Having sold most of his father's tract, in 1957 the old house burned-the Smiths believed by arson, others said by accident.

Having sold off much of its historically profitable commodities businesses, and many of the new speciality businesses, which it had failed to integrate, the company consisted mainly of the Dulux paints business, which quickly found itself the subject of a takeover by Akzo Nobel.

Having completed the first leg of its extensive European tour, which saw the band play 15 sold-out dates across nine countries, the UK leg of the tour sold out within 90 minutes of going on sale and included three London dates, the first of which was The O < sub > 2 </ sub > Arena on 13 October.

Having been ravaged by Habsburg troops in 1552, Noyon was sold to France in 1559, under the conditions of the Treaty of Cateau-Cambrésis.

Having performed together occasionally since 1981, in October, Keaggy, John Sferra and Daniel Pecchio reunited as Glass Harp for a concert in their hometown of Youngstown, Ohio at a sold out Powers Auditorium.

Having failed in several careers, Carnegie became fascinated with success and its link to self-confidence, and his books have since sold over 50 million copies.

Having recently sold his share of the seminal personal computer stores, the Byte Shop, Paul Terrell started looking for new ventures.

Having rebuilt Elswick plc as printing and packaging business focussed on self adhesive labels and garment labels, the group sold the bicycle division to Casket Ltd., a company who controlled the import-only Townsend brand.

Having failed, however, to obtain any share in politics, he returned to France in 1739, and subsequently sold Dawley.

Having purchased the property for £ 8, 000 he finally sold it to the Highlands and Islands Development Board in 1979 for £ 135, 000.

Having sold the Louisiana Territory to the United States in April 1803, Napoleon began to lose interest in his failing ventures in the Western Hemisphere.

Having returned to California, in 1973 Drake sold his half of the patent to Windsurfing International for the sum of $ 36, 000.

Having added “ de Buffon ” to his name while traveling with the Duke, he repurchased the village of Buffon, which his father had meanwhile sold off.

Having sold over one billion copies ( in pulp booklet format ) worldwide, it is the most successful science fiction book series ever written.

Having sold his personal library to Academia Mihăileană, Kogălniceanu was in Paris and other Western European cities from 1845 to 1847, joining the Romanian student association ( Societatea Studenţilor Români ) that included Ghica, Bălcescu, and Rosetti and was presided over by the French poet Alphonse de Lamartine.

Having achieved remarkable sales success, the book has sold in excess of 2. 5 million copies worldwide and remained on the CBA top ten best-sellers list for over 150 consecutive weeks after its release.

Having been sold, it now operates as a fully owned and operated New Zealand company.

Having given up shoemaking in 1613, Böhme sold woollen gloves for a while, which caused him to regularly visit Prague to sell his wares.

Having sold more than 4, 000 copies during its first week, The New Black reached No. 200 on the Billboard 200 chart, No. 15 on the Top Independent Albums, and No. 8 on the Top Heatseekers charts.

Having sold out presentations and the public requesting more, Sully has toured around the United States with this musical, where she sings 14 original Lupe songs.

Having sold 5000 copies at pub gigs the band decided that there was enough potential to leave their day jobs, and make the band a full time concern.

Having struggled to keep workers and failed to make enough money, in August 1837, Wyeth sold both his forts to the Hudson's Bay Company ( HBC ).

Having sold 1, 000 demos, Ten Yard Fight teamed up with Big Wheel Recreation to release the Hardcore Pride 7 " in 1996.

Having successfully promoted and sold records by punk, very early Indie Pop and early post punk bands such as Buzzcocks, The Smiths and Desperate Bicycles, Travis began to manage acts and distribute bands such as Scritti Politti and began the label, which was informed by left-wing politics and structured as a co-operative.

Having persisted too long in deliberate ignorance and denial of the forces that threatened her, Pamela was relieved now to admit their potency and to be taking definite steps toward grappling with them.

Having ( through my unflagging effort and devotion ) achieved stardom, a fortune and a world-renowned wife at an age when most young men are casting their first vote, Letch proceeded to neglect them all.

Having effected a separation from England and its cultural icons, America was left without history -- or heroes on which to base a shared sense of their social selves.

Having migrated to Italy from north of the Alps, some of the defeated Celts simply moved back to their kinsfolk.

Having described how the Israelites and Joshua have carried out the first of their God's commands, the story now turns to the second, to " put the people in possession of the land.

Having lost their entire baggage and supplies, the Bastarnae were obliged to withdraw from Dardania and to return home.

Having thus become the enemy of Persia, Athens was already in a position to support the Ionian cities when they began their revolt.

Having gained control of China, Chiang's party remained surrounded by " surrendered " warlords who remained relatively autonomous within their own regions.

Having recanted, they were obliged to sew yellow crosses onto their outdoor clothing and to live apart from other Catholics, at least for a while.

Having cleared Syria of the Franks, the Mamluk Sultans of Egypt turned their attention to the schismatic Muslims of Syria.

Having shown that enzymes could function outside a living cell, the next step was to determine their biochemical nature.

Having defeated the Ethiopian forces in Eritrea, EPLF troops took control of their homeland.

Having lost their academic home in May 2003, they increasingly cross genres and print write-ups of all books and media received, as well as of events that feature creative works that imaginatively challenge gender such as intentional communities, performance events, and film festivals.

Having in mind the example of our fathers and discharging the duty of our pastoral office, we decree that churches and their possessions, as well as the persons connected with them, namely, clerics and monks and their servants ( conversi ), also the laborers and the things they use, shall remain safe and unmolested.

Having succeeded in defeating their foes, the majority of the Gauls returned to their homelands but retained an occupation force and colonial settlements throughout the Greek world.

Having a patient sit with their stronger side next to a wall and instructing them to lean towards the wall is an example of a possible treatment for pusher behaviour.

' Having said this, he and most of the members who had a right to sit in Parliament, withdrew from the House ; so that there was not the fourth part of a quorum of lawful members present in the House when the Secluded Members, who had been voted out of the Parliament by those that had an undisputed authority over their own members, undertook to dissolve the Parliament, which was not to be done, unless by their own consent ; and whether that consent was ever given, is submitted to the judgment of all impartial men.

Having adapted nu metal and rap metal to a radio-friendly yet densely layered style in Hybrid Theory and Meteora, the band explored other genres in their next studio album Minutes to Midnight ( 2007 ).

Having failed to build Zion within the confines of American society, the Mormons began to construct a society in isolation, based on their beliefs and values.

Having rescued her, the Catbus then whisks her and Satsuki over the countryside to see their mother in the hospital.

Having failed at their earlier attempt to conduct market-economy reforms such as those carried out in China by Deng Xiaoping, Kim opted for continued ideological purity.

There is no clear evidence that the United States actually exercised such a degree of control as to justify treating the contras as acting on its behalf ... Having reached the above conclusion, the Court takes the view that the Contras remain responsible for their acts, in particular the alleged violations by them of humanitarian law.