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  Encyclopedia: Niagara Falls
Niagara Falls (43°4′54.68″ N 79°4′19.5″ W), is a set of massive waterfalls located on the Niagara River in eastern North America, on the border between the United States and Canada.
Niagara Falls is renowned for its beauty, and is both a valuable source of hydroelectric power and a challenging project for environmental preservation.
The story of Niagara Falls in the 20th century is largely that of efforts to harness the energy of the Falls for hydroelectric power and to control the rampant development on both the American and Canadian sides which threatened the area's natural beauty.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Niagara-Falls   (7453 words)

  
 Learn more about Niagara Falls in the online encyclopedia.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Niagara Falls is located on the Niagara River in eastern North America, on the border between the United States and Canada.
Niagara Falls was brought to the world's attention in the 17th century by the explorer Father Louis Hennepin, who also discovered the Falls of Saint Anthony.
A portion (50% to 75%) of the river's flow is diverted from the visible waterfall to hydroelectric turbines that supply power to nearby areas of the United States and Canada.
www.onlineencyclopedia.org /n/ni/niagara_falls.html   (407 words)

  
 Niagara - Encyclopedia.WorldSearch   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The word Niagara comes from the Neutral Indian name for the Falls, Onghiar, (pronounced on-ge-ara) meaning "thunder of waters".
Sometimes a place can be as good a subject for a "biography" as a person--and Niagara Falls turns out to be such a place.
The equally inventive Niagara Falls All Over Again is the story of a vaudevillian's love for the one person...
encyclopedia.worldsearch.com /niagara.htm   (219 words)

  
 BioNiagara   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Niagara materialized on the scene in the late 70's as front person for the noise band DESTROY ALL MONSTERS.
Niagara took Destroy all Monsters from noise to punk in the 80's.
Colonel Galaxy, Niagara's promoter/body guar comments, "Niagara paints off register to make it look like a bad silk screen but she does it with such precision, people still think they're done by machine.
www.shootinggallerysf.com /Artists/Niagara/Bio/BioNiagara.htm   (962 words)

  
 Niagara   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Niagara integrates these devices so you can read real-time data, send commands to the device and utilize common programming tools to reconfigure and reprogram them easily and inexpensively.
Niagara provides powerful and unrestricted access to the wealth of information that can be gleaned from control devices and then mined for use by enterprise level systems to provide insightful, decision-making information.
Today Niagara is being successfully applied in the building automation and energy services industries by a wide range of partners that include OEM manufacturers, Value Added Resellers, and independent systems integrators large and small.
www.tridium.com /products/niagara.asp   (477 words)

  
 Niagara Bruce Trail Club
The Niagara Bruce Trail Club is one of nine clubs that form the The Bruce Trail Association.
The Niagara section of the Trail was opened in 1964 (see the Niagara section history).
The Niagara section of this (rough) ring, capped with dolomite, stretches 725 kilometres (450 miles) from Queenston on the Niagara River to Tobermory at the tip of the Bruce Peninsula.
people.becon.org /~nbtc   (677 words)

  
 Sun offers glimpse of Niagara | InfoWorld | News | 2004-06-17 | By Robert McMillan, IDG News Service   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Niagara will have eight processor cores, each of which will be able to perform four independent processing tasks, or threads, at the same time, Sun has said.
Niagara will then break these threads into binary instructions that will be executed six at a time, thanks to a "single scalar 6 stage pipeline," the abstract states.
Niagara's on-chip memory controller can be used to access up to 32G bytes of memory using 4 channels of DDR2 (Double Data Rate) memory interface over 20G bits/second of memory bandwidth, it says.
www.infoworld.com /article/04/06/17/HNsunniagara_1.html   (1411 words)

  
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As a result, Niagara has earned a reputation throughout the industry as a full scope supplier of transformers and reactors engineered to provide years of outstanding performance under the most rigorous conditions.
Niagara Transformer has the unique ability to conform to and comply with the strictest industry standards.
Niagara can engineer transformers and reactors to meet applicable ANSI, IEEE, Canadian Standards Association and IEC standards, as well as the stringent requirements of major international standards associations and verifying authorities, such as ABS, Det Norske Veritas, and Lloyd's pertaining to Marine and Offshore applications.
www.niagaratransformer.com   (403 words)

