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(Encyclopedia) caricature, a satirical drawing, plastic representation, or description which, through exaggeration of natural features, makes its subject appear ridiculous. Although 16th-century…Vaughan Williams, Ralph
(Encyclopedia) Vaughan Williams, Ralph, 1872–1958, English composer, considered the outstanding composer of his generation in England. He graduated from Trinity College, Cambridge, in 1894 and…Veblen, Thorstein
(Encyclopedia) Veblen, ThorsteinVeblen, Thorsteinthôrˈstīn vĕbˈlən [key], 1857–1929, American economist and social critic, b. Cato Township, Wis. Of Norwegian parentage, he spent his first 17 years…2015 Academy Awards
The 2015 Academy Awards will be presented on Feb. 28, 2016, at the Kodak Theatre. All of the nominees are listed below. Best Picture The Big Short Bridge of…1920 Women's and Men's Olympic Tennis Medalists
MENS Event Singles Louis Raymond, S. Afr. Ichiya Kumagae, JPN Charles Winslow, S. Afr. Doubles O.G. Noel Turnbull / Max Woosman, GBR Ichiya Kumagae / Seiichiro…Rushmore
Director: Wes AndersonWriters: Wes Anderson and Owen WilsonBuena Vista; R; 93 minutesRelease:12/98Cast: Bill Murray, Jason Schwartzman, Olivia Williams, Brian Cox, Mason Gamble and Sara…boxing
(Encyclopedia) boxing, sport of fighting with fists, also called pugilism and prizefighting. Amateur boxing, while not free from debate, has in recent decades taken steps to ensure safety and…Stolen Bases: National League
National League Multiple winners: Max Carey (10); Lou Brock (8); Vince Coleman and Maury Wills (6); HonusWagner (5); Bob Bescher, Kiki Cuyler, Willie Mays and Tim Raines (4); Bill Bruton,…My Giant
Director:Michael LehmannWriter:David SeltzerDirector of Photography:Michael CoulterEditor:Stephen SemelMusic:Marc ShaimanProduction Designer:Jackson De GoviaProducer:Billy CrystalSony…Carrington, Leonora
(Encyclopedia) Carrington, Leonora, 1917–2011, English-born Mexican surrealist painter, novelist, and eccentric, studied art at Ozenfant Academy, London (1935–38). From a wealthy Anglo-Irish family,…Trending
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