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Dracula's Descendant: Prince Kretzulesco

German Prince fears Neo-Nazi firestarters by David Johnson Claiming that Neo-Nazis keep setting fire to his crumbling castle home in Schenkendorf, south of Berlin, the last living member of…

Monster’s Poll

Which Ranger's Apprentice book is your favorite? Ranger's Apprentice Book Three: The Icebound Land Ranger's Apprentice Book Two: The Burning Bridge Ranger's Apprentice Book…

Hawke on Hamlet

Hawke on Hamlet The Snow Falling on Cedars Star Shakes Up Shakespeare by Alicia Potter In Michael Almereyda's new film, Ethan Hawke's Hamlet is a brooding filmmaker in Manhattan…

titanium

(Encyclopedia) titaniumtitaniumtītāˈnēəm, tĭ– [key] [from Titan], metallic chemical element; symbol Ti; at. no. 22; at. wt. 47.867; m.p. 1,675℃; b.p. 3,260℃; sp. gr. 4.54 at 20℃; valence +2, +3, or +…

1998 CMA Awards

The 32nd Annual Country Music Association Awards were presented September 23, 1998 at Nashville's Grand Ole Opry House.Entertainer of the Year:Garth BrooksSingle of the Year:“Holes in the Floor of…

Asian Americans in Business and Media

Jerry Yang Chang, Ming E., business leader, rear admiral (retired) Chao, Stephen, movie producer, TV executive Chen, Joyce, chef Chen, Tei Fu, skin care entrepreneur Chuang, John,…

DK Science: Engines

TURBINESFIND OUT MOREMany modern machines, from motorbikes to jet aircraft, are powered by engines. An engine is a machine that turns fuel into movement. The fuel is burned to generate heat…

hydrogen sulfide

(Encyclopedia) hydrogen sulfide, chemical compound, H2S, a colorless, extremely poisonous gas that has a very disagreeable odor, much like that of rotten eggs. It is slightly soluble in water and is…

hydrotherapy

(Encyclopedia) hydrotherapy, use of water in the treatment of illness or injury. Although the medicinal and hygienic value of water was recognized by the early Greeks, hydrotherapy attained its…