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 H. G. Wells - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Wells, as president of the International PEN (Poets, Essayists, Novelists), had already angered the Nazis by overseeing the expulsion of the German PEN club from the international body in 1934 following the German PEN's refusal to admit non-Aryan writers to its membership.
Herbert George was the fifth and last child of Joseph Wells, a former domestic gardener and at the time shopkeeper and cricketer, and his wife Sarah Neal, a former domestic servant.
In his book The Road to Serfdom, Friedrich Hayek, one of the twentieth century's most famous proponents of laissez-faire capitalism, held up Wells in particular as a person who believed in "the most comprehensive central planning" and could "at the same time, write an ardent defence of the rights of man".
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/H._G._Wells   (3198 words)

  
 Wells in Minnesota: Protect Your Health - Test Your Private Well Water - Minnesota Dept. of Health
Wells most at risk of pesticide contamination are shallow or old, located close to areas of pesticide use or storage, and located in geologically sensitive areas such as sand plains or "karst" bedrock areas.
Wells can provide safe water for many years, but as wells age, they will deteriorate and eventually lose their ability to keep contaminants out of the water.
Properly constructed and maintained water wells can provide many years of trouble-free service, but like any other mechanical devices, wells will eventually deteriorate or become damaged, and allow surface contaminants to enter the water.
www.health.state.mn.us /divs/eh/wells   (1603 words)

  
 H. G. Wells
Wells, who was extremely critical of the role that privilege and hereditary factors in capitalist society and in his utopia, people gain power as a result of their intelligence and training.
Wells was now considered to be one of the world's most important political thinkers and during the 1920s and 30s he was in great demand as a contributor to newspapers and journals.
We had a couple of days with H. Wells and his wife at Sandgate, and they are returning the visit here.
www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk /Jwells.htm   (1478 words)

  
 ESPN.com: Pittsburgh Pirates Player Card
Wells is not the innings-eater type you look for in a potential No. 1 starter, as he tends to lose his effectiveness around the 100-pitch mark.
Wells also has a hard slider with good late bite and a curveball that he throws at varying speeds, though he sometimes has a problem controlling it.
Wells has the arsenal to be a very successful starting pitcher in the major leagues.
sports.espn.go.com /mlb/players/profile?statsId=6301   (239 words)

  
 Wells Nevada
Wells is truly a crossroads of the west, a key location at the connecting point of two of the nation's most traveled thoroughfares.
Wells has a surviving wild west commercial district where trains still rumble by stirring up dust and ghosts in the old buildings.
In Wells the book is still open to that transcontinental chapter of America's past where our Old Town Front Street survives as a commercial block that illuminates the lives of those gone before.
www.wellsnevada.com   (739 words)

  
 Boston.com / Sports / Baseball / Red Sox / Baltimore chop
Wells faced the minimum batters in the first, second, third, fourth, seventh, and eighth innings.
Wells said he could have gone nine innings, and Francona initially was willing to let him.
Wells went eight innings and allowed just four base runners (three hits and a walk), extending his scoreless streak to 15 innings.
boston.com /sports/baseball/redsox/articles/2005/04/21/baltimore_chop   (502 words)

  
 H.G. Wells - Free Online Library
Wells, who first considered the show silly, was shaken by the panic he had unleashed and promised that he would never do anything like it again.
Wells was convinced that Western socialists cannot compromise with Communism, and that the best hope for the future lay in Washington.
Although Wells' novels were highly entertaining, he also tried to arouse debate about the future of the mankind.
wells.thefreelibrary.com   (1524 words)

  
 Wells, Nevada - Description & History, from The Complete Nevada Traveler by David W. Toll
It was in September, 1869, Humboldt Wells was established as a station on the Union Pacific Railroad: a Wells Fargo office, a log shanty saloon, and the station office in a boxcar.
But Wells is not far from the bobcat's lair and the eagle's nest; during a recent visit a mating pair of great horned owls was entertaining onlookers on Sixth Street.
The countryside is considerably wilder than it looks from Sixth Street, Wells' principal boulevard, which is so peaceful that it seems to tame everything within view.
www.nevadaweb.com /cnt/cc/wells.html   (1093 words)

  
 H.G. WELLS
Wells attempted and succeeded in outlining history from the day man began, when other authors did not think of undertaking this challenge.
Wells was frustrated with society while other people didn't even care to see how and why it should be changed.
H.G. Wells was a person that knew what it was like to be living in less-than-decent places and stood up and earned the influence to try to stop it.
www.kyrene.k12.az.us /schools/brisas/sunda/great/2brian.htm   (438 words)

