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Don King

Born: Aug. 20, 1931Boxing promoter first major Black promoter who has controlled heavyweight title off and on since 1978; first big promotion was Muhammad Ali's fight against George Foreman in 1974…

The "Steel Curtain"

The Question: Who belonged to the steel curtain? I only remember 3 out of 4 members. The Answer: Because the term "Steel Curtain" was used to describe the Pittsburgh Steelers defensive unit…

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

Movie Released by Chris Frantz Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire opened nation wide on November 18, 2005 Related Links Movie Quiz: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire Book Quiz:…

Writing Well: Letter Perfect

Letter PerfectWriting WellLetter PerfectStamp of ApprovalPeople Who Like People: Social NotesLetters of Opinion As much as we use the telephone to reach out and touch someone, there are times when…

Chris Columbus

screenwriter, directorBorn: 9/10/1958Birthplace: Spangler, Pennsylvania Having written a number of highly successful screenplays appealing to children and adults alike, including Gremlins (1984),…

Moberg, Vilhelm

(Encyclopedia) Moberg, VilhelmMoberg, Vilhelmvĭlˈhĕlm m&oomacr;ˈbĕryə [key], 1898–1973, Swedish novelist and dramatist. Substantial recognition came with his partly autobiographical Knut Toring…

James Bay

(Encyclopedia) James Bay, shallow southern arm of Hudson Bay, c.300 mi (480 km) long and 140 mi (230 km) wide, E central Canada, in Nunavut Territory between Ont. and Que. Numerous rivers flow into…

2011 Newbery Medal and Honor Books

The Newbery Medal is awarded annually by the American Library Association for the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children…

2011 Newbery Medal and Honor Books

The Newbery Medal is awarded annually by the American Library Association for the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children…