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41Baroque architecture — Architectural style originating in late 16th century Italy and lasting in some regions, notably Germany and colonial South America, until the 18th century. It had its origins in the Counter Reformation, when the Catholic Church launched an… …
42Carter, Jimmy — orig. James Earl Carter born Oct. 1, 1924, Plains, Ga., U.S. 39th president of the U.S. (1977–81). He graduated from Annapolis and served in the U.S. Navy until 1953, when he left to manage the family peanut business. He served in the state… …
43Self-executing rule — The self executing rule, also known as deem and pass , is procedural measure used by the U.S. House of Representatives to approve legislation. If the full House votes to approve a legislative rule that contains such a provision, the House then… …
44Dudley Leavitt (publisher) — This article is about an American publisher. For the Mormon pioneer, see Dudley Leavitt. For the 18 century Congregational minister, see Dudley Leavitt (minister). Dudley Leavitt Dudley Leavitt, 1849. New Hampshire Historical Society Born 1772 …
45Oscar Mariné — This name uses Spanish naming customs; the first or paternal family name is Mariné and the second or maternal family name is Brandi . Oscar Mariné Brandi (born 1951 in Madrid, Spain) Designer, illustrator, expert typographer and professional… …
46metamediary — n. An intermediary who gathers and coordinates the products and services offered by intermediaries who specialize in specific areas. Example Citation: As place and time become increasingly irrelevant in the networked economy . . . specialised… …
47Introduction — To compose an encyclopedia of “medieval literature” of the world is a daunting prospect, since it involves a significant period of time (more than 1,000 years) and a remarkable number of literary traditions (European, Middle Eastern, Persian,… …
48Russia — /rush euh/, n. 1. Also called Russian Empire. Russian, Rossiya. a former empire in E Europe and N and W Asia: overthrown by the Russian Revolution 1917. Cap.: St. Petersburg (1703 1917). 2. See Union of Soviet Socialist Republics. 3. See Russian… …
49English literature — Introduction the body of written works produced in the English language by inhabitants of the British Isles (including Ireland) from the 7th century to the present day. The major literatures written in English outside the British Isles are… …
50Economic Affairs — ▪ 2006 Introduction In 2005 rising U.S. deficits, tight monetary policies, and higher oil prices triggered by hurricane damage in the Gulf of Mexico were moderating influences on the world economy and on U.S. stock markets, but some other… …
