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Lusinchi, Jaime Ramón
(Encyclopedia) Lusinchi, Jaime RamónLusinchi, Jaime Ramónhīˈmā rämōnˈ l&oomacr;sĭnˈchē [key], 1924–2014, Venezuelan political leader. Lusinchi joined the Democratic Action party (AD) upon its…Velasco Ibarra, José María
(Encyclopedia) Velasco Ibarra, José MaríaVelasco Ibarra, José Maríahōsāˈ märēˈä vāläsˈkō ēbäˈrä [key], 1893–1979, president of Ecuador (1934–35, 1944–47, 1952–56, 1960–61, 1968–72). A noted orator,…Hare, Sir David
(Encyclopedia) Hare, Sir David, 1947–, British playwright. Hare is a prominent member of the British theatrical left. A founder of the Portable Theatre and the Joint Stock, he became resident…Rivadavia, Bernardino
(Encyclopedia) Rivadavia, BernardinoRivadavia, Bernardinobārnärᵺēˈnō rēväᵺäˈvyä [key], 1780–1845, Argentine statesman and diplomat, first president of the United Provinces of La Plata (1826–27). He…García, Manuel del Popolo Vicente
(Encyclopedia) García, Manuel del Popolo VicenteGarcía, Manuel del Popolo Vicentemänwĕlˈ dĕl pōpōˈlō vēthānˈtā gärthēˈä [key], 1775–1832, Spanish tenor, teacher, impresario, and composer. He was the…Channel Islands, California
(Encyclopedia) Channel Islands or Santa Barbara IslandsChannel Islandssănˈtə bärˈbrə, –bərə [key], chain of eight rugged islands and many islets, extending c.150 mi (240 km) along the S Calif. coast…Crane, Stephen
(Encyclopedia) Crane, Stephen, 1871–1900, American novelist, poet, and short-story writer, b. Newark, N.J. Often designated the first modern American writer, Crane is ranked among the authors who…City of Angels
Director Brad Silberling Writers Dana Stevens Director of Photography: John Seale Editor: Lynzee Klingman Music: Gabriel Yared Production Designer: Lilly Kilvert…The Boxer
Director: Jim SheridanWriters: Jim Sheridan and Terry GeorgeDirector of Photography:Chris MengesEditor:Gerry HamblingMusic:Gavin Friday and Maurice SeezerProduction Designer:Brian…Velázquez, Diego Rodríguez de Silva y
(Encyclopedia) Velázquez, Diego Rodríguez de Silva yVelázquez, Diego Rodríguez de Silva yrôᵺrēˈgāth ᵺā sēlˈvä ē vāläthˈkāth [key], 1599–1660, b. Seville. He was the most celebrated painter of the…