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Fashion—What is Haute Couture?

What is Haute Couture? Uncovering the business of high fashion by David Johnson The term "haute couture" is French. Haute means "high" or "elegant." Couture literally means "…

Holiday Census Facts

From the U.S. Census Bureau   Related Links Origins of the Christmas Holiday Christmas Traditions Why a Christmas…

DK Arts & Entertainment: Popular Music

WHEN DID POPULAR MUSIC BEGIN? WHAT STYLES OF POPULAR MUSIC ARE THERE? THE CHARTSFIND OUT MOREPopular or pop music is largely vocal and appeals to a large, mainly young audience. It was originally…

GDP and the Players Three: Imports and Exports

Imports and ExportsGDP and the Players ThreeIntroductionAll Together Now: C + I + GGDP Is “The Economy”Consumers: Buyers, Buyers EverywhereInvestment: Business Buys as Well as SellsGovernment: He's…

August 2005

WorldSudan Leader Killed in Crash (Aug. 1): Government confirms that John Garang, leader of the opposition Sudan People's Liberation Army (SPLA) who was recently named vice president, had been…

January 2008 Current Events

Here are the key news events of the month organized into three categories: World News, U.S. News, and Business, Society, and Science News. World | Nation | Business/…

Mississippi

Mississippi State Facts Organized as territory: April 7, 1798 Entered Union: Dec. 10, 1817 (20th State) Present constitution adopted: 1890 Fun Facts State abbreviation/Postal code: Miss./MS…