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  Robert Tappan Morris - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
He is the son of Robert Morris, the former chief scientist at the National Computer Security Center, a division of the National Security Agency (NSA).
Morris created the worm while he was a graduate student at Cornell University.
Morris is a longtime friend of Paul Graham (Graham dedicated his book ANSI Common Lisp to him) and in 1995, Graham brought him aboard Viaweb, a start-up company that created online store tools for websites.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Robert_Tappan_Morris,_Jr.   (423 words)

  
 Robert Morris
Morris continued to reside in Philadelphia, and on her husband's release he found shelter in the home that her decision and forethought had secured for him.
Morris resigned his post as superintendent of finance in January, 1783, tired of the continual worry and excitement, but he was induced to continue until November, 1784, when he retired.
Robert Morris was confined in the Prune street prison, Philadelphia, from February, 1798, until liberated by the passage of the national bankrupt law in 1802.
www.robert-morris.com   (2011 words)

  
 History of the Robert Morris Inn
The Robert Morris Inn is a tribute to the architectural beauty of the 18th century.
Robert Morris moved from England to Oxford in 1738 and achieved a considerable reputation for himself and his firm.
Robert Morris, Sr., died in 1750 as the result of an ironic accident; wadding from a ship's gun being fired in his honor struck his arm and proved fatal.
www.robertmorrisinn.com /history.html   (884 words)

  
 AllRefer.com - Robert Morris, 1734–1806, American merchant (U.S. History, Biography) - Encyclopedia
Morris labored hard and well in this office; he pressed the states for contributions, retrenched expenditures, took steps toward the establishment of a national mint, guided the organization of a national bank, and extensively used his personal credit to raise funds for the government.
Morris was later a member of the U.S. Constitutional Convention (1787) and served (1789–95) as U.S. Senator from Pennsylvania.
Morris was in debtors' prison from 1798 to 1801 and never recovered his fortune.
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 From Revolution to Reconstruction: Biographies: Robert Morris
Morris was born at or near Liverpool, England, in 1734.
Morris embarked on the most dramatic phase of his career by accepting the office of Superintendent of Finance (1781-84) under the Articles of Confederation.
Robert Morris died in 1806 in his 73d year and was buried in the yard of Christ Church.
odur.let.rug.nl /~usa/B/rmorris/rmorris.htm   (782 words)

  
 Robert Morris
Robert Morris was a man of wealth and integrity in Philadelphia during the revolutionary period.
Morris and his partner choose the side of the colonials and Robert engaged in the movements against British rule.
Morris was immediately appointed Financial Agent (Secretary of Treasury) of the United States, in order to direct the operation of the new bank.
www.ushistory.org /declaration/signers/morris_r.htm   (632 words)

  
 Robert Morris - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Robert Morris (politician), Irish-born mayor of Denver, Colorado
Robert Morris (merchant), financier of the American Revolution and signatory of three important founding documents of the US
Robert Tappan Morris, son of Robert Morris and creator of the Morris Worm
www.wikipedia.org /wiki/Robert_Morris   (153 words)

  
 How Robert Morris helped finance the American Revolution
John Adams reflected on Morris, his contemporary: “I think he has a masterly understanding, an open temper, and an honest heart; and if he does not always vote for what you and I would think proper, it is because he thinks that a large body of people remain who are not yet of his mind.
Morris was born on January 31, 1734 in Liverpool, the son of a nailmaker who emigrated to Oxford, Maryland which was a busy port on Chesapeake Bay and served as an agent for a Liverpool tobacco merchant.
Morris resisted the idea of American independence, hoping for a peaceful reconciliation with England, but he did sign the Declaration on August 2, 1776, and he soon began contributing his crucial financial expertise.
www.libertystory.net /LSACTIONROBERTMORRIS.htm   (2226 words)

  
 Colonial Hall: Biography of Robert Morris, Page 6
Morris, also, the country was indebted for the establishment of the bank of North America, and for all the public benefits which resulted from that institution.
But when, at length, it was determined upon, whether at the suggestion of Robert Morris or not, we are unable to say, it is certain that he provided the funds which enabled General Washington to move his army towards the south, and which led to the decisive battle which terminated the war.
Morris, to be able to say, that notwithstanding his numerous engagements as a public or private character, their magnitude, and often perplexing nature, he was enabled to fulfil all the private duties which his high standing in society necessarily imposed upon him.
www.colonialhall.com /morrisr/morrisr6.php   (707 words)

  
 Robert Morris
Robert "Bob" Morris has had a profound influence on long term care policies and available services for the elderly as well as an increased understanding of social gerontological issues.
Morris was born in Akron, Ohio and received his bachelor's degree from the University of Akron in 1931, his master's of social work degree from the School of Applied Social Sciences at Western University in 1935, and his DSW from Columbia University, New York School of Social Work in 1959.
Morris has received research awards from the Ford Foundation, Veterans Administration, National Science Foundation, and the Department of Health Education and Welfare and has been a visiting lecturer professor at several other schools of social work.
www.naswfoundation.org /pioneers/m/morris_r.htm   (374 words)

