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John Eric ENSIGN, Congress, NV (1958)

Senate Years of Service: 2001-2011 Party: Republican ENSIGN John Eric , a Senator and a Representative from Nevada; born in Roseville, Placer County, Calif., March 25, 1958; graduated E.W. Clark…

Eric J.J. MASSA, Congress, NY (1959)

MASSA Eric J.J. , a Representative from New York; born in Charleston, Charleston County, S.C., September 16, 1959; B.S., United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Md., 1981; United States Navy, 1981…

archangel, in religion

(Encyclopedia) archangelarchangelärkˈānjəl [key], chief angel. They are four to seven in number. Sometimes specific functions are ascribed to them. The four best known in Christian tradition are…

Gratz, Barnard

(Encyclopedia) Gratz, BarnardGratz, Barnardgrăts [key], 1738–1801, American merchant, b. Langensdorf, Upper Silesia. Having worked in his cousin's countinghouse in London, Gratz emigrated (1754) to…

Wolgemut, Michael

(Encyclopedia) Wolgemut or Wohlgemuth, MichaelWolgemut or Wohlgemuth, Michaelboth: mĭkhˈäĕl vôlˈgəm&oomacr;t [key], 1434–1519, German painter, wood carver, and engraver who worked mainly in…

August 2009 Current Events: U.S. News

World News | Business/Science News Here are the key events in United States news for the month of August 2009. Ex-Representative William Jefferson Convicted in Bribery Scheme (Aug. 5): Former…

2000 Sports Moments

Clemens Goes Batty, Carter Plays Leapfrog, and Rulon Gardner Upsets by Mike Morrison, Gerry Brown, and John Gettings Related Links 2000 Year in Review2000 Baseball Season2000 Grand Slam…