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Ismail of Morocco - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Moulay Ismail the Bloodthirsty (1675-1727) was a Moroccan ruler. Ismail is noted as one of the greatest figures in Moroccan history, well known for his legendary cruelty. Ismail's grand mausoleum is open even to non-Muslims as a testament to the greatness of this effective but barbaric ruler. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Moulay_Ismail_the_Bloodthirsty   (305 words)

AllRefer.com - Ismail Pasha (North African History, Biography) - Encyclopedia Ismail Pasha[is´´mAEl pAshA´] Pronunciation Key, 1830–95, ruler of Egypt (1863–79), son of Ibrahim Pasha. Ismail used the Egyptian cotton crop, enormously enhanced in value by the American Civil War, to obtain credits for grandiose schemes, including irrigation projects, schools, palaces, the construction of the Suez Canal, and the extension of Egyptian rule in Sudan. In 1875, Ismail was forced to sell to Great Britain his stockholdings (some 44%) in the Suez Canal, and in 1876 he was obliged to place the finances of Egypt under the control of a debt commission that represented the French and British bondholders. reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/I/IsmailPa.html   (271 words)

ISMAIL - LoveToKnow Article on ISMAIL In 1866-1867 he obtained from the sultan of Turkey, in exchange for an increase in the tribute, firmans giving him the title of khedive, and changing the law of succession to direct descent from father to son; and in 1873 he obtained a new firman making him to a large extent independent. Ismail then used every available means, by his own undoubted powers of fascination and by judicious expenditure, to bring his personality before the foreign sovereigns and public, and he had no little success. In all these years Ismail had governed with clat and profusion, spending, borrowing, raising the taxes on the fellahin and combining his policy of independence with dazzling visions of Egyptian aggrandizement. www.1911encyclopedia.org /I/IS/ISMAIL.htm   (1202 words)

Ismail out of practices with strain - The Daily Texan - Sports Ismail was on the field for Thursday morning's practice in shorts and a T-shirt. Ismail, the former Notre Dame star who was a runner-up for the 1990 Heisman Trophy, is starting his fourth season with the Cowboys. Ismail and Joey Galloway, who missed all of 2000 with torn knee ligaments, give the Cowboys arguably the NFL's fastest receiving tandems when both are healthy. www.dailytexanonline.com /news/2002/08/16/Sports/Ismail.Out.Of.Practices.With.Strain-500057.shtml   (454 words)

CNNSI.com - Pro Football - Cowboys' Ismail to miss season with neck injury - Wednesday August 21, 2002 09:52 AM The Cowboys were counting on Ismail and Joey Galloway to provide speedy targets in the West Coast-style offense being implemented by new coordinator Bruce Coslet. Ismail was hurt last Wednesday when linebacker Dat Nguyen kneed him while trying to avoid a collision. Ismail was a huge star running and receiving at Notre Dame, but has never lived up to his promise in the pros. sportsillustrated.cnn.com /football/news/2002/08/20/cowboys_ismail_ap   (611 words)

News -- Ismail Criticizes U.S. Policy in Speech Ismail divided the ways he thought the executive usurped power three ways: by taking congressional war powers, their ability to appropriate and through covert activity. In response, Ismail said that whether it was intentional or not does not make a difference to the families of the victims. Ismail said he did not see the relevance in the question, but said that he was a citizen but not proud of being one at present. www.thehoya.com /news/021502/news7.cfm   (473 words)

Khedive Ismail When his predecessor Saiid died, Ismail was the eldest male in the family and accordingly Egypt’s rule passed to him. Ismail strove against slave trade in Sudan, expanded Egypt’s properties in Africa, and inaugurated the Suez Canal for international navigation. Ismail died in 1895 and was buried in Cairo www.presidency.gov.eg /html/e_khedive_ismail.html   (175 words)

Egypt FROM AUTONOMY TO OCCUPATION: ISMAIL, TAWFIQ, AND THE URABI REVOLT - Flags, Maps, Economy, Geography, Climate, ... Ismail achieved a considerable degree of independence from the Porte (from Sublime Porte, the term for the High Gate that came to be synonymous with the Ottoman government) by making large payments to the Ottoman treasury. Ismail's attempt to make Egypt independent foundered eventually because of the gap between the revenues the country could produce and the expenses necessary to achieve his goals. During Ismail's reign, 112 canals, 13,440 kilometers long, were dug; 400 bridges were built; 480 kilometers of railroad lines were laid; and 8,000 kilometers of telegraph lines were erected. workmall.com /wfb2001/egypt/egypt_history_from_autonomy_to_occupation_ismail_tawfiq_and_the_urabi_revolt.html   (694 words)

