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Île Rouleau craterÎle Rouleau is a meteor crater in Quebec, Canada. It is 4 km in diameter and the age is estimated to be less than 300 million years (Permian or earlier). The crater is exposed to the surface. External links [Earth Impact Database][Aerial Exploration of the Ile Rouleau Structure ..
Île RoyaleÎle Royale (Royal Island) is the largest and westernmost island of the three Îles du Salut, in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of French Guiana. As the largest island, with an area of 28 hectares, it was used as the centre for administration when the islands were used as a penal settlement. With ..
LerThe Ler are a fictional race from the science fiction novels of M. A. Foster. They appear in three of his books--The Gameplayers of Zan, The Warriors of Dawn, and The Day of The Klesh. [Spoiler warningSpoiler warning]: Plot and/or ending details follow. The Warriors of Dawn mostly conce..
LERLER may not stand for: Loss sub Exchange RatioThe Loyal Edmonton Regiment (4th Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry) ..
Ler, NorwayLer is a village in the municipality of Melhus, Norway. It is located between Kvål and Lundamo. Its population (SSB 2005) is 495. Ler had a train station on Dovrebanen, but it is no longer in use. The most famous citizen of the village is former prime minister Per Borten. ..
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LerajeIn demonology, Leraje is a mighty Great Marquis of Hell who has thirty legions of demons under his power. He causes great battles and disputes, and makes gangrene wounds caused by arrows. Some authors say this demon belongs to the zodiacal sign of Sagittarius. He is depicted as a gallant and handso..
LerataLerata is a village in northern Kenya, between Marsabit and Shaba. It is in an area populated by the Samburu people. ..
Leray's theoremIn algebraic geometry, Leray's theorem relates abstract sheaf cohomology with Cech cohomology. Let [\mathcal F] be a sheaf on a topological space [X] and [\mathcal U=\] an countable cover of [X.] If [\mathcal F] is acyclic on every finite interse..
Leray coverIn mathematics, a Leray cover(ing) is a cover which allows for easy calculation of cohomology. ..
Lera AuerbachLera Auerbach (Russian: ; b. October 21, 1973 in Chelyabinsk, Russia) is one of the most widely performed composers of the new generation. She was born in Chelyabinsk, a city in the Urals bordering Siberia. Auerbach continues the tradition of virtuoso pianist-composers of the 19th and 20th centuri..
Lera Boroditsky[Lera Boroditsky] is a psychology professor at Stanford University in California doing research in Cognitive Science. She studies language and cognition, specifically focusing on interactions between language, cognition, and perception. Her first faculty position was at MIT in the Depart..
Lerch zeta functionIn mathematics, the Lerch zeta-function, sometimes called the Hurwitz-Lerch zeta-function, is a special function that generalizes the Hurwitz zeta-function and the polylogarithm. It is named after Mathias Lerch [link]. Contents 1 Definition2 Integral representations3 S..
LerdethakThe Lerdethak is a fictional creature from the Animorphs book series, specifically Book 11, [[List_of_Animorphs_books#Animorphs_11:_The_Forgotten|The Forgotten]]. It is a large, octopus-like creature with a head/body sack and scores of tentacles. It seems capable of subduing large, active prey an..
LerdoLerdo is a small city in the state of Durango, Mexico, located at 25.53°N, 103.53°W. In 2003 Lerdo had an estimated population of about 61,000 people. Also Lerdo is a Chilean noise rock/experimental band. External links [Lerdo's Myspace]..
LerdritLerdrit is a Thai form of martial arts taught, and used by the Royal Thai Army. Without utilizing fists, but instead open hands, it is basically a modified version of Muay Thai. Forward pressure, kicks, knees, locking, grappling and elbows are all major concepts in Lerdrit. With its close combat tec..
LergaLerga is a town and municipality located in the province and autonomous community of Navarre, northern Spain. External link [LERGA in the Bernardo Estornés Lasa - Auñamendi Encyclopedia (Euskomedia Fundazioa)] () ..
Lergravsparken stationLergravsparken station is a deep-level station on the Copenhagen Metro located near the park with the same name. It opened in 2002. Servicing the M2 line, it is the eastern terminus until the extension of the line to Copenhagen Airport is finished in late 2007. {| class="wikitable" style="margin:..
Leribe DistrictLeribe is a district of Lesotho. It has an area of 2,828 km2 and a population of approximately 450,000 (2004). Hlotse is the capital or town of the district.Leribe has two town. The second town is Maputsoe. Districts of Lesotho ..
Leriche's syndromeLeriche's Syndrome consists of atherosclerotic occlusive disease involving the aorta and or both of the iliac arteries. Discovery The condition was first described by Robert Graham in 1814 but the condition with its triad of symptoms was best ascribed to Dr. Leriche. Dr. Leriche was a surgeon in F..
LericiWikimedia Commons has media related to: [Special] Lerici is a town and commune in the province of La Spezia in Liguria (northern italy), part of the Italian Riviera. Its nearest bay is the Bay of Lerici. View of Lerici at sunset. Contents 1 History2 Main sights3 ..
Lerida, TolimaLerida is a municipality in the Tolima department of Colombia. The population of the municipality was 20,153 as of the 1993 census. ..
LerigotLerigot is a fictional character in the Power Rangers Universe. He is a wizard from the planet Liaria. He must flee the planet after the evil Divatox kidnaps his wife and newborn. He flees to earth to find captivity in his good friends Alpha 5. He lands in a remote part of Africa so Tommy Oliver..
LerikLerik is a town and rayon located near the Iranian border in southern Azerbaijan, between tall mountains and the agricultural plain. People Lerik is mainly famous for the longevity of some of its citizens. It it known for myths of human longevity; a man named Shirali Baba Muslimov, born in the v..
LerikosLerikos is a traditional Greek dance. ..
LerínLerín is a town and municipality located in the province and autonomous community of Navarre, northern Spain. External link [LERIN in the Bernardo Estornés Lasa - Auñamendi Encyclopedia (Euskomedia Fundazioa)] () ..
