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Mara

(Encyclopedia) MaraMaramârˈə [key] [Heb.,=bitter], in the Bible, punning name taken by Naomi out of sorrow.

Mara, Ratu Sir Kamisese

(Encyclopedia) Mara, Ratu Sir Kamisese, 1920–2004, Fijian political leader. A paramount chief of the Lau Islands, he was educated in Fiji, New Zealand, and England, founded (1960) the Alliance party…

The 84th Academy Award Best Actress Nominees

Check out the bios on the nominees, from Michelle Williams, who was nominated in the same category last year, to newcomer Rooney Mara. For those keeping score, this is Meryl…

Lee, Rooney

(Encyclopedia) Lee, Rooney: see Lee, William Henry Fitzhugh.

Lee, William Henry Fitzhugh

(Encyclopedia) Lee, William Henry Fitzhugh, known as Rooney Lee, 1837–91, Confederate cavalry general in the American Civil War, b. Arlington House, near Alexandria, Va.; son of Robert E. Lee. He…

Brewer's: Mara

A goblin that seized upon men asleep in their beds, and took from them all speech and motion. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894Marabou FeathersMaori A B C…

Rooney, Andy

TV personalityBirthplace: Albany, N.Y.Born: 1/14/19

Art Rooney

Art RooneyBorn: Jan. 27, 1901Race track legend and pro football pioneer bought Pittsburgh Steelers franchise in 1933 for $2,500; finally won NFL title with 1st of 4 Super Bowls in 1974 season…

2011 National Board of Review Awards

The National Board of Review includes teachers, actors, writers and movie-production workers. The organization publishes the magazine Films in Review. Find out…

Mickey Rooney Biography

Mickey RooneyactorBorn: 9/23/1920Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York Academy Award-winning film, television and stage actor who gained fame as a child actor and continued acting throughout his adult life…