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bin Laden, Osama
(Encyclopedia) bin Laden, Osama or Usamabin Laden, Osama or Usamaōsäˈmə bĭn lädˈən, ŭsäˈmə [key], 1957?–2011, Saudi-born leader of Al Qaeda, a terrorist organization devoted to uniting all Muslims…William Shakespeare: As You Like It, Act I
Act IScene IOrchard of Oliver's houseEnter Orlando and AdamOrlandoAs I remember, Adam, it was upon this fashion bequeathed me by will but poor a thousand crowns, and, as thou sayest, charged…1993–1994 Emmy Awards
Outstanding Drama SeriesPicket Fences (CBS)Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama SeriesDennis Franz, NYPD BlueOutstanding Lead Actress in a Drama SeriesSela Ward, SistersOutstanding Supporting…2001 Pacific Coast League<br/>All-Star Team
As selected by the league's managers and media representatives.Pos.Name, Team (Affiliate)CRamon Castro, Calgary (Marlins)1BTodd Betts, Tacoma (Mariners)2BChad Meyers, Iowa (Cubs)3BJose…1997-98 NBA More Individual Single Game Highs
Most 3-point Field Goals Made 9 John Starks, NY vs Mil (1/29)* 9 Chuck Person, SA at Van (12/30) 9 Dennis Scott, Dal. vs. GS (11/20)* Most 3-point Field Goals Attempted 14…July 2005 Disasters
July 7, London England: four bombs exploded in three subway stations and on one double-decker bus during the morning rush hour, killing 52 people plus 4 bombers, and wounding more than 700.…Brewer's: Denouement
(3 syl.). The untying of a plot; the winding-up of a novel or play. (French dénouer, to untie.) Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894DenysDennis A B C D E F…Street Luge
YearDual1995Bob Pereyra1996Shawn Goular1997Biker Sherlock1998Biker Sherlock1999Dennis Derammelaere2000Bob Ozman2001Event discontinuedYearMass1995Shawn Gilbert1996Biker Sherlock1997Biker…Brewer's: Pun and Pickpocket
He who would make a pun would pick a pocket. Dr. Johnson is generally credited with this silly dictum (1709-1784), but Dennis had said before to Purcell, “Any man who would make such an…Brewer's: Denizen
A made citizen —i.e. an alien who has been naturalised by letters patent. (Old French deinzein; Latin de-intus, from within.) “A denizen is a kind of middle state, between an alien and a…