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Two Guys, a Girl and a Pizza Place

ABCWednesday 9:30–10:00 p.m.Cast: Richard Ruccolo, Traylor Howard, Ryan Reynolds, Jennifer Westfeldt, Julius Carry and David Odgen Stiers Mad About You's co-creator Danny Jacobson's new…

X-File: A Guide to the Summer X Games

by John Gettings The street luge is speeding towards a TV near you, as one of nine "alternative" sports to be featured at the fifth Summer X Games. Related Links Summer X Games Medal Winners (…

Ruth Handler 2002 Deaths

Ruth HandlerAge: 85 cofounder of Mattel and creator of the Barbie doll. The buxom doll debuted in 1959 and became an instant hit, offering girls a mature alternative to baby dolls. More than…

The Appeals Process

Taxpayers who, after audit of their tax returns, disagree with a proposed change in their tax liabilities are entitled to an independent review of their cases. Taxpayers are able to seek an…

William Jr. Stanley

William Jr. StanleyBorn: 1858Birthplace: Brooklyn, N.Y. Induction coil—Stanley designed a practical induction coil system that varied alternating current (AC) voltage. His coil became the prototype…

Tao Te Ching: Chapter 72

Daodejing (Tao Te Ching) by Laozi, trans. James Legge Chapter 71 Chapter 73 Chapter 72 1 When the people do not fear what they ought to fear, that which is their great dread will come on them…

Bobby Seale Biography

Bobby Sealeblack activist Born: 10/22/1936Birthplace: Dallas, Tex. Seale, with Huey Newton, founded the Black Panther Party for Self Defense. After serving in the Air Force, Seale attended…

Composite Volcanoes

Composite volcanoes, sometimes called stratovolcanoes, are typically deep-sided, symmetrical cones of large dimension built of alternating layers of lava flows, volcanic ash, cinders, blocks…

Uvaldo Acosta 1998 Deaths

Uvaldo AcostaAge: 32 men's volleyball coach at George Mason University and former member of U.S. national team (1989-92); was named an alternate to the 1992 Olympic team that competed in…