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ASCENSION. In many purely literary works the theme of a heavenly journey is employed only for adventure's sake, but according to the majority of religious traditions, an ascent to heaven represents a journey into divine realms where the soul,...

The term Ascension may refer to: Ascend, as in climbing and mountaineering Coronation of a monarch Ascension of Jesus refers to both the bodily ascension of Jesus into heaven and an annual feast commemorating that event. Ascension to heaven of Enoch...

'Ascension to geezerhood' '60s icon Wavy Gravy to celebrate 65th birthday with show to benefit world medical aid charity By MICHELLE LOCKE Associated Press Tuesday, May 15, 2001 Berkeley, Calif. -- Swathed in brilliant tie-dye, the man in the...

In many ways, Tommy Kurtz's heart remains in New Orleans. But these days he parks his car at the EATEL head quarters in Gonzales. Upstairs in temporary office space, Kurtz is creating the blueprint for the new Ascension Economic Development Corp. "It's...

Spain's Crown Princess Letizia gave birth Sunday to a baby girl named Sofia, her second child with Prince Felipe.The newborn princess is third in line to the Spanish throne, after her father and elder sister, Princess Leonor, who is 1 1/2 years old.Letizia gave birth...

There is some poetic justice in the ascension of Joseph Mondello, the Nassau County leader to the Republican Party's state chairman. Like the state party, critics have written off the Nassau County organization, which Mondello has led for more than 20 years. From the right:...