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Sissela Bok

(Sissela Myrdal)writer, philosopher, educatorBorn: 12/2/1934Birthplace: Stockholm, Sweden Bok's belief in the power of individuals to improve their own circumstances can be traced to her parents,…

Tommy Lee

(Thomas Lee Bass)rock musicianBorn: 10/3/1962Birthplace: Athens, Greece Lee has been drummer for the heavy metal band Motley Crue since its beginnings in 1981 and with whom he has released albums…

"Wild Man" Willey

The Question: I recently saw a show about a Philadelphia Eagles player who had 17 sacks in one game against the Giants. His nickname was "Wild Man Williey…

Shelly Lazarus

advertising executiveBorn: 1947Birthplace: New York City Shelly Braff graduated from Smith College in 1968 and earned an MBA from Columbia University in 1970, where she was one of four women in her…

St. Patrick

Christian missionaryBorn: c.385 St. Patrick is said to have converted almost all of Ireland to Christianity within his own lifetime. He is now so closely identified with Ireland that his feast day…

Michael Crichton

writerBorn: 10/23/1942Birthplace: Chicago Writer best known for his creation of the award-winning TV drama ER (1994–present) and his popular novels, many of which have been made into Hollywood…

World Cup: Italy

Italy (Group B) FIFA World Ranking: 14 Players to Watch: Alessandro Del Piero (F), Paolo Maldini (D), Gianluca Pagliuca (GK) Prospects: They are the team to beat in Group B. Could have tough…

Confederate Flag Controversy

by Borgna Brunner The "Southern Cross" The Confederate battle flag, called the "Southern Cross" or the cross of St. Andrew, has been described variously as a proud emblem of…

Being Transgender Today

After years of struggling for visibility and acceptance, transgender individuals and the issues they face came into the national spotlight in 2015.   Caitlyn Jenner Photo Credit:…

Who Was Who in the Khmer Rouge

Who Was Who in the Khmer Rouge by Borgna Brunner Pol Pot Brother Number 1  On April 15, 1998, Pol Pot died. His body was hastily cremated without an autopsy, and there has been some…