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Hersey, John Richard
(Encyclopedia) Hersey, John RichardHersey, John Richardhûrˈsē [key], 1914–93, American author, b. China, grad. Yale, 1936, where he later taught writing (1965–84); studied Cambridge. Reflecting his…Capra, Frank
(Encyclopedia) Capra, FrankCapra, Frankkăpˈrə [key], 1897–1991, American film director, b. Bisaquino, Sicily. One of the preeminent Hollywood directors of the 1930s and 40s, he produced idealistic…Biographies: Notable Business Biographies
Notable Business Biographies Lido Anthony âLeeâ Iacocca See also Women CEOs Notable Women in Busines Asian Pacific American Business and Media Leaders People in the…Ancient Greek Literature & Mythology
Poets, Playwrights, Gods, and Heroes Read all about the fascinating world of ancient Greek mythology, drama, history, and religion with glossaries, lists, quizzes, crosswords, and more. You…Coming Out While Still in the Game
More professional athletes are coming out and not just after they retire. by Jennie Wood and Katherine Schauer Jason Collins in 2012 Photo Credit:…The Tango Lesson
Director/Writer: Sally PotterDirector of Photography:Robby MüllerEditor:Herve SchneidProduction Designer:Carlos ContiProducer:Christopher SheppardSony Pictures Classics; PG; 101…2000 Grammy Awards
The 43rd Annual Grammy Awards were presented at Los Angeles' Staples Center on February 21, 2001. Record: “Beautiful Day,” U2 Album: Two Against Nature, Steely Dan (Giant Records) Song…Teapot Dome
(Encyclopedia) Teapot Dome, in U.S. history, oil reserve scandal that began during the administration of President Harding. In 1921, by executive order of the President, control of naval oil reserves…King, William Lyon Mackenzie
(Encyclopedia) King, William Lyon Mackenzie, 1874–1950, Canadian political leader, b. Kitchener, Ont.; grandson of William Lyon Mackenzie. An expert on labor questions, he served in Wilfrid Laurier's…Key West
(Encyclopedia) Key West, city (1990 pop. 24,832), seat of Monroe co., S Fla., on an island at the southwestern extremity of the Florida Keys; inc. 1828. About 150 mi (240 km) from Miami (but only 90…