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Review: The Apostle (1998)

Director/Writer:Robert DuvallDirector of Photography:Barry MarkowitzEditor:Steve MackMusic:David MansfieldProduction Designer:Linda BurtonProducer:Rob CarlinerOctober Films; PG-13; 148…

Adams, Henry Carter

(Encyclopedia) Adams, Henry Carter, 1851–1921, American economist, b. Davenport, Iowa. He developed an interest in public finance at Johns Hopkins and pursued this field during later studies in…

Musicians and Dancers

Adele Biographies ofNotable Women Actresses Adventurers Artists Athletes Businesswomen Comediennes Congresswomen Educators and Scholars Fashion Designers and Models Literary…

2003 Grammy Awards

The 46th Annual Grammy Awards were presented at Staples Center in Los Angeles on February 8, 2004. Record: “Clocks,” Coldplay Album: Speakerboxxx/The Love Below, Outkast Song: “Dance…

durian

(Encyclopedia) durian, the highly esteemed, edible fruit of Durio zibethinus. The edible portions are the seeds found inside the large spiny fruits, which may weigh several pounds. The durian,…

Mondale, Walter Frederick

(Encyclopedia) Mondale, Walter Frederick ("Fritz"), 1928–2021, Vice President of the United States (1977–81), b. Ceylon, Minn., Univ. of Minn. (B.A.,…

negotiable instrument

(Encyclopedia) negotiable instrument, bill of exchange, check, promissory note, or other written contract for payment that may serve as a substitute for money. It is simple in form and easy to…

Betty Carter 1998 Deaths

Betty CarterAge: 69 Grammy-winning jazz singer who was labeled “the godmother of jazz.” She got her start singing with greats Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, and Miles Davis; later recorded…

Randolph Carter 1998 Deaths

Randolph Carterplaywright Broadway playwright whose works include Arms of Venus, Wuthering Heights and Eugenia.Born: 1910Died: 1998Helen CarterA - FCardinal Agostino Casaroli

Carter G. Woodson Biography

Carter G. Woodson historian, educatorBorn: 1875Birthplace: New Canton, Virginia   Taught to read by family members, Woodson worked as a coal miner in West Virginia and put himself through high…