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Amda Seyon I of Ethiopia Amda Seyon I (also Amde Tsiyon and other variants, Ge'ez ዓምደ ፡ ጽዮን ʿāmda ṣiyōn, Amharic āmde ṣiyōn, "Pillar of Zion") was Emperor of Ethiopia (1314 - 1344; throne name Gebre Mesqel Ge'ez ገብረ ፡ መስቀል gabra masḳal, Amh. gebre mesḳel, "slave of the cross"), and a member of the Solomonic dynasty.
Amdarch of Strathclyde Amdarch of Strathclyde was ruler of the Kingdom of Strathclyde, the probable son of his predecessor King Domnall III of Strathclyde, and noted in the historical records only as the slayer of King Cuilén of Scotland in 971.
Amdo Amdo (Tibetan: ཨ༌མདོ, Chinese: 安多, Pinyin: Ānduō) is one of the three former provinces of Tibet, the other two being Ü-Tsang and Kham; it is also the place from which Tenzin Gyatso, the 14th Dalai Lama, comes from. To designate Amdo as a province is only correct in the cultural sense, but not politically, since it was never administered by a single regional government, be it Tibetan or Chinese.
Amdro Amdro is a trade name for a hydramethylnon-based hydrazone insecticide, commonly used in the southern United States for fire ant control. Amdro was patented in 1978 by the American Cyanamid company, now Ambrands, and was conditionally approved for use by the United States EPA in August, 1980.
Amduat The Amduat (literally "That Which Is In the Afterworld") is an important Ancient Egyptian funerary text of the New Kingdom. Like many funerary texts, it was written on the inside of the tomb for reference by the deceased.
Amdukias In demonology, Amdukias (alternative spellings include Ambduscias, Amduscias and Amdusias) is a demon who has thirty legions of demons under his command (29 according to other authors) and has the rank of Great Duke. Amdukias is associated with thunder and it has been said that his voice is heard during storms.
Amduscia Amduscia is an electronic body music band consisting of three members, Marco Polo (vocal, lyrics, sampling), Edgard (synth programming, sampling, mixing) and Raul (keyboard and sampling), and was founded in 1999 in Mexico City. The group's name is derived from demon Amdukias in medieval demonology.
Amebelodon Amebelodon is a member of a diverse group of primitive proboscideans called gomphotheres, a group that also gave rise to the modern elephants and their close relative the mammoth. Amebelodon first appeared in the Great Plains and Gulf Coast regions of North America during the late Miocene, roughly between 9 and 8 million years ago, and apparently became extinct on this continent sometime around 6 million years ago.
Amebix Amebix, formed in England in 1978, were a band that many consider to have started the sub genre crust punk. Their music, heavily influenced by Motörhead (and to a lesser extent Lemmy-era Hawkwind), Black Sabbath, and early Killing Joke, combined with an ethos and worldview akin to Crass, represented their non-traditional lifestyles.
AmeCon AmeCon is an anime convention based in Leicester, United Kingdom, typically of three days in length, and is one of the largest anime conventions in the United Kingdom. The convention was formed after several committee members of the Leicester Anime and Manga Club (LANMA) decided to run a small, residential event in 2004.
Amedee Lighthouse The Amedee Lighthouse or "Le Phare Amédée" (GPS coordinates: 22°28,5S 166°27,9E) is a lighthouse located on Amedee Island, New Caledonia. It is 140 years old and, at 56 meters tall, it is the second highest lighthouse in the world.
Amedeo Maiuri Amedeo Maiuri (January 7, 1886 - April 7, 1963) was a renowned Neapolitan archaeologist, famous for his archaeological investigations of the Roman city of Pompeii, famously destroyed in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in August of A.D.
Amedeo Modigliani Amedeo Clemente Modigliani (July 12, 1884 – January 24, 1920) was a Jewish-Italian painter and sculptor who pursued his career for the most part in France. Modigliani was born in Livorno, Italy and began his artistic studies in Italy before moving to Paris in 1906.
