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  Winter Line - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The centre of the line, where it crossed the main route north (Highway 6), was based on the mountain Monte Cassino and the old abbey that sat atop it.
The line was fortified with gun pits, concrete bunkers, turreted machine-gun emplacements, barbed-wire and minefields.
The defence of the line itself was commanded by General Heinrich von Vietinghoff of the 10th Armee.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Winter_Line   (741 words)

  
 Winter Line -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
The centre of the line, where it crossed the main route north (Highway 6), was based on the mountain (Click link for more info and facts about Monte Cassino) Monte Cassino and the old abbey that sat atop it.
The western part of the line, centred around Monte Cassino, was called the Gustav Line, and was protected by the (Click link for more info and facts about Bernhardt Line) Bernhardt Line a few miles to the south.
The defence of the line itself was commanded by (Click link for more info and facts about General Heinrich von Vietinghoff) General Heinrich von Vietinghoff of the 10th Armee.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/w/wi/winter_line.htm   (822 words)

  
 Winter Line   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
The plan called for the US Fifth Army to smash though the line at Monte Cassino and into the Liri Valley.
General Harold Alexander commanded, Eisenhower having been recalled to Britain to prepare the invasion of Normandy.
The Germans fell back to their next defensive position, which the Allies rushed to reach before the line can be established.
www.bidprobe.com /en/wikipedia/w/wi/winter_line.html   (711 words)

  
 The Gripping Tale of Winter Tires, Larry Carley, Tire Review, July 2000
According to industry estimates, 1999 sales of winter tires (don't call them "snow tires") in the U.S. were nearly 8 million tires out of a total replacement market of around 193 million tires.
Winters are much more severe in the northern latitudes, where ice and snow create treacherous driving conditions for many motorists.
Winter driving conditions include both wet and dry roads, slush, "soft" ice, "hard" ice, "fl" ice (the kind that's impossible to see but makes roads very slippery), light snow, deep snow and hard-packed snow.
www.babcox.com /editorial/tr/tr70038.htm   (1419 words)

  
 [No title]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
In line 12, delete 'at least one member shall be from a college or university,'.
In line 21, delete 'A member' and insert 'Members' and delete 'is' and insert 'are'.
Delete lines 13 and 14 and insert: ' (5) The Portland Oregon Sports Authority shall provide the commission with clerical and technical assistance and shall share offices and coordinate efforts with the commission to enhance the competitive position of Oregon for world class athletic events.
www.leg.state.or.us /99reg/measures/sb0900.dir/sb0952.1sa.html   (510 words)

  
 The Winter Line   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
It rained the November night the 36th moved up to re-enter the line near Mignano, where Highway 6 and a main railway cut through a narrow pass into the Liri Valley running north toward Rome.
Elements of the 3rd Infantry Division invited relief from their cold, rock-ledge holdings on the slopes of the mountains flanking the pass.
Of the battles and of the winter months that were ahead, General Walker upon their conclusion could forthrightly state, "I do not recall any campaign in the whole history of the United States Army in which soldiers have had to endure greater hardships or have performed greater deeds of heroism than this campaign in Italy."
www.kwanah.com /txmilmus/36division/archives/maggiore/winter.htm   (231 words)

  
 Drawing The Line on Winter Play | United States Golf Association
Depending on the leniency of their playing partners (also known as opponents), the bump may be as little as six inches or as much as a club's length.
Since winter rules are an obvious direct violation of the Rules of Golf, the more scrupulous golf memberships attempt to retain some measure of compliance by stipulating the ball can only be bumped in the fairway.
In addition to eliminating the confusion over winter rules, this simple idea makes the course more enjoyable to play during the winter, since the fairways are so much better defined for the golfers hitting their tee shots.
www.usga.org /turf/articles/other/winter_play/drawing_the_line.html   (686 words)

  
 The Line Starts Here (washingtonpost.com)
Professional line standers enter the Hart Senate Office Building, where they will claim their labors' reward: a warm seat to turn over to a lobbyist or other power broker.
He'd be too far back in line, assuming he didn't have $35 an hour to pay a line-standing company, or the gumption to play line-stander himself.
Line-standing in the winter is a matter of preparation: three sweaters, two pairs of socks.
www.washingtonpost.com /wp-dyn/articles/A64231-2005Mar1.html   (719 words)

