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  First Measured Century: Interview: James Gregory
James Gregory is an Associate Professor of History at the University of Washington.
JAMES GREGORY: One other wonderful part of the myth of the Dust Bowl Migration is its association with covered wagons, westward trails and pioneer experiences, and if you just stop for a second and realize, this is the 1930s, and nearly everybody had an automobile.
JAMES GREGORY: California was not a hospitable place, in a lot of ways, in the late 1930s, and one of the more interesting parts of this whole story is the complicated negotiations between the newcomers and the old-timers.
www.pbs.org /fmc/interviews/gregory.htm   (3452 words)

  
 Gregory
James Gregory was born in the Manse of Drumoak.
Gregory began to study optics and the construction of telescopes.
The dispute had another unfortunate consequence, namely that Gregory became much less keen to announce the methods by which he made his mathematical discoveries and, as a consequence, it was not until Turnbull examined Gregory's papers in the library in St Andrews in the 1930s that the full brilliance of Gregory's discoveries became known.
www-groups.dcs.st-and.ac.uk /~history/Mathematicians/Gregory.html   (2582 words)

  
 Egobrowser: James Gregory   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
James Gregory was a seventeenth century mathematician and astronomer who developed infinite series representations for various trigonometric functions, but is. James Gregory had proposed a design for a reflecting telescope in 1663, but Newton was the first scientist to build one.
James Gregory wrote: "Kurt D. James Gregory was born in the Bronx, New York on December 23.
James Gregory had proposed a design for a reflecting telescope in 1663, but Newton was the first scientist to build one.
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 Gregory, James on Encyclopedia.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
From Gregory to Enron: the Too Perfect Theory and tax law.
James Lawrence Fly, the FBI, and wiretapping.(Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, 1939-1944; Director of American Civil Liberties Union; Federal Bureau of Investigation)
Gregory Carr, managing partner for Teldata Control in East Rutherford, New Jersey, is surrounded by billing data in his office on September 15, 2003.
www.encyclopedia.com /html/G/GregoryJ1.asp   (661 words)

  
 Gregory_David   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
In 1692 Gregory was made a fellow of Balliol College and was awarded a degree from Oxford for a thesis on optics which he based on the lectures he had given in Edinburgh.
Gregory, supported by Newton, was appointed as a mathematics tutor to the young Duke of Gloucester in 1699.
In 1704 Gregory moved to London and three years later, again with Newton's support, he was appointed to the position of master of the Scottish mint.
www-groups.dcs.st-and.ac.uk /~history/Mathematicians/Gregory_David.html   (1698 words)

  
 AIM25: Royal College of Physicians: GREGORY, James (1753-1821)
Administrative/Biographical history: James Gregory was born in January 1753 in Aberdeen, the son of John Gregory, professor of medicine at Edinburgh University.
Gregory was a keen controversialist, and was keen-witted and sarcastic, but `wasted his great powers on temporary and irritating controversies' (ibid).
Gregory died on 2 April 1823, and was buried in Canongate churchyard, Edinburgh.
www.aim25.ac.uk /cats/8/7200.htm   (720 words)

  
 The Official James Gregory Website   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Ask James Gregory to define his life's work, and he will say simply, "I am an actor." That single word, spoken by a man who has made his living in an extraordinarily competitive field sums up his philosophy, ethics, and emotions regarding life as well as career.
Gregory enjoyed the challenge and sport of golf, and was talented enough to consider a career in professional golf at one time.
Gregory has earned the respect and regard of his colleagues both in front of and behind the camera, for the scope of his career and the strength of his talents.
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 jg2 Country   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
James Gregory and Jean Garr (jg2) welcome you to the heart of jg2 Country and the famous Line Dance Marathon.
James Gregory's unique style has made him one of the all-time favorite line dance instructors in the world.
James and Jean are event directors for one of the most popular dance weekends of the year, The Line Dance Marathon.
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 Ancestors of James G. Gregory
James Gregory, age 20, male, single, born in Indiana.
Minnie Gregory, wife, female, white, age 63, married, first married at age 19, didn't attend school previous year, could read and write, born in Iowa, father born in Iowa, mother born in Iowa, state code 65, could speak English, no occupation.
Bertram E. Gregory, grandson, male, white, age 23, single, didn't attend school previous year, could read and write, born in Iowa, father born in Iowa, mother born in Iowa, state code 65, could speak English, occupation clerk in a restaurant, cod 7x9V, wage earner, actually working at the time of census, not a veteran.
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 Gregory, James --  Encyclopædia Britannica
also spelled James Gregorie Scottish mathematician and astronomer who discovered infinite series representations for a number of trigonometry functions, although he is mostly remembered for his description of the first practical reflecting telescope, now known as the Gregorian telescope.
His version, in Bishop Richard Challoner's third revised edition (1752), was the standard Bible for English Roman Catholics until the 20th century, and his phraseology influenced the Anglican translators of the Authorized, or King James, Version (1611).
The U.S. poet, critic, translator, and editor Horace Gregory is noted for both conventional and experimental writing.
www.britannica.com /eb/article?eu=38816   (675 words)

  
 St. James Encyclopedia of Pop Culture: Gregory Peck
Eldred Gregory Peck was born in the beach town of La Jolla, California, the son of the town's only pharmacist.
In the meantime, however, Gregory Peck gradually began to find acting work in stock companies around the East Coast before being "discovered" by distinguished director Guthrie McClintic, who regularly began to use the handsome young leading man in his productions.
Long one of Hollywood's most popular actors, Gregory Peck has managed to meld life and art in creating both an honorable career as well as a career playing some of movies' most honorable men.
www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_g1epc/is_bio/ai_2419200942   (964 words)

