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Don Knotts
KNOTTS, Don 1924–2006PERSONALOriginal name, Jesse Donald Knotts; born July 21, 1924, in Morgantown, WV; son of William Jesse and Elsie (maiden name, Moore) Knotts; died February 24, 2006, in Beverly Hills, CA; married Kathryn "Kay" Metz, December 27, 1947 (divorced, c. 1964 or 1969); married Loralee... Read more |
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Bob Gunton
Gunton, Bob 1945- (Robert Gunton)PERSONALFull name, Robert Patrick Gunton, Jr.; born November 15, 1945, in Santa Monica, CA; son of Robert Patrick, Sr. (a labor union executive) and Rose Marie (maiden name, Banouetz) Gunton; married Annie McGreevey (an actress), July 6, 1980 (divorced, 2006);... Read more |
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Derek Curtis Bok
Derek Curtis Bok 1930-, American educator and university president, b. Bryn Mawr, Pa., grad. Stanford (B.A., 1951) and Harvard (LL.B., 1954). A professor of law at Harvard from 1958, he served as dean of the law school (1968-71), president of the university (1971-91), and interim president... Read more |
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Robert Michael Gates
Robert Michael Gates 1943-, American government official, secretary of defense (2006-), b. Wichita, Kans. A circumspect and pragmatic career intelligence officer, he joined (1966) the Central Intelligence Agency as an analyst and spent more than 25 years with the CIA and the National Security... Read more |
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Helen Frost
Frost, Helen 1949- (Helen Marie Frost)PersonalBorn March 4, 1949, in Brookings, SD; married Chad Thompson, 1983; children: Lloyd (stepson), Glen. Education: Syracuse University, B.A.; Indiana University, M.A., 1994. Hobbies and other interests: Hiking, cross-country skiing, raising and releasing... Read more |
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Sharelle Byars Moranville
Moranville, Sharelle ByarsPersonalMarried; children: one daughter. Education: Attended Southern Illinois University; State University of New York, Binghamton, M.A.; Kent State University, Ph.D. (English literature). Hobbies and other interests: Gardening, reading.AddressesHome—IA.... Read more |
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Sarah Weeks
Weeks, Sarah 1955-PersonalBorn March 18, 1955, in Ann Arbor, MI; children: Gabe, Nat. Education: Hampshire College, B.A.; New York University, M.F.A.AddressesHome—New York, NY. E-mail—authorweeks@aol.com.CareerSinger, songwriter, and children's book author. Member of adjunct faculty, New School... Read more |
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Stephen Harper
Stephen Harper Stephen Harper (born 1959), an often-underestimated Canadian politician, became his country's first conservative prime minister in 13 years when he led his party to victory in January of 2006. Harper got into politics as part of a conservative revolt against Canada's traditional... Read more |
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Howard Hughes Medical Institute
Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI), nonprofit medical research organization founded in 1953 by Howard Hughes and largly funded from proceeds of the 1984-85 sale of Hughes Aircraft. Headquartered in Chevy Chase, Md., it is one of the world's largest and wealthiest philanthropies. HHMI supports... Read more |
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Deval Patrick
Patrick, Deval1956— Lawyer, politician Deval Patrick became the second African-American governor in United States history when he was elected to lead Massachusetts in 2006. He called his path to the governorship "an improbable journey," according to the Bay State Banner. Patrick had scrambled out... Read more |
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BAKER UNIVERSITY CENTER OPENS AT 4 P.M. ON JAN. 2
The Ohio University issued the following...release: The new Baker University Center...relocated from the 1954 Baker Center. Its stately...campus, the new Baker University Center...to study between classes, to ... |
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LOU GROZA, TERRY BAKER HEAD 2006 HALL OF FAME CLASS
...Browns, and Terry Baker, a three-sport...Trophy at Oregon State University, head a list of...induction into the 2006 class of the National High...Hall of Fame. The 2006 Induction Ceremony...selected for the 2006 ... |
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ST. FRANCES ACADEMY STUDENTS ATTEND SPECIAL BIOTECH CLASS AT UNIVERSITY OF...
The University of Maryland's...Academy Biotechnology Class came to UMBI...Jennie Queen-Baker worked with Peg...Center. The March 2006 program was an...says Ms. Queen-Baker who has over 12...Jennie Queen-Baker. "This lab also... |
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Baker students follow bagpiper to first day of classes.
...campus at Baker University. Students...first day of classes Wednesday...first day of classes for 20 years...incoming class. "I'm part of your class. I'm a...and biology classes. It's...Copyright (c) ... |
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A CLASS ACT: NEW DEAN CHARTS NEW COURSE FOR UNIVERSITY OF IDAHO'S COLLEGE OF...
The University of Idaho issued...Social Sciences (CLASS), the university...said Provost Doug Baker. "Her strengths...of CLASS and in 2006 was named interim...community at large," Baker said. "She is...Cherbo ... |
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Big effort paying off for small Baker Former Valley star is valuable...
...ORONO - Kristin Baker has spent her...guard for the University of Maine women...from starring at Class D Upper Kennebec...as a senior in 2006. The two-time...way performer. Baker finished with...state title. Baker was the ... |
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BC graduate Baker sees tournament success.
...Central graduate Chris Baker. The 2004 graduate...season at Iowa State University and has been continuously...getting better," Baker said. "I've been...to get better." Baker has accomplished...balance his golf with classes for his double ... |
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Crane's Baker saves best for last to get second in discus.
...AUSTIN -- Amanda Baker saved her best throw...at the UIL Girls Class 2A State Track and...have done better," Baker said. "I'm happy...disappointed in that." Baker was in second after...Lubbock Christian University to play ... |
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BAKER NAMED TEXAS AANDM COMMENCEMENT CONVOCATION SPEAKER.
...by Texas A&M University College Station: James A. Baker, III, who served...service, Baker in 2006 published his memoir...Election Reform. In 2006, he and former...Powers Commission. Baker, who served as...of a graduating ... |
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FORMER SECRETARY OF STATE BAKER NAMED TEXAS A&M COMMENCEMENT CONVOCATION SPEAKER
...21 -- Texas A&M University issued the following...release: James A. Baker, III, who served...service, Baker in 2006 published his memoir...Election Reform. In 2006, he and former Congressman...Powers Commission. Baker, who ... |
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