Evans, Oliver

(1755–1819) inventor, manufacturer; born near Newport, Del. Self-taught, a natural mechanic, he invented a high-speed machine for carding wool in 1777. By 1785, despite a chronic shortage of funds, he had designed and built automatic machinery that made it possible to mill grain in one continuous process. He became America's first steam engine builder, improving on James Watt's invention with several advanced models, including an amphibious steam-powered dredging machine (1804), America's first self-propelled land vehicle. In 1807 he established the Mars Iron Works; at the time of his death, the company had produced some 50 steam engines.

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On the plus side six players on yellow cards - Steven Davis, Jonny Evans, Corry Evans, Oliver Norwood, Josh Magennis and Stuart Dallas - avoided bookings and a suspension for the first leg of the play-off.

PLAY ON; NORWAY 1 NORTHERN IRELAND 0; Beaten in Oslo but finals play-off spot is in bag; WE WILL MAKE LIFE DIFFICULT

Even then, with the draw for the play-offs seeded, O'Neill is likely to field his strongest possible side against the Norwegians, meaning he could again risk the already-cautioned Jonny Evans, Steven Davis, Corry Evans, Oliver Norwood, Stuart Dallas and Josh Magennis.

McGovern: We must be on our best behaviour

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Physiology or Medicine: 2006-2010

Dave Cobner, director of sport, said: ''Congratulations to the squad and their coach David Tonge on such a brilliant performance." Finalists: Ieuan Lloyd, Bradley Price, Matt Edwards, Cathryn Williams, Finn Taylor, Joe Evans, Oliver Coe, Kayleigh Dawson, Catherine Harvey, Charlotte Constantine, Sophia Pauley, Hannah Kane Roberts.

Met make a big splash in Ponds Forge; SWIMMING

STOURBRIDGE: Farrington; Bressington (Cooksammy 69), Shillingford, Barkley (Tuipulotu 66), Hearn; Dipple, White; Hill (Garner K 66), Page (Garner D 58), George, Dacres, Hurrell, Mukurati, Uzoigwe (Moore 54) Rodley BIRMINGHAM & SOLIHULL: Heath; Evans, Oliver (Elvers 51), Leach, Mogaji (Fensome 69); Canning, Petty; Long (Boyce 51), Radburn, Bingham (Koziot 55), Spink, Goddard, Stephens, Stoddard (Forder 51), Connolly

Stourbridge stumble as drab derby fails to thrill

With an absentee list in double figures, there were recalls for Corry Evans, Oliver Norwood and McGinn, and the battling Irish came so close.

Battling Irish spoil the Ronaldo party with a valuable point

-Additional reporting by Khaled Yacoub Oweis in Amman, Mariam Karouny, Dominic Evans, Oliver Holmes and Laila Bassam in Beirut, Stephanie Nebehay in Geneva, Steve Gutterman in Moscow and Nour Merza in Dubai

Red Cross convoy arrives to shattered Syria rebel area

* IN FIGHTING FORM: Coaches Bob Sykes, centre left, and Niko Gjoka, centre right, with, clockwise from left, Max Shaw, Ryan Smith, Reuben Swallow, Adam Parker, Dominic Pember, Jack Evans, Oliver Sykes and Bradley Everson (PW091111Dtitans-01)

Titans clash again; Local briefs

The first product developed by the firm--whose founders included Shelby Thames, James Evans, Oliver Smith, Jim Watts, and Rocky Prior--was called American Pride, a nod to its association with the military.

True colors

Back row: Gareth Taylor, Mark Evans, Oliver Atkinson, Dan Williams, Richard Stott, Paul Arnold, Alastair Muldowney, Andy Reay and George Davis Picture, JOHN REAVENALL

Rugby Union: Moseley seeking extra control on and off the pitch

With: Siobhan Donaghy, Luke Evans, Oliver Thornton, Leon Lopez, Jay Webb, Francesca Jackson, Craig Stein, Denise van Outen, Ruth Augilera, Lewis Griffiths, CJ Johnson, Antony Luperi, Earl R.

Rent Remixed

Llanberis toppled Llandudno Junction 6-1 thanks to hat-tricks from Dave Jones and Richard Evans, Oliver Williams pulling one back.

Football: Davies is four-some; WELSH ALLIANCE