  
 Niagara Falls History of Power
The Niagara Falls area could not use all the power that would be generated and there was still no method to deliver electricity long distances.
From the Niagara River where the Welland River meets, 4 miles (6 kms) of the Welland River had to be widened and deepened to reverse the natural direction of the water flow.
When the maximum water diversion was reached in accordance to this treaty, it became necessary to record the amount of water being used on a daily basis by the different power companies to ensure the terms of this treaty were being complied with.
www.iaw.com /~falls/power.html   (9267 words)

  
 PurpleEagles.com - Women's Hockey
NIAGARA UNIVERSITY, N.Y. — Niagara University junior Allison Rutledge (London, Ont.) of the women’s hockey team was named to the 2005 College Hockey America Preseason Team, announced Monday by the CHA office.
NIAGARA UNIVERSITY, N.Y. — The Niagara University women’s hockey team and head coach Heather Reinke took to the ice together for the first time in the 2005-06 season on Wednesday night and shut out the visiting Brock Badgers 3-0 at Dwyer Arena.
NIAGARA UNIVERSITY, N.Y. — The Niagara University women’s hockey team will be accepting donations in lieu of game admission for the Miles for Medals program, a Special Olympics charity, prior to its exhibition game against Brock at Dwyer Arena on Wednesday at 7 p.m.
www.purpleeagles.com /sports/whockey   (459 words)

  
 Niagara River   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The Niagara River is about 56 kilometres (35 miles) long and is the natural outlet from Lake Erie to Lake Ontario.
The total area drained by the Niagara River is approximately 684,000 square kilometres (264,000 square miles).
The Niagara Gorge extends from the Falls for 11 kilometres (7 miles) downstream to the foot of the escarpment at Queenston.
www.infoniagara.com /d-att-river.html   (526 words)

  
 Info Niagara: Niagara Falls Tourist Information Guide
Many of Niagara's accommodation establishments and attractions are serviced by either the Falls Shuttle or the Niagara Parks people mover system.
When in Niagara don't forget to visit The Murals of Welland and the The Welland Canal where ships climb the mountain.To beautify the city of Welland town fathers commissioned artists from across Canada to paint murals on the sides of buildings.
The Niagara Central Reservation system would like to thank visitors to the Niagara region who book their accommodations on-line through our network with special "Value Added Vouchers".
www.infoniagara.com   (315 words)

  
 Niagara History , News and Impression .   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
On this he has been seen at all hours of the night pacing to and fro, without the slightest show of nerve or hesitancy of step, Sometimes he was seen sitting carelessly on the extreme end of the timber, sometime hanging from it by his hand and feet.
Next came a heavier cord, then rope and finally a wire cable composed of a number of strand of number ten wire, which was to be the beginning of the new bridge.
To the surprise of the inhabitant of the area on March 29th, 1848 in the early morning, the water in the upper Niagara River stopped flowing, bringing to a stop the mills operating from the power of water.
www.niagara-info.com /historic.htm   (2188 words)

  
 AllRefer.com - Niagara Falls, waterfall, United States and Canada, United States (U.S. Physical Geography) - ...
Niagara Falls, in the Niagara River, W N.Y. and S Ont., Canada; one of the most famous spectacles in North America.
The falls are on the international line between the cities of Niagara Falls, N.Y., and Niagara Falls, Ont. Goat Island splits the cataract into the American Falls (167 ft/51 m high and 1,060 ft/323 m wide) and the Horseshoe, or Canadian, Falls (158 ft/48 m high and 2,600 ft/792 m wide).
The great Blondin performed (1859) on a tightrope over the falls, which continue to be a major center of international tourism.
reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/N/NiagaraF.html   (332 words)

  
 Amazon.com: Video: Niagara (1953)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The look and demeanor which Monroe wears in "Niagara" is the image she would create over and over again on screen and with which her name is permanently associated.
"Niagara", in my view, is catapulted into the realm of "5-Star" status not merely by Marilyn Monroe's lovely presence, or on the strength of the suspenseful screenplay -- but, instead, based in large part on the outstanding on-location filming at Niagara Falls.
"NIAGARA" is an hour-and-a-half of vintage Hollywood movie entertainment, with one of the biggest stars of the era in her prime (Miss Monroe of course).
www.amazon.com /exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/6302484421?v=glance   (2816 words)

