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Encyclopedia - Céline Dion: Encyclopedia - Céline Dion
Céline Marie Claudette Dion, OC, OQ (born March 30, 1968) is a Canadian Grammy, Juno, and Oscar award-winning pop singer and songwriter....   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1979: Encyclopedia - 1979
This page refers to the year 1979. For the Smashing Pumpkins song, see 1979 (song). 1979 (MCMLXXIX) is a common year starting on Monday. ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1989: Encyclopedia - 1989
1989 (MCMLXXXIX) is a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. The world population growth in absolute numbers is believ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1990s: Encyclopedia - 1990s
The 1990s decade refers to the years from 1990 to 1999, inclusive, the last decade of the 20th Century. Informally, it can also include a...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Corey Haim: Encyclopedia Ii - Corey Haim - Career
Corey Haim - Early success. Haim first broke into mainstream acting playing the role of Larry in the Canadian family oriented comedy te...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cray Inc.: Encyclopedia Ii - Cray Inc. - The Cray Research Years
Seymour Cray began working in the computing field in 1950 when he joined Engineering Research Associates (ERA) in Saint Paul, Minnesota. ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Canadian Football League: Encyclopedia - Canadian Football League
The Canadian Football League (CFL; French: Ligue canadienne de football) is a professional league located entirely in Canada that plays C...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cable & Wireless: Encyclopedia - Cable & Wireless
Cable and Wireless (LSE: CW.) is a British telecommunications company. In the mid-1980s, it became the first company in the UK to offer a...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Burt Reynolds: Encyclopedia - Burt Reynolds
Burt Reynolds (born Burton Leon Reynolds February 11, 1936 in Waycross, Georgia) is an American actor. He may be best remembered as the "...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Charles Ingram: Encyclopedia - Charles Ingram
Charles Ingram is an ex-British Army Major who made headlines in the United Kingdom when he cheated on the television show Who Wants to B...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Casa Loma: Encyclopedia - Casa Loma
Casa Loma, meaning "House on the Hill" is a Toronto tourist attraction. It was once the home of financier Sir Henry Mill Pellatt. It is o...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Brian Lenihan: Encyclopedia - Brian Lenihan
Brian Lenihan (November 17, 1930 - November 1, 1995) was a senior Irish Fianna Fáil politician. In a long and distinguished political ca...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Capital Airlines: Encyclopedia - Capital Airlines
This article is about the mid-20th century North American airline, not to be confused with the late 20th-century Capitol Air Lines. A dif...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Parliament Of Canada: Encyclopedia - Parliament Of Canada
Canada This article is part of the series: Politics of Canada Executive The Crown (Queen Elizabeth II) Governor General (Michaëlle Jea...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Astroturf: Encyclopedia - Astroturf
AstroTurf is a registered trademark of Textile Management Associates, applied to a particular kind of artificial turf. The term is someti...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - At The Circus: Encyclopedia - At The Circus
At the Circus is a 1939 Marx Brothers comedy film in which they save a circus from bankruptcy. It is notable for Groucho Marx's classic r...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Atkins Nutritional Approach: Encyclopedia - Atkins Nutritional Approach
The Atkins Nutritional Approach, popularly known as the Atkins Diet or just Atkins, is the most marketed and well-known of the low-carboh...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Chicago Rock Island And Pacific Railroad: Encyclopedia - Chicago Rock Island And Pacific Railroad
The Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad (AAR reporting mark RI) was a Class I railroad in the United States. It was also known as t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Asbestos: Encyclopedia - Asbestos
Asbestos (a misapplication of Latin: asbestos "quicklime" from Greek ἄσβεστος: a-, "not"; sbestos, "extinguishable") describes a...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Arrow Dynamics: Encyclopedia - Arrow Dynamics
Arrow Dynamics was a roller coaster design company based in Clearfield, Utah. In 2002, it went into bankruptcy and was acquired by S&...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 2001: Encyclopedia - 2001
2001 (MMI) is a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar. By strict interpretation of the Gregorian Calendar, 2001 is als...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Atlantic Coast Line Railroad: Encyclopedia - Atlantic Coast Line Railroad
The Atlantic Coast Line Railroad (AAR reporting mark ACL) was an American railroad that existed between 1898 and July 1, 1967, when it me...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Avengers Comics: Encyclopedia - Avengers Comics