  
 Spectator Event: Standing in Line - 2002 Winter Olympics coverage
In one line for food at Snowbasin Monday, you were looking at a 45 minute wait.Fans never imagined they'd wait so long for a five dollar hot dog.
There are lines everywhere, but you have to look hard to find anyone who's complaining about security delays.
The lines were exaggerated because of delays at Snowbasin Monday.
deseretnews.com /oly/view/0,3949,70000539,00.html   (271 words)

  
 Transworld Snowboarding.com | Buyers Guide | PR: Northwave(R) Street Shoes .... Some History   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Re-released last winter, the Espresso saw the addition of the hybrid Winter Street line, with an eclectic mix of bolder materials such as fake fur, snake, and suedes built on a new fatter snowboard boot grip.
Debuting our first street line back in 1994, we at Northwave have worked very hard to lay a strong foundation on which to build a brand that will undoubtedly be around for many years to come.
Basically a winter version of our Espresso line, the Winter Street's are highlighted by a snowboard boot soles with a street shoe upper to provide not only maximum ankle support, but style, and comfort as well.
www.transworldsnowboarding.com /snow/buyers_guide/article/0,13009,246465,00.html   (932 words)

  
 Astronomical Calendar
Three of the lines are the lines traced by the pole¹s shadow on the summer solstice (June 21st), the equinox (March 21st or September 21st), and the winter solstice (December 21st).
The 4th line is a line from the pole perpendicular to each of the lines drawn on the solstices and equinox.
For example: "The winter solstice line (the first day of winter) was made by coming out on December 21st and marking the position of the shadow throughout the day.
www.efn.org /~jack_v/AstronomicalCalendar.html   (1536 words)

  
 xtri.com | gear reviews | shwalla winter clothing   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
With winter fully upon us here in Canada, what better time to write about a new line of winter apparel that should be in stores soon.
They also make a 40 degree and 60 degree line of apparel, but given the season, the 20 Degree top was the most appropriate.
While the material is thicker than most layers one might wear, the light fleece lining is very comfortable against the skin, and the outer layer blocks cold very well.
www.xtri.com /article.asp?id=1382   (623 words)

  
 PUBLIC ROADS On-Line (Winter 1996) - A Revolution in Winter Maintenance   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
A two-year, post-SHRP, anti-icing test and evaluation project (TE28) was conducted during the winters of 1993-94 and 1994-95 to optimize the effectiveness of anti-icing operations and determine the conditions under which they are effective.
Over the course of a winter season, huge volumes of salt are shoveled or washed into storm drains, roadside lands, etc., creating an environmentally malignant environment.
Once solid salt was the unchallenged snow and ice control agent of choice used in deicing operations for all highway departments; but now, use of alternative chemicals, anti-icing and other application methods, and consideration of non-conventional operations for snow and ice control are actively being explored.
www.tfhrc.gov /pubrds/winter96/p96w2.htm   (1420 words)

  
 The Post: 'Singled Out,' Ekoostick Hookah and ski trip planned for UPC winter line-up   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
With many students facing the "winter blues," the University Program Council's winter line-up will attempt to put a smile on your face, love in your heart and skis on your feet.
UPC's winter series includes a concert/cd release party for the popular Midwestern band, Ekoostik Hookah, a ski trip to Spicy Run in Latham, Ohio, a version of MTV's Singled Out and comedian Mark Anthony to name a few.
Also included in the UPC winter line-up is the Front Room movie series with Michael J. Fox titles every week and a Billiards and Euchre Tournament at the Baker Center Recreation Room from Jan. 30 to 31.
thepost.baker.ohiou.edu /archives/012298/winter.html   (481 words)

  
 Railway Photos - Semmering Railroad in Winter
In the background a slope of the Red Mountain is visible, on which the line continues after passing the Kalte Rinne viaduct.
In summer plants growing on viaducts and close to the line are visible frequently.
In winter it is sometimes difficult to capture the high light contrasts well.
www.ebepe.com /html/semmeringrailway_winter.html   (1084 words)

