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lace

(Encyclopedia) lace, patterned openwork fabric made by plaiting, knotting, looping, or twisting. The finest lace is made from linen thread. Handmade laces include needlepoint and bobbin lace, tatting…

Great Depression

(Encyclopedia) Great Depression, in U.S. history, the severe economic crisis generally considered to have been precipitated by the U.S. stock-market crash of 1929. Although it shared the basic…

Netherlands Department of State Background

U.S. Department of State Background Note The Netherlands Index: History Economy Foreign Relations U.S. Relations HISTORYThe present constitution--which dates from 1848 and has been amended…

Zambia Department of State Background

U.S. Department of State Background Note Zambia Index: People History Government Political Conditions Economy Defense Foreign Relations U.S.-Zambian Relations PEOPLEZambia's population…

Legalized Euthanasia

Dutch legalization of assisted suicide sparks international debate by David Johnson Strict Guidelines The Dutch measure legalizing euthansia requires that specific provisions be met:…

Rudolph Giuliani

New York's mayor announces cancer diagnosis by Beth Rowen Giuliani announces that he has prostate cancer at a news conference on Thursday, April 27, 2000. (AP Photo) Related Links New Cases of…

Busy Times for Harry Potter

A Movie, a Lawsuit, and a Lot of Hungry Readers by Holly Hartman This article was posted on January 20, 2000. A French edition of the second Harry Potter book More About Harry The Scoop on…

Harry Hoopla

The good, the bad, and the fiery in Harry Potter news by Holly Hartman This article was posted on July 26, 2001. Click here for more Harry Potter news! Monster's Poll Which school…