There's Something About Carrey While erstwhile feminist films sent off mixed messages, there was no confusing the macho intent of such filmmakers as David Mamet, whose House of Games rehash The…
(Encyclopedia) Murchison, Sir Roderick ImpeyMurchison, Sir Roderick Impeymûrˈkĭsən [key], 1792–1871, British geologist. He served in the Napoleonic Wars but after the peace turned his attention to…
Great American statesman In the years after the Revolutionary war, Hamilton practiced law. He often defended pro-British Loyalists. Not only did he feel it was time to put the bitter…
Senate Years of Service: 1827-41; 1845-1850Party: Adams; Anti-Jacksonian; WhigWEBSTER, Daniel, a Representative from New Hampshire and a Representative and a Senator from Massachusetts; born…
Distributor:Hallmark Entertainment During the most “auspicious” summer of her life, Tiger Ann experiences loss and grief, a first kiss, a glimpse of sophisticated city life, family secrets and…
activistBorn: 2/15/1820 Born in Adams, Massachusetts, Susan Anthony was a nearly 70-year veteran in the fight for women's rights. She began organizing for equal pay as a teenage schoolteacher and…
Born: July 2, 1937Auto racer 7-time winner of Daytona 500; 7-time NASCAR national champ (1964,67,71-72,74-75,79); first stock car driver to win $1 million in career; all-time NASCAR leader in races…
(Encyclopedia) Cranach or Kranach, LucasCranach or Kranach, Lucasboth: l&oomacr;ˈkäs kräˈnäkh [key], the Elder, 1472–1553, German painter and engraver. The son of a painter, he settled in…
