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Freud, Lucian Michael
(Encyclopedia) Freud, Lucian Michael 1922–2011, British painter, b. Berlin. A grandson of Sigmund Freud, he settled in England in 1933 and became a British subject in 1939. He is widely regarded as…citizens band radio
(Encyclopedia) citizens band radio: see radio.Livonian Brothers of the Sword
(Encyclopedia) Livonian Brothers of the Sword or Livonian KnightsLivonian Knightslĭvōˈnēən [key], German military and religious order, founded in 1202 by Bishop Albert of Livonia for the purpose of…Oliver, King
(Encyclopedia) Oliver, King (Joseph Oliver), 1885–1938, American jazz musician, b. Abend, La. Oliver began his professional career in 1904 with the Onward Brass Band. After playing with leading bands…James, Saint (St. James the Greater)
(Encyclopedia) James, Saint, d. c.a.d. 43, in the Bible, one of the Twelve Apostles, called St. James the Greater. He was the son of Zebedee and the brother of St. John; these brothers were the…Lagoon Nebula
(Encyclopedia) Lagoon Nebula, bright, diffuse nebula in the southern constellation Sagittarius; cataloged as M8 or NGC 6526. It is visible to the naked eye and has an angular area larger than that of…Christian Brothers
(Encyclopedia) Christian Brothers: see John Baptist de la Salle, Saint.Joplin, Janis
(Encyclopedia) Joplin, JanisJoplin, Janisjŏpˈlĭn [key], 1943–70, American blues-rock singer, b. Port Arthur, Tex. After dropping out of college (1963) and singing folk rock in Texas clubs, she moved…Praesepe
(Encyclopedia) PraesepePraesepeprēsēˈpē [key] [Lat.,=manger], open star cluster in the constellation Cancer; cataloged as M44 or NGC 2632. It was first recorded by Hipparchus (c.150 b.c.). The…Jerry Zucker Biography
Jerry Zucker producer, writer, director, actor Born: 3/11/1950Birthplace: Milwaukee, Wisconsin Jerry teams with his brother, David, in Zucker Brothers Productions. The brothers are best known…Trending
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