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U.S. Societies & Associations (S)

SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) (1905): 400 Commonwealth Dr., Warrendale, Pa. 15096-0001. 80,000. Phone: (724) 776-4841. www.sae.org. Safety Council, National (1913): 1121 Spring Lake Dr.,…

Sierra Leone: A Nation Collapses

// Cite Astronomers, astrophysicists, chemists, and physicists Jump to a category: AstronomersAstrophysicistsChemistsPhysicists Astronomers Adams, John Couch Al-…

Louis XI, king of France

(Encyclopedia) Louis XI, 1423–83, king of France (1461–83), son and successor of Charles VII. A born diplomat, Louis skillfully checked his foreign and domestic enemies and set up an efficient…

2000 Major League Baseball Preview

The more things change, the more they stay the same by Michael Morrison Red Sox fans and Yankees fans will never get along, but the players seem to. Here shortstops Nomar…

Scientists: Physical Sciences

// Cite Astronomers, astrophysicists, chemists, and physicists Related Links Astronomy Astronomical Calendar Nobel Prize for Chemistry Nobel Prize…

Roses, Wars of the

(Encyclopedia) Roses, Wars of the, traditional name given to the intermittent struggle (1455–85) for the throne of England between the noble houses of York (whose badge was a white rose) and…

2002 NFL College Draft

First and second round selections at the 67th annual NFL College Draft held April 20-21, 2002, in New York City. Nineteen underclassmen were among the first 65 players chosen and are listed…

Railroad Accidents

While trains are convenient for travel and for transporting goods, they have become a greater danger over the years as their speed has…