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in [[Cogan House Township, Pennsylvania|Cogan House Township]]
Nuclear program of Iran Show on map Make it center The '''nuclear program of Iran''' was launched in the 1950s with the help of the [[United States]] as part of the [[Atoms for Peace]] program. The support, encouragement and participation of the United States and Western European governments in Iran's nuclear program continued until the 1979 Islamic revolution that toppled the Shah of Iran.
After the [[Iranian Revolution]] in 1979, the [[Iran]]ian [[Politics of Iran|government]] temporarily disbanded elements of the program, and then revived it with less [[Western world|Western]] assistance than during the pre-revolution era. Iran's nuclear program has included several research sites, a [[uranium]] mine, a [[Nuclear energy|nuclear]] [[Nuclear reactor technology|reactor]], and uranium processing facilities that include a [[Enriched uranium#Gas centrifuge|uranium enrichment plant]].
Abu Musab al-Zarqawi Show on map Make it center '''Abu Musab al-Zarqawi''' (, '''', ''Abu Musab from [[Zarqa]])'') ([[October 30]], [[1966]] – [[June 7]], [[2006]]), born '''Ahmad Fadeel al-Nazal al-Khalayleh''' (, '''') was a [[Jordan]]ian [[militant Islam]]ist who ran a [[militant]] training camp in [[Afghanistan]]. He became known after going to Iraq and being accused by [[United States]] and Jordanian officials for a series of bombings, beheadings and attacks during the [[Iraq War]].
He was believed to have formed al-Tawhid wal-Jihad, which later became the group called [[Al-Qaeda in Iraq]], in the 1990s, and led it until his death in June 2006. Zarqawi took responsibility, on several audio- and videotapes, for numerous acts of violence in [[Iraq]] including [[suicide bombing]]s and [[hostage]] executions.
Zarqawi opposed the presence of U.S. and Western military forces in the Islamic world as well as the West's support for and the existence of Israel. In late 2004 he joined al-Qaeda and pledged allegiance to Osama bin Laden.
Kentucky Show on map Make it center The '''Commonwealth of Kentucky''' is a [[U.S. state|state]] located in the East Central [[United States of America]]. Kentucky is normally included in the group of [[Southern United States|Southern states]] (in particular the [[Upland South]]), but it is sometimes included, geographically and culturally, in the [[Midwestern United States|Midwest]]. Kentucky is one of four U.S. states to be officially known as a [[Commonwealth (United States)|commonwealth]]. Originally a part of [[Virginia]], in 1792 it became the 15th state to join the Union. Kentucky is the 37th largest state in terms of land area, and ranks 26th in population.
Texas Show on map Make it center '''Texas''' is a [[U.S. state|state]] geographically located in the [[South Central United States|south-central]] part of the [[United States]], which the [[United States Census Bureau|Census Bureau]] places in a sub-region of the [[Southern United States|U.S. South]] designated [[West South Central States|West South Central]]. It is also known as the Lone Star State.
With an area of 268820 sqmi and a rapidly growing population of 23.5 million, as estimated in 2006, spread among 254 counties, Texas is the second largest U.S. state in both area and population. [[Dallas]] and [[Houston]] are the centers of the state's two largest [[metropolitan area]]s. Other major cities include the state capital of [[Austin, Texas|Austin]], the state's oldest major city of [[San Antonio]], and the western city of [[El Paso]]. Due to its long history as a center of the American cattle industry, Texas is associated throughout much of the world with the image of the [[cowboy]].
New Jersey Show on map Make it center '''New Jersey''' is a [[U.S. state|state]] in the [[Mid-Atlantic States|Mid-Atlantic]] and [[Northeastern United States|Northeastern]] regions of the [[United States]]. It is bordered on the north by [[New York]], on the east by the [[Atlantic Ocean]], on the southwest by [[Delaware]], and on the west by [[Pennsylvania]]. Parts of New Jersey lie within the sprawling [[metropolitan area]]s of [[New York metropolitan area|New York]] and [[Delaware Valley|Philadelphia]].
