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Skilled Migrant Workers in the U.S., 2014
Countries with the most H-1B visa recipients Highly skilled migrants are defined as those who have been granted the H-1B visa, reserved for those “employed…Skilled Migrant Workers in the U.S., 2012
Countries with the most H-1B visa recipients Highly skilled migrants are defined as those who have been granted the H-1B visa, reserved for those “employed…Brewer's: Amulet
Something worn, generally round the neck, as a charm. (Arabic, hamulet, that which is suspended.) The early Christians used to wear amulets called Ichthus, fish; the word is composed of…Brewer's: B. of B. K
Some mysterious initials applied to himself in his diary by Arthur Orton, “the Tichborne Claimant.” Supposed to denote “Baronet of British Kingdom.” Source: Dictionary of Phrase and…Brewer's: B Flats
Bugs. The pun is “B” (the initial letter), and “flat,” from the flatness of the obnoxious insect. Also called Norfolk Howards, from Mr. Bugg, who advertised in the Times that he should in…Brewer's: Badge of Poverty
In former times those who received parish relief had to wear a badge. It was the letter P, with the initial of the parish to which they belonged, in red or blue cloth, on the shoulder of…Five Longest Playoff Overtime Games
The 5 longest overtime games in Stanley Cup history. Note the following Series initials: SF (semifinals), CQF (conference quarterfinal), CSF (conference semifinal), DSF (division semifinal…Brewer's: Profane
means literally before the temple (Latin, pro fanum). Those persons who came to the temple and were not initiated were called profane by the Romans. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and…Chemistry: The Combined Gas Law
The Combined Gas LawChemistryGas LawsBoyle's Law: Why Compressed Gas Is SmallCharles's Law: The Incredible Imploding CanGay-Lussac's Law: Spray Paint + Campfire = Bad NewsThe Combined Gas LawAvogadro…The Supreme Court: Hughes Court, 1930 to 1941
Hughes Court, 1930 to 1941The Supreme CourtEbbs and Flows of Court LeadershipTaney Court, 1837 to 1864Chase Court, 1864 to 1873Waite Court, 1874 to 1888Fuller Court, 1888 to 1910White Court,…Trending
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