United States — a republic in the N Western Hemisphere comprising 48 conterminous states, the District of Columbia, and Alaska in North America, and Hawaii in the N Pacific. 267,954,767; conterminous United States, 3,022,387 sq. mi. (7,827,982 sq. km); with… … Universalium
performing arts — arts or skills that require public performance, as acting, singing, or dancing. [1945 50] * * * ▪ 2009 Introduction Music Classical. The last vestiges of the Cold War seemed to thaw for a moment on Feb. 26, 2008, when the unfamiliar strains … Universalium
The Incredible Hulk (film) — Infobox Film name = The Incredible Hulk caption = Promotional poster director = Louis Leterrier producer = Avi Arad Gale Anne Hurd Kevin Feige writer = Screenplay: Edward Norton (uncredited) Zak Penn Comic Book: Stan Lee Jack Kirby starring =… … Wikipedia
native American — native American, adj. a person born in the United States. [1835 45, Amer.] * * * ▪ indigenous peoples of Canada and United States Introduction also called American Indian, Amerindian, Amerind, Indian, Aboriginal American, or First Nation… … Universalium
Native American — Indian (def. 1). Usage. See Indian, Eskimo. * * * ▪ indigenous peoples of Canada and United States Introduction also called American Indian, Amerindian, Amerind, Indian, Aboriginal A … Universalium
Pro se legal representation in the United States — Pro se legal representation refers to the instance of a person representing himself or herself without a lawyer in a court proceeding, whether as a defendant or a plaintiff and whether the matter is civil or criminal. Pro se is a Latin phrase… … Wikipedia
Minor league baseball — Part of the History of baseball series. Minor league baseball Minor League Baseball logo Sport Baseball Founded 1869 No. of teams 240 … Wikipedia
Philadelphia — /fil euh del fee euh/, n. a city in SE Pennsylvania, on the Delaware River: Declaration of Independence signed here July 4, 1776. 1,688,210. * * * City (pop., 2000: 1,517,550) and port, southeastern Pennsylvania, U.S., at the confluence of the… … Universalium
Student life at the University of Pennsylvania — has many traditions. Performing arts groups include The University of Pennsylvania Band, one of the oldest scramble bands in the country; there are also numerous student run theatre groups, including unique groups like the long running… … Wikipedia
Delaware Route 9 — This article describes a Delaware state highway numbered 9. For the U.S. highway with the same number, see U.S. Route 9 in Delaware. Delaware Route 9 Route information Maintained by DelDOT and USACE … Wikipedia
