P�ros
Island of the Saronic group, lying close to the Argolis peninsula of the Peloponnese, part of the nom�s (department) of Attik�, Greece. It actually comprises two islands totaling 9 square miles (23 square km), the larger of which is the wooded, limestone island of Kal�vria, separated from the village of Galat�s on the mainland by a narrow channel, or poros, whence the collective
Seton, George Seton, 5th Lord
He was the eldest son of the 4th Lord Seton (d. 1549) and was educated in France. He was present at Mary's marriage with the dauphin (afterward Francis II of France) in 1557, and three years later he was again in France because of his adherence to Roman Catholicism. When Mary returned to Scotland (1561), he became privy councillor
Li Dazhao
After studying at Tientsin and at Waseda University in Tokyo, Li became an editor for Hsin ch'ing-nien (�New Youth�), the principal journal of the new Western-oriented literary and cultural movements. In 1918 he was appointed chief librarian of Peking University, and
Ambikapur
The surrounding region once consisted of the princely states of Surguja, Changbhakar,
Zamboanga City
City and port, western Mindanao, Philippines. It is a busy port strategically located on the southwestern tip of the Zamboanga Peninsula, on Basilan Strait and sheltered by Basilan Island. The immediate coastal lowlands are narrow, with low, rugged hills located a short distance inland. Zamboanga's Spanish-style architecture, fine beaches, and mountainous backdrop
Nagaon
The surrounding area encompasses a stretch of the Brahmaputra River valley and contains many
Jackdaw
Also called �Daw� (species Corvus monedula), crowlike black bird with gray nape and pearly eyes of the family Corvidae (q.v.; order Passeriformes). Jackdaws, which are 33 cm (13 inches) long, breed in colonies in tree holes, cliffs, and tall buildings: their flocks fly in formation around the site. They lay four to six light, greenish blue eggs that are spotted and blotched. The bird's
Race
The modern meaning of the term race with reference to humans began to emerge in the 17th century. Since then it has had a variety of meanings in the languages of the Western world. What most definitions have in common is an attempt to categorize peoples primarily by their physical differences. In the United States, for example, the term race generally refers to a group
Babirusa
The stout-bodied, short-tailed babirusa stands 65 - 80 cm (25 - 30 inches) at the shoulder. It has a rough, grayish hide and is almost hairless. Its most notable feature is the exaggerated development of the upper and lower canine teeth, or tusks, of
Carnivore, Natural history
Almost all cats are strictly carnivorous and feed on small mammals and birds or on the larger herbivorous artiodactyls like deer and various types of antelope. The fishing cat (Felis viverrina) feeds largely on fishes and clams or snails and thus fits into a slightly different niche from that of most cats. The flatheaded cat (Felis planiceps) is the only felid known
Manuel I
Manuel was fortunate to have reigned at all;
Mondego River
Portuguese �Rio Mondego, � largest of the exclusively Portuguese rivers, rising at 4,675 feet (1,425 m) on the northern slopes of Mount Estrela and flowing southwestward for 137 miles (220 km) to the Atlantic Ocean. It has a drainage basin of 2,615 square miles (6,772 square km). A sandbar prohibits navigation above Figueira da Foz, though small craft can sail 52 miles (84 km) upstream to Foz D�o; the river is tidal to Montemor-o-Velho (12 miles
Warfare In The 21st Century
The war that began in Afghanistan on Oct. 7, 2001, demonstrated both the capabilities and the limitations of modern military technology. It should have come as no surprise that the U.S.-led 17-member coalition toppled the Taliban regime in only a few weeks. In conventional terms, the Taliban were a pushover; they possessed no air force, had very limited air defenses, and were an unpopular
Itsuku Island
Also called �Miya Island�, English �Shrine Island� offshore island, Hiroshima ken (prefecture), Japan, in the Inland Sea. The small island, one of Japan's most scenic spots, is 19 miles (31 km) in circumference and occupies an area of 12 square miles (31 square km). It is best known for its 6th-century Itsuku island-shrine, which was built on tidal land and has the appearance of floating on the sea during high tide. It was named after one of the
Boxing, Amateur boxing
The Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) of the United States was formed in 1888 and instituted its annual championships
Offaly
Irish �Uibh Fhaila� county in the province of Leinster, Ireland. With an area of 771 square miles (1,998 square km), it is bounded by Counties Westmeath and Meath (north), Kildare (east), Laoighis and Tipperary (south), and Galway and Roscommon (west). The River Shannon forms its western boundary. Offaly consists mainly of a large section of the central lowland, though its southwestern boundary runs along
Houston, Edwin James
A Philadelphia high school teacher, Houston collaborated with Elihu Thomson in experimenting on induction coils, dynamos, wireless transmission, and the design of an arc lighting system (patented in 1881) that was widely successful
Waldteufel, Emil
In 1865 he became court pianist to Empress Eug�nie and the following
Sa'adia Ben Joseph
Little is known of Sa'adia's early years. When he departed from Egypt, at the age of about 23, he left behind, besides his wife and two sons, a distinguished group of devoted students. By that time he had already composed a Hebrew-Arabic dictionary, later expanded and issued under the name ha-Egron. For unknown reasons he migrated to Palestine. There he found a growing community
Zaccaria, Saint Antonio Maria
Receiving his doctorate in medicine from the University of Padua in 1524, he practiced at Cremona for three years. He then studied theology
Kolbe, Hermann
After studying chemistry with Friedrich W�hler, Kolbe became an assistant to Robert Bunsen at the University of Marburg in 1842. Subsequently he assisted Lyon Playfair at the
Eisleben
City, Saxony-Anhalt Land (state), central Germany, in the eastern foothills of the Harz Mountains. First mentioned in 994 as a market, called Islebia, and in 1180 as a town, it belonged to the counts of Mansfeld until it passed to Saxony in 1780 and was assigned to Prussia in 1815. It is divided into the old and new towns (Altstadt and Neustadt), the latter having originated as a residential district
Jibril
Muhammad himself could not at first identify the spirit that possessed him, and the Qur'an mentions him by name only three times. Jibril, however, became Muhammad's constant helper.
Central League
Japanese �Sentoraru Rigu, � one of the two associations of professional baseball teams in Japan. Both the Central League and the Pacific League were founded in 1950. The Central League comprises six teams, each of which is owned and sponsored by a major corporation. The league consists of the Chunichi Dragons, Hanshin Tigers, Hiroshima Toyo Carp, Yakult Swallows, Yokohama Bay Stars, and Yomiuri
Argentina, Health and welfare
An extensive system of hospitals and clinics in Argentina is run by national, provincial, and local authorities as well as by private organizations. The cost of medical care is covered by a comprehensive array of occupational insurance plans. Public health and sanitation standards are particularly high in developed areas but can drop off considerably in some
Boeotia
Modern Greek �Voiot�a� district of ancient Greece with a distinctive military, artistic, and political history. It corresponds somewhat to the modern nom�s (department) of Boeotia, the administrative centre of which is Lev�dhia. The nom�s extends farther to the northwest, however, to include part of ancient Phocis (Fok�s). It is bounded by Attica (Attik�; southeast), the Gulf of Corinth (south),
Mesol�ngion
Also called �Missolonghi� town and capital of the nom�s (department) of Aetolia and Acarnania, Greece. It lies along the Patra�k�s Gulf on the shore of a large, shallow lagoon, which is partly given over to fish hatcheries. Seat of a metropolitan bishop of the Greek Orthodox church, the town is notable for two heroic actions in the War of Greek Independence (1821 - 29) and for its association with the English
