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Notable Asian Americans, A-Z

Grace ParkBiographies ofNotable Asian Pacific AmericansA-Z ListGovernment Officials and PoliticiansBusiness and Media LeadersAthletes & Sports PersonalitiesScientistsEntertainers:…

Recipients of Kennedy Center Honors

The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., created its Honors awards in 1978 to recognize the lifetime achievements of selected American…

Entertainment News from December 1999

3Madeline Kahn, film, theater, and television actress known for her childlike voice, ditsy persona, and razor-sharp wit, dies of ovarian cancer at age 57. The Oscar-nominated actress won a…

Entertainment News from November 2000

1NBC cancels Deadline, a high-profile drama about a crusading columnist played by Oliver Platt. The journalism drama starred several film actors, including Platt, Hope Davis, Lili Taylor, and…

The Harry Potter Haiku Archive, Part II

Wizardry poetry from our readers! On to the Haiku Archive, Parts I, III, IV, V, VI, VII, and other kinds of Harry poems! All About Harry Haikus Hedwig is swooping through the…

Winter Olympics: Speed Skating

The Olympic demolition derby Dan Jansen Related Links 2014 Winter OlympicsSpeed Skating Through the YearsShort Track Speed Skating Through the YearsEncyclopedia: Speed SkatingMemorable…

Brewer's: Candle

Bell, Book, and Candle. (See page 120, col 1, Bell , etc.) Fine (or Gay) as the king's candle. “Bariolé comme la chandelle des rois,” in allusion to an ancient custom of presenting, on…

2003–2004 Emmy Awards

Outstanding Drama SeriesThe Sopranos (HBO)Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama SeriesJames Spader, The PracticeOutstanding Lead Actress in a Drama SeriesAllison Janney, The West WingOutstanding…

Verb Tense

  As you write your essay, remember to focus on verbs and keep adjectives to a minimum. Pumping your sentences full of adjectives and adverbs is not the same thing as adding detail or…