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Lean, Sir David

(Encyclopedia) Lean, Sir David, 1908–91, English film director, producer, and scriptwriter, b. Croyden, England. He entered the film industry in the 1920s, and had become one of Britain's most…

Jeremiah WADSWORTH, Congress, CT (1743-1804)

WADSWORTH, Jeremiah, a Delegate and a Representative from Connecticut; born in Hartford, Conn., July 12, 1743; attended the common schools; went to sea in 1761; became first mate of a vessel…

Edward HAND, Congress, PA (1744-1802)

HAND, Edward, a Delegate from Pennsylvania; born in Clyduff, County Kings, Ireland, December 31, 1744; accompanied the Eighteenth Royal Irish Regiment to the United States as surgeon’s mate…

Laura Dern

actressBorn: 2/10/1967Birthplace: Los Angeles The daughter of actors Bruce Dern and Diane Ladd, she is a talented actress in her own right, having compiled a long list of serious acting credits at…

Keenan Wynn

(Francis Xavier Aloysius Wynn)actorBorn: 7/27/1916Birthplace: New York City A prolific actor, Wynn's career spanned 52 years and 168 roles in movies and television. His best-known role is probably…

What are ear mites?

The Question: Our veterinarian told us that our 10-week-old cats have ear mites? What are ear mites? The Answer: Ear mites are tiny parasites that feed on the…

State Department Notes on Malawi

U.S. Department of State Background Note Index: Geography People History Government and Political Conditions Economy Foreign Relations U.S.-Malawian Relations GEOGRAPHYMalawi is situated in…

Algebra: Investigating Variation

Investigating Variation Algebra Rational Equations and Inequalities Solving Rational Equations Proportions and Cross Multiplying Investigating Variation Solving Rational Inequalities There…