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Tattoos and Judaism

The Question: Why can't people with tattoos be buried in a Jewish cemetery? The Answer: There is no such rule. It is true that Jews are prohibited from…

John Lee Hooker

blues musicianBorn: 8/22/1917Birthplace: Clarksdale, Miss. legendary blues musician whose somber lyrics and endless one-chord guitar riffs helped to define boogie blues. He has influenced bands ra.…

Sandy Duncan

actressBorn: 2/20/1946Birthplace: Henderson, Texas Actress whose chirpy voice and sunny disposition made her a hit on Broadway in the 1960s and then on TV, with the series Funny Face (1971–72).…

Aaron Neville

singerBorn: 1/24/1941Birthplace: New Orleans Neville came to attention as a solo artist with the soul ballad “Tell It Like It Is” (1967); his single “Don't Know Much” (1990), a duet with Linda…

Tim McGraw

(Samuel Timothy McGraw)country singerBorn: 5/1/1967Birthplace: Delhi, Louisiana McGraw began his singing career in local clubs near his home. His first major single, “Indian Outlaw” (1993), topped…

Jimmy Buffett

musicianBorn: 12/25/1946Birthplace: Pascogoula, Mississippi Singer/songwriter best known for his humorous rock songs about love, beach-life and drinking, such as “Margaritaville” and “Cheeseburger…

The Monster Guide

Fact Monster'sMenacing Monster Guide   by David Johnson   The Monster Guide Abominable Snowman Banshees Chupacabras The Cyclopes Demons Dragons…

New England B&Bs

Check out these B&Bs in Maine, Massachusetts, and Vermont New England has something for every time of year. In autumn, there is no better place to go leaf peeping…

DK Science & Technology: Robots

WHAT CAN ROBOTS DO? HOW DO ROBOTS SENSE? ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCEFIND OUT MORERobots are automatic machines. Some robots can perform mechanical and repetitive jobs faster, more accurately, and more…

Homework Center: Speaking & Listening Skills

Homework Center – Speaking & Listening Skills Conducting an Interview Books, magazines, and the Internet aren't the only sources for research. Conducting an interview can be a great…