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	DoD News: General Officer Announcements
		Daniel A. Hahn has been nominated for promotion to the grade of major general. Hahn is currently serving as deputy director of force developments, Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff, G-8, United States Army, Washington, D.C. Army Brig.
		Sean J. Byrne has been nominated for promotion to the grade of major general. Byrne is currently serving as director, military personnel policy, Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff, G-1, United States Army, Washington, D.C. Army Brig.
		Robert M. Williams has been nominated for promotion to the grade of major general. Williams is currently serving as deputy chief of staff, G-3, United States Army Europe and Seventh Army, Germany.
	www.dod.gov /releases/2004/nr20041029-1453.html (947 words)

	Department of State Washington File: Text: U.S. Releases Annual Narcotics Certification Report
		While the vast majority of illicit drugs entering the United States continue to come from South America and Mexico, we remain concerned about the substantial flow of illicit drugs from Canada.
		A country's presence on the Majors List is not necessarily an adverse reflection of its government's counternarcotics efforts or level of cooperation with the United States.
		The Majors List applies by its terms to "countries." The United States
	usinfo.org /wf-archive/2004/040916/epf404.htm (1202 words)

	British English - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The form of English spoken and particularly written in the United Kingdom still has a major cultural influence on the English used in many Commonwealth countries, including Australia, South Africa, and India, as well as in the European Union.
		This form of the language is associated with Received Pronunciation (RP), which is still regarded by many people outside the UK (especially in the United States) as "the British accent".
		British English (BrE) is a term used to differentiate the form of the written English language in the United Kingdom from other forms of the English language.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/British_English (600 words)

	SUTTON V. UNITED AIR LINES, INC.
		In reply, respondent argues that the position of global airline pilot is not a class of jobs and therefore petitioners have not stated a claim that they are regarded as substantially limited in the major life activity of working.
		Assuming without deciding that working is a major life activity and that the EEOC regulations interpreting the term “substantially limits” are reasonable, petitioners have failed to allege adequately that their poor eyesight is regarded as an impairment that substantially limits them in the major life activity of working.
		Petitioners also argue that if one were to assume that a substantial number of airline carriers have similar vision requirements, they would be substantially limited in the major life activity of working.
	straylight.law.cornell.edu /supct/html/97-1943.ZO.html (4816 words)

	United Confederate Veterans rank
		I think your major was most likely to have been a true major, i.e., a soldier with the genuine rank of major from the Provisional Army of the Confederate States.
		Accordingly, I don't think that the title "Major" was an honorary one from the UCV as early as 1871.
		Your Major Vaughan may have served with a unit from amother state.
	www.ebicom.net /~moorer/scripts/wwwboard/messages/2746.html (344 words)

	Pratt And Whitney - space propulsion, wasp major
		Rising aerospace adds lift to United Tech profit MarketWatch - Sales at Pratt & Whitney totaled $2 41 billion, up from $2 1 billion Technologies' premier products, like its Pratt & Whitney jet engines 'The cycle is research note Overall, the Pratt & Whitney, Hamilton Sundstrand and Sikorsky divisions accounted
		United Tech profit rises on AC demand United Technologies Corp on Tuesday posted an 18 percent rise in quarterly profit and raised its full-year outlook on climbing sales of air conditioners and strength in its aerospace businesses
		Rising aerospace adds lift to United Tech profit SAN FRANCISCO While Otis elevators was United Technologies' most profitable division in the quarter that just reported and Carrier furnaces and air conditioners led sales, the company continues to lean heavily on its aerospace operations that make Blackhawk helicopters and engines for Boeing jetliners
	digitalinfotainment.com /pratt+and+whitney (650 words)

	"@depauw"
		Continuing the United Kingdom’s strong ties with the United States, Major gave full support to the U.S. during the Persian Gulf War in 1991 and thereafter to the U.S. position on Iraq in the United Nations.
		Major retired from the House of Commons at the last UK general election in May 2001.
		John Major, former prime minister of the United Kingdom, will give the Timothy and Sharon Ubben Lecture titled “The Changing World” at 7:30 p.m.
	www.depauw.edu /@depauw/oct2001/major.asp (456 words)

