(Encyclopedia) ClonmacnoiseClonmacnoiseklŏnmăknoizˈ [key], village, Co. Offaly, central Republic of Ireland, on the Shannon River. The monastery founded (548) on the site by St. Kieran became the…
(Encyclopedia) LeitrimLeitrimlēˈtrĭm [key], county (1991 pop. 25,301), 589 sq mi (1,526 sq km), N Republic of Ireland. The county seat is Carrick-on-Shannon. Leitrim is divided into two parts by…
(Encyclopedia) information theory or communication theory, mathematical theory formulated principally by the American scientist Claude E. Shannon to explain aspects and problems of information and…
Super Bowl Preview 2001 Giants vs. RavensJan. 28, 2001, 6:00 p.m. by Michael Morrison On the DefensiveBy now you've likely heard all the Super Bowl hype you can stand. You've heard all…
(Encyclopedia) Cronin, A. J. (Archibald Joseph Cronin)Cronin, A. J.krōˈnĭn [key], 1896–1981, Scottish novelist. He gave up his prosperous London medical practice to devote himself to writing after…
ASH, Michael Woolston, a Representative from Pennsylvania; born in Philadelphia, Pa., March 5, 1789; studied law; was admitted to the bar June 21, 1811, and commenced practice in Philadelphia…
HANLEY, James Michael, a Representative from New York; born in Syracuse, Onondaga County, N.Y., July 19, 1920; attended the Syracuse, N.Y., schools; graduated from St. Lucyâs Academy in 1938…
BEDINGER, George Michael, (uncle of Henry Bedinger), a Representative from Kentucky; born in Hanover, York County, Pa., December 10, 1756; attended an English school; moved to Virginia about…
CAVANAUGH, James Michael, a Representative from Minnesota and a Delegate from the Territory of Montana; born in Springfield, Mass., July 4, 1823; received an academic education; engaged in…
CITRON, William Michael, a Representative from Connecticut; born in New Haven, Conn., August 29, 1896; moved with his parents to Middletown, Middlesex County, Conn., in 1899; attended the…
