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Ashley and Mary-Kate Olsen Biography

Ashley and Mary-Kate Olsentwin child stars Born: 6/13/1986Birthplace: Sherman Oaks, California Ashley and Mary-Kate became wildly popular in the TV series Full House (1987–95), in which…

Dennis Miller Biography

Dennis Millercomedian/actorBorn: 11/3/1953Birthplace: Philadelphia Emmy Award winning comedian and actor, Miller got his start in comedy after college, and got his big break when he was discovered by…

2006 Grammy Awards

The 49th Annual Grammy Awards were presented at Staples Center in Los Angeles on February 11, 2007. Album of the Year: Taking the Long Way, Dixie Chicks Record of the Year: “Not Ready to…

2004 Grammy Awards

The 47th Annual Grammy Awards were presented at Staples Center in Los Angeles on February 13, 2005. Record: “Here We Go Again,” Ray Charles & Norah Jones Album: Genius Loves Company,…

2002 Grammy Awards

The 45th Annual Grammy Awards were presented at New York's Madison Square Garden on February 23, 2003. Record: “Don't Know Why,” Norah Jones Album: Come Away with Me, Norah Jones Song…

2003 Grammy Awards

The 46th Annual Grammy Awards were presented at Staples Center in Los Angeles on February 8, 2004. Record: “Clocks,” Coldplay Album: Speakerboxxx/The Love Below, Outkast Song: “Dance…

insecticides

(Encyclopedia) insecticides, chemical, biological, or other agents used to destroy insect pests; the term commonly refers to chemical agents only. The liabilities of chemical insecticides have…

city government

(Encyclopedia) city government, political administration of urban areas. The English tradition of incorporating urban units (cities, boroughs, villages, towns) and allowing them freedom in most local…

anthropology

(Encyclopedia) anthropology, classification and analysis of humans and their society, descriptively, culturally, historically, and physically. Its unique contribution to studying the bonds of human…

selective service

(Encyclopedia) selective service, in U.S. history, term for conscription. Conscription was established (1863) in the U.S. Civil War, but proved unpopular (see draft riots). The law authorized release…