  
 'Cross nats: Oh, brother - Wells & Wells win elites, U-23s; Summerhill takes junior race
Wells seemed smoother on the bike, but the powerful Trebon drove relentlessly in the final laps, and as the two front-runners approached the finish line they were separated by less than 10 seconds, nearly close enough for a two-up sprint.
Wells took a break from racing following the conclusion of the cross-country season and came into the weekend riding a high after wins at the U.S. Gran Prix of Cyclocross finale in San Francisco on November 20 and the W.E. Stedman Grand Prix December 3 in Wakefield, Rhode Island.
"I thought I had it under control, because I heard the gap [to Anthony] was 15 seconds for three laps," Wells said.
www.velonews.com /race/cyc/articles/9264.0.html   (2365 words)

  
 Wells College Press : : Books
Wells College: A History was designed by Richard E. Rosenbaum and typeset by Agnew's Electronic Manuscript Processing Service of Grand Rapids, Michigan, in Robert Slimbach's Minion typefaces with initial letters in Hammer Uncial designed by Victor Hammer.
The text is a condensed version of much longer narrative written by Sarah Roberts, and the Wells College Press plans to publish the essay in its entirety during the 2004-5 academic year.
The Wells College Press is deeply saddened to note that B.A. St. Andrews passed away before the printing of this volume of poems was complete.
aurora.wells.edu /~wbac/bookarts/wcp_books.html   (4071 words)

  
 Community
Wells public parking lots are located at the Gross Lot and the jetty both at Drakes Island: at the Eastern Shore at the end of Atlantic Ave.
Lifeguards are on duty daily during the summer along Wells Beach between the end of Mile Road and the Harbor Jetty.
For more information on the town of Wells, check www.wellstown.org.
www.wellschamber.org /Community.htm   (917 words)

  
 Wells - Daniel Anderson Wells and Sarah Jane Lathrope
IN Georgia Wells is George Wells in error, he is a male as stated, Probably nick named Georgie as a child.
A marriage license on record in Marion County,Ind. which states that Solomon is the father of Anderson H. Wells and that Israel Jennings is the father of Deborah.
With the Wells DNA Project Robert's information is subject to update and change at any time.
www103.pair.com /adsd/family/wells   (1193 words)

  
 Castle Wells
Sometimes, a well was dug in the basement of the keep, but this was inconvenient, so different methods were devised to make life easier.
A well-house, normally made of timber, covered the well, which connected to the kitchen by a timber passage.
Take away the drinking water and you've captured a castle.
www.castles-of-britain.com /castlesb.htm   (145 words)

  
 WNOL - Wells, Nevada ON LINE - Home Page
Wells is approximately 160 miles West of Salt Lake City, Utah and 340 miles Northeast of Reno, Nevada.
Wells is an old town and as with many old towns it just takes a bit more effort to maintain these things.
Wells is located in Northeastern Nevada at the crossroads of Interstate 80 East & West and U.S. Highway 93 North & South.
www.angelfire.com /nv2/wells/wells.html   (1671 words)

  
 GO BRITANNIA! TRAVEL GUIDE: Wells - Britannia's Magical History Tour
William Hughes, Chancellor of Wells Cathedral in the early 18th century, was the last-known possessor of the burial cross that was allegedly dug up at Glastonbury Abbey in 1191, and he lived on Vicar's Close.
The real jewel of the city is the walled precinct enclosing twelfth century Wells cathedral, the Bishop's Palace, an impressive, moated medieval stronghold which was the residence of the Bishop of the Diocese of Bath and Wells, and Vicar's Close, the residences of the clergy who serve the cathedral.
Known as England's smallest city, Wells, situated at the foot of the Mendip Hills, has charm, interesting shops, snug hotels, decent restaurants and St. Cuthbert's Church, a parish church so impressive that it is often mistaken for a cathedral.
www.britannia.com /travel/magical/magic6.html   (533 words)

  
 WellsME: The Wells, Maine WebCam page.
Wells is noted for its seven miles of beaches, antique shops, camping facilities, recreation, and many other family orientated activities.
At times the camera view will change to a northerly view with Wells Harbor in the distance and easterly views with distant ocean views and sunrises.
Wells is a small seacoast town located between Portsmouth, New Hampshire and Portland, Maine.
www.wellsbeachme.com /wc   (117 words)

