Its a batsmans game Nov 21, 2009
For those who came in late, Drake was the 16th century sailor who insisted on finishing his game of bowls before setting sail with the English navy to destroy the Spanish Armada. Read business stories in. (India Times)
Light-Wave Communications [Reprint] Oct 7, 2009
After all, the American Indians sent up smoke signals and the English built bonfires to warn of the approach of the Spanish Armada. In the 1790's Claude Chappe built an optical telegraph system consisting of semaphore stations on hilltops throughout France. (Scientific American)
Team line-ups take shape for World Cup in China Sep 9, 2009
Other names teeing off include world number six Henrik Stenson partnering Robert Karlsson as Sweden defend their title, and world number seven Sergio Garcia spearheading the Spanish armada. Only one Asian nation since 1972 has won the event Japan in 2002 but with a first Major under his belt Yong-eun is well equipped to help Korea challenge to be world champions. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
U.S. wins Solheim Cup Aug 24, 2009
But Europe captain Alison Nicholas pulled out every trick she could this week to inspire her team, including video messages from Seve Ballesteros and Jose Maria Olazabal, whose Spanish Armada was regarded as the greatest partnership in Ryder Cup history. 1. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Smith: I'll say tomato about any time Aug 15, 2009
The way the Irish got the potato was from the wreckage of the Spanish Armada. Some of those Irish emigrants brought the potato to America. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Deaf Men Hearing: Francis Drake, Spanish Armada and all that Jazz Aug 7, 2009
"When Francis Drake, who was a pirate, captured the Spanish Armada and sent it to Britain, he was knighted and he became Sir Francis Drake. The British did not try him; did they?" The Source asked ... "When Francis Drake, who was a pirate, captured the Spanish Armada and sent it to Britain, he was knighted and he became Sir Francis Drake. The British did not try him; did they?" The Source asked. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
This day in history Jul 29, 2009
In 1588, the English attacked the Spanish Armada in the Battle of Gravelines, resulting in an English victory. In 1890, artist Vincent van Gogh, 37, died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound in Auvers-sur-Oise, France. (Boston Globe)
Hunt hopes to find ancient trees Jul 22, 2009
Croft Castle's sweet chestnuts were "seized from the Spanish Armada". "Ancient trees can be thought of as the cathedrals of the natural world," said Ray Hawes, the National Trust's head of forestry. (BBC News -- Science)
The Life of Sir Francis Drake Jul 7, 2009
The Beginning of Caribbean Piracy. When the Spanish Empire seized the riches of the Americas, their rivals in Europe resented this, and made bids to claim some of the riches themselves. (Suite101.com)
Armstrong says he'll kick ass after last year's 'joke' of a Tour Jun 27, 2009
Evans falls victim to Spanish armada. text/html-document. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Evans falls victim to Spanish armada Jun 16, 2009
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If Obama Cares about the Poor, He Should Endorse English Jun 1, 2009
Since the Elizabethan era and the defeat of the Spanish Armada, English has spread throughout the world. The English created their empire; including winning control of what would become the United States. (Townhall.com)
Olazabal elected to World Golf Hall of Fame May 21, 2009
and , known as the "Spanish Armada" during their indomitable partnership in the Ryder Cup, never had to exchange ideas because they thought and played so much alike. Olazabal. (ESPN -- Golf)
Olazabal to be inducted in Hall of Fame May 21, 2009
JACKSONVILLE, Florida (AP) -Jose Maria Olazabal and Seve Ballesteros, known as the "Spanish Armada'' during their indomitable partnership in the Ryder Cup, never had to exchange ideas because they thought and played so much alike."We were erratic off the tee, solid with irons, extremely good around the green,'' Olazabal said on Wednesday. "Whenever we had to make a decision, there was not much thinking to do, not much talking. We saw the same shot, the same flight, we had the same ideas.''Linked... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Paragould Personalities: Norma Addison Mar 29, 2009
According to Wikipedia, Drake was second in command of the English fleet against the Spanish Armada in 1588. Addison said she also learned she was related to a member of the Drake family who drilled the first oil well in Pennsylvania. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
The Birth and Development of the En... Mar 14, 2009
It was during its wars with Spain that England won its famous naval victory against the Spanish Armada, in 1588. But the Royal Navy at this time was largely augmented by professional pirates, called privateers; men who were licensed to hunt the ships of enemy nations, whether they be warships or merchant vessels, and it would not be until after Elizabeth's death that new life was breathed into the Royal Navy. (Suite101.com)
TAKE TO THE SEAS » Mar 2, 2009
Or do you focus on creating the ultimate fleet of galleon ships, reminiscent of the Spanish Armada. The sea battles themselves happen in real-time, with the developers paying meticulous detail to the graphics and mechanics of fighting on the sea. (IGN PC Games)
Sir Walter, we hardly knew you Feb 22, 2009
(Not really, and he definitely didn't fight the Spanish Armada on the storm-tossed seas. . (News & Observer)
Roy Strong, scourge of so much modern art, champions the wonder horse Feb 12, 2009
Or Henry V at Agincourt, or Elizabeth I addressing her troops at Tilbury before the defeat of the Spanish Armada, or the Iron Duke of Wellington on the field of Waterloo. As for its monumental size, the best response to the White Horse is summed up in the words of the 12-year-old who said at the unveiling: 'This is my favourite design. (Daily Mail)
