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	Fig Newton - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Fig Newton (in Europe, a Fig Roll) is a soft, cake-like pastry filled with fig jam.
		The Fig Newton was created in 1891 by Charles M. Roser of the Kennedy Biscuit Company, a Massachusetts-based bakery.
		In the United Kingdom, Ireland and elsewhere, the fig variety are known as Fig Rolls.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Fig_Newton (657 words)

	Newton, Massachusetts - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Newton is home to Boston College, located in the city's historic village of Chestnut Hill, and Boston College Law School, located on a separate campus in Newton Centre.
		Newton North High School and Newton South High School are the two public high schools in Newton, the Tigers and the Lions being their mascots, respectively.
		Newton Centre, which is centered around the Newton Center MBTA Station (the T, for unknown reasons, elected to change the spelling) has been lauded as an example of transit-oriented development.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Newton,_Massachusetts (2108 words)

	Encyclopedia :: encyclopedia : Isaac Newton (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.isi.jhu.edu) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Newton was born in Woolsthorpe-by-Colsterworth, a hamlet in the county of Lincolnshire.
		Newton is believed to have been the first to explain precisely, the formation of the rainbow from water droplets dispersed in the atmosphere in a rain shower.
		Newton is often accused of being a unitarian and arian, and not believing in the church's doctrine of divine trinity.
	www.hallencyclopedia.com.cob-web.org:8888 /topic/Isaac_Newton.html (4963 words)

	Fig (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		The Smyrna fig was brought to California in 1881-82 but it was not until 1900 that the wasp was introduced to serve as the pollinating agent and make commercial fig culture possible.
		Large-scale fig producers in California spray ethephon to speed up ripening and then wind-machines are drawn past the trees or helicopter overflights are made to hasten fruit drop, thus shortening the harvest period by as much as 10 days in order to avoid impending rain and insect attack.
		Fig mosaic is caused by a virus and is incurable.
	www.hort.purdue.edu /newcrop/morton/fig.html (3078 words)

	Fibrous fig long been considered a healthy choice
		Figs are available year-round in their dried form, most visibly in the form of a Fig Newton, which has been around since 1892.
		The fig was among the first fruits to be dried and stored for human food, according to the California Fig Advisory Board (www.calfreshfigs.com).
		Fig Newtons are the most prominent form in which Americans find figs, and they are a good energy booster for athletes, Newgent said in a telephone interview.
	www.azcentral.com /health/diet/articles/0919figs-ON.html (1765 words)

	Isaac Newton - Uncyclopedia
		Newton was notorious for spending an extraordinary amount of time in apple orchards, even sustaining numerous severe head injuries, as Lorien Draeger attempted to steal Newton's notebook over the course of several years.
		Newton stumbled upon a race of Nigerian imps known as the rmodynamics during his bicycle tour of Eurasia, and as per the custom of the time, immediately enslaved them.
		Newton was knighted by King Henry the VIIII, for his work on inventing the rainbow, by using giant prisms, a practice which continues to this day.
	uncyclopedia.org /wiki/Isaac_Newton (1688 words)

	Fig Newton - Uncyclopedia
		Fig Newtons are the brainchildren of Isaac Newton and Sir Francis Figero (of the 12th century).
		Sadly, Newton was convinced that the cookie was worthless and sold the patent and full rights to his name to the Floor Sweepin's Bakin' Company of Gobbler's Knob, PA.
		It is not known whether a fig newton is just a cookie or actually an amalgam of newt and cake.
	uncyclopedia.org /wiki/Fig_Newton (178 words)

	Hexapedia - Fig Newton (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.isi.jhu.edu) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		The Fig Newton (in Europe, a Fig Roll) is a soft, cake-like cookie (biscuit) filled with fig jam--despite a popular 1980s advertising slogan proclaiming, "it's not a cookie, it's a fig newton."
		The Fig Newton was created in 1891 by the Kennedy Biscuit Company, a Massachusetts-based bakery.
		In the United Kingdom, Ireland and elsewhere, the fig variety are known as Fig Rolls, and would be considered a very traditional biscuit of the region (its origins in the US are not widely known).
	www.hexafind.com.cob-web.org:8888 /encyclopedia/Fig_Newton (263 words)

	Figs Of The Holy Land
		The fig is native to Caria--an ancient region of Asia Minor between the Mediterranean and Black Seas.
		Dried figs could be squeezed into loafs or placed on strings and used as food during long, arduous journeys across the desert.
		Fig trees are part of the poetry and romance of Central America, and they are intimately associated with daily life and are regarded with affection.
	waynesword.palomar.edu /ww0501.htm (2113 words)

	Taste: Fig fruition
		In Tampa, a restaurant marries fig slices with prosciutto: nirvana on a baguette.
		This summer, as figs became available, Kevin Kruszewski layered slices of Black Mission figs with creamy brie, salty prosciutto, a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil and a mound of peppery arugula on a baguette.
		The figs were the most surprising part, lending a slight crunch from the tiny seeds.
	www.sptimes.com /2002/08/14/news_pf/Taste/Fig_fruition.shtml (1055 words)