A variant cover of New Avengers #1 (February 2005). Art by Joe Quesada. The Avengers are a Marvel superhero team, consisting of many of ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Black Eagle Tank: Encyclopedia - Black Eagle Tank
The Black Eagle tank (Russian: Чёрный Орёл, Chorny Oriol) is a prototype main battle tank, that could be developed for export i...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Blue Dog Democrats: Encyclopedia - Blue Dog Democrats
Blue Dog Democrats are social and economic conservatives in the United States Democratic Party. In the United States House of Representat...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bill Cosby: Encyclopedia - Bill Cosby
William Henry "Bill" Cosby, Jr., Ed.D (born July 12, 1937) is an American actor, comedian, educator, television producer and philanthropi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Interest: Encyclopedia - Interest
In finance, interest has three general definitions. Interest is a surcharge on the repayment of debt (borrowed money). Interest is the r...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bar Association: Encyclopedia - Bar Association
A bar association is a professional body of lawyers who, in some jurisdictions, are responsible for the regulation of the legal professio...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Borgward: Encyclopedia - Borgward
Borgward was a German automobile manufacturer founded by Carl F. W. Borgward (November 10, 1890 - July 28, 1963). The first "automobile" ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Venture Stores Inc: Encyclopedia - Venture Stores Inc
Venture Stores, Inc., was a former chain of retail stores that operated in the American Midwest. The company operated over 70 stores, and...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - United States Code: Encyclopedia - United States Code
The United States Code (U.S.C.) is a compilation and codification of the general and permanent federal Law of the United States. United S...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Article One Of The United States Constitution: Encyclopedia - Article One Of The United States Constitution
Article One of the United States Constitution establishes the legislative branch of the United States government, known as the Congress, ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Usage Of The Terms Railroad And Railway: Encyclopedia - Usage Of The Terms Railroad And Railway
The terms railroad and railway generally describe the same thing, a guided means of land transport, designed to be used by trains, for tr...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Crossgen: Encyclopedia - Crossgen
Cross Generation Entertainment, or CrossGen, was an American comic book publisher. CrossGen - Overview. In 1998, Tampa, Florida-based en...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Credit Risk: Encyclopedia - Credit Risk
Credit risk is the risk of loss due to a counterparty defaulting on a contract, or more generally the risk of loss due to some "credit ev...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Credit Score: Encyclopedia - Credit Score
A credit score is a number that represents an estimate of an individual's financial creditworthiness as calculated by a statistical model...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - United States Bankruptcy Court: Encyclopedia - United States Bankruptcy Court
In the United States, federal courts have subject matter jurisdiction over bankruptcy cases. Bankruptcy cases cannot be filed in state co...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Unit Of Account: Encyclopedia - Unit Of Account
In economics, the unit of account is a unit of measurement of market value. Goods for sale in a market are priced using a unit of account...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ual Corporation: Encyclopedia - Ual Corporation
UAL Corporation (OTCBB: UALAQ) is an airline holding company, incorporated in Delaware with headquarters in Elk Grove, Illinois. The CEO ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - September 15: Encyclopedia - September 15
September 15 is the 258th day of the year (259th in leap years). There are 107 days remaining. September 15 - Events. 608 - Saint Bonif...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Us Airways: Encyclopedia - Us Airways
US Airways is an airline based in Tempe, Arizona that is owned by US Airways Group, Inc.. Currently the seventh largest airline in the Un...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Dallas-fort Worth International Airport: Encyclopedia - Dallas-fort Worth International Airport
Image:DFW brand.gif 97° 2' 17" W Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport is located between the cities of Dallas and Fort Worth, and is ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Union Pacific Railroad: Encyclopedia - Union Pacific Railroad
The Union Pacific Railroad NYSE: UNP is the largest railroad in the United States. Its primary AAR reporting mark is UP. Richard K. David...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cray Inc.: Encyclopedia - Cray Inc.
