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David Highbaugh SMITH, Congress, KY (1854-1928)

SMITH, David Highbaugh, a Representative from Kentucky; born near Hammonville, Hart County, Ky., December 19, 1854; attended the public schools and the colleges at Horse Cave, Leitchfield, and…

NBA Draft 1998

NBA Draft Preview by Kevin Foley The word of the day in Vancouver on Wednesday will be trades. The combination of a threatened lockout on July 1st and the lack of high-profile prospects have…

Sosa, Sammy

(Encyclopedia) Sosa, Sammy (Samuel Kevin Sosa Peralta)Sosa, Sammysämwĕlˈ sōˈsä pĕrälˈtä [key], 1968–, Dominican baseball player. An outfielder and designated hitter, he broke into the major leagues…

Backstreet Boys

rock group Close friends and family make for close harmonies in this a cappella group named for an Orlando, Florida fleamarket. Their album, Backstreet Boys (1996) made a splash overseas a full two…

Edward Wester CREAL, Congress, KY (1883-1943)

CREAL, Edward Wester, a Representative from Kentucky; born in a log house near Mount Sherman, Larue County, Ky., November 20, 1883; attended the public schools of Hart and Larue Counties, Ky…

Selected Comedians

Bud Abbott and Lou Costello See also Women Comediennes People in the News Recent Obituaries Related Links American Film Institute's 100 Funniest Movies Movie Awards Biographies by…

Barenaked Ladies

Canadian folk-rock group Steven Page and Ed Robertson established the band in 1998. They claim the band's name is meant to suggest youthful naivete and is not at all sexist. Tyler Steward and Jim…