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  1. Kiwi
    niches that in other parts of the world were filled by creatures as diverse as horses, wolves and mice were taken up by birds (and, to a lesser extent, reptiles). Kiwi are shy, nocturnal creatures with a highly developed sense of smell and, most unusually in a bird, nostrils at the end of their long, sharp bill. They feed by thrusting the bill into the ground in search of worms, insects, and other invertebrates; though they also take fruit and, if the opportunity arises, small crayfish, amphibians and eels. Their adaptation to a terrestrial life is extensive: like all ratities they
    http://pheeds.com/info/guide/k/ki/kiwi.html?kurt
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  2. Koala
    Phascolarctus Species: cinereus Binomial name Phascolarctus cinereus The Koala\ (Phascolarctus cinereus) is a thickset arboreal marsupial herbivore endemic to Australia, and the only representative of its family, Phascolarctidae. Koalas are unmistakable: they are broadly similar in appearance to a wombat (which is their closest living relative) but have a thicker, softer coat, much larger ears, and longer limbs, which are equipped with large, sharp claws to assist with climbing. Weight varies from about 14 kg for a large, southern male, to about 5 kg for a small northern female. They are generally silent, but male Koalas have a very loud advertising
    http://pheeds.com/info/guide/k/ko/koala.html?kurt
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  3. Kooikerhondje
    breed has a waterproof coat that does not require clipping with a well-developed undercoat. Kooikers are intelligent, alert, agile dogs, generally with a benevolent nature. However, they can be extremely territorial and will bark at strangers. They are usually good swimmers and can generally adapt to taking different levels of exercise. After earlier popularity as a hunting dog the breed almost became extinct after World War II until Baroness van Hardenbroek van Ammerstol rescued it. The breed was only officially recognised by the Dutch Kennel Club in 1971 and has since been imported into other countries and recognised officially although the
    http://pheeds.com/info/guide/k/ko/kooikerhondje.html?kurt
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  4. Velomobile
    from collisions. They are virtually always single-passenger vehicles. They are derived from bicycles and tricycles, with the addition of a full fairing (aerodynamic shell). There are few manufacturers of velomobiles; many are homebuilt. Some models have the operator's head exposed; this has the advantage of giving the operator unobstructed vision, hearing, and some cooling, with the disadvantage of being more exposed to weather. A practical velomobile has many competing requirements. It should have as many of the following characteristics as possible. Light weight. Good visibility for the operator (clear front vision is especially important, but a 360 degree view is also
    http://pheeds.com/info/guide/v/ve/velomobile.html?kurt
    Sources: pheeds[Rank #85],
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  5. Kudzu
    The name comes from Japanese kazu (葛), meaning vine. Kudzu vines can make walking across the land nearly impossible, as it takes over all horizontal and vertical surfaces, both natural and manmade. Its dense vegetation obstructs all views and movement into the area. It kills or degrades other plants by smothering them under a solid blanket of leaves, by girdling woody stems and tree trunks, and by breaking branches or uprooting entire trees and shrubs through the sheer force of its weight. Description Deciduous leaves are alternate and compound, with three broad leaflets up to four inches (10 cm) across. Leaflets
    http://pheeds.com/info/guide/k/ku/kudzu.html?kurt
    Sources: pheeds[Rank #86],
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  6. James Douglas
    hit Buster with an uppercut and down went Douglas. He was up at the count of 8, and the bell rang before Tyson could follow up on his sudden success. After the fight Tyson and his team would protest that the referee had started his count too late and that Douglas should have been counted out, but those protest were of no avail. In the 10th round, a devastating combination from Douglas floored Tyson for the first time in his boxing career. When Tyson failed to climb to his feet on time, the fight was over. For that upset, the public
    http://pheeds.com/info/guide/j/ja/james_douglas.html?kurt
    Sources: pheeds[Rank #87],
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  7. Veteran Intelligence Professionals for Sanity
