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A History and Timeline of Affirmative Action
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(Encyclopedia) Konyukhov, Fedor Filippovich, 1951–, Russian adventurer and explorer, b. Chkalove, Ukraine. After attending nautical schools in Odessa and Leningrad, he became a marine engineer and…
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(Encyclopedia) Voyager, the first airplane to circumnavigate the earth nonstop on a single load of fuel. Designed by Burt Rutan and flown by Dick Rutan and Jeana Yeager, Voyager took off from…
Upcoming Blockbusters and Indie Gems ArmageddonThe film has a publicity machine behind it the likes of Independence Day, but it doesn't have lucky charm Will Smith. Current It boy Ben Affleck will…
The United States is home to roughly 40% of the world's billionaires. About 10% of America's richest citizens have committed to participate in the Giving Pledge and donate at least 50% of their…
2008 Academy Awards | Oscar winners and nomineesThe 2008 Academy Awards were presented on February 22, 2009, at the Kodak Theatre. All of the nominees are listed below; the Oscar winners…
The 2008 Academy Awards will be presented on February 22, 2009, at the Kodak Theatre. Best Picture The Curious Case of Benjamin Button Frost/Nixon Milk…
