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Fruitcake
Fruitcake Background The fruitcake bears the brunt of many holiday jokes in forums as varied as the Sunday funny pages and boxes of greeting cards. One entrepreneur manufactures fruitcakes—and sells them for use as doorstops. Yet the fruitcake has historical associations... Read more |
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Robin Hood
Robin Hood legendary hero of 12th-century England who robbed the rich to help the poor. Chivalrous, manly, fair, and always ready for a joke, Robin Hood reflected many of the ideals of the English yeoman. He lived in Sherwood Forest with Little John (his chief archer), Friar Tuck, Maid Marion (his... Read more |
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Bobby Blue Bland
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viral marketing
viral marketing 1. A marketing strategy in which various unconventional techniques are used to generate word-of-mouth excitement about a product. Conventional media outlets may be deliberately avoided in order to create an air of mystery or exclusivity. 2. More specifically, a form of direct... Read more |
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Regina Carter
Regina Carter Jazz violinist Straight Ahead to Jazz Making a Name for Herself Selected discography Sources Jazz violinist Regina Carter began playing at the age of four in a class that used the Suzuki method. This method of instruction does not require a child to read music; they learn by hearing a... Read more |
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Bobby Charlton
Bobby Charlton (Sir Robert Charlton), 1937-, one of the most celebrated of all English soccer players. Famous for his graceful athleticism, powerfully accurate kick, and sportsmanlike behavior, Charlton was (1954-73) a forward for Manchester United, making his pro debut in 1956. He survived the... Read more |
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Alain Prost
Alain Prost 1955- French race car driver Formula One auto racing (F1) is the most elite, well funded, avidly followed, and competitive sport in the world. The drivers of F1 are among the most talented racing car drivers in the world, and Alain Prost retired in 1993 as the greatest driver in... Read more |
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Ageism
AGEISM The term ageism refers to a deep and profound prejudice against the elderly (Butler). In simple terms, ageism occurs when people stereotype others based on old age. Ageism occurs throughout society in varying degrees, in television, advertising, movies, stores, hospitals, and jobs. Ageism... Read more |
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Algonquin round table
ALGONQUIN ROUND TABLE ALGONQUIN ROUND TABLE was a group of journalists, playwrights, actors, and writers who gathered daily at a special table in the Rose Room at the Algonquin Hotel on West Forty-fourth Street in New York City from 1919 to about 1929. Their witticisms and jokes appeared in... Read more |
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'Bobby Charlton said that about me? Sir Bobby? You are joking'
...s Independent by Sir Bobby Charlton. In promoting O...head coach, Sir Bobby compared O'Neill...conference: "Bobby Charlton said that? Sir Bobby? You are joking. Bobby Charlton said that about me? Well, that... |
 "The News Letter (Belfast, Northern Ireland)")
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GREEN on Monday: Sir Bobby, you must be joking.(Sport)
...Atlantic adventure, Sir Bobby Charlton said: ''We're not in it to make money.'' Sorry, Bobby, you may have said later...their customers, it makes me sick. It's everywhere...MATCH . . . Sir Bobby Charlton at the Press conference... |
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10-0? I doubt if they could beat us now, Zimmer frames and all; George Best,...
...Schmeichel has said. I doubt if...ours.' Best said Eric Cantona...Giggs instead of me? No chance...Solskjaer ahead of Bobby Charlton? You've got to be joking. They are not...1960s. But Best said: `Just because...achievement because of Sir Matt Busby and... |
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School master Capello rolling back the years to Ramsey dynasty; Two of a...
...PAUL HAYWARD SIR Bobby Charlton has been adamant...was just like me,' because...Since Sir Bobby has repeated...Oliver Bierhoff, said: 'These days...as Sir Alf. Charlton says of the...driver. Only joking, Mr Coach Driver... |
 "The Mail on Sunday (London, England)")
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WAR AGAINST WAGES DOES NOT ADD UP.(Column)
...contract. Which brings me to Andrei Kanchel...to old foe Ramsey SIR ALF RAMSEY was never...to Scotland," said a friendly face. "You must be joking," the man replied...Gordon Banks, Bobby Moore and Bobby Charlton. Sir Alf must have been... |
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Capello rolling back the years to Ramsey dynasty
...Bedlam. Since Sir Bobby has repeated...in the way Bobby moore did as...Bierhoff, said: "These days...be." Sir Bobby knows way too...as Sir Alf. Charlton says of the...driver. Only joking, Mr Coach...Don't sue me. The truest... |
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Football: A man for all seasons in a league of his own; ALAN BALL 1945-2007...
...unbelievable," he said. "I am...laughing and joking. "That...pass," he said. "And then...mates, Sir Geoff Hurst...gone to join Bobby Moore now...1966, Sir Bobby Charlton, added...Alan Mullery said: "I just...mickey out of me, he was... |
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'The Premier League era has been the Ryan Giggs era, he's been there from the...
...Hollywood smile said it all. Terry...and will beat Sir Bobby Charlton's record 758...his country," said Venables...equalled Sir Bobby's record and...always wanted me to play football...laughing and joking with them as... |
 "The Mirror (London, England)")
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Football: I'LL BE A SPLASH HIT WITH UNITED; UNITED ON TOUR: HITMAN VAN SOUNDS...
...across Europe. He said: "Everyone...George Best and Sir Bobby Charlton. He added...The manager said that as I have...take time for me to realise how...few words he said before the game...he's always joking - but serious... |
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Manchester's Darkest Loss Survivors of '58 Plane Crash Recall a Special Team
...of emotions. Sir Bobby Charlton, who went on...the teasing and joking, the soccer...a blur,'' said Bill Foulkes...Yes,'' said Foulkes...days have done me a lot of good...gone,'' said Charlton. ''Manchester... |
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