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Twain, Mark

(Encyclopedia) Twain, Mark, pseud. of Samuel Langhorne Clemens, 1835–1910, American author, b. Florida, Mo. As humorist, narrator, and social observer, Twain is unsurpassed in American literature.…

Brewer's: Horse-play

Rough play. Similarly hoarse, having a rough voice from inflammation of the throat; gorse, a rough, prickly plant; goose-berry, a rough berry; goose-grass, the grass whose leaves are rough…

Ten Steps to an Ace Essay

Brought to you by the American School Counselor Association Don't let the prospect of writing your college entrance essay stress you out. You know you deserve to…

Paul Westerberg

Suicaine GratifactionCapitol Since his days fronting the fabled Replacements, part of the appeal of Paul Westerberg has been that he's a bit rough around the edges. Producer Don Was (Bob…

Norreys Jephson O'Conor: In the Monastery

In the MonasteryNorreys Jephson O'ConorCold is the wind to-night, and rough the sea, Too rough for even the daring Dane to find A landing-place upon the frozen lea…

Tom Berenger Biography

Tom Berenger actorBorn: 5/31/1950Birthplace: Chicago Known for his rugged good looks, he played the part of the insecure TV star in The Big Chill (1983) and the battle-tough sergeant in Platoon…

How Long To Mars?

The Question: How long would it take to land a manned spacecraft on Mars? The Answer: According to NASA, a vessel with humans on it would take roughly six months…

Marlon Brando

Name at birth: Marlon Brando, Jr.Oscar-winning actor Marlon Brando changed modern acting by popularizing "the Method," a technique which emphasized emotional truth and naturalistic style over movie-…

Lesson Five: Introductions and Conclusions

  Introduction Surprised to see introductions as the topic of our second-to-last lesson? Most writers find that it is nearly impossible to craft an essay by beginning with the…