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  NASSAU - LoveToKnow Article on NASSAU   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-29)
Nassau is one of the most thickly wooded regions in Germany, about 42% of its surface being occupied by forests, which yield good timber and harbour large quantities of game.
Walram took the part of Nassau lying on the left bank of the Lahn and made Wiesbaden his residence; Otto took the part on the right bank of the river and his capital was Siegen.
Adolph of Nassau, a son of Walram, the founder of the elder lineof the house of Nassau, became German king in 1292, but was defeated and slain by his rival, Albert of Austria, in 1298.
13.1911encyclopedia.org /N/NA/NASSAU.htm   (1471 words)

  
 USS Nassau (LHA 4)
NASSAU crew members also participated in numerous goodwill projects, including the repainting of nursing homes in Israel and France, replanting 7,000 trees on a fire-ravaged hillside in France, blood donations in Spain, and hosting orphan visits throughout the Mediterranean.
NASSAU passed a vigorous INSURV inspection in June and, in August, she departed for TEAMWORK 88, acting as flagship for Commander, Amphibious Strike Force/Commander, Amphibious Group Two and Commander, Marine Striking Force Atlantic/4th Marine Expeditionary Brigade.
NASSAU was underway again in early February for operations in the Caribbean; operations which ultimately resulted in supporting a drug summit meeting between President Bush and the leaders of three South American countries to discuss the worldwide peril of international drug trafficking.
navysite.de /ships/lha4.htm   (2241 words)

  
 Nassau
Nassau returned to Pearl Harbor 14 February 1943, embarked personnel and aircraft, and sailed the 21st on a ferry mission to Espiritu Santo.
Nassau got underway on a search mission 4 May and conducted flight operations with Task Force 51, providing air cover for the occupation of Attu Island from 11 through 20 May. She returned to San Diego in late May, arrived at Alameda 8 June and onloaded 45 aircraft destined for Brisbane, Australia.
Nassau’s mission was to operate out of the Admiralties with other escort carriers to provide replacement aircraft and pilots for the attack carriers of Task Force 38.
www.history.navy.mil /danfs/n2/nassau.htm   (919 words)

  
 Info and facts on 'House of Orange-Nassau'   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-29)
The first person to be called count (The total number counted) of Nassau (The capital of the Bahamas) was Henry I, who lived in the first half of the 13th century (additional info and facts about 13th century).
The descendants of Otto became known as the Otton Line, which inherited parts of the Nassau county, France (A republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe) and the Netherlands (A constitutional monarchy in western Europe on the North Sea; achieved independence from Spain in 1579; half the country lies below sea level).
The importance of the Nassaus grew throughout the 15th (additional info and facts about 15th) and 16th century (additional info and facts about 16th century).
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/h/ho/house_of_orange-nassau1.htm   (2078 words)

  
 Nassau Hall
Nassau Hall was, at the time of its completion in 1756, the largest stone building in the colonies.
The use of Nassau Hall as a dormitory declined steadily toward the end of the nineteenth century with the erection of new dormitories, and as students moved out, museums, laboratories, and classrooms moved in.
For many years, the Nassau Hall bell was rung with a rope pulled by a campus policeman or, in the hour-long ringing after a football victory in New Haven or Cambridge, by freshmen and, at least on one occasion, by a dean, whose signature, Christian Gauss, appeared on the wall among the other bell ringers'.
etc.princeton.edu /CampusWWW/Companion/nassau_hall.html   (2010 words)

  
 Ambassadair Travel Club - Nassau, Bahamas
The city of Nassau, on the island of New Providence, is the capital of the Bahamas islands.
Nassau is one of the best-known sport fishing regions in the world-the marlin is even captured on the $100 Bahamian bill.
Nassau shops bulge with duty-free merchandise where the savings range between 30-50 percent in quality crystal, fine watches, china, perfume, gems, jewelry, porcelain, glass, leather, and of course the local favorites from the Straw Market-where you can haggle for real bargains in straw work, wood carvings, and shell-work.
www.ambassadair.com /vacations/dest_info/nassau   (5560 words)

  
 Belgium - Hutchinson encyclopedia article about Belgium
Meanwhile the remains of the Belgian army were stationed on the extreme left of the Allied front, having withstood severe fighting at the Battle of the Yser.
After the fall of Antwerp the coast towns of Zeebrugge and Ostend had fallen into German hands, but in 1917 they were rendered ineffective as submarine bases by some ships being sunk by a British squadron at the entrance of the harbours, thus partially closing them.
In the series of engagements known as the Battle of Flanders (see Flanders, Battle of), fought in September–November 1918, British, French and Belgian armies under King Albert drove the Germans out of Belgian territory and back into Germany.
encyclopedia.farlex.com /Belgium   (4427 words)

