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Infoplease Memorial: Akira Kurosawa
1910—1998, Japanese film director, scriptwriter, and producer, born in Tokyo. Akira Kurosawa is generally regarded as one of the twentieth century's great directors. In Rashomon (1950), he…Henry Heimlich's Contributions
The Question: When was the Heimlich maneuver first demonstrated? The Answer: Dr. Henry Heimlich is the Cincinnati surgeon who is credited with…Body Fat
Research suggests that the location of body fat also is an important factor in health risks for adults. Excess fat in the abdomen (stomach area) is a greater health risk than excess fat in the hips…Willie Stargell 2001 Deaths
Willie StargellAge: 61 one of baseball's greatest home-run hitters and the intimidating but amicable leader of the great Pittsburgh Pirates teams of the 1970s; nicknamed "Pops" after…Poems: The Little Black Boy
by WilliamBlakeThe LambThe BlossomThe Little Black Boy My mother bore me in the southern wild, And I am black, but oh my soul is white! White as an angel is the English child,…Ted Williams 2002 Deaths
Ted WilliamsAge: 83 , left-handed hitting outfielder for the Boston Red Sox, whose passion for hitting was unrivaled, as were his results; his career .344 batting average is sixth-highest…The True George Washington: Citizen and Office-Holder: Continental Congress
Continental CongressIn the Continental Congress, Randolph states, "Washington was prominent, though silent. His looks bespoke a mind absorbed in meditation on his country's fate; but a…The True George Washington: Physique: Portraits
PortraitsHow far the portraits of Washington conveyed his expression is open to question. The quotation already given which said that no picture accurately resembled him in the minute traits…Poems and Songs of Robert Burns: Song-My Highland Lassie, O
by Robert Burns Song-Will Ye Go To The Indies, My Mary?Epistle To A Young FriendSong-My Highland Lassie, O Tune-"The deuks dang o'er my daddy." Nae gentle dames, tho' e'er sae…Shadow of the Vampire
Director: E. Elias Merhige Writer: Steven Katz Lions Gate Films; R; 94 minutes Release: 1/01 Cast: John Malkovich, Willem Dafoe, Udo Kier When the film's a one-trick-pony…Trending
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