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2007–2008 Primetime Emmy Awards

Drama Series: Mad Men (AMC) Actor: Bryan Cranston, Breaking Bad Actress: Glenn Close, Damages Supporting Actor: Terry O'Quinn, Lost Supporting Actress: Dianne…

2002 Lucille Lortel Awards

Outstanding PlayMetamorphoses Outstanding MusicalUrinetownOutstanding RevivalCymbelineOutstanding DirectorMary Zimmerman, MetamorphosesOutstanding ChoreographerJohn Carrafa,…

The Donner Party and the Andes Plane Crash

by Elaine Rho Donner Lake, near the pass in which the tragedy occurred, is today a popular mountain resort. The tales of the Donner Party and the Andes Plane Crash are both well-known…

Towns with Women's Names

Girls Across America by Holly Hartman From Tracy, California, to Chelsea, Vermont, the map of the United States is dotted with girls' names. Here are a few. Allison, Iowa Amy,…

cinchona

(Encyclopedia) cinchonacinchonasĭngkōˈnə [key] or chinchonacinchonachĭngkōˈnə [key], name for species of the genus Cinchona, evergreen trees of the madder family native to the Andean highlands from…

Hunt, Leigh

(Encyclopedia) Hunt, Leigh (James Henry Leigh Hunt)Hunt, Leighlē [key], 1784–1859, English poet, critic, and journalist. He was a friend of the eminent literary men of his time, and his home was the…

Giving Pledge Participants

The United States is home to roughly 40% of the world's billionaires. About 10% of America's richest citizens have committed to participate in the Giving Pledge and donate…

E. L. Konigsburg Biography

E. L. KonigsburgChildren's book authorBorn: Feb. 10, 1930Birthplace: New York, N.Y. Born in New York City, Elaine Lobl grew up in small towns in Pennsylvania. She was the first member of her…

Mystery Initials

Full names of famous authors tracked down by Holly Hartman Maybe "John Ronald Reuel" didn't fit on the book cover?!Ever wonder what the two R's stand for in J. R. R. Tolkien? Curious about…