leading manufacturer...bin/prnh/20050801/ALBEMARLELOGO ) Albemarle's Magnolia plants were recognized late...southwest Arkansas. In keeping with Albemarle's commitment to environmental stewardship...
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Albemarle Corporation to Acquire Catalysts Business of Akzo Nobel.
PR Newswire; 4/19/2004; 700+ words
; Albemarle Corporation announced today that it expects...2005. The boards of directors of both Albemarle and Akzo Nobel have approved the agreement. Upon completion of the acquisition, Albemarle will be the world's largest producer...
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Albemarle Names Sandra Rodriguez as Director of Investor Relations.
PR Newswire; 11/28/2007; 700+ words
; ...Nov. 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Albemarle Corporation has promoted Sandra B. Rodriguez...activities for the company, ensuring that Albemarle's corporate strategy, business objectives...public accountant, Rodriguez joined Albemarle's corporate finance group in 1994...
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Albemarle Partners With Baton Rouge Area Students and Habitat for Humanity to Build and Dedicate New Home.
PR Newswire; 3/28/2007; 700+ words
; ...FirstCall/ -- Specialty chemicals maker Albemarle Corporation usually relies on innovative...School, and additional volunteers from Albemarle, finished and dedicated a new house...Habitat "Youth Build" was sponsored by Albemarle, which donated 100 percent of the funds...
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Albemarle Announces Finance Leadership Team Changes to Reinforce Company's Efforts to Capitalize on Increasing Global Market Opportunities.
PR Newswire; 4/11/2007; 700+ words
; ...April 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Albemarle Corporation , a global leader in the...organizational changes involving members of Albemarle's financial leadership team to reinforce...Stanford, Corporate Controller of Albemarle Corporation, has been named an officer...
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Albemarle Corporation
Book article from: International Directory of Company Histories
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Albemarle Settlements
Dictionary entry from: Dictionary of American History
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Albemarle, CSS
Book article from: The Oxford Companion to Ships and the Sea
Albemarle, CSS, an ironclad ship built as a ram in the Roanoke River at Edwards...was to yield the town of Plymouth to Confederate forces. On 5 May the Albemarle , accompanied by a converted vessel captured from the Federal Army, attacked...
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Albemarle
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
Albemarle city (1990 pop. 14,939), seat of Stanly co., central N.C...agricultural area of cotton, grain, poultry, soybeans, and livestock, Albemarle also produces apparel, mobile homes, electrical equipment, textiles...
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Albemarle Sound
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
Albemarle Sound large inland body of generally fresh water, c.55 mi (90 km...Roanoke rivers are the largest of many streams flowing into the sound. Albemarle Sound forms a vital link in the Intracoastal Waterway; canals connect...
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