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A. K. Ramanujan
A.K. Ramanujan (1929–1993) was born and educated in Mysore, India. He taught at the University of Chicago for more than three decades, where he served as the chairman of the Department of South Asian Languages and Civilizations. He earned the Padma Shri in 1976 and a MacArthur Fellowship in 19..
Akören
Akören is a district of Konya Province of Turkey Konya | Ahırlı | Akören | Akşehir | Altınekin | Beyşehir | Bozkır | Cihanbeyli | Çeltik | Çumra | Derbent | Derebucak | Doğanhisar | Emirgazi | Ereğli | Güneysınır | Hadım | Halkpınar | Hüyük | Ilgın | Kadı..
Akra-Bazzi method
In computer science, the Akra-Bazzi method, or Akra-Bazzi theorem, is used to analyze the asymptotic behavior of the mathematical recurrences that appear in the analysis of divide and conquer algorithms where the sub-problems have substantially different sizes. It is a generalization of the well-kn..
Akrab
Akrab (Heb. עקרב; plural Akrabim, Heb. עקרבים) is an ancient instrument used for tortures. It is a whip that includes metal balls inside it. It has been referred to by Rehabam: "My little finger is thicker than my father's waist. He has tortured you with whips, and I will torture you with ..
Akrabbim
Akrabbim (Hebrew: scorpions) probably the general name given to the ridge containing the pass between the south of the Dead Sea and Zin, es-Sufah, by which there is an ascent to the level of the Negev desert. Scorpions are said to abound in this whole district, and hence the name (Num. 34:4). It is ..
Akram-Inoki wrestling match
December 12, 1976- Karachi National Stadium, Pakistan - World's Top Martial Artist Deciding Match. Antonio Inoki (3R 1'05" TKO) Akram Pahalwan. Inoki put armlock on Akram, who was widely dubbed as "the local hero who never gives up" amongst the Pakistani people. Inoki used the chicken-wing armlo..
Akramiya
Akramiya is an Islamist militant group in Uzbekistan, Central Asia, banned under the current Uzbek government. Akramiya is a splinter group of the outlawed Hizb ut-Tahrir political movement (which advocates non-violent Islamic revival in the region). Formed in 1996, under the leadership of Akram Yul..
Akram al-Hawrani
Akram al-Hawrani (born Hama 1912, died Jordan 1996), was a Syrian politician who played a prominent role in the formation of a widespread populist, nationalist movement in Syria and in the rise of the Ba'th Party. He was highly influential in Syrian politics from the beginning of the 1940s until hi..
Akram Assem
Assem Akram Assem Akram [link](b. 1965) is an historian, and author. He was born in Kabul, Afghanistan, and holds a PhD in history from Sorbonne University, Paris. He is the author of : • The '1492' Conspiracy, A Machiavellian Plot to Seize the Holy Land and Keep the White House..
Akram Awan
Maulana Muhammad Akram Awan (born December 31, 1934) is present Sheikh of Naqsbandia Owaisiah Order. He is Ameer of Tanzeem Alikhwan Pakistan, Dean of successful Siqarah Education System, founder of Alfalah Foundation and Mufassir of Quran. His tafseer is named Israr-ul-Tanzeel. He is flamboyant sp..
Akram Khan
Akram Khan may refer to: Akram Khan (cricketer)Akram Khan (dancer) This is a [disambiguationdisambiguation] page: a list of articles associated with the same title. If an referred you to this page, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. ..
Akram Khan (cricketer)
Akram KhanBangladesh (Ban) Batting style Right-hand bat Bowling type Right-arm medium Tests ODIs Matches 8 44 '''Runs scored 259 976 Batting average 16.18 23.23 100s/50s -/- -/5 Top score 44 65 ..
Akram Khan (dancer)
Akram Khan (born July 29, 1974 in London) is a British Bangladeshi dancer. According to culturebase.net, "London-based Akram Khan is a leading British dancer and choreographer, acclaimed for the vitality he brings to cross-cultural expression, influenced by his training in Western contemporary danc..