Inhabited by [[Native Americans in the United States|Native Americans]] for more than 2,800 years, the first European settlements in the area were established by the [[Sweden|Swedes]] and [[Netherlands|Dutch]] in the early 1600s. The State's name was taken from the largest of the English Channel Islands, [[Jersey]]. The English later seized control of the region, which was granted to Sir [[George Carteret]] and [[John Berkeley, 1st Baron Berkeley of Stratton]] as the colony of New Jersey. New Jersey was an important site during the [[American Revolutionary War]]; several decisive battles were fought there. The winter quarters of the revolutionary army were established twice by [[George Washington]] in [[Morristown, New Jersey|Morristown]], which was called the military capital of revolution. Later, working-class cities such as [[Paterson, New Jersey|Paterson]] and [[Trenton, New Jersey|Trenton]] helped to drive the [[Industrial Revolution]] in the nineteenth century. New Jersey's position at the center of the [[BosWash]] [[Megalopolis (city type)|megalopolis]], between [[Boston, Massachusetts|Boston]], [[New York City]], [[Philadelphia]], [[Baltimore, Maryland|Baltimore]] and [[Washington, D.C.]], fueled its rapid growth through the [[suburb]]an boom of the 1950s and beyond. As of 2008, New Jersey had more [[millionaire]] residents than any other state in the nation.
Oklahoma Show on map Make it center '''Oklahoma''' is a [[U.S. state|state]] located in the [[South Central United States|South Central region]] of the [[United States of America]]. With an estimated 3,579,212 [[residents]] in 2006 and a land area of 68,667 square miles (177,847 km²), Oklahoma is the 28th most populous and 20th-largest state. Its name is derived from the [[Choctaw]] words ''okla'' and ''humma'', meaning "red people", and is known informally by its nickname, ''The Sooner State.'' Formed from [[Indian Territory]] on [[November 16]], [[1907]], Oklahoma was the 46th state to enter the union. Its citizens are known as ''Oklahomans'', and the state's capital and largest city is [[Oklahoma City]].
A major producer of [[Natural Gas|natural gas]], [[petroleum|oil]] and food, Oklahoma relies on an economic base of aviation, energy, telecommunications, and [[biotechnology]]. It has one of the fastest growing economies in the nation, ranking third in [[per capita]] income growth and leading in [[gross domestic product]] growth. Oklahoma City and [[Tulsa]] serve as Oklahoma's primary economic anchors, with nearly 60 percent of Oklahomans living in their [[metropolitan statistical area]]s. The state holds a mixed record in education and healthcare, and its largest universities participate in the [[NCAA]] and [[NAIA]] athletic associations, while two house athletic departments rated among the most successful in American history.
North Carolina Show on map Make it center '''North Carolina''' is a [[U.S. state|state]] located on the [[Atlantic Seaboard]] in the [[Southeastern United States|southeastern]] [[United States of America|United States]]. The capital is [[Raleigh, North Carolina|Raleigh]].
North Carolina was one of the original [[Thirteen Colonies]], originally known as [[Province of Carolina|Carolina]], and the home of the [[Roanoke Island|first English colony]] in the [[Americas]]. On [[20 May]], [[1861]], it became one of the last [[Confederate States of America|Confederate states]] to secede from the [[Union (American Civil War)|Union]], and was readmitted on [[4 July]], [[1868]]. It was also the location of the first successful manned powered heavier-than-air flight, by the [[Wright brothers]], at [[Kill Devil Hills]] near [[Kitty Hawk, North Carolina|Kitty Hawk]] in 1903. Today, it is a fast-growing state with an increasingly diverse economy and population. As of [[1 July]], [[2007]], the population estimate is 9,061,032 (a 12% increase since [[1 April]], [[2000]]).
NATO Show on map Make it center The '''North Atlantic Treaty Organization/Organisation''' ('''NATO'''); ; (also called the ''North Atlantic Alliance'', the ''Atlantic Alliance'', or the ''Western Alliance'') is a [[military alliance]] established by the signing of the [[North Atlantic Treaty]] on [[4 April]] [[1949]]. With headquarters in [[Brussels]], [[Belgium]], the organization established a system of [[collective defense]] whereby its member states agree to mutual defense in response to an attack by any external party.
