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Michael Leonard Ontkean (born 24 January 1946) is a retired Canadian actor. He is known for the 1970s crime drama The Rookies, the films Slap Shot (1977) and Making Love (1982), and the cultfavorite TV series Twin Peaks (19901991). Ontkean was born and raised in Vancouver, British Columbia, the so

Freddie Mercury, Queen’s band lead singer, always been passionate about music and cats. Here you can see some cute pictures of him with his beloved kitties:

Jimmy Carter promised a government “as competent, as compassionate, as good” as the American people. His achievements were notable, but in an era of rising energy costs, mounting inflation, and in...

Creator: Briggs, C.A Subject: Meitner, Lise 1878-1968 Catholic University of America Type: Black-and-white photographs Date: 1946 Topic: Physics Women scientists Local number: SIA Acc. 90-105 [SIA2008-5996] Summary: In 1938, Austrian-born physicist Lise Meitner (1878-1968) fled Germany and eventually became a Swedish citizen. After World War II, Meitner received many awards, including being named "Woman of the Year" at the National Press Club in 1946. She was a Visiting Professor of Physics at Catholic University during Spring 1946. In a press release associated with her arrival, Dr. Meitner emphasized that her goal was "wholly educational": "I have no intention to suggest how atomic energy should be controlled, beyond expressing my sincere hope that no occasion will again arise where it will be utilized in war. A lasting peace is more desirable than the creation of weapons which might lead to the extermination of mankind." Cite as: Acc. 90-105 - Science Service, Records, 1920s-1970s, Smithsonian Institution Archives Persistent URL:http://siris-archives.si.edu/ipac20/ipac.jsp?&profile=all&source=~!siarchives&uri=full=3100001~!287596~!0#focus Repository:Smithsonian Institution Archives View more collections from the Smithsonian Institution.