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Can't Hardly Wait
Directors/Writers: Harry Elfont and Deborah Kaplan Director of Photography: Lloyd Ahern Editor: Michael Jablow Music: David Kitay and Matthew Sweet Production Designer: Marcia…proverb
(Encyclopedia) proverb, short statement of wisdom or advice that has passed into general use. More homely than aphorisms, proverbs generally refer to common experience and are often expressed in…Howard, John Winston, Australian political leader
(Encyclopedia) Howard, John Winston, 1939–, Australian political leader and prime minister (1996–2007), b. Sydney. A graduate of Sydney Univ., a conservative lawyer, and a member of the Liberal party…Panetta, Leon Edward
(Encyclopedia) Panetta, Leon Edward, 1938–, U.S. politician and government official, b. Monterey, Calif., grad. Univ. of Santa Clara, Calif. (B.A., 1960), Santa Clara Law School (1963). After serving…mamba
(Encyclopedia) mamba, name for African snakes of the genus Dendroaspis, in the cobra family. Widely distributed throughout Africa except in the deserts, mambas have extremely toxic venom. When…currant
(Encyclopedia) currant, northern shrub of the family Saxifragaceae (saxifrage family), of the same genus (Ribes) as the gooseberry bush. The tart berries of the currant may be black, white, or red;…56th Annual Golden Globe Awards
The 56th Annual Golden Globe Awards were presented January 24, 1999.Best Series—Drama:The Practice (ABC)Best Actor in a Drama:Dylan McDermott, The PracticeBest Actress in a Drama:Keri…steel industry
(Encyclopedia) steel industry, the business of processing iron ore into steel, which in its simplest form is an iron-carbon alloy, and in some cases, turning that metal into partially finished…State of the Union Address: George H.W. Bush (February 9. 1989)
George H.W. Bush (January 31, 1990)Mr. Speaker, Mr. President, and distinguished Members of the House and Senate, honored guests, and fellow citizens: Less than 3 weeks ago, I joined you on the West…State of the Union Address: George H.W. Bush (January 31, 1990)
George H.W. Bush (January 31, 1990) Tonight, I come not to speak about the "State of the Government", not to detail every new initiative we plan for the coming year, nor describe every line in the…