Cray Inc. is a supercomputer manufacturer based in Seattle, Washington. Cray Research was founded in 1972 by computer designer Seymour Cr...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Nicolaus Ludwig Zinzendorf: Encyclopedia - Nicolaus Ludwig Zinzendorf
Nikolaus Ludwig von Zinzendorf, Count of Zinzendorf and Pottendorf, (May 26, 1700 – May 9, 1760), German religious and social reformer,...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Clarence Saunders: Encyclopedia - Clarence Saunders
Image:Clarence saunders.jpg Clarence Saunders (August 9, 1881 - October 14, 1953) was a grocer who first developed the modern retail sale...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Willis Carto: Encyclopedia - Willis Carto
Willis Allison Carto (born July 17, 1926 in Indiana) is a longtime figure on the far right wing of American politics. Carto's career has ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Vivendi Universal: Encyclopedia - Vivendi Universal
Vivendi Universal (VU) is a French company active in media and communications with activities in music, television and film, publishing, ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Chuck E. Cheese's: Encyclopedia - Chuck E. Cheese's
Chuck E. Cheese's is a franchise of giant video arcades complemented by small rides, pizza (a central focus), and other popular diversion...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - World Boxing Council: Encyclopedia - World Boxing Council
The World Boxing Council (WBC) has operated since 1963 as a competitor to Venezuela's World Boxing Association (WBA) and, according to it...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Coleco Adam: Encyclopedia - Coleco Adam
The Coleco Adam was a home computer, an attempt in the early 1980s by American toy manufacturer Coleco to follow on the success of its Co...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - White Elephant Pachyderm: Encyclopedia - White Elephant Pachyderm
A white elephant (also albino elephant) is a rare kind of elephant. In Burma two have been found and caught, the second one in 2002 after...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Corey Haim: Encyclopedia - Corey Haim
Corey Ian Haim (born December 23, 1971) is a Canadian actor, best known for a 1980's Hollywood career as a teen idol. Haim reached peak p...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Walter Scott: Encyclopedia - Walter Scott
Sir Walter Scott, 1st Baronet (14 August 1771–21 September 1832) was a prolific Scottish historical novelist and poet popular throughou...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Consumer Protection: Encyclopedia - Consumer Protection
Consumer protection is government regulation to protect the interests of consumers, for example by requiring businesses to disclose detai...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Armstrong Department Stores: Encyclopedia - Armstrong Department Stores
The Armstrong Department Stores was a chain of department stores based out of Cedar Rapids, Iowa. In the early 1990s the company ceased o...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - West End Games: Encyclopedia - West End Games
West End Games is a company that makes role playing games. It was founded in 1974 in New York, but later moved to Honesdale, Pennsylvania...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Vulture Fund: Encyclopedia - Vulture Fund
A vulture fund is an financial organization that specializes in buying securities in distressed environments, such as high-yield bonds in...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Chapter 11 Title 11 United States Code: Encyclopedia - Chapter 11 Title 11 United States Code
Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code governs the process of reorganization under the bankruptcy laws of the United States. (In contrast, Cha...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Lawyer: Encyclopedia - Lawyer
A lawyer is a person licensed by the state to advise clients in legal matters and represent them in courts of law and in other forms of d...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Inflation: Encyclopedia - Inflation
In economics, inflation is an increase in the general level of prices of a given kind in a given currency. Inflation is measured by takin...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Magistrate: Encyclopedia - Magistrate
Magistrate - Federal Magistrate. A Federal Magistrate occupies an office created in 1999. The Federal Magistrates Court of Australia de...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Roman Catholic Church Sex Abuse Scandal: Encyclopedia - Roman Catholic Church Sex Abuse Scandal
In the late 20th century, and especially at the turn of the 21st, the Catholic Church in several countries was confronted with a series o...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Zeppelin: Encyclopedia - Zeppelin
A Zeppelin is a type of rigid airship (or dirigible) pioneered by Count Ferdinand von Zeppelin in the early 20th century based on an earl...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - United Airlines: Encyclopedia - United Airlines
United Airlines, the major subsidiary of UAL Corporation, is a major airline of the United States. It is headquartered in Elk Grove Villa...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Divine Grace: Encyclopedia - Divine Grace
History of Christianity Jesus of Nazareth The Apostles Ecumenical councils Great Schism The Crusades Reformation The Trinity God the Fath...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Boxing: Encyclopedia - Boxing
Boxing, nicknamed the "sweet science" and also called pugilism or prizefighting, is a sport where two participants of similar weight atta...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Fraud: Encyclopedia - Fraud
In the broadest sense, a fraud is a deception made for personal gain, although it has a more specific legal meaning, the exact details va...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - The 3do Company: Encyclopedia - The 3do Company
The 3DO Company (formerly THDO on the NASDAQ stock exchange), also known as 3DO, was founded in 1991 under the name SMSG, Inc. by Electro...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Insolvency: Encyclopedia - Insolvency
This article is in need of attention. You can help Wikipedia by editing it into a better article. Please also consider changing this noti...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Argentine Economic Crisis 1999-2002: Encyclopedia - Argentine Economic Crisis 1999-2002
Economy of Argentina Currency Currency Board Corralito Cacerolazo 2001 Riots Apagón Debt exchange The Argentine economic crisis was part...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Usury: Encyclopedia - Usury
Usury (from the Latin usuria, "demanding in return for a loan a greater amount than was borrowed") was defined originally as charging a f...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Morality: Encyclopedia - Morality
