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Portland
Portland town (1991 pop. 12,945), Dorset, S England. It is on the Isle of Portland, a small rocky peninsula. Portland stone has been used in St. Paul's Cathedral and other important London buildings. Lobsters and crabs are harvested. There is a naval base in Portland harbor.... Read more |
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Elliott Smith
ELLIOTT SMITH Born: Steven Paul Smith; Omaha, Nebraska, 6 August 1969 Genre: Rock Best-selling album since 1990: XO (1998) Hit songs since 1990: "Miss Misery," "Sweet Adeline" Elliott Smith, a Beatles-influenced singer/songwriter from Portland, Oregon, started playing guitar around age... Read more |
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Battle of Portland
Portland, battle of, 1653. Naval engagement in the first Anglo-Dutch War, which developed into a running fight up the Channel from 18–20 February. A large fleet under Blake encountered Martin Tromp's fleet off Portland Bill escorting a convoy. Tromp lost twelve warships but saved most of the... Read more |
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William Bentinck 1st earl of Portland
William Bentinck Portland, 1st earl of 1649-1709, Dutch statesman in England. He was William III's most trusted personal adviser. In 1677 he engaged in negotiating the marriage of William (then prince of Orange) and Mary, daughter of James, duke of York (later James II). With the Glorious... Read more |
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William Henry Cavendish Bentinck 3d duke of Portland
William Henry Cavendish Bentinck Portland, 3d duke of 1738-1809, British statesman; great-grandson of the 1st earl of Portland. He was lord lieutenant of Ireland (1782) and nominal head of the coalition ministry (1783) dominated by Charles James Fox and Lord North. When the French Revolution... Read more |
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Portland (Maine)
Portland 1 City (1990 pop. 64,358), seat of Cumberland co., SW Maine, situated on a small peninsula and adjacent land, with a large, deepwater harbor on Casco Bay; settled c.1632, set off from Falmouth and inc. 1786. The largest city in Maine, it is a port of entry, the commercial center of the... Read more |
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Clyde Drexler
Drexler, Clyde1962— Professional basketball player During his nearly 12 seasons with the Portland Trail Blazers, Clyde "The Glide" Drexler became Portland's all-time leader in points scored, rebounding, steals, and games played. His fame grew beyond the Pacific Northwest as he led Portland to... Read more |
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Roland Smith
Smith, Roland 1951–PersonalBorn November 30, 1951, in Portland, OR; married, wife's name Marie; children: (stepchildren) Bethany, Shawn, Niki. Education: Attended Portland State University.AddressesHome—Wilsonville, OR. Agent—Barbara Kouts, P.O. Box 560, Bellport, NY 11713.... Read more |
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Schnitzer Steel Industries Inc
Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc. 3200 Northwest Yeon AvenuePortland, Oregon 97296 Read more |
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Salmon Portland Chase
Salmon Portland Chase 1808-73, American public official and jurist, 6th Chief Justice of the United States (1864-73), b. Cornish, N.H. Admitted to the bar in 1829, he defended runaway blacks so often that he became known as "attorney general for fugitive slaves." Chase became prominent in the... Read more |
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Rebuked FBI discipline official to head Portland office
...WASHINGTON - FBI Director Robert...rebuking the official for his conduct...charge of the Portland division was...posted to the FBI's Web site Monday. FBI officials had no immediate...assignment. Mueller ... |
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Rebuked FBI Chief to Lead Oregon Office
...WASHINGTON The FBI is transferring...charge of the Portland, Ore., office...after he was rebuked by FBI Director Robert...She called the Portland job "a highly...from other FBI officials and ... |
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Rebuked FBI agent transferred out of Washington; Robert Jordan was...
...after rebuking the official for his conduct...posted to the FBI's Web site Monday...Chandler, the FBI's acting assistant...She called the Portland job "a highly...integrity apply to all FBI employees." Mueller rebuked Jordan ... |
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FBI Chief Transfers Supervisor He Rebuked
FBI Director Robert...rebuking the official for his conduct...charge of the Portland, Ore., division...posted to the FBI's Web site Monday.FBI officials had no immediate...reason. Mueller rebuked Jordan in ... |
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FBI Discipline Official Heads Ore. Office
...WASHINGTON FBI Director Robert...rebuking the official for his conduct...charge of the Portland, Ore., division...posted to the FBI's Web site Monday. FBI officials had no immediate...assignment. Mueller ... |
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