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Ross, Alexander
(Encyclopedia) Ross, Alexander, 1783–1856, Canadian fur trader and pioneer, b. Scotland. He went to Canada in 1805, taught school in Upper Canada, and in 1810 left for Oregon as a clerk in John Jacob…San Francisco
(Encyclopedia) San Francisco San Francisco săn frănsĭsˈkō [key], city (2020 pop. 873,965), coextensive with San…What is a Peninsula?
What Exactly is a Peninsula? A peninsula is a landform that is mostly, but not completely, surrounded by water. A peninsula will be connected to a larger landmass, such as a continent or an island,…rain
(Encyclopedia) rain, precipitation in liquid form. It consists of drops of water falling from clouds; if the drops are very small, they are collectively termed drizzle. Rain plays a key role in the…North Channel
(Encyclopedia) North Channel, strait, c.75 mi (120 km) long, between Northern Ireland and Scotland, connecting the Irish Sea with the Atlantic Ocean. It is 13 mi (21 km) across at its narrowest point.Saint George's Channel
(Encyclopedia) Saint George's Channel, strait, c.100 mi (160 km) long and 50 to 95 mi (80–153 km) wide, linking the Atlantic Ocean and the Irish Sea. It separates SE Ireland from Wales.Queensland
(Encyclopedia) Queensland, state (2016 pop. 4,703,193), 667,000 sq mi (1,727,200 sq km), NE Australia. Brisbane is the capital; other important cities are Gold Coast, Toowoomba, Townsville,…Auckland Islands
(Encyclopedia) Auckland Islands, small uninhabited group (234 sq mi/606 sq km), S Pacific, c.300 mi (480 km) S of Stewart Island, New Zealand, to which they belong. There is a nature preserve for…sediment
(Encyclopedia) sediment, mineral or organic particles that are deposited by the action of wind, water, or glacial ice. These sediments can eventually form sedimentary rocks (see rock). Sediments…Chief Investment Officer, Merrill Lynch Investment Managers (Asia Pacific)
Eric Sandlund Tell us about your work-what do you do? I oversee MLIM's investment activities in the Asia Pacific region. This includes fixed-income and…Trending
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