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The South

Source: The U.S. Department of State The South is perhaps the most distinctive and colorful American region. The American Civil War (1861-65) devastated the South socially and economically.…

Strand

(Encyclopedia) Strand, street in London, England, roughly parallel with the Thames River, running from the Temple to Trafalgar Square. It is a street of law courts, hotels, theaters, and office…

Wald, Lillian D.

(Encyclopedia) Wald, Lillian D.Wald, Lillian D.wôld [key], 1867–1940, American social worker and pioneer in public health nursing. In 1893 she organized a visiting nurse service, which became the…

President's Park

(Encyclopedia) President's Park, c.82 acres (33 hectares), Washington, D.C. A unit of the National Park system, it includes the White House, the official residence of the president of the United…

Hine, Lewis

(Encyclopedia) Hine, Lewis (Lewis Wickes Hine), 1874–1940, American photographer, b. Oshkosh, Wis. Hine dedicated much of his photographic career, which began shortly after he bought his first camera…

Piccadilly

(Encyclopedia) PiccadillyPiccadillypĭkˌədĭlˈē [key], street of the City of Westminster borough, London, England. Starting at Piccadilly Circus (London's center of traffic and amusement), it runs to…

South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands

Infoplease has everything you need to know about South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands. Check out our country profile, full of essential information about South Georgia and the South Sandwich…

The Devil's Dictionary: Wall Street

by Ambrose Bierce WARWALL STREET -n. A symbol for sin for every devil to rebuke. That Wall Street is a den of thieves is a belief that serves every unsuccessful thief in place of a hope in…

Writing Well: Panic in the Streets

Panic in the StreetsWriting WellIn the Hot Seat: Writing Under PressureWhat's the Big Idea?Write This WayThe Golden RulesWhen the Meter's RunningPanic in the Streets What happens if you have an…

Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band

Live in New York City Columbia Recorded live at Madison Square Garden, as Bruce Springsteen's yearlong reunion tour with The E Street Band wound down last year, this 20-song, double CD set serves…