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SETTLE, Thomas, Congress, NC (1789-1857)
SETTLE, Thomas, (grandfather of Thomas Settle [1865-1919] and uncle of David Settle Reid), a Representative from North Carolina; born near Reidsville, Rockingham County, N.C., March 9, 1789;…sharecropping
(Encyclopedia) sharecropping, an agricultural system in which a landowner allows a tenant to use their land in return for a share of the crop produced…nationalization
(Encyclopedia) nationalization, acquisition and operation by a country of business enterprises formerly owned and operated by private individuals or corporations. State or local authorities have…Woolf, Virginia
(Encyclopedia) Woolf, Virginia, 1882–1941, English novelist and essayist, b. Adeline Virgina Stephen; daughter of Sir Leslie Stephen. A successful innovator in the form of the novel, she is…2010 GLAAD Media Awards
Here are the winners of the 21st Annual GLAAD Media Awards. Outstanding Comedy Series: Glee (Fox…Brewer's: Coronation Chair
consists of a stone so enclosed as to form a chair. It was probably the stone on which the kings of Ireland were inaugurated on the hill of Tara. It was removed by Fergus, son of Eric, to…Brewer's: Soma
The moon, born from the eyes of Atri, son of Brahma; made the sovereign of plants and planets. Soma ran away with Tara (Star), wife of Vrihaspata, preceptor of the gods, and Buddha was…Snow Mountain Bike Racing
YearMen's Downhill1997Shaun Palmer1998Andrew Shandro1999Event discontinuedYearWomen's Downhill1997Missy Giove1998Marla Streb1999Event discontinuedYearMen's Speed1997Phil Tintsman1998Jurgen…Brewer's: Krishna
(the black one). The eighth avâtara or incarnation of Vishnu. Kansa, demon-king of Mathura', having committed great ravages, Brahman complained to Vishnu, and prayed him to relieve the…The Oprah Factor
The Oprah Factor Oprah Winfrey has bestowed a gift on a few lucky publishers. Selection for Oprah's Book Club virtually guarantees the title will make the bestseller lists. Booksellers, as…Trending
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