  
 Wells, Vermont, New England, USA
Named for Wells, Somerset, England, which, in Benning Wentworth's time, was known for a small but particularly lovely cathedral dating from the 13th and 14th Centuries, and as a manufacturing center for woolen broadcloth.
*Area, Population and Density rankings above refer to Wells' relative position among Vermont's 255 civic entities (9 cities, 242 towns, 4 gores and grants).
Katharine R. Bergen, 802-645-0486, PO Box 585 Wells, VT 05774
www.virtualvermont.com /towns/wells.html   (225 words)

  
 Wells Public Library- Library Policies
While Wells Public Library is not allowed to provide an appraisal to the value of donated books and other materials, we are always happy to provide an acknowledgement of receipt of the materials.
Wells Public Library greatly appreciates donations of books, videos, DVDs, CDs (both music and audiobooks) books on tape and maps offered by generous members of the community.
The Wells Public Library provides computer resources, including Internet and wireless access, to implement its goal of providing information to people of all ages in the community to further the pursuit of educational, personal and recreational interests.
www.wells.lib.me.us /policies.html   (3245 words)

  
 The Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve at Laudholm Farm, Wells, Maine
The Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve is committed to investigating coastal environments and increasing understanding of their ecology.
Reserve facilities are located at Laudholm Farm in Wells, Maine, and include the Maine Coastal Ecology Center.
Cross the small bridge and watch for the Wells Reserve entrance.
www.wellsreserve.org   (489 words)

  
 Ground water: Wells
When water levels drop below the levels of the pump intakes, then wells will begin to pump air - they will "go dry."
In many places wells provide a reliable and ample supply of water for home uses, irrigation, and industries.
The water level in a well can also be lowered if other wells near it are withdrawing too much water.
ga.water.usgs.gov /edu/earthgwwells.html   (521 words)

  
 Wells School
The Wells teachers and staff strive to help students to become successful learners by providing a solid curriculum and a nurturing atmosphere for learning.
The Staff of Wells School, parents and community members will endeavor to provide a positive learning environment based on sound educational practices designed to meet the individual needs of each student.
The district preschool programs are housed at Wells School serving identified children between three to five years of age.
www.emsd37.org /schools/wells   (118 words)

  
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 Junior Wells Page in Fuller Up, Dead Musician Directory
Wells died after a four month battle with lymphoma, said his manager, Marty Salzman.
first solo sessions, credited to Junior Wells And His Eagle Rockers, which
By the end of the '60s Wells and Guy were sharing top billing,
elvispelvis.com /junior.htm   (945 words)

  
 Welcome to www.wellsbc.com
Trails are groomed on a regular basis and trail passes are available at local outlets in Wells as well as at a specially designed snowmobiler check-in near the entrance of Wells.
By road: from Quesnel on Highway 97, turn east on Highway 26 and travel 74 km to Wells, 82 km to Barkerville and 120 km to Bowron Lakes.
For more information, including up to date snow conditions be sure to check out the Wells Snowmobile Club website.
www.wellsbc.com   (434 words)

  
 Washington Department of Ecology - Water Well Construction and Driller Licensing
On March 14, 2002, Gov. Gary Locke signed a new law that modifies the current state statute on well drilling to better reflect new methods for constructing resource-protection wells and updates the state fee structure for all wells.
Search for wells which have well reports (logs), and view the well report using a Text and Map Search application developed by Ecology (see Focus on Well - Logs for more information)
In April, 2005, Gov Christine Gregoire signed a new law that updates the fee structure for water wells, and adds a fee for decommissioning wells.
www.ecy.wa.gov /programs/wr/wells/wellhome.html   (393 words)

  
 ESPN.com: Boston Red Sox Player Card
Wells has excellent command of a 90-MPH fastball, a big-breaking slow curve and a plus change.
Although the Red Sox have embraced the moniker in the past, David Wells did not mean it as a compliment when he call manager Terry Francona an "idiot."
David Wells felt "pretty good" after his first outing of spring training.
sports.espn.go.com /mlb/players/profile?statsId=4057   (208 words)

  
 Wells Chamber--Home Page
There are over 50 antique and group antique shops in Wells representing hundreds of dealers.
Here is a listing of wedding service providers in Wells.
You'll find sweatshirts, t-shirts, pins, and other fun items commemorating a few of our favorite things about Wells.
www.wellschamber.org   (161 words)

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