  
 Fort Niagara on Encyclopedia.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
post on the southern shore of Lake Ontario, at the mouth of the Niagara River, NW N.Y. It was strategically located on the water route to the fur lands.
French explorer Robert LaSalle erected a blockhouse on the river in 1679; in 1726 a stone fort overlooking the river was completed.
A British force, led by Sir William Johnson, captured Fort Niagara in 1759 during the French and Indian War (see under French and Indian Wars).
www.encyclopedia.com /html/F/FortN1iag.asp   (361 words)

  
 Niagara on the Lake Bed and Breakfasts Ontario B&B accommodation Canada
One is Niagara Falls, Canada at the famous Lundy's Lane and one in Niagara Falls, N.Y. There are many antique shops in the Niagara Region for you to browse through.
Niagara on the Lake is known as the "prettiest town in Canada"
Niagara Falls is perhaps best known as one of the natural wonders of the world.
www.johnsgate.com   (565 words)

  
 PurpleEagles.com - Men's Hockey
NIAGARA UNIVERSITY, N.Y. — The Niagara University Athletic Department announced Tuesday that tickets for Friday’s men’s hockey rivalry game against Canisius at Buffalo State Sports Arena are on sale at the Niagara Ticket Office.
NIAGARA UNIVERSITY, N.Y. — Niagara University’s men’s hockey team scored two early power play goals, but some late penalties cost the Purple Eagles the lead as Clarkson gained momentum and scored four in the third period for the 5-2 victory Saturday.
Both of Niagara’s goals were posted by freshmen as the loss moved its record to 1-1-0.
www.purpleeagles.com /sports/mhockey   (664 words)

  
 About the Niagara Escarpment Commission
The Niagara Escarpment is the most prominent topographical feature of the southern part of Ontario.
An introduction to the Niagara Escarpment Plan, the Niagara Escarpment Biosphere Reserve and the Niagara Escarpment Commission.
A few quick facts about the Niagara Escarpment, its recognition as a World Biosphere Reserve, and the Niagara Escarpment Plan, as well as data outlining the physical and biological features of the Niagara Escarpment biosphere reserve.
www.escarpment.org /About/about_us.htm   (205 words)

  
 NCSD
Wanted: by the Niagara County Sheriff's Department on a Niagara County Court Warrant charging him with failure to appear for jury selection on Dec. 11, 1995, for DWI and Aggravated Unlicensed charges, and also wanted for Violation of Probation.
Wanted: by the Niagara County Sheriff's Department on a Niagara County Court Violation of Probation Warrant charging him with violation of probation on a FELONY DWI conviction.
Wanted: by the Niagara County Sheriff's Department and the City of Lockport Police Department on a Niagara County Court Violation of Probation Warrant issued on Sept. 26, 1995.
www.ncsd.com /wanted.htm   (649 words)

  
 CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Niagara University
Niagara University, situated near Niagra Falls, New York, is conducted by the Vincentians.
In 1898 the Niagara medical school was merged into that of the Buffalo University, as was also, in 1891, the Niagara law school.
Niagara University has now complete seminary, college, and high school departments, embracing courses in philosophy, higher mathematics, science languages, commerce, and music.
www.newadvent.org /cathen/15204c.htm   (273 words)

  
 Niagara Gazette   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The pages of the printed version of The Niagara Gazette, especially the feature pages, are planned well in advance of the actual publication date.
If an open house is planned, it is advisable to submit the announcements two weeks before the event so that it will appear in the paper at least one week before the open house.
The Niagara Gazette welcomes letters from readers interested in having their views on current issues published.
www.niagara-gazette.com /faq.asp   (617 words)

  
 Facts about Niagara Falls
The Niagara River, as is the entire Great Lakes Basin of which the river is an integral part, is a legacy of the last Ice Age.
For the next 5,000 years Lake Erie remained only half the size of today, the Niagara River was reduced to about 10% of its current flow, and a much-reduced Falls stalled in the area of the Niagara Glen.
In this moment the Falls of the youthful Niagara River intersected an old riverbed, one that had been buried and sealed during the last Ice Age.
www.niagarafallslive.com /Facts_about_Niagara_Falls.htm   (1468 words)