	"@depauw"
		Continuing the United Kingdom’s strong ties with the United States, Major gave full support to the U.S. during the Persian Gulf War in 1991 and thereafter to the U.S. position on Iraq in the United Nations.
		Major retired from the House of Commons at the last UK general election in May 2001.
		On Jan. 1, 1999, Queen Elizabeth recognized Major& role in the Northern Ireland peace process when she bestowed upon him The Companion of Honour, one of the United Kingdom’s greatest honors.
	www.depauw.edu /@depauw/oct2001/major.asp (456 words)

	Carriers
		List of escort aircraft carriers of the United States Navy Ships of the United States Navy aircraft carriers airships am...
		List Of Aircraft Carriers Of The United States Navy
		List of aircraft carriers of the United States Navy By name Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72) America (CVA-66) Antietam (CV-36) B...
	www.brainyencyclopedia.com /topics/carriers.html (456 words)

	Directory - Regional: North America: United States: Oklahoma: Counties: Oklahoma
		It is the chief market for the state's livestock and agricultural industries, as well as the major wholesaling and jobbing center for the area.
		In 1928, when oil was discovered in the county, petroleum products became a major part of the economy.
		County Seat: Oklahoma City Distances: Oklahoma City to: Ardmore - 97 miles Lawton - 98 miles Tulsa - 115 miles Woodward - 140 miles Land Area: 718 square miles of level plains with two major lakes and two major streams
	www.incywincy.com /default?p=161852 (456 words)

	wiki/John Major Definition / wiki/John Major Research
		In March 1995, Major refused for several days to answer the phone calls of United States President Bill Clinton William Jefferson Clinton (born August 19, 1946) was the 42nd President of the United States from 1993 to 2001.
		The Right Honourable Sir John Major, KG, CH (born 29 March 1943) is a BritishThe United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is a country in western Europe, and a member of the European Union.
		Major's quiet retirement was spectacularly disrupted by the revelation in September 2002 that, prior to his promotion to the Cabinet, Major had had a four-year extramarital affairA sex scandal is a scandal in which a public figure becomes embroiled in a situation where embarrassing sexual activities (or allegations of them) are publicized.
	www.elresearch.com /wiki/John_Major (456 words)

	city of clarksdale
		Completion of the four-laning of United States Highway 61 to Memphis is scheduled for 1996, and contracts are either underway or let to complete four-laning north to the point at which United States Highway 49 diverts to the major port od Helena, Arkansas.
		North-South United States Highway 61 connects the City with Memphis, Tennessee to the north, Baton Rouge, Louisianna to the south and other major cities and ports along the Mississippi River.
		United States Highway 49 leads south through the center of the Mississippi Delta to the State's capital, Jackson, and on to the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
	exit3.i-55.com /~crisman/city2.html (1600 words)

	Command Sergeant Major George L. Nieves Bio
		Command Sergeant Major Nieves’ military education includes Airborne School; Jumpmaster School; Infantry Basic Noncommissioned Officer Course; Infantry Advanced Noncommissioned Officer Course; United States Army Drill Sergeant’s School; United States Army First Sergeant’s Course; United States Army Master Fitness School and is a graduate of the United States Army Sergeants’ Major Academy.
		COMMAND SERGEANT MAJOR GEORGE L. Command Sergeant Major
		Command Sergeant Major George L. Nieves was assigned as the Command Sergeant Major for Fifth U.S. Army on February 10, 2004.
	www.5tharmy.army.mil /FifthArmy/Command_Group/NievesBio.htm (1600 words)

	THE WORLD GAME
		With Adelaide United finishing the regular season in first place, and thereby claiming the Premiership, they earned the right to determine which leg of the Major semi-final (1st v 2nd) they will play at home.
		After defeating Adelaide United in round 21, Sydney FC secured themselves second place and will be Adelaide United’s opponent in the Major-Semi Final.
		As a result, coach John Kosmina elected for his team to play the first leg of the Major Semi-Final at Hindmarsh Stadium (Kick-Off 4:30pm [local time], Sunday 12th February).
	wwiii.sbs.com.au /home/index.php3?id=67727 (436 words)

