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Israel's 60th Anniversary

May 14, 1948, the Jewish National Council proclaimed the State of Israel by Beth Rowen Related LinksIsrael Zionism Palestine Areas…

ode

(Encyclopedia) ode, elaborate and stately lyric poem of some length. The ode dates back to the Greek choral songs that were sung and danced at public events and celebrations. The Greek odes of Pindar…

Mahmoud Abbas (Abu Mazen), 2003 News

Palestinian politician, was named prime minister in March by President Yasir Arafat. Palestinian reformists lauded the appointment, while the militant groups Hamas and Islamic Jihad said…

Nuclear Proliferation

—Borgna Brunner Spain. On March 11, 2004, Spain's most horrific terrorist attack occurred: 202 people were killed and 1,400 were injured in bombings at Madrid's railway station. The government at…

Poets Laureate of the United Kingdom

The National Poets of the UK The Poet Laureate, a member of the royal household, composes poems for state occasions. Carol Ann Duffy became the first woman in the position's 341-year history when…

Oliver Stone Biography

Oliver Stonedirector, writerBorn: 9/15/1946Birthplace: New York City Academy Award-winning director and writer known for his controversial historical films. His films include Born on the Fourth of…

Tom Stoppard Biography

Tom StoppardplaywrightBorn: 7/3/1937Birthplace: Gottwaldov, Czechoslovakia Tony Award-winning playwright known for his dazzling wordplay and clever constructions. His plays include…

Norman HALL, Congress, PA (1829-1917)

HALL Norman , a Representative from Pennsylvania; born on the Muncy Farms, near Halls Station, Lycoming County, Pa., November 17, 1829; was graduated from Dickinson College, Carlisle, Pa., in 1847…

Simpatico

Director/Writer:Matthew WarchusFine Line Features; R; 106 minutesRelease:12/99Cast:Jeff Bridges, Nick Nolte, Sharon Stone, Catherine Keener Simpatico is based on a Sam Shepard play, and…