  
 Niagara (1953)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Plot Outline: As two couples are visiting Niagara Falls, tensions between one wife (Marilyn Monroe) and her husband reach the level of murder.
Although I think Marilyn Monroe suited comedies better, this somewhat hitchcockian thriller is nevertheless a convincing demonstration of her more serious acting abilities, and also one of the finest films she starred in.
The breathtaking surroundings of the Niagara Falls are a significant supplement to the film's atmosphere.
us.imdb.com /Title?0046126   (354 words)

  
 Museum
As homeport of U.S. Brig Niagara, Erie Maritime Museum presents the story of Niagara as the reconstructed flagship of Pennsylvania and the warship that won the Battle of Lake Erie in the War of 1812.
Berthed within yards of the museum, Niagara is visible from the building's bay side picture window.
This unprecedented "live fire" exhibit of the Lawrence recreates the horrific carnage inflicted upon both ships and men during the Battle of Lake Erie and throughout the Age of Fighting Sail.
www.brigniagara.org /museum.htm   (387 words)

  
 The Official Web Site of the Niagara Purple Eagles
NIAGARA UNIVERSITY, N.Y. — Ranked No. 8 in the National Soccer Coaches Association of America/Adidas New York Regional Poll, the Niagara University (5-5-1, 1-1-0) men’s soccer team looks for its second Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference win of the season as it welcomes the Canisius Golden Griffins (1-8-2, 0-2-0) to Niagara Field Saturday at 1 p.m.
NIAGARA UNIVERSITY, N.Y. — With its fifth win of the season in its last outing, the Niagara University (5-5-1) men’s soccer team grabbed some national attention as the National Soccer Coaches Association of America came out with its New York Regional Poll on Tuesday, ranking the Purple Eagles No. 8.
NIAGARA UNIVERSITY, N.Y. — One week after performing well at the University at Buffalo Open at Beaver Island State Park on Grand Island, the Niagara University cross country teams return to the same course Saturday to host the Little Three Meet between Niagara, Canisius and St. Bonaventure.
www.purpleeagles.com   (711 words)

  
 Welcome to Ars Historica Niagara   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The Niagara Reminiscences are a collection of articles originally entitled Niagara Reminiscences and Neighborhood Notes, most published as a series in the Niagara Advance between 1949 and 1955.
The major book of records for the Town of Niagara was begun by Rev. Robert Addison of St. Mark's Church in 1792.
Thomas Moore, the great Irish poet, visited Niagara in 1804 and wrote down his impressions in both prose and poetry.
historyniagara.niagara.com /Marshall/MHTMLFolder   (787 words)

  
 Niagara Falls Thunder Alley
The history of Niagara Falls belongs to everyone and should be freely shared.
Along the 7 miles of the Niagara Gorge, hear the incessant roar of thunder as waters from the Upper Great Lakes Basin empties over the 167 foot high precipice of Niagara.
Niagara Falls is a treasure of natural and man made jewels that must be seen.
www.iaw.on.ca /~falls   (659 words)

  
 Tankless Hot Water Heaters - No Gas / Electric / Solar
Niagara Industries Inc., was founded over a decade ago with the sole conviction of manufacturing the first Whole-House electronic tankless water heater in the world.
For the year 2000 and beyond, Niagara Industries will be introducing our new lines of units.
Niagara Industries Inc., has just completed a 6 month joint project with N.A.S.A. (National Aeronautics & Space Administration), S.A.T.O.P. (Space Alliance Technology Outreach Program) & The Thurston Co., What has emerged from this collaboration is the next generation of High Speed Electronic Integrated Circuitry.
www.tanklesswaterheater.com   (390 words)

  
 This American Life | Niagara
The modern history of Niagara Falls can be divided, roughly, into three phases: schemers who came in trying to exploit the Falls for tourism, and failed; schemers who came in and tried to exploit the Falls for hydroelectric power, who've all gone; and the people who are left in Niagara today.
David Kodeski's portion of this show was based on his one-man play Niagara (You Should Have Been Yosemite); which played originally at the neo-futurarium in Chicago--home of the great neo-futurists.
See an old postcard of Niagara, the text from the back of that postcard, an old tourist snapshot, a drawing of the Falls from an old tourist brochure from the '50s, and the text from that brochure.
www.thislife.org /pages/descriptions/98/101.html   (292 words)

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