  
 The Confederate States Nationalist -- CSA Flags
The proportions for an Infantry Flag are: 48 in.
It was decided by the military department to select a Battle Flag to use on the battlefield to avoid such confusion.
The battle flag should be used then with simplicity, but to demand that it should be taken alone, he would reply that it was necessary to emblazon it.
www.geocities.com /scottcleghorn/CSAFlags.html   (1699 words)

  
 Where are the Carriers? - Navy Ships
USS Nassau ARG required for humanitarian relief; return to homeport my be delayed The USS Nassau Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) will remain on station in the Adriatic conducting urgent humanitarian relief operations in support of ongoing operations in Kosovo.
The Theodore Roosevelt battle group, which arrived in the Mediterranean April 3, was originally slated to deploy directly to the Persian Gulf to relieve the USS Enterprise battle group.
USS Enterprise Battle Group, USS Nassau Amphibious Ready Group begin deployment Navnews 11 November 1998 -- Secretary of Defense William S. Cohen on Tuesday announced that the transit of USS Enterprise be accelerated to have the ship arrive in the Arabian Gulf by Nov. 23, instead of the planned arrival on Nov. 26.
www.fas.org /man/dod-101/sys/ship/where.htm   (4438 words)

  
 Long Island Press: Long Island Newspaper, News, Entertainment, Real Estate, Classifieds, Automotive, Weddings, Business ...
Ella Stevens, Deputy Nassau County Clerk, is angry and says she has been for a long time.
The subpoena her office received last week from Nassau County Comptroller Howard Weitzman was just the icing on the cake.
Stevens, who says she is “angry on behalf of the Nassau County residents,” believes the planned audit against the County Clerk’s office is fine.
www.longislandpress.com /?cp=162&show=article&a_id=5015   (642 words)

  
 Nassau Bahamas   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-29)
Catch the spirit in Nassau, the bustling hub of the Bahamas since the days of the legendary pirate 'Black beard'.
Named in honour of the wife of King George III this fort was built in 1789 by Lord Dunmore.
This area is also the dock for mailboats which transport passengers, livestock and goods between Nassau and the Family Islands.
www.bahamasgateway.com /nassau.htm   (681 words)

  
 Nassau
Princely family of Europe, deriving its name from a county on the east bank of the Rhine, north of Mainz; founded by Walram I (d.
(2) The four sons of John VI, Count of Nassau, a brother of William I, who ruled Nassau-Dillenburg (to 1606), founded new branches, two of these being extinct by 1739; the eldest son was John Maurice (q.v.
Son of Walram II, whom he succeeded as count of Nassau (1277).
website.lineone.net /~johnbidmead/nassau.htm   (607 words)

  
 Commander Second Fleet / Striking Fleet Atlantic   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-29)
Its deployment was highlighted by extensive operations and exercises throughout the Mediterranean, to include contingency duties as the U.S. Sixth Fleet Theater Amphibious Force.
The NASSAU ARG will complete the offload of 22nd MEU (SOC) Marines and their equipment in Morehead City, N.C. Wednesday, before returning to homeport Thursday.
The HARRY S. TRUMAN Battle Group and NASSAU ARG were relieved earlier this month by the USS ENTERPRISE (CVN 65) CVBG and USS KEARSARGE (LHD 3) ARG, respectively.
www.secondfleet.navy.mil /Press/truman-returns.htm   (607 words)

  
 Nassau Class Battleship - SMS Nassau, Posen, Rheinland, Westfalen
This was not seen completely a waste as the offside turrets were considered a reserve in battle that could be used by turning the ship around if the nearside turrets were knocked out.
The class is also unusual in having the distinctive "goose necked" crane abreast the aft funnel.
A floating crane had to used and as well as removing most of the ships ammunition and coal armour had to be removed from the bow and sides as did some of the guns.
www.worldwar1.co.uk /battleship/sms-nassau.html   (415 words)

  
 Rage Bootlegs
30.11.1999 - battle of boston, worcester, the centrum
08.12.1999 - battle of nashville, municipal arena - (skippy)
11.12.1999 - battle of new orleans, lakewood arena
www.geocities.com /the_stone_thrower/ratm99.html   (118 words)

