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Jamnia

(Encyclopedia) JamniaJamniajămˈnēə [key], biblical JabneelJabneeljăbˈnē-ĕl, jăbˈnēl [key] and JabnehJabnehjăbˈnə, –nē [key] [Heb.,=God causes to build], ancient city, central Israel. Its modern name…

Dick CHRYSLER, Congress, MI (1942)

CHRYSLER, Dick, a Representative from Michigan; born in St. Paul, Minn., April 29, 1942; graduated Brighton High School; vice-president, Hurst Performance; founder and president Cars and…

Amar Bose

physicistBorn: 1930sBirthplace: Phladelphia, Pa. If you're serious about your stereo equipment you probably own or have owned Bose speakers. Amar Bose was born and raised in Philadelphia, the son…

Diana, Princess of Wales

(Lady Diana Frances Spencer)former princessBorn: 7/1/1961Birthplace: Sandringham, Norfolk, England Popular member of the British royal family whose death in a spectacular car accident caused a…

David Halberstam Biography

journalist and authorBorn: April 10, 1934Birthplace: New York CityDied: April 23, 2007 (Menlo Park, Calif.) David Halberstam made his mark as a journalist during…

Non-Rhyming Words

The Question: Is it true that orange, silver, and month are the only three English-language words without any rhymes? The Answer: No. Other…

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Russell SageYves Saint-LaurentHaym SalomonSir Titus SaltPaul A. SamuelsonWilliam SaveryJean Baptiste SayMarjorie ScardinoHjalmar Horace Greeley SchachtAlbert SchäffleElsa SchiaparelliJacob Henry…

Notable Jewish Religious Leaders

Elie Wiesel See also People in the NewsRecent Obituaries Related Links Judaism Judaism Primer Branches of Judaism Holidays: Religious and Secular, 2006 Jewish Holidays, 2001â…

Ian Bannen

actorBorn: 6/29/1928Birthplace: Airdrie, Scotland After an early career with the Royal Shakespeare Company (1951–54) and several critically acclaimed appearances in plays by Eugene O'Neill, Bannen…

Charles, Prince of Wales

(Charles Philip Arthur George Windsor)Heir to the Throne of Great BritainBorn: 11/14/1948Birthplace: London, England Eldest child of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Charles Windsor was…