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Tiresias
(Encyclopedia) TiresiasTiresiastīrēˈshəs, –sēəs [key], in Greek mythology, a blind soothsayer who appears in many legends. According to one myth, when he saw Athena bathing she blinded him, but by…Suzor-Côté, Marc Aurèle de Foy
(Encyclopedia) Suzor-Côté, Marc Aurèle de FoySuzor-Côté, Marc Aurèle de Foymärk ôrĕlˈ də fwä süzôrˈ-kōtāˈ [key], 1869–1937, Canadian painter and sculptor, b. Quebec prov. He studied in Paris in the…Huffington, Arianna Stassinopoulos
(Encyclopedia) Huffington, Arianna Stassinopoulos, 1950- , Greek-American journalist and web entrepreneur, b. Athens, Greece, as Ariadne-Anna…Lassa fever
(Encyclopedia) Lassa feverLassa feverlăsˈə [key], an acute viral disease occurring mostly in W Africa, characterized by high fever, muscle aches, mouth ulcers, and bleeding in the skin in more severe…biathlon
(Encyclopedia) biathlonbiathlonbīăthˈlŏn [key], sport in which cross-country skiers race across hilly terrain, occasionally stopping to shoot, prone or standing as required, with rifles at sets of…cane, walking stick
(Encyclopedia) cane, walking stick. Probably used first as a weapon, it gradually took on the symbolism of strength and power and eventually authority and social prestige. Ancient Egyptian rulers…1997-98 Women's National Basketball Association: Final WNBA Standings
Conference champions (*) and playoff qualifiers (†) are noted. GB refers to Games Behind leader.Eastern Conference WLPctGBHomeRoad*Cleveland2010.667–11-49-6†Charlotte1812.60029-69-6†New…1997-98 Women's National Basketball Association: WNBA Playoffs
Semifinals (Best of 3)DateResultAug. 22Houston 85, at Charlotte 71Aug. 24at Houston 77, Charlotte 61 Houston wins series, 2-0DateResultAug. 22at Phoenix 78, Cleveland 68Aug. 24at Cleveland 67…1997-98 WNBA Annual Awards
Most Valuable Player: Cynthia Cooper, Houston Rookie of the Year: Tracy Reid, Charlotte Newcomer of the Year: Suzie McConnell Serio, Cle. Def. Player of the Year: Teresa Weatherspoon, N.Y. Coach…basketball
(Encyclopedia) basketball, game played generally indoors by two opposing teams of five players each. Basketball was conceived in 1891 by Dr. James Naismith, a physical education instructor at the…Trending
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