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Cobbett, William

(Encyclopedia) Cobbett, WilliamCobbett, Williamkŏbˈĭt [key], 1763?–1835, British journalist and reformer. The son of a farm laborer, he ran away from home at 14 and later joined the British army. He…

1953 Academy Awards

The 1953 Academy Awards were presented March 25, 1954 at the RKO Pantages Theatre, Hollywood, Calif and the NBC Century Theatre, New York, N.Y.Best Motion PictureFrom Here to Eternity, Buddy…

Chauncey Judd: The Abduction

A Quilting Party Ebenezer Dayton The Abduction Presently Chauncey came to a small piece of woods, through which ran a foot-path, cutting off an angle of the road, and shortening by a…

Boiler Room

Director/Writer:Ben YoungerNew Line Cinema; R; 110 minutesRelease:2/00Cast:Giovanni Ribisi, Nia Long, Ben Affleck Certain films suggest directions. They point outside themselves, indicating…

Storming the Beach: Tiger Dominates U.S. Open

A recap of Tiger Woods' victory at the 100th U.S. Open by Mike Morrison Tiger Woods' won his first U.S. Open with a record 15-stroke victory. (Source/AP) Related Links U.S. Open Turns 100Tiger…

Robert Graves: Mr. Philosopher

Mr. PhilosopherOld Mr. Philosopher Comes for Ben and Claire, An ugly man, a tall man, With bright-red hair.The books that he's written No one can read. "In fifty years they'll…

Booker Prize

(Encyclopedia) Booker Prize, an award of £50,000 (originally £5,000) for the best novel of the year published in English in Great Britain; prior to 2014, it was only given to a British, Irish, or…

Derek H. R. Barton 1998 Deaths

Derek H. R. BartonAge: 79 British scientist who won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1969. His discovery in chemical analysis was a key in research on new drugs and chemicals. Died: March 16,…

Paul Bartel 2000 Deaths

Paul BartelAge: 61 actor and renegade filmmaker known for his dark comedies, including Eating Raoul and Death Race 2000. Died: Manhattan, May 13, 2000Greg BarnesA - GBilly Barty