    Our Spooks" by Nicholas D. Kristof, Op-ed columnist, The New York Times. 1 June 2003: "US security men accuse Bush of twisting facts," The International News (Pakistan). 3 June 2003: "Story: Ray McGovern of Veterans Intelligence Professionals for Sanity Analyzes Private Conversatino Between Powell and Straw Regarding Iraq's WMDs"; "live" interview with Pacifica's Peacewatch: "Peacewatch talked with Ray McGovern, a 27-year CIA veteran and a member of the steering committee of Veteran Intelligence Professionals for Sanity or VIPS. McGovern served as an "All Intelligence Agent" during the Reagan White House." 10 June 2003: "Intelligence questions" by Peter H. Stone, National Journal:
    http://pheeds.com/info/guide/v/ve/veteran_intelligence_professionals_for_sanity.html?kurt
    Sources: pheeds[Rank #88],
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  8. Jagdtiger
    Jagdtiger The Jagdtiger was a tank destroyer made of the Tiger chassis, it featured very heavy armor and a powerful 128mm gun capable of defeating any tank fielded in WW2, even at long ranges. It had 250mm armor 1fa8 on the front glacis which made it practically invulnerable to any fire, but its high weight and no turret means that the Jagdtiger had to turn to aim at enemy tanks made it vulnerable to infantry with AT weapons that could come close enough, but when properly supported this was
    http://pheeds.com/info/guide/j/ja/jagdtiger.html?kurt
    Sources: pheeds[Rank #89],
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  9. Jewish principles of faith
    books in Judaism. The Tanakh contains the Written Torah, the writings of the major prophets, and the writings of the minor prophets. The Talmud contains Judaism's oral law. Reward and punishment The mainstream Jewish view, clearly expressed in the Bible and rabbinic literature, is that God will reward those who observe His commandments and punish those who intentionally transgress them. Maimonides believed that the nature of the reward was that if a person perfected his intellect to the highest degree, then the part of his intellect that connected to God - the active intellect - would be immortalized and eternally enjoying
    http://pheeds.com/info/guide/j/je/jewish_principles_of_faith_1.html?kurt
    Sources: pheeds[Rank #90],
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  10. Jeff Bezos
    the leap. Jeff and Mackenize flew to Texas on Independence Day weekend and picked up a 1998 Chevy Blazer (a gift from Mike Bezos) to make the drive to Seattle, where they would have ready access to the book wholesaler Ingram, and to the pool of computer talent Jeff would need for his enterprise. Mackenzie drove while Jeff typed a business plan. The company would be called Amazon for the seemingly endless South American river with its numberless branches. They set up shop in a two-bedroom house, with extension cords running to the garage. Jeff set up three Sun microstations on
    http://pheeds.com/info/guide/j/je/jeff_bezos.html?kurt
    Sources: pheeds[Rank #91],
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  11. Jean-Baptiste Colbert
    confiscated goods of an uncle, Pussort. In 1648, he (and his wife Marie Charron) received 40,000 crowns from some source or other; and, in 1649, Colbert became the councilor of state. The Fronde and Later Revolts The Fronde lasted from 1648-1653; and, following 1651, when Cardinal Mazarin left Paris, Colbert served as an advisor. In April 1655, Colbert published a notable letter in defense of the cardinal. In 1659, Colbert helped suppress the revolts in Normandy, Anjou and Poitou, events which resulted in the execution of Bonnesson. The Death of Mazarin and Colbert's Rise Colbert's earliest recorded attempt at tax reform
    http://pheeds.com/info/guide/j/je/jean_baptiste_colbert.html?kurt
    Sources: pheeds[Rank #92],
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  12. Jeff Fenech
    displacing the second Davey Moore, and trailing Leon Spinks, Saensak Muangsuring, Pete Rademacher and Rafael Lovera. Fenech was the third fastest boxer to become a world champion, behind Muangsuring and Spinks, when he knocked out Shingaki in nine rounds in Sydney. After two non title knockout wins, he gave Shingaki a rematch and retained the crown with a knockout in three. After one more non title knockout win, Fenech had to go the distance for the first time, when he faced Jerome Coffee, retaining the title by a 15 round unanimous decision. In 1986, Fenech had only two bouts, but they
    http://pheeds.com/info/guide/j/je/jeff_fenech.html?kurt
    Sources: pheeds[Rank #93],
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  13. Jian
    Jian Jian (劍 also, Chien in a different transliteration, Gim in a different Chinese dialect, and Kim in Korean) is a double-edged straight sword used during the last thousand years in China. Historical one-handed versions have blades varying from 18-32 inches in length. The weight of an average sword of 28 inches blade-length would be in a range of approximately 1.5-2 pounds. Hilt general article: hilt A guard protected the hand from an opposing blade. The shape of the guard could be described as short