LeristaLerista is a genus of skink which are especially notable for the variation of the amount of limb reduction within their legs. The variation ranges from fully formed legs and toes, to completely lacking in feet. The length of the skins ranges from 3.3 centimeters to 10.3 centimeters. Their preferred..
LerkehaugLerkehaug is a village in Steinkjer municipality, Norway. Since 2002 it is considered a part of the Steinkjer urban area . References ..
Lerkendal stadionLerkendal stadion, built in 1947, is the home ground of the Norwegian football club Rosenborg. It is located in the city-area of Lerkendal in the city of Trondheim. The stadium has a capacity of 21,166 and is an all-seater. The highest ever attendance was 28,569, in 1985 when Rosenborg played Li..
Lerman ratioThe Lerman ratio, named after economist Robert I. Lerman, suggest that a government benefit to the underemployed, such as welfare, will presumably reduce their overall hours of work. The ratio of the actual increase in income compared to the benefit is the Lerman ratio, which is ordinarily between z..
Lerma RiverThe Lerma River (Río Lerma) is Mexico's longest river. It is a 2,600-km-long (2,250-mile-long) river in west-central Mexico that begins in Mexico's central plateau at an altitude over 3,000 meters above sea level, and ends where it pours into the giant Lake Chapala (at 1,510 meters above sea level)..
Lermontov (town)Lermontov (Russian: ) is a town in Stavropol Krai, Russia. Population: 22,964 (2002 Census); 16,500 (1973). The town was named after a Russian poet Mikhail Lermontov. It was granted town status in 1956. Lermontov is located on the mountainside of Beshtau close to the cities of Pyatigorsk and Miner..
LernaFor the municipality, see Myloi (Argolida), Greece, the seat of the municipality of Lerna In classical Greece, Lerna was a region of springs and a former lake near the east coast of the Peloponnesus, south of Argos. It is most famous as the lair of the Lernaean Hydra, the chthonic many-headed water..
Lerna, IllinoisLerna is a village in Coles County, Illinois, United States. The population was 322 at the 2000 census. Geography Lerna is located at [39°25′5″N, 88°17′20″W] (39.417943, -88.288957)[Geographic references#1GR1]. According to the United States Census Bureau, the village..
Lernaean HydraSee Hydra for other meanings. The 16th-century German illustrator has been influenced by the Beast of Revelation in his depiction of the Hydra. In Greek mythology, the Lernaean Hydra was an ancient nameless serpent-like chthonic water beast that possessed numerous heads—the poets mention..
LernerLerner can refer to: Abba Lerner, Abba P. Lerner, Abba Ptachya Lerner, see also [German article]Alan Jay LernerAlejandro LernerAlexander Lerner, see [German article]Edward M. Lerner, a science-fiction writerEric LernerGeorge LernerGerda LernerJaime LernerKenj LernerLawrence Lern..
Lerner and LoeweLerner and Loewe refers to the musical comedy writing team of lyricist and librettist Alan Jay Lerner and composer Frederick Loewe. Their best known productions were, Brigadoon (1947)Paint Your Wagon (1951)My Fair Lady (1956)Gigi (1958)Camelot (1960) ..
Lerner EnterprisesLerner Enterprises is a real estate business founded by Ted Lerner in North Bethesda, Maryland and operates primarily throughout the Washington, D.C. metropolis. It is is wholly owned and operated by the Lerner family. Among the Lerner Enterprises ventures is a partnership in Chelsea Piers, a 30-ac..
Lerner IndexThe Lerner Index, named after the economist Abba Lerner, describes a monopoly's market power. The greater the difference between price and marginal cost (weighted by price), the larger the Lerner Index and the greater the power of the monopolist. For this reason, it is also known as the Market Po..
Lerner StoresLerner Stores sells women's clothing. It is considered down-market, particularly compared to more expensive stores including its former parent The Limited. It was founded by Joseph Jay Lerner in 1907 in New York City. Michael, Charles and Samuel Lerner were all involved in the company. From the ..
Lerner symmetry theoremThe Lerner symmetry theorem is a result used in trade theory, which states that, based on an assumption of a zero balance of trade (that is, the value of exported goods equals the value of imported goods for a given country), an ad valorem import tariff(a percentage of value or an amount per unit) ..
Lernout & HauspieLernout & Hauspie Speech Products, or L&H, was a Belgium-based speech and language technology leader company, which was founded by Jo Lernout and Paul Hauspie, and which went bankrupt in 2001. The company was based in Ypres, Flanders, in what was then called the Flanders Language Valley (mimicking t..
LeRocLeRoc is a form of Modern Jive, the generic dance style that derived in the 1980s from dances including Swing, Lindy Hop and Rock and Roll, the main innovation being to simplify the footwork. According to the particular teacher, it may incorporate elements of other dance styles including Salsa and ..
Leroi MooreLeroi Moore (born September 7, 1961) is the saxophonist for the Dave Matthews Band. He plays bass, baritone, tenor, alto, and soprano saxophones, as well as the flute and wood penny whistle and does back up singing. Leroi's Woodwind Tech, David Saull, notes that Leroi has "quite an extensive horn ..
Lerone Bennett, Jr.Lerone Bennett, Jr. (b. 1928) is an African American scholar, author and historian. He is most notable for his work as an editor for Ebony Magazine and for two historical texts: [[Before the Mayflower: A History of Black America, 1619-1962]] and [[Forced into Glory: Abraham Lincoln's White Dream]]...
LeRon EllisLeRon Perry Ellis (born April 28 1969, in Los Angeles, California) is an American former professional basketball player who was selected 22nd overall in the 1991 NBA Draft by the Los Angeles Clippers. Ellis played in 3 NBA seasons for the Clippers, Charlotte Hornets and Miami Heat. His best year a..
Leron Lee--> Major League outfielder Leron Lee, played 8 seasons with the Cardinals, Dodgers, Indians and Padres respectively. Born March 4, 1948 in Bakersfield, California, Lee was the oldest of 6. Lee graduated from Grant High School in Sacramento with 36 football scholarships from major 4 year universiti..
