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  Lance Armstrong - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Armstrong, a member of the President's Cancer Panel since 2002, said in a recent article (7/25/2005)[1] published in USA TODAY "we have the smartest people in the world" working on cures, so his (President Bush) role is to get the funds to keep that research alive.
In 1999, Armstrong tested positive for the corticoid triamcinolone, which was an ingredient of a legal topical skin ointment he had taken to treat road rash and saddle sores.
Armstrong had not declared his use of this skin cream prior to the test, in violation of cycling rules; however his explanation was accepted by the International Cycling Union.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Lance_Armstrong   (4075 words)

  
 Neil Armstrong Piece @ LaunchBase.com (Launch Base)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Armstrong applied full power to abort the landing but the ventral fin and landing gear door came into contact with the ground damaging the radio equipment and releasing hydraulic fluid.
Armstrong was especially happy for this as he was prone to motion sickness as a child and could experience nausea after doing long periods of aerobatics.
Armstrong's final task was leaving a small package of memorial items to deceased Soviet cosmonauts Yuri Gagarin and Vladimir Komarov, and the crew of Apollo 1; Roger B. After re-entering the LM, the hatch was closed and sealed.
www.launchbase.com /encyclopedia/Neil_Armstrong   (6054 words)

  
 Louis Armstrong - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Armstrong was born August 4, 1901 to a poor family in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Armstrong's laxative of preference in his younger days was Pluto Water, but then became an enthusiastic convert when he discovered the herbal remedy Swiss Kriss; he would extol its virtues to anyone who would listen.
Armstrong set up a non-profit foundation for educating disadvantaged children in music, and bequeathed his house and substantial archives of writings, books, recordings, and memorabilia to the City University of New York's Queens College, to take effect after his and his wife Lucille's death.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Louis_Armstrong   (3003 words)

  
 IEEE History Center - Legacies: Edwin H. Armstrong
Edwin H. Armstrong is widely regarded as one of the foremost contributors to the field of radio-electronics.
Armstrong was born on December 18, 1890, in New York City, where he was to spend much of his professional career.
Armstrong was highly esteemed by a generation of radio-electronics engineers and amateur radio enthusiasts.
www.ieee.org /organizations/history_center/legacies/armstrong.html   (376 words)

  
 Louis Armstrong
Armstrong was greeted as a hero, but racism marred his return when a White radio announcer refused to mention Armstrong on the air and a free concert that Louis was going to give to the cities' African-American population was cancelled at the last minute.
The band was renamed Louis Armstrong and his Orchestra and was one of the most popular acts of the Swing era.
Armstrong's health began to fail him and he was hospitalized several times over the remaining three years of his life, but he continued playing and recording.
www.redhotjazz.com /louie.html   (1422 words)

  
 Armstrong
Armstrong was actively engaged in both piloting and engineering aspects of the X-15 program from its inception.
Armstrong’s successful recovery of the spacecraft in a situation that, if misjudged, could easily have resulted in the death of the crew, resulted in his being made commander of the mission that resulted in the first manned lunar landing.
Armstrong has been the recipient of numerous awards, including the Presidential Medal for Freedom and the Robert J. Collier Trophy in 1969; the Robert H. Goddard Memorial Trophy in 1970; the Congressional Space Medal of Honor in 1978; and many medals from other countries.
www.astronautix.com /astros/armtrong.htm   (4611 words)

  
 Louis Armstrong: A Cultural Legacy
Armstrong was born in one of the poorest sections of New Orleans on Aug. 4, 1901.
When Armstrong was 11 years old, juvenile court sent him to the Jones Home for Colored Waifs for firing a pistol on New Year's Eve.
By the '50s, Armstrong was an established international celebrity--an icon to musicians and lovers of jazz--and a genial, infectiously optimistic presence wherever he appeared.
www.npg.si.edu /exh/armstrong   (740 words)

