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Carlos the Jackal

(Encyclopedia) Carlos the Jackal, pseud. of the revolutionary and international terrorist Ilich Ramírez Sánchez, 1949–, b. Caracas, Venezuela. Son of an affluent Marxist lawyer, he joined the…

Adam, the first man, in the Bible

(Encyclopedia) AdamAdamădˈəm [key], [Heb.,=man], in the Bible, the first man. In the Book of Genesis, God creates humankind in his image as a species of male and female, giving them dominion over…

Weep Show

The History of Histrionics Chick flick, soaper, melodrama, woman's film. Whatever you want to call it, the weepy is easy to spot. A genre all its own, it shamelessly appeals to our tear ducts…

rhea, in zoology

(Encyclopedia) rhearhearēˈə [key], common name for a South American bird of the family Rheidae, which is related to the ostrich. Weighing from 44 to 55 lb (20–25 kg) and standing up to 60 in. (152 cm…

Selected Country Musicians

Hank Williams See also Notable Women Musicians and Dancers Notable African-American Musicians Notable African-American Visual and Performing Artists Asian American Artists and Musicians…

Results of 2007–2008 Bowl Games

Rose Bowl—So. Calif. 49, Illinois 17Orange Bowl—Kansas 24, Virginia Tech 21Sugar Bowl— Georgia 41, Hawaii 14Cotton Bowl—Missouri 38, Arkansas 7Gator Bowl—Texas Tech 31, Virginia 28Fiesta Bowl—West…

Nutrient Sources

Foods for your Brain (and body) by Mark Hughes Proper nutrition is a key component to living a full and healthy life. Fruits, vegetables, and nuts give our bodies nutrients that keep…

Results of 2008–2009 Bowl Games

BCS National Championship Game—Florida 24, Oklahoma 14 Rose Bowl—Southern California 38, Penn St. 24Orange Bowl—Virginia Tech 20, Cincinnati 7Sugar Bowl— Utah 31, Alabama 17Fiesta Bowl—Texas 24,…