LeRon McCoy[] at NFL.com LeRon McCoy (born January 24,1982 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania) is an American football wide receiver for the Arizona Cardinals of the NFL. High School Years McCoy attended Bishop McDevitt High School in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, and lettered three times in football, and twi..
LerosLeros (Greek: Λέρος)is a Greek island in the Dodecanese, in the southern Aegean Sea. Leros, the island of Artemis (Goddess of the hunt) is a beautiful, friendly island 171 nautical miles (317 km) from the mainland port city of Piraeus (45 min flight to Leros airport (IATA code: LRS), from Athe..
LeroyLeroy or Leeroy is a male given name. The name is derived from Old French, meaning "the king." Catherine Leroy, French war photojournalistLeroy, TexasLeroy (Lilo and Stitch character)Leeroy Jenkins, a World of Warcraft based memeMervyn LeRoy, American actorLeroy (band) This is a [disambigua..
Leroy's Horse & Sports PlaceLeroy's Horse & Sports Place also known as Leroy's Race and Sport Book or simply Leroy's is the largest operator of sports books in Nevada. Based in Las Vegas, Leroy's is a subsidiary of American Wagering (OTCBB:BETM.OB) operating over 60 race and sports books across Nevada. The chain started in 1..
Leroy, TexasLeroy is a city in McLennan County, Texas, United States. The population was 335 at the 2000 census. Geography Leroy is located at [31°43′54″N, 97°1′13″W] (31.731794, -97.020240)[Geographic references#1GR1]. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has ..
Leroy, WisconsinLeroy is a town in Dodge County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,116 at the 2000 census. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 96.8 km² (37.4 mi²). 94.7 km² (36.6 mi²) of it is land and 2.1 km² (0.8 mi²) of it (2.22%) is water. D..
Leroy & StitchLeroy & Stitch is an animated film created by Walt Disney Television Animation. It is a spin-off of the 2002 animated feature film Lilo & Stitch and the conclusion to the television series [[Lilo & Stitch: The Series]] and the franchise as well. The film debuted on the Disney Channel on June 23, 2..
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Leroy A. WilsonBorn in Terre Haute, Indiana, Leroy August Wilson (February 21, 1901 - June 28, 1951) was a U.S. telephone businessman. He served as president of AT&T from 1948 to 1951. ..
Leroy AlexandersonLeroy J. Alexanderson was born June 27, 1910, in Sheep's Head Bay, Brooklyn, New York. He graduated from Brooklyn's James Madison High School in 1928. Alexanderson attended the SUNY Maritime College at Fort Schuyler, then known as the New York Merchant Marine Academy. He graduated in 1930, commissio..
Leroy AndersonThe Best of Leroy Anderson: Sleigh Ride Leroy Anderson (June 29, 1908 – May 18, 1975) was best known as an American composer of short, light concert music pieces, many of which were introduced by the Boston Pops Orchestra under the direction of Arthur Fiedler. John Williams described hi..
LeRoy ArmstrongThomas LeRoy Armstrong (born 1936 in Searsville, New Brunswick) is a New Brunswick businessman and politician. He is currently the member of the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick for the riding of Kings East. In his youth he worked in the forestry, rail and grocery businesses before moving to ..
Leroy BachLeroy Bach— previously of The Dishes, 5ive Style and leader of Uptighty, a premier Chicago funk band —was involved in the recording of Wilco's 1999 album Summerteeth, and was named an official member of the group before the release of 2002's Yankee Hotel Foxtrot. In January of 2004, Wilc..
Leroy BarnesLeroy Barnes, also known as "Nicky", was the premier heroin dealer in 1970's Harlem. He was known as "the King of Harlem." He also had extensive Mafia ties, namely to Matthew Madonna, an associate of the Lucchese family who served 20 years in prison for his dealings with Barnes. The New York Times ..
Leroy BrownLeroy Brown was a professional wrestler for the Jim Crockett Promotions. Profile Real Name: Roland DanielsBirthday: 1950Died: September 6, 1988Hometown: Savannah, GeorgiaHeight & Weight: 6'2" & 310lbsTrained by:Debut: 1978Previous Gimmicks: Elijah AkeemFinishing Move: The Big Elbow Titles Held 2-ti..
Leroy BurgessLeroy Burgess is a prolific disco producer and vocalist from Harlem. Beginning his career in the late 1960s in a group called the Mellow Sounds, he soon came under the wing of Patrick Adams, who renamed the group Black Ivory. They produced several albums of soul ballads. In Black Ivory, Burgess fre..
Leroy BurrellLeroy Russel Burrell (born February 21, 1967) is an American athlete who twice set the world record for the 100 metre sprint, setting a time of 9.90 seconds in June 1991. This was then broken by Carl Lewis within a month. Burell set the record for a second time when he ran 9.85 seconds in 1994, ..
LeRoy Butler[] at NFL.com LeRoy Butler (born July 19, 1968) is a former American football strong safety who played his entire career with the Green Bay Packers (1990-2001). He spent his childhood in Jacksonville, Florida, challenged by physical problems that forced him to wear leg braces and use a wh..
Leroy C. ZignegoPage not done yet... Leroy C. Zignego, born March 9, 1921 and died September 10, 2001 was a Civil Engineer, a co-owner of Zignego Ready Mix, Inc., and a well respected man in the road building industry from the U.S. state of Wisconsin. Contents 1 Early life, education, and law career2 ..
Leroy CarhartLeroy Carhart, a doctor from Nebraska, became well-known for his participation in the Supreme Court case Stenberg v. Carhart. After being prohibited by law from performing certain types of abortions, he sued the attorney general of his state, Don Stenberg, and won in the Supreme Court in 2000. Dr...
Leroy CarrLeroy Carr (March 27, 1905 – April 29, 1935) was an American blues singer, songwriter and pianist who developed a laid-back, crooning technique and whose popularity and style influenced artists like Nat King Cole and Ray Charles. Carr was born in Nashville, Tennessee and, eventually, based in In..
