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sagebrush

(Encyclopedia) sagebrush, name for several species of Artemisia, deciduous shrubs of the family Asteraceae (aster family), particularly abundant in arid regions of W North America. The common…

plastic surgery

(Encyclopedia) plastic surgery, surgical repair of congenital or acquired deformities and the restoration of contour to improve the appearance and function of tissue defects. Development of this…

europium

(Encyclopedia) europiumeuropiumy&oobreve;rōˈpēəm [key] [from Europe], metallic chemical element; symbol Eu; at. no. 63; at. wt. 151.964; m.p. about 820℃; b.p. about 1,600℃; sp. gr. 5.25 at 25℃;…

Wallace, George Corley

(Encyclopedia) Wallace, George Corley, 1919–98, governor of Alabama (1963–67, 1971–79, 1983–87), b. Clio, Ala. Admitted to the bar in 1942, he was active in the Alabama Democratic party, serving in…

Central Conference: Tampa Bay Mutiny

PosGmMinGAPtsMamadou DialloF2218189523Steve RalstonM2522217620Eric QuillF2418402812JairM251565168Devin BarclayF231324328Josh KellerM221952317Eric DentonM/D241884146Ali CurtisF201211215Steve…

United Still Stand

U.S. national team star Eric Wyndalda scores in a World Cup qualifier at Costa Rica's Saprissa Stadium. Although the U.S. squad would lose the match 3-2 they would eventually go on to qualify…

Reiner, Carl

(Encyclopedia) Reiner, Carl, 1922-2020, American comedian, television producer, actor, and film director, b. Bronx, N.Y. The son of a watchmaker,…

Upcoming Blockbusters and Indie Gems

Armageddon The film has a publicity machine behind it the likes of Independence Day, but it doesn't have lucky charm Will Smith. Current It boy Ben Affleck will likely fill seats, but it remains…

Poems and Songs of Robert Burns

by Robert Burns     Contents Preface 1771 - 1779 1780 1781 1782 1783 1784 1785 1786 1787 1788 1789 1790 1791 1792 1793 Versicles, A.D. 1793 1794 1795 Versicles of 1795 1796…

Arthur F. Burns Biography

Arthur F. BurnseconomistBorn: 1904Birthplace: Stanislau, Austria Having immigrated to the U.S. at age 10, he studied at Columbia and became a leading authority on business cycles. He…