GN Online: Ismail steps into a new sporting arena Ismail, who scored UAE's first goal in the 1990 FIFA World Cup against Germany, is out to promote hockey among the nationals. Ismail has given his consent to become one of the executive members of the UAE hockey committee and his name has been forwarded to the ministry for approval. Ismail's decision to support the sport is a shot in the arm for UAE hockey committee which is on the look out for support from the nationals to promote the game. www.gulf-news.com /Articles/print.asp?ArticleID=30089   (350 words)

General Mohammad Ismail Khan Ismail Khan is known for his reluctant support for Afghanistan’s central government. Ismail Khan's powerbase is drawn mainly from Afghanistan's minority Shia Muslim population. Afghan Civil Aviation Minister Mirwais Sadeq [the son of Ismail Khan] was killed by a rocket-propelled grenade during the military standoff between his father and Defense Ministry's Herat Division commander, General Abdul Zaher Nayebzadah. www.globalsecurity.org /military/world/afghanistan/ismail.htm   (1521 words)

Ismail Pasha Biography / Biography of Ismail Pasha Biography Biography Ismail Pasha was born in Cairo, the grandson of Mohammed Ali and second son of Ibrahim Pasha. Ismail succeeded Mohammed Said as the ruler of Egypt in 1863, when the American Civil War increased the demand for Egyptian cotton and when the expected profits from the soon to be completed Suez Canal made Egypt seem more prosperous than it actually was. Ismail's ambitions in the Sudan are considered in Richard Hill, Egypt in the Sudan, 1820-1881 (1959), and in William B. Hesseltine and Hazel C. Wolf, The Blue and the Gray on the Nile (1961), which describes the story of former Civil War officers in Egyptian service. www.bookrags.com /biography-ismail-pasha   (643 words)

ESPN.com: NFL - Cowboys' Ismail to miss season with neck injury Ismail had surgery in Dallas during which the herniated disk was removed and the two vertebrae surrounding it were fused. The injury will be costly for Ismail, who Jones said would have been guaranteed $3 million of his $4 million contract for 2003 had he played in 12 games this season. Ismail won't count against the roster if he is on the injured reserve. espn.go.com /nfl/news/2002/0820/1420561.html   (983 words)

Strategic Insights -- Ismail Khan, Herat, and Iranian Influence   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21) Ismail Khan is a Persian speaking Sunni Tajik who in March 1979, as a Major in Afghan army, led the original mutiny/insurrection against the Taraki regime's Sawr (or April) Revolution (Taraki's inspired Afghan societal liberalization and land reform). Ismail Khan has and probably will continue to have significant relationships with his powerful neighbor, Iran - a fact that should not be viewed as surprising considering Afghan history or his personal history. Ismail Khan and Jamiat-i-Islami in general did not receive significant U.S. aid during the war with the Soviets, especially when compared to commanders such as Gulbuddin Hekmatyar, arguable now one of the U.S. worst Afghan enemies. www.ccc.nps.navy.mil /si/2004/jul/johnsonJul04.asp   (4497 words)

Gomal University, Dera Ismail Khan, N-W.F.P, Pakistan   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21) Nawab Sahib left the fort and came to Dera Ismail Khan situated on the western bank of Indus and thus Dera Ismail Khan was announced as his new capital. Dera Ismail Khan remained as a part of Sikh empire under the supervicion of Dolat Roy till 1847, when the British armies defeated the Sikhs and captured their whole empire. Dera Ismail Khan remained under the rule of British crown till 1947 and was used as a military base by the British administration. www.gu.edu.pk /main/dikhan.htm   (733 words)

NPR : Reaching Across the Divide, Six Months After Sept. 11, America Reflects, A Special Report   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21) Ismail and her husband, Ahmed Abedalull, got caught in the middle of the demonstration as they were driving home. Ismail stayed inside for two days: "I was just so upset and hurt and I thought, 'I have the right to mourn like every other American about what's happened,'" says Ismail, born in America to Palestinian parents. Ismail says she could never have foreseen such an exchange happening between Muslim and non-Muslims six months ago: "I think our girls would have felt that they had to defend themselves or they couldn't really express what they felt and who they were. www.npr.org /news/specials/sixmonths/muslim.html   (572 words)