Akram Khan Durrani
Mr. Akram Khan Durrani was elected as the 23th Chief Minister of NWFP on November 29, 2002. He was born in Bannu District. He holds a Degree in law and is a prominent member of the Jamiat-Ulema-Islam (F) of Maulana Fazlur-Rehman as well as a member of the religo-political alliance the Muttahaida-Maj..
Akram Khozam
Akram Khozam was the former Moscow Bureau chief of Al Jazeera. He had occupied that position for 9 years until he was replaced by Amro Abdel-Hamid in late September 2005.[link] Anti-Muslim statements Akram Khozam angered the Muslim community in Russia in 2004 after he declared to a Russi..
Akram Khuzam
Akram Khuzam (Arabic: أكرم خزام) was the Al Jazeera Channel's former Moscow Bureau chief. He served as the Bureau Chief in Moscow for 9 years until he was replaced in a storm of controversy by Amro Abdel-Hamid in late September 2005. [دماء جديدة في (الجزيرة)] Akhb..
Akram Pahalwan
Akram Pahalwan also known as Iki Pehlwan was a pehlwan (wrestler) . He was the nephew of the Great Gama of India. And the son of Imam Baksh Pahalwan. He belongs to the group of wrestling brothers known as the Pahalwan Brothers. Akram Pahalwan (left) with his brother Bholu Pahalwan during late 19..
Akram Raza
Akram RazaPakistan (PAK) Batting style Right-hand bat Bowling type Right-arm offbreak Tests ODIs Matches 9 49 '''Runs scored 153 193 Batting average 15.30 17.54 100s/50s -/- -/- Top score 32 33* ..
Akram Yari
Born in Jaghoori district of Afghanistan in a middle class family, Akram Yari became one of the most phenomenol theorists and revolutionary leaders in the history of Afghanistan. Akram Yari was the founder of the Communist movement of Afghanistan. He was the leader and founder of the Progressive..
Akranes
Akranes, Iceland Town seal City nickname: "Skaginn" Location in Iceland CountyAkraneskaupstaður ConstituencyNorthwest Area 8.2 km² ( 3.17mi²) Population  - Total (1. feb 2005)  - Density 5,793 680.7/km² Postal code300 Latitude Longitude [64°19′N 22°6..
Akranesvöllur
Akranesvöllur is a multi-use stadium in Akranes, Iceland. It is currently used mostly for football matches. The stadium holds 4,850 and was built in 1935. ..
Akrar
Akrar on Suðuroy Artist: Jákup Pauli GregoriussenDate of issue: 26 January 2004 Akrar is a village in the Faroe Islands. It is located on Lopransfjordur, an inlet on the east-side of Suðuroy, and was founded in the year 1817. Statistics Population: 28Postal code (Zip): FO 927Loc..
Akrasia
Akrasia, occasionally transliterated as acrasia (from Greek, "lacking command (over oneself)") is the state of acting against one's better judgment. Although this philosopher's technical term is usually employed in its Greek form (i.e., akrasia/akratic) in English texts, it was once the philosopher..
Akrata
> Statistics Prefecture: Achaia Province: Aigaleia Location: Akrata, (Greek: Ακράτα) is a town and a municipality in the northeastern part of the prefecture of Achaia in the Peloponnese, Greece. The location is in a valley with two mountaintops. The river named Krathi fl..
Akratitos
A.P.O. Akratitos is a soccer club that plays in the Beta Ethniki in Greece. As of the 2005/06 season Akratitos were relegated to Beta Ethniki after finishing last in the tables. They had the lowest average attendance of only a few hundred.It also had a low attendance record in First Division in a..
Akra Township, North Dakota
Akra is a township in Pembina County, North Dakota. ..
Akre
Akré (Arabic: ‎) is a city in Kurdistan region in northern Iraq. ..
