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  CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Christianity   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
The ancient world was given to Pantheism and creature-worship; Israel only, not because of its "monotheistic instinct" (Renan), but because of the periodic interposition of God through His prophets, resisted in the main the general tendency to idolatry.
It was not presented full-grown to the world, but left to develop in accordance with the forces and tendencies that were implanted in it form the first by its Founder.
The Jews rejected Christ in spite of the evidence of prophecy and miracle; the world rejects the Church of Christ, the "city set upon a hill", conspicuous though she be through the notes that proclaim her Divine.
www.newadvent.org /cathen/03712a.htm   (8642 words)

  
 Course Technology--InfoWeb: World Records
With sudden inspiration he realized that what the world needed was a book of records to settle such debates, and the Guinness Book of World Records was born.
World Record Madness (www.irsoft.demon.co.uk/Inquirer/records.html) highlights recent world record attempts in activities such as showering, stamp licking, and crawling.
The article discusses the increase in serious accidents during world record attempts and points out that several countries around the world have banned such activities.
www.cciw.com /content/world_records.html   (267 words)

  
 Guiness Tennis World Records   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
The only known example of a 'Golden set' (to win a set 6-0 without dropping a single point i.e., winning 24 consecutive points) in professional tennis was achieved by Bill Scanlon (USA) against Marcos Hocevar (Brazil) in the first round of the WCT Gold Coast Classic at Del Ray, FL on 22 February 1983.
Her overall record, 1977-89 is 40 wins in 42 singles and 16 wins in 18 doubles matches.
A record four gold medals as well as a silver and a bronze, were won by Max Decugis (France) (1882-1978), 1900-20.
www.tennis4you.com /guiness/guiness4you.htm   (2702 words)

  
 Voyager - Spacecraft - Golden Record
The Voyager message is carried by a phonograph record-a 12-inch gold-plated copper disk containing sounds and images selected to portray the diversity of life and culture on Earth.
The contents of the record were selected for NASA by a committee chaired by Carl Sagan of Cornell University.
Each record is encased in a protective aluminum jacket, together with a cartridge and a needle.
voyager.jpl.nasa.gov /spacecraft/goldenrec.html   (490 words)

  
 Your world records resources   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
Guinness World Record a confirmat ca maratonul aerobic de anul trecut, de la Sfantu Gheorghe, in cadrul caruia 11 tineri au facut aerobic timp de o luna, fara oprire si prin rotatie, a fost un record mondial, a declarat Kelemen Ida, instructor de aerobic din municipiul Sfantu Gheorghe.
For instance, if a world record for no sleep site learns that you are interested in world record for no sleep, the next time you visit the site, you may be presented with an article or advertisements for that and related products.
Worlds Greatest AthleteBruce Jenner captivated the world when he broke the world record by scoring 8,634 points in the decathlon at the 1976 Olympic games in Montreal and earned the title, Worlds...
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 The Adorables - Free Music Downloads, Videos, CDs, MP3s, Bio, Merchandise and Links
One of two girl groups signed to Ed Wingate and Joanne Jackson's Golden World Records, the Adorables were two set of sisters: Pat and Diane Lewis and Jackie and Betty Winston.
Golden World released three singles by them: "Deep Freeze" b/w "Daddy Please" and "School's All Over" b/w "Be" in 1964 and a final single "Ooh Boy" b/w "Devil in His Eyes" in..
Golden World released three singles by them: "Deep Freeze" b/w "Daddy Please" and "School's All Over" b/w "Be" in 1964 and a final single "Ooh Boy" b/w "Devil in His Eyes" in 1965.
www.artistdirect.com /nad/music/artist/bio/0,,551901,00.html   (393 words)

