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1983 Academy Awards

The 1983 Academy Awards were presented April 9, 1984 at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Los Angeles.Best PictureThe Big Chill, Michael Shamberg, producer (Columbia)The Dresser, Peter Yates,…

lobster

(Encyclopedia) lobster, marine crustacean with five pairs of jointed legs, the first bearing large pincerlike claws of unequal size adapted to crushing the shells of its prey. The segmented body of…

1966 Grammy Awards

Record of the Year“Strangers in the Night,” Frank SinatraAlbum of the YearSinatra: A Man and His Music, Frank Sinatra (Reprise)Song of the Year“Michelle,” John Lennon and Paul McCartney,…

aerial and satellite photography

(Encyclopedia) aerial and satellite photography, technology and science of taking still or moving-picture photographs from a camera mounted on a balloon, airplane, satellite, rocket, or spacecraft.…

The House of Representatives — 110th Congress

In the following lists, the numeral indicates the congressional district represented; AL is for representatives at large. All terms run from Jan. 2007 to Jan. 2009. See also: Current and…

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…

Henry Graybill LAMAR, Congress, GA (1798-1861)

LAMAR Henry Graybill , a Representative from Georgia; born in Clinton, Jones County, Ga., July 10, 1798; pursued an academic course; studied law; was admitted to the bar and commenced practice in…

Harry SANDAGER, Congress, RI (1887-1955)

SANDAGER Harry , a Representative from Rhode Island; born in Providence, R.I., April 12, 1887; attended the public schools at Cranston, R.I., and Georgetown University, Washington, D.C.; was…