Amedeo, 3rd Duke of Aosta Prince Amedeo, 3rd Duke of Aosta (October 21, 1898 - March 3, 1942) was the third Duke of Aosta and a cousin of the Italian king, Victor Emmanuel III. His baptismal name was Amedeo Umberto Isabella Luigi Filippo Maria Giuseppe Giovanni di Savoia.
Amedeo, 5th Duke of Aosta Prince Amedeo Umberto Constantino Giorgio Paolo Elena Maria Fiorenzo of Savoy, (born 27 September, 1943) is one of several claimants to the headship of the House of Savoy, the family which ruled Italy from 1861 to 1946. Until July 7 2006 Amedeo was styled Duke of Aosta; on that date he declared himself Duke of Savoy.
Amedio Jungle In the World of Greyhawk campaign setting for the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game, the Amedio Jungle is a large stretch of tropical rainforest located in the southwestern Flanaess, on the continent of Oerik. Lying east of the Hellfurnaces, the Amedio extends over 300 leagues south from its northernmost point at Jeklea Bay.
Ameen Sayani Ameen Sayani was one of the most famous popular announcer from India. He achieved fame and popularity all across South Asia when he presented his Binaca Geetmala program of hits over the airwaves of Radio Ceylon.
Ameer Ali Ameer Ali is the ex-President of the Australian Federation of Islamic Councils, an umbrella group for various Islamic groups or councils in Australia. In 2006, he was the chairman of the Australian Muslim Community Reference Group, which was an advisory body to the federal government from mid 2005 to mid 2006.
Ameer Bukhari Ameer Abbas Bukhari (امیر البخاری) was initially reported by CNN to be one of the hijackers aboard American Airlines Flight 11 as part of the September 11, 2001 attacks, and was mistakenly referenced as being the brother of Adnan Bukhari - another man accused of being one of the hijackers.
Amefurikozō Amefurikozō (雨降り小僧, "rainfall kid") is a weather spirit illustrated by Toriyama Sekien in his Konjaku Gazu Zoku Hyakki. It appears as a strange child carrying a paper lantern and wearing a hat made from the husk of an old umbrella.
Ameghino (crater) Ameghino is a lunar impact crater located to the north of the Sinus Successus, a bay in the northeast part of Mare Fecunditatis. Less than 15 kilometers to the northwest of Ameghino crater was the landing site of the Soviet Luna 18 and Luna 20 probes.
Amel Bent Amel Bent (born Amel Bentbachir on June 21, 1985 in Paris, France) is a French singer who grew up in the French commune of Joué-lès-Tours with her Algerian father and Morrocan mother. Her career jump started after making it to the semi-finals of the reality TV show Nouvelle Star 2, France's version of Pop Idol.
Amelia and Michael Amelia and Michael is a short film produced by Actaeon Films and directed by Daniel Cormack. The film stars Anthony Stewart Head and Natasha Powell and explores the themes of love, loss, materialism and fidelity.
Amelia Bedelia Amelia Bedelia is the protagonist and title character of a series of children's books written by Peggy Parish, and initially illustrated by Fritz Siebel. After Parish's death in 1988, her nephew, Herman Parish, revived the series beginning in 1995.
Amelia Bloomer Project The Amelia Bloomer Project is an annual book list published by the Feminist Task Force of the American Library Association's Social Responsibilities Round Table for the purpose of honoring children's books with feminist themes published during the award year. The project organizers state the criteria for a book's inclusion in the list as:
Amelia Gayle Gorgas Amelia Gayle Gorgas (June 1, 1826 - January 3, 1913) was librarian and post-mistress of the University of Alabama for 25 years until her retirement at the age of eighty in 1907. She expanded the library from 6,000 to 20,000 volumes.
Amelia Island Amelia Island is the southernmost of the Sea Islands, a chain of barrier islands that stretches along the east coast of the United States from South Carolina to Florida. It is 13 miles long (21 km) and approximately 4 miles (6 km) wide at its widest point.
