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Encyclopedia - Brentwood Los Angeles California: Encyclopedia - Brentwood Los Angeles California
Brentwood is a district in the West Los Angeles region of Los Angeles, California, United States. Located at the base of the Santa Monica...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ancient Mesoamerican Agriculture: Encyclopedia - Ancient Mesoamerican Agriculture
Ancient Mesoamerican agriculture dates to the Archaic period of Mesoamerican chronology (8000-2000 BC). During this period, many of the h...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Fruitarianism: Encyclopedia - Fruitarianism
Fruitarians (or fructarians) are a subgroup of vegans who eat only the fruit of plants. This includes not only what one typically thinks ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Vegetable: Encyclopedia - Vegetable
Vegetable is a culinary term denoting any part of a plant that is commonly consumed by humans as food, but is not regarded as a culinary ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Niacin: Encyclopedia - Niacin
Niacin, also known nicotinic acid or vitamin B3, is a water-soluble vitamin such as NADH plays essential roles in energy metabolism in th...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Placentia California: Encyclopedia Ii - Placentia California - History
In 1837, the Mexican Governor in charge of what is now Southern California granted a huge swath of land to Juan Ontiveros called El Ranch...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Paca: Encyclopedia Ii - Paca - Description
The paca has coarse fur without underfur, dark brown to black on the upper body and white or yellowish on the underbelly. It usually has ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of The Americas: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of The Americas - Migration Into The Continents
Exactly when the first group of people migrated into the America's is subject to much debate. Recent archaeological finds suggest multipl...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Potassium: Encyclopedia Ii - Potassium - Notable Characteristics
With a density less than that of water, potassium is the second lightest metal after lithium. It is a soft solid that can easily be cut w...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Fullerton California: Encyclopedia Ii - Fullerton California - History
This section is drawn substantially from Oranges and Oil, by Fullerton Heritage Evidence of prehistoric habitation is present in Ralph B....   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cuisine Of Argentina: Encyclopedia Ii - Cuisine Of Argentina - Regional Differences
Although there exists an Argentine cuisine that is common to the whole country—asados (grilled meats), dulce de leche (a sweet caramel-...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Coachella Valley: Encyclopedia Ii - Coachella Valley - Activities And Trivia
With more than 350 days of sunshine per year and warm, mild winters - though summer can be quite hot - recreational hiking and horseback ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Orange County California: Encyclopedia Ii - Orange County California - Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 2,455 km² (948 mi²), making it the smallest county in Southern Cali...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bobby Flay: Encyclopedia Ii - Bobby Flay - Publicity
He has authored several cookbooks, including Bobby Flay's Bold American Food (1994), From My Kitchen to Your Table (1998), and Boy Meets ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Fruitarianism: Encyclopedia Ii - Fruitarianism - Motivation
Some believe fruitarianism was the original diet of humankind in the form of Adam and Eve and if they are ever to return to an Eden-like ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ancient Mesoamerican Agriculture: Encyclopedia Ii - Ancient Mesoamerican Agriculture - Crops
The origin of maize is still not completely known. Richard MacNeish has done an extensive archaeological survey of Mesoamerica, and deter...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Brentwood Los Angeles California: Encyclopedia Ii - Brentwood Los Angeles California - History
The area that is now Brentwood was part of the Rancho San Vicente y Santa Monica, a Spanish land-grant ranch sold off in pieces to Anglos...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Brentwood, Los Angeles, California: Encyclopedia Ii - Brentwood, Los Angeles, California - Neighborhoods
Important residential subdistricts (some defined by original developers, some defined by present-day local realtors) include Brentwood Pa...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Brentwood, Los Angeles, California: Encyclopedia Ii - Brentwood, Los Angeles, California - Environment
Brentwood, like nearby Santa Monica, is kept fairly cool by marine breezes off the Pacific Ocean and frequently wakes to the so-called "m...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Brentwood, Los Angeles, California: Encyclopedia Ii - Brentwood, Los Angeles, California - History
