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51James Davis 'Duramboi' — (1808 May 7 1889), absconder and shopkeeper, was born in Broomielaw, Scotland, and at 14 was apprenticed to his father as a blacksmith at Old Wynd, Glasgow. Convicted two years later for stealing 2s. 6d. from a church box in Surrey, he was… …
52Norris, (Benjamin) Frank(lin) — born March 5, 1870, Chicago, Ill., U.S. died Oct. 25, 1902, San Francisco, Calif. U.S. novelist and short story writer. Norris initially worked as an overseas correspondent and in publishing. He became the first important American author to… …
53Post-materialism — The theory of Post materialism assumes an ongoing transformation of individuals and society which liberates them gradually from the stress of basic acquisitive or materialistic needs. In the first place, the term post materialism and the related… …
54TM-Sidhi program — The TM Sidhi program is a form of meditation introduced by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi in 1975. It is based on, and described as a natural extension of the Transcendental Meditation technique (TM).[1][2] The purpose of the TM Sidhi program is to… …
55Blue Code of Silence — The Blue Code of Silence is an unwritten code of honour among many police officers in which reporting another officer s errors, misconduct, or crimes is regarded as a betrayal. Studies demonstrate that most police feel that the code is applicable …
56Slavoj Žižek — Žižek and Zizek redirect here. For the biographical documentary film, see Zizek!. Slavoj Žižek Žižek in 2008 Full name Slavoj Žižek Born 21 March 1949 (1949 03 21) …
57Market reduction approach — In 1796, the London magistrate Patrick Colquhoun[1] observed that It rarely happens that thieves go upon the highway, or commit burglaries, until the money they have previously acquired is exhausted, and that ...without a safe and ready market he …
58Ferengi — For other meanings, see Ferengi#Etymology. Ferengi The Ferengi Alliance A trio of Ferengi Founder Grand Nagus Gint Home world Ferenginar Capital(s) City of Commerce …
59Oxfordian theory of Shakespeare authorship — Edward de Vere, the 17th Earl of Oxford, is the most popular alternative candidate for the author behind the alleged pseudonym, Shakespeare. Unknown artist after lost original, 1575; National Portrait Gallery, London. The Oxfordian theory of… …
60Temeraire (series) — Temeraire is a series of novels by Naomi Novik, comprising His Majesty s Dragon (released as Temeraire in the United Kingdom), Throne of Jade , Black Powder War , Empire of Ivory , and Victory of Eagles . The novels are works of both fantasy and… …