  
 [No title]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-29)
The USS Nassau (LHA 4) Amphibious Ready Group, with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit embarked, will begin their deployment Nov.
"The battle group and amphibious ready group are prepared to deploy, and serve the nation as instruments of our national policy," said VADM William J. Fallon, Commander, SECOND Fleet.
Secretary of Defense, William S. Cohen announced that he recommended to the President that the transit of USS Enterprise be accelerated to have the ship arrive in the Arabian Gulf by Nov.
www.chinfo.navy.mil /navpalib/news/eurnews/eur98/eur98041.txt   (3712 words)

  
 USS Peterson (DD 969)
In 1986, PETERSON deployed to the Mediterranean Sea with the USS AMERICA (CV 66) Battle Group and performed Search and Rescue duties during combat operations in the vicinity of Libya.
The Battle Group returned to the US in March 2002 and on October 4, 2002, PETERSON was decommissioned.
PETERSON was homeported at the Norfolk Naval Shipyard in Portsmouth, VA and was a member of Commander, Destroyer Squadron Twenty-Eight, and served as flagship for the Commodore and staff.
united-states-navy.com /dd/dd969.htm   (1796 words)

  
 [No title]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-29)
JTFEX is the culmination of pre-deployment training that began for the carrier as independent operations and carrier qualifications, progressed through the integration of the carrier's air wing (Carrier Air Wing 3), and finally operations as the centerpiece of a carrier battle group.
Successful completion of JTFEX will result in certification that the carrier battle group is ready to commence its maiden deployment, scheduled to begin in late November.
The realistic scenario being used in the exercise incorporates many of the challenges the Truman Battle Group and Nassau Amphibious Ready Group may encounter during their upcoming deployment.
www.chinfo.navy.mil /navpalib/news/navnews/nns00/nns00047.txt   (3096 words)

  
 Road & Track test
The test car (finished in red) was owned and driven by Lotus distributor, Jay Chamberlain, and ran exactly as it returned from Nassau including battle scars from a “brush” with a course marker.
Needless to say the lower figure is still extremely good and especially in view of the 4.22 axle ratio which is not ideal for best possible top speed.
Except for the high speed run, all tests were made with a gross vehicle weight of 1360 lbs.
lotuseleven.org /Road&Track3-57.htm   (1204 words)

  
 Herald Community   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-29)
With 100 percent of precincts reporting and absentee ballots yet to be counted, Toback had captured 58 percent of the vote, 6,094 to 4,393, over Jacobowitz, a long-time civic activist from North Woodmere.
The Democrats maintained control of the Nassau County Legislature, retaining a 10-9 edge.
In the battle for Nassau County assessor, Republican incumbent Charles O'Shea lost to his challenger, Democrat Harvey Levinson, 107,338 to 106,102.
www.zwire.com /site/news.cfm?BRD=1601&dept_id=479857&newsid=10470915&PAG=461&rfi=9   (393 words)

  
 PARKS, LAND ACQUISITION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
We don’t think we should be increased in the park fees due to the fact that as a non-resident, I could go down to Battle Row, which is in Nassau County, and park in an area for five dollars a night.
And if I go down to Battle Row or Nassau Beach, they have slabs that I could park next to for $15 which gives me water and electricity, which is the same thing we have here, with the exception of Smiths Point.
In addition, they have had a rate increase before the Legislature for about five months now that hasn’t been approved, but Nassau County has not increased their rates in a significant period of time.
www.co.suffolk.ny.us /legis/clerk/cmeet/pk/2000/pk030800R.htm   (14476 words)

  
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Latest edition to the growing range of HO and OO scale military figures is a company of 46 US Marines, selling for 2s.
The set includes officers and grenade throwers, an assault boat, Marines using rifles, bazookas, flame throwers and carbines, and figures injured in battle.
Among the toughest fighters in the world, the US Marines formed in 1775 have served in every major action (300 in all) since their first battle against Nassau, in the Bahamas, in 1776.
soli.inav.net /~edzwil/USMarines.html   (162 words)

  
 The Nassau Guardian - Snakes battle on and off court
The Nassau Guardian - Snakes battle on and off court
The Rattlers won the battle on the court but the Cobras might have won the battle off it.
Tempers flared after the C.I. Gibson Rattlers defeated the C.C. Sweeting Cobras 66-47 yesterday at the A.F. Adderley gym, putting themselves in perfect position to contend for the Pool I Championship in this year's Hugh Campbell Classic.
www.thenassauguardian.com /sports/289484093060382.php   (1076 words)