	Newton (disambiguation) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.isi.jhu.edu) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Newton, the SI unit of force (named in honor of Sir Isaac Newton).
		Newton scale, a temperature scale devised by Isaac Newton.
		John Newton (ACW), American Civil War general and Chief Engineer of the US Army.
	en.wikipedia.org.cob-web.org:8888 /wiki/Newton_(disambiguation) (304 words)

	City of Newton--Planning & Development
		The City of Newton lies at an elevation ranging from 300 feet above sea level in the southeastern part of the city to 10 feet in the northeastern part.
		The surface distribution of slate, conglomerate and volcanics in the Newton area is shown in Figure 3.
		A modern analogue of the Boston Basin may be the Tyrrhenian Sea which is the basin of deposition for coarse to fine gravels washed from the alpine mountains of the North.
	www.ci.newton.ma.us /Planning/Geology.htm (780 words)

	Fig Crossword Puzzle Choices
		Ancient region of Asia Minor and native land of the common fig.
		Fleshy, hollow fig structure that is lined on the inside with tiny, unisexual male and female flowers.
		Ancient fig of the Holy Land with a common name similar to North American shade tree.
	waynesword.palomar.edu /ww0501cw.htm (364 words)

	Massachusetts EOEA - Community Preservation Initiative: Community Resource (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Newton is located six miles west of Boston and was originally a part of Cambridge.
		Newton is bounded on three sides by the Charles River and is a diverse community comprised of 14 villages, each with a unique character.
		Newton is a vibrant community of about 84,000 that is desirable as a place to live and work due to its proximity to Boston, attractive neighborhoods with high property values, well-run municipal government, and a strong, nationally-recognized school system.
	commpres.env.state.ma.us /community/cmty_main.asp?communityID=207 (294 words)

	Board Member Gen. Lloyd W."Fig" Newton , USAF (Ret.) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Lloyd W. “Fig” Newton, General USAF (Ret) is the Vice President for International Programs and Business Development for Pratt & Whitney Military Engines, East Hartford, Connecticut.
		Newton was born in Ridgeland, South Carolina, where he graduated from Jasper High School.
		Newton culminated his Air Force career as the Commander, Air Education and Training Command where he was responsible for recruiting, training and education for all Air Force personnel.
	www.afahf.org /lloydnewton.html (303 words)

	California Figs (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		The California Fig Advisory Board and Kraft/Nabisco will jointly promote Fig Newtons brand cookies focusing primarily on the natural, healthful and energy benefits of figs.
		Fig Newton’s new tag line “Fig Newtons: Experience the power of the fig” reinforces the central theme surrounding the many positive attributes of the fig.
		The joint efforts will culminate with National Fig Appreciation Day which will be timed sometime during the summer to coincide with the peak of the California fig harvest.
	www.californiafigs.com /press/content2.html (157 words)

	Fig Newton
		It appears Newton might have been mistreated as he is very shy of sudden movements of your hand but despite all of this Fig Newton is a kind and sweet, gentle soul that gets along well with everyone cats included.
		With a strong heart as well as a strong desire to love and be loved we need to have this dental work performed before we can place him in a forever home so he can once again enjoy chew bones and treats and maybe even play with a tug toy.
		Newton has decided it is fun to play with the cats in his new home and delights whenever they get a game of tag started.
	www.caringhandshs.com /fignewton.htm (304 words)

	Cooking up a Legend (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Roser Park’s version of the Fig Newton’s history can be found in its outdoor museum and in two books on the history of St. Petersburg.
		Her group believes the Fig Newton originated in 1892 at Kennedy Biscuit Works one of Nabisco’s early bakeries –; in what is now Cambridge.
		Fig Newtons are especially popular in Roser Park; they’re always on the table at neighborhood events.
	www.poynterextra.org /pointssouth/writingsummer99/stories/frank15.htm (724 words)

	Nebraska Pinto Horse Association
		Fig was awarded the SD Paint Select Super Horse Sire in 2000.
		The Newton Boy was awarded the SD Select Super Award in 2000.
		Sum Red Newton is a Youth and Amateur Champion and a Youth Superior All-Around Champion.
	www.nptha.com /Fig.htm (267 words)

	NSBE: 30th Annual National Convention
		Fig leads all aspects of business development and aftermarket services activities for Military Engines worldwide and, along with his team, ensures the continued growth of the importance of the Military Engines business.
		In addition, Fig provides leadership and direction for activities associated with integrated logistics support and fleet management with a primary focus on satisfaction of our military customers.
		A native of South Carolina, Fig holds a BS degree in Aviation from Tennessee State University, Nashville, TN and an MA degree in Public Administration from George Washington University, Washington, DC.
	www.nsbe.org /convention04/sp_lnewton.html (241 words)

