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Jim the Boy

Author:Tony EarleyLittle Brown Earley, the acclaimed author of Here We Are in Paradise, brings out his much anticipated first novel. Much praised by literary litmus-testers Granta and The…

Harry Stevens Biography

Harry Stevensfood industry executiveBorn: 1855Birthplace: London, England Having emigrated to Ohio in 1882, he quickly established himself in the business of providing food to sports fans and…

Roy Rogers 1998 Deaths

Roy RogersAge: 86 the “King of the Cowboys,” Rogers starred in 87 films and six seasons of a hit television series, garnering the adoration of generations of fans.Died: July 6, 1998.T. Wayne…

J. K. Rowling, 2000 News

34, writer, thrilled fans around the world with the July release of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, the fourth volume in her best-selling series about a boy wizard. Even before its…

Scoring a Baseball Game

The Question: Why is "K" used to score strikes in baseball? The Answer: According to Total Baseball, The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Baseball,…

BoxCar Willie Biography

BoxCar Willie(Lecil Martin)Age: 67 famed country star who sang of life on the road. His gentle voice and hobo persona helped him garner a loyal fan base. Died: Branson, Mo., April 12,…

Rich Pirone 2001 Deaths

Rich PironeAge: 51 grandson of Babe Ruth; son of Ruth's daughter, Dorothy Ruth Pirone; N.Y. Yankees fan who reportedly bore a remarkable resemblance to the legendary sluggger.Died: Meriden,…

Soundtrack

Me, Myself and IreneElektra Hotshot filmmakers The Farrelly Brothers are major Steely Dan fans, so much so that they've incorporated eight of the band's songs into this soundtrack for the new…

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Review

Is the final installment the best Harry Potter novel? by Mark Zurlo Deathly Hallows Quizzes Deathly Hallows: I Quiz Deathly Hallows: II Quiz Deathly Hallows: III Quiz Deathly Hallows…