	MillerFinal.doc
		This is a major barrier of entry in the United States beer industry: The high initial cost of entrance, the equipment, materials, proper technology and experienced personnel, needed in order to effectively produce a quality beer is very high, making it difficult for others to enter the market.
		In comparison, Coors Brewing Co., the third largest brewer in the United States, produced over 31.8 million barrels of beer in 2002.
		The management at Miller Brewing Company should focus their efforts on improving the company’s position, with respect to its presence in foreign markets, and identifying methods to become the number one major brewer in the U.S. An internal weakness for Miller Brewing Company is the worsening image of two of its major labels.
	www.sba.pdx.edu /faculty/mikez/MillerFinal.doc (436 words)

	Military History
		Major International Instruments on Disarmament and Related Issues (United Nations Office in Geneva)
		Officer's Professional Reading Guide (United States Military Academy, West Point, New York)
		United States Merchant Marine Academy (Kings Point, NY)
	www.tntech.edu /history/military.html (436 words)

	SMDC PA Website
		Vice President Richard B. Cheney (Vice President of the United States) Vice President Richard B. Cheney has had a distinguished career as a businessman and public servant,...
		Marrs is the United States Army Space Command Technical Director and Science Advisor.
		General Peter J. Shoomaker (Chief of Staff, United States Army) General Schoomaker became the 35th Chief of Staff, United States Army, on August 1, 2003....
	www.armyspace.army.mil /CmdGrp/index.asp?BCID=0 (436 words)

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		Natural Resource Partners L.P. engages principally in the business of owning and managing coal properties in the three major coal-producing regions of the United States: Appalachia, the Illinois Basin and the Western United States.
		$fields[1] - Natural Resource Partners L.P. engages principally in the business of owning and managing coal properties in the three major coal-producing regions of the United States: Appalachia, the Illinois Basin and the Western United States.
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	Oi06 - Press Release
		Kevin McCarthy, Hydroid's vice president of marketing reports, "The contract with the United Kingdom's Ministry of Defence represents a major milestone in Hydroid's growth, and in the continuing world-wide acceptance of the REMUS technology.
		The REMUS systems that will be delivered to the Ministry of Defence will be transitioned into the Royal Navy for fleet use.
		Commenting on the recent contract Phil Jenkin from the U.K. Mine Countermeasures Equipment IPT of the Defence Procurement Agency (DPA) said: "REMUS will enable the Royal Navy to undertake rapid mine reconnaissance in the Very Shallow Water (VSW) zone an area which, currently, is accessible to divers only.
	www.oceanologyinternational.com /press/exhibitors/002.aspx (448 words)

	Ohio [Definition]
		Major League Soccer Major League Soccer (MLS) is the highest level soccer league in the United States sanctioned by the professional division of the United States Soccer Federation (USSF or U.S. Soccer), a member of Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA)....
		Population ( 2000 The United States 2000 census, conducted by the Census Bureau, determined the resident population of the United States on April 1, 2000, to be 281,421,906, an increase of 13.2 percent over the 248,709,873 persons enumerated during the 1990 census....
		Harry S. Truman (May 8, 1884–December 26, 1972) was the thirty-fourth (1945) Vice President and the thirty-third (1945-1953) President of the United States, succeeding to the office upon the death of Franklin Roosevelt....
	www.wikimirror.com /Ohio (448 words)

	Public Transportation Motor Vehicles in United Arab Emirates - 2003 Import and Export Market - Research and Markets - Market Research Reports
		For each major country exporting to United Arab Emirates, one can thus observe how important United Arab Emirates is to that exporting country compared to other countries of the world.
		Combined, Chapters 3 and 4 present a the total picture for imports and exports of public transportation motor vehicles to and from United Arab Emirates to and from all other major countries in the world.
		From these figures, rankings are calculated to allow managers to prioritize United Arab Emirates compared to other major country markets.
	www.researchandmarkets.com /reportinfo.asp?report_id=104983 (1003 words)