  
 CNN - Chanel fall/winter line leaves past behind - March 23, 1999
He says today's fashion is a straight line between the minimalism of past seasons and the fantasy of costume dressing.
In his newest line, Lagerfeld revolutionizes the Chanel jacket by putting it into felt and seaming it so that it molds over the body.
He gives the shine of silver subtly to tweed jackets, but brilliantly to his new A-line skirts.
www.cnn.com /STYLE/9903/23/chanel.fw.99   (449 words)

  
 FIFTH ARMY AT THE WINTER LINE   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Fifth Army at the Winter Line (15 November 1943-15 January 1944) is one of a series of fourteen studies of World War II operations originally published by the War Department's Historical Division and now returned to print as part of the Army's commemoration of the fiftieth anniversary of that momentous clash of arms.
He has the knowledge and confidence that his job is part of a unified plan to defeat the enemy, but he does not have time to survey a campaign from a fox hole.
Fifth Army at the Winter Line is a sequel to From the Volturno to the Winter Line.
www.army.mil /cmh-pg/books/wwii/winterline/winter-fm.htm   (668 words)

  
 snow line on Encyclopedia.com
Factors affecting the location of the snow line are the quantity of snowfall, the steepness of the slope on which snow rests, the exposure of an area to the sun and prevailing winds, the type and velocity of the winds, and the presence or absence of large bodies of water.
The level of the snow line is much lower in winter than in summer.
SNOWBASIN, UT-- A course worker rakes snow from the racers line after high winds postponed the Olympic event in which Picabo Street was scheduled to compete on Monday February 11, 2001 at the 2002 Oly
www.encyclopedia.com /html/s1/snowline.asp   (647 words)

  
 Winter drum line ensemble forms 03/07/04
The group consists of the percussion section from the marching band as well as sideline percussion instruments such as keyboards, chimes and electric bass guitar.
Bob Konarski has a child in the drum line and said he's amazed at the dedication.
The group began working on the musical aspect of the drum line shortly after marching band season ended in the fall.
www.thenewsherald.com /stories/030704/loc_20040307060.shtml   (514 words)

  
 IMB Newsletter
The MPHS Winter Guard and MPHS Winter Drum Line are continuing rehearsals this month in preparation for their first contest on Feb. 5 at Montrose High School.
The Winter Guard, under the direction of John Demkowicz, Gina Taton, and Daedre Craig will be performing to the music of Radiohead.
Two Drum Line parents are needed to work the Guard portion and two Winter Guard parents are needed to work the Drum Line portion.
marchingband.mountpleasantmusic.org /imb/newsletter1.htm   (1152 words)

  
 2004 Winter Drum Line   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
On Sunday, September 18, the band room at Riverside Community College was packed with percussionists - all vying for spots in the 2006 RCC winter drum line.
At the end of the day, those who were offered spots in the winter battery attended a meeting to discuss everything.
The purpose of the RCC Winter Drum Line is to improve the performance skills of interested percussionists through educational rehearsal sessions and various evaluations - usually contests using standardized WGI sheets.
www.rccband.org /percussion   (289 words)

  
 Winter Percussion, John Overton High School Band, Nashville, Tennessee   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
The John Overton Winter Drum Line and Percussion Ensemble have a proud past and bright future.
The Winter Drum Line has won a WGI WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP and numerous Regional and Local Championships and Southeastern Color Guard Circuit Championships.
As in past years, the Winter Percussion Ensemble will be competing in the Southeastern Color Guard Circuit as well as at the WGI World Championships in Dayton, Ohio in April.
www.johnovertonband.org /jodl.htm   (480 words)

  
 Satan's Laundromat: Winter High Line 1
The High Line, an abandoned elevated rail line on...
The High Line, an abandoned elevated rail line on the West Side of Manhattan.
Posted by: jw at February 3, 2004 05:19 PM The High Line is private property.
www.satanslaundromat.com /sl/archives/000252.html   (336 words)