Leroy Charles HodappLeroy Charles Hodapp was a Bishop of the United Methodist Church (U.M.C.), elected in 1976. He was born 11 November 1923 in Seymour, Indiana, the son of Linden Charles and Mary Marguerite Miller Hodapp. Leroy married Polly Anne Martin in June 1947. They have two daughters: Anne Lynn Gates and Na..
Leroy ChiaoLeroy Norman Chiao, Ph.D. (}; }) (born August 28, 1960) is a former American NASA astronaut who was stationed on board the International Space Station between 2004 and 2005. Contents 1 Early life2 Pre-NASA professional experience3 NASA experience4 Special honors5 Detaile..
LeRoy CollinsThomas LeRoy Collins (March 10, 1909 - March 12, 1991) was the thirty-third governor of Florida. Contents 1 Early life2 Politics3 Governorship4 Post-governorship5 External links Early life LeRoy Collins was born and raised in Tallahassee, Florida, where he attended Leon ..
Leroy ColquhounLeroy Colquhoun (born March 1, 1980) is a Jamaican sprinter. He won a silver medal in 4 x 400 metres relay at the 2003 IAAF World Indoor Championships and a gold medal in the same event at the 2004 IAAF World Indoor Championships. Personal bests 400 metres - 45.50 (2001)400 metres hurdles - 48.79 (..
Leroy DubeckLeroy William Dubeck (b. March 1, 1939, in Orange, NJ) is a chess master and a chess politician and a Professor of Physics. Dubeck also writes science fiction. Dubeck was President of the United States Chess Federation from 1969 to 1972. He was instrumental in bringing Bobby to the Board to play hi..
Leroy Edgar BurneyLeroy Edgar Burney (1906-1998) was the Surgeon General of the United States from 1956 to 1961. Contents 1 Early history2 As Surgeon General3 Later history4 External links Early history Burney was born on December 31, 1906 in Burney, Indiana, a town founded by his great-gran..
Leroy F. AaronsLeroy F. Aarons (8 December 1933 - 28 November, 2004) was an American journalist, editor, author, playwright, founder of the National Lesbian and Gay Journalists Association (NLJGA), and founding member of the Maynard Institute. He served as a national correspondent for the Washington Post during ..
Leroy GoldingLeroy Golding (born 1950 in Jamaica) is a British actor, most famous for playing Celestine Tavernier in the BBC soap opera EastEnders; a role that he played from 1990 to 1992, returning briefly in 1993. Golding emigrated from Jamaica to London at the age of eight. Before becoming an actor he was a ..
Leroy GrummanLeroy Randle Grumman (January 4, 1895- October 4, 1982) was an American industrialist and aeronautical engineer. Born in Huntington, New York, he demonstrated an early interest in aviation. As a Huntington High School salutatorian (class of 1911), Grumman predicted that "the final perfection of the ..
Leroy HillLeroy Hill, Jr. (born September 14, 1982 in Haddock, Georgia) is an American football linebacker for the Seattle Seahawks of the NFL. He was selected with the 34th pick of the third round of the 2005 NFL Draft out of Clemson University. Injuries to starting veteran linebacker Jamie Sharper put him..
Leroy HoardLeroy Hoard (born May 15, 1968 in New Orleans, Louisiana) is a former NFL running back, who played for the Cleveland Browns, Baltimore Ravens, Carolina Panthers and Minnesota Vikings. He was typically a third down back or a goal line back for all the teams he played for. John Madden once said of H..
LeRoy HomerHomer LeRoy Wilton Homer Jr. (August 27, 1965; September 11, 2001) was the First Officer of United Airlines Flight 93, which crashed into a reclaimed coal-mining area near Stonycreek and Shanksville on September 11 2001. He grew up on Long Island in New York where he always dreamed of flying...
Leroy HoodLeroy Hood is an American biologist. He won the 2003 Lemelson-MIT Prize for inventing "four instruments that have unlocked much of the mystery of human biology" by helping decode the genome. Hood also won the 2002 Kyoto Prize for Advanced Technology, and the 1987 Albert Lasker Award for Basic Medi..
Leroy IoasLeroy Ioas was a Hand of the Cause of God, appointed in 1952 to the International Bahá'í Council where he served until 1961 as Secretary General. This was an administrative institution of the Bahá'í Faith, precursor to the Universal House of Justice which replaced it in 1963. Works Ioas, Cha..
Leroy IrvinLeroy Irvin was a member of the Los Angeles Rams from 1980 to 1989. He played cornerback. He played in the pro bowl in 1985 and 1986. He currently holds the record for most punt return yards in a single game (207) against the Atlanta Falcons 1981. One of only a few players in NFL history to be na..
Leroy J. Alexanderson--> Leroy J. Alexanderson was the last captain of the SS United States, the biggest ocean liner ever built in the United States and the fastest ocean liner in history. Alexanderson also served as Commodore of the United States Lines fleet. Born June 27, 1910, to Swedish immigrant parents in Sheep..
LeRoy J. LoudenLeRoy J. Louden (b. 1936) is a Nebraska state senator from Ellsworth, Nebraska, United States. He is also a rancher. Personal life Born on October 12, 1936 in Alliance, Nebraska, he is a graduate of St. Agnes Academy and Nebraska State Trade School. He was married in 1999 and has had six children..
Leroy JenkinsLeroy Jenkins (born March 11, 1932 in Chicago, Illinois) is an American composer and free jazz violinist. Jenkins was involved in the Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians (AACM) while a public school teacher in Chicago. He is a co-founder of the Creative Construction Company with ..
Leroy Jethro GibbsSupervisory Special Agent Leroy Jethro Gibbs is a fictional Chief investigator from the NCIS television series by CBS Television, portrayed by Mark Harmon. Contents 1 History2 Colleagues3 Personality4 Technology5 Family6 Trivia History [Spoiler warningSpoi..
