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Harold Stephen Black

Born: 1898Birthplace: Leominster, Mass. Negative feedback amplifier—Black's negative feedback concept involved feeding systems output back to the input as a method of system control thus helping to…

Asian Americans in Business and Media

Jerry YangBiographies ofNotable Asian Pacific AmericansA-Z ListGovernment Officials and PoliticiansBusiness and Media LeadersAthletes & Sports PersonalitiesScientistsEntertainers:…

Milton

(Encyclopedia) Milton, town (1990 pop. 25,725), Norfolk co., E Mass., a residential suburb of Boston, on the Neponset River; settled 1636, set off from Dorchester and inc. 1662. Granite quarries are…

Selected Basketball Players

Magic Johnson drives by Angola's Anibal Moreira (Barcelona Olympics, 1992) See also NBA Most Valuable Players People in the NewsRecent Obituaries Related Links…

Asian Food Primer: Indian Food

by David Johnson Throughout history waves of invaders, traders, and settlers have left their marks on India. The Persians, Portuguese, and British have influenced Indian cooking. Perhaps…

Asian Food Primer: Thai Food

by David Johnson Balance between dishes is a hallmark of Thai cooking. Spicy curries contrast with soup or a vegetable dish. Courses are served all at once to allow diners to take turns…

Asian Food Primer: Sri Lanka Food

by David Johnson Since it is an island, fish is common in Sri Lanka. Although the majority of people are Buddhist, there are Hindu, Muslim, and Christian minorities, creating diversity in…