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  Absalon - LoveToKnow 1911   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Both Absalon and Valdemar narrowly escaped assassination at the hands of their treacherous host on this occasion, but at length escaped to Jutland, whither Sweyn followed them, but was defeated and slain at the battle of Grathe Heath.
Briefly, it was Absalon's intention to clear the northern sea of the Wendish pirates, who inhabited that portion of the Baltic littoral which we now call Pomerania, and ravaged the Danish coasts so unmercifully that at the accession of Valdemar one-third of the realm of Denmark lay wasted and depopulated.
Absalon remains one of the most striking and picturesque figures of the Middle Ages, and was equally great as churchman, statesman and warrior.
www.1911encyclopedia.org /Absalon   (788 words)

  
 Absalon Biography
Briefly it was Absalon's intention to clear the northern sea of the Wendish pirates who inhabited that portion of the Baltic littoral which was later called Pomerania and ravaged the Danish coasts so unmercifully that at the accession of Valdemar one-third of the realm of Denmark lay wasted and depopulated.
The whole population of Garz was then baptized, and Absalon laid the foundations of twelve churches in the isle of Rügen. The destruction of this chief sally-port of the Wendish pirates enabled Absalon considerably to reduce the Danish fleet.
Absalon's Testamentum in Migne Patrologia Latina 209 18.
www.ebiog.com /biography/62/absalon/bio.htm   (793 words)

  
 Absalon: The man without a home is a potential criminal | essay by Philippe Vergne   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Looking at Absalon’s investigations at this moment, it seems that he was trying to find, invent, understand the furniture-object that would occupy a space without being an intrusion: an object so well integrated that it participates fully in its environment.
Absalon might be seen, then, as searching for a space that is completely harmonious, unified, holding nothing that might assault the gaze or alter the physical experience of the space.
Absalon’s cells might here offer a means for analyzing the consequences of living in a society that values constant communication over self-definition.
thegalleriesatmoore.org /publications/absalonpv.shtml   (4489 words)

  
 Absalon - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Absalon's gravestone in the monestary church in Sorø
Absalon's last military exploit was the annihilation, off Strela (Stralsund), on Whit-Sunday 1184, of a Pomeranian fleet which had attacked Denmark's vassal, Jaromir of Rügen.
Absalon died in 1201 at the family monastery of Sorø, which he himself had richly embellished and endowed.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Absalon   (963 words)

  
 Absalon Hotel Copenhagen
From Absalon hotel, all it takes is a few minutes of walking to reach the Central Station, the exhibition center Øksnehallen, the sports centre DGI, the SAS airport bus terminal, the Tivoli Gardens, cinemas, restaurants, travel agencies and "strøget" - the famous pedestrian street in Copenhagen.
Absalon Hotel has 165 beautiful and comfortable rooms, with bath/toilet, telephone, cable-TV, hotel cinema, hair dryer, trouser press and refrigerator.
A multi-storey car park is situated 300 meters from Absalon hotel and there are other convenient parking possibilities even closer to the hotel.
www.scantours.com /Absalon_hotel_Copenhagen.htm   (308 words)

  
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Anne is the wife of Absalon Pedersson, the church’s minister.
When Absalon tells Anne that this is true, and that he pardoned her mother from being burned, Anne asked him what powers her mother had.
Absalon telling Anne the powers that her mother possessed was a very significant part in the plot.
www.unc.edu /~jeolson/english3.html   (2018 words)

  
 The Hindu : Sport / Olympic Games : Julien Absalon corners glory   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Absalon, who said his focus had been on Athens since not making France's Olympic team four years ago, pulled away in the second half of the race and eased to victory in 2 hours, 15 minutes, 2 seconds.
Even Absalon's wife, Emilie, couldn't handle another day in the punishing sunshine; she collapsed as her husband rode past to begin his final lap.
Absalon was among the favourites, especially after winning the Olympic preview event at Mount Parnitha in May.
www.hindu.com /2004/08/29/stories/2004082905791600.htm   (311 words)