Akregator
Akregator is an open source news aggregator for KDE, an open source desktop environment primarily used on Unix systems. It supports both RSS and Atom. Feeds can be sorted into categories. Akregator will aggregate all feeds in a particular category into a single list of new entries so that, for exam..
Akreijit
There are very few or no other articles that link to this one.Please help [[help:link|introduce links]] in articles on [related topics]. After links have been created, remove this message.This article has been tagged since July 2006. } Akreijit is a town in central Mauritania. ..
Akribia
In the Eastern Orthodox Church, akribia is strict adherence to the letter of the law of the church, as distinguished from economy, which is discretionary deviation from the letter of the law in order to adhere to the spirit of the law. Only bishops have such discretion, which may be used on the o..
Akriloth
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Akrit Jaswal
Akrit Jaswal (b. 23 April 1993) is a child prodigy who has gained fame in his native India as a physician. He did an operation when he was 7 for an 8 year old girl whose fingers were fused together after being burnt. He became India's youngest university student, in Chandigarh. He possess books suc..
Akrobatik
Cover of Akrobatik's album Balance Akrobatik (real name Jared Bridgemen) is a rapper who hails from the Dorchester neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts. He has collaborated numerous times with many fellow Boston rappers, and recently formed a rap group named The Perceptionists with Mr. Lif a..
Akron
Akron is the name of several places in the United States of America and Canada: Akron, AlabamaAkron, ColoradoAkron, IndianaAkron, IowaAkron, MichiganAkron, New YorkAkron, Ohio - Largest of the municipalities named Akron.Akron, OntarioAkron, PennsylvaniaAkron, West VirginiaAkron Township, IllinoisAkr..
Akron, Alabama
Akron is a town in Hale County, Alabama, United States. At the 2000 census the population was 521. Geography Akron is located at [32°52′35″N, 87°44′28″W] (32.876425, -87.740978)[Geographic references#1GR1]. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the town has a total ar..
Akron, Canton and Youngstown Railroad
The Akron, Canton and Youngstown Railway (AAR reporting mark ACY) was a Class I railroad that existed between 1907 and 1982. This railroad ran from Akron, Ohio west to Delphos, Ohio. In 1944 the ACY was merged with the Northern Ohio Railway, forming the Akron, Canton and Youngstown Railroad. In ..
Akron, Colorado
Akron is a town in Washington County, Colorado, United States. The population was 1,711 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Washington County[Geographic references#6GR6]. Geography Akron is located at [40°9′42″N, 103°12′43″W] (40.161530, -103.211850)[Ge..
Akron, Indiana
Akron is a town in Fulton County, Indiana, United States. The population was 1,076 at the 2000 census. Geography Akron is located at [41°2′20″N, 86°1′29″W] (41.038850, -86.024784)[Geographic references#1GR1]. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town ha..
Akron, Iowa
Akron is a city in Plymouth County, Iowa, United States. The population was 1,489 at the 2000 census. Contents 1 Geography2 Demographics3 External links4 References Geography Akron is located at [42°49′31″N, 96°33′24″W] (42.825289, -96.556582)[Geogra..
Akron, Michigan
Akron is a village in Tuscola County of the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the village population was 461. The village is located on the southern edge of Akron Township and is partially within Fairgrove Township. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the village ..
Akron, New York
Akron, New York is a village in Erie County, New York, USA. The population was 3,085 at the 2000 census. The name means, A high place. The Village of Akron is located in the Town of Newstead on the west and north slopes of a hill. NY 93 passes through the village. Contents 1 History2 ..
Akron, Ohio
The city of Akron is the county seat of Summit County in the U.S. State of Ohio. The city is located between Cleveland to the north and Canton to the south. It is located below the Western Reserve in northeastern Ohio on the Cuyahoga River, approximately 60 miles (100 km) west of the Penn..
Akron, Ontario
Akron is a railway siding in Algoma, Unorganized, North Part in Algoma District, Ontario, Canada. It is located at the western edge of the Chapleau Crown Game Preserve, along the Algoma Central Railway, south of Dana and north of Price. ..
