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Price, Lloyd

(Encyclopedia) Price, Lloyd, 1933-2021, b. Kenner, La. Price began his first band at age 18 while also working in construction. Signed to Specialty…

Price, Reynolds

(Encyclopedia) Price, Reynolds (Edward Reynolds Price), 1933–2011, American writer, b. Macon, N.C., grad. Duke Univ. (A.B., 1955), Oxford (B.Litt., 1958). He began teaching at Duke in 1958 and…

Price, Richard

(Encyclopedia) Price, Richard, 1723–91, English nonconformist minister and philosopher. His philosophical importance rests on his ethical discussion, Review of the Principal Questions and…

Price, Sterling

(Encyclopedia) Price, Sterling, 1809–67, Confederate general in the American Civil War, b. Prince Edward co., Va. After moving to Missouri, he practiced law and entered politics. He served in…

Will Rogers

actor, humoristBorn: 11/4/1879Birthplace: Oologah, Indian Territory (now Oologah, Oklahoma) Actor and humorist known as a home-spun, straight-talking cowboy philosopher. His films include Guile of…

Automobile Pricing Information

The Question: I am interested in selling my automobile and I'm wondering what it's worth. How would I obtain pricing information? The Answer: You're not the only…

Look at These Prices!: Introduction

IntroductionLook at These Prices!IntroductionLet's Stretch: Elasticity of DemandWhat Determines Elasticity?Tinkering with MarketsThe Price You Gotta PayAs the saying goes, “Everything has a price.”…

Roger Bannister

  Born: Mar. 23, 1929 British runner   first to run mile in less than 4 minutes (3:59.4 on May 6, 1954).    

Roger Clemens

Born: Aug. 4, 1962Baseball RHP twice fanned MLB record 20 batters in 9-inning game April 29, 1986 and Sept. 18, 1996); won a record 6 Cy Young Awards with Boston (1986-87,91), Toronto (1997,98) and…

Roger Ebert

film criticBorn: 6/18/1942Birthplace: Urbana, Illinois Best known as co-host with Gene Siskel of the popular television programs Siskel & Ebert (1986–1999) and At the Movies (PBS, 1982–86).…