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Abramoff scandal

(Encyclopedia) Abramoff scandal, in U.S. history, political corruption scandal resulting from criminal conduct on the part of lobbyist Jack Abramoff (1959–) and his associates. Abramoff was a…

reed instrument

(Encyclopedia) reed instrument, in music, an instrument whose sound-producing agent is a thin strip of cane, wood, plastic, or metal that vibrates as air is passed over it. The predecessor of these…

Lauren, Ralph

(Encyclopedia) Lauren, RalphLauren, Ralphlôrˈən, lərĕnˈ [key], 1939–, American fashion designer, b. New York City as Ralph Lipschitz. He began his career by creating neckties under the name Polo for…

Reed, Donna

(Donna Belle Mullenger)actressBirthplace: Denison, IowaBorn: 1921Died: 1986

Reed, Rex

criticBirthplace: Ft. WorthBorn: 10/2/40

Brewer's: Reed

A broken reed. Something not to be trusted for support. Egypt is called a broken reed, to which Hezekiah could not trust if the Assyrians made war on Jerusalem, “which broken reed if a man…

Hollow Reed

Director: Angela PopeWriter: Paule MilneDirector of Photography:Remi AdefarasinEditor:Sue WyattMusic:Anne DudleyProduction Designer:Stuart WalkerProducer:Elizabeth KarlsenCinepix Film…

Willis Reed

Willis ReedBorn: June 25, 1942Basketball C led NY Knicks to NBA titles in 1970 and '73, Finals MVP both years; regular season MVP 1970. Voted one of NBA's 50 Greatest Players.Bill RassmussenR…

Reed, Sir Carol

(Encyclopedia) Reed, Sir Carol, 1906–76, English film director, b. London. He acted and directed on the stage before turning to films in the mid-1930s. Reed powerfully portrayed characters at the end…

Bunche, Ralph Johnson

(Encyclopedia) Bunche, Ralph JohnsonBunche, Ralph Johnsonbŭnch [key], 1904–71, U.S. government official and UN diplomat, b. Detroit, Ph.D., Harvard, 1934. He taught political science at Howard Univ…