	S-2000-1196
		Through the United Nations Humanitarian Coordinator for Kosovo, UNMIK monitored closely the situation for vulnerable populations, both majority and minority, and responded to any remaining needs that may have fallen through the gap between last year’s massive humanitarian assistance programme and this year’s reconstruction and social welfare scheme.
		The Kosovo Serb members of the assemblies were drawn from various political parties associated with the Democratic Opposition of Serbia, as well as the Socialist Party of Serbia, the Serb Movement for Renewal and the Yugoslav United Left.
		On 17 November a major operation against trafficking in illegal weapons and drugs was organized in Kosovo Polje, with five major arrests made of persons allegedly involved in the trafficking of women.
	www.hri.ca /fortherecord2000/documentation/security/S-2000-1196.htm (11622 words)

	Major_League_Baseball
		Major League Baseball responds to the claims of widespread steroid abuse in the game that Jose Canseco made to Mike Wallace on 60 Minutes.
		It is considered by Major League Baseball to have been a major league from 1914-1915.
		NEW YORK-- An FBI agent says federal investigators warned Major League Baseball about 10 years ago that some of its players were using steroids, but baseball executives failed to act on the information, the Daily News reported.
	bonose.com /Major_League_Baseball.html (630 words)

	Douglas MacArthur - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		In 1955, a bill passed by the United States Congress authorized the President of the United States to promote Douglas MacArthur to the rank of General of the Armies (a similar measure had also been proposed unsuccesfully in 1945).
		December 31, 1937: Decides to retire from the United States Army.
		Per Army regulations, reverts to his permanent rank of Major General and becomes the Chief Military Advisor to the Commonwealth Government of the Philippines
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Douglas_MacArthur (630 words)

	LearnThis.Info Encyclopedia articles beginning with 'Ma'
		Majority Whip of the United States House of Representatives
		Majority Leader of the United States House of Representatives
		Major St. Patrick's Day Parades in the United States
	encyclopedia.learnthis.info /m/ma (114 words)

	United Auto Workers - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The United Auto Workers (UAW), officially the United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America International Union, is one of the largest labor unions in North America, with more than 700,000 members in the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico organized into approximately 950 union locals.
		The UAW was founded in May 1935 in Detroit, Michigan under the auspices of the American Federation of Labor (AFL) after years of agitation within the AFL for organizing unions within major industries.
		In the 1960s, the UAW used its strategy of negotiating a contract with one major auto maker and applying it to the other to secure a number of new benefits for auto workers, including fully paid hospitalization and sick leave benefits at General Motors, profit sharing in American Motors.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/United_Auto_Workers (846 words)

	MSN Encarta - Mexico
		Mexico and the United States share a border that is 3,100 km (1,900 mi) long, much of which is formed by the Rio Grande, a major river known as the Río Bravo in Mexico.
		Mexico’s economy is also of major importance to the United States, not only because of formal links through economic agreements, such as the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), but also because Mexico is one of the largest trading partners of the United States.
		Mexico is bordered by the United States on the north, the Pacific Ocean on the west, the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea on the east, and Guatemala and Belize on the south.
	encarta.msn.com /encyclopedia_761576758/Mexico.html (2475 words)

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		Majority Whip of the United States House of Representatives
		Majority Leader of the United States House of Representatives
		Major St. Patrick's Day Parades in the United States
	pedia.newsfilter.co.uk /wikipedia/m/ma/index.html (102 words)

	SECRETARY-GENERAL APPOINTS MAJOR GENERAL LALIT MOHAN TEWARI FORCE COMMANDER OF UNIFIL
		Secretary-General Kofi Annan announced today the appointment of Major General Lalit Mohan Tewari as Force Commander of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon to succeed Major General Seth Kofi Obeng, who relinquished the command on 15 May.
		Major-General Tewari has had previous experience in United Nations peacekeeping as Chief of the Observer Group in Costa Rica within the United Nations Observer Group in Central America (ONUCA) in 1990-1991.
		SECRETARY-GENERAL APPOINTS MAJOR GENERAL LALIT MOHAN TEWARI FORCE COMMANDER OF UNIFIL
	www.un.org /News/Press/docs/2001/sga775.doc.htm (80 words)

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