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Hunter S. Thompson 2005 Deaths
Hunter S. ThompsonAge: 67 cynical and subjective writer known for his drug-fueled yet wickedly perceptive coverage of the American political scene. In Fear and Loathing: On the Campaign Trail…Thompson, Hunter
(Stockton) writerBirthplace: Louisville, Ky.Born: 1939Died: 2005New Journalism
(Encyclopedia) New Journalism, intensely subjective approach to journalistic writing prevalent in the United States during the 1960s and 70s, incorporating stylistic techniques associated with…Taylor, Frederick Winslow
(Encyclopedia) Taylor, Frederick Winslow, 1856–1915, American industrial engineer, b. Germantown, Pa., grad. Stevens Institute of Technology, 1883. He was called the father of scientific management.…Thompson , river, Canada
(Encyclopedia) Thompson, river, 304 mi (489 km) long, formed by the junction of the North Thompson and the South Thompson rivers at Kamloops, S British Columbia, and flowing W and S to the Fraser…Cavendish, George
(Encyclopedia) Cavendish, George, 1500–1561?, English gentleman, usher to Cardinal Wolsey. His biography of Wolsey, written in 1557, remained in manuscript until 1641 and first appeared in entirety…Mitford, Nancy
(Encyclopedia) Mitford, Nancy, 1904–73, English novelist and biographer, b. London. She managed a London bookshop during World War II and moved to Paris in 1945. Mitford and her five celebrated and…Gerry Thomas 2005 Deaths
Gerry ThomasAge: 83 inventor who introduced the TV dinner in 1954. More than 10 million of the meals were sold that year. Died: Phoenix, Ariz., July 18, 2005Lorna ThayerR - ZHunter S.…Luther Vandross 2005 Deaths
Luther VandrossAge: 54 Grammy Award–winning R&B singer who started his career singing backup vocals for stars such as David Bowie, Ringo Starr, and Barbra Streisand. In his trademark…Hofmann, Hans
(Encyclopedia) Hofmann, Hans, 1880–1966, American painter, b. Germany. After earning a considerable reputation as a teacher in Munich, Hofmann moved permanently to the United States in 1930. He…Trending
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