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Angelus, prayer

(Encyclopedia) Angelus [Lat.,=angel], daily prayer of the Roman Catholic Church, said usually three times daily, as announced by a bell, traditionally at six in the morning, at noon, and at six in…

Judenburg

(Encyclopedia) JudenburgJudenburgy&oomacr;ˈdənb&oobreve;rkh [key], city (1991 pop. 9,684), Styria prov., S central Austria, on the Mur River. It is an industrial city and winter sports center…

Belluno

(Encyclopedia) Belluno Belluno bĕl-l&oomacr;ˈnō [key], city, capital of Belluno prov., Venetia, NE Italy, on the…

2004 Notable Books for Children

These books were chosen by a committee of librarians, educators, and other professionals for the Association for Library Service to Children. Younger Readers…

Millennial Markers

Millennial MarkersVoices and visions of the next millenniumby Ricco Villanueva Siasoco Millennium Central…

1976 Grammy Awards

Record of the Year“This Masquerade,” George BensonAlbum of the YearSongs in the Key of Life, Stevie Wonder (Tamla/Motown)Song of the Year“I Write the Songs,” Bruce Johnston, songwriterBest New…

National Landmarks

San Francisco   Chicago   New Orleans   New York City Boston Houston Washington, D.C. Statues of Washington, D.C. Cherry Blossoms of Washington, D.C. Time Tangled Island: Statue of…

2007 Academy Awards

The 2007 Academy Awards were presented February 24, 2008, at the Kodak Theatre. Best Picture Atonement…

flügelhorn

(Encyclopedia) flügelhornflügelhornflüˈgəlhôrnˌ [key], three-valved brass instrument similar in size and shape to the trumpet but having a conical rather than a cylindrical bore and possessing a…

Independence Hall

(Encyclopedia) Independence Hall, historic building on Independence Square, downtown Philadelphia, in Independence National Historical Park. Originally constructed as the Pennsylvania colony's…