(Encyclopedia) Pétain, Henri PhilippePétain, Henri PhilippeäNrēˈ fēlēpˈ pātăNˈ [key], 1856–1951, French army officer, head of state of the Vichy government (see under Vichy). In World War I he halted…
WorldSeveral Marines Die in Attack (Dec. 2): Ten marines are killed and about a dozen wounded by a bomb attack in Falluja.Military Admits to Paying for News Coverage (Dec. 2): Pentagon acknowledges…
WorldIraqi Casualties Have Risen Sharply (Sept. 1): Pentagon report finds that since the new Iraqi government was established in May, civilian and security forces casualties have increased by 51%.…
Snow, ice and red hot scandal by Gerry Brown Related Links Olympics TimelineWinter Games Throughout the Years2006 Winter OlympicsMemorable Olympic MomentsBirth of the Modern…
WHO PAYS FOR THE MEDIA? WHAT EFFECTS DO MASS MEDIA HAVE? IS THE INTERNET DIFFERENT FROM OTHER MEDIA? PRESSBROADCASTADVERTISINGFIND OUT MOREThe media (sometimes called mass media) includes all the…
Windows to the SoulAnatomy and PhysiologyThe SensesWindows to the SoulCan You Hear Me Now?The Nose KnowsDon't Be So Touchy! Vision is a remarkable sense when you consider the difficulties. The…
Arresting RulesThe Supreme CourtArresting RulesLimiting Forced MedicationConfessing Illegally When arresting people and getting them ready to stand trial, police must carefully follow rules…
Hugo Black (1937-1971)The Supreme CourtGreat Minds of the CourtJoseph Story (1811-1845)Oliver Wendell Holmes (1902-1932)Louis Brandeis (1916-1939)Benjamin Cardozo (1932-1938)Hugo Black (1937-…
