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Jesus (Jesus Christ)

(Encyclopedia) Jesus or Jesus ChristJesus Christjēˈzəs krīst, jēˈzəz [key], 1st-century Jewish teacher and prophet in whom Christians have traditionally seen the Messiah [Heb.,=annointed one, whence…

The Masters 2000

The Masters An insider's guide to golf's most prestigious tournament by Mike Morrison The Masters: 1999 Winners | Tournament 1998 Masters1997 MastersThrough the Years Woods is a favorite to…

The 86th Academy Award Best Actor Nominees

Here are the nominees for actor in a leading role. At age 77, Bruce Dern is the second oldest best actor nominee, behind 79-year-old Richard Farnsworth. Farnsworth was nominated for the 1999 film…

Storming the Beach: Tiger Dominates U.S. Open

A recap of Tiger Woods' victory at the 100th U.S. Open by Mike Morrison Tiger Woods' won his first U.S. Open with a record 15-stroke victory. (Source/AP) Related Links U.S. Open Turns 100Tiger…

Brewer's: Arn-monat

Anglo -Saxon, ærn-monath, barn month. The Anglo-Saxon name for August, because it was the month for garnering the corn. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer,…

Father-Son and Father-Daughter Athletes

Athletes following in their fathers' footsteps When these former and current professional athletes go home to see dad this Father's Day—and start talking about sports—he'll know exactly what…

2006 Deaths: M - Q

Naguib MahfouzMakoArif MardinSophie MaslowRobert McCulloughRobert McFerrin Sr.Darren McGavinEnolia McMillanJay McShannG. William MillerSlobodan MilosevicJohn MoneyEric NamesnikJared…

1955 Emmy Awards

Best Dramatic SeriesProducers' Showcase (NBC)Best Actor, Continuing PerformancePhil Silvers, Phil Silvers Show, You'll Never Get RichBest Actress, Continuing PerformanceLucille Ball, I Love…

The Congress of Women: Homer and His Poems

by Mrs. Nina Morais Cohen Complete Freedom for WomenDevelopment in Eastern WashingtonHomer and His Poems Nina Morais Cohen is a native of Philadelphia, Pa. She was born December 6, 1855.…

Great Smoky Mountains

(Encyclopedia) Great Smoky Mountains, part of the Appalachian system, on the N.C.–Tenn. border; highest range E of the Mississippi and one of the oldest uplands on earth. The mountains are named for…