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The VI Editor How to use the often frustrating VI editor vi unix linux text editors tutorial learning
A Look at the Provinces, Part VI: Quebec This is the sixth article in the series. Quebec is the province east of Ontario. It is the largest province in area and is the only completely Francophone Province. It has an area of 1,540,680 square kilometres and has a population of 6,895,963 people (1991 census). The Capital is Quebec (usually referred to as Quebec City). It was the one of the founding provinces of the Confederation in 1867. quebec • quebec city • history • canada • new france
Harbingers of Fall Part VI: Cimicifuga If there is such a creature as a "perfect plant", I think Cimicifuga simplex var simplex (originally sold to me with the invalid name of (C. ramosa 'Atropurpurea') </i> is the one. cimicifuga • cimicifuga simplex var simplex • buttercup family • cimicifuga racemosa • bugbane
Ja, vi elsker dette landet: Norway
Reason trumps bluster in the Land of the Midnight Sun norwegian • bokmål • riksmål • nynorsk • landsmål
Lost in Space - Jonathan Harris at Megacon 1998 VI Jonathan describes more on the nature of his "Dr. Smith" character on "Lost in Space",. He also tells about watching the unfinished show tapes with Irwin Allen. jonathan harris • robot • irwing allen • megacon • lost in space
The Fabians and the British Empire, Part VI The Fabian Society was an important group of middle-class British socialists which was founded in 1884 and still exists today. Among the more famous members included the playwright George Bernard Shaw, the novelist H.G. Wells, and the social investigators Sidney and Beatrice Webb. Some less known members were Emmeline Pankhurst, the suffragette leader, and James Ramsay McDonald, future Labour Party prime minister in 1924, and 1929-35. This 13 part series discusses the Fabian Society--a group mostly known for their work on domestic policy--and their relationship and attitudes to the British Empire. Part 6 of a 13 part series.
The Saga of Mary Queen of Scots The child-queen of Scotland sets sail for her new home in France. mary stuart • james v • marie de guise • edward vi
The Wives of Henry VIII: Katherine Parr, Part III Katherine cares for Henry as his health fails, dreaming of the day when she will be free to marry Thomas Seymour -- but be careful what you wish for... henry viii • katherine parr • thomas seymour • elizabeth i • lady jane grey
Guy Fawkes and The Gunpowder Plot In 1604 a group of conspirators including Guy Fawkes tried to assassinate King James I by blowing up the Houses of Parliament. gunpowder plot • guy fawkes • james i • james vi of scotland • robert catesby
Henry VIII: A Lustful Monarch An informative look at the life and times of England's most lustful and illustrious monarch. henry vii • henry viii • tudor dynasty • catherine of aragon • ann boleyn
Lady Jane Grey As the heir to the throne of Edward VI, Lady Jane Grey ruled for nine days. The tragic and short reign of the young queen is just another part of the Tudor drama. lady jane grey • edward vi • henry viii • queen mary • john dudley
Lucrezia Borgia: Myth Or Truth? A look at the legend and elusive truth surrounding the life and times of one of the most colorful women of the Italian Renaissance. lucrezia borgia • cesare borgia • pope alexander vi • giovanni sforza • perotto
North Berwick Witches' Persecution The 1590-1 persecution and execution of "witches" was among the most brutal of those in the UK. This happened during "The Burning Times," the acme of such atrocities. north berwick witches • scottish witches • the burning times • persecution of witches • witchcraft trials
Urraca of Castile and Léon Urraca of Castille and Léon was an unexpected queen of the 12th century and one of the most successful Spanish medieval rulers. urraca • urraca of castile • urraca of castille • alfonso vi • alfonso vii
Two Families of the Renaissance They were two of the most powerful families of the Renaissance. Yet each is remembered for very different reasons. Come meet the Medici and Borgia families. renaissance • medici family • lorenzo medici • cosimo medici • "lorenzo the magnificent"
The Tudor Dynasty The House of Tudor is probably the most famous of all English royal families. Having come to power during the height of the European Renaissance, the Tudor Dynasty would tudor dynasty • house of tudor • henryviii • henryvii • maryi
Beware of Bill Gates New candidates appear daily for the posirtion of antichrist, among them Bill Gates, as depicted in this latest Internet "pass-along." antichrist • bill gates • prophecy • cardinal • florence cardinal
Chocolate Tours In Melbourne The ultimate chocolate indulgence tour of the city of Melbourne, Australia with plenty to taste, all inclusive price and excellent guide at a great price. chocolate tour • melbourne city australia • all inclusive price • taste sampes • suzi wharton
Doctrine of Discovery: History The UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues called for Pope Benedict XVI to revoke the 15th century papal bulls collectively known as the Doctrine of Discovery. doctine of discovery • un permanent forum on indigenous issues • indigenous issues • permanent forum on indigenous issues • crusades
The First Space Walks, 1965 Called Extra Vehicular Activity or EVA by NASA spacewalks were a second Russian victory in the "Space Race" with America. spacewalks • space • walk • walk in • first
Royalty in the 20th Century (Part 4) The monarchies of Malaysia, Monaco, Morocco, and Nepal. malaysia • monaco • morocco • nepal • king
America's First Government This essay examines the balancing of states' rights and national power in The Articles of Confederation. america's first government • balancing national and state powers in the article • balancing of states' rights and national power in • drafting the articles of confederation • compromises between national power and states’ rig
