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Kerouac, Jack
(Encyclopedia) Kerouac, Jack (John Kerouac)Kerouac, Jackkĕrˈəwăkˌ [key], 1922–69, American novelist, b. Lowell, Mass., studied at Columbia. One of the leaders of the beat generation, a term he is…Tenochtitlán
(Encyclopedia) TenochtitlánTenochtitlántānōchtētlänˈ [key], ancient city in the central valley of Mexico. The capital of the Aztec, it was founded (c.a.d. 1345) on a marshy island in Lake Texcoco. It…Warren, Earl
(Encyclopedia) Warren, Earl, 1891–1974, American public official and 14th chief justice of the United States (1953–69), b. Los Angeles. He graduated from the Univ. of California Law School in 1912.…Tula , ancient city, Mexico
(Encyclopedia) TulaTulat&oomacr;ˈlä [key], ancient city in the present state of Hidalgo, central Mexico. It was one of the chief urban centers of the Toltec. The city is believed to be Tollán,…Biographies of Famous African Americans
Aaliyah–Ewing | Farmer–Innis | Jackson–Ludacris | Mac–Puckett | Rabb–Swoopes | Tanner–Van Der Zee Browse by category Government Officials Civil Rights Leaders Religious…Andersen's Fairy Tales: The Emperor's New Clothes
The SwineherdThe Emperor's New Clothes Many years ago, there was an Emperor, who was so excessively fond of new clothes, that he spent all his money in dress. He did not trouble himself in…Millay, Edna St. Vincent
(Encyclopedia) Millay, Edna St. VincentMillay, Edna St. Vincentmĭlāˈ [key], 1892–1950, American poet, b. Rockland, Maine, grad. Vassar College, 1917. One of the most popular poets of her era, Millay…Heartbreakers
Director:David MirkinWriters:Robert Dunn, Paul Guay, Stephen MazurMGM; PG-13; 120 minutesRelease:3/01Cast:Sigourney Weaver, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Ray Liotta, Gene Hackman Max Conners (…2010 Academy Awards
The 2010 Academy Awards were presented on February 27, 2011, at the Kodak Theatre. All of the nominees are listed below; the Oscar winners are in bold. Best Picture Black Swan The…2012 Academy Awards
The 2012 Academy Awards were presented on February 24, 2013, at the Kodak Theatre. All of the nominees are listed below; the Oscar winners are in bold. Best Picture Amour…