Earl Shilton Show on map Make it center '''Earl Shilton''' is a large village or small town in [[Leicestershire]], [[England]], some 5 mi from [[Hinckley]] and about 10 miles (16 km) from [[Leicester]], with a population of around 9,000 (as of 2005).
Utah Show on map Make it center '''Utah''' is a [[U.S. state]] located in the [[western United States|western]] [[United States]]. It was the [[List of U.S. states by date of statehood|45th state]] admitted to the union, on [[January 4]] [[1896]]. Approximately 88 percent of Utah's 2,645,330 people, known as "Utahns," live in an urban concentration with [[Salt Lake City, Utah|Salt Lake City]] as the center, known as the [[Wasatch Front]]. In contrast, vast expanses of the state are nearly uninhabited, making the population the sixth most urbanized in the U.S. The name "Utah" is derived from the [[Ute tribe|Ute Indian]] language, meaning "people of the mountains".
Utah is known for its [[geologic]]al diversity ranging from snowcapped mountains to well-watered river valleys to rugged, stony [[desert|deserts]]. It is also known for being one of the most religiously homogeneous states in the Union, with approximately 61 percent of its inhabitants claiming membership in [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]] (also known as the Mormon Church), which greatly influences Utah culture and daily life.
Vermont Show on map Make it center '''Vermont''' is a [[U.S. state|state]] in the [[New England]] region of the [[Northeastern United States|northeastern]] [[United States of America]]. The state ranks 45th by total area, and 43rd by land area at 9250 sqmi, and has a population of 608,827, making it the second least populous state (second only to [[Wyoming]]). The only New England state with no coastline along the Atlantic Ocean, Vermont is notable for the [[Green Mountains]] in the west and [[Lake Champlain]] in the northwest. It is bordered by [[Massachusetts]] to the south, [[New Hampshire]] to the east, [[New York]] to the west, and the Canadian province of [[Quebec]] to the north.
Originally inhabited by [[Native Americans in the United States|Native American]] tribes ([[Abenaki]], and [[Iroquois]]), the territory that is now Vermont was claimed by [[France]] but became a British possession after France's defeat in the [[French and Indian War]]. For many years, the surrounding [[13 colonies|colonies]] disputed control of the area, especially New Hampshire and New York. Settlers who held land titles granted by these colonies were opposed by the [[Green Mountain Boys]] militia, which eventually prevailed in creating an independent state. Vermont became the 14th state to join the United States, following a 14-year period during and after the [[American Revolutionary War|Revolutionary War]] as the independent [[Vermont Republic]].
Lambroughton Show on map Make it center '''Lambroughton''' is a village in the old Barony of [[Kilmaurs]], [[East Ayrshire]], [[Scotland]]. This is a rural area famous for its milk and cheese production and the [[Ayrshire cattle|Ayrshire or Dunlop breed of cattle]].
Amelia Earhart Show on map Make it center '''Amelia Mary Earhart''' ([[24 July]] [[1897]] – missing [[2 July]] [[1937]], declared deceased [[5 January]] [[1939]]) was a noted [[United States|American]] [[aviation]] pioneer, [[author]] and [[women's rights]] [[advocate]]. Earhart was the first woman to receive the [[Distinguished Flying Cross (United States)|Distinguished Flying Cross]], which she was awarded as the first woman "[[aviator|aviatrix]]" to fly solo across the [[Atlantic Ocean]]. She set many other records, wrote best-selling books about her flying experiences, and was instrumental in the formation of [[Ninety-Nines|The Ninety-Nines]], an organization for female pilots.
Sago Mine disaster Show on map Make it center The '''Sago Mine disaster''' was a [[coal mine]] [[explosion]] on [[January 2]], [[2006]], in the Sago Mine in [[Sago, West Virginia|Sago]], [[West Virginia]], [[United States|USA]] near the [[Upshur County, West Virginia|Upshur County]] [[county seat|seat]] of [[Buckhannon, West Virginia|Buckhannon]]. The blast and ensuing aftermath trapped 13 [[Coal mining|miners]] for nearly two days, only one of whom survived. It was the worst mining disaster in the US since a 2001 disaster in [[Alabama]] killed 13 people, and the worst disaster in West Virginia since a 1968 incident that killed 78 people.
