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Golan Heights

(Encyclopedia) Golan Heights, strategic upland region (2003 est. pop. 10,500), c.500 sq mi (1,250 sq km), SW Syria. It borders S Lebanon, NE Israel, and NW Jordan. It takes its name from the ancient…

Danny Thomas Biography

Danny Thomas (Amos Jacobs)actor, singer, dancerBorn: 1/6/1914Birthplace: Deerfield, Michigan Emmy Award-winning and popular entertainer of the 1950s, '60s and '70s who starred in The Danny…

Clinton, Hillary Rodham

(Encyclopedia) Clinton, Hillary RodhamClinton, Hillary Rodhamrŏdˈəm [key], 1947–, U.S. senator and secretary of state, wife of President Bill Clinton, b. Chicago, grad. Wellesley College (B.A. 1969…

Charlize Theron Biography

Charlize TheronactressBorn: 8/7/1975Birthplace: Benoni, South Africa Like several actresses currently gracing the silver screen, Theron got her start in modeling. The tall, stunning blond left South…

2002 Bowling Season: PWBA

2002 Spring/Summer TourFinalEventWinnerEarningsScoreRunner-upMay 10WIBC QueensKim Terrell $18,000227-214Kim AdlerMay 16St. Clair Shores ClassicMichelle Feldman10,000211-206 Kim AdlerMay 23St…

Asian-American Athletes

Grace ParkBiographies ofNotable Asian Pacific AmericansA-Z ListGovernment Officials and PoliticiansBusiness and Media LeadersAthletes & Sports PersonalitiesScientistsEntertainers:…

Pacific Rim

(Encyclopedia) Pacific Rim, term used to describe the nations bordering the Pacific Ocean and the island countries situated in it. In the post–World War II era, the Pacific Rim has become an…

Ailes, Roger Eugene

(Encyclopedia) Ailes, Roger EugeneAiles, Roger Eugeneālz [key], 1940–2017, American television executive and political adviser, b. Warren, Ohio, grad. Ohio Univ. (B.A., 1962). He worked in local…

1961 Academy Awards

The 1961 Academy Awards were presented April 9, 1962 at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium.Best Motion PictureFanny, Joshua Logan, producer (Warner Bros.)The Guns of Navarone, Carl Foreman,…