(Encyclopedia) Sendak, Maurice Bernard, 1928–2012, American writer and illustrator of children's books, b. Brooklyn, N.Y. Largely self-taught, he was widely acclaimed as the 20th-century's most…
(Encyclopedia) Brown, Gordon (James Gordon Brown), 1951–, British politician. From 1975 to 1980 he taught at Edinburgh Univ. and Glasgow College of Technology; he then joined Scottish Television (…
A controversial sweep in alpine skiing by John Gettings Related Links 2014 Winter OlympicsOlympic Preview: Alpine SkiingAlpine Skiing Through the YearsEncyclopedia: Skiing Memorable…
A Giant Step for Northern Ireland Despite April's Good Friday Accord, in August a bomb exploded in the small town of Omagh, killing 28. An IRA group claimed responsibility. A more definitive…
Twenty-five-year-old Tony Bui is another young filmmaker sure to win a fair share of attention this fall. His debut, Three Seasons, makes outsider filmmaking history — it's…
One of the fastest Olympic sports by Gerry Brown and Christine Frantz Related Links 2010 Winter Olympics Luge Through the YearsEncyclopedia: LugeOlympic Preview: Skeleton…
Once a popular attraction at ski carnivals
by John Gettings and Christine Frantz Eddie "the Eagle" Edwards Related Links 2010 Winter Olympics 2010 Winter…
