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Most Expensive U.S. Colleges and Universities

The priciest diplomas in the land It's well-known that the cost of education has skyrocketed in the past two decades. But, determining exactly how much school will cost is dependent on a lot of…

Brewer's: Teazle

(Lady). A lively, innocent country maiden, married to Sir Peter, who is old enough to be her father. Planted in the hotbed of London gaiety, she formed a liaison with Joseph Surface, but,…

Brewer's: Wood

Knight of the Wood or Knight of the Mirrors. So called because his coat was overspread with numerous small mirrors. It was Sampson Carasco, a bachelor…

Brewer's: Wrangler

in Cambridge phrase, is one who has obtained a place in the highest mathematical tripos. The first man of this class is termed the senior wrangler, the…

Brewer's: Besom

To hang out the besom. To have a fling when your wife is gone on a visit. To be a quasi bachelor once more. Taking this in connection with the following phrase, it evidently means, holding…

Financial Aid Glossary

by Kay Peterson, Ph.D., FastWeb.com Academic Year The period in which school is in session - typically September through May. Accrual Date The date on which interest charges on an…

1957 Academy Awards

The 1957 Academy Awards were presented March 26, 1958 at the RKO Pantages Theatre, Hollywood, Calif.Best Motion PictureThe Bridge on the River Kwai, Sam Spiegel, producer (Columbia)Peyton…

The Year in Television

2000 was a year of big name stars, but no must-see hits by Beth Rowen   2000: The Year in Review The Year in Music Almanac: Broadcasting Broadcasting Awards The Emmys…

African Americans by the Numbers

From the U.S. Census Bureau Find information on African-American populations, veterans, business-owners, incomes, home-owners, and more, in honor of Black History Month. Source: U.S. Census Bureau…

American Indians: Census Facts, 2004

XXXX XXXX by U.S. Census Bureau Related Links Notable American IndiansPreference for Racial or Ethnic TerminologyIndian Languages Spoken at HomeFacts About American Indians Today…