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 White - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
White is commonly the colour of snow and ice, though these often have a blue tint, even when not contaminated with other things that may change their color.
White is often associated with Conservatism (as opposed to Communism), particularly in the years following World War I, with civil wars fought between "Reds" and "Whites", for instance the Civil War in Russia and the Civil War in Finland.
In cockfighting, a white feather in the tail is considered a mark of inferior breeding.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/White   (956 words)

  
 Encyclopedia: White House
The White House was built after Congress established the District of Columbia as the permanent capital of the United States on July 16, 1790.
Like the English and Irish country houses it resembled, the White House was remarkably open to the public until the early part of the twentieth century.
In 1814 during the War of 1812, much of Washington, D.C., was set alight by British troops (invading from what would later become Canada), and the White House was gutted, leaving only the exterior walls standing.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/White-House   (4545 words)

  
 White (people) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The broad usage of "White" is sometimes criticized by those who argue that it de-ethnicizes various groups, although the same charge is not leveled at the question of ethnic diversity within blacks.
By the 18th century, "White" had begun shifting in meaning and started showing signs of becoming an exclusive label.
In those nations, the relatively small indigenous populations were overwhelmed by White colonists from one or more European "mother countries".
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Whites   (5198 words)

  
 White
White's other task was to use this semester to learn background on abelian functions so that he could start Klein's three semester course on that topic in the next academic year.
Despite White's impressive mathematical contributions, he may be most important for his work for the
White's doctorate was awarded for the thesis Abelsche Integrale auf singularitätenfreien, einfach überdeckten, vollständigen Schnittkurven eines beliebig ausgedehnten Raumes in 1891.
www-groups.dcs.st-and.ac.uk /~history/Mathematicians/White.html   (1427 words)

  
 Byron White
White was married to Marion Stearns White, daughter of former CU president Robert Stearns.
White was the first Coloradoan appointed to be a Justice of the US Supreme Court in 1962 by President John F. Kennedy.
White graduated from CU-Boulder in 1938 with a bachelor's degree in economics.
www.colorado.edu /NewsServices/byronwhite   (562 words)

  
 White Sands National Monument (National Park Service)
The brilliant white dunes are ever changing: growing, cresting, then slumping, but always advancing.
Only a few species of plants grow rapidly enough to survive burial by moving dunes, but several types of small animals have evolved a white coloration that camouflages them in the gypsum sand.
White Sands National Monument preserves a major portion of this gypsum dune field, along with the plants and animals that have successfully adapted to this constantly changing environment.
www.nps.gov /whsa   (262 words)

  
 White Dwarfs - Introduction
The white dwarf HZ 43 was observed by the X-ray satellite ROSAT.
A white dwarf's helium and hydrogen outer layers are thin, and are essentially transparent to the X-rays that are emitted by the much hotter inner layers.
This leaves behind a white dwarf surrounded by an expanding shell of gas in an object known as planetary nebula.
imagine.gsfc.nasa.gov /docs/science/know_l1/dwarfs.html   (1431 words)

  
 color-genetics.html
The range of variation is quite remarkable: from white toes, to white feet; a white streak on the nose or a white chin, to a white bib; a white belly and legs, to white over most of the body, leaving only a few patches of color; or even a completely white coat.
White spotting is a very common mutation that causes patches of white in what is called a "piebald" pattern.
Deafness in white cats is associated with the white spotting factor (S), and with the dominant white (W), but not with the albino white (c/c or ca/ca).
www.fanciers.com /other-faqs/color-genetics.html   (3417 words)

  
 White Revolution
And, make no mistake; not only did more Whites go to North Africa as slaves than blacks to North America, the Whites in North Africa were treated far, far worse, and had a greater death rate, than the relatively benign form of slavery that existed in colonial America and the Antebellum South.
White slaves being sent to North Africa, to toil for cruel Arab/Islamist despots had no social networks, like the abolotionists or Underground Railroad,working for them, nor did North Africans fight a fratricidal war because of agitation over the holding of slaves.
Far more Whites were captured as slaves by the Barbary pirates of North Africa, in raids of ships or European coasts, than the number of blacks sent as slaves to the new world.
www.whiterevolution.com   (2337 words)

  
 CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: White Fathers
The costume of the missionaries resembles the white robes of the Algerian Arabs and consists of a cassock or gandoura, and a mantle or burnous.
The White Fathers succeeded in establishing small missions among the Berbers of Jurjura (Algeria), there being at present nine hundred and sixty-two Christians; but the regions bordering on the great lakes and Soudan show the best results.
This society, known under the name of "Pères Blancs" or "White Fathers", was founded in 1868 by the first Archbishop of Algiers, later Cardinal Lavigerie.
www.newadvent.org /cathen/15613d.htm   (625 words)

