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Orbiting Astronomical Observatory
(Encyclopedia) Orbiting Astronomical Observatory (OAO), series of four orbiting observatories (see observatory, orbiting) launched between 1966 and 1972 by the National Aeronautics and Space…bichir
(Encyclopedia) bichirbichirbĭchˈər [key], common name for African freshwater fishes as of the family Polypteridae, and particularly for those of the genus Polypterus. Bichirs are among the most…Skip vs. Fancy Ray
Noms de Guerre in the '98 Election by Borgna Brunner This article was posted on November 2, 1998. Teddy, Harry, Ike, Jimmy, and Bill knew the value of a folksy nickname in politics.…Ray Conniff 2002 Deaths
Ray ConniffAge: 85 Grammy Award–winning composer, bandleader, and trombonist whose recordings defined the lounge-singing style of the 1950s and 1960s. He produced 25 Top 40 albums. His…Robert Ray, 2000 News
independent counsel who succeeded Kenneth Starr, wrapped up the tortuous Whitewater investigation in Sept. and cleared President Clinton and Hillary Rodham Clinton of any criminal conduct.…Ray Noble 1998 Deaths
Ray NobleAge: 79 catcher/outfielder with the New York Giants from 1951-53 after a stint with the Havana Sugar Kings of the Negro League; helped Giants to win the pennant in 1951; cause of…Ray Scott 1998 Deaths
Ray ScottAge: 78 the voice heard describing every moment of the Green Bay Packers' dynasty years of the 1960s was owned by Scott; paired with Pat Summerall to form CBS's number one duo…Ray Nitschke 1998 Deaths
Ray NitschkeAge: 61 epitomized the grit and determination of the Vince Lombardi-era Green Bay Packers; a third round pick out of Illinois in 1958, Nitschke played linebacker and was the…Kroc, Ray Concise Biography
restaurateurBirthplace: ChicagoBorn: 1902Died: 1984Ray Nagin, 2005 News
mayor of New Orleans, berated the Bush administration for its inadequate and slow response to Hurricane Katrina. In a radio interview, he announced that members of the federal government…