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Jesse Dashiell PRICE, Congress, MD (1863-1939)

PRICE Jesse Dashiell , a Representative from Maryland; born in Whitehaven, Somerset (later Wicomico) County, Md., August 15, 1863; attended the public schools; engaged in mercantile and…

James I. ROOSEVELT, Congress, NY (1795-1875)

ROOSEVELT James I. , a Representative from New York; born in New York City December 14, 1795; was graduated from Columbia College, New York City, in 1815; studied law; was admitted to the bar in…

Speech (Music)

Hoopla TVT He's a smooth soul man with lyrical finesse, and he all but invented the thoughtful brand of hip-hop later embraced by acts such as Lauryn Hill and Erykah Badu. Still, ex-Arrested…

Tonya Harding Biography

Tonya HardingBorn: Nov. 12, 1970Figure skater 1991 U.S. women's champion; involved in bizarre plot hatched by ex-husband Jeff Gillooly to injure rival Nancy Kerrigan on Jan. 6, 1994 and keep…

Billy Joel Biography

Billy Joelmusician, singer, songwriterBorn: 5/9/1949Birthplace: Bronx, New York Musician, singer, and songwriter best known for his true-to-life lyrics, his piano playing, and his ex-wife Christie…

Air Traffic Controller

Eric Tell us about your work---what do you do? I provide for a safe and expeditious flow of airplanes through a portion of the sky. What skills are…

Dance With Me

Director: Randa Haines Writer: Daryl Matthews Columbia; PG; 126 minutes Release: 8/98 Cast: Vanessa L. Williams, Chayanne, Kris Kristofferson and Joan Plowright Puerto…

Blow Dry

Director: Paddy Breathnach Writer: Simon Beaufoy Miramax; R: 90 minutes Release: 3/01 Cast: Alan Rickman, Natasha Richardson, Rachel Griffiths The Full Monty inspired a…

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,…

Joan Collins Biography

Joan CollinsactressBorn: 5/23/1933Birthplace: London, England British-born actress best known for her role as the seductress Alexis, on the prime time soap Dynasty (1981–88), for which she…