  
 EUROPA - Official Documents, White Papers
Hard copy versions of White Papers that are not available on-line can be obtained through the nearest sales agent of EUR-OP, the Office for Official Publications of the European Communities.
This list contains White Papers published since 1985.
White Paper: Preparation of the Associated Countries of Central and Eastern Europe for Integration into the Internal Market of the Union
europa.eu.int /comm/off/white/index_en.htm   (523 words)

  
 Center for the Study of White American Culture - Home
...it has frequently been the case that White students enrolled in my class on racial and cultural issues in counseling expect to be taught all about the cultures of people of color, and they are almost always surprised to hear that we will be discussing the White group's experience.
When challenged, they reluctantly admit that they are White but report that this is the first time they have had to think about what it means for them.
Toward these ends the Center actively encourages participation by white Americans and Americans of color, women and men, alike.
www.euroamerican.org   (312 words)

  
 White - the colour of innocence
January 11th 2003- White is launched by original owner Cathrine.
Many thanks to Cathrine for all the work that she's put into this fanlisting as it's original creator and for choosing me as a suitable new owner for "White".
You must be a fan of the colour w h i t <b>eb>.
fantasm.still-inspired.com /white   (251 words)

  
 Great White Shark Diving South Africa
We update the photos regularly so check back often for some of the most amazing great white shark pictures available.
with great white sharks in the aptly named "Shark Alley", near the fishing village of Gansbaai, South Africa.
Row upon row of teeth and capable of sensing the blood of an injured animal from over a kilometre away, its not surprising that they are the most feared creature beneath the waves.
www.white-shark-diving.com   (262 words)

  
 Official Site for the White Mountains of New Hampshire
The distances between the White Mountains Attractions are short, and the roads are scenic.
Close your eyes and envision a relaxing place where there is blue sky and waterfalls, vast mountain views and a pinch of excitement.
Perhaps some kids giggling or laughing out loud, a comfortable bed at the end of the day or a pleasant place to throw your sleeping bag under the stars, and plenty of different things to do.
www.visitwhitemountains.com   (227 words)

  
 White Rose
White Rose is a protest blog collective focusing on civil liberties in the UK and the rest of world.
White Rose contributors are those bloggers and non-bloggers who oppose restrictions on personal liberties.
To find out how to become a White Rose contributor, please go here.
whiterose.samizdata.net   (3568 words)

  
 Ellen G. White® Estate: The Official Ellen G. White® Website
Sponsored by the General Conference and the world divisions in cooperation with the Ellen G. White Estate.
This new software includes an expansive selection of Ellen White's Writings in eBook form specifically developed for both Pocket PC and Palm handheld devices.
Recently, a modern English adaptation of the last hours of Jesus' life, has been completed by the White Estate.
www.whiteestate.org   (560 words)

  
 White Trash World : Deep-Fried and Doublewide!
White Trash World is open to all that embrace the lifestyle.
White Trash World is a celebration of an American lifestyle.
Remember, you don't need to live in a trailer park or even be white to be trailer trash.
www.whitetrashworld.com   (296 words)

  
 Sparta-White County Chamber of Commerce in Tennessee
Sparta and White County Tennessee are nestled between some of the most gorgeous land, mountains, and lakes of the state.
in Sparta and White County Tennessee acts as a resource of information to those seeking knowledge about the community and the county, as well as other townships, such as Doyle, Walling, Cassville, and Bon Aire.
Warm and Quaint in charm, Sparta and White county boasts a booming economy, while retaining a small town atmosphere.
www.sparta-chamber.net   (568 words)

  
 Snow White Card Game - How To Play
If Snow White lands on a red space and the player selects a disc representing the witch, Snow White falls into a deep sleep and may no longer be moved.
To wake Snow White from her sleep by being the first player to land the Prince Charming playing piece on the same space as the Snow White playing piece.
The Snow White playing piece will not be moved again for the remainder of the game.
www.centralconnector.com /GAMES/snowwhite.html   (604 words)

  
 The White Ribbon Campaign
White Ribbon Campaign is proud to announce our new website design, a new series of posters and other updated and revamped educational material.
Pinned & folded white ribbons are available from us for $12.00 per package of 100.
The White Ribbon Campaign is pleased to announce our newest product — The Hands Against Violence Banner click here to browse our selection.
www.whiteribbon.ca   (282 words)

