Word: 12th
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...best minds of the age. In Baghdad, around 825, Al-Khwarizmi wrote a mathematical treatise that for the first time used the word al-jabr - algebra - to describe the process of solving equations. Three Baghdad brothers produced pioneering works in mechanical engineering. In Cordoba, under princely patronage, the 12th century thinker Ibn Rushd, also known by the medieval Latin name Averroës, reconciled Islamic religion and Aristotelian philosophy in ways that would influence the European Renaissance. While the Golden Age empire was wealthy, diverse and unified by a common language, regional politics were not always stable. The polymath...
Kelley, an environmental consultant, also ran in 2003, placing 12th. Former council candidate Matthew S. DeBergalis said Kelley’s past support gave him a strong advantage over this year’s other first-time challengers...
...riots, which stretched into their 12th night, claimed their first life yesterday and 1,400 vehicles were burned in 274 towns across France, authorities said. The violence began Oct. 27 in a Paris suburb when two teenage boys of African origin died from accidental electrocution while hiding from police...
...makes returning calls personally a hallmark of his administration in order to reinforce his connection to constituents.“It’s not about being the politician. I actually spend time doing my homework to make things better,” says Sullivan, who is in his 12th year serving on the council.On Tuesday, Cambridge voters will indicate whether they think Sullivan’s efforts have paid off.Cambridge elects its nine-member City Council every two years. This year, for the second time in a row, all nine incumbents are seeking reelection.Under Cambridge’s Plan...
...looked like this would be it. After 11 tries, 11 almosts and should-have-beens, the Harvard field hockey team was supposed to shake the tiger off its back—and, perhaps more importantly, give shine to an otherwise disheartening 2005 season. After more than a decade, the 12th time looked like it would be the charm. It wasn’t. Senior midfielder Jen McDavitt was everywhere: diving for balls, challenging rebounds, running coast to coast, feeding penalty corners, and scoring the Crimson’s only goal. Her coach, Sue Caples, would gladly note that...