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Wayne Robert LaPierre Jr. (born November 8, 1949) is an American gun rights lobbyist who was the CEO and executive vice president of the National Rifle Association of America (NRA), a position he held between 1991 and 2024. LaPierre has faced scrutiny over his career for what were perceived as controversial statements.
Maple Landmark Woodcraft is a wooden products manufacturer located in Middlebury, Vermont. Founded in 1979 by Michael Rainville, the business is known for crafting American-made wooden toys, games, and gifts. Notable product lines include the NameTrains Wooden Railway System, Montgomery Schoolhouse, and Schoolhouse Naturals.
The company was founded by John Maple (28 February 1815 – 4 March 1900) in the early 19th century. [5] After completing his apprenticeship with shopkeeper James Constable in Surrey, Maple partnered with his former co-worker James Cook and in the Spring of 1841 they opened Cook & Maple at 145 Tottenham Court Road. [1]
Acer pseudoplatanus, known as the sycamore in the British Isles and as the sycamore maple in the United States, [3] is a species of maple native to Central Europe and Western Asia. It is a large deciduous , broad-leaved tree , tolerant of wind and coastal exposure.
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Spiegel Spring/Summer 1958 Catalog. Spiegel was an American direct marketing retailer founded in 1865 by Joseph Spiegel.Spiegel published a catalog, like its competitors Sears, Aldens, and Montgomery Ward, which advertised various brands of apparel, accessories, and footwear, as well as housewares, toys, tools, firearms, and electronics.
In 1998, Lapierre wrote the essay La Vénus québécoise avec ou sans fourrure, which covered female characters in Quebec novels from 1880 through the 20th century. He also wrote L'Autre Histoire du Québec in 2003, an essay on the political and cultural evolution of the Quebec society.
Acer pseudosieboldianum is a small tree or shrub.It is deciduous.It grows about 12 to 18 inches per year. The mature tree is 15 to 25 feet tall. [4] [5]The leaves are 4 to 6 inches wide and have usually 9 to 11 lobes.