Akron, Pennsylvania
Akron is a borough in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It is a small town with two main roads going through it: Main Street and Pennsylvania State Route 272. The town is mostly residential with a number of small businesses. The headquarters of the Mennonite church's relief organization, the Mennonite..
Akron, West Virginia
Akron is an unincorporated community in Tyler County, West Virginia, USA. External links ..
Akron-Canton Regional Airport
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Akron/Family
Akron/Family is a folk-influenced experimental rock band that formed in 2002, and is currently based in New York. Contents 1 Music and history2 Discography2.1 Albums2.2 Other3 Bibliography4 External links Music and history Though each member of the band -- Dana ..
Akronafplia
View from Palamidi to Akronafplia, Nafplion Akronafplia is the oldest part of the city of Nafplio in Greece. Until the 13th century, it was a town of its own. The arrival of the Venetians and the Franks transformed it into part of the town fortifications. Later, part of it was used as a prison..
Akroness
The term "Akroness" is used to describe anything from, of, or relating to the city of [Akron, Ohio], and is only fully understood by residents of the city. The first known use of the term "Akroness" was on January 16, 2004, on the website [Cool People From Akron.com] and was firs..
Akron Aeros
Cleveland Indians American League AAA Buffalo Bisons AA Akron Aeros A Kinston IndiansLake County CaptainsMahoning Valley Scrappers R Burlington IndiansGulf Coast Indians Official logo of the Akron Aeros. The Akron Aeros is a minor league baseball team based in Akron, Oh..
Akron Art Museum
Akron Art Museum is an art museum in Akron, Ohio, USA. The museum started in the basement of the public library in 1922. A 65,000 square foot new building is being designed by the architecture firm Coop Himmelb(l)au, located next to the existing museum, a post office building dating back to 1899. T..
Akron Beacon Journal
The Akron Beacon Journal is a morning newspaper located in Akron, Ohio, and published by The McClatchy Company. It is the sole daily newspaper in Akron and is distributed throughout Northeast Ohio. The paper places a strong emphasis on local news and business. Industries historically tied to the ..
Akron Fulton International Airport
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Akron Grove Bath Products
Akron Grove Bath Products is a small, independent, bath products company based in Lockport, New York started by Donna Rug in 2002. Starting with just a few homemade soaps and bath products made in her kitchen, Rug has expanded her business to a worldwide enterprise that has had products shipped to A..
Akron Lightning
The Akron Lightning was a team in the International Basketball League's inaugural 2005 campaign. The team played home games at Stow-Munroe Falls High School. Boasting a lineup of primarily local players, the Lightning finished with a dismal 2-15 record, the worst in the 17 team league. The team's o..
Akron Neighborhoods
Contents 1 Chapel Hill2 Ellet3 Elizabeth Park Valley4 Firestone Park5 Goodyear Heights6 Highland Square7 Kenmore8 Lane - Wooster9 Middlebury10 North Hill11 Rolling Acres12 References Chapel Hill Chapel Hill is one of Akron’s two large ..
Akron Pros
The Akron Pros were a National Football League team that played in Akron, Ohio from 1920-1925 and as the Akron Indians in 1926. The Pros won the 1920 APFA Championship. The NFL was called the American Profeesional Football Association until 1922. The team started out in 1916 as the Akron Burkhardts..
Akron Quakers
The Akron Quakers are a franchise based in Akron, Ohio in the International Basketball League (2005-). The Quakers are slated to begin play in the 2007 season. The team are descendants of the Akron Lightning, who played in the 2005 season. Ryan Isley will be serving as GM and President of Basketba..
Akron Racers
Akron Racers Founded 2004 Ballpark Firestone Stadium Based in Akron, Ohio Colors black, red, grey League National Pro Fastpitch Head coach General manager The Akron Racers are a women's softball team based in Akron, Ohio. Since the 2004 season, they have..
