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Catherine of Siena, Saint

(Encyclopedia) Catherine of Siena, SaintCatherine of Siena, Saintsēĕnˈə [key], 1347–80, Italian mystic and diplomat, a member of the third order of the Dominicans, Doctor of the Church. The daughter…

Members of Congress: Texas, Congress,

Biographies of of U.S. representatives and Senators from Texas Member Name Birth-Death ABBOTT, J/biography/us/congress/o (J/biography/us/congress/oseph) 1840-1908…

Millennial Questions

Where will the Sun first rise on January 1, 2000? Whether the millennium begins in 2000 or 2001 is not the only debate surrounding the New Year's Eve party of the century. Just exactly where the…

Ferrets

Almanac—Cool Stuff—Pets Ferrets How to Care for Ferrets 1: Pick Out Some Furniture Ferrets' ancestors were den animals, so the home you create should be like a den, too. Use a wire cage that's at…

The Swallows of San Juan Capistrano

The Swallows of San Juan Capistrano Back from winter vacation in Argentina by Gerry Brown The interior of the San Juan Capistrano mission. They're on their way. The famous…

1999 Major League Baseball Preview

American League Preseason Picks MVP: Alex Rodriguez, SS, Seattle Rookie of the Year: Eric Chavez, 3B, Oakland Cy Young: Pedro Martinez, Boston Red Sox A.L. Champion: New York Yankees Wild Card…

insulation

(Encyclopedia) insulationinsulationĭnˌsəlāˈshən, ĭnˌsy&oobreve;– [key], use of materials or devices to inhibit or prevent the conduction of heat or of electricity. Common heat insulators are, fur…