Amelia Island Affair The Amelia Island Affair was an episode in the history of colonial Florida. The Embargo Act (1807) and the abolishment of the American slave trade (1805) made Amelia Island, on the coast of Spanish Florida, a resort for smugglers with sometimes as many as 300 square-rigged vessels in its harbor.
Amelia Island State Park Amelia Island State Recreation Area is a Florida State Park located 7 miles north of Little Talbot Island State Park on SR A1A, and 8 miles south of Fernandina Beach on Amelia Island, Florida. The park is comprised of 200 acres of beaches, salt marshes and coastal maritime forests .
Amelia Jackson-Gray Amelia Jackson-Gray is a British-born actress, currently based and working in America. She was born and brought up in Yorkshire, UK, and was trained in the performing arts at the now-defunct ARTTS International, in Bubwith, Yorkshire.
Amelia Jones Amelia Jones is an American art historian, art critic and curator specializing in feminist art, body/ performance art, video art and Dadaism. Her written works and approach to modern and contemporary art history are considered revolutionary in that she breaks down commonly assumed opinions and offers brilliantly conceived critiques of the art historical tradition and individual artist's positions in that often elitist sphere.
Amelia Kinkade Amelia Kinkade is an actress, dancer, choreographer, and internationally renown "animal communicator." She is best remembered in her film career as "Angela," in the Night of the Demons film series.
Amelia Peabody's Egypt Amelia Peabody's Egypt : A Compendium is a 2003 non-fiction book, edited by Elizabeth Peters and Kristen Whitbread. It provides background and commentary for the settings, customs, and characters in the Peters' series of mystery novels featuring Amelia Peabody, which take place in Victorian-era Egypt.
Amelia Stone Quinton Amelia Stone Quinton (July 31, 1833–June 23, 1926) was an American social activist and advocate for Native American rights. She helped form the Women's National Indian Association in 1883 and was the associations president from 1887 to 1904, during this time the association made progress in advancing the rights of Native Americans, including influencing the passing of the Dawes Severalty Act by Congress in 1887, providing Native Americans with allotment and citizenship.
Amelia Vega Victoria Amelia Vega Polanco (born November 7, 1984 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic), known simply as Amelia Vega, is a Dominican woman who won the Miss Universe contest held in Panama City, Panama on June 3, 2003, becoming the first Dominican woman ever to win the Miss Universe title.
Amelia Wil Tesla Seyruun Amelia Wil Tesla Seyruun (sometimes spelled as "Ameria" and "Saillune"), is a fictional character from the Slayers manga, light novels and anime series. She is a short, bouncy, bubbly princess who's always ready, willing, and happy to help those who need it, but despite her young age, her breasts are already much more developed than Lina's, much to Lina's aggravation since Amelia is younger than her.
Amelia's notebooks Amelia's notebooks are a series of children's books written and illustrated by Marissa Moss. The books, targeted at children between 9 and 12, are a series of notebooks and journals written by the character Amelia, who writes about her life, thoughts, and memories.
Amelita Ramos Amelita "Ming" Martinez Ramos is the wife of Philippine President Fidel Ramos and was the twelfth First Lady of the Philippines from 1992 to 1998. Ming Ramos was in many ways a remarkable First Lady, despite possessing a rather retiring character.
Amelius Amelius, whose family name was Gentilianus, was a Neoplatonic philosopher and writer of the second half of the 3rd century; he was a pupil of Numenius and secretary of Plotinus. A native of Apamea according to Suda but also noted as being a Tuscan according to Porphyry.
Ameloblastoma Ameloblastoma is a rare, benign tumor of odontogenic epithelium (the cells that create the enamel, or outside portion, of the teeth during development) much more commonly appearing in the mandible than the maxilla. While these tumors are rarely malignant or metastatic (that is, they rarely spread to other parts of the body), and progress slowly, the resulting lesions can cause severe abnormalities of the face and jaw.