The area that is now Brentwood was part of the Rancho San Vicente y Santa Monica, a Spanish land-grant ranch sold off in pieces to Anglos...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Brentwood, Los Angeles, California: Encyclopedia Ii - Brentwood, Los Angeles, California - Transportation
Major thoroughfares include Sunset, San Vicente and Wilshire Boulevards; Barrington and Montana Avenues; and Bundy Drive. Brentwood is al...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Brentwood, Los Angeles, California: Encyclopedia Ii - Brentwood, Los Angeles, California - Politics
Along with neighboring Santa Monica, and perhaps all of western Los Angeles, Brentwood has become a byword for "limousine liberalism." In...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Brentwood, Los Angeles, California: Encyclopedia Ii - Brentwood, Los Angeles, California - Education
In addition to Brentwood Science Magnet Elementary, the area is served by Kenter Canyon Elementary School and Brockton Elementary School,...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Brentwood, Los Angeles, California: Encyclopedia Ii - Brentwood, Los Angeles, California - Recreation
Popular recreational spots include the Brentwood Country Mart, an early farmer's market complex built in 1947; the Brentwood Village, a s...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Brentwood, Los Angeles, California: Encyclopedia Ii - Brentwood, Los Angeles, California - Demographics
According to the Los Angeles Almanac, the 2000 census-year population was just under 42,000, with a population density of about 2,700 peo...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Fullerton California: Encyclopedia Ii - Fullerton California - Geography
Fullerton is located at 33°52'48" North, 117°55'43" West (33.879914, -117.928749)GR1. It is approximately 25 miles southeast of downtow...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cuisine Of Argentina: Encyclopedia Ii - Cuisine Of Argentina - Typical Foods
Argentines are famous for their high protein diet, particularly beef. Grilled meat (parrilla) from the asado is a staple, with steak and ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of The Americas: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of The Americas - North America
See major article: History of North America Living conditions were that of large stone apartment like adobe structures. They live in Ari...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of The Americas: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of The Americas - South America
See major article: History of South America The Chavín established a trade network and developed agriculture by as early as (or late co...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of The Americas: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of The Americas - European Discovery And Following Colonization
Thousands of years after the Indians arrived, the continent was rediscovered by Europeans. Initially the Vikings established a short-live...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Placentia California: Encyclopedia Ii - Placentia California - Geography
Placentia is located at 33°52'57" North, 117°51'18" West (33.882364, -117.855130)GR1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Placentia California: Encyclopedia Ii - Placentia California - Demographics
As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there are 46,488 people, 15,037 households, and 11,683 families residing in the city. The population density...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of The Americas: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of The Americas - Mesoamerica
See major articles: History of Central America and History of the Caribbean The Zapotec emerged around 1500 years BC. Their writing syst...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Coachella Valley: Encyclopedia Ii - Coachella Valley - History
There is some contention as to the origin of the name. Early maps show the area as "Conchella," the Spanish word for "seashell." Since th...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Fullerton California: Encyclopedia Ii - Fullerton California - Education
California State University, Fullerton, commonly Cal State Fullerton or CSUF was first established in 1957 as Orange County State College...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Fullerton California: Encyclopedia Ii - Fullerton California - Culture And Recreation
Fullerton is home to a vibrant music scene. It was a center for the Orange County hardcore punk music scene, producing acts such as The A...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Fullerton California: Encyclopedia Ii - Fullerton California - Demographics
As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there are 126,003 people, 43,609 households, and 29,610 families residing in the city. The population densit...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of The Americas: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of The Americas - Civilizations
Civilizations were started long after migration. Several large, centralized civilizations developed in the Western Hemisphere (e.g., the ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Fullerton California: Encyclopedia Ii - Fullerton California - Government And Politics
