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  WakeGOV.com - Home   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Wake County Commission For Women Forum, Oct. 6
Wake County Health Officials Issue Rabies Notice for Rolesville Residents
Wake Annual Report Highlights Foundations for the Future
www.wakegov.com   (63 words)

  
  Grobe wins AP coach of the year for leading Wake Forest revival - USATODAY.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Wake Forest set a school record for victories and won the ACC for the first time in 36 years.
Wake Forest was outgained this season 312 yards per game to 301, but was plus-14 in turnover differential, had a strong kicking game and played tough red-zone defense.
Grobe, who had a winning record in his first two seasons at Wake Forest, is a hot commodity again and being mentioned as a possible candidate for high-profile jobs.
www.usatoday.com /sports/college/football/2006-12-20-ap-coach-of-year_x.htm   (862 words)

  
  Wake - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A wake is the region of turbulence immediately to the rear of a solid body caused by the flow of air or water around the body.
In fluid dynamics, a wake is the region of turbulence around a solid body moving relative to the water, caused by the flow of liquid around the body.
The wake leading the body is caused by the compression of the liquid medium by the moving body, and is often called a bow wake when observed preceding a watercraft.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Wake   (214 words)

  
 Wake Island - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Wake Island (also known as Wake Atoll) is a coral atoll (having a coastline of 19.3 kilometers) in the North Pacific Ocean, located about two-thirds of the way from Honolulu (2,300 statute miles or 3,700 km west) to Guam (1,510 miles or 2,430 km east).
Wake is located to the west of the International Date Line and is one day ahead of the 50 states.
Although Wake is officially called an island in the singular form, it is actually an atoll comprised of three islands (Wake, Wilkes, and Peale) surrounding a central lagoon.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Wake_Island   (1723 words)

  
 Nancy Grace Augusta Wake (Mrs Forward) [Australian War Memorial]
Nancy Wake was born in Wellington, New Zealand on 30 August 1912.
In 1932 Wake married a French businessman, Henri Fiocca.
Wakes' medals are on display in the Second World War gallery at the Australian War Memorial.
www.awm.gov.au /encyclopedia/wake.htm   (159 words)

  
 The New Zealand Edge : Heroes : Warriors : Nancy Wake
Nancy Wake was born in the gusty heights of Roseneath, Wellington, New Zealand, on 30 August 1912 to Charles Augustus and Ella Rosieur Wake, the youngest of six children.
Wake was raised without affection by her embittered mother after her father had walked out on them.
Nancy Wake, lives at Port Macquarie, New South Wales, Australia, but has recently expressed a desire to spend the remaining years of her life abroad, either in Britain, where many of her friends are, or France, where she rose to international fame during WWII (see postscript).
www.nzedge.com /heroes/wake.html   (2964 words)

  
 Wake Island   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Wake is a V-shaped Pacific atoll 1,000 to 2,000 miles from any place of any recognition or importance.
Shuttling between Wake and the fleet, the pilots flew 10 sorties, dropped 20 bombs and fired 20,000 rounds of.50-cal. ammunition.
Wake Island was regained on 4 Sept. 1945.
www.mca-marines.org /Leatherneck/dec01wake.htm   (4429 words)

  
 Wake Forest Demon Deacons   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Maryland held Wake Forest to 111 rushing yards and got a 20-yard fumble recovery for a score early in the second quarter on the way to a 13-0 lead before the Demon Deacons got on the board with a 25-yard Dan Ennis field goal as time ran out.
Wake Forest was able to get up 24-3 early on two Chris Barclay touchdown runs, but the offense had to keep its foot on the gas as East Carolina got three James Pinkney touchdown passes, with two to Aundrae Anderson, to keep it close.
Wake Forest could only manage a 51-yard field goal at the end of the first half and 130 yards on the ground to go along with four turnovers.
www.collegefootballnews.com /acc/Wake_Forest.htm   (3550 words)

  
 CAUTION Wake Turbulence Brochure   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Helicopter wakes may be of significantly greater strength than those from a fixed wing aircraft of the same weight.
Incident data shows that the greatest potential for a wake vortex incident occurs when a light aircraft is turning from base to final behind a heavy aircraft flying a straight-in approach.
A pilot who suspects wake turbulence is affecting his or her aircraft should get away from the wake, execute a missed approach or go-around and be prepared for a stronger wake encounter.
www.asy.faa.gov /safety_products/wake.htm   (1570 words)

