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Kennedy, Joseph Patrick

(Encyclopedia) Kennedy, Joseph Patrick, 1888–1969, U.S. ambassador to Great Britain (1937–40), b. Boston, grad. Harvard, 1912. The founder of an American dynasty, he was the father of nine children,…

caisson

(Encyclopedia) caissoncaissonkāˈsən, –sŏn [key] [Fr.,=big box], in engineering, a chamber, usually of steel but sometimes of wood or reinforced concrete, used in the construction of foundations or…

Ackroyd, Peter

(Encyclopedia) Ackroyd, Peter, 1949–, British author, b. London; studied Clare College, Cambridge (M.A., 1971) and Yale. A literary journalist, he wrote for the Spectator (1973–82), where he was…

Saint Paul's Cathedral

(Encyclopedia) Saint Paul's Cathedral, London, masterpiece of Sir Christopher Wren and one of the finest church designs of the English baroque. It stands at the head of Ludgate Hill, where, according…

Ten Top Yoga Retreats, 2015

Compiled by Well and Good, here's a top ten list of the world's best yoga retreats. This list includes locations based on 2015 and links to the website of each retreat. Retreat Location…

Joint Reckoning

Related Links Interview: Edward Ball1998 National Book AwardsInfoplease Celebrates Black History MonthThe Emancipation ProclamationPBS Online: Africans in AmericaShould the Government…

Directory of Prominent Charitable Organizations

American Cancer Society 1599 Clifton Road, NE Atlanta, GA 30329 (800) ACS-2345 Americares FoundationEmergency medical and other disaster relief worldwide 161 Cherry Street New Canaan, CT 06840 (…