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California

Capital: Sacramento State abbreviation/Postal code: Calif./CA Governor: Jerry Brown, D (to Jan. 2019) Lieut. Governor: Gavin Newsom, D…

South Dakota

Capital: Pierre State abbreviation/Postal code: S.D./SD Governor: Dennis Daugaard, R (to Jan. 2019) Lieut. Governor: Matt Michels, R (…

Marion Jones: Fastest Woman on Earth

Marion Jones The first woman to win five medals at one Olympics by Beth Rowen, Shmuel Ross, and Liz Olson The fastest woman on Earth, and arguably the best female athlete in the world, Marion…

1981 Grammy Awards

Record of the Year“Bette Davis Eyes,” Kim CarnesYoko Ono and John LennonArchive PhotosAlbum of the YearDouble Fantasy, John Lennon and Yoko Ono (Warner Bros/Geffen)Song of the Year“Bette Davis Eyes…

law

(Encyclopedia) law, rules of conduct of any organized society, however simple or small, that are enforced by threat of punishment if they are violated. Modern law has a wide sweep and regulates many…

little magazine

(Encyclopedia) little magazine, term used to designate certain magazines that have as their purpose the publication of art, literature, or social theory by comparatively little-known writers. The…

acting

(Encyclopedia) acting, the representation of a usually fictional character on stage or in films. At its highest levels of accomplishment acting involves the employment of technique and/or…

2007 Grammy Awards

The 50th Annual Grammy Awards were presented at Staples Center in Los Angeles on February 10, 2008. Record: “Rehab,” Amy…

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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…