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  Kris - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The kris or keris is a distinctive, asymmetrical dagger indigenous to Malaysia, Indonesia and the southern Philippines.
The Kris is also loosely used to differentiate between the Moro kris swords found in Southern Philippines and the keris daggers found everywhere else in the archipelago.
In 2005, UMNO Youth Chief Hishamuddin Hussein brandished a kris at the UMNO general assembly in response to Opposition questioning of the Malaysian social contract, which was received enthusiastically by the Malay delegates, but scoffed at or criticised heavily by the intelligentsia of the nation.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Kris   (1677 words)

  
 Kris Daggers and Swords of Indonesia and the Philippines
The kris is a mark of social distinction and is regarded as an "inseparable brother of men".
One method of execution using the kris is to have the condemned man sitting in a chair with his arms extended and held horizontally by two men.
It is believed that his weapon, the kris, along with its power and spirit, endows him with the spiritual and physical virtues to meet the challenges of life.
www.bakbakan.com /kris.htm   (1166 words)

  
 Kris Chronicles
KRIS: Now we wish all of you a most blessed and eventful New Year and we thank you deeply for your considerations in joining this evening regardless of where you are on the planet.
KRIS: Though there might be a million and one questions in your minds at this very moment, we wish to label this year as the ‘Year of Acceptance 103’, the year of most FORTUNATE EVENTS.
KRIS: See it not as something that is invasive but rather a process you use that leads you into other adventures much like the mathematician uses his or her thought process to resolve formulas and to give him or herself new insights into the properties of the physics of the physical world.
www.krischronicles.com /2005-transcripts/tsunami-jan-03-2005.html   (4336 words)

  
 CBS - The Amazing Race
Kris and Jon are dating long-distance between Long Beach, California and Scottsdale, Arizona, respectively.
Kris once worked as a go-go dancer in a nightclub, but now she is a cocktail waitress and studying geography in her senior year at UCLA.
Kris & Jon are hoping that doing the Race together will show them if their relationship can work on a 24/7 basis, and if they should put an end to the long-distance part of their relationship.
www.cbs.com /primetime/amazing_race6/teams/kris/bio.shtml   (241 words)

  
 ABC.com: How to Get the Guy
Born in Indonesia on the island of Java, Kris arrived in the United States with her family when she was 8 months old.
Kris worked as an associate for a major firm in Chicago, practicing in corporate litigation.
Kris is working on getting the "jigsaw puzzle" of life put together and all the while enjoying the city -- biking, hiking, cooking, eating, karaoke-ing, traveling, scotch-drinking, and hanging out with "the Hollahs", among other things.
abc.go.com /primetime/howtogettheguy/bios/kris.html   (299 words)

  
 Kris Kristofferson   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
In the spring of 1970, Kris Kristofferson played at the Bitter End in Greenwich Village, and Bobby Neuwirth had liked his act so much that he brought his friends to see him.
Kris had naturally become very upset, and Janis, in response, had retorted bitterly, "You won't be around.
After Janis' death, Kris Kristofferson broke down in the studio when he heard "Me and Bobby McGee." The song went on to become her only number one single.
www.janisjoplin.net /friends/kris/kristofferson.html   (547 words)

  
 [No title]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Jewel-encrusted, spiritually charged kris, called kris sakti, were passed down through the generations and were an intrinsic part of the aristocratic male's heirloom, looked upon as a family deity (batara kawitan) and a gift from the gods in which the cumulative strength of all the ancestors still resided.
The economic status of a man was determined by the elaborateness of his kris, and much of a man's wealth was invested in the jewels and gold decorating it.
The most famous kris were taken as Dutch war booty from the corpses of the kings of southern Bali in the great mass-suicide in Denpasar in 1906.
www.balix.com /handbook/chapters/balinese_art/arts_kris.html   (735 words)

  
 The Kris - Malay Dagger   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Although in modern times the kris is no longer associated with the rich and powerful, to some it still remains an object of mystery, believed to possess spiritual power, and to have the ability to protect the owner from physical harm and misfortune.
The superiority of the kris, particularly one believed to possess supernatural powers, is judged according to the "pamur" or damascening of the blade, and the quality of the alloys used.
Although some kris blades are made solely from iron, most are alloyed with another metals, usually nickel, which is placed along either side of the iron and pounded repeatedly to produce a damask effect.
www.nikhef.nl /~tonvr/keris/keris2/malay_kris01.html   (451 words)

  
 KRIS FAQs
Yes, KRIS makes an assessment available as a well-formatted electronic document, and presents the data upon which the assessment is based complete with other pertinent literature, photos, and GIS.
The cost of building a new KRIS application is determined by the scope of targeted and available information as well as the capabilities and commitments of partnering organizations.
KRIS is a singular program complete with all tools, utilities, help system, tutorials, etc. Furthermore, new utilities and program enhancements can always be made available to past project areas.
www.krisweb.com /faq.htm   (996 words)