The Sago Mine disaster is also widely remembered for its high-volume publicity and around-the-clock news coverage. For nearly two days it occupied the airwaves of [[television station]]s such as [[CNN]], [[Fox News Channel]], [[MSNBC]], and all major American news broadcasts. The disaster even gained significant international attention. As a result of the high-profile nature of the transpiring events, major [[misinformation]] was given to the public. The most significant misinformation led to the wide-spread announcement in the press that 12 survivors were found and only one had died, only to report shortly after that in fact there had been only one who survived while the other 12 had perished.
Texas A&M University Show on map Make it center '''Texas A&M University''', often called '''A&M''' or '''TAMU''', is a [[coeducation]]al [[public university|public]] [[research]] [[university]] located in [[College Station, Texas|College Station]], [[Texas]]. It is the [[flagship#University campuses|flagship]] institution of the [[Texas A&M University System]]. It opened in 1876 as the [[History of Texas A&M University|Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas]], the first public institution of higher education in that state. In 1963, the [[Texas Legislature]] renamed the school to Texas A&M University to reflect the institution's expanded roles and academic offerings. The letters "A&M" no longer have any explicit meaning but are retained as a link to the university's past. The nickname "Aggie" refers to students, [[alumnus|alumni]], and sports teams of Texas A&M.
Texas A&M's designation as a [[land-grant university|land]], [[sea grant colleges|sea]], and [[space grant colleges|space grant]] institution reflects a broad range of research with ongoing projects funded by agencies such as [[NASA]], the [[National Institutes of Health]], the [[National Science Foundation]], and the [[Office of Naval Research]]. Working with agencies such as the [[Texas AgriLife Research]] and [[Texas AgriLife Extension Service]], Texas A&M has a direct presence in each of the 254 counties in Texas. The university offers degrees in over 150 courses of study through ten colleges and houses 18 research institutes. Texas A&M has awarded over 320,000 degrees, including 70,000 graduate and professional degrees.
USS America (CV-66) Show on map Make it center The third '''USS ''America'' (CV-66)''', formerly CVA-66, was a [[Kitty Hawk class aircraft carrier|''Kitty Hawk'' class]] [[supercarrier]] of the [[United States Navy]] that served from 1965 to 1996.
Palm Island, Queensland Show on map Make it center '''Palm Island''', also known as '''Great Palm Island''', or by the [[Indigenous Australians|Aboriginal]] name '''Bukaman''', is a tropical island with a resident community of about 2,000 people. The settlement is named variously Palm Island, the Mission, Palm Island Settlement or Palm Community. The island is situated 65 kilometres north-west of [[Townsville, Queensland|Townsville]], on the east coast of [[Queensland]], [[Australia]] 800 kilometres north of the [[Tropic of Capricorn]]. It is the main island of the Greater Palm group, and consists of small [[bay]]s, sandy [[beach]]es and steep [[forest]]ed mountains rising to a peak of 548 metres. Neighbouring islands outside the Palm group include [[Rattlesnake Island, Queensland|Rattlesnake Island]] and [[Magnetic Island]].
Finnish exonyms for places in Norway Show on map Make it center This is a list of [[Finnish language]] names in [[Norway]]. The first list contains all [[Finnish language|Finnish]] or [[Kven]] names that are officially recognised by the [[Norwegian Mapping and Cadastre Authority]]. The second lists further Finnish names of towns in the general area (most of these names do not have official status).
Kven is closely related to Finnish and was recognised as an official minority language of Norway in 2005. It is one of three official languages of [[Porsanger|Porsanger municipality]] in [[Finnmark]].
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Ohio Wesleyan University Show on map Make it center
Minnesota Show on map Make it center is a [[U.S. state|state]] located in the [[Midwestern United States|Midwestern region]] of the [[United States]]. The 12th-largest state by area in the U.S., it is the 21st most populous, with just over five million residents. Minnesota was carved out of the eastern half of the [[Minnesota Territory]] and admitted to the Union as the 32nd state on [[May 11]], [[1858]]. The state is known as the "Land of 10,000 Lakes", and those [[lakes]] and the other waters for which the state is named, together with state and national forests and parks, offer residents and tourists a variety of outdoor recreational opportunities.