  
 Guinness World Records - Index   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
The record for the fastest monkey bar relay is 1 minute 29 seconds by Jen-Philippe Causse, Nicolas Bec and Guillem Briancon (all France) on the...
The record for the most push-ups using the backs of the hands in one hour is 1,584 and was set by Kevin Jefferson (UK) at Stanley Central...
The record for the most steps climbed on a bicycle is 1,374 by Xavi Casas (Andorra) at the Eiffel Tower, Paris, France on May 26,...
www.guinnessworldrecords.com /index/records.asp?id=9&pg=1   (828 words)

  
 World Cup Records - Goals   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
The first player to score a hat-trick in a World Cup match was United State's Bert Patenaude, who scored three against Paraguay in the first round of the 1930 World Cup.
The only players to have scored in two World Cup finals are Vava of Brazil in 1958 and 1962, Pelé of Brazil in 1958 and 1970 and Paul Breitner of West Germany in 1974 and 1982.
The only player to have scored for two countries in the World Cup is Robert Prosinecki, who represented Yugoslavia in 1990, scoring against the United Arab Emirates, and Croatia in 1998 scoring against Jamaica.
www.footballnetwork.org /dev/footballfun/records_worldcup_goals.asp   (580 words)

  
 The Debonaires - Free Music Downloads, Videos, CDs, MP3s, Bio, Merchandise and Links
Golden World apparently released Debonaires' singles as afterthoughts because the next one didn't appear until nearly a year later on June 6, 1966.
A final Golden World single "C.O.D. (Collect on Delivery)" released in October of 1966 stiffed as badly as the others.
Hopkins' and Wilson's voices didn't appear on record with Orlando until the sixth single.
www.artistdirect.com /nad/music/artist/bio/0,,554278,00.html   (737 words)

  
 Guinness Book of World Records
Since then, Guinness World Records™ has become a household name and the global leader in world records.
No other enterprise collects, confirms, accredits and presents world record data with the same investment in comprehensiveness and authenticity.
As the Keeper of the Records, I maintain a vigilant watch to guarantee the accuracy and relevance of each and every Guinness World Record™, and my team of researchers operates with unswerving impartiality and commitment to veracity.
www.srikumar.com /books/guinness_book_of_world_records.htm   (240 words)

  
 Browse by Label: NEW WORLD RECORDS
Her preferred form, and one she invented herself, is the swale: a term for a meadow or marsh in which a lot of plants grow together, and by extension a musical piece in which diverse musical ideas and even styles grow side by side.
This recording is a natural and important companion to the recent New World reissue of Tenney's computer and electronic music from the 1960s.
The versions recorded here are all later reworkings, sometimes with only small changes (as in the case of San Francisco), and sometimes involving a substantial amount of recomposition (as in the case of U.S. Highball).
www.forcedexposure.com /labels/new.world.records.html   (7328 words)

  
 Golden Horn Records :: Jazz and World Music
Travel back in time to the world of Cantemir – a Moldavian prince, scholar, musician, and royal guest of the Ottoman court.
Beautifully recorded, Legacy covers a wide range of Ottoman repertoire, with an ear for the modern.
Digitally recorded in the field at Hacibektas festival, outdoors, and in the homes of Ashik masters.
www.goldenhorn.com /display.php4?content=records   (1107 words)

  
 Misc. Motown Labels Album Discography
Golden World Label of Detroit was active from 1963 to 1966.
Ric-Tic, along with Golden World and Wingate, were purchased by Motown in 1968 mainly to obtain the contracts of Edwin Starr and J.J. Barnes, who were Ric-Tic artists.
The Wingate Label was a subsidiary of Golden World and operated from 1965 to 1967.
www.bsnpubs.com /motownmisc.html   (2282 words)

  
 Two world records in Brussels
Brussels, Belgium - Two world records were shattered at the Golden League meeting in Brussels on Friday.
I could have gone higher but I was feeling tired," said the 22-year-old Isinbayeva, who receives $50 000 every time she breaks the world record.
South-Africa's Hestrie Cloete also lost her claim on the $1m Golden League bonus when she was beaten in the high jump - Sanchez suffered the same fate.
www.news24.com /News24/AnanziArticle/0,,2-9-32_1583728,00.html   (313 words)

