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HomoGenus of the primate family Hominidae. Members of Homo are characterized by a relatively large cranium (braincase), limb structure adapted to erect posture and a two-footed gait, well-developed and fully opposable thumbs, hands capable of power and precision grips, and the ability to make precision tools. The genus includes modern humans (Homo sapiens), the extinct species Homo habilis, Homo erectus, and Homo neanderthalensis (the Neanderthals), and the early form of H. sapiens known as Cro-Magnon. Homo [′hō·mō] (vertebrate zoology) The genus of human beings, including modern humans and many extinct species. HOMO [¦āch¦ō¦em¦ōor′hō‚mō] (physical chemistry) How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Throughout the election campaign, Haskett's opponents reminded voters that during her first term as mayor of London in 1997, she was convicted and fined by an Ontario human rights board of inquiry for refusing on religious grounds to issue a gay pride proclamation at the request of the Homophile Association of London Ontario (HALO). Instead, it seems that homophile Anglicans and Lutherans are once again left with the Psalmist's refrain: "How long, O Lord? Martin, the founder of the first gay student organization (The Student Homophile League). |
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