Word: nicol
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...when Louis met and fell in love with 20-year-old Mary Nicol, he already had a family, but in flagrant disregard of the social norms of the time, he divorced. The synergy of Louis and Mary's union was obvious from the outset. In contrast to Louis' charming, gregarious, outgoing nature, Mary was shy, reserved, socially uncomfortable and, in her own words, not very fond of other people. Mary preferred to carefully evaluate scientific evidence before reaching any conclusions; Louis, on the other hand, was often impulsive and cavalier in his proclamations. Rigorous in her approach, intensely focused...
...miraculous cure for blindness, it's clear that there is an enormous mass of ignorance here. Should we be truly surprised that the Heaven's Gate leaders hoodwinked their followers? The leap from biblical beliefs to the absurdities of this particular cult is a small one. ANNE NICOL GAYLOR, President Freedom From Religion Foundation Madison, Wisconsin...
...mentioned the human-rights abuses in China without specifically citing Tibet. The attempt to destroy this culture continues. Until the government reforms its policies, Beijing will remain a power the world cannot love. BARBARA NICOL Sleepy Hollow, New York...
...British missionaries, he grew up speaking Kikuyu with his friends and feeling more African than European. While doing research at Cambridge, he precipitated the first of many Leakey scandals. He deserted his first wife and two young children to marry artist and archaeologist Mary Nicol. He was also unable to document fully some of his early fossil claims. Undeterred, he returned to Kenya to vindicate himself...
...Nicol Williamson's in I Hate Hamlet, after the notoriously erratic performer smote co-star Evan Handler with the flat of his sword during a dueling scene, and Handler -- believing the blow was deliberate -- walked off and quit the show. "Well," said Williamson to the stunned audience, "should I sing...