  
 WAR HISTORY
A U.S. Navy task force carrying reinforcements for Wake Island was within 425 miles of the island at the time of the attack, however, the task force was recalled to Pearl Harbor prior to the surrender of the island.
During the Japanese occupation of Wake Island, Japanese casualties were over 2,700 (725 killed in action, 1,000 deaths from sickness or malnutrition, and 1000 sick and wounded who were evacuated during July 1945).
Currently the population of Wake island is about 200, and Wake Island Airfield is used to support military operations throughout the Pacific region.
www.goldtel.net /ddxa/war.html   (811 words)

  
 Wake Island
Wake Island has the distinction of being the only time defenders were able to prevent a landing during World War II.
The marines and naval personnel on Wake, a refueling station for the Pan American Clipper, would become heroes to the American public starved for good news as the Japanese advanced across the Pacific.
Wake Island was 2000 miles west of Hawaii, across the International Date Line.
www.worldwar2database.com /html/wake.htm   (350 words)

  
 HyperWar: A Magnificent Fight: Marines in the Battle for Wake Island
On wake Island, a tiny sprung paper-clip in the Pacific between Hawaii and Guam, Marines of the 1st Defense Battalion are starting another day of the backbreaking war preparations that have gone on for weeks.
As the Japanese ships neared Wake, the Army radio unit on the atoll sent a message from Cunningham to Pearl Harbor at 0200 on the 11th, telling of the contractors' casualties, and, because of the danger that lay at Wake's doorstep, suggested early evacuation of the civilians.
The men of Wake had fought well, impressing the victors with their tenacious bravery, which later proved to be inspiring, not only to the Marine Corps, but also to the nation as a whole.
www.ibiblio.org /hyperwar/USMC/USMC-C-Wake.html   (20145 words)

  
 wake on Encyclopedia.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
After it was adopted by Christians and as it is practiced today, the wake serves the primary purpose of allowing friends and relatives of the deceased an opportunity to adjust collectively to the changed conditions.
Wakes may vary from part of one night to three nights in length.
CLEVELAND, OH -- Wake Forest's Jamaal Levy dunks the ball against West Virginia University during their second round NCAA tournament game in Cleveland, Ohio, on Saturday, March, 19, 2005.
www.encyclopedia.com /html/w1/wake.asp   (889 words)

  
 AllRefer.com - Wake Island (Pacific Islands Political Geography) - Encyclopedia
Wake Island, atoll with three islets (Wake, Wilkes, and Peale), 3 sq mi (7.8 sq km), central Pacific, between Hawaii and Guam.
Wake Island was discovered by the Spanish in 1568, visited by the British in 1796 and named after Capt. William Wake, and annexed by the United States in 1898.
In Dec., 1941, Wake Island was seized by the Japanese.
reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/W/WakeIsl.html   (224 words)

  
 Warmth for Wake Begins 25th Year
Warmth for Wake is the annual energy assistance program sponsored by Wake County Human Services and the North Carolina Bankers' Association.
Eligibility is determined through Wake County Human Services, taking into consideration all income and resources as well as expenses and emergency or special situations that may affect available income.
Warmth for Wake is funded entirely through voluntary tax-deductible contributions from citizens, churches, civic and fraternal organizations and businesses.
www.co.wake.nc.us /news/warmwake103102.htm   (248 words)

  
 Wake Forest Club Baseball Home Page
Unfortunately, this leaves Wake without an opportunity to tune-up against NCBA competition before next week’s ACC Tournament in College Park, MD. Nevertheless, the Deacs continue to work hard in practice in preparation for the trip north to represent Wake Forest University in the fall tournament, scheduled for Oct. 14-16.
While prior seasons had found Wake struggling to stay competitive, the 2005 Deacons—quite possibly the most talented squad in the club’s short history—became a force to be reckoned with within the Carolina West Conference.
Wake opened the season with a pair of non-conference victories over East Carolina University before taking 2-of-3 from Davidson in the opening series of conference play.
www.wfu.edu /Student-organizations/clubbaseball   (778 words)

  
 Jobs with Wake County   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
This publication lists positions with Wake County Government for which applications are currently being accepted.
It is published weekly, except when there are no vacancies or during any week the Wake County Offices are closed for two or more days.
Wake County applications must be received by the closing date indicated for each position.
lnweb03.co.wake.nc.us /EmploymentApplication/code/postings_Skilled_Trade.html   (254 words)

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