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rape, in law

(Encyclopedia) rape, in law, the crime of sexual relations, often specifically sexual intercourse, without the consent of the victim, often through force or threat of violence. The victim is deemed…

columnist

(Encyclopedia) columnist, the writer of an essay appearing regularly in a newspaper or periodical, usually under a constant heading. Although originally humorous, the column in many cases has…

stellar populations

(Encyclopedia) stellar populations, two broadly contrasting distributions of star types that are characteristic of different parts of a galaxy. Population I stars are young, recently formed stars,…

cave

(Encyclopedia) cave, a cavity in the earth's surface usually large enough for a person to enter. Caves may be formed by the chemical and mechanical action of a stream upon soluble or soft rock, of…

Chico Ryan 1998 Deaths

Chico Ryan (David Allen Ryan)Age: 50 vocalist and bass player for the mock 50's rock act Sha Na Na.Died: July 26, 1998.Bob RussellR - ZLou Rymkus

William Scholl 2002 Deaths

William SchollAge: 81 footwear designer who in the 1970s introduced Dr. Scholl's, the popular wooden sandals. Died: Douglas, Isle of Man, Britain, March 15, 2002Harold RussellR - ZSeattle…

Bernard Loiseau 2003 Deaths

Bernard LoiseauAge: 52 renowned French chef who ran the celebrated Burgundy restaurant La Côte d'Or. Died: Saulieu, France, Feb. 24, 2003Felice LippertG - LRussell Long

Adolph Rupp

Adolph RuppBorn: Sept. 2, 1901Basketball 2nd in all-time college coaching wins with 876; led Kentucky to 4 NCAA championships (1948-49,51,58) and 1 NIT title (1946).Died: Dec. 10, 1977Damon…

Herb Sargent 2005 Deaths

Herb SargentAge: 81 Emmy Award–winning comedy writer who worked on Saturday Night Live for more than 20 years, penning the news satire “Weekend Update.” Died: Manhattan, May 6, 2005Nipsey…