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Jones, Bobby

(Encyclopedia) Jones, Bobby: see Jones, Robert Tyre, Jr.

Davy Jones

(Encyclopedia) Davy Jones, personification or spirit of the sea. The name is best known in the expression “Davy Jones's locker,” meaning the bottom of the sea, to which drowned sailors go.

Wylie, Elinor (Hoyt)

(Encyclopedia) Wylie, Elinor (Hoyt), 1885–1928, American poet and novelist, b. Somerville, N.J. She was famous during her life almost as much for her ethereal beauty and personality as for her…

Dow Jones Average

(Encyclopedia) Dow Jones Average, indicators used to measure and report value changes in representative stock groupings on the New York stock exchange. There are four different averages—industrial…

Jennifer Capriati, 2001 News

the fallen tennis star resurrected her career, winning two of the four Grand Slam tournaments in 2001. She beat Martina Hingis in the finals of the Australian Open in February and then went…

Jennifer Wilbanks, 2005 News

reluctant bride, caused panic in Duluth, Ga., in late April when she disappeared days before her wedding. Local officials organized a massive search and questioned her fiancé, John Mason.…

Jennifer Jason Leigh Biography

Jennifer Jason Leighactress Born: 2/5/1962Birthplace: Los Angeles Daughter of actor Vic Morrow and of actress/writer Barbara Turner, actress Leigh is often recognized for her lost, wistful air that…

Jennifer Love Hewitt Biography

Jennifer Love Hewittactress, singerBorn: 2/21/1979Birthplace: Waco, Texas Best known for her portrayal of Sarah on the teen drama Party of Five (1995–1999) and its spinoff Time of Your Life (…