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Koons, Jeff

(Encyclopedia) Koons, Jeff, 1955–, American artist, b. York, Pa., studied Maryland Institute College of Art (B.F.A., 1976), Art Institute of Chicago. He moved to New York City in 1977 and has lived…

Dubai

(Encyclopedia) Dubai Dubai d&oomacr;bīˈ [key], sheikhdom (2021 pop. 2,921,376), c.1,500 sq mi (3,890 sq km), part…

Seattle

(Encyclopedia) Seattle Seattle sēătˈəl [key], city (2020 pop. 737,015), seat of King co., W Wash., built on seven…

Fujimori, Alberto

(Encyclopedia) Fujimori, AlbertoFujimori, Albertoälbĕrˈtō f&oomacr;ˌjĭmôrˈē [key], 1938–, president of Peru (1990–2000), b. Lima, Peru. The son of Japanese immigrants, he was educated in Peru and…

Homework Helper: Search Tips

Homework Center   Search Tips   Search Infoplease for information on your topic. Basic Searching Just enter the term in the search box above, then click "Go!" or hit…

Brewer's: Ad valorem

Ad valo′rem According to the price charged. Some custom duties vary according to the different values of the goods imported. Thus, at one time teas paid duty ad valorem, the high-priced tea…

Shopping Online

Shopping online is incredibly convenient for most people, but some consumers fear the (very real) possibility of Internet fraud. Protect yourself from online scams and identity theft when shopping…

U.S. Postal Rates & Fees

First-Class Mail includes all personal correspondence, all bills and statements of accounts, all matter sealed or otherwise closed against inspection, and matter wholly or partly in writing or…

Jay Pritzker Biography

Jay PritzkerAge: 76 billionaire philanthropist and founder of the Hyatt hotel chain; in Chicago. In 1979 he established the Pritzker Architecture Prize, which is now considered the most…