  
 James_r_gregory   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
His unique approach to defining the relationship between advertising and corporate reputation will be helpful to any company in planning an effective communications strategy."..
Gregory was going to identify "how to use objective, quantitative methods to measure and leverage the value of a company's name"...
His broad overview of the corporate brand landscape will provide any forward looking manager insights on what they should be doing to protect their image and the value of their company name...
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 James Gregory (1638 - 1675)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
From `A Short Account of the History of Mathematics' (4th edition, 1908) by W. Rouse Ball.
James Gregory, born at Drumoak near Aberdeen in 1638, and died at Edinburgh in October 1675, was successively professor at St.
, in which Gregory explained how the volumes of solids of revolution could be determined.
www.maths.tcd.ie /pub/HistMath/People/Gregory/RouseBall/RB_JGregory.html   (260 words)

  
 Gregory James   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Gregory moved to London in 1997 from his home town in South Africa.
Having begun his theatrical career in Cape Town where he appeared as Amos Hart in the musical CHICAGO, he then moved to London with his family to take up training at the Arts Educational School.
Last Christmas, Gregory played the role of Slightly in Jim Davidson's production of PETER PAN at the Ashcroft Theatre in Croydon and he has just returned from Dublin where he appeared in RENT.
www.nightfever.co.uk /gregoryjames.htm   (120 words)

  
 Lowlandz's Clan Anderson Name
James Gregory, who was the inventor of the reflecting telescope, was an Anderson.
In 1773, James Anderson from Midlothian, wrote the entry on monsoons for the first edition of the Encyclopedia Britannica, and in doing so, predicted the discoveries yet to be made by Captain Cook.
John Anderson (1726-1796), a Professor of Natural Philosophy at Glasgow University, invented a way to reduce the recoil that takes place after a gun is fired, and also helped establish one of Scotland's eight universities - namely, the Strathclyde University.
www.clananderson.net /name.htm   (376 words)

  
 AllRefer.com - James Gregory (Mathematics, Biography) - Encyclopedia
AllRefer.com - James Gregory (Mathematics, Biography) - Encyclopedia
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He invented a reflecting telescope (1661), which he described in his Optica promota (1663).
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 Gregory Finley   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Description: Gregory Arth is an artist of extraordinary talent and diversity.
Check out this multi-media sculpture installation artist and web designer presenting an interractive body of work ranging from conceptual oriented multi-media sculpture installations, paintings, drawings, a collection of short stories, poetry, and critical publications.
Master Illusionists Gregory and Kristi Gleason direct from Las Vegas present large-scale grand illusions, comedy magic, and mentalism, illusions, corporate, Las Vegas, variety act, Magic, Magicians.
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 Ancestors of James B. Gregory
James was farmer, trader and money maker - he died in route home from Vera Cruz, Mexico aboard ship and was buried at sea.
James married Sarah Kitchen on November 5, 1830 in Morgan County, Indiana.
Major, A biography of William Gregory from the book "About Old Settlers" of Morgan County, Indiana.
www.brumm.com /familytrees/8836.htm   (125 words)

  
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 James Gregory (I)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
New York-born James Gregory gave up a career as a stockbroker to take...
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 James Gregory - A master of the dramatic expressive visual art. Superstar - Star - Icon or just plain actor to some, ...
James Gregory - A master of the dramatic expressive visual art.
For good or bad, moving stories in film and cinmea are becoming the some of the most visible achievements - the Silver Screen, DVD, VHS, Albums, they touch us.
American Exodus: The Dust Bowl Migration and Okie Culture in California by James N. Gregory
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 Gregory James FORAN\Christine FAHEY   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Gregory James FORAN, son of James Andrew FORAN and Lucy GRAAFSMA,.
Children of Gregory James FORAN and Christine FAHEY are:
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 Gregory J. Daniel - Music, Movies, Artwork, Literature   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Gregory J. Daniel - Music, Movies, Artwork, Literature
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 St. Louis Post-Dispatch: SOURIS, GREGORY JAMES 'FAT'@ HighBeam Research   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Louis Post-Dispatch: SOURIS, GREGORY JAMES 'FAT'@ HighBeam Research
SOURIS, GREGORY JAMES 'FAT',entered into rest, Saturday, March 19, 2005; beloved husband of Bess G. Souris (nee Sarantakis); dear father of Karen L. (Fred) Aussieker; loving grandfather and Papou of Nick Aussieker; brother of George Souris and the late Pete Souris, Viola Kiriopulos and Lillian Messerly; dear brother-in-law, uncle, great-uncle,...
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 Science: Mathematics: Mathematicians: Gregory, James - Open Site
Science: Mathematics: Mathematicians: Gregory, James - Open Site
James Gregory, born at Drumoak near Aberdeen in 1638, and died at Edinburgh in October 1675, was successively professor at St. Andrews and Edinburgh.
In 1660 he published his Optica Promota, in which the reflecting telescope known by his name is described.
open-site.org /Science/Mathematics/Mathematicians/Gregory,_James   (190 words)

  
 JAWRA bibliography for James D. Gregory   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Michael Aust, Russ Lea, and James D. Gregory
Skaggs, James D. Gregory, and Raymond B. Herrmann
Devendra M. Amatya, James D. Gregory, and R.
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 Gregory James HYNES\Sally BLACKLOW   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Sally BLACKLOW, daughter of James Clifton BLACKLOW and Gwendoline Cloud WHYMAN, was born Private.
Children of Gregory James HYNES and Sally BLACKLOW are:
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