Amelogenesis Amelogenesis is the formation of enamel on teeth and occurs during the crown stage of tooth development after dentinogenesis, which is the formation of dentin. Since dentin must be present for enamel to be formed, this prerequisite is an example of the biologic concept, termed reciprocal induction.
Amelogenin Amelogenin is a low-molecular-weight protein found in developing tooth enamel, and it belongs to a family of extracellular matrix (ECM) proteins. Developing enamel contains about 30% protein, and 90% of this is comprised of amelogenins.
Amemasu Amemasu (アメマス) or Ō-amemasu (大アメマス) is a giant whale- or fish-like creature from Ainu folklore. It lives in Lake Mashu in Hokkaidō and capsizes boats, creates earthquakes and causes other disasters.
Amen The word Amen (Tiberian Hebrew אָמֵן ’Āmēn "So be it; truly", Standard Hebrew אמן Amen, Arabic آمين ’Āmīn, Ge'ez' አሜን ’Āmēn) is a declaration of affirmation found in the Hebrew Bible, the New Testament, and in the Qur'an. It has always been in use within Judaism and Islam.
Amen Corner (niche) The Amen Corner was a celebrated niche in the corridor of the old Fifth Avenue Hotel (1859-1908), New York City, where politicians and reporters gathered to discuss coming political events. It was here that Senator's Thomas C.
Amen Corner (novel) Amen Corner is a 2007 novel by American author Rick Shefchik, published by Poisoned Pen Press. A mystery/thriller set at the The Masters Tournament of golf, it centers on Minneapolis police detective and amateur golfer Sam Skarda, as he competes in his first Masters and tries to stop a crazed killer determined to put an end to the tournament.
Amenable group In mathematics, an amenable group is a topological group G carrying a kind of averaging operation, that is invariant under translations by group elements. In the case where G is not an abelian group, that means translation on a fixed side (left- or right-translation).
Amenable number An amenable number is an integer for which there exists a multiset of as many integers as the original number that can be either added up or multiplied together to give the original number. To put it algebraically, for an integer n, there is a multiset of n integers {a1, ...
Amende honorable Amende honorable was originally a mode of punishment in France which required the offender, stripped to his shirt, and led into a church or auditory with a torch in his hand and a rope round his neck held by the public executioner, to beg pardon on his knees of his God, his king, and his country; now used to denote a satisfactory apology or reparation.
Amendments to the Constitution of Ireland An amendment may be made to any part of Bunreacht na hÉireann, the constitution of the Republic of Ireland, but only by referendum. An amendment must first be approved by both Houses of the Oireachtas (parliament), then submitted to a referendum, and finally signed into law by the President.
Amenemhat I Amenemhat I was the first ruler of the Twelfth Dynasty (the dynasty debated to be the beginning of the Middle Kingdom of Egypt). He ruled from 1991 BC to 1962 BCD Wildung, L'Âge d'Or de L'Égypte - le Moyen Empire, Office de Livre, 1984 .
Amenemhat II Nubkhaure Amenemhat II was the third pharaoh of the Twelfth Dynasty of Ancient Egypt, not much is known about his reign. He ruled Egypt for 35 Years from 1929 BC to 1895 BC and was the son of Senusret I through the latter's chief wife, Queen Nefru.
Amenemnisu Neferkare Amenemnisu's existence was only confirmed in 1940 when the tomb of his successor Psusennes I was discovered by Pierre Montet. Previously, his existence had been doubted as no objects naming him had been discovered.
Amenhotep II Amenhotep II (sometimes read as Amenophis II and meaning Amun is Satisfied) was the seventh Pharaoh of the 18th dynasty of Egypt. Amenhotep inherited a vast kingdom from his father Thutmose III, and held it by means of a few military campaigns in Syria, however he fought much less than his father, and his reign saw the effective cesassion of hostilities between Egypt and Mitanni, the major kingdoms vying for power in Syria.
