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James Watt's steam engine revolution
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IT WAS a momentous meeting that day late in August 1768 when James
Watt decided to visit Matthew Boulton at Soho House in Handsworth: a
meeting that was momentous not only for the two men but also for the
world.
A Scot from Greenock, Watt's probing mind and mathematical
aptitude were enhanced by his deep thinking and determination to
apply scientific principles to his enquiries.
A master of problem solving, Watt's thirst for knowledge was all
embracing and led him to grasp philosophy and learn German and
Italian. An intellectual of the highest order, he was also a talented
craftsman whose ...
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Wittenberg Welcomes Distinguished Guests From University's Namesake In Germany
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; Wittenberg University issued the following news release: In...the curriculum with international perspective, Wittenberg University welcomed four distinguished guests from Wittenberg, Germany, on Monday, Feb. 9, to begin a dialogue...
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Wittenberg.(architect Gordon Wittenberg)(Brief Article)
Magazine article from: Arkansas Business
; ...honor, the Gold Medal, to Gordon G. Wittenberg, FAIA, in 1992, they prefaced his...one man to look to would be Gordon G. Wittenberg. We could be very sure that Gordon...the practice of architecture. Gordon Wittenberg is former chairman of the board of Wittenberg...
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Wittenberg looks past early struggles.
Newspaper article from: Tulsa World (Tulsa, OK)
; ...regrets. That is the stance Casey Wittenberg takes regarding his early entry into professional golf. Wittenberg easily could be experiencing regrets...weekend with the PGA Tour big boys, Wittenberg was toiling in Miami, Okla., playing...
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Wittenberg-Wooster rivalry now 1 vs. 2 D-III men's basketball spotlight in Springfield
Newspaper article from: Dayton Daily News
; ...knowledge," said Garnett Purnell, the Wittenberg University athletics director. "But if you say, 'Wittenberg- Wooster,' people understand. They...College of Wooster will travel to play Wittenberg in one of the most anticipated men...
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Voice of the Hawks Wittenberg honored after 41-year career as team's public address announcer
Newspaper article from: Chicago Sun-Times
; ...heartfelt one Sunday night. Harvey Wittenberg, who owns the voice that Don Cherry...before the Hawks game against Colorado. Wittenberg, who was replaced this season, was...the Blackhawks on the radio," said Wittenberg, 65, who started as a news writer...
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WITTENBERG RIDES ITS DEFENSE INTO TITLE GAME
Newspaper article from: Roanoke Times & World News
; ...championship hopes slipped away, the Wittenberg Tigers began to despair. Just a bit...how many things can go wrong?' " Wittenberg forward Dane Borchers said. The Tigers...Borchers and senior forward Daniel Russ led Wittenberg (30-3) through a 13-1 run. The...
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Wittenberg women's coach dead at 47 Pam Smith, who suffered breast cancer and bone cancer, died Tuesday.
Newspaper article from: Dayton Daily News
; ...ending the timeout period, and Smith's Wittenberg women's basketball squad got up...was simply amazing." Smith, also Wittenberg's associate athletic director, died...401 wins are a record for any coach in Wittenberg's storied history. "The way she...
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Wittenberg Named To Third Straight President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll With Distinction
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; Wittenberg University issued the following news release: For the third straight year, Wittenberg University has been named to the President...to the 2008 Honor Roll With Distinction, Wittenberg has earned recognition in each of the first...
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Wittenberg University Hosts New Outreach Program Wittenberg Science Saturdays
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; Wittenberg University issued the following news...many possibilities, eight different Wittenberg University academic departments are...exciting new outreach program called Wittenberg Science Saturdays. The program will...
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Innovative Wittenberg Saturday Science Program
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; Wittenberg University issued the following news...fourth and final meeting of the inaugural Wittenberg Saturday Science program is scheduled...Professor of Biology Michelle McWhorter. Wittenberg Saturday Science is a new outreach program...
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