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Steve WOMACK, Congress, AR (1957)

WOMACK, Steve, a Representative from Arkansas; born in Russellville, Pope County, Arkansas, on February 18, 1957; B.A., Arkansas Tech University, Russelville, Ark., 1979; Arkansas Army…

Tickell, Thomas

(Encyclopedia) Tickell, ThomasTickell, Thomastĭkˈəl [key], 1686–1740, English poet and translator. A contributor of verse to the Spectator, he was a friend of Addison, for whom he wrote a fine elegy…

Rienzi, Cola di

(Encyclopedia) Rienzi or Rienzo, Cola diRienzi or Rienzo, Cola dikôˈlä dē rēĕnˈtsē, rēĕnˈtsō [key], 1313?–1354, Roman popular leader. In 1343 on a mission to Pope Clement VI at Avignon, he won the…

September 2006

WorldIraqi Casualties Have Risen Sharply (Sept. 1): Pentagon report finds that since the new Iraqi government was established in May, civilian and security forces casualties have increased by 51%.…

Arbuthnot, John

(Encyclopedia) Arbuthnot, JohnArbuthnot, Johnärbŭthˈnət, ärˈbəthnŏt [key], 1667–1735, Scottish author and scientist, court physician (1705–14) to Queen Anne. He is best remembered for his five “John…

Hispanic American Musicians and Visual Artists

  Jean-Michel Basquiat   Christina Aguilera, pop singer Judy Baca, artist Joan Baez, folk singer and activist Jean-Michel Basquiat, artist Ruben Blades, musician, composer, actor Celia…

The Vice President's House

The Question: Where does the vice president live? The Answer: In July 1974 Congress designated a house on the southeast corner of 34th Street and Massachusetts…

Where is the Island of Goree?

The Question: Where is the Island of Goree? The Answer: The Island of Goree is located off the coast of the West African country of Senegal. It was…

Katharine Drexel

Roman Catholic nun and saintBorn: Nov. 26, 1858Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pa Born into a prominent banking family, Drexel learned from an early age about charity and service to the poor from her…