Leroy JonesFor the poet born Everett LeRoi Jones, see Amiri Baraka. Leroy Jones is a jazz trumpeter from New Orleans, Louisiana. Born February 20th, 1958, Jones began playing trumpet at the age of ten, and by the time he was 13 was leading the Fairview Baptist Church Marching Band, a group of young musicians o..
Leroy Kelly[] at NFL.com Leroy Kelly (born May 20, 1942 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) was an American football player. A Pro Football Hall of Fame running back, he played for the Cleveland Browns from 1964-73. During his 10-year NFL career, the 6-foot, 202-pound running back rushed for 7,274 yards..
Leroy LitaLeroy Lita (born 28 December 1984 in Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo) is an English U21 international footballer, currently playing for Reading in the FA Premier League. He is a striker of great promise. Lita moved to Reading (then in the Football League Championship) on 13 July 2005 for a club..
Leroy LogginsLeroy Loggins (born December 20, 1957 in New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States) is a former professional basketball player in the Australian National Basketball League from 1981 to the 2000/2001 season. "Leapin' Leroy" attended Fairmont State University in the US and was drafted by the Detroi..
Leroy MatthiesenLeroy Matthiesen, born in Olfen, Texas is a theologian, political and social activist, and the former Bishop of Amarillo, Texas. He has shared a speaking stage with Elie Wiesel, and appeared on the cover of Life Magazine. Notable for pursuing unpopular causes within the concerns of Catholicism, inc..
LeRoy NeimanLeRoy Neiman (born June 8, 1921) is an American artist known for his brilliantly colored, semi-abstract paintings and screen prints of athletes, and sporting events. In addition to being an internationally renowned sports artist, Neiman has created many works from his experience on Safari including ..
Leroy OrangeLeroy Orange was born on 20 July, 1950 in Chicago, Illinois. On 12 January, 1984 Orange was arrested along with his half-brother, Leonard Kidd, for the murder of four persons (Ricardo Pedro, 25, Michelle Jointer, 30, Renee Coleman, 27, and Coleman’s 10-year-old son, Tony) at 1553 W 91st Street in ..
LeRoy P. HuntMajor General LeRoy P. Hunt (March 17, 1892 - February 8, 1968) commanded the U.S. 2nd Marine Division at the end of World War II. Hunt was born in 1892, a native of Newark, New Jersey, and a graduate of the University of California. He was commissioned a second lieutenant in 1917 and served with..
Leroy P. Steele PrizesThe Leroy P. Steele Prizes are awarded every year by the American Mathematical Society, for distinguished research work and writing in the field of mathematics. Since 1993 there has been a formal division into three categories. The prizes have been given since 1970, from a bequest of Leroy P. Steel..
LeRoy PercyUnited States Senator from Mississippi from 1911 to 1913, LeRoy Percy (November 9, 1860– December 24, 1929) was a wealthy planter from Greenville, Mississippi in the heart of the Delta. His father Col William Alexander Percy married Nana Armstrong, Geoge Armstrong Custer’s first cousin and ha..
Leroy Percy State ParkLeroy Percy State Park is a state park in the U.S. state of Mississippi. It is located off Mississippi State Highway 12 west of Hollandale. It is named after LeRoy Percy, a former U.S. Senator from Mississippi. The park is located at [33°09′38″N, 90°55′56″W] [Geographic ref..
LeRoy PopeLeRoy Pope (1765 – June 17 1844) was a prominent American planter, lawyer, and early settler of Madison County, Alabama. He purchased much of the land on which downtown Huntsville now stands, and for his role in the establishment and early growth of that city, has been called the "Father of Huntsv..
LeRoy Pope WalkerLeRoy Pope Walker (February 7, 1817 – August 23, 1884) was the first Secretary of War for the Confederate States of America and issued the orders for the firing on Fort Sumter, which virtually began the American Civil War. Resigning within the year, he served briefly as brigadier general in ..
Leroy RobertsonLeroy Robertson (December 21, 1896 – July 25, 1971) was an American composer and music educator. He was born in Fountain Green, Utah and studied violin, composition, and public school music at the New England Conservatory and in Europe. He received an MA degree from the University of Utah and..
Leroy RoseniorLeroy Rosenior (born March 24, 1964 in Clapham, London) is team manager of Brentford F.C. who play in Football League One in England. He is a former professional footballer whose clubs included Bristol City and West Ham United F.C. He was appointed manager of Brentford F.C. on June 14, 2006. [..
Leroy S. StarrettLaroy Sunderland Starrett (1836-1922) was a businessman and inventor. He founded the L. S. Starrett Company in Athol, Massachusetts and held about 100 patents for various inventions. Starrett was born in China, Maine. He rented a farm at the age of twenty-six in Newburyport, Massachusetts. He wa..
Leroy SatromLeroy Satrom (d. September 8, 2004) was a former mayor of Kent, Ohio. Satrom is best remembered for declaring a State of Emergency on May 2nd 1970, calling Governor Rhodes and requesting that the National Guard be sent to the campus of Kent State University to deal with student protests. Ultimat..
Leroy ShieldLeroy Shield (October 2, 189 - January 9, 1962) was an American film score and radio composer. Shield, a native of Waseca, Minnesota, was an employee of RCA Victor's National Broadcasting Company, for which he composed and conducted a number of on-air musical pieces. He also worked as a part-time em..
Leroy SibblesLeroy Sibbles (born January 29, 1949) is a reggae musician from Jamaica. He was the lead singer for The Heptones in the 1960-70's. Sibbles also lived in Canada for a number of years in the 1980s. While in Canada, he won a U-Know Award for best male vocalist in 1983, and a Juno for best reggae album..
LeRoy SmithLeRoy Smith is a United States poet. He was a finalist in the 1955 National Book Award for Poetry for A Character Invented. He received a B.S. in Education at the University of Pennsylvania in 1939. ..
Leroy ThompsonLeroy Thompson (born January 23, 1971) is an Arena Football League fullback/linebacker for the New Orleans VooDoo. ..
Leroy TiddLeroy Tidd is a fictional character on the series Oz, an African American inmate played by Jacques Smith. He is in prison for armed robbery and is initially in as a member of the Homeboys. However as Simon Adebisi dies, Tidd wants revenge on the Muslims but ends up joining them instead changing his..