  
 PBS - JAZZ A Film By Ken Burns: Selected Artist Biography - Louis Armstrong
Louis Armstrong was born on August 4, 1901, in New Orleans, Louisiana, the birthplace of jazz.
Armstrong, fondly known as "Satchmo" (which is short for "Satchelmouth" referring to the size of his mouth) or "Pops," had a sense of humor, natural and unassuming manner, and positive disposition that made everyone around him feel good.
As the young Armstrong began to perform with pick-up bands in small clubs and play funerals and parades around town, he captured the attention and respect of some of the older established musicians of New Orleans.
www.pbs.org /jazz/biography/artist_id_armstrong_louis.htm   (1190 words)

  
 Pro Cycling :: Discovery Channel Pro Cycling Team
Armstrong achieved this record in the same dominant style showcased in previous wins, clinching the record in a stunning three-day run in the Alps when he turned a 22-second deficit into a 4:09 advantage on the strength of three jaw-dropping stage wins.
Armstrong kicked off his 2004 season in pursuit of win number six with an early-season victory in the time trial stage of the Tour of Algarve in Portugal, taking over the race lead by one second over teammate Floyd Landis with one stage remaining.
Armstrong's fifth-place finish in the Mount Ventoux time trial at the Dauphine (an event he had won the previous two years) was declared by many as proof that Tour win number six was far from certain.
team.discovery.com /bios/armstrong.html   (1015 words)

  
 Neil Armstrong [encyclopedia]
The oldest son of Stephen and Viola, Armstrong was deeply interested in aviation as a child.
Armstrong received a degree in aeronautical engineering from Purdue University in Indiana in 1955, but prior to his graduation, he served several years of active duty in the U.S. Navy.
Armstrong was decidedly one of the most talented young pilots among his peers.
www.artzia.com /History/Biography/Armstrong   (1080 words)

  
 ESPN.com - CYCLING - Armstrong closer to Tour history   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
The win Thursday was Armstrong's fourth this Tour -- matching his best in previous years when he also dominated -- and his third in three consecutive days, allowing him to all but lock up a record sixth-straight crown.
Armstrong, distinctive in his overall leader's yellow jersey, put his sunglasses back on and took a couple of sips from his drink bottle.
Armstrong has not actively pursued that trophy, but still is second in the mountain rankings thanks to his climbing strengths.
sports.espn.go.com /oly/news/story?id=1844428   (1090 words)

  
 Rising Stars Revue: Chef Govind Armstrong of Table 8 - Los Angeles, CA on StarChefs
Armstrong made several journeys to Europe over the years to hone his skills in some of the most highly respected kitchens, including Excelsior at Hotel de l’Europe, d’Theeboom and The American Hotel in Amsterdam.
Armstrong soon left Campanile for his first chef position at Jackson’s, where he received rave reviews for his innovative dishes.
Today, at age 34, Armstrong is living his dream by putting his talents and personal style to work at his own restaurant, Table 8 - the ideal platform for presenting his inventive California cuisine.
starchefs.com /chefs/rising_stars/2004/la_revue/bio_g_armstrong.shtml   (435 words)

  
 Neil Armstrong
From 1949 to 1952, Armstrong was a naval aviator.
Armstrong was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in recognition of his accomplishments and his contributions to the space program.
Neil Armstrong left NASA in 1971 to join the faculty of the University of Cincinnati.
starchild.gsfc.nasa.gov /docs/StarChild/whos_who_level2/armstrong.html   (407 words)

  
 Handbook of Texas Online: ARMSTRONG COUNTY
Armstrong County occupies 907 square miles of level plains and canyons.
County population dropped from 3,329 in 1930 to 2,495 in 1940 and 2,215 in 1950.
Ranches, including the JA Ranch (which still operated in the area in 2005), occupied about 68 percent of the land in the county in 2005; most of the rest was devoted to crops, including wheat, sorghum, cotton, and hay.
www.tsha.utexas.edu /handbook/online/articles/view/AA/hca6.html   (1576 words)

