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(Encyclopedia) vegetative propagation, the ability of plants to reproduce without sexual reproduction, by producing new plants from existing vegetative structures. Some plants, such as the Canada…Ban, Shigeru
(Encyclopedia) Ban, Shigeru, 1957–, Japanese architect. After graduating (1984) from the Cooper Union School of Architecture, New York City, he established (1985) a practice in Tokyo, later adding…X Games
Summer X GamesWinter X Games The ESPN Extreme Games, originally envisioned as a biannual showcase for “alternative” sports, were first held June 24-July 1, 1995 in Newport and Providence, R.I. and Mt…2008 Winter Extreme Games
(Aspen, Colo., Jan. 23–27, 2008) These are the winners of the men's and women's Winter Extreme Games at Aspen, Colorado in 2008. Snowboard: Nate Holland (men's X…2009 Winter Extreme Games
(Aspen, Colo., Jan. 22–25, 2009) These are the winners of the men's and women's Winter Extreme Games at Aspen, Colorado in 2009. Snowboard: Nate Holland (men's X…Brewer's: Flowers and Trees with Christian Traditions
The Aspen leaf is said to tremble because the cross was made of Aspenwood. Ah! tremble, tremble, Aspen-tree, We need not ask thee why thou shakest, For if, as holy legend saith, On…A. E. Housman: Along the fields as we came by
Along the fields as we came by A year ago, my love and I, The aspen over stile and stone Was talking to itself alone. "Oh who are these that kiss and pass? A country lover and his lass; Two…Walter Isaacson
Walter Isaacson is a journalist and historian who spent much of his career at TIME magazine, and was briefly the chairman and CEO of CNN. He’s famous for his biographies of Henry Kissinger, Steve…Brewer's: Aspatia
in the Maid's Tragedy, of Beaumont and Fletcher, is noted for her deep sorrows, her great resignation, and the pathos of her speeches. Amyntor deserts her, women point at her with scorn,…Brewer's: Aspersions
properly means “sprinklings” or “scatterings.” Its present meaning is base insinuations or slanders. No sweet aspersion [rain ] shall the heavens let fall To make this contract grow.…