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(Encyclopedia) columnist, the writer of an essay appearing regularly in a newspaper or periodical, usually under a constant heading. Although originally humorous, the column in many cases has…

Cherry Blossoms of Washington, D.C.

by Mark D. Hughes photos by Carol M. Highsmith Carol Highsmith, a distinguished and widely published American photographer, is donating her life's work to the Library of Congress. The…

1922–2007 Newbery Medal Winners

1922The Story of Mankind, Hendrick Willem Van Loon1923The Voyages of Dr. Doolittle, Hugh A. Lofting1924The Dark Frigate, Charles Boardman Hawes1925Tales from Silver Lands, Charles Joseph…

Four Riddles

These consist of two Double Acrostics and two Charades. No. I. was written at the request of some young friends, who had gone to a ball at an Oxford Commemoration—and also as a specimen of…

PGA Tour: Late 1996

LATE 1996Last RdTournamentWinnerEarningsRunner-UpNov. 3World Open ChampionshipFrank Nobilo (272)$342,000S. Hoch (276)Nov. 10Kapalua InternationalPaul Stankowski (269)216,000F. Couples (270)…

Alfred Lord Tennyson: The Grasshopper

The GrasshopperI Voice of the summerwind, Joy of the summerplain, Life of the summerhours, Carol clearly, bound along. No Tithon thou as poets feign (Shame fall 'em…

Review: As Good as it Gets (1997)

Director: James L. Brooks Writers: Mark Andrus and James L. Brooks Director of Photography: John Bailey Editor: Richard Marks Music: Hans Zimmer Production Designer: Bill…

Major League Individual All-Time Hitting Records

(Through 2006) Highest Batting Average, Season—.440, Hugh Duffy, Boston N.L., 1894;.435, Tip O'Neill, St. Louis, A.A., 1887. (Since 1900—.426, Nap Lajoie, Phil. A.L., 1901); 424, Rogers Hornsby, St…

Grand Canyon Watch Tower

photos by Carol M. Highsmith Grand Canyon Watch Tower Previous Related Links How Old Is the Grand Canyon?Grand Canyon QuizGrand CanyonArizonaThe National Park SystemCarol…