Amenhotep III Amenhotep III (sometimes read as Amenophis III) meaning Amun is Satisfied was the ninth pharaoh of the Eighteenth dynasty. According to different authors, he ruled Egypt from June 1391 BC-December 1353 BC or June 1388 BC to December 1351 BC/1350 BCBeckerath, JĂĽrgen von, Chronologie des Pharaonischen Ă„gypten.
Amenirdis I The Ancient Kushite princess commonly known as Amenirdis I was the daughter of Kashta and sister of Piye and Shabaka. Kashta arranged to have her adopted by the Divine Adoratrice of Amun, Shepenupet I, at Thebes as her successor; this proves that he already controlled Upper Egypt prior to the reign of Piye, his successor.
Amenity In the context of real estate, amenities are any tangible or intangible benefits of a property, especially those which increase the attractiveness or value of the property or which contribute to its comfort or convenience.
Amenmesse Amenmesse (also Amenmesses) was the 5th ruler of the Nineteenth Dynasty] in [[Ancient Egypt, possibly the son of Merneptah and Queen Takhat. Others consider him to be one of the innumerable sons of Ramesses II.
Amenonuhoko is the name given to the spear in Japanese mythology used to raise the primordial land-mass, OnĹŤgoro-shima, from the sea. According to the Kojiki, the gods Izanagi and Izanami were responsible for creating the first land.
Amensalism Amensalism is a biological interaction, a type of symbiosis, between two species in which one impedes or restricts the success of the other without being affected, positively or negatively, by the presence of the other. Usually this occurs when one organism exudes a chemical compound as part of its normal metabolism that is detrimental to another organism.
Amentotaxus Amentotaxus (Catkin-yew) is a genus of conifers comprising five species, treated in either the Cephalotaxaceae, or in the Taxaceae when that family is considered in a broad sense. The genus is endemic to subtropical southeastern Asia, from Taiwan west across southern China to Assam in the eastern Himalaya, and south to Vietnam.
Amentum An amentum was a leather strap attached to a javelin used in ancient Greek athletics, which helped to increase the stability of the javelin in flight. Stability in flight was important in javelin competitions because it allowed the javelin to land on its point, which was the only way the throw could be accurately recorded.
Ameonna Ameonna (雨女, "rain woman") is a female spirit illustrated in Toriyama Sekien's Konjaku Hyakki Shūi as a woman standing in the rain and licking her hand. She is described as a goddess from China's Mount Wushan, who is a cloud in the morning and rain in the evening.
Amer [image] of the [[Rhine-Meuse delta, showing the Amer (g)]]The Amer is a river in the Dutch province of Noord-Brabant. It is the continuation of the Bergse Maas river from the river Donge near Raamsdonksveer to the point where it joins river Nieuwe Merwede to form the Hollands Diep estuary, and has a total length of ±20 km.
Amer el-Maati Amer el-Maati (Arabic: عامر المآتي) (born May 25, 1963) is a suspected member of the Al Qaeda terrorist organization. He has been known to use the aliases Amro Badr Eldin Abou el-Maati and Amro Badr Abouelmaati.
Amer Kamfar A licensed Saudi pilot and turbojet engineer, Amer Mohammed Kamfar (Arabic: عامر محمد كمفار) (also referred to as Amer Taiybkamfar, but who personally preferred the name John) was initially reported to be one of the hijackers aboard American Airlines Flight 11 as part of the September 11, 2001 attacks. Later he was described as (his) name appeared on the list of passengers on board the United Airlines flighthttp://www.
Ameranthropoides loysi "Ameranthropoides loysi" (otherwise known as de Loys' Ape) is the unofficial name for a large primate supposedly encountered by François De Loys in South America. Apart from one photograph, no other evidence for the existence of this animal has ever been found.
Amercement An amercement is a financial penalty in English law, common during the Middle Ages, imposed either by the court or by peers. While it is often synonymous with a fine, it differs in that a fine is a fixed sum prescribed by statute and was often voluntary, while an amercement is arbitrary.
Ameria Ameria is a city of Umbria, situated about 65 miles north of Rome on the Via Amerina (which approached it from the South starting from Falerii and passing through Castellum Amerinum, probably mod. Orte, where it crossed the Tiber).