  
 Robert Morris   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Robert Morris was the master financier of the Revolution and the early republic.
Morris was born near Liverpool, England, immigrating to Maryland in 1747 to join his father, who was engaged in the tobacco export business at Oxford.
Morris represented Pennsylvania in the Continental Congress (1775-78) where he voted against independence when it was first discussed on 1 July 1776.
www.army.mil /cmh-pg/books/RevWar/ss/morris.htm   (1157 words)

  
 Robert Morris may purchase Neville Island sports complex
Robert Morris "may become Island Sports Center's biggest customer, may purchase Island Sports or may create a relationship somewhere between those extremes," said Bruce Crocker, a Hillman vice president who is chief executive officer at Island Sports.
Robert Morris has a club hockey team for men that competes in the American Collegiate Hockey Association and won the association's Division III championship in 2001-02.
Even if Robert Morris were to take over ownership of Island Sports, Crocker said, there would be no decrease in the public use, such as youth hockey teams and tournaments, ice skaters, golfers on the driving range and all-night softball games in the dome.
www.post-gazette.com /localnews/20030106islandsports0106p2.asp   (1076 words)

  
 Robert Morris - Wikipedia
Robert Morris ist ein US-Amerikanischer Künstler der Bildenden Kunst der am 9.
Robert Morris ist ein Computerexperte mit dem vollständigen Namen Robert Tappan Morris.
Nachruf auf den Robert Morris in der Zeitschrift für Anomalistik
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 D3football.com: Robert Morris 33, Buffalo State 23
BUFFALO — Robert Morris (1-0) assembled a seven play, 84-yard drive late in the fourth quarter and then recovered a fumble in the end zone to ice a 33-23 victory against Buffalo State (0-1) today at Coyer Field in the season opener for both teams.
Robert Morris answered on the next drive as Rupert Morris reeled in a 16-yard pass from Sam Dorsett on a halfback option to even the score at 7-7.
Robert Morris recorded the only score of the third quarter when Dante Settles caught a Drew Geyer pass for a 25-yard score.
www.d3football.com /story.php?story=2111   (409 words)

  
 Robert L. Morris (Deceased)
Morris, R. The Responsibilities of Instructors in Parapsychology.
Morris, R. Koestler's Legacy: Parapsychology at the University of Edinburgh.
Morris, R.L. The Responsibilities of Instructors in Parapsychology.
www.parapsych.org /members/r_morris.html   (1124 words)

  
 Robert Morris set to buy Neville Island sports complex
Robert Morris University is about to sign a roughly $10 million purchase deal for a recreational center on Neville Island that the school plans to use as a collegiate venue for Division 1 sports, including hockey.
Robert Morris spokesman Mark Weinstein declined to speculate on the purchase price yesterday, but Bruce Crocker, a Hillman vice president, put it at approximately $10 million.
Weinstein said Robert Morris is committed to maintaining the center's role as a community hub for activities from golf to skating to general fitness.
www.post-gazette.com /localnews/20030828rmu0828p6.asp   (499 words)

  
 IBM Research | Almaden Research Center | Robert Morris
Dr. Robert J.T. Morris is the director of the IBM Almaden Research Center.
Morris is also vice president for personal systems and storage research, guiding the direction of IBM's worldwide research in these areas.
Morris joined IBM at the Almaden Research Center working on storage and data management technologies.
www.almaden.ibm.com /almaden/morris   (236 words)

  
 Distance Learning Profiles - Robert Morris University
Student Services Robert Morris University's distance students still have access to all of the student services available to the on-campus students.
To be considered for admission into any program for any term at Robert Morris University, students must complete an admissions application.
However, students are advised to send in their application as soon as they have decided to include Robert Morris College in their college search, in order to ensure prompt processing time.
www.distancelearningprofiles.com /robert-morris.html   (540 words)

  
 Morris, Robert on Encyclopedia.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Morris was later a member of the U.S. Constitutional Convention (1787) and served (1789-95) as U.S. Senator from Pennsylvania.
Errol Morris stands near a picture of former Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara, the subject of his documentary,"The Fog of War."
NOVEMBER 1988: Robert Morris releases his "worm" program, which cripples the Internet for days.
www.encyclopedia.com /html/M/Morris-R1b1.asp   (781 words)

  
 Robert Morris InnA Waterfront Country Inn - Oxford, Maryland - BBOnline.com / Introduction
ELCOME to the Robert Morris Inn, one of the most relaxed destinations on the Eastern Shore of Maryland.
HE Robert Morris Inn was built as a home prior to 1710 by ship's carpenters.
His son, Robert Morris, Jr., helped finance the Revolutionary War, numbered George Washington among his friends, and was a signer of the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation, and the United States Constitution.
www.bbonline.com /md/robertmorris   (404 words)

