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The Oxford Companion to Ships and the Sea
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van, the division of a fleet of warships which leads the
line of battle. The word comes from
vant, a corruption of the French
avant, in front.
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Vans Unleashes New Record Label; Vans Records Headed Up by Vans and Pennywise Frontman Jim Lindberg.
Business Wire; 3/12/2002; 700+ words
; ...has demanded over the years." Vans Records is led by Lindberg and Steve Van Doren, Vans' vice president of promotions...artists in place," said Steve Van Doren, Vice President of Promotions for Vans. "Over the past six years, we...
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Digterlike transponering van 'n andersoortige denkwereld.(Shih-Ching Liedereboek)(Book Review)
Magazine article from: Literator: Journal of Literary Criticism, comparative linguistics and literary studies; 4/1/2004; ; 700+ words
; ...86919-041-6. In sy bundel Sprekende van God wat in 1996 verskyn het, skryf M.M. Waiters in die laaste strofe van die gedig "Oor die sekerheid" (p. 61...dat die end nie end is nie, Die leser van Waiters se poesie word meegeneem op die...
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Het gezicht van de oorlog--het gezicht van de Ander: epifanie van het gelaat in Die son struikel van Dolf van Niekerk.(Critical Essay)
Magazine article from: Literator: Journal of Literary Criticism, comparative linguistics and literary studies; 8/1/2003; ; 700+ words
; ...of the visage in Die son struikel by Dolf van Niekerk Traumatic war experiences are crucial...Diederik Versveld, the main character in Doff van Niekerk's Die son struikel (The sun stumbles...unlocks humanity". Opsomming Het gezicht van de oorlog--her gezJcht van de Ander...
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Vans Snowboarders Danny Kass and Doriane Vidal Take Olympic Silver; Daniel Franck Finishes in 10th as Vans Riders Shine in 2002 Olympic Winter Games.
Business Wire; 2/13/2002; 700+ words
; ...LAKE CITY--(BW SportsWire)--Feb. 13, 2002 Vans, Inc. (Nasdaq:VANS) sponsored snowboarders Danny Kass of the United...the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City. Fellow Vans team rider Daniel Franck of Norway, a Silver Medalist...
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VANS, INC. LAUNCHES MAJOR SNOWBOARD BOOT PUSH WITH ALL-NEW 1995-1996 COLLECTION.
Business Wire; 2/27/1995; 700+ words
; ...response to its initial 1994 line of snowboard boots, Vans, Inc. (NASDAQ: VANS), the Southern California-based active casual...proportionately for men and women. The 1995-1996 line of Vans snowboard boots offers the same excellent comfort...
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Van-tastic: think they're all alike? Look again.
Magazine article from: Building Products; 1/1/2003; ; 700+ words
; ...and its Ram truck and van line. Dodge discontinued its Ram vans and will no longer build...the way against the van exterior. The vans also can be outfitted...passenger-type Sprinter vans and the short-wheelbase cargo van have a Gross Vehicle...
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Van Wyk Enterprises continues to fuel economic growth in Eastern Panhandle
Magazine article from: The State Journal; 8/9/1999; ; 700+ words
; MARTINSBURG - Van Wyk Enterprises Inc. in Martinsburg continues...to the region. In the past year alone, Van Wyk Enterprises has completed a new cinema...industrial park near Spring Mills, said Bruce Van Wyk, president of Van Wyk Enterprises...
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Van Leer's vital confection connection
Magazine article from: Business News New Jersey; 7/27/1998; ; 700+ words
; ...the Swiss-owned Barry Callebaut Group, bought Van Leer Chocolate for an undisclosed sum. Van Leer, with average annual sales of $45 million...found in ice cream and confections. Tom Bartus, Van Leer's COO, calls the acquisition a partnership...
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Van Kampen Releases Closed-End Fund Quarterly Portfolio Holdings Information.
Business Wire; 8/2/2007; 700+ words
; CHICAGO -- Van Kampen Funds Inc., a subsidiary of Van Kampen Investments Inc. ("Van Kampen"), announced that it has posted selected information to its public website at http://www.vankampen.com/vksite/holdings/holdings_ce...
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VANS INDEPENDENCE IN QUESTION; SKATE INDUSTRY PONDERS A RECONFIGURED LANDSCAPE AS A SECOND MAJOR LABEL IS SNAPPED UP, THIS TIME BY VF CORP.
Magazine article from: Footwear News; 5/3/2004; ; 700+ words
; ...any change." Jeff Van Sinderen, an analyst...amp; Co., said Vans is likely to be left...apparel expertise with Vans' strength as a skate...attractive, said Van Sinderen. "I think...couple of months." Van Sinderen said the lack of discussion about Vans management leads him...
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Van Dyke, Dick
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of World Biography
Dick Van Dyke American funnyman Dick Van Dyke (born 1925) was a virtual unknown in 1961 when The Dick Van Dyke Show hit the airwaves. Over the next five years, Van Dyke used his comedic timing, good looks and bumbling husband act to turn the...
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Vans, Inc.
Book article from: International Directory of Company Histories
...store in Anaheim in March 1966. The company was incorporated as the Van Doren Rubber Company, and Van Doren ’ s shoes came to be known simply as Vans. Later, Van Doren ’ s younger brother, James Van Doren, joined the company...
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Van Van, Los
Dictionary entry from: Baker's Biographical Dictionary of Popular Musicians Since 1990
LOS VAN VAN Formed: 4 December 1969, Havana, Cuba Members: Juan Formell, guitar...Rosales, vocals. Genre: World Best-selling album since 1990: Llego . . . Van Van ("Van Van Is Here") (1999) Hit songs since 1990: "El Negro Est...
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van Helmont, Jan
Book article from: Plant Sciences
van Helmont, Jan Flemish Physician and Chemist 1579-1644 Renowned physician and chemist Jan van Helmont was born into the Flemish gentry in...then in Switzerland, France, and England, van Helmont openly rejected the mysticism and superstition...
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Melvin Van Peebles
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of World Biography
Melvin Van Peebles Multi-talented and prolific, Melvin Van Peebles (born 1932) paved the way for modern African American...controversial 1970 film, Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song, Van Peebles also wrote novels, wrote and produced Broadway musicals...
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