or Garotte (2 syl., g hard) is the Spanish garrote (a stick). The original way of garrotting in Spain was to place the victim on a chair with a cord round his neck, then to twist the cord…
Andreas Acrivos, Albert Einstein Professor of Science and Engineering, City College of the City University of New York, for his pioneering research in fluid mechanics and leadership in the…
Held from 1976-83 at Long Beach, Calif. Races also held in Las Vegas (1981-82), Dallas (1984) and Phoenix (1989-91). Race discontinued in 1992. Multiple winners: Alan Jones and Ayrton Senna…
In the following lists, the numeral indicates the congressional district represented; AL is for representatives at large. All terms run from Jan. 2007 to Jan. 2009.
See also: Current and…
In the following lists, the numeral indicates the congressional district represented; AL is for representatives at large. All terms run from Jan. 2007 to Jan. 2009.
See also: Current and…
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Though the United States is proud of its independence and is ready to defend that status until the end, not all states have…
Argentina
Juan Facundo Quiroga, Argentine caudillo (1790–1835)
Juan Martín de Pueyrredón, Argentine general, supreme director of the United Provinces of La Plata (1816–19)
Bernardino Rivadavia…
