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Saying "I Do" in England versus America

Saying "I Do" in England versus AmericaThe U.S. and England share many wedding traditions making their differences all the more interesting. by Jennie Wood Prince…

Kate Hudson

actressBorn: 4/19/1979Birthplace: Los Angeles The vivacious actress, the daughter of Goldie Hawn and comedian-singer Bill Hudson, has inherited her mother's infectious charm, beauty, and the…

Kate Winslet

actressBorn: 10/5/1975Birthplace: Reading, England Lovely English actress who was nominated for a Best Actress Oscar for her portrayal of the leading role in the epic blockbuster Titanic (1997).…

Kate Moss

modelBorn: 1/16/1974Birthplace: London, England A supermodel known for her waifish look, Moss was discovered at John F. Kennedy International Airport when she was 14 and on vacation with her family…

Kate O'Beirne

political commentator O'Beirne is the Washington editor for the conservative political magazine National Review, started by William F. Buckley, Jr. She was also a regular panelist on CNN's The…

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Drake, Alfred

(Encyclopedia) Drake, Alfred, 1914–92, American singer, actor, and director, b. New York City, originally named Alfred Capurro. Drake first appeared on stage in 1935 in The Mikado. The Broadway…

Brookhaven National Laboratory

(Encyclopedia) Brookhaven National Laboratory, scientific research center, at Upton (town of Brookhaven), Long Island, N.Y. It was founded in 1947 by Associated Universities, a management corporation…

De Forest, John William

(Encyclopedia) De Forest, John WilliamDe Forest, John Williamdə fôrˈəst, fŏrˈ– [key], 1826–1906, American author, b. Seymour, Conn. He served in the Civil War, chiefly as a captain. His vivid…