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Donna Karan

(Donna Faske)fashion designer, business executiveBorn: 10/2/1948Birthplace: Forest Hills, N.Y. Known as the queen of Seventh Avenue, Donna Karan is the owner and chief designer of Donna Karan…

Lawrence Kasdan

director, screenwriter, producerBorn: 1/14/1949Birthplace: Miami Beach, Florida Lawrence Kasdan earned a master's degree in education and worked as an advertising copywriter before selling his…

Ben Stiller

actor, director, comicBorn: 11/30/1965Birthplace: New York City Stiller's talents in comedy were shown to advantage on Saturday Night Live (1989) and the Ben Stiller Show (1990), which, though…

Vernon G. BUCHANAN, Congress, FL (1951)

BUCHANAN, Vernon G., a Representative from Florida; born on May 8, 1951; B.B.A., Cleary University, Ann Arbor, Mich., 1975; M.B.A., University of Detroit, Detroit, Mich., 1986; Michigan Air…

Henry Ridgely WARFIELD, Congress, MD (1774-1839)

WARFIELD, Henry Ridgely, a Representative from Maryland; born in Anne Arundel County, Md., September 14, 1774; completed preparatory studies; held several local offices; settled in Frederick,…

Television Hall of Fame

Each year, the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences inducts up to seven people or programs to the Television Hall of Fame. Here are the past…

Harry Potter Banned?

Why do some parents want to ban the world's favorite wizard? by Shmuel Ross Related Links Banned Books The Harry Potter CompanionHarry Potter Timeline Ever since becoming…

Movies and Film: Shooting (in) the War

Shooting (in) the WarMovies and FilmBritish Film HistoryThe BeginningsShooting (in) the WarThe Lean YearsEngland's Left Foot: Irish Cinema Not all movies made in England between 1940 and 1945…

Places to See Before They Disappear

Endangered travel destinations around the world by Elizabeth Olson Glacier National Park Related Links Distinctive Destinations in the U.S. Extreme Vacations…