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Nov. 4–5, Cuba: Hurricane Michelle destroyed tens of thousands of homes and caused widespread agricultural damage; five people died. Before striking Cuba, Hurricane Michelle wiped out homes,…Masséna, André
(Encyclopedia) Masséna, AndréMasséna, AndréäNdrāˈ mäsānäˈ [key], 1758–1817, marshal of France, b. Nice. Of humble origin, he entered (1791) the French army and rose rapidly because of his brilliant…Brunner, Emil
(Encyclopedia) Brunner, EmilBrunner, Emilāˈmēl br&oobreve;nˈər [key], 1889–1966, Swiss Protestant theologian. A clear and systematic thinker from the school of dialectical theology, he was a…The Congress of Women: Professions and Occupations Open to Women
The Higher Education of WomenPolitical Status of WomenProfessions and Occupations Open to Women It naturally follows that the professions should be entered by women. Apparently the medical…Coverdale, Miles
(Encyclopedia) Coverdale, Miles, 1488–1569, b. Yorkshire. English translator of the Bible, educated at Cambridge. Coverdale was ordained (1514) and entered the house of Augustinian friars at…Vermigli, Pietro Martire
(Encyclopedia) Vermigli, Pietro MartireVermigli, Pietro Martirepyĕˈtrō märtēˈrā vārmēˈlyē [key], 1500–1562, Italian Protestant reformer, also known as Peter Martyr. He joined the Augustinian canons…Jung, Carl Gustav
(Encyclopedia) Jung, Carl GustavJung, Carl Gustavkärl g&oobreve;sˈtäf y&oobreve;ng [key], 1875–1961, Swiss psychiatrist, founder of analytical psychology. The son of a country pastor, he…Joyce, James
(Encyclopedia) Joyce, James, 1882–1941, Irish novelist. Perhaps the most influential and significant novelist of the 20th cent., Joyce was a master of the English language, exploiting all of its…American Outdoor Records—Men
(Through Sept. 6, 2006)Event Record Holder Where made DateRunning100 m 0:09.79Maurice GreeneAthens, GreeceJune 16, 1999200 m 0:19.32 Michael Johnson Atlanta, Ga. Aug. 1, 1996400 m 0:43.…PWBA
Events: Visionary Bowling Products Classic – Lancaster, OH (Sept. 26-30); AMF Gold Cup – Mechanicsville, VA (Oct. 2-7); Three Rivers Open – Pittsburgh, PA (Oct. 9-14); Brunswick World Open…Trending
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