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  • Of course, there are other folks who will be satisfied playing the name and blame game, such as the author of a piece, "Pope Benedict XVI is a jackass," (be prepared for an offensive picture of the Pope covered with a condom) published in The Martlet, which is "an independent weekly student newspaper at the University of Victoria in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada."

    What happens when you read Benedict XVI's writings? 2009

  • Of course, there are other folks who will be satisfied playing the name and blame game, such as the author of a piece, "Pope Benedict XVI is a jackass," (be prepared for an offensive picture of the Pope covered with a condom) published in The Martlet, which is "an independent weekly student newspaper at the University of Victoria in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada."

    Insight Scoop | The Ignatius Press Blog: 2009

  • Next, a similar idea through a wider lens, from The Martlet, from the University of Victoria.

    stephen harper: "becoming just another pebble on the banks of the Ottawa River"? 2009

  • The thing is, that "ambling straight ahead with intermittent stops for tea" wasn't working that well for the Brits =before= Market-Garden see Operation Perch, Operation Martlet, Operation Goodwood et al.

    Market Garden Walter Jon Williams 2009

  • I'm finding writing for the Martlet very empowering, although I've had nothing amazing to say yet, I'm just learning.

    martinaa Diary Entry martinaa 2006

  • I think I'll cut out the comic Tim made that was printed in the Martlet and send it to her.

    martinaa Diary Entry martinaa 2003

  • The miracle lost some of its usefulness from the fact that Dora wrote the same day postponing the date of her visit, but, at any rate, Clovis holds the record as the only human being who ever hustled Jane Martlet out of the time-table of her migrations.

    Beasts and Super-Beasts 1870-1916 Saki 1893

  • "Where is Miss Martlet?" he asked the butler, who was at that moment crossing the hall.

    Beasts and Super-Beasts 1870-1916 Saki 1893

  • You will consult with Martlet what to do about the defences at once, while I write back to your father.

    The Young Castellan A Tale of the English Civil War George Manville Fenn 1870

  • "Sit down, Martlet, and eat," said Lady Royland, pushing a chair towards the table.

    The Young Castellan A Tale of the English Civil War George Manville Fenn 1870

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