ISMAIL BIN JAFAR SADIK (148-158/765-775) Abu Muhammad Ismail, surnamed al-Wafi was born in Medina between 100/719 and 103/722. Ismail was declared many times by his father as his successor, and said on an occasion, while Ismail was present, according to "Asraru'n-Nutaqa" (comp. Ismail's exposition would have also given free rope to the Abbasids to upbraid Jafar Sadik, who is said to have produced a document to caliph Mansur, bearing signature of the persons, testifying the alleged death of his son. ismaili.net /histoire/history04/history401.html   (4287 words)

Uzbekistan: Ismail Adylov - Human rights defender and prisoner of conscience Ismail Adylov is one of a small group of independent human rights defenders who have been monitoring the wave of arrests and trials which followed bomb explosions in the capital, Tashkent, in February 1999, and murders of officials in the Fergana Valley in late 1997. The officers put Ismail Adylov into one of the cars and told his wife they were taking him to the MVD, and that she would be able to see him there at 11am the next day. Ismail Adylov conveyed that the conditions under which he had been detained in both Tashkent and Khavast were extremely bad, with overcrowded cells, poor sanitation, bad food and cold temperatures. www.amnestyusa.org /countries/uzbekistan/document.do?id=94483F13AB65A2C08025689400527121   (2609 words)

WR Ismail determined to stop the drop   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21) Ismail, the brother of Carolina Panthers receiver Raghib Ismail, has led the Packers in receptions in both of their exhibitions. In Minnesota, Ismail was not only a target for Warren Moon but for Vikings fans who let him have it every time he dropped a pass, which he seemed to do regularly. Ismail said his goal in new surroundings is to replace his spotty reputation with diehard reliability. www.jsonline.com /packer/sbxxxii/news/ismail8597.stm   (605 words)

ESPN.com: NFL - Ismail's signing means Pathon's days are numbered Ismail was released by the Baltimore Ravens last month as part of their roster purge for salary cap reasons. Ismail will battle with second-year pro and 2001 first-round draft pick Reggie Wayne for a starting job. The money to sign Ismail was essentially freed up when the team signed "franchise" offensive tackle Tarik Glenn to a six-year deal last week. espn.go.com /nfl/columns/pasquarelli_len/1353616.html   (371 words)

Americans in the Egyptian Army: Ismail   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21) Ismail dreamed of Egyptian independence from the empire of the Ottoman Turks, and envisioned a modern, Western Egypt, equal with the great powers of Europe. Ismail’s dreams seemed doomed from the start, since the extreme financial burdens that resulted from the canal project were leading to growing British and French influence in Egypt. Ismail needed commanders to organize and oversee the army, instructors to teach his soldiers, and engineers to build forts and map territories. home.earthlink.net /~atomic_rom/khedive.htm   (358 words)

A. E. Ismail Center: History of the Center The Ismail Center opened in April 1999 with an ambitious plan for meeting its five year goals: to achieve financial self-sufficiency; to conduct large-scale interdisciplinary studies; and to design and implement a clinical education model that integrates HK and F&N faculty, staff and students in the Center’s operations. Dr. Ismail was a pioneer in the field of exercise for health prevention and maintenance. The program was maintained and grew over the years under the leadership of several individuals after the passing of Dr. Ismail in 1984. www.cla.purdue.edu /Ismail/history.html   (457 words)

Ismail Laher - Immigration Lawyer Ismail Laher is now on TV every Saturday Morning on the PAX channel at 9.30 am - Attorney Laher present the ABC's of Immigration segment as well as interviews prominent persons from the business sector most of whom are part of Hello Groups. Ismail Laher applauds interfaith Conference initiative DC November 16, 1999 was the date for the 20th Anniversary Interfaith Concert which was presented by the Interfaith Conference of Washington Dc (WWW.Interfaith-Metrodc.org). Ismail Laher is planning to spend most of the last ten days of Ramadan in spiritual growth and development as he contemplates God' bounty from the Holy sites of Mecca and Medina. www.immigrationabc.com /news.htm   (2653 words)