Leroy TownshipLeroy Township may refer to: Leroy Township, Ingham County, MichiganLeroy Township, PennsylvaniaLeroy Township, Calhoun County, Michigan There is also a LeRoy, NY - Genesee County where Jell-O was invented and made until sometime in the 1960s. This is a [disambiguationdisambiguation] page:..
Leroy Township, Calhoun County, MichiganLeroy Township is a township in Calhoun County, Michigan, United States. The population was 3,240 at the 2000 census. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 94.2 km² (36.4 mi²). 93.1 km² (35.9 mi²) of it is land and 1.1 km² (0.4 mi²) of it (1..
Leroy Township, Ingham County, MichiganLeroy Township is a township in Ingham County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 3,653 at the 2000 census. Communities The Village of Webberville is in the northeast corner of the township, just northeast of the junction of Michigan State Highway 43 and Michigan State Highway 52 wit..
Leroy Township, MichiganLeroy Township is the name of some places in the U.S. state of Michigan: Leroy Township, Calhoun County, MichiganLeroy Township, Ingham County, Michigan This is a [disambiguationdisambiguation] page: a list of articles associated with the same title. If an referred you to this page, you ..
Leroy Township, PennsylvaniaLeRoy Township is a township in Bradford County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 627 at the 2000 census. Contents 1 Geography2 History3 Religion4 Demographics Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 116.5 km² (..
Leroy Van DykeThis does not cite its [[Opentopia:Citing sources|references or sources]]. You can [[Opentopia:WikiProject Fact and Reference Check|help]] Wikipedia by introducing appropriate citations. Leroy Van Dyke (born October 4, 1929) is billed as "The world's most famous auctioneer." He was catapulted into..
Leroy VinnegarLeroy Vinnegar, born July 13 1928 in Indianapolis, was an American jazz bassist, known for his mastery of walking bass. He recorded extensively as both a leader and sideman. He came to public attention in the 1950s as a result of recording with André Previn, Stan Getz, Shorty Rogers, Chet Baker, S..
Leroy WatermanLeroy Waterman (July 4, 1875-May 9, 1972) was a professor of Oriental Languages and Literature at the University of Michigan, an archaeologist of the Middle East, an Old Testament scholar, a translator of the Revised Standard Version Old Testament, and a proponent of a distinctive version of a natur..
LeRoy WhitfieldLeRoy Whitfield (19 September1969 - 9 October2005) was an American journalist who chronicled his personal experience with HIV infection and AIDS. Born in Chicago, Whitfield was diagnosed with HIV at age nineteen in 1990, and wrote a column, "Native Tongue", run in HIV Plus magazine since May 2004. ..
LeRoy WoodsonLeRoy Woodson is the publisher of MilitaryWeek. ..
Leroy YoungLeroy Young, "the Grandmaster", is a Belizean dub poet. After spending time in prison and drug rehabilitation he turned to poetry and received a spot after the news broadcast on the Channel 7 television station, improvising poems about the news stories. His debut album Just Like That... was released..
LerpLerp can mean more than one thing. In biology, a lerp is a structure produced by larvae of psyllid insects as a protective cover.In computing and mathematics, lerp is a quasi-acronym for linear interpolation This is a [disambiguationdisambiguation] page: a list of articles associated with..
Lerp (biology)In biology, a lerp is a structure of crystallized honeydew produced by larvae of psyllid insects as a protective cover. External links [University of California Integrated Pest Management][University of California Center for Biological Control]..
LersusLERSUS Logo. LERSUS is a software product that allows creating interactive tutorials, computer training courses (CBT), and e-learning courses (WBT) according to the existing e-Learning standards. Right now the product has reached its version 3.2 released on the 8th of August, 2005. Lersus is..
LERTCONIn U.S. military doctrine, LERTCON is an portmanteau of "aLERT CONdition", and is a measure of the level of action and readiness to be taken in a given situation. There are specific procedures laid out for responses to changes in LERTCON. LERTCON levels can be broken down into high-alert Emergency ..
LertimPlease [Glossary#Wwikify] (format) this article or section as suggested in the [Guide to layoutGuide to layout] and the [Manual of StyleManual of Style]. Remove this template after wikifying. This article has been tagged since May 2006. Created in 1986 by M. Fiesch..
Lerum MunicipalityThis page deals with both Lerum Municipality and the urban area (tätort) Lerum Lerum Municipality (Kommun) Lerum in western V.G. County Map outlining municipalities of Sweden Coat of arms Municipal facts Seat Lerum [] County Västra Götaland County Province Västerg..
LervikLervik is a village in the municipality of Fredrikstad, Norway, located near the Oslofjord and a few kilometres south of Spetalen in Råde. The population (SSB 2005) of Lervik is 2 331. ..
Lerwick"The Market Cross",Central Lerwick Lerwick is the only burgh and main port of the Shetland Islands, found more than 160 km (100 miles) off the north coast of mainland Scotland. It has a population of approximately 7,500 residents and is by far the UK's northernmost town, being closer t..
Le Radeau de la MéduseLe Radeau de la Méduse (The Raft of the Medusa) is a French film by Iradj Azimi (1998) Contents 1 Plot2 Cast3 See also4 External links Plot 1816. After the Battle of Waterloo, Louis XVIII is restored to the French throne. De Rochefort sets sail for Senegal on the frigate "M..
Le RaincyLe Raincy Country France Région Île-de-France Départment Seine-Saint-Denis(sous-préfecture) Arrondissement Le Raincy Canton Le Raincy (chief town) INSEE 93062 (ex 78515) Postal Code 93340 MayorCurrent Term Éric Raoult (UMP) In..
Le Rat LucianoLe Rat Luciano (real name Christophe Carmona, born April 9, 1976) is a French rapper from Marseille (city of the Panier). His father is of Spanish origin and his mother comes from Martinique. He got noticed as a rapper in 1994 when he was part of the group Fonky Family. Discography October 2000 : ..
