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  Gort - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Gort (Irish: Gort Inse Guaire or An Gort) is a town in south County Galway in the west of Ireland.
Kilmacduagh monastery and round tower are situated approximately 3 km west of Gort.
One in four of Gort's population is Brazilian according to Metro Eireann
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Gort   (342 words)

  
 Lord John Gort   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Lord John Gort was Commander-in Chief of the British Expeditionary Force in Western Europe in the months that led up to the evacuation at Dunkirk.
Gort was re-called to Britain during the evacuation and over 300,000 men were eventually evacuated out of Dunkirk.
Gort, with his reputation, could hardly have been discarded and he was made ADC to the king, George VI.
www.historylearningsite.co.uk /lord_john_gort.htm   (479 words)

  
 John Gort
John Standish Surtees Prendergast Vereker Gort, 6th Viscount Gort (July 10, 1886 - March 1946) was a British soldier, he served in both World War I and II, rising to the rank of Field Marshal and winning the Victoria Cross.
Forced northwards the BEF had to be evacuated from France during the Battle of Dunkirk.
Back in England he was side-lined for the rest of the war, Gort was made an aide to the king in 1940.
www.ebroadcast.com.au /lookup/encyclopedia/jo/John_Gort.html   (345 words)

  
 Gort
Gort was surrounded by 3 kegs of beer and from the look on his face people could see that they had all been tapped.
Gort guessed that humans just didn't have the constitution required to truly purify themselves, which was only some more proof that they were a lesser race.
Gort frowned upon seeing that one, for it was known that elves were a deceitful bunch, unable to fight fairly.
www.delving.com /bio-gort.html   (1354 words)

  
 Science Fiction Book Reviews
Gort also has a protective visor that can be raised, as it does in the film when he unleashes his horrible disintegration ray.
Gort is packaged in a simple box with graphics by George J. Eisner that harkens back to simpler times when toys were less complex, but more fun.
Gort has long been absent from toy shelves, and while Rocket USA doesn't have such a wide distribution network as many toy companies, they are sure to be available at the more eclectic and sophisticated smaller toy shops, and the search will be worth it if you can take him home with you.
www.scifi.com /sfw/issue244/cool.html   (684 words)

  
 John Gort
John Gort, the son of 5th Viscount Gort, was born in County Durham in 1886.
Gort was made a full general in 1937 and later that year was appointed Commander-in-Chief of the Imperial General Staff.
In 1939 Gort was Commander-in-Chief of the British Expeditionary Force (BEF) that went to France.
www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk /2WWgort.htm   (549 words)

  
 Viscount Gort - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Viscountcy of Gort has been created twice, once in the Peerage of Ireland and once in the Peerage of the United Kingdom.
Charles Vereker, 2nd Viscount Gort (1768-1842), elected a Representative Peer in 1824
Colin Leopold Prendergast Vereker, 8th Viscount Gort (1916-1995)
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Viscount_Gort   (190 words)

  
 GTN: Partners
GORT will be used primarily to obtain synoptic multiwavelength surveillance data for objects being observed by the space observatories.
GORT will be available for use by students and educators who wish to provide their students with the opportunity to directly contribute to significant science projects by obtaining and analyzing image data.
GORT has been developed and is managed by the NASA E/PO group at Sonoma State University (SSU).
gtn.sonoma.edu /partners/GORT/index.php   (364 words)

  
 Gort na Coiribe, purpose built accommodation for students of NUI Galway
Gort na Coiribe is a new development of Apartments and Townhouses, situated in a prime location in the centre of Galway only a short distance from Eyre Square.
Gort na Coiribe has been purpose built for students of NUI, Galway and its internal design is tailored to respond to the evolving needs of the student market.
Offering student accommodation in a beautiful residential setting, the staff of Gort na Coiribe will endeavour to promote an atmosphere, which is safe and comfortable and conducive to the academic and social aspects of a student’s life here in Galway.
www.gortnacoiribe.com   (107 words)

