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Graves, Alfred Percival
(Encyclopedia) Graves, Alfred Percival, 1846–1931, Irish poet. An inspector of schools, he was also twice president of the Irish literary society. He compiled several volumes of Irish music and…Smith, George Elwood
(Encyclopedia) Smith, George Elwood, 1930–, American physicist, b. White Plains, N.Y., Ph.D., Univ. of Chicago, 1959. Smith was a researcher at Bell Laboratories in Murray Hill, N.J., from 1959 until…William Flynn Biography
William FlynnAge: 82 former athletic director at Boston College who helped the Eagles build a competitive Div. 1–A sports program, increasing the number of varsity sports from six to 33 when…Errol Flynn Biography
Errol FlynnactorBorn: 6/20/1909Birthplace: Hobart, Tasmania Film actor known for his roles as a swashbuckling romantic. His films include Captain Blood (1935) and The Sea Hawk (1940).Died:…Boyle's law
(Encyclopedia) Boyle's law: see gas laws.Tamayo y Baus, Manuel
(Encyclopedia) Tamayo y Baus, ManuelTamayo y Baus, Manuelmänwĕlˈ tämäˈyō ē bous [key], 1829–98, Spanish dramatist. Born into a family of actors, Tamayo became one of the most popular and versatile…Velasco Ibarra, José María
(Encyclopedia) Velasco Ibarra, José MaríaVelasco Ibarra, José Maríahōsāˈ märēˈä vāläsˈkō ēbäˈrä [key], 1893–1979, president of Ecuador (1934–35, 1944–47, 1952–56, 1960–61, 1968–72). A noted orator,…Lara Croft: Tomb Raider
Director:Simon WestWriters:Patrick Massett, John ZinmanParamount Pictures; PG-13; 105 minutesRelease:6/01Cast:Angelina Jolie, Jon Voight, Iain Glen There's no doubt about it: Angelina Jolie…Brewer's: Boyle Controversy
A book-battle between the Hon. Charles Boyle, third Earl of Orrery, and the famous Bentley, respecting the Epistles of Phalaris. Charles Boyle edited the Epistles of Phalaris in 1695. Two…Brewer's: Boyle Lectures
Eight sermons a year in defence of Christianity, founded by the Hon. Robert Boyle. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894BozBoyle's Law A B C D E F G H I…