  
 Edwin Armstrong by Donna Halper
Impressed with what Armstrong had achieved, the Institute of Radio Engineers (IRE) awarded him their Medal of Honor for 1917, and in the fall of 1919, the Radio Club of America recognised him as radio's most important person, and held a dinner and award ceremony for him at the Hotel Ansonia in New York.
As Tom Lewis states, this was especially true for Armstrong's invention of the regenerative circuit, because while it certainly had been an asset to early radio, it had one large drawback "...regeneration had created the problem of static, for [Armstrong's] circuit amplified both the radio signal and the interference...
The Armstrong Foundation is dedicated to making his achievements better known, and expanding upon his research it established an annual award in his name for excellence in broadcasting, and has given grants to support engineering and science students who are doing promising work in telecommunications.
www.oldradio.com /archives/people/armstrong.htm   (1263 words)

  
 Project Apollo: Astronaut Biographies
Because Armstrong's father was an auditor for the State of Ohio, Armstrong grew up in several communities, including Warren, Jefferson, Ravenna, St. Marys, and Upper Sandusky, before the family settled in Wapakoneta.
Armstrong transferred to astronaut status in 1962, one of nine NASA astronauts in the second class to be chosen.
Armstrong was able to undock the Gemini and used the retro rockets to regain control of his craft, but the astronauts had to make an emergency landing in the Pacific Ocean.
www.hq.nasa.gov /office/pao/History/ap11ann/astrobios.htm   (3083 words)

  
 Armstrong, Iowa Home Page
Armstrong is one of the cleanest, most well-kept small towns in the state of Iowa.
Armstrong is home to Speltz Studio of Wildlife.
Armstrong is also known for its Independence Day celebrations.
www.armstrongiowa.net   (309 words)

  
 Edwin Armstrong - The creator of FM radio   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Edwin Howard Armstrong is the father of FM radio and the grandfather of radar and a great grandfather of space communication, but he never reaped the full reward of his genius.
Armstrong worked for years, evolving new theories about radio transmission, turning past theory on its head, building new kinds of transmitters in his lab at Columbia, and radically more complex receivers.
Armstrong also found that a single FM carrier wave could transmit two radio programs at once, a telegraph message and a facsimile of the front page of The New York Times.
www.webstationone.com /fecha/armstrong.htm   (1965 words)

  
 Armstrong Manufacturing Company - Makers of Precision Saw Sharpeners
In 1997, Armstrong became a wholly owned subsidiary of Simonds Industries, one of the world's largest makers of high quality saws, knives and files.
Armstrong is now part of a company with a 165 year tradition serving the sawmill industry.
For leveling and tensioning, Armstrong makes three automatic band saw leveling machines and an automatic vertical circle saw leveler.
www.armstrongblue.com   (191 words)

  
 Welcome to Armstrongwinds.com
Armstrong, a name associated with high quality flutes and piccolos for almost 70 years.
That’s because William T. Armstrong, who founded the business, built flutes and piccolos for musicians who demanded nothing less than the best.
Armstrong advanced flutes are created by a combination of fine craftsmanship and computer-aided technology.
www.armstrongwinds.com   (152 words)

  
 Profile of Karen Armstrong   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Each, Armstrong writes, has developed the image of one Supreme Being who was first revealed to the prophet Abraham.
Armstrong teaches Christianity at London's Leo Baeck College for the Study of Judaism.
Since her writing career took off, Armstrong's communion with God occurs in the library, where she spends up to three years researching her books, which are as densely packed with detail as her conversations.
www.islamfortoday.com /karenarmstrong.htm   (1059 words)

  
 Flooring, Ceiling and Cabinet Products by Armstrong
Armstrong is a global leader in the design and manufacture of floors, ceilings and cabinets.
Armstrong offers a wide array of commercial acoustical, metal, and wood ceilings, as well as wireless panels and sound systems.
Armstrong ceiling suspension systems offer seismically-approved standard and grid-hiding options as well as perimeter trims and drywall suspension systems.
www.armstrong.com   (337 words)

