Watts
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André born 1946, U.S. concert pianist, born in Germany.
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George Frederick, 1817–1904, English painter and sculptor.
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Isaac, 1674–1748, English theologian and hymnist.
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George Frederick. 1817–1904, English painter and sculptor, noted esp for his painting Hope (1886) and his sculpture Physical Energy (1904) in Kensington Gardens, London
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Isaac. 1674–1748, English hymn-writer
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But Craig Watts, who runs a fish and chip cafe by the seafront, says: "We've had all this great weather this year. People are coming, but there's no money."
From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026
“It took so long because we’re in Watts,” she said, noting that the neighborhood has faced decades of disinvestment dating back to the 1965 Watts uprising.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 2026
Michael Watts, the agency’s president since 2014, would be promoted to chief executive officer, Providence said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026
Watts Towers attract about 40,000 visitors a year, according to the California Department of Parks and Recreation, and were designated a U.S.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 2026
Coach Watts calls time-out and is now screaming at his starters about running an offense.
From "Boy21" by Matthew Quick
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