Chapeltoun Show on map Make it center '''Chapeltoun''' is an estate on the banks of the Annick Water in [[East Ayrshire]], [[Scotland]]. This is a rural area famous for its milk and [[Dunlop cheese|cheese]] production and the [[Ayrshire cattle|Ayrshire or Dunlop breed of cattle]].
Bad Newz Kennels dog fighting investigation Show on map Make it center The '''Bad Newz Kennels dog fighting investigation''' began in April 2007 with a search of property in [[Surry County, Virginia|Surry County]], [[Virginia]] owned by [[Atlanta Falcons]] football [[quarterback]] [[Michael Vick]], and the subsequent discovery of evidence of a [[Dog fighting in the United States|dog fighting]] ring. Over seventy dogs, mostly [[pit bull terrier]]s, with some said to be showing signs of injuries, were seized, along with physical evidence during several searches of Vick's 15-acre property by local, state and federal authorities.
Georgetown University Show on map Make it center '''Georgetown University''' is a [[Society of Jesus|Jesuit]] [[private university]] located in [[Georgetown, Washington, D.C.]] Bishop [[John Carroll (bishop)|John Carroll]] founded the school in 1789, though its roots extend back to 1634. While the school struggled financially in its early years, Georgetown expanded into a branched university after the [[American Civil War]] under the leadership of university president [[Patrick Francis Healy]]. Georgetown is the oldest [[Roman Catholic universities and colleges in the United States|Roman Catholic university]] in the United States. Its religious heritage is defining for Georgetown's identity, but has at times been controversial.
Georgetown's three urban campuses feature traditional collegiate architecture and layout, but prize their green spaces and environmental commitment. The main campus is known for [[Healy Hall]], a designated [[National Historic Landmark]]. Academically, Georgetown is divided into four [[Undergraduate education|undergraduate]] schools and four [[Postgraduate education|graduate]] schools, with nationally recognized programs and faculty in [[international relations]], [[law]], [[medicine]], and [[business]].
Youngstown, Ohio Show on map Make it center '''Youngstown''' is a city in the [[U.S. state]] of [[Ohio]] and the [[county seat]] of [[Mahoning County, Ohio|Mahoning County]]. The municipality is situated on the [[Mahoning River]], approximately 65 mi southeast of [[Cleveland, Ohio|Cleveland]] and 61 mi northwest of [[Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania]]. Youngstown has its own metropolitan area, but the [[Pittsburgh Tri-State]] and [[Greater Cleveland]] influence the region. Youngstown lies 10 mi west of the [[Pennsylvania]] state line. It lies midway between [[New York City]] and [[Chicago]].
The city was named for [[John Young (pioneer)|John Young]], an early settler from [[Whitestown, New York]], who established the community's first sawmill and [[gristmill]]. Youngstown is located in a region of the United States that is often referred to as the [[Rust Belt]]. Traditionally known as a center of steel production, Youngstown was forced to redefine itself when the U.S. steel industry fell into decline in the 1970s, leaving communities throughout the region without major industry. The [[United States Census 2000|2000 census]] showed that Youngstown had a total population of 82,026, making it Ohio's eighth largest city. A U.S. Census Bureau estimate released in June 2006 placed the population at 83,906.
European Parliament Show on map Make it center The '''European Parliament''' (Europarl or EP) is the only [[direct election|directly elected]] parliamentary institution of the [[European Union]] (EU). Together with the [[Council of the European Union]] (the Council), it forms the [[bicameral]] [[Institutions of the European Union#Legislature|legislative branch]] of the [[Institutions of the European Union|Union's institutions]] and has been described as one of the most powerful legislatures in the world. The Parliament and Council form the highest legislative body within the Union. However their powers as such are limited to the competencies conferred upon the [[European Community]] by [[European Union member state|member states]]. Hence the institution has little control over policy areas held by the states and within the other two of the [[three pillars of the European Union]]. The Parliament is composed of 785 MEPs ([[Member of the European Parliament]]), who serve the second largest democratic electorate in the world (after [[India]]) and the largest trans-national democratic electorate in the world (342 million eligible voters in 2004).