RESOUR> [NetGold] REFERENCE: ENCYCLOPEDIAS: The Wikipedia
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From: David P. Dillard <jwne@xxxxxxxxxx>
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Subject: [NetGold] REFERENCE: ENCYCLOPEDIAS: The Wikipedia
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Gothic architecture
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Gothic architecture is the name given to a style of architecture
particularly associated with cathedrals and other churches constructed
throughout Europe during the late medieval period, from the 12th to 15th
century.
The style itself originated at the abbey church of Saint-Denis in
Saint-Denis, near Paris, where it exemplified the vision of Abbot Suger.
The first truly Gothic construction was the choir of the church,
consecrated in 1144. The style was adopted first by the English, and
spread throughout France and parts of Germany and also Northern Italy.
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For those interested in either baseball or in African American history,
this article is likely to be interesting:
Satchel Paige
<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Satchel_Paige>
Satchel Paige was one of the greatest baseball pitchers of all time.
Born: Leroy Robert Paige , July 7, 1906, Mobile, Alabama
Died: June 8, 1982, Kansas City, Missouri
Gravesite: Paige Island in the Forest Hill Memorial Park Cemetery in
Kansas City, Missouri.
Elected to the United States Baseball Hall of Fame, (February 9, 1971),
the first player so elected by the Negro League Committee.
Paige began pitching professionally in 1926, and pitched his last major
league innings in 1965
He is known today for his longevity and age. It is true that he was the
oldest major league rookie ever, when he joined the Cleveland Indians in
1948, and that he was pitching professionally into his late fifties.
<snip>
Satchel Paige's Rules for Staying Young
Paige's rules originally appeared in the June 13, 1953 issue of Collier's.
The version below is taken from his autobiography, Maybe I'll Pitch
Forever (as told to David Lipman, 1962):
1. Avoid fried meats which angry up the blood.
2. If your stomach disputes you, lie down and pacify it with cool
thoughts.
3. Keep the juices flowing by jangling around gently as you move.
4. Go very light on the vices, such as carrying on in society -- the
social ramble ain't restful.
5. Avoid running at all times.
6. And don't look back -- something might be gaining on you.
External link: Link to the Satchel Paige page at the Baseball Hall of Fame
website
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Sincerely,
David Dillard
Temple University
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