  
 ST Bicycles Kris Rey
Spend five minutes with Kris and you will walk away with a wealth of knowledge and an overwhelming desire to ride.
Kris also is an active member of the San Jose Bike Club and participates in various rides and events throughout the year.
Kris is a committed mountain biker and a fanatic roadie.
www.stbikes.com /st_kris_bio.html   (175 words)

  
 Amazon.com: This Old Road: Music: Kris Kristofferson   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Though Kris Kristofferson has long seemed ageless, the approach of his 70th birthday plainly has the songwriter looking back, taking stock and coming to terms with his legacy and his mortality.
Kris Kristofferson has always identified himself first and foremost as a writer, and true writers know that what works best is giving a piece of themselves to the listener.
Kris, thank you for a day that I call happy, thank you for the years of watching, listening and waiting.
www.amazon.com /This-Old-Road-Kris-Kristofferson/dp/B000E6UKD2   (1487 words)

  
 Kris Chronicles • The Channeling of Kris - Self Discovery, Exploration of the Human Journey and Healing of the ...
Kris expresses a deep understanding of the human condition and whenever he speaks he reaches those levels of compassion and nurturing within his audience that naturally leads his listeners to tap into their own Inner Being in a creative and healing manner.
KRIS: Fortunately, that is one kind of ‘epidemic’ you are HIGHLY encouraged to develop, to cultivate, and to be filled with.
This website (www.krischronicles.com) enables us to fulfill one of Kris' wishes, to give his material the light of day, and that it be distinguished from others by the name Kris Chronicles.
www.krischronicles.com   (1187 words)

  
 Kris Koats   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Kris Koats are made especially for greyhounds by Kris Metz.
Kris is mom to four greyhounds of her own - Holly, Phoebe, Jet and her newest girl Dusty.
Kris will have a large selection of light weight fleece coats available and lots of great toys for the greyhounds.
www.kriskoats.com   (355 words)

  
 k r i s m c g a h a
Currently, Kris is a regular correspondent for the show "9 on the Town".
Kris is on the new SHOWTIME series "Penn and Teller's: BULLSHIT".
The Battlebots song "Mouser Mecha-Catbot" Kris did with Olivia Olsen is Number 2 in the top 30 favorite songs of 2002 for Greasy Kid Stuff.
www.krismcgaha.com   (200 words)

  
 Kris Aquino - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Kris graduated from the Ateneo de Manila University in 1992 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Literature.
Kris Aquino got her start in movies with the help of Regal Films, one of the oldest film outfits in the Philippines.
Her first few movies were mostly wholesome stories, the most enduring of which was the Pido Dida series, where she was paired with the late comedian Rene Requiestas and earned her her first box-office queen award.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Kris_Aquino   (1252 words)

  
 Click2Houston.com - News Team - Kris Gutierrez
Kris' favorite part of his job is the ability to cover stories that affect people.
When he is not reporting, Kris enjoys spending time with family and friends in Dallas and south of the border, in Mexico.
Kris earned a bachelors degree in broadcast journalism at Texas Christian University.
www.click2houston.com /newsteam/2693679/detail.html   (232 words)

  
 KRIS Web Home Page
For any designated watershed, KRIS organizes information relevant to fisheries and water quality so that it can be shared quickly and easily among agencies, private land owners and citizens.
KRIS projects can be obtained on CDs, free of charge, or can be browsed as web pages by selecting a project title at left.
KRIS Sheepscot River is a pilot project for the use of KRIS in the support of Atlantic salmon recovery planning.
www.krisweb.com   (157 words)

  
 // krismeeke.com // by intramega.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Kris Meeke’s giant killing performance on the opening Leg of the Ulster Rally surprised even the former British S1600 champion himself, but it was not to last, when torrential rain on Leg 2 scuppered any chance of a good overall result.
Kris will take part in his home rally, for the first time in three years, when he brings his Junior World Championship Citroen Team to the Ulster Rally.
Kris Meeke got behind the wheel of a Xsara WRC again this week for more testing with the Citroen Sport Team.
www.krismeeke.com   (156 words)

  
 Fitness News » Fitness, Diet, Exercise, Health and Big Muscle News. Daily.
This ones been making the rounds for the past week or so, but I’ve been hesitant to post it, simply as there seems to be no authority involved.
A diet rich in a healthy combination fruits, vegetables, nuts, whole grains, and fish or chicken would be enough to get someone through a race or a day at work.
The NY Times is reporting on a new study that says nearly 25% of Americans are obese.
fitnessnews.org   (638 words)

