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Aaron
(Encyclopedia) AaronAaronârˈən [key], in the Bible, the brother of Moses and his spokesman in Egypt, and the first high priest of the Hebrews. He is presented as the instrument of God in performing…December 2008 Current Events
Here are the key news events of the month organized into three categories: World News, U.S. News, and Business, Society, and Science News. World | Nation | Business/Science/Society India Says…dowser
(Encyclopedia) dowser: see divining rod.Biographies: 2009 People in the News
2009 People in the News See also 2008 People in the News 2007 People in the News 2006 People in the News 2005 People in the News 2004 People…bacillus
(Encyclopedia) bacillusbacillusbəsĭlˈəs [key], any rod-shaped bacterium or, more particularly, a rod-shaped bacterium of the genus Bacillus. Some bacterium in the genus cause disease, for example B.…Rod Shoate Biography
Rod ShoateAge: 46 three-time All-American linebacker at Oklahoma in the 1970s; seventh in Heisman voting and a Lombardi Award finalist in 1974; played in the USFL and with New England in the…Rod Milburn Biography
Rod MilburnAge: 47 won a gold medal in the 110-meter hurdles at the 1972 Munich Olympics; a track star at Southern University, Milburn went unbeaten in 27 consecutive finals the year before…Brewer's: Rod-men
Anglers, who use line and fishing-rod. “You will be nearly sure to meet one or two old rod-men sipping their toddy there.” —J. K. Jennue Three Men in a Boat, chap. xvii. Source:…Brewer's: Rod in Pickle
(A). A scolding in store. The rod is laid in pickle to keep it ready for use. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894RoderickRod-men A B C D E F G H I J K…Brewer's: Wishing-rod
(The) of the Nibelungs was of pure gold. Whoever had it could keep the whole world in subjection. It belonged to Siegfried, but when the “Nibelung…