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Céline, Louis Ferdinand
(Encyclopedia) Céline, Louis FerdinandCéline, Louis Ferdinandlwē fĕrdēnNˈ sālēnˈ [key], 1894–1961, French author, whose real name was Louis Ferdinand Destouches. Céline wrote grim, scatological, and…2000 National Medal of Technology Recipients
Douglas C. Engelbart, Director, Bootstrap Institute, for developing the technology behind personal computing, including continuous, real-time interaction based on cathode-ray tube displays…What the Frack
What exactly is fracking and do the facts support the opposition against it? by Jennie Wood Related Links Facts & Stats about Pollution and Global Warming…stadium
(Encyclopedia) stadiumstadiumstāˈdēəm [key], racecourse in Greek cities where footraces and other athletic contests took place. The name is the Latin form of the Greek word for a standard of length…1999 National Medal of Technology Recipients
Glen Jacob Culler, chief scientist and chairman of the board (retired), Culler Scientific Systems Corporation, for pioneering innovations in multiple branches of computing, including early…1997 Medal of Technology Recipients
Norman R. Augustine, Chairman and CEO of Lockheed Martin Corp. in Bethesda, Md., for visionary leadership in maintaining the United States' preeminence in the aerospace industry, and for…Amos Alonzo Stagg
Amos Alonzo Stagg helped build the modern game of football during his 41 years as head coach at the University of Chicago. Known as "the grand old man," he's credited with football innovations…Flatland: Of the Ancient Practice of Painting
by Edwin A. Abbott Concerning Irregular FiguresOf the Universal Colour BillOf the Ancient Practice of Painting If my Readers have followed me with any attention up to this point, they…Nikola Tesla Biography
Nikola Tesla electrical engineer, inventorBorn: 7/9/1856Birthplace: Smiljan Lika, Croatia A brilliant but eccentric inventor, Tesla is responsible for many of the innovations in modern…2004 MacArthur Foundation Awards
The MacArthur Foundation awards monetary prizes each year in order to provide financial assistance for selected innovators.Angela Belcher, 37, nanotechnologist; Cambridge, Mass.Gretchen…Trending
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