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Diogenes of Apollonia
Diogenes of Apollonia , 5th cent. BC, Greek philosopher. An eclectic, he reverted to the Milesian tradition of a century earlier in seeking to explain the constitution of all matter in terms of a single basic stuff. He believed, with Anaximenes, that this substance was air and, with Anaxagoras, that... Read more |
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Eels
EelsPop group A singer, songwriter, guitarist, multi-instrumentalist, and producer known simply as "E" is the man responsible for eels. A native of Virginia who later moved to Los Angeles, E was born Mark Oliver Everett on April 9, 1963. His first instrument was a drum kit. Music soon became an... Read more |
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tapestry
tapestry hand-woven fabric of plain weave made without shuttle or drawboy, the design of weft threads being threaded into the warp with fingers or a bobbin. The name has been extended to cover a variety of heavy materials, such as imitation tapestries woven on Jacquard looms, tapestry carpets, and... Read more |
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Joan Armatrading
Joan Armatrading 1950– Singer, songwriter At a Glance… Selected discography Sources In the 1990s and beyond, female singer-songwriters formed an important segment of the pop marketplace, both critically and commercially. Such artists as Tracy Chapman and Melissa Etheridge sold... Read more |
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Johnny Gill
Johnny Gill 1966— Singer From 1988 to 1991 Johnny Gill was a regular at the number one slot on the rhythm-and-blues (R&B) music charts. His group New Edition had a number one album, Heart Break, in 1988. His 1990 solo release, Johnny Gill, produced three number one singles on its way to... Read more |
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Audie Murphy
Audie Murphy Born near Kingston, Texas, Audie Murphy (1924-1971) won fame as the most decorated soldier in U.S. military history. During World War II and for many years afterward, Audie Murphy personified heroism on the battlefield. His death-defying exploits were the stuff of legend, but to... Read more |
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queens counsel
queen's counsel (king's counsel). These were barristers appointed in the late 16th cent. to assist the law officers of the crown in the conduct of legal affairs. Unlike the serjeants at law they belonged to the Inns of Court. During the 18th cent. they ceased to be closely connected with the crown... Read more |
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carpe diem
carpe diem , a descriptive term for literature that urges readers to live for the moment [from the Latin phrase "seize the day," used by Horace]. The theme, which was widely used in 16th- and 17th-century love poetry, is best exemplified by a familiar stanza from Robert Herrick's "To the... Read more |
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Thales
Thales , c.636-c.546 BC, pre-Socratic Greek philosopher of Miletus and reputed founder of the Milesian school of philosophy. He is the first recorded Western philosopher. Thales taught that everything in nature is composed of one basic stuff, which he thought to be water. Prior to Thales, mythology... Read more |
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Phil Spector
Phil SpectorMusic producer, songwriter Considered a rock-and-roll legend, Phil Spector is credited with revolutionizing the recording industry. From 1962 to 1965 he produced a number of rock classics and made stars of such groups as the Crystals, the Ronettes, and the Righteous Brothers. His... Read more |
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Blame Bambi, but this taxidermy stuff is nonsense THE TV WEEK
...the run up to the World Taxidermy Championship 2005, the...Springfield, Illinois. Taxidermy: Stuff the World (BBC2, Monday...are normal bods after all. Naturally, they blew...the man's world of taxidermy, where biggerwas most... |
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DIORAMA DECOR TAXIDERMY STILL THE STUFF OF HUNTERS, PET OWNERS.(AT HOME)
...changed both fashion and taxidermy many taxidermists cannot...trend used to be for all twig and birch furniture...owner of North Country Taxidermy in the Adirondack community...photograph or painting.'' Taxidermy's roots lie in the...have people coming in ... |
 "Bangor Daily News (Bangor, ME)")
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Students to tackle mounting challenge Taxidermy class to stuff bull moose
...Dressing Inc., a Pennsylvania taxidermy business and tannery with more...four years ago at the Maine taxidermy convention," Michael Showers...Gettysburg. Knowing of Nokomis' taxidermy reputation, Showers invited...and his home. "They will all be staying with ... |
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The right stuff; Taxidermy a family business for Lees.(SATURDAY)
...has practiced the craft of taxidermy for three generations. Four...grandsons work now - at Lee Taxidermy, 5430 Merry Oaks Road in The...there's plenty of work for all four Lees in the business...founder of the business, learned taxidermy on the go - picking ... |
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Right stuff; Teen makes living doing taxidermy
...earning his certificates in taxidermy in September. To earn the...passion into a pursuit of a taxidermy business. "I don't want...inquiries about Blake's Authentic Taxidermy, call Blake at 920/ 793...2003 by Telegraph-Herald, All rights Reserved. |
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The Right Stuff: Animal rights and taxidermy
...about this non-PC fact by assuring me that all of the animals were probably hunted down...stopped supporting them. Now, we've all heard those horrible stories of animals...Animal rights activists want to put an end to all animal raising for food and stop the use... |
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Teacher 'stuffs' little something extra in classes; Marx took up taxidermy...
...and not everyone will like taxidermy. But as teachers we should...view of things," said Marx. Taxidermy, incidentally, also was introduced...artist also hopes to develop taxidermy as a side business and something...2000 by Telegraph Herald, All rights ... |
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The Cinema as Taxidermy: Carl Akeley and the Preservative Obsession
...He became fascinated with taxidermy at an early age after a trip...practitioner of "artistic taxidermy in all its branches."2 After a...profession. The prevalent idea of taxidermy at the time was to stuff a preserved skin with straw... |
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Wildlife art is at its best with taxidermy
First of all, it's mount, not stuff. Taxidermists do many...They even get to pull all the insides of an animal...stuff them. The word "taxidermy" evolved from two ancient...hunters pursue their prey, taxidermy is both art and ... |
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To the hunter go the spoils: why is it worth renting a car and driving to a...
...taxidermied animals. That's the first thing you see when you walk in. The second is a sign that says FOR YOUR SAFETY, PLEASE CHECK ALL FIREARMS AT THE GREETER'S DESK BEFORE ENTERING. "Oh my God," David said. "This is insane." Then he spotted the sign... |
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