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Wu Hou Biography

Wu Houfirst woman to rule ChinaBorn: c. 625Birthplace: China Born into an aristocratic family, Wu Hou, also known as Wu Chao or Wu Zetien, was taught reading, writing, and music. At about age…

Hou Hsiao-hsien

(Encyclopedia) Hou Hsiao-hsien, 1947–, Taiwanese film director, b. Guangdong, China. His first feature film, Cute Girl (1980), and subsequent ones were generally saccharine romances until the…

York, Edmund of Langley, duke of

(Encyclopedia) York, Edmund of Langley, duke of, 1341–1402, fifth son of Edward III of England. He was made (1362) earl of Cambridge, served on expeditions to Spain and France, and married (1372)…

Howe, Clarence Decatur

(Encyclopedia) Howe, Clarence DecaturHowe, Clarence Decaturhou [key], 1886–1960, Canadian civil engineer and cabinet minister, b. Waltham, Mass. He went to Canada in 1908 as professor of civil…

Movies and Film: Two Chinas, Two Cinemas

Two Chinas, Two CinemasMovies and FilmAsian Film HistoryTwo Chinas, Two CinemasHong Kong: Cantonese, Kung-Fu, and a New WaveBenching the Benshi: Japan's Illustrious CenturyThe Master: The Art of…

2000 MLB League Leaders Batting

Batting Average   Bat Gm AB R H Avg TB 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB Slg Pct OBP Todd Helton, Col L 160 580 138 216 .372 405 59…

National League Leaders: Pitching

Earned Run Average ArmWLERAGmGSCGShOSvIPHRERHRHBBBSOWPRandy Johnson, AriL1792.4835351220271.22078675309703644Kevin Millwood, AtlR1872.683434220228.01688068244592055Mike Hampton, HouL2242.…