  
 WFDF Rules: Appendix - WFDF World Records
This must be done on a World Record report form, which must be completely filled out and accompanied by evidence that the tournament was properly organized and sanctioned.
Attempts on these records may be made outside of normal competition, but must conform to competitive standards for field layout and measuring.
The WFDF serves as a clearing house for all flying disc records for Guinness Superlatives Ltd. Prior to the printing of each edition, existing records for the various categories are forwarded to the Guinness offices for inclusion.
www.cs.rochester.edu /u/ferguson/disc/wfdf/wfdf-records.html   (1933 words)

  
 GoldenEye 007 World Records
A lot has happened in the world of Goldeneye over the past 6 months since the last update, and as you can probably tell, this update, just like the Ranks and Records, have gone through some major changes.
Bold=sexy!) I also got the Record Leaders page all fixed up and completely valid html, though there is still a lot of work to do for the rest of the pages to follow in that fashion.
His last two records earned him a POW, and at this point it seems that no speed record is out of his reach.
www.the-elite.net /GE/WR   (2700 words)

  
 World Records Athletics   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
Read about world records athletics in the free online encyclopedia and dictionary.
World Circuit Records is a record label that specialises in Cuban and West African Music.
World Circuit Records is a record label specialising in Cuban and West African Music.
www.focusrecordingstudio.co.uk /records/world_records_athletics.html   (391 words)

  
 Natalie Coughlin Breaks Two More World Records :: Junior Golden Bear sets three new world records at FINA World Cup.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
The previous world record for the 100m IM was 59.30 set by Jenny Thompson on Apr. 2, 1999.
Coughlin now holds five overall world records and both of the world records set tonight also stand as the best American and U.S. Open marks.
Other impressive swims by Golden Bears included former Cal standout, Haley Cope's runner-up finish in the 100m back (1:00.05), while freshman Helen Silver finished seventh in the event at 1:02.43.
calbears.collegesports.com /sports/w-swim/spec-rel/112302aaa.html   (334 words)

  
 Articles About Skating World Records   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
On August 29, 2002 Danish inline speed skater Claus Hechman set a new world record for longest distance skated in 1 hour (article at SkateLog.com).
On July 13, 2002, 50 year old John Silker established a world's record for longest distance skated in a 24 hour period by a solo skater over 50 years of age, outdoor road skating (article at SkateLog.com)
On March 7, 1998 Douglas Lucht of Arizona USA established a Guiness World Record for "highest speed achieved downhill on a public road, (on an in-line wheeled frame not exceeding 107 cm (42 in) in length and attached to the feet by ski bindings and boots).
www.skatingworldrecords.org /articles.htm   (194 words)

  
 Mario Kart 64 World Records
January 5th, 2004: First World Record of 2004 is brought to you by Steven Gutierrez, tying Bukrim and Moritz's Frappe Snowland flap of 5"40* (6"49).
He still fails to kill the milestone, but never the less, a new world record at 1'53"15 with laps of 37"62,83, and 80.
That strategy of Andrew Weatherton's is yielding a new world record, as promised.
www.mariokart64.com /kart64/archive/wr.html   (7726 words)

  
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He was formerly Chief Technical Engineer of Golden World Records, Chief Engineer of Theme Productions and later became Chief Engineer of United Sound Systems in Detroit, Michigan.
He has been a pioneer in the development and application of specialized recording devices and techniques including one of the first multi-track recorders along with digital recording, audio restoration, recovery and processing technologies.
Wolfrum is an authority in the acoustical analysis of performance environments and has done innumerable studio and location recording of classical and jazz performances.
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 fishing records, costa rica rain forest tours
World Records from the waters of Costa Rica
(NOTE: This record appeared in past issues of the IGFA record book but was omitted in the 1998 edition.)
These are the only two Pacific blue marlin records recorded by IGFA on fly rod.
www.rainforesttours.com /fishingrecords.htm   (515 words)

