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Bob BEAUPREZ, Congress, CO (1948)

BEAUPREZ Bob , a Representative from Colorado; born in Lafayette, Boulder County, Colo., September 22, 1948; B.S., University of Colorado, 1970; farmer; business owner; chair, Republican State…

30 Best "Bob's Burgers" Quotes

Top of Page Are you a fan of witty one-liners and hilarious puns? Do you enjoy watching animated shows that keep you laughing from start to finish? Look no further than the beloved series "Bob's…

Memorable Olympic Moments: Bob Beamon

Unknown athlete sets track record by Mike Morrison Bob Beamon at the 1968 Mexico City games. (Source: AP) Related Links Olympics Overview 2008 Track & Field Preview…

Keating, Paul

(Encyclopedia) Keating, Paul, 1944–, Australian politician. A trade-union official and member of the Labor party, he was first elected to parliament in 1969. As federal treasurer (treasury minister)…

Lott, Trent

(Encyclopedia) Lott, Trent (Chester Trent Lott), 1941–, American politician, b. Grenada, Miss. Lott attended college and law school at the Univ. of Mississippi, then briefly (1967) worked with a…

Auerbach, Red

(Encyclopedia) Auerbach, Red (Arnold Jacob Auerbach)Auerbach, Redouˈərbăkˌ, –bäkˌ [key], 1917–2006, American basketball coach and executive, b. Brooklyn, N.Y. As coach of the Boston Celtics (1950–66…

Joseph Halsey CRANE, Congress, OH (1782-1851)

CRANE Joseph Halsey , a Representative from Ohio; born in Elizabethtown (now Elizabeth), N.J., August 31, 1782; was a student at Princeton College; studied law; was admitted to the bar of New…

Timothy Crane DAY, Congress, OH (1819-1869)

DAY Timothy Crane , a Representative from Ohio; born in Cincinnati, Ohio, January 8, 1819; attended the public schools; printer and engraver 1838-1840; engaged in literary pursuits; became one…

elevator, in machinery

(Encyclopedia) elevator, in machinery, device for transporting people or goods from one level to another. The term is applied to the enclosed structures as well as the open platforms used to provide…