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Behrman, S. N.

(Encyclopedia) Behrman, S. N. (Samuel Nathaniel Behrman)Behrman, S. N.bârˈmən [key], 1893–1973, American dramatist, b. Worcester, Mass., grad. Harvard 1916. His sophisticated comedies often attempt…

soybean

(Encyclopedia) soybean,&sp;soya bean, or soy pea, leguminous plant (Glycine max, G. soja, or Soja max) of the family Leguminosae (pulse family), native to tropical and warm temperate regions of…

Other 2006 Grand Slam Champions

French Open (Paris, France, May 28-June 11, 2006) Men's singles—Rafael Nadal defeats Roger Federer 1-6 6-1 6-4 7-6 (4) Women's singles—Justine Henin-…

Bellows, George Wesley

(Encyclopedia) Bellows, George Wesley, 1882–1925, American painter, draftsman, and lithographer, b. Columbus, Ohio. The son of an engineer, architect, and builder, he left Ohio State Univ. in his…

Charles William JONES, Congress, FL (1834-1897)

Senate Years of Service: 1875-1887Party: DemocratJONES, Charles William, a Senator from Florida; born in Balbriggan, Ireland, on December 24, 1834; immigrated to the United States in 1844 with…

Other 2006 Grand Slam Champions

French Open (Roland Garros)(Paris, May 28–June 11, 2006)Men's singles—Rafael Nadal defeated Roger Federer, 1–6, 6–1, 6–4, 7–6 (7–4).Women's singles—Justine Henin-Hardenne defeated Svetlana…

George Blaine SCHWABE, Congress, OK (1886-1952)

SCHWABE, George Blaine, (brother of Max Schwabe), a Representative from Oklahoma; born in Arthur, Vernon County, Mo., July 26, 1886; attended the country and town schools of Pettis County, Mo…

Koffka, Kurt

(Encyclopedia) Koffka, KurtKoffka, Kurtkŏfˈkə, Ger. k&oobreve;rt kôfˈkä [key], 1886–1941, American psychologist, b. Germany, Ph.D. Univ. of Berlin, 1908. Before settling permanently in the United…

Sturdee, Sir Frederick Charles Doveton

(Encyclopedia) Sturdee, Sir Frederick Charles DovetonSturdee, Sir Frederick Charles Dovetonstûrˈdē [key], 1859–1925, British admiral. He entered the navy in 1871 and rose to become (1914) chief of…

NBA Draft 1998

NBA Draft Preview by Kevin Foley The word of the day in Vancouver on Wednesday will be trades. The combination of a threatened lockout on July 1st and the lack of high-profile prospects have…