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Top Ten Richest Americans

(in millions of U.S. dollars) The following table lists the top ten richest Americans in 2008, according to Forbes 400. The table includes net worth in U.S. dollars, name, rank, and company…

Top Ten Richest Americans

The following table lists the richest Americans by their net worth and the industry in which they earned their fortune. Rank Name Net Worth Company 1…

NBA Lockout

from the Infoplease Sports Almanac... 1998 NBA Lockout by Gerry Brown November 20: Update The NBA owners, who forced the NBA lockout that as of October 26, have led to the cancellation of the…

2013 Academy Awards

The 2013 Academy Awards were presented on March 2, 2014, at the Kodak Theatre. All of the nominees are listed below; the Oscar winners are in bold. Best Picture American Hustle…

Austro-Prussian War

(Encyclopedia) Austro-Prussian War or Seven Weeks War, June 15–Aug. 23, 1866, between Prussia, allied with Italy, and Austria, seconded by Bavaria, Württemberg, Saxony, Hanover, Baden, and several…

directing

(Encyclopedia) directing, the art of leading dramatic performances on the stage or in films. The modern theatrical director is in complete charge of all the artistic aspects of a dramatic…

Giving Pledge Participants

The United States is home to roughly 40% of the world's billionaires. About 10% of America's richest citizens have committed to participate in the Giving Pledge and donate at least 50% of their…