Sokol


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Sokol

(ˈsɒkɒl)
n
(Gymnastics) a Slav gymnastic society aiming to promote physical fitness and a communal spirit, originating in Prague in 1862
[Czech: falcon (the emblem of the society)]
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Another crucial factor is the influence from the Czech avant-garde, particularly poetism, (1) the official culture of the first republic, which was connected to the Sokol movement, and in no small part also the international influences mentioned above, particularly the Russian and French musical avant-garde.
WebMD Health Services, a subsidiary of WebMD, announced yesterday that it has named Michael Sokol, MD, MS as its chief medical officer.
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It's those shared experiences - that shared pain - where we find solace and strength," Perry told those standing where Sokol West gymnasium and Lone Star Hall - the backdrops of many town memories - stood before an explosion at West Fertilizer Co.
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Jim Sokol, the company's longtime vice president of maintenance operations, has announced his decision to retire, effective Sept.