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February 2000 News and Events

WorldAlbright Meets New Russian Leader (Feb. 2): Secretary of State praises Vladimir V. Putin as “well-informed” and eager for a “normal position with the West.” War in Chechnya remains a…

February 2007

Here are the key news events of the month organized into three categories: World News, U.S. News, and Business, Society, and Science News. World Analysis of Iraq Expresses Doubt on…

Environment

The following table includes information about environmental issues, including global warming, the greenhouse gas effect, water pollution, building green, and more. Facts About the…

James I, king of England

(Encyclopedia) James I, 1566–1625, king of England (1603–25) and, as James VI, of Scotland (1567–1625). James's reign witnessed the beginnings of English colonization in North America (Jamestown was…

Stephen Malkmus

Stephen MalkmusMatador It's been more than a decade since Stephen Malkmus spearheaded Pavement's rather unlikely rise from obscurity to quirky college rock heroes. But now that the band has…

Amy Lowell: IV

IVA vile day, Porter. But keep your wits about you. The Empress will soon be here. Queer, without the Emperor! It is indeed, but best not consider that. Scratch your head and prick up…

Election Ennui

The presidential election of 2000 between Vice President Al Gore (D) and Texas governor George W. Bush (R) was the tightest election in four decades. The neck-and-neck race, however, was…

Freebird

The Question: Why do people yell "Freebird!" at concerts? The Answer: "Freebird" was recorded by Lynyrd Skynyrd in 1973 for their debut album. (It's also spelled…