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Maclaine, Shirley

(Encyclopedia) Maclaine, Shirley, 1934- , American actress and author, b. Richmond, Va., as Shirley MacLean Beaty. Maclaine’s father held various…

U.S. News: The Trials of Chelsea Manning

  After being sentenced to 35 years in prison, Manning makes a statement. PFC Chelsea Manning official army photo, 2012 Related Links 2013 Year in Review 2013 News of…

Smith, John, English colonist in America

(Encyclopedia) Smith, John, c.1580–1631, English colonist in America, b. Willoughby, Lincolnshire, England. A merchant's apprentice until his father's death in 1596, he thereafter lived an…

The Feast of Love

Author:Charles Baxter Pantheon Books High in the ranks of under-read and under-appreciated writers, along with Lydia Davis and Mary Robison, Baxter is best known for his provocative short…

Jack Brabham

Jack BrabhamBorn: Apr. 2, 1926Australian auto racer 3-time Formula One champion (1959-60,66); 14 career wins; member of the Hall of Fame.Scotty BowmanA - CBill Bradley

Arthur Boyd Biography

Arthur BoydAge: 78 artist who was known as one of Australia's greatest painters. His landscapes masterfully capture his country's natural beauty. Died: Melbourne, Australia, April 24,…