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Jason Lee Biography

Jason LeeactorBorn: 1971Birthplace: Huntington Beach, California Lee was a champion skateboarder before turning his attention to acting. He made his first starring appearance in Mallrats (…

Asbury Park

(Encyclopedia) Asbury Park, city, Monmouth co., E N.J. An Atlantic resort noted for its beach, boardwalk, and convention hall, it declined in the late 20th cent. but has undergone a…

Montpelier, estate, United States

(Encyclopedia) Montpelier, estate, central Va., near Charlottesville; formerly the home of President James Madison. The brick mansion was built c.1760 by Madison's father. Altered and enlarged by…

Malibu

(Encyclopedia) MalibuMalibumălˈĭb&oomacr; [key], resort and residential city (2010 pop. 12,645), S Calif., W of Los Angeles and near Santa Monica, inc. 1991. Due to its relative reclusiveness,…

executors and administrators

(Encyclopedia) executors and administrators. An executor is the person designated in the will of a deceased person to carry out the provisions of the will. An administrator is the person appointed by…

Corte Real, Gaspar

(Encyclopedia) Corte Real or Corte-Real, GasparCorte Real or Corte-Real, Gaspargəshpärˈ kôrˈtə rĕälˈ [key], c.1450–1501?, Portuguese explorer. Sent by King Manuel I to search for the Northwest…

Charles J. COLDEN, Congress, CA (1870-1938)

COLDEN Charles J. , a Representative from California; born on a farm in Peoria County, Ill., August 24, 1870; moved to Nodaway County, Mo., with his parents in 1880; attended the rural schools…

Leland Merritt FORD, Congress, CA (1893-1965)

FORD Leland Merritt , a Representative from California; born in Eureka, Eureka County, Nev., March 8, 1893; attended the public schools; also took various courses at the University of Arizona at…

Timothy Guy PHELPS, Congress, CA (1824-1899)

PHELPS Timothy Guy , a Representative from California; born in Oxford, Chenango County, N.Y., December 20, 1824; completed preparatory studies; moved to New York City and engaged in mercantile…

Casorati, Felice

(Encyclopedia) Casorati, FeliceCasorati, Felicefālēˈchā käsōräˈtē [key], 1886–1963, Italian painter. Influenced by Beardsley and other English engravers, Casorati, together with Carrà, was involved…