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Portland, Ore.

Mayor: Charlie Hales (to Dec. 2016)2010 census population (rank): 583,776 (29); Male: 289,211 (49.5%); Female: 294,565 (50.5%); White: 444,216 (76.1%); Black: 36,695 (6.3%); American Indian and…

San Francisco Earthquake: 1906

The worst natural disaster in U.S. history by Chris Frantz San Francisco, California, April 1906 Related Links Almanac: San FranciscoSan Francisco Census Facts: 1906 Versus TodayAll…

The Golden Kite Award

For the best fiction book, the best nonfiction book, the best picture book (since 1982), and the best picture book text (since 1996); given by the Society for Children's Book Writers.…

aging

(Encyclopedia) aging, in biology, cumulative changes in an organism, organ, tissue, or cell leading to a decrease in functional capacity. In humans, aging is associated with degenerative changes in…

philanthropy

(Encyclopedia) philanthropy, the spirit of active goodwill toward others as demonstrated in efforts to promote their welfare. The term is often used interchangeably with charity. Every year vast sums…

imperialism

(Encyclopedia) imperialism, broadly, the extension of rule or influence by one government, nation, or society over another. Imperialism was reborn in the West with the emergence of the modern…

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Bobby Rahal Jack Ramsay Bill Rassmussen Willis Reed Pee Wee Reese Mary Lou Retton Butch Reynolds Manon Rheaume Grantland Rice Jerry Rice Henri…

Everest Timeline

A chronology of the world's highest peak by Borgna Brunner   1852–1920 1921–1953 1955–1978 1996–Present…

Members of the U.S. Senate, 114th Congress

The members of the U.S. Senate in the 114th Congress are listed below. Dates in left column indicate term in office; birth years are given in parentheses after party…

1983 Grammy Awards

Michael JacksonArchive PhotosRecord of the Year“Beat It,” Michael JacksonAlbum of the YearThriller, Michael Jackson (Epic/CBS)Song of the Year“Every Breath You Take,” Sting, songwriterBest New…