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Taft, William Howard

(Encyclopedia) Taft, William Howard, 1857–1930, 27th President of the United States (1909–13) and 10th chief justice of the United States (1921–30), b. Cincinnati. Taft retired from public life…

Batting: National League Leaders, 1999 Season

Batting Average BatGmABRHAvgTB2B3BHRRBIBBInt BBSOSBSlg PctOBPLarry Walker, ColL127438108166.379311264371155785211.710.458Luis Gonzalez, AriL153614112206.33633745426111666639.549.403Bob Abreu…

In Joyce's Wake

Contemporary Irish writers live up to legend by Ricco Villanueva Siasoco Ulysses: Joyce's masterpiece. Related Links Notable Irish WritersThe Booker PrizeBest Novels of the CenturySt. Patrick…

Winter Olympics Trivia: Did You Know?

Fun Olympic facts for trivia buffs and novices Test your trivia skills! Take the Did You Know quiz. Katarina Witt Related Links 2022 Winter Olympics Memorable Olympic…

Roe v. Wade (1973)

Historical BackgroundSince the Supreme Court's decision in Roe v. Wade, the legal, moral, and political controversy surrounding the abortion issue has polarized the American public. Two camps…

2002 NBA College Draft First Round

  Team   Pos 1 Houston Yao Ming, China C 2 Chicago JAY WILLIAMS, Duke PG 3 Golden State MIKE DUNLEAVY, Duke G/F 4 Memphis DREW GOODEN, Kansas F…

May 2001 News and Events

WorldPope Visits Middle East (May 5 et seq.): John Paul II greeted in Syria by new president, Bashar al-Assad, who publicly accuses Israel of torturing and murdering Palestinians. U.S.…

February 1998 News and Events

1998 News Month-By-MonthWorldAlbright Scolds Middle East Leaders (Feb. 1): Secretary of State rebukes Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Palestinian leader Yasir Arafat over delay…

Remaining First Round Predictions (#14–29)

14. Houston Rockets Rashard Lewis, F, 6'10 (Elsik H.S.) Just like Doleac was, Lewis is a lock at this position. Most teams wouldn't gamble this early on him, but he is a hometown boy with a…