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spectral class

(Encyclopedia) CE5 spectral class, in astronomy, a classification of the stars by their spectrum and luminosity. In 1885, E. C. Pickering began the first extensive attempt to classify the stars…

relocation center

(Encyclopedia) relocation center, in U.S. history, camp in which Japanese and Japanese-Americans were interned during World War II. Fearing a Japanese invasion, the military leaders, under authority…

The Devil's Dictionary: Tights

by Ambrose Bierce THEOSOPHYTOMBTIGHTS -n. An habiliment of the stage designed to reinforce the general acclamation of the press agent with a particular publicity. Public attention was once…

Gladiator

Director:Ridley ScottWriters:David Franzoni, John Logan, William NicholsonDreamWorks; R; 150 minutesRelease:5/00Cast:Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Oliver Reed Gladiator, director Ridley…

Spielberg, Steven

(Encyclopedia) Spielberg, Steven, 1946–, American film director, b. Cincinnati, Ohio. Spielberg began his career as a television director, admired for his understanding portrayal of human character.…

Dennis Banks Biography

Dennis BanksAnishinabe (Ojibwa) activistBorn: Apr. 12, 1937Birthplace: Leech Lake, Minn. At an early age, Dennis Banks was removed from his home and sent to boarding schools, run by the…

The 86th Academy Award Best Director Nominees

Below are the nominees in the directing category. David O. Russell was also nominated in this category last year for Silver Linings Playbook. Martin Scorsese recevied his 8th directing…

Breakdown

Director: Jonathan MostowWriters: Jonathan Mostow and Sam MontgomeryDirector of Photography:Doug MilsomeEditors:Derek Brechin and Kevin StittMusic:Basil PoledourisProduction Designer:Victoria…

Rookie Leaders

Rookie LeadersScoring Gm FG FT Pts Avg Elton Brand, Chi81630367162720.1Steve Francis, Hou77497287138818.0Lamar Odom, LAC76449302125916.6Ron Artest, Chi7230918886612.0Wally Szczerbiak,…