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Rainaldi, Carlo

(Encyclopedia) Rainaldi, CarloRainaldi, Carlokärˈlō rīnälˈdē [key], 1611–91, Italian architect of the high baroque. He followed in the steps of the great Roman masters of baroque building, Bernini,…

Ferrari, Gaudenzio

(Encyclopedia) Ferrari, GaudenzioFerrari, Gaudenziogoudānˈtsēō [key]Ferrari, Gaudenzio fār-räˈrē [key], c.1480–1546, Italian painter, one of the leading representatives of the Lombard school. He…

Chimbote

(Encyclopedia) Chimbote Chimbote chimbōˈtē [key], city, capital Santa prov., Ancash dept., W Peru. A seaport on the…

Santa Ana Winds

Mysterious autumn winds that warm southern California by Liz Olson California Related Links Worst U.S. Forest Fires Disasters CaliforniaIn autumn, we often hear about Santa…

The Santa Tracker Quiz

Welcome to a quiz on Santa's flight path! Test your knowledge about Santa's journey around the world on Christmas Eve with information provided by NORAD Tracks Santa, or the North American Aerospace…

Silicon Valley

(Encyclopedia) Silicon Valley, an industrial region, approximately 20 mi (32 km) long, in the Santa Clara Valley between Palo Alto and San Jose, mainly in Santa Clara and San Mateo counties, W…

Saratoga

(Encyclopedia) Saratoga, residential city (1990 pop. 28,061), Santa Clara co., W Calif., in a vineyard and orchard area, in the foothills of the Santa Cruz Mts.; inc. 1956. Wine is produced in the…

Franceschini, Baldassare

(Encyclopedia) Franceschini, BaldassareFranceschini, Baldassarebäldäs-säˈrā fränchāskēˈnē [key], 1611–89, Florentine painter; pupil of his father, who was a sculptor. He was also called Volterrano.…

Gilroy

(Encyclopedia) Gilroy, city (2020 pop. 59,520), Santa Clara co., W Calif.; inc. 1870. Located in the fertile Santa Clara valley, Gilroy supports…

Tim Allen Biography

Tim Allen actor Born: 6/1/1953 Birthplace: Denver, Colorado Television and film actor who started his…