	2nd Annual Fig Fest
		Fig Fest spotlighted 15 chefs from the San Joaquin Valley and the Bay Area.
		Fig Fest has evolved from a local event into an attraction for fig aficionados from Los Angeles and the Central Coast, said Richard Matoian, manager of the California Fig Advisory Board.
		All of the nation’s dried figs and 98% of the nation’s fresh figs are grown in California, primarily Fresno, Madera and Merced counties.
	www.valleyfig.com /c_news/2ndAnnualFigFest.htm (440 words)

	FIGS (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Figs come with a lofty history dating back to 2900 B.C., when they were highly esteemed during the Middle Ages and Renaissance.
		The high alkalinity in figs is also considered by some to be beneficial to persons wishing to quit smoking.
		A later distinction for the fig came in 1891, in Newton, Massachusetts, when a new fig cookie was developed and named a "Newton." In 1898, the cookies were renamed "Fig Newtons," and became the third biggest-selling cookie after Oreos and Chips Ahoy.
	www.foodsiteoftheday.com /figsf.htm (700 words)

	TownOnline.com - Newton TAB (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		The Newton Police Color Guard marched at a ceremony in honor of David Lelchook, who was killed in August by a Hezbollah rocket attack at his home in Northern Israel.
		Newton’s elementary-school population exploded this year, once again taking school officials by surprise.
		Plans to build a new Newton North High School will go to a public vote, after the Board of Aldermen declined to act on a petition calling for a new...
	www2.townonline.com /newton (414 words)

	SignOnSanDiego.com > News > Mexico -- Workers mourn cookie's move to Mexico
		Now the taste of Fig Newtons has turned bitter for union leaders such as Tom Gobbo, president of the local union of the Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers International Union.
		Like Marie Portelli, Gobbo talks nostalgically about the Fig Newton, which was introduced in 1891 and named after a town in Massachusetts.
		Kraft's Pernu said Fair Lawn's loss of the Fig Newton should be seen as part of a long-standing move for greater efficiency and not as a precursor of a broader Nabisco flight to Mexico.
	www.signonsandiego.com /news/mexico/20030424-9999_1b24figs.html (1403 words)

	Food Facts 7 Trivia: Fig Newtons
		Fig Newtons were created in 1891 by the Kennedy Biscuit Works in Cambridgeport, Massachusetts.
		They had named many of their other cookies for nearby towns, and almost called it the "Fig Shrewsbury" before Newton won out.
		Fig Newtons were one of the first commercially baked products in America.
	www.foodreference.com /html/ffignewtons.html (240 words)

	The Straight Dope: Who or what are Fig Newton cookies named after?
		Much as I like Fig Newtons and the other fine products of the Nabisco company, you can appreciate this is not the kind of fact I keep stored in my frontal lobes.
		One familiar tale says the gentleman who invented the machinery that makes Fig Newtons Cookies was so proud of his work that he named the cookies after the great physicist, Sir Isaac Newton.
		Fig Newtons had been introduced in 1891 by the Kennedy Biscuit Company, one of a number of regional bakeries that merged in 1898 to form the National Biscuit Company, later known as Nabisco.
	www.straightdope.com /classics/a980508.html (665 words)

	Icke's Fig Newton
		In 1942, John Maynard Keynes asserted that Newton was not the Olympian rationalist portrayed by his worshipful early biographers.
		She was drawn inexorably to considering the ways in which alchemy informs the relationships among Newton's matter theory, his search for a causal explanation of gravity, his Arius theology, and his writings on vegetative forces, electricity, comets, and what became (over the course of five decades) an increasingly subtle aether.
		A prevalent misconception is that Albert Einstein overturned Newton.
	www.shout.net /~bigred/FigNewton.html (821 words)

	Newton Bio (95) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		SETTING: It was a hot, humid summer day as "Fig" Newton strapped on his F-4E Phantom II for another "routine" mission over the North.
		Newton received his Master's degree in Public Administration from George Washington University in 1985.
		Newton held a succession of command positions, serving as Commander, 12th Flying Training Wing, Randolph AFB, Texas, and Commander, 833d Air Division and the 49th Fighter Wing, Holloman AFB, New Mexico.
	www.au.af.mil /au/goe/eaglebios/95bios/newton95.htm (494 words)

	21st Century Fig Fest
		Newtons have crust which is more like compressed sponge than biscuit, and as such are very soft.
		Their fig content also appears to have been modified, with the addition of corn syrup, malic acid and artificial flavouring.
		Included in our tasting as a control biscuit, the Asda fig roll, dispite claiming a 3% lower fig content, is the same as Sainsbury's, Spar, Coop and Lyons, all of which were studied.
	www.nicecupofteaandasitdown.com /biscuits/fig (822 words)

	US Lexicon - F (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.isi.jhu.edu) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		The classic fig roll is of Eastern origin, where a spiced fig is wrapped in a pastry.
		However, the Fig Newton consists of a fig jam, wrapped in a biscuit-type of dough.
		The fig roll that the British now enjoy is basically an import of the same thing.
	www.miketodd.net.cob-web.org:8888 /lexicon/lex_f.htm (1127 words)

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