Amerias Amerias (Greek: Ἀμερίας) was an ancient Macedonian lexicographer, known exclusively for his compilation of a Macedonian glossary entitled Glossai (Γλῶσσαι). Αnother of his surviving works is called Rizotomikos (Ριζοτομικός).
America (automobile) The America was a Spanish automobile manufactured in Barcelona from 1917 to 1922. The four-cylinder "valveless" model, the "Tipo A", had a primitive synchromesh gearbox and worm final drive.
America (band) America is an Anglo-American folk rock band, originally comprised of members Gerry Beckley, Dewey Bunnell, and Dan Peek. The three members were barely past their teenage years when they became an overnight musical sensation in 1972; they reached a peak in popularity in the early to mid 1970s and early 1980s.
America (Neil Diamond song) "America" (also known as "They're Coming To America" or "Coming To America") is the name of a patriotic song written and originally recorded by Neil Diamond, released in 1980 as part of the The Jazz Singer soundtrack album. The live recording was a hit single in 1981, reaching number 8 on the Billboard Hot 100.
America (The Book) America (The Book): A Citizen's Guide to Democracy Inaction is a 2004 best seller that satirizes American politics and world view. It has won several awards, and generated several spin-off products—as well as a measure of controversy.
America (yacht) The America was a 19th century racing yacht which gave its name to the international sailing trophy it first won -- the America's Cup. The schooner was designed by George Steers for Commodore John Cox Stevens and a syndicate from the New York Yacht Club.
America at 10 mph America at 10 mph is a documentary film directed by Hunter Weeks and starring Josh Caldwell with his Segway HT, the two-wheeled electronic scooter. This film records his 101-day, coast to coast journey across the United States riding the 10 mph "Human Transporter".
America All Party Parliamentary Group The America All Party Parliamentary Group is a cross-party group consisting of members of the Parliament of the United Kingdom, whose purpose is 'to prompt friendly relations and mutual understanding between members of [USA] Congress and Members of Parliament; to arrange for the exchange of visits and information; and to provide opportunities for discussion'. It contains the Speaker of the House of Commons and the Lord Chancellor, all Prime Ministers in the house, many party leaders and former party leaders and many Foreign Secretaries.
America Coming Together America Coming Together, commonly abbreviated ACT, is a 527 committee dedicated to get-out-the-vote activities. ACT does not specifically endorse any political party, but instead endorses all progressive parties.
America in Vietnam America in Vietnam is a book by Guenter Lewy about America's role in the Vietnam War, beginning with Truman's financial assistance to France in the First Indochina War and also touching on atrocity allegations voiced by John Kerry's and Jane Fonda's so-called "Winter Soldier Investigation".
America Is in the Heart America Is in the Heart (ISBN 0-295-95289-X) is the 1943 semi-autobiography by Filipino poet Carlos Bulosan. The book describes his childhood in the Philippines, his voyage to America, and his years as an itinerant laborer following the harvest trail in the rural West.
America Needs Fatima America Needs Fatima (ANF) is a campaign of the American Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family and Property (TFP). Its stated goal is to: “win the heart and soul of America for Mary by spreading Our Lady's Fatima message and promoting devotion to Her Immaculate Heart.
America Newton America Newton was one of the original African American pioneers who helped launch the former mining town of Julian, California. Newton was a former slave who provided laundry services in Julian during its gold rush days and beyond.
America Now TV America Now TV ran on KWHY Channel 22 (NBC Universal/Telemundo NBC) in Los Angeles for a little over 3 years in the early 1990’s and was translated and broadcast in 27 countries, thanks to a distribution deal with Peacock Films. Hollywood up and coming artists, producers, supermodels and celebrities, including Sylvester Stallone, Tom Cruise, Brad Pitt, Jamie Lee Curtis, Kirstie Alley, Spanish superstar Julio Iglesias and Canadian singer Norman Iceberg were all interviewed and/or guests on America Now TV.
