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Fred Rogers 2003 Deaths

Fred RogersAge: 74 host of the Emmy Award–winning children's show Mister Rogers' Neighborhood. His gentle demeanor and comforting advice entertained millions of children during its 33-year…

James Conway 2006 Deaths

James ConwayAge: 78 entrepreneur who, with his brother William, founded Mister Softee, the ice cream company that sells frozen treats from trucks. They started the business in 1956 with one…

Bruce Beresford Biography

Bruce Beresforddirector, screenwriter, producerBorn: 8/16/1940Birthplace: Sydney, Australia Acclaimed director noted for his rich character studies in films such as Tender Mercies (1982), Crimes of…

Jack Lemmon 2001 Deaths

Jack LemmonAge: 76 beloved and versatile actor who excelled at both comic and dramatic roles. In many of his comedies, Lemmon portrayed an Everyman, prone to mishaps and pratfalls. He won two…

The Devil's Dictionary: Grave

by Ambrose Bierce GRAPESHOTGRAVITATIONGRAVE -n. A place in which the dead are laid to await the coming of the medical student. Beside a lonely grave I stood — With brambles 'twas…

Jack Lemmon Biography

Jack LemmonactorBorn: 2/8/1925Birthplace: Boston Academy Award-winning film and stage actor who excelled at both comic and dramatic roles. His films include Mister Roberts (1955), The Odd Couple (…

Vachel Lindsay: The Flower of Mending

The Flower of MendingVachel LindsayWhen Dragon-fly would fix his wings, When Snail would patch his house, When moths have marred the overcoat Of tender Mister Mouse,The pretty creatures go…

Christine Lahti

Christine LahtiactressBorn: 4/4/1950Birthplace: Birmingham, Michigan From 1995–1999 Christine Lahti stirred hearts as the tough and accomplished cardiologist Dr. Kate Austin on the drama series…

Christine Lahti Biography

Christine LahtiactressBorn: 4/4/1950Birthplace: Birmingham, Michigan From 1995–1999 Christine Lahti stirred hearts as the tough and accomplished cardiologist Dr. Kate Austin on the drama series…

Common Abbreviations

This table provides some comon abbreviations and their meanings. Notice that many abbreviations only differ by a capitalization or punctuation, which can be perplexing! This table willl ensure you…