  
 Two more world records broken   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
The latest efforts saw Wilson Kipketer, a Kenyan-born Danish citizen, lower his own 800-metre world mark and Bernard Barmasai of Kenya pulverise the 3,000-metre steeplechase world record.
The records came just two days after the 5,000 and 10,000 standards were improved in Brussels, and less than two weeks after three records were set in Zurich, Switzerland.
No records fell in Athens, but it appearsthat the Kenyans, are at their peak.
www.expressindia.com /ie/daily/19970826/23850553.html   (284 words)

  
 Golf Links by jimzuno - Golf History   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
- Antique Golf's range of golf clubs, golf balls and golfing memorabilia originating from Scotland, the Birthplace of Golf, is one of the finest and most comprehensive collections in the world.
First played in 1860, the British Open is truly the world championship of golf and the most complete test of a player's game.
This fully illustrated book covers all the great players and moments in its history, from the Great Triumvirate of Vardon, Taylor, and Braid to recent championships dominated by Tom Watson, Greg Norman, Nick Faldo, and others.
www.jimzunogolf.com /history.shtml   (515 words)

  
 New World Records:   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
The Columbia-Princeton Electronic Music Center was the first electronic music center to be established in the United States.
From 1959 to the late 1970s, it was one of the premiere sound facilities in the world.
Both it and Out of Into, a collaboration with Arel, are prime examples of her muscular, dramatic style, full of timbral and dynamic contrasts that gives her music the breadth and the seriousness of orchestral drama.
www.composersrecordings.com /cgi-bin/search2/disc.cgi?disc=80521   (340 words)

  
 Exalted: The Nexus of the World   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
His unblemished skin illuminates a physique that sculters would kill to use as a model.
He has long, golden hair that lies artfully draped around his broad shoulders.
His jaw is properly dimpled, and his voice has perfect pitch.
www.whytcrow.com /pmweblog/exalted.php   (799 words)

  
 eBay - golden souls, Nonfiction Books, CDs items on eBay.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
Chicken Soup for the Golden Soul by Amy Seeger, Barb...
Golden World Records shirt, Detroit soul vintage style 
Chicken Soup for the Golden Soul by Barbara Chesser,...
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 Machaut: Discography, Biography, Lyrics
Great care has been taken to prevent misinformation and a large part of the data originates from owned recordings themselves (although often not as reliable as it should be).
If the recording was not available, the content originates from the usual sources (periodicals such as The Gramophone (and the Catalogue), Diapason (and the Catalogue), Bielefelder Katalog, Notes, and Fanfare, etc.).
In the linked section, I tried to follow the track order of recording; in some cases when the recording was not available, the order may need correction by a careful reader owning the disc.
www.medieval.org /emfaq/composers/machaut.html   (4646 words)

  
 Train World - Records   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
The Fastest speed attained by a railed vehicle was by am unmanned rocket sledat White Sands Missle Range NM 1982
The fastest speed recorded on any national rail system is 320.2 MPH by the French SCNF high-speed TGV Atlantique on May 18th, 1990
The highest speed ever ratified for a Steam Locomotive was 125 MPH by the LNER 4-6-2 no. 4468 Mallard (Last numbered 60022), ehiched hauled 7 coaches weighing 267.9 tons down
www.stormloader.com /ironhorse/records.html   (81 words)

  
 New World Records   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
Welcome to the home page of New World Records the Recorded Anthology of American Music.
Our mission is to record the music of American composers that would not otherwise be represented in the catalogues of the commercial recording companies.
We are also pleased to announce that the catalogue of Composers Recordings, Inc. will become a permanent part of New World Records.
www.newworldrecords.org   (155 words)

  
 Guinness World Records   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
Guinness World Records is the global authority on record-breaking achievement - no other enterprise collects, confirms, accredits and presents world record data with the same investment in comprehensiveness and authenticity.
Find about the world's most amazing, incredible people, and if you want to be a record breaker, apply now!
Here is a list of some other links to get you to where you want to go...
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