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Woden

(Encyclopedia) WodenWodenwōˈdən; German vōˈdĭn [key], Norse OdinWodenōˈdĭn [key], in Germanic religion and mythology, the supreme god. His cult, although widespread among the Germanic tribes, was…

Phyfe, Duncan

(Encyclopedia) Phyfe, DuncanPhyfe, Duncanfīf [key], c.1768–1854, American cabinetmaker, b. Scotland. He emigrated to America c.1783, settling at Albany, N.Y., where he was apprenticed to a…

Mann, Heinrich

(Encyclopedia) Mann, HeinrichMann, Heinrichhīnˈrĭkh män [key], 1871–1950, German novelist; older brother of Thomas Mann. He was a prolific author; themes of social criticism dominate his works. The…

Luke: 11

Luke Chapter 11 1 And it came to pass, that, as he was praying in a certain place, when he ceased, one of his disciples said unto him, Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught…

Constantius II

(Encyclopedia) Constantius II, 317–61, Roman emperor, son of Constantine I. When the empire was divided (337) at the death of Constantine, Constantius II was given rule over Asia Minor, Syria, and…

Bose, Subhas Chandra

(Encyclopedia) Bose, Subhas ChandraBose, Subhas Chandrash&oobreve;bhäshˈ chŭnˈdrə bōs [key], 1897–1945?, Indian nationalist also known as Netaji. He began his political career in Calcutta (now…

Pizarro, Hernando

(Encyclopedia) Pizarro, HernandoPizarro, Hernandoĕrnänˈdō [key]Pizarro, Hernando pēthärˈrō [key], fl. 1530–60, Spanish conquistador, half-brother of Francisco Pizarro. Much older than his half-…

2007 Grammy Awards

The 50th Annual Grammy Awards were presented at Staples Center in Los Angeles on February 10, 2008. Record: “Rehab,” Amy Winehouse Album: River: The Joni Letters, Herbie Hancock Song…

Return Of Serve Leaders

Pts. Returning 1st ServePctMtchs1Alex Corretja35%622Karol Kucera34%453Carlos Moya33%714Michael Chang33%675Andrei Medvedev33%496Hicham Arazi33%487Slava Dosedel33%428Arnaud Boetsch33%329Jonas…