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NBA Playoffs, 2006

EASTERN CONFERENCEFirst Round(Best of 7)Detroit Pistons defeated Milwaukee Bucks, 4 games to 1Cleveland Cavaliers defeated Washington Wizards, 4 games to 2New Jersey Nets defeated Indiana Pacers, 4…

climbing plant

(Encyclopedia) climbing plant, any plant that in growing to its full height requires some support. Climbing plants may clamber over a support (climbing rose), twine up a slender support (hop,…

trillium

(Encyclopedia) trillium or wake-robintrilliumtrĭlˈēəm [key], any plant of the large genus Trillium, attractive spring wildflowers of the family Liliaceae (lily family), native to North America and E…

Results of 2008–2009 Bowl Games

BCS National Championship Game—Florida 24, Oklahoma 14 Rose Bowl—Southern California 38, Penn St. 24Orange Bowl—Virginia Tech 20, Cincinnati 7Sugar Bowl— Utah 31, Alabama 17Fiesta Bowl—Texas 24,…

Results of 2006–2007 Bowl Games

BCS National Championship Game—Florida 41, Ohio State 14 Rose Bowl—Southern California 32, Michigan 18Orange Bowl—Louisville 24, Wake Forest 13Sugar Bowl— Louisiana State 41, Notre Dame 14Fiesta…

Kid Work

Don’t fear if you’re too young to get a job at a restaurant or store. There are plenty of ways to earn money to buy that hot new CD, videogame or pair of jeans. Try selling these products and…

Stanley Cup Playoffs—2006

NOTE: Home teams are in capitals.EASTERN CONFERENCEQuarterfinals Ottawa Senators defeated Tampa Bay Lightning,4 games to 0Carolina Hurricanes defeated Montreal Canadienss, 4 games to 2New Jersey…

Britain: Rulers

See the list of Rulers of England and Great Britain. See the list of British Prime Ministers.Rulers of ScotlandKenneth I, traditional founder of the kingdom of Scotland (c. 843–858)Kenneth II,…

Denmark: Kings and Queens

Harold Bluetooth, king of Denmark (935–c. 985)Sweyn, king of Denmark (986–1014)Harthacanute, king of Denmark (1035–42) and of the English (1040–42)Canute the Saint, king (1080–86) and patron saint…

hyacinth, in botany

(Encyclopedia) hyacinth, any plant of the genus Hyacinthus, bulbous herbs of the family Liliaceae (lily family) native to the Mediterranean region and South Africa. The common, or Dutch, hyacinth of…