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(Encyclopedia) BiwaBiwabēˈwä [key], lake, c.40 mi (60 km) long and from 2 to 12 mi (3.2–19 km) wide, Shiga prefecture, S Honshu, Japan. The lake, shaped like the biwa, a musical instrument, is the…Russian Far East
(Encyclopedia) Russian Far East, formerly Soviet Far East, federal district (1989 est. pop. 7,941,000), c.2,400,000 sq mi (6,216,000 sq km), encompassing the entire northeast coast of Asia and…Butler, Joseph
(Encyclopedia) Butler, Joseph, 1692–1752, English bishop and exponent of natural theology. Butler held a series of church offices, ending his career as bishop of Durham. His principle writings are…Protecting Personal Credit
by David Johnson How to Stop Thieves From Using Your Checks Tips on making your personal checks more secure Understanding Credit Reports Find out who uses them, what in them, and…Antitrust, Again
Antitrust, Again Microsoft Joins a Long Tradition in Big Business by Tasha Vincent This article was posted in October, 1998. Standard Oil had come to symbolize the ruthless…The Wintel Alliance: Robber Barons Redux?
Already notorious within the high-tech industry for its bullying tactics, Microsoft came to the attention of government regulators when a small software company accused the software…Dangers of Deflation Defined
As we have already seen, the American economy is increasingly global and effects of a downturn in one area of the world can immediately affect the value of American stocks at home. Throughout the…Money Matters
The venal god of Mammon is everywhere to be found in this reputedly dignified government publication. In 1997 there were 18,552,000 people between 25 and 54 who did not work because, plain and…Presidential Dollar Coins
A dollar for every president by Shmuel Ross Washington's dollar coin, the first to be released Photo Credit: U.S. Mint Side view of the presidential dollar…Change in Your Pocket
A new quarter for every state by Damon Goldsmith Delaware's quarter, the first to be released, features a portrait of patriot Caesar Rodney. Photo Credit: U.S. Mint Photo Credit: U.…Trending
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