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Rand, the

(Encyclopedia) Rand, the: see Witwatersrand.

Kahn, Herman

(Encyclopedia) Kahn, HermanKahn, Hermankän [key], 1922–83, American military strategist. b. Bayonne, N.J. After graduate work in physics at the California Institute of Technology, he joined the Rand…

Rand Paul: Campaign Issues

Where he stands Rand Paul Photo Credit: Gage Skidmore Related Links Rand Paul Biography Rand Paul Website Closest Presidential Races…

Elia Kazan—Genius or Informant?

Half a century after McCarthyism, the Academy Award-winning director is again under fire for naming names by Rachael Stark The House Un-American Activities Committee's quest to ferret out…

Baybars I

(Encyclopedia) Baybars IBaybars Ibīˈbärs [key], 1223–77, Mamluk sultan (1260–77) of Egypt and Syria. Once a Turkish slave, Baybars became a commander of the Ayyubid and then Mamluk armies. In 1260 he…

1998–1999 Emmy Awards

Outstanding Drama SeriesThe Practice (ABC)Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama SeriesDennis Franz, N.Y.P.D. BlueOutstanding Lead Actress in a Drama SeriesEdie Falco, The SopranosOutstanding…

Hulagu Khan

(Encyclopedia) Hulagu KhanHulagu Khanh&oomacr;läˈg&oomacr; khän [key], 1217–65, Mongol conqueror, grandson of Jenghiz Khan. His brother Mangu, grand khan of the Mongols, directed him to quell…

Rand PAUL, Congress, KY (1963)

Senate Years of Service: 2011-Party: RepublicanPAUL, Rand, (son of Ronald Ernest Paul), a Senator from Kentucky; born in Pittsburgh, Pa., January 7, 1963; attended Baylor University, 1981-1984…

Santa Monica

(Encyclopedia) Santa MonicaSanta Monicasănˈtə mŏnˈĭkə [key], city (1990 pop. 86,905), Los Angeles co., S Calif., on Santa Monica Bay; inc. 1886. Tourism and retailing are important, and the city has…