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(Encyclopedia) index number, in econometrics, a figure reflecting a change in value or quantity as compared with a standard or base. The base usually equals 100 and the index number is usually…

Brétigny, Treaty of

(Encyclopedia) Brétigny, Treaty ofBrétigny, Treaty ofbrātēnyēˈ [key], 1360, concluded by England and France at Brétigny, a village near Chartres, France. It marked a low point in French fortunes in…

Winter Olympics 2014: All About Sochi

The port city and subtropical resort was established in 1902 Sochi Seaport Related Links 2014 Winter OlympicsMemorable Olympic MomentsBirth of the Modern OlympicsEncyclopedia:…

Ron Paul: Campaign Issues

Where he stands   Ron PaulRelated Links Barack Obama: Campaign Issues Campaign 2012 Closest Presidential Races…

Julianna Margulies

actressBorn: 6/8/1966Birthplace: Spring Valley, New York Film and Emmy Award winning television actress best known for her role as Nurse Carol Hathaway on the hospital drama ER (1994–2000),…

What are "p's" and "q's"?

The Question: What does the phrase "mind your 'p's' and 'q's'" come from? The Answer: You can find helpful answers to questions like this in the alt.…

Harry Potter: New Books

Of Beasts and Bludgers Get ready for two new books from Hogwarts by Holly Hartman   * Visit our Harry Potter Page for more news! * This article was posted on…

Other 2006 Winter Olympic Games Champions

BiathlonMen's 10-km sprint—Sven Fischer, GermanyMen's 12.5-km pursuit—Vincent Defrasne, FranceMen's 15-km mass start—Michael Greis, GermanyMen's 20-km individual—Michael Greis, GermanyMen's 4×7.5-…

State Department Notes on Ghana

U.S. Department of State Background Note Index: Geography History Government and Political Conditions Economy Foreign Relations GEOGRAPHYGhana's population is concentrated along the coast and…