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Simpson-Miller, Portia
(Encyclopedia) Simpson-Miller, Portia, 1945–, Jamaican political leader, prime minister of Jamaica (2006–7, 2012–16). A member of the People's National party (PNP), she was first elected to…Markowitz, Harry Max
(Encyclopedia) Markowitz, Harry MaxMarkowitz, Harry Maxmärˈkəwĭtsˌ [key], 1927–, American economist, Ph.D. Univ. of Chicago, 1954. In the 1950s he developed a theory of “portfolio choice,” which…Perley, Sir George Halsey
(Encyclopedia) Perley, Sir George Halsey, 1857–1938, Canadian statesman, b. Lebanon, N.H. As a child, he moved with his parents to Ottawa. In 1904 he was elected to the Canadian House of Commons as a…Veryl Miller Biography
Veryl MillerAge: 28 center for the 1990 co-national champion Georgia Tech football team; of spiral meningitisDied: Norcross, Ga., Mar. 22, 1997Rod Milburn1997 DeathsRobert MitchumBrewer's: Miller's Eye
(A). Lumps of unleavened flour in bread; so called because they are little round lumps like an eye. To put the miller's eye out. To make broth or pudding so thin that the miller's eye…Brewer's: Miller's Thumb
(A). A small fish, four or five inches long, so called from its resemblance to a miller's thumb. The fish is also called Bullhead, from its large head. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and…Brewer's: Drown the Miller
(To). To put too much water into grog or tea. The idea is that the supply of water is so great that even the miller, who uses a water wheel, is drowned with it. Source: Dictionary of…Bode Miller Biography
Bode MillerBorn: Oct. 12, 1977Alpine Skier won 2 silver medals at 2002 Winter Games; 2 golds, 1 silver at 2003 World Championships; 2nd overall in 2003 World Cup standings; 2004 Giant Slalom…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…Arthur Miller Biography
Arthur MillerplaywrightBorn: 10/17/1915Birthplace: New York City Pulitzer Prize- and Tony Award-winning playwright whose works deal with familial turmoil and moral and political issues. His…Trending
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