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Hymen
Hymen or Hymenaeus , in Greek mythology, personification of marriage, represented as a beautiful youth carrying a bridal torch and wearing a veil.... Read more |
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TORCH test
TORCH test Definition The TORCH test, sometimes called the TORCH panel, belongs to a category of blood tests called infectious-disease antibody titers. A titer is the serial dilution of antibodies (protein molecules or immunoglobulins produced by the immune system in... Read more |
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blackout
blackout was imposed in every belligerent country in 1939–40, as a necessary precaution to protect homes and factories from air attack. From a civilian's point of view, it was an infernal nuisance. It meant that several minutes had to be taken up, twice a day, with putting up and taking down... Read more |
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George William Russell
George William Russell pseud. A. E., 1867-1935, Irish author, b. Lurgan, educated in Dublin. An active member of the Irish nationalist movement, he edited the Irish Homestead (1904-23) and the Irish Statesman (1923-30). He worked with Sir Horace Plunkett for Irish agricultural improvement,... Read more |
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Comus
Comus , in late Roman legend, god of mirth and revelry. A follower of Dionysus, he was represented as a drunken youth bearing a torch. In Milton's poetic masque, Comus, he is the mischievous son of Bacchus and Circe.... Read more |
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Hadda Brooks
Hadda Brooks 1916–2002 Pianist, singer Introduced to Music by Grandfather From Boogie Queen to Torch Empress Sang on Big and Small Screens Coaxed Out of Retirement Selected works Sources During the post-World War II years, Hadda Brooks burst on the scene as the “Queen of the... Read more |
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Pam Tillis
Pam Tillis Singer, songwriter Produced Own Music Change of Pace Acting Repertoire Selected discography Sources No female performer of the 1990s did more to revitalize country music than Pam Tillis. She pushed the boundaries of the genre by incorporating the pop, jazz, blues, and folk influences of... Read more |
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Patty Loveless
Patty Loveless Singer For the Record… Hidden Past Haunts Luckless Loveless Second Chance with Luck and Fame Loveless Speaks the Truth Selected discography Sources Dubbed “The Heartbreak Kid” in the headline for an April 1997 article by TV Guide contributor Dan DeLuca, country... Read more |
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Tamia
Tamia Singer For the Record… Selected discography Sources Canadian-born singer Tamia was anointed a rising star by record producer Quincy Jones when she was just 18 years old. She appeared on his album Q’s Jook Joint in 1994, and then spent several years recording with other stars. In... Read more |
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Reluctant 'hero' to carry Olympic torch.(Neighbor)
...pound burning torch and runs her...s why they selected her as one of 26 community heroes in Illinois to carry the torch...honor." The Olympic Committee...the country selected the torchbearers. Members selected Mukite because... |
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Everyday hero to carry Olympic torch Naval man one of three in Lake County to...
...the 2002 Olympic Torch Relay...runners will carry the 3-pound...The judges selected the runners...embodied the Olympic spirit and...everyday heroes" in their own communities. While Payette...ChildServ, Community Response...Northern Illinois University...children. ... |
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Advocate for disabled, teacher named to help carry Olympic torch.(News)
...chosen to be Community Hero Torchbearers...and 1984 Olympic wrestler...who will carry the Olympic flame more...Angeles to the Olympic Games in...leg of the torch relay is...Twenty-five Illinois torchbearers were selected Thursday... |