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The Beastie Boys

Hello NastyGrand Royal/Capitol There's not much nasty here and — gasp! — there's even some weighty messages, such as nods to the Tibetan cause (“Flowin' Prose”) and digs at mega-corporate…

James STRONG, Congress, NY (1783-1847)

STRONG James , a Representative from New York; born in Windham, Conn., in 1783; was graduated from the University of Vermont at Burlington in 1806; moved to Hudson, Columbia County, N.Y.;…

Daniel SHEFFER, Congress, PA (1783-1880)

SHEFFER Daniel , a Representative from Pennsylvania; born in York, Pa., May 24, 1783; attended the common schools and Harvard University; studied medicine in Philadelphia and commenced practice…

Notable Books of 2001

Back When We Were GrownupsThe Bonesetter's DaughterThe Cold Six ThousandThe CorrectionsDeath in Holy OrdersGhost Soldiers: The Forgotten Epic Story of World War II's Most Dramatic MissionJohn…

Kathy Acker Biography

Kathy Ackerwriter, performance artistBorn: 1943Birthplace: New York, New York The author of novels, short stories, essays, an opera libretto, and a screenplay, she was also a performance…

Biographies: Notable Architects

Notable Architects Frank Lloyd Wright See also Notable Artists People in the NewsRecent Obituaries Related Links Architecture American Architecture Architecture…

Brewer's: Paradise Lost

Satan rouses the panic-stricken host of fallen angels to tell them about a rumour current in Heaven of a new world about to be created. He calls a council to deliberate what should be done…

Andrew ELLISON, Congress, OH (1812-1860)

ELLISON Andrew , a Representative from Ohio; born in West Union, Adams County, Ohio, in 1812; attended the public schools; studied law; was admitted to the bar in Adams County, Ohio, in August…

Ashley Bascom WRIGHT, Congress, MA (1841-1897)

WRIGHT Ashley Bascom , a Representative from Massachusetts; born in Hinsdale, Berkshire County, Mass., May 25, 1841; attended the public schools and Lincoln Academy at Hinsdale; moved to North…

Eve Arden

Eve Arden(Eunice Quedens)actressBorn: 4/30/1908Birthplace: Mill Valley, California Best known for her portrayals of wisecracking, world-weary women, she earned an Academy Award nomination for Best…