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Grounds for Sculpture — is a 35 acre sculpture park and museum located in Hamilton Township, Mercer County, New Jersey, United States, on the former site of the New Jersey State Fairgrounds. Founded in 1992 by J. Seward Johnson, Jr., Grounds For Sculpture is dedicated… … Wikipedia
The Economist editorial stance — The Economist was first published in September 1843 by James Wilson to take part in a severe contest between intelligence, which presses forward, and an unworthy, timid ignorance obstructing our progress. This phrase is quoted on its contents… … Wikipedia
The Satanic Verses controversy — refers to the controversy surrounding Salman Rushdie s novel The Satanic Verses . In particular it involves the novel s alleged blasphemy or unbelief; the 1989 fatwa issued by Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini ordering Muslims to kill Rushdie; and the… … Wikipedia
Grounds for divorce — is also a single by Elbow, a song by Wolf Parade, and a song by Big Business. The Grounds for divorce are set regulations in each state that specify under what circumstances can one party be granted a divorce. In almost a dozen states, the… … Wikipedia
The Homewood — is a modernist house in Esher, Surrey, England. Designed by architect Patrick Gwynne for his parents, The Homewood was given by Gwynne to the National Trust in 1992.OriginsThe family demolished the original rambling Victorian house called The… … Wikipedia
The Shining (film) — The Shining Theatrical release poster Directed by Stanley Kubrick Produced by Stanle … Wikipedia
The Standard State Zoning Enabling Act — was written by a New York City commission headed by Edward Bassett and signed by Mayor John Purroy Mitchel in 1916 to regulate buildings and land usage in New York City. It was bought forth as part of the reaction to the construction of the… … Wikipedia
The Leelanau School — is a coed non profit boarding high school located in Glen Arbor, Michigan. The school was founded in 1929, and is a small, college preparatory school with 42 acres of land with 13 year round and 9 seasonal building structures. The school has a… … Wikipedia
The Crystal Palace — was a cast iron and glass building originally erected in Hyde Park, London, England, to house the Great Exhibition of 1851. More than 14,000 exhibitors from around the world gathered in the Palace s convert|990000|sqft|m2 of exhibition space to… … Wikipedia
The Bible and homosexuality — is a contentious subject that influences how homosexuality and homosexual sex are regarded in societies where Christianity has made a strong impact. The Bible is generally considered by believers to be inspired by God or to record God s… … Wikipedia
The Retreat — The Retreat, commonly known as the York Retreat, is a place in England for the treatment of people with mental health needs. Located in Lamel Hill in York, it operates as a not for profit charitable organisation.Opened in 1796, it is famous for… … Wikipedia
