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Pisano, Nicola
(Encyclopedia) Pisano, NicolaPisano, Nicolanēkôˈlä [key]Pisano, Nicola pēzäˈnō [key], b. c.1220, d. between 1278 and 1287, major Italian sculptor, believed to have come from Apulia. He founded a new…Ricardo, David
(Encyclopedia) Ricardo, David, 1772–1823, British economist, of Dutch-Jewish parentage. At the age of 20 he entered business as a stockbroker and was so skillful in the management of his affairs that…Kirstein, Lincoln
(Encyclopedia) Kirstein, LincolnKirstein, Lincolnkûrˈstīn, kĭrˈ– [key], 1907–96, American dance and theater executive and writer, b. Rochester, N.Y. One of the most significant figures in 20th cent.…Pauling, Linus Carl
(Encyclopedia) Pauling, Linus CarlPauling, Linus Carlpôˈlĭng [key], 1901–94, American chemist, b. Portland, Oreg. He was one of the few recipients of two Nobel Prizes, winning the chemistry award in…Corinthian order
(Encyclopedia) Corinthian order, most ornate of the classic orders of architecture. It was also the latest, not arriving at full development until the middle of the 4th cent. b.c. The oldest known…Brno
(Encyclopedia) Brno Brno bûrˈnô [key], Ger. Brünn, city, SE Czech Republic, at the confluence…Calder, Alexander
(Encyclopedia) Calder, AlexanderCalder, Alexanderkôlˈdər [key], 1898–1976, American sculptor, b. Philadelphia; son of Alexander Stirling Calder and grandson of Alexander Mine Calder, prominent…1961 Grammy Awards
Henry ManciniArchive PhotosRecord of the Year“Moon River,” Henry ManciniAlbum of the YearJudy at Carnegie Hall, Judy Garland (Capitol)Song of the Year“Moon River,” Henry Mancini and Johnny…Lance Armstrong
Teams, career wins, timeline, and biography compiled by Erin Teare Martin Related Links Lance Armstrong TimelineTour de Franceblood dopingOnce considered a hero and an inspiration,…Other 2007 PGA Tour Winners
(Through Nov. 28, 2007) 2007 golf tour winners from the Mercedes Championship to the Children's Miracle Network Classic. Tournamentâwinner Winnings Mercedes ChampionshipâVijay Singh…Trending
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