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Kaufman, George S.

(Encyclopedia) Kaufman, George S.Kaufman, George S.kôfˈmən [key], 1889–1961, American dramatist and journalist, b. Pittsburgh as George Kaufman. As a drama critic for various New York newspapers he…

Examples of Systematic Classification (table)

(Encyclopedia) Examples of Systematic Classification Common Name Species Name Genus Family Order Class Phylum (Division) Kingdom Humans Homo sapiens Homo Hominidae Primates Mammalia Chordata…

Brewer's: Mosstrooper

A robber, a bandit. The marauders who infested the borders of England and Scotland were so called because they encamped on the mosses. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham…

Edwin Moses

Edwin MosesBorn: Aug. 31, 1955Track & Field won 400m hurdles at 1976 and '84 Olympics, bronze medal in '88; also winner of 122 consecutive races from 1977-87.Annemarie Moser-PröllK -…

Marion Motley

Marion MotleyBorn: June 5, 1920Football FB all-time leading AAFC rusher; rushed for over 4,700 yards and 31 TDs for Cleveland Browns (1946-53).Died: June 27, 1999Stirling MossK - MShirley…

Rookies of the Year

NFLRandy Moss, Minnesota, WRTSN, PFWA, Progressive/NFLOffenseRandy Moss, Minnesota, WRAP, PFWADefenseCharles Woodson, Oakland, CBAP, PFWADefensive Player of the YearAnnual AwardsCoach of the…

Andrew Motion Biography

Andrew MotionBritish poet, biographer, and novelistBorn: 10/26/1952Birthplace: London Motion was named Poet Laureate of England in 1999 and has worked to popularize poetry, especially among…

Vic Morrow Biography

Vic Morrowactor, director, writer, producerBorn: 2/14/1932Birthplace: Bronx, New York Adept at strong and vulnerable character roles, Morrow studied both prelaw and drama at Florida State…

The River Merchants Wife: A Letter

The River Merchants Wife: A LetterWhile my hair was still cut straight across my forehead Played I about the front gate, pulling flowers. You came by on bamboo stilts, playing horse, You…