  
 Official White Conveyors Website
White Conveyors systems are high quality and technologically advanced because of superior engineering.
Since inception, White Conveyors has designed and built more than 75,000 conveyors of all types.
White Conveyors is the worldwide leader in automated garment sorting, storage and retrieval systems.
www.white-conveyors.com   (265 words)

  
 Karyn White
Born and raised in Los Angeles to Clarence and Vivian White, Karyn, the youngest of five children, was more than ready to make the switch from LA to Minneapolis when the chance presented itself.
White was 18 when she wrote " Automatic Passion" wich was recorded by Stefanie Mills.
The Way You Love Me and BabyFace were singing it and at the beginning of the tape they said: "Karyn White, welcome to the top"...turns out they were right, her first single went straight to the nr.1 Top !
www.xs4all.nl /~prism/pages/karynw.htm   (894 words)

  
 Welcome to White Instruments
Carl became a consultant to White Instruments, especially for the analog components of the digital equipment and filter algorithms.
He soon became the chief engineer and then White’s VP of Engineering.
Needing to pursue other interests: namely building several homes for his family, Carl sold White Instruments in 1996.
www.whiteinstruments.com   (369 words)

  
 The White Man's Burden and Its Critics
The "white man's burden" concept was also revived in later discussions of U.S. interventions in the Americas and during World War I. Kipling's poem, two racial images interpreting its meaning in the Philippines, Puerto Rico and Cuba, an example of its use in contemporary advertising, and more than fifty anti-imperialist responses are included here.
Published two weeks before "The White Man's Burden," Edwin Markham's poem sparked debate on issues ranging from poverty and the dignity of labor to the effects of imperialism and the trusts.
The elevation of Rudyard Kipling's reputation in February 1899 while he was near death from pneumonia while "The White Man's Burden" was being debated, and the more thorough criticism of his writings, ethics and religious beliefs that followed.
www.boondocksnet.com /ai/kipling   (1447 words)

  
 The White Rose
The members of The White Rose worked day and night, cranking a hand-operated duplicating machine thousands of times to create the leaflets which were each stuffed into envelopes, stamped and mailed from various major cities in Southern Germany.
The White Rose may have been silenced too early but their words echo on...
Jakob Schmidt became a momentary Nazi hero and was cheered at rallies after the capture of White Rose members.
www.jlrweb.com /whiterose   (1002 words)

  
 Stormfront White Nationalist Community - Discussion Board for Activists
All news of interest to White Nationalists, but please post hurricane news in the forum above.
Stormfront White Nationalist Community- Discussion Board for Activists
White Nationalist discussion specific to Flanders and the Netherlands.
www.stormfront.org   (485 words)

  
 [corp-focus] The Encyclopedia of White Collar and Corporate Crime
Here=92s a snippet of the Ross entry in the Encyclopedia of White Collar and Corporate Crime: "The criminaloids encounter feeble opposition and since their practices are often more lucrative than the typical criminal act, they distance their more scrupulous rivals in business and politics and reap an uncommon worldly prosperity.
The Encyclopedia of White Collar and Corporate Crime By Russell Mokhiber and Robert Weissman If we want to do something about the powerful institutions and individuals that shape our lives, we need to educate ourselves about their culture of criminality -- and the public efforts to bring them to justice.
About another 100 are people -- from Spiro Agnew, the first vice president to resign in scandal, to Stanton Wheeler, a Yale professor who did white collar crime research.
lists.essential.org /pipermail/corp-focus/2004/000183.html   (775 words)

  
 White Drive Products, Inc.
With motors that are interchangeable with most competitive models, White Drive Products offers many different options and a variety of solutions for many applications.
With safety a high priority, White Drive Products offers motor/brake combinations for applications were braking is needed.
With displacements ranging from 3.2 - 127.7 cid [52 - 2093 cc] and holding torques up to 14,000 lb-in [1582 Nm], White Drive Products offers a variety of solutions when braking is a must.
www.whitehydraulics.com   (266 words)

  
 White's Boot Company Home Page
White's patented Arch-Ease design stabilizes the heel and arch to virtually eliminate lateral twisting, enhancing comfort and reducing fatigue.
From construction workers to firefighters, to linemen and loggers, or active hunters and hikers who simply enjoy the rugged outdoors, White's Boots has been providing the footwear of choice for its exceptional quality, durability, and comfort.
Completely rebuildable, time after time, White's Boots is our top-of-the-line, ultimate footwear, marked with the hard-earned reputation of "The All-Leather Legend".
www.advertisenow.com /whites/white.html   (337 words)

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