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March 2009 Current Events: World News

U.S. News | Business/Science News Here are the key events in world news for the month of March, 2009. President of Guinea-Bissau Killed (March 2): President João Bernardo…

DK Science: Separating Mixtures

DECANTING GOLDDISTILLATIONFILTRATIONCHROMATOGRAPHYFIND OUT MOREThe substances in a mixture are separated by the differences in their physical properties, such as their particle size. The more…

Writing Well: Subjects vs. Topics

Subjects vs. TopicsWriting WellPaper ChaseTime Flies When You're Having FunSubject to ChangeSubjects vs. TopicsThe Heart of the Matter: Writing a Thesis Statement So now you have a subject, and it's…

Classical Mythology: Road Warrior

Road WarriorClassical MythologyLucky in War, Unlucky in Love: TheseusRoad WarriorA Lot of BullKing Theseus Wants a WifeMidlife Crisis: The Abduction of Helen The dangers on the road from Troezen to…

Conrad Hilton

hotelierBorn: 12/25/1887Birthplace: San Antonio, New Mexico Having begun his career working in his father's store, he expanded the business and after his father's death began building a hotel…

Kemmons Wilson

hotelierBorn: 1913 As is often the case with successful business ideas, Wilson's business grew out of the dissatisfaction he experienced with family accommodations for holiday travel. He had…

Mary Henrietta Kingsley

explorerBorn: 1862Birthplace: London, England Mary Kingsley led a quiet life until after the deaths of her parents. She then took off for Africa to study African religion and culture. She traveled…

Gary Soto

WriterBorn: April 12, 1952Birthplace: Fresno, California Although his prolific career has included essays, plays, and ten books of poetry for adults, Gary Soto is best known as an acclaimed writer…

Ned Beatty

actorBorn: 7/6/1937Birthplace: Louisville, Kentucky Chubby and sympathetic character actor who appeared in several of the most highly acclaimed movies of the 1970's, including Deliverance (1972),…

Best Beaches in the U.S.

The Question: O.K., experts. Where can I find the best beaches in the United States? The Answer: According to Dr. Stephen P. Leatherman, or "Dr. Beach," the…