  
 Kris Chucko Player Profile Calgary Flames Prospect
Selected 179th overall by the Brandon Wheat Kings in the 2001 WHL Bantam Draft, Kris Chucko instead opted to play in the BCHL rather than going directly to the more difficult WHL.
He was one of the youngest captains in the BCHL for the 2003-04 season, given the captains 'C' at the age of only seventeen.
Kris was named to the 2004 BCHL All-Star game, and later at the end of the season was selected to the 2004 Interior Conference 2nd All-Star Team.
hockeysfuture.com /prospect/kris_chucko   (369 words)

  
 Kris Clark - Scottish Actor, Musical Theatre
Kris is a Scottish actor who appears in musical theatre, drama and performing arts.
Kris is a Scottish actor based in Glasgow, where he regularly performs in musical and drama productions at many of the city's vibrant theatre venues.
Whilst down under, he began training in the Japanese art of Butoh with Australian choreographer Cheryl Heazlewood, and is devising a new work which he hopes to stage soon.
www.krisclark.com   (382 words)

  
 KRIS STARTSIDA
KRIS är en kamratförening bestående av före detta kriminella eller missbrukare
Kris är en förening med ett unikt sätt att stävja den ökande trenden när det gäller drogmissbruk och kriminellt leverne.
Inom ett antal år hoppas vi att vi verkligen kan visa på att KRIS existens bidragit till att sänka kriminaliteten ännu mer...
www.kris.a.se   (515 words)

  
 KRIS
KRIS is designed to be fully compliant with the requirements for credit model testing under the Basel II provisions of the New Basel Capital Accord.
KRIS coverage includes over 20,000 companies in countries throughout North America, Europe, Asia and the Pacific.
KRIS is used by major financial institutions around the world as a means of pricing credit risk and is compliant with the Basel II provisions of the new capital accord.
www.kris-online.com   (302 words)

  
 Home Page   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Kris Verwimp is a member of SOFAM (Société Multimédia Des Auteurs Des Arts Visuels S.C.C.R.L.).
Nothing from this website can be used without written permission from Kris Verwimp or Filip Keunen.
Odoric ® and related characters are © and ® Kris Verwimp and Filip Keunen.
home.tiscali.be /krisverwimp   (57 words)

  
 Flickr: Kris Kros
Well, if you dont know anything about Kris Kros the first thing to say is look at as many of his photos as you can.
""Kris Kros is the kind of photographer who doesn't have to try hard to find a great shot.
Just looking through his stream you'll find Kris has mastered light and composition to bring to life scenes, trucks, and objects that are otherwise long forgotten.
www.flickr.com /people/kros   (3611 words)

  
 -- TO BREATHE --   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
If you Google my name "Kris Schmidt" (here), I'm actually the first one that comes up.
"Kris" is just Chris with a K which is one of the most common names for both genders.
To Breathe is the blog of Kris, a 19 year-old Business/English student at the University of Calgary who dreams of being famous for absolutely nothing.
www.to-breathe.org   (2872 words)

  
 Oh Boy Records | Kris Kristofferson
He's a humanist and an intimate performer who doesn't give a damn whether people agree with him or not, nor does he presume he's got all the answers.
Repossessed, Kris' 11th solo album, was released in 1986 during a period of political unrest as the world feared another Vietnam in El Salvador.
aving achieved remarkable success as a songwriter, with many of his songs having been chart-topping hits (recorded by 450+ artists), Kris Kristofferson enjoys a career as a performer, songwriter, and successful film actor.
www.ohboy.com /kris.html   (256 words)

  
 Everything is a Fscking DNS Problem !   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
According to The IND-Network Cluster we are still in a race to deliver the first 2.6 SSI style cluster..
I finally figured out what was wrong with my setup :) I should have defined another VE with a Xen kernel to also be used in a partition, rather than expect openQRM to decide with kernel to use for a dom0.
I have to disagree with the hard-won wisdom Joseph documents in this blog entry.
www.x-tend.be /~kb/blog/index.php   (511 words)

  
 Home Page   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
With all of our experience showing horses...we have a good understanding of what is needed to catch the judges eye while in the show pen.
We use only the best fabrics, Swarovski crystals and leathers, etc. in all of the clothes that carry the Kris' Kustoms label...and Kris creates all of her own designs.
We do alot of custom work but Kris' Kustoms will also be doing alot more ready-to-wear in the future...
www.kriskustoms.com   (208 words)

  
 Wine bow presents - Italian Wine Producers
Today the Kris wines, with their striking images, have exceeded expectation in both quality and value.
Kris Pinot Grigio is one of Italy’s best tasting and exceptional value Pinot Grigios.
The Kris labels, designed by Riccardo Schweizer, a Kandinsky disciple, have a romantic twist: the images evoke the whole of Franz’s work both in the vineyard and in the winery, with the golden sun in the corner of each label that warms the vineyards and brings the grapes to perfect ripeness.
www.winebow.com /wine_producer.asp?producer=773   (210 words)

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