  
 News for Lindsay Lohan   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-29)
Nassau County prosecutor Joy Watson has confirmed the Freaky Friday star's father received the jail sentence on Friday for crimes including crashing his car into a utility pole in Long Island, New York in February.
The violation was upgraded to aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle after investigators determined that he had been driving with a suspended or revoked license from a prior conviction of driving under the influence and had a blood alcohol limit nearly double the legal limit, says prosecutor Joy Watson.
Lohan, who is in the middle of a family feud as her mother Dina and father Michael fight a bitter divorce battle, was given sinus and chest X-rays due to a bout of bronchitis on the set of her new movie Just My Luck, where the busy actress has been putting in 17-hour days.
italian.imdb.com /name/nm0517820/news   (15606 words)

  
 DD 969 Peterson
She was the seventh SPRUANCE Class destroyer built and the third to join the Atlantic Fleet.
In the Fall of 1985, she participated in the NATO Exercise OCEAN SAFARI in the North Atlantic, earning the title of "Blue Nose" for crossing the Arctic Circle, and also the Meritorious Unit Commendation for exceptional performance.
In 1986, Peterson deployed to the Mediterranean with the USS America (CV 66) Battle Group, and performed Search and Rescue duties during combat operations in the vicinity of Libya, and was awarded the Navy Unit Commendation for her efforts.
www.globalsecurity.org /military/agency/navy/dd-969.htm   (2039 words)

  
 Battle for Nassau Coliseum Shakes Sports Landscape - October 13, 2005 - The New York Sun - NY Newspaper
Battle for Nassau Coliseum Shakes Sports Landscape - October 13, 2005 - The New York Sun - NY Newspaper
Wilpon is now bidding along with Islanders owner Charles Wang and two others for the right to renovate the Nassau Coliseum and develop the property around the Islanders' home arena.
With businessmen and politicians swarming all around it, the Coliseum and the surrounding land may become the battleground for a business war unlike any that has been fought in the past - a war that could result in a fourth NHL team in the New York area.
www.nysun.com /article/21444   (215 words)

  
 LONG ISLAND FLAG FOOTBALL LEAGUE
The "D" Division Long Island Super Bowl was another battle down to the final whistle with Team Dublin(Nassau) defeating the Suffolk Bad Boyz(Suffolk) 23-21.
In the "A" Division final, it was a defensive battle to the finish.
Nassau was a lock to win the 9-Man Ineligible Division's Super Bowl as 2 Nassau 9-Man teams met for the first time in league history!
www.liffl.com /news.cfm   (8028 words)

  
 Center for Tobacco Cessation : Publications/Press Room   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-29)
While the doctors’ arguments focused on the health of restaurant and pub workers, research has shown that these bans are also increase tobacco cessation.
The ongoing battle over Nassau County’s smoking ban was covered by The New York Times.
In the 2002 legislative session, 33 states proposed increases in cigarette excise taxes as a means of addressing budget shortfalls; 18 states enacted increases.
www.ctcinfo.org /enewsletter?id=116   (3387 words)

  
 USS Enterprise Battle Group, USS Nassau Amphibious Ready Group begin deployment   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-29)
USS Enterprise Battle Group, USS Nassau Amphibious Ready Group begin deployment Navnews by 2nd Fleet Public Affairs NORFOLK (NNS) -- The USS Enterprise (CVN 65) Battle Group, with Carrier Air Wing Three (CVW 3) embarked, began a scheduled six-month deployment Nov. 6.
“The battle group and amphibious ready group are prepared to deploy, and serve the nation as instruments of our national policy,” said Vice Adm. William J. Fallon, Commander, 2nd Fleet.
Secretary of Defense William S. Cohen on Tuesday announced that he had recommended to the president that the transit of USS Enterprise be accelerated to have the ship arrive in the Arabian Gulf by Nov. 23, instead of the planned arrival on Nov. 26.
www.fas.org /man/dod-101/sys/ship/docs/981111-big-e.htm   (342 words)

  
 NASPICS   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-29)
This hull is super strong and will be a great ship since it turns well and has a lot of inpenetrable area.
RALPH saw from the very beginning that the Nassau would be a formidable opponent for the Allies.
After the first battle, this Nassau seemed to fair the best of all the ships on the water.
www.pittelli.com /nabs/NASPICS.HTM   (117 words)

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