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Jonathan, Joseph Leabua

(Encyclopedia) Jonathan, Joseph LeabuaJonathan, Joseph Leabualēäˈbwä [key]Jonathan, Joseph Leabua jŏnˈəthən [key], 1914–87, prime minister of Lesotho (1965–86). He founded (1959) and led the…

Daniels, Jonathan Worth

(Encyclopedia) Daniels, Jonathan Worth, 1902–81, American newspaper editor and author, b. Raleigh, N.C. In 1925 he joined the staff of the Raleigh (N.C.) News and Observer, edited by his father,…

Wainwright, Jonathan Mayhew

(Encyclopedia) Wainwright, Jonathan Mayhew, 1883–1953, American general, b. Walla Walla, Wash. Commissioned in the army in 1906, he reached the rank of brigadier general in 1938. In World War II he…

Winter Storms

Source: The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) In many areas of the country, winters bring heavy snowfall and very cold temperatures. Heavy snow can block roads and cause power lines to…

Shelley Winters

(Shirley Schrift)actressBorn: 8/18/1920Birthplace: St. Louis, Missouri This one-time roommate of Marilyn Monroe went on to carve out her own considerable niche in Hollywood. Winters won two best…

Winter Verse

 Winter VerseA selection of quotations pondering the chill winds and quiet thoughts of winter Compiled by Ann-Marie Imbornoni Announced by all the trumpets of the sky, Arrives the snow. Ralph Waldo…

Winter Solstice

Dec. 21, 2016 5:44 A.M. EDT (10:44 UT), marks the solstice—the beginning of winter in the Northern Hemisphere and summer in the Southern Hemisphere by Ann-Marie Imbornoni The precise…

Summer and Winter Solstices

The Question: I am looking for the longest and shortest days of the year. Can you please help me? The Answer: Thanks for e-mailing Information…

2006 Winter Olympics

Torino, ItalyFinal Medal Standings Alpine SkiingBiathlonBobsledCross Country SkiingCurlingFigure SkatingFreestyle SkiingIce HockeyLugeSkeletonNordic CombinedSki JumpingSnowboardingSpeed…

Winter Solstice for Kids

Dec. 21, 2016, 5:44 A.M. EDT (10:44 UT*)), marks the solstice—the beginning of winter in the Northern Hemisphere and summer in the Southern Hemisphere   Related Links Earth's…