  
 O'Reilly Emerging Technology Conference
Prior to July 2004, Morris was the director of the IBM Almaden Research Center where he oversaw scientists and engineers doing exploratory and applied research in hardware and software areas such as nanotechnology, materials science, storage systems, data management, web technologies and user interfaces.
Previously, Morris was a director at the IBM T.J. Watson Research lab in New York, where he led teams in personal systems research and was the executive responsible for the Deep Blue chess machine.
Morris was named chairman of the Bay Area Science Infrastructure Consortium in 2002, an organization consisting of the heads of major research institutions in Silicon Valley and the San Francisco Bay Area.
conferences.oreillynet.com /cs/et2002/view/e_spkr/1187   (367 words)

  
 Guggenheim Collection - Artist - Morris - Biography
Born February 9, 1931, in Kansas City, Missouri, Robert Morris turned to art and art criticism after studying engineering, eventually writing a 1966 master’s thesis on Constantin Brancusi at Hunter College, New York.
Primary among these materials was felt, which Morris piled, stacked, and hung from the wall in a series of works that investigated the effects of gravity and stress on ordinary materials.
Subsequent projects Morris made during the late 1960s and early 1970s included indoor installations of such unorthodox materials as dirt and threadwaste, which resisted deliberate shaping into predetermined forms, and monumental outdoor Earthworks.
www.guggenheimcollection.org /site/artist_bio_115.html   (518 words)

  
 Trinity Christian College   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The women’s soccer did all they could to upset Robert Morris, the defending conference champions and #12 ranked team in the national.
Robert Morris was also offensively active with 14 shots.
At the 37 minute mark Robert Morris gained the advantage back when they scored on a penalty kick as a result of a foul in the box.
www.trnty.edu /athletics/news/archive/051001/c.html   (291 words)

  
 Robert Morris Sports Links - RealSportsNetwork.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Robert Morris Men's Basketball - The Colonials' official site with articles, scores, statistics, a roster, pictures and records.
-- George Bernard Shaw Robert Morris It was the greatest of the imperfect ventriloquist acts: when his lips moved, her body sang.
Robert Morris There's many a bestseller that could have been prevented by a good teacher.
www.realsportsnetwork.com /Basketball_College_and_University_NCAA_Division_I_Northeast_Conference_Robert_Morris.html   (1591 words)

  
 Morris, Robert, 1734-1806, American merchant. The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001-05
Morris voted against the original motion for independence in July, 1776, as premature, but signed the declaration in August.
After leaving Congress, Morris expanded his mercantile and investment operations independently of Willing and by 1781 was almost universally acknowledged as the most prominent merchant in America.
His private business, continued in his terms of office, ultimately ended in bankruptcy as a result of the collapse of extensive land speculation.
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 Robert Morris Team Page - CBS.SportsLine.com
It might be difficult to recognize Robert Morris next season as the Colonials will be without the two guys who defined them last season -- coach Jim Boone and guard Gene Nabors.
Robert Morris' 18 wins this year were the most since it won 19 in 1991-92 when it made the last of its league record five trips to the NCAAs.
The transition to Robert Morris was an easy one for Nee, whose wife, Janet, is a Pittsburgh native.
cbs.sportsline.com /u/basketball/college/conferences/NEAST/RAH.htm   (339 words)

  
 Oxford, Maryland bed and breakfast, -- Robert Morris Inn -- InnTravels.com
James A. Michener, author of "Chesapeake", rated the Robert Morris Inn's crab cakes the highest of any restaurant on the Eastern Shore.
The Robert Morris Inn is on the scenic Tred Avon River off the Chesapeake Bay.
The Robert Morris Inn is one of the oldest historic inns in America.
www.inntravels.com /usa/md/robertmorrisinn.html   (580 words)

  
 [No title]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Morris soon discovered that the program was replicating and reinfecting machines at a much faster rate than he had anticipated---there was a bug.
Ultimately, many machines at locations around the country either crashed or became ``catatonic.'' When Morris realized what was happening, he contacted a friend at Harvard to discuss a solution.
Robert T. Morris was convicted of violating the computer Fraud and Abuse Act (Title 18), and sentenced to three years of probation, 400 hours of community service, a fine of $10,050, and the costs of his supervision.
www.swiss.ai.mit.edu /6805/articles/morris-worm.html   (423 words)

  
 Robert Morris   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Robert Morris behoort tot een van DE veelzijdigste Amerikaanse Kunstenaars; zijn Oeuvre omvat abstracte Werken, expressionistische of figuratieve schilderijen, beeldhouwwerken en Installaties die in verband staan met de Land Art en Minimal Art.
Robert Morris heeft in 1971 een Werk gemaakt in Arnhem dat later in 1977 vergroot en met duurzaam Materiaal vervaardigd Weer opgebouwd is in Oostelijk-Flevoland aan de weg Lelystad-Swifterbant.
TIP!!: kijk voor Robert Morris ook op de kunst- en cultuur agenda, zoek in collecties van musea en galeries, zoek voor Robert Morris verder in de lijst citaten, de encyclopedie, de veiling- en andere verkoopresultaten of het kunstnieuws!!
www.kunstbus.nl /verklaringen/robert+morris.html   (221 words)

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