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What Is Feng Shui?

The classical Chinese system for seeking harmony by David Johnson When to Feng Shui? According to the website of the Way Geomancy Pte. LTD, a Singapore consulting firm, a feng shui…

Congressional District Size

Source: U.S. Census Bureau Apportionment is the process of dividing the 435 seats in the House of Representatives among the 50 states. The number of seats, or representatives, each state is entitled…

Brewer's: Balance

(The) “Libra,” the 7th sign of the zodiac, which contains the autumnal equinox. According to fable it is Astræa, who, in the iron age, returned from earth to heaven. Virgil, to praise the…

Brewer's: Cycle

A period or series of events or numbers which recur everlastingly in precisely the same order. Cycle of the moon, called “Meton's Cycle,” from Meton, who discovered it, is a period of…

Brewer's: Waters

(Sonitary). For anaemia, Schwalbach, St. Moritz. “ articular rheumatism, Aix les Bains.” “asthma, Mont Dore.” “atonic gout, Royat…

Historical Calendars

Find current, past, Chinese, lunar, Jewish, and other calendars as well as features on the history of the calendar, leap year, time zones, and more. 2023 Calendar 2022 Calendar 2021…

programming language

(Encyclopedia) programming language, syntax, grammar, and symbols or words used to give instructions to a computer. Once the program is written and has had any errors repaired (a process called…

Glossary of Financial Terms

Adjusted gross income Amount of income that is subject to federal income tax. In addition to any other tax credits, contributions to IRAs and 401(k) plans are subtracted from the total. Aggressive…