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Kirkwood, Samuel Jordan
(Encyclopedia) Kirkwood, Samuel Jordan, 1813–94, American politician, b. Harford co., Md. Moving to Ohio in 1835, he served (1845–49) as prosecuting attorney for Richland co. and was a member (1850–…Abscam
(Encyclopedia) Abscam, U.S. scandal resulting from an investigation begun in 1978 by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The FBI created a front (Abdul Enterprises, Ltd., hence, Abscam) for its…Gylippus
(Encyclopedia) GylippusGylippusjĭlĭˈpəs [key], fl. 415–404 b.c., Spartan commander in the Peloponnesian War. He was sent to help Syracuse in its defense against Athenian attack, and it was his…Norton, Joshua Abraham
(Encyclopedia) Norton, Joshua Abraham, 1818–80, colorful eccentric of San Francisco known as “Emperor Norton,” b. London. He went (1820) with his parents to Cape Town, South Africa, and news of the…Farrar, Edgar Howard
(Encyclopedia) Farrar, Edgar HowardFarrar, Edgar Howardfărˈər [key], 1849–1922, American lawyer, b. Concordia, La. He made his home in New Orleans, where he had a large corporation practice. He was…Franklin, Ann Smith
(Encyclopedia) Franklin, Ann Smith, 1696–1763, American printer; sister-in-law of Benjamin Franklin. After the death in 1735 of her husband, James Franklin, she carried on his commercial printing…Tappan, Arthur
(Encyclopedia) Tappan, ArthurTappan, Arthurtăpˈən [key], 1786–1865, American abolitionist, b. Northampton, Mass. He made a fortune in the dry-goods business in New York City and with his brother and…Money Market Interest Rates and Mortgage Rates, 2003–2006
Type 2003 2004 2005 2006 Federal funds, effective rate 1.13% 1.35% 3.22% 4.97…Money Market Interest Rates and Mortgage Rates, 1980–2002
Below find money market interest and mortgage rates for 1980 through 2002. Type 1980 1985 1990 1995 2000…1996 and 1997 Auto Racers Winston Cup Money Leaders
FINAL 1996 Earnings 1 Terry Labonte $4,030,648 2 Jeff Gordon 3,428,485 3 Dale Jarrett 2,985,418 4 Dale Earnhardt 2,285,926 5 Mark Martin 1,887,396…Trending
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