  
 << GORTMETALS CORPORATION >>
Gort Metals, Inc. has been designing and installing carports and metal buildings for over 25 years.
Gort Metals takes pride in having the ability to design an efficient "TURNKEY" canopy or building system for any application, at a fraction of the cost of "prefab" manufacturers.
Gort Metals, Inc. has worked with some of Americas largest businesses including Avis-Rent-A-Car, The Mirage Hotel, Sundt Corporation, Dial Corporation, City of Phoenix, Del Webb, Howard Hughes Corporation, Dollar Rental Car Systems, Inc, and many others.
www.gortmetals.com   (231 words)

  
 Gort: Easy to Miss, Hard to Leave
The grounds of the Gort workhouse, once crammed to overflowing with the Great Famine's dying, are now used to store highway equipment.
Late that afternoon we stopped nine miles short of Gort in the seaport village of Kinvara, where we spent the night at a pleasant, relatively new hotel called the Merriman.
By the middle of the 19th century, it was a prosperous market town, with the spires of two churches dedicated to St. Colman -- one Catholic, one Protestant -- piercing the sky.
www.irishside.com /tis/content/nyt/112.htm   (1826 words)

  
 Yarro Gort (Zenn-La, Silver Surfer foe)
Yarro Gort said that although Zenn-La had lost its zest for adventure, he was still adventurous, and would take her to the Silver Surfer.
Seeing Yarro Gort with a completed weapon, the General was disappointed to discover that it was only a hand gun--that is, until he saw Yarro Gort use it to disintegrate items in the room.
Yarro Gort rolled out a large cannon that he was originally planning to use on the General and his men and used it against the Surfer instead (it's funny that he thought the Surfer was less of a threat than the General).
www.marvunapp.com /Appendix/yrrogrts.htm   (1221 words)

  
 Issue of November 17, 2003
There is, as it happens, an English word "gort," which turns out to be a variant of "gorce," which in turn is an obsolete term for "whirlpool," or "eddy or stop in a river." The root of "gorce" is the Latin "gurgit," also meaning "whirlpool" (and the root of "regurgitate").
One in particular seems likely, John Standish Surtees Prendergast Vereker, Sixth Viscount Gort, who was awarded the Victoria Cross for heroism in France in World War I and led the British Expeditionary Force at Dunkirk during WW II.
The connection between Viscount Gort and Winnipeg, if any, is a bit unclear to me, but his fame as a military leader probably accounts for the hotel's moniker.
www.word-detective.com /111703.html   (6635 words)

  
 Amazon.com: The Day the Earth Stood Still: DVD   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
She sends out Gort to help him and at this time Klaatu reveals to all in the United Nations and the world what our consequences will be if we fail to heed his warning.
Patricia Neal as Helen Benson now had her chance to save the world by courageously seeking out Gort the Robot who by then had burned his way out of the "plastic resin" that he was encased in [neat effect] and had disintegrated two armed guards.
The role of Gort was played by Lock Martin, the doorman from Grauman's Chinese, because he was extremely tall, but was unable to pick up Helen because he was so weak and had to be aided by wires.
www.amazon.com /gp/product/B00005JKFR   (2974 words)

  
 Gort Golf Club. 18 Hole Championship Golf Course in Galway, Ireland
Designed by Ryder Cup star, Christy O' Connor Junior, and officially opened in August 1996, Gort Golf Club is an 18 Hole Championship Golf Course, set in 160 acres of picturesque parkland on the edge of the world famous Burren and within 200 yards of the historic monastic settlement of Kilmacduagh.
Christy Jnr., himself was particularly excited by the new course at Gort, where he regards, the four Par 3's as among the best on offer at any course in Ireland.
His equally famous uncle, Christy Senior and his good friends Eamonn Darcy and Des Smyth were loud in their praise of both the course and the club house.
www.gortgolf.com   (231 words)

