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(Encyclopedia) VorarlbergVorarlbergfōrˌärlˈbĕrkh [key], province (1991 pop. 331,472), 1,004 sq mi (2,600 sq km), extreme W Austria, bordering on Switzerland, Liechtenstein, and Germany. Bregenz, on…Breslin, Jimmy
(Encyclopedia) Breslin, Jimmy (James Earl Breslin), 1928–2017, American journalist, b. Queens, N.Y. A reporter, columnist, and author, he was a tough and witty voice for working-class New Yorkers. He…skydiving
(Encyclopedia) skydiving, sport of descending partly by parachute from an airplane or similar craft. Engaged in for both recreational and competitive purposes, skydiving involves three phases of…nudism
(Encyclopedia) nudism or naturism, practice of going without clothing in social settings, generally in mixed gender groups and for purposes of good health or personal comfort. Governed by a strict…Göteborg
(Encyclopedia) Göteborg Göteborg yötəbôrˈyə [key] or Gothenburg Göteborg…Bouteflika, Abdelaziz
(Encyclopedia) Bouteflika, AbdelazizBouteflika, Abdelazizäbdĕlˈäzēzˌ b&oomacr;tĕflĕkäˈ [key], 1937–, Algerian political leader. He fought against the French in the National Liberation Army and…Murdoch, Rupert
(Encyclopedia) Murdoch, Rupert (Keith Rupert Murdoch), 1931–, Australian-American publishing magnate. Combining sensationalist journalism (often reflective of his generally hawkish, strongly…mastiff
(Encyclopedia) mastiffmastiffmăsˈtĭf [key], breed of very large, powerful working dog developed in England more than 2,000 years ago. It stands from 27 to 33 in. (68.6–83.8 cm) high at the shoulder…Helsinki
(Encyclopedia) Helsinki Helsinki hĕlˈsĭngkē [key], Swed. Helsingfors, city (2020 pop. 653,835…Alexie, Sherman
(Encyclopedia) Alexie, Sherman (Sherman Joseph Alexie, Jr.), 1966–, Native American writer, b. Wellpinit, Spokane Indian Reservation, E Wash., studied Gonzaga Univ. and Washington State Univ. (B.A.,…Trending
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