BILBRAY, Brian P., (cousin of James Hubert Bilbray), a Representative from California; born in Coronado, Calif., January 28, 1951; graduated Mar Vista High School; attended South Western College;…
PETERSON, Douglas Brian (Pete), a Representative from Florida; born in Omaha, Douglas County, Nebr., June 26, 1935; graduated from Milton Public High School, Milton, Iowa, 1953; B.A., University…
PETERSON, Douglas Brian (Pete), a Representative from Florida; born in Omaha, Douglas County, Nebr., June 26, 1935; graduated from Milton Public High School, Milton, Iowa, 1953; B.A.,…
Born: Nov. 24, 1980Boxer competed for U.S. in the 2000 Olympics as a light flyweight; 2-time Junior Olympic champion (1995,96); nicknamed “Hawaiian Punch.” Turned professional in 2001; took WBC…
Born: Mar. 3, 1968Hockey D NHL Rookie of Year in 1989; won Norris Trophy as top defenseman in 1992; Conn Smythe Trophy winner as playoffs' MVP in 1994 when he helped lead NY Rangers to 1st Stanley…
screenwriterBorn: 1961Birthplace: Providence, Rhode Island Screenwriter whose films include Conspiracy Theory (1997), The Postman (1997), and Payback (1999). His screenplay for L.A. Confidential (…
actorBorn: 7/9/1939Birthplace: Bridgeport, Connecticut A burly actor often cast as a tough guy or villain, he began appearing in movies in the late 1970s. His film credits include Semi-Tough (1977…
director, screenwriterBorn: 9/11/1940Birthplace: Newark, New Jersey Contemporary film director who has been, at times, as controversial as he has been successful. With movies such as Carrie (1976…
(Encyclopedia) science fiction, literary genre in which a background of science or pseudoscience is an integral part of the story. Although science fiction is a form of fantastic literature, many of…