  
 Homes for Sale in Gort, Co. Galway   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
If you a thinking of buying your new home in Gort, Co. Galway then you need look no further than Dun na Ri, Glenlough Development's newest residential housing Development.
Our meticulous attention to detail together with a deep desire to develop homes of a higher quality ensures that buying a home in Dun na Ri is buying a home you will be very proud of.
Glenlough Developments is a long established development company specialising in the upper end of the residential building market.......
www.gortnari.com   (116 words)

  
 The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Trivia: Originally Klaatu's death and resurrection at the end of the movie was meant to be permanent, reinforcing his God-like powers, but at the time, censors didn't like the ending, suggesting it was too left-wing of a movie, forced the line, "That power is reserved for the Almighty Spirit." (more)
Goofs: Revealing mistakes: When Gort moves behind the wall to pick up Helen, the frame shifts slightly.
This was because director Robert Wise stopped the camera, moved in a rig to hold Patricia Neal and started again (Lock Martin could not do it on his own - see trivia).
www.imdb.com /title/tt0043456   (578 words)

  
 Gort from The Day the Earth Stood Still   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Gort from The Day the Earth Stood Still
Gort appeared in the 1951 Science Fiction epic, "The Day the Earth Stood Still".
This was the first big science fiction movie of its kind, and in my opinion, set the stage for robot movies to follow.
www.jeffbots.com /gort.html   (153 words)

  
 Pottery - Porcelain Honans Antiques, Gort Galway Ireland   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Pottery - Porcelain Honans Antiques, Gort Galway Ireland
Take some time to have a look at our constantly changing stock of victorian mahogany furniture, sets of chairs, sideboards, tables, garden furniture and statuary, oil lamps, clocks, mirrors and cast iron fireplaces etc..
We hope that you enjoyed your on line visit to "Honan's Antiques" and will call to see us.
www.honansantiques.com   (103 words)

  
 Gort Download - DownSeek.com
This free Gort download is the property of Yahoo Player Skin Archive.
We only distribute legal software releases so you'll not find a Gort crack, serial, keygen or any warez for download here.
Please report any listings you believe to be in violation of this policy to the email address listed in our privacy policy.
www.downseek.com /download/8195.asp   (81 words)

  
 Welcome to GortOnline.com - Online Guide to Gort Galway Ireland
Gort Online.com is an Online Guide to the area of Gort and South Galway.
Enjoy and have a good look around as there is loads to see and do.
Irish Family History, Guide to the Location, Local History, Places of Interest...
www.gortonline.com   (70 words)

  
 Viscount Gort Hotel - Winnipeg - Viscount Gort Hotel Reviews - TripAdvisor
This description is based on information provided by the hotel.
Viscount Gort Hotel: More rooms for more value
The Management of the Viscount Gort Hotel has extended their sincerest apologies to this guest.
tripadvisor.com /Hotel_Review-g154954-d182675-Reviews-Viscount_Gort_...   (420 words)

  
 TribalWar Forums - I'm so cool... by [MoM] Gort
I dare say Patton could kick Gort's ass, cuz patton was one badass muthafucker, which leads me to shaft kicking Patton's ass
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Only cause Shaft was like 2 when Patton was walking through a hail of german machine gun fire.
www.tribalwar.com /forums/showthread.php?t=250162   (225 words)

  
 Gort - Band page with free MP3 music downloads on SoundClick
Gort - Band page with free MP3 music downloads on SoundClick
Home > Rock > Instrumental Rock > Gort
I AM A STUDIO MUSICIAN THAT PLAYS A 1964 HAGSTROM 111 GUITAR
www.soundclick.com /bands/5/gort.htm   (162 words)

  
 Page moved - Online Guide to Gort Galway Ireland   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Page moved - Online Guide to Gort Galway Ireland
The page you are looking for has not been found.
If you have any questions or queries click here to contact us at GortOnline.com.
www.gortonline.com /coolepark/index.asp   (41 words)

  
 Make Gort your personal servant!
Most recent punishment: Red Dragon had Sean Connery Bond give Gort a good spanking!
Compete for Gort - Kidnap/Abduct Gort - Seduce Gort - Rumble!
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