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Ts'ao Hsüeh-ch'in

(Encyclopedia) Ts'ao Hsüeh-ch'inTs'ao Hsüeh-ch'intsouˈ shyĕˈchĭnˈ [key], 1715–63, Chinese novelist. He is the author of Story of the Stone (or A Dream of Red Mansions), which is considered China's…

Panizzi, Sir Anthony

(Encyclopedia) Panizzi, Sir AnthonyPanizzi, Sir Anthonypänētˈsē [key], 1797–1879, British librarian, b. Italy. A political exile, Panizzi settled in England in 1823 and was naturalized in 1832. He…

Harry Max Markowitz

economistBorn: 8/24/1927Birthplace: Chicago, Ill. Nobel Laureate economist who pioneered the idea of a “portfolio” that investors could use to minimize their risks. The theory was that if one were…

Gabriel Byrne

actorBorn: 5/12/1950Birthplace: Dublin, Ireland Irish-born actor whose best known films include Miller's Crossing (1990), Little Women (1994), The Usual Suspects(1995), The Man in the Iron Mask (…

2006 Olympics: Alpine Skiing

Bode vs. The Hermanator by John Gettings and Christine Frantz Related Links 2006 Winter Olympics 2006 Alpine Skiing Medal Standings History of Alpine Skiing…

Easter Symbols and Traditions

A brief history of the spring holiday's celebrations by David Johnson and Shmuel Ross Related Links Easter FeaturesEaster Around the WorldEncyclopedia: EasterEncyclopedia: Jesus Christ…

Leslie Orgel Biography

biochemistDied: Oct. 27, 2007 (San Diego, California) Best Known as: biochemist who wrote "The Origins of Life on the Earth" A biochemist who studied the origins…

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Duke KahanamokuAl KalinePaul KariyaAnatoly KarpovGarry KasparovEwing KauffmanMike KeenanKipchoge (Kip) KeinoJohnny KelleyJim KellyLeroy KellyWalter KennedyNancy KerriganBilly KiddHarmon…

2014 Newbery Medal and Honor Books

The Newbery Medal is awarded annually by the American Library Association for the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children…

2000 Olympics: Rowing

(2000-meter course)MEN Single Sculls: 1. Rob Waddell, NZE (6:48.90); 2. Xeno Mueller, SWI (6:50.55); 3. Marcel Hacker, GER (6:50.83). Lightweight Double Sculls: 1. Tomasz Kucharski & Robert…