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February 2005
WorldNepalese King Fires Government (Feb. 1): King Gyanendra also declares a state of emergency. Many of the country's politicians are placed under house arrest, phone and Internet lines are…November 1999 News and Events
1999 News Month-By-MonthWorldIraq Rejects Economic Sanctions Deal (Nov. 3): Bars any United Nations move to suspend penalties in return for cooperation in a weapons-monitoring program.Pope…Safest and Most Dangerous U.S. Cities, 2011
The following table ranks the safest and most dangerous cities in the United States as of 2011. The rankings are arranged according to population and are based on a city's rate for six crime…Cost of Living Index for Selected U.S. Cities, 2007
The following table shows the cost of living in U.S. cities according to percent of income spent on goods, including groceries, housing, utilities, transportation, health care, and…Cost of Living Index for Selected U.S. Cities, 2005<sup class="fnr">1</sup>
Component index weights 100% 13% 29% 10% 9% 4% 35% Composite index2 Grocery items…Advice to the Graduates
Words of wisdom from a selection of commencement speeches compiled by Ann-Marie Imbornoni A graduating class of the Fairmount School. (Source/Library of Congress) Related Links Average…U.S. Opera Companies
American Musical Theatre of San Jose: Stewart Slater, pres.1717 Technology DriveSan Jose, Calif. 95110–1305(408) 453–7100Arizona Opera Company: Joel Revzen, art. dir.3501 N. Mountain Ave.…U.S. Zoos and Aquariums
Source: The facilities listed are members of, and accredited by, the American Zoo and Aquarium Association (AZA) to ensure that they are maintaining professional standards. The AZA also accredits…U.S. Landmarks Timeline
Find out when some of the most historical sites in the U.S. became national landmarks. by Jennie Wood The U.S. began the National Historic Landmark Program to recognize and preserve the…Barack Obama Biography
Barack Obama U.S. President Born: Aug. 4, 1961 Birthplace: Honolulu, Hawaii After a historic and bruising 22-monthlong campaign, Sen. Barack Obama was elected the 44th president of the…