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Thomson, Mortimer Neal
(Encyclopedia) Thomson or Thompson, Mortimer Neal, 1831–75, American journalist and humorist who used the pseudonym Q. K. Philander Doesticks, P.B., b. Riga, N.Y. He joined the staff of the New York…Lambeth Conference
(Encyclopedia) Lambeth Conference, convocation at Lambeth Palace, London, that brings together all the bishops in the Anglican Communion. It meets about every 10 years at the invitation of the…Menai Strait
(Encyclopedia) Menai StraitMenai Straitmĕnˈī [key], channel of the Irish Sea, 14 mi (23 km) long and from 200 yd (183 m) to 2 mi (3.2 km) wide, between the island of Anglesey and mainland Gwynedd, NW…McNary, Charles Linza
(Encyclopedia) McNary, Charles Linza, 1874–1944, U.S. senator (1917–44), b. near Salem, Oreg. Admitted (1898) to the bar in Oregon, he became prominent in the Republican party. In the Senate he…Patricia Neal Biography
actressBorn: 1/20/1926Birthplace: Packard, Ky.Died: 8/8/2010 (Edgartown, Mass.) Born Patsy Louise Neal, the actress made her stage debut at age 15, won a Tony…Zora Neale Hurston
Zora Neale Hurston was the flamboyant author of the 1937 novel Their Eyes Were Watching God, and a leading figure in African-American literature of the 20th century. Hurston grew up in Florida, but…Shaquille O’Neal
Name at birth: Shaquille Rashaun O'NealAt 7'1" and more than 300 pounds, Shaquille O'Neal was one of the most dominant centers in pro basketball during the late 1990s and early 2000s. He started his…Earle (Greasy) Neale
Earle (Greasy) NealeBorn: Nov. 5, 1891Baseball and Football hit .357 for Cincinnati in 1919 World Series; also played with pre-NFL Canton Bulldogs; later coached Philadelphia Eagles to 2 NFL…Shaquille O'Neal
Shaquille O'NealBorn: Mar. 6, 1972Basketball C 2-time All-America at LSU (1991-92); overall 1st pick (as a junior) by Orlando in 1992 NBA draft; Rookie of Year in 1993; 2-time NBA scoring…Ryan O'Neal
Ryan O'Neal(Patrick Ryan O'Neal)actorBorn: 4/20/1941Birthplace: Los Angeles Ruggedly good-looking, O'Neal became famous as a star of the soap opera Peyton Place (1964–69). His memorable films include…Trending
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