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George Stephenson Stephenson called his locomotive, the Blutcher, and like other machines made at this time, it had two vertical cylinders let into the boiler, from the pistons of which rods drove the gears. The owners of the colliery were impressed with Stephenson's achievements and in 1819 he was given the task of building a eight mile railroad from Hetton to the River Wear at Sunderland. Stephenson came to the conclusion that railways must be specially designed with the object of avoiding as much as possible changes in gradient. www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk /RAstephensonG.htm   (2450 words)

Member - Pro Football Hall of Fame Dwight Stephenson, a second-round pick and the 48th player selected in the 1980 NFL Draft, excelled at center for the Miami Dolphins for eight seasons from 1980 to 1987. Stephenson, who was born November 20, 1957, in Murfreesboro, North Carolina, was quiet, intense, hard-working and competitive. He was the Dolphins offensive captain and his presence as the anchor of the offensive line was a major factor in the Dolphins’ record of allowing the fewest quarterback sacks in the NFL for six straight years. www.profootballhof.com /hof/member.jsp?player_id=204   (378 words)

George Stephenson Fascinated by machinery, Stephenson became enginewright at Killingworth Colliery in 1812 and studied the work of Watt and Trevithick. Stephenson had now made his mark and in 1819, he was asked to construct an eight-mile line from Hetton to Sunderland. Stephenson's second wife died in 1845 and he married for a third time, shortly before his death at Tapton House in 1848. www.cottontimes.co.uk /stephensono.htm   (772 words)

George Stephenson - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia George Stephenson was born in Wylam, Northumberland, 9.3 miles (15 km) west of Newcastle upon Tyne. Stephenson's entry was Rocket, and its impressive performance in winning the contest made it arguably the most famous machine in the world. As a tribute to his life and works, a bronze statue of Stephenson was unveiled at Chesterfield railway station (which is overlooked by Tapton House, where Stephenson spent the last ten years of his life) on 28 October 2005, marking the completion of improvements to the station. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/George_Stephenson   (1170 words)

Robert Stephenson In the 1847 General Election Stephenson was elected as the Conservative MP for Whitby. Stephenson never enjoyed good health and early in 1859 he was advised to retire from business and politics. Stephenson to limit his indulgence in cigars and stimulants, the consequence was that by the end of the voyage he felt himself, as he said, "quite a new man". www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk /RAstephensonR.htm   (904 words)

Sir William Stephenson (Intrepid) - The Churchill Centre Stephenson embarked with enthusiasm and daring (and also without remuneration) on the gigantic task of running a centre for counter-intelligence in the Western Hemisphere. Stephenson (code name: Intrepid) was preeminently the right man for the job he was given. When Stephenson was nearing 90, about 800 people gathered in New York to honour him; he was presented with the William Donovan Award to acknowledge unique contributions to freedom. www.winstonchurchill.org /i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=751   (1566 words)

Amazon.com: Cryptonomicon: Books: Neal Stephenson   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03) Stephenson's freewheeling prose and ironic voice lend a sense of familiarity to a story that transcends the genre and demands a wide readership among fans of technothrillers as well as a general audience. Author Neal Stephenson is either an authentic genius or a certified wacko (or both), because Cryptonomicon is so intricate, so layered, and so engrossing, that someone who could write this much material, and contain it in one novel, must have an odd functionality to their brain. Stephenson makes a very obvious choice to go into far too much detail about the technical details of plot mechanisms to lend his novel extra geek cred--or maybe he thinks his audience actually enjoys that part (and, judging by the success of this book, he might just be right). www.amazon.com /Cryptonomicon-Neal-Stephenson/dp/0060512806   (2694 words)

The Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson Stephenson's dazzling cyberspace adventure, Snow Crash, drew accolades as one of the most innovative, thought-provoking first sf novels since William Gibson's Neuromancer. Unlike Gibson, who followed with lesser sequels, Stephenson breaks new ground in a grand-scale forecast of the coming nanotechnological revolution. Stephenson's command of character and stylistic nuance has grown captivatingly stronger, and he now offers startling new ideas in virtually every paragraph. project.cyberpunk.ru /idb/thediamondage.html   (454 words)

NebraskaOnFilm.com - Skip Stephenson - famous Nebraskans Stephenson never forgot his Nebraska roots and was hired by the Omaha Convention and Visitors Bureau to appear in some promotional advertising campaigns. Stephenson died of a heart attack in his home on May 18, 1992. Stephenson's caricature became one of the "faces on the barroom floor" at the Omaha press club in 1983. incolor.inetnebr.com /sumaree/nebraskafilm/stephenson.htm   (291 words)