Carmenère, The Bordeaux of Chile The star of Chilean red wines and the grape that gives the locals cabernets their distinction, carmenère has had enjoyed a storied history. carmenere • chilean wines • bordeaux • red wines • wines of chile
The Name of Mary,Queen of Scots Mary, Queen of Scots was born a Stewart and married a Stuart. Both are names of great dynasties in Scotland and England. mary stewart • mary stuart • matthew stuart • earl of lennox • lord darnley
U.S. Virgin Islands Overview St. Thomas, St. Croix and St. John, the three U.S. Virgin Islands, each has its own distinct characteristics and style. things to see and do in st. thomas • things to do in st. thomas • things to do in the virgin islands • virgin islands history • us virgin islands history
History of Quantity Cooking, Part 2: Part 2 of the short series of "The History of Quantity Cooking" through the Early Empires to modern day. Research on cooking from the Medieval Days of feasts and how they were conducted. barbarians • roman empire • kitchen • cuisine • europe
Basic Unix Commands A quick reference guide on Unix commands, how to get around Unix unix linux computer programming learn easy command
F/SF Events to April 9 Here's a list of events that may be of interest to F&SF readers and writers conventions • reading • science fiction • fantasy • moore
Ghosts of Hampton Court English palace some consider the most haunted building in the UK. Six ghosts are contemporaries of Henry, House of Tudor. One ghost, identity unknown, recorded on film. ghosts of hampton court • haunted hampton court • haunted palace • english ghosts • tudor ghosts
Name the Painter Test your knowledge of these 16th- and 17th-century Dutch and Italian painters. baroque artist • renaissance artist • gentileschi • caravaggio • testa
Overview of England's King Henry V The second King of the Lancastrian dynasty, Henry V, ironically, was serving in Richard II's retinue when his father Henry Bolingbroke usurped the throne in 1399. king henry v of england • henry v agincourt • henry v one hundred years war • biography of henry v of england • outline of reign of henry v of england
Collecting Mysteries How I got started collecting mysteries, caring for my books, new e-books. mysteries • mystery collecting • mystery genre • mystery authors • books
The Travels of Mary Queen of Scots Follow the story of the fabulous Mary, child Queen of Scotland, through her travels across the UK and Europe. queen • mary • scots • scotland • king
Insights into the Japanese language This article will point out to beginners some of the trickier aspects of learning the Japanese language. japanese • nihongo • japan • languages • learning
The Excelsior Campaign A look at the fan-run campaign to bring a series based on the exploits of Captain Sulu and the crew of the Excelsior to television.
British GP History, 1926 - 1955 The post-war British GP found a home at Silverstone, an old wartime airfield. It was also where the Formula 1 World Championship started. british gp • british grand prix • british gp history • f1 history • british grand prix history
Edinburg Castle in Scotland Edinburg Castle is a must-see for the history buff, with great highland views and a deep wealth of Scottish history. edinburg • scotland • castle • witches • witch burning
Global Warming Threatens Vintners Global warming's projected impact upon the world's viticultural microclimates could hurt Pinot Noir, Riesling, Chardonnay, and Cabernet Sauvingnon among others. global warming • wine • diffenbaugh • purdue • winegrape
Hudson and the Muscovy Company Henry Hudson’s chance to become a seafaring explorer came in 1607, when the Muscovy Company sent him to locate the Northwest Passage. henry hudson • seafaring explorers • northwest passage • muscovy • mediterranean ports of the middle east
Kenya - Outspan Treetops Adventure Kenya's Outspan Treetop Adventure in Aberdare National Park is a world class resort for viewing animals in their natural habitat as they come to drink at the water hole wild animals emerge from the bush to drink • sit on open balconies and watch the animals • herds of buffallo approach in twos and threes • get close to the animals • princess elizabeth became queen of england here
King Edward VIII’s Abdication Because of his love for Wallis Simpson, King Edward VIII became the only monarch in British history to voluntarily give up the throne.* king edward viii’s abdication • the abdication crisis of 1936 • wallis simpson • royal marriages act of 1772 • cornwall plan
Saint Margaret Clitheroe Margaret Clitheroe converted to Catholicism at a time when being a Catholic could mean death. roman catholic martyr • margaret clitheroe • margaret clitherow • catholic martyr executed for her faith • catholicism in the north of england
Sir William Walton Brief biography of English composer Sir William Walton - his life, influence and works. Famous for 'Facade.' sir william walton • william walton biography • composer william walton • william walton opera troilus and cressida • walton belshazzar's feast
Grease Is The Word A look at one of the most popular musicals of all time. Grease is STILL the word! grease • musical movies • john travolta • olivia newton-john
Herb Breads Use your home grown herbs to make an assortment of herbal breads which can compliment any meal. herbal breads • breads • herbs • herb gardening
Palace -- A Novel of the Pinch Review of the science fiction novel Palace by Katharine Kerr and Mark Kreighbaum.
Stories of Recovery Link to many pages on the web, with stories of individual's struggle with eating disorders, and their battle towards recovery. eating disorder • anorexia • bulimia • recovery • websites |
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