  
 France's Absalon king of mountain bikes - Cycling - MSNBC.com
Absalon, a 24-year-old former junior world champion, won the final cycling event of the Athens Games, finishing the rugged 26.9 miles in 2 hours, 15 minutes, 2 seconds.
And as her husband passed by one lap later, Emilie Absalon collapsed in the sun and remained down on the gravel for several minutes.
Absalon was among the favorites, especially after winning the Olympic preview event at Mount Parnitha in May. Belgian world champion Filip Meirhaeghe — a silver medalist at Sydney — pulled out of the field last month after testing positive for EPO, which increases endurance by pumping more oxygen to red blood cells.
www.msnbc.msn.com /id/5845928   (711 words)

  
 France's Absalon takes cross-country gold
The 24-year-old broke clear with a group of six early in the race, then slowly applied pressure until the lead was his alone.
Behind Absalon, Dutchman Bart Brentjens and Spaniard Jose Antonio Hermida swapped the silver-medal position back and forth before Hermida finally shed the 1996 gold medalist on the last of seven laps around the 5.3km course.
At the finish, Absalon grabbed a French flag from the crowd, then pointed skyward as he crossed the line.
www.velonews.com /race/mtn/articles/6856.0.html   (1347 words)

  
 Absalon, Dahle repeat at World Cup
Absalon was in the first chase group, with Hermida sitting on whenever he could, knowing that he had a teammate up the road.
On the third lap, Absalon finally pulled ahead of Näf, who lost another spot when he punctured his front tire on one of the tricky descents.
The 'Julien Absalon Fan Club' was out in force, with 80 members making the 300-kilometer trip from his home in northern France.
www.velonews.com /race/mtn/articles/9901.0.html   (1321 words)

  
 Absalon: virtual tour of the drawings for Six Cellules
We are please to present digital images of Absalon’s drawings for each of the Six Cellules, the artist’s last major body of work.
From 1987 until he died in 1993 at the age of 29, Absalon created an oeuvre that, in its compression of form and conception, offers an alternative way to process information and experience the world.
One of his prototype cells was included in “Premises: Invested Spaces in Visual Arts, Architects, and Design from France 1958-1998,” an exhibition of French artists shown at the Guggenheim in SoHo, NY, October 1998–January 1999.
thegalleriesatmoore.org /publications/absalontour.shtml   (298 words)

  
 Absalon Annex - Copenhagen Luxury Hotels   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
The Absalon Annex Hotel, Copenhagen, is an economy-class hotel located only 10 kilometres away from the airport.
There are 76 guestrooms at the Absalon Annex for guests who desire a comfortable and affordable stay in downtown Copenhagen.
The Absalon Annex Hotel in Copenhagen does not feature rooms with en-suite bathrooms, but the shower and toilet facilities are based in the hallway on each floor.
www.hotels.com /property.do?mtnHotelID=294321   (416 words)

  
 Bianchi USA 2006: News story
Following Absalon in second and third places were Marco Bui, leader of the overall ranking, and Massimo Debertolis.
The route was a very technical one: 42 kilometres and seven laps in total with a lot of changes in the race rhythm.
Saturday April 9, Julien Absalon is riding the GP Provincia di Lucca, the third event of the Liquigas Cup: the World champion is aiming decidedly at the leader’s jersey.
www.bianchiusa.com /index.php?id=494&backPID=494&tt_news=58   (218 words)

  
 Denmark Hotel and Resorts - Absalon Hotel Copenhagen Denmark
The exterior of the Absalon Hotel is a traditional white stone building with narrow rectangular and arched windows.
Modern audio-visual facilities including overhead projectors and a selection of boards blend with the quiet ambiance of the hotel's meeting room to serve as an ideal venue for small meetings of up to 18 people.
The Absalon Suite on the top floor, on the other hand, is recommended for smaller and more informal gatherings.
www.southtravels.com /europe/denmark/absalonhotel/index.html   (519 words)

  
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Absalon je umrl v Parizu leta 1994 za AIDSem.
The metaphors of these mental spaces are Absalon’s sterile apartment cells, which are functionally reduced to minimum.
»Absalon’s cells are constructed for a single person and adapted to his/her physical and psychical requirements.
www.glu-sg.si /veryprivate/absalon.htm   (364 words)

  
 Holiday Copenhagen Denmark   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Welcome to Absalon Hotel and Absalon Annex centrally located in Copenhagen.
Absalon Hotel is a 3-star hotel with en-suite bathrooms, and Absalon Annex is a 1-star hotel without en-suite bathrooms.
Together, Absalon Hotel and Absalon Annex make up one of the few family run hotels in Copenhagen.
www.absalon-hotel.dk /home.html   (145 words)