America On Wheels America On Wheels is an over-the-road transportation museum being constructed on the former site of the Arbogast & Bastian meatpacking plant at Lehigh Landing in Allentown, Pennsylvania. When completed in late 2007 the museum will offer over 23,000 SF of exhibit space divided into three main galleries and several smaller exhibit spaces.
America Right America Right is a talk channel on XM Satellite Radio that plays terrestrial radio show simulcasts, which feature a conservative point of view. Up until 2004, the channel was known as Buzz XM and featured more of a hot talk lineup.
America Screams America Screams is a documentary about roller coasters, released by Rhino in 1990 (though the footage used in the documentary was most likely filmed in the mid-to-late 1970s). It is hosted and narrated by Vincent Price.
America Sings America Sings was a show at Disneyland at the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California, from 1974 to 1988. It featured a cast of Audio-Animatronic animals that entertained the audience by singing songs from various periods in America's musical history, often in a humorous fashion.
America Votes America Votes is a 527 group non-partisan political organization formed in July 2003 made up of a coalition of grassroots political groups to coordinate their work in the swing states in the Congressional and Presidential elections. It works to 'increase voter registration, education and participation in electoral politics'.
America West Airlines destinations This is a list of airports that America West Airlines flies to, and does not include cities only served by America West Express which are listed at America West Express destinations. America West Airlines is a subsidiary of the US Airways Group.
America West Express America West Express was the name for America West Airlines commuter and regional flights operated by Mesa Air Group's Mesa Airlines under a code share agreement. Today Mesa Airlines operates for US Airways Express.
America West Flight 556 America West Flight 556 was a regularly scheduled flight from Miami, Florida to Phoenix, Arizona operated by America West Airlines. It is most remembered for an incident that took place on July 1, 2002 in which the two pilots scheduled to operate this flight were legally drunk.
America's Army America's Army (also known as AA or Army Game Project) is a tactical multiplayer first-person shooter owned by the United States Government and released as a global public relations initiative to help with U.S.
America's Best (comics) America's Best is the name of a fictional team of "Science heroes" from America's Best Comics (hence their name). Much like The Avengers or The Justice League of America the team is comprised of heroes whose individual adventures feature in other books.
America's Best Comics (DC) America's Best Comics is a comic book publishing brand. It was set up by Alan Moore in 1999 as an imprint of Wildstorm, an idea proposed to Moore by Wildstorm founder Jim Lee when it was still under Image Comics.
America's Black Holocaust Museum America's Black Holocaust Museum located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin is the only memorial dedicated specifically to the victims of the enslavement of Africans in the United States. It was founded by James Cameron, America's last living survivor of a lynching.
America's Cup The America's Cup is the most famous and most prestigious regatta in the sport of sailing, and the oldest active trophy in international sport, predating the FA Cup by two decades and the Modern Olympics by 45 years. The sport attracts top sailors and yacht designers because of its long history and prestige as the "Holy Grail" of yachting.
America's Darlings America's Darlings is about a white female swing band that joins forces with a group of black and Hispanic musicians at a time when women were banned from playing male-dominated clubs. But after America becomes involved in World War II, the women suddenly play the hottest clubs in the country.
America's Freedom Festival at Provo America's Freedom Festival at Provo or sometimes America's Freedom Festival or Provo Freedom Festival, or even the Freedom Festival is said to be one of the largest Fourth of July celebrations in the world. Many events are a part of it, most notably, the Stadium of Fire.
America's Got Talent (season 1) The first season of America's Got Talent premiered on June 21, 2006 and concluded on August 17, 2006. The audition tour took place in April 2006, stopping at Los Angeles, California, New York City, New York, Chicago, Illinois, and Atlanta, Georgia.
America's Got Talent (season 2) The second season of America's Got Talent is scheduled to premiere on NBC in the summer of 2007. As of December 2006, NBC has not announced any changes to the cast from its first season, which included host Regis Philbin and judges Piers Morgan, Brandy, and David Hasselhoff.

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