  
 ScotClans - Clan Armstrong - Clan History
The Armstrongs are a significant border clan whose origins lie in Cumberland, south of the frontier between Scotland and England that was officially established in 1237.
The Armstrong name has a mythological origin, in that it is said their heroic progenitor, Fairbairn, saves his king of Scotland in battle, and not from a wild beast as is the case with another Border clan - the Turnbulls.
John Armstrong, known in history as 'Gilnockie', was persuaded to attend a meeting at Carlingrigg with King James V who, unknown to Gilnockie, had the malicious intent to silence the rebellious Borderers.
www.scotclans.com /clans/Armstrong/history.html   (514 words)

  
 FlooringMax.Com - Vinyl   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
The majority of vinyl floors literally have a photographic image that is printed on the material and protected by a wear layer.
Vinyl with Inlaid Color is built from the backing up, and involves the layering of millions of vinyl color granules, on top of one another, through hand-cut stencils.
The Armstrong CleanSweep wear layer is Armstrong's highest performing wear layer.
www.flooringmax.com /vinyltheme.asp?type=Armstrong   (471 words)

  
 NASA - Astronaut Bio: Neil Armstrong
As spacecraft commander for Apollo 11, the first manned lunar landing mission, Armstrong gained the distinction of being the first man to land a craft on the moon and first to step on its surface.
Armstrong subsequently held the position of Deputy Associate Administrator for Aeronautics, NASA Headquarters, Washington, D.C. In this position, he was responsible for the coordination and management of overall NASA research and technology work related to aeronautics.
Armstrong is a Fellow of the Society of Experimental Test Pilots and the Royal Aeronautical Society; Honorary Fellow of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, and the International Astronautics Federation.
www.nasa.gov /centers/glenn/about/bios/neilabio.html   (431 words)

  
 Election coverage in Southwestern Pennsylvania - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Armstrong County Coroner Robert T. Bower has announced he is a candidate in the May primary.
After a hiatus from Kittanning Borough Council, Democrat Mary C. Piluso was nominated to the office in the borough's 3rd Ward by edging fellow Democrat and incumbent Robert E. King by one vote, 56-55, in Tuesday's primary election.
The field of candidates for the Armstrong School Board is anything but crowded this year, with only one race out of the five seats up for election.
pittsburghlive.com /x/tribune-review/election/armstrong.php   (327 words)

  
 USATODAY.com - Lance Armstrong's best Tour moments   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Armstrong had the stage win in hand but decided to let Marco Pantani take the win as a sign of support for Pantani's comeback.
Armstrong rode a broken bike past all rivals and established a crucial lead on Ullrich.
Armstrong wanted to give the stage to teammate Floyd Landis, who led the climbers most of the way.
www.usatoday.com /sports/cycling/tourdefrance/2005-07-01-lance-top-moments_x.htm   (545 words)

  
 American Art Glass and Architectural Glass Manufacturer — Armstrong Glass
Armstrong Glass is for artists, hobbyists, architects, manufacturers, builders and designers.
We established our reputation as one of the leading American art glass manufacturers more than 25 years ago, and have grown to be recognized as one of the top architectural glass manufacturers as well.
If you live near or are traveling near Atlanta, GA, be sure to visit our Armstrong Glass Company glass outlet store at 1025 Cobb International Blvd. NW in Kennesaw (30152).
www.armstrongglass.com   (299 words)

  
 Pro Cycling :: News
Armstrong will kick off his season early next month at Paris-Nice, a seven day stage race and the first event of the newly formed Pro Tour, the sport's top level racing series.
Armstrong last raced in the Tour of Flanders in 2002, finishing 59th in support of his team's leader.
Armstrong will then return to the U.S. and defend his title at the Tour de Georgia, scheduled for April 19-25.
team.discovery.com /news/021605news/021605news.html   (342 words)

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