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World Trade Center History

The twin towers of the World Trade Center were more than just buildings. They were proof of New York's belief in itself. Built at a time when New York's future seemed uncertain, the towers…

anthrax

(Encyclopedia) anthraxanthraxănˈthrăks [key], acute infectious disease of animals that can be secondarily transmitted to humans. It is caused by a bacterium (Bacillus anthracis) that primarily…

Scott, Sir Walter

(Encyclopedia) Scott, Sir Walter, 1771–1832, Scottish novelist and poet, b. Edinburgh. He is considered the father of both the regional and the historical novel. Scott's narrative poems…

silverwork

(Encyclopedia) silverwork, utilitarian objects and works of art created from silver. Silverwork includes ecclesiastical and domestic plate, flatware, jewelry, buttons, buckles, boxes, toilet articles…

Entertainment Bios — L

Alan LaddDiane LaddKarl LagerfeldChristine LahtiRicki LakeVeronica LakeHedy LamarrDorothy Lamour Burt LancasterMartin LandauAnn LandersJohn LandisMichael LandonBurton LaneNathan LaneRonnie Lanek.d…

Hoaxes - Media

Media Myths by Beth Rowen War of the Worlds Known for his flair for the dramatic, Orson Welles, with members of his Mercury Theatre Company, incited mass hysteria and earned…

The Boston Marathon: Virtual Tour

A no-sweat guide to the world's most famous race by Mike Morrison Related Links Marathon Guide For most of the country, the third Monday in April is nothing more than the start…

House of Representatives, 112th Congress

Below is the composition of the 112th Congress' House of Representatives, following the 2010 midterm elections. In the following lists, the numeral indicates the congressional district represented…