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Ten Movies to Watch with Mom

Here are some movies to watch with mom on Mother's Day. by Jennie Wood Sandra Bullock won an Oscar for her role in The Blind Side Related Links Showbiz Moms…

Cole, Nat “King”

(Encyclopedia) Cole, Nat “King,” 1919–65, American musician and composer, b. Montgomery, Ala., as Nathaniel Adams Coles. A jazz pianist, he played Los Angeles nightclubs and in 1938 formed the King…

Karamzin, Nikolai Mikhailovich

(Encyclopedia) Karamzin, Nikolai MikhailovichKaramzin, Nikolai Mikhailovichnyĭkəlīˈ mēkhīˈləvĭch kərəmzēnˈ [key], 1766–1826, Russian historian and writer. His Letters of a Russian Traveler, 1789–90 (…

Other 2006 Grand Slam Champions

French Open (Paris, France, May 28-June 11, 2006) Men's singles—Rafael Nadal defeats Roger Federer 1-6 6-1 6-4 7-6 (4) Women's singles—Justine Henin-…

Other 2006 Grand Slam Champions

French Open (Roland Garros)(Paris, May 28–June 11, 2006)Men's singles—Rafael Nadal defeated Roger Federer, 1–6, 6–1, 6–4, 7–6 (7–4).Women's singles—Justine Henin-Hardenne defeated Svetlana…

Mapplethorpe, Robert

(Encyclopedia) Mapplethorpe, RobertMapplethorpe, Robertmāˈpəlthôrpˌ [key], 1946–89, American photographer, b. New York City. He is known for his elegantly expressive black-and-white studies of male…

Eva Gabor

The Question: What was Eva Gabor's name on the television show Green Acres? The Answer: From 1965-1971, Eva Gabor played Lisa Douglas, whose…

Ray Evans Biography

songwriterDied: Feb. 15, 2007 (Los Angeles) Best Known as: songwriter Evans, who won three Oscars, collaborated with Jay Livingston to write a number of hits…

WIMBLEDON CHAMPIONS, 2008

(Wimbledon, England, June 23-July 6, 2008) Men's singles—Rafael Nadal defeats Roger Federer 6-4, 6-4 (5-7), 6-7 (8-10), 6-7, 9-7 Women's singles—Venus…