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Professor of Mechanical Engineering

Prof. K. H. Grote, Ph.D. Tell us about your work---what do you do? I teach mechanical engineering students at a major university and conduct…

Geoscientist Reservoir Manager

Kay Pitts Tell us about your work---what do you do? My job is to evaluate the potential for existing oil , create models of the sub surface…

Smallest European Country

The Question: What is the smallest European country, defined by land mass? The Answer: At .17 square miles, Vatican City (an…

Smoking and Life Expectancy

The Question: What is the life expectancy of smokers vs. non-smokers? The Answer: It's hard to give a firm answer to that question, in part…

Lott WARREN, Congress, GA (1797-1861)

WARREN Lott , a Representative from Georgia; born in Burke County, near Augusta, Richmond County, Ga., October 30, 1797; attended the common schools; moved to Dublin, Laurens County, Ga., in 1816…

Roman Catholicism

Roman Catholicism comprises the beliefs and practices of the Roman Catholic Church. It stands under the authority of the bishop of Rome, the pope, and is led by him and bishops who are held to be,…

Rick Moranis Biography

Rick Moranis actorBorn: 4/18/1954Birthplace: Toronto, Ontario Moranis's comic talent suits a variety of roles; he is particularly known for portrayals of the wacky eccentric and the definitive…

Oasis Biography

Oasisrock group While possessing a reputation for their off-stage antics, Oasis was the first British group to break into the American post-grunge era with the album Definitely Maybe (1994)…

Breakfast of Champions

Director/Writer:Alan RudolphHollywood Pictures; R; 110 minutesRelease:9/99Cast:Bruce Willis, Albert Finney, Nick Nolte, Omar Epps Kurt Vonnegut Jr.'s brand of speculative fiction mashed with…

Wyclef Jean

The Ecleftic - 2 Sides II a BookColumbia He may still be trying to shake the aura of The Fugees, but out on his own, Wyclef Jean has now crafted two very impressive solo albums. On this, his…