(Encyclopedia) Debray, Jules RégisDebray, Jules Régiszhül rāzhēsˈ dəbrāˈ [key], 1940–, French journalist and government official. He went to Cuba, taught philosophy at the Univ. of Havana, and, after…
metal band Original members Adam Jones, Maynard James Keenan, Danny Carey, and Paul D'Amour met in Los Angeles and formed Tool in 1990. Their albums include Opiate (1992), Undertow (1993), and…
(Paul Reubens, Paul Reubenfeld)actor, comedian, writerBorn: 8/27/1952Birthplace: Peekskill, New York Reubens launched his career while performing with an improvisational comedy troupe where he…
(Encyclopedia) AmpliasAmpliasămpˈlēəs [key] or AmpliatusAmpliatusămplēāˈtəs [key], Christian in Rome to whom Paul sent greetings in his Letter to the Romans.
Senate Years of Service: 1863-1875Party: RepublicanRAMSEY, Alexander, a Representative from Pennsylvania and a Senator from Minnesota; born near Harrisburg, Pa., September 8, 1815; attended…
SIBLEY, Henry Hastings, (son of Solomon Sibley), a Delegate from the Territories of Wisconsin and Minnesota; born in Detroit, Mich., February 20, 1811; attended the Detroit Academy and also…
rock group While possessing a reputation for their off-stage antics, Oasis was the first British group to break into the American post-grunge era with the album Definitely Maybe (1994) under the…
actorBorn: 3/8/1959Birthplace: Chicago Luminously blue-eyed Quinn first came to critical attention for his roles in the film Desperately Seeking Susan (1985) and the TV film An Early Frost, in…
(Encyclopedia) AntipatrisAntipatrisăntĭpˈətrĭs [key], city of Roman Palestine, founded by Herod the Great and named after his father. It was c.10 mi (16.1 km) NE of Joppa, on the north-south road.…