Akron Township, Big Stone County, Minnesota
Akron Township is a township in Big Stone County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 196 at the 2000 census. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 138.0 km² (53.3 mi²). 125.9 km² (48.6 mi²) of it is land and 12.1 km² (4.7 mi²) of i..
Akron Township, Illinois
Akron is a township in Peoria County, Illinois. ..
Akron Township, Michigan
Akron Township is a civil township of Tuscola County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the township population was 1,589. The village of Akron is located at the southern edge of the township. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area ..
Akron Township, Minnesota
Akron Township is the name of some places in the U.S. state of Minnesota: Akron Township, Big Stone County, MinnesotaAkron Township, Wilkin County, Minnesota This is a [disambiguationdisambiguation] page: a list of articles associated with the same title. If an referred you to this page,..
Akron Township, Wilkin County, Minnesota
Akron Township is a township in Wilkin County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 153 at the 2000 census. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 91.9 km² (35.5 mi²). 91.8 km² (35.5 mi²) of it is land and 0.1 km² (0.04 mi²) of it (0.0..
Akron Vulcans
The Akron Vulcans was a professional football team from Akron, Ohio. The team played in the Continental Football League for part of the 1967 season. The league existed from 1965 to 1969, and its principal goal was to serve as a minor league to the National Football League and the American Football L..
Akron Wingfoots
The Akron Wingfoots are one of the oldest basketball teams in the United States. They were founded in 1918 by the workers at the Goodyear Tire Company in Akron, Ohio. The teams, while giving workers recreation, also helped to promote one of the first canvas/rubber based shoes made specifically for..
Akropong
Akropong is a town in Ghana. It is the capital of Akwapim North district. ..
Akrotiri (Crete)
The municipaliy of Akrotiri in Chania prefecture Akrotiri (Greek: Ακρωτήρι, literally "promontory") is a peninsula and municipality in Crete, east of Chania. Its ancient name was Kiamon while the Byzantines called it Charaka. Akrotiri is on the northern..
Akrotiri (disambiguation)
Akrotiri may refer to: Akrotiri and Dhekelia, the United Kingdom's Sovereign Base Areas in CyprusAkrotiri Bay, a bay in the south of CyprusAkrotiri Peninsula, a peninsula bounded by Akrotiri Bay and Episkopi BayAkrotiri, A village in the Akrotiri Peninsula, CyprusAkrotiri Salt Lake, a popular winte..
Akrotiri and Dhekelia
See also: Akrotiri (disambiguation) Akrotiri and Dhekelia(Western and Eastern)Sovereign Base Areas (In Detail) (In Detail) Location within Cyprus Official language English Capital Episkopi Cantonment Administrator Peter Pearson Area 254 km² (98 sq. mi) ..
Akrotiri Bay
Akrotiri Bay (Greek: Κόλπος Ακρωτηριου, Kolpos Akrotiriou; Turkish: Limasol Körfezi) is a part of the Mediterranean Sea east of the Akrotiri Peninsula on the southern coast of the island of Cyprus. The city of Limassol is located on the bay. The southern end of the bay is formed b..
Akrotiri Peninsula (Cyprus)
The Akrotiri Peninsula is a short peninsula which is the southern most point of the island of Cyprus. The peninsula is bounded to the west and east by Episkopi Bay and Akrotiri Bay. The peninsula has two capes to the south-west and south-east known as Cape Zevgari and Cape Gata. The most prominen..
Akroydon model housing scheme
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Akrund
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AK Ramanujan
There are very few or no other articles that link to this one.Please help [[help:link|introduce links]] in articles on [related topics]. After links have been created, remove this message.This article has been tagged since June 2006. } Attipat Krishnaswami Ramanujan (1929-1993) was an ..
Śakra
Śakra (Sanskrit) or Sakka (Pāli) is the ruler of the Heaven of the Thirty-three gods in Buddhist cosmology. His full title is Śakro devānām indraḥ (Pāli: Sakko devānaṃ indo "Śakra, lord of the gods"). Śakra is sometimes identified with the Vedic deity Indra, but has a different name (..

 


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