(Encyclopedia) Glanvill or Glanvil, JosephGlanvill or Glanvil, Josephglănˈvĭl [key], 1636–80, English clergyman and philosopher. He was chaplain in ordinary to Charles II and prebendary of Worcester…
(Encyclopedia) Böhm-Bawerk, EugenBöhm-Bawerk, Eugenoigānˈ bömˈ-bäˈvĕrk [key], 1851–1914, Austrian economist. Three times minister of finance (1895, 1897, and 1900), he initiated important tax reforms…
(Encyclopedia) program trading, a form of securities trading, also known as index arbitrage. Program traders exploit the price discrepancies between indexes of stocks and futures contracts by using…
(Encyclopedia) sable, species of marten, Martes zibellina, found in Siberia, N European Russia, and N Finland. This carnivorous mammal is highly valued for its thick, soft fur, which is dark brown or…
by David Noland Concorde Specs Length: 202 ft Wingspan: 84 ft Empty weight: 173,500 lbs Max fuel weight: 210,000 lbs Max takeoff weight: 408,000 lbs Max range: 4,500 mi…
BLANCHARD, Jonathan, a Delegate from New Hampshire; born in Dunstable, N.H., September 18, 1738; attended the public schools; chosen a member of the council of twelve in 1775; delegate to the…
LINEHAN, Neil Joseph, a Representative from Illinois; born in Chicago, Ill., September 23, 1895; attended the public schools; was graduated from John L. Marsh School in 1913; engaged in…
alternative rock band One of several Seattle-based grunge bands, Pearl Jam found a following during the 1990s. The group's first album, Ten (1991), established the band with songs such as “ Alive”…