FindLaw for Legal Professionals - Case Law, Federal and State Resources, Forms, and Code Daniel Stephenson and Joe Isaacson are two Vietnam War veterans who allege that they were injured by exposure to Agent Orange while serving in the military in Vietnam. Daniel Stephenson served in Vietnam from 1965 to 1970, serving both on the ground in Vietnam and as a helicopter pilot in Vietnam. Both Stephenson and Isaacson fall within the class definition of the prior litigation: they served in the United States military, stationed in Vietnam, between 1961 and 1972, and were allegedly injured by exposure to Agent Orange. laws.lp.findlaw.com /2nd/007455.html   (5368 words)

Stephenson House Home Page Stephenson attained the rank of colonel in the Illinois militia while serving in campaigns during the War of 1812. Politically, Stephenson was known to be a protege of Ninian Edwards and it is during this period that Stephenson and Edwards solidified their friendship. In the same year, Stephenson and Edwards were among those who petitioned for a tract of land adjoining the town of Edwardsville to be annexed and made part of Edwardsville. www.stephensonhouse.com /history.html   (963 words)

Stephenson and Brook Stephenson and Brook is the foremost provider of workers’ compensation cost control programs. Stephenson and Brook provides clients with a strategic, multi-dimensional approach to controlling risk. Stephenson and Brook is neither a broker nor an insurer, it is an independent management firm responsible only to our clients. www.stephensonandbrook.com   (222 words)

McAlexander-Stephenson Josiah (jo-siah) Patrick Milledge STEPHENSON (1802-1863) was born of this union in Clarke County, Georgia. Eliza MITCHELL (1818-1898), married Josiah Patrick Milledge STEPHENSON in Giles County, Tennessee, the locale of her birth, in 1833. Major STEPHENSON and his neighbors were enjoying prosperity and were reaping the benefits of their pioneering efforts of the previous two decades during these ante-bellum times. webpages.charter.net /pepbaker/mcalex.htm   (4714 words)

DCSS: Stephenson Middle Stephenson Middle is located in southeast DeKalb County, in a rapidly growing residential area. Stephenson sports teams and our students are participating enthusiastically and successfully in art, music and other programs. Stephenson’s 4-H Club and the Georgia Extension Service received a grant from Chevron USA to develop a nature trail near the edge of the campus which adjoins a DeKalb County Park. www.dekalb.k12.ga.us /schools/middle/stephenson   (275 words)

George Stephenson (1781-1848) - Pioneers of Steam Locomotion   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03) In 1802 George Stephenson married and in 1803 Robert his only son was born. In February 1815 he was to patent a locomotive in which the blast of the exhaust steam created a draught for the fire. Around 1823 Stephenson was appointed by Edward Pease to construct the Stockton and Darlington Railway for which in 1825 he built the first locomotive Locomotion. www.geocities.com /steampioneer/frame/GStephenson.html   (348 words)

DCSS: Stephenson High With a six-member administrative team, and a dedicated faculty of 134 professional educators, the bar continues to be raised to ensure a tradition of excellence for the students and alumni of Stephenson High school. The Stephenson High School mission is to educate and prepare students to be productive members of their ever-changing world. Stephenson is one of three schools in the country to house such an organ, and will continue to use it for student musicals and concerts. www.dekalb.k12.ga.us /schools/high/stephenson   (650 words)

Barnes & Noble.com - Neal Stephenson - Books: Meet the Writers The follow-up to Stephenson's fan favorite The Confusion, this third volume of the Baroque Cycle whisks readers back to the intrigue, adventure, and excitement set against the political upheaval of the early 18th century Tory-Whig power struggle. Stephenson’s first foray into science fiction fuses technological prognostication, social commentary and Sumerian myth into one adrenaline-fueled page-turner. On his official web site, Stephenson riffs on the meaning of his fame as a bestselling author: "It helps to put this in perspective by likening me to the mayor of Des Moines, Iowa," he explains. www.barnesandnoble.com /writers/writer.asp?z=y&cid=518550   (343 words)

Stephenson Books - Signed, used, new, out-of-print In this wonderfully inventive follow-up to his bestseller "Cryptonomicon," Stephenson brings to life a cast of unforgettable characters in a time of breathtaking genius and discovery, men and women whose exploits defined an age known as the Baroque. In this compelling adventure, Stephenson brings to life a cast of unforgettable characters in the late 1600s on the high seas. This sequel to Pamela Stephenson's million-copy best-seller, Billy ("An Angela's Ashes with punch lines"--Publishers Weekly), continues the story of her husband Billy Connolly, one of the one of the most successful British stand-up comedians in history. www.alibris.com /search/books/author/Stephenson   (1176 words)

