Michael Crummey — (born November 18, 1965) is a Canadian poet and writer. Born in Buchans, Newfoundland and Labrador, Crummey grew up there and in Wabush, Labrador, where he moved with his family in the late 1970s. He began to write poetry while studying at… … Wikipedia
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Oprichnina — The Oprichniks. This canvas by N. V. Nevrev shows the oprichniks about to knife the boyar I. P. Fyodorov (1568), whom they have forced to sit on the Tsar s throne. The Oprichnina (Russian: Опричнина, IPA: [ɐˈprʲit͡ɕnʲɪnə]) is the period … Wikipedia
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1868 Expedition to Abyssinia — The British 1868 Expedition to Abyssinia was a punitive expedition carried out by armed forces of the British Empire against the Ethiopian Empire. Emperor Tewodros II of Ethiopia, also known as Theodore, imprisoned several missionaries and two… … Wikipedia
Jim Harris (politician) — James R. M. Jim Harris (born February 12, 1961) is a Canadian author, environmentalist, and politician. He was leader of the Green Party of Canada from 2003 to 2006, when he was succeeded by Elizabeth May.Early life and Green activismHarris was… … Wikipedia
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Cousin marriage — Charles Darwin and his wife Emma were first cousins. Cousin marriage is marriage between two cousins. In various jurisdictions and cultures, such marriages range from being considered ideal and actively encouraged, to being uncommon but still… … Wikipedia
KFI — Infobox Radio Station name = KFI city = Los Angeles, California area = Southern California branding = KFI AM 640 slogan = More Stimulating Talk Radio airdate = March 31, 1922 frequency = 640 (kHz) format = Talk power = 50,000 watts class = A… … Wikipedia
List of people of Newfoundland and Labrador — List of people of the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. This list includes all peoples of Newfoundland and Labrador who have influenced and or become a part of the Newfoundland and Labrador heritage. This is not a complete list of… … Wikipedia
