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foundation

(Encyclopedia) foundation, institution through which private wealth is contributed and distributed for public purpose. Foundations have existed since Greek and Roman times, when they honored deities…

Pennsylvania

Capital: Harrisburg State abbreviation/Postal code: Pa./PA Governor: Tom Wolf, D (to Jan. 2019) Lieut. Governor: Michael J. Stack III, D (to Jan. 2019) Senators: Bob Casey…

Wisconsin

Capital: Madison State abbreviation/Postal code: Wis./WI Governor: Scott Walker, R (to Jan. 2019) Lieut. Governor: Rebecca Kleefisch, R (to Jan. 2019) Senators: Ron Johnson…

2010 Academy Awards

2010 Academy Awards | Oscar winners and nomineesThe 2010 Academy Awards were presented on February 27, 2011, at the Kodak Theatre. All of the nominees are listed below; the Oscar winners…

Safest and Most Dangerous U.S. Cities, 2010

The following table ranks the safest and most dangerous cities in the United States as of 2010. The cities all have populations of more than 75,000. The rankings are based on a city's rate…

Order of Presidential Succession

According to the Presidential Succession Act of 1792, the Senate president pro tempore1 was next in line after the vice president to succeed to the…

Columbus, Ohio

Mayor: Michael B. Coleman (to Nov. 2015)2010 census population (rank): 787,033 (15); Male: 384,265 (48.8%); Female: 402,768 (51.2%); White: 483,677 (61.5%); Black: 220,241 (28.0%); American Indian…

Oakland, Calif.

Mayor: Elizabeth Schaaf (to Jan. 2018) 2010 census population (rank): 390,724 (47); Male: 189,519 (48.5%); Female: 201,…

Sacramento, Calif.

Mayor: Kevin Johnson (to 2016)City Manager: John F. Shirey2010 census population (rank): 466,488 (35); Male: 227,101 (48.7%); Female: 239,387 (51.3%); White: 210,006 (45.0%); Black: 68,335 (14.6…