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Benét, William Rose

(Encyclopedia) Benét, William Rose, 1886–1950, American poet and editor, b. Brooklyn, grad. Yale, 1907; brother of Stephen Vincent Benét. He was associated as editor or assistant editor with the…

Binney, Horace

(Encyclopedia) Binney, Horace, 1780–1875, American lawyer, b. Philadelphia. A leading lawyer in Pennsylvania, Binney was appointed in 1808 a director of the First Bank of the United States. He served…

Decatur

(Encyclopedia) Decatur. 1 City (2020 pop. 57,938), seat of Morgan co., N Ala., on the Tennessee River; inc. 1826. It has shipyards, port traffic, and…

Asian Food Primer: Sri Lanka Food

by David Johnson Asian Foods Guide Common ingredients and popular dishes of various cultures. IntroductionEast Asia ChinaJapanKoreaMongoliaTibetPacific Region FijiHawaiiPapua New…

Asian Food Primer: Thai Food

by David Johnson Asian Foods Guide Common ingredients and popular dishes of various cultures. IntroductionEast Asia ChinaJapanKoreaMongoliaTibetPacific Region FijiHawaiiPapua New…

Over the Top

ABCTuesday 8:30–9:00 p.m.; canceledCast: Tim Curry, Annie Potts, Luke Tarsitano, Natanya Ross, Steve Carell and Debra Jo Rupp Fired from his soap opera, actor Simon Ferguson (Curry) needs…

Arthur Cunningham Biography

Arthur Cunninghamcomposer, jazz pianist eclectic composer whose work combined rock, jazz and classical elements; repertory includes “His Natural Grace,” Night Song and ConcentricsBorn:…

Leon Danielian Biography

Leon Danielianballet dancer, choreographer and teacher Danielian was a versatile dancer, performing in traditional roles as well as comic parts and was known for his showmanship and flair.…

Jane Curtin Biography

Jane Curtin comedienne, actressBorn: 9/6/1947Birthplace: Cambridge, Massachusetts Emmy Award-winning television comedienne and actress who was a regular on Saturday Night Live during its heyday…

Merce Cunningham Biography

Merce Cunninghamavant-garde dancer, choreographerBorn: 4/16/1919Birthplace: Centralia, Washington Dancer and choreographer whose avant-garde dances focus on pure movement and chance. He has often…