Le Ray, New YorkLe Ray is a town in Jefferson County, New York, United States. The population was 19,836 at the 2000 census. The town is named for Jacques-Donatien Le Ray, from France. The Town of Le Ray is in the southeast part of the county. Contents 1 History2 Geography3 Demographics4 C..
Le Rayon ULe Rayon U is a comic book written and drawn by the Belgian comic book artist Edgar P. Jacobs, in 1943. Genesis In 1941, the outbreak of war between Germany and the USA meant that American comic strips could no longer be imported into Nazi-occupied Europe. Alex Raymond's strip, Flash Gordon, wa..
Le Rayon vert (film)Le Rayon vert is a 1986 film by Éric Rohmer, shot in France on 16mm film. It stars Marie Rivière, Rosette, Béatrice Romand, Carita and Vincent Gauthier. Much of the dialogue is improvised. It is known also by the English translation of the title, The Green Ray (in the United Kingdom), and und..
Le Raysville, PennsylvaniaLe Raysville is a borough in Bradford County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 318 at the 2000 census. Geography Le Raysville is located at [41°50′16″N, 76°10′49″W] (41.837698, -76.180393)[Geographic references#1GR1]. According to the United States Cens..
Le Ray Township, MinnesotaLe Ray Township is a township in Blue Earth County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 846 at the 2000 census. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 90.8 km² (35.1 mi²). 84.3 km² (32.5 mi²) of it is land and 6.5 km² (2.5 mi²) of it..
Le ReculeyLe Reculey is a commune of the département of Calvados, in the Basse-Normandie région, in France. Its postal code is 14350. The INSEE code is 14532. ..
Le Régiment de Hull (RCAC)Le Régiment de Hull (RCAC) is a reserve armoured regiment of the Canadian Armed Forces. The regiment is based in Hull, Quebec near Ottawa. Order of precedence |- style="text-align: center;" | width="30%" |Preceded by:The Fort Garry Horse | width="40%" style="text-align: center;" |Le Régiment de..
Le Régiment de la ChaudièreLe Régiment de la Chaudière is a reserve infantry regiment of the Canadian Armed Forces. Order of precedence |- style="text-align: center;" | width="30%" |Preceded by:Les Fusiliers du St-Laurent | width="40%" style="text-align: center;" |Le Régiment de la Chaudière | width="30%" |Succeeded by:..
Le Régiment de MaisonneuveLe Régiment de Maisonneuve is a reserve infantry regiment of the Canadian Armed Forces. Order of precedence |- style="text-align: center;" | width="30%" |Preceded by:The Nova Scotia Highlanders | width="40%" style="text-align: center;" |Le Régiment de Maisonneuve | width="30%" |Succeeded by:The..
Le Régiment du SaguenayLe Régiment du Saguenay is a reserve infantry regiment of the Canadian Armed Forces. Order of precedence |- style="text-align: center;" | width="30%" |Preceded by:48th Highlanders of Canada | width="40%" style="text-align: center;" |Le Régiment du Saguenay | width="30%" |Succeeded by:The Algonqu..
Le RénovateurLe Rénovateur is the only French-language newspaper in the Lao PDR (Laos). It is published weekly. It was started in 1998, after the communist government decided to start a new policy in order to open the country. It was helped in the beginning by the Agence intergouvernementale de la Francophonie..
Le Répertoire de la CuisineLe Répertoire de La Cuisine by Louis Saulnier, is a reference book available in the original French and in English translations. Several used editions are in circulation, such as the Canterbury Press (Westminister, Maryland) translation of 1961, or the Barrons Educational Series edition of 1976. T..
Le retour de l'enfant prodigueLe Retour de l'Enfant Prodigue (The Return of the Prodigal Son) is a short story by André Gide. Gide wrote the story in early 1907, in less than two weeks. The story has also been adapted for the stage and performed in Paris. It is based on the Biblical parable of the prodigal son. The story beg..
Le Rêve''This article is about the novel by Emile Zola, for the production show at Wynn Las Vegas, see, Le Rêve (show) Le Rêve is a novel by Emile Zola published in 1888. It is the 16th tome of the series Les Rougon-Macquart. In the novel, Angelique, a daughter of Sidonie Rougon (from a previous nove..
Le Rêve (show)--> Le Rêve is a 90 minute performing arts show directed by Franco Dragone. Having created the Cirque du Soleil productions of Mystère, O, and Celine Dion's "A New Day", comes his latest masterpiece. This permanent resident show opened in March 2005 and is performed in a new, 1 million gallon wa..
Le Rêve du DiableLe Rêve du Diable is one of the oldest folkloric music bands in the Canadian province of Québec. The band was founded by Gervais Lessard and made their first, eponymous, album in 1976. They have since then released seven albums, their latest in the spring of 2003. See also Music of Quebec Externa..
Le rêve orientalTrack listing Quand s'arrêtent les violonsIo t'amero (Tres palabras) (Duet in spanish with Sebastian Abaldonato)Femme est la nuitFlamenco "Oriental" (Duet Italian/french with Sebastian Abaldonato)La FeriaLady d'ArbanvilleT'es fier de toi?Aghani, Aghani (Gitano, gitano) (Duet with Sebastian Abald..
Le RhinLe Rhin is a travel guide written by Victor Hugo. Similar to Mark Twain's writings about the Mississippi, it includes many stories about the Rhine river. It ends with a political manifesto. ..
Le Riopelle de l'IsleLe Riopelle de l'Isle Country of origin Canada Region, town Chaudière-Appalaches,Québec Source of milk Cow Pasteurized No Texture Soft Aging time 60 days Certification Le Riopelle de l'Isle is a triple cream cheese from Canada that has an oily and s..
Le RireLe Rire, meaning "Laughter," was a successful humor magazine published in Paris, France from October 1894 through the "Belle Époque" period of French history. Founded by Felix Juven, the magazine was published as an illustrated weekly at a time when corruption and mismanagement were front and cen..
