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nectarine

(Encyclopedia) nectarinenectarinenĕkˌtərēnˈ [key], name for a tree (Prunus persica var. nectarina) of the family Rosaceae (rose family) and for its fruit, a smooth-skinned variety of the peach. The…

cinquefoil

(Encyclopedia) cinquefoilcinquefoilsĭngkˈfoil [key] [O.Fr.,=five leaves], name for any plant of the widely distributed genus Potentilla of the family Rosaceae (rose family), chiefly herbs of north…

2007 Academy Awards

The 2007 Academy Awards were presented February 24, 2008, at the Kodak Theatre. The winners of the Oscars are in bold. Best Picture Atonement…

The Year in Television

2000 was a year of big name stars, but no must-see hits by Beth Rowen   2000: The Year in Review The Year in Music Almanac: Broadcasting Broadcasting Awards The Emmys…

White, John, English colonizer

(Encyclopedia) White, John, 1575–1648, English colonizer. An Anglican priest of moderate Puritan belief, White wished to establish a colony for Puritans. He helped form (1628) the New England Company…

Stigmata (Film)

Director:Rupert WainwrightWriters:Tom Lazarus and Rick RamageMGM; R; 102 minutesRelease:9/99Cast:Patricia Arquette, Gabriel Byrne, Jonathan Pryce It's not every day that your local party-…

Polish Wedding

Director/Writer:Theresa ConnellyDirector of Photography:Guy DufauxEditors:Curtiss Clayton and Suzanne FennMusic:Luis Enríquez BacalovProduction Designer:Kara LindstromProducer:Julia Chasman,…

An Everlasting Piece

Director:Barry Levinson Writer:Barry McEvoyDreamWorks and Columbia Pictures; R; 109 minutesRelease:12/00Cast:Barry McEvoy, Brian F. O'Byrne, Anna Friel Wit amid hardship in small-town…

End of Days

Director:Peter HyamsWriter:Andrew MarloweUniversal Pictures; R; 115 minutesRelease:11/99Cast:Arnold Schwarzenegger, Gabriel Byrne, Robin Tunney There's a moment in End of Days when Arnold…

Ellen Barkin Biography

Ellen Barkin actressBorn: 4/16/1954Birthplace: New York City After a few roles on television, she got her first leading role in Barry Levinson's Diner (1982), and kept busy in a variety of…