Shelby Stephenson Stephenson views himself as different from other contemporary poets because he is a storyteller. Stephenson uses metaphors including "the wound in the landlord's side" and "the cutworm in the tobacco-stalk" to describe Percy. Stephenson is truly a remarkable poet and one of a kind. www.uncp.edu /home/canada/work/canam/stephens.htm   (2133 words)

School facts: Stephenson Elementary School Stephenson is proud of its excellence in education. Stephenson truly is a place where students strive, shine and succeed. Stephenson School, in its pursuit of excellence, is www.pps.k12.or.us /schools/profiles/Stephenson.shtml   (785 words)

Custom Home Builder in Dallas, Frisco, and Plano, Texas - 2005 D Home's Best Builder! Chuck Stephenson and his son-in-law, Michael Molthan, lend their expertise and hands-on management from the design to project supervision, sales and marketing. The approach Stephenson Custom Builders, Inc. uses to create your dream home is based on these core tenets…First, every home we create must be the very best it can be for the client's lifestyle, needs and budget. It is a large file so please be patient while it's downloading as it may take anywhere between 5 minute and 15 minutes depending on the speed of the connection. www.stephensoncustomhomes.com   (327 words)

Stephenson County County Clerk and Recorder -> Vital Records   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03) Certified copies of birth, death and marriage records of persons who were born, deceased or married in Stephenson County may be obtained from the Office of the Stephenson County Clerk. The required fee should also be included along with a photocopy of your valid driver’s license, State I.D. or two forms of identification with your current name and address on them. Mail your request to Stephenson County Clerk’s Office, Suite 1, 15 N. Galena Ave., Freeport, IL To order by phone you may call 815-235-8289 and relay all of your information. www.co.stephenson.il.us /clerk/records.asp   (1361 words)

Zodiac, an Eco-Thriller by Neal Stephenson   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03) Stephenson's wry humor and entertaining writing style makes this an enjoyable read despite the obvious flaws. The plotting is also not great, although I find Stephenson's plotting suspect in general, but compensated for by his other strengths as a writer. Stephenson essay: In the Beginning was the Command Line members.aol.com /tishede/stephenson.htm   (877 words)

Neal Stephenson - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Neal Town Stephenson (born October 31, 1959) is an American writer, known primarily for his science fiction works in the postcyberpunk genre with a penchant for explorations of society, mathematics, currency, and the history of science. Stephenson's family moved to Champaign-Urbana, Illinois in 1960 and then to Ames, Iowa in 1966 where he graduated from Ames High School in 1977. Stephenson, at least in his earlier novels, deals heavily in pop culture-laden metaphors and imagery, and in quick, hip dialogue, as well as in extended narrative monologues. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Neal_Stephenson   (1122 words)

Neal Stephenson - Salon   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03) 2 of Neal Stephenson's "Baroque Cycle," is an enchanting, utterly excessive romp through the weird and wonderful corners of the late 17th century. Neal Stephenson's new "Quicksilver" takes a fantastical, circuitous tour of the 17th century in search of the roots of science and the nature of the universe. In Neal Stephenson's sci-fi thriller a nanotech supercomputer known as "A Young Lady's Illustrated Primer" falls into the hands of an underprivileged girl whose life is about to change drastically. dir.salon.com /topics/neal_stephenson   (295 words)

Neal Stephenson Neal Stephenson is the first second-generation, native cyberpunk science-fiction writer. Neal Stephenson issues from a clan of rootless, itinerant hard-science and engineering professors. Neal Stephenson now resides in a comfortable home in the western hemisphere where he spends his time -- when not side-tracked by his computer, rollerblading or parenting -- attempting to write more books. project.cyberpunk.ru /idb/nealstephenson.html   (267 words)

Stephenson Area Public Schools   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03) Stephenson High School is a grade 7-12 building serving approximately 480 students with a high school staff of thirty-three, three administrators, and three secretaries. Stephenson High School is part of the Menominee County ISD. At Stephenson High School we are dedicated to providing the best environment and program for learning by fostering an appreciation for learning and assisting students in the development of a positive self-image. www.stephenson.k12.mi.us /shs_index.htm   (142 words)

Salon Books | Deep code   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03) Neal Stephenson talks about the history of secrecy, the role of equations in art and the glory of open-source software. Their impatience is reflected physically: Their bodies shiver with a nervous, tightly contained energy, just waiting to explode into the "flow" of all-night coding sessions, or, in the case of Neal Stephenson, 900-page novels. "Cryptonomicon" is clear proof of Stephenson's ongoing intention to delve ever deeper into the heart of the digital era, to lay out in detail both excruciating and poetic the awesome influence the computer has exerted on the 20th century. www.salon.com /books/int/1999/05/19/stephenson   (674 words)

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