Word: armstrongs
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...probably the best documented of any leading religious figure's before modern times, at least partly because he was as much a politician in Arabia as the "founder" of a religion that now has more than 1 billion adherents. With frequent use of the words of Karen Armstrong, Muhammad's biographer, the film tells the story of his life--his birth in Mecca, his rise to prominence as an honest man and a successful merchant, his loving marriage to Khadija--leading up to the moment when, while he was meditating in the hills above Mecca, an angel instructed...
...BOOKISH Inspired by the nearby New York Public Library, the 10 guest floors are each dedicated to a different area of knowledge GUESTS Most are from the advertising, publishing and fashion world. But Neil Armstrong once stayed in Room 500.006: Astronomy SPECIAL FEATURES Each room has a collection of books, but guests can also relax on the poetry terrace, which is decorated with a James Joyce scroll and volumes of verse by assorted others
Seniors Mike Armstrong and John Perry were Second-Team selections at defensive end and linebacker, respectively. Senior quarterback and captain Neil Rose and sophomore quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick, who split time under center this season, shared Honorable Mention distinction with senior strong safety Niall Murphy and junior defensive back Chris Raftery...
...just before Grubman turned bullish and AT&T awarded Citi a nearly $45 million investment-banking job taking public the company's wireless division. Investigators are interested in that link and the possibility that Weill sought Grubman's upgrade to win favor with AT&T CEO Michael Armstrong, who sits on Citi's board. In an e-mail , Grubman said that Weill needed the support of Armstrong to "nuke" Weill's then co-CEO John Reed and gain full control of the company. Says Weill: "I would never attempt to manipulate a board member's vote...
...Harvard defensive line has made huge strides in the past four weeks to become a dominating unit. Against Columbia, the D-Line was credited with three sacks, two forced fumbles and countless hurries. Senior defensive end Mike Armstrong is All-Ivy material and leads the line with 31 tackles. Junior Brendan McCafferty has three sacks in his last four games with a forced fumble. Junior Brian Garcia had a safety at Penn, the first from a Harvard player since 1997, while seniors Patrick Lavin and Jesse Brush are solid run-stoppers. Harvard has had great success stopping the run against...