    http://pheeds.com/info/guide/j/ji/jian.html?kurt
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  14. Joseph Haydn
    of humor, evident in his love of practical jokes and often apparent in his music. He was particularly respected by the Eszterházy court musicians whom he supervised, as he maintained a cordial working atmosphere and effectively represented the musicians' interests with their employer. Haydn was a devout Catholic, who often turned to his rosary when he got stuck in composing, a practice that he usually found to be effective. When he finished a composition, he would write "Laus deo" ("praise be to God") or some similar expression at the end of the manuscript. His favorite hobbies were hunting and fishing. Haydn
    http://pheeds.com/info/guide/j/jo/joseph_haydn.html?kurt
    Sources: pheeds[Rank #95],
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  15. John Knox
    the Troubles which Arose at Frankfurt, reprinted in Laing's edition of his works). He returned to Geneva, where he was invited to become minister of the refugee English congregation. In August, however, he was induced to set out for Scotland, where he remained for nine months preaching Evangelical doctrine in various parts of the country, and persuading those who favored the Reformation to cease from attendance at mass, and to join with himself in the celebration of the Lord's Supper according to a Reformed ritual. In May, 1556, he was cited to appear before the hierarchy in Edinburgh, and he boldly
    http://pheeds.com/info/guide/j/jo/john_knox.html?kurt
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  16. José Torres
    Don Fullmer, Gene Fullmer's brother, with a ten round decision win in New Jersey. In 1964, Torres beat a group of name boxers, including Jose Gonzalez, Walker Simmons (twice), Frankie Olivera, Gomeo Brennan and former world Middleweight champion Carl Olson (Bobo), taken out in one round. After this, Torres was ranked number 1 among Light Heavyweight challengers, and his title shot would arrive soon. In 1965, it finally did. Met at Madison Square Garden with fellow International Boxing Hall Of Fame member and then world Light Heavyweight champion Willie Pastrano, Torres became the third Puerto Rican world boxing champion in history
    http://pheeds.com/info/guide/j/jo/jose_torres.html?kurt
    Sources: pheeds[Rank #97],
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  17. Joe Louis
    by beating a German boxer in the middle of the war versus Germany, Louis won over whites too, something very hard to do during the 1930s and 1940s in the United States. In between serving in the United States Army during the Second World War, Louis kept on defending his title, totalling 25 defenses from '37 to 1949. He was a world champion for 11 years and 10 months, after which he left his crown vacant. He set records for any division in number of defenses and longetivity as world champion non stop, and both records still stand. Apart from Schmeling,
    http://pheeds.com/info/guide/j/jo/joe_louis.html?kurt
    Sources: pheeds[Rank #98],
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  18. Johnny Tapia
    Johnson. After two more wins, he gave Willy Salazar a title shot, knocking him out in nine rounds. In 1996, he fought seven more times, keeping his undefeated record and defending the title six times during that time. By then, a heated rivalty was cooking up between him and cross-town rival, IBF world champion Danny Romero. The fact that Tapia and Romero were allegedly members of rival gangs (they both claim to have abandoned gang life nowadays and Romero is actually a color commentator for Showtime these days) didn't sit too well with Albuquerque police, who were ready for anything during
    http://pheeds.com/info/guide/j/jo/johnny_tapia.html?kurt
    Sources: pheeds[Rank #99],
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  19. Joe Frazier
    Heavyweight champion Bob Foster, who set a record for the number of defenses in the Light Heavyweight division. Frazier retained the title by a knockout in two, and then came what was nicknamed the Fight Of The Century, his first fight with Ali. On March 8 of 1971, also at the Madison Square Garden, Frazier and Ali boxed the first of three epic bouts. In front of a world wide television audience, and an in-house audience which included such luminaries as Frank Sinatra (acting as a photographer for Newsweek magazine) and Woody Allen, Frazier dropped Ali in round 15, to secure
    http://pheeds.com/info/guide/j/jo/joe_frazier.html?kurt
    Sources: pheeds[Rank #100],
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