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clearing

(Encyclopedia) clearing, in banking, the periodic settling of bankers' claims against each other, for which local banks establish clearinghouse associations. Clearinghouses are said to have existed…

cortex

(Encyclopedia) cortex, in botany, term generally applied to the outer soft tissues of the leaves, stems, and roots of plants. Cortical cells of the leaves and outer layers of nonwoody stems contain…

bark, in botany

(Encyclopedia) bark, outer covering of the stem of woody plants, composed of waterproof cork cells protecting a layer of food-conducting tissue—the phloem or inner bark (also called bast). As the…

Independent Treasury System

(Encyclopedia) Independent Treasury System, in U.S. history, system for the retaining of government funds in the Treasury and its subtreasuries independently of the national banking and financial…

Kingston upon Thames

(Encyclopedia) Kingston upon Thames, outer borough (1991 pop. 130,300) of Greater London, SE England. Mainly residential, it has light engineering works and manufactures electronic equipment. It also…

2001–2002 Outer Critics Circle Awards

Broadway PlayThe GoatOff-Broadway PlayThe Dazzle Play RevivalMorning's at Seven Actor in a PlayAlan Bates, Fortune's FoolActress in a PlayMercedes Ruehl, The GoatFeatured Actor in a PlayFrank…

2003–2004 Outer Critics Circle Awards

Broadway PlayI Am My Own WifeOff-Broadway PlayIntimate Apparel Play RevivalHenry IV Actor in a PlayFrank Langella, MatchActress in a PlayEileen Atkins, The Retreat from MoscowFeatured Actor…

2002–2003 Outer Critics Circle Awards

Broadway PlayTake Me OutOff-Broadway PlayThe Exonerated Play RevivalA Day in the Death of Joe Egg Actor in a PlayEddie Izzard, A Day in the Death of Joe EggActress in a PlayJayne Atkinson,…

1999–2000 Outer Critics Circle Awards

Broadway PlayCopenhagenOff-Broadway PlayDinner with Friends Play RevivalA Moon for the MisbegottenActor in a PlayDerek Jacobi, Uncle VanyaActress in a PlayEileen Heckart, The Waverly…

2000–2001 Outer Critics Circle Awards

Broadway PlayProofOff-Broadway PlayJitney Play Revival (tie)The Best Man and One Flew Over the Cuckoo's NestActor in a PlayRichard Easton, The Invention of LoveActress in a PlayMary-Louise…