  
 Hotel Absalon - Copenhagen   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
You can either park in the street, or in one of the secure parking grounds situated apr. 250 metres from the hotel.
Absalon Hotel is a 3-star hotel centrally located in Copenhagen.
It is a pleasure to offer you 165 comfortable standard rooms.
www.hotels-copenhagen.com /absalon.html   (320 words)

  
 AllRefer.com - Absalon (Roman Catholic And Orthodox Churches: General Biography) - Encyclopedia
AllRefer.com - Absalon (Roman Catholic And Orthodox Churches: General Biography) - Encyclopedia
Absalon, Roman Catholic And Orthodox Churches: General Biographies
In 1167, Absalon was in charge of fortifying Copenhagen.
reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/A/Absalon.html   (198 words)

  
 Absalon Hotel Hotel - Cheap Online Hotel Reservations
Absalon Hotel is easy to reach from anywhere in Europe.
The train from the airport to the Central Station takes only 12 minutes and Absalon Hotel is just a short walk away from the Central Station.
For the past 65 years Absalon Hotel has been recognized as one of CopenhagenÂ’s unique family owned hotels.
www.hotstays.com /Absalon-Hotel-Copenhagen--2-10215926.html   (389 words)

  
 Absalon Hotel | Hotel Review | Copenhagen | Frommers.com
Overflow guests are housed in one of the very simple and rather functional rooms in the Absalon Annex.
The Absalon traces its origins to a love story that unfolded at the nearby railroad station.
Shortly after the yet-to-be father of the present owners began his first job as a porter at a neighboring hotel, he was asked to go to the station to pick up a new babysitter who had just arrived from Jutland.
www.frommers.com /destinations/copenhagen/H24435.html   (296 words)

  
 Julien Absalon - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Julien Absalon (born August 16, 1980 in Remiremont) is a French mountain biker.
In 2004 he won a gold medal at the Summer Olympics.
Absalon has won three consecutive Mountain Bike World Championships (2004, 2005, 2006).
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Julien_Absalon   (88 words)

  
 Absalon Annex - Copenhagen, Denmark
Absalon Annex is an excellent bargain if you wish to keep your stay in downtown Copenhagen cheap.
Located in the bustling and trendy Vesterbro neighbourhood - you are next to Tivoli, the central railway station, major attractions, shopping, cafés and local restaurants - not to mention the exciting Copenhagen Night Life!!
A hostel is an accommodation where you can get a bed in a shared dorm room.
www.hostelz.com /hotel/963-Absalon-Annex   (299 words)

  
 Command and Support Ship ABSALON (2004- )   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
L16 ABSALON sen here in the spring of 2006.
The ship is fitted with a 900 square meter flexible deck to perform in different operations and has a roll-on-roll-off (RO/RO) capacity aft.
Sketch of the completed command and support ships of the ABSALON Class,
www.navalhistory.dk /English/TheShips/A/Absalon_Flex(2004-).htm   (251 words)

  
 Command and Support Ships of the ABSALON Class (2004- )
Command and Support Ships of the ABSALON Class (2004-)
The Command and Support Ships L16 ABSALON, in front, and her sister ship
L17 ESBERN SNARE during a joint exercise in the summer 2005.
www.navalhistory.dk /English/TheShips/Classes/Absalon_Class(2004).htm   (233 words)

  
 SportsShooter.com - member: Joy Absalon
During the baseball off-season, I work for a local company that shoots high school sports.
The images below are from the portfolio of Joy Absalon.
They are presented here for your viewing pleasure.
www.sportsshooter.com /members.html?id=833   (286 words)

  
 Los Cabellos de Absalon (Absalon's Tresses) tickets - Los Cabellos de Absalon (Absalon's Tresses) information - New York
Repertorio Espanol marks the 400th centennial of Pedro Calderon de la Barca (one of the most important playwrights from Spain's Golden Age of Drama) by presenting his play Los Cabellos de Absalon (Absalom's Tresses).
The play is based on the Old Testament story of God's curse on the House of King David.
Restaurants near Los Cabellos de Absalon (Absalon's Tresses)
www.theatermania.com /content/show.cfm/show/9185   (194 words)

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