Morality, in the strictest sense of the word, deals with that which is innately regarded as right or wrong. The term is often used to ref...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 16th Century: Encyclopedia - 16th Century
As a means of recording the passage of time, the 16th century was that century which lasted from 1501 to 1600. See also: 16th century in ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Judge: Encyclopedia - Judge
A judge or justice is an official who presides over a court. The powers, functions, method of appointment, and training of judges vary wi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Airline Deregulation Act: Encyclopedia - Airline Deregulation Act
The Airline Deregulation Act (ADA) was a piece of US legislation signed into law on October 28, 1978. The main purpose of the act was to ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Airline: Encyclopedia - Airline
An airline is an organization providing aviation services to passengers and/or cargo. It owns or leases aircraft such as airliners with w...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Air Canada: Encyclopedia - Air Canada
Air Canada is Canada's flag air carrier. Headquartered in Montréal, Quebec, the airline provides scheduled and charter air transportatio...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Amazing Stories: Encyclopedia - Amazing Stories
Amazing Stories magazine, sometimes retitled Amazing Science Fiction, was first published in April 1926, thereby becoming the first magaz...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Amtrak: Encyclopedia - Amtrak
Amtrak, is the brand name of the intercity passenger train system created on May 1, 1971 in the United States. Officially known as the Na...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1964 New York World's Fair: Encyclopedia - 1964 New York World's Fair
The 1964/1965 New York World's Fair was the second World's Fair to be held at Flushing Meadows Park in the Borough of Queens, New York in...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Adam Birch: Encyclopedia - Adam Birch
Adam Birch, better known as Joey Mercury, is an American professional wrestler, currently one-half of the WWE Tag Team Champions with Joh...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Anna Nicole Smith: Encyclopedia - Anna Nicole Smith
Anna Nicole Smith (born Vickie Lynn Hogan on November 28, 1967 in Mexia, Texas) is a model and actress who gained popularity when modelin...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 2005 In Canada: Encyclopedia - 2005 In Canada
See also: list of 'years in Canada' 2005 in Canadian politics 2005 in Canadian culture 2005 Canadian incumbents 2004-05 NHL season 2005-...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1984 In Music: Encyclopedia - 1984 In Music
See also: 1983 in music, other events of 1984, 1985 in music, 1980s in music and the list of 'years in music' 1984 in music - Events. J...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Acclaim Entertainment: Encyclopedia - Acclaim Entertainment
Acclaim Entertainment, Inc. was a video game developer and publisher. It developed, published, marketed and distributed interactive enter...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 3dfx: Encyclopedia - 3dfx
3dfx Interactive was a company which specialized in the manufacturing of cutting-edge 3D graphics processing units and, later, graphics c...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Activision: Encyclopedia - Activision
Activision, Inc. NASDAQ: ATVI was the first independent developer and distributor of computer and video games, founded on October 1, 1979...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Accounting Scandals: Encyclopedia - Accounting Scandals
Accounting scandals, or corporate accounting scandals are political and business scandals which arise with the disclosure of misdeeds by ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1935 In Rail Transport: Encyclopedia Ii - 1935 In Rail Transport - Events
1935 in rail transport - January events. January 2 - Chicago and North Western Railway begins "400" passenger train service between Ch...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1932 In Rail Transport: Encyclopedia Ii - 1932 In Rail Transport - Events
1932 in rail transport - January events. January 1 William Stanier succeeds Ernest Lemon as Chief Mechanical Engineer of the London, ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1937 In Rail Transport: Encyclopedia Ii - 1937 In Rail Transport - Events
1937 in rail transport - January events. January - General Motors Electro-Motive Division introduces the EMD E2. 1937 in rail transp...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1975 In Rail Transport: Encyclopedia Ii - 1975 In Rail Transport - Events
1975 in rail transport - April events. April 1 - The second American Freedom Train tour begins, powered by newly restored Southern Pac...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1992 In Aviation: Encyclopedia Ii - 1992 In Aviation - Events
1992 in aviation - January. January 10 - TWA files for bankruptcy January 11 - the US FAA approves a helicopter rating for a pilot bas...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 2002 In Aviation: Encyclopedia Ii - 2002 In Aviation - Events
A depression in North American commercial aviation begins in the aftermath of economic recession and the September 11 attacks. 2002 in a...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1982 In Aviation: Encyclopedia Ii - 1982 In Aviation - Events
1982 in aviation - January. January 8 - the Airbus A300 is certified, becoming the first wide body airliner with cockpit accommodation...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1970 In Rail Transport: Encyclopedia Ii - 1970 In Rail Transport - Events
1970 in rail transport - February events. February 1 - The Chicago Transit Authority Kennedy rapid transit extension opens between Log...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1945 In Rail Transport: Encyclopedia Ii - 1945 In Rail Transport - Events
1945 in rail transport - January events. January 1 - The national railway operator in the Republic of Ireland, Great Southern Railways...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1941 In Rail Transport: Encyclopedia Ii - 1941 In Rail Transport - Events
1941 in rail transport - February events. February 11 - The first Gold record is presented to Glenn Miller for Chattanooga Choo Choo. ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1897 In Rail Transport: Encyclopedia Ii - 1897 In Rail Transport - Events
1897 in rail transport - May events. May 4 - The Rio Grande Junction Railway sells the Colorado Midland out of bankruptcy to private i...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Relegation: Encyclopedia Ii - Relegation - Non-relegation Systems
A notable exception to this system is sport in North America, where teams are not relegated, owing to the lack of comprehensive governing...   » Read the article