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Farragut, David Glasgow
(Encyclopedia) Farragut, David GlasgowFarragut, David Glasgowfărˈəgət [key], 1801–70, American admiral, b. near Knoxville, Tenn. Appointed a midshipman in 1810, he first served on the frigate Essex,…2006 Winter Extreme Games
(Aspen, Colo., Jan. 28–31, 2006)Snowboard: Nate Holland (men's X), Majlle Ricker (women's X), Shaun White (men's slopestyle), Kelly Clark (women's superpipe), Janna Meyen (slopestyle)…Amy Lowell: The Cross-Roads
The Cross-RoadsA bullet through his heart at dawn. On the table a letter signed with a woman's name. A wind that goes howling round the house, and weeping as in shame. Cold November dawn…Coleridge: The Rest of the Story
At Nether StoweyThe Rest of the Story Coleridge lived for thirty-six years after he left Stowey for Germany in 1798. His fame as a poet grew as the world became acquainted with and learned…Clarence L. Elder Biography
Clarence L. Elderengineer and inventorBorn: 1935Birthplace: Georgia A native of Georgia, Clarence Elder founded Elder Systems Incorporated, a research and development company located in…The Devil's Dictionary: Riches
by Ambrose Bierce RICHRIDICULERICHES -n. A gift from Heaven signifying, "This is my beloved son, in whom I am well pleased." - John D. Rockefeller The reward of toil and virtue…Biographies: Anthropologist
AnthropologistPeople in the NewsRecent ObituariesBiographies by CategoryAdams, Robert McCormick, Jr., American anthropologist Bandelier, Adolph Francis Alphonse, American anthropologist and…Perfect Games
Perfect Games Seventeen pitchers have thrown perfect games (27 up, 27 down) in major league history. However, the game pitched by Ernie Shore is not considered to be official.National League…Heisman Trophy Vote for College Football's 2000–2001 Season
Player of the Year Chris Weinke, FSU Heisman Josh Heupel, Oklahoma AP, Camp Drew Brees, Purdue Maxwell Position Players of the Year O'Brien Award (Quarterback) Chris Weinke,…Amistad
DreamWorks; rental pricing Feature; R Director: Steven Spielberg Cast: Morgan Freeman, Anthony Hopkins, Matthew McConaughey and Djimon Hounsou Spielberg's epic, named for a…Trending
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