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Zaretan
(Encyclopedia) ZaretanZaretanzârˈētăn [key], ZartananZaretan–tănˈ– [key], or ZarthanZaretanzärˈthăn [key], in the Bible, unlocated place in the valley of the Jordan, associated with the crossing of…Nicephorus I
(Encyclopedia) Nicephorus I, d. 811, Byzantine emperor (802–11). He was minister of finance under Empress Irene, whom he deposed and succeeded. He improved the treasury, revised taxation, and…Baius, Michael
(Encyclopedia) Baius or Bajus, MichaelBaius or Bajus, Michaelbāˈyəs, bāˈjəs [key], 1513–89, Flemish Roman Catholic theologian, also known as Michel de Bay. He was chancellor of the Univ. of Louvain…Andronicus II
(Encyclopedia) Andronicus II (Andronicus Palaeologus)Andronicus IIăndrənīˈkəs [key]Andronicus IIpālēŏlˈəgəs [key], 1258–1332, Byzantine emperor (1282–1328), son and successor of Michael VIII. He…1998 NBA All-Star Game
East, 135-114 48th NBA All-Star Game. Date: Feb. 8, at Madison Square Garden in New York City; Coaches: Larry Bird, Indiana (East) and George Karl, Seattle (West); MVP: Michael Jordan,…NBA and WNBA 1997-98 Season: NBA Playoff Leaders
Scoring Gm FG FT Pts Avg Michael Jordan, Chicago2124318168032.4Shaquille O'Neal, LA Lakers131588039630.5Karl Malone, Utah2019813052626.3Tim Hardaway, Miami5422913026.0Shawn Kemp,…Assassinations and Attempts in U.S. Since 1865
Lincoln, Abraham (president of U.S.): Shot April 14, 1865, in Washington, DC, by John Wilkes Booth; died April 15.Seward, William H. (secretary of state): Escaped assassination (though…NBC and TNT
In November 1997, Turner Broadcasting and NBC signed new television deals with the NBA worth in excess of $2.6 billion for a four year commitment. Thus far, they've been rewarded with the lockout…Professional Football: 1998-99 Season Recap
Over and Out You're 39 years old and you've just quarterbacked your team to two consecutive Super Bowl victories. What could possibly be left for an encore? According to John Elway, absolutely…Flynn, Michael Thomas
(Encyclopedia) Flynn, Michael Thomas, 1958–, U.S. military officer and government official, b. Middletown, R.I., Univ. of Rhode Island (B.S., 1981).…