Fullerton is a general law city with a council-manager government system. Legislative authority is vested in a City Council of five non-p...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Orange County California: Encyclopedia Ii - Orange County California - Notable Residents
Main article: Notable Orange County residents Because of Orange County's proximity to Los Angeles, the entertainment capital of the Unite...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Brentwood Los Angeles California: Encyclopedia Ii - Brentwood Los Angeles California - Recreation
Popular recreational spots include the Brentwood Country Mart, an early farmer's market complex built in 1947; the Brentwood Village, a s...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Brentwood Los Angeles California: Encyclopedia Ii - Brentwood Los Angeles California - Education
In addition to Brentwood Science Magnet Elementary, the area is served by Kenter Canyon Elementary School and Brockton Elementary School,...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Orange County California: Encyclopedia Ii - Orange County California - History
Members of the Tongva and Juaneño/Luiseño nations long inhabited the area. After the 1769 expedition of Gaspar de Portolà, a Spanish e...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Brentwood Los Angeles California: Encyclopedia Ii - Brentwood Los Angeles California - Demographics
According to the Los Angeles Almanac, the 2000 census-year population was just under 42,000, with a population density of about 2,700 peo...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Brentwood Los Angeles California: Encyclopedia Ii - Brentwood Los Angeles California - Politics
Along with neighboring Santa Monica, and perhaps all of western Los Angeles, Brentwood has become a byword for "limousine liberalism." In...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Brentwood Los Angeles California: Encyclopedia Ii - Brentwood Los Angeles California - Environment
Brentwood, like nearby Santa Monica, is kept fairly cool by marine breezes off the Pacific Ocean and frequently wakes to the so-called "m...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Brentwood Los Angeles California: Encyclopedia Ii - Brentwood Los Angeles California - Neighborhoods
Important residential subdistricts (some defined by original developers, some defined by present-day local realtors) include Brentwood Pa...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Brentwood Los Angeles California: Encyclopedia Ii - Brentwood Los Angeles California - Transportation
Major thoroughfares include Sunset, San Vicente and Wilshire Boulevards; Barrington and Montana Avenues; and Bundy Drive. Brentwood is al...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Orange County California: Encyclopedia Ii - Orange County California - Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 2,846,289 people, 935,287 households, and 667,794 families residing in the county, making Orange Cou...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Orange County California: Encyclopedia Ii - Orange County California - Education
Orange County is home to several colleges and universities, including: University of California, Irvine; University of Southern Californ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Potassium: Encyclopedia Ii - Potassium - History
Potassium was discovered in 1807 by Sir Humphrey Davy, who derived it from caustic potash (KOH). Potassium was the first metal that was i...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Potassium: Encyclopedia Ii - Potassium - Occurrence
Potassium makes up about 2.40% of the weight of the Earth's crust and is the seventh most abundant element in it. As it is very electropo...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Potassium: Encyclopedia Ii - Potassium - Isotopes
There are seventeen known isotopes of potassium. Three isotopes occur naturally: K-39 (93.3%), K-40 (0.01%) and K-41 (6.7%). Naturally oc...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Orange County California: Encyclopedia Ii - Orange County California - Orange County In Literature And Popular Culture
Orange County California - Film and television. Orange County has been the setting for numerous films and television shows: It is best...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Orange County California: Encyclopedia Ii - Orange County California - Transportation
Transportation in Orange County is offered primarily by the Orange County Transportation Authority, or OCTA, which was named America's #1...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Orange County California: Encyclopedia Ii - Orange County California - Points Of Interest
The area's warm Mediterranean climate and miles of year-round beaches attract millions of tourists annually. Huntington Beach is a hot sp...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Orange County California: Encyclopedia Ii - Orange County California - Government
Orange County is a general law county of California; its seat is Santa Ana. Its legislative and executive authority is vested in a five-m...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bobby Flay: Encyclopedia Ii - Bobby Flay - Career
Flay got his start at age 17 in Joe Allen's New York City restaurant. Owner Allen was so impressed by Flay's talents that he personally p...   » Read the article