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Ballard, J. G.

(Encyclopedia) Ballard, J. G. (James Graham Ballard)Ballard, J. G.bălˈərd [key], 1930–2009, English writer, mainly of dystopian science fiction. Born to English parents in Shanghai, he was torn from…

Crash

Director/Writer/Producer: David CronenbergDirector of Photography:Peter SuschitzkyEditor:Ron SandersMusic:Howard ShoreProduction Designer:Carol SpierFine Line; NC-17; 98 minutesRelease:3/…

Ballard, Robert Duane

(Encyclopedia) Ballard, Robert DuaneBallard, Robert Duanebălˈərd [key], 1942–, American marine geologist, b. Wichita, Kans.; Ph.D. Univ. of Rhode Island, 1974. From 1969 to 1997 he was associated…

J.G. Taylor Spink

J.G. Taylor SpinkBorn: Nov. 6, 1888Publisher of The Sporting News from 1914-62 BWAA annual meritorious service award named after him.Died: Dec. 7, 1962Tris SpeakerR - TLeon Spinks

Ballard, Kaye

(Catherine Gloria Balotta) actressBirthplace: ClevelandBorn: 11/20/26

Titanic

(Encyclopedia) TitanicTitanictītănˈĭk [key], British liner that sank on the night of Apr. 14–15, 1912, less than three hours after crashing into an iceberg in the N Atlantic S of Newfoundland. More…

house plants

(Encyclopedia) house plants, varied group of plants grown indoors and requiring no special care. They are usually grown singly in pots, but can also be grouped and planted together in dish gardens…

Hank Ballard 2003 Deaths

Hank BallardAge: 75 rhythm-and-blues singer and songwriter whose racy lyrics were often banned from radio in the 1950s. Ballard wrote the song “The Twist,” which Chubby Checker made famous in…

Ballard SMITH, Congress, VA

SMITH Ballard , a Representative from Virginia; born in Hanover County, Va., birth date unknown; served as lieutenant in the Army during the Revolutionary War; member of the State house of…

Supremes, The

(Encyclopedia) Supremes, The, American vocal group, 1962-77. The Supremes were formed in Detroit, Mi., and were originally known as the Primettes—a…