Abrocomidae
Abrocomidae (rat chinchillas; order Rodentia, suborder Hystricomorpha) A family of medium-sized, rat-like rodents that have stiff hairs projecting over the nails of the three central digits of the hind feet. The skull is massive and narrow in the facial region, the brain case is rounded, with low occipital crests and short paroccipital processes, and the cheek teeth are
hypsodont. Rat chinchillas live in colonies in burrows or crevices, and can climb trees. They are found only in the Andes from southern Peru to northern Argentina. There are two species in a single genus,
Abrocoma.
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LEAGUE TACKLES POLITICS WOMEN VOTERS ISSUES-ORIENTED.(Living Today)
Newspaper article from: Albany Times Union (Albany, NY); 4/17/1988; 700+ words
; ...United States membership in the League of Nations. More recently the league has advocated passage of the Equal...member of the Schenectady County league. "We look at all sides of the...the members of different local leagues have a
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 "The Post-Standard (Syracuse, NY)")
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The National Urban League and Social Welfare Policy: A Historical Perspective
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; ...houses, the National Urban League reminded Congress of the broader...resolution (National Urban League, October 1987). ^ When testifying...Senate Finance Committee, the League stated boldly that it...and unemployment] before the nation and the Congress, and is committed...
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Delco League hits the big 100 this year.
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National Urban League Announces Its Annual Conference Is Returning To Pittsburgh For The First Time In 49 Years; City to Host Urban League from July 26 through July 30, 2003.
PR Newswire; 10/7/2002; 700+ words
; ...org. Interested parties may also call the League at 212-558-5300. The Urban League is the nation's oldest and largest community-based movement...and social mainstream. The National Urban League, headquartered in New York City, spearheads...
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League's REIT Distributions Outperform Industry Peers; BC's Newest Investment Syndicate Delivers 10% Paid Monthly.
News Wire article from: Canadian Corporate News; 1/24/2007; 700+ words
; ...over the past decade. League management believes the...to advance due to the nation's strong economy...in real estate. About League Assets Corp. League...properties across the nation, and to offer these...information with respect to League's REIT operations and...
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Youth leagues big hit at Channahon Lanes
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; ...winners in the various leagues. "It has been that...place finish. Monday league: Cobras -- Mike Maida...tournament. 10th in nation Jonathon Heidler and...finished 10th in the nation last year in a family...In addition to the leagues, there is a Bantam...comfortable joining a league," ...
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MINOR LEAGUES BOUND FOR BERGEN?
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; ...NJ) 01-25-2000 MINOR LEAGUES BOUND FOR BERGEN? -- BALLPARK...the independent baseball league team based in Somerset County...not return telephone calls. League officials also did not return...wealthiest fan base in the nation. Like Major League Baseball's newest stadiums...
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Legendary League Leader Announces Resignation: Hugh Price To End Successful Tenure At Helm Of Nation's Powerful Civil Rights Organization
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; ...anymore. "Not only is the Urban League alive and relevant, we are...to our community and to the nation," Price told NNPA.. When...leadership, the National Urban League was more than $1 million in...and cut some programs. The league has operated on a balanced budget...
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League of Nations
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of Espionage, Intelligence, and Security
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League of Women Voters
Dictionary entry from: Dictionary of American History
...added to the Constitution. The League also worked for membership in the League of Nations and the World Court. In 1923...Lease Act of 1941. In 1945, the League acted in support of the United Nations charter, the World Bank, and the...
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League of Arab States
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of the Modern Middle East and North Africa
...cooperation among its members. The league is an international governmental...maintains delegations at United Nations facilities in New York and...Rome, and New Delhi. The league has not realized the perfect...sovereignty in accordance with the league's pact and rejected federalist...
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Arab League
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
Arab League popular name for the League...political expression to the Arab nations. The original charter members...coordination among the signatory nations on education, finance, law...are drawn from each member nation's parliament. The issues...important activities of the Arab League ...
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Association of Junior Leagues International Inc.
Book article from: International Directory of Company Histories
...1901 as the Junior League for the Promotion of...Association of Junior Leagues International Inc...chapters of one of the nation's oldest and best...organizations. Junior Leagues operate in cities across...United Kingdom. Junior League members are involved...children. Many Junior ...
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