Le RobertLe Robert is the third-largest commune in the French overseas département of Martinique. It is located in the northeastern (Atlantic) side of the island of Martinique. In the 1999 census, Le Robert had a population of 21,240. ..
Le Rocher-Percé Regional County Municipality, QuebecRocher-Percé is a county regional municipality of Quebec in Canada. It is named after Percé Rock (the pierced rock), a massive arched sandstone rock rising from the Atlantic just off the tip of the Gaspé peninsula. The region includes the towns of Percé, Grande-Riviere, Port Daniel..
Le RoeulxLe Roeulx is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Hainaut. On January 1 2005 Le Roeulx had a total population of 8,018. The total area is 42.80 km² which gives a population density of 187.35 inhabitants per km². ..
Le Roi des Champs-ÉlyséesLe Roi des Champs-Élysées is a 1934 comedy starring Buster Keaton. This French-made film has Keaton playing two roles, as an aspiring actor, and as an American gangster. See also 1934 in film External links ..
Le roi des étoilesLe roi des étoiles is a chorale work by Igor Stravinsky, written for men's chorus in 1912. The composition is an arrangement of Konstantine Balmont's poem Zvezdolikii, the title of which is sometimes translated to English as "Star-face". The more common translation, however, is "The King of the S..
Le roi de LahoreLe roi de Lahore ("The king of Lahore") is an opera in five acts by Jules Massenet to a French libretto by Louis Gallet. It was first performed at the Paris Opéra on April 27, 1877. It is Massenet's third extant opera and was his first major success in Paris, spawning performances across Europe a..
Le Roi du ZiglibithyLe Roi du Ziglibithy is one of Ivoirian singer Ernesto Djédjé's best known albums. It was released in 1977. Track listing "Zadié Bobo" – 4:09"Ziglibithiens" – 8:49"Béhido" – 3:16"Lola" – 4:41"Gnizako" – 6:49"Assouna" – 6:35"Ziboté" – 5:50"Loué Digben" – 3:43"Azonadê" – ..
Le Roi Est Mort, Vive Le Roi!This article is about the Enigma album. For the history of the phrase, see The King is dead. Long live the King! Le Roi Est Mort, Vive Le Roi! (French for "The King is Dead, Long Live the King!") is a 1996 music album created by the music project Enigma. Released on November 25, 1996, the album re..
Le roi malgré luiLe roi malgré lui (English: 'The King in Spite of Himself') is an opéra-comique in three acts by Emmanuel Chabrier with an original libretto by Emile de Najac and Paul Burani. It was premiered on 18 May 1887 at the Opéra-comique in Paris. Initially unsuccessful, Albert Carré revised the text an..
Le roi s'amuseLe roi s'amuse is a play written by Victor Hugo in 1832. While it depicts the escapades of Francis I of France, censors of the time believed that it also contained insulting references to King Louis-Philippe and banned it after one performance. The lawsuit that Hugo brought to permit the performance..
Le RoncoleLe Roncole is a village in Italy located about 90 miles southeast of the city of Milan in the province of Parma. Today Le Roncole is called Roncole Verdi, named after the composer Giuseppe Verdi who was born there on 10th October 1813. He remained in the area his entire life and wrote in 1863: "I w..
Le RoyLe Roy may refer to: Le Roy, IllinoisLe Roy, IowaLe Roy, KansasLe Roy, MichiganLe Roy, MinnesotaLe Roy (village), New YorkLe Roy (town), New YorkLe Roy, OhioJulien Le Roy, French clock- and watch-maker (1686-1759)Edouard Le Roy, French philosopher (1870-1954)This is a [disambiguationdisambiguat..
Le Roy, IllinoisLe Roy is a city in McLean County, Illinois, United States. The population was 3,332 at the 2000 census. Geography Le Roy is located at [40°20′50″N, 88°45′44″W] (40.347168, -88.762293)[Geographic references#1GR1]. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city..
Le Roy, IowaLe Roy is a city in Decatur County, Iowa, United States. The population was 13 at the 2000 census. Geography Le Roy is located at [40°52′39″N, 93°35′35″W] (40.877538, -93.593002)[Geographic references#1GR1]. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has ..
Le Roy, KansasLe Roy is a city in Coffey County, Kansas, United States. The population was 593 at the 2000 census. Geography Le Roy is located at [38°5′2″N, 95°37′59″W] (38.083958, -95.633139)[Geographic references#1GR1]. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has..
Le Roy, MichiganLe Roy is a village in Osceola County of the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the village population was 267. The village is located within Le Roy Township. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 2.5 km² (1.0 mi²), all land. Demogr..
Le Roy, MinnesotaLe Roy is a city in Mower County, Minnesota in Le Roy Township. The population was 925 at the 2000 census. Lake Louise State Park is just outside of the town. Contents 1 Geography2 Demographics3 External link4 Reference Geography According to the United States Census Bure..
Le Roy, New YorkLe Roy, New York is the name of two locations in Genesee County, New York: Village of Le RoyTown of Le Roy 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 direc..
Le Roy (town), New YorkLe Roy is a town in Genesee County, New York, USA. The population was 7,790 at the 2000 census. The town is named after one of the original land owners, Melvin Le Roy. The Town of Le Roy lies on the eastern edge of Genesee County. Within the town is a village, also called Le Roy. Contents ..
Le Roy (village), New YorkLe Roy is a village in Genesee County, New York, USA. The population was 4,462 at the 2000 census. The Village of Le Roy lies in the center of the Town of Le Roy at the intersection of Routes 5 and 19. Contents 1 History2 Geography3 Demographics4 See also5 External link ..
Le Roy Township, MichiganLe Roy Township is a township in Osceola County, Michigan, United States. The population was 1,159 at the 2000 census. The village of Le Roy is located within the township. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 90.8 km² (35.1 mi²). 90.4 km² (34..
Le Roy Township, MinnesotaLe Roy Township is a township in Mower County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 396 at the 2000 census. The town in the township with the largest population is Le Roy with 925 people. The township is also home to Lake Louise State Park, the only Minnesota State Park in Mower County and..
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