Sporting News, The: In Dallas, the sky will be the limit for Ismail - Rocket Ismail Ismail could have the same type of impact on the Cowboys that Deion Sanders did when he signed with them in 1995, and Ismail would make the Cowboys the clear favorites in the NFC East again. Ismail never has played his home NFL games on an artificial surface, but he is a turf player. Ismail scored the winning touchdown against the Colts, but without Ismail's third quarter block on safety Jason Belser, Tshimanga Biakabutuka wouldn't have scored on a 5-yard run and the Panthers might have lost the game. www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m1208/is_14_223/ai_54343148   (1414 words)

Uzbekistan: Ismail Adylov: Prisoner of conscience It was officially designated an open trial and Ismail Adylov's wife and son had come to Syrdarya in order to attend, as also had two NOPCHU activists, a representative of the US Embassy and local freelance reporters for the BBC, RFE and AFP. Ismail Adylov is one of a small group of independent human rights defenders who have been monitoring the wave of arrests and trials which followed bomb explosions in the capital, Tashkent, in February this year, and murders of officials in the Fergana Valley in late 1997. The organization is concerned for Ismail Adylov's state of health, as he suffers from a chronic kidney disease which makes him extremely susceptible to infections which require treatment with antibiotics rarely, if ever, available within the Uzbek prison service (he is officially registered as an invalid "of the 2nd category"). www.amnestyusa.org /countries/uzbekistan/document.do?id=0BE430D7BCC07B8A802569A500546194   (2488 words)

Colts' Ismail gets shot at one of his former teams   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21) Indianapolis is Ismail's latest stop on a 10-year NFL journey that had previously taken him from Minnesota to Green Bay to Miami to New Orleans and Baltimore. Ismail has 17 receptions for 186 yards and three touchdowns in his first four games. In three seasons, Ismail tossed aside the perception that he was merely a speed receiver and a return specialist by posting two 1,000-yard seasons. www.sfgate.com /cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/news/archive/2002/10/10/sports0354EDT0101.DTL&type=printable   (587 words)

KHEDIVE ISMAIL Ismail Pasha's progeny extends today over five continents and his last surviving grandchild Princess Fawzia, ex-Empress of Persia is a semi-recluse in Alexandria. Henceforth, Ismail Pasha was allowed to increase his army from 16,000 soldiers to 30,000 and he could mint his own currency as long as he respected the mandatory mention of the sultan. The year 1867 caught Ismail in the middle of the Cretian imbroglio in which Egyptian and Turkish troops fought side by side to put down a Greek insurgency. www.egy.com /people/95-12-30.shtml   (1835 words)

Ismail is ready for double duty   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21) Ismail, whose playing time with the Minnesota Vikings dwindled considerably last season, has a clear idea how he can help his new team. Ismail, who will be competing with Don Beebe, Terry Mickens and Derrick Mayes for playing time at receiver, thinks there will be plenty of balls to catch in the Packers' receiver-friendly offense. Ismail, 6 feet and 196 pounds, visited Green Bay Thursday and agreed Friday to a one-year deal believed to be for $650,000. www.jsonline.com /packer/sbxxxii/news/pnot6297.stm   (966 words)

Food & Wine | Ismail Merchant's Trinidad   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21) Ismail won the debate, threw two huge geese into the oven and disappeared. Ismail is wandering around the stalls and trucks with great interest, talking to all the vendors. The trucks are filled with small, perfect pineapples, oranges (Ismail buys a hundred for about five dollars), cauliflower, bunches of neatly tied dasheen (a green similar to spinach, with long, pointed leaves, used in soups and stews), deep-ruby-red tomatoes, bananas, bitter Chinese winter melons, coconuts and huge round balls of chocolate. www.foodandwine.com /invoke.cfm?objectid=40392A48-8A1E-11D5-82620002B3309983   (1851 words)

AllRefer.com - Ismail, sultan of Morocco (North African History, Biography) - Encyclopedia Ismail, sultan of Morocco, North African History, Biographies He organized corps of Sudanese to subdue the revolts that followed his accession. Encouraging trade with Europe, Ismail signed a commercial treaty with France (1682) and corresponded with Louis XIV. reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/I/IsmailMor.html   (176 words)

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