(Encyclopedia) Kurusu, SaburoKurusu, Saburosäˌb&oomacr;rōˈ k&oomacr;r&oomacr;ˈs&oomacr; [key], 1886–1954, Japanese career diplomat. As ambassador to Germany from 1939 to 1941, he…
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(Encyclopedia) Vitus, SaintVitus, Saintvīˈtəs [key], 4th cent.?, Sicilian martyr. Vitus is invoked against diseases including epilipsy, nervous disorders, and St. Vitus' Dance (Sydenham's chorea). He…
(Encyclopedia) Casimir-Perier, Jean Paul PierreCasimir-Perier, Jean Paul PierrezhäN pōl pyĕr käzēmērˈ-pĕryāˈ [key], 1847–1907, French president (June, 1894–Jan., 1895). He held several cabinet posts…
(Encyclopedia) Barnabas, SaintBarnabas, Saintbärˈnəbəs [key], Christian apostle. He was a Cypriot and a relative of St. Mark; his forename was Joseph. Several passages in the New Testament relate…
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vice president of the United StatesBorn: Jan. 30, 1941Birthplace: Lincoln, Neb. President George W. Bush turned to a seasoned Washington insider to be his second in command. The vice president has…
The following table lists the rank, title, artist, and sales data for each of the top ten selling albums in the United States during 2008. Rank, Title, Artist Units…
The British alternative rock band Coldplay topped the charts in America with the most selling digital album of 2008. The following table lists the rank, title, artist, and sales data…
Senate Years of Service: 1959-1980Party: DemocratMUSKIE, Edmund Sixtus, a Senator from Maine; born in Rumford, Oxford County, Maine, March 28, 1914; attended the public schools; graduated from…
