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New Hanover
New Hanover or Lavongai , volcanic island, c.460 sq mi (1,190 sq km), in the Bismarck Archipelago , part of Papua New Guinea. New Hanover is mountainous and densely forested. Coconuts, fishing, and timber are economically important. The island is known for long canoes, capable of holding 30... Read more |
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era of good feelings
era of good feelings period in U.S. history (1817-23) when, the Federalist party having declined, there was little open party feeling. After the War of 1812 all sections were anxious to return to a normal life and to forget political issues. The phrase was coined at the time of President Monroe's... Read more |
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Edward Eddy
Eddy, Edward (1822–75), actor. Long the leading star at the popular‐priced Bowery Theatre, the manly, handsome, stentorian‐voiced performer was born in Troy, New York, and first appeared in public at a New York recital in 1839. He then toured for several seasons before making... Read more |
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Groton
Groton , town (1990 pop. 45,144), New London co., SE Conn., including the borough of Groton and the village of West Mystic, on the Thames River opposite New London; settled c.1650, inc. 1705. Shipbuilding, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, and commercial fishing are among the town's industries. The... Read more |
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Monro Muffler Brake Inc
Monro Muffler Brake, Inc. 200 Hollender ParkwayRochester, New York 14615U.S.A.(716) 647-6400Fax: (716) 647-0945Web site: http://www.monro.com Public CompanyIncorporated: 1971Employees: 2,600Sales: $154.3 million (1998)Stock Exchanges: NASDAQTicker Symbol: MNROSICs: 7533 Auto Exhaust System... Read more |
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Narcissus
Narcissus , in the New Testament, Roman whose household was partly Christian.... Read more |
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Gertrude Caroline Ederle
Gertrude Caroline Ederle , 1905-2003, American swimmer, b. New York City. Ederle won three medals in the 1924 Olympic games. On Aug. 6, 1926, she became the first woman to swim the English Channel, which she crossed in rough seas in 14 hr and 31 min, breaking the previous men's record. She became a... Read more |
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Margaret Anglin
Anglin, Margaret (1876–1958), actress. Born in Ottawa, where her father was Speaker of the Canadian House of Commons and her brother later the country's Chief Justice, she came to New York to train at the Empire Dramatic School, which Charles Frohman ran in conjunction with his Empire... Read more |
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Alexander Kilham
Alexander Kilham , 1762-98, English Methodist minister, founder of the Methodist New Connection. He took a leading part in Methodist affairs after the death of John Wesley, advocating separation from the Church of England (see Methodism ). He supported the right of preachers to administer the... Read more |
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New Spain
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Angler Ish Monroe is breaking through barriers in pro fishing.
...and visible barriers. It was...South. But Monroe is perhaps...it on the Bassmaster Elite Series...the hottest anglers on the circuit. Monroe is part of a new breed of...joining the tour ... |
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Ish Monroe is breaking through barriers in pro fishing.
...and visible barriers. It was...South. But Monroe is perhaps...it on the Bassmaster Elite Series...the hottest anglers on the circuit. Monroe is part of a new breed of...joining the tour ... |