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Indian Mutiny
Indian Mutiny 1857-58, revolt that began with Indian soldiers in the Bengal army of the British East India Company but developed into a widespread uprising against British rule in India. It is also known as the Sepoy Rebellion, sepoys being the native soldiers. Causes of the Mutiny In the years... Read more |
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Kaspar von Schwenkfeld
Kaspar von Schwenkfeld , 1490-1561, German religious reformer. Schwenkfeld was in court service with the duke of Liegnitz from 1510 to c.1522. He visited Wittenberg during Martin Luther's absence at the Wartburg and there met the radical reformers Thomas Münzer and Carlstadt. Returning to... Read more |
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Atherosclerotic plaque
atheroma (ath-er-oh-ma) n. degeneration of the walls of the arteries due to the formation in them of fatty plaques and scar tissue. This limits blood circulation and predisposes to thrombosis. —atheromatous adj.... Read more |
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John T. Raymond
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Manuel I
Manuel I (Manuel Comnenus) , c.1120-1180, Byzantine emperor (1143-80), son and successor of John II. He began his reign with a war against the Seljuk Turks, the subjugation of Raymond of Antioch, and an alliance with the German king, Conrad III , against Roger of Sicily. In 1147 the Second... Read more |
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cathead
cathead, a heavy piece of curved timber projecting from each bow of a ship for the purpose of holding anchors which were fitted with a stock in position for letting go or for securing them on their beds after weighing. It holds the upper sheaves of the cat purchase which is used to cat the anchor.... Read more |
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John Butler
John Butler 1728-96, Loyalist commander in the American Revolution, b. New London, Conn. He served in the French and Indian Wars and distinguished himself especially by leading the Native Americans in the successful British attack (1759) under Sir William Johnson against Niagara. Electing the... Read more |
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Raymond fitz William
Raymond fitz William, called ‘le Gros’, Cambro‐Norman adventurer, and associate of Strongbow, who sent him to Ireland around May 1170 in advance of his own expedition. On landing, Raymond erected a fortification at Dún Domnaill, alias Baginbun, and successfully defended... Read more |
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Playing for the other side still anathema in football world SPORTS DIARY
...chairman of Watford FC, Elton John, to his long-term . . . er . . . fiance, David Furnish. I believe Wednesday is the day...darkwhich counts formuch football reporting and analysis today. Let's establish this once and for all . . . overwhether McLeish... |
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SINGLES
...you'd probably love to slap 'er (and her bruv), but you...and their big power ballad, er, Wonderwall of Broken Dreams, here's an anthem to anathema which should have all the kids...re a real bad girl, he'll let you lick his lollipop. Best... |
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How to become a high-tech domestic goddess in the kitchen
...those incensed letters, let me explain. Whether you...But, gentle reader, let me ask you this. How...creative culinary world, is anathema to the "one-way" media...this in your kitchen. Let's be serious. What...Evesham ([euro]730). Er, who ... |
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The Realm of Faith, Continued
...balancejunction to each part, And let faith be enhanc'd by reason...And to the Father they're anathema. 40. And be not hypocrites...59. But if you hold pique o'er improbity. 60. The Lord's...for thy raiment, ye ought ne'er grieve. 81. Field lilies labor... |
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Winterize pets? Better to bring `em in.
...warn them before you crank `er up. Here are some other tips...fanfare, but the reverse would be anathema, and the dog would never truly...clean up any dribbles. Don't let them eat ice-melting street...in the snow or sleet. Don't let your dogs or cats roam ... |
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Winterize pets? Better to bring `em in.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
...warn them before you crank `er up. Here are some other tips...fanfare, but the reverse would be anathema, and the dog would never truly...clean up any dribbles. Don't let them eat ice-melting street...in the snow or sleet. Don't let your dogs or cats roam ... |
 "The Buffalo News (Buffalo, NY)")
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EEEEEEEEWWWW! A REVOLTING TOUR OF FOODS TO HATE
...eat. We're talking about, er, gut reactions. They affect...these foods. But I have my own anathemas. Here's a partial list...per person. How can that be? Let's consider this an opportunity -- let's mount a campaign. Will... |
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OUTDOOR PETS NEED WINTER TLC.(LIFE & LEISURE)
...warn them before you crank 'er up. Here are some other tips...fanfare, but the reverse would be anathema, and the dog would never truly...clean up any dribbles. Don't let them eat ice-melting street...in the snow or sleet. Don't let your dogs or cats roam ... |
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PET CARE: Winterize your pets? Better to bring 'em in
...warn them before you crank 'er up. Here are some other tips...fanfare, but the reverse would be anathema, and the dog would never truly...clean up any dribbles. * Don't let them eat ice-melting street...the snow or sleet. * Don't let your dogs or cats roam ... |
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Women with attitude; They'll change their lovers more often than their duvets.
...publishing, PR and marketing. Housework is anathema. Some 42 per cent said they often have...Ally McBeal, Friends (pictured above), ER, This Life. Rowdier than the male POTENTIAL...at the moment - David Beckham, until he let England down. He's very nice.' Her... |
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