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Brewer's: Montfaucon Watch

(A). “Le guet de Montfaucon.” A man hanged. Montfaucon is an eminence near Paris, once used as the Tyburn or place of execution. At one time it was crowded with gibbets, but at the…

Brewer's: Dog-watch

A corruption of dodgewatch: two short watches, one from four to six, and the other from six to eight in the evening, introduced to dodge the routine, or prevent the same men always…

Rizpah

(Encyclopedia) RizpahRizpahrĭzˈpə [key], in the Bible, Saul's concubine, Aiah's daughter, who held watch over her dead sons on Mt. Gibeah.

Chaux-de-Fonds, La

(Encyclopedia) Chaux-de-Fonds, La Chaux-de-Fonds, La lä shō-də-fôNˈ [key], city, Neuchâtel canton, NW Switzerland, in…

10 Reasons to Watch the Masters

by John Gettings Colin Montgomerie watches his approach shot at the 7th hole during Monday's practice round at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Ga. Montgomerie and the rest of the field will…

Ten Movies to Watch with Dad

Here are some movies to watch with dad on Father's Day. by Jennie Wood To Kill A Mockingbird Related Links Showbiz Dads Like Father, Like Daughter…

Ten Movies to Watch with Mom

Here are some movies to watch with mom on Mother's Day. by Jennie Wood Sandra Bullock won an Oscar for her role in The Blind Side Related Links Showbiz Moms Like Mother,…

The Economist's Toolbox: Watch Out!

Watch Out!The Economist's ToolboxIntroductionNumbers Please: Economic DataWatch Out! When you are considering economic data and other numbers, for example financial data, watch out for the…

Grand Canyon Watch Tower

photos by Carol M. Highsmith Grand Canyon Watch Tower Previous Related Links How Old Is the Grand Canyon?Grand Canyon QuizGrand CanyonArizonaThe National Park SystemCarol…