  
 Jacob Henry Winter and Elizabeth Keller
This is where my Winter line begins (and ends).
A cousin's work says that both Jacob Henry Winter and Elizabeth Keller were born in Wheeling, Ohio Co., (West) Virginia.
A passed down story, which is believed to be written by one of Jacob's great granddaughter's as told to her by her father, my great-great grandfather, David Keller Winter, tells us that Jacob was born in "Virginia" in 1759.
www.geocities.com /heartland/hills/8929/j-ewinter.html   (247 words)

  
 2003 Winter Drum Line   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Just like the last 6 years, the 2003 winter line will be a competing line.
The Instructional Staff: The RCC Winter Drum Line staff will include the sametalented group of musicians who have helped RCC become one of the top college drum lines in the country....
Winter Drum Line Fees: It will cost $800 to be in the winter drum line.
www.rccband.org /percussion/2003_Season   (740 words)

  
 LiNE Zine Spring 2001 - 21st Century Dilemmas: Balance, Integration, or Learning It All? Hypotheses from the Front Line
In an age where the markets influence our moods, mercies, and marriages, we thought it time to break from the business of learning, per se, to focus on its place in what matters most.
Brook Manville, publisher of LiNE Zine and CLO of Saba, wrote most of this at his kitchen table.
LiNE Zine retains the copyright in all of the material on these web pages as a collective work under copyright laws.
linezine.com /5.2/articles/mcbm21cd.htm   (1037 words)

  
 The Pride of Belpre: Belpre Band Program
The Belpre High School Color Guard, Winter Guard and Winter Flag Line are Sub-Divisions of the Belpre High School Band program.
Winter Guard is open to ALL students in grades 9-12.
Winter Flag line is open to ALL students in grades 7-12.
www.belprebands.org /guard.htm   (233 words)

  
 Satan's Laundromat: Winter High Line 3
Winter High Line 2, shadows and plant life
Winter High Line 3, graffiti and other artwork
Posted by: Jeremy at February 2, 2004 08:53 PM It was on the west side of the High Line, just south of the Manhattan Mini Storage.
www.satanslaundromat.com /sl/archives/000254.html   (290 words)

  
 The Red Bull in the Winter Line   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
But the Germans did not withdraw, and in what became known as the Battle of the Winter Line, the Allies began their long fight up the Italian peninsula.
To evacuate a casualty meant four to six hours on foot down the steep trail, under mortar fire, which forced the battalion surgeon to treat casualtiies on the actual firing line.
Despite the constant attacks, severe casualties, cold weather, and lack of ammunition and food, the 1st Battalion, 168th Infantry, held its position for five days before it was relieved.
www.34infdiv.org /feature/34art.html   (549 words)

  
 The Status Line, Winter/Spring 1987
Before I knew it, the floor rushed up to greet me. The police came by and drew lines around me before the ambulance took me away, but as I was wheeled out of my library (kitchen, actually), I saw those lines on the floor.
A one-line BASIC command found on page 5 of your 1571 Owner's Manual will put you in 1541 mode: OPEN 1,8,15,"U0>M0" (Note that 0 is zero, not "oh").
To uphold the legendary Solomon-like integrity of The Status Line Puzzle, the drawing was presided over by the prestigious firm of Flathead, Flathead, Flathead, and Beeblebrox.
www.csd.uwo.ca /Infocom/Articles/NZT/Tslspr87.html   (9056 words)

  
 FROM THE VOLTURNO TO THE WINTER LINE   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
From the Volturno to the Winter Line (6 October-15 November 1943) is one of a series of fourteen studies of World War II operations originally published by the War Department's Historical Division and now returned to print as part of the Army's commemoration of the fiftieth anniversary of that momentous clash of arms.
From the Volturno to the Winter Line is a sequel to Salerno: American Operations from the Beaches to the Volturno.
Mark W. Clark, had established the Salerno beachhead and captured Naples, it pushed the Germans northward across the Volturno River and into the mountain defenses of the Winter Line.
www.army.mil /cmh-pg/books/wwii/volturno/volturno-fm.htm   (796 words)

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