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Barack Hussein Obama, Jr.

The Democratic president was re-elected in 2012 by Beth Rowen and Jennie Wood Barack Obama Related Links Barack Obama's campaign website Michelle…

vitamin

(Encyclopedia) vitamin, group of organic substances that are required in the diet of humans and animals for normal growth, maintenance of life, and normal reproduction. Vitamins act as catalysts;…

liberalism

(Encyclopedia) liberalism, philosophy or movement that has as its aim the development of individual freedom. Because the concepts of liberty or freedom change in different historical periods the…

Andes

(Encyclopedia) AndesAndesănˈdēz [key], mountain system, more than 5,000 mi (8,000 km) long, W South America. The ranges run generally parallel to the Pacific coast and extend from Tierra del Fuego…

Paul, Saint

(Encyclopedia) Paul, Saint, d. a.d. 64? or 67?, the apostle to the Gentiles, b. Tarsus, Asia Minor. He was a Jew. His father was a Roman citizen, probably of some means, and Paul was a tentmaker by…

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Summer Blockbusters 2011

Get ready for the onslaught of summer movies with this guide. Look for the box of popcorn icon next to movies that are kid friendly. By Jennie Wood Related Links Fandango Official…

State Department Notes on Tuvalu

U.S. Department of State Background Note Index: Foreign Relations FOREIGN RELATIONSTuvalu maintains an independent but generally pro-Western foreign policy. It maintains close relations with…

2012 Academy Awards

The 2012 Academy Awards were presented on February 24, 2013, at the Kodak Theatre. All of the nominees are listed below; the Oscar winners are in bold. Best Picture Amour…